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East Midlands Airport Operations Director among new Government aviation ambassadors announced to inspire the next generation

Thousands of young people across the UK, including in the East Midlands, are being inspired to pursue exciting and rewarding careers in aviation after the government confirmed the next cohort of Aviation Ambassadors. The ambassadors are successful aviation professionals who will promote jobs, skills and training in the sector by going into schools, hosting workshops, and using social media to reach primary, secondary and college students across England. Lauren began her career as a Security Officer at the airport and has […]

15 January 2026 9

New Over The Wall Camp Chief Executive, Alex Copeland (Credit: OTWC)

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Children’s charity welcomes new Chief Executive as an exciting year begins

A children's charity headquartered in Erewash has welcomed a new Chief Executive, ahead of an exciting year as it opens up transformative camps locally. Over The Wall Camp based in Ockbrook, is now led by Alex Copeland. Prior to joining, Alex was Chief Executive at homeless charity, Northampton Hope Centre and Hope Enterprises. He joins the charity with over 20 years of leadership experience working with charities, education, and the sports sector. In 2024, Over The Wall Camp secured its […]

15 January 2026 23

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On National Pothole Day, East Mids Mayor pledges millions of pounds to help councils with road maintenance

Millions of pounds are being pledged by the Mayor of the East Midlands to help the region’s local highways authorities tackle the scourge of motorists – potholes. On Thursday 15th January, National Pothole Day, the Mayor of the East Midlands detailed an intention to ensure that the region’s four highways authorities – Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire County, Derby City and Derbyshire County councils – have funding to tackle the problem. Mayor Claire Ward said: “As Mayor of the East Midlands, I’m […]

15 January 2026 8

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Nottingham hospital second worst for lost ambulance handover hours

By Lauren Monaghan, Local Democracy Reporting Service Nottingham’s A&E has lost more than 18,000 hours in ambulance handover delays since April 2025, performance data has revealed. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) executives gathered in their first board meeting of 2026 on Tuesday (January 12th) to discuss the trust’s recent performance, with some improvements noted. Board papers revealed EMAS had lost more than 109,000 hours in handover delays between April 2025 and November 2025 – this refers to how long it […]

14 January 2026 4

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Working together to find homes for children

Derbyshire County Council is continuing its commitment to improving the lives of children in its care. The authority is one of four across the East Midlands working together as part of Foster for East Midlands Councils (FFEMC) to encourage more people to come forward and provide children with stable, nurturing homes close to their communities. Together with Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council the partnership is streamlining recruitment, providing high-quality support for foster carers and making […]

14 January 2026 23

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2026 London Marathon World Records bid set as charity founder takes on 26.2 miles in 7kg costume

Toby Freeman, Founder and CEO of The Robin Cancer Trust, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon dressed as a body part at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026, running in a 7kg giant testicle costume and aiming to go faster than the current benchmark time of 3 hours, 32 minutes, and 21 seconds. Toby’s world record attempt is part of his ongoing award winning awareness and fundraising campaign ‘Toby’s Big Ballsy […]

14 January 2026 60

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Council tax: Erewash looks to unveil big freeze! Comment before 10th February!

Erewash Borough Council is looking to announce NO rise in council tax this year – while at the same time the town hall ploughs millions of pounds more into boosting the borough. The authority has launched an online survey so residents can give their views on its proposed budget, which also includes freezing car park charges. Household subscriptions to get garden waste collected would also be pegged. Erewash Borough Council leader Cllr James Dawson urged residents to take part in […]

14 January 2026 25

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PCC welcomes partnership action to bring communities relief from ASB

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed the impact of extra visibility patrols and partnership initiatives in driving down anti-social behaviour as she held the force to account on its performance. In her latest Public Assurance Meeting, the Derbyshire PCC considered a report detailing the key achievements and actions being taken by the force to meet her Police and Crime Plan priority ‘Anti-Social Behaviour and Community Safety’. The aim of the meetings, which are held six times a year, […]

14 January 2026 20

Pictured Is Reform Uk Derbyshire County Councillor And Council Leader Alan Graves, Taken By LDR Jon Cooper

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Derbyshire County council leader blames financial plight on Government as it looks to increase council tax

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Reform-led Derbyshire County Council’s Leader has blamed the Labour Government for increasing cost pressures on local authorities and for introducing an increase in employer national insurance contributions as the council looks set to implement a three-year council tax rise. Council Leader, Cllr Alan Graves, outlined the council’s Budget Saving Proposals and Medium Term Financial Plan at a Cabinet meeting on January 12th which assumes an on-going 4.99 per cent increase to council […]

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East Midlands Airport Operations Director among new Government aviation ambassadors announced to inspire the next generation

Children’s charity welcomes new Chief Executive as an exciting year begins

On National Pothole Day, East Mids Mayor pledges millions of pounds to help councils with road maintenance

Nottingham hospital second worst for lost ambulance handover hours

Working together to find homes for children

2026 London Marathon World Records bid set as charity founder takes on 26.2 miles in 7kg costume

Council tax: Erewash looks to unveil big freeze! Comment before 10th February!

PCC welcomes partnership action to bring communities relief from ASB

Derbyshire County council leader blames financial plight on Government as it looks to increase council tax

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