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Stopped and searched - the van in Stapleford (Credit: Long Eaton Police SNT)

Borough Wide

Stop leads to arrest and drug seizure

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have partnered with those from Ilkeston as well as the Erewash Local Policing Unit to stop a vehicle across the border in Stapleford. The action came after information was received that it was being used to supply drugs in the area. Upon bringing the vehicle to a stop, a search led to a quantity of Class A drugs were found and recovered, deemed to be consistent with supply. A 65-year-old male […]

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A high-flying award: Cllr Mark Alfrey, far left, stands beside council leader James Dawson as Green Flag is triumphantly hoisted over Ilkeston’s Victoria Park

Borough Wide

Park flies flag as Erewash scoops four green ‘Oscars’

Flags saluting how Erewash boasts one of the UK’s most outstanding green spaces were triumphantly hoisted in a much-loved park – after it was honoured with two coveted “Oscars” in government-backed awards that saw a total of FOUR clinched across the borough. The double win for Ilkeston’s Victoria Park included a gong for the care that goes into making it a pleasure to visit – and is called a Green Flag Award. At the same time it scooped a Green […]

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Credit: Onclusive News for UKCAA

News

Annual air passenger survey: Satisfaction remains high as more use public transport to get to airport

The Civil Aviation Authority has released its 2025 passenger survey, which saw about 175,000 departing passengers interviewed at eight of England’s busiest airports. The survey found that passenger satisfaction remains high despite passenger numbers continuing to grow. A total of 225 million passengers travelled through the eight surveyed airports, up 2% on the previous year. In 2025, passenger satisfaction - based on how likely respondents would be to recommend the airport to a friend or colleague - increased to a […]

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Seized at East Midlands Airport (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derbyshire

Boats destined for people smugglers seized at East Midlands Airport

National Crime Agency and Border Force officers have seized 25 inflatable boats that were destined to be shipped to cross-Channel people smugglers. The boats, which could have carried around 1,700 illegal immigrants to the UK, were identified by the NCA and Home Office Intelligence Team in pallets on an air freight shipment being moved from Turkey to the Netherlands. It transited through a freight hub at East Midlands Airport on the way, allowing the NCA and Border Force to move in […]

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Featured

Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

The latest episode of the Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast is now available. Hosted by Sally Peacock, the podcast explores the stories behind businesses across Erewash — and the people who run them. In this episode, Sally talks to Binder and Wayne from Orange Box Self Storage, sponsors of Erewash Sound Drive. They share how the family business has grown over 15 years, how the storage industry has changed, and why, despite all the technology, people remain firmly at the […]

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Don at the finish line of his epic cycle ride (Credit: Salcare)

Derbyshire

Salcare CEO completes epic 500-mile charity cycle challenge

The CEO of a Heanor-based organisation that provides practical and emotional support for families in need and survivors of domestic abuse, has completed a 500-mile charity cycle challenge. Don Davis from Salcare finished his epic journey at Carlisle Castle after cycling the length of National Cycle Network Route 6. What began as a planned 445-mile challenge to celebrate Don’s 60th birthday became an even bigger achievement, with Don deciding to round the distance up to a remarkable 500 miles. Don […]

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Restoration work underway at The Guildhall in Derby Market Place (Credit: Marketing Derby)

Derby

Historic theatre restoration project wins planning approval

Two planning applications for the full refurbishment of Derby’s Guildhall Theatre have been approved by Derby City Council. The City Council’s planning control committee recently passed plans for its renovation, marking a significant milestone in bringing the historic venue back into use. Under the plans, the Grade II listed building will be repaired and transformed into a modern, accessible venue for those who use the building, and their audiences, while recognising its heritage. Features such as the ornate plaster ceiling […]

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Community Notices

First-of-its-kind support launches to tackle youth vaping in Derbyshire

A new specialist service is being launched in some Derbyshire secondary schools to help young people break free from vaping and smoking. Vibe is the first dedicated smoking and vaping cessation service for young people in Derbyshire. Funded by Derbyshire County Council's Public Health team and delivered by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS), the service is initially available in ten secondary schools. The launch comes amid ongoing concerns about youth vaping, with an estimated 3,000 Derbyshire pupils […]

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The family behind the Vineyards

Borough Wide

Ockbrook-based UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp announces vineyard partnership

Ockbrook-based Over The Wall Camp, the UK children’s charity supporting children and young people living with serious illness and their families, has announced a new charitable partnership with a Sussex-based family-run vineyard. Abingworth Vineyard will support Over The Wall Camp through charitable donations from bottle sales, special-edition labelling, and sponsorship of a London fundraising event. The partnership brings together two organisations that share a belief in the importance of family, joy, community, and creating meaningful moments. The company will start […]

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