Three men and a woman have been charged in relation to 128 theft from van offences in Erewash and across South Derbyshire All four have been charged with conspiracy to steal and money laundering. They are:- Tom Chetwyn (37) of Derby Road, Chellaston Lee Hames (40) of Bentley Street, Allenton [...]

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Erewash Sound SPORT brings you a round up of cricket fixtures from borough sides in the top tiers of The Derbyshire County Cricket League. CRICKET: Wednesday 20th May: Butterley Cup: (6:15pm) Morton Colliery v West Hallam White Rose at MCCC Sandiacre Town 2nds v Breadsall at Longmoor Lane Sawley 2nds [...]

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Erewash Sound SPORT brings you a round up of cricket fixtures from borough sides in the top tiers of The Derbyshire County Cricket League. CRICKET: Sunday 17th May: Danish Pilsner Cup: (1:00pm) Ockbrook & Borrowash 2nds 138ao (33.1) v Morton Colliery 119-5 (23) (Revised target of 119 from 29) Morton [...]

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Erewash Sound Sport brings you a round up of football fixtures for local and regional sides. WHAT’S NEXT? (3:00pm unless stated) Sunday 24th May: Premier League: Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth (4:00pm) Monday 25th May: League 2 Play Off Final: Notts County v Salford City (3:00pm) For a one-stop-shop for [...]

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Erewash Sound brings you a round up of the latest football results for borough and regional sides. FOOTBALL: Sunday 17th May: Premier League: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (Shaw 5, Morato 53, Matheus Cunha 55, Mbeumo 76, Gibbs-White 78) Friday 15th May: League 2 Play Off Semi Final: Second Leg: [...]

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A hotspot policing operation that has delivered more than 20,000 targeted patrols across Derbyshire is now being embedded into everyday policing. Operation Shango was launched in July 2023 to tackle anti‑social behaviour and crime in areas where we saw high levels of problem behaviour. The operation used national funding for [...]

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Derby City Council’s leader has hit out after councillors delayed a decision on major plans to regenerate the city’s Market Place. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of delaying a final decision on outline plans to replace Derby’s Assembly Rooms, which has stood empty for more than a decade. [...]

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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire has announced a new Strategic Partnership with bus operator trentbarton as part of its ongoing mission to encourage visitors to explore the destination without a car. The organisations will work together to highlight the benefits of travelling by bus and promote car-free visits to the [...]

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Proposals to change home to school transport policies will be discussed by Derbyshire County Council next week. Cabinet will be asked to agree to update travel policies in line with national guidance for eligible school children aged five to 16, Post 16 learners and students with special educational needs and [...]

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As A-Level and Level 3 exam season gets underway, it is normal for students to feel overwhelmed at times, and that pressure is often felt by parents too. Hazel Roome, Skills Development Manager at the University of Derby, shares practical advice for parents and guardians playing a supporting role over the coming weeks. Encourage routine A solid routine can make a huge difference during the exam period. Encourage young people to [...]

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The Government has hinted at potential future support for Denby Pottery and the UK’s ceramics industry after thousands petitioned for action, dozens were made redundant and manufacturing ceased. It has now responded to a petition at saving Denby Pottery weeks after the firm ceased manufacturing after 200 years. Denby Pottery [...]

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A mad-cap three-wheel charity stunt by Erewash’s Mayor has given a second boost to the thriving local Scouts movement – hot on the heels of a council grant making a “massive difference” for hundreds of the organisation’s big-hearted and adventurous youngsters. Jubilant civic head Cllr Harry Atkinson last month raised [...]

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A former shipyard worker who once toiled to support oil rigs has taken the helm as the newly-appointed Liberal Democrat Group Leader at Derbyshire County Council with his sights set on new community challenges as well as renewable energy schemes while addressing climate change and net zero. Cllr Tom Snowdon, [...]

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Derby College Group recently brought together around 200 members of Derby’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) community for a wide-ranging careers and wellbeing event, connecting learners with employers, course advisors, health services and community support organisations under one roof. The ESOL Futures event, held at the St. James [...]

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Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system. From September 2026, for the first time ever people will be able to access student finance for shorter, flexible, bite-sized courses, known [...]

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A decision on whether a £100 million redevelopment of Derby’s Market Place to replace the Assembly Rooms should be allowed has been put on hold. A majority of five Derby councillors voted in favour of delaying a final decision after concerns were raised over design issues. However, four voted to [...]

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Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust and The New Ritz Collective have announced that a nomination has officially been submitted for The Ritz, Ilkeston to be listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). The application comes ahead of the building’s scheduled auction on 20th May and marks an important first step [...]

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MATCH RESULT/REPORT EVENT:  WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH VENUE: LAKE TWO – Makins Fishery DATE: 13th MAY 2026 RESULT Place Peg Angler’s Name Sponsor/Club lb/oz Pools 1st B24 Gavin JAMES Leicester 127-12 £70.00 2nd B15 Tony BROOKES Stratford Upon Avon 117-15 £45.00 3rd B18 Tony LAMB Elephant & Castle AC 117-12 [...]

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Men in Derbyshire have been unable to get a vasectomy on the NHS or even join a waiting list for nearly a year, with all new referrals paused after demand outstripped capacity. For men, getting a vasectomy – often known as ‘the snip’ – is the only option when it [...]

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After 2.5 years, regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has ended its successful Beyond Barriers employability programme in South Derbyshire. In total, the scheme supported over 200 people to overcome challenges and get closer to work. Funded by the South Derbyshire District Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF), the programme supported [...]

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