Borough Wide from Monday, October 6th, 2025

A new survey conducted by Will Aid, the national Will-writing campaign, has revealed an alarming gap in the public’s understanding about inheritance laws affecting cohabiting couples.

When Billy Morley began helping children cross Derbyshire roads safely on their way to school he had no idea the impact it would have on his own life.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all eligible people in the East Midlands preparing for Diwali to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccination, to ensure a safe and healthy celebration. The vaccines take up to two weeks to build immunity for maximum protection, so getting vaccinated early will help lower the risk of severe illness in time for Diwali on 20th October.

Children in Erewash are to get a thrilling £160,000 jungle-themed play mecca – thanks to residents telling the council what the new fun park should look like.

Derbyshire councillors are set to call on central Government to make a decision on stalled plans for four new schools around the county which have spent a year in budget limbo.

More East Midlands businesses are getting sales from Green Goods and Services, while small and medium sized firms have increased their green growth engagement in the last year – headline findings from joint research published by East Midlands Chamber and the University of Derby.

Derbyshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Fatima Eltinay joined officers to promote a new campaign targeting gender-based violence as part of a series of engagements designed to support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in our communities.

Simon Stevens has been recommended for appointment as Interim Chief Executive at Derbyshire County Council by a cross-party panel of members, for approval by Full Council on 8th October 2025.

The full story about why the reports into former Derby doctor Daniel Hay are now being published is in dispute. On Wednesday 1st October, the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust published two reviews into Mr Hay and its own governance overseeing his practices – three years after they were completed.

Two Derbyshire Reform councillors have been demoted from committee positions after they “didn’t realise the time commitment”.

The demolition of a major eyesore in one of Erewash’s towns has been completed by the borough council – with drone footage showing how the derelict cinema is no more.

An Ilkeston man has been at the forefront of a TV show which regularly helps improve the standard of living for people with life limiting conditions.