Borough Wide from Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Landmark legislation that will transform Britain’s railways have been introduced, paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts passengers before profits.

East Midlands Combined Authority is to join forces with the Government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.

Communities across England will benefit from expanded access to nature, with the creation of two new national forests supporting nature recovery, green jobs, and net zero goals.

Rolls-Royce is leading a new UK project to find smarter ways of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

A firm that has been making corsets for 70 years and which is now a world-beating medical device company is finding new ways to help children with curved spines thanks to a grant from Erewash Borough Council.

More than 9,000 people across the East Midlands waited over 45 minutes to be transferred from an ambulance to A&E during October.

More than 100 pairs of shoes for tiny and teenage feet have formed an emotive protest outside a Derbyshire council HQ to highlight years of failure over special educational support.

A glitzy awards night where Paralympian Abbie Breakwell previously won a sporting “Oscar” for being an inspiration to others will again be staged in Erewash – with the council inviting residents to submit nominations.

High quality accommodation and support for young care leavers in Derbyshire is set to increase thanks to a new contract awarded to Framework and Adullam Homes by Derbyshire County Council.

A pioneering initiative transforming the lives of the most vulnerable people in Nottingham as well as reducing pressure on emergency health services is up for a major award.