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The health secretary has said he cannot guarantee that patients will not be treated in corridors this winter on a visit to Royal Derby Hospital, amid a local waiting list “struggle”.

Safe and Sound, Derbyshire's specialist charity supporting young people affected by child exploitation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tina Green as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Supportive measures and careful costing are needed to lift the confidence of businesses, East Midlands Chamber has said, after the economy contracted 0.3% in April.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have removed cannabis plants from a property on East Street in the town.

East Midlands Chamber has cautiously welcomed measures set out by the Chancellor in the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, but warned that funding must be fully costed to prevent tax hikes.

A free weekly event in Erewash that has helped hundreds to get fit celebrates its tenth birthday this month – after being featured on TV.

Healthwatch Derbyshire is calling on people working in manual or routine jobs across the county to take part in a new survey about smoking habits.

A scheme that has helped pay for the frontages of new shops opening in Erewash is being expanded – as the borough council continues to smarten up local high streets.

A Stanley Common resident received an invite to this year’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise her services to her community.

Nearly 40,000 jobs could be created, roads could be safer, and billions could be added to the economy as self-driving vehicle pilots are set to start in England from Spring 2026.

Derbyshire Police officers have spoken to over 3500 people during a national campaign, raising awareness of the impact of knife crime and the work being done to prevent it.

Ilkeston Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in the car park of McDonalds, in Ilkeston.

Plans to totally rebuild an outdated Derbyshire secondary school and demolish a leisure centre on the same site are set to be approved.

Officials working for CrossCountry have warned rail passengers to expect short-notice cancellations on its services from Monday 9th June 2025 until Saturday 25th October 2025 due to planned industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

Government inspectors have found Derbyshire County Council has continued to build on its ‘Good’ Ofsted grading for vulnerable children at risk of harm and in need of help and protection.

Erewash Sound has teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to a jackpot of £25,000 by playing for just as little as £1 per week.

A Derbyshire organic farmer who spent time studying agriculture in Australia has been appointed to the roles of Derbyshire County Council’s Council Chairman and Civic Chairman.

On June 6th, locally-directed radio disappeared further as a regional radio station put an end to its breakfast show, to be replaced by one single nationwide show for England and Wales instead from 9th June, punctuated only by relevant local news, travel and weather.

A GP surgery in Derby is set to close due to it “no longer being fit for purpose” – prompting anger and shock from councillors.

Police officers in Long Eaton have released details after executing a warrant at a property in the town.

The family of a teenager who died after an incident in Ilkeston have described him as their “ray of sunshine” in a moving tribute.

Reform UK has been accused of “back of a fag packet” accountancy after claiming to have saved £6,000 a day since taking control of Derbyshire County Council.

Derbyshire councils are set to hold elections appointing hundreds of councillors for just one year to oversee their own authority’s deletion.

Students have spoken – and the University of Derby has been voted as one of the UK’s top institutions in the 2026 Uni Compare rankings.

The county council has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.

From Friday 6th June, one thousand passengers across the East Midlands will have a chance to volunteer to take part in a new digital ticketing trial.

An innovative project which uses virtual reality to enhance the mental wellbeing and resilience of young athletes is attracting the attention of major sporting organisations across the UK.

Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station as well as more regionally, has launched a new service to provide information and guidance for anyone who needs a helping hand when travelling by train.

East Midlands Chamber has called for ‘more balanced’ funding allocation that covers the whole region, while welcoming transport infrastructure investment announced for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

The East Midlands’ Mayor has played down the potential cost issues of building a tram link between Derby and Nottingham.

Derby is celebrating the news that it has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE) for the 13th year in a row.

Derby City Council has confirmed a two-year investigation into the conduct of a councillor and the now-leader of Derbyshire County Council cost more than £7,300 of taxpayers’ money.

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were 375 cases of syphilis diagnosed in the East Midlands in 2024. This was a slight increase compared to 2023, where 372 cases of syphilis were reported.

While the arrival of summer heralds holidays in the sun for many, it can pose an annual dilemma for owners of the nation’s favourite pet; what shall we do with the family cat?

A teenager who was seriously assaulted during an altercation on Ilkeston Market Place has died.

Community groups across Derbyshire joined Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts to celebrate the distribution of new funding to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.

Thousands of bus passengers who rely on vital routes to get to work, school or the doctors’ will be protected from sudden and uninformed cuts to services thanks to the government’s Bus Services Bill.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are backing a campaign by Friends Against Scams to target scam mail.

The oldest man in Britain, Donald Rose got to meet the country’s youngest mayor – as the 110-year-old was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Erewash for his bravery in World War Two.

Derbyshire Constabulary has collectively welcomed the national release of 101 call figures which show a much-improved position following recent investment in staff and technology.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has reflected on her first year in Office and how she is looking forward to the opportunities to deliver the best services for local residents.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is working with Erewash Sound, to highlight the victim services available to you, here in the county.

A Derbyshire off-licence will be allowed to operate late at night through a hatch despite concerns from an adjacent pub landlady about crime and anti-social behaviour.

Fears that “illegal activity may continue into the future” have led to councillors refusing permission for a Derbyshire town centre off-licence to sell alcohol.

Erewash residents who faced losing their vital community hub have seen it saved thanks to £165,161 from the borough council.

War hero Donald Rose – who is the UK’s oldest man at the age of 110 – has been saluted by officials from Erewash Borough Council as he was officially awarded the freedom of the borough on Friday 30th May 2025.

A Derbyshire council has gathered more than £960,000 in fines for parents whose children have missed school with penalties tripling and dozens taken to court.

Thousands of ‘missing’ blood donors in the East Midlands are being urgently called on as the NHS warns that supplies of O negative are critically low.

Three quarters of East Midlands business leaders have experienced difficulties making decisions due to mental health.

Families quite literally had a field day as an historic Erewash cricket venue notched up a century of hosting the sport by inviting locals to a giant picnic featuring live music and bouncy castles.

More drivers will be able to save up to £1,100 a year as the Government cuts red tape to make it easier than ever to install electric vehicle chargepoints.

The new Mayor of Erewash, Harry Atkinson, kicked off the demolition of a notorious eyesore in the borough – by grabbing a sledgehammer himself as crews set to work on a derelict cinema.

East Midlands Chamber has cautiously welcomed a government pledge to increase investment into lower-level apprenticeships but warned measures must not cut off ways to upskill without requiring traditional education.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has praised officers for saving lives by effective use of the anti-overdose drug naloxone.

Reform has scrapped Derbyshire’s committee on climate change, biodiversity and carbon reduction, with fears this will directly impact flood prevention.

Derby College Group (DCG) is celebrating the success of its fourth annual Higher Education Inter-College Research Challenge, held at its beautiful Broomfield Hall campus, with students and staff alike hailing it as the most inspiring event to date.

Drivers are set to benefit from simpler parking nationwide, as industry delivers a “one app fits all” parking platform at no cost to the taxpayer, following Government-backed trials.

A Derbyshire charity which helps families facing short and uncertain futures to make memories has launched a new fundraising campaign.

Detectives investigating a robbery and kidnapping in Spondon, part of Derby City, but on the border with Erewash, are appealing for information.

Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has called for renewed commitment to tackling knife crime, saying that while progress has been made, the recent spate of violent incidents in the city shows how much more must be done.

A showcase Erewash Borough Council project to turn a complex of historic stables into a smart new hub for businesses is almost complete – with firms already able to check out the office and studio spaces on line.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has launched a new poster campaign raising awareness of a method of calling 999 that allows people to get help without having to talk.

Erewash high streets are about to look a lot smarter – as the borough council launches a blitz on scruffy-looking shops.

Hotchley Hill signal box on the Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire will be connected to mains power for the first time, thanks to a grant from Nottinghamshire County Council Local Community Fund

GP practices in Derby and Derbyshire have been awarded £1.9m to provide more clinical rooms and space to see patients.

A number of pictures have been released showing stolen jewellery as part of an appeal for information following a burglary at a home in Sandiacre.

Work being done to tackle stalking in Derbyshire is being highlighted as part of a national awareness week.

The captains of Breadsall Priory Golf Club have chosen Derbyshire’s Safe and Sound as their charity of the year with a programme of fundraising events planned from competitions to social events.

An inspiring and thought-provoking art exhibition opened at Erewash Museum last week, where Derby College Group Pathways and Fine Art students collaborated to create a stunning art exhibition at Erewash Museum, crafted entirely from recycled materials.

An historic Derbyshire fair stretching back more than 700 years is set to be extended to become a five-day event, according to information from the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Passengers across England will enjoy greener, smoother and quieter bus journeys thanks to a £37.8 million Government investment to propel forward green transport, with 319 new zero emission buses.

Residents can recycle both aluminium and plastic beverage pods at Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres.

Derbyshire County Council is extending its discounted bus travel scheme, which offers an up to 20% discount on commuter bus tickets, to 31st December 2025.

Police officers in Erewash have issued a series of reminders after seeing an increase in the amount of parking issues in the borough, particularly around schools and crossings, and have urged motorists to park in safe and legal manner.

Long Eaton’s derelict Galaxy cinema is set to be demolished next month (April) to make way for its redevelopment as part of the £25 million Town Deal.

Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has expanded its free Green Doctor energy and money-saving service to include electrical safety advice. Around half of all domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity, with most of those arising from electrical products.

Funding of £2.7m has been awarded to Derbyshire County Council by Active Travel England to transform the former Little Eaton branch railway line into a greenway - a traffic free pathway for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.

A tour behind the scenes of the Elvaston Castle estate reveals the sheer scale of repairs and “TLC” that will be required by whoever chooses to buy it.

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have teamed up to help their residents to quit smoking.

Derby College Group (DCG) has recently delivered a series of impactful training sessions for teachers and staff, focused on The Power of Connection and understanding behaviour as a form of communication.

A poll has revealed that 63% of people in the East Midlands believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer legal protections for unmarried couples without a Will - now public support for change could soon translate into action.

Futures Housing Group and housing and regeneration specialist, Lovell Partnerships have detailed how plans are progressing with an affordable housing development in Long Eaton.

Three major waste management firms have been selected to progress to the next stage of the procurement process to appoint a contractor to fix and operate Sinfin waste treatment centre in Derby.

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Tributes are being paid to a former Ilkeston Town goalkeeper who has died at the age of 93.

Campaigners opposing development on an area of public open space in Borrowash which is subject to a planning application have been distributing leaflets to local residents referencing that it is 'highly contaminated.'

The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.

A Burton-on-Trent based wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre has issued a plea to those coming into contact with wild deer.

New proposals have been released, for homes on an area of public green open space that has been used for decades in Borrowash.

A new online booklet has been unveiled in Derbyshire to help survivors of sexual violence find help and support quickly.

The founder and CEO of a national charity is to take on the ultimate endurance challenge in 2025 - running over 500km in appropriate fancy dress to raise awareness of and funds for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in young men.

Just a matter of days after NatWest announced plans to close its Market Place, Long Eaton branch at the end of May 2025, local residents have been confronted with another bank announcing plans to close a branch - also in the Market Place - in the town.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has taken to social media in response to reports made elsewhere on line that Erewash could switch to become part of Nottinghamshire as part of a council shake-up.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are informing people who keep poultry or other birds that they must follow enhanced biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from bird flu.

Northern, which runs rail services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is warning sly vapers they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

Officers from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have asked vehicle owners to be vigilant after becoming aware of several vehicle thefts which have occurred in the area.

The trading standards team at Derbyshire County Council is urging bird keepers to take steps to combat the spread of bird flu, as cases have been dealt with in other parts of the country.

Members of National Grid Electricity Distribution teams in Derbyshire have dedicated their time and efforts to volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), making a positive impact on local green spaces, environmental conservation and community engagement.

A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services.

The people of Ilkeston and surrounding areas are continuing to respond following the death of Noah Smedley.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has warned new e-scooter and hoverboard owners that both devices are not allowed on-board its trains or at its managed stations.

The site of a former community hall which was put up for sale and subsequently sold has been cleared and sealed after it became blighted by fly-tippers and break-ins.

Churches in and around Ilkeston have collaborated in support of a national children's charity campaign with your local radio station acting as the starting point.

A new campaign is underway to raise awareness of the illegality of e-scooters as part of a tough new enforcement drive.

A brand new artificial turf pitch that meets FIFA standards for all-weather footie has been officially unveiled in Erewash – in a huge £450,000 council boost for sport in borough.

Data published recently by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show reported TB notifications in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not up to date with their routine check-ups.

MPs have voted in favour of a bill that would allow terminally ill people to end their own lives, although support was not unanimous in Erewash.

A Sheffield based non-profit making environmental consultancy is working on a scheme with Natural England to create wildlife ponds for the benefit of great crested newts - creatures which are often talked about when developers are looking to build new homes.

The centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire to dispose of their waste and the registration scheme is being introduced to make sure those using the sites are entitled to do so.

The latest government road casualty statistics show that, in 2023, 1,695 people died on UK roads (1,624 in Britain, 71 in Northern Ireland) A further 28,967 were seriously injured (28,087 in Britain, 880 in Northern Ireland).

Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.

The achievements and work of two Erewash Sound members have been recognised at an annual radio industry awards event.

Further help is available from Derbyshire County Council and the UK Government for some of the most rural parts of the county in accessing high speed broadband.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has presented her blueprint for protecting the public and building safer and more inclusive communities over the next four years.

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Derbyshire Police have issued a reminder on how people can stay safe and adhere to the law.

Erewash Labour has expressed being 'thrilled' that food stalls will now be permitted to operate year-round on Ilkeston Market Place, a decision, it said reflects the vibrant community spirit and economic growth of the town.

The future of a local bus service is secure again thanks to Derbyshire County Council, after the current operator said it was due to cease trading.

Millions of people will enjoy better bus services as the Government invests over £1 billion to protect vital bus routes and cap bus fares, particularly in rural communities and towns where there is a heavy reliance on buses.

The oldest World War Two veteran in the UK will be honoured on his 110th birthday by adorning the side of a canal with poppies.

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.

Fake QR codes used by scammers have been spotted on pay and display machines in Derbyshire, prompting a warning to motorists not to fall for the fake payment method.

Three next-door neighbours in a quiet Erewash cul-de-sac are planning a ‘big, big street party’ after pocketing a share of a £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize.

A borough councillor has taken to social media to update Borrowash residents on the future of land known locally as 'Harrington Green'.

People who are experiencing a mental health crisis are being urged to use services that are in place to support them.

A local school pupil is taking to local radio as part of a school project.

A target by Derbyshire County Council to support the planting of a million trees across the county by 2030 keeps getting closer.

The latest Director of Public Health Annual Report, published by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on the work being carried out across the county to go further and faster in reducing the harms caused by smoking, to save lives and create a smoke free future for the next generation.

Two shoplifters recently identified via Police social media posts have been arrested and charged for their crimes.

Former BBC Radio Derby presenter Sally Pepper is joining forces with Erewash Sound to add her new podcast, ‘Truly, Madly, Derby’ to the station’s weekly schedule. Sally’s aim of this hour-long programme is to put Derby and Derbyshire on the map.

The Chief Executive of Healthwatch Derbyshire has expressed concern about the state of community pharmacies across the county.

Local authorities across the D2N2 region have expressed pride at the launch of a pioneering and award-winning programme led by The Fostering Network, which transforms the delivery of foster care.

An urgent safety alert aimed at parents and carers has been issued to warn of the risks that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable people.

Nearly 700 Derbyshire businesses have already benefited from free support to improve their energy efficiencies and growth, thanks to a project being promoted by The East Midlands Chamber.

Changes are being introduced at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre, starting with a change to opening hours.

Derbyshire County Council is urging residents to beware of a parking charge scam currently doing the rounds.

East Midlands Chamber has called for simplification of international import rules, following news the government have postponed checks on some fruit and vegetables entering the UK by six months.

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Derbyshire Police have issued a warning to owners of cars with keyless technology of the development of devices which criminals can exploit.

An elderly Derbyshire man narrowly avoided being scammed out of thousands of pounds thanks to the help of a police officer.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has revealed that passengers seeking to use its on-board WiFi to access dating apps and websites will find themselves unable to do so.

A borough council war on pollution across Erewash means residents are now able to get real time info on the quality of the very air they breathe.

Erewash residents are being warned to beware of a new phone text scam targeting car owners over council parking fines.

As Summer draws to a close, Erewash Borough Council is advising residents and business owners who have previously been affected by autumn and winter flooding to check that they are properly insured – and have a personal emergency plan ready in case the worst happens.

Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.

Long Eaton Police Officers have taken to social media to issue a reminder as to how e-scooters can and cannot be used.

The next Simone Biles could come from Erewash – as the borough council backs a mission to find Olympic gymnasts of the future.

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Ilkeston Police have shared a short video highlighting the tactics used by fraudsters about how residents can protect themselves after receiving reports of an impersonation scam carried out in the town.

Independent councillors representing Ockbrook and Borrowash have taken to their social media page in a call for residents to give a collective 'NO' message to National Grid proposals for pylons through the two villages.

A parish council in the borough is leading a petition to gather signatures to support a proposal to counter National Grid plans to run a new pylon route through the borough.

A determined 21-year-old from Derbyshire who is battling cancer has pledged to create a sanctuary for cancer-stricken teens in one of the Midlands’ most popular beauty spots.

Owners of 'zombie style' knives and machetes are being given a chance to hand them in ahead of changes to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 which will make it illegal to possess them.

Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Councillor Greg Maskalick has crossed the political floor from being "one lone Independent" to join Labour at Erewash Borough Council.

Budding DIY residents of Erewash who need a bit of paint or maybe a whole tin, or who have unused paint taking up space in garages or sheds are being invited to take advantage of a new service introduced by Derbyshire County Council.

A local fundraiser has completed a sky dive which has smashed a target to get enough money for a wheelchair for her nephew.

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A Derbyshire based female choir has debuted a new vocal arrangement and launched a music video online to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Police officers investigating a series of distraction thefts at cash machines are appealing for further potential victims to come forward.

A vintage BBC computer rescued at one of Derbyshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres has become a star of the show at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield.

A consultant at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on pregnant women in the East Midlands to take up the new RSV vaccine that will protect their babies from serious respiratory illnesses.

Dusk falls on a summer’s day – in magical images that capture how a much-loved Erewash park has been transformed after dark by new lighting.

Market days in Erewash are getting a boost from the borough council – with the launch of a new campaign to tempt shoppers to our town centres.

To celebrate Erewash Borough Council's fiftieth anniversary, the Erewash Museum has been hosting an exhibition of postcards which show people's favourite places in the borough.

Four care homes in Erewash could potentially close as Derbyshire County Council points to a reduction in demand - an argument described as "a load of rubbish" by a local campaigner.

Derbyshire County Council has announced that its Household Waste Recyling Centres, including its site on the Manners Industrial Estate in Ilkeston, can recycle used vapes.

Mothers’ Union in Derbyshire and DALEDIVA are working together to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and also to help support local refuges.

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Derbyshire Police officials are celebrating the success of Police Dog Hazy, one of the force's sexual crime scene search dogs.

A spokesperson for Cancer Support UK has said that understanding how cancer contributes to vulnerability is key to improving outcomes in customer service provision.

Over a hundred people will compete at the MFA Bowl in Ilkeston on 2 August 2024 as part of the British Transplant Games - aiming to raise awareness of organ donation, and encourage transplant patients to keep fit and active.

Guidance has been issued by Long Eaton Police Officers after receiving approaches by several people regarding suspicious callers offering to sell goods door to door in the area.

Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) has announced forging a partnership to continue a successful pilot scheme aimed at refurbishing donated IT devices to help those who are digitally excluded.

Residents can now get the latest news from Erewash Borough Council by signing up for its email newsletter.

Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.

A man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault in Long Eaton.

The 12 year recipient of a letter from the King saluting his efforts to help save the planet has received fresh praise out of the blue – this time from his idol Sir David Attenborough.

A councillor with connections to Erewash has become the first member of the Sikh community to be appointed to the position of Vice Civic Chairman at Derbyshire County Council.

Primary and secondary schools in Erewash and across Derbyshire are being offered a free tree in a mission to help plant at least a Million Trees across the county by 2030 to help tackle the effects of climate change.

The family of Samuel Wilson, a 26-year-old man who was murdered in Ilkeston Market place have paid tribute to ‘the most loving, kind-hearted, genuine soul that you could ever meet’.

Two Long Eaton schools are to receive a share of almost £5 million as part of a wider investment by Derbyshire County Council to provide additional places for children and young people with special and complex needs across the county.

A new report has revealed that a £2.8m boost for Erewash clinched by the borough council from central government is putting the borough on the map as it improves the lives of residents.

An Ilkeston woman has been expressing how she felt after taking to the air on a wing walk after her husband bought her the experience as a Christmas present.

A relieved DIY fan has been reunited with his precious power tools after he hid them in his wheelie bin while he took a break – forgetting it was collection day.

Almost 2,500 miles were trekked by Erewash residents who accepted a council challenge to go for regular walks – meaning they clocked up a combined distance triple that of Land’s End to John O’Groats.

UK social enterprise 'Places for People' has called for the incoming Government to prioritise funding mechanisms and unblock the planning system to allow housebuilders to deliver new thriving communities.