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Future of borough charity shops under threat amid plans to close 150 stores

The future of three Erewash charity shop branches is under threat after the parent company announced plans to close 150 sites. The British Heart Foundation has a total of 640 shops across the UK, but has recently reported having faced challenges due to increasing running costs and a change in the habits of customers. Its reported closure plans will be phased in over the next two financial years, with those affected considered to be "no longer financially sutainable", with those […]

5 June 2026 10

Prince William and Greg James (Credit: EBC)

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Borough Council helps iconic firm make its first electric bike

An iconic company that has been celebrated for 80 years as the Rolls-Royce of bicycle makers is to debut its first ELECTRIC powered two-wheeler – thanks to help from Erewash Borough Council. Mercian Cycles – which produces hand-crafted custom-built bikes - successfully applied for a £20,000 research and development grant from the authority to add battery assistance to one of its top models. The high-tech electric version of the local company’s Ventura Allroad will be launched shortly – barely two […]

4 June 2026 13

400 new homes could be built next to Stoney Lane and the A52. Image by Google Maps.

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400 homes next to A52 still on table despite traffic concern

Plans to build at least 400 homes next to the A52 in Derby remain a realistic possibility, despite “strong opposition” from the public over traffic concerns. Last year, very early plans were announced for a huge development off Stoney Lane, in Spondon – right next to the busy Brian Clough Way, connecting Derby and Nottingham. The land in question was previously classified as green belt – meaning it was strictly protected from development. However, recent analysis has shown the site […]

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Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

A new programme designed to improve how children, young people and families are supported is being introduced across Derbyshire through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council. The FFP programme will help families get the support they need earlier, making it easier to understand what help is available and where to go. It will bring services together so families do not have to repeat their story to different professionals. It is aimed at families who may be […]

3 June 2026 27

Mayor Maskalick at The Royal Oak in Ockbrook (Credit: EBC)

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New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

A piano virtuoso from Pittsburgh celebrated becoming Erewash’s new Mayor by taking to the stage to wow music fans at a rock and blues festival. The charity gig by teacher Cllr Greg Maskalick, 66, was his first official engagement – and came a day after he was handed the chain of office in a ceremony at Long Eaton Town Hall. He and his Roadkill Blues Band were also the headliners the following night at the free two-day music extravaganza in […]

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Better late than never – Kirsty gets her award

Despite having won a 2025 Community Radio Award, Erewash Sound presenter Kirsty Corbett did not instantly get her certificate. The annual awards event which seeks to recognise the skills of presenters in the community radio sector was held back in October 2025 and led to Kirsty picking up Silver in the Newcomer of the Year category. As volunteer led organisation, presenters often come and go at different times, and don't often get chance to catch up with each other. So, […]

3 June 2026 6

The planned retirement apartment complex off Station Road, Sandiacre. Image from Corstorphine & Wright.

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Erewash flats flood risk

A developer which had scrapped flat plans in a Derbyshire town’s highest risk flood zone has got the scheme back on the table and it is now set for approval. In early March, McCarthy Stone had scrapped its plans to build a four-storey block of 53 retirement flats off Station Road, Sandiacre, next to Lidl and the Erewash Canal. This, the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed, was due to the land having its flood risk reassessed by the Environment Agency, […]

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Horticulture students set to showcase ‘The Artist’s Garden’ at the NEC Birmingham, 18–21 June 2026

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Derby College Group students return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live with stunning Artist’s Garden

Students studying Practical Horticulture and Landscaping at Derby College Group (DCG) are preparing to take centre stage at one of the UK’s most prestigious horticultural events, BBC Gardeners’ World Live, held at the NEC Birmingham from 18th to 21st June 2026. The students will present their original show garden, ‘The Artist’s Garden’, which marks another milestone in the college’s remarkable 25-year tradition of creating award-winning show gardens for this national showcase. Inspired by the real garden of a Derbyshire artist, […]

1 June 2026 22

Green Doctor Debbie and beneficiary, Michelle.

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Energy charity supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase

The new Energy Price Cap has been confirmed to go up by 13%, meaning an average increase on energy bills of £221 to around £1,862 per year. Charity Groundwork Five Counties supports affected households in the East Midlands through its free Green Doctor energy advice service. This increase will come into effect from 1st July and is influenced by a range of factors, mostly notably the recent rise in cost of wholesale energy prices due to the conflict in the […]

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Future of borough charity shops under threat amid plans to close 150 stores

Borough Council helps iconic firm make its first electric bike

400 homes next to A52 still on table despite traffic concern

Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

Better late than never – Kirsty gets her award

Erewash flats flood risk

Derby College Group students return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live with stunning Artist’s Garden

Energy charity supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase

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