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More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Derbyshire Police officers are continuing to stop e-scooter riders and seize their vehicles after they have been seen being used illegally, as highlighted in a video featuring two recent stops made by the force's bikes team. In the video, both e-scooter riders were using the vehicles illegally and riders attempted to evade police but were eventually stopped with both e-scooters being seized and destroyed. More than 850 e-scooters have been seized since a new approach began in November 2024. Alongside […]

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Monty Don and gardening’s biggest names visit Derby College Group’s award-winning show garden

Following the news that Derby College Group (DCG) horticulture students had won a Silver Medal at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for their show garden ‘The Artist’s Garden’, the college has since revealed the wealth of high-profile attention the garden attracted at the NEC Birmingham, including a visit from gardening icon Monty Don and a feature on the BBC Gardeners’ World programme itself. The garden was designed and built entirely by students on the college’s adult part-time Level 3 Horticulture Practical […]

1 July 2026 12

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Borough Council praised as local firm wins top awards

A pioneering Erewash renewable energy company that prides itself on offering opportunities for apprentices praised Erewash Borough Council for supporting local industry – as the firm scooped two prestigious national awards. Family-owned “smart” solar panel installer LJM Solutions won the double accolade at an “Oscars” night for contractors involved in the housing sector. The annual gongs salute the “social value” that businesses deliver and are presented by the charity CHIP – Communities and Housing Investment in People. Delighted managing director […]

1 July 2026 10

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Long Eaton Guild enters new chapter with appointment of new Chairman

The Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers has announced the appointment of David Gascoigne, Managing Director of Gascoigne Designs, as its new Chairman. David succeeds Andrew Mitchell, Managing Director of Artistic Upholstery, who steps down after many years of dedicated leadership during which he helped strengthen the Guild, enhance the reputation of its twice-yearly Long Point exhibitions and reinforce Long Eaton's position as the recognised home of British quality upholstery. Iain Mitchell, Managing Director of Iain James Furniture, will continue […]

1 July 2026 8

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PCC secures almost £1m to support ongoing work to prevent serious violence

Tens of thousands of children and young people across Derbyshire and Derby City will continue to benefit from targeted educational activities, mentoring and interactive workshops to prevent their involvement in serious violence. Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has secured an additional £941,000 in Home Office funding to support the continuation of existing violence reduction services and initiatives. The investment has been awarded as part of the Government’s Serious Violence Duty and supports collaborative work already underway to tackle […]

30 June 2026 10

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Walkers urged to steer clear of Osborne’s Pond following oil leak

Walkers are being warned by Derbyshire County Council to stay away from Osborne’s Pond in Shipley Country Park following an oil spill. Rangers were made aware of the leak by a member of the public at lunchtime on Sunday 28th June 2026. The area was cordoned off and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene to assist with containing the spillage, which was entering the pond through an inlet pipe. Two booms were placed in front of […]

29 June 2026 25

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23-year old charged following a serious assault in Cotmanhay

A 23-year old man has appeared before Southern Derbyshire Magistrates following an attack in Ilkeston on Friday 26th June. Erewash Police Officers issued an appeal for information after reports were received regarding an assault on Cotmanhay Road at around 12noon. On arrival, a man was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Derbyshire Police originally said that a 29-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were subsequently arrested and detained. The man reported to be 29 years old was […]

29 June 2026 288

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New bridge’s opening is scorcher for Mayor

A new bridge that spares residents a half-mile trek to get to the other side of their town’s canal has officially opened – with a ceremonial crossing of it by Erewash’s Mayor on the hottest day of the year. The borough’s civic leader Cllr Greg Maskalick defied blistering 33°C heat to don his chain of office and cut the ribbon in Long Eaton, where he was joined by a town hall delegation and the local MP. Greg hailed the new […]

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Appeal for information following robbery in Long Eaton

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for information following a robbery in the town. The incident happened shortly after a man aged in his 60s and a woman in her 70s, who is a wheelchair user, left The Oxford pub in Market Place on Wednesday 17th June shortly after 11:30pm. They walked along Market Place and turned onto Beaconsfield Street before arriving onto Stanley Street at 11.45pm when they were approached by a man who threatened them before stealing […]

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More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Monty Don and gardening’s biggest names visit Derby College Group’s award-winning show garden

Borough Council praised as local firm wins top awards

Long Eaton Guild enters new chapter with appointment of new Chairman

PCC secures almost £1m to support ongoing work to prevent serious violence

Walkers urged to steer clear of Osborne’s Pond following oil leak

23-year old charged following a serious assault in Cotmanhay

New bridge’s opening is scorcher for Mayor

Appeal for information following robbery in Long Eaton

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