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Morley to participate in pylon protest on ‘UK National Day of Action for Nature’

Campaigners from Morley are to take action ahead of the local elections in what is being described as a ‘Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces’. The event aims to advocate for environmental protection and demonstrate broad public concern for the UK’s natural landscape. With approximately 90 distinct initiatives planned, this event is anticipated to be the largest national community action for nature of its kind. One focus of the event will be on projects impacting the countryside, […]

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Seized in Sandiacre (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Police seize vehicle in Sandiacre for potentially being involved in crime

Police officers from Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have taken action after an alert was flagged up on the Derbyshire Police ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) system for potentially being involved in crime. The swoop was carried out on Tuesday 31st March when the van was brought to a stop on Station Road, Sandiacre. Checks showed that the driver was found to have no driving licence and no insurance, and, as a result, the vehicle was seized under 165 of the […]

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A crowd at The Glow Music and Arts Festival in Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

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£300k to boost community groups

Community groups in Erewash will soon be able to apply for a grant to boost their funds. Erewash Borough Council recognises the fantastic work done by community organisations and the difference they make to residents. That’s why there have already been a range of successful Community Grant Schemes offering up to £3,500 to support local organisations. These schemes will continue, but the council will also be introducing a new grant scheme using the Erewash Investment Fund. This would offer grants […]

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The 'panicked' deer on land between Spondon and Spondon Wood, and concerned residents talking about the issue. By LDR Eddie Bisknell.

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Government refuses to intervene over controversially approved plans for houses in Derby’s protected Green Belt

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The Government has refused to intervene over controversially approved plans for houses in Derby’s protected Green Belt. In a case which residents and councillors feared would be a “dangerous precedent”, developers submitted and had plans approved for a Green Belt housing site which a Derbyshire council had tentatively earmarked, but not adopted, as part of a future homes plan. That draft housing plan, for 7,000 homes by 2040, drawn up by Erewash […]

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HGV traffic and damage on Ilkeston Road. Image from Eddie Bisknell.

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Reporter says hazardous borough pavement cannot be navigated without users fearing for their lives

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service There is a pavement in Derbyshire which I challenge anyone to walk along without fearing for their lives or taking a wing mirror to the head. The 400-metre stretch of Ilkeston Road from the Sowbrook Lane junction, between Ilkeston and Stanton by Dale, does have an accompanying pavement for pedestrians on its eastern side, but walking this route you would struggle to see it carry out its intended function. More often, this […]

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Work underway at The Mount at Over The Wall Camp

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Historic windows restored at former Ockbrook School as children’s charity preserves heritage for future generations

UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp has been bringing together the past and the future as it transforms the former Ockbrook School in Derbyshire ready to welcome children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Work is well underway to create bespoke, wheelchair-accessible accommodation and activity spaces in the Mount, the former nursery and junior school building. Most recently, the development has included replacing all the windows with replica designs based on those seen on the original building, which dates back […]

today30 March 2026 4

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Derby College Group inspires future talent at land-based industry insights event

Derby College Group (DCG) has welcomed employers, students, and industry professionals to its third Land-Based Industry Insights event, held at the Broomfield Hall campus, showcasing the wide range of opportunities available across the land-based, equine, and animal care sectors. The event brought education and industry together through a lively Q&A panel and a marketplace style networking session, giving students the opportunity to speak directly with employers, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into future career pathways. Students were able to […]

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Derby College Group Morley site hosts Inclusion Showcase 2026 to champion inclusive futures

Derby College Group has just hosted its Inclusion Showcase 2026: Celebrating Diversity, Empowering Voices at the Broomfield Hall campus, bringing together SEND students, families, employers, charities and support services for a day focused on inclusion, accessibility and belonging. Around 300 attendees took part, with more than 25 organisations hosting stalls, creating a vibrant and welcoming space for connection, advice and opportunity. At the heart of the day was the Reverse Jobs Fair, where Supported Internship students led conversations with employers, […]

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County Council reconsiders plans aimed at protecting rural district from pylon roll-out scheme

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service This story was updated with new information on 2nd April 2026. Derbyshire County Council is reviewing plans which were originally aimed at preserving a rural part of the county as an area of outstanding beauty ahead of a proposed and feared National Grid pylon roll-out and mounting development pressures. The Reform UK-controlled authority says it is looking into the former Conservative administration's plans to secure National Landscape accreditation for the Amber Valley […]

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