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DCG students put flower freshness to the test in research project

Derby College Group T Level Science students have completed a hands on research project with Myton Horticulture, investigating the factors that affect the shelf life of cut flowers. The Science team worked with Myton Horticulture to design a brief that gave Year 1 T Level Science students the chance to apply their skills to a genuine industry challenge. Students were tasked with developing a method to investigate what influences how long cut flowers stay fresh, a problem that turned out […]

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Man charged following assault in Ilkeston

A man has been charged following an assault in Ilkeston town centre. Derbyshire Police officers were called to reports that a man had been stabbed in South Street at about 6:30pm on Friday 10th July. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment. A man named as John Parnaby has now been charged with Section 18 GBH with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public area. The 33-year-old, of South Street, Ilkeston, has also […]

13 July 2026 1

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Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Pubs and bars across Erewash enjoyed a roaring trade once more as England fans were gripped by World Cup fever to cheer on the Three Lions to victory against Norway. The scorching quarter final on Saturday night – as the country basked in a heatwave – saw venues packed with revellers watching the crunch clash. A giant outdoor screen was set up at Ilkeston Town FC’s New Manor Ground – where ecstatic crowds saw Harry Kane and his men beat […]

13 July 2026 8

An EBC food waste collection vehicle (Credit; EBC)

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Revealed! Names for Food Waste lorries

Having recently asked borough residents for help with naming six brand-new food waste vehicles after the rollout of new food waste collections started in March, Erewash Borough Council officials have announced the results. One vehicle has been proudly named Ernie, after a local boy with autism who adores bin lorries. Four more vehicles were named by pupils through a local schools' competition. 'Peels on Wheels' and 'Waste O-Saurus' were creatively thought up by Emilia (age 6) and Sophia (age 7) […]

7 July 2026

The proposed 37-mile Chesterfield to Willington Powerline. Image from National Grid.

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Powerline and pipeline developers to pay County Council to hire experts to combat controversial schemes]

Developers behind a planned 37-mile electric powerline and a 121-mile underground CO2 pipeline are to pay a Derbyshire council to hire experts to combat the controversial schemes. The Peak Cluster Pipeline stretching from quarrying and cement firms in Derbyshire Peak District to Liverpool, and the National Grid’s Chesterfield to Willington powerline, are the county’s two current National Strategic Infrastructure Projects that are set to be decided by the Government. Derbyshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has already set its stall […]

7 July 2026 1

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Savings from Derbyshire Councils restructure have all but disappeared, officials have warned

Potential savings from the scrapping, merging and creation of new Derbyshire councils have all but disappeared, officials have warned. A joint letter on behalf of the 10 chief executives for Derby and Derbyshire’s councils, seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, says the situation for planned new authorities has “deteriorated” and “worsened”. This comes in the final days before Government is due to announce its decisions on how Derbyshire councils will be scrapped and merged into new authorities – either […]

7 July 2026

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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 […]

2 July 2026 24

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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 23

James Dawson and Lee Lindley (Credit: EBC)

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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 24

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DCG students put flower freshness to the test in research project

Man charged following assault in Ilkeston

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Revealed! Names for Food Waste lorries

Powerline and pipeline developers to pay County Council to hire experts to combat controversial schemes]

Savings from Derbyshire Councils restructure have all but disappeared, officials have warned

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

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