Borough Wide News
05/01/2024: A pioneering club that was launched in Erewash 40 years ago has had a visit from the borough’s mayor – as the social hub marks an amazing four decades of providing invaluable help and support to survivors of strokes.
03/01/2024: Flexible ceramics classes are held at The Long Eaton Art Room, on Lime Grove every Monday from 10am to 12noon.
03/01/2024: Derbyshire County Council has announced a number of proposals which if agreed could save the authority millions of pounds and support the setting of a balanced budget.
03/01/2024: A young councillor attending a town hall meeting was summoned from his seat to solemnly stand and face colleagues – unaware family and friends were hiding outside the chamber to “ambush” him with two top awards.
03/01/2024: Two community groups in Erewash have benefitted from almost £100,000 in Government funding.
29/12/2023: Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has coined the term ‘recremuter’ for its customers who now only commute to the office when there’s a recreational ‘add on’ to their day.
28/12/2023: The design of a new canal bridge poised to link the centre of Long Eaton to West Park has been revealed.
28/12/2023: Honey Hope Farm, a local organisation dedicated to promoting mental health recovery and community wellbeing, is staging a special 'Wassailing' weekend on Saturday, 13th January 2024 at 14:30 and again on Sunday the 14th at 10am at their main site on Alfreton Road in Little Eaton, which, they say, promises to be a joyous celebration of nature, friendship, and new beginnings.
27/12/2023: Long Eaton Police Officers have appealed for help to identify the victim of an alleged assault in the town centre.
27/12/2023: Derby College Group (DCG) has helped create the first industry-wide equine carbon calculator.