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Cordon put into place in Long Eaton after altercation between two men

Long Eaton Police officers have issued an appeal for information after two men became involved in a fight in the town centre. A statement from Derbyshire Police said that reports were received about an assault at around 11:15pm on Thursday 10th September, which led to a cordon being put into place in the Market Place, which remained in place on Friday morning 11th September whilst investigation work continued, with some local shops being forced to remain closed as a result. […]

11 September 2026 14

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Long Eaton-based hair salon business marks five-year green partnership for National Recycle Week 2026

A hairdressing salon business with its headquarters in Long Eaton, has revealed that, during its five-year partnership with the Green Salon Collective (GSC), its salons have diverted over eight tonnes of waste from going to landfill – the equivalent of FOUR adult male giraffes!* Since the partnership with the recycling organisation began, KH Hair has collected: 5.2 tonnes of foils and colour tubes (about twelve times as heavy as an average riding horse*) 2.87 tonnes of hair (as heavy as […]

11 September 2026 16

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Open letter from MP demands answers over Ilkeston Market Place safety failures

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has written an open letter to Cllr Charlotte Hill, Reform’s Highways Lead at Derbyshire County Council to demand answers on what work is being done to make Ilkeston Market Place safer. The action follows a meeting, held in the town in April 2026, between Adam, Cllr Hill, and family members of Samuel Wilson, but Mr. Thompson has said that whilst the meeting had seemed like a pragmatic cross-party discussion, it was followed by "...months of silence […]

11 September 2026 12

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Ilkeston Police appeal for footage to help tackle anti-social driving in the town

Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for video footage to help tackle the issue of anti-social driving in the town. A Problem Management Plan has been put into place after reports were received about groups of cars being driven in an anti-social manner on several occasions on Chalons Way throughout August. Work will be carried out with Erewash Borough Council and the Community Safety Partnership with a Public Spaces Protection Order being implemented in the town which gives authorities powers […]

11 September 2026 11

Image of the A38 in Derby near Markeaton Island. Image by LDRS

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Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

The boss of a Derby haulage firm has called for clarity on the “vital” A38 expansion plan as traffic problems hit his business. The calls come after major, but controversial, plans to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads have been placed in fresh doubt in recent months. The Government had previously committed to funding an estimated £600m project which would see the creation of flyovers, underpasses, and roads widened from four lanes (two on either side) to six (three on […]

10 September 2026 10

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Man in hospital after collision following chase

A man has suffered serious injuries following a collision during a police pursuit. Officers had been pursuing a Volkswagen Golf which had failed to stop on the A6007 in Heanor just after 12.15pm on Tuesday 8th September. As the Golf reached Hardy Barn in Shipley, travelling towards Ilkeston, it was in collision with a VW T-Cross travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the Golf suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains. The driver and […]

9 September 2026 13

The Entrance To Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall, Off Bank Road, In Matlock

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Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

Derbyshire’s ten main councils have insisted they are in a ‘strong position’ to respond to the Government’s decision to pause sweeping Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – a Derbyshire North Council and a Derbyshire South Council. […]

9 September 2026 18

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Support to improve employment and skills levels for Derbyshire residents

Cabinet Members at Derbyshire County Council will be asked to approve a new Employment and Skills Strategy this week setting out a clear vision, objectives and priorities for improving the employment and skills levels of Derbyshire residents. The strategy sets out how the council will support residents to develop the skills and qualifications they need to get a job and progress into higher-quality, higher-level roles, improving their financial resilience and long-term job prospects. Deputy Leader of Derbyshire County Council and […]

8 September 2026 7

The Derbyshire LGR decision map. Image from One Derbyshire Two Councils.

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Derbyshire County Council criticises Government’s costly decision to ‘pause’ LGR plans for the county

Derbyshire County County Council’s Reform UK administration has accused Government ministers of a U-turn after Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county and 13 other areas nationwide have been paused throwing years of costly preparation into doubt. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – […]

8 September 2026 11

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Cordon put into place in Long Eaton after altercation between two men

Long Eaton-based hair salon business marks five-year green partnership for National Recycle Week 2026

Open letter from MP demands answers over Ilkeston Market Place safety failures

Ilkeston Police appeal for footage to help tackle anti-social driving in the town

Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

Man in hospital after collision following chase

Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

Support to improve employment and skills levels for Derbyshire residents

Derbyshire County Council criticises Government’s costly decision to ‘pause’ LGR plans for the county

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