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Erewash Sound has teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to a jackpot of £25,000 by playing for just as little as £1 per week.

Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 14th December 2025.

Councillors at Derbyshire County Council voted in favour of Cabinet proposing one single council for the whole of Derby and Derbyshire as the council’s preferred option for local government reorganisation, at a Full Council meeting held on Thursday 13th November.

Work by Derbyshire County Council is continuing to support Ukrainian refugees.

The East Midlands Chamber has collectively renewed calls for the Chancellor’s Budget to improve trading conditions for firms after GDP grew by only 0.1%.

Residents at three care homes have been spending time with Level 2 Health and Social Care students from Derby College, with the partnership helping many learners take their first steps into long-term care careers.

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime and protect town centres.

Derbyshire Police officers have launched a new survey to find out what issues matter to people in the county.

NHS leaders are urging eligible people to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible – as the latest data is showing that flu is likely to peak earlier than normal this year.

Patients will experience better care thanks to billions of pounds saved from ending duplication and slashing bureaucracy across in the NHS, the Health Secretary has announced.

Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, is set to mark a pivotal moment in its history with the official opening of its new city centre premises, at Melbourne House, on Bold Lane, Derby.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all children and adults entitled to a free flu vaccination to not delay in getting protected this year.

Military driving examiners will help deliver up to 6,500 more tests in tough new measures to tackle the driving test backlog, the Government has announced.

Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with a government in Australia, which would build on the success of its Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby.

A song written by Erewash war hero Donald Rose – Britain’s oldest man when he died in July aged 110 – has hit the internet after being turned into a heart-rending anthem to mark Armistice Day.

The Autumn Budget must ease conditions for employers and support business growth, East Midlands Chamber has said, after the region’s unemployment rate among over 16s rose to 5.3%.

Councillors and mayors who repeatedly break the rules or commit serious misconduct will face tougher sanctions under proposals published today to clean up local politics and restore public confidence. 

Three Derbyshire towns could gain restrictions on HMOs to stop what councillors claim has been a surge in “cramped” homes more akin to “prison cells” and “rabbit hutches”.

The candidates have been announced for an upcoming Derbyshire County Council by-election spurred by the resignation of a Reform UK cabinet member.

The leader of Amber Valley Borough Council has hit out at fellow district authorities for seeking to divide it up into parts.

Maternity services at Derby and Burton’s hospitals have improved but concerns for patient safety remain, following a new but significantly delayed inspection.

Hundreds of homes are set to be built across the East Midlands in a bid to tackle the housing crisis.

The sky over the Erewash borough darkened on Thursday after a fire broke out at an Ilkeston recycling yard.

Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have fielded several reports within the space of a group of approximately six teenagers with two being female, causing anti-social behaviour in Sawley.

A Derby man has been charged with attempting to burgle three homes in the county, all in the Erewash borough.

Labour’s George Carr-Williamson has vowed to “fight for a fairer future” for Long Eaton North after being confirmed as the candidate for the Derbyshire County Council by-election on Tuesday 2nd December.

The Bank of England’s decision to hold the interest rate at 4% will frustrate firms planning to borrow so they can invest to grow, at a time when rumoured tax hikes at the upcoming Budget could keep conditions tough, East Midlands Chamber has said.

Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has welcomed a new Government Bill which puts Derby at the heart of the nation’s railway network.

HM Lord - Lieuteant of Derbyshire Elizabeth Fothergill CBE is staging a Carol Concert at St. Mary's Church, Ilkeston at 1:30pm on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

The Reform UK-run Derbyshire County Council is bidding to have just one council covering the whole of the county and city to save more money and have fewer politicians.

October was another busy month for Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards who continue to fight the battle to rid streets, markets and shops of unsafe, fake and illegal goods.

Children and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum which were recently unveiled.

Landmark legislation that will transform Britain’s railways have been introduced, paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts passengers before profits.

East Midlands Combined Authority is to join forces with the Government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.

Communities across England will benefit from expanded access to nature, with the creation of two new national forests supporting nature recovery, green jobs, and net zero goals.

Rolls-Royce is leading a new UK project to find smarter ways of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

A firm that has been making corsets for 70 years and which is now a world-beating medical device company is finding new ways to help children with curved spines thanks to a grant from Erewash Borough Council.

More than 9,000 people across the East Midlands waited over 45 minutes to be transferred from an ambulance to A&E during October.

More than 100 pairs of shoes for tiny and teenage feet have formed an emotive protest outside a Derbyshire council HQ to highlight years of failure over special educational support.

A glitzy awards night where Paralympian Abbie Breakwell previously won a sporting “Oscar” for being an inspiration to others will again be staged in Erewash – with the council inviting residents to submit nominations.

High quality accommodation and support for young care leavers in Derbyshire is set to increase thanks to a new contract awarded to Framework and Adullam Homes by Derbyshire County Council.

A pioneering initiative transforming the lives of the most vulnerable people in Nottingham as well as reducing pressure on emergency health services is up for a major award.

Train-maker Alstom has announced it has started building additional trains for London’s Elizabeth line at its Derby factory.

East Midlands Chamber has responded to a pre-Budget speech from the Chancellor, in which tax rises announced on 26th November were not ruled out.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service recently welcomed four new Firefighter Control Operators to its Joint Control Room.

The Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper greatly values the regular support we receive from the creative writing group called Just Write that meets at the Elephant Rooms in Draycott. Martin Sykes of the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper recently met with Huw Morgan and Jan Croft of the group to learn more about its history and activity of this group.

Two men have admitted attacking a teenager on a night out who later died from his injuries in Ilkeston.

Derbyshire Police officers are warning owners of Toyota RAV4 vehicles to take extra precautions after 10 were stolen in the county.

Councillors have raised concerns about possible neighbourhood ‘conflict’ and ‘trip hazards’ as the East Midlands Combined County Authority endorsed plans to secure over £900,000 of Government funding to help roll out on-street electric vehicle charging points under pavements for those who do not have driveways.

New housing measures to protect birds from avian flu have come into force today (Thurs 30 October) across the whole of Derbyshire.

A significant investment into the British aerospace sector has been announced, following a major deal being made between a Vietnamese airline and the UK aerospace sector.

The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew by 23% in the last year, bringing over 15,000 more chargers to motorists and enabling people to travel with ease and confidence.

After more than two decades on the road, Rural Action Derbyshire’s Wheels to Work scheme is drawing to a close, marking the end of a project that helped thousands of people overcome transport barriers across the county.

A consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK has secured government cash to conduct a feasibility study for a lightweight battery electric vehicle.

In response to the results of a public survey and ongoing feedback about local issues of concern, Derbyshire Police have given an update on tackling community alcohol abuse.

Police officers investigating a robbery near Ilkeston are appealing for witnesses and information.

Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have been continuing to target nuisance vehicles whilst out on patrol in the area.

Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding with a global technology company to collaborate on digital optimisation and boost efficiency across engineering.

This October marks a major milestone for Derby College Group (DCG) as the Joseph Wright Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Better buses are on their way for thousands of passengers across the country after the Government’s Bus Services Bill became law yesterday evening (27 October 2025) marking a new dawn for bus travel in the UK.

Derbyshire County Council has argued that the authority is in a better place financially than it has been for several years since the new Reform UK administration was elected nearly six months ago despite opposition criticism that there are no signs of promised efficiencies.

Campaigning organisation AdvoCATS has given the new Renters Rights Act a lukewarm reception, claiming the new legislation will be significantly less effective in increasing the number of pet friendly landlords than it could have been.

Derbyshire’s city, district and borough councils are set to seal their proposals for the county to be overseen by just two new north and south councils which they claim could see savings of £167m in the first six years as part of the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation plans.

The MP for the Mid-Derbyshire constituency has written to residents of a borough village regarding road safety matters.

Having picked up a number of radio industry and business awards over the last few years, Erewash Sound has added yet another to the tally after one of its newest presenters was nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards then picked up an award within the final three.

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are set to gain more than £900,000 to install hundreds of trenches in pavements for people without driveways to charge electric vehicles.

A borough resident has been hit with a £500 fine after a council official turned sleuth over a pile of rubbish fly-tipped on an Erewash footpath.

An empty shop that has blighted an Erewash town centre for almost a quarter of a century is to be finally brought back up to scratch after a borough council ultimatum to the owners of the former TV rental store.

UK children’s charity, Over The Wall Camp, is inviting families with children living with a long-term health challenge, as well as their siblings, to apply now to attend one of their free residential camps in 2026.

New polling carried out by More in Common, on behalf of The Road Safety Trust, shows widespread public support for many of the reported policies being considered by the government in its upcoming Road Safety Strategy - and appetite for further road safety legislation to protect young drivers.

The Reform councillor in charge of special education needs provision and education in Derbyshire has resigned just months into the job.

Officials from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after a period in which multiple reports have been received detailing the illegal use of E-scooters in the local area.

Plans have been submitted to extend the car park at a popular Derby wholesaler, which could ease the area’s well-known traffic problems.

A Derbyshire Conservative councillor has resigned to join Reform UK five months after the local elections.

A spokesperson for the East Midlands Chamber has said GDP growth of 0.1% in August will be of ‘little comfort’ to the region’s businesses facing the threat of rumoured tax increases at the Autumn Budget on 26th November.

Flood-prone Erewash residents are being urged to take steps now in case the worst happens again – as climate change continues to wreak havoc.

A successful bus travel discount scheme, run by Derbyshire County Council, is being extended to members of Derbyshire Community Bank.

Fifteen years ago, the then Chief Executive Officer of Derbyshire Association for the Blind changed the legal name of the charity to Sight Support Derbyshire. He talked to people inside the organisation, asking them what they would like the charity to be called, and Sight Support Derbyshire was chosen. It was ratified by the board, because it describes exactly what they do.

Derbyshire has been chosen as one of only three national non-Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) pathfinder areas in the country to lead the Young Futures pilot from October 2025 to March 2026.

A new survey conducted by Will Aid, the national Will-writing campaign, has revealed an alarming gap in the public’s understanding about inheritance laws affecting cohabiting couples.

When Billy Morley began helping children cross Derbyshire roads safely on their way to school he had no idea the impact it would have on his own life.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all eligible people in the East Midlands preparing for Diwali to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccination, to ensure a safe and healthy celebration. The vaccines take up to two weeks to build immunity for maximum protection, so getting vaccinated early will help lower the risk of severe illness in time for Diwali on 20th October.

East Midlands Chamber has renewed calls for firms to be protected from tax rises at the upcoming Autumn Budget, in comments following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Labour Party conference speech.

Volunteers throughout the county are being called on to help clear snow and ice from Derbyshire’s roads and pavements this winter as part of Derbyshire County Council’s Snow Warden scheme.

Erewash Borough Council is urging residents previously affected by flooding to check they are properly insured – after Britain thankfully dodged the dregs of a Caribbean hurricane.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has secured £2 million a year for ten years for Cotmanhay and its people.

The East Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment, with communities across Derby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire receiving a share of the landmark £5 billion Pride in Place programme announced by the Prime Minister and with a part of Erewash amongst those set to benefit.

A £10 million project to transform Long Eaton's High Street is set to begin next spring, marking a significant step in the town's £25million regeneration.

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry, which runs services regionally including through Long Eaton Railway Station, has announced adjustments to its timetable from 14th December, as part of the rail industry’s twice-yearly timetable review.

Healthwatch Derbyshire has joined more than 130 local Healthwatch organisations in signing an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, urging the government to rethink proposals to abolish independent local Healthwatch.

A Nottingham based operatic group has issued an appeal to East Midlanders who had flights grounded in Canada due to the effects of 9/11 to get in touch.

Martin Sykes, of the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper for the Sight Impaired, recently spoke to Nancy Plummer, who runs the Erewash VIPs (Visually impaired Club) and who is, in his opinion, one of the most inspirational and influential people he knows.

A personal safety expert is running free classes funded by Erewash Borough Council so that local women can learn how to avoid predators.

More than 550 e-scooters have been seized in Derbyshire, as Police officers see a marked reduction in injuries caused by e-scooters too.

The Mayor of the East Midlands has announced a £3 million pot to help grassroots community groups across the region thrive. The Community Development Fund was launched by Claire Ward on 4th September and Cotmanhay is one of the 10 priority areas across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire which the fund is open to. 

A life-saving council mission to add emergency “bleed kits” to newly-installed defibrillators across Erewash means more than a dozen locations now boast both – as it emerged some of the gear has already been used.

Seven brave airmen who perished when a lightning strike sent their World War Two bomber plummeting from the sky have been commemorated following the official unveiling of a stunning memorial – paid for by Erewash villagers living near the crash site.

Over 7,000 people’s views are to be considered in the historic ‘One Derbyshire, Two Councils’ plan after they took part in consulatations on the biggest proposed changes to local government in more than 50 years.

Campaigners are calling for previously safeguarded Derbyshire land seized for HS2 to be used for a planned 37-mile powerline scheme instead of further countryside disruption.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.

Officials at the Long Eaton-based headquarters of a hairdressing business are celebrating after two of its stylists were named as finalists at the British Hairdressing Awards 2025.

School governors play a vital role in helping children and young people get the best possible start in life and Derbyshire County Council is appealing for new recruits to join the team. The authority has vacancies for local authority governors at schools across Derbyshire who work closely with headteachers and school leaders, staff, pupils and parents to improve education.

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Derby Museums has launched a new campaign aimed at attracting visitors on ‘culture breaks’ to the city.

Derbyshire Police have urged anyone checking in on line to say "Wish you were here?” to think twice, warning that a beach selfie could cost you more than just likes.

With the annual rate of food and drink price inflation in the UK reaching 4.5% in June 2025, it’s no surprise that many Brits are trying to keep their food fresh for longer to avoid trips to the shop to buy replacements.

Farm Safety Week (21st–25th July 2025) saw National Grid Electricity Distribution encouraging farmers across Derbyshire to take a moment to check their surroundings and stay alert when working near overhead power lines.

Having existed for around a decade, gathering information from many sources, the local Draycott and Church Wilne History Group holds an archive of photographs and written items.

The 17th of July marks World Emoji Day, an unofficial holiday that celebrates all things emojis. Whilst emojis can be a fun and effective way to communicate, there can often be hidden meanings behind the colourful images, a concept brought into the public eye by this year’s smash Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’.

Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson has led tributes to Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose following the announcement of the Ilkeston war hero’s death at the age of 110 on Friday 11th July 2025.

Police officers from the Long Eaton safer Neighbourhood Team have attended a safety and welfare event at Sawley Junior School to talk to parents and students about the importance of road safety.

People seeking weight-loss medication on the NHS are being warned it is not yet available in Derbyshire and only a very select group of patients will eventually be eligible.

New figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a significant and sustained increase in the number of pregnant women coming forward for the whooping cough vaccine in the Midlands.

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Derbyshire County Council is to extend its popular b_line card, which offers single bus fares for £1.50, to those aged from 19 up until their 22nd birthday.

Royal Derby Hospital officials have confirmed that patients cannot record or take photos of their surgeries or treatments without asking for permission first, as professionals raise privacy and safety concerns.

On June 6th, locally-directed radio disappeared further as a regional radio station put an end to its breakfast show, to be replaced by one single nationwide show for England and Wales instead from 9th June, punctuated only by relevant local news, travel and weather.

Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station as well as more regionally, has launched a new service to provide information and guidance for anyone who needs a helping hand when travelling by train.

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were 375 cases of syphilis diagnosed in the East Midlands in 2024. This was a slight increase compared to 2023, where 372 cases of syphilis were reported.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are backing a campaign by Friends Against Scams to target scam mail.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has launched a new poster campaign raising awareness of a method of calling 999 that allows people to get help without having to talk.

Work being done to tackle stalking in Derbyshire is being highlighted as part of a national awareness week.

The captains of Breadsall Priory Golf Club have chosen Derbyshire’s Safe and Sound as their charity of the year with a programme of fundraising events planned from competitions to social events.

An inspiring and thought-provoking art exhibition opened at Erewash Museum last week, where Derby College Group Pathways and Fine Art students collaborated to create a stunning art exhibition at Erewash Museum, crafted entirely from recycled materials.

Passengers across England will enjoy greener, smoother and quieter bus journeys thanks to a £37.8 million Government investment to propel forward green transport, with 319 new zero emission buses.

Residents can recycle both aluminium and plastic beverage pods at Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres.

Derbyshire County Council is extending its discounted bus travel scheme, which offers an up to 20% discount on commuter bus tickets, to 31st December 2025.

Police officers in Erewash have issued a series of reminders after seeing an increase in the amount of parking issues in the borough, particularly around schools and crossings, and have urged motorists to park in safe and legal manner.

Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has expanded its free Green Doctor energy and money-saving service to include electrical safety advice. Around half of all domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity, with most of those arising from electrical products.

Funding of £2.7m has been awarded to Derbyshire County Council by Active Travel England to transform the former Little Eaton branch railway line into a greenway - a traffic free pathway for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have teamed up to help their residents to quit smoking.

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Tributes are being paid to a former Ilkeston Town goalkeeper who has died at the age of 93.

Campaigners opposing development on an area of public open space in Borrowash which is subject to a planning application have been distributing leaflets to local residents referencing that it is 'highly contaminated.'

The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.

A Burton-on-Trent based wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre has issued a plea to those coming into contact with wild deer.

New proposals have been released, for homes on an area of public green open space that has been used for decades in Borrowash.

A new online booklet has been unveiled in Derbyshire to help survivors of sexual violence find help and support quickly.

The founder and CEO of a national charity is to take on the ultimate endurance challenge in 2025 - running over 500km in appropriate fancy dress to raise awareness of and funds for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in young men.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has taken to social media in response to reports made elsewhere on line that Erewash could switch to become part of Nottinghamshire as part of a council shake-up.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are informing people who keep poultry or other birds that they must follow enhanced biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from bird flu.

Northern, which runs rail services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is warning sly vapers they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

Officers from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have asked vehicle owners to be vigilant after becoming aware of several vehicle thefts which have occurred in the area.

The trading standards team at Derbyshire County Council is urging bird keepers to take steps to combat the spread of bird flu, as cases have been dealt with in other parts of the country.

Members of National Grid Electricity Distribution teams in Derbyshire have dedicated their time and efforts to volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), making a positive impact on local green spaces, environmental conservation and community engagement.

A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services.

The people of Ilkeston and surrounding areas are continuing to respond following the death of Noah Smedley.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has warned new e-scooter and hoverboard owners that both devices are not allowed on-board its trains or at its managed stations.

The site of a former community hall which was put up for sale and subsequently sold has been cleared and sealed after it became blighted by fly-tippers and break-ins.

Churches in and around Ilkeston have collaborated in support of a national children's charity campaign with your local radio station acting as the starting point.

A new campaign is underway to raise awareness of the illegality of e-scooters as part of a tough new enforcement drive.

A brand new artificial turf pitch that meets FIFA standards for all-weather footie has been officially unveiled in Erewash – in a huge £450,000 council boost for sport in borough.

Data published recently by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show reported TB notifications in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not up to date with their routine check-ups.

MPs have voted in favour of a bill that would allow terminally ill people to end their own lives, although support was not unanimous in Erewash.

A Sheffield based non-profit making environmental consultancy is working on a scheme with Natural England to create wildlife ponds for the benefit of great crested newts - creatures which are often talked about when developers are looking to build new homes.

The centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire to dispose of their waste and the registration scheme is being introduced to make sure those using the sites are entitled to do so.

The latest government road casualty statistics show that, in 2023, 1,695 people died on UK roads (1,624 in Britain, 71 in Northern Ireland) A further 28,967 were seriously injured (28,087 in Britain, 880 in Northern Ireland).

Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.

The achievements and work of two Erewash Sound members have been recognised at an annual radio industry awards event.

Further help is available from Derbyshire County Council and the UK Government for some of the most rural parts of the county in accessing high speed broadband.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has presented her blueprint for protecting the public and building safer and more inclusive communities over the next four years.

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Derbyshire Police have issued a reminder on how people can stay safe and adhere to the law.

Erewash Labour has expressed being 'thrilled' that food stalls will now be permitted to operate year-round on Ilkeston Market Place, a decision, it said reflects the vibrant community spirit and economic growth of the town.

The future of a local bus service is secure again thanks to Derbyshire County Council, after the current operator said it was due to cease trading.

Millions of people will enjoy better bus services as the Government invests over £1 billion to protect vital bus routes and cap bus fares, particularly in rural communities and towns where there is a heavy reliance on buses.

The oldest World War Two veteran in the UK will be honoured on his 110th birthday by adorning the side of a canal with poppies.

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.

Fake QR codes used by scammers have been spotted on pay and display machines in Derbyshire, prompting a warning to motorists not to fall for the fake payment method.

Three next-door neighbours in a quiet Erewash cul-de-sac are planning a ‘big, big street party’ after pocketing a share of a £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize.

A borough councillor has taken to social media to update Borrowash residents on the future of land known locally as 'Harrington Green'.

People who are experiencing a mental health crisis are being urged to use services that are in place to support them.

A local school pupil is taking to local radio as part of a school project.

A target by Derbyshire County Council to support the planting of a million trees across the county by 2030 keeps getting closer.

The latest Director of Public Health Annual Report, published by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on the work being carried out across the county to go further and faster in reducing the harms caused by smoking, to save lives and create a smoke free future for the next generation.

Two shoplifters recently identified via Police social media posts have been arrested and charged for their crimes.

Former BBC Radio Derby presenter Sally Pepper is joining forces with Erewash Sound to add her new podcast, ‘Truly, Madly, Derby’ to the station’s weekly schedule. Sally’s aim of this hour-long programme is to put Derby and Derbyshire on the map.

The Chief Executive of Healthwatch Derbyshire has expressed concern about the state of community pharmacies across the county.

Local authorities across the D2N2 region have expressed pride at the launch of a pioneering and award-winning programme led by The Fostering Network, which transforms the delivery of foster care.

An urgent safety alert aimed at parents and carers has been issued to warn of the risks that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable people.

Nearly 700 Derbyshire businesses have already benefited from free support to improve their energy efficiencies and growth, thanks to a project being promoted by The East Midlands Chamber.

Changes are being introduced at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre, starting with a change to opening hours.

Derbyshire County Council is urging residents to beware of a parking charge scam currently doing the rounds.

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Derbyshire Police have issued a warning to owners of cars with keyless technology of the development of devices which criminals can exploit.

An elderly Derbyshire man narrowly avoided being scammed out of thousands of pounds thanks to the help of a police officer.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has revealed that passengers seeking to use its on-board WiFi to access dating apps and websites will find themselves unable to do so.

A borough council war on pollution across Erewash means residents are now able to get real time info on the quality of the very air they breathe.

Erewash residents are being warned to beware of a new phone text scam targeting car owners over council parking fines.

As Summer draws to a close, Erewash Borough Council is advising residents and business owners who have previously been affected by autumn and winter flooding to check that they are properly insured – and have a personal emergency plan ready in case the worst happens.

Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.

Long Eaton Police Officers have taken to social media to issue a reminder as to how e-scooters can and cannot be used.

The next Simone Biles could come from Erewash – as the borough council backs a mission to find Olympic gymnasts of the future.

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Ilkeston Police have shared a short video highlighting the tactics used by fraudsters about how residents can protect themselves after receiving reports of an impersonation scam carried out in the town.

Independent councillors representing Ockbrook and Borrowash have taken to their social media page in a call for residents to give a collective 'NO' message to National Grid proposals for pylons through the two villages.

A parish council in the borough is leading a petition to gather signatures to support a proposal to counter National Grid plans to run a new pylon route through the borough.

A determined 21-year-old from Derbyshire who is battling cancer has pledged to create a sanctuary for cancer-stricken teens in one of the Midlands’ most popular beauty spots.

Owners of 'zombie style' knives and machetes are being given a chance to hand them in ahead of changes to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 which will make it illegal to possess them.

Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Councillor Greg Maskalick has crossed the political floor from being "one lone Independent" to join Labour at Erewash Borough Council.

Budding DIY residents of Erewash who need a bit of paint or maybe a whole tin, or who have unused paint taking up space in garages or sheds are being invited to take advantage of a new service introduced by Derbyshire County Council.

A local fundraiser has completed a sky dive which has smashed a target to get enough money for a wheelchair for her nephew.