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Pictured: Construction in Long Eaton (Credit: EBC)

Prepare to share your views on vision for Erewash

Erewash Borough Council is developing a new Local Plan for the use of land across the borough. The plan will set out how homes, jobs, services and infrastructure will be delivered in the borough to address current and future needs. As part of this process, the council is being asked to approve a public consultation on the next stage of the Local Plan. The council will be seeking views on its draft vision, objectives, list of planning policies, and the […]

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Photo of Futures, Lovell, Erewash Borough Council, Homes England and brp architects gathered outside one of the properties on Bennett Street, Long Eaton.

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Former Long Eaton lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes

Over 100 new affordable homes have been brought to Erewash by housing association Futures Housing Group and leading partnerships developer Lovell. Futures and Lovell gathered last week to celebrate the almost completion of the 109 homes off Bennett Street, Long Eaton. Based on the former Britannia Mills site, originally built in the early 1900s for famous Derbyshire lace maker William Wallis, the homes are a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom flats. Anthony Holt, Director […]

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Derbyshire families benefiting as Families First Partnership programme goes live across the county

Children, young people and families across Derbyshire, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are already benefiting from new ways of working designed to provide earlier support, stronger family involvement and better joined-up services. The changes are being delivered through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council as part of the Government's national programme to reform services for children and families. FFP aims to ensure families receive the right help at the right time by […]

28 October 2026 6

Left to right - Dave Lewis from our SmartWater suppliers Detertech, Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Detective Inspector Adam Gascoigne)

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Use of SmartWater technology for domestic abuse victims extended

More victims of stalking and domestic abuse in Derbyshire are to be offered SmartWater marking kits to help keep them safe. Derbyshire Police began using the forensic marking technology in October 2023 as part of a trial aimed at protecting high risk victims in two areas of the county. The pilot was then extended across the county for high-risk victims in November 2023 and is now being extended further so it will be available for victims in all risk levels […]

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Warning over fraudulent calls from “Derbyshire Police”

Derbyshire Police officials have issued a warning after reports were received of calls being made on the afternoon of Monday 26th October 2026, using a 'number spoofing' technique, whereby the fraudster changes the number displayed on people's phones when the call comes through. None of these calls - from a number starting with 01773 and ending in 215 - have been made from Derbyshire Police officers or staff. The fraudsters are claiming to be police officers, stating that the victim's […]

26 October 2026 3

The cast of the six-part BBC Three documentary - 'Brickies' on which, Ian played a major part.

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Ilkeston-based construction boss devastated as BBC show DIY SOS is ‘shelved’

Ilkeston DIY SOS Project Manager Ian Hodgkinson says he is devastated by the decision to ‘rest’ the BBC programme, warning its impact goes far beyond renovating houses. The Project Manager and construction industry champion says the show is more than bricks and mortar giving struggling families independence, dignity and hope. He said: “My heart also goes out to the real stars of each show and that is the trades, the suppliers and volunteers who day after day make the build […]

26 October 2026 8

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Shoplifter wore wig to try and disguise himself

A prolific shoplifter wore a wig in an ill-fated attempt to disguise his identity while he stole meat from an Ilkeston store. Warren Medcroft donned the long brown wig when he stole £44.70 worth of mince meat, beef steaks and beef burgers from the One Stop store in Nottingham Road on 4th October. But the wig was not enough to stop the 39-year-old being identified as the person responsible for the theft as he was instantly recognised by an officer […]

26 October 2026 4

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More radio awards for Erewash Sound presenters

Erewash Sound has secured more honours at the 2026 Community Radio Awards ceremony which was held in Gas Street, Birmingham on Saturday 24th October 2026. A delegation travelled with fingers crossed to see if weekday daytime presenters Val Isaacs and Paul Glenn could scoop Gold, Silver or Bronze in the Newcomer of the Year category. The finalists span various categories, including prominent tracks and individuals nominated for Station of the Year, Community Impact Project, Presenter categories, and various show and […]

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Talks are set to take place over 'significant' safety concerns at the Lime Lane junction with Morley Road on the edge of Derby (near the Kings Corner pub). Images by LDRS

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Silence row over unsafe junction on the edge of the borough

A new row has broken out over plans to make a “dangerous” Derby junction safer following serious accidents. In August a meeting was called for between council officials to discuss safety concerns at the Lime Lane and Morley Road junction on the edge of Derby, near Oakwood. The junction, close to the Kings Corner pub, has been the location of several serious accidents and police closures over the years. Concerns have been raised for some time as Lime Lane – […]

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Prepare to share your views on vision for Erewash

Former Long Eaton lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes

Derbyshire families benefiting as Families First Partnership programme goes live across the county

Use of SmartWater technology for domestic abuse victims extended

Warning over fraudulent calls from “Derbyshire Police”

Ilkeston-based construction boss devastated as BBC show DIY SOS is ‘shelved’

Shoplifter wore wig to try and disguise himself

More radio awards for Erewash Sound presenters

Silence row over unsafe junction on the edge of the borough

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