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Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

A new programme designed to improve how children, young people and families are supported is being introduced across Derbyshire through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council. The FFP programme will help families get the support they need earlier, making it easier to understand what help is available and where to go. It will bring services together so families do not have to repeat their story to different professionals. It is aimed at families who may be […]

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Mayor Maskalick at The Royal Oak in Ockbrook (Credit: EBC)

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New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

A piano virtuoso from Pittsburgh celebrated becoming Erewash’s new Mayor by taking to the stage to wow music fans at a rock and blues festival. The charity gig by teacher Cllr Greg Maskalick, 66, was his first official engagement – and came a day after he was handed the chain of office in a ceremony at Long Eaton Town Hall. He and his Roadkill Blues Band were also the headliners the following night at the free two-day music extravaganza in […]

3 June 2026 23

The planned retirement apartment complex off Station Road, Sandiacre. Image from Corstorphine & Wright.

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Erewash flats flood risk

A developer which had scrapped flat plans in a Derbyshire town’s highest risk flood zone has got the scheme back on the table and it is now set for approval. In early March, McCarthy Stone had scrapped its plans to build a four-storey block of 53 retirement flats off Station Road, Sandiacre, next to Lidl and the Erewash Canal. This, the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed, was due to the land having its flood risk reassessed by the Environment Agency, […]

2 June 2026 34

Horticulture students set to showcase ‘The Artist’s Garden’ at the NEC Birmingham, 18–21 June 2026

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Derby College Group students return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live with stunning Artist’s Garden

Students studying Practical Horticulture and Landscaping at Derby College Group (DCG) are preparing to take centre stage at one of the UK’s most prestigious horticultural events, BBC Gardeners’ World Live, held at the NEC Birmingham from 18th to 21st June 2026. The students will present their original show garden, ‘The Artist’s Garden’, which marks another milestone in the college’s remarkable 25-year tradition of creating award-winning show gardens for this national showcase. Inspired by the real garden of a Derbyshire artist, […]

1 June 2026 12

Green Doctor Debbie and beneficiary, Michelle.

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Energy charity supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase

The new Energy Price Cap has been confirmed to go up by 13%, meaning an average increase on energy bills of £221 to around £1,862 per year. Charity Groundwork Five Counties supports affected households in the East Midlands through its free Green Doctor energy advice service. This increase will come into effect from 1st July and is influenced by a range of factors, mostly notably the recent rise in cost of wholesale energy prices due to the conflict in the […]

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Community spirit in the spotlight at PCC’s funding event for Derbyshire’s safety heroes

Crime prevention heroes across Derbyshire are celebrating a new funding boost to help them double down on efforts to build safer and stronger communities. The community champions were invited to Force Headquarters in Ripley as special guests of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Fatima Eltinay to formally recognise their achievements in the latest round of the PCC’s Safer and Stronger Communities Fund. In total, 30 charities, community groups and voluntary organisations secured grants in the second phase of the […]

27 May 2026 21

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Appeal to find man in connection with shoplifting offences

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for information to trace a man wanted in connection with a number of shop thefts across Derbyshire, including a part of Erewash. Despite extensive enquiries, officers have been unable to locate 51-year-old Simon Spencer, who is from Nottingham but is known to travel into areas including Sawley as well as Derby and Codnor. A photograph has been issued with the hope that someone will recognise him and be able to detail his whereabouts. Anyone who […]

27 May 2026 28

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New PC for Long Eaton SNT

Derbyshire Constabulary has announced the appointment of a new PC for the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team. PC Paul Sheldon will serve in the Long Eaton Rural District which includes Breaston, Borrowash, Draycott, Ockbrook, Risley and Stanton by Dale. A police officer for over 10 years, he has carried out most of his work so far in Derby, as a response officer before joining Erewash SNT in March this year. Speaking on social media, PC Sheldon said: "I look forward […]

26 May 2026 49

Seized! The car on a low loader in Breaston (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Car seized in Breaston after checks showed three failures and drugs find

A recent patrol carried out by Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team officers led to a vehicle being seized in Breaston. Checks on Police systems showed that the Ford vehicle had no insurance, no MOT and the driver had no licence, leading to it being seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act. During the incident, officers stop searched the passengers and found a small quantity of cannabis on their person for which relevant action was taken.

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Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

Erewash flats flood risk

Derby College Group students return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live with stunning Artist’s Garden

Energy charity supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase

Community spirit in the spotlight at PCC’s funding event for Derbyshire’s safety heroes

Appeal to find man in connection with shoplifting offences

New PC for Long Eaton SNT

Car seized in Breaston after checks showed three failures and drugs find

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