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A-gnome-nimous team bringing smiles near Long Eaton railway station!

Erewash Sound interviews the team behind Gnome Man’s Land, Sawley By Lily Wilson At the Sawley Junction Micro Pub, Erewash Sound sat down with the team behind Gnome Man’s Land and we discussed how their project has come to life over the past few months. As they wish to remain a-gnome-nimous, I will be referring to them as a group! The Gnome Man’s Land team have been adding gnomes to the island by Long Eaton Train Station since summer, when […]

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Your cancellation’s covered: New scheme to help stranded rail passengers arrives

From Sunday 20th September 2026, passengers whose trains are cancelled will be able to use other services free of charge – ending limbo at stations and the need for costly re-bookings. Currently passengers are paying the price for a system which prioritises shareholders when trains are cancelled. People are left to wait on platforms for operators to agree ticket acceptance, rush to catch another service across the station, buy a new ticket, or abandon their journey altogether - with countless […]

14 September 2026 8

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Mayor of the East Midlands elected to lead UK Mayors Network

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has been elected by her fellow mayors to chair the UK Mayors Network - giving her a national leadership role as Government devolves more power to regions. The UK Mayors Network is the sector body for strategic authorities. It brings together the regional mayors to discuss shared priorities and work on issues including devolution, transport, skills, housing and economic growth. Mayor Claire assumes the role of chair from Tracy Brabin, Mayor of […]

11 September 2026 3

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FREE NHS health checks brought directly to Derbyshire workplaces

Employers across Derbyshire are being encouraged to sign up for a free service that brings health checks directly into the workplace, making it easier for staff to understand their health and take action early if needed. Available to workplaces across Derbyshire (excluding Derby City), the service is free for both employers and employees. Businesses simply need to provide a suitable space and register their interest, with the NHS Health Check team taking care of the rest. The initiative supports Derbyshire […]

11 September 2026 14

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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. […]

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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 37

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Police office assaulted in Long Eaton after responding to anti-social behaviour by e-bike and moped users

A Police officer has been assaulted whilst responding to an incident of anti-social behaviour involving e-bike and moped users in Long Eaton. At around 8:15pm on Wednesday 9th September, an on-duty officer attended the scene at at a drive through restaurant on Waverley Street to investigate the matter. Whilst detaining a young male on an e-bike, the officer suffered injuries after an assault to the face, arms and legs. The male was last seen heading in the direction of another […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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A-gnome-nimous team bringing smiles near Long Eaton railway station!

Your cancellation’s covered: New scheme to help stranded rail passengers arrives

Mayor of the East Midlands elected to lead UK Mayors Network

FREE NHS health checks brought directly to Derbyshire workplaces

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

Police office assaulted in Long Eaton after responding to anti-social behaviour by e-bike and moped users

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

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