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Freshers Fair at Broomfield Hall in Morley (Credit: DCG)

Derby College Group welcomes new students in style at Freshers’ Fair 2026

Derby College Group (DCG) rolled out the red carpet for new students this month, with Freshers' Fair 2026 taking place across three campuses including at Broomfield Hall in Morley as well as other sites in and around Derby. Thousands of students attended the events, which gave them the chance to explore everything on offer at DCG beyond the classroom, from career opportunities to wellbeing support, right at the start of their learning journey. Students had the opportunity to speak directly […]

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Seized - another illegal e-scooter which can only be legally ridden on private roads. (Credit: Better Times for the Derbyshire PCC)

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More than 1,000 e-scooters seized across Derbyshire: What Christmas shoppers need to know

More than 1,000 e-scooters have been taken off the streets of Derbyshire since a zero-tolerance crackdown launched to address public concerns. Derbyshire Police has been trailblazing a robust ‘seize and dispose’ policy since 1st November 2024 to tackle the growing menace of illegal and dangerously ridden e-scooters on the county’s roads and in public spaces. The fast-track measure, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, has now seen more than 1,000 e-scooters immediately seized and removed from the roads. […]

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The planned Donald Rose mural on the side of Ilkeston Town Hall. Image from Erewash Borough Council.

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Stunning mural planned for Borough Council HQ in memory of the UK’s oldest WW2 veteran

A “stunning” seven-metre-tall mural in memory of the UK’s oldest WW2 veteran, who died last year aged 110, is set to be painted onto a Derbyshire council headquarters. Erewash Borough Council is set to approve its own plans for a mural of Donald Rose, aged 110, who died last year and was the UK’s oldest surviving Second World War veteran. The council wants to paint a seven-metre-tall (23 foot) mural on the side of the finance block on the western […]

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Review: Joseph Wright of Derby ‘From the Shadows’ Exhibition

Joseph Wright of Derby: From the Shadows Review by Lily Wilson Organised by the National Gallery and Derby Museums, this exhibition is part of The Year of Wright. It is a celebration of the life, art, and enduring relevance of Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), one of Britain’s most visionary painters. From the Shadows is the first major exhibition dedicated to the artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings, created from 1765 to 1773. As a young artist seeking recognition in the London art […]

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Erewash Sound's radio car - Melody at West Park - Long Eaton

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Erewash Sound leads a party in the park as Long Eaton’s stunning bridge is opened.

Erewash Sound was front and centre as a spectacular new curved bridge with a soaring arch was formally opened in Long Eaton – as residents got a chance to join in the celebrations with an outdoor party. The eye-popping landmark – named 'West Park Bridge' - one of the most dramatic results of Long Eaton’s £25million Town Deal – began taking shape earlier in 2026. Its giant arch was craned into place over the Erewash Canal just before England’s first […]

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Public reports lead to response over sales of illegal products

Police officers from Long Eaton have partnered with Trading Standards officials to carry out a visit to a shop in the town. The operation on Friday 19th September came after numerous reports were received from members of the public that the shop had been selling illegal products. During the visit, officers located numerous packs of illegal cigarettes and tobacco, all of which were seized as part of an investigation. A statement from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "We […]

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Arrest made after Police officer assaulted in Long Eaton following response to e-bike and moped anti-social behaviour

A man has been arrested in Kirk Hallam after a joint operation in response to an incident in Long Eaton in which a police officer was assaulted. 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 then made off in […]

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More than 36,000 people help shape East Midlands Transport Plan

Reliable public transport, well-maintained roads and better-connected communities are among the top priorities identified by residents across the East Midlands in one of the region’s biggest transport consultations. More than 36,000 people shared their views for the future of transport across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire through the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation, led by Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward. The 12-week consultation, held from November 2025 to February 2026, invited residents, businesses, and organisations to help shape the […]

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The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) held public meetings to launch their Trams for Derby campaign. Image by LDRS.

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Trams for Derby campaigners ‘left in dark’

Campaigners looking to bring a tram network across Derby claim they have been “left in the dark” over their proposals. The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) launched its vision to deliver a tram system for the city in April this year. The organisation believes trams would boost Derby’s economy, reduce pollution and congestion, quicken journey times and give the city a “transformational investment”. The LRTA suggests the trams could attract approximately 75,000 passenger trips per day, with the majority coming […]

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Derby College Group welcomes new students in style at Freshers’ Fair 2026

More than 1,000 e-scooters seized across Derbyshire: What Christmas shoppers need to know

Stunning mural planned for Borough Council HQ in memory of the UK’s oldest WW2 veteran

Review: Joseph Wright of Derby ‘From the Shadows’ Exhibition

Erewash Sound leads a party in the park as Long Eaton’s stunning bridge is opened.

Public reports lead to response over sales of illegal products

Arrest made after Police officer assaulted in Long Eaton following response to e-bike and moped anti-social behaviour

More than 36,000 people help shape East Midlands Transport Plan

Trams for Derby campaigners ‘left in dark’

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