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Stanley Common-based micro-business listed as awards finalist

The owner of a Stanley Common-based micro business has been speaking after it was listed as a finalist at an awards event to take place in the West Midlands in early November. Sarah Banks has been running her company for 12 years, but in that time, has experienced a difficult path, battling mental health challenges and having suffered a breakdown in 2020. She said: "I'm still here and supporting my clients in the way that is right for me." Her […]

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The proposed care home in Wardlow Road, Ilkeston. Image from KWL Architects.

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75-bed care home could be built on former public open space in Erewash despite sustained opposition

A 75-bed care home could be built on former public open space in a Derbyshire town “disposed of” in a council “fire sale” three years ago despite a sustained wave of opposition. In 2023, Erewash Borough Council disposed of an innocuous 1.4 acres field off Wardlow Road in Ilkeston, to the rear of The Rutland Cottage pub. This move, finalised by Labour and started by the former Conservative administration, sought to fill a budget gap by bringing in much-needed money […]

21 October 2026 9

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A chance for more radio awards for Erewash Sound presenters

Fingers are being crossed at Erewash Sound, particularly by two presenters, ahead of the 2026 Community Radio Awards ceremony which is to be held in Birmingham on Saturday 24th October. A delegation will travel to see if weekday daytime presenters Val Isaacs and Paul Glenn can 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 […]

21 October 2026 25

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Long Eaton Police officers seize illegal bike being ridden anti-socially

Long Eaton Police officers have taken action after a bike was seen being ridden both anti-socially and dangerously in New Tythe Street in the town before being seized. A statement from the local safer neighbourhood team said such illegal motorised bikes are not just a nuisance when they are being ridden illegally and irresponsibly, but can cause a significant concern for residents and put pedestrians and other road users at risk. The statement said that numerous complaints were received about […]

20 October 2026 5

Planned houses off Derby Road in Draycott

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Erewash village grey belt homes

More than 300 homes are planned across two Derbyshire villages as developers seek to capitalise on ‘grey belt’ policies and the lack of a housing blueprint. Two separate plans for 234 homes in Derby Road, Draycott, and 106 homes in Beech Lane, West Hallam, have been filed to Erewash Borough Council. Both schemes make ample reference to new “grey belt” policies, brought in by the Labour Government, which seek to make use of protected Green Belt land perceived not to […]

19 October 2026 30

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Ilkeston boy Oscar raises over £2,000 for MND through his 77-day walking challenge

A 7-year old Ilkeston boy is on a mission to make to make a difference to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Oscar’s fundraising journey started with a simple but incredibly kind idea. He wanted to donate his own pocket money to help people living with MND and from that little idea, something amazing has grown. Oscar originally set himself the challenge of walking for 7 days, with a fundraising target of just £77. However, his determination to help […]

19 October 2026 91

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Fifty years on – do YOU remember Derby’s cancelled concert by The Sex Pistols and The Clash?

An appeal has been issued for memories, tickets, photographs and eyewitnesses from December 1976. Specifically, on Saturday 4th December 1976, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned and Johnny Thunders’ Heartbreakers were scheduled to appear at Derby’s King’s Hall as part of the notorious Anarchy in the UK Tour. But the concert never took place. Following The Sex Pistols’ controversial appearance on national television, Derby councillors proposed that the band perform a private audition before being allowed to appear in […]

19 October 2026 21

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Share the journey, not the noise: Government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport

Passengers will benefit from new Government efforts launched to tackle antisocial behaviour on transport, including £100 fines on buses and a new campaign to discourage ‘loudcasting’ on trains. On Monday 19th October 2026, guidance was issued for local authorities to support their new powers to crackdown on loud music, littering, vaping, and threatening behaviour on buses - including being able to issue fixed penalties of up to £100 for those who cause trouble. 'Loudcasting' on public transport has become one […]

19 October 2026 18

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Multi-agency training operation held in Long Eaton

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have participated in a training operation involving multiple agencies including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire Fire Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, along with several role actors that gave up their time to volunteer and role play for the the operation. Officers joined the training operation to reflect a real life major incident, which was seen as a great way to put joint working into practice and work along side colleagues from […]

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Stanley Common-based micro-business listed as awards finalist

75-bed care home could be built on former public open space in Erewash despite sustained opposition

A chance for more radio awards for Erewash Sound presenters

Long Eaton Police officers seize illegal bike being ridden anti-socially

Erewash village grey belt homes

Ilkeston boy Oscar raises over £2,000 for MND through his 77-day walking challenge

Fifty years on – do YOU remember Derby’s cancelled concert by The Sex Pistols and The Clash?

Share the journey, not the noise: Government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport

Multi-agency training operation held in Long Eaton

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