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Twins, Lucy and Chloe Knights - collecting their results in 2025 (Credit: DCG)

Derby College Group celebrates excellent A-level, T-level and BTEC results

From 8:00am on 13th August 2026, hundreds of Derby College Group (DCG) students collected their A Level, T Level and BTEC results, marking a major milestone in their academic journeys and opening the door to exciting next steps in university, apprenticeships and employment. A statement from Derby College Group said: "This year's achievements are a testament to the determination, talent and hard work of students and staff alike, with standout successes across all qualifications. "Derby College Group is one of […]

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Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Derby County Community Trust – the charitable arm of Derby County – has launched a new long-term strategy, which reaffirms its commitment to empowering communities across Derby and Derbyshire. Recently unveiled at a Marketing Derby Bondholder event held at Pride Park Stadium, the ‘Not Just Football’ 2026-2031 Strategy sets out a bold vision for next five years. It shows how the trust’s work goes far beyond the football pitch. Through sport, physical activity, health and education, it has a vision, […]

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Commemorating International Bomber Command Day

Erewash Borough Council’s Armed Forces Champion paid tribute to service men and women by laying a special wreath on International Bomber Command Day. Councillor Kate Fennelly presented the wreath made by children from Hallam Fields Junior School at a service in Lincoln on Thursday 23rd July. This year marks the sixth International Bomber Command Day, honouring the extraordinary achievements and sacrifices of the men and women who served during Bomber Command’s 32 years of operation. It also marks the 90th […]

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Deputy Mayor Linda cuts ribbon at £160k play mecca (Credit: EBC)

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£2m for new playgrounds to help get kids active

A record sum of almost £2million is to be spent by Erewash council on creating new playgrounds to get children more active. The borough’s leader Cllr James Dawson said the authority’s biggest ever investment in play areas will see the construction of 12 exciting fun zones where tired existing playgrounds have been identified as needing entirely new equipment. A 13th – in Sawley – will get its safety surfacing replaced along with new fencing. Cllr Dawson declared: “Happy and healthy […]

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Erewash MP Adam Thompson (Credit: Adam Thompson/LDRS)

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MP expresses delight as PM Andy Burnham choses Ilkeston for his first stop on a UK tour

Erewash MP Adam Thompson was delighted to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Ilkeston on Tuesday 11th August as the first stop on his tour of the country, where he met with local residents, businesses and community groups to discuss the future of Britain’s high streets. The visit follows the Government’s latest announcement to give local communities a greater say over what happens on their high streets and provided an opportunity to showcase the excellent work already being undertaken by […]

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New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town

Newly installed Prime Minster Andy Burnham stunned Erewash townsfolk as he launched a “listening” tour of the UK – and made Ilkeston his surprise first stop. Early morning shoppers did a double take as the new PM and Angela Rayner – his Housing Secretary – strolled through the Albion Centre and headed up Bath Street. A mum of two who had a chat with him said: “I couldn’t believe I got to shake the Prime Minister’s hand.” Crowds gathered outside […]

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A picture of a blue E-type Jaguar, with the owner being presented a prize from Erewash Sound presenters

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Thousands of visitors to Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show

First launched in 2013, Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show has over 10 years of experience in putting on a fantastic day for all the family. On Sunday 9th August, the 2026 show welcomed visitors old and new to the town centre for its 12th year running. Crowds of vehicle enthusiasts and families packed into Ilkeston Marketplace in their droves to enjoy the amazing cars and free entertainment under a glorious blue sky. More than 300 vehicles were on display, […]

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Derbyshire prepares to open ‘Best Start In Life’ family hub in Cotmanhay

Families in Cotmanhay will soon begin to see changes at their local Children's Centre as they prepare to become the first Best Start Family Hubs in Derbyshire, with further hubs opening across the county in the future, as part of Derbyshire County Council's Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme. Over the coming months, along with a site in Birdholme, Cotmanhay Children's Centre will begin their transition to become Best Start Family Hubs, with work taking place to bring the new […]

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Bridge Mill in Derby Road, Long Eaton. Image from Google.

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Erewash mill flats plan set for rejection

The planned conversion of an historic Derbyshire mill is set for rejection due to the negative impact on a neighbouring business and flats being deemed too small. Bridge Mills, which faces the Erewash Canal off Derby Road and Bridge Street in Long Eaton, is the subject of plans to convert the former facility into 80 flats. Erewash Borough Council is due to decide on the plans at a meeting on Wednesday, August 12th, with planning officials recommending refusal. They write […]

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Derby College Group celebrates excellent A-level, T-level and BTEC results

Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Commemorating International Bomber Command Day

£2m for new playgrounds to help get kids active

MP expresses delight as PM Andy Burnham choses Ilkeston for his first stop on a UK tour

New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town

Thousands of visitors to Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show

Derbyshire prepares to open ‘Best Start In Life’ family hub in Cotmanhay

Erewash mill flats plan set for rejection

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