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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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Derbyshire County Council in call to Government to rethink A38 junctions cancellation

Economic growth, new homes and jobs across Derbyshire could be put at risk if the Government drops planned improvements to three major A38 junctions, Derbyshire County Council has warned. The county council is urging ministers to reconsider proposals to remove the A38 Derby Junctions scheme from the national road investment programme. The scheme would upgrade the heavily congested Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton junctions, where local journeys and long-distance traffic converge, causing regular delays and unreliable journey times. A spokesperson […]

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Mandie Stravino OBE, Chief Executive of Derby College Group, addresses the delegates

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DCG’s Broomfield Hall makes the case to become a regional strategic asset for the East Midlands

Senior figures from across business, government and education, along with the Derby College Group’s senior team, have gathered at Broomfield Hall, Derby College Group's landbased campus, for an exclusive stakeholder and policy event exploring the DCG's role in delivering the East Midlands' 10-year Growth Plan. The event was opened by Mandie Stravino OBE, Chief Executive of Derby College Group, who spoke about the impact DCG has across the region and the significant part Broomfield Hall plays within that. She was […]

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Man jailed after stabbing man with zombie knife in broad daylight

A man has been jailed after he attacked a man with a zombie knife in broad daylight in an Ilkeston street. Luke Hurdowar pulled up in a car alongside the victim, who was known to him, in Cotmanhay Road just after noon on 26 June this year. The pair began arguing and after the victim threw punches at Hurdowar, he stepped back and pulled a 30cm zombie knife from the waistband of his trousers and lunged at the victim. He […]

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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’

Derbyshire County Council in call to Government to rethink A38 junctions cancellation

DCG’s Broomfield Hall makes the case to become a regional strategic asset for the East Midlands

Man jailed after stabbing man with zombie knife in broad daylight

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