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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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Talks are set to take place over 'significant' safety concerns at the Lime Lane junction with Morley Road on the edge of Derby (near the Kings Corner pub). Images by LDRS

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‘Significant concerns’ over busy junction

The manager of a Derby pub is living in “constant” fear vehicles could crash into the beer garden due to safety concerns over a busy junction. A meeting has been requested due to safety concerns at the Lime Lane and Morley Road junction on the edge of Derby, near Oakwood. The “incredibly busy” junction, close to the Kings Corner pub, has been the location of several serious incidents in recent years, according to the Crash Map website. Safety concerns at […]

7 August 2026 27

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Borough Council begs Saturday car park users: Don’t pay!

Erewash Borough Council is begging drivers using its car parks NOT to pay at weekends as it emerged around a quarter still stump up on Saturdays – when there is now no charge. The plea follows analysis of car park income since fees were reduced to zero like on Sundays. Three months on, the council was amazed to discover that Saturday motorists had continued to fork out a total £12,577. The authority has rushed to put up huge yellow banners […]

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New vans and timetables herald a bright future for Derbyshire Mobile Library Service

Book lovers in communities across Derbyshire are set to benefit as the county’s mobile library service welcomes two new vans which have hit the road this month. Derbyshire County Council has introduced the two new mobile library vans which will be more reliable, economical and efficient to run, and as they are smaller they are more agile allowing them to access smaller rural roads more easily and reach more readers and communities. The new vans have replaced two old HGVs […]

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Appeal for information launched following road rage incident in Ilkeston

Police officers in Erewash are appealing for information following a road rage incident in Ilkeston in which a man was assaulted. A black BMW and a white Range Rover were involved in a collision in Chalons Way at about 5:50pm on Saturday 1st August. Witnesses described how a man driving the BMW then got out of the vehicle and assaulted a man driving the Range Rover. The victim, a man aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital to be […]

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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

‘Significant concerns’ over busy junction

Borough Council begs Saturday car park users: Don’t pay!

New vans and timetables herald a bright future for Derbyshire Mobile Library Service

Appeal for information launched following road rage incident in Ilkeston

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