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Family of man murdered by intoxicated pub customer share disappointment over venue’s late alcohol sales permit

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The mother and girlfriend of a man murdered outside a Derbyshire pub have shared their disappointment at the venue being allowed to serve alcohol to 2am once again. Loraine Wilson and Lauren Colton spoke out after officials on Erewash Borough Council allowed the Market Inn pub and Shakers Bar in Ilkeston Market Place to return to 2am alcohol sales despite pleas for current restrictions to remain in place. Last summer, the council, […]

23 March 2026 8

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Donations needed to bring ‘Old School’ magic and mischief to seriously-ill children this summer

Ockbrook-based children’s charity Over The Wall Camp is appealing to the local community for vital donations to ensure children and young people living with serious illnesses and disabilities can experience the magic and mischief of a life-changing residential camp this summer. The national charity is transforming its new forever home at the former Ockbrook School in Derbyshire, ready to welcome children, siblings and families this August and September. With community donations, Over The Wall Camp can provide its medically-safe camps […]

23 March 2026 4

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New FREE food waste recycling collections being rolled out in Derbyshire

All households in Derbyshire will soon receive free weekly food collections as part of reforms set out by central government. The new legislation means food waste must be collected separately from other waste and the new collections will be operated every week by local district and borough councils. It means that residents in Amber Valley and Erewash will get food waste collections for the first time and residents in Chesterfield, Bolsover, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, and South Derbyshire will change […]

23 March 2026 15

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Bulbs bloom as Erewash parks get £1m investment boost

By Esther Ogonya Spring has arrived in Erewash, with almost 170,000 bulbs now in bloom at Ilkeston’s Victoria Park. Council leader Cllr James Dawson said: “It has been a cold wet winter. But here in Erewash the good news is that the future now looks so much sunnier.” More displays and improvements to green spaces are expected throughout the year, following new investment in parks. Erewash’s latest budget includes over £1 million for parks and open spaces. The displays have already […]

23 March 2026 16

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Erewash Voluntary Action secures £403,933 National Lottery funding to boost community health and well-being

Erewash Voluntary Action (EVA) has been awarded £403,933 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a new three-year initiative aimed at improving health, wellbeing and community resilience across the borough of Erewash. The funding will support the Erewash Community Wellness Project, an ambitious programme designed to tackle health inequalities and strengthen the role of local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Through the project, EVA will work with individuals, community groups and partner organisations to ensure residents have […]

19 March 2026 12

Thomas Stark (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Appeal launched to trace man wanted in connection with making threats to kill

Erewash Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who is wanted for questioning in relation to an incident of making threats to kill. Despite extensive enquiries, officers have been unable to locate 31-year-old Thomas Stark, who is from Sandiacre, leading to the appeal and the release of a photograph of the wanted man. Members of the public are asked not to approach him if you see him and to ring 999 immediately quoting the reference […]

18 March 2026 7

Erewash MP Adam Thompson pictured speaking about Erewash Sound and calling for a Commons debate on Community Radio

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Erewash MP praises Erewash Sound and calls for a Commons debate on community radio

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has called for a Parliament debate on the subject of community radio, giving particular reference to the work of Erewash Sound in his constituency. Addressing his fellow Parliamentarians, Adam, who is a regular guest on the Breakfast Show with Paul Stacey, said: "In Erewash, we are very lucky indeed to have a fantastic community radio station in Erewash Sound. "Thanks to the incredible Jeff Martin, Paul Stacey and Emma Duthie and dozens and dozens of other […]

13 March 2026 26

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Borough Council backs Energy for Erewash mission to cut people’s bills

Erewash Borough Council is backing a new mission to ramp up the use of renewable energy sources to cut bills for residents, community groups and businesses – as the Iran war plunges world oil and gas markets into turmoil. The focus is on how people across the borough can take advantage of non-fossil fuel technology such as solar and electric battery storage to stem the threat of soaring prices. Information on ways for members of the community to benefit from […]

13 March 2026 23

Unison campaigners meet With Care Minister Stephen Kinnock and North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher Jones at The Houses Of Parliament over concerns for Adult Social Care in Derbyshire. (Credit: Unison)

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Union campaigners meet with care minister in bid to save eight Derbyshire council care homes from closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Union campaigners descended upon the Houses of Parliament to meet the Minister for Social Care Stephen Kinnock with concerns over the feared closure of eight Derbyshire County Council care homes. Derbyshire County Council, during its time under a Conservative administration, chose to sell the eight care homes to help address a multi-million pound budget deficit and rising costs in adult social care before the current Reform UK council adopted a similar strategy […]

13 March 2026 25

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Family of man murdered by intoxicated pub customer share disappointment over venue’s late alcohol sales permit

Donations needed to bring ‘Old School’ magic and mischief to seriously-ill children this summer

New FREE food waste recycling collections being rolled out in Derbyshire

Bulbs bloom as Erewash parks get £1m investment boost

Erewash Voluntary Action secures £403,933 National Lottery funding to boost community health and well-being

Appeal launched to trace man wanted in connection with making threats to kill

Erewash MP praises Erewash Sound and calls for a Commons debate on community radio

Borough Council backs Energy for Erewash mission to cut people’s bills

Union campaigners meet with care minister in bid to save eight Derbyshire council care homes from closure

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