Ilkeston
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Consultation over library service proposals given the go-ahead
Derbyshire residents will shortly be able to have their say on proposals which will ensure library buildings in the county remain open, as well as creating a modern, agile, family-friendly and sustainable service across the county.
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Drugs found after police officers stop and search man acting suspiciously in Ilkeston
Plain clothes police officers carrying out a patrol in Ilkeston have taken action after a man was seen acting suspiciously in the town.
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National Grid partner with Warm Welcome to boost access to community spaces in Derbyshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution and Warm Welcome have announced a new partnership as part of their 'Warm Welcome for All’ pledge – a commitment towards the vision of everyone in the UK having free access to warm, welcoming community spaces.
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Borough gets new £450k FIFA pitch
A state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch that meets FIFA standards is poised to start taking shape in Erewash – as a £450,000 council project kicks off in the wake of Euro 2024.
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More cannabis plants recovered from another property in Ilkeston
The fight against illegal cannabis grows in Ilkeston has been continuing.
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Man charged after reports of attempted kidnap of teenager in Ilkeston
A man has been charged and remanded to prison after reports of an attempted kidnap in Ilkeston.
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Beach opens 90 miles from coast
Erewash has its very own beach, despite it being some 90 miles from Skegness, deemed the closest seaside resort to the borough, after tonnes of sand were shipped in.
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Police seize more cannabis plants in Ilkeston
Police officers have been involved in an operation to remove cannabis plants from a shop and flat above in Ilkeston.
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Family pay tribute to Sam Wilson- ‘the most genuine soul you could ever meet’
The family of Samuel Wilson, a 26-year-old man who was murdered in Ilkeston Market place have paid tribute to ‘the most loving, kind-hearted, genuine soul that you could ever meet’.
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Jail for woman who killed partner in argument just days before Christmas
An Ilkeston woman has been jailed for seven and a half years after stabbing her partner during an argument just days before Christmas.
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Shop openings spark bounceback in towns
New data has suggested a resurgence in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres.
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Northern receives 8,000 Whatsapp messages in first year of use by customers
Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has received 8,000 WhatsApp messages from customers in the first year since it joined the global messaging platform.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
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Disposal of tyres and asbestos at Ilkeston HWRC to attract charges from 1st August 2024
Erewash residents seeking to dispose of tyres and asbestos at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre or at any of the other eight Derbyshire County Council run sites should expect to pay from Thursday 1st August 2024.
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£2.8m deal helps put Erewash on map - report reveals
A new report has revealed that a £2.8m boost for Erewash clinched by the borough council from central government is putting the borough on the map as it improves the lives of residents.
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Flags flown for Armed Forces Day
A salute across the nation to honour serving and past members of the Military has seen flags hoisted in Erewash.
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Erewash roads included in County Council annual maintenance plan
Two Erewash roads have been included in a programme of annual maintenance works to be carried by Derbyshire County Council, starting from early July and running into mid-August.
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Joy wings it for charity
An Ilkeston woman has been expressing how she felt after taking to the air on a wing walk after her husband bought her the experience as a Christmas present.
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DIY fan's bin SOS
A relieved DIY fan has been reunited with his precious power tools after he hid them in his wheelie bin while he took a break – forgetting it was collection day.
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Ilkeston Police seize cannabis plants from Bath Street property
Ilkeston Police officers have removed cannabis plants from a property on Bath Street in the town.