Ilkeston from Friday, August 29th, 2025

Seven brave airmen who perished when a lightning strike sent their World War Two bomber plummeting from the sky are to get a stunning memorial – paid for by Erewash villagers living near the crash site.

Seven brave airmen who perished when a lightning strike sent their World War Two bomber plummeting from the sky have been commemorated following the official unveiling of a stunning memorial – paid for by Erewash villagers living near the crash site.

On 24th August, Peter Ennis concluded his cycling journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in Scotland, raising money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.

On Thursday 28th August, Ilkeston Library, along with several other locations across the county, hosted a post-results support session for young people, giving them the chance to explore employability and training opportunities.

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.