Ilkeston

Erewash Borough Council is to salute war hero Donald Rose – who is the UK’s oldest man – by granting the 110-year-old the Freedom of the Borough.

A new Reform UK Derbyshire county councillor has claimed the authority is “six months from bankruptcy” and that the party has “inherited an empire of dirt”.

A former Derbyshire pub will finally now be converted into a shop and flats despite congestion and road safety concerns.

Councillors have unanimously rejected plans to turn a series of historic pub buildings in a Derbyshire town centre into a 19-bed house in multiple occupation.

A Doctor Who legend who will be a VIP guest as Erewash Museum stages a sci-fi day dedicated to the Time Lord has close ties to the borough, it has been revealed.

Derby College Group’s (DCG) Derby Trailblazers Girls Basketball Academy are celebrating a magnificent achievement after claiming the silver medal at the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) National Finals, held at the University of Nottingham.

The oldest man in Britain – 110-year-old Erewash war hero Donald Rose – will be looking his best for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, courtesy of the world’s oldest barber.

Derby College Group (DCG) is celebrating after its Carpentry and Joinery apprentices secured top honours at the annual Merlane Trophy competition, hosted this year at West Nottinghamshire College. The event, organised by the Institute of Carpenters, brought together talented apprentices from colleges across the region, including Sheffield, Lincoln, Newark, North Notts, and West Notts.

Derby College Group welcomed students and employers to the Roundhouse today for its much-anticipated Get Hired event, a vibrant careers and employment showcase designed to connect young people with businesses and organisations offering career advice, job opportunities, and apprenticeships.

GP practices in Derby and Derbyshire have been awarded £1.9m to provide more clinical rooms and space to see patients.

The 80th anniversary of VE Day will see beacons lit across the country on Thursday 8th May – including in Erewash.

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People who fall victim to cardiac arrests have a better chance of survival – thanks to a new network of defibrillators installed across Erewash by the borough council.

The French tricolour flew proudly alongside the Union Flag as guests from the country’s Champagne region visited their twin town in Erewash.

Train operator Northern, which serves Ilkeston Railway Station, is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the early May bank holiday by train.

Shoppers using one of Erewash’s busiest car parks are benefiting from a major programme of resurfacing work by the borough council.

Tesco colleagues have raised £23,589 for Young Lives vs Cancer and Cancer Research UK after a mammoth 13-mile sponsored walk.

Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for help from the public after a woman was robbed of a bag in an alleyway in the town.

Derbyshire County Council has agreed to allocate over £13m of Government funding towards three school projects and towards improving mainstream inclusion for youngsters with special educational needs and disabilities.

An inspiring and thought-provoking art exhibition opened at Erewash Museum last week, where Derby College Group Pathways and Fine Art students collaborated to create a stunning art exhibition at Erewash Museum, crafted entirely from recycled materials.

A business with headquarters in Ilkeston is celebrating 40 years in the town alongside its 70th anniversary of trading.

An historic Derbyshire fair stretching back more than 700 years is set to be extended to become a five-day event, according to information from the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Residents can recycle both aluminium and plastic beverage pods at Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres.

Three young Ilkestonians have taken to social media to post a heartfelt and emotional video detailing the issues that affect them.

Police officers in Erewash have issued a series of reminders after seeing an increase in the amount of parking issues in the borough, particularly around schools and crossings, and have urged motorists to park in safe and legal manner.

Derby College Group (DCG) has recently delivered a series of impactful training sessions for teachers and staff, focused on The Power of Connection and understanding behaviour as a form of communication.

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Tributes are being paid to a former Ilkeston Town goalkeeper who has died at the age of 93.

A Burton-on-Trent based wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre has issued a plea to those coming into contact with wild deer.

Northern, which runs rail services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is warning sly vapers they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

Officers from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have asked vehicle owners to be vigilant after becoming aware of several vehicle thefts which have occurred in the area.

A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services.

The people of Ilkeston and surrounding areas are continuing to respond following the death of Noah Smedley.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has warned new e-scooter and hoverboard owners that both devices are not allowed on-board its trains or at its managed stations.

Churches in and around Ilkeston have collaborated in support of a national children's charity campaign with your local radio station acting as the starting point.

A brand new artificial turf pitch that meets FIFA standards for all-weather footie has been officially unveiled in Erewash – in a huge £450,000 council boost for sport in borough.

The centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire to dispose of their waste and the registration scheme is being introduced to make sure those using the sites are entitled to do so.

Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.

Erewash Labour has expressed being 'thrilled' that food stalls will now be permitted to operate year-round on Ilkeston Market Place, a decision, it said reflects the vibrant community spirit and economic growth of the town.

The oldest World War Two veteran in the UK will be honoured on his 110th birthday by adorning the side of a canal with poppies.

Two shoplifters recently identified via Police social media posts have been arrested and charged for their crimes.

Changes are being introduced at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre, starting with a change to opening hours.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has revealed that passengers seeking to use its on-board WiFi to access dating apps and websites will find themselves unable to do so.

A borough council war on pollution across Erewash means residents are now able to get real time info on the quality of the very air they breathe.

The next Simone Biles could come from Erewash – as the borough council backs a mission to find Olympic gymnasts of the future.

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Ilkeston Police have shared a short video highlighting the tactics used by fraudsters about how residents can protect themselves after receiving reports of an impersonation scam carried out in the town.

Budding DIY residents of Erewash who need a bit of paint or maybe a whole tin, or who have unused paint taking up space in garages or sheds are being invited to take advantage of a new service introduced by Derbyshire County Council.

Police officers investigating a series of distraction thefts at cash machines are appealing for further potential victims to come forward.

A vintage BBC computer rescued at one of Derbyshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres has become a star of the show at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield.

Market days in Erewash are getting a boost from the borough council – with the launch of a new campaign to tempt shoppers to our town centres.

Derbyshire County Council has announced that its Household Waste Recyling Centres, including its site on the Manners Industrial Estate in Ilkeston, can recycle used vapes.

Over a hundred people will compete at the MFA Bowl in Ilkeston on 2 August 2024 as part of the British Transplant Games - aiming to raise awareness of organ donation, and encourage transplant patients to keep fit and active.

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’.

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.

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.

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.