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Credit: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
06/04/2023: Derbyshire Police have reported arresting a 'boy' on suspicion of arson, in connection with a fire at a disused Borrowash pub. A combined response of four fire appliances and an aerial ladder was necessary on Wednesday afternoon (5th April) after reports were received at around 3pm.
A female member of staff onboard a Northern Train
06/04/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Staiton, has been singled out for praise for the second time this year for its on-going mission to improve the diversity of the UK rail industry.
05/04/2023: Autumn disruption could be a thing of the past following the trial of new technology that has been made small enough to be fitted onto passenger trains to clear leaves from the line.  
01/04/2023: A parish council in the south west of the borough has pledged to step in to save a local toilet block threatened by closure.
29/03/2023: Ilkeston Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault in a park in the area.
Maggie Throup MP
28/03/2023: Erewash MP Maggie Throup has urged the Borough Council to pause the proposed cuts to the Erewash Museum. 
Students enjoying the Media Literacy Ambassador Programme
23/03/2023: A team of students from Derby College Group have been spearheading an innovative programme that aims to educate young people about fake news and how to spot it.
Brian Malyan, Assistant Principal (Technology) with the Transport Minister Mark Harper and Mandie Stravino OBE, Derby College Group's CEO
21/03/2023: There was great excitement as Derby College Group’s flagship technical and professional skills college, The Roundhouse, took centre stage for the announcement of Derby as the home of the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
Northern Ticket Officer - credit - northernrailway
21/03/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is urging customers using digital tickets on their services to ensure they always have sufficient battery power to present their ticket for inspection – or face a £100 penalty fare.
17/03/2023: Officials at Erewash Borough Council have issued a statement in a bid to counter what it described as "wholly inaccurate media reports"* over the future of Erewash Museum.

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