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Fans celebrate (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Pubs and bars across Erewash enjoyed a roaring trade once more as England fans were gripped by World Cup fever to cheer on the Three Lions to victory against Norway. The scorching quarter final on Saturday night – as the country basked in a heatwave – saw venues packed with revellers watching the crunch clash. A giant outdoor screen was set up at Ilkeston Town FC’s New Manor Ground – where ecstatic crowds saw Harry Kane and his men beat […]

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Stuart (left) and Xavier prepare for their walk. (Credit: Penguin PR)

Derbyshire

Friends stop off in Erewash as part of 102-mile children’s charity walk

Two friends are have putting their best feet forward for a 102-mile ‘mega walk’ around Derbyshire, taking in part of Erewash, to raise money for a much-loved charity that has provided “a lot of memories”. Stuart Boon, 44, took on the lengthy walk around the county this month with best mate Xavier Andrews to raise more vital funds for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity has been providing free stays at its Skegness centre for […]

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Erewash MP Adam Thompson (Credit: Adam Thompson/LDRS)

Ilkeston

Erewash MP gives an update following Ilkeston bank branch closure announcement

In the wake of the announcement that the Ilkeston branch of Lloyds Bank is to close in November 2026, Adam Thompson pledged to address the matter, and recently took to social media to provide an update. The Erewash MP met with senior staff from the company and put concerns directly to them. He said this was "...about how the big commercial banks are abandoning high streets, leaving local customers in the lurch. One in five people still do not use […]

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Borough Wide

Police appeal after stabbing incident at an Ilkeston house

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man at a house in Ilkeston have issued an appeal for footage recorded around the time it happened. A 35-year-old man was assaulted inside a property in Drummond Road, at about 6:40pm on Saturday 20th June. He was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, which were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Officers investigating the incident arrested two men, aged 45 and 37, who have since been bailed pending further […]

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Erewash Voluntary Action Volunteer of the Year 2026 - Pete Pheasant receives his award (Credit: Martin Sykes)

Borough Wide

Volunteer of the Year 2026 – Erewash Voluntary Action

Pete Pheasant is used to writing stories about other people winning awards but recently, he became a recipient of an award himself. The retired journalist has been named volunteer of the Year by Erewash Voluntary Action. In addition to his role as joint editor of Erewash Valley Talking News, Pete, age 71, makes weekly shopping trips for two people who are unable to carry heavy items and visits an elderly war veteran to give him a couple of hours’ company. […]

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Mark Amos' posted image of the ever-popular 'Hole In The Wall' (Credit: Facebook Banana For Scale)

Borough Wide

London man vows to visit ‘must visit’ Erewash attraction

A London man has vowed to visit what is described as a 'must visit' attraction on a trip to visit the Erewash area. Mark Amos took to social media to detail his plans having seen the 'little tourist highlight' he said had been the subject of a review by a 'fellow dullster', mentioning that the ever popular Nat West Bank 'Hole In The Wall' on Bath Street in Ilkeston 'may be the town's answer to the mysteries of the universe, […]

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Libby Naylor (Ilkeston) picks up her 2nd year apprentice award (Credit: Jayne Russell)

Ilkeston

Top achievers shine at Long Eaton-based firm’s hair awards

A Long Eaton-based hair salon franchising company has celebrated the achievements of its top performing teams and individuals by coming together with VIP guests at the Group’s sparkling annual award ceremony. The hotly-anticipated event took place on 14th June in Nottingham. KH Hair Group managing director, Darren Messias, opened proceedings by congratulating 12 individuals for their long service to the company, before 22 awards were handed out in recognition of the firm's top achievers of the past 12 months. Awards […]

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Derby

Derby College Group A level students set for a week of world-class experiences

Derby College Group is giving its A-level students an extraordinary final week of term, with a packed programme of employer visits, cultural experiences, higher education tasters, and community activities designed to bring classroom learning to life. Project Week runs from Monday 29th June to Thursday 3rd July and involves all 434 year one A-level students. Rather than winding down for summer, students will be heading out across the region, and further afield, for a series of hands-on experiences spanning arts, […]

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Image by Luca from Pixabay

Borough Wide

21 year old remanded into custody following bowling alley crash

After appearing before Derby Magistrates Court, a 21 year old from Ilkeston has been remanded into custody following an incident in which a car collided with the local bowling alley. The incident on Friday 12th June at around 5pm saw one car crash into another near to the MFA Bowling Alley on Derby Road, before crashing through a low wall then completely through the outer wall and across all lanes of the bowling alley before coming to rest in the […]

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