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The cast of the six-part BBC Three documentary - 'Brickies' on which, Ian played a major part.

Ilkeston-based construction boss devastated as BBC show DIY SOS is ‘shelved’

Ilkeston DIY SOS Project Manager Ian Hodgkinson says he is devastated by the decision to ‘rest’ the BBC programme, warning its impact goes far beyond renovating houses. The Project Manager and construction industry champion says the show is more than bricks and mortar giving struggling families independence, dignity and hope. He said: “My heart also goes out to the real stars of each show and that is the trades, the suppliers and volunteers who day after day make the build […]

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Shoplifter wore wig to try and disguise himself

A prolific shoplifter wore a wig in an ill-fated attempt to disguise his identity while he stole meat from an Ilkeston store. Warren Medcroft donned the long brown wig when he stole £44.70 worth of mince meat, beef steaks and beef burgers from the One Stop store in Nottingham Road on 4th October. But the wig was not enough to stop the 39-year-old being identified as the person responsible for the theft as he was instantly recognised by an officer […]

26 October 2026 3

Starting line: young athletes hoping to emulate Jessica.

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Olympian Jess’s Erewash athletics club is named the best in the East Midlands

A booming Erewash athletics club has been named the best in the East Midlands for how volunteers help to boost the community – as it continues to celebrate Great Britain hurdler Jessica Turner becoming its first member to go to the Olympics. Amber Valley and Erewash Athletics Club – based at Ilkeston’s Rutland Sports Park – is where the Tokyo Games star honed her prowess over 400 metres. It was voted Club of the Year as England Athletics held an […]

23 October 2026 4

The proposed care home in Wardlow Road, Ilkeston. Image from KWL Architects.

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75-bed care home could be built on former public open space in Erewash despite sustained opposition

A 75-bed care home could be built on former public open space in a Derbyshire town “disposed of” in a council “fire sale” three years ago despite a sustained wave of opposition. In 2023, Erewash Borough Council disposed of an innocuous 1.4 acres field off Wardlow Road in Ilkeston, to the rear of The Rutland Cottage pub. This move, finalised by Labour and started by the former Conservative administration, sought to fill a budget gap by bringing in much-needed money […]

21 October 2026 35

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Landmark borough venue to close after four years after failing to make a profit in four years

A cafe based at the site of an iconic borough landmark is to close after four years of trading without making a profit. Management of the venue at Windmill Farm on Cat & Fiddle Lane, run as Windmill Farm Ilk Ltd, took to social media to post a graphic containing a letter detailing the reasons for the closure. The letter said that, after four years of pouring hearts, souls and endless cups of coffee into the business, a decision detailed […]

20 October 2026 33

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Ilkeston boy Oscar raises over £2,000 for MND through his 77-day walking challenge

A 7-year old Ilkeston boy is on a mission to make to make a difference to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Oscar’s fundraising journey started with a simple but incredibly kind idea. He wanted to donate his own pocket money to help people living with MND and from that little idea, something amazing has grown. Oscar originally set himself the challenge of walking for 7 days, with a fundraising target of just £77. However, his determination to help […]

19 October 2026 106

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Fifty years on – do YOU remember Derby’s cancelled concert by The Sex Pistols and The Clash?

An appeal has been issued for memories, tickets, photographs and eyewitnesses from December 1976. Specifically, on Saturday 4th December 1976, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned and Johnny Thunders’ Heartbreakers were scheduled to appear at Derby’s King’s Hall as part of the notorious Anarchy in the UK Tour. But the concert never took place. Following The Sex Pistols’ controversial appearance on national television, Derby councillors proposed that the band perform a private audition before being allowed to appear in […]

19 October 2026 37

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

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Erewash MP hails a ‘major step for forward’ in making Ilkeston Market Place safer

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has attended a meeting with Derbyshire County Council’s Highways Lead Cllr Charlotte Hill and Loraine Wilson, Samuel Wilson’s mother, and Lauren Colton, his partner. Samuel was murdered on Ilkeston market place in December 2023. Lauren and Loraine have been campaigning for years to make Ilkeston market place safer for petitions. This included launching a petition last year which garnered some 7000 signatures, even gaining cross-party support. Adam was proud to submit the petition to Parliament. Derbyshire […]

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Ilkeston cleaning business nominated for Small Business Award

A small business based in Ilkeston has been shortlisted as a finalist at The UK Small Business Awards. The company, run by Aimee Harrison is in with a chance of being declared 'Best Cleaning Company' as part of what is a national celebration of UK small business success. The recognition celebrates the business’s commitment to delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact within its sector. Speaking on the awards, a spokesperson for The UK Small Business Awards said: “The […]

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Ilkeston

Ilkeston-based construction boss devastated as BBC show DIY SOS is ‘shelved’

Shoplifter wore wig to try and disguise himself

Olympian Jess’s Erewash athletics club is named the best in the East Midlands

75-bed care home could be built on former public open space in Erewash despite sustained opposition

Landmark borough venue to close after four years after failing to make a profit in four years

Ilkeston boy Oscar raises over £2,000 for MND through his 77-day walking challenge

Fifty years on – do YOU remember Derby’s cancelled concert by The Sex Pistols and The Clash?

Erewash MP hails a ‘major step for forward’ in making Ilkeston Market Place safer

Ilkeston cleaning business nominated for Small Business Award

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