Ilkeston News

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06/03/2023: The future of two local organisations has been thrown into doubt due to the redevelopment work on the site of the former Stanton Ironworks.
Liam Haslam from Heanor
03/03/2023: A young man has been jailed after admitting he caused the death of his friend by dangerous driving, and seriously injuring his girlfriend.
A Northern Rail Inspector at a station
02/03/2023: Train crew and station staff have revealed the worst passenger habits 'of the few that affect the many' on Northern Rail's daily services.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire
01/03/2023: An initiative run by community interest company DHU Healthcare aimed at providing additional primary care appointments in Derbyshire to support with greater demand in winter is expanding to more areas, relieving pressure on the health system
01/03/2023: A community shuttle that will carry passengers around Ilkeston Town Centre looks set to be an electric eight-seater minibus with additional capacity for wheelchair access.
27/02/2023: Procedures for a major incident have been put into place in Ilkeston Town Centre after a report of a stabbing at around 12noon on Monday.
Donna Burton outside her place of work in Kegworth
27/02/2023: Learning British Sign Language (BSL) at Derby College Group is helping Amazon UK employee Donna Burton make a huge difference to her colleagues’ lives – and her own life.
The award for Northern is handed over by comedian Zoe Lyons
25/02/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has scooped a prestigious national award for its unique and innovative approach to improving accessibility on trains and at stations. 
Railway passengers on a crowded station - credit Rail Delivery Group
24/02/2023: Rail travellers across Erewash who use local stations in Long Eaton and Ilkeston, or further afield, are breathing at least a partial sigh of relief after TSSA members across train operating companies voted to accept a national framework pay offer of at least 9 per cent over two years, bringing an end to the dispute with the union.
An aerial view of the nature reserve site
24/02/2023: Plans for a Local Nature Reserve at West End Drive in Ilkeston that residents will be able to help name has been given the green light.

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