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Eleven new wholetime firefighters for Derbyshire

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has marked the end of training for 11 new Firefighters who will now begin their careers at fire stations across the county. Formally welcoming the new recruits on Friday 17th July 2026, Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Michael Sharman hosted a pass out ceremony to celebrate and mark their achievement with the presentation of certificates, special awards, and operational displays for the assembled guests. Speaking afterwards, CFO/CE Sharman said: “It is always an honour to […]

17 July 2026 10

Deputy Mayor Linda cuts ribbon at £160k play mecca (Credit: EBC)

Cotmanhay

Fun zone for kids officially opens

A new play mecca for children has been officially opened by Erewash’s Deputy Mayor – after the borough council ploughed £160,000 into creating the jungle-themed fun zone. Thrilled Cllr Linda Burns performed the honours by cutting a ribbon at Wash Meadows – an open space that the people of Ilkeston affectionately refer to as “Johnny’s” park. The name, according to local historians, comes from a scrapyard that stood nearby half a century ago. The adventure zone next to the town’s […]

16 July 2026 7

Borough Wide

Appeal issued after e-scooter is stolen during robbery in Ilkeston

Ilkeston Police officers have issued an appeal for information after a robbery in the area, in which a 15-year-old boy had an e-scooter stolen. The incident happened on Saturday 11th July at Potters Lock, just off Monks Close, where the 15-year-old and his friend were fishing in the canal. At around 2:30pm, they were approached by a man who is described as white, around 30 years old, and of average build. The man had long hair and was wearing a […]

14 July 2026 41

Borough Wide

Man charged following assault in Ilkeston

A man has been charged following an assault in Ilkeston town centre. Derbyshire Police officers were called to reports that a man had been stabbed in South Street at about 6:30pm on Friday 10th July. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment. A man named as John Parnaby has now been charged with Section 18 GBH with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public area. The 33-year-old, of South Street, Ilkeston, has also […]

13 July 2026 22

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 […]

13 July 2026 14

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 […]

12 July 2026 8

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 […]

30 June 2026 37

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 […]

24 June 2026 52

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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Ilkeston

Eleven new wholetime firefighters for Derbyshire

Fun zone for kids officially opens

Appeal issued after e-scooter is stolen during robbery in Ilkeston

Man charged following assault in Ilkeston

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

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

Erewash MP gives an update following Ilkeston bank branch closure announcement

Police appeal after stabbing incident at an Ilkeston house

Volunteer of the Year 2026 – Erewash Voluntary Action

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