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Winning smiles . . . Mayor presents inspirational Susie with Active Lives award

Borough Council ‘Oscars’ celebrate Borough’s bright stars

By Helen Purcell for Erewash Sound Brave Susie Lambart has been celebrated among other locals for her dedication to the borough after overcoming brain injury. A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citizens to get fit and healthy. Susie Lambert was honoured by the Mayor for her tireless work organising activities in the community. […]

2 February 2026 18

Borough Wide

Four Erewash schools listed amongst over 120 to offer free breakfast clubs in the East Midlands by April 2026

Four Erewash schools have been listed amongst over 120 in the East Midlands to be offering free breakfast clubs from this April as the landmark scheme continues to expand across the region and the country. The government confirmed recently that over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs from this Spring, as Labour prioritises support to tackle the cost of living and help parents juggle work and family life. Schools already enrolled on the programme […]

2 February 2026 10

Derby

A chapter of success for Derby College library manager with master’s distinction and national prize

A Derby College Group library manager has completed a master’s degree with distinction while working full-time, and has been recognised with an academic prize from the School of Information, Journalism and Communication at the University of Sheffield for her research into student wellbeing. Rachel Huskisson, who leads Library Services at Derby College Group (DCG), graduated in January after completing a part-time, distance-learning Master’s in Library and Information Services Management at the University of Sheffield. She was also awarded the prize […]

29 January 2026 9

Ilkeston

Ilkeston Police Officers target illegal parking in the town

After receiving a number of reports from members of the public, police officers in Erewash are putting a focus on illegal parking, with particular reference being made to issues at school pick-up and drop-off times. A statement from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team said that the school run leads to busy periods around school sites which create increased safety risks for both children and parents. It said that parking restrictions outside schools are in place to keep people safe, and added […]

28 January 2026 5

Community Notices

Turrets or trees? Vote for new kids’ fun zone

A castle-themed design and a woodland-style haven are the two contenders for a new £75,000 fun zone that Erewash Borough Council is planning to build – with residents being invited to pick the one their children would prefer. The vote is the third of its kind to be held in the borough over the past two years. The first was for a showcase playground in Long Eaton’s West Park. Next came a thrilling fun zone at Ilkeston’s Wash Meadows, which […]

21 January 2026 19

Ilkeston

People power puts a swift end to hole pole

People power has swiftly brought familiarity back to a much-loved Ilkeston landmark after change was suddenly noticed. The 'Hole In The Wall' near to the Bath Street branch of the Nat West Bank, has been such a major part of local life, that it remains highly ranked on location review website TripAdvisor. The first review was reportedly left on the platform as far back as 2018, with additional entries helping lift its ranking on the website listings for local and […]

20 January 2026 25

Active Lives winner Susie with Erewash Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson (Credit: EBC)

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Borough Wide

Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’

A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citizens to get fit and healthy. Susie Lambert was honoured by the Mayor in the 2026 Active Lives in Erewash Awards for her tireless work organising activities in the community. Her traumatic injury led her to launch support groups for residents living with long-term illnesses – but […]

20 January 2026 13 2

Students working with Think Ocean (Credit: DCG)

Ilkeston

DCG puts sustainability at the heart of teaching through innovative, industry-focused approach

Derby College Group (DCG) is leading the way in embedding sustainability meaningfully across Further Education, empowering educators and students with the confidence, skills and understanding needed to thrive in a rapidly changing green economy. Through an innovative Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Fellowship, DCG has successfully supported a cultural shift, moving sustainability away from being a ‘bolt-on’ topic and instead integrating it naturally within vocational and technical education, where it has the greatest impact. Led by Sophie Harris, Advanced Teacher […]

20 January 2026 11

Ilkeston

Homes approved next to historic brickworks site after assurances over contamination investigations

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Dozens of homes have been approved next to an historic Derbyshire dumping site for hazardous waste following thorough assurances over investigations into contamination. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting this month, councillors approved plans from Waterville Land Ltd for 82 homes next to the former Oakwell Brickworks in Derby Road, Ilkeston. The field used for the housing development was never formally part of the brickworks, the meeting heard, with the brickworks becoming […]

19 January 2026 47

Ilkeston

Borough Council ‘Oscars’ celebrate Borough’s bright stars

Four Erewash schools listed amongst over 120 to offer free breakfast clubs in the East Midlands by April 2026

A chapter of success for Derby College library manager with master’s distinction and national prize

Ilkeston Police Officers target illegal parking in the town

Turrets or trees? Vote for new kids’ fun zone

People power puts a swift end to hole pole

Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’

DCG puts sustainability at the heart of teaching through innovative, industry-focused approach

Homes approved next to historic brickworks site after assurances over contamination investigations

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