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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 […]
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 […]
By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Reform councillors in a part of Derbyshire are pushing for a timeline to end asylum seeker use of a hotel – as well as calling for a St George’s Day parade. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting on Thursday, January 22nd, councillors are set to debate seven motions. This includes motions from Reform councillors Cllr Paul Maginnis and Cllr Dan Price – who are also county councillors – on asylum seeker hotels […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A house in a Derbyshire town can now be converted into a children’s home despite objections from dozens of residents. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting this month, councillors approved plans from Sterling Supported Living Ltd to convert a semi-detched house in Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston, into a children’s home for three young people aged eight to 18. Council documents state that an opposing petition signed by 82 people had been submitted to […]
A pair of teenagers have been charged with a number of offences following the alleged assault of a teenager in Ilkeston. The force was called to reports of a teenaged boy being assaulted by two people at a property in Muskham Avenue, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, at 8.30pm on 13th January. Two teenagers were arrested after a car linked to the incident was spotted later that night and failed to stop before the pair ran from the car and were detained nearby. […]
Erewash MP Adam Thompson has been on to the streets of Ilkeston to join local Big Issue vendor James Allerton. On a freezing January morning, which was all the better for Adam to see the tough realities of life on the streets, James told Adam that Saturdays are always a quiet day for trade, and on that specific morning temperatures were literally below zero. James begins his day selling at 8am, staying out through to 2pm, six days a week, […]
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