Ilkeston News
08/12/2023: Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has intervened to force Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Trust to change their strict appointment only policy at Ilkeston Community Hospital’s (ICH) Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).
06/12/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has successfully used new GPS tracking to make autumn conditions even safer by flagging leaf fall hotspots.
05/12/2023: A campaign to boost the wellbeing of residents and get them fitter has made healthy progress this year, according to the Erewash council team behind the drive.
04/12/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has reported that the number of dangerous attacks on its trains is down almost 90% in the last 12 months, with the number of recorded incidents at just eight - although none were on services covering the borough. Last year, the number was 69.
29/11/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has rolled out a new cleaning product which will leave its train interiors clean enough to eat from – and cut down on plastic waste.
28/11/2023: Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for the public’s help after an incident in the town.
22/11/2023: New figures show that recently improved Derbyshire bus services, under the County Council’s £47 million Bus Service Improvement Plan, are proving popular with passengers.
17/11/2023: Derbyshire Constabulary and The High Sheriff of Derbyshire have recognised the outstanding commitment and dedication of four Derby College Group (DCG) students who have distinguished themselves as exemplary police cadets.
17/11/2023: A Mum who tragically lost her son to knife crime is campaigning for resources and education on the topic.
17/11/2023: Health leaders in Derby and Derbyshire are urging people to "think which service" is right for their needs, as organisations prepare for winter season pressures.