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Campaigners against a major expansion of the A38 in Derby made their feelings clear before a vital court hearing began on May 14. Image by Stop the A38 Expansion

A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

A start date on work for the major expansion of the A38 has been revealed – but campaigners have hit out at the decision to approve the project. The Government announced its commitment to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads this week in a move it says will boost the economy and provide “smoother and safer journeys” for motorists. The commitment means the A38’s three main roundabouts at Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton are set for significant change. The expansion […]

27 March 2026 26

Claire Ward and Heidi Alexander outside 10 Downing Street.

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East Midlands Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 key schemes

Drivers across the East Midlands are set for smoother, safer journeys after the Government committed millions of pounds to upgrade and future-proof roads in the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands has been working with the Government to ensure local roads get the investment they need. As such, she welcomes this new investment of £3.7 billion over five years to deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for drivers, businesses and freight operators by upgrading and resurfacing roads, fixing potholes, and replacing […]

26 March 2026 18

Borough Wide

‘Fatal Four’ issues targeted by Ilkeston Police in New Year operation

Police officers from the Ilkeston Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team have carried out an operation in two borough villages as part of work to enforce three elements of Derbyshire Constabulary's 'Fatal Four' campaign. Behaviours are those that cause death and serious injury on our roads - speed, failure to use seat belts properly, drink/drug driving and using mobile phones - all whilst driving. The team carried out speed checks and were looking for motorists using their mobile phone whilst driving and […]

6 January 2026 11

Borough Wide

Appeal after assault at Little Eaton island

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault at Little Eaton island. The incident occurred at around 2.55pm on 2nd December 2025 at the traffic lights on the southbound carriageway of the A38. Two men left a blue Hyundai and attacked a man in a white Renault Megane. The man was left with injuries to his face and head but is expected to make a full physical recovery. Officers want to hear from anyone who was in the […]

6 January 2026 16

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What's Happening In Little Eaton?

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5 February 2010 4

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DVD Capturing The History of Little Eaton Is Now Available

A DVD capturing the history of Little Eaton is now available for purchase from Gaskins Newsagents. 'Little Eaton - The Little Town by the Water' traces how development was encouraged by the local water source, with a watchful eye on early industry. Copies cost £9 each with all proceeds going towards cancer charities. The DVD has been produced by a small group of residents working under the banner of Woodside Studio Productions.

5 February 2010 4

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A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

East Midlands Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 key schemes

‘Fatal Four’ issues targeted by Ilkeston Police in New Year operation

Appeal after assault at Little Eaton island

What's Happening In Little Eaton?

DVD Capturing The History of Little Eaton Is Now Available

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