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The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) held public meetings to launch their Trams for Derby campaign. Image by LDRS.

Trams for Derby campaigners ‘left in dark’

Campaigners looking to bring a tram network across Derby claim they have been “left in the dark” over their proposals. The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) launched its vision to deliver a tram system for the city in April this year. The organisation believes trams would boost Derby’s economy, reduce pollution and congestion, quicken journey times and give the city a “transformational investment”. The LRTA suggests the trams could attract approximately 75,000 passenger trips per day, with the majority coming […]

17 September 2026 7

Long Eaton

Artists race to complete mural for bridge opening

Two top street artists are racing against time to complete a vast artwork in time for the weekend opening of a spectacular new bridge in Erewash. One of them is design wizard Neil Keating – who shot to fame by painting Liverpool’s official 2023 Eurovision mural. Neil, 46, launched a collaboration with talented Derbyshire artist Elle Koziupa, 23, after he won a borough council commission to transform the entire rear wall of a canal side factory building so it can […]

17 September 2026 7

Borough Wide

One borough care home put up for sale, another yet to be put on the market after closures

Several former Derbyshire care homes are being sold at auction after the council failed to secure a buyer to keep them running. In June, Derbyshire County Council confirmed it had emptied and closed eight care homes it had been aiming to sell to a sole provider, after determining it could no longer keep them itself. However, last December, that sale fell through – and, despite offers from other prospective buyers for a number of the individual homes, the council proceeded […]

15 September 2026 5

Borough Wide

A-gnome-nimous team bringing smiles near Long Eaton railway station!

Erewash Sound interviews the team behind Gnome Man’s Land, Sawley By Lily Wilson At the Sawley Junction Micro Pub, Erewash Sound sat down with the team behind Gnome Man’s Land and we discussed how their project has come to life over the past few months. As they wish to remain a-gnome-nimous, I will be referring to them as a group! The Gnome Man’s Land team have been adding gnomes to the island by Long Eaton Train Station since summer, when […]

14 September 2026 117

Borough Wide

Your cancellation’s covered: New scheme to help stranded rail passengers arrives

From Sunday 20th September 2026, passengers whose trains are cancelled will be able to use other services free of charge – ending limbo at stations and the need for costly re-bookings. Currently passengers are paying the price for a system which prioritises shareholders when trains are cancelled. People are left to wait on platforms for operators to agree ticket acceptance, rush to catch another service across the station, buy a new ticket, or abandon their journey altogether - with countless […]

14 September 2026 14

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Cordon put into place in Long Eaton after altercation between two men

Long Eaton Police officers have issued an appeal for information after two men became involved in a fight in the town centre. A statement from Derbyshire Police said that reports were received about an assault at around 11:15pm on Thursday 10th September, which led to a cordon being put into place in the Market Place, which remained in place on Friday morning 11th September whilst investigation work continued, with some local shops being forced to remain closed as a result. […]

11 September 2026 53

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Long Eaton-based hair salon business marks five-year green partnership for National Recycle Week 2026

A hairdressing salon business with its headquarters in Long Eaton, has revealed that, during its five-year partnership with the Green Salon Collective (GSC), its salons have diverted over eight tonnes of waste from going to landfill – the equivalent of FOUR adult male giraffes!* Since the partnership with the recycling organisation began, KH Hair has collected: 5.2 tonnes of foils and colour tubes (about twelve times as heavy as an average riding horse*) 2.87 tonnes of hair (as heavy as […]

11 September 2026 38

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Police office assaulted in Long Eaton after responding to anti-social behaviour by e-bike and moped users

A Police officer has been assaulted whilst responding to an incident of anti-social behaviour involving e-bike and moped users in Long Eaton. At around 8:15pm on Wednesday 9th September, an on-duty officer attended the scene at at a drive through restaurant on Waverley Street to investigate the matter. Whilst detaining a young male on an e-bike, the officer suffered injuries after an assault to the face, arms and legs. The male was last seen heading in the direction of another […]

11 September 2026 60

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Thanks offered to the public after drugs warrant is applied at two Ilkeston addresses

Thanks have been offered to members of the public for help in providing information which has assisted in securing and executing warrants through the courts. The message has been issued after a combined operation between Ilkeston and Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team officials, who were supported by those from the Dog Unit to apply a drugs warrant at two addresses in Ilkeston on 24th August 2026. A quantity of drugs, cash and weapons were seized from the address with […]

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Long Eaton

Trams for Derby campaigners ‘left in dark’

Artists race to complete mural for bridge opening

One borough care home put up for sale, another yet to be put on the market after closures

A-gnome-nimous team bringing smiles near Long Eaton railway station!

Your cancellation’s covered: New scheme to help stranded rail passengers arrives

Cordon put into place in Long Eaton after altercation between two men

Long Eaton-based hair salon business marks five-year green partnership for National Recycle Week 2026

Police office assaulted in Long Eaton after responding to anti-social behaviour by e-bike and moped users

Thanks offered to the public after drugs warrant is applied at two Ilkeston addresses

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