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Vehicle seized after being “abandoned”, obstructing a Long Eaton pavement

Police officers in Long Eaton have issued an appeal for drivers to be mindful and keep roads and pavements clear of obstructions for everyone to access safely. The call came after reports were received about a vehicle which was described as having been "abandoned" in Devonshire Avenue on Saturday 10th October, causing a major obstruction to the pavement. Action was taken after the pick up truck had been left for around a week. A check showed that the MOT covering […]

10 October 2026 8

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Two men jailed over violent street attack and theft

Two men have been jailed for attacking a man in the street and stealing his bag in Long Eaton. The incident happened when the victim, who has a number of vulnerabilities, was outside a shop in Tamworth Road at just before 9:30pm on Saturday 30th May. The victim, a man aged in his 20s, was approached by Gareth Moyes and Matthew Gavin on bicycles who began cycling close to him back and forth. He tried to walk away but the […]

8 October 2026 13

A high-flying award: Cllr Mark Alfrey, far left, stands beside council leader James Dawson as Green Flag is triumphantly hoisted over Ilkeston’s Victoria Park

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Park flies flag as Erewash scoops four green ‘Oscars’

Flags saluting how Erewash boasts one of the UK’s most outstanding green spaces were triumphantly hoisted in a much-loved park – after it was honoured with two coveted “Oscars” in government-backed awards that saw a total of FOUR clinched across the borough. The double win for Ilkeston’s Victoria Park included a gong for the care that goes into making it a pleasure to visit – and is called a Green Flag Award. At the same time it scooped a Green […]

7 October 2026 17

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Two men jailed for repeated crimes at Long Eaton supermarkets

Two men who targeted staff at two Long Eaton supermarkets over the course of Summer 2026 have been jailed. Karl Whyatt and Tom Davis centred their criminal activity at Aldi and Farmfoods in the town over the course of late July and early August 2026. Trawls of CCTV quickly led to the two men being identified, arrested, charged and remanded to prison. Appearing at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates. the pair pleaded guilty to a number of offences. 20-year old Davis was […]

2 October 2026 7

Photo: Front row: Mia (R) with her model, Gracie Green. Back row: Patrick Cameron MBE; singer/presenter, Fleur East; Max Amen, Managing Director Wella Company UK/I; & Tatiana Suvorova, Senior Director Sales and Education Wella Company UK/I .

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Hair salon apprentice for Long Eaton business crowned winner of national competition

An apprentice hair stylist from the training academy of a Long Eaton-based hair salon business has come out on top in a national competition which celebrates the next generation of hairdressing talent from across the UK & Ireland. Twenty-year-old Mia Buckle, a 2nd-year apprentice at the KH Hair Academy on Derby Road, was crowned the winner of TrendVision Award 2026 XPOSURE Future Talent UK & Ireland at a glittering ceremony in London, as part of a two-day celebration of hair, […]

21 September 2026 32

Erewash Sound's radio car - Melody at West Park - Long Eaton

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Erewash Sound leads a party in the park as Long Eaton’s stunning bridge is opened.

Erewash Sound was front and centre as a spectacular new curved bridge with a soaring arch was formally opened in Long Eaton – as residents got a chance to join in the celebrations with an outdoor party. The eye-popping landmark – named 'West Park Bridge' - one of the most dramatic results of Long Eaton’s £25million Town Deal – began taking shape earlier in 2026. Its giant arch was craned into place over the Erewash Canal just before England’s first […]

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Public reports lead to response over sales of illegal products

Police officers from Long Eaton have partnered with Trading Standards officials to carry out a visit to a shop in the town. The operation on Friday 19th September came after numerous reports were received from members of the public that the shop had been selling illegal products. During the visit, officers located numerous packs of illegal cigarettes and tobacco, all of which were seized as part of an investigation. A statement from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "We […]

19 September 2026 42

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Arrest made after Police officer assaulted in Long Eaton following response to e-bike and moped anti-social behaviour

A man has been arrested in Kirk Hallam after a joint operation in response to an incident in Long Eaton in which a police officer was assaulted. 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 then made off in […]

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

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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 […]

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Vehicle seized after being “abandoned”, obstructing a Long Eaton pavement

Two men jailed over violent street attack and theft

Park flies flag as Erewash scoops four green ‘Oscars’

Two men jailed for repeated crimes at Long Eaton supermarkets

Hair salon apprentice for Long Eaton business crowned winner of national competition

Erewash Sound leads a party in the park as Long Eaton’s stunning bridge is opened.

Public reports lead to response over sales of illegal products

Arrest made after Police officer assaulted in Long Eaton following response to e-bike and moped anti-social behaviour

Trams for Derby campaigners ‘left in dark’

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