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Pubs and bars across Erewash enjoyed a roaring trade once more as England fans were gripped by World Cup fever to cheer on the Three Lions to victory against Norway. The scorching quarter final on Saturday night – as the country basked in a heatwave – saw venues packed with revellers watching the crunch clash. A giant outdoor screen was set up at Ilkeston Town FC’s New Manor Ground – where ecstatic crowds saw Harry Kane and his men beat […]
A pioneering Erewash renewable energy company that prides itself on offering opportunities for apprentices praised Erewash Borough Council for supporting local industry – as the firm scooped two prestigious national awards. Family-owned “smart” solar panel installer LJM Solutions won the double accolade at an “Oscars” night for contractors involved in the housing sector. The annual gongs salute the “social value” that businesses deliver and are presented by the charity CHIP – Communities and Housing Investment in People. Delighted managing director […]
The Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers has announced the appointment of David Gascoigne, Managing Director of Gascoigne Designs, as its new Chairman. David succeeds Andrew Mitchell, Managing Director of Artistic Upholstery, who steps down after many years of dedicated leadership during which he helped strengthen the Guild, enhance the reputation of its twice-yearly Long Point exhibitions and reinforce Long Eaton's position as the recognised home of British quality upholstery. Iain Mitchell, Managing Director of Iain James Furniture, will continue […]
A new bridge that spares residents a half-mile trek to get to the other side of their town’s canal has officially opened – with a ceremonial crossing of it by Erewash’s Mayor on the hottest day of the year. The borough’s civic leader Cllr Greg Maskalick defied blistering 33°C heat to don his chain of office and cut the ribbon in Long Eaton, where he was joined by a town hall delegation and the local MP. Greg hailed the new […]
Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for information following a robbery in the town. The incident happened shortly after a man aged in his 60s and a woman in her 70s, who is a wheelchair user, left The Oxford pub in Market Place on Wednesday 17th June shortly after 11:30pm. They walked along Market Place and turned onto Beaconsfield Street before arriving onto Stanley Street at 11.45pm when they were approached by a man who threatened them before stealing […]
LEOS Youth Group is celebrating success after scooping multiple awards and nominations at the prestigious National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Awards and securing further recognition at the forthcoming Derby Eagle Awards. The award-winning group, which has been nurturing young performers since 2011, received three awards and two nominations at the NODA East Midlands District 1 Awards. Their acclaimed production of Les Misérables School Edition was named Best Youth Production. Cast members Bella Syson and Findlay Parker both won Outstanding […]
A Derbyshire engineer who “just enjoyed making things” explains how she came to oversee the refurbishment of an entire train fleet, as CrossCountry marks International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) which was held on Tuesday 23rd June. This year, long-distance train operator CrossCountry is showcasing the story of Head of Industry Projects, Kerry Childs, whose journey from a Matlock classroom to leading major fleet improvement programmes stemmed from a lifelong curiosity about how things work, and how things can be […]
Pete Pheasant is used to writing stories about other people winning awards but recently, he became a recipient of an award himself. The retired journalist has been named volunteer of the Year by Erewash Voluntary Action. In addition to his role as joint editor of Erewash Valley Talking News, Pete, age 71, makes weekly shopping trips for two people who are unable to carry heavy items and visits an elderly war veteran to give him a couple of hours’ company. […]
A Long Eaton man has been jailed after what turned out to be a complex incident in the town centre earlier this year. On 17th February 2026, police officers from the Derbyshire Constabulary Proactive Team and local Safer Neighbourhood Team attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by David Robinson. The 31 year old failed to stop, leading to a pursuit in which damage was caused to a police vehicle. Robinson was soon stopped and detained by officers and subsequently […]
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