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Gnome-Man’s Land: A community’s mission to make Sawley history

A much-loved gnome-filled island in Sawley could soon have an official name, thanks to an overwhelming show of community support for a petition to recognise Gnome-Man’s Land. By Lily Wilson What started as a simple idea to bring a smile to people’s faces has grown into something much bigger, with residents rallying behind a campaign to officially name the island ‘Gnome-Man’s Land Sawley’. Behind the petition is a desire to create something lasting for the local area — a little […]

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Sir Lenny Henry joins LESLA Windrush Legacy Gala for a memorable celebration of community and heritage

Long Eaton's Windrush heritage took centre stage on Saturday 17th October as LESLA ALLIANCE hosted its fourth annual Windrush Legacy Gala at the Village Hotel, Chilwell, with special guest Sir Lenny Henry CBE. The event marked a significant milestone for the Long Eaton-based organisation, which achieved registered charity status in February 2026. The Gala brought together 160 guests, including Windrush elders, descendants, community leaders and supporters, to celebrate the lasting contributions of the Windrush Generation and those continuing to make […]

1 November 2026 14

Government Chancellor John Healey Was Joined By East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward At The Autumn Budget Announcement. Courtesy Of East Midlands Combined

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Derbyshire council argues Chancellor’s budget offers ‘crumbs’ despite claims of ‘fresh hope’

Derbyshire Labour MPs and the East Midlands Mayor welcomed the Chancellor’s autumn budget with ‘breathing space’ and ‘fresh hope’ but the county’s Reform UK council has accused John Healey of offering only ‘crumbs’ in a failed bid to tackle big issues like the economy. Chancellor John Healey’s budget on October 28th offered relief on energy bills and business rates, support for mayors and apprentices, and £1.5bn of funding for social or council housing and affordable homes, as well as support […]

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Photo of Futures, Lovell, Erewash Borough Council, Homes England and brp architects gathered outside one of the properties on Bennett Street, Long Eaton.

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Former Long Eaton lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes

Over 100 new affordable homes have been brought to Erewash by housing association Futures Housing Group and leading partnerships developer Lovell. Futures and Lovell gathered last week to celebrate the almost completion of the 109 homes off Bennett Street, Long Eaton. Based on the former Britannia Mills site, originally built in the early 1900s for famous Derbyshire lace maker William Wallis, the homes are a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom flats. Anthony Holt, Director […]

28 October 2026 61

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Long Eaton Police officers seize illegal bike being ridden anti-socially

Long Eaton Police officers have taken action after a bike was seen being ridden both anti-socially and dangerously in New Tythe Street in the town before being seized. A statement from the local safer neighbourhood team said such illegal motorised bikes are not just a nuisance when they are being ridden illegally and irresponsibly, but can cause a significant concern for residents and put pedestrians and other road users at risk. The statement said that numerous complaints were received about […]

20 October 2026 38

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Fifty years on – do YOU remember Derby’s cancelled concert by The Sex Pistols and The Clash?

An appeal has been issued for memories, tickets, photographs and eyewitnesses from December 1976. Specifically, on Saturday 4th December 1976, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned and Johnny Thunders’ Heartbreakers were scheduled to appear at Derby’s King’s Hall as part of the notorious Anarchy in the UK Tour. But the concert never took place. Following The Sex Pistols’ controversial appearance on national television, Derby councillors proposed that the band perform a private audition before being allowed to appear in […]

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Multi-agency training operation held in Long Eaton

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have participated in a training operation involving multiple agencies including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire Fire Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, along with several role actors that gave up their time to volunteer and role play for the the operation. Officers joined the training operation to reflect a real life major incident, which was seen as a great way to put joint working into practice and work along side colleagues from […]

17 October 2026 49

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Long Eaton Police Officers take action in response to an Increase in supermarket shop thefts

Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Police officers have taken action following a recent increase in incidents of shoplifting in a local supermarket. Thefts occurred from the Co-op on College Street. Officers have been working with the store in an effort to resolve the issue. Investigations found that the thefts were largely being committed by students in uniform on their way home from school, who were blatantly taking items and putting the into a blazer or bag, before walking out without making […]

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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 […]

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Gnome-Man’s Land: A community’s mission to make Sawley history

Sir Lenny Henry joins LESLA Windrush Legacy Gala for a memorable celebration of community and heritage

Derbyshire council argues Chancellor’s budget offers ‘crumbs’ despite claims of ‘fresh hope’

Former Long Eaton lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes

Long Eaton Police officers seize illegal bike being ridden anti-socially

Fifty years on – do YOU remember Derby’s cancelled concert by The Sex Pistols and The Clash?

Multi-agency training operation held in Long Eaton

Long Eaton Police Officers take action in response to an Increase in supermarket shop thefts

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

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