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Eleven new wholetime firefighters for Derbyshire

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has marked the end of training for 11 new Firefighters who will now begin their careers at fire stations across the county. Formally welcoming the new recruits on Friday 17th July 2026, Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Michael Sharman hosted a pass out ceremony to celebrate and mark their achievement with the presentation of certificates, special awards, and operational displays for the assembled guests. Speaking afterwards, CFO/CE Sharman said: “It is always an honour to […]

17 July 2026 9

Pictured Is The Ada Belfield Care Home And Centre, On Derwent Street, Belper, Courtesy Of The Belper Together Campaigners

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Derbyshire County Council continues to ‘finalise details’ over delayed plans to sell care home

Derbyshire County Council’s adult social care chief has told how positive discussions are still underway with an interested party to take over the running of a council care home after the sale of eight other facilities collapsed forcing them to close. The Reform UK-controlled council’s planned sale of eight of its care homes to a single provider collapsed and led to their closure but the authority confirmed as long ago as April that negotiations with an ‘established care provider’ were […]

17 July 2026 13

Borough Wide

Arrest made for drug and knife offences in Long Eaton

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have taken action after spotting a young male on a bike who was loitering and acting suspiciously on Wilsthorpe Road. On Monday 13th July, offices went to speak to the male who then tried to make off, but after a brief tussle, he was detained for a stop-search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. During the search, officers found scales, a burner phone, cannabis and a knife. The […]

16 July 2026 2

Belper's Ada Belfield care home residents joined the campaign to stop the proposed sale of the home which is subject to Derbyshire County Council changes to care services. Picture courtesy of Belper Together.

Borough Wide

Derbyshire campaigners call for update over delayed council plans to sell care home operation

Campaigners opposed to the planned sale of a Derbyshire County Council care home operation are pressing the authority for an update after it confirmed three months ago that negotiations were underway with an interested party to take over the running of the facility. The Reform UK-controlled council’s planned sale of eight of its care homes to a single provider collapsed and led to their closure but the authority confirmed in April that negotiations with an ‘established care provider’ were underway […]

14 July 2026 8

Borough Wide

New quarterly priorities for Long Eaton SNT

Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a set of new priorities for the next quarter of the year. These include work on cross-border operations - focussed operations working with bordering forces including Nottinghamshire using intelligence and targeted policing. Designed to proactively identify and tackle individuals and vehicles committing drug related offences on Derbyshire. Pro-active serious violence prevention will see close working with schools and partners. The Youth Engagement Team will work to educate and deter […]

14 July 2026 6

Borough Wide

Police and Borough Council partnership sees traffic operation in Long Eaton

A joint operation between local Police officers and the borough council has seen a traffic operation carried out in Long Eaton. The initiative saw Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team, Roads Policing and Licensing Team officials set up checks in Wilsthorpe Road. Over a two hour period, 13 tickets were issued for drivers/passengers not wearing their seatbelts, 5 tickets for drivers using their mobile phone and 2 for number plate offences. A total of 21 vehicles and 2 taxis were stopped. […]

13 July 2026 18

Borough Wide

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

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 […]

13 July 2026 14

James Dawson and Lee Lindley (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Borough Council praised as local firm wins top awards

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 […]

1 July 2026 26

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Borough Wide

Long Eaton Guild enters new chapter with appointment of new Chairman

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 […]

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Long Eaton

Eleven new wholetime firefighters for Derbyshire

Derbyshire County Council continues to ‘finalise details’ over delayed plans to sell care home

Arrest made for drug and knife offences in Long Eaton

Derbyshire campaigners call for update over delayed council plans to sell care home operation

Police and Borough Council partnership sees traffic operation in Long Eaton

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Borough Council praised as local firm wins top awards

Long Eaton Guild enters new chapter with appointment of new Chairman

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