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A campaign has been launched to bring “transformational” trams back to Derby for the first time in almost a century. The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) started the engine running on its major plan to deliver a tram system across the city – but it would likely cost hundreds of millions of pounds to achieve. The body held two public events on Thursday 16th April 16, urging people to get behind the plans. Campaigners believe having a tram network would […]
A union chief has welcomed news that Derbyshire County Council has confirmed negotiations are underway with an interested party to take over and secure the future of one of its endangered care homes but he feels this is ‘cold comfort’ for those affected by the feared closure of eight other facilities. The Reform UK council’s planned sale of eight of its care homes to a single provider collapsed and left them facing closure but the authority has now confirmed that […]
Derbyshire County Council has confirmed negotiations are underway with an interested party to take over the running of one if its care homes which has been marketed for sale despite campaigners having argued against the facility falling into private ownership amidst concerns for elderly residents and staff. The Reform UK council’s planned sale of eight of its care homes to a single provider collapsed and left them facing closure but the authority has now confirmed that negotiations with an ‘established […]
Three Derbyshire libraries, two in Erewash, are to benefit from a £440,000 funding boost announced on 14th April 2026. Derbyshire County Council has welcomed the funding which will be spent on reinvigorating and enhancing its libraries in Alfreton, Ilkeston and Long Eaton. The county council’s libraries service successfully bid for the money from Arts Council England’s “Libraries Improvement Fund”, which comes under the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund, as part of a competitive process. The announcement was made by the Department for […]
Derbyshire Constabulary officials have issued safety advice for anyone buying or selling items on Facebook after two reports of robberies, one in the Erewash borough. Reports were received regarding two people being threatened with knives after meeting people they had agreed to sell mobile phones to using the social media network’s Marketplace feature. The incidents occurred in Long Eaton on 8th April and Derby on 9th April when the phones were stolen after the threats and no payment was received. […]
When Lynda’s boiler started to leak and malfunction, she didn’t have the money to get it serviced. The problem persisted for a year until regional charity Groundwork Five Counties helped her get a free boiler repair through Cadent. Lynda from Long Eaton is a single mother with three adult children, one who lives at home. She has arthritis in her knees, sleep apnoea, and works part-time with not much disposable income. When the boiler, situated in an upstairs room, started […]
Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken action after the discovery of a cannabis grow in the town. On the 2nd April, entry was gained to a property on Walton Street in the town, despite what was described as a 'high-tech' security set up. The installation was subsequently cleared. A statement from Long Eaton SNT said: "Cannabis grows are extremely dangerous to any properties around. "They are often well hidden in properties, creating serious risks not […]
Long Eaton Health Centre is one of 27 neighbourhood sites set to bring care closer to home, backed by up to £50m. Communities across England will benefit from more one-stop-shop health services on their doorstep after the Government pledged to rollout 250 centres as part of its landmark 10 Year Health Plan boosting access to healthcare, cutting waiting lists and tackling inequalities. Patients in Long Eaton, will benefit from improved healthcare on their doorstep, thanks to a new £2.4m neighbourhood […]
The 2026 Big Erewash Sleep Out in aid of The Canaan Trust will be staged on Friday 10th April. Could YOU sleep rough for one night and help raise vital funds to help the trust with its work caring for the homeless in Erewash? Apply for a registration pack by sending an e-mail to office @ canaan-trust.co.uk, or call 0115 946 4903 and selecting Option 1 or send a message via Facebook by searching for 'The Canaan Trust'. The Canaan […]
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