Long Eaton

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The ceremonial first walk (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

New bridge’s opening is scorcher for Mayor

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 […]

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Borough Wide

Appeal for information following robbery in Long Eaton

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 […]

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Borough Wide

Young talent shines as LEOS Youth Group celebrates multiple NODA wins and Derby Eagle Award nominations

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 […]

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Kerry Childs (Credit: CrossCountry)

Derbyshire

CrossCountry celebrates International Women in Engineering Day with Derbyshire engineer leading major fleet improvement programmes

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 […]

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Erewash Voluntary Action Volunteer of the Year 2026 - Pete Pheasant receives his award (Credit: Martin Sykes)

Borough Wide

Volunteer of the Year 2026 – Erewash Voluntary Action

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. […]

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Long Eaton

Long Eaton man jailed after vehicle stop, pursuit and criminal damage

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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Libby Naylor (Ilkeston) picks up her 2nd year apprentice award (Credit: Jayne Russell)

Ilkeston

Top achievers shine at Long Eaton-based firm’s hair awards

A Long Eaton-based hair salon franchising company has celebrated the achievements of its top performing teams and individuals by coming together with VIP guests at the Group’s sparkling annual award ceremony. The hotly-anticipated event took place on 14th June in Nottingham. KH Hair Group managing director, Darren Messias, opened proceedings by congratulating 12 individuals for their long service to the company, before 22 awards were handed out in recognition of the firm's top achievers of the past 12 months. Awards […]

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Christ Church Methodist Church in Derby Road, Long Eaton. Image from Google.

Borough Wide

Erewash church gets a new lease of life

An historic Derbyshire church is eyeing a new future to preserve the “shabby but sacred” building and bring more people inside. The 150-year-old Christ Church Methodist Church in Derby Road, Long Eaton, a prominent building on the town’s main thoroughfare, is set for a new lease of life. Christ Church, home to the official Long Eaton town clock, is looking to divide the existing worship space into separate community facilities, alongside the sale of the neighbouring Sunday school. This will […]

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Nigel Branston and Sally

Borough Wide

Local support group brings comfort and connection to families facing MND

Local families affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are finding vital support, connection and comfort at Mollie;s – a dedicated group based in Risley. The group welcomes anyone affected by MND, including patients, families and carers, and offers a blend of peer support, professional guidance and a safe space to chat. It is led by specialists, including a local MND Nurse, an Occupational Therapist and a Community Support Coordinator from the MND Association. Rachel Pitzettu, the Coordinator who runs the […]

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