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North East Derbyshire District Cllr Kathy Clegg, Courtesy Of Cllr Clegg.

North Derbyshire councillor joins vigil as eight Derbyshire council care homes face closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service A North East Derbyshire District Councillor has described the circumstances for one of eight Derbyshire County Council care homes facing closure as ‘devastating’ for residents, their families and staff. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new Reform UK council administration took control following the May election it adopted a similar strategy until the planned sale to a […]

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Long Eaton headquartered salon group chooses Cancer Research UK as new charity partner

A hair salon group with its headquarters in Long Eaton has announced the signing of a new corporate partnership agreement with Cancer Research UK. The KH Hair Group, which has its head office and training academy in the town, has committed to raising a minimum of £10,000 throughout 2026, which the charity says will have an enormous impact on its work both across the East Midlands and throughout the UK. The company has previously supported Breast Cancer Now, the NSPCC's […]

4 February 2026 58

Pictured, left to right, are Labour's South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett, Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins and NE Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones, courtesy of the MPs

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Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Four MPs are backing a union campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new Reform UK council administration took control following the May election it echoed a similar strategy until the planned sale to a single provider collapsed leaving […]

3 February 2026 26

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Positive stop-search by Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Police Officers

Plain-clothes officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken action after a patrol in and around the town led to suspicious activity being identified. On Bonsall Street, officers observed a brief interaction between two males, and believed that a drug deal was taking place. A suspected dealer was swiftly detained for a stop and search after which, a large quantity of cash and quantities of suspected crack cocaine and heroin were found. A 45-year old male was […]

29 January 2026 8 2

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Mayor plays down £400m plan for trams coming to Derby (Consultation runs to 8th February)

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service The East Midlands Mayor has played down fresh plans for a tram network coming to Derby – suggesting other transport ideas are in greater need. Claire Ward told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) there was a media “obsession” with trams and proposals for tracks in the city. The Labour Mayor is seeking proposals and ideas from the public on how to improve transport across Derby, Nottingham and both of its counties. […]

28 January 2026 23

Derbyshire County Cllr Joss Barnes, courtesy of Derbyshire County Council.

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Campaigners to hold ‘silent vigil’ on 6th February near one of eight County Council care homes facing closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Campaign organisers have hit back at Derbyshire County Council after the authority had urged them to cancel a planned demonstration outside one of its eight care homes that have all become subject to a collapsed sale to a private provider and feared closures. The council’s Reform UK administration had appealed to the union UNISON and MPs to reconsider plans for a ‘protest’ outside The Grange care home, on Southgate, in Eckington, on […]

27 January 2026 23

Community Notices

Ceremonial start to for new Scout build project in Sawley

The dawn of a new era for scouting in Sawley and Long Eaton is to be marked with a groundbreaking ceremony in February. The 1st Sawley Scout group will start the foundations as part of phase 1 of a new build project, with a ceremony to be held on Wednesday 11th February 2026, with support from the contractor Baldwin Construction. The first of four phases, phase 2 will be to raise money to buy the land from Erewash Borough Council, […]

23 January 2026 19

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Male charged for inflicting grievous bodily harm

A Long Eaton man has been remanded into custody until mid-February after local Police received an emergency call reporting that a male had been assaulted in the town. Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team responded to the 999 call on the evening of Saturday 17th January, attending the scene on Grasmere Road. The victim was taken to hospital with a head injury whilst an investigation began with the aim to find the suspect as quickly as possible. 33-year […]

23 January 2026 39 2

Active Lives winner Susie with Erewash Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson (Credit: EBC)

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Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’

A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citizens to get fit and healthy. Susie Lambert was honoured by the Mayor in the 2026 Active Lives in Erewash Awards for her tireless work organising activities in the community. Her traumatic injury led her to launch support groups for residents living with long-term illnesses – but […]

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North Derbyshire councillor joins vigil as eight Derbyshire council care homes face closure

Long Eaton headquartered salon group chooses Cancer Research UK as new charity partner

Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure

Positive stop-search by Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Police Officers

Mayor plays down £400m plan for trams coming to Derby (Consultation runs to 8th February)

Campaigners to hold ‘silent vigil’ on 6th February near one of eight County Council care homes facing closure

Ceremonial start to for new Scout build project in Sawley

Male charged for inflicting grievous bodily harm

Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’

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