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Residents have hit out at plans to allow 400 new homes next to the A52. Image by LDRS.

Derby residents slam ‘horrendous’ 400 homes plan next to A52 on the Erewash border

Residents have furiously hit out at plans to potentially allow 400 new homes be built next to the A52. Derby City Council is allocating land next to Stoney Lane in Spondon as a spot where hundreds of new homes could be potentially built in the future as part of its next Local Plan. The development master-plan sets out where 12,500 new homes can be built across Derby over the next 17 years – at a time when building new homes […]

15 June 2026 24

Cheers . . . people turn up at bar to chat with new civic leader

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Greg hits bullseye with first meet-the-Mayor event

The new civic leader for Erewash enjoyed two hours of “fantastic” conversations as he staged the first in a series of meet-the-Mayor sessions at a popular pub – where he apologised for being duff at darts. Cllr Greg Maskalick said of his mission to meet local people: “It was much appreciated by the public. I would like to thank the management and staff at The General Havelock in Ilkeston for taking excellent care of me – but most of all […]

10 June 2026 29

Mayor Maskalick at The Royal Oak in Ockbrook (Credit: EBC)

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New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

A piano virtuoso from Pittsburgh celebrated becoming Erewash’s new Mayor by taking to the stage to wow music fans at a rock and blues festival. The charity gig by teacher Cllr Greg Maskalick, 66, was his first official engagement – and came a day after he was handed the chain of office in a ceremony at Long Eaton Town Hall. He and his Roadkill Blues Band were also the headliners the following night at the free two-day music extravaganza in […]

3 June 2026 83

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New PC for Long Eaton SNT

Derbyshire Constabulary has announced the appointment of a new PC for the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team. PC Paul Sheldon will serve in the Long Eaton Rural District which includes Breaston, Borrowash, Draycott, Ockbrook, Risley and Stanton by Dale. A police officer for over 10 years, he has carried out most of his work so far in Derby, as a response officer before joining Erewash SNT in March this year. Speaking on social media, PC Sheldon said: "I look forward […]

26 May 2026 53

Cllr Maskalick with other members of the Roadkill Blues Band

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2026 Mayor begins year in office with free festival fundraiser weekend

Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Greg Maskalick has successfully held a charity Blues and Rock Fest to raise money for the homeless charity Canaan Trust, which is based in Long Eaton, and Home Start in Ilkeston. Over the evenings of Friday 22nd May and Saturday 23rd May at the Royal Oak in Ockbrook, music lovers enjoyed free admission to hear live performances from a variety of bands. The two nights of live blues and rock music featured Ding & John, Sunshadow, […]

23 May 2026 49

2026-2027 Erewash Mayor, Cllr Greg Maskalick (Credit: EBC)

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New Mayor will be a key figure in Erewash: a chance to meet Cllr Greg…

Councillor Greg Maskalick has been announced as the new Mayor of Erewash after spending the past year as Deputy to Councillor Harry Atkinson. The chains were handed over at the council’s annual meeting at Long Eaton Town Hall on Thursday 21 May. Councillor Maskalick said: “It is an honour to be elected as Mayor of Erewash. I intend to make the most of this year and take the opportunity to talk to residents and engage closely with our communities. I […]

22 May 2026 70

Work underway at The Mount at Over The Wall Camp

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Historic windows restored at former Ockbrook School as children’s charity preserves heritage for future generations

UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp has been bringing together the past and the future as it transforms the former Ockbrook School in Derbyshire ready to welcome children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Work is well underway to create bespoke, wheelchair-accessible accommodation and activity spaces in the Mount, the former nursery and junior school building. Most recently, the development has included replacing all the windows with replica designs based on those seen on the original building, which dates back […]

30 March 2026 27

Stock image: Credit: NHS Blood & Transplant

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Ockbrook blood donor with NEO blood urges more people to donate

A lifelong donor from Ockbrook who has the NEO blood that can help critically ill babies is urging more people to give blood and says "there is no easier way to save a life". Nigel Vaughan, 70, is preparing to make his milestone 250th donation in April and is proud that his B negative blood can help the tiniest patients. His plea comes as the NHS reveals that one in four donors have the specific blood needed by babies in […]

23 March 2026 30

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Donations needed to bring ‘Old School’ magic and mischief to seriously-ill children this summer

Ockbrook-based children’s charity Over The Wall Camp is appealing to the local community for vital donations to ensure children and young people living with serious illnesses and disabilities can experience the magic and mischief of a life-changing residential camp this summer. The national charity is transforming its new forever home at the former Ockbrook School in Derbyshire, ready to welcome children, siblings and families this August and September. With community donations, Over The Wall Camp can provide its medically-safe camps […]

23 March 2026 39

Ockbrook

Derby residents slam ‘horrendous’ 400 homes plan next to A52 on the Erewash border

Greg hits bullseye with first meet-the-Mayor event

New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

New PC for Long Eaton SNT

2026 Mayor begins year in office with free festival fundraiser weekend

New Mayor will be a key figure in Erewash: a chance to meet Cllr Greg…

Historic windows restored at former Ockbrook School as children’s charity preserves heritage for future generations

Ockbrook blood donor with NEO blood urges more people to donate

Donations needed to bring ‘Old School’ magic and mischief to seriously-ill children this summer

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