Ockbrook News
30/09/2022: Erewash is celebrating another set of fantastic results at this year’s East Midlands in Bloom Awards.
04/09/2022: Passengers using the Ilkeston Flyer bus service from trentbarton could see an increased number of people on board after the firm said it would stop running four loss-making routes which have been severely impacted by the pandemic and which have no prospect of attracting sufficient customers, with the Flyer service running through an area in which another has been cut.
11/06/2022: The store manager at a Borrowash supermarket has taken to social media to distance herself from a potential row over changes being made in the village car park.
20/08/2021: During lockdown, a borough man has been working with local schools, families, groups and charities to refurbish old IT equipment to provide access to those without.
31/07/2021: Signs are approaching of a conclusion to a dispute over the removal of inspirational posters and messages which have been put on bridges over the A52 in Borrowash.
26/06/2021: Adult outdoor walking football is held at the Ashbrook Centre, Ashbrook Avenue, Borrowash (DE72 3JE) every Tuesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
The cost is £2 per session for participants, but spectators are welcome so bring a chair, come along and have a chat.
17/06/2021: Talks are underway to try and save Ockbrook School.
08/06/2021: Ockbrook School, one of the oldest private schools in the UK, is to close after 220 years. Trustees say that they tried everything to prevent having to close the school but were unable to find the money to save it.
07/05/2021: Updated: 0938 8th MayErewash Sound brings you a summary of the results from the relevant local elections as they come in.
29/01/2018: The Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially was founded in 1978 (40 years ago) and is a registered charity.