Erewash News
27/06/2023: There were celebrations at the Roundhouse site of Derby College in the City for Refugee Week, with over 1000 people attending. The activities included a masterclass in bhangra dancing led by Surtal Arts, traditional drumming, mehndi painting, exotic and delicious food from across the globe, an art exhibition, and opportunities for students to learn about other cultures and try new experiences.
27/06/2023: Businesses and educators can gain an insight into skills supply and demand at local level using a new online dashboard created by East Midlands Chamber.
26/06/2023: A shop worker has been sentenced to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to possessing and selling illegal tobacco at an Ilkeston store.
26/06/2023: Police officers in Ilkeston have responded to call from a member of the public after a body was found.
23/06/2023: Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash and former Health Minister recently chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Diagnostics evidence session into the current state of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
22/06/2023: Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team are appealing for information after reports that a flag which had been put up to mark Pride month in Borrowash was pulled down and damaged.
22/06/2023: A drug dealer banned from driving has been jailed after officers spotted him twice flouting his ban and then found drugs and weapons at his home.
22/06/2023: The Chief Executive of the East Midlands Chamber has commented on the recent decision from The Bank Of England to raise the base rate from 4.5% to 5%.
21/06/2023: A combined operation between officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit, Derbyshire Constabulary Vehicle Examiners and Taxi Licensing from Erewash Borough Council saw action being taken at and near West Park in the town on Wednesday 21st June.
21/06/2023: A business event organised by Derby College Group at the Roundhouse in the city, resulted in the attendance of over 70 business owners and leaders.