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The award for Northern is handed over by comedian Zoe Lyons
25/02/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has scooped a prestigious national award for its unique and innovative approach to improving accessibility on trains and at stations. 
Railway passengers on a crowded station - credit Rail Delivery Group
24/02/2023: Rail travellers across Erewash who use local stations in Long Eaton and Ilkeston, or further afield, are breathing at least a partial sigh of relief after TSSA members across train operating companies voted to accept a national framework pay offer of at least 9 per cent over two years, bringing an end to the dispute with the union.
Angelique Foster
24/02/2023: Vital improvements have been made to meet Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster's Police and Crime plan key priority to deliver strong local policing across the county.
An aerial view of the nature reserve site
24/02/2023: Plans for a Local Nature Reserve at West End Drive in Ilkeston that residents will be able to help name has been given the green light.
23/02/2023: Derbyshire County Council is providing additional funding to help food pantries across the county to continue offering support to their local communities.
23/02/2023: As the nation fell silent to mark a year since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Derbyshire County Council renewed its appeal for more households to host refugees.
PCC Angelique Foster chairs a stalking coordinator meeting
23/02/2023: Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has hosted a meeting with the specialists working hard to deliver an effective response to victims of stalking.
23/02/2023: A new 30-page blueprint has been issued with the aim to stimulate a new generation of council homes.
A Northern Rail Inspector at a station
23/02/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has issued 10% less penalty fares in the first month since the government increased the ‘fine’ to £100 compared to the same period last year.
Image (1): Jon Collins, Head of Land-Based Studies with the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, and Paul Foskett, Teacher of Countryside and Arboriculture at the planting ceremony for Little Park Wood.
23/02/2023: A Derby College manager is looking forward to enjoying a once in a lifetime experience, after receiving an invitation to one of the first Royal Garden Parties to be hosted by His Majesty King Charles III.

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