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Newly elected Erewash and Mid-Derbyshire MPs co-sign letter against care home closure plans
Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.
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Man charged after sexual assault in Long Eaton
A man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault in Long Eaton.
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Long Eaton Apprentices through to finals of top hairdressing industry competition
A Long Eaton-based hairdressing company is celebrating after two of its apprentices secured their places at the UK finals of a major hairdressing industry competition.
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Unsung Derbyshire heroes to be celebrated in 20 portraits
A select group of Derbyshire residents could be immortalised in canvas as a county artist aims to complete 20 portraits of heroes for a project called 'We Are All Derbyshire'.
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Olympics springboard doubling of export document
In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, East Midlands Chamber has seen the number of documents it processes to take items to the EU double, compared to the same time in 2023.
Borrowash
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Newly elected Erewash and Mid-Derbyshire MPs co-sign letter against care home closure plans
Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.
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Consultation over library service proposals given the go-ahead
Derbyshire residents will shortly be able to have their say on proposals which will ensure library buildings in the county remain open, as well as creating a modern, agile, family-friendly and sustainable service across the county.
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Boy's football trek aids cousin age 3
An avid England fan aged eight marked Euro 2024 by trekking a gruelling 19 miles from Pride Park, the home of Derby County, to The City Ground, the home of Nottingham Forest – in a bid to help cure his three-year-old cousin as she battles an ultra-rare genetic illness.
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Shop openings spark bounceback in towns
New data has suggested a resurgence in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
Cotmanhay
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Newly elected Erewash and Mid-Derbyshire MPs co-sign letter against care home closure plans
Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.
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Cotmanhay road listed in County Council 'micro-asphalting' programme ('til 31st August)
A Cotmanhay road has been included in a list of sites where Derbyshire County Council contractors will apply a micro-asphalting road treatment programme.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
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£2.8m deal helps put Erewash on map - report reveals
A new report has revealed that a £2.8m boost for Erewash clinched by the borough council from central government is putting the borough on the map as it improves the lives of residents.
Ilkeston
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Consultation over library service proposals given the go-ahead
Derbyshire residents will shortly be able to have their say on proposals which will ensure library buildings in the county remain open, as well as creating a modern, agile, family-friendly and sustainable service across the county.
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Drugs found after police officers stop and search man acting suspiciously in Ilkeston
Plain clothes police officers carrying out a patrol in Ilkeston have taken action after a man was seen acting suspiciously in the town.
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National Grid partner with Warm Welcome to boost access to community spaces in Derbyshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution and Warm Welcome have announced a new partnership as part of their 'Warm Welcome for All’ pledge – a commitment towards the vision of everyone in the UK having free access to warm, welcoming community spaces.
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Borough gets new £450k FIFA pitch
A state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch that meets FIFA standards is poised to start taking shape in Erewash – as a £450,000 council project kicks off in the wake of Euro 2024.
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More cannabis plants recovered from another property in Ilkeston
The fight against illegal cannabis grows in Ilkeston has been continuing.
Draycott
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Draycott man jailed for his part in trio's robbery spree
A Draycott man has been jailed for his part in a trio of criminals who carried out a series of robberies in Derby.
Kirk Hallam
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Kirk Hallam gets new community hub
Erewash is to get a new community hub – in a £30,000 boost that has been secured by the borough council for residents in Kirk Hallam. The project will see a changing room block on the edge of a football pitch transformed.
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Erewash Police Officers in second cannabis seizure within a week
Police officers in Erewash have carried out a second seizure of cannabis plants within the space of a week.
Little Eaton
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Erewash roads included in County Council annual maintenance plan
Two Erewash roads have been included in a programme of annual maintenance works to be carried by Derbyshire County Council, starting from early July and running into mid-August.
Long Eaton
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Newly elected Erewash and Mid-Derbyshire MPs co-sign letter against care home closure plans
Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.
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Man charged after sexual assault in Long Eaton
A man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault in Long Eaton.
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Long Eaton Apprentices through to finals of top hairdressing industry competition
A Long Eaton-based hairdressing company is celebrating after two of its apprentices secured their places at the UK finals of a major hairdressing industry competition.
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Consultation over library service proposals given the go-ahead
Derbyshire residents will shortly be able to have their say on proposals which will ensure library buildings in the county remain open, as well as creating a modern, agile, family-friendly and sustainable service across the county.
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Park events field revamp
A showcase venue for open-air concerts and other outdoor events in Erewash will open this autumn – as a council project to build it gets underway.
Morley
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Men caught using dogs to hunt deer and hare are sentenced
Two men have been sentenced after being caught using dogs to hunt deer and hare in Morley.
Ockbrook
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Parish Councillor shortlisted for national award
A parish councillor has been shortlisted for a national award, having been selected as one of eight candidates for a 'Positive Role Model' accolade as part of the 13th National Diversity Awards which will be held at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 4th October 2024.
Risley
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“Our last days were filled with love” - daughters join charity night walk to remember Dad
When Walter Dodd was diagnosed with lung cancer, he wanted to spend his final days at home. Just eighteen days later, with support and care from Treetops Hospice nurses, Walter died peacefully at home with his wife and two daughters.
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Treetops Hospice Lottery Draw Results for Friday 26th July
Erewash Sound is pleased and proud to present the latest draw results from the Treetops Hospice Lottery.
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New training will help compassionate conversations with patients and loved ones
Treetops Hospice has welcomed Professor Ruth Parry to their communication skills training team as an honorary professor to develop research-based training on communicating with empathy.
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Couple shares heartfelt story to raise awareness of hospice nurses who help care for wife with terminal brain cancer
A Derbyshire family is sharing its story to raise awareness of hospice nurses who help them.
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Moonlight Walker strides out to remember husband, father, and grandfather who ‘lived life to the full'
A Derby woman is amongst the first to sign up to the 2024 Moonlight Walk being staged by Risley-based Treetops Hospice on 6th September 2024.
Sandiacre
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Consultation over library service proposals given the go-ahead
Derbyshire residents will shortly be able to have their say on proposals which will ensure library buildings in the county remain open, as well as creating a modern, agile, family-friendly and sustainable service across the county.
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Shop openings spark bounceback in towns
New data has suggested a resurgence in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
Sawley
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Sawley Councillor becomes first Punjabi Sikh appointed as DCC Vice Civic Chairman
A councillor with connections to Erewash has become the first member of the Sikh community to be appointed to the position of Vice Civic Chairman at Derbyshire County Council.
Stanley
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
