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Inspector Charlotte Piggott (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

A senior Erewash Police officer has taken to social media to detail the latest work carried out by officers in the borough. Inspector Charlotte Piggott said that, after a very busy start to 2026, and having listened carefully to issues detailed by members of the public through local networking, online reports and engagement events, analysis has identified a noticeable shift in crime trends, including increases in drug related activity. In response, Inspector Piggott created ‘Operation Rigger’ – a focussed operation […]

11 March 2026 14

Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson taking to the river

Borough Wide

Mayor supports rowing club expansion

A rowing club that was launched 15 years ago as the only one in Erewash has thanked the borough council for backing it with a £3,438 grant amid a continuing boom in membership. The popularity of the Devil’s Elbow Rowing Club had led to it running out of space to store boats until it asked the town hall for help. Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson championed its application for a grant so more craft can be kept on new racks outside […]

10 March 2026 31

Borough Wide

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Twenty-five people have been arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were taken off the streets of Erewash during a targeted operation. Focusing on drug dealing in the area, both uniformed and plain clothes officers stopped and searched 52 people and 13 vehicles – leading to nine weapons, including a knuckle duster, knives, and a baton being seized. As well as the weapons, heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis worth thousands of pounds and cash totalling more than £3,000 was also seized. […]

6 March 2026 35

Borough Wide

Watches and jewellery stolen during Breaston burglary

Erewash Police officers are appealing for help from the public after a burglary at a house in Breaston. The incident occurred between 5:30pm and 7:45pm on Tuesday 27th January at a house in Hawthorn Avenue. A number of items were stolen, including an Omega watch, a Raymond Weil watch, a ruby ring, and a gold, ruby, and diamond necklace, were stolen from the property. Officers have been conducting a number of lines of enquiry since the incident – and are […]

2 March 2026 8

An Erewash Borough Council car park (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Car parks free all weekend as Saturday charges axed

Erewash Borough Council is set to make its car parks free to use on Saturdays – in more good news for residents as it freezes council tax. The boost for shops and markets is poised to get the go-ahead when the council meets at Long Eaton Town Hall next week (Thursday 5th March). There is already no charge on Sundays – meaning parking will be free for the entire weekend. Elected members will be asked to approve a budget for […]

27 February 2026 51

Borough Wide

Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton

By Helen Purcell A local charity that delivers essential services to some of the most vulnerable families across Nottingham and Erewash has had its van stolen in Long Eaton. Charity co-founder Brad Moore was in the area on Saturday evening to help the Erewash Musical Youth Society remove its set from the Duchess Theatre when the van was taken. Nottingham-based Operation Orphan is a global charity supporting the well-being of impoverished children worldwide. The stolen van is primarily used to […]

10 February 2026 230

Erewash

Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

Mayor supports rowing club expansion

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Watches and jewellery stolen during Breaston burglary

Car parks free all weekend as Saturday charges axed

Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton

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