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Tipping point: smouldering rubbish is hosed down – sparking reminder to Erewash residents that batteries need to be taken for recycling and not chucked in bin (Credit: EBC)

Bin lorry with smouldering load gets fire engine escort

Two fire engines have escorted a bin lorry back to its Erewash depot after its load began smouldering from something in the rubbish. The borough council’s eagle-eyed refuse crew spotted smoke so pulled over and immediately summoned help. Firefighters decided the safest way to deal with the emergency – and potentially save the lorry – was for the truck to return to base and tip its contents out. The convoy with one of the fire engines following behind made its […]

13 March 2026 36

Erewash MP Adam Thompson pictured speaking about Erewash Sound and calling for a Commons debate on Community Radio

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Erewash MP praises Erewash Sound and calls for a Commons debate on community radio

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has called for a Parliament debate on the subject of community radio, giving particular reference to the work of Erewash Sound in his constituency. Addressing his fellow Parliamentarians, Adam, who is a regular guest on the Breakfast Show with Paul Stacey, said: "In Erewash, we are very lucky indeed to have a fantastic community radio station in Erewash Sound. "Thanks to the incredible Jeff Martin, Paul Stacey and Emma Duthie and dozens and dozens of other […]

13 March 2026 79

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Borough Council backs Energy for Erewash mission to cut people’s bills

Erewash Borough Council is backing a new mission to ramp up the use of renewable energy sources to cut bills for residents, community groups and businesses – as the Iran war plunges world oil and gas markets into turmoil. The focus is on how people across the borough can take advantage of non-fossil fuel technology such as solar and electric battery storage to stem the threat of soaring prices. Information on ways for members of the community to benefit from […]

13 March 2026 48

The proposed HMO at 7 Nuthall Circle, Kirk Hallam. Image from Google.

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Events described as “bizarre”, “peculiar” and “silly” after borough councillors decide not to decide a planning application

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire councillors have decided not to decide a planning application in a move branded “bizarre”, “peculiar” and “silly”. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting last night (Wednesday, March 11th), councillors refused to make a decision on a planning application for a five-bedroom HMO, which did not require planning permission under permitted development rights. After extensive discussions, including legal and planning advice, openly bemused councillors with self-confessed “headaches” voted in favour of non-determination […]

12 March 2026 35

Inspector Charlotte Piggott (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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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 33

Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson taking to the river

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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 53

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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 48

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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 12

An Erewash Borough Council car park (Credit: EBC)

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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 60

Erewash

Bin lorry with smouldering load gets fire engine escort

Erewash MP praises Erewash Sound and calls for a Commons debate on community radio

Borough Council backs Energy for Erewash mission to cut people’s bills

Events described as “bizarre”, “peculiar” and “silly” after borough councillors decide not to decide a planning application

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

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