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Erewash MP Adam Thompson (Credit: Adam Thompson/LDRS)

MP expresses delight as PM Andy Burnham choses Ilkeston for his first stop on a UK tour

Erewash MP Adam Thompson was delighted to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Ilkeston on Tuesday 11th August as the first stop on his tour of the country, where he met with local residents, businesses and community groups to discuss the future of Britain’s high streets. The visit follows the Government’s latest announcement to give local communities a greater say over what happens on their high streets and provided an opportunity to showcase the excellent work already being undertaken by […]

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Mayor welcomes PM to Ilkeston as he vows to crackdown on vape and betting shops on “hollowed out” high streets

The Mayor of the East Midlands welcomed the Prime Minister to Derbyshire on Tuesday 11th August as she backed his plans to save “hollowed out high streets”. Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined Mayor Claire Ward in Ilkeston to announce plans to hand new powers to communities and councils over their town centres. The measures will put communities back in control of their high streets by giving local people a real say over what businesses can open in their town centres […]

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New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town

Newly installed Prime Minster Andy Burnham stunned Erewash townsfolk as he launched a “listening” tour of the UK – and made Ilkeston his surprise first stop. Early morning shoppers did a double take as the new PM and Angela Rayner – his Housing Secretary – strolled through the Albion Centre and headed up Bath Street. A mum of two who had a chat with him said: “I couldn’t believe I got to shake the Prime Minister’s hand.” Crowds gathered outside […]

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Man charged in connection with Ilkeston robberies

A man has been charged in connection with two robberies in Ilkeston. Ashton Dellamonica has been charged with robbery in connection with incidents in Millership Way on 1st August and Monks Close on 11th July. He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article and possession of cannabis. The 34-year-old, of no fixed address, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 8th August where the case was adjourned and he was remanded in custody. He is next due to […]

10 August 2026 11

Borough Wide

Appeal for information launched following road rage incident in Ilkeston

Police officers in Erewash are appealing for information following a road rage incident in Ilkeston in which a man was assaulted. A black BMW and a white Range Rover were involved in a collision in Chalons Way at about 5:50pm on Saturday 1st August. Witnesses described how a man driving the BMW then got out of the vehicle and assaulted a man driving the Range Rover. The victim, a man aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital to be […]

5 August 2026 39

Borough Wide

Four charged over kidnap of man in Ilkeston

Four people have been charged with the kidnap of a man in Ilkeston. Officers made a number of arrests in relation to an incident in which a man aged in his 20s was taken away against his will in Bridge Street on Thursday 30 July. The victim was safely located. The four men who have since been charged with kidnap and assault ABH are Kien Rigley, 23, of Barlborough Road, Ilkeston, Kainan Wilson, 21, of Market Street, Ironville, Zabed Miah, […]

3 August 2026 11

Borough Wide

Three people assaulted by man at petrol station

Ilkeston Police Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify a pictured after three people were assaulted at a petrol station. The incident occurred at the Asda petrol station in Nottingham Road in the town at around 1:30am on Sunday 31st May. Three people, two men in their 20s and 30s, and a woman in her 20s, were assaulted by the man. A car was also damaged in the incident. The man pictured was in the area at the […]

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The Crossroads Of Doom at Rosliston Road, Caldwell Road and Burton Road between Swadlincote and Drakelow. Image from Google.

Derbyshire

Developer-funded highways improvements

Derbyshire’s “crossroads of doom” are set for improvement as part of a wide range of upgrades to tackle some of the county’s biggest – and most notorious – roads. Funded by Derbyshire developers, Derbyshire County Council is set to “draw down” more than £462,000 to pay for a range of road and public transport improvements over the next year. These fees were promised in legal agreements signed as part of planning approvals to help mitigate the impact of housing schemes […]

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Ilkeston

Pedestrians put themselves at risk under dangerous window in disused Ilkeston shop front

A combined operation between the Fire and Police services was triggered on Thursday 30th July after issues were identified with a disused building in Ilkeston. The incident began when Cllr Kate Fennelly was contacted by a resident about an unsafe window on the old Argos building on Bath Street. A large section of glass was hanging loose following a period of strong winds, posing a danger to those passing by on the pedestrianised route. Despite a cordon being put into […]

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Ilkeston

MP expresses delight as PM Andy Burnham choses Ilkeston for his first stop on a UK tour

Mayor welcomes PM to Ilkeston as he vows to crackdown on vape and betting shops on “hollowed out” high streets

New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town

Man charged in connection with Ilkeston robberies

Appeal for information launched following road rage incident in Ilkeston

Four charged over kidnap of man in Ilkeston

Three people assaulted by man at petrol station

Developer-funded highways improvements

Pedestrians put themselves at risk under dangerous window in disused Ilkeston shop front

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