Ilkeston Archives - Page 6 of 7

HGV traffic and damage on Ilkeston Road. Image from Eddie Bisknell.

Reporter says hazardous borough pavement cannot be navigated without users fearing for their lives

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service There is a pavement in Derbyshire which I challenge anyone to walk along without fearing for their lives or taking a wing mirror to the head. The 400-metre stretch of Ilkeston Road from the Sowbrook Lane junction, between Ilkeston and Stanton by Dale, does have an accompanying pavement for pedestrians on its eastern side, but walking this route you would struggle to see it carry out its intended function. More often, this […]

31 March 2026 20

Ilkeston

Derbyshire teenager puts down roots in the garden

A Derbyshire teenager who is being housed by Derventio Housing Trust has been finding space to heal in a valued gardening project. Leo Webberley, 19, of Heanor, has been living with Derventio Housing Trust since just before Christmas last year. The trust provides supported housing to hundreds of people across the UK who might otherwise be homeless. Housing officers at the trust found shy Leo barely able to communicate just months ago. Now they say he has been transformed into […]

25 March 2026 25

Zac Creighton (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Man who fought in pub brawl and attacked police officers jailed for more than five years

A man who fought with others in a pub brawl and later attacked police officers has been jailed for more than five years. The door supervisors at The Borough Arms in Ilkeston flagged down officers to tell them there had been a fight at the venue in the early hours of Sunday 20th July last year. Violence had erupted when Zac Creighton reportedly threw down a lighter onto the floor after borrowing it from another man. He then knocked one […]

24 March 2026 42

The Market Inn pub in Ilkeston Marketplace. Image from Google.

Borough Wide

Family of man murdered by intoxicated pub customer share disappointment over venue’s late alcohol sales permit

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The mother and girlfriend of a man murdered outside a Derbyshire pub have shared their disappointment at the venue being allowed to serve alcohol to 2am once again. Loraine Wilson and Lauren Colton spoke out after officials on Erewash Borough Council allowed the Market Inn pub and Shakers Bar in Ilkeston Market Place to return to 2am alcohol sales despite pleas for current restrictions to remain in place. Last summer, the council, […]

23 March 2026 42

Community Notices

Ay Up Duck – Kids Food Allergy Support – Ilkeston

Ruth Ann used to dread that little party invite in her daughter Aira's bag. She has multiple severe food allergies, and, every invite meant she couldn't just send her along like other children. She would be making a separate birthday cake, preparing all her own food, and packing EpiPens, antihistamines and wipes just to get through a couple of hours. Whilst the other children were dancing around with food in their hands, Ruth Ann would be running around like a […]

20 March 2026 64

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Man charged with illegally selling goods door-to-door without a licence

A man has been charged with illegally selling goods door-to-door without a licence. Roy Greasly of Brentford Drive, Mackworth in Derby, has been charged with acting as a pedlar without having obtained a certificate under the Pedlars Act 1871. The charge relates to an incident in Lord Haddon Road, Ilkeston, on Thursday 1st January. The 38-year old is due to appear before Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Monday 30th March.

20 March 2026 61

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Ilkeston pub linked to incidents and deaths, set to regain late night alcohol licence after previous restriction

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire pub linked to dozens of incidents of crime and disorder, including two deaths, looks set to be allowed to sell alcohol until 2am, months after being restricted. An Erewash Borough Council licensing hearing is due to take place on Thursday, March 19th, into plans from the Market Inn, in Ilkeston Market Place, to sell alcohol until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. This comes after the venue faced a full licensing […]

16 March 2026 69

Dean Bryson - wanted for questioning in relation to criminal damage. (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Community Notices

Police appeal to find Ilkeston man wanted after criminal damage

Ilkeston Police Officers are appealing for help from the public to trace a man who is wanted for questioning in connection with an incident of criminal damage. Despite carrying out extensive inquiries, officers have been unable to trace 50-year old Dean Bryson who comes from the town. A photograph of the wanted man has been issued with the hope that information will be provided to identify his whereabouts. Anyone who recognises him or knows where he is is asked not […]

13 March 2026 50

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. […]

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Ilkeston

Reporter says hazardous borough pavement cannot be navigated without users fearing for their lives

Derbyshire teenager puts down roots in the garden

Man who fought in pub brawl and attacked police officers jailed for more than five years

Family of man murdered by intoxicated pub customer share disappointment over venue’s late alcohol sales permit

Ay Up Duck – Kids Food Allergy Support – Ilkeston

Man charged with illegally selling goods door-to-door without a licence

Ilkeston pub linked to incidents and deaths, set to regain late night alcohol licence after previous restriction

Police appeal to find Ilkeston man wanted after criminal damage

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

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