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Span-tastic - the new Long Eaton arch is part of new bridge that is being built – and is reminiscent of the Wembley Stadium arch.

A ‘Wembley’-style arch? It’s Long Eaton’s new bridge!

A triumphant-looking arch reminiscent of the iconic one at Wembley has been craned into place in one of Erewash’s towns – just in time for England’s first game of the World Cup finals. The monumental metal structure in Long Eaton was constructed amid the countdown to football’s biggest tournament, and appears designed to gladden the hearts of Three Lions fans. But the borough council is stressing that any inspiration it gives to Harry Kane and his men is just a […]

11 June 2026 53

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Borough councillors reject pitch for derelict former drug deal “magnet” and squat to become bedsit

Plans to turn a derelict former “magnet” for drug deals and squatters into an eight-person bedsit have been rejected by councillors. The two-storey end-of-terrace home in Oxford Street, Long Eaton, sits directly next to the former Galaxy Row Cinema site, which is undergoing regeneration. On Wednesday, June 10th, its councillors unanimously rejected plans to bring a problem property back into use as an eight-person HMO (house in multiple occupation). A “passionate” speech was delivered to the meeting by a representative […]

11 June 2026 37

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Erewash coffee shop plan approved for former Police Station

A new drive-through Starbucks coffee shop will be built in a Derbyshire town despite protests from a neighbouring business and traffic concerns. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, June 10th, councillors approved plans to demolish the derelict former police station in Midland Street, Long Eaton, and replace it with a Starbucks drive-through coffee shop. The plan, from Stronghold Commercial Properties, would create 20-25 new jobs, the firm told the meeting. Vaughan Morris, a Long Eaton resident and member […]

11 June 2026 69

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Future of borough charity shops under threat amid plans to close 150 stores

The future of three Erewash charity shop branches is under threat after the parent company announced plans to close 150 sites. The British Heart Foundation has a total of 640 shops across the UK, but has recently reported having faced challenges due to increasing running costs and a change in the habits of customers. Its reported closure plans will be phased in over the next two financial years, with those affected considered to be "no longer financially sutainable", with those […]

5 June 2026 196

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Two men charged over robbery in Long Eaton

Two men have been charged after a man was robbed in Long Eaton. The incident happened when a man aged in his 20s had his bag containing mobile phone, power pack and vape stolen whilst on Tamworth Road at about 10pm on Saturday 30th May. Officers from the Neighbourhood Acquisitive Crime Team (NACT) and the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) worked together to investigate the incident. Two men have now been charged with robbery. They are Matthew Gavin (38) […]

4 June 2026 71

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Disqualified driver identified after stop check in Long Eaton

Police officers in Long Eaton have identified a motorist who was driving despite being disqualified. The stop of the Ford Mondeo on 1st June in the area, resulted in a vehicle and roadside check being carried out. The driver was reported for the offence and the vehicle was seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act. A statement from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Driving whilst disqualified is a serious offence that puts all road users […]

2 June 2026 12

Knives handed in during amnesty collections in Long Eaton in May 2026. (Credit: Long Eaton SNT)

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Erewash Police Officers focus on knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre

The week commencing 18th May 2026 has seen an intensification of Derbyshire Constabulary's knife crime initiative called 'Operation Sceptre', with a range of activities being carried out in and around Erewash. In addition to a year-round focus on knife crime and educating young people around the dangers of carrying a knife, Safer Neighbourhood Officers have had a presence in the community, hosting street meets, pop-up stands and carrying out knife sweeps of local parks. Officers have also been visiting local […]

20 May 2026 33

Pictured: Tailor made: after (above) and before (below) images of what used to be an eyesore show how £10k council grant has helped with the restoration of Long Eaton’s former Burton building.

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Borough Council £10k helps get art deco icon restored

A majestic art deco emporium that used to be a mecca for men’s tailoring is standing proud again – thanks to Erewash Borough Council’s war on town centre stores being left in disrepair by uncaring property investors. The former Burton building in Long Eaton – which was built by the gents’ outfitting chain almost 100 years ago – was in such a sorry state it had become an eyesore looming over the town’s High Street. The culprits were Nottingham-based owners […]

8 May 2026 56

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Vehicles seized as part of ‘Operation Drive Insured’

Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team officers have taken part in a county wide operation to target drivers using vehicles without insurance. During week commencing 20th April, a number of vehicles were seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act. A statement said that motorists driving without adequate insurance could receive a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points on their driving licence if they are caught driving a vehicle that they are not insured to drive, adding […]

29 April 2026 20

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A ‘Wembley’-style arch? It’s Long Eaton’s new bridge!

Borough councillors reject pitch for derelict former drug deal “magnet” and squat to become bedsit

Erewash coffee shop plan approved for former Police Station

Future of borough charity shops under threat amid plans to close 150 stores

Two men charged over robbery in Long Eaton

Disqualified driver identified after stop check in Long Eaton

Erewash Police Officers focus on knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre

Borough Council £10k helps get art deco icon restored

Vehicles seized as part of ‘Operation Drive Insured’

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