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A WIFE who battled a rare genetic illness to run the London Marathon has been honoured by Erewash Borough Council […]

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January 22, 2024

AN old gravel pit in Erewash has been honoured with an award backed by the King following its spectacular transformation […]

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January 22, 2024

Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, is urging local organisations to apply to the Voluntary, Community and […]

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January 18, 2024

AN online survey seeking the views of local people went live after Leader James Dawson held a summit with fellow […]

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January 17, 2024

A DECREPIT cinema can be bulldozed along with a former nightclub after Erewash councillors voted through plans to build smart […]

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January 17, 2024

A RUGBY treat has been lined up for Forces veterans in Erewash – with free entry to see Nottingham take […]

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January 12, 2024

EREWASH council is urging residents hardest hit by the cost of living to apply for grants worth thousands as part […]

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January 12, 2024

A NON-profit shop that gave away two tons of CHOCOLATE when it was opened by a visiting beauty queen is […]

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January 12, 2024

A NEW Year masterplan to invest more than £500,000 creating what will be Ilkeston’s latest nature reserve is poised to […]

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January 11, 2024

Simplifying Business Processes From the onset of the pandemic, the velocity of digital transformation has grown exponentially. Managing the rapid […]

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January 11, 2024

EREWASH will have to raise Council Tax by 2.99 per cent this year while continuing to find huge savings if […]

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January 10, 2024

FLOOD-weary Erewash residents still struggling three months after Storm Babet are being invited to a string of local “drop-in” events […]

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January 9, 2024

A MONEY-saving deal for Erewash residents who sign up early as the council is forced to bring in charges for […]

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January 9, 2024

A PIONEERING club that was launched in Erewash 40 years ago is to get a visit from the borough’s mayor […]

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January 4, 2024

As we reflect on the last year, I remember vividly some of the fantastic community events held across Erewash. A […]

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January 4, 2024

A YOUNG councillor attending a town hall meeting was summoned from his seat to solemnly stand and face colleagues – […]

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January 4, 2024

THIS is the spectacular new canal bridge that is poised to link the centre of Long Eaton to the town’s […]

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January 2, 2024

CHILDREN who are exempt from paying for school meals can get free lunches before they head back to class after […]

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December 28, 2023

EREWASH council is working hard to ensure no-one has to sleep on the streets this Christmas – and has issued […]

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December 28, 2023

RESIDENTS putting up real trees this Christmas are being reminded they do not have to be lumbered with the needle-shedding […]

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December 20, 2023

EREWASH’S Mayor Councillor Frank Phillips has issued a Christmas message to residents wishing them a “safe and peaceful” festive season […]

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December 20, 2023

Help to Grow Management Programme The course is open to managers and business leaders to help boost business performance, resilience and […]

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December 20, 2023

Erewash Borough Council’s leader has given a full and detailed response in a letter to the Government following its intervention […]

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December 18, 2023

Tough decisions lie ahead for Erewash Borough Council as local authorities wrestle with huge budget shortfalls, a stark new report […]

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December 12, 2023

DIEHARD music lovers in Erewash will be serenaded at the borough’s museum in the run-up to Christmas by a piano-playing […]

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December 11, 2023

EREWASH residents are being invited to say how much they would be prepared to pay to see more police on […]

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December 11, 2023

COUNCIL emergency teams started the week by working late into the night amid fresh flood alerts in Erewash – barely […]

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December 11, 2023

A CAMPAIGN to boost the wellbeing of residents and get them fitter has made healthy progress this year, according to […]

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December 5, 2023

A CRUNCH council meeting about Erewash’s future was halted last night after a dramatic 11th hour intervention by Michael Gove […]

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December 1, 2023

A CHRISTMAS boost for Erewash shoppers and businesses has been lined up by the borough council – which is to […]

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December 1, 2023

THE latest government-funded grants for businesses affected by the autumn flooding that hit Erewash are available via the borough council’s […]

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November 29, 2023

Storm Babet – Business Recovery Grant and Business Rates Relief scheme. Businesses flooded due to #StormBabet can now apply for […]

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November 28, 2023

THE last chance this year for Erewash residents to get their garden waste collected by dustcarts is looming – as […]

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November 24, 2023

PEOPLE in Erewash who have lost loved ones are being invited to celebrate their lives at a poignant service of […]

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November 23, 2023

A CRUSADE to get people buying an extra present this Christmas so the gifts can go to disadvantaged children gets […]

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November 22, 2023

HUGE improvements to Long Eaton after it clinched almost £25million of investment from the Government will soon see locals reaping […]

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November 22, 2023

AID to flood-hit Erewash residents has topped £57,000 in just over a week after the council finally got the Government […]

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November 21, 2023

Parkside High CIC are working with a range of local partners who have formed a consortium andcollectively are looking at […]

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November 16, 2023

EPL Member ahbs Ltd are proud to have been awarded Derbyshire Accountancy Practice of the Year 2023 by Business Awards […]

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November 16, 2023

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Erewash – where Take That fans will be flocking to one […]

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November 15, 2023

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Storm Babet Erewash residents whose homes were deemed uninhabitable after Storm Babet can apply to the borough council for up […]

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November 7, 2023

International Trade Week – 6th to 10th November 2023 Date: Thursday 9th NovemberTime: 09:30 – 15:00Location: The Belfry, Lichfield Road, […]

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November 6, 2023

TWO fitness fans who Googled a town’s streets so they could run down every one are poised to finish their […]

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November 3, 2023

A POIGNANT life-size statue of a World War One soldier is standing proudly in an Erewash churchyard – after being […]

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November 3, 2023

RESIDENTS are being urged by Erewash Borough Council to take part in a public consultation about the local tip as […]

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November 2, 2023

EREWASH council’s Deputy Mayor gets in the Halloween spirit as she stands outside Ilkeston Town Hall dishing out sweets to […]

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November 1, 2023

EREWASH council leader James Dawson makes light work of climbing up a lamppost to attach a poppy – as the […]

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November 1, 2023

Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash is urging community organisations across Erewash to apply for a grant to fund […]

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October 31, 2023

A CLIMATE emergency was declared by Erewash council last night (Thursday 26 October). Councillors were told when they met at […]

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October 27, 2023

HUNDREDS of little ones in spooky outfits will be snaking their way through a Derbyshire town – as it stakes […]

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October 27, 2023

A BOROUGH’S annual bonfire and fireworks extravaganza has had to be cancelled because of flooding from Storm Babet. The venue […]

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October 26, 2023

A CLIMATE emergency is poised to be declared by Erewash council tonight (Thursday October 26). Erewash’s Lead Member for the […]

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October 26, 2023

A DROP-in hub offering legal advice will be open at Long Eaton’s town hall tomorrow (Thursday 26 October) for people […]

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October 25, 2023

Erewash Borough Council leader, Councillor James Dawson, has praised the residents of the borough for their enormous sense of community […]

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October 24, 2023

FLOOD-hit residents in Erewash can get ruined furniture and other goods collected free by the borough’s waste crews – after […]

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October 24, 2023

FLOOD warnings for the River Erewash have been issued amid Storm Babet – with the council’s emergency teams in action […]

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October 19, 2023

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Fantastic news for Morley Hayes who won two awards at the Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards 2023! The Dovecote […]

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October 20, 2023

EPL Member Bluebell Dairy only went and won the gold award for Farming Family Business of the year!!! “We cannot […]

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October 20, 2023

RESIDENTS across Erewash are being urged to purchase an additional gift with their Christmas shopping this year to donate to […]

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October 18, 2023

THE ancient Ilkeston Charter Fair will be officially opened on Thursday 19 October at noon when the Mayor of Erewash […]

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October 18, 2023

As a valued member of the Erewash Partnership, Ilkeston Life would like to offer EPL members an exclusive 20% discount on their advertising rates.

A BIG-hearted dad is taking photos of street signs and posting them on the web – as he runs down […]

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October 18, 2023

THE countdown is on to one of the oldest and most spectacular street fairs in Europe – and residents in […]

Read More… from Road closures as 771st Ilkeston Charter Fair takes over town

October 18, 2023

Mini First Aid Nottingham and Derby limited are pleased to be able to offer Erewash Partnership members a cost effective space for small training sessions in Long Eaton.

A VAST scale model version of Ilkeston Fair has been unveiled – as the town’s real one gets set to […]

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October 18, 2023

PEOPLE across Erewash are being invited to stage a mini “revolution” at the borough’s museum as part of an arts […]

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October 18, 2023

ahbs Ltd would like to exclusively offer Erewash Partnership Ltd members* 10% off their first year of services with ahbs Ltd.

AN Ilkeston dad whose grown-up kids live in terraces either side of him has scooped a coveted Erewash in Bloom […]

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October 10, 2023

HEROES of the thriving grassroots football scene in Erewash were saluted at a Pride Park Stadium ceremony organised by Derbyshire […]

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October 5, 2023

CIGARETTE addicts across Erewash are being urged to join the Stoptober crusade  amid shock new figures exposing the borough as […]

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October 5, 2023

A CRUSADE by Ilkeston business leaders to help get the town booming again by resurrecting its old Chamber of Trade […]

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October 5, 2023

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A COUNCIL is to hand out awards to inspirational residents as part of its crusade to get local people fitter […]

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October 3, 2023

EREWASH Council is supercharging its crusade to rejuvenate its town centres as locals mourn the collapse of Wilko. The authority […]

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October 3, 2023

A VILLAGE’S historic former vicarage has been saved from demolition thanks to a preservation notice issued by Erewash Borough Council. […]

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October 2, 2023

RESIDENTS proud of Erewash’s rich history are being invited to help trumpet it – by getting involved with the borough’s […]

Read More… from Museum gets more than a little help from Friends

September 26, 2023

STRUGGLING community groups across Erewash are being urged to copy the organisers of a town’s music extravaganza – which was […]

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September 22, 2023

A £245,000 mission to improve an Erewash park will get under way this autumn after the council awarded a contract […]

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September 19, 2023

Residents across Erewash are being urged by the council to snap up early bird tickets for the borough’s Out of […]

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September 19, 2023

A MAJOR new exhibition about the last armed uprising in English history has opened at Erewash’s museum – two centuries […]

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September 15, 2023

Eagle Security Systems Ltd are extremely proud to be installing the intruder alarm and cctv systems for BBC’s DIY SOS […]

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September 12, 2023

A Green Flag is officially raised at Ilkeston’s Victoria Park – after the town’s much-loved haven was again honoured in […]

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September 12, 2023

A COUNCIL’S cost-of-living battle has been given a £25,000 boost using cash from the government to help people at risk […]

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September 7, 2023

THIS year’s BBC Children in Need Big Build is now officially ON – thanks to Erewash council planners answering an […]

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September 7, 2023

EPL Sponsor Ron Brooks Motor Group are pleased to offer “Business Contract Hire” offers on the Toyota Hilux, Corolla Commercial and the all new electric BZ4.

A COUNCIL action plan to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis was given the go-ahead at a crunch town hall […]

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September 6, 2023

EREWASH Borough Council has teamed up with an independent free debt advice service for residents who are behind with their […]

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September 5, 2023

Erewash Borough Council has created a plan of action to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis. The cost-of-living action plan, […]

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August 25, 2023

The Department of Education has an exciting blueprint for the redevelopment of Friesland School and to make this happen wants […]

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August 25, 2023

A proposal to end “free” garden waste collections is being considered by Erewash Borough Council as part of a number […]

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August 25, 2023

Following on from the very informative Cybercrime Awareness Webinar hosted by Samantha Hancock Derbyshire Police Cyber Protect Officer on Wednesday 9th November.

A proposal to end “free” garden waste collections is being considered by Erewash Borough Council as part of a number […]

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August 25, 2023

We give free and impartial information, advice and guidance about career opportunities, learning and employment to any Derbyshire residents aged […]

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August 23, 2023

YES Derbyshire (Youth Employment Support), is a joint initiative between us and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has […]

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August 22, 2023

A BOARDED-up shop in Ilkeston is to undergo urgent repairs after Erewash Borough Council put pressure on the owners by […]

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August 21, 2023

Erewash Borough Council’s new leadership has issued a pledge to prioritise helping local people through the cost-of-living crisis – while […]

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August 21, 2023

A BOOST to new shops opening in Ilkeston and Long Eaton has been launched by Erewash Borough Council – which […]

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August 14, 2023

TAXI drivers in Erewash are being asked to tell the borough council what changes they would like to see in […]

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August 14, 2023

Derbyshire County Council is currently launching a recruitment campaign to encourage people to apply to become governors in their local school or community.

Supporting Derbyshire’s Economy and Local SME Businesses and their Adult Workforce Supporting local SME businesses – Supporting the Adult Workforce […]

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August 7, 2023

EREWASH Borough Council has reacted with dismay at the news high street giant Wilko is on the verge of collapse. […]

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August 7, 2023

The aim of the project run by EVA is to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention in sports […]

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August 1, 2023

BEACH-lovers do not need to risk unbearable heat by jetting abroad for sand – because the seaside is coming here […]

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July 27, 2023

A FRESH boost to community groups and organisations across Erewash is being launched by the borough council – which is […]

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July 27, 2023

A HUGE mailshot is taking place across Erewash as the council keeps its voting register up to date – which […]

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July 27, 2023

EREWASH council has unveiled plans to reinforce its crackdown on antisocial drinking in town centre streets and parks – and […]

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July 27, 2023

CASH awards of £100 are up for grabs in this year’s Erewash in Bloom gardening contest – and the council […]

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July 25, 2023

SPACES are still up for grabs for children who qualify for free school meals to get FREE packed lunches at […]

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July 25, 2023

MOTORING fans from across Erewash and the rest of the country will be winging their way to Ilkeston in August […]

Read More… from pit and polish! Gleaming motors to get Spitfire salute at huge Erewash car show

July 20, 2023

We would like to invite you to our Two Counties Trust Careers Fair. We will be hosting this on Monday […]

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July 20, 2023

Alternative Provision Youth Leader Job Title: Alternative Provision Youth Leader Section: Alternative Learning and Youth Development Responsible to: Project Manager Responsible for: Young People […]

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July 20, 2023

DEBP is a charitable company that supports local students with employability skills and awareness training.

DIY SOS: The Big Build is the BBC’s flagship home renovation programme; running for more than 20years. The multi-award winning […]

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July 20, 2023

The owner of a Derby building firm is set to work with Nick Knowles and the Big Build team in […]

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July 20, 2023

FUN days for children who qualify for free school meals have been lined up by Erewash Borough Council during the […]

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July 18, 2023

SIX prestigious national awards have been scooped by Erewash council for its management of parks and green spaces in the […]

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July 18, 2023

Music lovers who missed out on Glastonbury will be doing a double take in Erewash this July – as Take […]

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July 17, 2023

Docuflow Vacancy – Telesales Executive / Telephone Sales Specialist Based: Derby – office & remote working – flexible hours available Salary: £18K per annum + commission £30k-£35k OTE, plus Personal & Career Development Docuflow is a UK technology business.

A JAM-packed summer of free attractions has been lined up at Erewash Museum – including the chance for computer game […]

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July 17, 2023

A NEW grants scheme to encourage fresh shops into empty town centre retail units in Ilkeston and Long Eaton is […]

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July 13, 2023

DEBP CIO (formerly DEBP Ltd) are a charitable organisation specialising in supporting the aspirational decision making of young people to help shape their future.

A SUMMER of music across Erewash continues in July and August with park concerts by brass bands plus a huge […]

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July 13, 2023

From rowdiness and noisy neighbours to vandalism and littering, anti-social behaviour can be a scourge in our community – which […]

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July 7, 2023

To Let: The Old Stables Studios 1-14 The Old Stables Business Centre, Cranmer Street, Long Eaton NG10 1JA Accommodation: Various […]

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July 5, 2023

Red Hot Summer Offer – £34 per week There’s never been a better time to get your business on the […]

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July 5, 2023

Routen Chaplin at its core are insurance brokers.

Residents are being reminded that they can request a number of council services online using a My Erewash account.   […]

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June 26, 2023

Goldbury Paint and Powdercoat Ltd is a third-generation family business specialising in powder coating, wet paint spraying and shotblasting. Established in […]

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June 20, 2023

Local Radio station Erewash Sound is about to launch a brand new show to give a voice to local businesses. […]

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June 20, 2023

Erewash Borough Council will be flying the Armed Forces flag from Monday June 19. The flag will be flying from […]

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June 19, 2023

Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new local nature reserve at West End Drive in Ilkeston. […]

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June 19, 2023

Home-Start Erewash is celebrating its 32nd year of belonging to the leading national family support network.

The council is reaching out to residents to help move forward with a wide number of options in how people […]

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June 19, 2023

Little Foresters is a small Forest school business which runs out of the beautiful space of Long Eaton Community Garden.  […]

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June 6, 2023

A brand-new car is up for grabs in the Treetops Hospice summer raffle thanks to a generous donation by local […]

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June 5, 2023

Funding has been awarded to the first three successful bidders to Erewash Borough Council’s new Research and Development Grant scheme. […]

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June 1, 2023

Erewash Museum will be open on a Thursday, Friday and a Saturday, 11am until 4pm from the week starting 5 […]

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June 1, 2023

Councillor Frank Phillips has been elected as the Mayor of Erewash for 2023/24. Councillor Phillips, a former teacher, has been […]

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May 30, 2023

The region’s world-class manufacturing sector has been celebrated at Insider’s Made in the Midlands Awards 2023. The event, held last night at […]

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May 15, 2023

Last week marked the start of my tenth year of running AWD Development Solutions following my 26-year career at Rolls-Royce. […]

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May 9, 2023

Residents, community groups, local businesses and schools are invited the take part in this year’s Erewash in Bloom Gardening Competition. […]

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April 28, 2023

Derbyshire hotel and golf complex, Morley Hayes has completed work on a new dedicated buggy path around its golf course. […]

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April 14, 2023

There will be 118 candidates standing in next month’s Erewash Borough Council elections, which take place on Thursday 4 May. […]

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April 5, 2023

Eligible residents who will be on holiday or working away on Thursday 4 May when Erewash Borough Council’s elections are […]

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April 4, 2023

Erewash Borough Council has issued a reminder to local residents that they must be registered by Monday 17 April to […]

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April 4, 2023

Erewash residents will be able to find out next week the candidates standing in May’s Borough Council and Parish elections […]

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March 28, 2023

EPL member, Ecotect Ltd would like to help fellow members source the PPE products that will protect them as many businesses start to return to work over the next few weeks.

More than 86,500 poll cards in total will be hand-delivered at the end of March to Erewash residents who are […]

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March 22, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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April 18, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

Read More… from Maggie reminds residents to take photo ID to May’s elections

April 14, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

Read More… from Maggie urges the Government to commit to publishing a timetable for the permanent closure of two migrant hotels in Erewash

April 4, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

Read More… from Maggie delighted that the Government has given the greenlight for the East Midlands Freeport

March 31, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 29, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

Read More… from Maggie Throup MP urges community groups in Erewash to claim vital funding for local projects

March 28, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

Read More… from Maggie urges Erewash Borough Council to pause cuts to Erewash Museum

March 28, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 23, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 23, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 23, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 21, 2023

Work to transform the former disused Stable Block in Long Eaton into modern, serviced office accommodation will begin next month. […]

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March 20, 2023

The council would like to set the record straight following a number of wholly inaccurate media reports and can confirm […]

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March 20, 2023

People will be encouraged to Visit Erewash as part of an Erewash Borough Council led project. The aim of the […]

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March 15, 2023

Erewash Borough Council looks set to progress its submission to Government to secure funding for improvements to the Long Eaton […]

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March 15, 2023

A community carbon grants scheme to help reduce carbon emissions is set to be rolled out later this year by […]

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March 13, 2023

Erewash manufacturing businesses are encouraged to apply for Erewash Borough Council’s new Research and Development (R&D) Grant Scheme, starting later […]

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March 8, 2023

A project to establish options to improve access at Bennerley Viaduct will be funded by Erewash Borough Council. The Bennerley […]

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March 9, 2023

An exciting programme of new events is set to take place at Erewash Museum over the next two years. A […]

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March 9, 2023

Erewash Borough Council looks set to claim funding from Government to improve the Long Eaton Walking and Cycling Network. Three […]

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March 9, 2023

An exciting programme of new events is set to take place at Erewash Museum over the next two years. A […]

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March 9, 2023

A state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch is set to be built at Rutland Sports Park in Ilkeston. The third generation artificial […]

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March 8, 2023

A new play area planned for West Park in Long Eaton looks set to be the biggest one in the […]

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March 8, 2023

A new grants scheme looks sets to be launched by Erewash Borough Council which will see community groups able to […]

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March 3, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 15, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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March 1, 2023

A community shuttle that will carry passengers around Ilkeston town centre looks set to be an electric eight-seater minibus with […]

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March 1, 2023

Who can claim, and how to to get the discounts You may have spotted in the news that business rates are going […]

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February 28, 2023

Businesses will be encouraged to set-up shop in vacant retail units in Ilkeston and Long Eaton through a new Golden […]

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February 27, 2023

Plans for a Local Nature Reserve at West End Drive in Ilkeston that residents will be able to help name […]

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February 24, 2023

A pop-up exhibition introducing the history, people and social history of Bennerley Viaduct will be held at Erewash Museum. Visitors […]

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February 23, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 23, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 22, 2023

Residents are being asked for their views on plans to replace a bridge adjacent to West Park, in Long Eaton. […]

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February 21, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 16, 2023

A recommendation that Erewash Borough Council raises its share of council tax for 2023/24 by 2.99%, a £6.03 per annum […]

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February 15, 2023

EPL Member, Derbyshire Wedding Photographer in the running for Top Industry Award second year in a row. Husband and wife […]

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February 14, 2023

Residents are set to be consulted on proposals to transform the former Pewit Golf Course in Ilkeston into a family-friendly […]

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February 14, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 13, 2023

Erewash Borough Council successfully bid for a £2.8m share of the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund for community and business projects […]

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February 13, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 13, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 10, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 9, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 8, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 7, 2023

Erewash Museum is going dotty with a large-scale community art project. People of all ages are encouraged to visit the […]

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February 3, 2023

An exhibition featuring work produced by women as part of a recovery project is being hosted by Erewash Museum. The […]

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February 1, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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February 1, 2023

Residents young and old are being invited to sign up and experience working on an election day by joining the […]

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January 30, 2023

Garden waste collections in Erewash will resume for the year in February. In Ilkeston and the north of the borough, […]

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January 30, 2023

Richard Ledger, Chairman of the Long Eaton Town Deal Board, backed a decision by all members to cancel the proposed […]

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January 27, 2023

Residents are encouraged to complete a short survey to help the council better understand people’s needs and to improve the […]

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January 26, 2023

Parkside High CIC invite families to the POD for a cuppa and a chat, every Tuesday 6-8pm until the end […]

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January 23, 2023

Erewash Borough Council is extremely disappointed that it has been unsuccessful in the bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund, […]

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January 19, 2023

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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January 19, 2023

Derbyshire hotel, restaurant and golf complex Morley Hayes has boosted its hotel team with the appointment of Denise Oliver as […]

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January 13, 2023

The history of Erewash will come to life with monthly talks hosted at Erewash Museum. Each 45-minute talk will start […]

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January 13, 2023

The designs for commercial spaces at the old stable block in Long Eaton have been revealed. The plans for the […]

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January 6, 2023

Erewash Museum’s Lally Gallery is bringing in the New Year with an exhibit inspired by the borough. The exhibition is […]

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January 4, 2023

Erewash Borough Council is once again encouraging residents to dispose of waste and recycle responsibly this Christmas. In previous years […]

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December 19, 2022

Residents are reminded that the final community waste collection for the year is fast approaching. Community waste collections allow Erewash […]

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December 19, 2022

Maggie Throup MP welcomes extra investment for Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Volunteer Academy to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. […]

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December 19, 2022

The submission of a Summary Document to Government for the proposed Galaxy Row redevelopment project, part of the Long Eaton […]

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December 14, 2022

Former press and public relations practitioner Kevin Palmer has been made an honorary member of the Partnership. Kevin retired earlier […]

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December 12, 2022

Erewash Borough Council is offering support and guidance during the cost of living crisis for all residents. There are now […]

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December 9, 2022

Erewash Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year opening hours have been confirmed for the Town Halls, Erewash Museum and Leisure […]

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December 8, 2022

The public petition calling on TrentBarton to reinstate the Number 21 bus service will close to new signatures on Friday […]

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December 7, 2022

Erewash Borough Council is giving the festive gift of free parking this holiday season to encourage residents to shop locally […]

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December 6, 2022

A new craft club starting at Erewash Museum this December will be perfect for those seeking a cosy creative community […]

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December 5, 2022

Two Christmas community projects are running at Erewash Museum this winter with the aim of helping low income families and […]

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November 28, 2022

Having collected as many as eleven national Community Radio Awards in the space of five years, multi-award winning local radio […]

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November 23, 2022

Erewash Museum will be open later on Thursdays in the run up to Christmas to give residents the opportunity to […]

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November 23, 2022

Awareness of the Long Eaton Town Deal is set to rise as branded waste freighters hit the road. On Wednesday […]

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November 22, 2022

Erewash Museum is joining an international campaign to encourage residents to shop locally. Museum Shop Sunday is an annual movement […]

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November 22, 2022

Tree maintenance work set to take place at Victoria Park will allow the award-winning park to continue to flourish as […]

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November 22, 2022

Ilkeston will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland with the annual Christmas light switch on event. The event […]

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November 21, 2022

Long Eaton will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland with the annual Christmas light switch on event this […]

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November 21, 2022

Residents going to the Ilkeston Christmas Light switch on event will be excited to learn that the museum will be […]

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November 21, 2022

Richard Ledger, Chairman of the Long Eaton Town Board backed a decision by all of its members bar one to […]

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November 21, 2022

Dates for waste and recycling collections during the festive season in Erewash have been confirmed. If your normal bin collection […]

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November 17, 2022

Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed the news that the independent Boundary Commission have scrap plans to rename her Parliamentary […]

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November 10, 2022

Remembrance services will be held in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton on Sunday 13 November as the Mayor, Councillor John […]

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November 4, 2022

The last brown bin collections in the borough for 2022 are right around the corner. Brown bins in the north […]

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November 2, 2022

Erewash Borough Council is once again giving away a variety of fruit trees to residents this winter. Stalls will be […]

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November 1, 2022

The annual Bonfire and Firework display is right around the corner, meaning this is the last chance for residents to […]

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October 31, 2022

Award-winning Derbyshire hotel and golf complex, Morley Hayes has just played host to delegates from 13 different nations who visited […]

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October 27, 2022

Electors in the Long Eaton county division are reminded to vote next week in a by-election to elect a councillor […]

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October 24, 2022

Derbyshire hotel, restaurant and golf complex Morley Hayes has won the coveted Medium Business of the Year award at the […]

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October 20, 2022

Derbyshire hotel, restaurant and golf complex Morley Hayes has raised £1,500 for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland Air Ambulance Service […]

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October 17, 2022

Erewash’s inspirational sporting residents were celebrated last night at the Active Lives Awards ceremony. The evening saw 10 winners awarded, […]

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October 17, 2022

Preparations are underway to raise award winning Green Flags at five popular scenic settings in Erewash that have retained the […]

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October 17, 2022

Residents, organisations and school children are celebrating their gardening victories after another phenomenal year for the Erewash in Bloom awards. […]

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October 17, 2022

Ilkeston can celebrate a stunning silver-lining performance on the national stage of the prestigious Britain in Bloom finals this week […]

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October 17, 2022

Residents’ parking schemes adjacent to Ilkeston town centre will be suspended and some roads closed next week when the 770th […]

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October 17, 2022

More dates have been added to the popular Dementia friendly walk events. The walks, organised by Erewash Borough Council’s Sport […]

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October 17, 2022

Spooky season is coming to Erewash Museum with a week of Halloween fun during half term. The museum is celebrating […]

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October 17, 2022

Residents in the Long Eaton county division will go to the polls on Thursday October 27 in a by-election to […]

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October 4, 2022

The dates for the last brown bin collections in the borough for the winter have been confirmed. Brown bins in […]

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October 3, 2022

Erewash is celebrating another set of fantastic results at this year’s East Midlands in Bloom Awards. Both Ilkeston and Long […]

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September 30, 2022

The 770th Ilkeston Charter Fair is coming to town in October bringing with it thrilling rides and fantastic entertainment for […]

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September 28, 2022

A new walking group will allow Erewash residents the opportunity to get some exercise at a relaxed pace. The gentle […]

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September 22, 2022

Residents are being reminded that Erewash Borough Council is on hand to offer support and advice for anyone who is […]

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September 22, 2022

A party will be held at Erewash Museum this month for both current volunteers and those interested in volunteering. The […]

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September 22, 2022

Visitors to Erewash Museum this month can experience the power of Derbyshire’s collective creativity at the Necklace of Stars exhibition. […]

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September 21, 2022

Whilst we continue to mourn the sad passing of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, plans continue for the Erewash […]

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September 17, 2022

Residents’ parking schemes adjacent to Ilkeston town centre will be suspended and some roads closed next month when the 770th […]

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September 8, 2022

Exciting plans for a Leisure Hub at West Park in Long Eaton will benefit residents and provide employment opportunities. The […]

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September 6, 2022

A 12-week consultation has just opened to gain the views of residents and local councillors on Erewash Borough Council’s Members’ […]

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September 6, 2022

Local charity Home-Start Erewash graces the front cover of the autumn issue of EBC Today to highlight the amazing work […]

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September 5, 2022

Keen runners, swimmers and cyclists are being encouraged to enter two major sporting events in Erewash. The Erewash Half Marathon […]

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September 5, 2022

Community groups and projects in need of a helping hand to get started can apply for Fast Funding Community Grants […]

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August 16, 2022

The East Midlands is a region with a strong manufacturing heritage and with the potential to have an equally strong […]

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August 5, 2022

RHS Britain in Bloom judges will visit Ilkeston next month to see the town’s floral displays, colourful parks and meet […]

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August 2, 2022

Erewash residents are encouraged to let their creative side free this summer with an Arts and Crafts week at the […]

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August 2, 2022

Thousands of residents will benefit from the latest round of grant funding as Erewash Borough Council awards £12,900 to local […]

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July 26, 2022

Erewash Museum kicks off its summer season with some seaside fun as visitors are invited to come and play in […]

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July 20, 2022

Local illustrator and published children’s author Kerry Dilks is exhibiting her work at Erewash Museum, including some as yet unseen […]

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July 14, 2022

Everyone is invited to the spectacular Beach Ball to celebrate the return of the much loved Erewash Beach! The award-winning […]

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July 13, 2022

Recruit 2 you Ltd. appoint Alan Worth as Operations Director to assist with the next level of growth as the […]

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July 8, 2022

Erewash Borough Council is encouraging creative individuals in the borough to apply for funding to help them in their artistic […]

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July 7, 2022

Two new community activator posts look set to be created to help boost the health and wellbeing of residents in […]

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July 6, 2022

A proactive mental health intervention to support vulnerable children and young people, funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, is expected […]

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July 5, 2022

A bid for up to £20m of government funding for three projects to help regenerate Ilkeston town centre looks set […]

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June 30, 2022

Top hits by tribute acts covering Gary Barlow and Michael Buble along with sing-a-long classics from Elvis ‘The King’ Presley […]

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June 22, 2022

Parkside High Community Interest Company (CIC) has been granted a new 25 year lease for it base at Abbotsford Pavilion […]

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June 20, 2022

Long Eaton United Football Club can ‘pitch’ for more funding to further develop its ground and ambitions – thanks to […]

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June 20, 2022

The rainbow flag will be raised at both Ilkeston and Long Eaton Town Halls on Monday (20 June) as Erewash […]

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June 20, 2022

A story of long term commitment, perseverance and true success! Troy McCoy Troy was unsure of what he wanted for […]

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May 23, 2022

Erewash Borough Council is holding special beacon lighting events to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70 years on […]

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May 23, 2022

Derbyshire hotel, restaurant and golf complex Morley Hayes has been named one of the Top 25 hotels in the UK […]

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May 18, 2022

The new Mayor of Erewash is Councillor John Sewell, who was formally elected to the role for the 2022/2023 civic […]

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May 18, 2022

Athletes of all abilities will be excited to learn that entries are now open for the Erewash Half Marathon and […]

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May 18, 2022

Community-minded residents and groups have been honoured for their contribution to society at the 2022 Erewash Mayor’s Awards. This year’s […]

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May 6, 2022

Erewash Borough Council is again reaching out to community groups to offer the opportunity to bid for a cash boost […]

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April 26, 2022

MAJOR changes have taken place at enterprise agency Erewash Partnership – with a new chair of the board of directors […]

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March 31, 2022

A partner at a Derbyshire firm of accountants is putting away his calculator and retiring – at the tender age […]

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April 4, 2022

A town’s popular classic car show is set to roar back into life this summer having been cancelled the last […]

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March 22, 2022

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW BY GIVING A DONATION TO OUR JUST GIVING PAGE BOOK YOUR VEHICLE IN HERE Our 10th […]

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March 17, 2022

Residents are being asked for theirs views in a public consultation that has opened this week on Erewash Borough Council’s […]

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March 14, 2022

Ron Brooks Toyota are delighted to announce that our Toyota centre in Ilkeston have won the Toyota Ichiban award for […]

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March 14, 2022

A celebration of music and the arts will be the focus of a two-day festival-style event for all the family […]

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March 14, 2022

Erewash residents are being urged to walk for sport  . . . by signing up for a charity Walking Football […]

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March 9, 2022

A new programme to attract shoppers back to the High Street by harnessing digital technology has been launched in Long […]

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February 25, 2022

The Erewash Economic Development Strategy sets out the steps that the council needs to take to ensure that the borough’s thriving and […]

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February 25, 2022

2021 was a big year for Repeat Digital, with them doubling their workforce, moving to new premium offices and bringing […]

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February 10, 2022

A recommendation that Erewash Borough Council raises its share of council tax for 2022/23 by 2.54% – a £5 per […]

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February 9, 2022

On March the 19th we are holding a big event at the museum as part of the ‘Welcome Back’ fund, […]

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February 8, 2022

Ilkeston residents and local businesses are being urged to step up and join forces with Erewash Borough Council to help […]

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February 2, 2022

Beeston-based contractor J Tomlinson has been announced as a finalist in three categories of the annual National Energy Efficiency Awards […]

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January 28, 2022

Business partnership leads to 20 plus immediate job openings Recruit 2 You Ltd. are proud to announce that the business […]

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January 28, 2022

EPL member Louise West, Lace Designer has been named as one of the UK’s most inspirational and dynamic female entrepreneurs […]

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January 24, 2022

A new rate relief scheme for Erewash businesses that have not so far received government funding to help with the […]

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January 4, 2022

Erewash Borough Council has assured its business community in the hospitality and leisure sector that the latest government support grants […]

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December 28, 2021

In 2009 Nexsis Comms Ltd began with a conversation between our co-founders Sean and Leon in a kitchen. Friends since […]

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December 20, 2021

Canal Vue Care Home responds to the social care recruitment crisis by putting its money where its mouth is with […]

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December 21, 2021

A new portfolio holder has been appointed to lead Erewash Borough Council’s continued drive to boost town centres and work […]

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December 16, 2021

A unique opportunity to transform Long Eaton’s town centre Box Office building into a thriving arts and culture hub is […]

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December 14, 2021

A caring Derbyshire housing trust manager who has spent years helping many people in tough life situations get back into […]

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November 29, 2021

Erewash Borough Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to seek the views of external organisations on the reuse […]

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November 25, 2021

Integrated Rail Review There should be no limits to the scale of our ambition to level-up here in the Midlands […]

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November 19, 2021

First tenants have taken up offices in a state-of-the-art business centre at a landmark building in Ilkeston that was transformed […]

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November 19, 2021

Erewash Borough Council will again be providing a festive gift to local residents through its Christmas free parking scheme in […]

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November 19, 2021

A specialist welding and engineering company based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire is enjoying a record year with a number of high-value […]

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November 15, 2021

FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEMONSTRATION Jonathan Moseley, one of the nation’s best loved TV flower experts, is making a return visit […]

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November 9, 2021

East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (East Midlands RFCA) is one of 13 RFCAs in the UK. We are […]

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November 8, 2021

A major refurbishment and modernisation scheme of one of Ilkeston’s most distinctive buildings has received high commendation in the ‘Large […]

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November 3, 2021

EPM Member Mabe Allen LLP have pleasure in attaching thier summary of the Chancellor’s 2021 Autumn Budget. Whilst the Chancellor […]

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October 28, 2021

Routen Chaplin at its core are insurance brokers. We have been a local, approachable, customer focused business, based in Long […]

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September 20, 2021

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October 1, 2021

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September 13, 2021

A refurbishment scheme that is currently being managed by local contractor J Tomlinson in partnership with client Erewash Borough Council […]

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July 13, 2021

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July 2, 2021

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June 29, 2021

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June 30, 2021

F C Laser Limited (F C Laser) has received a GBP1.5 million loan from Maven Capital Partners (Maven) through the […]

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June 29, 2021

A Derbyshire-based bakery has won an award which celebrates the best family businesses across the UK.Stacey’s Bakery was praised for […]

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June 29, 2021

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June 25, 2021

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June 25, 2021

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June 25, 2021

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June 18, 2021

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June 11, 2021

Erewash Borough Council is expected to confirm its receipt of £100,000 towards the ongoing public health response to the COVID-19 […]

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June 7, 2021

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June 2, 2021

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May 28, 2021

A specialist Ilkeston company has come through the Covid pandemic in a healthy state, taking increased orders which has meant […]

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May 25, 2021

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May 21, 2021

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May 12, 2021

EPL member Treetops Hospice who are based in Risley, are appealing for a storage unit to make the most of […]

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May 12, 2021

Derbyshire’s Director for Public Health Dean Wallace is urging people who live and work in Long Eaton not to let […]

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May 12, 2021

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May 10, 2021

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January 28, 2022

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January 28, 2022

Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested over £2million in upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy […]

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April 30, 2021

Virus restrictions again force organisers to cancel town’s popular classic car show April 28, 2021 Organisers of the popular Ilkeston […]

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April 23, 2021

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April 12, 2021

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April 8, 2021

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April 1, 2021

A second round of public consultation on Erewash Borough Council’s proposed sites for new housing over the next two decades […]

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March 23, 2021

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March 19, 2021

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March 15, 2021

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March 15, 2021

Derbyshire County Council are launching a £2 million grant fund for businesses interested in developing and investing in green energy […]

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March 12, 2021

Victoria Brown, an artist based in Erewash has just launched ‘Legacy of Lace’ arts project thanks to funding from the National […]

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March 5, 2021

COVID Support Measures The furlough scheme is to be extended until the end of September; employers will have to contribute 10% […]

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March 4, 2021

The latest round of business support has seen nearly £1.5m of grants paid to eligible businesses in Erewash since the […]

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March 5, 2021

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March 4, 2021

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March 4, 2021

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February 26, 2021

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February 26, 2021

Ian Baker Consultancy Ltd, has recently joined the stage in the new Clubhouse app with a number of global heavy […]

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February 22, 2021

A recommendation that Erewash Borough Council raises its share of council tax for 2021/22 by 2.61% – £5 per annum […]

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February 22, 2021

The UK government has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to help small businesses that trade with the […]

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February 19, 2021

A celebration to mark the start of work on Ilkeston’s iconic 1930s crescent-shaped Toll Bar building has taken place today […]

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February 16, 2021

The ambitious and progressive Long Eaton Town Investment Plan has been submitted to the government for the once-in-a-generation opportunity to […]

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January 29, 2021

More than £5m of grant payments have now been rolled out over the last three months to small and micro […]

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January 29, 2021

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January 26, 2021

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January 22, 2021

Money to support small businesses across Erewash continues to be rolled out, with the borough council now also working to […]

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January 12, 2021

The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as […]

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January 7, 2021

Erewash residents will live under the government’s tough Tier 4 restrictions from Thursday 31 December, it was confirmed today (Wednesday). […]

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January 1, 2021

A university academic specialising in business has been elected as the new chair of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership. Bev Crighton, […]

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December 16, 2020

A pet shop that specialises in selling parrots has spread its wings to an adjoining property massively increasing its sales […]

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December 17, 2020

Erewash residents are being urged to get involved and give their views as the borough council shapes its budget for […]

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January 6, 2021

Nearly £1m of grants have been paid out so far to help hundreds of small businesses across Erewash as the […]

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December 23, 2020

Erewash will remain in the Very High Alert Tier 3 restrictions from 17 December, the government confirmed today. The borough […]

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December 17, 2020

The roll-out of the latest support grants is continuing, with nearly £680,000 in total so far paid out to more […]

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December 15, 2020

A 70-hectare site at Stanton that has been derelict for years has been sold with plans to transform the land […]

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December 10, 2020

Small businesses in Erewash that have not previously been eligible for COVID-19 support are being urged to apply right now […]

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December 9, 2020

Erewash Partnership member, East Midlands (Heanor) based recruitment firm, Recruit 2 You Ltd gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis A Heanor […]

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December 2, 2020

It’s the countdown to cash grants! Voluntary groups and charities in Erewash have just two weeks left to apply for […]

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November 30, 2020

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November 26, 2020

Erewash residents have been urged to continue to play their part in the fight against the coronavirus as the borough […]

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October 20, 2020

Erewash Borough Council is once again offering help towards worthy causes across the borough through its Community Grants Scheme. Voluntary […]

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October 19, 2020

AWD Developments have put together a Development Resources Hub which contains some free resources and also some of their other […]

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September 18, 2020

Erewash Partnership member and training and development company AWD Development Solutions Ltd has been selected as one of Small Business […]

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September 4, 2020

WHILE manufacturing industries may have cut back production in the recent lockdown and cranes stayed idle a Derby engineering consultancy […]

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August 17, 2020

Erewash Borough Council has opened its third round of discretionary grant funding for small businesses in Erewash. The council has […]

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July 16, 2020

Long Eaton residents are being urged to get involved and share their views on the shaping of an investment plan […]

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July 16, 2020

Erewash Partnership member, East-Midlands-based multi-sector recruitment agency, Recruit 2 You, is celebrating its second business anniversary this month with national […]

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June 26, 2020

Erewash Partnership member AWD Development Solutions has been selected by Theo Paphitis as one of this week’s Small Business Sunday […]

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June 24, 2020

As a new EPL member, Ecotect Ltd would like to help fellow members source the products that will protect them […]

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June 25, 2020

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June 19, 2020

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June 8, 2020

THIS year’s Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show has been cancelled because of the Government restrictions dealing with the Covid-19 […]

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June 1, 2020

ENTERPRISE agency Erewash Partnership has helped more than 200 businesses with constructive advice and support since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. […]

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May 19, 2020

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May 6, 2020

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April 27, 2020

Local residents are being urged to back the nationwide effort that encourages people to reduce waste in these challenging times […]

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April 15, 2020

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April 13, 2020

Renegeration agency, the Erewash Partnership has helped a voluntary group to keep plans on track for turning the disused Bennerley […]

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February 20, 2020

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