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Fight bulbs! 8,000 crocuses KO polio
Four thousand spring bulbs are to be planted in two of Erewash’s parks within days to raise awareness of a disease that still poses a threat despite almost being eradicated – polio. The...
Bus fair! ‘Leave cars at home’ plea
FANS of the spectacular autumn fair that sees rollercoasters, waltzers and dodgems invade Ilkeston’s streets are being urged to consider a more relaxing ride – by getting there on the BUS. The...
TV David joins mayor in Windrush salute
THE little-known story of how a small band of Windrush generation families came to live in Erewash is to be celebrated at a gala night – with telly historian David Olusoga among VIP guests. The...
Model citizen’s 2 rival fairs scale new heights
A MODEL-making king who last year caused a sensation with a vast miniature version of Ilkeston’s celebrated charter fair has gone one better for 2024 – by building TWO. Brett Grubey, 31, was...
Ilkeston fair: Should it stay until Sunday?
Erewash Borough Council’s hard work staging one of Europe’s oldest and biggest street fairs will again see gigantic thrill rides start taking over the centre of Ilkeston for four days – as the...
Long Eaton Town Deal latest
Find out the latest on the Long Eaton Town Deal in this video. Richard Ledger, chair of the Town Deal Board, and Councillor James Dawson, Vice Chair and Leader of Erewash Borough Council, give an...
