Erewash's new mayor Harry Atkinson kicked off the demolition of a notorious eyesore in the borough – by grabbing a sledgehammer himself as crews set to work on the derelict cinema.
Music-lovers across Erewash are being invited to a summer season of proms – as the borough council’s popular Bold as Brass concerts get under way again.
A real-life aircraft cockpit and propeller will be on show as Erewash Museum thrills visitors with a free three-day half-term spectacular based on the theme of transportation.