News
Shoppers enjoy market day
Street entertainers, face painting and fairground rides were on offer at a family fun day to mark Love Your Local Market day this weekend.
Art on show at town studio
An Ilkeston art studio will open its doors to the public this weekend as part of a county wide event.
Surgery lands top award for OAP project
An Ilkeston GP surgery is celebrating winning a national prize for a project it pioneered to help elderly
Enjoy a brew or two for Marie Curie
Ilkeston folk are being encouraged to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Road safety is priority for Shipley PCSO
Shipley has a new police community support officer patrolling its streets who aims to target road safety.
Sport
Sandiacre stay top with another win
Sandiacre maintained their lead at the top of the Derbyshire Premier League with a 63-run win at Dunstall on Saturday.
Burgoyne blazes his way to 154 not out in draw at Eckington
It was a game of two centuries for Denby CC 1sts on Saturday at Eckington as they earned their fourth draw in four Derbyshire Premier League games this season.
Blair tops the tree in Matlock time trial
The driving rain didn’t put 11 hardy riders off from taking part in Matlock Cycling Club’s ten-mile time-trial along the A6.
Extra tour dates for singer Bruno
Bruno Mars has added an extra four dates to his The Moonshine Jungle World Tour with one date, November 22, confirmed for Capital FM Arena Nottingham.
Robins announce sponsorship deal
Ilkeston FC have announced a major new sponsorship deal with local company Lobina Transport.
Long Eaton swimmers impress once again
Long Eaton SC members took part in two events last weekend which gave swimmers of all abilities an opportunity to compete.
Lifestyle
Nightingale sings at Theatre Royal
An acclaimed new musical celebrating scandal and showbiz will be at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25 as part of a 12-week UK tour.
All Creatures duo team up for Mellor comedy
Lynda Bellingham and Christopher Timothy are to star in Kay Mellor’s comedy A Passionate Woman, to be performed at Derby’s Assembly Rooms from October 14-19.
Fol k singer Wood at the Guildhall
Tickets are on sale to see folk singer Chris Wood performing at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby on Friday, May 24, from 8pm.
VIDEO: Crich Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend video
Crich Tramway Village was the setting on Saturday and Sunday for the venue’s first Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend.
Four more bands set to play at The Venue
The Venue in Derby plays host to four more acts on Thursday, May 23, as part of its ongoing series of RadarLove gigs.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: rhubarb and orange cake
A delicious cake bringing together fruity tastes of the summer.
Community
Action since the election
I have had several positive site meetings following my successful election to represent Ilkeston West on Derbyshire County Council.
Wise use of money could revive town
I think the money for Ilkeston town centre, if used wisely, could do well. Primark would be great for the town, the nearest being Nottingham or Derby is nearly an hour away.
More than 30 million read a local paper each week
Local newspapers are more than twice as trusted as any other media channel.
Turn-of-the-century butchers shop
Two young women stand in front of a former Ilkeston butchers in this photograph which looks to have been taken around the turn of the century.
At the machine
A happy seamstress works away at the former Booth’s hosiery factory in Ilkeston in this photograph.
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Weather for Ilkeston
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
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