News
Fight for Field Farm goes on
A group opposed to 450 houses being built on greenbelt land between Trowell and Stapleford have vowed to continue their fight against the development.
Calls for action over ‘scruffy’ street signs
A Ilkeston councillor is calling for action to be taken over ‘scruffy’ and ‘defaced’ street signs in the town.
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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
Sport
Rutland secure first win of the season
Division One leaders Alfreton visited the Rec on Saturday where they were trounced by Ilkeston Rutland who suddenly went from a team searching for their first win to one of only four unbeaten sides in the second tier.
Robins announce Chelsea ticket details
Ilkeston FC are bracing themselves for a rush of interest after setting out ticket details for their prestigious pre-season friendly against Premier League giants Chelsea.
Clarke takes ABA belt as Trinity duo star in Derby
Trinity Boxing Club duo Haydon Clarke and Loui Hemstock put in outstanding displays as they represented the club at Pride Park Stadium last weekend.
Leaders White Rose overcome Shipley Hall
League leaders West Hallam WR proved too strong for Shipley Hall in Saturday’s local derby in Division Three.
VIDEO: Action from Saturday’s Derbyshire cricket matches video
Here is a selection of photos taken by our photographers at some of last weekend’s Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire County Cricket matches.
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.
Lifestyle
Four more bands are set to play 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.
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.
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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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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