News
Time to vote in Pet Of Year competition
The time has arrived when you, the ‘Tiser readers, can vote to crown the winner in a Pet Of The Year competition backed by the paper.
Villagers target speeding cars
Residents of Dale Abbey have been working with the police to tackle motorists who speed through their village.
Have your say on police issues
Ilkeston residents will be able to have their say on policing when this year’s public consultation on policing issues arrives at Ilkeston Market on Bath Street on Friday May 31.
Third book for Ilkeston born author
The final instalment of a trilogy written by an Ilkeston born author has hit the shelves of libraries in Erewash.
Villagers take part in crackdown on speeding cars
Residents of Dale Abbey have been working with the police to tackle motorists who speed through their village.
Erewash MP condemns London terror attack as ‘vile’
Erewash MP Jessica Lee has branded the death of a soldier in London as a ‘vile attack’.
Sport
Medals galore for Ilkeston swimmers
Ilkeston Swimming Club sent 18 members to this year’s Rykneld Open Meet in Clay Cross and they returned with a large number of medals and personal best times.
VIDEO: cricket slideshow, Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton video
Catch some of the action shots captured by photographer Brian Eyre at the Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton clash.
Depleted Nutbrook earn honourable draw at Denby
A depleted Nutbrook side visited Denby seconds without their skipper and three other first teamers, managing to secure a losing draw.
Joy and then despair for Stanton Elks
Stanton’s first XI had a mixed weekend as they beat Ockbrook & Borrowash on Saturday before losing to Wooton on Sunday.
Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins
The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.
Anniversary game at Stainsby Hall
Stainsby Hall CC host a Derbyshire CCC XI tonight (Wednesday) in a match that is part of the Smalley-based club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Lifestyle
Pilgrim makes good progress
The throb of Spanish guitars and the frantic click of castanets provided thrilling accompaniment as I was swept by coach into the Basque country.
Fundraiser in aid of music festival
A fundraising event is to be held on Saturday, May 25, at The Holly Bush in Marehay, in aid of this year’s Ripley Music Festival.
CLASSIC TALE TO TAKE FLIGHT
You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the film, now you can see the much-loved story of Kes when it hits the stage at Derby Theatre later in the year.
It’s the real deal for stand-up fans
Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - hosts a Real Deal Comedy Jam on Friday, May 24.
Bands galore at the Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn in Derby is the setting on Friday, May 24, for a gig by The Vibrators, Apocalypse Babies and The Atoms.
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
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North
