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Building fire in Ilkeston
Fire broke out at a building on Manners Road Industrial Estate on the afternoon of Wednesday May 22.
Van set on fire
Ilkeston firefighters attended a call to reports of a van on fire on Hallam Fields Road at 4,50am on Friday May 24.
Reservists tee-off at Stanton-By-Dale
A golf day to raise awareness of the Reserve Armed Forces and the benefits of employing them was held at Erewash Valley Golf Club in Stanton-By-Dale.
Fears over future of town carnival
Organisers of Stapleford carnival may be forced to cancel this year if enough volunteers cannot be found to help run it.
1 commentContractor for project confirmed
Three Valleys Housing has appointed Lindum Group to build nine new homes on the site of the former Hart Lea sheltered accommodation in Sandiacre.
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.
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.
Lifestyle
Gig should be out of this world
Bruno Mars had added an extra four dates to his The Moonshine Jungle World Tour.
Drifters hit the road on latest tour
The Drifters will be bringing their Diamond Dynasty 60th Anniversary Tour to Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Friday, May 31, at 7.30pm.
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.
Community
1970s victory
Another picture from the collection of former Ilkeston Junior Rams chairman David Grimley.
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.
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Weather for Ilkeston
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 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
