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pet of the year: from left, manager Beverley Chambers, assistant manager John Chambers, Owner Gavin Chambers and Photographer John Booth.

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.

pet of the year: from left, manager Beverley Chambers, assistant manager John Chambers, Owner Gavin Chambers and Photographer John Booth.

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.

pet of the year: from left, manager Beverley Chambers, assistant manager John Chambers, Owner Gavin Chambers and Photographer John Booth.

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.

The community speedwatch in action

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.

The community speedwatch in action

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 rss

Pictured are Ilkeston swimmers with their medals in Clay Cross, and (below) Shaney Bunce. Photos submitted.

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.

Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton. Ilkeston batsman John Trueman

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.

Farhh ridden by Silvestre De Sousa on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes during the JLT Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire. PRESS ASSOCATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. See PA story RACING Newbury. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

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 rss

Pair of exhibitions launched at Deda

Two exhibitions have been launched at Derby’s Déda venue.

A Generic Photo of San Sebastian in Spain. See PA Feature TRAVEL Northern Spain. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TRAVEL Northern Spain.

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.

Kes at Derby Theatre

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 rss

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.

Dog fouling: Help us find justice

I read the letter from Cllr McGraw on dog fouling.

More than 30 million read a local paper each week

Local newspapers are more than twice as trusted as any other media channel.

The former Tarltons Butchers in South Street in Tony Leivers's picture.

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.

A worker at Booth's factory, Ilkeston.

At the machine

A happy seamstress works away at the former Booth’s hosiery factory in Ilkeston in this photograph.

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