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SLIDESHOW: Steam fair was a wheely good show video
Vintage vehicles fans headed to Trowell for the annual Coppice Steam Fair at the weekend.
Help us capture life in a day!
The summer solstice is nearly upon us, and the Ilkeston Advertiser is looking to celebrate the longest day of the year with a snapshot of life in our amazing town.
‘False hope’ over care homes
The daughter of a West Hallam care home resident has hit back at a councillor’s vow to try to keep at least some of the county’s care homes open.
Queen’s Nurse title handed to caring Helen
The excellent patient care provided by a Long Eaton nurse has been recognised by health professionals.
Community groups given vital funding
Thousands of pounds in funding is to be donated to community groups by Erewash Borough Council.
Life ban for woman who starved dogs
An Ilkeston woman has been banned for life from keeping pets after two dogs had to be rescued when left in her care to fulfil a ‘dying wish’.
Sport
Craven signs but Richards turns down contract offer
Defender Sam Craven has become Ilkeston FC’s second new signing of the summer as manager Kevin Wilson continues to build a squad for the new season.
Stanton victorious over Meths
Stanton first XI recorded a six wicket victory away to Rosehill Meths on Saturday.
SLIDESHOW: Butterley Utd v Ashover video
These action shots are from the DCCL Division 7N game between Butterley Utd and Ashover.
Hallam remain top of the tree after victory
West Hallam maintained their lead at the top of Division Three with a commanding win against Clay Cross on Saturday.
Thrilling tied game followed by cup joy
Two giants of the Derbyshire Premier League battled out a thrilling tie at Victoria Avenue on Saturday, with Ockbrook & Borrowash’s Trevor Smith being run out on the final ball to leave the sides deadlocked on 203 apiece.
Lifestyle
Musical tale of broken Britain
Broken Beauties, written by Jemma Uttley, is to be performed in the Derby Theatre Studio on June 25-26.
Much-loved book takes to the stage
The Original Theatre Company and Birdsong Productions Ltd will be performing a touring production of Birdsong at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from June 17-22.
Greaves plays at The Queen’s Head
Mike Greaves is playing at The Queen’s Head on Chesterfield Road, Belper, on Saturday, June 22.
Floral displays at Heage Windmill
Heage Windmill will be be-decked with flowers during the weekend of June 22-23, from 11am-4pm.
All systems go for village’s carnival
The 37th Annual Village Carnival is to take place in Horsley Woodhouse this year on Saturday, July 20.
Community
Full steam ahead for duo at Belper rally
Smalley duo John Bosworth and Tiffer Bosworth were snapped with a Foster agricultural steam engine when they took part in the annual Belper Steam Rally at the weekend.
Celeb factory visit
Another celebrity visits former Ilkeston hosiery factory Booths in this photograph from Karl Aldred’s scrapbook.
Country dancers 60 years ago
The Hallam Fields Junior School countr y dance team can be seen posing for this photograph taken exactly 60 years ago in 1953.
Chalons Way work
The depth of the trench dug out to accommodate Ilkeston’s town centre bypass is shown in this photograph by Dave Gunn.
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Weather for Ilkeston
Thursday 20 June 2013
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Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 18 C
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