A boost to Erewash’s towns which has seen the council help to pay for new shop signs in Ilkeston and Long Eaton has proved such a hit it is being extended to other parts of the borough. erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/shop…

Delicious served with all the accompaniments; guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese, jalapeño chillies and tortilla chips. 🧑‍🍳 Top tip: When cooking a mince dish like this one, it makes sense to double up and freeze a second meal for another day. 💡 Remember to recycle bits that

Think pharmacy before GP.

The next Ilkeston Charter Fair has received approval from the Home Secretary to be extended from four days to five and include Sunday. Local children are being invited to design the programme cover for this extra special event in a competition so get your entries in before 26

Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the Wild Summit🚨 This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. Buglife Butterfly Conservation 🦋 1/5

It might be worth claiming Universal Credit if your income has dropped but you’re still working. There’s no set level of income where you stop being eligible for Universal Credit - it depends on your situation. Find out more ⤵️ bit.ly/4mbGU7m

Has your child just started the new school term? Protect them by checking if they’re up to date with their vaccines. More info at nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

Join us for #recycleweek from September 22. Recycling information, including what goes in which bin and what happens to your rubbish and recycling can be found at: erewash.gov.uk/bins-and-recyc…

Does your family have an emergency plan? Having a plan written down could help you in situations where you have no electricity, phone, or internet connection. These plans could include: · agreed meeting point if you need to leave your home and get separated from loved ones ·

The Dalby House Café at Erewash Museum is the perfect place to enjoy a cuppa, a sweet treat or a spot of lunch. Fresh cakes and scones are available daily. Hot food is prepared to order and includes teacakes, toasties, soup and jacket potatoes. The café is run entirely by a

National Fitness Day is coming up on 24 September. It's a day to celebrate physical activity and its benefits for everyone. Did you know free exercise sessions are available through the Live Life Better Derbyshire service? Find out more: livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/services/getti…

It's Falls Awareness Week from Monday 22 September and there are a number of classes across Erewash to help reduce the number of preventable accidents. Live Stronger for Longer exercise sessions are run by Age UK (now @age_uk) Derby and Derbyshire and help improve balance and strength. You

There is still time for children to get their entries in for the #IlkestonCharterFair🎠drawing competition. Entry details at: erewash.gov.uk/your-borough/e…

Pruning the hedges at Trowell Marsh.

A free apprentice showcase will be held at Long Eaton Town Hall from 22 to 24 September. WEBS Training will be sharing a range of work and celebrating the achievement of its apprentices completing courses in furniture and interiors. Mon: 11.30am to 5pm Tues: 10am to 5pm Weds:

A £10million project to transform Long Eaton’s High Street is set to begin next spring – marking a significant step in the town’s £25million regeneration. The flagship scheme will give the town centre a vibrant new look – with a focus on seeing the community get maximum benefit

A £550,000 eco mission to transform one of Erewash’s leisure centres into a showcase for green technology is now complete – leaving environmentally-conscious pool users thrilled. The flagship project was launched after the borough council battled to secure Government money from

A ploughing “Olympics” featuring horses and vintage tractors is to be attended by Erewash’s Mayor – with organisers of the extravaganza promising him a furrowly good time. The historic competition has taken place annually for almost a century – and also showcases the art of

I’m not rubbish! Recycle me! You can recycle a range of kitchen and bathroom products in Erewash so rescue them from the rubbish and recycle them instead. Find out what else you can recycle at recyclenow.com or the council's website. #RescueMeRecycle