Mayor extends free bus travel to 16 to 18-year-olds this summer
Young people aged 16-18 can enjoy free bus travel across the East Midlands this month thanks to the region’s mayor. The Government’s Summer Bus Fare Offer gives under-16s free local…
Morrison’s Fundraising
We had a fantastic day with our ‘Paint it Yellow’ baton. The members of staff joined in with the fundraising by wearing their t-shirts. There are a few photos included…
Fords fiesta! Car show crowds set town record
A COLOSSAL car show that is staged every summer in one of Erewash’s towns is threatening to overtake its famous charter fair in popularity – after the Sunday spectacular was…
PRIME MINISTER ANDY BURNHAM CHOOSES ILKESTON FOR FIRST STOP ON UK TOUR
Adam Thompson MP was delighted to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Ilkeston today as the first stop on his tour of the country, where he met with local residents,…
Mayor welcomes Prime Minister to Ilkeston as he vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops
The Mayor of the East Midlands welcomed the Prime Minister to Derbyshire today as she backed his plans to save “hollowed out high streets”. Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined Mayor…
New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town
ANDY Burnham stunned Erewash townsfolk as he launched a “listening” tour of the UK – and made Ilkeston his surprise first stop. Early morning shoppers did a double take as…