Ilkeston Advertiser - News Feed

Help us capture life in a day!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:45:28 GMT

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.

Dog poo fines are dished out

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:35:26 GMT

Six dog owners have been forced to cough up £80 each after being caught failing to pick up after their dogs in Cotmanhay.

Police at scene of suspected suicide in Cotmanhay

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:52:42 GMT

Police have been at the scene of a suspected suicide in Cotmanhay this morning (Tuesday).

Life ban for woman who starved dogs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:09:42 GMT

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’.

Sniffer dogs find £15,000 of illegal cigs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:15:25 GMT

A pair of sniffer dogs found more than £15,000 of illegal tobacco during raids in Ilkeston and Heanor.

Baby hurt after yobs throw stones at pram

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:23:28 GMT

A 10-month-old baby has been left with a swollen head after yobs threw stones at a pram in Ilkeston.

Community groups given vital funding

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:47:30 GMT

Thousands of pounds in funding is to be donated to community groups by Erewash Borough Council.

Queen’s Nurse title handed to caring Helen

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:57 GMT

The excellent patient care provided by a Long Eaton nurse has been recognised by health professionals.

Gym fan wins year’s free membership

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:45:15 GMT

Fitness fan Danielle Maxwell, from Long Eaton, has won a year’s free all-inclusive membership at Erewash Borough Council’s leisure centres following a prize draw at an open day at West Park Leisure Centre.

Help needed to keep Erewash Canal clean

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:16 GMT

Volunteers are being sought to help care for the much-loved Erewash Canal.

‘False hope’ over care homes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:37:37 GMT

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.

SLIDESHOW: Steam fair was a wheely good show

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:51:03 GMT

Vintage vehicles fans headed to Trowell for the annual Coppice Steam Fair at the weekend.

Cops commend carnival-goers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:20:58 GMT

Police have commended the community spirit at Ilkeston Carnival earlier this month.

Award win for museum

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:58 GMT

Erewash Museum has scooped the top honour at the first ever East Midlands Heritage Awards.

Queen’s honour for village businessman

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:44:20 GMT

A Stanton-by-Dale businessman is ‘on cloud nine’ after receiving an MBE in this weekend’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

VIDEO: Ilkeston Carnival photo special

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:35:46 GMT

Hundreds of people flocked to Ilkeston Carnival last weekend with the annual parade a major highlight.

Dealer hid drugs up backside

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:26:10 GMT

An Ilkeston drug addict has been jailed for 32 months after hiding heroin up his back passage.

Financial help is on hand for companies

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:26 GMT

Companies in Derbyshire are being urged to bid for a share of a new £2m loan fund. The funding from First Business Enterprise Agency (FEBA) will help boost expanding businesses or kick-start new companies.

Ethical award for Ilkeston company

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:01 GMT

A Ilkeston natural bodycare company has won the ‘Best Ethical’ range for the second time in the Natural Health magazine Beauty Awards.

Pirate golf course creates new jobs

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:57:40 GMT

A newly opened adventure putting course at Trent Lock Golf Centre in Sawley has created five new jobs.