
Fight to bring empty Ilkeston landmark back to life reaches significant milestone
The long-term aim is to bring the building back into community use
Local news from Ilkeston and the surrounding area

The long-term aim is to bring the building back into community use

Urgent treatment centres in Buxton, Ilkeston, Matlock and Ripley will have their walk-in availability restricted

Big news for our local NHS services, folks! It looks like the walk-in hours at our Ilkeston urgent treatment centre are changing. From now on, evenings will be appointment-only, so make sure you plan ahead if you need to pop in.

Anti-social driving has been a problem before and now it is on the increase again

It restricts access to the premises for up to three months

Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were also called to the scene

A woman was taken to hospital but police said her injuries were not serious

Our thoughts are with friends and family affected

He made the pledge on a trip to Ilkeston with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner

Sam Ward has owned footwear shops in the area for over a decade

There were reportedly multiple 'road rage' incidents leading up to a collision, which also involved a BMW

The man was 'taken away against his will'

Ilkeston's 'Gnome Island' is already recognised as 'culturally significant' and could gain a permanent statue

Homeless people and recovering drug and alcohol users have worked together to create it

Well now, it seems our beloved gnomes on the roundabout have captured the hearts of many here in Ilkeston! A council motion is calling for these cheeky chappies to become a permanent fixture, recognising their special place in our community's culture. It's wonderful to see our local landmarks getting the recognition they deserve!

The victim was taken to hospital following the incident

A police cordon was put in place for several hours

Officers remain at the scene and motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes while the incident is dealt with.

He shouted out of the window that he was 'going to die and take an officer with him'

Luke Hurdowar was not asked to enter any pleas to the charges he faces