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Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.
BBC News - UK8 months ago
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Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’
A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citiz...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 8 months ago
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As Trump criticises Chagos deal again - what is in the controversial agreement?
Donald Trump has once again criticised the UK's decision to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal that includes a formal transfer of Diego Garcia, home to a key US military base.
Sky News - UK8 months ago
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'He's been a source of quite a bit of friction': Tottenham boss Thomas Frank sacked
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has been sacked after just eight months in charge.
Sky News - UK8 months ago
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Historic stables become new hub for businesses
A ceremony at what used to be a complex of disused stables will see Erewash Borough Council’s Mayor formally handed the keys to a major new asset for the borough – a swish business hub where firms can...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 8 months ago
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Black cab rapist John Worboys refused parole - as he admits attacks on 90 women
Black cab rapist John Worboys has been refused parole as he still poses a "high risk" of sexually assaulting woman.
Sky News - UK8 months ago
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Every Labour U-turn - as Starmer rows back on plan to cancel 30 local elections
The first 19 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Sky News - UK9 months ago
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New bridge is a big deal
Work has started to build a bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton which will be a vital link for residents of the town. The Britannia Mills bridge, which is near Bennett Street, is one of the Go...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Two borough sites listed as county council invests £4.5m in Derbyshire schools
Two schools in Erewash have been included in a list of schools across Derbyshire which are set to receive a share of £4.5m towards the cost of creating more space and making the learning environment b...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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The Catch-22 facing Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson
Is Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson on the verge of freedom?
Sky News - UK9 months ago
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Bob Weir remained completely in touch with the Grateful Dead’s wild wonder. I’ll never forget playing with him | Aaron Dessner
The Dead were a formative band for the National. Getting to play with Bob felt like entering a portal into their mystical, musical landscape – though he was always completely present• Alexis Petridis:...
The Guardian Music9 months ago
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Forth bridge firm builds new crossing over canal
A firm that makes bridges and whose experts help to maintain one of the UK’s most iconic crossings has begun factory construction of a new link that will span the Erewash Canal – as part of Long Eaton...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Local developer submits planning for Long Eaton mill restoration
A local developer has stepped in to help restore a Long Eaton landmark after submitting an application for planning permission. ALB Group purchased Bridge Mills in Derby Road, Long Eaton in 2021 with...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Storm Goretti impacts on CrossCountry services in and around Erewash
CrossCountry trains Service Delivery Director Nick Westcott, has issued a statement after the CrossCountry network was severely impacted by Storm Goretti with several routes not in operation this morn...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Local Air Ambulance charity opens new shop in Long Eaton
In 2025, the Your Air Ambulance charity flew almost 1,000 missions in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, providing care from the air to those who need help in the fastest time possible. The charity recei...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Sports park strolls help Stephen defy spine injury
An Erewash spine injury sufferer who feared ending up in a wheelchair has told how the launch of a walking initiative in the borough has helped to transform his life. The formerly fit and active resid...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Derbyshire councillor blames former administration and Government for collapse of care homes sale
By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire County Council’s business services chief has blamed the authority’s former Conservative administration and the Labour Government for the co...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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New Year – new priorities for Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team
Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team has collectively set out its new quarterly priorities, using systems and speaking to local people in and around the town, to find out what the current tren...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 9 months ago
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Philomena Cunk examines life and existence
Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan
BBC News - UK9 months ago
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The best songs of 2025 … you may not have heard
From a folk murder ballad to an impassioned call for peace, Guardian writers pick their favourite lesser-heard tracks of the yearThe pick of 2025’s film, music, art, TV, stage and games, chosen by Gua...
The Guardian Music9 months ago