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Historic Long Eaton social club demolition approved despite privacy concerns
The former Embassy social club is set to be demolished and replaced with a three-storey block of flats
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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Eight County Council-run care homes now empty and closed, after planned sale failure
Eight Derbyshire council-run care homes have now been emptied and closed, with remaining residents moved elsewhere, after planned sales to a sole provider failed late last year. All eight care homes w...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Flats approved for site of former Labour club
An historic former social club in a Derbyshire town will be demolished and replaced with a three-storey block of flats, despite privacy concerns from a neighbouring family. At an Erewash Borough Counc...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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No HMO for former squatting and drug-dealing 'magnet' next to old Long Eaton cinema site
Councillors unanimously rejected a planned eight-person HMO in a end terrace house in Long Eaton
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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New drive-through Starbucks to open in Long Eaton despite traffic concerns
A neighbouring business offering first aid courses had opposed the plans due to the feared disruptive impact
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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A ‘Wembley’-style arch? It’s Long Eaton’s new bridge!
A triumphant-looking arch reminiscent of the iconic one at Wembley has been craned into place in one of Erewash’s towns – just in time for England’s first game of the World Cup finals. The monumental...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Joint investigation launched after Ilkeston property fire
A joint police and fire investigation into a derelict building fire on Heanor Road in Ilkeston has concluded the most probable cause to be deliberate. Investigators believe the fire most likely starte...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Borough councillors reject pitch for derelict former drug deal “magnet” and squat to become bedsit
Plans to turn a derelict former “magnet” for drug deals and squatters into an eight-person bedsit have been rejected by councillors. The two-storey end-of-terrace home in Oxford Street, Long Eaton, si...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Erewash coffee shop plan approved for former Police Station
A new drive-through Starbucks coffee shop will be built in a Derbyshire town despite protests from a neighbouring business and traffic concerns. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, Jun...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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'Future landmark' takes shape as new Long Eaton bridge arch lifted into place
A new footbridge is being built across the River Erewash
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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Takings down, spaces gone and just £80 in compensation as Long Eaton makeover starts
One shopkeeper has warned: 'If the works take too long then we will probably all be gone'
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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Shoplifter jailed after being caught stealing from numerous shops across Derbyshire
A shoplifter has been jailed after being caught stealing from numerous shops across Derbyshire, and including in parts of Erewash. Simon Spencer’s offending spanned several months between January and...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Historic Long Eaton club set for demolition to make way for block of flats
The planned three-storey block of flats in Lawrence Street, Long Eaton would not have any allocated parking spaces
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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Future of borough charity shops under threat amid plans to close 150 stores
The future of three Erewash charity shop branches is under threat after the parent company announced plans to close 150 sites. The British Heart Foundation has a total of 640 shops across the UK, but...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Two men charged over robbery in Long Eaton
Two men have been charged after a man was robbed in Long Eaton. The incident happened when a man aged in his 20s had his bag containing mobile phone, power pack and vape stolen whilst on Tamworth Road...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Starbucks drive-through touted for former Derbyshire police station set for approval
The move would create 20 full-time jobs if approved
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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Disqualified driver identified after stop check in Long Eaton
Police officers in Long Eaton have identified a motorist who was driving despite being disqualified. The stop of the Ford Mondeo on 1st June in the area, resulted in a vehicle and roadside check being...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago
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Search for wanted Derby man over rape and stalking allegations
Police say Mark Casswell could be in the Long Eaton area
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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Warning issued after remote control car causes Sawley house fire
The car had been left unattended whilst charging
Derbyshire Live - Long Eaton2 months ago
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New County Council Chair announced at AGM
A behaviour psychologist with a long-standing career in education has been appointed to the role of Council Chairman for Derbyshire County Council for the year ahead. Councillor Jodie Brown, who repre...
News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 2 months ago