An original newspaper report has revealed how thousands of people gathered to celebrate the opening of Ilkeston’s Carnegie Free Library in August 1904. The detailed account, published by the Nottingha...
Andrew Carnegie, born in Scotland in 1835, rose from poverty to immense wealth as a steel magnate. He devoted much of his fortune to philanthropy, notably establishing over 2,500 public libraries worl...
Ilkeston Library, established in 1904 with funding from Andrew Carnegie, has served as a prominent community resource for over a century. Initially requiring readers to select books from lists, it now...
In Ilkeston, a BP Pulse electric-vehicle charger has been rendered unusable following the theft of its charging cables, which are targeted for their copper content. Reported to Derbyshire Constabulary...
Ilkeston motorcycle racer Owen Monaghan achieved his best Manx Grand Prix result, finishing fifth in the Supersport race. He recorded two top-ten finishes on the Mountain Course, including eighth in t...
People visiting Ilkeston Urgent Treatment Centre will need an appointment during the evening under new access arrangements starting on Monday 24 August 2026. The Urgent Treatment Centre at Ilkeston Co...
New parking charges at the Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre have prompted a lively debate among local residents. Visitors using the car park, next to the recently opened visitor centre and café, are c...
Police have secured a full closure order at a property on Jackson Avenue in Ilkeston following concerns about persistent anti-social behaviour or serious crime. The order was obtained by officers from...
An investigation into a house fire on Lathkill Avenue, Ilkeston, concluded that it was likely caused by overheated electrics. Emergency services, including firefighters, attended the scene on August 2...
A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a flat in Ilkeston. A woman was taken to hospital, although her injuries are not believed to be serious. Emergency services wer...