Ilkeston’s historic Scala Cinema opened on 4 September 1913. Discover the story and surviving features of the Grade II*-listed picture house....
The Ritz in Ilkeston has officially been listed as an Asset of Community Value by Erewash Borough Council, giving fresh momentum to the campaign to bring the landmark building back into use. The decis...
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...
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...
Former pupils from eight historic schools in Ilkeston are invited to reunite during the Ilkeston Festival Week this summer. Organised by Ilkeston Community Theatre, these free events will allow alumni...
The upcoming Long Eaton Carnival prompts nostalgia for the former Ilkeston Carnival, a cherished annual event. Featuring vibrant parades with local floats, marching bands, and community participation,...
A 20ft statue of Ilson Gnome will be installed in Ilkeston Market Place as part of a £200,000–£250,000 regeneration initiative aimed at revitalising the town centre, increasing visitors, and supportin...
Ilkeston, a historic Derbyshire town with a population of 40,000, developed from an Anglo-Saxon settlement into a significant industrial hub known for coal mining, ironworking, and textiles. Its herit...
Repairs are proposed for the Grade II* listed King George Building at Ormiston Ilkeston Academy to protect its historic structure. The plan, submitted to Erewash Borough Council, includes stabilising ...
Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival is inviting former students and staff from local senior schools to participate in a series of school-themed events during its summer festival from 10 to 15 Augu...