A fire broke out today at a recycling yard in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Locals have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke, and emergency services are on the scene.

Plumes of thick, black smoke were seen billowing into the skies over Ilkeston from late morning on Thursday (November 6).

Firefighters were called to attend a major blaze at a recycling yard in Ilkeston. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service said in a statement on Thursday morning: "We are currently dealing with a fire at a ...

A man who is rapidly losing his sight has expressed his frustration at long waiting times for support. Steve Smith, from ...

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An Ilkeston woman who was once homeless and a self-confessed alcoholic is now living independently after receiving support ...

A song written by a D-Day veteran who died earlier this year has been brought to life. Donald Rose was Britain's oldest man ...

A cinema in Ilkeston has announced an upcoming two-day closure after reporting issues with its heating system. Scala Cinema, ...

A Derbyshire pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing his street. David Arrowsmith has told how the noise of large vehicles ...

Six months ago a turquoise tide swept across the East Midlands, as Reform UK made its mark at the ballot box. In ...