Two ceremonies are being staged by the council – one outside Long Eaton Town Hall and another in Ilkeston's Victoria Park.The free events – which include music from brass bands – will run from 8pm to 10pm Everyone is invited.Erewash's Mayor is poised to attend the ceremony in Victoria Park while Cllr Mark Alfrey – who is Lead Member for Environment – will be at the Long Eaton tribute The synchronised lighting of the nationwide chain of beacons is due to take place at 9.30pm.Across the borough street parties will be commemorating "VE Day 80" from this weekend onwards.In Sawley Reedman Road will be closed from 1pm to 6pm on Sunday 4 May.On the bank holiday Monday – 5 May – Shaftesbury Avenue in Sandiacre will be closed from noon to 9pm while in Long Eaton two roads will be shut These are Lynden Avenue (noon to 6pm) and Curzon Street (11am to 8pm).On the following Saturday – 10 May – a street party in Borrowash will see part of Manor Road shut from noon to 4pm.On a more sombre note the Cenotaph in Ilkeston and Long Eaton's War Memorial will be the focus of poignant ceremonies that will take place on VE Day itself. Crowds will be gathering in the run-up to 11am when veterans and officials will remember those who gave their lives for freedom council services and more straight to your inbox Erewash Borough Council all Rights Reserved The flags were hoisted at Ilkeston Town Hall as the borough council welcomed the visitors and showed them round.Dozens of young gymnasts and basketball players made the trip from Châlons-en-Champagne to spend a weekend competing against local athletes.The basketball players took on Ilkeston Outlaws – while their compatriots were hosted by Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club.Erewash’s leader James Dawson his deputy Cllr Becca Everett and Deputy Mayor Harry Atkinson were among dignitaries who greeted the visitors at the town hall – where flags displaying crests from each town were also flown.Châlons-en-Champagne used to be called Châlons-sur-Marne which is what it was known as when it became Ilkeston’s twin town in 1957 The name was officially changed in 1995.The twinning association thanked the council for making the French “feel very welcome and special.”The chair of the local branch said: “It is 68 years since Ilkeston was twinned – and it is absolutely marvellous that the links are still so strong.” Receive the latest updates about news 18 Apr 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview We are back at the Leasing.com Stadium for our penultimate home game of the season as Ilkeston Town make the journey from Derbyshire.  Robbie Savage’s side have won nine games in a row and will be looking to get another three points closer to breaking Colne Dynamoes 42-game points record and Darlington’s Northern Premier League record of 104 points Ilkeston will be hoping to halt the Silkmen’s points record push as they look to make a late run to get into the play-off places It was a share of the spoils way back in August when the two sides met as Justin Johnson’s first Silkmen goal was cancelled out by a Tom Cursons equaliser If you are unsure of how to find us at The Leasing.com Stadium the link below will provide you with all the travel details you may need It is full-house for Robbie Savage as there are no fitness concerns going into Saturday Tickets are available to home and away fans both online and on the gate from 12:00 this afternoon Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets online to avoid queues when arriving at the ground Please note that Disabled and Carer tickets can only be claimed from our Club Reception on the production of relevant identification All concession tickets will be asked to provide relevant identification upon entry to the ground.  You can purchase your ticket HERE Traveling fans will enter the Stadium via the turnstiles located in between the Silkmen Terrace and Moss Lane Stand We would like to remind supporters to please park respectfully in and around the vicinity of the Leasing.com Stadium and take care when arriving and leaving the ground Matchday Programmes will be on sale around the ground priced at £3 for all league games this season The dulcet tones of Matthew Todd will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE We will also be providing Live Match Updates via our Social Media Channels as the game goes on Supporters can find our Social Media Channels below: For those who don’t have social media profiles then you can access Football Webpages for goal updates via the link below: https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/macclesfield/ilkeston-town/504765 Here are this weekends fixtures from the Northern Premier League – Premier Division Apr 25, 2025 | , The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for one final time this season as Whitby Town make the journey from North Yorkshire.  Robbie Savage's record-breaking side will be awarded the Northern Premier League - Premier Division trophy Apr 25, 2025 | North-West businessman and investor Darren Wright has officially acquired a stake in Macclesfield Football Club signalling further ambitious & strategic growth plans for the Club.  Darren states: “I’m thrilled to step into the world of football club ownership—a.. Apr 22, 2025 | , Apr 19, 2025 | , Apr 17, 2025 | The Club has submitted its annual report and financial statements for the year ending June 2024 Summary of Accounts In the latest fiscal period the club has experienced a robust financial performance marked by significant improvements across key areas Apr 14, 2025 | As the Silkmen embark on their journey to the National League North we are able to confirm season ticket and matchday ticket prices for the 2025/26 season.  Season ticket renewals will be sent out to current season ticket holders via email at 10am on Tuesday 22nd.. Apr 14, 2025 | , Macclesfield FC earned their ninth consecutive victory after a 3-0 win away to Guiseley the Silkmen had a perfect start as Neil Kengni ran in behind the defence before dribbling the ball around the keeper to claim an early lead Apr 13, 2025 | , Email: info@macclesfieldfc.com Tel: 01625 426 708 Ilkeston boasts new owners following the recent completion of a sale facilitated by Salloway Property Consultants as the transaction was conditional upon the demolition of the existing bespoke 98,000sq.ft two storey factory premises which was positioned to the centre of the site this specialist building was once used by Cadbury’s Biscuits and was certainly built to last consisting of fortified concrete pillars and floors which meant that despite a sale being agreed in October 2024 completion has only just taken place We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our 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Prescot Cables James Foley neatly rounded visiting goalkeeper Joe Cracknell to open the home account five minutes into the second half James Devine’s deftly whipped free-kick enabled Bradley Moonan to double Cables’ advantage with a slick header in the 68th minute Guiseley’s 76th minute penalty came courtesy of Moonan’s foul on substitute Harry Ibbotson Whitham’s sharp strike was well palmed away by home ‘keeper Calvin Hare who badly needed the points themselves as they battle to avoid relegation The Lions remain second in the league despite defeat “We have only scored one goal in three games Boss Mark Bower seemed encourage that the team’s luck will soon change Bower also praised the performance of the opposition “It sums up the way things are going for us at the moment” A missed penalty summed up how it is going for the Lions in front of goal at the moment “We need to go back to complete 90-minute performances That spell at the start of the second half has cost us” We need to come out with the same intensity second half “said Bower after James Foley opened the scoring for Prescot just four minutes after the break There has been a bit of transfer news come out of Nethermoor this week with academy forward George Sebine and full back Sam Bentley leaving the club on loan temporarily so both will not feature The Lions are lacking in the goal department lately and are desperate for Will Longbottom to return from a groin injury but this clash may again come too soon for the 26-year-old Harry Ibbotson and Joe Ackroyd will be pushing for starts with Lucas Odunston and Jake Wright definitely missing Ilkeston currently sit just a point outside of the play off places having played a game less than some of those teams around them Star forward Tom Cursons was given the opportunity of a lifetime last month A move to Harrogate Town has coincided with just one win from their last three league games A 3-1 defeat last weekend at Hyde means the Robins have only won one of their last eight league games on the road had last week been leant a hand from neighbours Mansfield Town Defender Darien Wauchope and McKeal Abdullah have joined the club until the end of April with Abdullah tasked with attempting to fill the boots of the departed Cursons Both have made first team appearances in the EFL Trophy with Abdullah gaining some loan experience at this level with Basford United earlier this season Both made their first appearances for the club last weekend The spine of their squad includes goalkeeper Matt Yates winger Le’varn Brandy and forward Jamie Walker The former Leeds winger has plenty of EFL experience after being given his first team appearance for Leeds by Marcelo Bielsa After the great success of our Football For A Tenner and Bring A Friend For Free Initiatives at the Basford United game the offers return for our clash with Ilkeston Town later this month 1055 people witnessed Gabriel Johnson’s winning strike over Basford in January and we hope to get even more people packed into Nethermoor on Saturday Ticket prices have been reduced to £10 for adults whilst adult/concession season ticket holders can bring a friend for free to the game once again so why not introduce someone new to Nethermoor Adult tickets will be available to buy on the day by cash at all turnstiles and card at turnstiles 1 and 2 Guiseley AFC: A family-friendly football club playing in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division based in the Leeds/Bradford area of West Yorkshire A major fire at a Derbyshire recycling and waste firm broke out on Wednesday evening (April 15) with eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform called into action Derbyshire Fire and Rescue was called to Ward’s recycling centre on Crompton Road in Ilkeston following a 999 call to its control room at at around 8.30pm last night People in the local area who can see or smell smoke were advised to keep their windows and doors closed told TheBusinessDesk.com: “We are saddened to share that a fire started at our metal recycling and waste management facility on Crompton Road recycling facility at Hallam Fields in Ilkeston on the evening of Tuesday 15th April 2025 “We can confirm that everyone is safe and well and would like to express our utmost gratitude to the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service who have been fantastic in their response and support getting the situation under control as swiftly as possible is committed to the highest standards of quality and safety The safety of our colleagues and the community is paramount The incident is being examined by the appropriate authorities and we will be cooperating fully in the ongoing investigation to understand the circumstances around the incident.” Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said: “Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire on Crompton Road in Ilkeston a support appliance and aerial ladder platform remain as firefighting continues “Please remember if you can see or smell smoke to keep windows and doors closed.” A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Noah Smedley in Ilkeston on Saturday Police were called to Heanor Road at 8:20 pm by East Midlands Ambulance Service following reports of a man collapsed in the road. Despite efforts, Noah Smedley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 9 pm The 17-year-old charged with murder has also been charged with possession of a bladed article He is set to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow In connection with the investigation, four other 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of murder. One has been released on bail pending further enquiries while the other three have been released with no further action two 16-year-old girls were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender One has been released on bail pending further enquiries and the other has been released with no further action also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail pending further enquiries and police are appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward A Major Incident Public Portal has been set up for the public to provide information and submit footage • Rampton Hospital: ‘Significant improvements’ at high-security psychiatric facility The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters The fire, which took place in a loft space in the pub, caused plumes of smoke to fill the town's streets and emergency services quickly arrived in numbers at the South Street site. Crews from Stapleford Fire Station were among those called to the scene at around 2.30pm on Tuesday Two crew members from Ilkeston also joined the efforts to tackle the fire which included breaking through the ceiling to gain access to an affected area of the building A spokesperson for the fire station said: "Yesterday afternoon we were turned out to an industrial fire in a pub in Ilkeston "We were joined by a number of crews from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service including Derbyshire’s Aerial Ladder Appliance to tackle the fire from above and ultimately bring the incident to a close This incident proved to be a testament to the effectiveness of our cross-border working bringing the incident to a swift end and successfully preventing what had the potential to be a far worse incident." The pub has since issued another update following the blaze thanking locals for their support and lifting the lid on plans to reopen A spokesperson for Hogarths said: "Following yesterday’s fire we will be temporarily closed for a couple of weeks as we carry out the necessary improvements and repairs to bring Hogarths Ilkeston back to life – better than ever "We’ll be sharing regular updates right here [Facebook] and all the future sports fixtures you won’t want to miss some of our loyal followers will receive a special reward as a thank-you for your incredible support and patience "Thank you for sticking with us – we can’t wait to see you all again soon." Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Crews from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire attended the fire A spokesperson for Stapleford Fire Station said: ‘Yesterday afternoon ( Wednesday 19 March ) we were called out to an industrial fire at a pub in Ilkeston ‘We deployed two breathing apparatus wearers followed by two from Ilkeston Community Fire Station and then a further two from Stapleford to tackle the fire from inside the property ‘This included breaking through the ceiling to gain access to the affected compartment ‘We were joined by a number of crews from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service including Derbyshire’s Aerial Ladder Platform ‘This incident proved to be a testament to the effectiveness of our cross-border working bringing the incident to a swift conclusion and successfully preventing what had the potential to be a far more serious situation Despite Ilkeston operating one level below the Reds in the Northern Premier League Premier League Premier Division the Robins have been an enjoying a splendid season sitting fourth in the table with 45 points from 26 games played Striker Tom Curson`s will be one to watch on the night with the striker having scored an impressive 21 league goals which has attracted interest in his services from higher clubs The two sides late met two years ago in this competition when the Reds claimed a commanding 6-1 at the Impact Arena thanks to a brace from Tom Denton as well as goals from Bailey Hobson Milan Butterfield and Jay McGrath.Admission Prices have been reduced for the gameWith everyone priced at £6 other than 12-16 years old at £2 and U11s Free.Pay on the gate is in place on the night Saturday is the Lions’ third away game in succession as we head to Ilkeston Town’s New Manor Ground Tickets will be available to purchase at the turnstiles on the day by cash or card payment Ilkeston offer a digital only matchday programme this will be available shortly before the game Segregation will not be in place for this fixture with Lions fans able to choose their viewing spot as we line up in our yellow and black away kit There’s covered seating on one side of the ground and covered terraced stands behind each goal A wide selection of hot and cold snacks and beverages will be available from Ilkeston’s food facilities on Saturday with food huts on both sides of the ground Coach travel is available with Guiseley AFC Supporters’ Club just call Paul on 07518 445861 to secure a seat The coach leaves Nethermoor at 10:30am priced at £25 for members and £30 for non-members A historic town fair stretching back more than 700 years is set to be extended to become a five-day event. The Ilkeston Charter Fair is one of the country’s oldest street fairs with its origins dating back to the Royal Charter of 1252 and the present-day format since 1888 Erewash Borough Council which has partnered with the guild to run the event since 1974 is now set to extend the four-day festivities – which take place each October – to a five-day affair The event currently runs from Wednesday to Saturday but this would be extended to Sunday (1pm until 8pm) from the upcoming 2025 fair Lights and music from the rides would be switched off between 1pm and 2.30pm “to make the fair more inclusive and reduce the noise pollution that the fair produces for a short period on the Sunday” An order from the Home Secretary would be required to lawfully extend the duration of the Charter Fair The Secretary of State can only make such an order if they have received representation that clearly shows that the change should be made “for the convenience and advantage of the public" Of the 917 responses to a council consultation 56 percent supported the extension while 40 percent were opposed and four percent were undecided A council report on the issue says running the event for an extra day would likely cost the authority an extra £10,000 along with additional staffing fees – with those staffing costs to be covered by the Showmen’s Guild It details: “The extension of Ilkeston Charter Fair will deliver the corporate strategy aims to rejuvenate the local economy through bringing additional footfall into the town centre of Ilkeston during the week of the fair and supporting our communities to improve their quality of life by offering greater access to an extended Charter Fair “The Charter Fair has been taking place in Ilkeston for over 750 years and delivers a rich cultural tradition during October of entertainment to the people of Erewash Any extension to the Charter Fair is expected to bring additional economic and cultural value to the borough.” In 2019 the council considered extending the fair from four to five days but authority leadership chose to retain the current format Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Credit: Derbyshire PoliceAn 18-year-old who died after being stabbed in Ilkeston has been named by the police as Noah Smedley have been arrested in connection with his death have been arrested on suspicion of his murder Derbyshire Police officers were called to Ilkeston at 8.20pm on Saturday 28 December to reports that a man had been stabbed on Rose Avenue 18-year-old Noah Smedley was then found nearby on Heanor Road with a stab wound Five 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender A 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender but has been released and no further action is being taken and another 16-year-old girl arrested for the same offence has been released on bail Detective Chief Inspector Claudia Musson from the East Midlands Special Operation Unit who is leading the investigation said: “We are in the very early stages of the investigation and we are treating it as an isolated incident “We are keen for anyone with information to contact us as a matter of urgency to assist with the inquiry into the death of this young man.” Derbyshire Constabulary is looking for CCTV/doorbell footage and any dashcam footage between the times of 7pm and 9pm on Saturday 28 December in the areas of Heanor Road Several friends have shared Derbyshire Police's appeals for information on the stabbing along with their own tributes to Noah One friend wrote on social media: "Fly high - gone way too soon Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. A 17-year-old who was charged with the murder of Noah Smedley in Ilkeston has appeared at court Officers were called to Heanor Road at 8.20pm on Saturday 28 December by East Midlands Ambulance Service to reports of a man collapsed in the road Noah Smedley, 18, had suffered a stab wound and died at the scene just before 9pm appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 1 January He was remanded to a secure unit and will next appear at Derby Crown Court on Friday 3 January Reporting restrictions were imposed by the magistrate not to name him until he turns 18 or until removed by the Crown Court judge •  Police name victim of Ilkeston stabbing St John Ambulance is encouraging local people to attend a free training session on how to assist someone who has had a fall in their own home or in the community Tuesday 7 May 2024: Would you know how to help someone if they had a fall Leading national first aid and healthcare charity St John Ambulance is encouraging local people to attend a free training session on how to assist someone who has had a fall in their own home or in the community Falls can be life-threatening or life-changing for the elderly and the aim of this training is to help reduce A&E admissions by giving people the skills to assist people in their own home in the street or wherever the fall has happened is at Ilkeston Football Club at the New Manor Ground on Awsworth Road (postcode DE7 8JF) on Wednesday 22 May between 10am and 1.30pm and will form a pilot scheme with the aim of rolling out this training in the future in other locations around the country The training is free and will cover a number of areas including how to use specialised lifting equipment if this is available at the time of the incident St John’s Programme Manager who is spearheading this training said: “Falls are a community health emergency particularly in a country where we have an ageing demographic We know this free training will be of particular interest to those with elderly relatives and those who care for people who are particularly prone to falls due to other underlying health conditions and we hope that local people will spare some time to learn some effective techniques that can be used in such an emergency.” Are you a National or Key Account customer? 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We've sent you an email on how to re-set your password Enter your email address below and we will send you instructions on how to create a new password Your email address is registered on our Major Accounts portal – to receive your agreed pricing for training courses please proceed to the portal Issue 16 of The Lions covers our clash with Ilkeston Town on Saturday The 48 page full colour production is available digitally online now or you can get your paper copy from our sellers near each turnstile on Saturday Simon Bullock catches up with former midfielder Derek Asamoah who is still playing at the age of 43 Asamoah talks about his time with Ghana national team and so much more: “During the time that I was playing for Ghana from 1-11 they were all superstars playing for big clubs so it was amazing.” Mark Bower writes from the dugout and Gary Douglas provides an update from the boardroom Michael Powell takes us back to Saturday 21st February 2015 and a 2-0 home win over Boston United with a detailed report for his ‘This Week in Lions History’ feature Sam Leasley looks at Ilkeston Town’s four previous iterations and their history and Colin Robertson reviews the trip to Prescot Cables in his Media View column Tom Feaheny previews the game and there’s all the latest news from the Young Lions Ruby from Unique Cheer and Dance picks the half-time music in this week’s Tracks of My Nethermoor Years and The Secret Junior Football Coach writes about his County Cup tie and recent action You can get stuck into Derrick’s Matchday Teasers Quiz at half-time and take a look at Matt Anderson – The Yorkshire Photographer’s ‘Year Behind The Lens at GAFC’ column Finally in Commercial Corner we thank Blacks Solicitors for their support in sponsoring the game Pick up your copy for just £3 from our sellers located near to each turnstile or online now. A town centre road has been closed due to a fire. Crews remain at the scene in Bath Street, Ilkeston after a fire broke out in the roof of a building above a shop in the town The incident was first reported to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service at 11am on Saturday with crews using one hose reel jet and a aerial ladder platform to deal with the roof space incident A stretch of Bath Street remains closed by the emergency services. A spokesperson for the fire service said the fire had been put out The fire is thought to have broken out above a nail salon shortly after 2.30pm on Tuesday (March 19) after reports of a fire crews located a fire in the loft space of the premises An investigation into the cause of the fire has concluded that the most likely cause was accidental due to a naked flame igniting combustible materials A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Emergency services were called to the public house on South Street Ascot Drive with the aerial ladder platform alongside Nottinghamshire’s Stapleford and West Bridgford attended the incident with firefighters from Ilkeston later returning to carry out a reinspection." Hogarths has confirmed that everyone inside the building was evacuated safely after the blaze and has assured customers that the pub would reopen "as soon as possible" A spokesperson for the pub said: "Earlier today and we are incredibly grateful for the swift response of the emergency services but please rest assured that we will reopen as soon as possible "We appreciate your support and patience during this time We’ll keep you updated here on our social media with any further news and we look forward to welcoming you back soon." A well-known Ilkeston café that welcomed dogs at the heart of the business model has announced they are set to close their doors this weekend after three years on the high street Mad Dog Coffee Bar, in Bath Street, Ilkeston offered customers a dog-friendly bar/café experience with a whole host of cocktails and warm drinks the business shared that financial challenges and personal circumstances have meant that the café will cease trading after Sunday The coffee bar acted as a café-type business in the daytime while transitioning to an events space A spokesperson for Mad Dog posted to Facebook: "It’s with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the closure of MadDog Coffee Bar for the foreseeable future due to financial challenges and personal circumstances The rising costs of operation have made it difficult to sustain the business "We want to extend a BIG thank you to all of our amazing customers — and of course, the pups— who have made these past three wonderful years unforgettable. A special shout-out to our regulars who have supported us so consistently throughout our journey we’d love to share one last memory with you Join us THIS SATURDAY and SUNDAY for a final sip & wag "And a heartfelt thank you to the entire Maddog team for all the years of hard work and dedication in making Maddog such a welcoming and special place to be!" sharing their love and support for the café in light of the announcement Upon reviewing the company's house's last filed accounts the firm stated that there were 12 employees as of August 2024 Derbyshire Live attempted to contact the business for further comment 20 Aug 2024 | Latest News, Match Preview The Silkmen return to away action this evening as we make the journey over to Derbyshire to take on Ilkeston Town Robbie Savage’s side remain unbeaten so far this season following Saturday’s comeback victory over Guiseley Our hosts are also unbeaten after two draws and a win from their opening three and come into the game off the back of a point away at FC United This fixture last season served up a draw as Kane Drummond was on the scoresheet as 10-man Silkmen were pegged back with 10 minutes left on the clock Brandon Lee and Kielen Adams are making strong progress in their returns from injuries New addition Courtney Duffus is in contention to be in tonight’s matchday squad Tickets are available to purchase on the gate this evening at Ilkeston Town The dulcet tones of our Mixlr team will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 19:40. You can find the link to listen HERE https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/ilkeston-town/macclesfield/503148 May 6, 2025 | A memorable season for us all at Macclesfield FC as we secured promotion to the National League North Here is a rundown of all the award winners from our Player of the Year Awards: Sponsors Player of the Year - Max Dearnley  Player's Player of the Year - Laurent.. May 2, 2025 | There were some stunning strikes during the month of April It’s now time to vote for your Kenny Waste Management Goal of the Month for April Here are your four options: John Rooney vs Workington Neil Kengni vs Guiseley.. May 1, 2025 | , Ahead of our debut season in the Vanarama National League North Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce that our seasonal hospitality and sponsorship packages are now available to purchase With Robbie Savage's side attracting significant national attention and with.. Apr 30, 2025 | As a season like no other comes to a close it's time to look back on what a special season 2024/25 has been for the football club and the town of Macclesfield After the play-off heartbreak against Marine expectations were high going into the 2024/25 season Apr 28, 2025 | , Macclesfield FC ended their title-winning season on a high with a comfortable 4-0 victory against Whitby Town The first big opportunity came in the 19th minute as Lewis Fensome made his way into the box before a deflected shot just breezed past the post The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for one final time this season as Whitby Town make the journey from North Yorkshire Robbie Savage's record-breaking side will be awarded the Northern Premier League - Premier Division trophy signalling further ambitious & strategic growth plans for the Club Darren states: “I’m thrilled to step into the world of football club ownership—a.. 1055 people witnessed Gabriel Johnson’s winning strike over Basford in January and we hope to get even more people packed into Nethermoor on Saturday 15th February for our clash with Ilkeston Town All adult and concession season ticket holders can bring a friend for free simply show your season ticket at the turnstiles to redeem the offer It’s the perfect opportunity to bring a friend colleague or neighbour to Nethermoor for the first time Speaking about the importance of the crowd manager Mark Bower said: “There was a great atmosphere at Nethermoor when we last ran these offers and it really helped sees us over the line to earn another crucial three points The team thank you for your support and hopefully we will see you down at Nethermoor on 15th February.” Kick-off on Saturday is at 3pm with the turnstiles open from around 1:30pm the Lions’ Diner will be stocked with hand made pies Raise The Roof will also be running a food stall near turnstiles 3 & 4 with Lishman’s burgers and much more on offer The Club Shop will also be open with match programmes on sale near each turnstile It will ban car cruising events and car meets with fines for all those spectating or participating; nuisance revving; driving stunts including doughnuts handbrake turns and wheel spinning; convoy driving that obstructs the road; emitting loud noise such as amplified music or vehicle horns from a motor vehicle so as to cause a nuisance; and promoting publicising or organising car meets or car cruising events The council says 350 people accessed the survey with 98 per cent of respondents saying they would be in favour of the restriction with “many” asking that it covers more of Ilkeston rather than the initially proposed or more of Erewash as a whole It says that in the 18 months between June 2023 and December 2024 the police received 350 complaints about anti-social use of vehicles or car meets in the Ilkeston area 70 incidents related to Chalons Way in the two months from November 1 to December 27 The council referenced a “viral” video of a BMB drifting around the roundabout at the top of Chalons Way in October as being a prime example of the issue it aims to tackle It also references a YouTube video of a “Forza Nottingham Car Meet” hosted at the Manners Industrial Estate in Ilkeston – including dozens of cars lining the road and drivers revving engines – as further evidence of nuisance behaviour Officials write: “From local information and online evidence it is believed that a significant number of the car meets have been organised by a nationwide group called Forza it is believed that others are also attending the area in smaller groups “The type of activity evidenced makes planned enforcement action difficult as it is impossible to anticipate which limits the options available to organisations.” The council says: “The impact of this ongoing ASB has been consistently reported by local residents as being: The police would primarily be responsible for enforcing the restrictions with the council also detailing the public space protection order (PSPO) “is unlikely to deal with all complaints about vehicle use in the restricted area” this order will complement the existing powers available to the police and provide another tool to support a crackdown on this kind of anti-social behaviour.” the borough council slammed the nuisance motorists as “idiots” and “car louts” “revving engines and squealing tyres – usually at weekends after dark” We send out the biggest stories in an email every day. Sign up for the main Derbyshire Live newsletter here Subscribe now An investigation into the death of an 18-year-old continues today and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward East Midlands Ambulance Service contacted police at 8.20pm on Saturday 28 December to reports that a man had been stabbed on Rose Avenue in Ilkeston On officers’ arrival at the scene an 18-year-old man was found with a stab wound he died nearby on Heanor Road just before 9pm Police are appealing to the public for any information that will assist with our enquiries In particular we are seeking CCTV/doorbell footage and any dashcam footage between the times of 7pm and 9pm in the areas of Heanor Road Seven people are currently under arrest and remain in police custody Four 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl have all been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact us using the methods below and quoting reference number 24*767926 •  Ilkeston: Teenager dies in stabbing incident 14 Aug 2024 | Latest News, Ticket News We are able to confirm ticket details ahead of our trip to Derbyshire to take on Ilkeston Town next Tuesday Supporters will be able to purchase tickets on the gate at the Microlise New Manor Ground Supporters who are looking to park at the ground are advised that there is £3 cost for parking Inside a treasure house from the late Victorian/Edwardian era Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. A murder investigation has been launched by Derbyshire Police after the death of the 18-year-old I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Seven people have been arrested after a murder investigation was launched into the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old man in Derbyshire Officers were called to Rose Avenue in Ilkeston at 8.20pm on Saturday to reports a man had been stabbed, Derbyshire Police said they found an 18-year-old man on the road with a stab wound but he was pronounced dead on nearby Heanor Road His family have been made aware and they are being assisted by specially-trained officers The murder probe is being led by the East Midlands special operations unit Police have appealed for any CCTV/doorbell footage and any dashcam footage between the times of 7pm and 9pm in the areas of Heanor Road, Rose Avenue, Summerfields Way, Kedleston Drive and Peveril Drive. Detective Chief Inspector Claudia Musson from the East Midlands Special Operation Unit, who is leading the investigation said: “We are in the very early stages of the investigation and we are treating it as an isolated incident. Anyone with any information has been asked to contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference number 24*767926. govt and politics"},{"score":0.691054,"label":"/law The force says a man was stabbed in Rose Avenue and later died on Heanor Road just before 9pm including four 17-year-old boys on suspicion of murder have all been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the investigation Several friends have now named the victim as 18-year-old Noah Smedley Do you feel safe in Nottingham city centre? Let us know here Several friends have shared Derbyshire Police's appeals for information on the stabbing along with their own tributes to Noah One friend wrote on Facebook: "Fly high - gone way too soon Another wrote: "Rest in peace Noah Smedley funniest person I knew." Another friend added: "Noah Smedley RIP Derbyshire Police has been contacted for further information said: "We are in the very early stages of the investigation and we are treating it as an isolated incident We are keen for anyone with information to contact us as a matter of urgency to assist with the inquiry into the death of this young man."