Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
Stuck for a present, no idea what to get your Dad for Father's Day? We round up some of the best ideas and inspiration for perfect gifts for your Dad this weekend, all available to buy locally in Heanor and Ripley.
- 12th April 2013
Have you seen the flags flying along Ilkeston Road today? Do you think they're flying for St George's Day, or are you one of the people that think they're there to celebrate Mrs Thatcher's funeral?
We confirm exactly why they are there in our latest blog...
- 15th February 2013
It's been the subject of much speculation over the last months and even years, but the doors finally opened today at McDonalds in Langley Mill.
- 12th February 2013
It's the school holidays again and many of us have already started planning loads of activities to keep our kids entertained throughout next week.
To help you with this, we've got a full round up of Half Term Activities across our area so you can work out what to do and where to go around Heanor and Ripley this February...
- 9th February 2013
If you're looking for something to do, somewhere to go or something to buy to treat the person you love this Valentine's Day, we've got loads of options right here in Heanor and Ripley.
- 6th February 2013
If you're passionate about Langley Mill and the surrounding area, and love its history and heritage, help preserve the stories, memories and artifacts by joining the Langley Mill Heritage Group
- 5th December 2012
This week we've been really proud to launch the first ever Heanor Indie Christmas Crawl - a fantastic fun competition for people of all ages which aims to get people into the local shops up and down our local High Street.
Find out how to enter here...
- 29th November 2012
James Bond, vampires and mythical fairy-tale creatures are loose in Ilkeston this week, as we bring you a round up of all the films showing at our local cinema this week and the times that you can see them....
- 24th November 2012
Here's a short story from local author Neal James that will knock your socks off - look out for the twist right at the end...
- 23rd November 2012
The Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir were in fine form last Friday when they held a charity concert in All Saints Church in Marlpool last week raising a massive £750 for the Derbyshire Blood Bikes. Find out more about it here...