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WIN prize with picture of dad

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:58:53 GMT

Kids, it’s time to get out the pencils and crayons and draw a picture of your ‘super dad’ to celebrate Father’s Day – and you could WIN a top prize.

1970s victory

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:54:47 GMT

Another picture from the collection of former Ilkeston Junior Rams chairman David Grimley.

VIDEO: Trip down Memory Lane

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:19:34 GMT

Here are some of the latest pictures of times gone by in the area.

The day shift at Collaro, Langley Mill

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:43:48 GMT

This is a picture of the staff at Collaro Ltd in Eastwood - a company established during World War Two to make ammunition boxes.

Former town vicar

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:31 GMT

This photograph of an Ilkeston vicar was submitted by a 92-year-old former Hallam Fields resident.

At the machine

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:25 GMT

A happy seamstress works away at the former Booth’s hosiery factory in Ilkeston in this photograph.

Party time

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:17 GMT

In another photograph from former Ilkeston Junior Rams chairman David Grimley, there seem sto be a celebration going on.

Cafe break-in

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:47 GMT

Peckish thieves helped themselves to cheese and chocolate cake at a Langley Mill cafe.

Martin’s Chippy identified in photo

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:12:58 GMT

David Martin, a parish councillor from Underwood, got in touch after we printed this photo in last week’s Advertiser.

TBG takes over Acorn training

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:59 GMT

A growing adult and youth learning organisation has strengthened its presence in the East Midlands with the acquisition of a Ripley firm.

Life on the water

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:38:05 GMT

A civic leader and helpers are gathering coal as they attended the Langley Mill Boat Rally at Langley Mill Basin.

Turn-of-the-century butchers shop

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:11:23 GMT

Two young women stand in front of a former Ilkeston butchers in this photograph which looks to have been taken around the turn of the century.

Stallholder ‘Mad Harry’

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:33:08 GMT

Eastwood Market Place was the site of the popular Friday night market with the stalls lit by parafin lamps and ‘Mad Harry’ selling his assorted goods.

Market Place statue

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:32:58 GMT

This monument which stood in Eastwood Market Place was erected in memory of Edward Lindley, the first chairman of Eastwood Council in 1896.

County council announces new cabinet posts

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:56:45 GMT

Derbyshire County Council’s newly elected controlling group has announced its key appointments ahead of the authority’s annual meeting on May 15.

Andy Browning

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:22:42 GMT

With the weather warming up, it’s tempting to fling the windows open and carry on with the housework or gardening. But make sure you’re not leaving your home open to thieves.

Cotmanhay homes had no water

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:02:13 GMT

This photograph shows a group of houses in Cotmanhay which were know as Botany Bay.

Shower time

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:02:12 GMT

A worker at a the former Booth’s factory in Ilkeston gets her hair washed during a visit by hairdresser Keith Hall.

Footballer of the year

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:02:11 GMT

Colin Todd was voted footballer of the year 1975, according to the scarf in this photograph.