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Alvaston
Derbyshire, East Midlands · population 16,255 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Alvaston
Alvaston is a village and ward of Derby, in the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, England. Alvaston is on the A6 three miles south-east of Derby city centre and probably owes its name to an individual called Ælfwald.
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CouncilBirmingham Council's High Court hearing on unauthorised flag attachments – 30 September
Birmingham City Council will return to the High Court on 30 September to seek an interim injunction aimed at stopping unauthorised flag displays on streets and highway fixtures, citing safety and harassment concerns.
Birmingham38 minutes ago
CouncilBarnsley supermarket fined £28,675 after labelling breaches
LSJ Supermarket and its owners were convicted for selling pre-packed foods without mandatory ingredient, nutrition and allergen information, breaching the Food Safety Act.
Barnsley40 minutes ago
CultureEndangered-species mural unveiled on Brook House in Middleton
A 15-metre-high artwork created by artists from Rochdale and Kenya now decorates Brook House, highlighting threatened wildlife and the town’s cultural ties with East Africa.
Middleton46 minutes ago
CultureEndangered wildlife mural unveiled on Oldham Road in Middleton
Artists from Rochdale and Samburu, Kenya have completed a 15-metre high mural on Oldham Road, depicting endangered species and linking Middleton with Kenyan cultural motifs.
Middleton47 minutes ago
CouncilMidland regeneration steps up with school tenant, scout hut lease and new post office
Rochdale Borough Council announced a series of projects to boost Middleton, including a new tenant for the historic Old Grammar School, a long-term lease of the Scout Hut to Groundwork Trust and the return of post office and banking services to the town centre early next year.
Middleton3 hours ago
CouncilLord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham
A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.
Birmingham3 hours ago
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What's on in and around Alvaston
Amble
Today, 19:00Rock City, Nottingham
MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW
Today, 19:30Nottingham Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Yonaka
Thu 8 Oct, 18:30Rock City, Nottingham
Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout
Thu 8 Oct, 20:00The Flowerpot, Osmaston
DNA of History
Fri 9 Oct, 18:30Vaillant Live, Derby, Osmaston
Red Rum Club
Fri 9 Oct, 18:30Rock City, Nottingham
Days out around Alvaston
View allBrian Silcock
Markeaton · 4.3 miles
Squirrel looking through the viewfinder of a digital camera
Dale Abbey ruins
Dale Abbey · 5 miles
Ruins of abbey
Bretby Castle
Bretby · 8.7 miles
Site of a fortified manor house. Dated in use c.1300-c.1610.
Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Repairer
Heanor · 8.7 miles
Museum, Sales and Repairs
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Wollaton · 9.3 miles
Now reopened, run by volunteers
Little Haw Lane Playing Fields
Shepshed · 9.9 miles
Little Haw Lane Playing Fields is owned and maintained by Shepshed Town Council and is used by a number of football clubs.
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White House Nursery
Shardlow Road, Derby
The Lodge
Grange Road, Derby
The Lodge
93 Shardlow Road, Derby
Tiny Tots Day Nursery
93 Shardlow Road, Derby
Alvaston Junior Academy
Elvaston Lane, Derby
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Elvaston Lane, Derby
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