Next, leaving school is a daunting prospect at any time, but at the moment with work difficult to come by for many young people, the future can seem even more uncertain.
19-year-old Michael Geri from Long Eaton was told he couldn't carry on into 6th form after problems at school and several run ins with the police but, despite that and just a few years later, he's opened his own barber shop as Michael Sibert reports.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm in a public place in Long Eaton.
Police were called to an address on William Street after 21.00 yesterday (30 November) to reports of a disturbance.
On arrival, officers were confronted by a man with an apparent firearm, which police now believe was an imitation weapon.
The 38-year-old man, who is currently in police custody, then went to College Street where he spoke to several members of the public while holding the imitation weapon.
Armed officers arrested him a short time later. Derbyshire Police say no one was injured and the force is not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault where a man was glassed in the face.
The 39-year-old victim was attacked in the toilet at Buzz Bar in Long Eaton on Friday 28th September.
The man was taken to hospital where he required a large number of stitches.
Shortly after 9:00 last night police were called to a report of a stabbing on Cranmer Street in Long Eaton.
A man was found on the pavement who had been stabbed. He was treated at the scene and then transferred to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Police are continuing an investigation into an explosion at a flat in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, which has killed a man.
At around 10pm last night, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to a flat on Queen Street, Long Eaton, after a reported explosion.
Crews from Long Eaton and Ilkeston attended the scene. But tragically a 57 year old man has been confirmed as a fatality as a result of the incident.
A joint investigation with Derbyshire Constabulary is currently on-going.
Information will be released in due course.
An explosion at a house in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, has killed a man.
At around 10pm last night, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to a house on Queen Street, Long Eaton, after a reported explosion.
Crews from Long Eaton and Ilkeston attended the scene. But tragically a 57 year old man has been confirmed as a fatality as a result of the incident.
A joint investigation with Derbyshire Constabulary is currently on-going.
Information will be released in due course.
– Rachel Palmer - Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service"Our thoughts and sympathy are with the family and friends of the deceased at this sad time."
Fire crews have warned people in Long Eaton not not to touch asbestos debris which may have landed in residential areas following a fire.
Residents were advised to ensure their windows and doors were shut by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue when they were called to a fire on Carlton Road at 02.30 BST.
The fire had broken out in a two-storey industrial unit, believed to be a former electrical suppliers.
The roof of burning building contained asbestos, a dangerous material which can cause mesothelioma, a form of cancer.
The fire service said the fire could have been started deliberately, though the investigation continues.Anyone who discovers debris should telephone the environmental health department of Erewash Borough Council.
Three schools were forced to close today after travellers moved on to their playing fields last night. Around 1200 pupils in Derbyshire were affected.
Three Derbyshire schools closed today, after travellers moved onto their playing fields last night.
The travellers have moved on after being served an eviction notice, but pupils at the school say the experience was unnerving.
Travellers who moved on to playing fields of schools in Long Eaton have left the site, after being served an eviction notice.
More to follow.