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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 26th October 2024
Erewash Sound has teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to a jackpot of £25,000 by playing for just as little as £1 per week.
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School communication project helps pupil reach thousands on the radio
A local school pupil is taking to local radio as part of a school project.
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Erewash Sound aims for more industry honours following two 2024 awards nominations
Two Erewash Sound members have been nominated in an annual radio industry awards event.
Borough Wide
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Chamber: Tough Budget for businesses bracing for higher costs
Following an Autumn Budget that saw employer National Insurance contributions rise to 15% from next April, the threshold for payment fall from £9, 100 to £5, 000 and National Minimum Wage increases, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction.
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Shopping bus service saved by Derbyshire County Council
The future of a local bus service is secure again thanks to Derbyshire County Council, after the current operator said it was due to cease trading.
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Derbyshire Police issue advice to enjoy Halloween safely
With Halloween fast approaching, Derbyshire Police have issued a key message 'keep safe, think of others and have fun' this spooky season.
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Nearly half of over-65s in Erewash feel lonely up to five times a week
New research from Farmhouse Inns shows that almost half (43%) of those aged 65 and over living in in Erewash feel lonely up to five times a week, showing just how crucial regular family connections are, especially as the colder, darker months approach.
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Nottingham Arena plays leading role in developing Green Guide for UK arenas
The Nottingham Arena has been at the centre of developing a green guide to help all 23 major UK Arenas become more sustainable.
Borrowash
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Councillor gives update on the future of Harrington Green in Borrowash
A borough councillor has taken to social media to update Borrowash residents on the future of land known locally as 'Harrington Green'.
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Have you had your say about the future of the Derbyshire Library Service?
Residents who want to have their say on proposals which would change some aspects of the county’s library service are being encouraged to get involved in the current public consultation.
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Long standing but sold off public open space becomes out of bounds with fencing erected
A large expanse of land which has been a public open space for decades has become out of bounds following what is thought to be a sale.
Breaston
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Celebrations in Breaston as three households share £200k prize
Three next-door neighbours in a quiet Erewash cul-de-sac are planning a ‘big, big street party’ after pocketing a share of a £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize.
Breadsall
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
Church Wilne
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Amazing display of classic motorcycles parked up in St. Chad's Church
Motorcycle enthusiasts were in “heaven” when they visited the medieval Church of St Chad at Church Wilne, Derbyshire on the weekend of August the 3rd and 4th. Peter Lindahl reports for Erewash Sound.
Cotmanhay
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Newly elected Erewash and Mid-Derbyshire MPs co-sign letter against care home closure plans
Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
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£2.8m deal helps put Erewash on map - report reveals
A new report has revealed that a £2.8m boost for Erewash clinched by the borough council from central government is putting the borough on the map as it improves the lives of residents.
Dale Abbey
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Derbyshire Police use arrival of the Tour Of Britain to remind people about rules of the road
Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.
Ilkeston
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Power tools found in Bath Street lead to Police hunt for rightful owner
Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued an appeal after two hand-held power tools were recovered from an Ilkeston street.
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Police issue CCTV image after incident of shoplifting from Ilkeston supermarket
Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating an incident relating to shop theft from Tesco on Rutland Street in Ilkeston which took place on Wednesday the 2nd October at around 9:00pm.
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Poppies to adorn canal for UK's oldest WW2 veteran
The oldest World War Two veteran in the UK will be honoured on his 110th birthday by adorning the side of a canal with poppies.
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
Draycott
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Man charged with drug offences and assaulting police officer
A man has been charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer after a warrant was carried out at a home in Sawley, near Long Eaton.
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Three month closure order granted on Draycott property at the centre of anti-social behaviour incidents
A three-month closure order has been granted on a property in Draycott after concerns about anti-social behaviour and drug related crime.
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Draycott man jailed for his part in trio's robbery spree
A Draycott man has been jailed for his part in a trio of criminals who carried out a series of robberies in Derby.
Kirk Hallam
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Police go door-to-door and appeal for information after boy reports being approached
Ilkeston Police officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries after receiving reports that a child had been approached by a man in Nutbrook Crescent, Kirk Hallam.
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Ilkeston 21st Scouts appeal for former members to come forward as it celebrates 70 years
A local scout group is on the hunt for former leaders to help the group celebrate their 70th anniversary in November 2024.
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Borough schools amongst ten to win accolades for cleaner and healthier travel plans
Borough schools are amongst ten county wide to be rewarded for encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school.
Little Eaton
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
Long Eaton
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Crochet business owner who started online set to launch second book
A local woman who began her business as an on line Video channel is preparing to launch her second book.
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Man charged with drug offences after Long Eaton arrest
A man has been charged with drug dealing offences after heroin and crack cocaine were found in a car stopped by police officers in Long Eaton.
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Man charged with drug offences and assaulting police officer
A man has been charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer after a warrant was carried out at a home in Sawley, near Long Eaton.
Morley
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Safer Neighbourhood Team Police Officers investigate Morley burglary
Police Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood team are investigating a recent burglary in Morley and are seeking assistance from residents who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of a pick up type vehicle parked in a layby close by on Morley Lane.
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Derbyshire Police use arrival of the Tour Of Britain to remind people about rules of the road
Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.
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Morley-based DCG students contribute to a team effort to help create an inviting green space
Students and staff at Derby College Group (DCG) have come together to develop its latest green space at the Joseph Wright Centre (JWC). For six months, a cross-college collaborative project took place to improve the existing Urban Garden on the outdoor terrace at JWC.
Ockbrook
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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County Councillor updates Ockbrook residents over work to repair pot hole and crater covered local road
A county councillor has taken to social media to apologise to residents of Ockbrook about the ever decreasing condition of a major and busy road through the village.
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Ockbrook and Borrowash Neighbourhood Network calls for a collective 'NO' to proposed pylons
Independent councillors representing Ockbrook and Borrowash have taken to their social media page in a call for residents to give a collective 'NO' message to National Grid proposals for pylons through the two villages.
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Parish Council agrees with a need for clean energy but favours alternative pylon route
A parish council in the borough is leading a petition to gather signatures to support a proposal to counter National Grid plans to run a new pylon route through the borough.
Risley
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Power to the people through new car charging hub
Erewash is poised to get an electric charging station for 22 vehicles – complete with two new eateries where drivers with cars plugged in can top up their own batteries.
Sandiacre
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Have you had your say about the future of the Derbyshire Library Service?
Residents who want to have their say on proposals which would change some aspects of the county’s library service are being encouraged to get involved in the current public consultation.
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Power to the people through new car charging hub
Erewash is poised to get an electric charging station for 22 vehicles – complete with two new eateries where drivers with cars plugged in can top up their own batteries.
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Rural charity seeking donations of IT equipment from Derbyshire businesses
Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) has announced forging a partnership to continue a successful pilot scheme aimed at refurbishing donated IT devices to help those who are digitally excluded.
Sawley
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Man charged with drug offences and assaulting police officer
A man has been charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer after a warrant was carried out at a home in Sawley, near Long Eaton.
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Sawley Councillor becomes first Punjabi Sikh appointed as DCC Vice Civic Chairman
A councillor with connections to Erewash has become the first member of the Sikh community to be appointed to the position of Vice Civic Chairman at Derbyshire County Council.
Stanley
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Derbyshire Police use arrival of the Tour Of Britain to remind people about rules of the road
Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
Stanton
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Power to the people through new car charging hub
Erewash is poised to get an electric charging station for 22 vehicles – complete with two new eateries where drivers with cars plugged in can top up their own batteries.
West Hallam
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Schools given a chance to win up to £1k through radio station and food-tech firm partnership
Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.
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Schools can win £1k as kids star on the radio
Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.
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Police appeal for help finding relatives of deceased West Hallam man
Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.
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Derbyshire Police use arrival of the Tour Of Britain to remind people about rules of the road
Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.