Thousands of young musicians from across Derby and Derbyshire are tuning up to take centre stage for two local performances of a lifetime. Around 3,500 pupils from primary and junior schools will join a professional orchestra for two concerts taking place at Derby Arena. Called ‘Count Me In with the [...]

The post Young musicians tune up to take centre stage at Derby Concerts appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Plans to build at least 400 homes next to the A52 in Derby remain a realistic possibility, despite “strong opposition” from the public over traffic concerns. Last year, very early plans were announced for a huge development off Stoney Lane, in Spondon – right next to the busy Brian Clough [...]

The post 400 homes next to A52 still on table despite traffic concern appeared first on Erewash Sound.

A nursing lecturer who led an innovative emergency simulation to prepare students for real-life crises has won a major national award. Danielle Dunne, Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Derby, was named ‘University Educator of the Year’ at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026 in London, which celebrates [...]

The post Nursing lecturer wins national award for innovative approach to preparing future workforce for major incidents appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Derby has been named among the most underrated places to visit in the UK for a city break by an influential events and culture magazine. The city has been placed third in Time Out’s ‘18 most underrated city breaks in the UK’. Chosen by Time Out’s writers and editors, the [...]

The post Derby named among UK’s most underrated city breaks appeared first on Erewash Sound.

New measures to improve public safety in a “vulnerable” part of Derby where a man was fatally stabbed could be introduced by officials. Derby City Council says it is in “early stages” of putting additional street lighting around the Cheapside area of Derby – in the vicinity of St Werbugh’s [...]

The post More lights at Derby city centre hotspot where stabbing occurred appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Derbyshire Police officers continue to seize illegal scooters on county roads, with 31 escooters confiscated in April – the equivalent of one taken off the streets every day. In total, more than 820 e-scooters have been seized since officers began a ‘seize first’ approach in November 2024. In April, illegally [...]

The post E-scooter seizures continue in Derbyshire appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Derby City Council’s leader has hit out after councillors delayed a decision on major plans to regenerate the city’s Market Place. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of delaying a final decision on outline plans to replace Derby’s Assembly Rooms, which has stood empty for more than a decade. [...]

The post Derby City Council Leader reacts to delay on Market Place redevelopment appeared first on Erewash Sound.

A decision on whether a £100 million redevelopment of Derby’s Market Place to replace the Assembly Rooms should be allowed has been put on hold. A majority of five Derby councillors voted in favour of delaying a final decision after concerns were raised over design issues. However, four voted to [...]

The post Derby Market Place regeneration decision appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Men in Derbyshire have been unable to get a vasectomy on the NHS or even join a waiting list for nearly a year, with all new referrals paused after demand outstripped capacity. For men, getting a vasectomy – often known as ‘the snip’ – is the only option when it [...]

The post Derbyshire NHS vasectomy pause appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Derby College Group is in the midst of one of its most significant exam periods of the year, with a major logistical operation underway across its sites to ensure every student has the best possible conditions in which to succeed. This month alone, DCG has allocated approximately 5,500 individual exam [...]

The post Derby College Group gears up for one of its biggest ever exam seasons appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Plans to build a vital facility in Derby to help resolve ‘significant challenges’ have been shelved after it was discovered it would cost at least £9m. A new building was planned to provide “fit-for-purpose” space for the city’s museums’ collection, library resources and expensive Derby Live equipment for entertainment events. [...]

The post £9m building plan shelved by Derby City Council appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Bringing a long empty and “crucial” Derby city centre site back to life has moved a step closer. Derby City Council has progressed its next plans to regenerate the whole of the Becketwell area. It has seen huge change in recent years with new apartments being built, new public open [...]

The post Derby Becketwell regeneration moves forward appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Millions of pounds have been allocated to help “kickstart” big plans to transform the area surrounding Derby railway station. A new report says investment of £3.5m has been allocated to Derby on city centre projects, including an “initial focus” on developing its plans for the “Station Quarter”. Major changes could [...]

The post Money for massive Derby train station improvements appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Derby has been selected to lead the UK’s UNESCO Learning Cities Network, placing the city at the forefront of a global movement to make lifelong learning accessible to all. There are currently 12 Cities of Lifelong Learning in the UK that form part of the wider UNESCO Global Network of [...]

The post Derby to lead prestigious UNESCO network promoting lifelong learning appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Safe and Sound, a Derby-based charity dedicated to protecting children and young people from exploitation, is proud to announce the outstanding success of its annual Charity Race Night, raising over £8,000 – the highest amount ever achieved from the event. This year’s Race Night was bigger and better than ever, [...]

The post Record-breaking Race Night raises over £8,000 for young people affected by child exploitation appeared first on Erewash Sound.

New food bin collections in Derby are off to a “strong start” despite there still being a shortage of vehicles. Weekly food waste collections have begun in Derby and across the country to reduce environmental impact. Thousands of households have been given new food caddies by the council to dispose [...]

The post ‘Strong start’ to new food bin collections appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Students at Derby College Group are helping to shine a light on what it really means to be a young carer. As 18-year-olds balancing coursework, friendships, and plans, some are also carrying significant responsibilities at home. “People assume it is just helping around the house, but it’s actually so much [...]

The post Young carers at Derby College Group open up about life beyond the classroom appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Derby College Group (DCG) proudly hosted the 47th Merlane Trophy last week, welcoming some of the region’s most talented carpentry and joinery students for a highly respected industry skills competition. Organised by the Institute of Carpenters, the Merlane Trophy is a flagship event for apprentices across the Midlands, challenging competitors [...]

The post Derby College Group hosts esteemed Merlane Trophy as student makes history appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has launched a new supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group, creating valuable workplace opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The programme, known as ASPIRE, provides students with real workplace experience at Alstom’s historic Derby site, [...]

The post Alstom launches supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group appeared first on Erewash Sound.

Work is progressing at pace on a project to bolster Derby’s flood defences and unlock the potential for more regeneration. A year ago, contractors started work on Derby Riverside, which will complete the second phase of the Our City, Our River (OCOR) project, a major flood risk mitigation and regeneration [...]

The post Transformative city flood defence project progresses at pace appeared first on Erewash Sound.