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Win a Summer Garden Toys Bundle with the ASDA Long Eaton Community Champions scheme!

Are you looking to make this summer even more fun? Erewash Sound has got you covered with our ever popular Summer Kidz competiton which is back for another year! We're kicking off six fantastic weekly giveaways, with an amazing bundle of summer garden toys, kindly donated by the Community Champion scheme at ASDA in Long Eaton! It is packed with outdoor fun, perfect for keeping the kids entertained all summer long! This is just the first of six weekly prizes, […]

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Community Notices

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 18th July 2026

We've teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to £25,000 by playing for as little as £1 a week in their weekly draw. Prizes start at £25 for three matched numbers, £250 for four matched numbers, £2,000 for five matched numbers and if you can match ALL six numbers, £25,000 is yours! Match two numbers and get three extra tickets for the following draw! The winning numbers for Saturday 18th July 2026 are […]

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Jari Luoma (credit) with his listening equipment in Finland.

Borough Wide

Scandinavian Sound – Erewash Sound reaches far afield in Summer months

Warmer Summer weather has left local people reaching for ice creams, cold drinks and fans but in Scandinavia, it has led one radio buff to reach for his listening equipment. Jari Luoma contacted Erewash Sound from Southern Finland, having picked up 103.5 FM broadcasts on two occasions, in what he described "an exceptional moment for UK radio reception", adding that he was thrilled to receive our low power signal. Jari, a radio DXer who operates a remote listening station using […]

17 July 2026 18

Borough Wide

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Pubs and bars across Erewash enjoyed a roaring trade once more as England fans were gripped by World Cup fever to cheer on the Three Lions to victory against Norway. The scorching quarter final on Saturday night – as the country basked in a heatwave – saw venues packed with revellers watching the crunch clash. A giant outdoor screen was set up at Ilkeston Town FC’s New Manor Ground – where ecstatic crowds saw Harry Kane and his men beat […]

13 July 2026 19

Featured

Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

The latest episode of the Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast is now available. Hosted by Sally Peacock, the podcast explores the stories behind businesses across Erewash — and the people who run them. In this episode, Sally revisits one of the show's earliest conversations with Imogen - about starting her 'Little Legs' franchise and Cocoon Studios, then also catching up with her business partner Megan after they transformed a failed soft play centre into 'Mighty Monsters'. They discuss the realities […]

7 July 2026 101

Borough Wide

Gardener Steve picks up a Silver Merit at BBC Gardeners World Live 2026

Erewash Sound presenter Steve Walton, aka 'Gardener Steve' has picked up an award for a long-planned border installed at BBC Gardeners World Live 2026. Steve, who presents a Sunday night show featuring a mix of music, gardening themed chat, interviews, what's on and advice, has been busy over the past week getting things ready for the event held at Birmingham NEC over the weekend of Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June, having been working on an idea he has had […]

19 June 2026 38

Station News

Presenter Training Course – Starts 29th June

Our Presenter Training course is designed to help you develop strong presenting skills that engage audiences and leave a lasting impression. Through practical guidance and hands-on experience, you will learn how to structure your content effectively, project confidence and connect authentically with listeners. This course is ideal for aspiring presenters, content creators, broadcasters, and professionals who want to improve their presentation abilities. Whether you are taking your first steps into presenting or looking to refine your existing skills, our experienced […]

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Featured

Erewash Sound SPORT – new to Saturdays from June 2026

There is only one place you need to be for all your latest local sports news.Join Ben Proctor for Erewash Sound SPORT, every Saturday afternoon from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.Whether it's our local teams in Erewash, Ilkeston Town, Long Eaton United, Borrowash Victoria and Sandiacre Town FC, or the big names like Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Notts County, Ilkeston and Long Eaton Rugby Club, or borough cricket sides, he'll bring you the latest along with other local sports news along […]

6 June 2026 49

Borough Wide

Better late than never – Kirsty gets her award

Despite having won a 2025 Community Radio Award, Erewash Sound presenter Kirsty Corbett did not instantly get her certificate. The annual awards event which seeks to recognise the skills of presenters in the community radio sector was held back in October 2025 and led to Kirsty picking up Silver in the Newcomer of the Year category. As volunteer led organisation, presenters often come and go at different times, and don't often get chance to catch up with each other. So, […]

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Station News

Win a Summer Garden Toys Bundle with the ASDA Long Eaton Community Champions scheme!

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 18th July 2026

Scandinavian Sound – Erewash Sound reaches far afield in Summer months

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

Gardener Steve picks up a Silver Merit at BBC Gardeners World Live 2026

Presenter Training Course – Starts 29th June

Erewash Sound SPORT – new to Saturdays from June 2026

Better late than never – Kirsty gets her award

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