Erewash Sound https://www.erewashsound.com/ Love Music - Love Erewash - Your local radio station on 103.5 & 96.8 FM Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:07:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.erewashsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pro.Radio-ES-Favicon.webp?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Erewash Sound https://www.erewashsound.com/ 32 32 247482237 100 factory jobs as Italian giant invests in Erewash https://www.erewashsound.com/news/stanton/100-factory-jobs-as-italian-giant-invests-in-erewash/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:36:18 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210110 A jobs boost for Erewash has been given the go-ahead from the borough council – with the granting of full planning permission for an Italian-based multinational to build a major factory near Ilkeston. Millions will be spent by construction industry giant Fassa Bortolo after it launched a search for a [...]

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]]> 210110 Huge hole fears at Assembly Rooms site as bizarre 40-minute talks held https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derby/huge-hole-fears-at-assembly-rooms-site-as-bizarre-40-minute-talks-held/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:39:45 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210085 By Nigel Slater – Local Democracy Reporting Service Fears have been raised that changes to plans to replace Derby’s Assembly Rooms could leave the city with a huge hole. Concerns were raised during a 40-minute discussion between councillors and Derby City Council officers at a planning meeting over the change [...]

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]]> 210085 Mobile coverage map shows most reliable network providers in Derbyshire https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derbyshire/mobile-coverage-map-shows-most-reliable-network-providers-in-derbyshire/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:24 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210057 Residents, businesses and visitors across the county can now check which mobile service provider offers the best signal in their area following a Derbyshire County Council project to map coverage. The county council and mobile mapping specialist Streetwave worked in partnership with district and borough councils throughout Derbyshire which collected [...]

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]]> 210057 Making it Official: Ceremony marks new home for city Registration Services https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derby/making-it-official-ceremony-marks-new-home-for-city-registration-services/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:14:43 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210053 Derby’s new Register Office was officially opened this week (12th February) in a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark its new home. The city’s births, marriages and deaths are now registered in a refurbished suite of rooms on the ground floor of Riverside Chambers. Accessibility to the site has been a [...]

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]]> 210053 Cat dads are the UK’s most eligible bachelors, Valentine expert claims https://www.erewashsound.com/news/cat-dads-are-the-uks-most-eligible-bachelors-valentine-expert-claims/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:49:50 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210048 Proud cat dads have a head start in the dating game, with relationship experts claiming cats make the ultimate wing men.  So this Valentine’s Day, animal welfare charity Cats Protection is encouraging UK pet owners to loudly proclaim their love for their four-legged friends. Jo Hemmings, psychologist, dating coach, and [...]

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]]> 210048 New plans to cut deaths and serious injuries on the roads backed by PCC https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derbyshire/new-plans-to-cut-deaths-and-serious-injuries-on-the-roads-backed-by-pcc/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:31:25 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210044 Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed plans for an overhaul of driving laws aimed at drastically reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on Britain’s roads. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its ambitious Road Safety Strategy earlier this week, pledging to reduce deaths and serious [...]

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]]> 210044 Derby College Group apprentices help transform Over The Wall Camp’s new headquarters https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ockbrook/derby-college-group-apprentices-help-transform-over-the-wall-camps-new-headquarters/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:12 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210037 Derby College Group (DCG) is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting a meaningful new partnership with Over The Wall Camp, a UK children’s charity supporting young people living with serious health challenges. During the week commencing 9th February, 40 Derby College apprentices were onsite at Over The Wall [...]

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]]> 210037 County Council sets 4.9% council tax increase amidst row over Reform pledge to cut taxes https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derbyshire/county-council-sets-4-9-council-tax-increase-amidst-row-over-reform-pledge-to-cut-taxes/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:26:13 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210033 By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to increase its share of residents’ council tax for the next financial year by 4.9per cent despite accusations from opposition councillors that it has failed to fulfil an election campaign promise of cutting taxes. [...]

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]]> 210033 Angling: Wednesday ‘Nisa’ Open Match – latest results https://www.erewashsound.com/sport/angling/angling-wednesday-nisa-open-match-latest-results/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:27:34 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208447 John Adamson brings you a round up of results from the latest Nisa Angling Open Match for Erewash Sound SPORT. MATCH RESULT/REPORT EVENT: WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH VENUE: LAKE TWO – Makins Fishery DATE: 11th FEBRUARY 2026 RESULT: Place: Peg: Angler’s Name: Sponsor/Club: lb/oz: 1st: A08: Lloyd HAYES: Kettering: 99-11 [...]

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]]> 208447 Top report for new ‘model’ care centre https://www.erewashsound.com/news/cotmanhay/top-report-for-new-model-care-centre/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:57:17 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210029 A remodelled Derbyshire County Council care home has been rated Good in all five areas by the Care Quality Commission – impressing inspectors with its caring and attentive staff and excellent integrated working between health and social care teams. Inspectors from the CQC rated Bennerley Fields ‘good’ overall, noting it [...]

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]]> 210029 Grant funding of £750k to be made available for innovative road safety projects https://www.erewashsound.com/community-notices/grant-funding-of-750k-to-be-made-available-for-innovative-road-safety-projects/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:17:30 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210024 The Road Safety Trust has released details of its forthcoming Large Grants round, opening in April 2026, with funding of up to £200,000 for innovative and high impact road safety projects. The Trust is an independent grant-giving organisation which supports projects and research that make UK roads and streets safer [...]

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]]> 210024 Sluggish 0.1% economic growth will not ease persistent pressure on business https://www.erewashsound.com/news/sluggish-0-1-economic-growth-will-not-ease-persistent-pressure-on-business/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:37:22 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210022 The East Midlands Chamber has renewed its call for greater business support amid ‘persistent and sustained’ challenges faced by firms, despite latest GDP data from the Office for National Statistics showing the economy grew only 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight [...]

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]]> 210022 Custodial sentences for two prolific shop lifters https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/custodial-sentences-for-two-prolific-shop-lifters/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:32:29 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210081 A Derby woman who was arrested at a Long Eaton property has been handed a custodial sentence, along with a a Stapleford women, both of whom faced charges related to theft. Aimi Turner from Drewery Lane in the city was detained by local Safer Neighbourhood Team Police Officers, at a [...]

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]]> 210081 More than £41m spent on Derbyshire roads since April 2025 https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derbyshire/more-than-41m-spent-on-derbyshire-roads-since-april-2025/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:25:05 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210020 A report due to be considered by Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet shows that the highways team have spent more than £41m on maintaining and improving the county’s roads from April 2025 to December 2025, more than in any previous year. The report, Capital Plan Delivery Update, will be discussed at [...]

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]]> 210020 University pledges to drive inclusive growth across region https://www.erewashsound.com/news/university-pledges-to-drive-inclusive-growth-across-region/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:37 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210015 The University of Derby has joined the Mayor of the East Midlands in pledging to drive inclusive growth across the region. The university – along with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham – has signed an East Midlands University Compact with Mayor Claire Ward and East Midlands Combined [...]

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]]> 210015 Football fixtures https://www.erewashsound.com/sport/football/football-fixtures/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:35:46 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=203339 Erewash Sound Sport brings you a round up of football fixtures for local and regional sides. WHAT’S NEXT? Saturday 14th February: Northern Premier League Premier: Ilkeston Town v Guiseley Northern Premier League Midlands: Boldmere St Michaels v Long Eaton United Central Midlands Premier South: Holbrook St Michaels v Borrowash Victoria [...]

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]]> 203339 Football results https://www.erewashsound.com/sport/football/football-results/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:30:50 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=203338 Erewash Sound brings you a round up of the latest football results for borough and regional sides. FOOTBALL: Wednesday 11th February: Premier League: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Tuesday 10th February: United Counties Division 1: Sandiacre Town 3-1 Rainworth Miners Welfare (Hines 19, 37, 57, Thornley 76) Saturday 7th February: [...]

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]]> 203338 Appeal to identify man selling items door-to-door https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/appeal-to-identify-man-selling-items-door-to-door/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:30:44 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210072 Derbyshire Police are appealing for information to try and identify the man pictured after reports of a man selling items door-to-door in Ilkeston as well as Derby. Two separate incidents of door-to-door selling have been reported – both targeting elderly individuals – and in one instance where a man entered [...]

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]]> 210072 County Council set to call on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap any potential tourism tax plans https://www.erewashsound.com/news/derbyshire/county-council-set-to-call-on-the-east-midlands-mayor-to-scrap-any-potential-tourism-tax-plans/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:28:15 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210009 By Eddie Bisknell – Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire council is set to call on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap any potential tourism tax plans. Derbyshire County Council’s Conservative opposition group is pushing for the authority to make this call and has received the backing of its administration, [...]

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]]> 210009 Protesters gather at County Council HQ in opposition to feared closure of eight care homes https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/protesters-gather-at-county-council-hq-in-opposition-to-feared-closure-of-eight-care-homes/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:28:13 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210011 By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Protesters turned out in a last ditch bid to persuade Derbyshire County Council in the eleventh hour to save eight of its elderly care homes from feared closure after the authority’s failed attempt to sell them to a single provider. The former [...]

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