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Station News
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 9th August 2025
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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Local radio diminishes further, but for Erewash?
On June 6th, locally-directed radio disappeared further as a regional radio station put an end to its breakfast show, to be replaced by one single nationwide show for England and Wales instead from 9th June, punctuated only by relevant local news, travel and weather.
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You never know who is listening to you - hiccup...
Once the microphone is switched on, a presenter can lay themselves open to whatever happens in those few moments but one Erewash Sound presenter found that even a late night show isn't off peak enough to prevent him from having an unfortunate moment reported upon by local media.
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Erewash Sound Newsletter for February 2025
Erewash Sound is proud to present our latest radio station newsletter.
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Improvements for the Erewash Sound 103.5 FM transmitter after grant funding success
The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.
Borough Wide
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VJ Day commemorations across Erewash
The Borough of Erewash joined the nation in commemoration of 80 years since the victory over Japan day, known as VJ day, when Japan announced its surrender to the Allied Forces, marking the formal end of World War Two.
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Data-led patrols drive down anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire
Latest statistics have shown how extra police patrols are helping to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire.
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Commemorate VJ Day in Erewash
Residents are invited to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at events on Friday 15th August.
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Trust launches college to inspire learning through football
Derby County Community Trust has announced the launch of its own college designed to empower young people across Derby and Derbyshire.
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Derbyshire Record Office taking part in Creative Heritage project
Derbyshire Record Office is working with Animate Projects on an 18-month creative heritage project exploring historic working lives across Derbyshire and the East Midlands.
Borrowash
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Borrowash-based chain of Doctors surgeries set to close its Oakwood site as "no longer fit for purpose"
A GP surgery in Derby is set to close due to it “no longer being fit for purpose” – prompting anger and shock from councillors.
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New defibrillators installed across Erewash
People who fall victim to cardiac arrests have a better chance of survival – thanks to a new network of defibrillators installed across Erewash by the borough council.
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Campaigners against development on open space in Borrowash call for action over ground contaminants
Campaigners opposing development on an area of public open space in Borrowash which is subject to a planning application have been distributing leaflets to local residents referencing that it is 'highly contaminated.'
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Controversial proposals for housing on Borrowash green space released
New proposals have been released, for homes on an area of public green open space that has been used for decades in Borrowash.
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Disused and sold community hall cleared and sealed after fly tipping blight
The site of a former community hall which was put up for sale and subsequently sold has been cleared and sealed after it became blighted by fly-tippers and break-ins.
Breaston
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Three sentenced after lying about speeding offences
Three people have been sentenced after lying about speeding offences in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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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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Ilkeston Police issue an appeal in response to an increased number of reports of rural fly-tipping
Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.
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Golf Club captains aim high for Safe and Sound
The captains of Breadsall Priory Golf Club have chosen Derbyshire’s Safe and Sound as their charity of the year with a programme of fundraising events planned from competitions to social events.
Cotmanhay
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Vital community hub gets £165k lifeline
A promised £165,161 lifeline to save a vital community hub will come from a new £2million investment fund that Erewash council is planning to devote to boosting the borough.
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Tributes paid as oldest man dies at age 110
Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson has led tributes to Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose following the announcement of the Ilkeston war hero’s death at the age of 110 on Friday 11th July 2025.
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Long Eaton Councillor condemns cuts planned by own party
A County Councillor representing Long Eaton South has publicly condemned planned cuts to adult education services by the party she is a member and representative of.
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The potential closure of adult training centres across Derbyshire could “strangle communities” and “hamper growth”, it is feared
The potential closure of adult training centres across Derbyshire could “strangle communities” and “hamper growth”, it is feared.
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Erewash Sound licenced to continue FM broadcasting until 2030
Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.
Dale Abbey
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Ilkeston Police issue an appeal in response to an increased number of reports of rural fly-tipping
Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.
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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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Commemorate VJ Day in Erewash
Residents are invited to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at events on Friday 15th August.
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Ilkeston covered by dispersal notice for car show weekend
As one of the borough's biggest annual events came to Ilkeston over the weekend, the town centre was the subject of a dispersal notice in the wake of anti-social behaviour issues.
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Local brass brand details a 'desperate' situation
The future of a long-established brass band from the borough has been thrown into doubt and is reportedly 'on the brink of closure'.
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Ilkestonian in solo charity cycle mission from Lands End to John O'Groats
An Ilkeston man is preparing to embark on a mammoth solo fundraising event, cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats on 11th August 2025 in support of the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre in Skegness.
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Ilkeston Police issue an appeal in response to an increased number of reports of rural fly-tipping
Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.
Draycott
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Padel Courts plans for borough golf site
Plans to build padel courts at a Derbyshire golf course have been submitted.
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Draycott and Church Wilne History Group
Having existed for around a decade, gathering information from many sources, the local Draycott and Church Wilne History Group holds an archive of photographs and written items.
Little Eaton
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City leader calls A38 decision 'divisive' but vows to minimise disruption
The leader of Derby City Council says the decision to construct major A38 upgrades is “divisive” but will do everything she can to minimise disruption.
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A38 campaigners vow to fight on
Campaigners wanting to scrap a major A38 upgrade for Derby have vowed to fight on despite the Government giving it the go-ahead.
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Huge A38 update ‘in due course’
A huge update on whether a major upgrade of the A38 in Derby will happen or not is to be provided “in due course”, the Government has said.
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Disused rail line to be transformed into a Greenway
Funding of £2.7m has been awarded to Derbyshire County Council by Active Travel England to transform the former Little Eaton branch railway line into a greenway - a traffic free pathway for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.
Long Eaton
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Commemorate VJ Day in Erewash
Residents are invited to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at events on Friday 15th August.
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Charity’s attempt to stop the Renters Rights Bill causing a pets in lets crisis
Long Eaton based pets charity AdvoCATS is relaunching its Heads for Tails! campaign to make renting a home with pets easier and fairer for both tenants and landlords on Monday 11th August, exactly 28 days until the Renters Rights Bill returns for the consultation process between the House of Commons and the House of Lords on 8th September.
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Campaigners call for previously safeguarded HS2 land to be used for 37-mile powerline scheme
Campaigners are calling for previously safeguarded Derbyshire land seized for HS2 to be used for a planned 37-mile powerline scheme instead of further countryside disruption.
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Padel Courts plans for borough golf site
Plans to build padel courts at a Derbyshire golf course have been submitted.
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Stylists from a Long Eaton-based company make UK finals of top hairdressing industry awards
Officials at the Long Eaton-based headquarters of a hairdressing business are celebrating after two of its stylists were named as finalists at the British Hairdressing Awards 2025.
Morley
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Campaigners call for previously safeguarded HS2 land to be used for 37-mile powerline scheme
Campaigners are calling for previously safeguarded Derbyshire land seized for HS2 to be used for a planned 37-mile powerline scheme instead of further countryside disruption.
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Ilkeston Police issue an appeal in response to an increased number of reports of rural fly-tipping
Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.
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Campaigners continue their fight against pylon plans for Morley
Campaigners protesting against a proposed new electricity pylon route crossing through the borough are continuing with their fight by staging a public meeting.
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DCG named finalist in national Green Gown Awards for powerful diversity and sustainability campaign
Derby College Group (DCG) is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the prestigious Green Gown Awards for the second consecutive year.
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“We Are Not Rubbish”: Art Exhibition challenges perceptions at Erewash Museum
An inspiring and thought-provoking art exhibition opened at Erewash Museum last week, where Derby College Group Pathways and Fine Art students collaborated to create a stunning art exhibition at Erewash Museum, crafted entirely from recycled materials.
Ockbrook
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Campaigners call for previously safeguarded HS2 land to be used for 37-mile powerline scheme
Campaigners are calling for previously safeguarded Derbyshire land seized for HS2 to be used for a planned 37-mile powerline scheme instead of further countryside disruption.
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Campaigners continue their fight against pylon plans for Morley
Campaigners protesting against a proposed new electricity pylon route crossing through the borough are continuing with their fight by staging a public meeting.
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Disused and sold community hall cleared and sealed after fly tipping blight
The site of a former community hall which was put up for sale and subsequently sold has been cleared and sealed after it became blighted by fly-tippers and break-ins.
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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.
Sandiacre
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Trust launches college to inspire learning through football
Derby County Community Trust has announced the launch of its own college designed to empower young people across Derby and Derbyshire.
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Ilkestonian in solo charity cycle mission from Lands End to John O'Groats
An Ilkeston man is preparing to embark on a mammoth solo fundraising event, cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats on 11th August 2025 in support of the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre in Skegness.
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Long Eaton Police officers take action against nuisance off-road biking
Following multiple reports of nuisance Off-Road motorbikes and e-bikes in Sandiacre, police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have carried out and will continue to carry out operations in the area to resolve the problem.
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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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Padel Courts plans for borough golf site
Plans to build padel courts at a Derbyshire golf course have been submitted.
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New defibrillators installed across Erewash
People who fall victim to cardiac arrests have a better chance of survival – thanks to a new network of defibrillators installed across Erewash by the borough council.
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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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Teenager found guilty of murder of Noah Smedley in Ilkeston
A man has been convicted of murder after stabbing an 18-year-old with a Rambo knife in what was described as ‘an utterly pointless killing’ in Ilkeston, last December.
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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.
West Hallam
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West Hallam man jailed after grooming girls online
A 41-year-old man has been jailed after he groomed three young girls, after befriending them online.
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Local fundraiser aims to raise £10k for MS charity in memory of his mother
A local fundraiser is to take part in the forthcoming Robin Hood Half Marathon to raise money for the charity MS Together, in memory of his Mum who passed away due to complications with multiple sclerosis and with the aim for it to be a catalyst for much more.
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New defibrillators installed across Erewash
People who fall victim to cardiac arrests have a better chance of survival – thanks to a new network of defibrillators installed across Erewash by the borough council.
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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.
