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A much-loved local cricket club that was founded during the reign of Queen Victoria is poised to mark its 150th anniversary by installing the very latest in hi-tech grass – thanks to help from Erewash Borough Council. The “hybrid” wickets have been hailed as groundbreaking after being pioneered at Lord’s and the Oval. They feature natural turf with tiny amounts of unique polyethylene yarn stitched in to make the surface […]
Erewash Sound SPORT brings you a round up of cricket fixtures from borough sides in the top tiers of The Derbyshire County Cricket League and cup competition. Sunday 26th August: Premier Cup: (12noon) Alrewas v Ockbrook & Borrowash at The Walkfield Monday 27th August: O.J Jackson Cup: (6:15pm) Sandiacre Town v Swarkestone at Longmoor Lane Saturday 1st August: Derbyshire Premier League: Belper Meadows v Sandiacre Town at Belper Meadows CC […]
Erewash Sound SPORT brings you a round up of cricket fixtures from borough sides in the top tiers of The Derbyshire County Cricket League. CRICKET: Saturday 25th July: Derbyshire Premier League: Alrewas 249 all out (50) v Ockbrook & Borrowash 249-9 (50) Match tied at The Walkfield (Ockbrook & Borrowash: 5th: 214pts from 15 matches, W8, T1, L6) Spondon 252-8 (50) v Sandiacre Town 256 all out (49.4) Sandiacre Town […]
Erewash Sound Sport brings you a round up of football fixtures for local and regional sides. WHAT'S NEXT? (Times show where confirmed - all pre-season fixtures are subject to change) Sunday 26th July: Pre-season Friendly: Vitoria v Nottingham Forest (Portugal - behind closed doors) Tuesday 28th July: Pre-season Friendly: Ilkeston Town v Basford Town Hallam FC v Long Eaton United v (7:30pm) Valencia v Derby County (at St George's Park) […]
Erewash Sound brings you a round up of the latest football results for borough and regional sides. FOOTBALL: Saturday 25th July: Pre-season Friendly: Louth Town 0-1 Sandiacre Town (Morledge) Friday 24th July: Pre-season Friendly: FC Freiburg 3-1 Derby County (in Austria) (Irie 9, Morris 14, Grifo 109, TBC 120) Wednesday 22nd July: Pre-season Friendly: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Blackburn Rovers (at Estadio da Nora in Portugal) (Jesus, Kali, Awoniyi) Tuesday 21st […]
An international cycling race coming to Derbyshire next year could leave a multi-million-pound economic “legacy”, it is hoped. The Tour de France Femmes, a women’s international cycling race, will host its “Grand Depart” in the UK next summer, with an extensive 130km journey through Derbyshire on July 31, 2027. This will involve elite riders peddling up notoriously steep and challenging cycling routes, Winnats Pass and Snake Pass, for a total […]
British Cycling has launched Sofa to Saddle, a brand new, free to use app to help inspire and enable the nation to get on their bikes. Launched on the eve of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, new research from British Cycling on the UK public has found that the average Briton now clocks up over 18 hours of sofa time per week. Yet, the research reveals a massive desire for […]
It has been a summer of celebration at Derby College Group, as thousands of students have marked the end of their courses with a series of awards ceremonies and graduations held over the last few weeks. Here is a broad selection of the celebrations. From Broomfield Hall to The Roundhouse, Morley Hayes and the University of Derby, every part of the college's provision has taken the opportunity to recognise the […]
Derby College Group has expressed collective pride after Sport Science student Caitlin Hadfield enjoyed an outstanding athletics season, earning selection for the Great Britain team at the prestigious Mannheim Juniors Gala in June. Competing in the women's 4x400m relay, Caitlin helped Team GB secure victory, with the team recording the second fastest time in the world and a European lead. It caps a season of real progress for the sprinter, […]
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 – […]
Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has announced it has improved 415,964 m² of land in 2025/26, equal to 58 football fields. The organisation manages dozens of green spaces around the East Midlands, supported by community volunteers. Rish Mills, Environment Delivery Manager at Groundwork Five Counties, said: “We manage parks, walking trails, nature reserves, woods, and other public spaces. We create open, easily accessible areas that offer increased biodiversity for the […]
MATCH RESULT/REPORT EVENT: WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH VENUE: LAKE TWO - Makins Fishery sponsored by Tackle Guru DATE: 24th JUNE 2026 RESULT Place Peg Angler's Name Sponsor/Club lb/oz Pools 1st B2 Gavin JAMES Leicester 126-08 £52.00 2nd A10 Tony BROOKES Stratford-Upon-Avon 107-00 £40.00 3rd B20 Craig MIDDLETON Coventry 86-02 £40.00 4th A6 John LACK Northampton 82-03 £30.00 5th A19 Tony LAMB Elephant & Castle 63-04 6th B22 Dean HALL […]
England fans have been named among the world’s top three supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football fan Sam Allcock, surveyed 5,200 U.S. adults across the 16 FIFA 2026 host cities to explore how visiting supporters shape perceptions of their countries on the world stage. The research carried […]
Derby is to receive government funding to improve cricket facilities across the city and make the sport more accessible than ever before. The city has been chosen as one of five locations to benefit from a further £3 million injection to open up access to year-round cricket in even more communities. This figure will be matched by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The investment will see a cricket dome […]
Football fans are reminded not to drink and drive this summer, as THINK! is launching a new summer campaign designed to encourage drivers to choose alcohol-free alternatives when planning to drive, with the message: "If you're planning to drive, it's best to have none”. Timed to the World Cup, a summer of major international football, the campaign combines media partnerships, creator content and stakeholder communications to place road safety messaging […]
As the World Cup gets well and truly underway, Derbyshire Police officials have issued a statement acknowledging that many will be watching England throughout their campaign – whether it’s at home, friends’ houses or events at local venues. With many bars and pubs set to show the England matches, the first of which is scheduled for 17th June, officers and staff have been working hard to ensure that however you’re […]
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 […]
Argentinian cyclist Mateo Marasas is currently training at Derby Arena as part of his journey towards the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. One of South America’s most promising track cycling talents, Mateo has travelled more than 7,000 miles from his hometown of Buenos Aires to train at the venue while competing across Europe. Mateo is a former junior national BMX champion in Argentina. After moving to the USA for college, […]
A 29-year old from Ilkeston is set to compete in the Manx Grand Prix in August on the Isle of Man, which covers the same famous 37 mile mountain course used by the TT race. Owen Monaghan works for motorbike manufacturer Royal Enfield by day and spends every spare hour in his workshop or on a race track, racing motorbikes. Since he started racing, he has always aimed to get […]
The Trent Sports District is set to become a major driver of growth for Nottingham and the wider East Midlands - forming a key part of the Trent Arc plan led by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Built around one of the UK’s strongest clusters of sports, leisure and waterfront assets, the District will bring these strengths together to support regeneration, attract investment and create a better-connected place […]
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