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High art . . . mural taking shape – with new bridge and waterfront in background and Long Eaton’s park beyond

Artists race to complete mural for bridge opening

Two top street artists are racing against time to complete a vast artwork in time for the weekend opening of a spectacular new bridge in Erewash. One of them is design wizard Neil Keating – who shot to fame by painting Liverpool’s official 2023 Eurovision mural. Neil, 46, launched a collaboration with talented Derbyshire artist Elle Koziupa, 23, after he won a borough council commission to transform the entire rear wall of a canal side factory building so it can […]

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The Bridge at Broad Street as it nears completion. (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Join Erewash Sound for a party in the park as town’s stunning bridge opens!

A spectacular new curved bridge with a soaring arch will formally open in an Erewash town this weekend – as residents get to celebrate with an outdoor party with Erewash Sound front and centre of it! The eye-popping landmark – one of the most dramatic results of Long Eaton’s £25million Town Deal – began taking shape four months ago. Its giant arch was craned into place over the Erewash Canal just before England’s first World Cup game – immediately drawing […]

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Community Notices

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 12th September 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 12th September 2026 are […]

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We Are Young – NEW – every Friday from 7:00pm

From September 4th 2026, freshly graduated from The Erewash Sound Academy, a new generation of radio presenters takes the air to present We Are Young! It is the show for the young and the young at heart, with the latest hit music, plus features, news, showbiz, chat and more for young people. Tune in to get to know and hear just some of the new team behind the microphones – Isla, Jake, Livvi, Millie, Tallulah and Vinnie every Friday night […]

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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 talks to Erewash Sound 100 Club members Damian and Helena about The Locally We Do Group. From printing flyers at home and delivering them door-to-door, they’ve built a business providing trusted home help, property maintenance, wellbeing and care services. They share the lessons […]

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Station News

Presenter Training Course – Starts 21st September

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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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 56

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 58

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 […]

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Station News

Artists race to complete mural for bridge opening

Join Erewash Sound for a party in the park as town’s stunning bridge opens!

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 12th September 2026

We Are Young – NEW – every Friday from 7:00pm

Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

Presenter Training Course – Starts 21st September

Scandinavian Sound – Erewash Sound reaches far afield in Summer months

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

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

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