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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 11

Community Notices

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 13th June 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 13th June 2026 are […]

13 June 2026 606

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 is revisiting a story we recorded in 2024 when Adam Young first set up his business Kitchen HQ so we are starting with the original recording. Adam’s passion is healthy, nutritious, convenient food and he wants to disrupt the lunch deals offered by […]

9 June 2026 80

Featured

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 […]

8 June 2026 57

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 24

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, […]

3 June 2026 18

Mayor of Erewash, Cllr Harry Atkinson visiting France as part of the tour (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Mayor’s 3-wheel tour is boost no.2 for Scouts

A mad-cap three-wheel charity stunt by Erewash’s Mayor has given a second boost to the thriving local Scouts movement – hot on the heels of a council grant making a “massive difference” for hundreds of the organisation’s big-hearted and adventurous youngsters. Jubilant civic head Cllr Harry Atkinson last month raised money for the 1st Sawley Scouts by completing a 2,000-mile grand tour of the borough’s three twin towns in a pal’s Reliant Robin. He was sponsored to the tune of […]

15 May 2026 47

Cotmanhay

Erewash Sound member appointed to Pride in Place board

An Erewash Sound presenter has been assigned to a group of appointees who are passionate about Cotmanhay, to oversee how £20million of Government regeneration funding is spent in the area over the next ten years. The Cotmanhay Neighbourhood Board members, who will serve for up to four years, will ultimately decide how the Pride in Place funding is spent, following extensive engagement with residents and organisations within Cotmanhay. Each person was selected for their extensive background in specific fields including […]

30 April 2026 60

News

Culture Secretary launches the first action plan to back local news in a generation

Communities across the UK will benefit as the government backs high quality and trustworthy local journalism with a new local media action plan. Speaking at the Society of Editors Future of News Conference held on Tuesday 17th April, the Culture Secretary backed the essential role of local media in communities all over the UK. The Local Media Strategy is part of the steps the government is taking to improve social cohesion and protect what matters. The Strategy also includes new […]

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Station News

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

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 13th June 2026

Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

Presenter Training Course – Starts 29th June

Erewash Sound SPORT – new to Saturdays from June 2026

Better late than never – Kirsty gets her award

Mayor’s 3-wheel tour is boost no.2 for Scouts

Erewash Sound member appointed to Pride in Place board

Culture Secretary launches the first action plan to back local news in a generation

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