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Station News
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Derbyshire PCC works with Erewash Sound to highlight the victim services available in the county
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is working with Erewash Sound, to highlight the victim services available to you, here in the county.
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 24th May 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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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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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.
Borough Wide
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National figures show improvement in 101 call waiting times
Derbyshire Constabulary has collectively welcomed the national release of 101 call figures which show a much-improved position following recent investment in staff and technology.
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PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts reflects on her first year in office
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has reflected on her first year in Office and how she is looking forward to the opportunities to deliver the best services for local residents.
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Derbyshire PCC works with Erewash Sound to highlight the victim services available in the county
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is working with Erewash Sound, to highlight the victim services available to you, here in the county.
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South Street off-licence hatch restriction
A Derbyshire off-licence will be allowed to operate late at night through a hatch despite concerns from an adjacent pub landlady about crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Bath Street Off Licence refused over possible illegal future activities
Fears that “illegal activity may continue into the future” have led to councillors refusing permission for a Derbyshire town centre off-licence to sell alcohol.
Borrowash
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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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Derbyshire council and care provider hold talks over sale of eight care homes, says union
A union has revealed that Derbyshire County Council began negotiations with a care provider just before the recent local county elections as part of the previous administration’s plans to sell-off eight care homes.
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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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Borrowash GP expansion plans
A Derbyshire GP surgery wants to expand into a neighbouring house to cater for a “significant” influx in new patients from approved housing developments.
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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.'
Breaston
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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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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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£165k in borough council funding saves vital community hub
Erewash residents who faced losing their vital community hub have seen it saved thanks to £165,161 from the borough council.
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Freedom of the borough for 110 year old hero
War hero Donald Rose – who is the UK’s oldest man at the age of 110 – has been saluted by officials from Erewash Borough Council as he was officially awarded the freedom of the borough on Friday 30th May 2025.
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Oldest hero, 110, gets Freedom of Borough
Erewash Borough Council is to salute war hero Donald Rose – who is the UK’s oldest man – by granting the 110-year-old the Freedom of the Borough.
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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.
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Newly elected Erewash and Mid-Derbyshire MPs co-sign letter against care home closure plans
Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.
Dale Abbey
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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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South Street off-licence hatch restriction
A Derbyshire off-licence will be allowed to operate late at night through a hatch despite concerns from an adjacent pub landlady about crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Bath Street Off Licence refused over possible illegal future activities
Fears that “illegal activity may continue into the future” have led to councillors refusing permission for a Derbyshire town centre off-licence to sell alcohol.
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Freedom of the borough for 110 year old hero
War hero Donald Rose – who is the UK’s oldest man at the age of 110 – has been saluted by officials from Erewash Borough Council as he was officially awarded the freedom of the borough on Friday 30th May 2025.
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Owzat for a party! Revellers mark 100yrs of cricket
Families quite literally had a field day as an historic Erewash cricket venue notched up a century of hosting the sport by inviting locals to a giant picnic featuring live music and bouncy castles.
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Appeal launched after burglars steal Christmas decorations from Ilkeston home
Police Officers are appealing for information after burglars stole a box of Christmas decorations from a home in Ilkeston.
Draycott
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Detectives appeal for dashcam footage after fatal collision in Draycott
Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Draycott are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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Long Eaton Police assist Trading Standards after reports of illegal tobacco and vapes sales in Draycott
Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have assisted Derbyshire Trading Standards in operation at a local shop in Draycott which was reported to be selling illegal tobacco and vaping products.
Little Eaton
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Appeal for information following a non-stop collision near Little Eaton
Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for witnesses in connection with a collision that took place on Wednesday 30th April at around 3.45pm.
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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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Mayor wields sledgehammer on eyesore
The new Mayor of Erewash, Harry Atkinson, kicked off the demolition of a notorious eyesore in the borough – by grabbing a sledgehammer himself as crews set to work on a derelict cinema.
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Police officers act in Long Eaton as part of Operation Sceptre
Police officers from the Erewash Crime Action Group have stopped a vehicle in Long Eaton which was believed to be involved in criminal activity.
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Long Eaton car showroom fuelled by incredible first month
A newly launched used car business in Long Eaton is celebrating major sales success after its first 30 days since opening.
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Appeal launched following bogus parking scam and series of distraction theft
Derbyshire Police Officers are appealing for information following reports of a bogus parking scam and series of distraction thefts across the county
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'Under The Bridge' sponsored walkers smash fundraising goal with Cromford/Langley Mill to Trent Lock walk
Members of the Under The Bridge project have taken part in 24-mile sponsored walk from Cromford in the Peak District to Trent Lock in Sawley.
Morley
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Derby College Group hosts Outstanding Higher Education Inter-College Research Challenge
Derby College Group (DCG) is celebrating the success of its fourth annual Higher Education Inter-College Research Challenge, held at its beautiful Broomfield Hall campus, with students and staff alike hailing it as the most inspiring event to date.
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Derby College Group students support vital community safety initiative
Students from Derby College Group (DCG) have played a vital role in supporting a lifesaving community project, helping to raise funds and distribute emergency bleed control kits across Derby.
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DCG unveils new Automotive Academy and strengthens industry partnerships
Derby College Group (DCG) has officially unveiled its newly redeveloped Automotive Academy, marking a significant investment in the future of automotive skills training in Derby and beyond.
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Derby College Group celebrates Silver success At AoC National Finals
Derby College Group’s (DCG) Derby Trailblazers Girls Basketball Academy are celebrating a magnificent achievement after claiming the silver medal at the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) National Finals, held at the University of Nottingham.
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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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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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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.
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Erewash Borough Councillor Greg Maskalick 'crosses the floor'
Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Councillor Greg Maskalick has crossed the political floor from being "one lone Independent" to join Labour at Erewash Borough Council.
Sandiacre
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HGV limit talks welcomed in Spondon
Calls for a heavy goods vehicle limit to be enforced at a Derby suburb have been welcomed – with the traffic in the area called “terrible”.
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Pictures of stolen jewellery released following burglary at Sandiacre home
A number of pictures have been released showing stolen jewellery as part of an appeal for information following a burglary at a home in Sandiacre.
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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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'Under The Bridge' sponsored walkers smash fundraising goal with Cromford/Langley Mill to Trent Lock walk
Members of the Under The Bridge project have taken part in 24-mile sponsored walk from Cromford in the Peak District to Trent Lock in Sawley.
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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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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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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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Man charged with grooming offences after incident in borough village
A man from Kent has been charged with alleged grooming offences after an incident in a borough village.
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HGV limit talks welcomed in Spondon
Calls for a heavy goods vehicle limit to be enforced at a Derby suburb have been welcomed – with the traffic in the area called “terrible”.
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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.
