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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 1st November 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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When you can't shop local, shopping on line the 'easy' way has lots of benefits!
Are you starting your Christmas shopping? If you can't shop local, are you doing your shopping on line? Did you know that you can raise money for good causes at no extra cost to you?
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More awards success for Erewash Sound as Kirsty picks up 'Newcomer' Silver
Having picked up a number of radio industry and business awards over the last few years, Erewash Sound has added yet another to the tally after one of its newest presenters was nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards then picked up an award within the final three.
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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.
Borough Wide
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Statements released as thick black smoke billowed over the borough
The sky over the Erewash borough darkened on Thursday after a fire broke out at an Ilkeston recycling yard.
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Anti social behaviour incidents in Sawley lead to appeal for information and footage
Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have fielded several reports within the space of a group of approximately six teenagers with two being female, causing anti-social behaviour in Sawley.
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Derby man charged with attempting to burgle three homes
A Derby man has been charged with attempting to burgle three homes in the county, all in the Erewash borough.
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Labour candidate will ‘fight for fairer future’ for Long Eaton North after Reform councillor ‘squanders’ chance to serve and causes costly by-election
Labour’s George Carr-Williamson has vowed to “fight for a fairer future” for Long Eaton North after being confirmed as the candidate for the Derbyshire County Council by-election on Tuesday 2nd December.
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Tense time for businesses looking to borrow as interest rate remains unchanged and Budget looms
The Bank of England’s decision to hold the interest rate at 4% will frustrate firms planning to borrow so they can invest to grow, at a time when rumoured tax hikes at the upcoming Budget could keep conditions tough, East Midlands Chamber has said.
Borrowash
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Mid-Derbyshire MP writes to constituents over Borrowash road safety matters
The MP for the Mid-Derbyshire constituency has written to residents of a borough village regarding road safety matters.
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Action taken to target illegal e-scooters in Erewash
Officials from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after a period in which multiple reports have been received detailing the illegal use of E-scooters in the local area.
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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.
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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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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Toyota-led consortium secures funding for micromobility feasibility study
A consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK has secured government cash to conduct a feasibility study for a lightweight battery electric vehicle.
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Conservative borough and county councillor resigns to join Reform
A Derbyshire Conservative councillor has resigned to join Reform UK five months after the local elections.
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Erewash MP secures £20m for Cotmanhay
Erewash MP Adam Thompson has secured £2 million a year for ten years for Cotmanhay and its people.
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Cotmanhay amongst East Midlands communities to benefit from £5bn Pride in Place investment
The East Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment, with communities across Derby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire receiving a share of the landmark £5 billion Pride in Place programme announced by the Prime Minister and with a part of Erewash amongst those set to benefit.
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Cotmanhay set to benefit as East Mids Mayor launches £3m scheme to give neighbourhoods an ‘opportunity to thrive'
The Mayor of the East Midlands has announced a £3 million pot to help grassroots community groups across the region thrive. The Community Development Fund was launched by Claire Ward on 4th September and Cotmanhay is one of the 10 priority areas across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire which the fund is open to.
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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Statements released as thick black smoke billowed over the borough
The sky over the Erewash borough darkened on Thursday after a fire broke out at an Ilkeston recycling yard.
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Children visit cemeteries to salute our war dead
Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.
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The HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire offers special invites to Royal Foundation backed carol concert
HM Lord - Lieuteant of Derbyshire Elizabeth Fothergill CBE is staging a Carol Concert at St. Mary's Church, Ilkeston at 1:30pm on Tuesday 9th December 2025.
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Another busy month for Trading Standards Officers including visits to Ilkeston Charter Fair
October was another busy month for Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards who continue to fight the battle to rid streets, markets and shops of unsafe, fake and illegal goods.
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Action heroes: Vote for your local 2026 faves
A glitzy awards night where Paralympian Abbie Breakwell previously won a sporting “Oscar” for being an inspiration to others will again be staged in Erewash – with the council inviting residents to submit nominations.
Draycott
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'Just Write' - Martin Sykes speaks with Huw and Jan from The Creative Writing Group
The Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper greatly values the support they receive from the creative writing group called Just Write that meets at the Elephant Rooms in Draycott. Martin Sykes of the Talking Newspaper met Huw Morgan (who leads the group) and key member Jan Croft to learn about the history and activity of this group.
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Action taken to target illegal e-scooters in Erewash
Officials from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after a period in which multiple reports have been received detailing the illegal use of E-scooters in the local area.
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Developer’s heartfelt thanks as £151K fundraiser sends scores of children to Lapland
A regional property development company has smashed its fund-raising target to send dozens of sick children and their families to visit Santa Claus in Lapland.
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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.
Kirk Hallam
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Children visit cemeteries to salute our war dead
Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.
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New Cabinet member announced at Derbyshire County Council
Councillor Simon Mabbott has been announced as the new Cabinet Member for SEND and Education at Derbyshire County Council.
Little Eaton
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A38 campaigners hit out at ‘blockers’ statement
Campaigners against the huge A38 upgrades have hit out after the Government suggested “blockers” delayed the project.
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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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Labour candidate will ‘fight for fairer future’ for Long Eaton North after Reform councillor ‘squanders’ chance to serve and causes costly by-election
Labour’s George Carr-Williamson has vowed to “fight for a fairer future” for Long Eaton North after being confirmed as the candidate for the Derbyshire County Council by-election on Tuesday 2nd December.
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Children visit cemeteries to salute our war dead
Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.
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Borough Council R&D grant aids scoliosis youngsters
A firm that has been making corsets for 70 years and which is now a world-beating medical device company is finding new ways to help children with curved spines thanks to a grant from Erewash Borough Council.
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Lukewarm welcome given to new Renters Rights Act from campaigning group AdvoCATS
Campaigning organisation AdvoCATS has given the new Renters Rights Act a lukewarm reception, claiming the new legislation will be significantly less effective in increasing the number of pet friendly landlords than it could have been.
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Newborn gets baby bank’s 1,000th gift basket
A baby bank that fills Moses baskets with essentials for Erewash newborns and which is backed by telly’s Rev Kate Bottley has marked a major milestone – by giving away its 1,000th.
Morley
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DCG celebrates success of T Levels Week with student achievements and employer partnerships
Derby College Group (DCG) has proudly marked the conclusion of T Levels Week, joining the nationwide celebration of technical education and the transformative impact of strong partnerships between education and industry.
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Derby College Group showcases groundbreaking research at National BERA Conference
Derby College Group (DCG) is celebrating after a team of staff presented their pioneering research at this year’s British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, recently held at the University of Sussex.
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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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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.
Ockbrook
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Children visit cemeteries to salute our war dead
Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.
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Applications open to children with health challenges to experience the magic and mischief of camp at charity’s new Ockbrook home
UK children’s charity, Over The Wall Camp, is inviting families with children living with a long-term health challenge, as well as their siblings, to apply now to attend one of their free residential camps in 2026.
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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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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.
Risley
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Children visit cemeteries to salute our war dead
Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.
Sandiacre
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Derby man charged with attempting to burgle three homes
A Derby man has been charged with attempting to burgle three homes in the county, all in the Erewash borough.
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Long Eaton Police officers seize more 'nuisance' vehicles in Sandiacre
Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have been continuing to target nuisance vehicles whilst out on patrol in the area.
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Action taken to target illegal e-scooters in Erewash
Officials from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after a period in which multiple reports have been received detailing the illegal use of E-scooters in the local area.
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Borough Council agrees to consider seeking an injunction to cease hotel use to house asylum seekers
A Derbyshire council has agreed to consider seeking an injunction to end the use of a hotel as asylum seeker accommodation.
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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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Anti social behaviour incidents in Sawley lead to appeal for information and footage
Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have fielded several reports within the space of a group of approximately six teenagers with two being female, causing anti-social behaviour in Sawley.
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Derbyshire's Reform education leader resigns for 'personal reasons'
The Reform councillor in charge of special education needs provision and education in Derbyshire has resigned just months into the job.
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Conservative borough and county councillor resigns to join Reform
A Derbyshire Conservative councillor has resigned to join Reform UK five months after the local elections.
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Borough Council boosts public safety with new bleed kits
A life-saving council mission to add emergency “bleed kits” to newly-installed defibrillators across Erewash means more than a dozen locations now boast both – as it emerged some of the gear has already been used.
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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.
Stanley
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Derby man charged with attempting to burgle three homes
A Derby man has been charged with attempting to burgle three homes in the county, all in the Erewash borough.
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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.
Stanton
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Birthplace of British aviation pioneer demolished despite local pleas
Campaigners have criticised contractors, developers and Erewash Borough Council officials after the birthplace of aviation pioneer Hugh Oswald Short was demolished, despite opposition and urgent calls for the authority to intervene.
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Villagers salute brave seven killed in bomber crash
Seven brave airmen who perished when a lightning strike sent their World War Two bomber plummeting from the sky have been commemorated following the official unveiling of a stunning memorial – paid for by Erewash villagers living near the crash site.
West Hallam
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Children visit cemeteries to salute our war dead
Poignant tributes to Erewash’s war dead in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday are seeing junior school pupils visit local cemeteries – to take part in solemn salutes to the heroes they owe their freedom to.
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Borough Council boosts public safety with new bleed kits
A life-saving council mission to add emergency “bleed kits” to newly-installed defibrillators across Erewash means more than a dozen locations now boast both – as it emerged some of the gear has already been used.
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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.
