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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.

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.

Erewash Sound is proud to present our latest radio station newsletter.

The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.

Churches in and around Ilkeston have collaborated in support of a national children's charity campaign with your local radio station acting as the starting point.

Derbyshire County Council’s retiring Deputy Leader has told how it has been a ‘great privilege’ to work with fellow Conservative members as the current term’s Tory-led administration held its last Cabinet meeting before the much-anticipated county election.

A Liberal Democrat Derbyshire County Councillor has shared his concerns about the ‘mammoth task’ of repairing potholes following a Labour Minister’s criticism of the Conservative-controlled county council’s handling of road maintenance.

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.

Work being done to tackle stalking in Derbyshire is being highlighted as part of a national awareness week.

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Police officers in Long Eaton have issued guidance after incidents of cash machine fraud in Long Eaton and the surrounding areas.

A Derbyshire GP surgery wants to expand into a neighbouring house to cater for a “significant” influx in new patients from approved housing developments.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

Opening hours at Derbyshire libraries across the borough and county are changing from the end of this month and customers are being encouraged to check the new times before visiting their local branch.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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.

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.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

By-elections will be held on May 1st 2025 to elect three new councillors to Erewash Borough Council. Erewash Labour have expressed pride in announcing three candidates in the by-elections for seats on Erewash Borough Council taking place on May 1st 2025.

Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.

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.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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.

Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for help from the public after a woman was robbed of a bag in an alleyway in the town.

Derbyshire County Council has agreed to allocate over £13m of Government funding towards three school projects and towards improving mainstream inclusion for youngsters with special educational needs and disabilities.

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.

A business with headquarters in Ilkeston is celebrating 40 years in the town alongside its 70th anniversary of trading.

An historic Derbyshire fair stretching back more than 700 years is set to be extended to become a five-day event, according to information from the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

By-elections will be held on May 1st 2025 to elect three new councillors to Erewash Borough Council. Erewash Labour have expressed pride in announcing three candidates in the by-elections for seats on Erewash Borough Council taking place on May 1st 2025.

Kirk Hallam residents have been invited to an opening ceremony of a new community room in the village.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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.

Research by Midlands Connect shows eight out of 10 people recognise upgrades to the A38 Derby junctions would help the local economy.

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Police officers in Long Eaton have issued guidance after incidents of cash machine fraud in Long Eaton and the surrounding areas.

Derbyshire County Council has agreed to allocate over £13m of Government funding towards three school projects and towards improving mainstream inclusion for youngsters with special educational needs and disabilities.

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for information after two men were robbed in a street in the town.

Police officers from the Erewash Safer Neighbourhood Team have executed a warrant on a suspected cannabis grow at a property in Long Eaton.

Detectives have released an image of a man they’d like to speak with about an assault in Long Eaton

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.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

Hundreds of students at Derby College Group (DCG) recently have just had the unique opportunity to engage with professionals from the rail and engineering industries at the Insight Into Engineering & Rail event.

Derby College Group (DCG) has recently delivered a series of impactful training sessions for teachers and staff, focused on The Power of Connection and understanding behaviour as a form of communication.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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.

A county councillor has taken to social media to apologise to residents of Ockbrook about the ever decreasing condition of a major and busy road through the village.

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.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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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Police officers in Long Eaton have issued guidance after incidents of cash machine fraud in Long Eaton and the surrounding areas.

Police officers from the Local Safer Neighbourhood Team were called to the Elm Avenue area of Sandiacre over the Easter weekend following reports that an amount of ammunition had been found.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.

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Police officers in Long Eaton have issued guidance after incidents of cash machine fraud in Long Eaton and the surrounding areas.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

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.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.

By-elections will be held on May 1st 2025 to elect three new councillors to Erewash Borough Council. Erewash Labour have expressed pride in announcing three candidates in the by-elections for seats on Erewash Borough Council taking place on May 1st 2025.

The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.

“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.

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.