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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.

Thirty-one blank firing guns and ammunition have been handed in to Derbyshire police stations during a month long amnesty.

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.

A man has been charged following reports of a robbery in Ilkeston.

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.

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.'

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 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 Borough Council has issued a notice to the owner of a derelict pub, instructing them to deal with the property as it is having a detrimental effect on the amenities of the community.

A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting two teenage girls.

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.

A man has been charged following reports of a robbery in Ilkeston.

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.

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.

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.

A Little Eaton man has been jailed and handed a lengthy driving ban after causing the death of an "adored" grandfather whose widow has issued a warning about the dangers of driving under the influence.

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.

Community groups and charities across Derbyshire have received a share of £150k to help Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts tackle the public's top safety priorities.

Long Eaton’s derelict Galaxy cinema is set to be demolished next month (April) to make way for its redevelopment as part of the £25 million Town Deal.

The team at a Long Eaton-based hairdressing business continues to celebrate, as the group marks 40 years since adopting the franchising model across the business.

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) is leading the way in inclusive education with the launch of a pioneering interactive platform designed to enhance learning experiences for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating two incidents and are seeking help from the public.

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.