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Station News
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 26th July 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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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.
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Erewash Sound Newsletter for February 2025
Erewash Sound is proud to present our latest radio station newsletter.
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Improvements for the Erewash Sound 103.5 FM transmitter after grant funding success
The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.
Borough Wide
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Breast Feeding Awareness Week (1st-7th August 2025)
World Breastfeeding Week runs from 1st to 7th August 2025 and Derbyshire County Council is encouraging families to find out more about the support on offer across the county.
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University-based catering staff member recognised for heartfelt support for local families
A catering manager based at Derby University has been recognised for consistently showing an amazing effort towards supporting charity, and in doing so, bringing significant relief and joy to families supported two organisations.
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Derbyshire Police urge residents to think before posting 'Wish You Were Here'
Derbyshire Police have urged anyone checking in on line to say "Wish you were here?” to think twice, warning that a beach selfie could cost you more than just likes.
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Food safety expert reveals how to keep your food edible for longer
With the annual rate of food and drink price inflation in the UK reaching 4.5% in June 2025, it’s no surprise that many Brits are trying to keep their food fresh for longer to avoid trips to the shop to buy replacements.
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Derbyshire proudly welcomes 15 new On-call Firefighters
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is proud to introduce 15 new On-call Firefighters to its ranks. Following the successful completion of their initial firefighter training, the new recruits will now begin their careers at fire stations across the county.
Borrowash
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Borrowash-based chain of Doctors surgeries set to close its Oakwood site as "no longer fit for purpose"
A GP surgery in Derby is set to close due to it “no longer being fit for purpose” – prompting anger and shock from councillors.
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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.
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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.
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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Tributes paid as oldest man dies at age 110
Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson has led tributes to Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose following the announcement of the Ilkeston war hero’s death at the age of 110 on Friday 11th July 2025.
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Long Eaton Councillor condemns cuts planned by own party
A County Councillor representing Long Eaton South has publicly condemned planned cuts to adult education services by the party she is a member and representative of.
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The potential closure of adult training centres across Derbyshire could “strangle communities” and “hamper growth”, it is feared
The potential closure of adult training centres across Derbyshire could “strangle communities” and “hamper growth”, it is feared.
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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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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.
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Teenager found guilty of murder of Noah Smedley in Ilkeston
A man has been convicted of murder after stabbing an 18-year-old with a Rambo knife in what was described as ‘an utterly pointless killing’ in Ilkeston, last December.
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Derbyshire NHS initiative reduces needless hospital and GP visits for housebound, disabled and frail patients
A Derbyshire NHS initiative is reducing hundreds of needless hospital and GP visits for housebound, disabled and frail patients,
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£210k boost means cleaner streets for town centres
Erewash Borough Council officials have told local residents to get ready to see even cleaner street in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton.
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Residents at Ilkeston care home enjoy visit from MP
The Member of Parliament for Erewash has paid a visit to an Ilkeston care home.
Draycott
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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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County Council cabinet member replaced after seven weeks in post
A member of Reform UK’s Derbyshire County Council cabinet has been replaced after seven weeks in their post.
Little Eaton
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City leader calls A38 decision 'divisive' but vows to minimise disruption
The leader of Derby City Council says the decision to construct major A38 upgrades is “divisive” but will do everything she can to minimise disruption.
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A38 campaigners vow to fight on
Campaigners wanting to scrap a major A38 upgrade for Derby have vowed to fight on despite the Government giving it the go-ahead.
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A38 Derby Junctions upgrade given the greenlight supporting over 15,000 new homes
Drivers across the East Midlands are set to see faster journeys, as the A38 Derby Junctions upgrade is given the green light, funding for the A46 Newark Bypass is confirmed, the Government announced recently
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Huge A38 update ‘in due course’
A huge update on whether a major upgrade of the A38 in Derby will happen or not is to be provided “in due course”, the Government has said.
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Borough roads included in dual carriageway maintenance programme list for Derbyshire
The county council’s programme of general housekeeping on the dual carriageways they are responsible for in Derbyshire starts in early July.
Long Eaton
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Derbyshire NHS initiative reduces needless hospital and GP visits for housebound, disabled and frail patients
A Derbyshire NHS initiative is reducing hundreds of needless hospital and GP visits for housebound, disabled and frail patients,
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£210k boost means cleaner streets for town centres
Erewash Borough Council officials have told local residents to get ready to see even cleaner street in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton.
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Hair stylists through to finals of top industry competition
A Long Eaton-based hairstylists firm is celebrating after three of its members of staff secured places at the UK finals of a major hairdressing industry competition.
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£20,000 Anti-Graffiti Action Plan launched!
Erewash Borough Council are investing £20,000 from the Erewash Investment Fund to take action against graffiti - including the development of an Anti-Graffiti Action Plan.
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Drone shots of cinema site released as bricks reclaimed
Erewash Borough Council officials have released aerial photographs showing how the site of the former Galaxy Row cinema in Long Eaton looks now that demolition work is underway, with around 250,000 bricks set to be reclaimed for future construction projects.
Morley
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ockbrook
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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.
Risley
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New funding boost for Derbyshire's dedicated Neighbourhood Watch volunteers
Volunteer crime-fighters across Derbyshire are celebrating new funding grants from Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts in support of their efforts to make their communities safer.
Sandiacre
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Police officers on patrol near Sandiacre stop vehicle and make drugs discovery
Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team on patrol have used systems available on the move to target a vehicle highlighted as being related to drugs activity.
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Ilkestonian in solo charity cycle mission from Lands End to John O'Groats
An Ilkeston man is preparing to embark on a mammoth solo fundraising event, cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats on 11th August 2025 in support of the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre in Skegness.
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Sandiacre school rebuild plans
Plans to totally rebuild an outdated Derbyshire secondary school and demolish a leisure centre on the same site are set to be approved.
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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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Long Eaton Police Officers execute drugs warrant in Sawley
Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have conducted a drugs warrant at a property in Sawley.
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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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Teenager found guilty of murder of Noah Smedley in Ilkeston
A man has been convicted of murder after stabbing an 18-year-old with a Rambo knife in what was described as ‘an utterly pointless killing’ in Ilkeston, last December.
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How over £2.5m has boosted Erewash
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) 2022-25 has helped Erewash Borough Council support local organisations and fund projects that enhance community wellbeing and build a stronger, safer, and vibrant future for our residents.
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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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Stanton-by-Dale pub owners given permission for new venue but still require planning permission
The owners of a Derbyshire pub have been given the licensing go-ahead for a second venue in the same village but they cannot open until they will have planning permission.
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Fears expressed that 'noise' from proposed new Stanton-by-Dale venue will be 'akin to Download Festival'
Potential music events at a planned new Derbyshire village venue will not be akin to AC/DC playing at Download festival, the owner has said in response to noise concerns.
West Hallam
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Former West Hallam care home closed due to council cutbacks could be replaced with 20 houses
A former care home in a Derbyshire village which was closed due to council cutbacks could now be demolished and replaced with 20 houses.
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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.
