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Station News
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 30th August 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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Ilkestonian states: "My house is shaking due to noisy lorries."
A Derbyshire pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing his street.
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Former Breaston resident and school administrator jailed after sexual abuse of pupils
A former school administrator has been jailed after admitting sexually abusing three teenage girls.
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East Midlands Chamber shortlisted for UK Chamber of the Year
The British Chambers of Commerce has announced East Midlands Chamber as a finalist for UK Chamber of the Year 2025.
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£5m of Government funding for 26 innovative rail projects to boost passenger experience
Twenty-six cutting-edge projects aimed at improving passenger experience on the railway have launched, supported by a multimillion funding package by the Department for Transport.
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More than a walk: Ilkeston project boosts health and community bonds
In Ilkeston, Nordic walking is part of Parkside High’s project (Move More Cotmanhay), working with Walk Derbyshire and other local partners to encourage people to be more active in the area.
Borrowash
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Get a free blood pressure check-up during Know Your Numbers week
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
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New Borrowash bistro owners move to reassure residents over disturbance concerns
The owners of a new Derbyshire bistro have sought to reassure apprehensive residents that it will not be a disruptive late-night venue ahead of their full opening in October.
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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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Former Breaston resident and school administrator jailed after sexual abuse of pupils
A former school administrator has been jailed after admitting sexually abusing three teenage girls.
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Rob Tiffney begins final stretch of 5,000-mile challenge in honour of MND heroes
Supporters and campaigners gathered to witness the final steps of Rob Tiffney's 5,000-mile walk-run challenge on Wednesday morning at The Bulls Head in Breaston, in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
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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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Erewash MP describes Reform's adult education closures as a "disgrace"
Erewash MP Adam Thompson has condemned Reform-run Derbyshire County Council’s choice to close several adult education centres across Derbyshire, including Community House in Long Eaton.
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Erewash MP launches Big Bleed Kit fundraiser
In September 2025, Adam Thompson MP will walk the length of Erewash to raise money for the installation of emergency bleed control kits in Ilkeston.
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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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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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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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Ilkestonian states: "My house is shaking due to noisy lorries."
A Derbyshire pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing his street.
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More than a walk: Ilkeston project boosts health and community bonds
In Ilkeston, Nordic walking is part of Parkside High’s project (Move More Cotmanhay), working with Walk Derbyshire and other local partners to encourage people to be more active in the area.
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Historic borough cinema to change hands
Officials representing the REEL Cinemas chain have announced that the historic Ilkeston Scala site is to change hands.
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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.
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1177 miles in 13 days: Ilkeston man completes his solo bike ride fundraiser
On 24th August, Peter Ennis concluded his cycling journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in Scotland, raising money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
Draycott
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Police officers issue a fraud alert over door-to-door salesmen
Derbyshire Police have issued a statement accompanied by relevant advice after officers received several recent reports of rogue door-to-door salesmen in Derbyshire, selling cleaning goods but vastly overcharging for them.
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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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Concerns raised over possible child deaths at 'treacherous' borough road junction
“It is disgusting, that road is absolutely treacherous. There will be a child killed.” These are the words of an angry resident after plans to build 16 homes in Little Hallam Hill, Ilkeston, on a notorious blind dip close to an infamous congestion hotspot, were approved.
Little Eaton
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Home 'fit for TV' approved in Erewash village
A large modern house complete with indoor swimming pool dubbed ‘fit for TV’ and an ‘architectural masterpiece’ has been approved in a Derbyshire village.
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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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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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Can an open letter to the heart of government rescue pet owning tenants from the Renters Rights Bill?
Campaigning East Midlands based pets charity AdvoCATS has penned an open letter to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State and Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State, for Housing Communities and Local Government, calling on them to urgently review their amendment to the Renters Rights Bill, retracting the right for a landlord to require pet damage insurance.
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Erewash MP describes Reform's adult education closures as a "disgrace"
Erewash MP Adam Thompson has condemned Reform-run Derbyshire County Council’s choice to close several adult education centres across Derbyshire, including Community House in Long Eaton.
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Campaigner says Derbyshire County Council’s closure of five Adult Education Centres is ‘devastating’
A Derbyshire protester who has been part of a campaign which attracted over 700 petition signatures to save a learning hub says a council decision to withdraw services from the centre and four others is ‘devastating’.
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Long Eaton Adult Community Education Centre declared "surplus" by County Council
Adult Education services are no longer to be run from five centres in Derbyshire following a decision taken by Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for SEND and Education.
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Get a free blood pressure check-up during Know Your Numbers week
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
Morley
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Derby College GCSE+ Students Celebrate Outstanding Success
Derby College Group’s GCSE+ programme has once again given students the chance to strengthen their GCSE profile and open doors to Level 3 study, including A levels, T Levels and vocational pathways.
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Derby College Group T Level students celebrate outstanding results
Derby College Group (DCG) students have once again demonstrated the power of T Levels in preparing young people for the world of work, with strong results across seven subject areas and success stories that show the value of combining classroom learning with real-world industry placements.
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Derby College Group A Level Successes 2025
Twins - Lucy and Chloe (right) Knights are celebrating today with them achieving excellent results in A Levels. With Lucy gaining Biology (B) Business (B) and Psychology (A*) and Chloe gaining Biology (c) Business (B) and Psychology (A).
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Derby College Group celebrates exceptional A Level, T Level and BTEC results
Hundreds of Derby College Group (DCG) students have been collecting their A Level, T Level and BTEC results, marking a major milestone in their academic journeys and opening the door to exciting next steps in university, apprenticeships, and employment.
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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.
Ockbrook
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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.
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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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Ilkestonian states: "My house is shaking due to noisy lorries."
A Derbyshire pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing his street.
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Over £50,000: Rob Tiffney hits his fundraising target for MND heroes
Rob Tiffney from Sandiacre completed his remarkable 5,000-mile challenge on 21st August, raising awareness of motor neurone disease.
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Get a free blood pressure check-up during Know Your Numbers week
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
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"I've had the best 502 days": Rob Tiffney has finished his 5000-mile journey for MND Heroes
On the 21st August, Rob Tiffney from Sandiacre completed his remarkable 5,000-mile challenge, raising awareness of motor neurone disease and inspiring support across the community.
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Sport looks 'swish' in Sandiacre
Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neigbourhood Team visited a borough recreation ground recently where they provided and fixed badly needed new basketball nets.
Sawley
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Erewash MP launches Big Bleed Kit fundraiser
In September 2025, Adam Thompson MP will walk the length of Erewash to raise money for the installation of emergency bleed control kits in Ilkeston.
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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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Man who murdered Noah Smedley in Ilkeston jailed for life
A man who murdered an 18-year-old in a callous and unprovoked attack in Ilkeston has been jailed for life.
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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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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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Ilkestonian states: "My house is shaking due to noisy lorries."
A Derbyshire pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing his street.
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Local fundraiser aims to raise £10k for MS charity in memory of his mother
A local fundraiser is to take part in the forthcoming Robin Hood Half Marathon to raise money for the charity MS Together, in memory of his Mum who passed away due to complications with multiple sclerosis and with the aim for it to be a catalyst for much more.
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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.
