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Station News
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 7th June 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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Derbyshire PCC works with Erewash Sound to highlight the victim services available in the county
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is working with Erewash Sound, to highlight the victim services available to you, here in the county.
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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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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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Borough Council extends 'shop front signage' funding to more established businesses
A scheme that has helped pay for the frontages of new shops opening in Erewash is being expanded – as the borough council continues to smarten up local high streets.
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Local Crochet Queen recognised at Palace
A Stanley Common resident received an invite to this year’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise her services to her community.
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Driving Innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self-driving vehicles fast-tracked
Nearly 40,000 jobs could be created, roads could be safer, and billions could be added to the economy as self-driving vehicle pilots are set to start in England from Spring 2026.
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Thousands educated on knife crime during national campaign
Derbyshire Police officers have spoken to over 3500 people during a national campaign, raising awareness of the impact of knife crime and the work being done to prevent it.
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Appeal after man injured in collision near Ilkeston fast-food restaurant
Ilkeston Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in the car park of McDonalds, in Ilkeston.
Borrowash
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Ram-backed restaurant opposition
A planned new Derbyshire restaurant co-owned by Derby County footballer Ben Osborn is set to be blocked due to fears of “significant harm” from smells, noise and traffic.
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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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East Mids Mayor plays down potential cost issues for a relaunched bid for Derby/Nottingham tramlink
The East Midlands’ Mayor has played down the potential cost issues of building a tram link between Derby and Nottingham.
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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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Derbyshire council and care provider hold talks over sale of eight care homes, says union
A union has revealed that Derbyshire County Council began negotiations with a care provider just before the recent local county elections as part of the previous administration’s plans to sell-off eight care homes.
Breaston
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East Mids Mayor plays down potential cost issues for a relaunched bid for Derby/Nottingham tramlink
The East Midlands’ Mayor has played down the potential cost issues of building a tram link between Derby and Nottingham.
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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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Donald, 110, awarded Freedom of the Borough
The oldest man in Britain, Donald Rose got to meet the country’s youngest mayor – as the 110-year-old was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Erewash for his bravery in World War Two.
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£165k in borough council funding saves vital community hub
Erewash residents who faced losing their vital community hub have seen it saved thanks to £165,161 from the borough council.
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Freedom of the borough for 110 year old hero
War hero Donald Rose – who is the UK’s oldest man at the age of 110 – has been saluted by officials from Erewash Borough Council as he was officially awarded the freedom of the borough on Friday 30th May 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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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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Borough Council extends 'shop front signage' funding to more established businesses
A scheme that has helped pay for the frontages of new shops opening in Erewash is being expanded – as the borough council continues to smarten up local high streets.
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Appeal after man injured in collision near Ilkeston fast-food restaurant
Ilkeston Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in the car park of McDonalds, in Ilkeston.
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Family pays tribute to Ilkeston teenager Liam
The family of a teenager who died after an incident in Ilkeston have described him as their “ray of sunshine” in a moving tribute.
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Application to extend Ilkeston Town FC's ground is set for approval
Plans to extend a stand at a Derbyshire football club to make space for new facilities are set for approval.
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Your chance to try simpler train tickets in the East Midlands this September
From Friday 6th June, one thousand passengers across the East Midlands will have a chance to volunteer to take part in a new digital ticketing trial.
Draycott
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Detectives appeal for dashcam footage after fatal collision in Draycott
Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Draycott are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Little Eaton
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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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Borough Council extends 'shop front signage' funding to more established businesses
A scheme that has helped pay for the frontages of new shops opening in Erewash is being expanded – as the borough council continues to smarten up local high streets.
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CrossCountry customers advised of short-notice disruption to services
Officials working for CrossCountry have warned rail passengers to expect short-notice cancellations on its services from Monday 9th June 2025 until Saturday 25th October 2025 due to planned industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).
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Drugs and prohibited weapons found after Long Eaton Police execute warrant
Police officers in Long Eaton have released details after executing a warrant at a property in the town.
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County Council refuses to pledge to install sprinklers at Derbyshire schools despite costly Long Eaton blaze
The county council has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.
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Sawley Parish Church and other local churches count on nature
All Saints and St Mary’s Churches in Sawley are joining in with this year’s ‘Churches Count on Nature’ from 7th to 15th June.
Morley
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Derby College’s new Meditation Garden to feature at major gardening event
Derby College Group (DCG) is set to unveil a striking new show garden at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live, held at the NEC Birmingham from 12th–15th June. Inspired by Buddhist principles, The Meditation Garden offers a tranquil, immersive space for mindfulness, meditation, and reconnection with the natural world.
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Derby College Group hosts Outstanding Higher Education Inter-College Research Challenge
Derby College Group (DCG) is celebrating the success of its fourth annual Higher Education Inter-College Research Challenge, held at its beautiful Broomfield Hall campus, with students and staff alike hailing it as the most inspiring event to date.
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Derby College Group students support vital community safety initiative
Students from Derby College Group (DCG) have played a vital role in supporting a lifesaving community project, helping to raise funds and distribute emergency bleed control kits across Derby.
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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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Strengthening connections: DCG's training on behaviour and trauma-informed approaches
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.
Ockbrook
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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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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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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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HGV limit talks welcomed in Spondon
Calls for a heavy goods vehicle limit to be enforced at a Derby suburb have been welcomed – with the traffic in the area called “terrible”.
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Pictures of stolen jewellery released following burglary at Sandiacre home
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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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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Sawley Parish Church and other local churches count on nature
All Saints and St Mary’s Churches in Sawley are joining in with this year’s ‘Churches Count on Nature’ from 7th to 15th June.
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New Erewash Mayor is youngest ever at 25
The Borough of Erewash has a new Mayor – who, at just 25, is the borough’s youngest ever.
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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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Local Crochet Queen recognised at Palace
A Stanley Common resident received an invite to this year’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise her services to her community.
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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.
West Hallam
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HGV limit talks welcomed in Spondon
Calls for a heavy goods vehicle limit to be enforced at a Derby suburb have been welcomed – with the traffic in the area called “terrible”.
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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.
