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Station News
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Borough Council calls on residents to tell them the best way to get news out to the community
Erewash Borough Council is looking to boost how it gets news out to residents – and is asking local people for help.
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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 11th January 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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Ilkeston churches smash fundraising target after supporting NSPCC's 'Walk The Night' on 21st December
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.
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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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Erewash Sound takes more industry honours following two 2024 awards nominations
The achievements and work of two Erewash Sound members have been recognised at an annual radio industry awards event.
Borough Wide
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Borough library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Borough library users are being encouraged to find out more about the implementation of a new system which will temporarily affect some of the services they can use.
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Long Eaton charity links with Tesco stores to support local community
People in Long Eaton are receiving nutritious food from Tesco stores thanks to the tireless work of Hope Long Eaton.
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Help shape the future of the NHS in Derby and Derbyshire
People in Derby and Derbyshire are being invited to help shape the future of local and regional NHS services.
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“Game-changing"- Northern Trains sets its sights on up to 450 new trains
Northern Trains has moved a step closer to the largest ever investment in its fleet which could eventually see up to 450 new trains.
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Chamber says sluggish GDP growth not enough for East Midlands businesses amid rising costs
Higher costs hitting businesses this year and months of slowdown in GDP mean slight growth of 0.1% in the UK economy will not alleviate worries, according to the East Midlands Chamber.
Borrowash
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Borough library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Borough library users are being encouraged to find out more about the implementation of a new system which will temporarily affect some of the services they can use.
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Police called to Borrowash property over suspected drug dealing
Police officers have been called out to an incident at a Borrowash property which was thought to be being used for drug dealing activity.
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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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Borough library members encouraged to check details are up to date for new system
Derbyshire library service users are being encouraged to check their membership details are up to date before the introduction of a new system in the new year.
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Councillor gives update on the future of Harrington Green in Borrowash
A borough councillor has taken to social media to update Borrowash residents on the future of land known locally as 'Harrington Green'.
Breaston
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Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner gives presentation at Breaston Neighbourhood Watch meeting
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has taken part in a local Neighbourhood Watch meeting.
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Grant-funded tree planting will help Erewash grow green as National Tree Week celebrates the natural landscape
Parts of Erewash will benefit from hundreds of thousands of new trees in the years to come as part of a scheme which gets underway early in the New Year.
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Long standing county councillor honoured for outstanding dedication
A Derbyshire County Councillor has been honoured for their outstanding dedication to the county and community.
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Four men jailed for life for murder of 21-year-old man
Four men have been jailed for life for the murder of a 21-year-old man in 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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Residents back a ban on ‘stunt track’ antics
Erewash Borough Council has officially declared war on drivers who meet up to use a town’s main road as a “stunt track” – after enraged residents overwhelmingly backed proposals for an £100 instant fines on them.
Church Wilne
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Amazing display of classic motorcycles parked up in St. Chad's Church
Motorcycle enthusiasts were in “heaven” when they visited the medieval Church of St Chad at Church Wilne, Derbyshire on the weekend of August the 3rd and 4th. Peter Lindahl reports for Erewash Sound.
Cotmanhay
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Arrest made, but Police continue to appeal after a man was left with serious injuries in Cotmanhay
A man has been arrested on suspicion of exacting grievous bodily harm.
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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.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
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£2.8m deal helps put Erewash on map - report reveals
A new report has revealed that a £2.8m boost for Erewash clinched by the borough council from central government is putting the borough on the map as it improves the lives of residents.
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 library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Borough library users are being encouraged to find out more about the implementation of a new system which will temporarily affect some of the services they can use.
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“Game-changing"- Northern Trains sets its sights on up to 450 new trains
Northern Trains has moved a step closer to the largest ever investment in its fleet which could eventually see up to 450 new trains.
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Man who stalked and harassed seven women is jailed
A man who stalked and harassed seven women – including following one as she walked to work – has been jailed.
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Residents back a ban on ‘stunt track’ antics
Erewash Borough Council has officially declared war on drivers who meet up to use a town’s main road as a “stunt track” – after enraged residents overwhelmingly backed proposals for an £100 instant fines on them.
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"On balance, we’ve got it right" says leader as residents get a say on the borough council budget
A tough balancing act by Erewash Borough Council has indicated that the authority is poised to stay in the black for a second year running – while also investing in the future, according to leader, Councillor James Dawson.
Draycott
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Three month closure order extended at Draycott property at the centre of anti-social behaviour incidents
A three-month closure order granted on a property in Draycott after concerns about anti-social behaviour and drug related crime has been extended into 2025.
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Long standing county councillor honoured for outstanding dedication
A Derbyshire County Councillor has been honoured for their outstanding dedication to the county and community.
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Draycott man jailed for his part in trio's robbery spree
A Draycott man has been jailed for his part in a trio of criminals who carried out a series of robberies in Derby.
Kirk Hallam
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Residents back a ban on ‘stunt track’ antics
Erewash Borough Council has officially declared war on drivers who meet up to use a town’s main road as a “stunt track” – after enraged residents overwhelmingly backed proposals for an £100 instant fines on them.
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Appeal for potential witnesses as officers investigate attempted robbery in Kirk Hallam
CCTV images have been released by Derbyshire Polices officers showing potential witnesses to an attempted robbery in Kirk Hallam earlier this year.
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"The Ground Remembers" - an Artistic Tribute to Kirk Hallam's past, present, and future
An unveiling of an evocative art installation, The Ground Remembers, has been described as a tribute to the rich heritage, vibrant present, and promising future of Kirk Hallam.
Little Eaton
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Residents back a ban on ‘stunt track’ antics
Erewash Borough Council has officially declared war on drivers who meet up to use a town’s main road as a “stunt track” – after enraged residents overwhelmingly backed proposals for an £100 instant fines on them.
Long Eaton
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Borough library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Borough library users are being encouraged to find out more about the implementation of a new system which will temporarily affect some of the services they can use.
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Long Eaton charity links with Tesco stores to support local community
People in Long Eaton are receiving nutritious food from Tesco stores thanks to the tireless work of Hope Long Eaton.
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"On balance, we’ve got it right" says leader as residents get a say on the borough council budget
A tough balancing act by Erewash Borough Council has indicated that the authority is poised to stay in the black for a second year running – while also investing in the future, according to leader, Councillor James Dawson.
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Funding boost for local pets charity
Long Eaton-based pets charity AdvoCATSeastmids has been awarded a grant of £2,607 by the Pets Foundation, the charitable arm of retail firm Pets at Home.
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Long Eatonian maternal health expert named amongst New Years honours
A Long Eatonian who is an expert in health for pregnant women has been named in the New Years Honours List 2024.
Morley
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Derby students join forces to make local roads safer with Speedwatch initiative
Students from Derby College Group (DCG) are making a tangible impact on road safety by joining the Derbyshire Community Speedwatch scheme, a grassroots initiative aimed at educating drivers about the dangers of speeding.
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Double success for DCG at National Land-Based and Environment Learner Awards
Derby College Group (DCG) celebrated a remarkable achievement as two of its students secured first place at the annual Land-based and Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards.
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Borough leisure venue shortlisted for prestigious county award
An Erewash-based entertainment, sport and leisure venue has been included in a shortlist for a Derbyshire-wide award and may also receive wider national acclaim with any success.
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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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County Councillor updates Ockbrook residents over work to repair pot hole and crater covered local road
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.
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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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Borough library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Borough library users are being encouraged to find out more about the implementation of a new system which will temporarily affect some of the services they can use.
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Grant-funded tree planting will help Erewash grow green as National Tree Week celebrates the natural landscape
Parts of Erewash will benefit from hundreds of thousands of new trees in the years to come as part of a scheme which gets underway early in the New Year.
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Borough library members encouraged to check details are up to date for new system
Derbyshire library service users are being encouraged to check their membership details are up to date before the introduction of a new system in the new year.
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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.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
Sawley
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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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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.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.
Stanton
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Residents back a ban on ‘stunt track’ antics
Erewash Borough Council has officially declared war on drivers who meet up to use a town’s main road as a “stunt track” – after enraged residents overwhelmingly backed proposals for an £100 instant fines on them.
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"The Ground Remembers" - an Artistic Tribute to Kirk Hallam's past, present, and future
An unveiling of an evocative art installation, The Ground Remembers, has been described as a tribute to the rich heritage, vibrant present, and promising future of Kirk Hallam.
West Hallam
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Grant-funded tree planting will help Erewash grow green as National Tree Week celebrates the natural landscape
Parts of Erewash will benefit from hundreds of thousands of new trees in the years to come as part of a scheme which gets underway early in the New Year.
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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.
