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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 14th December 2024
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 to support NSPCC's 'Walk The Night' on 21st December
Churches in and around Ilkeston are to collaborate in support of a national children's charity campaign.
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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.
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School communication project helps pupil reach thousands on the radio
A local school pupil is taking to local radio as part of a school project.
Borough Wide
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Museum joy as it wins ‘Big Build’ contest
A huge army of volunteers will be descending on the much-loved Erewash Museum just like on the television show - DIY SOS Big Build – after officials entered it into a major contest to win the boost when it came top in a public vote.
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Erewash Mayor to join Donald as hero turns 110
Tributes have been pouring in online ahead of the Christmas Eve birthday of Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose – who will be visited by the Mayor of Erewash as he turns 110.
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Santa sacks filled for children in domestic abuse refuges this Christmas
Children living in domestic abuse refuges this Christmas will be getting a few more gifts from Santa thanks to East Midland’s Futures Housing Group and its contractors.
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No day off for Rob as he continues his 5000 mile challenge for MND charity
While many of us are tucking into our turkey on Christmas Day, spare a thought for fundraiser Rob Tiffney who will be taking part in the next leg of his 5,000 miles in 500 days challenge raising money for people living with and affected by motor neurone disease.
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Christmas boost for boxing club
A boxing club has taken delivery of much-needed new gear in the run-up to Christmas – in a boost from Erewash Borough Council.
Borrowash
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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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Erewash MP Adam Thompson issues statement on Derbyshire Care Home closures
The Erewash MP has issued a statement in response to recently announced plans to close care homes in the borough.
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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'.
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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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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.
Breaston
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No day off for Rob as he continues his 5000 mile challenge for MND charity
While many of us are tucking into our turkey on Christmas Day, spare a thought for fundraiser Rob Tiffney who will be taking part in the next leg of his 5,000 miles in 500 days challenge raising money for people living with and affected by motor neurone disease.
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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.
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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Erewash Mayor to join Donald as hero turns 110
Tributes have been pouring in online ahead of the Christmas Eve birthday of Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose – who will be visited by the Mayor of Erewash as he turns 110.
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County Council seeks views on future shape of care services
Derbyshire residents are being invited to have their say on how county council care services could be run in the future.
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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 MP Adam Thompson issues statement on Derbyshire Care Home closures
The Erewash MP has issued a statement in response to recently announced plans to close care homes in the borough.
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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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Museum joy as it wins ‘Big Build’ contest
A huge army of volunteers will be descending on the much-loved Erewash Museum just like on the television show - DIY SOS Big Build – after officials entered it into a major contest to win the boost when it came top in a public vote.
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Erewash Mayor to join Donald as hero turns 110
Tributes have been pouring in online ahead of the Christmas Eve birthday of Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose – who will be visited by the Mayor of Erewash as he turns 110.
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No day off for Rob as he continues his 5000 mile challenge for MND charity
While many of us are tucking into our turkey on Christmas Day, spare a thought for fundraiser Rob Tiffney who will be taking part in the next leg of his 5,000 miles in 500 days challenge raising money for people living with and affected by motor neurone disease.
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Christmas boost for boxing club
A boxing club has taken delivery of much-needed new gear in the run-up to Christmas – in a boost from Erewash Borough Council.
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Museum WW2 salute to ‘loneliest job’ hero
An Erewash hero who took to the skies in one of the loneliest and most perilous roles of World War Two is being saluted at the borough’s museum.
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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Man charged with drug offences and assaulting police officer
A man has been charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer after a warrant was carried out at a home in Sawley, near Long Eaton.
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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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"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.
Long Eaton
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No day off for Rob as he continues his 5000 mile challenge for MND charity
While many of us are tucking into our turkey on Christmas Day, spare a thought for fundraiser Rob Tiffney who will be taking part in the next leg of his 5,000 miles in 500 days challenge raising money for people living with and affected by motor neurone disease.
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Industrial premises reveal further cannabis grow in Erewash
Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have targeted another cannabis grow, this time in industrial premises, following ongoing investigations and reports of suspicious activity from members of the local community.
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Hundreds of festive bikers joined the 2024 Toy Run Convoy
Around 200 motorcyclists from across Derbyshire have taken part in this year’s Upright Christmas Toy Run which began in Erewash.
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Long Eaton Police Officers act on reports on suspicious activity and uncover cannabis grow
Police Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have taken action after receiving several reports of suspicious activity at a property in the town.
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Winter Warm Space to continue in Long Eaton after further funding is secured
A weekly warm space which provides company, security, friendship and a hot meal in Long Eaton has secured additional funding to keep the initiative running for a further two years.
Morley
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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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Derby College Group highly commended at Green Awards
Derby College Group has described being "thrilled" to be recognised as Highly Commended and named Finalists in two categories at recently staged Gown 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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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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No day off for Rob as he continues his 5000 mile challenge for MND charity
While many of us are tucking into our turkey on Christmas Day, spare a thought for fundraiser Rob Tiffney who will be taking part in the next leg of his 5,000 miles in 500 days challenge raising money for people living with and affected by motor neurone disease.
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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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Man charged with drug offences and assaulting police officer
A man has been charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer after a warrant was carried out at a home in Sawley, near Long Eaton.
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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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"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.
