Sherwood Forest: Barriers installed as pictures show ‘industrial-scale...
A hotspot area that has been blighted by industrial-scale fly-tipping and unacceptable environmental damage at one of the most iconic forests in the world has seen barriers installed to prevent access...
View ArticleKeyworth Turkey Trot half-marathon returns for 2024 – how to take part
This year’s ever-popular Turkey Trot half marathon takes place on Sunday, 8 December 2024, and entries are still open for the last few wanting to take part in this super-friendly, local half marathon...
View ArticleNottingham gets £630,000 grant to upgrade traffic lights across the city
Nottingham City Council has successfully secured funding worth £631,374.47 from the Department for Transport (DfT) to modernise the city’s ageing traffic signal infrastructure. The funding, awarded as...
View ArticlePlans for new recreational block and sports pitch in Nottingham
Plans have been submitted for a new three-storey block to improve recreational facilities for students in Nottingham. According to the plans, the developer is looking to build the recreational block...
View ArticleBurglars jailed after stealing from Nottingham student bedroom
Two burglars have been jailed after stealing various items from a student’s bedroom in Nottingham. The victim was alerted to the theft on 28 April this year when he received notifications from his bank...
View ArticlePictures: First look inside National Rehabilitation Centre as construction...
Rushcliffe – Construction of the country’s first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre continues at pace, and this month’s photos give us the first glimpse of what the inside of the building will look...
View ArticleArrest after machete incident in Hucknall
Police have arrested a suspect after a man was spotted carrying two machetes during an incident in Hucknall. Extensive inquiries have been carried out since the incident was first reported around...
View ArticleCouncil showcases Abbey Central sustainable West Bridgford development
Council representatives from across the country recently visited Abbey Central, a pioneering low-carbon residential development in West Bridgford, to see the progress of this eco-friendly initiative....
View ArticleRichard Whitehead MBE visits Jesse Gray School in West Bridgford
Footprints Charity Patron Paralympic Gold Medallist Richard Whitehead MBE visited Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford on Tuesday 26 November. He was there to meet Billy, the winner of...
View ArticleNHS 111: NHS East Midlands calls on public to use NHS 111 this winter
NHS East Midland’s top A&E doctor is urging people to use the NHS 111 services this winter, as the health service launches its annual campaign with adverts across online video, radio, podcasts and...
View ArticleLenton: £300,000 cannabis factory shut down by police
Police shut down a large cannabis grow after acting on information from members of the community. Officers discovered more than 300 plants in six separate growing areas when they raided a home on...
View ArticlePlans for 84 homes off a Nottinghamshire cul-de-sac
A new Ashfield housing development plan has led to fears that the area’s road network could become overstretched and unsafe. Developer Avant Homes Central submitted plans to Ashfield District Council...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Wednesday 27 November
The detailed weather forecast for Nottinghamshire for Wednesday 27 November. Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Wednesday 27 November Morning: The early hours of the morning, from 2:00 AM to 9:00...
View ArticleLive updates: M1 southbound J29 – 70 minute 8 mile delays overturned vehicle
Two lanes are closed on the M1 southbound in Nottinghamshire. National Highways | 6:40 pm All lanes are now OPEN on the M1 southbound between J29 and J28 near Mansfield following a collision. Please...
View ArticleUpdates: Nottingham city road blocked – police incident
Some traffic delays expected after one lane closed on Huntingdon Street. Nottingham Travelwise said at 7:57 am Wednesday 27 November: ‘Police incident on Huntingdon St. southbound, close to where it...
View ArticleNottingham community centres face uncertain future as council reviews funding...
Nottingham community centres are at the centre of significant changes as part of a review undertaken by Nottingham City Council’s Communities and Environment Scrutiny Committee. The review aims to...
View ArticleNottingham residents fight back against plans to close local libraries
Nottingham City Council is facing mounting challenges over proposed changes to its library service. This follows a comprehensive consultation with local residents and organisations. A report published...
View ArticleNottingham City Council approves £1 billion regional bid for Warm Homes funding
Nottingham City Council has approved a bid to secure up to £1 billion in funding for the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund. The figure is for a regional Midlands bid not just for Nottingham. This...
View ArticleCouncil update on Kiddey Stones sculpture consultation
Robert Kiddey was a sculptor, artist and teacher, born in Nottingham in 1900. His work is visible across Nottinghamshire, including on Nottingham’s Council House and County Hall. Many of his works...
View ArticleAdam Hill proposed as Chief Executive of Rushcliffe Borough Council
Adam Hill is being proposed as Rushcliffe Borough Council’s new Chief Executive, subject to ratification at a Full Council meeting on 5 December. He is set to start the position next year and is...
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