Edwalton: Plans for assisted living development changed to affordable apartments
A developer is seeking permission to repurpose a block of assisted living apartments already under construction into affordable apartments for older people. Applicants, developer Charterpoint and...
View ArticleRushcliffe MP welcomes the government’s plans to bring back the family doctor
Government consults with British Medical Association on measures including the largest boost to GP funding in years and reducing outdated targets to free up time. • Reforms are part of the Government’s...
View ArticleCouncil invested £175,000 in refurbishments at Rushcliffe play parks in 2024
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has invested £175,000 in 2024 in its play parks to provide new, modern, and inclusive facilities for all children to enjoy. Vital refurbishments have taken place at the...
View ArticleNottinghamshire bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year in your area
Nottinghamshire – Councils across the region have amended their bin collection timetables over Christmas and the New Year. According to the Environment Agency, around 30 per cent more waste is...
View ArticleFull weekend closures of the A52 Priory to QMC roundabout announced
National Highways announces full weekend closures of the A52 Priory roundabout to Queens Medical Centre (QMC) roundabout. The next full weekend closures will take place from 8 pm on Friday, 24...
View ArticleJames Naish MP visits Cotgrave posties to support in Christmas rush
James Naish MP visited posties at Cotgrave Delivery Office in his constituency to show his support during the busiest time of the year for the postal service. Around twice as many parcels and letters...
View ArticleNottingham great grandma will be spending Christmas with her family after...
Betty Hunt, 91, from Nottingham, has been discharged from the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) in time for Christmas with her family. The great-grandmother of 10 was admitted to QMC over a week ago with a...
View ArticleLive updates: M1 southbound J29 long delays – collision
Delays are building on the M1 in Nottinghamshire after a collision closes lanes. National Highways | 12:30 pm All lanes are now OPEN on the M1 southbound between J29 Chesterfield and J28 near Mansfield...
View ArticleNottinghamshire County Council chairman Cllr Richard Butler’s Christmas message
The chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Richard Butler writes a Christmas message to residents, businesses and communities across the county. Cllr Butler said: ‘It is an honour and...
View ArticleMorrisons issue statement on More Card and Click and Collect failures
Morrisons has reduced the price of items including turkeys and champagne for all shoppers after a system glitch hit its loyalty card on Monday. A spokesman for the retailer said: “Today we are...
View ArticleEast Midlands Airport and DHL donate truck to Twycross Zoo
East Midlands Airport (EMA) and their friends at DHL have come together to spread some festive cheer for customers, staff, and the animals at Twycross Zoo. The zoo is just over 20 miles away from EMA,...
View ArticleSneinton: Police increase patrols after sexual assault
Police have stepped up patrols to reassure the community as detectives continue to investigate a serious sexual assault. The incident took place around 3am on Saturday (21 December) when a young woman...
View ArticleRail passengers given final reminder to check before travel this Christmas
Passengers travelling over the festive period are strongly urged to plan and check their journeys in advance as rail upgrades across the network mean busier trains and changes to some services. Whilst...
View ArticleMP James Naish promotes clean energy apprenticeships to people in Rushcliffe
The energy transition represents a huge engineering challenge but is also an opportunity to unlock homegrown skills throughout the country, including in Rushcliffe. This is recognised by the local MP...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather for Christmas Eve
The weather forecast for Tuesday 24 December in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (07:00 – 09:00) A mild start to the day, with temperatures around 11°C, feeling closer to 9-10°C. The sky will be overcast...
View ArticleNottingham: Homelessness charity to cut 25 jobs and add £1.8m costs after...
A homelessness charity is expecting to cut jobs and reduce support after the Government’s autumn budget added £1.8m to its annual costs. Framework, based in Nottingham, offers housing, employment, and...
View ArticleNORAD Santa Tracker: Track Santa and his reindeer right here on The Wire
Santa is busy preparing to head out around the world delivery surprises – you can track him here to see where he is at any time as he heads towards Nottinghamshire. There’s a countdown clock below...
View ArticleNET Trams reveals losses of £26m for the last year
New financial figures have revealed that Nottingham Express Transit (NET) is showing signs of continued recovery, with increased customer journeys and reduced losses indicating ongoing improvements and...
View ArticleMayor of Rushcliffe wishes all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Andy Brown has wished all a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year. He said: “Season’s greetings to everyone, I hope it a joyous time for all. A huge...
View ArticleInside the Nottingham hospital kitchen making Christmas dinner for 1,700...
This year, the award-winning catering team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is preparing to serve Christmas dinner to 1,700 patients. The menu features a traditional turkey dinner...
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