Further £100,000 for Nottingham to support rough sleepers
An extra £100,000 in Government funding is being diverted to Nottingham to help the city cope with a rise in rough sleeping over winter. The Labour Government said this week it is tripling its...
View ArticleBeeston’s ‘Water Head’ sculpture relocation to be marked with a ceremony
Beeston’s public art sculpture, entitled ‘Water Head’, has now been relocated to its new home. It will be rededicated this weekend in a small ceremony. As part of works to improve Beeston Square,...
View ArticleImage shared after abuse of disabled Nottingham Forest fan at City Ground
Police want to speak to the man in this picture following reports that a disabled football fan was mocked at a match. The incident reportedly took place inside the City Ground after Nottingham Forest’s...
View ArticleOfficers catch 125 drink and drug drivers across Derbyshire as part of...
More than 120 drink or drug drivers were arrested by officers in Derbyshire during the festive period. Operation Limit, which runs throughout December, saw officers carry out 475 tests – with 125...
View ArticlePlans to demolish Nottingham monastery and make a community garden
A monastery in Nottingham could be knocked down and turned into a community garden space after plans were submitted for its demolition on the grounds it is no longer used. Applicant T Nottingham RC...
View ArticleOriginal winding cable found inside third former Brinsley mineshaft
An uncapped mineshaft at the Brinsley Headstocks site was discovered with its old winding cable intact. The former mineshaft was rediscovered on Tuesday (January 21) during a survey as part of ongoing...
View ArticleCentral Avenue Pedestrianisation: Council outlines ‘ambition’ for West...
Rushcliffe Borough Council has outlined its vision for West Bridgford town centre as part of a broader strategy released today. The vision is aimed at enhancing the borough’s business and residential...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Friday 24 January
The weather forecast for Friday 24 January in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (00:00 – 06:00) The early hours of the morning will remain dry but breezy. Temperatures will hover around 3-4°C, but...
View ArticleWollaton Park opening delayed for safety checks ahead of Storm Éowyn
Wollaton Park staff will be carrying out site checks this morning Friday 24 January to ensure it’s safe to open as Storm Eowyn arrives. Nottingham City Council said: ‘Customer Notice: Storm Éowyn is...
View ArticleBin men heroes help suspected heart attack victim at the roadside
Two Rushcliffe recycling team members have been praised after helping a lady who was suffering a suspected heart attack. A spokesperson for Rushcliffe Borough Council said: ‘Care and compassion in our...
View ArticleUpdates: M1 northbound J28 – long delays emergency carriageway repairs
There long delays and queues are building for emergency repairs on the M1 northbound. National Highways said at 6:32 am: ‘Three (of 4) lanes are closed on the M1 north J28 Mansfield to J29 Chesterfield...
View ArticleClumber Park to close today because of Storm Eowyn
Clumber Park has announced its closure for today Friday 24 January. A spokesperson for National Trust said: ‘Due to high winds, Clumber Park will be closed today, Friday 24 January. ‘The park will...
View ArticleNatWest West Bridgford announces bank will close down this summer
The NatWest branch in West Bridgford is set to close its doors this summer, as part of the bank’s wider strategy to adapt to changing customer banking habits. This decision, the bank said, reflects a...
View ArticleFallen tree blocking pavement in West Bridgford
As Storm Éowyn takes hold and 60 mph gusts of wind are expected a tree has been ripped from the pavement in West Bridgford. The tree has fallen onto the fence of an adjacent property in Stamford Road,...
View ArticleWarning from the Met Office for ice across Nottinghamshire on Saturday
The Met Officer has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the region on Saturday morning. The warning is in place from 3 am until 10 am on Saturday 24 January: ‘Showers will move across this...
View ArticleNew Mental Health Response Vehicles introduced to EMAS ambulance fleet
Two new Mental Health Response Vehicles have been introduced into our ambulance fleet, based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, to further ensure that people receive the right mental health support in...
View ArticleFire crews attend fallen pylon near Nottingham Racecourse
Three crews from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at the scene. A spokesperson for the service said at 11:28 on Friday 24 January: ‘Firefighters from Arnold Fire Station, West...
View ArticleMan faces jail if court order banning him from Nottingham cinema breached again
A man has been warned that he faces jail if he commits another breach of a court order banning him from parts of Nottingham city centre. Liam Meenan, aged 39, was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order in...
View ArticleFree bus and tram travel for eligible residents approved at Nottingham City...
The arrangements for concessionary travel for older and disabled people have been approved for 2025/26 by Nottingham City Council at its Executive Board meeting. A nationwide scheme – the English...
View ArticleAttempted murder charge after man found with stab wounds
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Radford. Emergency services were called to Pine View, in Radford, at 7.25pm on Wednesday (22 January) after the victim was found with...
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