5,200 tonne earth mound to protect Southwell homes from flooding
A scheme to protect 36 homes in Southwell from flooding has been given the go-ahead. The Potwell Dyke scheme, which has been approved by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way...
View ArticlePolice warn residents after outdoor key safes ripped from walls
Police are urging residents to be vigilant and to make outdoor key safes as secure as possible following a spate of house burglaries. Inquiries are ongoing following a series of incidents in Clifton...
View ArticleCustomers can video record leaky taps and toilets on Severn Trent’s Vyn platform
Severn Trent customers are saving themselves thousands of litres of water, with almost 4,000 using the water company’s Vyn (Video Your Notes) platform since its introduction last year. This means that...
View ArticleSt Giles Preschool in West Bridgford has a preschool assistant vacancy
St Giles Preschool in West Bridgford has a vacancy for a Preschool Assistant. Preschool Assistant required – St Giles Preschool Our wonderful preschool in West Bridgford, Nottingham is looking to...
View ArticleProject sees 1,200 trees planted at Nottingham park
A major tree-planting project at Digby Park, Mapperley, has now been completed, marking another step forward in Gedling Borough Council’s commitment to enhancing green spaces and tackling climate...
View ArticleMayor writes to the Prime Minister on UK Defence spending
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward has written to Sir Keir Starmer. East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward said: ‘The Prime Minister’s pledge to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 is a sign of the...
View ArticleLocal NHS Citizens’ Panel extended to Rushcliffe and other areas
A health and care Citizens’ Panel has been extended into Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, and Rushcliffe, opening it up to all residents in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The Citizens’ Panel, which is...
View ArticleLive updates: Shed load of water bottles closes M1 southbound – severe delays
There are long delays for clean up work. National Highways | 11:32 am Clear up complete on the M1 southbound within J21 Leicester with the carriageway now open. Delays of 90 minutes and approx. 8...
View ArticleNorovirus grips NHS with cases up 150% on last year
Norovirus continues to grip the NHS, with the number of beds taken up by patients with the virus nearly 150% higher than last year, new figures reveal today. The total remains close to its record high,...
View ArticleNottingham: Wilford View Care Home rated Outstanding after CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Wilford View Care Home in Nottingham as outstanding following an inspection in January. The home, run by Wilford View Ltd, supports adults of all ages living...
View ArticleVandals attack Nottinghamshire village church stabbing door and smashing...
Police are appealing for information after a historic Grade I listed village church was vandalised during a break-in. Offenders gained entry to St Mary and St Martin’s Church, on Sheffield Road, Blyth,...
View ArticleSplendour 2025 announces 25 more acts and three new stages
More than 25 new acts have joined the Splendour bill headlined by Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Travis and Jake Bugg at Nottingham’s Wollaton Park on 19-20 July 2025. Splendour, Confetti, On The Hill, and...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched after 22-year-old man found dead in industrial...
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead at an industrial unit in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. Police made the discovery having been called to a report of an aggravated...
View ArticleEast Bridgford: Play area fully accessible after refurbishment work
East Bridgford play area has received a revamp and is now fully accessible, with new inclusive play equipment for all families to enjoy. Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) granted over £30,000 from its...
View ArticleImages show plans for new Ruddington Community Centre proposals
Ruddington Parish Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of a brand-new, state-of-the-art community centre on the Village Green. As Ruddington continues to grow, the village’s...
View ArticleDangerous driver who killed 23-year-old pedestrian jailed for 10 years
A dangerous hit-and-run driver who knocked over and killed a man has been jailed. Taufeeq Ahmed was seen in his silver BMW speeding through the streets of Nottingham on 6 November 2024. At around 10.50...
View ArticleLive updates: Wilford Lane closed both ways – collision between motorcycle...
There are long delays on Loughborough Road and Wilford Lane. Updates to follow… AA Roadwatch | 7:30 pm Road closed and slow traffic due to crash, a car and a motorbike involved on B679 Wilford Lane...
View ArticleFamily pay tribute to ‘happy, beautiful and talented girl’
The family of a student who died suddenly this week have paid tribute to a “happy, beautiful, and talented girl.” Eighteen-year-old Sophie Goode died on Tuesday after a road traffic incident at the...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Friday 28 February
The weather forecast for Friday 28 February in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (06:00 – 09:00) The morning will start very cold, with temperatures as low as 0°C at 06:00, rising slowly to 3°C by 09:00....
View ArticleMan re-bailed over death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson
A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson in Sheffield has been re-bailed. Adam, 29, was fatally injured during a game between the...
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