HRH Duke of Gloucester to unveil Commonwealth Plaque at Victoria Embankment
A special ceremony to unveil a Commonwealth plaque will take place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Nottingham City War Memorial, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2AA. This significant event aims to...
View ArticleNottinghamshire: Carbon credits from thousands of trees set to be reinvested...
Carbon associated with thousands of trees planted in Nottinghamshire will be used to generate funding to reinvest in maintaining woodland creation sites, helping to meet the challenges facing the...
View ArticleCouncil launches Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Strategy
Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council, along with local partners including Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), are launching a new Self-Harm and Suicide...
View ArticleArrest after pupil assaulted outside a Nottingham school
A man was arrested after a pupil was assaulted outside a school. The child was walking to Robin Hood Primary School in Bestwood with two other pupils when a man on a bicycle struck her with his hand as...
View ArticleFormer Nottinghamshire nursing home to be demolished
The former Abbeymoor Nursing Home in Worksop is set to be demolished this week as Bassetlaw District Council is using emergency powers to ensure the safety of the site. Some of the buildings on the...
View ArticleAppeal after man dies in M69 motorway incident
The M69 in Leicestershire was closed this morning (Monday 10 March) after the death of a man. Police said: ‘Reports were received just after 7am of a man standing on the bridge close to junction 2....
View ArticleNew dates announced for Rushcliffe kerbside collection glass recycling
Rushcliffe households are set to benefit from new Simpler Recycling legislation, which will introduce kerbside glass collections from outside their homes later this year. By March 2026, all councils in...
View ArticleOver £860,000 more needed for Rushcliffe Spencer Academy and Notts Gymnastics...
Nottinghamshire County Council has approved an additional £863,603 in funding to complete the expansion of Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, ensuring the school can accommodate 12 forms of entry by September...
View ArticleNottinghamshire library charges up around 5% from April to cover rising costs
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced proposed increases to fees and charges for its Libraries, Archives, and Information Services for the 2025/26 financial year. The changes, which are set to...
View ArticleBrothers sentenced for spate of shoplifting offences
Two persistent shoplifters have been sentenced after an investigation by neighbourhood officers. The Gedling neighbourhood policing team tracked down and arrested brothers Reece and Ethan Onyett on...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Tuesday 11 March
The weather forecast for Tuesday 11 March in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (7:00 – 10:00): The day will start with cool temperatures, ranging from 3°C to 6°C, with a “feels like” temperature of 0°C to...
View ArticlePerson hit by a train – disruption on Nottingham services
East Midlands Railway announced the incident on Monday 10 March at 9:48 pm. EMR said: ‘We are sad to report that a person has been hit by a train. ‘This has occurred between Derby and Sheffield and is...
View ArticlePolice seal off Nottingham city centre – suspicious package
Some roads are closed while emergency services deal with the incident. Police said: ‘Multiple road closures are currently in place in Nottingham City Centre as we deal with a suspicious package. ‘The...
View ArticleTollerton Airport plans: Council issues update and clarifies position
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has provided an update on its position with current planning applications that cover Tollerton Airfield. An RBC spokesperson said: “The land east of Gamston and north...
View ArticlePlans to increase Nottingham city SEND school provision given the green light
Plans to increase Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision in Nottingham have been approved by the Department for Education (DfE) this week. The proposals would see the expansion of...
View ArticleMan who raped 12-year-old jailed for nine years
A predatory sex offender has been jailed after raping a vulnerable 12-year-old girl in Nottingham. The girl was walking near Crown Island, Nottingham, on the evening of 18 May last year when she began...
View ArticleWest Bridgford physiotherapy clinic sponsors Colts adult football team
Fit2Go is proud to announce its sponsorship of West Bridgford Colts FC men’s teams. Fit2Go physiotherapy experts have clinics on Clumber Road in West Bridgford and Main Street in East Leake. West...
View ArticlePolice patrols increased in Nottingham city ‘hotspots’
High-visibility patrols will continue to be deployed across Nottingham city centre this week in the wake of three knife-related incidents. A significant police presence will remain in the city’s...
View ArticleRadcliffe Road Day Nursery celebrates 25th anniversary with party for all ages
Partou Radcliffe Road Day Nursery and Pre-school in West Bridgford has celebrated its 25th anniversary by opening its doors to family members of all ages for a party tea, dancing, games and a host of...
View ArticleOn-call firefighters wanted in Rushcliffe and the wider county
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is calling on individuals who want to make a difference in their community. You can apply to become an on-call firefighter at one of the 16 on-call fire stations...
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