West Bridgford is benefitting from a major safety drive this summer, with partners working together to tackle antisocial behaviour, support young people, and create safer public spaces. Led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Nottinghamshire, the initiative brings Nottinghamshire Police, Rushcliffe Borough Council, and community partners together to deliver visible … read more...
Local Mum publishes unique book to help children
Lauren Bolus-Jones and her mum Debra Hanson-Bolus have collaborated to have a very special and unique book published. The book is to help children understand the difficult effects of chemotherapy. It came … read more...
Notts Pride 2025 celebrates biggest event to date
Organisers of this year’s Notts Pride have celebrated their biggest event yet, with a record 10,000 march attendees – 1,000 more than last year. Now in its 28th year, the event took place on Saturday 26th … read more...
Edwalton Primary School set its sights on transforming outdoor play
Edwalton Primary School has set its sights on transforming outdoor play for its pupils and has already seen success with positive feedback from both pupils and parents. Dan Graney is the Head teacher of … read more...
East Leake Academy students celebrate best ever GCSE results
There was an air of excitement at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – as year 11 students collected their GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. This year’s outcomes are the strongest in … read more...
Local Academy celebrates students “achieving their dreams”
Staff, students and families at Farnborough Spencer Academy were jumping for joy in August, as the Academy celebrated its best ever GCSE results. Executive Principal, Graeme Smith commented: “Our school motto … read more...
Loughborough Male Voice Choir Our East Leake ‘Open Evening’
We warmly invite you to come to see us in rehearsal in the Pavillion on Costock Road at 6.30 – 8.30pm on Thursday 16th October. As a way of bringing our choir to our audience, we are holding our weekly … read more...
Grassroots football coach wins ‘Heroes of Nottingham’ award
Victoria Centre in Nottingham City Centre has announced Nick Ahmed as a winner in its “Heroes of Nottingham” campaign – a celebration of everyday individuals making an extraordinary impact on the local … read more...
The Family Chemist goes the extra mile for local school
Jesse Gray Primary School celebrated a day to remember recently with the local community as their new running track was officially unveiled thanks to The Family Chemist’s generous donation. The ribbon-cutting … read more...
Cotgrave Community Kitchen receives grant for storage container
Cotgrave Community Kitchen has received a community grant for a brand-new storage container to help the group continue its great work and save even more food from waste. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) … read more...
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy is Outstanding!
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy has been graded Outstanding in all areas following its recent inspection. The report says, ‘Pupils at Beeston Fields Flying High Academy thrive in an aspirational and … read more...
Fun Day Raises £725 for Child Bereavement UK
Nottingham City Transport recently held its staff family fun day at Nottingham Rugby Ground, providing a free day of entertainment and activities for its colleagues and their families. Alongside inflatable … read more...
The Spectacular Lumini Will Be at Nottingham Family Festival This October Half Term
Young Hustlers: Sunday 19 October 2025 The Lumini, a spectacular inflatable sculpture described as ‘a sensory dream’, is returning to the Young Hustlers festival this October. Nottingham’s Architects of Air … read more...
Bingham Garden Club celebrates 30 years!
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Bingham Garden Club. It was founded in 1995 by the late Dennis Whittaker who formed a small committee around him at The Crown Inn, Bingham. It was agreed that Club … read more...
Ruddington Grange Golf Club’s Charity days raise over £1,000,000!
As a golf club, Ruddington Grange Golf Club (RGGC) members have long recognised the need to support those who are less fortunate than us and we are lucky to have three such extremely dedicated people who have … read more...
Bingham Author releases second book: ‘How can we all stay safe?’
Chrissy Sanderson and illustrator Roger Parker have just released their second book - 'How can we all stay safe?' for ages between 2 years and 8 years. It is Chrissy’s intention to share this story to all the … read more...
Enhanced sensory course for Run with Rich event supported by UKSPF
Exciting new enhancements will be featured in a sensory course at an inclusive community sporting event, Run with Rich, with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Rushcliffe Borough Council … read more...
Broxtowe Parks Earn Green Flag Recognition
Five sites in Broxtowe proudly wave their Green Flag Awards, showcasing the high quality of the green spaces. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local … read more...
Improved bus service to Tollerton, Cotgrave and Cropwell Bishop
Residents of Tollerton, Cotgrave, Hollygate Park and Cropwell Bishop and people travelling to work or for appointments at Spire Hospital will join the Nottingham City Transport bus network from September 2025, … read more...