Update 2nd June 2020 The team at The Local News would like to thank readers and advertising clients for all their support during such a difficult time for everyone. The things slowly getting back to some sort of normality, we are still here to serve the community as we have done for nearly 20 years. All of our June area editions … more...
Broadmarsh roadworks programme resumes with changes around NCP Car Park
Works to change the roadspace in the Broadmarsh area are due to resume, with the next phase of works due to start this weekend (6-7 June). To prepare for bigger changes to the roadspace in the area, works will begin to change the layout around the NCP Arndale Car Park from Sunday 7 June. This will result in a closure of Castle Boulevard at its … more...
100 celebration trees to be planted as part of climate change effort
Nottingham City Homes (NCH) has planted 100 trees across Nottingham as part of their plans to tackle climate change. The ‘100 Years, 100 Trees’ project was started in 2019 by NCH as part of … more...
Drivers to pay for on-street car parking again in Nottingham
On-street parking charges will be re-introduced on Nottingham’s streets next week – although key workers will still be able to park for free. Nottingham City Council relaxed charges and enforcement … more...
Nottingham Writers’ Studio to Launch Short Story Competition in Memory of George Floyd
Today, the Nottingham Writers’ Studio (NWS) launched a short story competition in memory of George Floyd, a black man killed by a white police officer in the US. The overall winner will receive £250 … more...
Waste Not Want Not: Hilton Nottingham Supports Fight Against Food Surplus and Feeds Those in Need
Hilton Nottingham Partners With Open Kitchens To Double Free Meal Delivery For Those In Need Across Nottingham and Surrounding Areas Hilton Nottingham has given social enterprise Open … more...
40 years of specialist care and support for East Midland’s families – disabled children’s charity Footprints hopes to celebrate four decades but faces funding challenges ahead
Hear from the Fisher family who share their son’s story Footprints CEC (conductive education centre) has been a lifeline for families of disabled children in the East Midlands and … more...
Planning application submitted for Nottingham Guildhall development
PLANNING has been submitted by a joint venture between Locksley Hotels Ltd and hotel group Ascena for the centrepiece of the much anticipated multi-million-pound Guildhall development in Nottingham, … more...
Park users asked to bin their rubbish responsibly at Rushcliffe open spaces
Residents and visitors to Rushcliffe parks and open spaces are being asked to make the right choice and bin their rubbish responsibly. High volumes of litter were left across Bridgford Park and … more...
Successful ‘Dear Friend’ project tackles loneliness in hospital
Nottinghamshire Healthcare has been overwhelmed by the response to the Dear Friend project launched in conjunction with Age UK Notts. The Dear Friend scheme called for cards and letters to be sent to … more...
Youth art charity scoops £1,000 for mental health course
An art charity for youngsters has secured a £1,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes, for its mental health wellbeing course. City Arts Nottingham, will use the funds to … more...
Interactive digital park festival premieres in Nottinghamshire to support vulnerable arts organisations and connect through culture
This June, some of Nottinghamshire’s finest cultural organisations have a treat in store for the whole family as they premiere a new virtual festival on an interactive digital park. … more...
Eligible Rushcliffe business owners urged to apply for discretionary COVID-19 business grants
Rushcliffe Borough Council is now inviting applications from eligible business owners on the COVID-19 Discretionary Business Grants Scheme designed for those yet to receive central government … more...
Nottinghamshire says “Thank you” to its Coronavirus community volunteers
In recognition of National Volunteers Week (1 June - 7 June 2020), Nottinghamshire County Council is acknowledging all the valuable work done by the county’s volunteers in coming to the aid of … more...
North Notts bid partners with LoyalFree to promote local businesses still operating during Covid-19
Sarah James (general manager at the old police station) with husband Sam (head chef at the old police station) and their children delivering food donations during Covid-19 crisis NORTH NOTTS … more...
intu Victoria Centre outlines how it will keep people safe when non-essential retail reopens
intu Victoria Centre has outlined how it will safely support the gradual reopening of non-essential retail stores at the centre in line with Government guidelines. The plan drawn up to keep … more...
The Island Quarter launches online survey to investigate Nottingham rental trends
NOTTINGHAM’s largest development The Island Quarter has launched an online survey to collate market data and better understand rental preferences and long-term rental trends in the … more...
Nottingham Teacher Sets Up Virtual Classroom for Students Aged 2-60
As Schools and Nurseries in Nottingham begin their phased return to re-opening on 1 June, it is highly unlikely crucial extracurricular learning, will be restored at this moment in … more...