Over 200 students from West Bridgford-based Leonard School of Dance took part in a dance event at the Nottingham Emmanuel School. Students aged between six and 24 took part in ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’, which is an original work by founder director, Helen Leonard and director, Michelle Widdison. It told the story of visitors to an art … more...
Clifton brother and sister appear in Homes and Places book
By Jason Benskin Following a chance call to Nottingham City Council, Clifton resident Wendy Sheldon and her brother Kevin (pictured) have found themselves as contributors to a new book produced by … more...
Five Broxtowe open spaces retain Green Flag awards
Bramcote Hills Park, Colliers Woodin Moorgreen, Alexandrina Plantation/Sandy Lanein Bramcote, Brinsley Headstocks and The Old Church Tower in Bramcote are all celebrating after retaining the … more...
Lady Bay Open Gardens a huge success
This year’s Lady Bay Open Gardens was a resounding success with over 1,100 paying adults, plus hundreds of children attending the two-day event. A total of 18 gardens of all shapes and sizes took … more...
Volunteers needed for this year’s Oxfam Beeston Takeover
On Saturday 19th October, Beeston becomes one multi-venue music festival. The town literally comes alive with music from an amazing array of performers, all giving their talent and time for free. … more...
Rainbow Road painted in city centre to celebrate Pride
A Rainbow Road has been created in Nottingham city centre to mark this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride celebrations. Four parts of Broad Street have been painted with multicolour rainbow stripe flags … more...
Another year of fundraising for Burton Joyce Primary School PTA
By Kate Bateson It’s easy to forget just now much goes on in the course of a school year and this has certainly been a busy one for Burton Joyce Primary School. It seems a lifetime ago that we … more...
Community Trust launches pioneering dementia partnership with sports clubs
The Trent Bridge Community Trust have announced a ground-breaking partnership with several leading Nottinghamshire sports clubs to deliver sports sessions for people living with dementia - the only … more...
Record-Breaking Splendour is a Sell-out
Tickets have now completely sold out for Nottingham’s biggest summer festival, Splendour! A total of 25,000 tickets have been sold for what is the fastest-selling Splendour to date almost a week … more...
Three students win £2,500 for Rushcliffe School in Shell competition
Three students from year eight at Rushcliffe School in West Bridgord - Omar Malik, James Pizzey and Amarveer Johal - have been recognised as the East Midlands winner in Shell’s schools competition, … more...
HS2 minister to meet Broxtowe community to discuss new plans
HS2 minister Nus Ghani has agreed to meet Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry and members of the local community to discuss alternative plans for the high-speed rail link through the borough. Campaigners … more...
Success for Nottingham Rowing Club at Henley Royal Regatta
By Tony Lorrimer It was a near-perfect week for Henley Royal Regatta on the Thames. The sun shine and there was a gentle breeze most days. The crowds came and the rowing was of an exceptional … more...
Rushcliffe Country Park earns accreditation for being breastfeeding-friendly
Rushcliffe Country Park has been accredited as breastfeeding-friendly in recognition of the welcoming and positive environment it provides for breastfeeding mothers. The park, operated by … more...
Developers announce changes to Wilford Lane residential and retail project
The developers behind a major building project in West Bridgford have announced a number of changes following public consultation. Simons Developments Limited recently proposed a £20million mixed-use … more...
An adventure on the doorstep for 170 local girls
An adventure on their own doorstep awaited 170 members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire when they gathered for a special sleepover in Wollaton Hall. It is understood that this was the first event of … more...
Everyone’s a winner at the 2019 Notts School Games
Teams from across Nottinghamshire, including West Bridgford, Gamston and Bramcote, were among the winners at the Notts School Games event at Nottingham Trent University's Clifton Campus. The … more...
Stage Times Revealed for Splendour
With just over one week to go, the Wollaton Park music festival, headlined by Manic Street Preachers and The Specials, is heading for a sell-out. An additional name has also been added to the bill. … more...
Rushcliffe District Scouts celebrate 10th anniversary with special project
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rushcliffe Scouts, each group was asked to undertake a community improvement project. The Scouts at the 1st/2nd West Bridgford Scouts thought it would be a … more...