Original target of £1000 smashed as total rises to £2300!Children at Hillside Primary & Nursery School in Hucknall have been raising money for a defibrillator to be located on the school gates following their work on a ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic.Their ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic looked at the form and function of hearts and how to keep them healthy and as part of their work, children also held a … read more...
Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park now open!
Skaters, scooter riders and BMXers are celebrating as Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park is now open!The £210,000 project has been funded by Rushcliffe Borough Council and supported by Skate … read more...
Double floor penthouses with waterside views remain at Nottingham development
An iconic waterfront development next door to Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and on the banks of the River Trent is down to its last few apartments and penthouses with over 75% sold.Nestled in the sought-after … read more...
St George flag ready to be unfurled as England head into the Euros
Nottingham’s 60-foot St George’s flag is to be unfurled on the Council House today (Friday 11th June) in preparation for the European 2020 Championships.The flag, believed to be the largest of its kind in … read more...
Local astronomer captures solar eclipse
On June 10th the British Isle was treated to an annular partial eclipse which took place between 10am and 12:30pm, and an astronomer has captured the scene from Nottinghamshire.Astronomer Michael Knowles … read more...
Rushcliffe Borough Council shortlisted for national award for speed of vital COVID-19 grants to businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Finance and Revenues teams have been shortlisted for a national award for reaching out to local businesses quickly and effectively during COVID-19 distributing vital central … read more...
Local author releases book to raise money for children’s charity
A few months ago, the local news shared the story of an author from Barton in Fabis who had released a book titled Bush-Hog Tails.Each copy includes her own woodland illustrations and the proceeds from … read more...
Upcoming East Leake Challenge walks
Dennis Fox was a Parish Council member and keen walker who created a circular 17.75 mile walk around East Leake for the Millennium celebrations in 2000.Dennis named the walk "The East Leake Challenge" and … read more...
Popular Sunday Market at events venue The Garage Chilwell now open every weekend
Sunday Markets are now running every weekend at the former Barton bus garage in Chilwell.The markets run between 10am and 2pm and feature local, independent artisan traders. There are two different … read more...
Things to do at William Lee Memorial Park and Wildlife Area Calverton
The William Lee Memorial Village Hall in Calverton is available to hire for parties, meetings and gatherings with seating for 200 in rows, 120 if seated at tables and 250 non seating.There is a stage at the … read more...
Bingham community group join the Great British Spring Clean in Rushcliffe
A community group in Bingham has joined efforts for this year’s Great British Spring Clean in Rushcliffe to make their streets, parks and open spaces sparkle.Members of Bingham u3a and Cllr Abby Brennan … read more...
Sherwood Goes ‘Wild in the Greenwood’ to celebrate Robin Hood this summer
The organisers of the Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest are working with regular festival performers and traders to deliver a series of smaller events as part of their ‘Wild in the Greenwood’ programme … read more...
Local author publishes children’s picture book
A local author from East Bridgford, Karen Swann, has written a picture book highlighting plastic pollution which published during lockdown in March.The Tale of the Whale is a lyrical rhyming story about a … read more...
Woodborough Summer Fair returns to the village
Woodborough Community Association are delighted to announce the Woodborough Summer Fair (formerly The Street Market), will be held on 17th July at the sports field / village hall on Lingwood Lane.Did you … read more...
Encouraging kids to be “wild” at Nottingham’s island quarter
Children from Sneinton C of E Primary School have been sprinkling wildflower seeds at The Island Quarter development to usher in Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s annual “30 Days Wild” campaign.Green space is … read more...
Sewa Day and West Bridgford Colts help kick off Rushcliffe’s first foodbank
Sewa Day Nottingham, a charity which promotes performing an act of kindness without expectation of reward, is preparing to setup the first food bank in Rushcliffe.Over 2000 children are trapped in poverty … read more...
Review: Notts Maze Outdoor Cinema!
Editor of the Local News, Dani was invited to a special outdoor cinema viewing at Notts Maze in Arnold. Here’s what she said about the experience:As a massive movie fan, I was delighted to be invited to watch … read more...
Month-long campaign to raise awareness of young adult loneliness in Nottingham
The Nottingham Building Society is teaming up with Nottingham charity The Wolfpack Project for a month-long focus on a growing problem – loneliness in young adults.It is an issue that has worsened … read more...
Notts charity launches programme to help young and unemployed residents secure work
Nottingham-based community organisation Switch Up has launched a free employability program that will empower 14- to 24-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds in the city to achieve their career … read more...
Captain Tom appeal inspires series of ‘Covideos’
Like many others, Roger Johnson and his wife began embarking on lots of nature walks to keep fit and occupied during lockdown. But for Roger, these walks plus the inspiration of Captain Tom, inspired him to … read more...
Boys Brigade & Girls Association celebrate Anniversary
This year, The 42nd Nottingham (Edwalton) Company, The Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Association celebrates its 60th Anniversary. As part of the celebrations, it’s holding an open afternoon on Saturday 26th June, … read more...
12-year-old Nottingham karter takes race win after stunning injury come back
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has won his first race of the year, just weeks after being injured in a karting accident.Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in … read more...
108-Mile ‘Walk for Walesby’ Raises an incredible £16,200
A staggering £16,200 has been raised to date for Walesby Forest – an internationally acclaimed outdoor activity centre located in the heart of Sherwood Forest – which will enable the independent charity to … read more...
Rushcliffe gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of Rushcliffe Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what a two of you said:Cousin creationsTwo cousins who live in Bingham have … read more...
East Leake gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of East Leake Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what three of you said:Painting wildDuring lockdown, Jessica Spence from … read more...
West Bridgford gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of West Bridgford Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what two of you said:Painting picture perfectDavid Green has recently … read more...