Nottingham Local News

Waitrose end interest in store at Wheatcroft Island

Waitrose have cancelled plans to build a new store at Wheatcroft Island next to the A52 in Edwalton. The supermarket chain have confirmed to Rushcliffe Borough Council that their plans for a store on the 3716sqm site on Melton Road will now not … more...

Radcliffe company’s talent search offers real-life agency experience

One of Britain’s leading branding agencies Michon Creative is on a mission to discover the design stars of tomorrow. The Rushcliffe-based firm is giving gifted graphic designers studying at Nottingham Trent University the chance to win a month-long … more...

New football club for girls launched in Beeston

By Carys Jones Beeston FC have recently launched a football club for girls, which will be the first in Beeston, following the completion of the very successful Wildcats programme. SSE Wildcats was a scheme created by the FA, which was … more...

British Gypsum team up with local schools in Clifton

School pupils in Clifton have taken part in a graduation ceremony with a difference. Through completing a special DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) course, they now have a better understanding of the risks associated with drugs and how to … more...

Major plans for more than 400 homes in Calverton

A planning application has been submitted for a major new housing development on land off Park Road in Calverton. Persimmon Homes plan to build up to 430 new homes on the site, which would be accessed by Park Road and Oxton Road. The land is … more...

All the fun of the fair at Burton Joyce Primary School

By Kate Bateson Its been a busy month for the PTA at Burton Joyce Primary School with the summer fair- the highlight of our fundraising year and our biggest money-raiser – taking place at the end of June. Always a popular and enjoyable event, this … more...