Aspiring nurse Emily Proudlock, 30, talks to us about her hopes of becoming a fully-qualified nurse, juggling her course with family life, and how the current pandemic has spurred her on even more. The caring profession has been one that Emily, from … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Nottingham gets creative during the Covid-19 lockdown
Last week Nottingham Local News asked the residents of Nottingham to send in photos of any creations they have made during the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A huge response was received, ranging from photography, art and even creative ways to show support of our wonderful keyworkers … [Read more...]
Eye-catching tribute to tram drivers
Two schoolboys have paid a special tribute to Nottingham’s tram drivers for helping to keep the city moving during the coronavirus lockdown. Brothers Toby and Henry Stapleton, who live in Sherwood, have been helping to lift the spirits of tram employees by making their own ‘Thank you NET drivers’ … [Read more...]
Residents rate Chilwell care home as one of the top in East Midlands
Chetwynd House care home has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in East Midlands. There are 1,526 homes in East Midlands, with the top 20 receiving an award from the UK’s leading reviews guide to care homes, carehome.co.uk. The award is based … [Read more...]
Council outlines dangers of sky lanterns to celebrate NHS and key workers
Rushcliffe Borough Council has joined calls from fire authorities to not light sky lanterns in shows of solidarity for NHS and key workers during this evening’s and future planned support initiatives. The authority has echoed the National Fire Chiefs Council and Nottinghamshire Fire and … [Read more...]
Nottingham to take part in International Nature Competition
Nottingham is taking part for the first time in the global City Nature Challenge and needs your help. The City Nature Challenge, taking place Friday 24th - Monday 27th April, is an annual event documenting nature and helping residents, nature enthusiasts and professionals alike to better … [Read more...]
Burning waste in your garden? Reduce air pollution and store it safely instead
Rushcliffe Borough Council is urging residents not to burn garden waste or other materials during the current lockdown, but instead to store it safely at home. As many follow Government advice and stay at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s expected that residents will be spending more … [Read more...]
Nottingham man rowing towards a sea of donations for charity
A local man is aiming to row an astonishing 1 million metres on his indoor rowing machine in aid of the Nottingham University Hospitals Charity. President of the Nottingham Rowing Club, Tony Lorrimer came up with the idea of challenging himself to row 1 million metres at home which he aims … [Read more...]
Over 1,000 food parcels reach homes of vulnerable people in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council is continuing to reach vulnerable people isolating in their homes in the city with vital food supplies – with around 1,250 parcels delivered so far. Over a thousand people have now called the City Council to request help during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost 300 of those … [Read more...]
Nottingham Playhouse reaches out to care homes
East Midlands theatre broadens community work in face of coronavirus A newly-launched scheme called Playhouse Pen Pals will encourage creatives from across the East Midlands to send letters, stories and drawings to the vulnerable and elderly. The idea came as part of the Playhouse’s plans to … [Read more...]
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