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Think you may have COVID-19? Information on the current mobile testing units in our area

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With the current rise in Coronavirus cases across the county, a number of mobile testing units (MTUs) have been located across the area to improve testing facilities. If you think you may have symptoms such as a high temperature, a change to your sense of smell or taste or a new … [Read more...]

Budapest returns to Beeston this Autumn and Winter at local indie venue

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Budapest returns to Beeston this Autumn and winter in the form of a ruin bar at local events venue, The Garage. The Ruin Bar is a unique and off beat themed indie bar found in ex-Barton bus garages in Beeston. Expect to find bicycles dangling from the ceiling, private booths made from 1930s … [Read more...]

Always leave your contact details at pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and public premises to help combat coronavirus

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Residents in Rushcliffe and wider Nottinghamshire are being reminded they must by law record their contact details when visiting pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, premises and venues from today (Friday) to help track and trace cases of coronavirus. Businesses and other public settings where people … [Read more...]

Local author holds poster campaign in Beeston

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If you’re a bookworm looking for something a bit different, the first half of October 2020 may be an interesting time for you – especially if you live in Beeston. Local author Penelope Wallace is aiming to run a poster campaign with a difference. During lockdown, Ms Wallace’s neighbours have … [Read more...]

Nottingham Council House lights up for World Alzheimer’s Day

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Nottingham Council House was illuminated orange on Monday 21st September for World Alzheimer’s Day, in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s #ShareTheOrange campaign. The colour orange is used symbolically to represent how the damage to a brain with Alzheimer’s can leave it weighing about 140g … [Read more...]

Bonfire Night is cancelled for 2020 following Covid restrictions

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Nottingham City Council has today announced the cancellation of its annual Bonfire Night and fireworks display. The popular annual event was due to be staged at its regular home of the Forest Recreation Ground on Thursday 5 November. It follows previous Covid-related event cancellations of … [Read more...]

Businesses and venues urged to create QR posters for ‘Test and Trace’

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Businesses and venues in Nottinghamshire are being urged to ensure they remain Covid-compliant – and meet legal requirements - by creating a QR poster ahead of the launch of the NHS Covid-19 ‘Test and Trace’ app next week. The NHS Covid-19 app is due to launch on Thursday 24 September and will … [Read more...]

Nottingham mum to run virtual London Marathon for cancer charity 12 months after finishing treatment

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Race day marks Susanna’s 18-year wedding anniversary A mother of two from Nottingham will be running the virtual London Marathon to help finish cancer, following her own recovery from the disease.  Susanna Stephenson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 41, has chosen to take on … [Read more...]

Meet, Greet and Eat project given funding by Reach Rushcliffe

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A volunteer group that includes those with learning disabilities and additional needs is the latest group to receive funding from Reach Rushcliffe providing vital food packages for elderly residents and those at risk of social isolation and loneliness.  The Meet, Greet and Eat project is … [Read more...]