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Photographer captures essence of Nottingham through stunning portraits in new book

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Photographer Peter McConnochie captures the essence of Nottingham through his stunning portraits of its inhabitants, featured in his new book titled ‘Faces of Nottingham’. This book is a simple yet beautiful encyclopaedia containing the diverse range of people that call Nottingham home. Each … [Read more...]

Nottingham delivery driver in Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons finals

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A Nottingham Asda delivery driver, who saved a seven-month old baby from a house fire, has been named a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2020. Habeel Khan, 26, who ran into the smoked-filled house while on his delivery round has reached the finals of the Act Of Courage category … [Read more...]

Colleagues take on local triathlon to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease

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A team of colleagues from British Gypsum were amongst 13 fighting fit fundraisers who took part in the East Leake Triathlon last weekend, raising money for local charity ‘Stand Against MND’.  Paul Freemantle, Greg Mitchell and Jason Gilbourne, all of whom work for the Company at its East … [Read more...]

Green fingered Nottingham Resident enters garden competition

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Micheal Measham, a Resident at HC One’s Willow Brook care home, has entered the annual home garden competition. Micheal, who is known as the Resident gardener at the Nottingham care home, has entered HC One’s annual garden competition for his beautiful Dalia and colourful basket. Every year HC … [Read more...]

Cherry Lane’s festive events selling out fast

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With less than three months to go until Christmas, value garden centre Cherry Lane is finding that shoppers are more keen than ever to secure tickets for this year’s festive events. While many event organisers across the country are having to cancel plans for Christmas, Cherry Lane is … [Read more...]

New Nottinghamshire Wildlife Gardening Guide shows big potential in every space

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A new guide published by the RSPB and Barratt and David Wilson Homes shows how Nottinghamshire residents can turn balconies and gardens into sanctuaries for wildlife. The RSPB’s ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World’ guide gives top tips and advice for bringing nature to your home, … [Read more...]

Rainbows charity appeal hits £125,000

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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People wants to thank everyone in Nottinghamshire who supported its fundraising appeal – which has raised £125,000. In June, the hospice, which cares for children and young people with life-limited illnesses from across the East Midlands, announced it was … [Read more...]

North Notts LitFest Trail attracts more than 2,500 locals

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More than 2,500 people took part in LitFest’s First Chapters Trail last month (12 – 19 September 2020), which aimed to encourage local people to visit town centres across North Nottinghamshire and engage in socially distanced fun. Managed by Liz Carney-Marsh on behalf of Bassetlaw District … [Read more...]

Homebuilder off to a tee with charity fundraiser success

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A charity golf day arranged by Nottingham-based homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands division has raised over £10,000 for its Charity of the Year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. 72 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and … [Read more...]