'Designed by midwives for mothers' Lotus Maternity Founder, Olivia Swift, is playing a fundamental role in the covid 19 vaccination programme across Nottinghamshire care homes. Lotus Maternity creates sustainable, Nottingham made and multi award-winning products. Including super soft bamboo baby … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Winter Wildlife with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Whilst it might require a little more planning and preparation to ensure that you can stay warm and make the most of the short daylight hours, in many ways, winter is one of the best times to observe our native wildlife – especially the ducks, swans and other water birds that make our wetlands so … [Read more...]
Grant available for elite Rushcliffe athletes
Elite athletes across Rushcliffe are being invited to apply for grant funding to support their efforts in their chosen sport. The Rushcliffe Elite Sports Grant is available with grants of up to £400 that aim to reduce some of the financial burden of competing at an advanced level that can often … [Read more...]
Inspirational cookbook shares food, hope, and love
Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has launched a second crowd-funding round to pay for another print run of its popular recipe book, The Sharing Table. Over 200 copies were snapped up late last year as supporters pre-ordered books by pledging £15. Now the charity is responding to demand by … [Read more...]
The Hike with Mike Foundation launches in Nottingham
The Hike with Mike Foundation was officially set up by a Nottingham resident in November 2020 to help tackle mental health struggles. The foundation aims to raise funds to help fight the ongoing battle against mental health challenges, loneliness and isolation, subjects that are particularly … [Read more...]
Local News Continues to Support Local Businesses with HALF PRICE Advertising!
Despite the current lockdown restrictions, many local businesses are continuing to soldier on and serve their customers wherever possible. To support their efforts, The Local News has announced a new digital media advertising offer for the new year. All of our digital media advertising packages are … [Read more...]
Historic homes at landmark Clifton Village development nearly complete
Works to restore and convert a Grade II listed rectory building into separate homes and build new executive properties within its grounds in Clifton Village are progressing well, with two houses now sold and five available to purchase. Expected for completion in February, works on the Rectory … [Read more...]
End of an Era for Lendrum Court to make way for new development
After thirty-eight years there is a change of scene in Burton Joyce. The housing complex known as Lendrum Court has been demolished in preparation for a new development. The complex was built in 1972 by Basford District Council as warden-aided residential units for the elderly. There were … [Read more...]
Vaccination service opens in Gamston
The Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council has welcomed the news Rushcliffe’s first COVID-19 vaccination service in is now live in Gamston. Cllr Simon Robinson said the authority has been working with colleagues across the local health and care system to prepare for the opening of the first site at … [Read more...]
Ruddington attracts shoppers from across the east Midlands
The popular village of Ruddington is enjoying something of a retail revival, despite the pandemic. Several new shops have opened on the High Street, including butchers Elms Farm and creative gifts company Debbie Bryan. ‘Shop Local’ is a growing trend driven by people rediscovering the independent … [Read more...]