Didrik Henbrant scored the overtime winner as Nottingham Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 3-2 to win the 2026 Challenge Cup Final. Memories of the playoff final win over Cardiff Devils in April came flooding back as Panthers once again secured major silverware in overtime. In another game full of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2026
Conservative Councillors call for more police funding in Rushcliffe
Senior Conservative Councillors on Rushcliffe Borough Councillors have called for the Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden to give Rushcliffe it’s fair share of funding for police officers in the Rushcliffe Area. Cllr Jonathan Wheeler represented the Council at the Police and Crime Panel on … [Read more...]
Charity receives donation to help with new sensory garden
A charity that supports children living with mobility and communication difficulties is set to receive a £5,000 donation, thanks to colleagues at law firm Irwin Mitchell and the Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation (IMCF). Footprints Conductive Education Centre is a Nottingham based charity, which … [Read more...]
Plans for a new learning village at St Peter’s Junior School unveiled
Plans for a ‘new era’ at St Peter’s CoE Junior School in Ruddington have taken a further step with the release of artist impressions of how the new temporary learning village will look. Following the discovery of structural issues as part of routine work in the main building, the school has been … [Read more...]
Major step forward for new Leisure Centre in Bramcote
Plans for a new state of the art leisure centre in Bramcote have taken a significant step forward after Broxtowe Borough Council’s Planning Committee formally approved the plans on Wednesday 14 January. The decision marks an important milestone in delivery of the new replacement Bramcote Leisure … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society Spring Show
Lowdham Horticultural Society Spring Show is being held on Sunday 12th April at Lowdham Village Hall (NG14 7DB) from 1pm–3.30pm. Come along and enjoy this traditional village family event. Be greeted by the lovely sight and smell of all the spring flowers – a delight, especially after the dreary … [Read more...]
Funding Approved for New Roof at Burnside Memorial Hall
The Trustees of Burnside Memorial Hall, Plumtree, are delighted to announce that the FCC Communities Foundation has approved a grant of £56,961 to help fund the full cost of a new roof for the hall. The funding has been awarded through the Landfill Communities Fund, and registered with … [Read more...]
A New Direction for the West Bridgford Social Singers
West Bridgford Social Singers’ year began with a series of workshops with Norwegian Conductor Bjorn Sigurd Skelbred who introduced several new songs to the choir. Bjorn visits us every year from Trondheim where he directs several choirs. These songs, (one in Norwegian) are now being refined for … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Sports Grant now open for elite athletes
Rushcliffe Borough Council has launched its Rushcliffe Sports Grant inviting elite athletes to apply for funding to support their goals and help achieve their full potential in their chosen sport. The funding is aimed at athletes competing at international level with 20 grants of £300 available … [Read more...]
Retired man to walk 1,111 miles for Alzheimer’s Charity
A retired man from Ruddington is to walk 1,111 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for Alzheimer's Society, despite suffering from arthritis in his shoulder, knees and toes. Dr Mike Robinson will set off on 2nd March and aims to complete the length-of-Britain challenge by 28th … [Read more...]