A charitable trust that was formed to celebrate the heritage of Beeston Canal and its cottages has been given a cash boost by The Wilkins Group who are based in Colwick. Having restored the historic weir cottages at Beeston Lock, Canalside Heritage Centre opened to the public as a heritage, … [Read more...]
Nominations open for the 2026 Broxtowe Voluntary Awards
The Broxtowe Voluntary Awards are back and now accepting nominations for the 2026 awards. These awards are a chance to celebrate truly outstanding individuals who have gone the extra mile in communities across the Borough. If you know a local hero in Broxtowe who deserves their recognition for … [Read more...]
Community crafters wrap up local Library in woolly scarves
Crafters across Nottinghamshire came together to create hundreds of knitted and crocheted scarves as part of Inspire’s 2025 Charity Knitting Challenge, Wrapped! Over five hundred colourful scarves were on display in September at Inspire West Bridgford Library, which were then donated to Trussell … [Read more...]
PCC and Chief Constable see Safer Streets Summer in action
West Bridgford is benefitting from a major safety drive this summer, with partners working together to tackle antisocial behaviour, support young people, and create safer public spaces. Led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Nottinghamshire, the initiative brings … [Read more...]
Local Mum publishes unique book to help children
Lauren Bolus-Jones and her mum Debra Hanson-Bolus have collaborated to have a very special and unique book published. The book is to help children understand the difficult effects of chemotherapy. It came about after Debra developed breast cancer and when going through treatment, she created a … [Read more...]
Notts Pride 2025 celebrates biggest event to date
Organisers of this year’s Notts Pride have celebrated their biggest event yet, with a record 10,000 march attendees – 1,000 more than last year. Now in its 28th year, the event took place on Saturday 26th July and saw the city transformed into a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, solidarity and … [Read more...]
Edwalton Primary School set its sights on transforming outdoor play
Edwalton Primary School has set its sights on transforming outdoor play for its pupils and has already seen success with positive feedback from both pupils and parents. Dan Graney is the Head teacher of Edwalton Primary School, and he explained the motivation behind the playtime … [Read more...]
East Leake Academy students celebrate best ever GCSE results
There was an air of excitement at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – as year 11 students collected their GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. This year’s outcomes are the strongest in the academy’s history, with students achieving the highest attainment 8 score in a decade. … [Read more...]
Local Academy celebrates students “achieving their dreams”
Staff, students and families at Farnborough Spencer Academy were jumping for joy in August, as the Academy celebrated its best ever GCSE results. Executive Principal, Graeme Smith commented: “Our school motto is that ‘we are proud’. That is true for everyone at Farnborough. The students have … [Read more...]
Loughborough Male Voice Choir Our East Leake ‘Open Evening’
We warmly invite you to come to see us in rehearsal in the Pavillion on Costock Road at 6.30 – 8.30pm on Thursday 16th October. As a way of bringing our choir to our audience, we are holding our weekly rehearsal in East Leake on Thursday 16th October. This will be an ‘open’ rehearsal, where we … [Read more...]