Ranking three times in the top four fastest selling positions, the 2015 electric Renault Zoe model is the fastest selling used car in the UK. This is the third time an electric vehicle has come out on top and the second time for the Renault Zoe, who first took pole position in 2018. However, … [Read more...]
Plans put forward for over 100 new homes in the village
Fresh plans have recently been revealed to build more than 100 homes in East Leake, just months after a large-scale 170-home development for the same site was rejected. Developers went back to the drawing board to come up with a new proposal of 101 new homes to be built on the 21.5-acre site … [Read more...]
New mum raising money for Mind
Local resident, Beki Mannering is fundraising for the Charity Mind, and she needs your help! I am local girl from East Leake and I have recently been awarded the title of Mrs Nottingham Atlantic. As part of the title I have been raising money for Mind, the mental health charity - the pageants … [Read more...]
Finding a new purpose through foster care
A mother from South Nottinghamshire who made the decision to provide a loving and safe home for two siblings, has called for people across the region to open their homes to the region’s vulnerable children and young people. Nina Severn, 50, started her fostering career earlier this year and … [Read more...]
East Leake Guides sleepout in cardboard boxes for charity
Wendy, a leader of the East Leake guides recently told the local news about the recent cardboard sleepout event that they took part in aid of charity. Here’s what she had to say: 1st and 2nd East Leake Guides decided to do a sponsored sleepout in cardboard boxes in aid of charity. We knew … [Read more...]
Friends of Meadow Park: December 2019
The heavy rainfall this autumn has seen the park severely flooded. The water reached as far as the Bateman Road entrance and submerged the forest school log circle on 15th October. Things got little better in November and some damage has been done to our new limestone pathways. We arranged to have … [Read more...]
Nottingham student wins top charity award
A student from Nottingham has been honoured by blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan, at an awards ceremony held at the Tower of London on Thursday. Jesse Lewendon took home the Simon Dyson Volunteer of the Year Award at the Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards 2019. The prestigious Anthony Nolan … [Read more...]
It almost took our Breathe Away
Breathe Easy Nottingham a local group affiliated to the British Lung Foundation that provides support, friendship and social activities to people who are affected by a lung condition or have a breathing problem were recently presented a cheque for £500 from ASDA ,West Bridgford The award was for … [Read more...]
Calverton footballers score funding boost
Young footballers in Calverton are celebrating after hitting the back of the net with a community grant from a regional housebuilder to help fund a new kit. Calverton Colts Football Club, provides inclusive football coaching for individuals with disabilities was awarded £1,000 from … [Read more...]
Breakfast with Santa event
Join Santa for a special breakfast at Gedling Country Park between December 7 and December 22 at Cafe 1899 in the country park. The event includes joining Santa for a breakfast party with breakfast box and present. Children will be able to write their letter to Santa and post it in the … [Read more...]