Nottingham’s Council House will be illuminated red, white and blue to mark the 75thanniversary of Victory In Europe (VE) Day this week. The milestone on Friday (8 May) was to be celebrated with a number of planned events taking place across the city, but the current lockdown measures have forced … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire woman recognised by two separate organisations for humanitarian work
A Nottinghamshire woman has received awards from two different organisations in recognition of her tireless humanitarian work. Val Leivers of Bestwood Country Park in Nottingham will receive the ‘Champions of Change’ award from Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland and has also been made … [Read more...]
Nottingham records thousands of wildlife observations in international nature competition
Between Friday 24th and Monday 27th April, nature enthusiasts from across Nottingham took part in the City Nature Challenge, an annual event documenting nature and helping residents and professionals alike to better understand urban biodiversity. The Over one hundred people took part in … [Read more...]
Nottingham teacher climbing Everest at home for charity
A Nottingham school teacher is climbing the height of Mount Everest at home in order to raise money for two foodbank charities. Nikyla Manners is a reception teacher at Nottingham Primary Academy. When the lockdown was announced, she decided she needed a challenge to help keep herself fit … [Read more...]
Portraits of Ruddington lives in lockdown
Peter McConnochie, also known as photographer UrbanScot, has been capturing portraits in his new project Portraits Of This Time: Faces of Lockdown. Tell me about yourselfI am Peter McConnochie and I live in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. I also go by the name UrbanScot for many of my … [Read more...]
Girls take on 2.6 challenge during lockdown for charity
Helen Hamilton from West Bridgford along with her partner Alan and two young daughters Summer and Minnie, are taking on a huge challenge during lockdown in aid of charity. Two-time marathon runner Helen Hamilton had planned to take part in the 2020 marathon to raise money for … [Read more...]
Nottingham businesses urged to apply for support grant
The number of grants issued to small businesses by Nottingham City Council has now reached £36 million, with 87% of those who have submitted their application having now received their grant. Business support grants are available for thousands of businesses in Nottingham, including those in … [Read more...]
Thinking of adopting? Talk to Faith in Families
We are a local adoption agency based in West Bridgford and usually hold a meeting every month for people interested in adoption. Obviously we can’t do that right now, but its business as usual and we’re finding creative ways to continue to assess, prepare and approve families during … [Read more...]
Nottingham care home receives surprise PPE donation from Police Commissioner
A Nottingham care home has received a special donation of face masks from the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping to help protect staff and residents amid the coronavirus crisis. The PCC safely delivered 500 face masks to the Conifers Rest Home in Bakersfield, Nottingham, … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident’s unique display celebrating Colonel Tom’s 100th Birthday
Since the UK has been in lockdown, Colonel Tom Moore has become a household name. The war veteran who has been walking lengths of his garden to raise money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic, has today turned 100 years old. Colonel Tom Moore has raised an astonishing £30 million for … [Read more...]
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