In the run up to Christmas, Dani (Editor) & Inna (Finance Manager) from Nottingham Local News and Carl from Nottingham Host Families teamed up in the city centre on a mission to spread good cheer (and practical resources) to the homeless. Dani’s story Carl, who runs Nottingham Host … [Read more...]
Friends, families and colleagues brave the rain and cold to help homeless people off the streets
More than 200 people braved a cold, rainy night to sleep rough to help local homeless people off the streets. They were all taking part in Framework’s Big Sleep Out on Saturday 23rd November at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground. Participants braved a night in cardboard shelters in return for … [Read more...]
Fordes charity cycle for MND
Visitors to Fordes coffee shop in West Bridgford on Saturday 7th December were somewhat surprised to be greeted by a team of local amateur athletes who had come together to raise money for Nottinghamshire Hospice on behalf of local man Sam Perkins, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Eateries – Monthly Restaurant Review
West Bridgford based Family friendly Eateries provides monthly reviews and recommendations for parents or guardians looking for child-friendly restaurants, cafes, pubs and venues around Nottingham and beyond. “The only thing I like better than talking about food, is eating” This month, the … [Read more...]
City cyclists raise over £6000 for Guatemalan children
On 14th November, 10 teams of cyclists raced it out from financial technology start-up, Podium’s offices in Nottingham to MoneySupermarket in Central London. They were ably assisted by Nottingham born Olympic medal winning cyclist Bryan Steel who offered tired team legs a ‘Bryan Steel Boost’ a 20 … [Read more...]
The Bridgford Hub recognising greatness in the community
On Tuesday 10th December, the Local News team attended the annual Community Award Ceremony, recognising the great services performed by members of the community. For its 3rd year, The Bridgford Hub put on a lovely afternoon service at the Walcote Drive Community Centre in West Bridgford. The … [Read more...]
Local couple film their first feature film in Nottingham city centre
A Nottingham video production company recently began on their journey of filming their first feature film. On Monday 11th November, Kelvin and Holly - creators of Aether Productions - filmed a scene of their film titled ‘Song of the Goat’ at the Ginsecco Bar at Corner House in Nottingham City … [Read more...]
Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County defender opens new Woodborough gym
Former Forest and Notts County defender John Thompson is setting up a new gym in Woodborough this year. The 37-year-old’s new gym is to be called ‘The Training Room’, which he plans to open in a former Methodist Church located on Row Lane, Woodborough. John Thompson suffered a “horrific” … [Read more...]
Details of the £40m relief road from Burton Joyce to Mapperley Plains
Major construction work is on course to begin this month on a new relief road designed to ease congestion in Gedling Village. The 3.8km, single carriageway Gedling Access Road will link the A612 Trent Valley Road and Nottingham Road to Mapperley Plains, taking pressure off of a number of … [Read more...]
BJ’s Fish Bar in Burton Joyce is preparing to celebrate two decades of service in the community
BJ’s Fish Bar in Burton Joyce is preparing to celebrate two decades of service in the community, by rolling back their prices 20 years to the year 2000. From 4.30pm onwards on Wednesday 29th January, which is the 20th anniversary date of the ever- popular chippy, customers will be able to place … [Read more...]
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