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Local school celebrates official opening of its new learning village

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Pupils, teachers, councillors and partners gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new learning village at St Peter’s CofE Junior School in Ruddington. Work on the new £6.5 million purpose-built temporary learning village, which includes four new buildings, started in the new year and … [Read more...]

East Leake residents honoured for life-saving actions at allotments

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Three residents from East Leake have been recognised by the Royal Humane Society after their quick-thinking actions helped save the life of a fellow allotment holder following a cardiac arrest earlier this year. At a special presentation, Andy Brown, Conservative County Councillor for East Leake … [Read more...]

West Bridgford Beaver Scouts Celebrate 40 Years

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Young members of the 9th West Bridgford (Holy Spirit) Beaver Scouts marked a major milestone this week as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of Beaver Scouts in the UK with a special birthday party. On Wednesday 20th May, the group celebrated, complete with birthday cake, party activities and … [Read more...]

West Bridgford CIL funding awarded to community projects

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Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has awarded its fourth round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support a range of community projects in West Bridgford, Lady Bay and Edwalton following a public consultation. West Bridgford Neighbourhood CIL is funded by developers and helps meet … [Read more...]

Lowdham Book Festival Returns for Final Chapter

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The Lowdham Book Festival is back for the final time, running from Saturday 13 June to Friday 26 June with a celebration of the “Best of the Fest” from previous years alongside exciting new guests. Jane Streeter, owner of The Bookcase and festival organiser, said: “It has been an absolute joy and … [Read more...]

Clifton Bowls Club Thanks Generous Local Support

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Clifton Bowls Club is delighted to share some fantastic news as they open their green for the 2026 season. The club has received a very generous donation from Robert Nightingale of RM Plastering Services, which will directly benefit both their members and the wider community. Thanks to this kind … [Read more...]

Beeston Scout Takes on 71-Mile Bike Ride for World Jamboree

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A 14-year-old Scout from Beeston is preparing to cycle more than 70 miles in a determined fundraising challenge to help him attend one of the world’s biggest international Scouting events. Adam Field, a member of 3rd Chilwell Explorer Scouts, has been selected as part of the Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]

Big celebration event at Beeston Methodist Church on 20 June

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Beeston Methodist Church (BMC) is organising a major celebration on Saturday 20 June 2026 to mark the official opening of the redeveloped sanctuary at its premises on Chilwell Road in Beeston. Members will welcome the public to a special event from 10am to 12noon when the church will be open for … [Read more...]

Support dog Rodney behind mum’s London Marathon bid

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The life-changing impact of a support dog on her autistic daughter inspired a Rushcliffe mum to run the London Marathon and raise more than £3,000 as a thank you to his provider. Laura Charlton’s 13-year-old daughter Betsy was diagnosed with autism, along with global development delay, at a very … [Read more...]