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Nottingham records thousands of wildlife observations in international nature competition

05/05/2020 by Digital Media

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...]

Customers go wild for new bird food delivery service

29/04/2020 by Digital Media

The trading arm of local charity Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has introduced a temporary local delivery service to enable customers to care for their feathered friends whilst staying safely at home. The team, usually based at the much loved Attenborough Nature Centre, has been unable to … [Read more...]

Broxtowe launches community appeal to raise £10,000

24/04/2020 by Digital Media

A community appeal has been launched in Broxtowe to raise funds to support community and mutual aid groups who are helping vulnerable local people get by during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a joint statement, Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE; Deputy Leader of the Council, … [Read more...]

The Local News launches online produce marketplace

23/04/2020 by Digital Media

The Local News has launched a new website www.localto.co.uk to support local retailers and suppliers through this difficult time. ‘LOCAL to YOU’ has been set up for local businesses to list their products for sale, that are then available for delivery across … [Read more...]

Nottingham gets creative during the Covid-19 lockdown

17/04/2020 by Digital Media

Last week Nottingham Local News asked the residents of Nottingham to send in photos of any creations they have made during the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A huge response was received, ranging from photography, art and even creative ways to show support of our wonderful keyworkers … [Read more...]

Residents rate Chilwell care home as one of the top in East Midlands

16/04/2020 by Digital Media

Chetwynd House care home has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in East Midlands. There are 1,526 homes in East Midlands, with the top 20 receiving an award from the UK’s leading reviews guide to care homes, carehome.co.uk. The award is based … [Read more...]

Nursery Group remains open to support Key worker families after £1.6 million funding boost

09/04/2020 by Digital Media

One of the UK’s largest family-owned and managed nursery groups will be able to keep its doors open to the children of key workers during the coronavirus lockdown after securing a £1.6 million loan from Lloyds Bank, brokered by Goodman Corporate Finance. Children 1st Day Nurseries has 24 sites … [Read more...]

Owner of Notts company creates NHS Hero Stickers raising money for Hospitals charity

09/04/2020 by Digital Media

The owner and his daughter of local Nottingham based Sign & Graphics company "N1 Visual" have set up a fundraising initiative using a Just Giving page to support Nottingham Hospitals Charity. They have produced 100's of "Thank You NHS" Stickers for people to display on their vehicles, home or … [Read more...]

Tram tribute to NHS and key workers

08/04/2020 by Digital Media

Employees of Nottingham’s tram network are set to join the nation in paying tribute to the efforts of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak. At 8.00pm on Thursday, all trams will come to a safe stop to allow staff and customers to join in applause for medical personnel, care workers and … [Read more...]