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News from The Bookcase – “more than just a bookshop”

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The Bookcase in Lowdham is well known in the area for being more than “just a book shop”. Here owner Jane Streeter updates us with recent news and the exciting introduction of Youtube interviews:We have lots to report from The Bookcase this month! We have extended our opening hours and are now open … [Read more...]

Think you may have COVID-19? Information on the current mobile testing units in our area

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With the current rise in Coronavirus cases across the county, a number of mobile testing units (MTUs) have been located across the area to improve testing facilities.If you think you may have symptoms such as a high temperature, a change to your sense of smell or taste or a new … [Read more...]

Calverton swimming pool to reopen following £50,000 refurbishment

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Calverton Leisure Centre swimming pool will reopen on Monday 7 September following a £50,000 refurbishment.The changing rooms have new floors and walls and there has been an increase in the number of showers and private cubicles in both the male and female changing rooms as well as new changing room … [Read more...]

Plans unveiled for improvement works at Carlton Square

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Plans to improve Carlton Square have been finalised following consultation with local residents, businesses and the shopping precinct owners.  Working in partnership with the owners of the shopping centre, there will be a number of improvements made including to the car park and to the … [Read more...]

Your favourite view in Nottinghamshire could win you £250

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People in Nottinghamshire are being asked to share photographs of their favourite views for a competition.McCarthy and Stone, the leading manager and developer of retirement communities, which has a forthcoming development in Bulcote village near Burton Joyce – Wisteria Place, is looking to capture … [Read more...]

The long and the short of it

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Aiesha braves the salon chair for 15 inch charity chopA Nottingham Trent University student has had 15 inches cut off her hair to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.20-year-old Aiesha Haque, who lives in Mapperley, says she did it to show support for her uncle Dave who is … [Read more...]

New school sponsor announced as Flying High Trust

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A NEW free school planned for Gedling will become part of the Flying High TrustThe new school will be built on the Teal Close development in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and will offer 210 primary places. The new school, which is anticipated to open in September 2021, is needed to meet to meet … [Read more...]

Viewing platforms and new car park open at Gedling Country Park

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Lincoln Cathedral, St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark, Gunthorpe Lock, and Belvoir Castle are just some of the sights visitors are able to see from two new viewing platforms that have opened at Gedling Country Park from Friday last week.The two platforms were officially opened by the Mayor of … [Read more...]

Nottinghamshire flood Hardship Fund re-opens

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 A hardship fund for flood victims made up of money raised by community groups, organisations and match funded by the Government has now re-opened for applications. Lincolnshire Community Foundation were invited by the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and other partners to receive and … [Read more...]