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New school in Gedling will be named Rivendell Flying High Academy

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A new school to be built on the Teal Close development in Colwick, Nottinghamshire offering 210 primary places will be called the Rivendell Flying High Academy. The school is set to open in September 2022 and will meet demand for places arising from the building of new homes in the area and the … [Read more...]

Homebuilder off to a tee with charity fundraiser success

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A charity golf day arranged by Nottingham-based homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands division has raised over £10,000 for its Charity of the Year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. 72 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and … [Read more...]

Nottingham runners take on virtual London Marathon to support five-year-old ‘Henry the Brave’ to access further treatment in America

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5 Nottingham based runners ran 26.2 miles on Sunday 4th October to complete the virtual Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for local boy Henry from Caythorpe.  Henry was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer, in 2019 … [Read more...]

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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]

The long and the short of it

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Aiesha braves the salon chair for 15 inch charity chop A 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 … [Read more...]