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Will and Lisa deliver free soup to those in need and more!

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The vulnerable and isolating people in the historic cathedral town of Southwell are in good hands with Lisa and Will, business owners of The Hearty Goodfellow pub who are supporting their community even when the doors are closed, with their Two Turtle Doves campaign which offers free soup, delivered … [Read more...]

Burton Joyce cloaked with colour and smiles thanks to creative crochet

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Sally Fletcher-Titterton has become a local celebrity after brightening up the village with colourful crochet bringing smiles to the local’s during walks.  The coronavirus pandemic has swept over the country causing us all to rethink our way of life bringing with it many challenges, however … [Read more...]

Nottingham resident’s unique display celebrating Colonel Tom’s 100th Birthday

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Since the UK has been in lockdown, Colonel Tom Moore has become a household name. The war veteran who has been walking lengths of his garden to raise money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic, has today turned 100 years old.  Colonel Tom Moore has raised an astonishing £30 million for … [Read more...]

The Local News launches online produce marketplace

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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...]

£260,000 in emergency funding awarded by Nottinghamshire County Council to help support communities during COVID-19 crisis

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The first batch of County Council funding worth more than £260,000 has already been awarded to 85 groups helping vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents through the COVID-19 crisis, and there is more to come.The Nottinghamshire £1m Community Fund forms part of the Council’s response to provide advice … [Read more...]

Nottingham gets creative during the Covid-19 lockdown

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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...]

Organisations and individuals support county’s Coronavirus efforts

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Nottinghamshire County Council, working alongside the seven district and borough councils, yesterday (Thursday 2nd April) launched Phase Two of the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub. The Hub has been designed to offer advice and support to communities over the … [Read more...]

Councillors pledge £10,000 to kick-start Giving for Gedling Food Bank Funding Appeal to raise £20,000

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All 41 Gedling Borough Councillors have agreed to pledge £250 each from their Councillor’s Community Fund to support the council’s Giving for Gedling Food Bank Appeal launch, which is today being launched by the Mayor of Gedling. The total donation of £10,250 from councillors will be used to … [Read more...]

NCT donates former training bus to become learning bus

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Nottingham City Transport has donated one of its former Training Buses to Coppice Farm Primary School in Arnold, where it will be transformed into a Learning Bus! With over 640,000 miles on the clock it will now be used to enrich the education of pupils at the Arnold primary school. The … [Read more...]