Family-run Birds Bakery has raised an outstanding £53,000 in total for a selection of its chosen charities throughout 2020 and has announced the charities it will be supporting this year.The East Midlands bakery, which prides itself on contributing to both local and national charities, focussed … [Read more...]
New plans unveiled for mixed-used scheme to breathe new life into the heart of Nottingham
Fusion Students has released plans for a high-quality and sustainable mixed-use development at King Edward Court in Nottingham, comprising purpose-built student accommodation, commercial and retail spaces, and new open market and affordable homes. Paul Miles, Development Director at Fusion … [Read more...]
One of the UK’s first Tiny Forests, the “The Hustle Holt”, to be planted in Nottingham this weekend
Green Hustle, in collaboration with the Sherwood People's Forest Project from Nottingham Open Spaces Forum, and Nottingham City Council Parks and Open Spaces, are planting Nottingham's first "Tiny Woodland", on Woodthorpe Grange Park on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th March 2021. It’s one of the first … [Read more...]
NET Robin Hood Pay as you go card prices to increase
From Sunday 28th March, users of the NET Robin Hood Pay as you go card will see a small increase in fares.Details of these changes can be found below;Ticket Type Existing Price New PriceRobin Hood PAYG NET Adult single £2.00 … [Read more...]
A great time to look beyond the cute and cuddly
Clear signs that spring is on its way are now well and truly obvious and the added flourish of brightness and colour, whether from blossoming trees or spring flowering bulbs, is most welcome. With days that are noticeably longer comes more opportunity to go in search of wild encounters.With the … [Read more...]
Excitement builds as 1st egg of the season offers prospect of 40th chick for popular peregrine nest
As Nottingham Trent University and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust mark 20 years of collaboration to protect a peregrine nest perched high on the University’s Newton Building in Nottingham City Centre, the peregrine pair at the heart of the partnership have delivered their first egg of the 2021 … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident runs 5K a day to raise thousands for local youngsters
A Nottingham marketing director has smashed his fundraising target by completing a “5k-a-day" running challenge throughout February – all in aid of local charity Switch Up.Ryan O’Donnell – who works at Lindleys Autocentre in Nottingham – has raised over £2400 by completing a daily five-kilometre … [Read more...]
Ex-offenders supported with help from Severn Trent Community Fund
The Skill Mill in Nottingham has been supporting ex-offenders in the community in a unique project with the Canals and Rivers Trust, that’s been funded by the Severn Trent Community Fund.With a grant of £10,000, the project aims to give young people the opportunity to carry out tasks along the … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on Nottingham active travel schemes
People are being invited to have their say on schemes designed to encourage walking and cycling in the city, to increase sustainable travel and support a green recovery from Covid-19.Nottingham City Council successfully bid for £2 million from the Government’s Active Travel Fund last year, and … [Read more...]
New Starbucks® Drive Thru is ready to open in Nottingham
A new Starbucks® Drive Thru store will open at Portal Retail Park, Nottingham, on Monday 15 March. Operated by Starbucks® licensee, Kbeverage LTD, the store will create 20 new jobs.To celebrate the opening, the store will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:00am. The store will also be … [Read more...]