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Rushcliffe joins commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day

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Rushcliffe Borough Council is joining commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of World War Two. Whilst VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in bitter fighting in the Far East.  Victory … [Read more...]

Nottingham woman takes on 95 consecutive marathons to raise funds for charity amidst pandemic

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NOTTINGHAM author Nikki Love, 53, had planned to run 2,500 miles across Australia this year to raise funds for childhood cancer research charity Children with Cancer UK but due to COVID-19 her plans were put on hold. Instead, she is now taking on the challenge from home – running the distance of a … [Read more...]

Entrepreneurs take inspiration from 1970s TV show to launch Notts Swap Shop

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Entrepreneurs who took inspiration from a 1970s children’s TV show to set up a platform for swapping business services in Derbyshire have now expanded over the border into Nottinghamshire.  After the success of the Derby Swap Shop, which attracted more than 150 small businesses, freelancers … [Read more...]

Nottingham lockdown moments captured in new gallery at intu Victoria Centre

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intu Victoria Centre has unveiled a new Lockdown Gallery featuring a selection of 22 images captured by the local community during lockdown. Located on the lower mall next to HMV, the new gallery provides a snapshot into what life in the city was like just a few months ago as the … [Read more...]

Free family fun in Nottinghamshire for Rainbows

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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched a free summer fundraising event for families in Nottinghamshire to get involved. The Summer Virtual Rainbows 5K encourages families, friends and colleagues to help spread smiles by completing the miles. People can run, hop, skip, … [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...]

Nottinghamshire Theme Park voted fourth best in the UK according to Tripadvisor customers

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SUNDOWN Adventureland near Retford in Nottinghamshire has been voted the fourth best theme park in the UK and 16th best theme park in the world according to TripAdvisor customers, voting on the platform last month.  The accolade was announced as Sundown celebrate a month of being … [Read more...]

Enjoy food and music this August at Eats and Beats outdoor event

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The team behind a little hidden away gem called 400 Rabbits in Nottingham have teamed up with Sherwood Glade, a picturesque woodland venue, the amazing Acoustickle, local street food vendors and DJs to bring you ‘Eats and Beats’! In light of the current climate the team were feeling restless and … [Read more...]

Summer fun in Notts

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Nottinghamshire County Council has highlighted a variety of FREE events and activities for the whole family to take part in during the school summer holidays which is available online. The ‘What’s on in Nottinghamshire’ webpage features a range of fun activities for families either outside or at … [Read more...]