After the hard work and determination that was dedicated to their SATs, the year 6 pupils from Robert Miles Junior School were rewarded with a fantastic day trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park.  In a short trip up north and an earlier than normal start time, excitement was in the air. On the bus, … [Read more...]

Through years of hard work, dedication and determination, 15-year-old Alex Akehurst from Bingham has been selected to represent England, in the MMA Youth World Championship in Abu Dhabi at Mubadala Arena between 5-11 August.  It's been a dream for Alex and his family to compete against the best MMA … [Read more...]

As the 2023/2024 football season was coming to the close, Keyworth United under 13's girls were looking forward to a once in a lifeline experience, as they travelled over to Belgium for a four day European tour.  In total, two teams (the Predators and Wild Cats) made up of 30 girls with 30 parents, … [Read more...]

With the General Election around the corner, students from Toot Hill School in Bingham put the questions they needed answering to the politicians. Candidates from the constituency of Newark were invited to the debate including Robert Jenrick (Conservatives), Saj Ahmad (Labour), David Watts … [Read more...]

In a heart-warming display of community unity and generosity, the recent summer holiday -themed fundraising quiz night organised by RCVS has proven to be an outstanding success, igniting a wave of support and enthusiasm that reached far and wide. Held in aid of The Voluntary Transport Service, this … [Read more...]

Organised by registered Community Interest Company, Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), the 2024 Rudd Awards ceremony took place on Friday May 17th at Ruddington’s St Peter’s Church. Compèred by BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast presenter Verity Cowley, the second Rudd Awards celebrated … [Read more...]

Once again over 15 wonderful gardens will be on show. As well as some new gardens, visitors will be able to see a lovely smallholding, visit a Bee Farm and enjoy wandering in Springdale Wood.  Refreshments will be provided by the East Bridgford Scouts at their new HQ on Butt Field and there will be … [Read more...]

As part of the Rushcliffe Borough contract, Parkwood Leisure and LEX Leisure have reported a successful first year of managing Bingham Arena.  Opening its doors in February 2023, the £13 million Bingham Arena has quickly become a cornerstone for health, wellness, and community events for people in … [Read more...]

Notwithstanding the unseasonal weather, pupils, parents, and staff at Tollerton Primary School are embracing National Walk to School week which runs from 20-24 May.  Despite Monday’s drizzle, 140 children walked, cycled, or scootered to school, that’s 70% of the school’s roll and Tuesday’s heavy … [Read more...]

Cotgrave Service Station (the JET garage on Main Road, Cotgrave) has sponsored four new sets of sports kit for the local secondary school, South Nottinghamshire Academy (SNA) in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham.  The 56 new shirts are in a range of sizes to fit 11- to 18-year-old pupils and are in … [Read more...]