Temporary changes to allow concessionary bus pass holders to travel free of charge before 9.30am will come to an end on Monday 15 June. From this date holders of the pass will still be able to travel for free all day at the weekend but only after 9.30am on weekdays. Councillor John Cottee, … [Read more...]
Nottingham City Transport Returning to Normal Timetables from 28th June 2020
Nottingham City Transport will be returning to normal timetables on all days of the week from Sunday 28th June 2020. This will see the frequency of buses throughout Nottingham significantly increase, providing maximum capacity for people to be able to space out when they travel. This … [Read more...]
New hope for popular peregrine family after unusually long wait for a chick comes to an end
A popular wildlife web cam at Nottingham Trent University, in the heart of the city centre, is proving hugely popular during the country’s lock down. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has today spoken of its relief that a chick has been spotted in the nest of a peregrine falcon family it monitors in … [Read more...]
Lord Byron and Robin Hood’s 2020 USA Tour
Some of Nottinghamshire’s most famous residents will travel to the United States in just under one month. Lord Byron, Robin Hood and a Nottinghamshire New World Pilgrim will travel to New England in March 2020 in the form of one talented actor and educator; Tom Cable from Hucknall. Tom, who is … [Read more...]
Nottingham Academy pupils take part in NSPCC Number Day
Pupils at Nottingham Academy threw themselves into all things maths as part of a special UK wide fundraising day in aid of the NSPCC. On Friday 7 February schools across the country took part using a range of curriculum-based activities, all free and provided by the charity, to liven up their … [Read more...]
Edwalton Primary School celebrate diversity in an exploration of faith and culture
Pupils were invited to wear clothing or bring items into school that they felt represented their own culture or faith in some way, aiming to spark conversations in class. Children also welcomed special visitors into their classrooms who talked about their own cultures. One such visitor was … [Read more...]
Free Rushcliffe running sessions thanks to Healthy Futures Funding
A running group is now offering free beginners’ sessions at locations throughout Rushcliffe, thanks to support from the Borough Council’s Healthy Futures Fund. Notts Women Runners operate courses across Nottinghamshire and are offering the exercise opportunities in Ruddington and West … [Read more...]
Channel 4’s Hunted is back!
Have you ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to disappear and go on the run, testing your wits to evade capture from some of the best hunters on the planet? We’re looking for aspiring ‘fugitives’ of all ages, men and women, to take part and do whatever it takes to disappear in 21st century … [Read more...]
Saving Lowdham signal box
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a railway signal box? Soon, you will be able to find out, and experience for yourself what a signalman used to do. As part of the resignalling of the Nottingham to Lincoln line in 2016, Lowdham Signal box along with several others recently closed. It … [Read more...]
Nottingham student wins top charity award
A student from Nottingham has been honoured by blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan, at an awards ceremony held at the Tower of London on Thursday. Jesse Lewendon took home the Simon Dyson Volunteer of the Year Award at the Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards 2019. The prestigious Anthony Nolan … [Read more...]