Leading housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,000 to Nottinghamshire transport charity, CT4N Charitable Trust, which aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation amongst Nottingham locals. The funds donated have helped to pay for a recent trip organised by the charity, … [Read more...]
Indoor beach at Victoria Centre set to heat up summer
This summer, shoppers at Nottingham’s Victoria Centre won’t have to travel far to enjoy a seaside getaway, as it prepares to launch its very own indoor beach. Named ‘Victoria Beach’, and situated on the upper mall, the free summer installation will encourage shoppers to kick-back and relax in a … [Read more...]
Sun shines on 40th Anniversary of Robin Hood Half Marathon
Nottingham celebrated in style this weekend with the 40th anniversary event of the Robin Hood Half Marathon. The sun shone on almost 5,000 runners, all taking their place at the start line on Victoria Embankment, Sunday 26th September. An incredibly special weekend for all involved, from first … [Read more...]
New safety measures to be introduced in Radcliffe on Trent and Ruddington
Nottinghamshire County Council has approved plans to implement temporary measures to help two Nottinghamshire villages with Covid safeguarding. Earlier this year temporary measures to promote and assist with social distancing, encouraging walking and cycling and aiding economic recovery were … [Read more...]
Magical woodland at Firbeck Academy provides children with inspiration in their new topic
Children from Firbeck Academy in Wollaton have been using their school’s outdoor spaces to inspire a special story map and artworks exploring their new ‘Jungle’ topic. During the day children explored the school’s grounds, searching for hidden jungle animals! Teacher Lindsey Johnstone explains, … [Read more...]
M&S Giltbrook opens doors and welcomes customers
Marks & Spencer has yesterday (29th July 2020) opened its newest store in Nottingham. The store opened at 9am and the 120-strong team welcomed customers, helping them get everything they need whilst enjoying the new M&S offer. Located in Giltbrook Shopping Park, the new store is led … [Read more...]
Changes to concessionary travel
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...]