Waitrose have cancelled plans to build a new store at Wheatcroft Island next to the A52 in Edwalton. The supermarket chain have confirmed to Rushcliffe Borough Council that their plans for a store on the 3716sqm site on Melton Road will now not progress. This follows previous decisions made by … [Read more...]
National land art competition launched at Trent Bridge for Tour of Britain
Organisers of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the UK’s most prestigious cycle race, have called on Nottinghamshire and the rest of the country to bowl them over with eye-catching land and water art alongside the route of this year’s 1,140-kilometre event. The national competition was launched at … [Read more...]
Local choir raise money for mental health charity
Members of West Bridgford and Beeston Tuneless Choirs “sang like no-one was listening” to entertain cricket fans ahead of England’s record-breaking One-Day international against Australia. The choir added ‘Waltzing Matilda’ to their usual repertoire of upbeat tunes in honour of the … [Read more...]
West Bridgford firefighter cycles on a tandem from Land’s End to John O’Groats
Two firefighters from East Midlands Airport embarked on a gruelling 850-mile tandem bike ride in just four days, all in aid of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people and their families. Matthew Enoch from West Bridgford and Rupert May took on Land’s End to … [Read more...]
Three Notts Gymnasts Selected for European Championships in Glasgow
Three gymnasts from Notts Gymnastics Academy have been selected to attend the 2018 European Championships in Glasgow. The championship take place from the 2nd-12th August as part of the inaugural European Championships an exciting new multi-sport event. European and World Medallist, Rebecca … [Read more...]
Council to prepare business case for unitary authority
The prospect of a new unitary authority for Nottinghamshire could become a reality after a vote at a recent council meeting. Nottinghamshire County Council will now prepare a formal case to replace the current two-tier system of local government with a new unitary authority. Under current … [Read more...]
Young dancers appear in English Youth Ballet performance
Two young dancers from the Leonard School of Dance in West Bridgford are appearing in an English Youth Ballet performance. Emelia Oldershaw and Emily Steel are cast members of a new ballet, Cinderella in Hollywood. Emily is a pupil at Abbey Road Primary School while Emelia attends Heymann Primary … [Read more...]
Women’s Forum host second successful Jo Cox event
The Rushcliffe Labour Party Women's Forum hosted their second successful Jo Cox event at the Julien Cahn Pavilion in West Bridgford. Christine Turner, secretary of the Women's Forum, said: “A large number of local people gathered to enjoy afternoon teas, a number of stalls and games for the … [Read more...]
Patients keep cool thanks to Gamston-based pet crematorium
Patients at the Queen's Medical Centre have been beating the heatwave thanks to a Gamston-based crematorium As temperatures across the country soared in the last month,so did the heat inside the city's biggest hospital. Nottingham Pet Crematorium owners, John and Rita Harbury-Carlisle, donated 10 … [Read more...]
St Edmund Campion Primary School visit Berlin
St Edmund Campion Primary School in West Bridgford have recently taken 45 year five children on a memorable trip to Berlin. The school teaches German alongside French in upper Key Stage 2 and the topic of breaking down barriers forms part of the school’s year five history work. In preparation … [Read more...]
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