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Resident at Nottinghamshire care home celebrates 105th birthday, but still has unfinished business

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Care home resident Elsie Knight has just one wish as she turns 105 - to take a hot air balloon ride.  Staff at MHA Queenswood care home in Beeston, Nottingham, have been trying unsuccessfully to find a company or organisation which will take Elsie up into the skies, either tethered or flight, and … [Read more...]

Pair celebrate Jubilee by attending Party at the Palace

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A father and daughter from Bingham celebrated the Jubilee by attending the Platinum Party at the Palace in London on 4th June. Niamh O’Brien, who is a Cadet First Aider with the Cotgrave unit of St John Ambulance was awarded a ticket in return for her hard work providing first aid cover at local … [Read more...]

Toot Hill student to represent England at Commonwealth Championships

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A student from Toot Hill in Bingham has been selected to represent England at the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Louis Taiwo has just finished his A Levels at the school and is now busy preparing to take part in the prestigious competition in London in August. His dreams of becoming an … [Read more...]

Take a seat! Nominations needed to find winners of Cherry Lane commemorative benches

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Value garden centre group Cherry Lane is inviting its customers to nominate their favourite local group, club or charity for a special community giveaway. Taking place as part of its 21st anniversary celebrations, Cherry Lane is looking to reward great causes in the community by donating 21 special … [Read more...]

One Month Countdown To Splendour Begins with New Acts Added to the Weekender

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With less than a month to go until thousands are expected at Nottingham’s biggest summer party Splendour to see headliners Richard Ashcroft, Anne-Marie, Supergrass, Craig David presents TS5, The Human League, additional acts and entertainers have been added to the already stellar line up (23-24 July … [Read more...]

Bingham Teaching Assistant wins national teaching award

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A Teaching Assistant from a school in Bingham has won a top accolade at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2022. Erica Wallis has worked in her role for nearly three decades at Robert Miles Infant School, which is part of the Nova Education Trust. She was named Teaching Assistant of the Year … [Read more...]

Edwalton’s newest care home welcomes first team members

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A local care home, set to create 50 jobs, has welcomed on board the first of its new staff team – all keen to get started and make a big difference to people’s lives.  The 80-bedroom Edwalton Manor Care Home, on Landmere Lane, is now open and welcoming its first residents.  The home is built on … [Read more...]

Enhanced learning capacity secured for East Leake pupils

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A former caretaker’s bungalow at Brookside Primary School in East Leake will be used to provide learning and teaching capacity for pupils. It follows an agreement by Nottinghamshire County Council to lease the bungalow to the Equals Trust, the multi-academy trust that runs the school … [Read more...]

Become a Borough, Town or Parish Councillor and help shape where you live

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You can become a Borough, Parish or Town Councillor in 2023 and help shape the area where your family, friends and neighbours live by representing them on your local council. That’s the message from Rushcliffe Borough Council who oversee local elections every four years and are appealing for more … [Read more...]