Following the success of their launch last year, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has announced that nominations and applications for the Wilder Nottinghamshire Awards 2025 are now open. Submissions will be accepted until Sunday 26 October 2025. The Awards shine a spotlight on the inspiring efforts of individuals, communities, schools, farms, businesses and organisations working to protect and … read more...
Chetwynd Spencer Academy pupils help raise awareness
In July, Year 6 pupils from Chetwynd Spencer Academy spent an afternoon at Tesco in Toton with Claire (Tesco Toton’s Community Champion) to raise awareness of the summer food donation point in store. They … read more...
Spotlight on Good Companions for some upcoming events
Good Companions is a local charity which aims to support people from the Clifton, Wilford and Silverdale areas who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We run friendship groups each week around … read more...
New season & developments at the Framework Knitters Museum
The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington has launched an exciting new programme of workshops and events for the autumn, ranging from folk music nights, to contemporary art to children’s crafting. The … read more...
Local Mum to take on the Great Wall of China for charity
Shamim Khan from West Bridgford is looking forward to taking on a challenge of a lifetime by walking The Great Wall of China. Between Saturday 18th and Sunday 26th October 2025, Shamim and a team of others … read more...
Sandra Taylor Retires After 45 Years of Dance Excellence
After 45 years of inspiring generations of dancers in West Bridgford, Sandra Taylor, founder of the Sandra Taylor School of Dance (STSD), is retiring. Sandra opened the school in 1980, drawing on her love of … read more...
FHP donates to Footprints’ new Clifton centre
Chartered surveyors Fisher Hargreaves Proctor (FHP) has donated to Nottingham charity Footprints Conductive Education Centre, enabling it to progress with the next phase of works at its new centre in … read more...
A Night of Local Talent in East Leake
Get ready, East Leake! On Saturday 22nd November, the Village Hall will once again come alive with the sounds of homegrown talent as Music Extravaganza 3 takes centre stage. Doors open at 6:30pm, and from start … read more...
Bingham u3a uses local companies to help celebrate
In 2025 Bingham u3a is 25 years old. To start the birthday celebrations a celebratory dinner/dance will be held at Bingham’s local Leisure Centre (The Arena) on Saturday 18th October. The food will be … read more...
One more year of The Bookcase…
In September 2026 The Bookcase will be 30 years old so a lovely moment for us to celebrate the wonderful adventure we have had and for me to retire! Of course this has not been a decision made quickly or … read more...
Cash splash for canalside cottages thanks to packaging firm
A charitable trust that was formed to celebrate the heritage of Beeston Canal and its cottages has been given a cash boost by The Wilkins Group who are based in Colwick. Having restored the historic weir … read more...
Nominations open for the 2026 Broxtowe Voluntary Awards
The Broxtowe Voluntary Awards are back and now accepting nominations for the 2026 awards. These awards are a chance to celebrate truly outstanding individuals who have gone the extra mile in communities … read more...
Community crafters wrap up local Library in woolly scarves
Crafters across Nottinghamshire came together to create hundreds of knitted and crocheted scarves as part of Inspire’s 2025 Charity Knitting Challenge, Wrapped! Over five hundred colourful scarves were on … read more...
PCC and Chief Constable see Safer Streets Summer in action
West Bridgford is benefitting from a major safety drive this summer, with partners working together to tackle antisocial behaviour, support young people, and create safer public spaces. Led by the Office of … read more...
Local Mum publishes unique book to help children
Lauren Bolus-Jones and her mum Debra Hanson-Bolus have collaborated to have a very special and unique book published. The book is to help children understand the difficult effects of chemotherapy. It came … read more...
Notts Pride 2025 celebrates biggest event to date
Organisers of this year’s Notts Pride have celebrated their biggest event yet, with a record 10,000 march attendees – 1,000 more than last year. Now in its 28th year, the event took place on Saturday 26th … read more...
Edwalton Primary School set its sights on transforming outdoor play
Edwalton Primary School has set its sights on transforming outdoor play for its pupils and has already seen success with positive feedback from both pupils and parents. Dan Graney is the Head teacher of … read more...
East Leake Academy students celebrate best ever GCSE results
There was an air of excitement at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – as year 11 students collected their GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. This year’s outcomes are the strongest in … read more...
Local Academy celebrates students “achieving their dreams”
Staff, students and families at Farnborough Spencer Academy were jumping for joy in August, as the Academy celebrated its best ever GCSE results. Executive Principal, Graeme Smith commented: “Our school motto … read more...