The Broxtowe community stood together at a short to mark the 19th annual event in the Walled Garden at Bramcote Hills Park. Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Derek Burnett BEM, joined 15-year-old youth mayor William Mee in delivering readings to reflect the theme of this year’s event, … [Read more...]
Police appeal in burglary investigation
Do you recognise these people following cross-border distraction burglaries? Alongside Derbyshire police, we’re investigating, a series of incidents where offenders have distracted shop workers to commit burglaries. We had three incidents of this in Notts last week, the first happened in … [Read more...]
Broxtowe bestows highest honours on community hero
A Beeston man was honoured at a special ceremony at Beeston Town Hall to install him as Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Broxtowe. Broxtowe Borough Council admitted Neville Bostock, who has supported countless organisations in south Broxtowe over the last 40 … [Read more...]
Good causes launch the Broxtowe Lotto
Local charities and voluntary organisations in Broxtowe have officially signed up to a new lottery scheme as part of the Broxtowe Lotto good causes launch. The scheme will help local people support good causes in the borough when it launches for ticket sales this … [Read more...]
Local girl Jessica has first book published
A local from Broxtowe has her work in print following the publication of her first book. Jessica Kealy, who is also a dancer at the Expressions Performing Arts Academy in Mansfield. has recently published ‘The Adventures Behind Cherridor’. She told the Local News: “I’ve always written from a … [Read more...]
Broxtowe honours its Armed Forces
Broxtowe’s Armed Forces were honoured on Armed Forces Day as soldiers and veterans from 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group marched through Kimberley. Soldiers from the group, based at Chetwynd Barracks in Chilwell marched through the town to exercise their Freedom of Entry to the … [Read more...]
Local heroes honoured for Armed Forces Day
Local soldiers joined the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Derek Burnett, to raise a specially commissioned Armed Forces Day Flag in Beeston to mark a week of events being held across the country. The soldiers, from 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group Royal Engineers, joined … [Read more...]
New mayor takes office in Broxtowe
Broxtowe has a new mayor after councillor Derek Burnett was installed as the 42nd mayor. Derek, who is a Conservative councillor for Watnall and Nuthall West, was joined by friends and family on this special occasion, including his wife Sonia, who will escort him on official engagements over the … [Read more...]
Zip and Splash at Broadgate Park’s new play area
Beeston children will get to enjoy exciting new play experiences as a zip wire and a water play area provide the crowning glory of the brand new Broadgate Park Play Area. Families joined the Mayor of Broxtowe, councillor Halimah Khaled MBE, at Broadgate Park to launch the finishing … [Read more...]
Thousands raised Bollywood Charity Ball
Wellbeing of Women will benefit from over £2,000 thanks to guests at Broxtowe’s Bollywood Ball which took place at the Nottingham Belfry. It was hosted by Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Halimah Khaled MBE. At the black-tie event, guests helped raise the money for Wellbeing of … [Read more...]