This year has undoubtedly been a very challenging one. But despite the negatives, at the Local News we have been in the unique position to witness many wonderful acts of kindness across Nottinghamshire throughout 2020. The Community spirit never seems to falter. We have printed some heart-warming … [Read more...]
School pupils dance in the snow for kids across the globe
Rushcliffe pupils raise money for charity and enjoy some well-deserved Christmas celebrations. Christmas celebrations have been very different in schools this year due to COVID restrictions but that didn't stop the children of Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham from finishing the end of term … [Read more...]
Beeston Homebuilder supports local Foodbank during Christmas period
Hope Foodbank in Beeston has received a £1,000 donation from Nottinghamshire homebuilder Barratt Homes to support those in need during the Christmas period. Based at Hope House on Boundary Road, the foodbank distributes food and essentials across the county. The funding, which comes as part of … [Read more...]
Magical lights at Wollaton Hall
If you didn't know, Wollaton Hall has been transformed this year with an amazing Light Trail Spectacle, so Carly and her family went along and they certainly wasn't disappointed! Wollaton Hall has been transformed into an enchanting light spectacle and WOW it's amazing! We followed a trail … [Read more...]
Local fostering agency hosts virtual Santa visits to bring festive cheer to children
A West Bridgford based independent fostering agency will be hosting virtual Santa visits to bring festive cheer to foster children who may not make it to his grotto this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many children won’t have the opportunity to visit Santa in the normal way this … [Read more...]
School students send love around the world this Christmas
School teacher Ms Ortega of West Bridgford School, proposed the idea to her classes of sending Christmas cards to those who could feel isolated this Christmas, here is her story: Earlier this month, my family experienced the upsetting news that my aunt had passed away at the age of 67 … [Read more...]
Christmas Cards Bring Joy To All Ages In Nottingham
After a difficult year, the teams at New Care’s Ruddington Manor Care Centre and The Grand Care Centre, located in Wilford and West Bridgford respectively, decided to bring joy to its residents in the form of Christmas cards, written by pupils from local primary schools. Children from Parkdale … [Read more...]
Bargain Christmas range at Rainbows Beeston shop
As Christmas fast approaches, shoppers in Beeston can bag a quirky bargain at the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People shop. Shopping at the High Road store is a perfect way to pick up great thrifty gifts as well as helping the hospice, which cares for children and young people with … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce hooked on local festive knitting projects
In December a group of local friendly knitters were hard at work creating more yarn critters to decorate the village of Burton Joyce on the lead up to Christmas. Sally Fletcher-Titterton along with a ‘Wool Fairy’ friend and a young ‘Elf Helper’ have together knitted some incredible festive … [Read more...]
Gamston resident lights up home this Christmas for charity
David who lives in Gamston has lit up his home with a very special Christmas display. You may know of David’s remarkably festive home on Sandale Close after passing it or perhaps just seeing the bright lights in the distance. Every year for almost a decade, David has lit up his home with an … [Read more...]