Nottingham-based charity, Footprints CEC, is urging people not to stop donating during the current public health pandemic, as the not-for-profit sector continues to be one of the hardest hit. The charity, which provides conductive education for children with mobility or communication … [Read more...]
Residents rate Chilwell care home as one of the top in East Midlands
Chetwynd House care home has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in East Midlands. There are 1,526 homes in East Midlands, with the top 20 receiving an award from the UK’s leading reviews guide to care homes, carehome.co.uk. The award is based … [Read more...]
Working hard to protect the East Midlands but more heavy rain to come
The Environment Agency has been constantly monitoring, warning and informing, pumping water as well as teams on the ground dealing with blockages and other debris clearing needs around the clock over the last week. Following a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours last week constant work alongside … [Read more...]
Clifton Campus to launch new training centre with East Midlands Ambulance Service
Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus is to launch a new training centre with East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) as part of its plans to recruit and train more staff. The facility will help to develop and train staff within the field, and will replace the ambulance service’s current … [Read more...]
Nottinghams Largest Showroom Comes to Town
Wollaton Park will once again play host to an enormous fleet of fabulous vehicles, both old and new, as the Nottingham Motor Show 2018 races in to town on June 2 and 3. This two-day premier motoring event for the East Midlands has something for everyone - whether you’re on a serious hunt for the … [Read more...]
Fifty years on the buses and still loving his job
A 78-year-old bus driver who still drives customers between Nottingham and Derby has been congratulated for his 50-year and counting career with Trentbarton. Avtar Lachar, also known as Terry, topped the bill at a Trentbarton long-service awards, just ahead of colleagues who have clocked up 45 … [Read more...]
HMS Sherwood to be granted Freedom of the City
Chilwell-based HMS Sherwood, the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve unit, are set to receive the Freedom of the City of Nottingham a rare honour presented by Nottingham City Council. The official scroll presentation to mark the occasion will take place at Nottingham City Council’s Full … [Read more...]
Former media worker turned-teacher in Nottingham encourages others to set their sights on the classroom
With the nation now back at work after the festive break, new figures released show January continues to be a popular month for people in the East Midlands looking to switch into teaching as a career. Expressions of interest from career changers in the East Midlands spiked in January 2017 with … [Read more...]
MORE MEDALS FOR 209 CADETS
Congratulations to four cadets from 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron who travelled to RAF Cranwell to represent South and East Midlands Wing in the Central and East Region Junior Netball and Junior Hockey competitions. Cadet Abbigail Byrne was called up last minute to represent the wing in which she … [Read more...]