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Southside regeneration boosted by Wilford Road planning submission

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Plans have been submitted for a new development on Nottingham’s Southside to help house the city’s growing student population. Three Wilford Road – a 356-bed development designed by CPMG Architects – features a mixture of studio and cluster apartments, along with generous social, activity and … [Read more...]

Wild about Beeston by Beeston Birdman

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This month the Beeston Birdman talks about Woodpeckers. Three of a Kind – British Woodpeckers Situated within easy flying distance of woodland and open green spaces our garden attracts a variety of birds including two species of woodpecker.  To encourage them I put a wildlife peanut butter mix … [Read more...]

BBC newsreader swaps mic for ‘Move it or Lose it’

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Former BBC Radio Nottingham newsreader & presenter Pip Watts, has hung up her headphones after 25 years in broadcasting and is now teaching “Move it or Lose it“ fitness classes for the over 60s across Notts.  But she’ll still be playing some great music in classes, which are designed to … [Read more...]

Collection success for the Fire Fighters Charity

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On Sunday 19th December 2021, a street collection was organised and hosted by local Firefighter Arron Enever to assist The Fire Fighters Charity who exist to support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK's fire family. Arron, who is based at the London … [Read more...]

New trustee announced for Clifton football project

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StepOutStayOut, an organisation based in Clifton, is excited to announce that they have a new trustee, Elizabeth Clough – the daughter of Brian Clough. Brian Clough is well known around the city, for taking Nottingham Forest from a struggling league two team in 1975, to winners of the European … [Read more...]

New defibrillator installed in Beeston Rylands

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A brand-new defibrillator has been installed at the Beeston Rylands Weir Fields Recreation ground site thanks to a successful fundraising event, in a move to help save a life in case of emergency. Back in July 2021, Broxtowe United FC hosted a charity football match alongside their incredible … [Read more...]

Lottery funding secured to restore Victoria Embankment Memorial Gardens

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Nottingham City Council is celebrating after receiving the news that its £1.7m bid to develop Victoria Embankment Memorial Gardens has been successful. £1.1has been awarded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will be used to improve facilities, create a visitor centre and jobs on the … [Read more...]

Beat The Streets Festival announces artists for 2022

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DHP Family have announced that charity fundraiser festival Beat The Streets, renowned locally for the vital funds it has raised in support of Framework Housing Association and awareness it has brought to the rising homelessness crisis in Nottingham, will return to venues in the city on 30th January … [Read more...]

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre raises record amount for cancer care charity in 2021

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Located in the Calverton area of Nottingham, Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has announced that the superb efforts of members, guests, and team members has seen it surpass its record for money raised for a single charity this year, bringing in an outstanding £17,500 for Maggie’s Cancer Care. Maggie’s … [Read more...]