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John Pye named sponsor of Nottingham boxer ahead of world title fight

26/02/2022 by Digital Media

Award-winning auction house John Pye Auctions has announced it will be sponsoring Nottingham’s world champion boxer, Leigh Wood, as he defends his title on home soil in March. John Pye will be supporting local lad Wood on his upcoming press tour as he guards his WBA ‘Regular’ world featherweight … [Read more...]

Thousands of faces already added to Victoria Centre’s ‘Wall of Fame’

23/02/2022 by Digital Media

More than 2,000 people have already added their faces to Victoria Centre’s new ‘Wall of Fame’, marking the start of the centre’s 50th birthday celebrations. The new interactive feature was unveiled just over a week ago, inviting visitors to take their picture using a selfie screen before adding … [Read more...]

Tributes paid to much-loved RSPCA inspector

18/02/2022 by Digital Media

Heartwarming tributes have been paid to a much-loved RSPCA Inspector who dedicated 31 years of his life to rescuing animals and saving many of their lives. Inspector David McAdam, of Mansfield, in Nottinghamshire, passed away on Friday (February 11) aged 57. Dave, a former paratrooper, had worked … [Read more...]

Circus Zyair coming to Nottingham

18/02/2022 by Digital Media

Circus Zyair is back for 2022 with a brand new show and is proud to present a colourful and action packed two hour performance with high energy acts from all over the world. The 2022 tour is a dazzling combination of circus, music and laughter. The exciting line up includes the famous Motorbike … [Read more...]

Southside regeneration boosted by Wilford Road planning submission

17/02/2022 by Digital Media

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

09/02/2022 by Digital Media

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’

04/02/2022 by Digital Media

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

04/02/2022 by Digital Media

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

24/01/2022 by Digital Media

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

20/01/2022 by Digital Media

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...]