Nottingham’s tram network will fall silent on Monday as the city remembers the sacrifices made by the nation’s service men and women. Former members of the armed services who now work on the tramway will be joining colleagues and customers in observing a two minutes silence while NET is offering … [Read more...]
Marie’s Story
There is a commonly held misconception that bowel cancer just affects older men. This is not true. People of all ages need to be aware of the symptoms so they can be diagnosed early. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer, affecting both men and … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly wrapping paper
Last year it was estimated that 108 million rolls of Christmas paper were thrown out by Brits. Even the most well-intentioned of us may not be aware that most wrapping paper cannot be recycled, specifically paper that contains plastic, foil, dye, glitter or left-over sticky tape. … [Read more...]
The Nottingham Centre for the National Trust
Why not join us? We have TALKS in the winter twice-monthly at the Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. PLEASE NOTE DATES AND TIMES VARY Programme for 2019: November 14 - 2:15pm - Thursday The Stoneywell Garden by Roy Mitchell November 27 – 7:30pm - Wednesday The … [Read more...]
Securing your home this winter
Nottinghamshire Police is urging homeowners to review their security as the clocks go back this weekend and the nights get darker earlier. The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday (27 October 2019). The force is aiming to prevent a rise in burglaries during the darker autumn and winter months by … [Read more...]
Old Paul Smith building to become The Tap House
A notable building in Nottingham, famed for being the first Paul Smith store in the city is set to be transformed into a self-serve craft beer bar. The Tap House at 10 Byard Lane will serve more than 20 craft beers, lagers, ciders and natural wines. It will also serve pizzas. Sam Benjamin said: … [Read more...]
Pub group restructures following liquidation
The Nottingham-based independent pub group Great Northern Inns has been restructured after being liquidated last month. The group has now rebranded as Great Northern Group and will continue to operate as normal. Great Northern Group currently owns and operates 11 venues across Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Local Street Food chef is European Street Food Awards Champion
Pete Hewitt, 30, runs a local street food business under the name Homeboys, based in Nottingham Street Food Club in the Victoria Centre, Nottingham. He also trades at festivals and events in Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Sheffield and Leicester from his converted 1978 Chevrolet truck which is … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe women undergoes groundbreaking surgery
Rebecca Patterson 38 from Rushcliffe, has undergone groundbreaking surgery to replace her tongue with arm tissue after battling cancer. She was diagnosed with tongue cancer in April 2018, shortly after getting engaged. Mrs Patterson, a learning support assistant, had a sore spot on her tongue and a … [Read more...]
American-themed music bar to create twenty jobs
A new dive bar-inspired music venue in Nottingham is set to open in October, creating up to 20 jobs. Billy Bootleggers, a 250-capacity space situated at the site of the former Gypsy Lounge on Weekday Cross, will serve up American-themed food and drink and play host to regular live music events. The … [Read more...]