Ernehale Junior School has been graded a GOOD school during its recent Ofsted inspection. The report said the school has ‘high expectations of what pupils can achieve, personally and academically’ going on to say, ‘Pupils know that their teachers believe in them and are there to help them reach … [Read more...]
Local author to speak at Newark Book Festival
A local author of Brian Clough books will return to his journalistic roots when he makes guest appearances at two book festivals in the county this summer. Former award-winning radio, TV and newspaper reporter Marcus Alton has written five popular books about legendary football manager Brian … [Read more...]
West Bridgford man beats world record in charity challenge
A West Bridgford man has broken the world record for the fastest completion time when running from John O’Groats to Land’s End via the Three Peaks to raise money for two charities. Michael Ford ran 998 miles back in May to show his support for the mental health charity The Hike with Mike … [Read more...]
Man taking on walking challenge to remember friend of 35 years
A Nottingham man who survived several heart attacks is fundraising in memory of a close friend who supported him during his recovery. Matt Tapp, 61, will be walking round five lakes in five counties over five consecutive days in memory of Bob Colley. The two men were friends for over 35 years … [Read more...]
Homebuilder donates £1,500 to elderly persons charity
A local charity has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to support its services to provide a hub for the elderly population including dementia care, and interaction to combat loneliness. Over the past 55 years, Radford Care Group has provided essential care to elderly … [Read more...]
Via receives donation of 36 new bicycles from the Bikeability Trust
Via’s Bikeability team has received a donation of 36 new bicycles valued at £12,000 from the Bikeability Trust, a charity and leading authority on cycling education. The donation will enhance the team’s capacity to deliver crucial cycling training across Nottinghamshire. The Bikeability programme … [Read more...]
Nottingham University Samworth Academy (NUSA) have appointed Matthew Turton as their new Headteacher.
The Bilborough-based academy - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and provides a caring community for students to grow, learn and achieve together, both academically and as young people. Matthew Turton said: "I am determined to build on the excellent work that … [Read more...]
Nottingham 10K set to return with new route for 2024
Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, the UK’s largest not-for-profit events company, is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the return of one of the region’s most highly anticipated and popular charity road running events, the Nottingham 10K. Returning to Nottingham’s sporting calendar … [Read more...]
Pantomime Review: Dick Whittington at the Theatre Royal Nottingham
On Sunday 10th December, publisher Mark from the Local News travelled to the Theatre Royal Nottingham with his family to watch this years’ pantomime, Dick Whittington. We’ve made going to a local Pantomime a family tradition of our household and after a fantastic performance last year, we were … [Read more...]
Nottingham Memory Walk raises over £93,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
A wave of Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers turned Wollaton Park, Nottingham blue on Saturday 7 October 2023 at the charity’s Memory Walk, to help end the devastation caused by dementia. TV star and BAFTA award-winning actor Vicky McClure MBE was joined by actor and comedian Paddy McGuinness and … [Read more...]
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