Keyworth youngster Harry Royle has been nominated for a Nottinghamshire County Council outstanding achievement award. The Nottinghamshire Outstanding Achievement 4Uth Award aims to recognise young people who have achieved a great deal and pushed their personal boundaries, whatever they are. It … [Read more...]
Beeston’s Luca nominated for outstanding achievement award
Beeston youngster Luca Pandur has been nominated for a Nottinghamshire County Council outstanding achievement award. The Nottinghamshire Outstanding Achievement 4Uth Award aims to recognise young people who have achieved a great deal and pushed their personal boundaries, whatever they are. It … [Read more...]
County’s first electric buses set to generate benefits for residents
The county’s first-ever electric buses are gearing up to serve local communities in Beeston, Stapleford, Toton and Attenborough and Beeston from this month. The £910,000 project comes on the back of more than £500,000 government funding and £410,000 worth of Nottinghamshire County Council … [Read more...]
Praise for Chilwell firm with the royal seal of approval
When Prince Louis appeared on the steps of St Mary’s Hospital in London in was a moment screened across the world – and he was wrapped in a shawl made by Chilwell firm GH Hurt & Son. The company was immediately catapulted into the world’s spotlight, but they are used to this attention as they … [Read more...]
Neil recognised as voice for the forces
A Nottinghamshire County Council community officer has received national recognition for his work to support veterans and serving members of the armed forces. Prior to working for the county council, Neil Bettison served 16 years in the British Army, before being medically discharged because of … [Read more...]
Beeston Library to extend opening hours after consultation
Beeston Library is set to extend its opening hours following a public consultation which took place last autumn. The library reopened in August 2017 as one Inspire’s 4 flagship libraries with a full arts and cultural programme. Inspire, who run Beeston Library on behalf of Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Beeston woman turns her life around to help others
A Beeston woman who has a debilitating illness which left her housebound for most of her late teens has turned her life around and has set up a community group that helps people facing social isolation and other local issues with support from Nottinghamshire County Council. Gina Harbottle, 23, … [Read more...]
New Year ‘Recycle for Charity’ campaign launches in Notts helping those who are terminally ill
To start 2018 Nottinghamshire residents are encouraged to make a New Year’s resolution that they CAN keep – by recycling drinks cans and plastic bottles to help raise money for local people who are being cared for by Nottinghamshire Hospice, Nottinghamshire County Council Chairman’s chosen charity. … [Read more...]
RUFFORD ABBEY’S SEARCH FOR SANTA IS ON
We might have just finished the summer holidays – but Nottinghamshire County Council is now searching for Santa! The county council’s country parks team is looking to recruit a Father Christmas to join its team to help entertain children at its Rufford Country Park grotto, which forms part of the … [Read more...]
ALFORD ROAD TO CLOSE FOR A MONTH
Alford Road in West Bridgford will close for a month to allow major resurfacing works to take place. The road will be shut between its junction with Stamford Road up until the junction with Leahurst Road from Monday 22nd June to Monday 20th July. Leahurst Road will be closed 30 metres either … [Read more...]