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Young climate activist receives Points of Light award

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6-year-old Aleesha Gadhia from West Bridgford, who you may have read about in previous issues of West Bridgford Local News,  is a climate activist and mini ambassador for ‘Cool Earth’ who raises awareness of deforestation and climate change, and lobbies business to create more sustainable … [Read more...]

A fantastic family panto for everyone to enjoy!

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Local News designer Mark Taylor and his son Olly, give a raving review of Dick Whittington and his Cat at Newark Palace Theatre. ‘It was epic!’ these were the words that flew out of Olly’s, my 6 years old’s, mouth at the end of a brilliant performance. On Saturday 11th December, me, my wife and … [Read more...]

Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting ‘Green Heart’ Broadmarsh vision

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Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting vision of Nottingham's new 'Green Heart' with potential to transform development decisions across the city. The Charity that called for former shopping centre to be re-imagined as greenspace keen to ensure vision for more than three hectares of greenspace and … [Read more...]

Walking Football sessions for senior citizens

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Notts County Senior Supporters are delivering a programme for the elderly to enjoy a safe and friendly environment to come and play Walking / Senior Football. This is now an international format that encourages people of a certain age generally the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s+ to engage in a gentle … [Read more...]

Poppies installed in time for Routes of Remembrance Train

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On the 10th November, Poppies were installed at Lowdham Station with the help of Children from Burton Joyce School. Below The Friends of Lowdham & Burton Joyce Stations talk about the Routes of Remembrance Train: The focus for the EMR Routes of Remembrance this year is on Billy the Pigeon who … [Read more...]

Review: The Local News journey to see the Christmas light trail at Belton House

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On Thursday 25th November, the Local News were invited to visit Christmas at Belton, a magical light trail weaving throughout the grounds of Belton House in Grantham.  Local News editor Dani, reports back on how the trip went. She said, "I've been to a few light trails before and I thoroughly enjoy … [Read more...]

Rubber Ducks are ready to get swimming in 2022

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Age UK Derbyshire couldn’t be happier to announce that their much-loved Duck Race will be back on 1st January 2022.  All ducks are fully vaccinated and rearing to go! After the months and months of staying indoors and seeing no one we are free to mix once again and what better way than to say … [Read more...]

Rainbow launches Virtual 5K Santa Dash for Nottinghamshire residents

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With just over a month until Christmas, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched its Virtual 5K Santa Dash and wants people in Nottinghamshire to sign up. The charity – which cares for children and young people from Nottinghamshire with a life-limiting illness – wants to see … [Read more...]

Victoria Centre welcomes 9 new retailers

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Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has announced the signing of nine new brands, which will arrive over the coming months. The new retailers are set enhance the shopping experience at Nottingham’s most popular retail destination, which is owned by property company SGS. MINISO, the Japanese-inspired … [Read more...]