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...]
Winter Wildlife with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Whilst it might require a little more planning and preparation to ensure that you can stay warm and make the most of the short daylight hours, in many ways, winter is one of the best times to observe our native wildlife – especially the ducks, swans and other water birds that make our wetlands so … [Read more...]
There’s more to winter than just snow
Winter may bring snowflakes, ice and cold temperatures to mind, but flooding and storms are also conditions that council staff prepare for all year round. The 2019/20 winter season saw 69 outings for our 30-strong fleet of gritters, and preparations for potential adverse weather this year have … [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...]