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What we’re doing on knife crime is working, says council leader after 18% fall in incidents
People in Nottinghamshire are now less likely to be affected by knife crime than in most places across the country, new figures have revealed. The number of offences per 1,000 of the population dropped below the …
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Nottingham creatives to help bring city’s rebellious past to life
A local company has been chosen to create a series of animated films to be played in the new Rebellion Gallery at Nottingham Castle. Bottletop, which is based within the Antenna Media Centre in Beck Street, saw …
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Nottingham City trading standards warn of ‘the ‘12 scams of Christmas’
A warning has gone out to consumers in Nottingham to make sure they don’t fall victim to a festive scam. Christmas is a great break for families but is also a traditional time for fraudsters to try to take …
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City Council Leader condemns London Bridge terror attack
Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen, has responded to the news that a suspected terror attack took place at London Bridge earlier today: “The details of exactly what happened in London …
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Bulwell Market supports local athlete’s bid for Team GB spot at 2020 Olympics
Emily Campbell (centre) receives cheque from Bulwell Traders The Nottingham Markets team has presented a cheque to a local weightlifter to help her achieve her goal of reaching the Olympics in Tokyo next …
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Festive Family Fun Weekends start at Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop
Poinsettias at Woodthorpe The Christmas season is set to get underway at Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop this weekend with a varied programme of shopping and entertainment until the middle of December. Passers-by will …
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What we’re doing on knife crime is working, says council leader after 18% fall in incidents
People in Nottinghamshire are now less likely to be affected by knife crime than in most places across the country, new figures have …
Nottingham City Council awarded national Climate Champion title
Nottingham City Council has won the title of Climate Champion in a top national award, in recognition of its ambitious plans to be the first UK city …
City Council sets out its 2020s vision for Nottingham
A plan which sets out Nottingham City Council’s priorities and ambitions for the start of a new decade has been published. The …
Landlord fined thousands of pounds over licensing offences
A Nottingham landlord has today been fined over £25,000 after admitting 12 licencing offences. Dexter Blackstock appeared at Nottingham …
Campaign to recruit adopters for priority children who wait the longest
A new campaign to recruit adopters will focus on sibling groups, older children, children from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and children …
Council Leader condemns attack in Germany
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has condemned yesterday’s attack near a synagogue in Germany and expressed his sympathy and support for …
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City Council sets out its 2020s vision for Nottingham
A plan which sets out Nottingham City Council’s priorities and ambitions for the start of a new decade has been published. The …
School is not out for election day in Nottingham
No schools in Nottingham City will close to become polling stations at the General Election, in a pioneering move by the City Council to prevent …
Nottingham councillor scoops national award for being a ‘green pioneer’
The Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council has received national acclaim for her work promoting environmental projects. Councillor Sally …
RIBA recognises Lenton Green as exemplar development
Lenton Green, a scheme that transformed five high-rise flats into new homes, has been recognised by the East Midlands region of the Royal Institute …
City Council leader welcomes 19% fall in knife crime
The Nottingham City area has seen significant success in reducing knife crime, with a large decrease of 18.9% in the last year, according to latest …
Works get underway to improve Highfield Park’s river
Work started this week on improvements to Tottle Brook in Highfields Park that will create new wildlife habitats. Funded by a £50,000 grant …