BBC Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld, covering his last Test Match at Trent Bridge before he retires at the end of the season, has received a special cake from Nottingham City Council to mark the occasion! Henry, affectionately known as Blowers, has become well known over the years for his love of cakes and […]
A world-exclusive, never before seen before dinosaur exhibition opens with a roar in Nottingham this weekend. Dinosaurs of China, taking place at Wollaton Hall and Nottingham University’s Nottingham Lakeside Arts from 1st July to 29th October, features some of the largest dinosaur skeletons in existence, from ground shakers to feathered flyers. The exhibition is set […]
Nottingham City Council will be removing several pedestrian islands along a section of Daleside Road 7am – 3pm Saturday 1st/Sunday 2nd July and 7am – 3pm Saturday 8th/Sunday 9th July. The removal of the pedestrian islands was originally planned for later in the summer as part of the Daleside Road improvement scheme. However, works have […]
A new Gym and Swim membership offer is being launched as part of the Derby Nottingham Metro initiative between Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council which is bringing benefits to residents in both cities. The offer will mean people with council gym and swim membership in one city will also be able to get gym and swim membership in the other city […]
Photography and art reflecting ‘My Beautiful Nottingham’ have been celebrated at a prize presentation event. The photo and art competitions run by Nottingham in Bloom and sponsored by Capital One attracted about 1,500 entries inspired by the beautiful green landscapes and corners of Nottingham – including parks, gardens, landmarks, flowers, trees and wildlife through the […]
The City Council is contacting local Muslim community leaders to offer reassurance that tough action will be taken against all hate crimes following reports of an incident at a mosque in Edwards Lane, Sherwood this week. Notts Police have launched a hate crime investigation into the Sherwood incident leading to the arrest of two men […]
Over £288 million has been injected into the local economy over the last three years as a result of the City Council’s Procurement Strategy, which includes a commitment to increase spending with local firms, creating jobs for local people. Since 2014, a total of 567 contracts have been awarded to firms by the Council as […]
The Sherwood Ward by-election has been won by Adele Williams, the Labour Party candidate. The seat was previously held by Labour. The full result is as follows: WILLIAMS, Adele (Labour) – 2,816 SCOTT, William Raymond (Conservative) – 847 HOLLIDAY, Barry Ian (Liberal Democrats) – 359 BRIGHAM, Zeb (Green Party) – 221 BOULTBY, Carol (UKIP) – […]