Freeman of the City honour for Sir David Greenaway
The City Council has officially installed Sir David Greenaway as an Honorary Freeman of the City in recognition of the huge contribution he has made to Nottingham. The decision was…
Thieves steal lead from Victoria Embankment war memorial
Callous thieves have targeted Nottingham’s Grade II Listed War Memorial Archway at Victoria Embankment. The thieves stole lead protecting both wings of the memorial, causing damage to the stonework. They…
Council House bells toll one last time on David’s watch
David Lyon has called time as the custodian of the Council House clock for the last 32 years. Mr Lyon has been manually winding up the clock mechanism once a…
Moment of Joy as demolition of Broadmarsh car park gets underway
It’s the moment that will ultimately see one of Nottingham’s most unloved landmarks consigned to history – the start of the demolition of Broadmarsh Car Park. And Joy Rice from…
Two aggressive beggars receive Criminal Behaviour Orders
Two prolific city beggars have received Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO), which prohibits them from begging in Nottingham city centre. Neil Jennison, aged 50, of no fixed abode appeared at Nottingham…
Pageant back at Nottingham Castle for October
Nottingham Castle will again invite the public to experience the medieval world of Robin Hood as the Robin Hood Pageant returns to the City for its 28th year on Saturday…
Looking for work? Start here! Nottingham Jobs Fair returns for 2017
Get ready to prepare your CV and sharpen your interview technique; Nottingham Jobs Fair, the biggest jobs fair in the East Midlands, is back and it’s better than ever. The…
Revealed: “unfair and divisive” Transition Funding scheme for councils set to return
The Government is set to bring back a controversial £300m funding scheme which, despite two years of repeated requests, it still refuses to reveal the distribution criteria for. The Transitional…
Consumers warned to avoid rogue builders
Nottingham City Council Community Protection Trading Standards Service is warning householders to be on their guard against rogue builders. Householders may be making last minute improvements to their homes before…
Wimbledon star at Nottingham Tennis Centre
Britain’s Marcus Willis is in action at the Nottingham Tennis Centre next week, competing in the Aegon GB Pro-Series men’s $15k event, which takes place on the outdoor hard courts…