Johanna Konta lifted the fourth WTA title of her career and first on grass at the LTA’s Viking Open Nottingham after defeating fourth seed Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 in just one hour. Konta became the first British woman to win a WTA singles title on home soil since Sue Barker triumphed in Brighton in 1981. Having finished runner-up […]
This summer will see the skyline of Nottingham change further, as a series of significant developments take shape or are completed. Despite the pandemic, construction has continued at a number of key sites across Nottingham, especially around the Southside regeneration area: The jewel in the crown is Nottingham Castle – due to reopen on June […]
Nottingham’s 60-foot St George’s flag is to be unfurled on the Council House tomorrow (Friday) in preparation for the European 2020 Championships. The flag, believed to be the largest of its kind in the country, is the one used by the Council to celebrate St George’s Day every year and to mark other national sporting […]
Five criminals prolifically involved in a gang’s reign of fear including serious violence and drug dealing have been handed Nottingham’s first gang injunctions. Nottingham City Council’s anti-social behaviour team began working with Nottinghamshire Police to gather evidence against the men who were identified as being involved in drug-related activity and violence in 2018 and part […]
The operation of Nottingham Castle was formally handed over to Nottingham Castle Trust today (Tuesday 1st June), after three years of construction and renovation works led by Nottingham City Council. To mark the occasion, later in the day the stunning new lighting of the Ducal Palace will be switched on at 9pm to shine out […]
Partners across the city are joining forces to tackle issues in local areas, including crime, anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and dog fouling. A series of Days of Action will be taking place across Nottingham over the next year. It comes after feedback from members of the public about issues in their neighbourhoods and what they want […]
Residents in 375 flats in Bestwood are set to benefit from additional fire safety measures which will give them further peace of mind that they would be safe in the event of a fire. Following full consultation with the residents, the Leen Valley flats in Bestwood, which comprises two or three storey low-rise blocks, will […]
Nottingham City Council is giving out £15 vouchers to support families over the 31 May – 4 June half-term holiday in Nottingham. More than £230,000 will be spent on food for families where children receive free school meals. The funding is coming from the Government’s Covid Local Support Grant Scheme. The half-term voucher will be […]
A fresh call has gone out for adults in Nottingham to get vaccinated – to help the city’s continued unlocking of Covid-19 restrictions. Adults over the age of 32 are now eligible and the Council is urging everyone to come forward when their turn arrives. Those aged between 40 and 49 no longer need an […]
Landlords are being asked to help find safe places to live for homeless individuals and families in Nottingham Nottingham City Council are asking landlords in the Private Rented Sector, who may have an empty home or space for a new tenancy to get in touch to help give people a home. The council’s Nottingham Private […]