Forward-thinking pupils head for Parliament to showcase their work
A mobile classroom for all ages, an office on the go, and a pedal-powered community carriage were among the ideas for trains in the future presented at the Houses of…
Have I got Newstead for you…
TV personality, writer and journalist Ian Hislop and British Museum Curator Tom Hockenhull are launching a new exhibition of satirical prints at Newstead Abbey. Ian Hislop is no stranger to…
Wheelchair Tennis Superstars ready for British Open in Nottingham
Britain’s leading wheelchair tennis players will compete with the best players in the world at the 30th British Open in Nottingham, an LTA summer event, next week. The action gets…
Nottingham flies the most flags for premier parks
Three more Nottingham parks have gained Green Flag Awards this year, bringing the total in the city with the nationally-recognised standard to 68 – the most for any council area…
Rainbow Road painted in city centre to celebrate Pride
OFFICIAL OPENING: Cllr David Mellen cuts the ribbon to officially open the Rainbow Road with Leigh Ellis from Notts Pride, and sponsors from Robin Hood Energy, Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham…
Nottingham celebrates famous cricket win with Council House flag
A huge St George’s flag has been unfurled on Nottingham’s Council House today to celebrate England’s historic win in the ICC Cricket World Cup yesterday. The 18m by 8m (60ft…
Byron ‘Comes Home’ in new Newstead Abbey Exhibition
An iconic portrait of Lord Byron will be coming to his home at Newstead Abbey for an exhibition this summer, as part of a major National Portrait Gallery project. The…
Summer arrives in the city with the opening of Nottingham Beach and Playa Day Club and Restaurant
Nottingham’s famous Beach in Old Market Square has opened for the people of Nottingham and visitors to the city to enjoy this summer along with the brand new Playa Day…
City Council pledges to become free of single-use plastic by 2023
Nottingham City Council is pledging to stop using single-use plastic over the next four years as part of its new Council Plan. Action includes looking at ways to reduce the…
Youngsters hit the right notes to celebrate twinning milestone
Musical youngsters will be out in Nottingham this weekend marking 50 years of friendship between Nottingham and its twin city Karlsruhe in Germany. The Robin Hood Youth Orchestra will be…