Nottingham rejects proposal that would cut funding to schools
Thousands of parents have hit out at Government plans that could see budgets cut in almost every school in Nottingham. More than 4,500 concerned parents have joined head teachers, MPs…
Nottingham Heritage Action Zone will help revive the city centre and reveal its history
Nottingham has been chosen as one of the country’s first 10 ‘Heritage Action Zones’, Historic England announced today (Monday 20 March 2017). The project will breathe new life into some…
Casting call for city’s dinosaur
Nottingham City Council is embarking on a search for somebody who has the ‘Dino-Factor.’ The hunt is underway to find an actor/puppeteer who will be paid to operate a 3m…
Lane closures on Canal Street
National Grid are carrying out emergency gas works on Canal Street. The road is closed westbound from London Road roundabout and diversions are in place. Nottingham City Council has also…
Costa Coffee brings the beans to build a better Bulwell
From Friday 17 March Bulwell will have its very own Costa Coffee as the retailer opens its latest local concession as part of the ongoing improvements to the town centre.…
Billy Ocean, Busted and Tony Hadley Join Kaiser Chiefs at Splendour Festival
Bona fide music legends and a multi award-winning band have been announced for Splendour today, Nottingham’s fantastic all-day summer music festival held at Wollaton Park on Saturday 22 July. Busted,…
Nottingham to gain from Midlands Engine investment
Nottingham City Council welcomes the launch of the Midlands Engine and Midlands Transport Strategies today which will drive growth and productivity in the region. The Chancellor Philip Hammond was in…
Get to grips with technology at Bilborough Library
Bilborough Library is holding a free drop-in Technology Day on Tuesday 28 March to help people become more comfortable using technology and self service facilities in their local library. It…
‘Social smokers’ urged to turn over a New Leaf and quit the cigarettes
Health professionals in Nottingham are warning that risks of cancer and heart disease remain high for those who class themselves as ‘social smokers’. Many people choose only to light up…
Councillors agree £27m of savings in response to Government cuts
Councillors have today set the City Council’s budget for the next financial year, making £27m of savings in response to Government funding cuts. Since 2010 the council has seen its…