Powerful new video highlights the impact of foster carers
A video has been launched today (May 14) to show how important foster carers are to the children they look after. Nottingham City Council has produced There Was A Boy…
Nottingham submits ‘bold and ambitious’ bid for Channel 4 national HQ and regional hubs
A bold and ambitious bid to be the home of a national HQ or regional hub for Channel 4 has been submitted by Nottingham. City leaders believe that attracting the…
Court order for prolific shoplifter
A prolific shoplifter faces up to five years in jail if he breaches the latest court order to prevent his offending. Corey Smith, aged 36, of Alfreton Road, Nottingham has…
Churches holding ‘Fostering Sunday’ event to attract more carers
Nottingham churches are coming together on Sunday (13 May) to spread the message about fostering in the City. Ahead of national Foster Care Fortnight, which begins on Monday, church leaders…
HMS Sherwood to be granted Freedom of the City
HMS Sherwood, the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve unit, are set to receive the Freedom of the City of Nottingham a rare honour presented by Nottingham City Council. The…
Councils join forces to tackle rogue taxis
Several Nottinghamshire councils have joined forces to tackle rogue taxis. Nottingham City, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood have all signed the ‘Cross Border Enforcement Protocol.’ In a…
Nottingham’s ultra-low energy homes win national innovation award
A project that has radically improved the energy efficiency of ten homes in Sneinton won last night’s prestigious UK Housing Award for Innovation of the Year. The UK Housing Awards,…
Four of the World’s Top 25 to play at Nature Valley Open
Four of the world’s top 25 players will compete at the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham which will take place from 9 to 17 June. World number 17 Magdaléna Rybáriková…
Nottingham Cave City Underground Festival – one week to go
Between 11-13 May, the city will celebrate and showcase a selection of the hundreds of caves that exist below our very feet. With a wide range of events from Friday…
Tattooists and piercing businesses to get hygiene ratings
Nottingham City Council is leading on a countywide scheme to improve and maintain hygiene and safety standards within the tattooing, semi-permanent make up and cosmetic piercing industry. The Nottinghamshire Hygiene…