Gardener’s Cottage at Newstead Abbey to be restored for holiday lets
The old Gardener’s Cottage, situated in the heart of the gardens surrounding Newstead Abbey, once the home of the Romantic poet Lord Byron, is to be restored so that it…
One Day, Something Happens: Paintings of People exhibition to visit Nottingham Castle
A new exhibition featuring paintings from acclaimed artists including Lucien Freud, David Hockney, Walter Sickert and Richard Hamilton will open at Nottingham Castle on Saturday 20 June. One Day, Something…
Visitors bowled over as Nottingham hosts trio of international events
Nottingham is basking in the international spotlight this week thanks to a succession of major international events. After Monday’s victory in the Aegon Open Nottingham ATP for rising young Croatian…
More Nottingham children offered a place at their first choice of school
New figures show the number of Nottingham children getting a place at their first choice of school has risen. This improvement is despite an increase in demand for places in…
New strategies aim to get more people more active more often
Nottingham City Council has today formally adopted two new strategies for the city: a new Playing Pitch Strategy, and a Sports & Physical Activity Strategy. Both strategies have been developed…
Rogue landlord fined
A Nottingham landlord has been fined almost £9,000 for putting the lives of his tenants in danger. Irfan Tariq, aged 43, of Ringwood Crescent, Wollaton, had placed 12 international students…
Are you a Scooper Hero?
Dogs Trust and Nottingham City Council are working together to educate local communities on the importance of cleaning up their dogs’ doo! The Big Scoop 2015, a joint campaign with…
Public Health Alert: Drug-related deaths in the county
A public health alert has been issued by Chris Kenny, Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire: “Following the six drug-related deaths in Nottinghamshire recently, Crime Reduction Initiatives (the local service…
Seeking volunteers to spin a tale at Wollaton Hall
Do you enjoy a good yarn? Can you make stories come alive for children and families? Then the perfect role is waiting for you at Wollaton Hall. Volunteers are being…
Ring Road improvements continue with full Crown Island junction works set to start
Following preparatory works the full programme of roadworks on Crown Island will start on 15th June 2015 at its junction with Middleton Boulevard, Wollaton Road and Western Boulevard. The Crown…