Christmas warning about dangers of fake alcohol
Festive drinkers in Nottingham are being warned that buying a cheap bottle of booze could leave them with far more than just a hangover. It comes after the City Council’s…
Last piece of tram track fixed into position
The final fixing on the last piece of track has been fastened into place on Nottingham’s 17.5km tram network expansion In total, more than 3,800 sections of rail, weighing over…
Nottingham’s Lace collection designated internationally important
Nottingham City Museums and Galleries’ lace collection has been awarded Designated collection status by Arts Council England. It joins the Arts Council’s list of 140 nationally important Designated collections and…
Primary school pupils making progress
Primary schools in Nottingham are making great strides in ensuring children get the best start to their education. New figures show that pupils make good progress from Foundation to Key…
Nottingham schools make a comeback
The schools being turned around after “Inadequate” judgements last year are “making a strong recovery”, education bosses say. Last December seven City schools and academies were judged to be failing…
Loan Sharks on the prowl in the run up to Christmas
Community Protection’s Trading Standards team is warning consumers not to rely on loan sharks to make ends meet this festive season. Illegal Money Lenders, or Loan Sharks as they are…
Nottingham’s future music stars to perform on the City’s biggest stages
Some of Nottingham’s most talented children and young people will be showcasing their skills and love of music at TWO charity concerts. Christmas in the City 2014 is back for…
Nottingham theatres are giving children in care a magical Christmas.
Some of Nottingham’s most vulnerable children have been given an early Christmas present thanks to the city’s major theatres. Nottingham Playhouse and the Nottingham Theatre Royal are both supporting young…
Filling empty homes
Nottingham City Council has helped to bring 97 long-term empty homes back into use over the past seven months. It follows work by the authority’s empty homes officer, together with…
Primary’s £1million upgrade boosts school places
A new play area has been officially opened at Djanogly Northgate Primary school. At the start of this academic year, the school received £1 million in funding from Nottingham City…