Tips for staying physically active in Nottingham
Almost two thirds of adults living in the UK are either overweight or obese and Nottingham is no exception. This week is National Obesity Week, and the perfect time to…
Nottingham shop at centre of illegal tobacco sales ordered to close
A Nottingham shop behind the sale of almost £35,000 of illegal tobacco has been ordered to close for three months by Nottingham City Magistrates. The outcome at court today –…
Have your say on pharmaceutical services in Nottingham
Nottingham City Health and Wellbeing Board are inviting organisations and citizens to have their say on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) document. The PNA outlines pharmaceutical services across Nottingham City…
Parents reminded about Safer Sleep for babies this Christmas
Public health experts at Nottingham City Council are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Babies need lots of sleep during…
Know your limits this Christmas
Health experts are urging local people to be aware of their recommended alcohol limits, now that the Christmas party season is upon us. Christmas and New Year are a great…
‘Woman of the Year’ award for Alison!
A Nottingham City Council corporate director has been honoured in an annual awards ceremony celebrating women in business. Alison Michalska, who has responsibility for Children and Adults at the authority,…
Man prosecuted for storing illegal tobacco in a car
A man was today found guilty of possessing illegal tobacco products by storing them in a car to evade detection by Trading Standards Officers. Osman Abdullah Hamarashid, 33, of Westbourne…
Winners announced in Michael Varnam Awards 2017
The winners have been announced for an award designed to honour the efforts of people in Nottingham who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of others. Three nominated individuals…
Take the fright out of energy bills this Halloween
If you think your energy bills are scary, this Halloween could be the time not to miss a trick and treat yourself to savings. Nottingham City Council has partnered with…
Nottingham reflects on successful 10 years since introduction of smoking ban
Health professionals have praised Nottingham’s positive steps over the past decade since the national smoking ban was brought in – but insisted there is still work to be done. It…