News Archive

Ready for the roller revamp – two city subways receive a new look

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Nottingham-based probation staff members organised a team building day on 17 October to work alongside men and women completing their

Robin Hood Pageant to be rescheduled with forecast storm expected to bring high winds this weekend

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The Robin Hood Pageant, due to take place at Nottingham Castle this weekend, has had to be rescheduled due to

Deputy Leader calls for pause in Universal Credit or risk escalating rise in rent arrears, debt and homelessness

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On the Eve of the Parliamentary vote on Universal Credit, Nottingham City Council Deputy Leader, Councillor Graham Chapman has called

Garden waste collection finishes end of October

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It’s time to do that last minute mowing and pruning – as the garden waste collection draws to a close

Council set to go ahead with £8.4m high rise safety programme despite lack of Government support

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Nottingham City Council is set to press ahead with an £8.4 million programme of sprinkler installations and other safety measures

New ten year vision for culture in Nottingham

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A new vision for the role of culture and creativity in the life of Nottingham as a city is outlined

Lace workers invited to share memories as part of nationally important project

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Curators at Nottingham City Council’s museums are looking for former, or even current, lace workers to help them learn more

Can you help a child in care in Nottingham?

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The importance of the wider family, together with strong professional support, is being highlighted this year as part of National

Two publicly owned companies in Nottingham are named the best in the country

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Robin Hood Energy and Nottingham City Transport have both been named as two of the country’s top publically owned companies.

Just the ticket! Council in the running for four UK Bus Awards

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The Robin Hood smartcard and a project that introduces children to public transport through characters such as Ellie the Electric

A feast for the senses as Nottingham celebrates Diwali in Old Market Square

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A nine-foot mechanical elephant, music, dance and poetry will all feature in Nottingham City Council’s celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu

Hoodwinked: revealing the twist on the tale

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The first three sculptures for the spectacular Hoodwinked art trail have been unveiled.   The trail planned for Nottingham next summer

Newstead Abbey Celebrates Ada Lovelace Day this weekend

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Celebrated on the second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day promotes the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and

Nottingham celebrates local heroes during Black History Month

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Nottingham will be marking Black History Month from 1 to 31 October with a range of events and activities at

Piece of Nottingham’s policing history goes on display in Byron House

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  A historic Victorian wand (baton), used by a local police officer in the 1800’s is heading back to its

Winners of the prestigious Nottingham Awards announced

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This year’s winners of the Nottingham Awards have been announced. Now in their sixth year, the Nottingham Awards honour people

Nottingham secures Purple Flag accreditation for eighth consecutive year

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Nottingham has secured Purple Flag accreditation for an eighth consecutive year. The Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) is the main

More at-risk groups urged to take up flu vaccination in Nottingham

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Pregnant women and young children are once again being targeted to increase take-up of the flu vaccination. The common virus,

Illegal tobacco leads to suspended prison sentence

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A man who pleaded guilty to seven offences of possessing illegal tobacco products with intent to supply has been sentenced to

Hoodwinked: seeking Robin’s merry band of sponsors

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Businesses are invited to find out more about joining the merry band of sponsors for the spectacular Hoodwinked art trail