Primary school praised for raising standards
A city primary school has been praised for taking determined action to raise standards. Fernwood Primary in Wollaton was re-inspected by education watchdog Ofsted after it was judged to be…
Wheelchair Tennis Superstars ready for British Open in Nottingham
Britain’s leading wheelchair tennis players will compete with the best players in the world at the 30th British Open in Nottingham, an LTA summer event, next week. The action gets…
Nottingham flies the most flags for premier parks
Three more Nottingham parks have gained Green Flag Awards this year, bringing the total in the city with the nationally-recognised standard to 68 – the most for any council area…
Rainbow Road painted in city centre to celebrate Pride
OFFICIAL OPENING: Cllr David Mellen cuts the ribbon to officially open the Rainbow Road with Leigh Ellis from Notts Pride, and sponsors from Robin Hood Energy, Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham…
Nottingham celebrates famous cricket win with Council House flag
A huge St George’s flag has been unfurled on Nottingham’s Council House today to celebrate England’s historic win in the ICC Cricket World Cup yesterday. The 18m by 8m (60ft…
Nottingham shortlisted for Future High Streets funding
A proposal from Nottingham City Council for a share of a £675m government fund to create a better high street for the future has passed the first round of the…
Byron ‘Comes Home’ in new Newstead Abbey Exhibition
An iconic portrait of Lord Byron will be coming to his home at Newstead Abbey for an exhibition this summer, as part of a major National Portrait Gallery project. The…
Summer arrives in the city with the opening of Nottingham Beach and Playa Day Club and Restaurant
Nottingham’s famous Beach in Old Market Square has opened for the people of Nottingham and visitors to the city to enjoy this summer along with the brand new Playa Day…
Leader condemns Somalia terror attack
Statement from the City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen “It’s important that we condemn terrorism wherever it occurs in the world and whatever the misguided motivation. “Attacks like the one…
Rainbow Road to be painted in city centre to celebrate Pride
A Rainbow Road is being created in Nottingham city centre to mark this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride celebrations. Four parts of Broad Street will be painted with multicolour rainbow stripes to…