Hoodwinked: revealing the twist on the tale
The first three sculptures for the spectacular Hoodwinked art trail have been unveiled. The trail planned for Nottingham next summer celebrates the legend of Robin Hood – but with a…
Newstead Abbey Celebrates Ada Lovelace Day this weekend
Celebrated on the second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day promotes the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Newstead Abbey will be running its own Ada Lovelace…
Nottingham celebrates local heroes during Black History Month
Nottingham will be marking Black History Month from 1 to 31 October with a range of events and activities at venues across the city. Black History Month has been celebrated…
Piece of Nottingham’s policing history goes on display in Byron House
A historic Victorian wand (baton), used by a local police officer in the 1800’s is heading back to its official home. The Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Glyn Jenkins, will return…
Winners of the prestigious Nottingham Awards announced
This year’s winners of the Nottingham Awards have been announced. Now in their sixth year, the Nottingham Awards honour people who have made a major contribution to life in the…
Nottingham secures Purple Flag accreditation for eighth consecutive year
Nottingham has secured Purple Flag accreditation for an eighth consecutive year. The Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) is the main driving force behind the city securing Purple Flag accreditation, working…
More at-risk groups urged to take up flu vaccination in Nottingham
Pregnant women and young children are once again being targeted to increase take-up of the flu vaccination. The common virus, spread by coughs and sneezes, usually clears up within a…
Illegal tobacco leads to suspended prison sentence
A man who pleaded guilty to seven offences of possessing illegal tobacco products with intent to supply has been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment for each offence, to run concurrently,…
Hoodwinked: seeking Robin’s merry band of sponsors
Businesses are invited to find out more about joining the merry band of sponsors for the spectacular Hoodwinked art trail in Nottingham next summer. Hoodwinked will celebrate the legend of…
Council urges smokers to stub it out for Stoptober
Smokers in Nottingham are being encouraged to quit the cigarettes as part of an annual campaign. Stoptober, the 28-day challenge that runs each year in October, targets people who would…