Official opening of multi-million pound Heathfield Primary
The new £5.3m Heathfield Primary School has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham. The first pupils started using the new School in October, but a ribbon cutting…
Parents given pre-Christmas warning about dangers of online grooming
A strong message is going out to parents in the run-up to Christmas highlighting the dangers of children being groomed online. Many youngsters will be looking forward to receiving mobile…
Plans to give more children a voice in Nottingham
More children and young people are to be encouraged to take an active role in the decisions that affect their lives as part of ambitious plans set out at the…
Nottingham named UNESCO City of Literature
On Friday 11 December, UNESCO awarded Nottingham with the status of City of Literature. This accolade was the result of a bid process that was initiated approximately two years ago.…
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…
Twenty people in Nottingham hand in blue badges under amnesty
A blue badge amnesty in Nottingham has led to 21 people handing in badges, including one belonging to a person who had died, 19 expired and one cancelled badge. More…
Firm to pay £125,000 after man loses toe in escalator accident.
Managers of the West End Arcade shopping centre in Nottingham have been ordered to pay £125,000 following an escalator accident in which a man lost his big toe. Managing agents…
Robin Hood smartcards: making travel cheaper and easier
Travelling around Nottingham is about to be made easier and cheaper with the new pay-as-you-go Robin Hood smartcard. Available from Robin Hood Network ticket machines from Monday 14 December, the…
Pay to Stay rents plan will bring more poverty says City Council
Plans to make ‘higher earning’ families pay more for their council homes could lead to more rent arrears, more evictions and families doing without basic living essentials, Nottingham City Council…
Students visit Council House to learn about career in public sector
Pupils from two Nottingham schools were invited to the Council House to discover more about a career in the public sector. The Tomorrow’s Talent Day, organised by the City Council…