TRAM ON TRACK FOR JANUARY START
The project to extend Nottingham’s tram system to Clifton and Silverdale received an official Government sign-off last month. The tram extension will also see a line constructed to Chilwell via Beeston. A detailed construction programme is now being finalised and the first phase of construction work will start this month, with services on the new [...]
CLIFTON BOXER SET TO DEFEND SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
Clifton boxer, Ryan ‘The Animal’ Amos, has been lined up to defend his O.I.B.A Super Middleweight title not once, but twice in the new year. Amos, also known locally as ‘Double’, is currently boasting a record of five wins, one draw and one loss. He makes his first title defence on Saturday 18th February at [...]
GREAT NEWS FOR CLIFTON MANOR RESIDENTIAL HOME
Clifton Manor Residential Home has some good news. They have recently been inspected to ensure they are compliant by both Nottingham City Council, as well as the Care Quality Commission. Both inspections monitor the quality of services provided and ensure the citizens residing at Clifton Manor are receiving a person-centred service, where positive outcome are [...]
A453 RESURFACING WORKS BEGIN
Road users will benefit from safer and smoother driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing and renewal works on the A453 between junction 24 of the M1 and the Crusader Island in Clifton. The works will involve the resurfacing of the A453 and the renewal of road markings and studs. Work will start this [...]
LEGION RAISING MONEY FOR TWO CHARITIES
The Royal British Legion (Clifton branch) Poppy Appeal has raised over £11,500. Organiser Mick Parlby said: “I would like to thank all those who helping during the appeal and to all those people who gave their support by their donations.” The Legion’s annual Christmas prize draw raised over £600 for the Forces Children’s Trust. This [...]
A453 DELEGATION MEETS TRANSPORT SECRETARY IN LONDON
Local MP Ken Clarke led a delegation from Nottinghamshire to London to discuss the widening of the A453. The meeting with the secretary of the state for transport, Philip Hammond, has been described by those who attended as “very constructive”. Mr Clarke joined Nottinghamshire County Council leader, Kay Cutts, and chief executive, Mick Burrows, and [...]
LOCAL RESIDENTS STILL AGAINST TURBINES
Residents in Clifton and beyond continue to voice their dismay about plans by the University of Nottingham to erect wind turbines on land near the River Trent in Beeston. Local resident, John Carr, told The Local News: “My major concern is the danger to traffic caused by drivers being distracted by looking at the wind [...]
GRADUATION DAY AT BUSY BEES IN CLIFTON
The parents and children of Busy Bees day nursery in Clifton joined together to celebrate the graduation of the children who were leaving to start school in September. All the children enjoyed party food and games and had their photos taken while dressed in their graduation gown and holding their certificate. Nursery manager, Maggie Bellamy, [...]
FIND OUT MORE ON THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN CLIFTON
Lots of people have questions about the Catholic Church. Why is the Pope so important? Why does Mary have such a role in the church? Why do Catholics have to go to confession? Every year, starting in mid-September, the Parish of Corpus Christi in Clifton runs Thursday evening sessions to enable people who would like [...]
CLIFTON RESIDENTS WARNED ABOUT LOCAL AIR AMBULANCE SCAM
A company which has sent leaflets to people in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire asking for clothing to raise money for a mystery air ambulance service, is upsetting supporters of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust (LNAACT). The leaflets, branded ‘Air Ambulance Service’, ask people to leave good quality clothing in bags. They claim that [...]