A community group is helping young people living with coeliac disease feel less isolated while offering vital support to their families. Nottingham Young Coeliacs was set up in July 2024 by Gaynor Clark after their daughter was diagnosed with the condition. At the time, Isla did not know anyone else with coeliac disease and found herself feeling isolated and unsure where she belonged. She also … read more...
NCT Celebrates Century of Service for South Notts
A commemorative bus painted in a heritage South Notts livery has been unveiled by Nottingham City Transport (NCT) to celebrate a century of service. Founded in 1926 by Christopher Thomas Dabell, known as CT, … read more...
Carnarvon Primary pupils encourage safer school parking
Pupils at Carnarvon Primary School in Bingham have been working hard on a creative project designed to raise awareness about safe and responsible parking around their school. The children have been making … read more...
History Society publishes book on East Leake’s Rushcliffe Estate
The East Leake and District Local History Society has released a new publication, The History and Development of the Rushcliffe Estate, East Leake, offering the first comprehensive study of one of the village’s … read more...
West Bridgford u3a storm Parliament
In unexpected bright sunshine on Monday 2nd March, thirty-five members of West Bridgford u3a enjoyed a wonderful trip to Westminster. The tour of parliament was arranged through Rushcliffe MP James Naish, and … read more...
Jack’s red bench at Gedling Country Park
Jack Taylor, 19, from Nottingham is one of 65 people in the UK with cardiovascular disease selected by British Heart Foundation to have an iconic red bench dedicated to them as a ‘living tribute’ to raise … read more...
Footprints opens its new coffee bar to the public
Following a year of fundraising and support from local businesses and volunteers, Nottingham charity Footprints Conductive Education Centre, has opened the doors of its new coffee bar ‘Pulp & Prints’ to the … read more...
£2m redevelopment at Methodist Church nears completion
After a year’s hard work, a major project to transform the sanctuary at Beeston Methodist Church is nearing completion. A vital stage was reached when representatives of Belper-based Derwent Valley Construction … read more...
Over 25,000 trees and shrubs planted to create Wolds Woods
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has acquired 52 acres or nearly 30 football sized pitches of land to plant over 25,000 trees and shrubs to offset carbon from its operations and keep it on track to be carbon … read more...
Rushcliffe groups invited to bid for Armed Forces Day funding
Community groups across Rushcliffe are being urged to apply for funding to host an Armed Forces Day event this summer following the announcement of a £500,000 nationwide grant scheme. The funding from central … read more...
Writer launches new platform: Life, Love and Football
An award-winning journalist born and raised in West Bridgford has launched a website which seeks to tell the stories of football fandom, and particularly, Nottingham Forest through long-read feature pieces "for … read more...
RBC plans further support for town and village centres
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is committed to supporting its town and village centres across the Borough, working closely with local ward members and Town and Parish Councils to develop enhancement … read more...
Bunny C of E Primary School celebrates outstanding SATs success
There’s been lots to celebrate at Bunny C of E Primary School this year, and we’re bursting with pride! Our children have achieved some truly incredible SATs results, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected … read more...
Vicky McClure dedicates named tram to Our Dementia Choir
Nottingham-born BAFTA award-winning actress Vicky McClure, has honoured Our Dementia Choir by dedicating her named Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram to the cause. The newly named ‘Vicky McClure’s Our … read more...
Care Home Residents enjoy visit to Highfields Fire Station
Residents and staff from Bramwell Care Home enjoyed a memorable and informative visit to Highfields Fire Station on 30 January 2026 at 10:30am, strengthening community connections and learning more about fire … read more...
£5,000 UKSPF Grant enhances Attenborough Village Hall
Attenborough Village Hall have been able to install new functional flooring allowing for a wider range of community events, thanks to a £5,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant issued by Broxtowe Borough … read more...
Butterfly bank enhanced with developer’s support
A butterfly bank at Meadow Park in East Leake has been enhanced thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder. David Wilson Homes, which is currently building new properties at The Skylarks in East Leake, … read more...
Celebrate the Season at East Leake Spring Fair
Spring is set to arrive in style as the much-loved Spring Fair returns to East Leake Village Hall on Saturday 11 April 2026, from 11am to 3pm. With free entry, this lively community event promises a warm … read more...
PANTHERS WIN 2026 CHALLENGE CUP FINAL
Didrik Henbrant scored the overtime winner as Nottingham Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 3-2 to win the 2026 Challenge Cup Final. Memories of the playoff final win over Cardiff Devils in April came flooding back … read more...