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Nottingham city Housing Strategy launched by council
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-city-housing-strategy-launched-by-council/
Published: October 22, 2024 16:09
Nottingham City Council has launched its new strategy – Homes Fit for the Future – which it says will improve the quality, supply, and affordability of housing in the city. Covering social housing, the private rented sector, and owner-occupied homes, the…
Nottingham City Council announces Falcon Supermarket building sale
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-city-council-announces-falcon-supermarket-building-sale/
Published: October 22, 2024 15:05
Nottingham City Council has confirmed the decision to sell the property at 135 Carlton Road, known as Falcon Supermarket, in a bid to alleviate its significant budgetary pressures and ensure the efficient management of its asset portfolio. The decision…
Nottingham: Council to sell-off Victorian factory premises in Ayr Street
Published: October 22, 2024 14:58
Nottingham City Council has announced its decision to sell Ayr Street Studios, a Victorian-era factory located on Ayr Street. The property on Ayr Street NG7 4FX, as part of its ongoing asset rationalisation strategy aimed at addressing a significant budget…
Nottingham City Council announces sell off of Embankment pub building
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-city-council-announces-sell-off-of-embankment-pub-building/
Published: October 22, 2024 14:43
Nottingham City Council has announced its decision to put the property known as The Embankment, located at 282–284 Arkwright Street, up for sale as part of its ongoing Recovery and Improvement Plan. Note: The pub continues to trade as normal as a popular…
New Regatta Way sports ground long-term lease opens up funding opportunities for West Bridgford Colts and others for future years
Published: October 22, 2024 13:55
A new, extended lease has been agreed to allow sports clubs to remain on county council-owned land in West Bridgford as part of the council’s commitment to helping local sports clubs grow. This decision by Nottinghamshire County Council to agree to a…
Newark: Council cracks down on rogue traders involved in fly-tipping
https://westbridgfordwire.com/newark-council-cracks-down-on-rogue-traders-involved-in-fly-tipping/
Published: October 22, 2024 12:57
Over the past month, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Environmental Protection, Community Protection, and Licensing Officers have taken part in two successful multi-agency operations, cracking down on rogue traders carrying waste without the correct…
Tamizh Thinnai: Nurturing culture and unity through dance in Nottingham
Published: October 22, 2024 12:49
Tamizh Thinnai, a vibrant community-based organisation, is passionately dedicated to bringing the Indian diaspora in Nottingham closer together through an array of enriching events and cultural initiatives. Central to its mission is the Tamizh Thinnai…
Lowdham flood defence scheme delayed by 12 months
https://westbridgfordwire.com/lowdham-flood-defence-scheme-delayed-by-12-months/
Published: October 22, 2024 12:44
A £26 million flood defence scheme near Lowdham has been delayed by a year due to what officials say has been the “wettest weather in decades”. Lowdham was flooded during Storm Babet last October, prompting the evacuation of more than 130 homes and causing…
Greggs: Three Nottinghamshire stores brokered by Innes England
https://westbridgfordwire.com/greggs-three-nottinghamshire-stores-brokered-by-innes-england/
Published: October 22, 2024 12:32
Three deals have been secured in Nottinghamshire by commercial property agent Innes England on behalf of Greggs. The commercial property agent has secured three new locations for the food-on-the-go retailer to open new chains in and around Nottingham,…
Plans for new Pencil Works building on show at Stapleford community drop-in event
Published: October 22, 2024 10:20
Plans and architect’s visualisations for a brand-new enterprise building, called The Pencil Works, will be on display to local people at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre on Monday, 28th October 2024. The building, planned for the car park on Victoria…
Leengate building at QMC celebrates anniversary of £8 million refurbishment
Published: October 22, 2024 10:13
Staff and patients at the refurbished Leengate building at Nottingham University Hospitals have celebrated the first anniversary of the £8.4 million refresh. The purpose-built facility on our Queen’s Medical Centre site is the new location for…
Mock prison cell built gives students authentic incarceration experience
Published: October 22, 2024 09:44
A mock prison cell has been built by Nottingham Trent University’s Psychology department for students to physically experience what it’s like to be interviewed and incarcerated. The 2 x 3-metre cell – called PriSim – features a locked door and has been…
Avant Homes Wilbur Chase: Final Ruddington family homes released at £60m development
Published: October 22, 2024 09:25
Avant Homes East Midlands has released the final five family homes for sale at its popular £60m, 175-home Wilbur Chase development in Ruddington. Located off Muster Road and just five miles south of Nottingham city centre, the development comprises a mix…
Rushcliffe: Residents can leave small electrical items on blue bins from next week
Published: October 22, 2024 09:08
Residents in Rushcliffe can place small electrical items on the top of their blue bins from Monday, 28th October, in a new recycling service. Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is seeking to increase the number of items that can be reused and recycled and is…
A woman has died after being hit by a bus in Nottingham city centre
https://westbridgfordwire.com/a-woman-has-died-after-being-hit-by-a-bus-in-nottingham-city-centre/
Published: October 22, 2024 08:00
A woman has died after a road traffic incident in Nottingham city centre. Emergency services were called to Lower Parliament Street at 6.05am today (Tuesday) after a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman in her thirties, was…
Nottingham incident: Major bus service changes after city collision
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-incident-major-bus-service-changes-after-city-collision/
Published: October 22, 2024 06:16
There are significant changes to bus services in Nottingham after a collision involving a bus early this morning. Nottingham City Transport: Navy 1, 3, 4 No stop changes – please use the stop you normally do. Green 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Stop changes in…
Nottinghamshire weather for Tuesday 22 October
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-tuesday-22-october-24/
Published: October 22, 2024 06:07
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Tuesday 22 October General Weather Overview: The day starts with mostly cloudy skies from 08:00 to 11:00, transitioning to partly sunny conditions from 12:00 to 17:00. After 18:00, the skies clear with mostly clear to…
Live updates: Nottingham city road closed after collision involving a bus
Published: October 22, 2024 06:04
Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Updates to follow… • Nottingham incident: Major bus service changes after city collision Nottinghamshire Police said at 7 am on Tuesday 22 October: ‘Lower Parliament Street in Nottingham city centre has been closed…
Bulwell: Appeal after hit-and-run collision leaves man with nine stitches and facial injuries
Published: October 21, 2024 18:49
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was injured in a hit-and-run in Bulwell. The 56-year-old victim suffered facial injuries and needed nine stitches to his head after being hit by a grey car as he used the pedestrian…
£250,000 bronze sculpture for Nottingham’s Green Heart to be installed early 2025
Published: October 21, 2024 15:12
The National Justice Museum says that over £250,000 has been raised to begin the casting of the life-size statue ‘Standing in This Place’, the first example of civic art of its kind in the UK. The piece is the work of sculptor Rachel Carter and community…
Work starts on flagship stage of Sutton in Ashfield transformation
https://westbridgfordwire.com/work-starts-on-flagship-stage-of-sutton-in-ashfield-transformation/
Published: October 21, 2024 14:57
Ashfield District Council’s transformation of Sutton in Ashfield town centre has moved up a gear, after ground was broken at Portland Square, marking the latest stage in its exciting, major transformation. The new-look Portland Square will feature two…
NTU Clifton plans for new multi-use sports hall and football pitches get the go-ahead
Published: October 21, 2024 14:50
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is set to expand its sporting facilities at its Clifton Campus, with the unveiling of plans for a new multi-use sports hall and a redeveloped football pitch. The proposed development aims to meet the growing needs of the…
Police engage with Nottinghamshire shop staff to tackle shoplifting
https://westbridgfordwire.com/police-engage-with-nottinghamshire-shop-staff-to-tackle-shoplifting/
Published: October 21, 2024 14:28
Police officers are visiting dozens of shops in Hucknall, Kirkby, and Sutton in a bid to help retailers fight back against crime. Shop staff are being advised about CCTV management, the effective use of witness statements, and the importance of retaining…
Former Nottingham school site to become 176-bed student block
https://westbridgfordwire.com/former-nottingham-school-site-to-become-176-bed-student-block/
Published: October 21, 2024 14:17
The transformation of an old school site in Nottingham into student accommodation has been given the green light for the second time after a new operator decided to increase the number of bed spaces to 176. Radford Board School, on Ilkeston Road, was built…
Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solictors open West Bridgford office
https://westbridgfordwire.com/ellis-fermor-negus-solictors-open-west-bridgford-office/
Published: October 21, 2024 14:08
Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to announce the opening of a new office in West Bridgford. The new site on Gordon Road, in the heart of the town, is the firm’s fifth office, and after several weeks of light renovation, the doors are open to…
Works starts on brand new Stapleford car park
https://westbridgfordwire.com/works-starts-on-brand-new-stapleford-car-park/
Published: October 21, 2024 13:59
The new car park will replace the current Victoria Street car park – the site planned for the town’s new enterprise hub, The Pencil Works. Forty-four spaces will be transferred to 131 Derby Road, with the addition of four disabled car parking bays and four…
Arrest after high-speed police pursuit stops dangerous driver
https://westbridgfordwire.com/arrest-after-high-speed-police-pursuit-stops-dangerous-driver/
Published: October 21, 2024 13:21
Dramatic police dashcam and body-worn camera footage shows a dangerous driver being chased down and arrested as a crackdown continues on serious acquisitive crime in the Bassetlaw district. Roads policing team officers in marked cars spotted a black Ford…
Carlton celebrates its first art week
https://westbridgfordwire.com/carlton-celebrates-its-first-art-week/
Published: October 21, 2024 12:47
Carlton Art Week is a celebration of creativity and community in Carlton, Nottinghamshire. The festival features a series of exhibitions by local artists, an afternoon showcasing the community’s creative talents, and two heritage walks. It is produced by…
Cotgrave: Rosemary leaves Candleby Lane school after 52 years
https://westbridgfordwire.com/cotgrave-rosemary-leaves-candleby-lane-school-after-52-years/
Published: October 21, 2024 12:42
A special assembly took place at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School this week to bid farewell to a midday supervisor who has worked at the school in various roles for an incredible five decades! Mrs Rosemary Bulman has clocked up 52 years at the school and…
Last chance to buy as final Nottingham riverside apartments go up for sale
Published: October 21, 2024 12:33
The final properties at a Nottingham riverside development have gone on the market, with 95 per cent of homes on the site already sold. Construction at Trent Bridge Quays has been completed, and only the last few one- and two-bedroom apartments remain…
Southwell Bramley Apple Festival spreads its roots
https://westbridgfordwire.com/southwell-bramley-apple-festival-spreads-its-roots/
Published: October 21, 2024 10:37
The worldwide fame of Southwell’s Bramley Apple keeps on spreading. With Japan among its many fans, the latest nation to honour Britain’s favourite cooking apple is Northern Ireland. Back in 1884, a family called Nicholson bought 60 young Bramley Apple…
Man who raped two teenagers jailed for 16 years
https://westbridgfordwire.com/man-who-raped-two-teenagers-jailed-for-16-years/
Published: October 21, 2024 10:30
A man who raped two teenage girls after drinking alcohol with them has been jailed. Frazer Giscombe, aged 35, was driving through Nottingham city centre late at night when he pulled over and offered the girls a lift on 5 August 2022. After agreeing to go…
QMC fruit and veg stall helps wellbeing of patients and staff
https://westbridgfordwire.com/qmc-fruit-and-veg-stall-helps-wellbeing-of-patients-and-staff/
Published: October 21, 2024 09:28
The colourful fruit and vegetable stall at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) provides our staff, patients, and visitors with fresh produce every day. The stall offers a wide range of top-quality fruit and vegetables, from fresh berries to jacket potatoes…
Melton Road overnight closures for two weeks West Bridgford and Edwalton
Published: October 21, 2024 09:13
West Bridgford and Edwalton overnight road closures for significant carriageway resurfacing works on the A606 Melton Road. The works, conducted by Via East Midlands on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, will involve temporary road closures between…
Appeal for American tourist to come forward after man dies at Derwent Reservoir
Published: October 21, 2024 06:27
Police are appealing for an American tourist who found a man, who was later pronounced dead, at Derwent Reservoir on Saturday 19 October to come forward. Police said: ‘The man, who was in his 40s, was found at the car park close to the Upper Derwent…
Nottinghamshire weather for Monday 21 October
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-monday-21-october-24/
Published: October 21, 2024 05:54
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Monday 21 October Today’s weather is looking promising for those who enjoy a mix of sunshine and mild temperatures. The day will start off mostly sunny from 8:00 AM, lasting until around 4:00 PM, before cloudiness…
Person hit by train affecting Liverpool – Nottingham – Norwich services
https://westbridgfordwire.com/person-hit-by-a-train-affecting-liverpool-nottingham-norwich-services/
Published: October 21, 2024 05:48
East Midlands Railway announced the incident at 6:31 am on Monday 21 October. The train operator said: “We are sad to report that a person has been hit by a train. This has occurred between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central and is disrupting…
30 years of audiology at Ropewalk House in Nottingham
https://westbridgfordwire.com/30-years-of-audiology-at-ropewalk-house-in-nottingham/
Published: October 20, 2024 16:55
A celebration event was held this week to mark the 30th anniversary of audiology services at Ropewalk House. Ropewalk House is one of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s (NUH) three hospital sites and provides tests, support, and treatment for people…
Nottinghamshire police dog handler nominated for ITV Pride of Britain award
Published: October 20, 2024 16:34
A courageous dog handler who was seriously assaulted in the line of duty has been nominated for a prestigious national award. PC Chris Duffy sustained a serious head injury after being attacked from behind but was still able to get to his feet and track…
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Nottingham Halloween Festival
Published: October 20, 2024 13:10
The season of spooks and thrills is just around the corner, and It’s in Nottingham is ready to bring the frightful fun to life. Mark your calendars because the Nottingham Halloween Festival is back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!…
Nottingham city: Most common reasons and locations for getting Penalty Charge Notices in the city centre revealed
Published: October 20, 2024 13:03
It has been revealed that 807 penalty charge notices (PCNs) have been issued across Nottingham city in 2024. We’ve analysed data from Nottingham City Council for PCNs issued in 2024 to date. The data highlights the types of contraventions, with littering…
Newark: Council publishes Climate Emergency Update
https://westbridgfordwire.com/newark-council-publishes-climate-emergency-update/
Published: October 20, 2024 12:32
Newark & Sherwood District Council (NSDC) has released its latest annual update on its Climate Emergency Strategy, providing insight into the progress and challenges of their initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. The report, to be…
Large cannabis grow found in Sneinton property
https://westbridgfordwire.com/large-cannabis-grow-found-in-sneinton-property/
Published: October 20, 2024 11:02
Police recovered a large haul of illegal drugs after being called to a disturbance in a Nottingham street. Officers were called to an incident in Sneinton Dale at about 2am on Tuesday morning after a car was reported to have been stolen. A suspect then…
Ruddington: New toilets for heritage centre but £10,000 needed to complete the work
Published: October 20, 2024 10:57
Work is now underway on the new toilet block at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington. After years of providing faithful, if outdated, service the old toilet block has been demolished. GCRN said: ‘All being well, brand new fully…
Rushcliffe: Home Alarms provide security, reassurance, and independence for you or your loved ones
Published: October 20, 2024 10:24
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Home Alarms Service provides security, reassurance, and independence for you and your loved ones. A pendant is worn on a neck cord or wrist with a trigger that can be pressed to raise an alarm and request assistance in…
Hyson Green property closed down because of alleged drug dealing and ASB
Published: October 20, 2024 09:30
Nottingham – A problem property that had become a magnet for drug dealing and antisocial behaviour has been shut down. Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council have worked in partnership to secure the closure order on 18 Vincent Gardens, Hyson…
Nottinghamshire weather for Sunday 20 October
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-sunday-20-october-24/
Published: October 20, 2024 08:57
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Sunday 20 October Morning Showers Expected (10:00 – 13:00):The day begins with overcast skies and a high chance of rain, reaching an 80% probability between 10:00 and 11:00 and peaking at 95% by midday. Temperatures…
Multi-operator discounted bus tickets return for half-term in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Published: October 19, 2024 17:29
The group bus ticket discount scheme is set to make a return across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for October half term following a successful summer. The scheme, which offers up to a third off selected group bus tickets across the city and county, first…
Nottinghamshire one year on from Storm Babet
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-one-year-on-from-storm-babet/
Published: October 19, 2024 17:14
In the East Midlands, Storm Babet resulted in the highest recorded river levels at 37 locations, as well as bringing the wettest 3-day period that Nottinghamshire had ever experienced on record. Storm Babet was then followed by Storms Ciaran and Henk,…
Rushcliffe: Police Inspector updates the community and confirms priorities
Published: October 19, 2024 13:19
Rushcliffe Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, Tim Cuthbert updates Rushcliffe residents and businesses. Tim writes: ‘I know it’s been a long time coming, but this month we welcome some additional officers into our area. PCs Kim Fox, Matt Pooley, and Alfie…
The Spirit of Christmas Fair at Welbeck Hall for Nottingham Cancer Research
Published: October 19, 2024 12:46
A Christmas shopping fair will be held at the Masonic Hall in West Bridgford. The Spirit of Christmas Fair is on Friday 8th November 10.30am to 3.00pm Masonic Hall, Welbeck Rd West Bridgford NG2 7QW. Admission £12.50 which includes coffee and mince pie.…
Lullaby praise for pioneering Nottinghamshire music project in West Bridgford
Published: October 19, 2024 12:21
Music sessions for mums and their babies in local libraries have been singled out for top praise. The weekly Lullaby Bank classes were pioneered and set up a few years ago by Rachel Parkes, assistant music director of Nottinghamshire-based “Music for…
Man in court over £4,000 worth of retail theft and shop burglaries in Nottingham
Published: October 19, 2024 10:57
A prolific thief has admitted stealing over £4,000 worth of clothes from stores in Nottingham. Callum Northage, aged 27, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Friday) charged with two burglaries and three shop thefts. The first offence…
West Bridgford: Discover the joy of local shopping at No.4 The Food Store
Published: October 19, 2024 09:02
In today’s world, the local, independent grocery shop often gets overshadowed by large supermarket chains. However, if you’re in West Bridgford, a delightful shopping experience awaits you at No.4 The Food Store, located at 4 Gordon Road. Here’s why you…
CCTV shared after masked men target beauty salon
https://westbridgfordwire.com/cctv-shared-after-masked-men-target-beauty-salon/
Published: October 19, 2024 08:50
Detectives investigating a robbery at a beauty salon want to speak to the man captured on this CCTV footage. The incident took place at Ayelashes, in Victoria Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, at 6.05pm on 1 October 2024 when two masked men entered the salon and…
Nine sentenced for operating illegal waste site near Newark
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nine-sentenced-for-operating-illegal-waste-site-near-newark/
Published: October 19, 2024 08:24
The defendants were sentenced on Friday, 18 October at Nottingham Crown Court to a collective 11 years of imprisonment, including three family members who controlled the illegal waste site at Long Bennington, near Newark. The investigation, named Operation…
Nottinghamshire weather for Saturday 19 October
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-saturday-19-october-24/
Published: October 19, 2024 06:06
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Saturday 19 October Morning (08:00 – 12:00): Expect rain in the early hours with a very high chance of precipitation: 95% at 08:00, decreasing to 70% by 10:00. Temperatures stay steady at 12°C throughout the morning,…
M&S Food West Bridgford closes on Saturday for five weeks for refurbishment
https://westbridgfordwire.com/ms-food-hall-west-bridgford-closes-for-five-weeks-for-refurbishment/
Published: October 18, 2024 17:45
The store will close next week until late November for a store revamp. The store is open on Saturday 19 October and then closes until 27 November. Much of the stock isn’t being replenished now and many fridges and shelves are empty or closed off to…
Two more properties issued with closure orders on Newark estate
https://westbridgfordwire.com/two-more-properties-issued-closure-orders-on-newark-estate/
Published: October 18, 2024 15:54
In an effort to combat serious anti-social behaviour on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark, the District Council, in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has taken more enforcement action following two Closure Orders made by the Magistrates’ Court last…
Free skateboarding sessions in Rushcliffe this half-term holiday
https://westbridgfordwire.com/free-skateboarding-sessions-in-rushcliffe-this-half-term-holiday/
Published: October 18, 2024 14:16
There are free skateboarding sessions available from Skate Nottingham this half-term, offering brilliant coaching, obstacle building, and skills development workshops for over-sevens, delivered from skateparks in Rushcliffe. It’s all part of a programme…
Report highlights ‘red flags’ and missed opportunities in case of father who killed 11-year-old son
Published: October 18, 2024 14:04
A report has highlighted the red flags, missed opportunities, and the lies, extensive coercion, and evasive efforts of a father who murdered his 11-year-old son. Michael Harrison, 41, murdered his 11-year-old son, Mikey, in June 2022, having fabricated a…
Rushcliffe Council: Residents warned on winter fuel allowance text scam
Published: October 18, 2024 13:40
SCAM ALERT. Please share. Texts are being received by some residents such as this update asking to click on a link to receive winter fuel allowance payments or subsidies. DO NOT click the link. As ever please remember to always take five minutes to stop…
Plans to retain Nottinghamshire pub and convert upper floors to apartments
Published: October 18, 2024 13:33
Ashfield District Council is expected to grant planning permission to retain the Pheasant Inn in Mansfield as a public house while redeveloping the upper floors into residential apartments. This decision comes after a prolonged period of uncertainty for…
Police statement after van full of illegal vapes sold in Newark stores recovered
https://westbridgfordwire.com/police-statement-after-illegal-vapes-sold-in-newark-stores/
Published: October 18, 2024 13:07
Newark officers loaded a van up full of illegal vapes after seizing them during a series of shop raids. Three shops across Newark town centre were searched by police at different points on Tuesday (15 October) evening. Officers and PCSOs from the…
Gedling sports clubs share over £220,000 in funding boost
https://westbridgfordwire.com/gedling-sports-clubs-share-over-220000-in-funding-boost/
Published: October 18, 2024 11:26
Sports clubs across Gedling Borough are set to benefit from a major boost thanks to funding secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The funding will support improvements to local sports facilities, making them more accessible and helping to…
Storm Ashley named by Met Éireann
https://westbridgfordwire.com/storm-ashley-named-by-met-eireann/
Published: October 18, 2024 09:55
A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to the Republic of Ireland and parts of the UK, on Sunday and Monday has been named by Met Éireann – the Irish met service. Storm Ashley will initially bring impacts to the Republic of Ireland and has…
Shortlisted nominees announced for the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure
Published: October 18, 2024 09:50
The shortlisted nominees for this year’s Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure have been announced! The awards celebrate the Borough’s wonderful volunteers, businesses, environmentalists, clubs, organisations, and the best of its health and…
Nottingham jobseeker loses £10,000 to fake remote working jobs scam
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-jobseeker-loses-10000-to-fake-remote-working-jobs-scam/
Published: October 18, 2024 08:29
Cyber criminals are advertising fake jobs on social media platforms as part of a cruel scam to steal people’s money. Nottinghamshire Police has received a number of reports in recent weeks – with one jobseeker losing more than £10,000. The scam unravels…
Plans for new Robin Hood mural on barbers and coffee shop in Nottingham
Published: October 18, 2024 08:17
Plans have been submitted to Nottingham City Council for a new mural on the southern approach to Nottingham city centre. Cubed Cuts and Coffee at 6 Weekday Cross has applied for permission to have the artwork installed on the white rendered side of the…
Nottingham: City Council’s improvement plan on adult social care housing needs reviewed
Published: October 18, 2024 07:19
Nottingham City Council is experiencing significant challenges in providing appropriate housing for adults requiring social care, following a damning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A report released today to the council’s Health and Adult…
Nottinghamshire weather for Friday 18 October
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-friday-18-october-24/
Published: October 18, 2024 06:15
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Friday 18 October Morning (08:00 – 12:00): Foggy conditions early in the day with a low chance of precipitation (<5%). Temperatures gradually increase from 9°C to 14°C. Feels like temperatures range from 8°C to…
Yellow weather warning for fog during rush hour today
https://westbridgfordwire.com/yellow-weather-warning-for-fog-during-rush-hour-today/
Published: October 18, 2024 06:06
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for foggy conditions on Friday 18 October. The warning is in place until 9 am. Areas of fog, including some dense patches reducing visibility to less than 100 metres at times, will impact travel during the…
Updates: Fire crews attend portacabins fire in Worksop – avoid area
https://westbridgfordwire.com/updates-fire-crews-attend-portacabins-fire-in-worksop-avoid-area/
Published: October 17, 2024 20:03
Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said at 9 pm Thursday, October 17: ‘A number of portacabins are currently alight on Old Gateford Road in Worksop. ‘Please avoid the area and if affected by the…
Rogue trader roofer cold-called elderly and conned them out of over £15,000
Published: October 17, 2024 17:20
A Nottinghamshire contractor who fleeced thousands of pounds from homeowners for work he never completed has been jailed. Jimmy Dolan repeatedly cold-called people to claim there were various things wrong with their houses and to offer his services.…
Rail Campus Derby: HQ of Great British Rail launched today with minister’s visit
https://westbridgfordwire.com/rail-campus-derby-hq-of-great-british-rail-launched-today/
Published: October 17, 2024 17:02
Rail Campus Derby has officially launched at a special event on Thursday 17 October. Over 200 delegates and stakeholders from the rail sector and beyond attended the widely anticipated event. A joint effort between Derby City Council, Great British…
£18,000 of illegal vapes found in two Newark shops
https://westbridgfordwire.com/18000-of-illegal-vapes-found-in-two-newark-shops/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:46
More than 1,400 illegal vapes have been seized by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team from two shops in Newark. Officers visited the premises with a specialist tobacco and vape detection dog and discovered 1,437 illegal vapes that are…
Worksop: £20 million shopping centre with market, bowling, crazy golf, food court and soft play gets green light
Published: October 17, 2024 16:37
A £20 million redevelopment of the Priory Centre to bring an exciting mix of entertainment, leisure, shopping, and dining to Worksop’s town centre will become a reality very soon. The project took a major step forward this week as Bassetlaw District…
Carrington: Sword and several axes found after police stop group and search bag
Published: October 17, 2024 16:21
Four weapons were taken off the streets after a suspect was stopped and searched by Nottingham City North officers. The Sherwood neighbourhood team were conducting visible patrols around Carrington when they saw a group loitering in the street. Officers…
Newark: New dog walkers field planned for Caythorpe village
https://westbridgfordwire.com/newark-new-dog-walkers-field-planned-for-caythorpe-village/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:06
Dog owners in the Nottinghamshire village of Caythorpe may get a dedicated field for their dogs to exercise in after an application for a dog field was put forward. The application was submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council yesterday (October…
University students living in West Bridgford given community safety advice
https://westbridgfordwire.com/west-bridgford-university-students-given-community-safety-advice/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:59
Students living in Rushcliffe have received doorstop advice on personal safety, fire safety, accommodation security, and social responsibility in a new initiative from local partners. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Community Safety Team has visited…
Do you know what species of Gorilla is on display at Wollaton Hall?
https://westbridgfordwire.com/do-you-know-what-species-of-gorilla-is-on-display-at-wollaton-hall/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:43
A team of researchers and scientists from the University of Nottingham are trying to solve the mystery surrounding the origins of a stuffed gorilla at Wollaton Hall. ‘George’ the gorilla has been a popular resident of Nottingham’s Natural History Museum…
Police statement after 10 people shot and wounded by BB gun fired from a vehicle in Nottingham
Published: October 17, 2024 14:11
Police have stepped up reassurance patrols and are appealing for witnesses after around 10 people were shot at with a BB gun by someone in a passing vehicle. Inquiries are being carried out into incidents reported in the Bestwood and Sherwood areas of…
Fuel poverty cash among winter support package for Nottinghamshire National Grid customers
Published: October 17, 2024 14:02
Grants to tackle fuel poverty are among a major programme of support being offered to National Grid Electricity Distribution customers in Nottinghamshire. The company is making £500,000 available through its Community Matters Fund to charities and…
Have your say on new ten-year library strategy
https://westbridgfordwire.com/have-your-say-on-new-ten-year-library-strategy/
Published: October 17, 2024 12:54
Nottinghamshire County Council has unveiled a draft ten-year plan aimed at enhancing local library services and is seeking residents’ feedback to shape the final document. The new draft strategy, which underpins the council’s commitment to innovation,…
Arrest after car keys stolen in Rushcliffe village burglary
https://westbridgfordwire.com/arrest-after-car-keys-stolen-in-rushcliffe-village-burglary/
Published: October 17, 2024 12:45
Detectives investigating after car keys were stolen during a home break-in have arrested a suspect. A resident in Main Street, Rempstone, Rushcliffe, reported seeing an intruder entering a neighbouring property in the early hours of the morning. Officers…
Spells of wet and windy weather on the way, says Met Office
https://westbridgfordwire.com/spells-of-wet-and-windy-weather-on-the-way-says-met-office/
Published: October 17, 2024 12:22
Quieter conditions today give way to more unsettled weather as we move towards the weekend. Although a scattering of showers may develop in the west this afternoon, many will enjoy a pleasant day on Thursday with light winds and sunshine. Clear skies for…
Taxi driver calls police after seeing sleeping passenger carrying a knife
Published: October 17, 2024 11:49
A knife carrier was given a shock after falling asleep in the back of a taxi and being woken up by police. The driver of the taxi called the police after noticing their sleeping passenger had a kitchen knife in his possession. Response officers arrived at…
Handyman Headquarters launches in Nottinghamshire
https://westbridgfordwire.com/handyman-headquarters-launches-in-nottinghamshire/
Published: October 17, 2024 11:24
Located right here in Bramcote, at 160b Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2QP, Handyman Headquarters offers a comprehensive range of services to cater to every aspect of property maintenance and improvement. Why risk the uncertainty of hiring…
Plans for large industrial development on green belt off M1 Junction 27 raise concerns
Published: October 17, 2024 11:09
Ashfield District Council is set to decide on a planning application concerning 23.75 hectares of land near Junction 27 of the M1 motorway. The hybrid planning application, submitted by Garner Holdings and the Trustees of the Major RP Chaworth Musters…
Nottingham healthcare professional recognised as a “true protector of play” with charity award
Published: October 17, 2024 10:23
Starlight, the UK’s leading charity for children’s play in hospitals and hospices, holds the annual Health Play Awards to recognise inspirational healthcare professionals who work to ensure every child experiences the power of play. Play can reduce fear,…
Image shared after theft from leisure club locker
https://westbridgfordwire.com/image-shared-after-theft-from-leisure-club-locker/
Published: October 17, 2024 10:20
Police want to speak to the man pictured in connection with the theft of a phone and wallet from a gym locker. Lines of inquiry have been followed since the incident happened in the Village Hotel and Leisure Club in Attenborough on 24 May. The victim’s…
Jewellery thief caught after pawning £1,150 worth of gold
https://westbridgfordwire.com/jewellery-thief-caught-after-pawning-1150-worth-of-gold/
Published: October 17, 2024 08:32
Police tracked down a burglary suspect after jewellery stolen from the property was pawned at a nearby shop. A gold ring and bracelet worth a combined £1,150 were taken from a house in Yorke Drive, Newark, on Friday (11 October). The break-in took place at…
Spaces available at St Giles Pre-School in West Bridgford
https://westbridgfordwire.com/spaces-available-at-st-giles-pre-school-in-west-bridgford/
Published: October 17, 2024 06:45
St Giles Pre-school in West Bridgford has funded and non-funded spaces available. St Giles Pre-school is in Lutterell Hall in West Bridgford. St Giles is a well-established setting that has been providing high quality early years childcare and education to…
Nottinghamshire weather for Thursday 17 October
https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-thursday-17-october-24/
Published: October 17, 2024 06:43
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Thursday 17 October Weather : Sunny in the morning (08:00 to 10:00), followed by partly cloudy conditions from 11:00 to 17:00, then clear skies for the rest of the evening and night. Chance of precipitation: Below 5%…
Ruddington Village Market wins National Market Team of the Year award
https://westbridgfordwire.com/ruddington-village-market-named-national-market-team-of-the-year/
Published: October 16, 2024 21:14
The ever-popular Ruddington Village Market has scooped the Market Team of the Year Award at the National Market Awards 2024, celebrating its volunteer-driven initiative that brings people to the heart of Ruddington. Ruddington Village Community Partnership…
Calls to keep the ancient ruins of the old Trent Bridge clean and free of rubbish
Published: October 16, 2024 16:55
There are hopes the ancient ruins of the old Trent Bridge in Nottingham could one day be better celebrated after being left overgrown and littered with rubbish. The ancient archways sit next to London Road in West Bridgford, where London Road meets…
Police deploy drone and dog to catch suspected motorcycle thief
https://westbridgfordwire.com/police-deploy-drone-and-dog-to-catch-suspected-motorcycle-thief/
Published: October 16, 2024 16:30
A suspect was tracked down and arrested with the help of a police dog on the ground and a drone in the sky. Officers began searching for a motorcyclist who failed to stop in Cinderhill Road, near Bulwell, at about 2 pm on Monday. The rider had been spotted…
Ratcliffe: East Midlands Airport will need a ‘scheduled closure’ for power station demolition
Published: October 16, 2024 16:21
Demolition of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station will have such an impact that it will need to take place during a “scheduled closure” of East Midlands Airport. Planning papers released by Rushcliffe Borough Council yesterday (October 15) reveal progress on…
West Bridgford: Man who stole alcohol from M&S three times breaching CBO is jailed
Published: October 16, 2024 14:17
Neighbourhood police have hailed a scheme tackling business crime in West Bridgford after securing a prison sentence for a prolific shoplifter. Andrew Wimbledon has been jailed for 26 weeks after repeatedly flouting a court order that bans him from…
Local businesses raise £9,950 for PASIC at Rushcliffe Golf Course
https://westbridgfordwire.com/local-businesses-raise-9950-for-pasic-at-rushcliffe-golf-course/
Published: October 16, 2024 14:05
Members of the East Midlands business community gathered last month for the annual CAPs (Construction and Property Sector) Golf Day, held at Rushcliffe Golf Course, to raise an impressive £9,950 in support of PASIC. The event, sponsored by Gleeds, Hexa…
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