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| New recruits join Fire and Rescue Service | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 29 February, 2008 |
| Stapleford passengers in bus fare trial | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 28 February, 2008 |
| Boots celebrate formation of Chinese venutre | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 28 February, 2008 |
A two-day celebratory opening ceremony has taken place to mark the formation of a joint venture between Alliance Boots and its Chinese partner Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Company Ltd (GPC Ltd).
The event took place on Tuesday, February 26 and Wednesday, February 27, in Guangzhou, China.
2,000 guests
The ceremony was attended by… |
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| Workers at Boots Logistics vote for strike action | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 28 February, 2008 |
Staff at Boots Logistics in Nottingham have voted to go out on strike.
The Usdaw (Union Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) members at the site voted in favour of taking industrial action after 18 months of discussions between Boots and the union.
Workers say are not happy with the changes… |
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| Earthquake - biggest in UK for nearly 25 years | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 27 February, 2008 |
Many people in the NG9 area were woken at around 1am this morning, during the biggest earthquake in the United Kingdom for almost 25 years.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 (ML) on the Richter scale near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire at 00:56 GMT.
Homes… |
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| Sleep out and raise vital funds for charity | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 26 February, 2008 |
Residents in the NG9 area are being invited to sleep out in Nottingham – to raise money for a charity, which helps homeless people.
On Friday, March 7, Framework will hold its annual sponsored Sleepout - at St Peter’s Church in the city centre.
Reflect
Sleepout offers a unique opportunity to reflect… |
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| Scheme to help survivors of domestic abuse | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 26 February, 2008 |
| Two in one-wheeled cycle challenge | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 26 February, 2008 |
Pictured here is Joe Marshall from Beeston on his unicycle.
Two keen cycling enthusiasts are to take part in an unusual challenge.
‘Ride the Lobster’ sees contestants cycle the length of Nova Scotia in Canada, a trip of 800km – around 500miles, in just five days!
However, they will not be… |
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| Crime Statistics for NG9 between 17/02/2008 and 23/02/2008 | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 26 February, 2008 |
| February Bulletin from the NG9 team! | The NG9 Team | 25 February, 2008 |
February Bulletin for www.nottinghamng9.co.uk
STOP PRESS: We are not broken -
Firstly congratulations to our web designer Liam who worked so hard to get the problem with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6), fixed.
Many visitors still using IE6 were experiencing difficulty viewing the site on this web browser.
Our website… |
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| Resurfacing work at Queen's Medical Centre | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 25 February, 2008 |
| Toilets get 'flush' new look | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 22 February, 2008 |
| Beeston could become 'Fairtrade Town' | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 22 February, 2008 |
A national scheme could see Beeston declared as a Fairtrade Town, after supporters from the town and surrounding areas have joined together to plan a Fairtrade Town campaign.
The announcement comes at the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs between Monday, February 25, and Sunday, March 9, 2008.
The… |
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| Graffiti to be kept on file | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 21 February, 2008 |
| New Parking Enforcement to be introduced | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 21 February, 2008 |
| Hot Air Balloon to promote University | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 21 February, 2008 |
A hot air balloon, which will promote the University of Nottingham, has been launched.
The blue and white balloon, which carries the University’s name made its first appearance in Nottingham last week with a visit to the University Park.
Piloted by Dr Janet Folkes, a university academic, it will be… |
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| Alcohol ban to help combat alcohol-fuelled crime | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 21 February, 2008 |
Drinking alcohol in public places is banned in parts of Beeston.
Areas of North Beeston and Beeston Town centre have been made Designated Public Places (DPP) to help combat alcohol fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour.
The decision to introduce a DPP was taken after discussions between Nottinghamshire Police, Broxtowe Council… |
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| Continental Market returns to Beeston | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 21 February, 2008 |
Pictured is Broxtowe Mayor, Councilor Brian wombwell at the Continental Market held in November, 2007.
Beeston Square is hosting another popular Continental Market from Thursday, March 6, to Saturday, March 8.
Hundreds of people visited the town centre in November last year to sample freshly baked French bread, Spanish paella… |
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| Bramcote residents needed to share ideas | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 21 February, 2008 |
| Crime Statistics in NG9 between 10/02/2008 and 16/02/2008 | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 20 February, 2008 |
| Three people charged with murder of Stapleford man | editor@nolttinghamng9.co.uk | 19 February, 2008 |
| Pedestrain dies after colliding with lorry in Stapleford | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 19 February, 2008 |
| Stapleford Death - Man Named | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 18 February, 2008 |
A man who died following an attack at his home has been named as Tony Hand, police can reveal.
Mr Hand, 37 (pictured) of Matthews Court, Stapleford, sustained serious injuries during the assault, which occurred at around 6.40am Saturday, February 16, 2008.
Nottinghamshire Police has launched a murder inquiry into the… |
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| Students involved in awareness event | editor@nottinghamng9co.uk | 17 February, 2008 |
| Three arrested after Stapleford death | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 17 February, 2008 |
| Warning over univited callers in Beeston | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 14 February, 2008 |
| Prison absconder flees hospital | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 14 February, 2008 |
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for a 31-year-old man who escaped from custody while receiving treatment at the Queens Medical Centre to hand himself in.
Neil Francis Byrne (pictured), who is from Nottingham, had previously absconded from HMP Sudbury and was taken into police custody on Tuesday, February 12.
He was… |
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| Laptop Marking Day at Beeston Police Station | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 14 February, 2008 |
Residents of Broxtowe South are invited to take advantage of a crime reduction scheme that will help to reduce the number of laptop computers stolen.
Anyone who lives in the Beeston, Stapleford, Toton, Attenborough, Chilwell, Trowell and Bramcote areas can bring their computers to be marked with the Stoptrack property marking… |
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| Pensions Advice for Chilwell Residents | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 14 February, 2008 |
The Inham Nook Luncheon Club, Chilwell had very special visitors on Tuesday, February 12, when representatives from Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Stapleford Bureau and The Pensions Service provided an information roadshow for older people.
As well as advice and guidance on a range of issues, the group… |
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| Crime Statistics for NG9 between 03/02/2008 and 09/02/2008 | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 12 February, 2008 |
| Three months on for East Midlands Trains | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 11 February, 2008 |
East Midlands Trains which operates on the Beeston and Attenborough line, have completed the first three months of their franchise.
Tim Shoveller, Managing Director for the company said: “In the first 12 weeks we have operated over 30,000 train services, carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers.
“Our aim for the first… |
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| Broxtowe Mayor 'Pulls his finger out' | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 11 February, 2008 |
| BBC weather presented from Attenborough! | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 11 February, 2008 |
Bright sunny weather today (Monday, February 11) brought more than the youngsters and their parents, enjoying the half term holidays, to Attenborough Nature Reserve.
The BBC East Midlands Today team sent Sara Blizzard to present the weather live from outside the Attenborough Nature Centre for their lunch time show, which goes… |
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| Beeston student receives special award | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 11 February, 2008 |
| M1 roadworks update | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 11 February, 2008 |
| Talking Music | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 07 February, 2008 |
A PhD student has been talking to Music students at Beeston’s Castle College to help him in his research.
Adam Lonsdale, 25 from West Bridgford, is completing a PhD in the Social Psychology of Music.
Adam’s first Degree was in Psychology and is completing his PhD through Herriot Watt University near… |
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| Mediators receive certificates | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 07 February, 2008 |
Fourteen mediators received certificates for completing a community mediation course at Broxtowe Borough Council.
The course, which takes 10 weeks to complete aims to provide the skills, required to enable the mediators to successfully manage the process of mediation.
Presentation
The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Brian… |
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| Missing cat found safe and well | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 07 February, 2008 |
An Attenborough resident is delighted that her missing cat has been found safe and well.
Lunar, black and white cat with gold eyes, went missing on Saturday (February 2) night.
However, despair and worry has turned to joy as Lunar was reunited with owner Johanna Franklin.
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| Fire Service donates Waders | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 06 February, 2008 |
Staff and Volunteers at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust are set to benefit from a donation of potentially life saving equipment from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The Service is donating 13 pairs of waders and 13 life vests/buoyancy aids to help with vital conservation work at the charity’s wetland sites including… |
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| Specs Appeal for Vision Aid | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 06 February, 2008 |
Old pairs of specs are needed by a charity to send to help people with poor eyesight in the developing world.
Opticians at Beeston’s Vision Care Centre are supporting the Vision Aid Overseas project and are trying to collect as many pairs of old glasses as possible.
These are then cleaned… |
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| Crime Statistics for NG9 between 27/01/2008 and 02/02/2008 | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 05 February, 2008 |
| Prisms to warn drivers of road closures | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 04 February, 2008 |
| Appeal for missing cat | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 04 February, 2008 |
| Grants available for community and voluntary groups | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 04 February, 2008 |
| Former employees of Stapleford's Chambers Pencils sought by TV company | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 04 February, 2008 |
The photo of Chambers Pencil Factory was taken during the Factory’s Jubilee Year in 1935 and has been lent by Norman Chambers.
Former employees of Chambers Pencils in Stapleford are being sought to take part in a documentary about the company.
The ITV programme ‘The Way We Were’ returns to our… |
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| Youngsters pass with Flying Colours | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 03 February, 2008 |
Image: Councillor Jackie Williams with the newly inducted cadets
Picture by Flt Lt Allan Munns RAF VR(T) OC 1360 (Stapleford and Sandiacre) Squadron.
Twelve more youngsters have become enrolled members of Stapleford’s largest youth organisation during a Passing Out Parade at the Ilkeston Road Headquarters of 1360 - Stapleford and… |
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| Beeston Business seminar | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 02 February, 2008 |
| Broxtowe MP delares family work interest | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 02 February, 2008 |
Broxtowe MP Nick Palmer has become one of the latest MP’s to declare that he has a family member working for him.
Sir Christopher Kelly, the chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, has urged MPs to declare their staffing arrangements and said he was considering launching an inquiry… |
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| Boots completes £multi-million Chinese deal | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 02 February, 2008 |
Following receipt of final government and regulatory approvals, Alliance Boots announces completion of the formation of its 50:50 joint venture company, Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation ("GP Corp") for a total consideration of approximately £41 million.
The Chinese partner in the joint venture company is Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
Alliance Boots has… |
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| Free laptop protection at Beeston Police Station | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 02 February, 2008 |
Nottinghamshire Police in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottingham University and UPP are offering free installation of the STOPTRACK system to laptop computers.
Installation takes only a few minutes and the equipment will then be registered on an international database.
The equipment is free to residents in Broxtowe South and installation will… |
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| Trowell's Festival Inn owners fined | editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk | 02 February, 2008 |
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