Ten new fire-fighters have taken up their positions on fire stations across Nottinghamshire after graduating from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s 13-week initial training course.
The course is the first phase of formal training for the recruits and completion of it marks their first successful steps to becoming fully qualified fire-fighters.…
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29 February, 2008
Bus passengers in Sandiacre and Stapleford are trying out a new way of paying their fares.
In a move that could revolutionise bus travel in future, they are carrying smart cards that are activated using GPS technology.
It means no more fiddling with coins, which will speed up boarding times and…
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28 February, 2008
Boots celebrate formation of Chinese venutre
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
28 February, 2008
Workers at Boots Logistics vote for strike action
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
28 February, 2008
Earthquake - biggest in UK for nearly 25 years
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
27 February, 2008
Sleep out and raise vital funds for charity
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
26 February, 2008
The official launch of the South Nottinghamshire Sanctuary Scheme aimed at survivors of domestic abuse living in Broxtowe, Gedling or Rushcilffe Borough’s will take place is on Thursday, March, 6.
The scheme provides free of charge improvements to home security, as well as protection and support so that survivors and…
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26 February, 2008
Two in one-wheeled cycle challenge
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
26 February, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, February 17 and Saturday, February 23.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Theft from vehicle Long Lane Attenborough 12:00 Sat 16/02 - 06:45 Mon…
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26 February, 2008
February Bulletin from the NG9 team!
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… The NG9 Team
25 February, 2008
Essential resurfacing will be carried out on the A52 eastbound entry sliproad outside the Queen's Medical Centre from Monday, 3 March for five nights.
The work also involves resurfacing the access sliproad between the hospital and the Dunkirk sliproad.
Overnight
All the work will be carried out overnight, to limit delays…
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25 February, 2008
A public toilet facility in Stapleford is set to get a ‘flush’ new look.
The toilets which are situated at The Road are currently being completely refurbished and modernised.
They will provide facilities for people with disabilities as well as mother and baby changing facility.
The work is being carried…
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22 February, 2008
Beeston could become 'Fairtrade Town'
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
22 February, 2008
Graffiti artists in Stapleford could be made an exhibition of – but not in the way they might think!
Any new graffiti that appears in Stapleford is to be photographed and kept on file at Broxtowe Borough Council before it is cleaned off.
It is hoped that regular offenders may be…
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21 February, 2008
Motorists who flout the law by parking badly or illegally will be fined, when new measures come into force.
And if the new scheme is successful one councillor says he will press ahead for the introduction of Residents Parking Permits in Stapleford.
On May 12, responsibility for Civil Parking Enforcement will…
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21 February, 2008
Hot Air Balloon to promote University
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
21 February, 2008
Alcohol ban to help combat alcohol-fuelled crime
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
21 February, 2008
Continental Market returns to Beeston
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
21 February, 2008
Bramcote residents are being encouraged to share their ideas for new art features in a local historic churchyard at a special event this Saturday, February 23.
Local people will have a chance to have their input on designs for a new stained glass window for the Old Tower at Bramcote along…
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21 February, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, February 10 and Saturday, February 16.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
In addition to the crimes listed there was one criminal…
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20 February, 2008
Three people were last night jointly charged with the murder of Anthony Hand on Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Stapleford.
Wayne Wrightson, 27, of no fixed address; Jake Stephen Wood, 18, of Greenfields, Langley Mill, and a 17-year-old youth who cannot be named for legal reasons have all been remanded into…
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19 February, 2008
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly pedestrian died after colliding with a lorry.
The 91-year-old man was walking along Derby Road, Stapleford, when the collision occurred at around 10.30am this morning, Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
The accident occurred near a pedestrian crossing and involved a blue and white Foden…
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19 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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
18 February, 2008
Witnessing a dramatic mock road traffic collision is just one of the activities a group of students will get involved in at an awareness event next week.
Fifty students from Eastwood Comprehensive School and the Prince’s Trust will visit Beeston Fire Station on Wednesday 20th February to learn about road traffic…
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17 February, 2008
Nottinghamshire Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was assaulted at his Stapleford home.
The incident happened during the early hours of Saturday, February 16.
Paramedics took the 37-year-old man to the Queen’s Medical Centre where he later died. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
Three…
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17 February, 2008
Trading standards officers are warning local people in the Beeston area to be on the look out for uninvited doorstop callers following a spate of complaints from residents.
Last week, a person knocked on a resident's door offering gardening services to householders.
The householder was unable to pay the amount and…
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14 February, 2008
Prison absconder flees hospital
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
14 February, 2008
Laptop Marking Day at Beeston Police Station
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
14 February, 2008
Pensions Advice for Chilwell Residents
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
14 February, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, February 3 and Saturday, February 9.
Attenborough Beat
In addition to the crimes listed there was one criminal damage offence in the Beat area.
• Burglary dwelling Barratt Close Attenborough 12:00 Thu 31/01 - 16:00 Mon 04/02 Forced entry through garage door and then forcing two internal doors - Search…
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12 February, 2008
Three months on for East Midlands Trains
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
11 February, 2008
Fire-fighters from Stapleford helped Broxtowe Borough Mayor Councillor Brian Wombwell to ‘pull his finger out’ and test his smoke alarm on Friday, February 8, when they carried out a Home Safety Check as part of the national Pull Your Finger Out campaign.
Watch Manager Ray Burton visited the Mayor’s home along…
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11 February, 2008
BBC weather presented from Attenborough!
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
11 February, 2008
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nottingham was the special venue for Castle College’s second Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of over 80 equally special students.
400 guests filled the Crowne Plaza’s Royal Suite on Thursday, February 7, to see students from a wide range of courses and centres receive medals…
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11 February, 2008
Work has begun to reduce congestion and improve safety by widening the M1 between Junction 25 at Sandiacre and Junction 28 at Pinxton.
To limit any delays to drivers the Highways Agency will be keeping three lanes open in each direction during the day, and will not be using a contra-flow.…
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11 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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
07 February, 2008
Mediators receive certificates
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
07 February, 2008
Missing cat found safe and well
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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07 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… 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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
06 February, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, January 27 and Saturday, February 2.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
In addition to the crime listed there was one criminal…
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05 February, 2008
New signs are to be put in place to warn drivers if a section of the A52 between Bramcote and Derby is closed.
The Highways Agency is to introduce new signs as part of improvements to its network of driver diversion signs.
The new "Prism" signs consist of a number of…
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04 February, 2008
An appeal has been launched by an Attenborough resident after her cat went missing on Saturday (February 2) night.
Lunar, is a black and white cat with gold eyes. She is wearing a silver and purple collar with mice on it and she does have an identification chip.
Lunar’s owner,…
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04 February, 2008
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to community and voluntary groups in Broxtowe Borough from the Broxtowe Action Fund, which provides the grants to non-profit making organisations.
The Action Fund provides funding to a diverse range of non-profit making organisations for projects that promote and benefit the…
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04 February, 2008
Former employees of Stapleford's Chambers Pencils sought by TV company
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
04 February, 2008
Youngsters pass with Flying Colours
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
03 February, 2008
Is there something in Beeston that you would like to change and would you like to have the opportunity to have your say about it?
The Beeston Business Forum in conjunction with Broxtowe Council are inviting both Beeston businesses and all local stakeholders to a special event so they can…
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02 February, 2008
Broxtowe MP delares family work interest
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
02 February, 2008
Boots completes £multi-million Chinese deal
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
02 February, 2008
Free laptop protection at Beeston Police Station
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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
02 February, 2008
The company which owns The Festival Inn in Trowell has been fined £5,250 and ordered to pay costs of £2,346.61 after the premises failed to meet up with those of Environmental Health.
Broxtowe Borough Council have successfully prosecuted the Spirit Group Limited in connection with food hygiene offences at the…
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02 February, 2008
