New Competitive Cycling Club Launched
The launch of Nottingham’s newest competitive based cycling club took place in Beeston Square on Sunday, March 30 and was attended by the Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Brian Wombwell.
GoSportsSpexRT.co.uk is a culmination of young and older riders and boasts several National champions both past and present and as well as…
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31 March, 2008
Posthumous Military Cross for Chilwell Soldier
The Chilwell Soldier who was killed last September, while on a tour of duty in Afghanistan, has been awarded a posthumous Military Cross.
Sergeant Craig Brelsford from The 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died while on a tour of duty on Saturday, September 8, 2007.
Sergeant Brelsford… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
30 March, 2008
Boots backs International Pharmacy Degree Course
Alliance Boots is to support a new pharmacy degree course.
The Beeston-based Company has signed a co-operation agreement with the University of Tor Vergata in Rome and the University of Nottingham, to support the new pharmacy degree course.
Open to international Pharmacy Students
The course will be based at the… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
30 March, 2008
Wetherspoon's put in new bid for Stapleford Pub
Wetherspoon’s have submitted a new planning application to build a pub in Stapleford, despite being refused permission last year.
The pub wants to demolish the old Health Centre on Derby Road and construct a purpose-built unit, with parking and CCTV.
Create up to 50 jobs
The project is estimated to cost around… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
30 March, 2008
The layout of the M1 northbound and southbound carriageway has been changed between Junction 27 and Junction 26 with the introduction of narrow lanes, no hard shoulder and a 24-hour 50mph speed limit for the safety of drivers and roadworkers.
The M1 northbound between Junctions 26 and 27 will be… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
29 March, 2008
Car parks in the NG9 area could soon be among the safest in the country if one man has his way.
Crime Prevention Manager Peter Ainley will be tightening up security at public car parks across Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe after gaining a national certificate.
Following a training course with Greater… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
28 March, 2008
Underage drinking and anti-social behaviour is to be tackled in Stapleford.
Nottinghamshire Police will introduce alcohol testing kits following complaints of youths and teenagers drinking in the town and ‘hanging around’ on street corners.
Funded
The initiative has been funded by the Crime and Disorder Partnership.
Paul Horton the Licensing Officer for…
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27 March, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe Borough between Sunday, March 16 and Saturday, March 22.
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 other The Village Hotel Brailsford Way Chilwell 17:30 - 19:45…
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26 March, 2008
Photo shows the German and Polish delegation.
Broxtowe Borough’s Annual Charity Ball this year raised over £1,600 thanks to the generous donation of its sponsors.
The raffle prizes this year included amongst other things a new front door from KLG Amazing Glazing, an original oil painting by Alison Mason of… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
26 March, 2008
Specialist recruitment Company has Stapleford HQ
A new specialist recruitment company has been launched in the East Midlands following the merger of two local businesses.
A deal between East Midlands based SHG Opportunity Management and Marque Executive Consulting of Derby has now been completed – paving the way for the formation of the new company, Optus Consulting… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
25 March, 2008
Appeal for missing Stapleford man to return home
The daughter of a Nottinghamshire pensioner who went missing four days ago has spoken of her concerns for his welfare and desire to be reunited with her father.
Eric Smith, aged 72, has not been seen since he left his home in Merton Court, Stapleford, at around 2.30am Easter Saturday, March… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
25 March, 2008
Happy announcer at Beeston Station
Beeston based station announcer Dave Smith prides himself on making cheerful announcements for the passengers using the station.
And now his announcements have become so well known and loved that a local radio station has heard about him and featured him on their Monday morning breakfast show.
BBC Radio Nottingham… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
21 March, 2008
Check out our amazing Spring Deal Advertising Offer!
As our website continues to grow, we are now developing our local business directory.
If you are a small business, or sole trader and would like to have a business listing on our site, then here’s a great offer for you.
Advertise in our business directory - just £20 for… The NG9 Team
21 March, 2008
Police are urging elderly residents in south Nottinghamshire to be extra vigilant after burglars targeted two pensioners’ homes.
Most recently a gang of burglars entered an old person’s residential complex in Bramcote at around 4.35pm Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
The offenders then accessed a block of flats, before ringing the intercom…
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21 March, 2008
Toton Teenager wants to taste sweet success
A Toton woman will be pitting her wits to see if she can succeed in getting her chocolate brownies on the shelves of a national supermarket.
Amy Dawson is one of 20 contestants in Channel Five’s TV series ‘Breaking into Tesco’ currently being shown on Mondays at 9pm.
Amy, who will… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
20 March, 2008
Beeston PDSA shop is 'bees knees'
Picture shows the PDSA Beeston Shop team.
Staff and volunteers are the Gift Aid 'bees-knees' at Beeston PDSA shop!
Staff and volunteers at leading veterinary charity PDSA's Beeston shop are celebrating after signing up their 500th Gift Aid Donor. Gift Aid is a fundraising initiative that doesn't cost the donor a… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
20 March, 2008
Thieves target Vauxhall Corsa's
Nottinghamshire Police is urging all Vauxhall Corsa owners to increase their vehicle security after a spate of thefts.
Several Corsas have been stolen and others have had airbags, bumpers and number plates taken.
Most recently a red Vauxhall Corsa was stolen, from Boundary Road, Beeston, sometime between 10.15pm Tuesday, March 11,… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
20 March, 2008
Young Stapleford Chef in final of National Competition
Picture shows, from the left, Sat Bains, Edward Shaw and John Freeman, Head Chef at Restaurant Sat Bains.
A budding young chef from Stapleford has become a finalist in the National Junior Chef of the Year 2008 competition.
Edward is a pupil at George Spencer School in Stapleford, and is studying… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
20 March, 2008
Still chance to apply for One Planet Living Award
Time is running out to apply for one of B&Q’s One Planet Living Awards.
The awards offer between £1,000 and £10,000 of B&Q products to organisations, who are working on projects that aim to enhance the local community or help us to return to ‘One Planet Living’.
One Planet Living is… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
20 March, 2008
Beeston street collection raised £710 for cancer charity
A street collection in Beeston on Saturday, March 15, raised a total of £710 for the Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Marie Curie Cancer Care is one of the UK’s largest charities and was established in 1948 – the same year as the NHS – and this year marks its 60th anniversary.… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
20 March, 2008
A petition has been signed by more than 280 people in an attempt to have road safety measures installed in Chilwell.
Since Nicola Treagus moved into 402 High Road, near Depot Corner, she says the house had been hit over six times by various vehicles, including one serious accident.
She set…
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19 March, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South for the two weeks between Sunday, March 2 and Saturday, March 15.
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
• Burglary other - shed etc. Long…
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19 March, 2008
Tourism students get a taste of Marrakesh
Students studying Travel and Tourism at Castle College’s Beeston Campus have taken part in some practical coursework!
Twenty-four students on the 2nd year of the BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism took part in an adventure in Marrakesh, Morocco.
”Engage the learners”
Travel and Tourism Lecturer, Sally Plastow said: “The aim of… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
18 March, 2008
£3,000 Grant for conservation work
Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Brian Wombwell presented a cheque for £3,000 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
The money, from Broxtowe Borough Council’s Grant Aid, was handed over at Attenborough Nature Reserve and is a general donation towards nature conservation work.
”Delighted”
A spokesman for the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust told NG9: “We are… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
18 March, 2008
Investigation to see if Care Centre is under-used
An investigation into whether the Stapleford Care Centre is being under-used is to take place.
The Nottinghamshire County Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee will make an assessment of the building.
Broxtowe Mayor Cllr Brian Wombwell, who is keen to see the building utilised to better advantage, will act as the vice… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
17 March, 2008
'Eggciting' times at Broadgate Park
This Easter will see some “eggciting” entertainment on Broadgate Park in Beeston.
On Saturday, March 22, from 11am there will be a host of activities including egg decorating, have a go circus and the chance to meet various stilt walking characters.
Children and adults alike are then welcome… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
17 March, 2008
Dinner to celebrate 30th anniversary of Twinning Partnership
A dinner will take place to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Twinning Partnership between the Borough of Broxtowe and Stadt Gütersloh.
The event will take place at Risley Hall on Friday, March 14, and will be hosted by the Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Brian Wombwell.
A delegation from Gütersloh… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
13 March, 2008
Anti-social behaviour to be tackled
The three Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) in South Nottinghamshire are to receive £14,000 each per year for the next two years to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.
The Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe CDRPs will combine their funds to put in place a Crime Analyst to study trends… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
13 March, 2008
Job losses as Ericsson pulls out of Beeston
Ericsson the global telecommunications company have announced they are to end the lease at their Beeston site.
The Swedish firm, which specialises in high speed telecom networks said it will end the lease later this year, in order to merge into a new centre in Ansty, Coventry.
As part of… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
Essential overnight work between Priory and QMC island
Essential overnight work will start on Tuesday, March 25, to repair a section of worn out road surface on a stretch of the A52.
The work on both the east and westbound carriageways will take place between Priory roundabout and QMC roundabout, which is just over a mile long.
Repairs will… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
Website dedicated to Over 50's
People over 50 can benefit from a website dedicated to providing information in Nottinghamshire area.
Older people in Nottinghamshire now have a new way to access information about services, activities and organisations that may be of interest to them.
Relevant to people over 50
The Notts50Plus web portal covers any topic… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
The bus company, Trent Barton, has announced it is changing the time of some of its buses on the Rainbow 5 route.
Although the high frequency section which runs between Long Eaton, Toton, Attenborough, Chilwell and Beeston will remain unaffected.
A spokesman for Trent Barton said: “From Tuesday, March 25, we will… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
Cannabis Plants seized in Bramcote
Nottinghamshire Police has seized around 200 cannabis plants following the search of a house.
Officers discovered the substantial cannabis grow after entering a house in Latimer Drive, Bramcote, at around 7.20pm, Monday March 10, 2008.
During the search police found the cannabis plants, along with growing equipment and a thermal insulating… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
Otter Holt created at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Photograph by Richard Rogers
An otter holt has been created at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
It has been created on an island close to the Nature Centre is made up of a series of carefully constructed wooden chambers.
Enhance a wide range of wildlife habitats
Site owners CEMEX have donated £10,000 to help the… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
School praised for outstanding improved GCSE's
The George Spencer Foundation School and Technology College in Stapleford has been praised for making outstanding improvements to the GCSE results in 2007.
Specialist schools and academies across the country have been recognised by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) and 359 of them were invited to attend a… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 March, 2008
The funeral of a Stapleford Stalwart is to take place this week.
Dennis Hilliard, 81, of Moorbridge Lane, died on Saturday, February 23, in the Queen’s Medical Centre.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday, March 12, at 11.30am at the Methodist Church, Eatons Road followed by a service of committal…
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10 March, 2008
Stapleford Friends team up for Sport Relief
Four Stapleford friends have teamed up to take part in this year’s Sport Relief.
Paula Gibson, Ann Foster, Amy Foster and Margaret Williamson will be taking part in the Sport Relief Mile this coming Sunday, March 16, at the Victoria Embankment in Nottingham.
However, as Paula and Ann are disabled, will… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
10 March, 2008
Course to gain counselling skills
Anyone wishing to find out more about improving relationships at work or home can now enrol for a course in counselling.
The Certificate in Counselling Concepts starts on Tuesday, April 8, between 6pm –9pm, at Castle College’s Whiteley Mill Campus in Stapleford.
Skills and methods used by Counsellors
The course is aimed… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
10 March, 2008
Work is being carried out 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… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
09 March, 2008
Entries are invited from Stapleford residents who would like to show off their gardens.
Following on from the success of their Summer Garden competition Stapleford Town Council has decided to hold a similar event this Spring.
Gardens can be entered in three categories small, medium and large and the… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
06 March, 2008
Cycle Challenge from Beeston to Paris!
A team of parents, friends and teachers are to undertake a gruelling challenge to raise vital funds towards a new school minibus.
The event is being organised by The Round Hill Parent
Teacher Association of Round Hill Primary School, Beeston and the challenge, which will take place during the May half term… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
06 March, 2008
Fire-fighters in annual charity car wash event
Cars in Beeston will get a good hosing down this weekend at a charity car wash.
Fire-fighters from the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service will join thousands of others from all over the country in the annual Fire Services National Benevolent Fund (FSNBF) car wash on Saturday, March 8.
Scrub Up
And… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
04 March, 2008
Teachers urged to apply for tomato plants
Primary School teachers in the NG9 area are being urged to register for free tomato plants for their class.
B&Q is giving away enough tomato plants for 175,000 primary school children throughout the UK to ‘grow their own’ in a demonstration of its commitment to One Planet Living.
The initiative is… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
04 March, 2008
Garden Make-over for students!
Next week students in the NG9 area could see their gardens get a make-over!
The Great Big Student Gardening Week takes place between March 8 and 14 with a Great Big Student Garden Party for all involved.
Local councillors and residents in the Beeston area say they would love to see… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
04 March, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, February 24 and Saturday, March 1, 2008.
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 11:00 Sat 23/02 -…
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04 March, 2008
Speeding traffic in NG9 tackled
Residents throughout the NG9 area have expressed concerns about inconsiderate motorists speeding on their streets.
As part of the Nottinghamshire Police Local Priorities Initiative, which sees officers talk to residents to find out their concerns, speeding traffic was consistently on the agenda.
Now, one of the police’s main priorities across… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
03 March, 2008
Beeston Camera Club Annual Exhibition
Members of Beeston Camera Club are holding their annual exhibition this month.
The event is taking place at Beeston Library until Friday, March 28 and members of the club select examples of their own work for display in the exhibition area.
Entries are marked by an independent judge and trophies are… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
03 March, 2008
The funeral of a Stapleford man, who died following a collision with a lorry, will take place on Tuesday, March 4.
George Woolley, known as Bill, of New Eaton Road, died on Tuesday, February 19, after being involved in an accident at around 10.30am on Derby Road, Stapleford, near the…
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03 March, 2008
Speed crackdown on Stapleford 'rat run'
Motorists on Moorbridge Lane in Stapleford will see their speed displayed on a new sign.
Following problems with speeding traffic on that road, which is often used as a ‘rat run’ by drivers avoiding busier main roads, Nottinghamshire County Council has agreed to install an interactive speed sign.
‘slow down’
It will… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
01 March, 2008
Free insulation offer to Over 70's
Did you know that if you are aged over 70 and own your own home or rent privately, you are now entitled to free cavity wall and loft insulation?
Broxtowe Borough Council is reminding its residents that they can save money by taking advantage of Warmfront grants to insulate… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
01 March, 2008
Rainbow 5 route to get new buses
The Rainbow 5 bus is to be re-launched with the introduction of 25 new buses for the route.
A total of 41 new buses will join the trent barton fleet at a cost of £6 million – and two-thirds of them will be on the roads between Nottingham, Long Eaton… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
01 March, 2008
