A Retained Fire-fighter from Beeston was one of the key organisers of the Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service’s attendance at Nottingham Pride.
Nottingham Pride was held on Saturday, July 28 at the Arboretum, and The Fire and Rescue Service supported the event for the second year, in a bid to show…
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31 July, 2007
The first-ever Barn Owls have been born in the barn owl boxes installed by local volunteers.
Members of the Broxtowe Borough Barn Owl Project have put up 25 boxes over the last couple of years as well as two Tree Sparrow feeders.
Barn Owls are a protected species and… Editor
30 July, 2007
Chief Supt. John Busuttil presenting Cllr. Brian Wombwell, Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe with the Award.
Seven car parks in all four town centres in Broxtowe Borough have achieved the Park Mark Award in recognition of providing safer parking by reducing the risk and fear of crime.
To mark…
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30 July, 2007
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing man.
Andrew Rowley, aged 46, was reported missing on Saturday, July 21.
He failed to turn up for a shift at Sainsbury’s in Beeston on Wednesday, July 11 and hasn’t spoken to any colleagues since Saturday, July 14.
He was last…
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30 July, 2007
Bramcote Leisure Centre has launched a brand new ‘Treasure Island’ themed inflatable for the pool. Complete with pirates, treasure chests, and palm trees – the new inflatable is a fun challenge for all the family.
Special family sessions ensure everyone can enjoy fun swim time together and at least one… CM
28 July, 2007
A popular head teacher has retired from Toton Primary School after working there for the past 18 years.
Mike Barker, 60, joined Bispham Drive Junior School in 1989, becoming head six years later.
Under his leadership the school has been praised three times by Ofsted inspectors, awarded Beacon status by the…
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26 July, 2007
Youngsters belonging to The Boys and Girls' Brigades in Beeston are planning to help reduce their carbon footprint by having a wind turbine installed at their new headquarters.
The new centre, which is being built in Nuart Road, near to Round Hill School, will replace existing premises in Station Road, which…
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26 July, 2007
Nottinghamshire Police have prosecuted the first person for drinking in Beeston’s alcohol-free zone.
Barry John Smith, 41, of Sawley, Derbyshire, is alleged to have been drunk and disorderly in the Churchyard in Beeston on Thursday, June 28. The area became an alcohol-free zone in March.
He is also charged with failing…
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26 July, 2007
Stapleford Volunteer Bureau (SVB) has received £500 to help fund a vital service.
The SVB, which is based at Wesley Place on Pinfold Road, organises ‘Sixty in South Broxtowe’.
The event takes place every Wednesday between 10am and 3pm at the Maycliffe Hall, Stapleford and offers support for…
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26 July, 2007
Scouts across the NG9 area will renew their Promise on Wednesday, August 1 as part of a world-wide celebration of the Movement.
Members from around the world will join together at 8am local time in every time zone around the world to celebrate the dawn of a new century of Scouting.…
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26 July, 2007
One of Nottinghamshire’s oldest residents has passed away.
Gladys Brook died peacefully at the Queenswood Methodist Home in Chilwell on July 4 - a month after celebrating her 107th birthday.
Born near Huddersfield, she was the eldest of five children. After leaving school she worked in the textile industry before…
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26 July, 2007
Licensees from across the NG9 area have passed a drugs awareness course.
Nineteen licensees from the Broxtowe borough including eight in Stapleford, two in Attenborough, one in Trowell, Beeston and Chilwell gained a National Certificate for Licensees in Drugs Awareness, which is run by Arrocher Associates Training Company and awarded by…
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26 July, 2007
The scheduled overnight closure of the A52 eastbound carriageway between M1 J25 and Bramcote Island for Friday, July 20, has been postponed until Sunday night July, 22 due to inclement weather.
The A52 eastbound carriageway from J25 to Bramcote Island will now be closed every night between 21:00 and 06:00…
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21 July, 2007
A Canadian Man whose mother lived in Beeston has contacted NG9 to see if we can help reunite him with some childhood friends.
Dave Thompson from Niagara Falls, Ontario recalls happy memories of visiting his grandparents in Leyton Crescent, Beeston and is keen to make contact with some of the friends…
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20 July, 2007
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A group of three friends went to the theatre, expecting to enjoy the performance of ‘Make Do and Mend’ currently showing at The Theatre Royal.
Paula Gibson and Ann Foster from Stapleford and Pam Marriott from Long Eaton had pre-booked their tickets for the matinee performance on Saturday, July 14, and… Editor
18 July, 2007
Bramcote Hills Park has retained the prestigious Green Flag Award, which is the national benchmark for quality parks and green spaces.
The judging is based on range of criteria including how welcoming, safe and well maintained the park is along with evidence of strong involvement of the local community.
Councillor…
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18 July, 2007
Bramcote Leisure Centre is running a special promotion offering free crèche facilities to those taking part in the Tuesday morning aerobics sessions.
Throughout August, if a parent using the crèche goes to both classes, their children can attend the crèche for free.
The aim of the promotion is…
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18 July, 2007
Organisers of the Community Celebration Day Summer Extravaganza which took place at Round Hill School, Beeston has been hailed as the most successful yet.
Over 1100 people attended the event, which brought together different communities in the Borough, treating visitors to music, dancing and singing from various cultures around the world,…
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18 July, 2007
A new ‘Getting Active’ Leaflet which details the outdoor opportunities at Bramcote Hills Park has been published.
It has been produced by Greenwood Community Forest in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council and includes walking routes around the park, longer walking routes that start in the park, the park’s popular Trim Trail,…
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18 July, 2007
Youngsters visiting Bramcote Hills Park will be able to take part in a BMXing course.
The event will take place on Monday, July 30 between 2pm and 4pm and is a joint initiative between Greenwood Community Forest and Broxtowe Borough Council, as part of the Park Life Project.
The Bulwell Outlaws…
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18 July, 2007
A Chilwell writer has been telling of the inspiration which led to her work being published.
Val Keye won a BBC Reading and Writing (RAW) competition with her children's story, 'Sammy Bear's Day Out’, which has been published in a special book of BBC bedtime stories.
However, she took time out…
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18 July, 2007
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at Superdrug in Beeston, during which a large amount of perfume was stolen.
The shop on High Road was broken into between 1730 hours and midnight on Wednesday, July 11.
Various perfumes – from budget ranges to designer brands like CK One-…
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18 July, 2007
The two men who were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with car-related vandalism in Stapleford have been released on bail.
Approximately 39 vehicles were damaged on Lawrence Street, Brookhill Street and Halls Road between 9pm on Wednesday, July 11 July 2007 and the early hours of Thursday,…
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16 July, 2007
Cardboard cartons to be recycled
The Mayor of the Borough, Councillor Brian Wombwell, the Borough Council’s mascot Brock the Badger and Fraser Macintyre from Recresco officially opened the first of five new carton recycling banks at Tesco, Swiney Way, Toton.
Broxtowe Council has joined forces with Recresco to collect paper-based milk, juice and liquid food cartons… CM
16 July, 2007
SHOPPERS in NG9 visiting the Tesco store in Toton and Long Eaton are being urged to be ‘vigilant at all times’ after the supermarket chain closed 14 of its’ stores at the weekend after receiving ‘threats’.
The shops were closed around the UK on Saturday but re-opened on Sunday.
Tesco stores…
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16 July, 2007
A public inquiry into the expansion of the Nottingham tram system will take place in November.
Both Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council want to build a second route from the city centre to the south of the city in Clifton, Chilwell and Beeston, but the plans have been…
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16 July, 2007
Community Pharmacists are being encouraged to get involved in the Broxtowe Borough Council Vitality Referral Scheme which was launched in January.
The Vitality Referral scheme is available to people who don’t currently exercise and who suffer from or are at risk of certain diseases that would benefit from physical activity.…
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13 July, 2007
Broxtowe Borough Youth Council is holding its second annual Youth Factor Day tomorrow, Saturday, July 14, in Beeston Square and the event promises to be even bigger and better than last year.
The event aims to promote a positive image for young people to the community and to…
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13 July, 2007
THREE members of a Christian Youth Organisation have received a prestigious award.
Adam Walker, Alex Collins and Charlie Kelvey all belong to the 17th Nottingham Boys Brigade and have spent the last 18 months working towards attaining the Queen’s Badge – the highest award in the organisation.
The trio managed to…
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13 July, 2007
THE former Kwik Save Store on Derby Road, Stapleford is up for sale.
The company, which went into administration, has instructed international property consultancy King Sturge to dispose of 196 of its’ stores throughout the country.
All stores are leasehold and range in size from 4,000 ft² to 40,000 ft².
Martin Crossley,…
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13 July, 2007
There will be more overnight closures affecting the roadworks at the A52 Bardill’s Island.
On Friday, July 20; Saturday July 21 and between Monday July 23 and Wednesday July 24 (2100 hrs to 0600hrs) there will be overnight closures of A52 eastbound carriageway between M1 J25 and Bramcote Island to complete…
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13 July, 2007
Police have arrested two men in connection with a spate of car-related vandalism in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
It is understood 39 vehicles were damaged in Stapleford between 9pm on Wednesday, July 11 and the early hours of Thursday morning, July 12.
Typically the driver’s side wing mirror was smashed off in the…
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12 July, 2007
Three schools in the NG9 area are to have a joint sixth form centre.
Alderman White, Bramcote Hills and Bramcote Park School have
been awarded £400,000 for the venture.
The three schools are governed by one executive head teacher and governing body but each has its own identity and uniform.
The announcement…
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11 July, 2007
A Train struck a man at the Lenton South Junction near to Beeston this morning (Wednesday).
The male was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre with severe leg injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.
The incident happened at 0724 and involved the 0437 Kingsbury to Lyndsey EWS freight service.…
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11 July, 2007
Beeston-based Alliance Boots has today (Wednesday) announced the introduction of a new Board and management structure with immediate effect.
Stefano Pessina will chair the Board of Alliance Boots.
Dominic Murphy, Partner KKR, Ornella Barra, George Fairweather, Steve Duncan, and Marco Pagni are all appointed Directors.
Also joining the Board will be Johannes…
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11 July, 2007
The Highways Agency has issued an update on the road closures at Bardill’s Island.
From Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20 between 2100 hrs to 0600hrs there will be overnight closures of A52 westbound carriageway between Bramcote Island and M1 J25.
Work to be carried out includes: retexturing; high friction…
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10 July, 2007
The South Nottingham College Athlete Performance Programmes (APP) is to increase it’s sporting provision through a new official partnership with National League Hockey Club, Beeston.
The College has formed an association with Beeston for the 2007/08 Season and the foreseeable future with the Hockey Performance Programme (HPP) to commence in…
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10 July, 2007
A multi-use games area and teen shelter in Stapleford and a new play area in Trowell are on their way thanks to national lottery funding.
Children and Young People in the borough will benefit over the next three years after a successful bid by Broxtowe Borough Council and the Broxtowe Play…
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09 July, 2007
The crowds turned out to support the St Mary’s Church, Attenborough, Summer Fete.
It was held on Saturday, July 7 in the village hall and the well-supported event was officially opened by The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Brian Wombwell.
There were plenty of stalls inside the hall from the local community… Editor
07 July, 2007
Four car parks in NG9 are among the seven in all four town centres in Broxtowe Borough, which have achieved the Park Mark Award in recognition of providing safer parking by reducing the risk and fear of crime. br />
To mark the achievement of the magnificent 7, the Mayor…
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06 July, 2007
Two teachers from the NG9 are celebrating after winning accolades at the Annual Teaching Awards.
The finalists' skills, passion and professionalism were celebrated at 13 ceremonies in the English regions, and the regional event took place at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Thursday, July 5.
Christopher Haggett from George Spencer…
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06 July, 2007
Ten cyclists who broke the law in Beeston were fined after being caught riding on pavements or in pedestrianised areas of the town centre.
The police operation, which ran yesterday July 5, came after two separate incidents where elderly women were knocked over and injured by people on pushbikes.
Two other…
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06 July, 2007
A ground-breaking pilot scheme targeting speeding motorists could soon be coming to Stapleford. …
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06 July, 2007
Residents in Beeston are being asked for their input and opinions on the future of the town.
Broxtowe Borough Council has been looking at the future of Beeston.
During this month and next, residents will be given a questionnaire to fill in, plus focus groups will be set up as well…
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06 July, 2007
A number of venues in NG9 will be hosting free summer play schemes for youngsters.
Broxtowe Borough Council is funding another programme of play schemes during July and August.
Offering a safe environment for children, as well as creativity, energetic activities and challenges right through the summer holidays the Play…
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06 July, 2007
Students at Bramcote Hills Sport and Community College were delighted to be able to raise awareness in attempting to improve the environment in an extremely novel way.
Having gained County Council approval for a School Travel Plan 18 months ago and built a new cycle compound on the school campus to…
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04 July, 2007
Pupils at a Stapleford School are holding a series of fund-raising events for a teacher who is going to work in India.
In September, Helen Prudhoe a Year 4 teacher at Fairfield Primary School is taking a year’s leave to work for a Christian charity - Oasis Trust.
The purpose of…
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04 July, 2007
THE Parish Church of Bramcote, St Michael’s and All Angel’s has announced the appointment of a new Priest-in-Charge.
The Reverend Paul Reynolds and his wife Alison will take up their new role in early October.
Paul Reynolds (51) trained at St John’s College, Bramcote and St Michael’s was the setting for…
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04 July, 2007
The Highways Agency has issued an update on the road closures at Bardill’s Island.
Wednesday, July 4 and Thursday, July 5, between 2100 hrs to 0600hrs over two nights.
Overnight closures of A52 westbound carriageway between Bramcote Island and M1 J25 for resurfacing of roundabout and approaches.
There will be no access…
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04 July, 2007
Beeston-based Alliance Boots has confirmed it has successfully transferred to new ownership.
The new owners of the Company support the existing aims and plans for the business.
They remain as:
• enhancing Alliance Boots position as a global leader in the healthcare services and beauty industries.
• Building upon Alliance Boots position as…
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04 July, 2007
The first ever Play Strategy for the Borough of Broxtowe will be officially launched on Tuesday, July 10 to coincide with the opening of the new Children’s Play Area at Bramcote Hills Park.
The strategy is the result of months of extensive consultation and research by the Broxtowe Borough…
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04 July, 2007
A newly refurbished and enhanced play area at Bramcote Hills Park is due to be officially opened next week.
Following extensive works and detailed consultation with local schools, the newly refurbished and extended play area will be officially opened by the Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Brian Wombwell, on Tuesday, July…
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04 July, 2007
The 2007 Multi Cultural Summer Extravaganza takes place this Saturday, July 7 at Round Hill Primary School, Beeston between 11am to 4pm and visitors are in for a treat at this free event.
Music, dancing and singing from various cultures around the world, some performed by adults and some…
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02 July, 2007
