Local mum and baby signing teacher, Adele Johnson is to expand her baby signing classes to the Beeston area.
Sing and Sign started in 2001 and steadily increased in popularity.
The Sing and Sign programme involves songs and rhymes, teaching simple gestures derived from sign language), which you can use…
CM
30 August, 2007
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which happened in Stapleford in the early hours of Saturday, August 25.
A woman, who is in her early 40s, was walking home after a night out with friends at the Magpie Public House, when she was assaulted at about 0030 hours.…
Editor
30 August, 2007
Nearly 200 basketballs have been stolen during a burglary in Bramcote.
They were stolen from an outbuilding at an address on Stanley Drive between Friday, August 24 and Sunday, August 26.
It is believed thieves also stole a wheelbarrow from the building and used it to transport the 180 basketballs.
Imported
The…
Editor
30 August, 2007
A former police officer, who worked in Beeston and Stapleford during his 30 years service, has been nominated for a national Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dave Roberts who retired as a sergeant earlier this year has won the Nottinghamshire nomination and will represent the county in the national final of the Police…
The Editor
29 August, 2007
Stapleford Cadets in Dutch walking event
CWO Ashley Rudd and Cdt Cpl Robbie Dinsdale with their medals from the Nijmegen march.
Two Stapleford Cadets successfully took part World’s largest road walking event held annually at Nijmegen in Holland.
One of the cadets then went on to complete the Belgian Death March a month later.
CWO Ashley… The Editor
29 August, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, August 18 and Saturday, August 25.
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
• Vehicle interference and tampering Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell 20:00 Fri 17/8…
The Editor
29 August, 2007
A care home for the elderly in Chilwell has escaped closure following a review carried out by Nottingham County Council.
The Cabinet Committee has carried out the review of Council run care homes for older people in Nottinghamshire, looking at how to meet the care needs of older people in the…
Editor
24 August, 2007
AN Australian woman is looking to trace members of her family who originate from Stapleford.
Mary Wright who lives in Western Australia is searching for information on her uncle Tom Paton who lived at 18 The Vista, Stapleford during the 1960’s and 1970’s.
He was married and had two stepsons, one…
Editor
24 August, 2007
Three schools benefit from voucher collection
PC 2647 Karen Crane, Youth Issues Officer for the Broxtowe South area, collected nearly 300 Sainsbury’s Active Kids 07 vouchers for three local schools.
The vouchers mean the schools will be able to get sports equipment, benefiting pupils at Bramcote Hill Sport and Community College and Bramcote Park Business… Editor
24 August, 2007
A Toton woman has been nominated for an award in recognition of her tireless work for the both charity and the local community.
Eileen Hall, from Toton, has been short-listed for The Children's Society Star Awards.
The Children's Society is a leading national charity, driven by the belief that every child…
Editor
22 August, 2007
Saturday will see the unveiling of two new artworks which have recently been installed at Broadgate Park, Beeston.
Mayor of Broxtowe Cllr Brian Wombwell will officially unveil the work and at the same time be treated to live entertainment by the Hot Club Trio playing Parisian style café music.
Local…
Editor
22 August, 2007
Nick Palmer the MP for Broxtowe is urging people to show support for a Beeston man after he became a victim of a racial attack.
Mr Choudhury runs Radhuni Tandoori on Bath Street, Ilkeston and earlier this month the windows of his restaurant were smashed and he was assaulted.
Police arrested…
Editor
22 August, 2007
Students at George Spence School in Stapleford are celebrating after a they received their A Level results.
20% of all A2 grades were Grade A
46% of all A2 grades were either grade A or Grade B
Two students achieved 5 grade As at A2 and head to University to study…
CM
22 August, 2007
Air Training Corps help at national event
A member of the Male Army Tri takes on Water during the running section of the Triathlon.
Cadets from 504 West Nottingham and 1359 Beeston Squadron's Air Training Corps joined together to staff the Nottingham Triathlon and British Triathlon National Team Relay Triathlon Championships.
Over 1,900 competitors descended to the National… Editor
22 August, 2007
A Beeston man has launched a revolutionary new venture – an exercise service on the Internet.
Wobics.com is a free service which allows visitors to the site to access and download video clips of exercise classes including aerobics, yoga, break-dancing and self-defence.
Graeme Spice came up with the idea of Wobics.com…
Editor
22 August, 2007
The remains of an historic graveyard in Bramcote are being unearthed during an archaeological survey taking place this week.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s archaeologists are working with local volunteers to survey the churchyard next to the old church tower, also know as the ‘Sunken Church’, on Moss Drive in the village.…
Editor
21 August, 2007
A Policeman, based at Beeston, is to be recognised for his act of bravery in preventing a woman jumping from a motorway bridge.
Sergeant Kelvin Stephens will receive a Testimonial on Parchment from the Royal Humane Society.
The incident happened in April 2006, at J27 of the M1 motorway. Sgt Stephens…
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21 August, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, August 12 and Saturday, August 18.
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
• Criminal damage to a vehicle Crofton Close Attenborough 22:30 Sat 11/8…
Editor
21 August, 2007
Castle College students have been celebrating another year of outstanding exam results.
A diverse range of students made up those receiving their results, from ages 18 to 64, those working full-time and many returning to learning after years out of education.
Castle College has a campus in both Beeston and…
Editor
20 August, 2007
A swimming club hopes to raise £3,000 in sponsorship to provide members with branded swimwear.
Bramcote Swimming Club has over 330 members from beginner level, through to those competing in regional meets throughout the Midlands and in Team GB.
Sponsorship
The club plan to raise the money by the end of the…
Editor
17 August, 2007
A decision will be made in September as to whether two Stapleford schools will merge.
Albany Infant and Albany Junior Schools could be amalgamated if the go ahead is given at the Cabinet Meeting of Nottinghamshire County Council next month.
If the proposals are approved, residents and interested parties will have…
Editor
17 August, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, August 5 and Saturday, August 11.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Nottinghamshire Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Vehicle interference and tampering Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow…
Editorial
17 August, 2007
High Street Retailer Wilkinson is to open a store in Stapleford, but has not yet revealed the location of the new site.
Last week the company told NG9 that they would welcome an opportunity to open a store in Stapleford as part of their expansion programme.
Mayor of Broxtowe and Town,… Editor
17 August, 2007
A full-time youth worker is set to take up his post in Toton next month.
Andrew Glasscott will take up his position at St Peter’s Church on September 1, to work with the young people of the village.
He has been working with church groups for ten years and aims to…
CM
17 August, 2007
The Parish Church in Beeston is to undergo major restoration and development work.
St John the Baptist in Middle Street will be closed for six months and work will cost around £750,000.
The last service will take place on Sunday, September 2 after which work will begin in earnest.
Changes
The roof…
Editor
15 August, 2007
A former solicitor and President of the Nottinghamshire Law Society has died aged 75.
Hilary Chapman was a partner in SJB Thomas and Co Solicitors between 1959 - 1997 and opened and established the company’s Stapleford office.
He was active in the Nottinghamshire Law Society for many years, becoming president in…
Editor
15 August, 2007
THE Environment Agency's planning application to build a flood defence wall along The Strand at Attenborough is expected to be on the September agenda of Broxtowe Borough Council's Development Control Committee.
The flood defence wall along the Strand is part of the Nottingham Trent Left Bank Flood Alleviation Scheme.
The application…
Editor
15 August, 2007
British Waterways is to consider the future of three dilapidated Weir Cottages at Beeston Lock.
The three disused cottages, which are in a bad state of repair, stand on the edge of the lock, near to where the canal meets the River Trent.
British Waterways undertook a survey of the cottages…
CM
14 August, 2007
Work to widen the M1 between J25 and J28 could start as soon as October.
Transport Minister, Ruth Kelly, has given the final go ahead for works to proceed and details of the contractor are due to be published.
A spokesman for the Highways Agency said: The Minister has given a…
Editor
14 August, 2007
A two-year-old received a broken leg after being knocked over by a cyclist in Beeston.
York Yeo had been in the town shopping with his grandmother Linda Yeo, when he was hit by the cyclist and the bike subsequently went over his leg.
The incident happened on the pedestrian area, near…
CM
13 August, 2007
A Stapleford youngster has won a competition to rename the swim school at Bramcote Leisure Centre.
6-year-old Lewis Loydall who attends William Lilley School on Halls Road, was the winner of a competition for children attending the swimming lessons at the Leisure Centre and his suggestion of ‘Water Buddies’ was selected…
Editor
13 August, 2007
Attenborough Business park welcomes two entrepreneurs
Two women entrepreneurs held an open day to celebrate moving to the new Attenborough business park on Eldon Road.
Hinson Consultancy Ltd; a niche employment law firm, and HR Response a human resource management consultancy, are now based at The Employers Advice Centre, Eldon Business Park.
An Open Day was… Editor
09 August, 2007
British Transport Police is appealing for any information regarding the identity of a male caught on CCTV on a London St Pancras to Nottingham service on Thursday June 28 2007.
The male is believed to have been responsible for the theft of a suitcase from the train.
The victim, a…
Editor
09 August, 2007
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the newly-published proposals for how Beeston town centre could develop over the next decade.
Recognising that the centre needs to be able to expand, the Council and its partners engaged consultants Atkins to produce a Masterplan to consider the…
Editor
09 August, 2007
Crimes reported Trowell Beat between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
• Theft of vehicle "Smithfield Avenue, Trowell" 12:50 - 13:30 Sun 29/7 Victim left…
Editorial
09 August, 2007
Crimes reported Toton and Chilwell Meadows Beat between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
In addition to the crimes listed there…
Editor
09 August, 2007
Crimes reported Stapleford Beat between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Stapleford North Beat
In addition to the crimes listed there were…
Editorial Staff
09 August, 2007
Crimes reported Chilwell Beat between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Chilwell east Beat
• Criminal damage to a vehicle Karen Gardens, Chilwell 13:00 - 15:12 Sat…
CM
08 August, 2007
Crimes reported Bramcote Beat between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Bramcote Beat
In addition to the crimes listed there were three criminal damage…
Editor
08 August, 2007
Crimes reported Beeston Central Beat between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Beeston Central Beat
In addition to the crimes listed there was a…
Editor
08 August, 2007
Crimes reported in Attenborough between Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, August 4.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Dept.) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
Vehicle interference and tampering Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow Lane, Chilwell 15:50…
Editor
08 August, 2007
High Street Retailer Wilkinson has said they would welcome an opportunity to open a store in Stapleford as part of their expansion programme.
The statement comes in response to speculation that the company may be taking over the former Kwik Save shop on Derby Road.
Currently the family-owned home and garden…
Editor
07 August, 2007
A £2 million scheme to reduce congestion and improve safety at the A52 Bardill's Island at Stapleford was completed on Sunday, August 5, one week ahead of schedule.
The improvements will reduce queue lengths at what was the most congested junction in the region and offer safety benefits to pedestrians…
Editor
06 August, 2007
A new Sainsbury's Local shop has opened on Derby Road, Stapleford.
The Mayor of Broxtowe Borough Council, Cllr. Brian Wombwell performed the opening ceremony last week and welcomed Sainsbury's to the town.
He also thanked the developer Mac Sahota for supplying a very attractive building, which will be…
Editor
05 August, 2007
Two empty plots on the Bessell Lane Allotment site in Stapleford are set to be transformed.
The Stapleford and District Garden Holders Association will create a community garden on two plots which have been unoccupied for ten years.
One of the allotments will be made into a recreation area for allotment…
CM
05 August, 2007
Bramcote Park and Enterprise School has been awarded funding to set up an indoor canoeing club.
The school will receive £8,667 from the ‘Awards for All’ programme.
The project will set up an out-of-school-hours indoor canoeing training club for members of the local community.
The facility will enable the club to…
Editor
04 August, 2007
A Beeston couple have been fined after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to their cat.
John (26/12/1941) and Shariefa England (03/01/1968), of Clarkes Lane, Beeston, Nottingham were fined £300 and £100 respectively and each ordered to pay costs of £500 after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to…
Editor
03 August, 2007
Ericsson, the Swedish telecom giant, is set to relocate around 60 jobs from its Beeston site to the West Midlands.
The jobs, in system and test proving, will move to a new £60m facility in Ansty where a purpose-built research and development centre will employ around 600 people.
Construction will begin…
Editor
03 August, 2007
Beeston-based Alliance Boots has been informed that the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the People's Republic of China has approved Alliance BMP Limited's acquisition of a 50% stake in Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation (GP Corp), the third largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in China.
Alliance BMP Limited is a UK-based investment vehicle 80%-owned…
CM
02 August, 2007
UPDATED -Stapleford: Plans for even more pubs and take away's
Editor
02 August, 2007
A story-telling event next week will mark the beginning of ‘Spooked’ a project looking at the creepier side of Bramcote!
On Wednesday, August 8, a storytelling event will take place on the edge of the woods in Bramcote Hills Park, where tales of the macabre will be presented.
Local actors…
Editor
01 August, 2007
A special Open Meeting to highlight and review a town centre survey of Stapleford will be held in September.
All local businesses will be invited to attend the presentation of the findings, published by New Horizons Ltd, and will also be asked for an input into the future plans for the…
Editor
01 August, 2007
Thursday night, August 2, between 2100 hrs to 0600hrs there will be overnight closure of A52 westbound carriageway between Bramcote Island and M1 J25 to complete work on road markings, road studs.
There will be no access from Toton (B6003 Stapleford/Toton Lane) to the roundabout during the night. …
CM
01 August, 2007
A rare chance to go behind the scenes at Chilwell Depot will leave many disappointed as all the available places have been snapped up.
The chance to look around the Depot, including the former munitions factory, will be open over the annual Heritage Weekend, which takes place from September 7 to…
Editor
01 August, 2007
An application to construct a six-lane firing range at Chetwynd Barracks is to be discussed in September.
The original application was submitted in March to Broxtowe Borough Council by Templeman Design’s of Norfolk to construct a 25m six-lane firing range including shelter and bunding at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell.
Noise Assessment
However, there…
Editor
01 August, 2007
