Plans for a proposed £50m Flood Defence Scheme for the River Trent could be scrapped if an agreement for a defence wall in Attenborough cannot be agreed.
The Environment Agency needs planning permission for the wall which would be built in front of the village green.
Protestors include those who use…
The Editor
21 September, 2007
The funeral of a Chilwell soldier killed during a battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan has taken place.
The service of Sgt Craig Brelsford, 25, took place at Christ Church, Chilwell on Friday September 21.
Sgt Craig Brelsford, 25, from the Mercian Regiment died on September 9 after his patrol was…
The Editor
21 September, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, September 9 and Saturday, September 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
• Theft other Chilwell Retail Park, Chilwell 06:45 - 07:00 Thu 13/9 Three…
The Editor
21 September, 2007
Carriageway resurfacing work on the A6005 Nottingham Road, Long Eaton, will take place from late September through to early November 2007, with temporary traffic lights in place.
Severe disruption is expected and motorists are asked to seek alternative routes where possible.
The Editor
20 September, 2007
Work starts on Castle College Campus
Work has started on the redevelopment of the Beeston campus of Castle College.
Mansell Construction Services are in charge of the £6million development, consisting of a three storey structure designed by CPMG architects of Nottingham, will provide first class learning facilities and a light, modern and accessible environment conducive to learning.… The Editor
20 September, 2007
The proprietor of Honey Dew Chinese Cuisine at West Point Chilwell, Mr Kin Lei, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Magistrates Court on Monday, September 17, 2007 to eight food safety offences.
The prosecution by Broxtowe Borough followed an inspection carried out on October 17, 2006 by an Environmental Health…
The Editor
19 September, 2007
Tributes have been paid to the Chilwell solider who died in Afghanistan.
Sergeant Craig Brelsford from The 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died while on a tour of duty on Saturday, September 8.
Sergeant Brelsford was taking part in a pre-planned operation to disrupt Taliban activity, south of… Editor
17 September, 2007
Members of the public are being advised to store their bicycles safely after a large number of bikes have been stolen from sheds in the South Nottinghamshire Division.
Nearly a third of bikes stolen across the Gedling, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe boroughs last year, between 1 August 2006 and 31 July 2007,…
Editor
17 September, 2007
A derelict flat in Stapleford has been severely damaged in a fire.
The blaze started at the property in Matthews Court at 6.40pm on Saturday.
Fire crews from both Beeston and Stapleford attended.
A spokesman for the service said the cause of the blaze was believed to be suspicious.
Editor
17 September, 2007
A series of Open Days will be held at the three secondary schools, known as the White Hills Park Federation.
The events will give prospective pupils and their parents the chance to have a look round the schools.
For more details contact Alderman White School and Language College on 0115 917…
Editor
17 September, 2007
Wilko to Open Store in Stapleford
High Street Retailer Wilkinson, is to open a store in Stapleford.
Last month, amid much speculation by residents in Stapleford, NG9 revealed that the favoured location for the store would be next to Sainsbury’s on Derby Road.
A spokesman for the company told NG9 that they would welcome an opportunity to… Editor
17 September, 2007
Fire crews from Stapleford and Beeston are urging people to make sure their washing machines and tumble dryers are kept clean from fluff and debris and are well ventilated following a number of fires caused by household appliances overheating.
Every year, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service attends an average 45…
Editor
14 September, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, September 2 and Saturday, September 8.
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 21:00 Thu 30/8 - 07:00 Fri…
Editor
14 September, 2007
A Methodist minister for Beeston has taken up his new post.
The Revd Anthony Oakley is the minister for Queen’s Road and Clarke’s Lane Methodist Churches and his ministry will also involve working with people in the 20’s and 30’s.
He was welcomed on to the Nottingham Trent Valley Methodist Circuit…
Editor
12 September, 2007
Residents have until next Friday to have their say on proposals to develop Beeston town Centre.
Recognising that the centre needs to be able to expand, Broxtowe Borough Council and its partners engaged consultants Atkins to produce a Masterplan to consider the options for how this should be done.
This…
Editor
12 September, 2007
A Canadian searching for childhood friends in Beeston has had some success.
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 he made there.
He has so far managed to gain…
Editor
12 September, 2007
A STAPLEFORD School is looking forward to a term of music, starting with a recorder club.
Fairfield Primary School on Toton Lane, is to start the recorder group for beginners during Monday lunchtime from September 17.
Advanced Group
A further group for advanced children – using treble, tenor and bass
recorders will take place…
Editor
11 September, 2007
Record numbers of visitors are expected at the Autumn Open Day being held at The University of Nottingham this Saturday, September 15.
Around 13,000 potential undergraduates and their families will be welcomed to the university — up more than 20 per cent on last year's visitor numbers.
They will be…
Editor
11 September, 2007
Would you like the chance to develop your computing skills, for use at home or at work? If so, two computing courses will be run at the Alderman White Language School in Bramcote in conjunction with Castle College, starting this month.
Computing for Beginners including Internet & Email will run from…
CM
11 September, 2007
Tenants and leaseholders living in Broxtowe Borough have recently been involved in reviewing how the Council carries out repairs to its tenants properties as part of the new housing repairs service review panel.
The panel has just completed a comprehensive assessment of the repairs service including the charters and performance…
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10 September, 2007
A huge communication programme is just about to begin in Broxtowe Borough as the Council seeks public opinion about its future direction.
The process will start at the borough wide CAT meetings (Community Action Teams) that are chaired by local councillors in 21 different locations across the area. …
Editor
10 September, 2007
This year’s Heritage Open Days which take place this weekend, promises something for everyone to enjoy.
The Heritage Open Days sees venues opened to the public which would not normally be so.
Events to look forward to include:
Friday, September 7
• An exhibition in Beeston Town Hall staged by members of…
CM
05 September, 2007
Building work on a brand new fire station covering the Beeston, Dunkirk and Clifton areas is due to begin this month.
Contractors are expected to move onto the site at Hassocks Lane for a period of 12 months and will result in a £5 million station, purpose-built to accommodate some of…
CM
05 September, 2007
Weekly statistics of crimes reported in NG9 between Sunday, August 26 and Saturday, September 1.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Deptartment) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Theft from vehicle Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell 18:00…
CM
05 September, 2007
The Mayor of Broxtowe Cllr Brian Wombwell officially unveiled two new artworks that have recently been installed on Broadgate Park, Beeston.
Local residents and all those who were involved in producing the final artworks were invited to attend the prestigious event and enjoyed the live entertainment by the Hot… Editor
05 September, 2007
Local residents from the Beeston Fields area are being invited to attend a Community Safety day on Saturday, September 15, between 12 noon and 4pm.
The event will include advice and activities based around community safety, personal protection and protecting property and vehicles.
Some of the organisations…
Editor
03 September, 2007
Inham Nook Library in Chilwell is to launch a new story-time session for pre-school youngsters.
The Story-times will take place on the second Friday of each month between 2.15pm to 2.45pm, from Friday, September 14.
There will be a selection of stories and a fun activity at each session for children…
CM
01 September, 2007
Pooch is first PetAid Hospital Fund-raiser
A mischievous Stapleford pooch has boosted the funds of leading veterinary charity, PDSA, by seven pence, after vets found four coins rattling around inside her stomach!
Vets at the Dunkirk-based PDSA PetAid hospital have named Staffordshire Bull Terrier Black, as their first official canine fundraiser thanks to her kind donation.
Black,… Editor
01 September, 2007
A 74-year-old man who suffered a heart attack at a shop in Beeston, has died.
The man, from Kimberley, who has not yet been named, collapsed while working at Barnsdale Butchers, High Road at around 1.30pm on Thursday, August 30.
Revived
He was revived by paramedics and Beeston’s Beat Officer PC Ben…
Editor
01 September, 2007
The A6007 Ilkeston Road, in Stapleford, will be shut for two weeks from Monday, September 3.
Severn Trent Water is to re-line a sewer between the junction with Melbourne Road and Pasture Road.
The work is due to be completed by Friday, September 14 and diversions will be in place and…
CM
01 September, 2007
Bramcote Crematorium is holding its third Annual Open Day on Saturday, September 8, between 11.00am and 3.00pm.
The Open Day is aimed at dispelling any myths or concerns that the public may have about the facility and enable relatives and friends to look around the premises in a relaxed…
Editor
01 September, 2007
