The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Brian Wombwell joined in the fun on Saturday when he judged the Halloween fancy dress competition at Broadgate Park as part of the ‘Spooky Saturday’ event organised by the Beeston Business Forum and Broxtowe Borough Council.
Over 300 people attended the…
The Editor
30 October, 2007
Off-licences in Stapleford and Eastwood have joined together to help fight crime.
Working with the Police and Trading Standards, Off Licence Watch will tackle a number of issues that licensees face, including underage drinking and theft from shop.
Eight licensees in Stapleford and twelve in Eastwood have joined together to…
The Editor
29 October, 2007
Three giant 10 foot high faces created by a renowned urban street artist have been unveiled on hoardings in front of Castle College’s Beeston Campus as the college progresses its £8m redevelopment of the site.
Each face is that of a Castle College student who volunteered to be the public face…
The Editor
27 October, 2007
Trick or treaters are being reminded to be considerate to others and to take care while out and about.
Last year, nearly 100 extra calls about rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour across the county were made to the police on Halloween.
Intimidating
While most people find trick or treating harmless fun, others…
The Editor
26 October, 2007
Reedbed Project complete at Nature Reserve Pond
Work has been completed on the reedbed creation project at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Contractors at the site carryied out earth-moving operations on Clifton Pond on behalf of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
This is the third and final current phase of habitat creation in this area, and will enhance and complete the important… CM
26 October, 2007
Commendation for popular councillors
Pictured (Left to Right) Brig Greg Smith, Deputy Inspector General Territorial Army, Brian Wombwell, Christine Wombwell, Gp Capt Chris Markey Deputy Director, Employer Support Policy, Directorate of Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, Wg Cdr Phil Giles RAF VR(T) Rtd of SaBRE.
For their support of the Air Cadets in Stapleford,… The Editor
25 October, 2007
A fireworks amnesty launched by fire-fighters and partner agencies in the run up to Bonfire Night last year proved so successful that it is being repeated this year.
A total of 45 kg of damaged, dangerous, discarded or confiscated fireworks was safely disposed of during the amnesty, thanks to partnership working…
Editor
25 October, 2007
A 15-year-old has pleaded guilty to robbing two women in Beeston on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.
The boy was charged with two counts of robbery after snatching a handbag from a 75-year-old woman on City Road at 11.10am and a shopping bag from an 84-year-old woman on Endsleigh Gardens at 11.15am.…
The Editor
25 October, 2007
Crime Stats Week 43
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, October 14 and Saturday, October 20.
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…
The Editor
25 October, 2007
Items ranging from office equipment to snooker tables to furniture are being offered for sale.
An auction was held at the beginning of October at the Beeston Lad’s Club, to dispose of unwanted goods ahead of a move to new premises for members of the Boys and Girl’s Brigade.
Items which…
The Editor
21 October, 2007
Bramcote Conservation Society has received a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery ‘Awards for All’ Fund.
The money has been given towards restoration work at the 13th Century tower of Bramcote’s 'sunken church'.
The tower is all that remains of the church after it was moved stone by stone,…
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21 October, 2007
Attenborough Nature Centre has scooped a prestigious award.
The centre received the Gold Award for Sustainable Tourism at this year’s East Midlands Enjoy England Excellence Awards, funded by East Midlands Development Agency (emda) held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham.
GMTV presenter Andrew Castle presented Gold Awards to a…
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21 October, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, October 7, and Saturday, October 13.
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
In addition to the crimes listed there was one…
The Editor
18 October, 2007
The popular Continental Market returns to Beeston when professional market organisers, Amber Markets, will bring market traders from across the Continent to Beeston Square.
The market will run from Thursday, November 1 until Saturday, November 3, between 8am and 5pm and will be officially opened by Mayor of the…
The Editor
18 October, 2007
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has taken delivery of its first powered rescue boat, strengthening the specialist resources and skills available within the county.
The 4.8 metre long Ribcraft boat has a 12-gallon fuel tank and a 50hp engine which means that it is equipped for: Incidents which are likely to…
The Editor
17 October, 2007
Two Teaching Award winners will travel to London this weekend to celebrate their success at a national ceremony.
The two representatives from NG9 are the Teaching Award for Enterprise: Christopher Haggett, George Spencer School, Stapleford and Governor of the Year: Richard Taylor, Foxwood Foundation School, Bramcote.
Every Teaching Award winner is…
The Editor
17 October, 2007
Local organisations and community groups have met Hall to discuss the impact of the proposed closure of 30 Post Office branches in Nottinghamshire.
Two Post Offices are earmarked for closure in NG9 and are the branch at 44 Meadow Road, Beeston Rylands and 40a Sevenoaks Crescent, Bramcote Hills.
The meeting…
The Editor
17 October, 2007
A man has been jailed indefinitely after threatening a retired couple with a gun during a burglary.
It happened at approximately 6am on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at a property on Latimer Drive, Bramcote.
Sulayman Cham, aged 20, from Linsdale Close in Nottingham admitted climbing through the couple’s bedroom window…
The Editor
17 October, 2007
Police officers are investigating after a number of people were assaulted at a bus station in Beeston.
The incident was reported to police after just after 7pm on Friday, October 5, after the bus driver informed the police that he had ejected two females from the number 36 NCT bus on…
The Editor
12 October, 2007
It is thought that an electrical fault could have been the cause of a fire at a car wash in Chilwell.
The blaze broke out in Attenborough Lane, Chilwell, at just before 9pm on Wednesday, October 10.
Although the car wash was severely damaged, fire-fighters from Beeston were able to control…
Editor
11 October, 2007
Hundreds of scooter enthusiasts gathered to pay tribute to a much-loved member of their club who died at a rally.
Tom Fletcher, 40, of the Nottingham Gatecrashers Scooters Club, collapsed on September 29, soon after arriving at The Shires Scooter Rally at Catton Hall, Walton on Trent.
The funeral was held…
The Editor
11 October, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, September 30 and Saturday, October 6.
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…
The Editor
11 October, 2007
Members of the public will be able to find out more about the plans for widening the M1 between junctions 25 at Sandiacre and 28.
The scheme, which affects NG9 residents in Trowell, aims to provide congestion relief as well as benefit the region's economy.
The Highways Agency and its…
CM
10 October, 2007
Rob Richmond presents the award to committee members David Levens, Ian Kingston and John Crawley.
A Bramcote-based chess club has been voted Club of the Year!
West Nottingham Chess Club has won the 2007 English Chess Federation (ECF) Club of the Year award!
The award was presented to the club by ECF… The Editor
10 October, 2007
Volunteers are being sought to help with this year’s Poppy Appeal.
This year’s Poppy Appeal in Beeston will be launched at Royal British Legion Beeston and District branch on Friday, October 26 at the British Legion Social Club on Hallcroft.
Volunteers who can help out on Saturday, November 3 and November 10…
The Editor
10 October, 2007
A relaxation and meditation course will be starting at Castle College’s Middle Street Resource Centre, Beeston, on Tuesday, October 30 for five weeks, between 6pm and 8pm.
The course costs £35 plus a £10 administration fee but is free if you are in receipt of a means tested benefit.
For further…
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09 October, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, September 23 and Saturday, September 29.
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 "Blue Bell PH, Nottingham Road, Attenborough" 18:00 -…
The Editor
08 October, 2007
November sees the 1st Chilwell and Attenborough Scout Group celebrate their 80th birthday.
They were first registered as a group on November 7, 1927 and to mark this occasion a reunion is being planned for November 10.
Now they are appealing to all ex-Chilwell and Attenborough Scouters to get in touch…
The Editor
07 October, 2007
Cardboard recycling banks
The introduction of special recycling banks to recycle cardboard cartons in the borough have proved so popular that more new ones have been installed.
Broxtowe Borough Council in conjunction with Tetra Pak and the carton industry body ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) are installing more…
CM
05 October, 2007
An Attenborough stalwart has died.
Eddie Askew was well-known for his work in developing
countries for a number of Church missions.
His funeral will take place at Bramcote Crematorium Coventry Lane, Bramcote on Tuesday, October 9.
A service of celebration will be held afterwards at Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Lenton at…
CM
05 October, 2007
TRAFFIC signals at the Roach in Stapleford have been refurbished.
Works carried out involved renewing all the old equipment and putting in new style ‘nearside’ pedestrian indicators.
As part of this, tactile rotating cones underneath the pedestrian push button units have been installed. These cones rotate when the green man…
The Editor
03 October, 2007
Two Post Offices in NG9 are among 180 nationally, which face closure.
It could be the end of the line for the Post Office on Meadow Road, Beeston Rylands and Sevenoaks Crescent, Bramcote Hills.
They were named in an announcement - the first of a planned 36 over the next nine…
The Editor
03 October, 2007
Little Drivers enter Britain’s toughest rally to support children’s charity Tree House.
Little Drivers soft play centre at Stapleford will be supporting rally driver John Pearson on the Lombard Rally next month driving his
Vauxhall Astra in what is regarded within motor-sport as Britain’s toughest rally for show-room specification cars.… The Editor
02 October, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, September 16 and Saturday, September 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 18:50 - 19:28…
The Editor
02 October, 2007
High Street Retailer Wilkinson say they are to open their new store in Stapleford this Friday, October 5.
The store will be located next to Sainsbury at 111 Derby Road.
Currently the family-owned home and garden chain has 280 stores in towns and cities around England and Wales and is on…
The Editor
01 October, 2007
Volunteer Community Mediators are being sought to act as an impartial third party to help neighbours in dispute reach an amicable agreement.
Broxtowe Borough Mediation Service has been providing a free service to the residents of Broxtowe since 1997.
Volunteers receive full training and no previous experience is required although…
The Editor
01 October, 2007
