A new after school club will be set up in Beeston for youngsters with Asperger syndrome.
The National Autistic Society has gained funding from the Big Lottery to run after school clubs for young people aged 11-16 with Asperger syndrome in Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
After school clubs help young people…
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30 December, 2007
A verdict of Accidental Death has been recorded following the death in November of a Toton man.
Ashley Turner, 20, had been on duty in the Bugmans Bar at Games Workshop in Lenton Lane on Saturday, November 3, when he fell from a balcony at about 10.15pm.
He was discovered on…
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30 December, 2007
The NHS in Nottinghamshire is urging people to plan ahead for any likely health needs before the New Year period when GP surgeries and pharmacists may be closed.
Many GP surgeries and local pharmacists will operate different opening hours following the Christmas break and into 2008.
Katherine…
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30 December, 2007
A Beeston man has died after his car left a road in Lincolnshire on Christmas Eve.
Stephen Skelhorn, aged 54, of Anderson Crescent, Beeston was certified as deceased at the scene.
His 59-year-old wife was taken to Pilgrim Hospital at Boston with head injuries but her condition is not thought to…
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30 December, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, December 16 and Saturday, December 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" 13:31 Thu 13/12 Locker forced…
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27 December, 2007
Broxtowe Borough Council’s recycling mascots Brock and Brooke the badgers are asking the Borough’s residents to recycle their real Christmas trees this year using the garden waste collection scheme.
The Council is arranging to collect real Christmas trees for recycling after 12th night utilising the monthly garden-recycling programme in… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
27 December, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, December 9 and Saturday, December 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 from vehicle "The Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell" 19:00 - 20:30…
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19 December, 2007
A new Leisure Card is being introduced by Broxtowe Borough Council at all its four leisure centres at Eastwood, Chilwell, Kimberley and Bramcote.
The card will enable users to benefit from up to 80% discount on leisure activities, priority seven-day booking on the telephone and online, pay when you…
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19 December, 2007
ID chipping their dog, Katie, has proved to be the best thing that dog owner Mrs Mel Johnson ever did as it has meant that she was reunited with her beloved pet after 6 months.
Broxtowe Borough Council’s Neighbourhood wardens were asked to collect the dog by the police… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
19 December, 2007
The new foundations of the ‘super’ fire station in Beeston have been laid.
Pupils of Edna G Olds Primary School in Lenton, and Roundhill Junior School in Beeston, assisted Cllr Darrell Pulk, Chair of the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority, to give the go-ahead to construction work…
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19 December, 2007
A total (so far) of £919 was raised as the result of a Christmas Tree Festival held at Stapleford Methodist Church last weekend.
A spokesman for the church said: "A big Thank You to all the members and friends who worked so hard last weekend to make the Christmas Tree Festival…
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13 December, 2007
The Post Offices has rejected attempts by campaigners to reconsider the closure of two of its Offices in the NG9 area.
Rylands and Bramcote Hills Post Offices will close.
“Rejected our attempt"
The news has been met with dismay from Broxtowe MP Nick Palmer, who said: “The Post Office has rejected…
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13 December, 2007
Members of the Beeston Round Table are out and about on their Santa Run. If you see them with their lovely sleigh give them a wave and donate some spare cash for worthy causes. editor
13 December, 2007
Crime Stats Week 50
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, December 2 and Saturday, December 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
• Vehicle interference and tampering Bye Pass Road Chilwell 00:01…
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13 December, 2007
Police removed a vehicle after it was so badly parked, it blocked the road.
Officers were called to reports of a vehicle causing an obstruction on Waterloo Road in Beeston on Wednesday, December 5.
On arrival, local officers found that one vehicle had parked directly opposite a line of parked cars.…
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12 December, 2007
The official opening of a Stapleford Skate Park had to be postponed due to Saturday’s heavy rain.
The facility based at Hickings Lane, has benefited from a £20,000 makeover, which youngsters had helped to raise.
The launch event, which had included performances from live local bands will now take place…
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10 December, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South Sunday, November 25 and Saturday, December 1.
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 "The Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell" 18:00 - 19:15…
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05 December, 2007
Adult Learners form Community Group
Adult Learners who took a course which included carrying out projects at Attenborough Nature Reserve have formed an Independent Community Group.
Six of the successful learners who undertook the Environmental NVQ courses at Attenborough Nature Reserve enjoyed their course so much, that they have formed an independent Community Group - Beeston… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
05 December, 2007
A sustainable Christmas Tree is to be planted in Trowel.
The spruce will be planted within an ornamental iron fence on the junction of Ilkeston Road and Nottingham Road and as it matures it is hoped it will provide a striking and sustainable ‘Christmas Tree’ for the village.
The event will…
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04 December, 2007
Alliance Boots has made a profit of £504 million since being acquired by KKR earlier this year.
Alliance Boots plc was acquired by AB Acquisitions Limited (a company jointly controlled by certain funds advised by KKR and Stefano Pessina) on June 26, 2007 and was withdrawn from listing on the London…
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03 December, 2007
Beeston student meets the Prime Minister
A Beeston student had an audience with the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown last week.
Ed Jacobs joined Broxtowe MP Nick Palmer at a Downing Street reception attended by young people from across the country.
Ed, an MA student, is also a member of Broxtowe Youth Council and active in politics and… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
03 December, 2007
Thirty-five vehicles were caught speeding on Dovecote Lane in Beeston last week.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team monitored the speed of 110 vehicles between Friday, November 28, and Sunday November 30.
Those speeding were caught doing between 36 mph to 46 mph in a 30mph zone.
”Residents are rightly…
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03 December, 2007
Community Roadshows are to be held in Stapleford and Beeston with beauty treatments, a DVD player, tools, various gift vouchers and other fantastic prizes up for grabs.
These events are completely free and will take place on Saturday, December 8, Stapleford Town Centre between 10am and 3pm and in Beeston…
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02 December, 2007
Businesses in the NG9 area are being advised to sign up to a free communication service to receive emails about crime and problems that may affect them.
The initiative, set up by Nottinghamshire Police’s Business Crime Unit, aims to alert companies to recent scams or hotspot crime areas and will offer…
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02 December, 2007
For those who like traditional Christmas celebrations then the Lights Switch-on event in Stapleford on Thursday, December 6, fits the bill.
The Salvation Army will play a selection of heart-warming carols, the children will be entertained by Carlo the Clown and afterwards there are mince pies and drinks for everyone…
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02 December, 2007
