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Jan 10, 2023
25,000 new trees planted in Stand Wood above Chatsworth.

Replanting Stand Wood

A major replanting of Stand Wood, the woodland that sits on the steep hill behind Chatsworth House, is taking place to restore thousands of trees to the landscape which includes the Hunting Tower and four reservoirs.

Jan 9, 2023
Veolia donates 500 fruit trees to 100 schools across the country, with 35 trees to 7 local schools in Nottinghamshire.

Veolia Orchard Campaign Supports The Next Generation Of Environmentalists

In 2022 Veolia, in partnership with the community action charity Groundwork, launched a new campaign to help schools blossom with biodiversity and join a national network of orchards. Since the call went out across the country to sign up, Veolia has donated 500 trees to over 100 primary, secondary and special schools. The potential of trees in urban environments to combat the climate crisis is immense, not only in their contribution to increasing biodiversity and improving air quality, but their capacity to mitigate the effects of temperature rises. But more trees are needed, particularly ...

Jan 9, 2023
Local Restaurant Offers Throughout January

Local Restaurant Offers Affordable Menu To Beat January Blues

The Dine Out for £10 menu is available all day from Monday to Friday, or guests can upgrade to three courses for just £15. Customer favourites including honey glazed pork medallions, chicken diane and tarte picardy are on offer and for those embracing Veganuary, the cauliflower and chickpea curry may tempt tastebuds. With delicious, fresh and affordable dishes served throughout the day, Bistrot Pierre in Nottingham has always been a neighbourhood favourite. Nick White, CEO of Bistrot Pierre said: “January can be a grey month, with little to celebrate, but we want to change that. We are so...

Dec 6, 2022

Bistrot Diners Donate Dinners To Those In Need By Just Booking A Table

The Christmas initiative by French restaurant Bistrot Pierre, which calls Nottingham its home, will donate dinners to well-deserving local residents, in a first of its kind partnership with The Helpful Bureau.

Nov 13, 2022
Newark air museum

Exciting New Exhibit Flies Into Newark...

In late summer this year the Newark Air Museum (NAM) took delivery of the Reid and Sigrist (RS) Desford aircraft onto its site in north eastern Nottinghamshire. This was the culmination of months of organisation in association with Leicestershire County Council (LCC), who has transferred ownership of the unique aircraft to the museum; and with Windmill Aviation, who restored the aircraft.

Nov 9, 2022
Taking Centre stage

Ros and Oliver Takes Centre-Stage at Osberton International

Ros Canter galloped to success in the main BEDE CCI3*-L at Osberton International Horse Trials with MHS Seventeen.

Nov 7, 2022
Giddy' up

Success At Osberton International Horse Trials

This year’s Osberton International Horse Trials once again played host to a national driving event which proved a big hit with both competitors and spectators.

Nov 1, 2022
The Local Roundup

Major Projects For Newark Progressing

This includes the priority projects highlighted in the Newark Town Investment Plan, which was submitted by the Newark Towns Fund Board and awarded with £25m funding from central government.

Oct 20, 2022
the sheriff

Nottingham Wouldn’t Be Nottingham Without... The Sheriff

Nottingham has had a Sheriff for at least a thousand years. Other cities across the UK also have Sheriffs but none as famous as the one whose enemy was Robin Hood, and who legendary status remains as preserved and revered as that of the outlaw himself. Afterall, you think of Robin, his merry men and Marion, and of course you also see the formidable Sheriff.