West Bridgford Wire

Two Nottingham primary schools are celebrating after improving standards so that Ofsted now judges them ‘Good’ again.Both Cantrell Primary in Bulwell and Seely Primary in Sherwood were previously rated...

Harrow Road will close between its junctions with Boundary Road and Eton Road.The work will be carried out by Via East Midlands.Diversion - Via Boundary Rd, Musters Rd, and Eton...

9,741 crimes were recorded in the Nottinghamshire Police area in March 2019, the most recent available data. See map, zoom to street level and view type of offence, approximate...

On Sat 11th May the West Bridgford Branch of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) held their annual Spring Fair at Lutterel Hall. As well as all the usual stalls...

Have you seen 26-year-old Ricky? Officers are concerned for his safety after he was reported missing from the Carrington area on Monday (20 May 2019).Ricky is described as medium...

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping today praised the dedicated volunteers responsible for maintaining high standards of custody provision across the force after the scheme scooped a prestigious...

Police have arrested a man and recovered a firearm after being called to reports to reports of a disturbance in Sutton-in-Ashfield last night (Tuesday 21 May 2019).Officers were called...

KAPOW!, an exciting new inflatable obstacle course, is coming to Markeaton Park on Sunday 1 September, all to raise money for local hospice Treetops.The Stairs of Doom, the Mangle,...

Contractors working on behalf of Severn Trent Water are working on the project to upgrade systems for new housing in the area.Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said ‘The works are needed...

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed a ban on plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds in England, following overwhelming public support for the move.Following an...

The new Mayor of Rushcliffe, Cllr Mrs Christine Jeffreys, has said it is “awesome” to have been elected to office for the forthcoming 12 months. In a ceremony in the...

Two people were arrested by Nottinghamshire Police during a national week of intensification on County Lines investigations.A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and possession of...

The Phoenix Signing Choir, based in Radcliffe-on-Trent won the 3rd UK National Signing Choir Championships at the stunning Caird Hall in Dundee this weekend.Choirs travelled from all over the...

After recent car crime incidents we asked Notts Police for an update. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Craig Berry, responsible for local policing in Rushcliffe Borough responds here with actions taken...

The deputy leader of Nottingham City Council has heaped praise on the Extinction Rebellion protestors, who blocked roads last month in protest at what they see as a climate...

Damage to the overhead electric wires between Retford and Newark North Gate means that the southbound line is currently blocked.Info at 12:44 21 May - Trains between these stations may...

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre has picked up two regional RICS East Midlands Awards, adding to a successful start to May for Woodhead Group.The centre – which was designed by...

McCarthy and Stone have announced construction is set to begin at its forthcoming Retirement Living development, Wisteria Place in Bulcote, near Burton Joyce.The development will feature a collection of...

Evans Cycles, the specialist bike shop, has today announced that they will be celebrating the launch of a brand new store in Shirebrook on Saturday 25th May.Offering a range...

Nottingham’s newest waterside neighbourhood, Trent Basin, witnessed its busiest opening event to date at the weekend, welcoming more than 150 homebuyers to its riverside show home launch. During the special...

Family-run company Crane Garden Buildings have won the 5 Star Trade Stand Award at this weeks’ RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the sixth year in a row, enjoying year...

Half-term is almost here, and Nottingham’s tram network is gearing up to help families make the most of the upcoming school break and bank holiday weekend.Usually only available...

Nothing says ‘Thanks, Dad’ like an ice-cold beer, which is why this Father’s Day, Turtle Bay is treating all dining Dads to a pint of its very own, specially...

Workers at British Gypsum’s Marblaegis mine at East Leake are to be featured in a documentary film which will present the story of alabaster at a Scottish museum as...

Have you seen 26-year-old Ricky Norman? Officers are concerned for his safety after he was reported missing from the Carrington area on Monday (20 May 2019).Ricky is described as medium...

West Bridgford library will close at 7pm on Monday 3rd June 2019 and will re-open at 9am on Friday 7th June 2019.This closure is to allow for essential...

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Nottingham.The incident happened at around 3pm on 29 March 2019 on Waverley Street in the Arboretum.The victim...

After the publication of images taken from a West Bridgford resident's car being broken into in the early hours - another has been sent in showing a car break-in...

Police are appealing for information and warning local business to be vigilant following a distraction burglary in the Jacksdale area of Nottinghamshire.The burglary happened at a local news shop...

One lane is closed on the A46 northboundNotts Fire said:'Teams from Bingham and Newark are at the scene of a van fire on the Northbound A46 (between the A52...