education Investment Staff and pupils at a Ruddington school are enjoying the benefits of a major improvement scheme to transform its facilities More than £2 million has been invested in a range of improvements at James Peacock Infant and Nursery School as part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s School Building Improvement Programme The school now boasts new ceilings and lighting as well as a replacement roof and insulation and external cladding following work to upgrade the building’s infrastructure and improve energy efficiency the county council’s Cabinet Member for Education and SEND Deputy Cabinet Member for Education and SEND and Leake and Ruddington divisional members Councillor Reg Adair and Councillor Matt Barney visited the school to discuss the £2,226,650 improvement scheme with its leadership team Cllr Bradley said: “I was delighted to be given the opportunity to see the work which has taken place at James Peacock Infant School and see how our significant investment is helping to transform learning environments for teaching staff and pupils “It was great to meet pupils and staff during our visit to find out more about the positive impact this fantastic project is having on the school community “We are working tirelessly to invest in our children’s education and future and projects like this reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that every child in Nottinghamshire can study and learn in buildings which are fit-for-purpose.” Arc Partnership, a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE, designed delivered and cost managed the improvement scheme Headteacher Hannah Cutts said: “We are delighted with the building renovations which have taken place over the last year “When we first discussed the extent of the project I was naturally quite apprehensive about how we would manage the process as well as continuing with our own school improvement schedule “ARC worked so hard to ensure that we become one team around the children “We now have ceilings and lighting which provide an excellent atmosphere for our children to enjoy their learning Our heating and ventilation systems have really changed how our staff and children feel in the different areas of the building “We are so grateful to have been lucky enough to have this work completed as part of the major improvement scheme at Nottinghamshire County Council.” A suspected drink driver was arrested after he was spotted lying in a bush by a police drone Officers were called to Flawforth Lane, Ruddington shortly before 5am on Saturday when a car was found lying in a ditch with its airbags deployed officers began a search of the area to find the driver and ensure they were safe A police drone was then called in to conduct a search of nearby farmland and soon spotted a figure lying in a bush on the edge of a field When officers on the ground were directed to his location they found and arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving He was later released on police bail and investigations continue chief drone pilot at Nottinghamshire Police “This is another excellent example of what our drone pilots can achieve when working in partnership with officers on the ground “This suspect could really have been anywhere in a very large area but was soon identified with the use of a thermal imaging camera “On this occasion that has not only helped us to detain a suspect but also to preserve vital evidence in a timely and efficient manner.” Nottinghamshire Police’s drones team is made up of 13 officers who combine their regular duties with aerial shifts •  Appeal after ball bearings shot at cars, bus stops and windows •  West Bridgford Central Avenue improvements start this week Ruddington Parish Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of a brand-new, state-of-the-art community centre on the Village Green As Ruddington continues to grow the village’s existing facilities—St Peter’s Rooms and the Village Hall—are struggling to keep up with demand the Council has acquired land from Nottinghamshire County Council and is moving forward with plans to create a modern multi-purpose hub at the heart of the community Recognising the need for a more spacious and adaptable facility the Parish Council established a working group in 2020 to ensure the new centre meets the evolving needs of local residents Chair of the Community Centre Working Party and Vice-Chair of the Council “We’re excited to bring this vision to life This community centre will be much more than just a meeting place—it will serve as a hub for learning The project is being supported by Welham Architects and Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire with plans to include performance and meeting spaces over 475 residents contributed their thoughts through a survey helping to shape the initial plans for a two-storey facility with changes in community needs following the COVID-19 pandemic the Council is now seeking further input to refine the final design Help shape the future of Ruddington by sharing your views today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPCnewcommunitycentresurvey A man has appeared in court following a series of burglaries targeting homes with key safes Police have been investigating a number of break-ins at properties in the south of Nottingham and Rushcliffe areas during recent weeks Some of the incidents involved elderly and vulnerable victims with homes being ransacked and various items stolen Additional targeted patrols were put in place in affected areas as house-to-house inquiries CCTV analysis and other local investigations were carried out by detectives Craig Mercer, of Marshall Drive, Ruddington has now been charged with four counts of burglary The charges relate to break-ins at Blake Road, West Bridgford Investigations continue into a number of other reported burglaries in the area The 34-year-old has also been charged with theft of a motor vehicle aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance following an incident on 18 February in which a car was stolen in Maid Marian Way He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (7 March) and was remanded in custody until 4 April when he is expected to attend Nottingham Crown Court neighbourhood policing inspector for city south “These charges have been achieved through team work involving detectives and uniformed officers across multiple policing departments particularly elderly and vulnerable people feel safer thanks to the patrols introduced in the wake of these incidents and the robust investigations carried out alongside them “We continue to advise people to check their home security “Key safes are generally convenient and a reassurance we’re concerned that key safes fixed on walls next to front doors are more likely to be targeted we’re advising people to consider relocating the key safe to somewhere less obvious and out of general view from passers-by “We’d also urge residents to make sure the key safe is of good quality and made of strong material preferably one that comes with “Secured By Design” approved accreditation and that it is securely fastened to a wall “We’d advise people to change the combination to the safe regularly and to consider taking the key out when they know they won’t need it “It is also advisable if you have a key safe that you don’t use to leave it open showing nothing inside which would remove the temptation of a passing opportunist.” Police teams are continuing to work together to tackle and prevent burglary in the Clifton area as part of a multifaceted problem management plan put in place by the force’s Prevention Hub •  Town Council: West Bridgford urged to ‘take back control’ by Labour Group •  Nottingham City Transport announce changes to Green 5A bus services The team behind the Rudd Awards and Ruddington Village Market have launched their first ever Community Fund By ringfencing pitch fee revenue generated from the market over a number of years the Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) are awarding up to £10,000 across projects in Ruddington that meet their funding aims The group says “We want to see what great projects the clubs, groups, indie businesses, schools, churches and individuals of Ruddington can deliver for our community and we want the community to decide for itself which projects should be awarded the funding they need” “We’re thrilled that the market is able to support the village in this way” says Mike Ader “and it’s all thanks to the amazing volunteers that enable our events Everyone in the team gives their time for free and the incredible volunteers that keep our events running means we’ve been able to protect the market’s revenue to give back to the community” “Maybe your community group wants to run an exciting arts project or your small business wants to add some new signage that would improve the look and feel of our wonderful high street” “Maybe your sports club needs some new equipment maybe your church wants to host an event that brings the community together or perhaps your school wants to put on a display for all the village to see” Mike also thanked Ruddington’s Okarno Ltd “We’d like to say another huge thanks to Okarno for helping us promote the project and host the voting night” “Okarno were the lead sponsor of the Rudd Awards in 2024 and also sponsored the ‘Heart of Ruddington’ award It’s really great that a village business is able to strengthen its ties with the local community through these initiatives” Applications for any amount up to £2,000 can be submitted until 31st March and the fund is looking for projects that meet one or more of its five key aims they will be shortlisted down to 8 projects by an independent panel of judges from Nottinghamshire Hospice if the shortlisted projects total more than £10,000 a voting evening will be held at St Peter’s Church on 16th May for the community to decide how the funding pot should be split with three large grants of up to £2000 to be awarded For full details about the fund and to apply online or paper application forms are available from the Ruddington Parish Council office Follow @ruddvcp on Facebook or Instagram for the latest news about the fund •  13 Wildlife walks in Rushcliffe this season from Notts Wildlife South Notts Local Group Contractors will be upgrading the gas mains along Wilford Road in Ruddington. will cover a 130-metre stretch between the junctions of Manor Park and Easthorpe Street The affected stretch runs through the busy part of the village temporary traffic signals will be implemented: The restrictions will operate 24 hours a day throughout the duration of the project The roadworks are expected to cause significant delays With Wilford Road being a main route through Ruddington local drivers and commuters travelling to and from Nottingham will face longer journey times Residents and commuters in Ruddington are being advised to prepare for delays as essential roadworks are scheduled for Kirk Lane Ruddington – Lights on Loughborough Road Flawforth Lane and Kirk Lane for up to 100m from the Junction conducted by Via East Midlands on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council aim to improve drainage systems in the area addressing ongoing issues affecting the road and nearby infrastructure The signals will be active from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays temporary lights will remain in place throughout the project to ensure safety and continuity The project involves extensive work across the verge  to enhance the area’s drainage capacity While this will undoubtedly cause some disruption the improvements are expected to prevent future issues such as surface water flooding and road damage Residents are encouraged to plan their journeys carefully and consider alternative routes where possible Due to extremely high winds forecast with Storm Darragh this Saturday’s Ruddington market has been cancelled ‘This is not something we take lightly – we know just how important December markets are to indie traders and how they are a highlight in the festive calendar ‘A decision like this affects so many people but with amber warnings of 50mph to 60mph gusts making their way in safety must absolutely come first – for our visitors Our thoughts go out to the teams at The Heart at Ruddington and The White Horse Ruddington too who have worked hard to get ready for their Christmas markets but join us in putting safety first and making the painful decision to cancel.’ there’s plenty of indoor events to visit here in Rudd this Saturday: 10am-6pm – just a short hop over the road from our usual home the Framework Knitters team transform the Chapel into a Christmas Fayre Grab a hot drink and a sit down at Parker’s Yard while you’re there 9am-4pm – the stunning St Peter’s Church opens its doors to share some Christmas spirit 9am-4pm – the Ruddington Handmade Craft Market gang continues their monthly St Peter’s Rooms residency with a special Christmas Craft Market packed with fabulous stalls and bursting with beautiful Christmas gift ideas our fabulous indie high street will be here for you – shops and pubs all opening their doors with a smile to get you warmed up.’ Ruddington Parish Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of a brand-new state-of-the-art community centre on the Village Green With the current facilities outgrown by the village’s rapid growth the Council has purchased land from Nottinghamshire County Council and is moving forward with bold plans for a vibrant the Parish Council formed a working group in 2020 to ensure the new centre meets the needs of local residents “We’re thrilled to bring this vision to life This community centre will be more than just a social space—it will be a hub for learning Welham Architects and Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire are supporting the project which promises to offer everything from performance and meeting spaces to outdoor parking with bike racks and green infrastructure over 475 residents shared their views in a survey which helped shape plans for a two-storey centre with flexible halls But things have changed since the COVID pandemic and the Council is seeking more input to ensure the final design meets the village’s evolving needs https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPCnewcommunitycentresurvey Tickets are flying faster than a reindeer for a brand-new Christmas adventure from the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) in Ruddington. The Jingle Bells Express will depart every weekend from 30 November from the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington The young and young at heart are invited to help Santa gather up enough festive cheer to make his sleigh fly This brand-new event builds on the revival of the former Great Central Main Line route through Nottinghamshire Families will be treated to a heritage train ride through wintry countryside while enjoying a new story guided by elves who like to sing and dance Andy Fillingham from Great Central Railway (Nottingham) said: “Since we put tickets on sale for the Jingle Bells Express on the 4th of October As we reopen our railway which is alongside the vibrant Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre we are delighted to be seeing such demand for families to travel on our trains Tickets are on sale now at www.gcrn.co.uk for all trains from 30th November onwards The ever-popular Ruddington Village Market has scooped the Market Team of the Year Award at the National Market Awards 2024, celebrating its volunteer-driven initiative that brings people to the heart of Ruddington. Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) manage the monthly non-for-profit market which takes place on the first Saturday of the month from 9am to 2pm in the village It welcomes thousands of visitors every year and boasts almost 80 traders and offers artisan provisions and crafts the market has seen significant growth from 18 stalls in a pub car park led by a small team of six volunteers to now the largest and most successful monthly outdoor market in Nottinghamshire with over 30 regular volunteers supporting its operations The award from the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) also recognised its support for young entrepreneurs through the market’s Young Entrepreneurs Programme supporting young people to start a market stall delivered for free by volunteers from local businesses and subject matter experts A team of ten people volunteer their free time throughout the month to promote the market on its social media channels whilst a core management team oversees bookings A committed team of further volunteers build and dismantle the market and photographers capture the atmosphere of the day meet every month to plan the year ahead and progress new initiatives The group aims to bring residents and local independent businesses together through active citizenship to raise wellbeing and economic prosperity RVCP and market volunteers proudly showcased their new award at their stall during the monthly market on Saturday 5th October RVCP Vice Chair Mark Pinks said: “We’re all over the moon to receive this award for Small Market Team of the Year at the National Market Awards which took place in Harrogate last month “Our team of volunteers have worked tirelessly to make the market a welcoming and thriving space for both traders and visitors and this recognition is a testament to the incredible work of everyone involved “It has gained an amazing crew of fantastic volunteers from all walks of life provided a monthly event for friends and family to catch up given a whole new space for Ruddington businesses to grow and reinvigorated our wonderful independent high street “It’s also generated funds through our non-profit model that have enabled many of our other projects including our Young Entrepreneurs Programme “Thank you again to all the incredible volunteers and all the committee members who work really hard to help make exciting events for the village.” “We look forward to continuing to evolve the market in the coming years.” A vehicle was seized yesterday in Ruddington after the driver was caught driving without insurance It is illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at least third-party insurance if you are not correctly insured to drive it you could be considered to be driving without insurance and could be penalised You also need to check that your insurance covers you for the correct use If you are using your vehicle for business purposes Not all insurance policies renew automatically so always check the details of your policy and when it ends You could receive a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points on your licence if you are caught driving a vehicle that you are not insured to drive you could get an unlimited fine and be disqualified from driving The police also have the power to seize and destroy a vehicle if it is being driven without insurance the law requires that it is continuously insured If you do not use your car and it is kept on private ground you can declare it off the road to the DVLA with a Statutory Off Road Notice (SORN) •  Ruddington Parish Council seeks public views for community centre on village green A man has appeared in court after police quickly tracked down a suspect following a jewellery shop break-in Officers were called to the business, in Church Street, Ruddington at 12.12am on Wednesday (11 September) when a member of the public reported seeing an intruder A suspect was arrested four minutes later and officers discovered the front door of the jewellers had been damaged A 34-year-old man from Ruddington He appeared before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday) and was remanded in custody until 18 September when he will appear again at the same court “Break-ins of this nature can leave businesses with costly repair bills “Employees also do not deserve to arrive for a shift and discover an intruder has been inside their place of work “The officers on duty should be commended for the quick arrest of a suspect in the middle of the night and detectives from the burglary team have worked efficiently and at pace to secure this charge “I hope the business and members of the community are comforted by our robust response.” •  Plans for Georgian-style country house in Ruddington refused •  Ruddington: New heritage railway carriage shed installed in £40,000 project Rotary Club of Rushcliffe Santa Trail – Start and Finish Information for the following areas: West Bridgford West Bridgford (Leahurst)  Wednesday 4th December West Bridgford (Jesse Gray) Tuesday 10th December 5.30pm Start @ Jesse Gray School Musters Rd West Bridgford (Lady Bay East) Tuesday 17th December 5.30pm Start @ corner of Rutland Rd + Radcliffe Rd Keyworth (Main Street) Tuesday 3rd December Keyworth (Hill Crest) Thursday 5th December 5.30pm Start @ Hillcrest Road Keyworth (Church Drive) Friday 20th December 5.30pm Start @ Churchill Drive entrance off Clifton Rd Ruddington (Distillery street) Thursday 19th December Tollerton (Burnside) Wednesday 18th December 5.30pm Start @ The Air Hostess Public House Edwalton (Acacia Way) Thursday 12th December 5.30pm Start @ Acacia Way corner of Melton Rd More traffic delays and disruption for Ruddington coming this week First published 3 June 2024 – republished 20 September as this was a finish date for part of the works Ruddington (Junction with Flawforth Lane & Kirk Lane) Dates – Friday 7th June 2024 To Friday 8th November 2024 Restrictions Four-way Temporary Traffic Signals Police investigating a reported stalking incident have released an image of a man they want to identify and speak to in connection with their inquiries The victim was followed by the same man on two separate occasions after getting off the tram at the Ruddington Lane tram stop in Nottingham. An investigation was launched after the victim reported feeling afraid and uncomfortable by the man’s behaviour on 25 June and 3 July Officers are now in a position to release an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their ongoing inquiries said: “We are acutely aware that stalking can devastate people’s lives which is why we treat all reports of this type extremely seriously the victim has been left feeling afraid on two occasions and we are doing everything we can to trace the person involved we have released an image of a man we would like to speak with quoting incident number 882 of 3 July 2024 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.” •  Attacker bit, punched and strangled former friend over food order Roots is a provider of shared spaces for local food production, has partnered with a local landowner in Ruddington to create vibrant allotment gardens for the community The new allotments are set to open this summer with 350 plots and education making the allotment more accessible for members whether it’s by foot No sheds or other structures will be permitted on the site and Roots and its members will follow the no-dig technique to build soil health on the field Growers will be supported in producing nutrient-dense food without the use of synthetic fertilisers Roots will collaborate with the local community members to boost the site’s biodiversity by as much as 100 per cent This will include planting fruit and nut tree orchard and transforming arable land into wildflower meadows This community initiative follows similar successful Roots projects in Leeds Roots now operates seven allotments nationwide addressing the rising demand for allotments and easing the pressure on council waiting lists The site will provide nutritiously-dense and chemical-free food to local families This is more important than ever given that data from The Food Foundation charity has shown that in January 60 per cent of food-insecure households said they could not afford to buy as much fruit as they usually do And 44 per cent said they were buying fewer vegetables than normal The number of people waiting for a council allotment has nearly doubled over the past 12 years to more than 157,000 Waiting times have also significantly increased with waits of up to 15 years in some areas with average waiting times being more than two years due to considerable demand Making opening sites like these more important than ever for local communities Roots has just recruited a new patch manager who will be the champion of the growing community and will support their members and visitors in growing fantastic local produce Christian Samuel, one of the founders of Roots Allotments, said: “For me, this project is particularly special as Nottingham is where I was born and giving back to the community where I was born is incredibly fulfilling The overwhelming initial interest has been heartening “We are really pleased to offer local residents the chance to grow their own nutritious whether someone is an experienced grower or a complete novice our growing communities are welcome to all “Equally important is the opportunity to spend time outdoors “Access to council allotments has become extremely limited due to increasing financial pressures on councils.” In addition to providing allotment patches and provide opportunities for work across its growing communities To pre-register for Nottingham allotments click here: https://www.rootsallotments.com/coming-to-nottingham-soon Work is now underway at Cameron Homes’ new development in Ruddington the 36-home development will offer a mix of three Ruddington will consist of 25 private homes and 11 affordable homes The development will also provide outdoor spaces for new residents including a pond area and community orchard said: “We’re delighted to share that work has now started on our new site in Ruddington The development offers a contemporary build style and modern internal specifications across all homes “Our Ruddington development enables us to work with local contractors and businesses from across the region while also addressing the demand for housing in this sought-after area.” We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close A small housing development in Ruddington has been approved by the planning inspectorate after developers submitted an appeal over application delays Plans were submitted by Churchill Retirement Living to Rushcliffe Borough Council in August last year for the building of three large detached homes on land at the rear of Manor Lodge The applicant also runs the retirement home but submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in January this year after no decision on the three homes was given by the council A decision by the Planning Inspectorate last week (September 5) saw approval being given for the retirement company to build on the land The site is within the Ruddington Conservation Area characterised as a historic settlement that expanded during the Industrial Revolution Appeal documents said that the appeal “was against the Council’s failure to determine the application within the statutory period” would have rejected the plans on the basis of impact to the areas character and appearance Concerns regarding the sizing and visibility of the homes from Vicarage Lane and Church Street loss of open space and the removal of trees were noted by the council The appeal decision offered reassurance that the houses would not form part of the street-scene from the roads with decent separation of the development with landscaping and mature trees The Planning Inspectorate document said: “I have found that the open views provide a limited contribution to the Ruddington Conservation Area and that the [houses] are of high-quality “The most significant trees would be retained and remain to be experienced I do not consider that the loss of a more open view that currently exists would equate to harm.” Ruddington Councillor Jen Walker (Lab) said: “I think what people were concerned about was access the added traffic on a road that’s not adopted [by the council] and wear and tear and questions around the trees that were cut down to make space for this before it was properly put into the public realm “I would always ask developers to engage with the residents in a more proactive manor it felt that they haven’t done that- that things were done in a way that wasn’t completely open about developments.” The new development includes one six-bed and two five-bed homes with detached garages •  Sculpture commemorating historic Mayflower voyage unveiled in Nottinghamshire village A suspect has been arrested by detectives investigating a street robbery in Ruddington. was punched in the face after being confronted by another man as he made his way home from a pub in Ruddington His mobile phone was then taken during the incident which took place shortly after 10pm on Sunday 14 July 2024 in Oliver Drive Concerned members of the public contacted police and the victim was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment Officers have been carrying out a number of local inquiries and a media appeal was also issued to help identify who was responsible A 19-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of robbery “Street robberies of this nature are cowardly and unpleasant offences in which vulnerable people are often targeted “The victim in this case suffered nasty injuries and required hospital treatment I hope he and his family are comforted by this arrest “Although it is an important step in our investigation we’d still like to hear from any witnesses to the attack who have not yet spoken to an officer if anyone has any recorded footage of the incident which could help please get in touch.” quoting incident number 697 of 14 July 2024 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 •  1,000 more council insurance claims year-on-year largely driven by pothole claims The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington has made a series of digital upgrades as part of a project funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to improve its accessibility and enhance its visitor experience Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) granted over £10,000 of REPF funds and virtual tours to enhance the visitor experience The improvements follow an accessibility audit by Access & Inclusion UK where the museum explored additional ways to help improve its inclusivity for all visitors Museum volunteers have created new website content including access guides to help visitors plan their visit making the website and museum easier to navigate Virtual tours will also be introduced to provide viewers with an immersive experience benefiting visitors with mobility limitations who may have difficulties accessing the steep stairs to the upstairs rooms Visitors can explore the new website at www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk the museum is hosting ‘A Victorian Christmas’ from midday to 6 pm The museum is also hosting Ruddington’s first pop-up cinema club for a festive showing of Gremlins on Wednesday, 18 December, from 7 pm to 9.30 pm. For more information about the event, delivered by the Ruddington Village Community Partnership, and to book, visit Eventbrite here RBC’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth which will help to increase footfall to the historic site and enable visitors to enjoy ‘virtual visits’ to parts of the museum “The digital upgrades to the website will help to improve the user’s online experience visitors can enjoy the new virtual tours to parts of the museum that are less physically accessible such as the upstairs rooms with steep stairs “Earlier this year, we also supported the museum through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to help improve their outdoor space and accessibility with a new patio which local groups and businesses can hire “It’s fantastic to see all the great work they are doing to become even more inclusive and welcome a wider audience.” •  Ruddington museum awarded almost £250,000 in grant funding to secure future Framework Knitters Museum Chair of Trustees added: “Our aspiration is to significantly improve the accessibility of the museum “We’re delighted with our digital upgrades and can’t wait to introduce our new virtual tours where you can discover how the framework knitters lived and worked in Victorian times who play a key role in running our award-winning museum which showcases a unique surviving example of a 19th-century framework knitters’ yard Phased reopening will see diesel hauled shuttles along branch between Ruddington’s Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre and 50 Steps Bridge It’s a moment that’s been four years in the making. For the first time since the pandemic passengers will be able to board trains at the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ruddington site and travel towards the main line maintenance and volunteer training a Class 08 locomotive and carriages will run an hourly shuttle from the platform at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre to 50 Steps Bridge close to Asher Lane and back ’50 Steps’ is the site of the junction where trains will one day join the Great Central Main Line and run towards Loughborough The trains will run on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 of September as part of the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Road Rail and Ale festival which will showcase local real ales vintage busses and now vintage locomotives too Andy Fillingham of Great Central Railway (Nottingham) said: Running trains is something we’re excited about as well as visitors “It will add another attraction to the busy Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre and it’s a prelude to running trains along the full length of the Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire It’s taken some time and a lot of effort to get to this point so we’d like to thank everyone for their support.” •  The Ruddy Fine Express steam train experience announced The locomotive chosen for the honour of reopening the line is number 08694 When first built it was allocated to Annesley shed in Nottinghamshire on the original Great Central route To mark the moment it has been named after the shed It has never operated passenger trains before In March 2024 the Great Central in Nottingham and Great Central in Leicestershire teamed up to mark the 125th anniversary of the original opening of the GCR One day the two railways will be physically reconnected The railways are joining forces again for this really big moment In Leicestershire the Great Central Railway is hosting a diesel gala and enthusiasts are invited to take a vintage bus from Quorn and Woodhouse station to Ruddington to ride on the reopening services in Nottinghamshire Tickets sold for the diesel gala in Leicestershire will include admission to the festival, the vintage bus connection and a train ride at Ruddington. Tickets are available at www.gcrailway.co.uk Tickets will also be available at the Ruddington Station ticket office on both running days which cover both ends of the line “As we move towards reunifying the two halves of the Great Central Railway creating an eighteen mile heritage line across the East Midlands this combined celebration gala is another big step forward as the two lines work closely together” concluded Andy we look forward to welcoming rail passengers to Ruddington!” repair works are steadily advancing on a bridge on the main line it will be possible for trains to run between the Heritage Centre and Rushcliffe Halt Ruddington Platform at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is located in Rushcliffe Country Park at NG11 6JS Rushcliffe Borough Council has awarded two grants totalling £18,000 to the award-winning Framework Knitters Museum through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to support vital improvements to enhance its visitor experience The funding for the museum in Ruddington has helped to improve their outdoor space and accessibility with a new patio and gazebo which local groups and businesses can hire as well as to improve digital accessibility The UKSPF project included adapting the museum’s summerhouse to create an accessible and covered space in its garden which could be used by community groups and local businesses which recently received the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service has hosted tea ceremonies for Lunar New Year and school children from the local Hermitage Pre-school A second project funded with REPF is helping to improve accessibility through website and wifi improvements to increase footfall to the site and enable visitors to enjoy ‘virtual visits’ to parts of the museum Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth Cllr Abby Brennan said: “Through UKSPF and REPF we’re pleased to support this historic museum which has enabled vital improvements to both the outdoor space and online presence “The new accessible and sheltered space in the museum’s garden can be used all year round and it’s great to see it is now being used by community groups and local businesses for meetings and events “The museum is a fantastic landmark in the Borough the new garden shelter is a great asset to the site which has enabled the museum to accommodate demand for a community space “Digital upgrades to the website are also crucial to improve the user’s online experience and encourage more visits Upgraded wifi will enable visitors to enjoy ‘virtual visits’ to parts of the museum that are less physically accessible “I was delighted to attend the presentation of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Framework Knitters’ Museum last month where the volunteers and trustees were recognised for their hard work and efforts running the site as well as acknowledging the array of other volunteer groups based at the museum.” creative and commercial manager at the museum added: “It’s truly an honour to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service and we’re extremely proud of all the volunteers “We’re very grateful to Rushcliffe Borough Council and the UKSPF funding not only has it improved our outside space but it has allowed us to create a much more accessible area we have welcomed a variety of groups and organisations to use the space Now our garden is fit for all weather types we have bookings throughout the year which has helped to create another source of income for the museum.” Visit the Framework Knitters Museum website for further details on opening times and ticket information Rushcliffe ArenaRugby RoadWest BridgfordNOTTINGHAMNG2 7YG Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Framework Knitters Museum awarded grant by heritage fund to secure its sustainable future Knitwear, Hosiery/​Socks Framework Knitters Museum wins TripAdvisor award Refurbishment works complete at Framework Knitters Museum Masks for the Masses elevated to museum’s Permanent Collection Avant Homes East Midlands has released the final five family homes for sale at its popular £60m, 175-home Wilbur Chase development in Ruddington. Located off Muster Road and just five miles south of Nottingham city centre, the development comprises a mix of three- and five-bedroom family homes and features 12 of Avant Homes’ house types Prices for the remaining five homes at Wilbur Chase range from £470,000 for a four-bedroom detached Overbury house type to £634,950 for the five-bedroom detached Appleton house type The remaining homes all benefit from Avant Homes’ signature practical design and energy efficiency and are available with a range of incentives on selected plots where the company will sell your old home for you one is the five-bedroom detached Appleton family home a flexible snug which is ideal to use as a study or playroom there is a large open-plan kitchen dining space with modern integrated appliances The downstairs also features an open-plan living area with two sets of French doors leading to the rear garden and a utility room with an additional outside door two large double bedrooms come with en-suite shower rooms A modern family bathroom serves the three sizeable single bedrooms and there is further storage space on the landing Avant Homes East Midlands sales and marketing director said: “Our Wilbur Chase development has proved popular with a range of different buyers resulting in only five homes now remaining “We are committed to providing quality new homes for everyone and building thriving new communities in popular locations Our development is an excellent example of this in action and has already become a key part of the local Ruddington community “We anticipate there will be strong interest in the final homes so we encourage prospective buyers to speak to our sales team today and find out how we can make their next ideal move a reality.” •  Rushcliffe: Residents can leave small electrical items on blue bins from next week After being arrested by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers from West Bridgford a suspect for a shop theft in Ruddington was charged and remanded by police at Cotgrave. The 38 year old man will be appearing at Nottingham Magistrates on Monday 30th of December 2024 charged with six shop thefts in Ruddington he was also wanted for failing to appear at court after being bailed in relation to 5 shop thefts earlier in 2024 As part of Operation Shrinkage the Nottinghamshire Police plan to deal with repeated and persistent shop theft Neighbourhood Policing officers in areas affected by the problem will be coordinating efforts to obtain statements and CCTV from stores and then locate the most risky offenders to bring them before the courts The use of criminal behaviour orders to restrict where offenders can go or which shops they can visit is being implemented to reduce the opportunity to commit crime Requirements for offenders to engage with drug testing and treatment are also being sought at court to eliminate the cause of a majority of offending •  Rushcliffe police patrol areas where crime has been reported regularly A new multi-functional carriage storage shed has now been installed at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington enabling the site to accommodate more carriages and offer better protection The carriage shed will provide covered storage for four operational passenger carriages host community events and a small workshop for volunteers and visitors Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) allocated £40,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to Great Central Railway Nottingham (GRRN) towards the essential project which supports the revival of the heritage site RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Wellbeing ICT and Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler unveiled a new plaque at the site to celebrate the opening of the carriage shed at a celebratory event which coincided with the railway’s Road-Rail-Ale Festival on September 6 Eventgoers also enjoyed train rides on their first run of passenger trains since 2020 which builds on their next stage of development, returning trains further along the main line towards Rushcliffe Halt, near East Leake. Cllr Wheeler said: “It was a pleasure to unveil the new carriage shed at the Transport Heritage Centre It looks fantastic and it was great to see residents already enjoying the new space as part of the festival taking place “This is a vital project that has provided essential storage to help protect the carriages from rain snow and all weathers and improve their safety from vandalism “The new multi-functional space also offers a great area that enhances the visitor experience at the Heritage Centre It will also ensure the volunteers have a dedicated space to meet and take part in workshops “The GCRN continue to go from strength to strength as a group and have overcome many challenges and we’re delighted to be able to support their efforts through UKSPF and REPF so more people can enjoy the railway and experience a part of Rushcliffe’s rail history “It is among the groups we are reaching out with support for community and place projects and the scores of wonderful volunteers here who will continue this site’s heritage and restore four further rail carriages with the help of this storage.” Andy Fillingham of Great Central Railway (Nottingham) added: “Our new carriage shed is a wonderful facility to protect heritage and enhance what we can offer visitors The grant funding was essential to unlocking the project and we’re very grateful for the investment we simply couldn’t have delivered something of this size our supporters and shows the transformational change which funding can make at a grass roots level.” the authority allocated £40,000 to GCRN for a new toilet block at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre to help improve the visitor experience and is expected to open in autumn The block will feature ladies’ and gents’ toilets a wheeled access toilet and a separate baby change and shower area It will be centrally located at the attraction and replace life expired facilities Roadworks have returned to the A60 in Ruddington which are once again causing significant disruption to NCT Green 10 service particularly at peak times and early evening This is because of buses joining long queues at the Kirk Lane / Loughborough Road junction to get to Ruddington Business Park and back This doesn’t just affect the Ruddington end of the route or the journeys which serve the Business Park It causes significant unreliability across the full route and to the main 10 services because the buses which operate a 10X then operate a 10 afterwards ‘To prevent ongoing disruption to all customers we are changing how we serve Ruddington Business Park on Mondays to Fridays from Monday 17th June 2024 until the works are finished There are no changes to how buses operate on a Sunday By splitting the Ruddington Business Park link in this way buses on the 10 will avoid the traffic queues on the A60 which will ensure reliability across the full route The Shuttle Bus is timed to depart at the same time as the 10X normally does: 16:10 Alight the bus at the Ashworth Avenue stop on Loughborough Road where the next 10 to the City will pick up The morning 10C buses from Ruddington Business Park at 06:09 09:18 and 09:48 buses will start from Ruddington Green instead Lacefields, located on Loughborough Road in Ruddington and three-bedroom Shared Ownership homes built by William Davis Homes Shared Ownership allows homebuyers to purchase a share of their home and pay rent on the remaining amount typically buying between 10% and 75% of the property’s full market value This lowers the amount needed for a deposit with most deposits on Shared Ownership schemes between 5% and 10% of the share and not the full amount Platform has seen an increase in popularity in the Shared Ownership scheme the start of 2024 saw a 152% sale increase when comparing to last year owing to the increase in popularity of the scheme in a time of economic uncertainty those using Shared Ownership can gradually increase the amount of their home that they own Sales Consultant at Platform Home Ownership said: “We’re delighted with the success of the wonderful homes at the Lacefields development “Each home at Lacefields was designed with the highest possible build quality in mind “If anyone missed out on a new Shared Ownership home at Lacefields or visit the Platform website and check out our other Nottinghamshire homes Lacefields is nestled in the popular village of Ruddington The development is a few miles away from nearby West Bridgford and Nottingham city centre Ruddington itself is a beautiful destination providing all of the amenities you’d ever need against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty and a community hall all located in the village Ruddington has everything within easy reach The village’s central location in the borough of Rushcliffe means it has easy access to key locations such as Nottingham and West Bridgford as well as East Midlands Airport and Loughborough Access to mainline train services through Nottingham provides direct links to Birmingham and London •  Three Nottinghamshire men found guilty of illegal fishing including at Victoria Embankment the Trustees of the Framework Knitters Museum are excited to announce the award of a £244,168 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to secure a sustainable future for the museum The Framework Knitters Museum is the only museum in the county that is dedicated to Nottinghamshire’s rich textile manufacturing heritage was a crucial step in the development of Nottingham’s world-famous lace industry financial pressures which threaten its survival are mounting Without this support from the Heritage Fund aims to deliver a range of outcomes to help reduce costs and secure sustainability such as the replacement of an outdated gas boiler An additional member of staff will be employed to manage the project which also includes enhancing the resilience and creative vision of the museum through the support of external experts and advisors “We are extremely grateful to have received this support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund this project will ensure that the endangered craft of frame knitting is kept alive through securing the future of the museum.” Back to the News page This year's event is FREE and open to all - so join us on Zoom on Mon 6 July to hear from @VisitBritain Nottingham Culture Board and @NorthstarMtgs We are so excited to hear this fantastic news from @CreswellCrags A huge thank you to @HeritageFundUK for supporting this valuable and much-loved heritage site. ?Calling all #hospitality and #tourism businesses and organisations! We're thrilled to announce that our FREE Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Virtual Visitor Economy Summit will be held on Monday 6 July Yesterday's government announcement has been welcomed by hotels many of which will be opening their doors on Saturday 4th July ?This summer looks likely to be all about the great British break and for those after some staycation inspiration #Nottinghamshire has plenty of unusual places to stay @Langarhallhotel @YeOldeBell @forestholidays @LaceMarketApmts Pop in and see @MeetInNotts at stand 17 and learn why #Nottingham should be your number one destination for #conferences .@MeetInNotts are 'jubilant' after successfully tapping into the North American ? conferences market at @VisitBritain's innovative #MeetGB Virtual and are now setting their sights on Europe ? 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Read the feature on p.128 ?https://t.co/Cbh70ePNpo https://t.co/rAUJHlsZy7 .@MeetInNotts are excited to be in the virtual booth ready for @VisitBritain's digital #MeetGB event today where the team will be showcasing #Nottingham's fantastic event and conference spaces to an international audience https://t.co/9h1SUEWcqn https://t.co/I6pqyQhIyQ The @ace_national has today announced that £3.26 million has been awarded to 466 individual artists and cultural organisations across the #EastMidlands through its COVID-19 emergency response package Calling all #Nottingham and #Nottinghamshire #tourism businesses - why not check out @VisitEnglandBiz' #BusinessAdviceHub for the latest guidance and support for tourism businesses during COVID-19 https://t.co/tMwnMvL8IY https://t.co/592XpXMkKl Want to be in with a chance of winning a @delilahfinefood hamper worth over £60 Simply complete our tourism survey and tell us how you'd feel about visiting #Nottingham and #Nottinghamshire post COVID-19 https://t.co/5xZqO6xtsH https://t.co/FK7ZNCGJRL #Nottingham #tourism businesses - did you know you can find the latest guidance and support for tourism businesses during COVID-19 on @VisitEnglandBiz’s #BusinessAdviceHub Copyright © 2025 Marketing Nottingham The Vale of Belvoir’s community radio station 103 The Eye – which recently gained the King’s Award for Voluntary Service – has started broadcasting on an additional platform It now transmits on DAB+ in addition to 103 FM and on-line the station’s managing director said: “Since the regulator OFCOM allowed us to implement a power increase four years ago reception on FM has improved significantly the Vale of Belvoir is quite hilly and there are some low-lying areas where our FM is still not as strong as it is in Melton “Relaying our station via the new Small Scale DAB transmitter in Nottingham gives people in the north-western part of the Vale Radcliffe-on-Trent and Keyworth another listening choice.” The station which is operated entirely by volunteers was the first in the UK to launch under the new tier of community radio licensed by OFCOM in 2005 DAB+ and can also be heard online and via smart speakers The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and His Majesty King Charles III emphasised his desire to continue the Award The winners of the second Rudd Awards were announced at a special ceremony this month, with 19 Ruddington favourites celebrated for their contribution to the local community Organised by registered Community Interest Company Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) the 2024 Rudd Awards ceremony took place on Friday May 17th at Ruddington’s St Peter’s Church Compèred by BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast presenter Verity Cowley the second Rudd Awards celebrated independent businesses individuals and community groups helping Ruddington to thrive Six categories were sponsored by locally-based businesses including software solutions provider Ideagen with the ‘Young Star’ category True Story with ‘Village retailer or service’ drug development and manufacturing accelerator Quotient Sciences with ‘Village hospitality’ Ruddington Retirement Village for ‘Community Group’ and new to the awards this year – renewable energy specialists backing ‘Volunteer or Fundraiser’ and builders’ merchant The winners included Dan Clifford and Sally Beards for their individual volunteering roles within Scouts and Guides young twins Ottillie and Emmeline Jones and Lead sponsor of this year’s awards was Ruddington-headquartered and leading construction product distributor Okarno Ltd Okarno backed the ‘Heart of Ruddington’ award an honorary award for an outstanding contribution to Ruddington Village which this year went to Sheila Johnson-Marshall for her astonishing contribution to the lives of people in Ruddington through her many years of work at St Peter’s CofE Junior School Sheila said: “It’s been a great pleasure and privilege really Ruddington residents and visitors submitted over 250 nominations across six categories putting forward their favourites and providing reasons why they got a vote The shortlist was then decided by a local including; local Broadcast journalist and radio presenter Local Parish Councillor Ken Piggott and Economic Growth Manager Chair of RVCP said: “Last night proved to be a wonderful celebration of our vibrant and thriving village The committee and judging panel were humbled by the calibre and range of nominations received and the true sense of pride in our local community “Choosing our finalists was an extremely difficult challenge and the passion and dedication displayed by all of the individuals businesses and community groups nominated is not to be underestimated I extend my congratulations to every nominee and those recognised on the night.” The full list of winners and finalists can be found with judges’ comments below: Volunteer or Fundraiser Award – sponsored by Ridge Clean Energy Ltd Leisure and Culture Award – sponsored by Frank Key Group The twins are young leaders in the Beavers teaching the children sign language and leading lots of games They also volunteer at the junior park run they are an inspiration to other young people in the village Village Hospitality Business Award – sponsored by Quotient Sciences  Village Retailer or Service Award – sponsored by True Story Community Group Award – sponsored by My Care All lanes are now OPEN on the A52 westbound in Nottinghamshire between A60 Ruddington and A453 near Clifton following a multi vehicle collision Delays of 15 mins remain above normal travel time Lane 2 is CLOSED on the A52 westbound in Nottinghamshire between A60 Ruddington and A453 near Clifton for vehicle recovery and clear up works following a multi vehicle collision There are currently delays of 25 mins and approx Report of a multi vehicle collision on the A52 westbound in Nottinghamshire between A60 Ruddington and A453 near Wilford There are currently delays of 55 mins and approx ‘Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle crash and debris on road on A52 Clifton Boulevard Northbound from A60 (Nottingham Knight Island) to A453 Clifton Lane (Silverdale Island) Congestion to A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road and A606 Melton Road There are temporary route changes to some services on Remembrance Sunday drivers will observe the 2 minutes silence and will park their buses and turn off their engines and invite you to join them in national remembrance buses may be temporarily held near Central Avenue Church Drive and Sir John Robinson Way will be closed between 09:00 and 12:30 with Lilac 25 and Lime 58 diverted on Sunday 10th November The following named stops will not be served but buses will observe all stops on their diversion route: Charles Street A Remembrance Parade will take place on Highbury Road between 10:00 and 12:30 affecting Yellow 68 and 69 on Sunday 10th November The following stops will not be served: Bulwell Market (to City) There is a parade in Calverton on Sunday 10th November affecting Sky Blue 61 from start of service until 12:30 The following stops will not be served: St Wilfrid’s Square Main Street in East Leake will be closed on Sunday 10th November between 10:30 and 11:45 with South Notts 1 diverted via Main Street A60 and A6006 in both directions on the following journeys: but buses will operate as ‘hail and ride’ on the diversion route: Rempstone Road 10:00 and 11:30 whilst Arnold Lane is closed on Sunday 10th November but buses will observe all stops on their diversion route: Besecar Avenue South Notts 1 may experience delays whilst the Parade takes place through Gotham on Sunday 10th November Church Street will be closed between approx Chapel Street and Ruddington Church named stops will not be served by the following journeys: (times shown from Ruddington Green) Buses will pick up on Kirk Lane or Easthorpe Street during this closure Westgate in Southwell will be closed on Sunday 10th November The following named stops will not be served: The Ropewalk From 22 July Nottinghamshire County Council is introducing several new Nottsbus on Demand services across the county This includes a brand-new Central Rushcliffe Zone a Newark evening service and an expansion to the Mansfield service The new Central Rushcliffe service will run Monday to Saturday from 7am until 7pm and replaces the 850 It will operate in communities including Colston Bassett Passengers will be able to travel into selected points in East Leake Keyworth and Cotgrave as well as Gamston Morrisons to connect to other bus services Newark residents can look forward to a new evening on-demand service that will run Monday to Saturday from 7:30pm until midnight The zone will not only include Newark Town centre but also Coddington Passengers will be able to connect to both Newark Caste and Newark Northgate railway stations as well as shops Mansfield’s current evening on-demand service will be extended from three nights a week to six From 22 July it will operate Monday to Saturday from 7:30pm until midnight The extended service will give night owls more opportunities to head out and explore nightlife as well as a convenient way to commute to work Nottsbus On Demand doesn’t have a fixed route or follow a timetable meaning that passengers can travel anywhere between bus stops and designated points in the operating zone where there is not already a scheduled bus service running free app puts booking a journey at passenger’s fingertips Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “We are delighted to offer more flexible and convenient travel options for our residents and visitors with the launch of these new Nottsbus on Demand services “Whether residents need to access the shops and amenities in the villages of Central Rushcliffe they can now book a bus ride that suits their schedule and destination “Residents no longer have to worry about timetables routes or parking as they can just use the Nottsbus on Demand App or phone up to select a pick-up and drop-off point in the zone and we’ll do the rest “Our Nottsbus on Demand services are part of our commitment to provide accessible affordable and sustainable transport and we will continue to invest in these services so that more people can benefit from this convenient and flexible way of travelling around the county.” “We have gained valuable experience from our previous pilot zones and so it is exciting to see further expansion of the scheme providing a bus service for our rural communities.” events and driving around town has announced the sale of their beloved van ‘May’ The Split Screen Coffee Company has been a cornerstone in the Nottingham mobile coffee community since 2015 providing barista coffee out of a beautifully converted 1965 VW Split Screen Campervan The decision to sell the iconic van comes after careful consideration of various factors “It is with a huge amount of mixed emotions that we announce we have done our last event in ‘May’ “For 9 years she has been part of our journey into business and a steadfast feature in our family summers “We are so grateful to all our beautiful customers for all they have done to make our little business a success.” Despite the sale of the van, the Split Screen Food & Drink Company can be found locally at Parker’s Yard, located at Ruddington’s Framework Knitters Museum Good coffee is still available to have in or takeaway along with bags of coffee for home use alongside delightful lunches “We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to our loyal customers and the community for their unwavering support over the years – it’s been an absolute blast!” You can still find us on Instagram: @thesplitscreenco and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSplitScreenCo/ Residents and commuters in Ruddington will see yet more disruptions as a major roadworks project is set to begin on Flawforth Lane starting from Monday managed by Newline Civils on behalf of Benchmark Property will see the road closed between the junctions with A60 Loughborough Road and Flawforth Avenue until Friday From 07:30 hours on Monday 29th July 2024  Until 17:30 hours on Friday 20th September 2024 inclusive (Entire scheme to take place May to November 2024)   a separate signals  bulletin is awaited and hasn’t been provided yet by councils and Via)   This closure is part of an extensive scheme scheduled to run from May to November 2024 focusing on junction improvements and traffic signal refurbishment The roadworks are expected to impact local traffic heavily there’s a diversion via Flawforth Lane The construction efforts aim to enhance traffic flow and safety in the area addressing long-standing issues with the current infrastructure the temporary road closure during the peak of the construction period will likely test the patience of daily commuters and local businesses Flawforth Lane in Ruddington will be subject to a temporary prohibition of driving due to gas mains diversion works which spans from the junction with A60 Loughborough Road to Flawforth Avenue is scheduled to start at 06:00 hours on Monday and is expected to last until 23:59 hours on Friday Network Plus will carry out these works on behalf of Cadent Gas While the restriction is set to be continuous throughout the mentioned period there is a possibility that Flawforth Lane may remain open intermittently residents and commuters should prepare for extended periods of closure Multi-way signals will be installed at the junction of B680 Kirk Lane and Flawforth Lane with A60 Loughborough Road These signals are part of the concurrent closure plans for Flawforth Lane •  Ruddington: 24-hour signals for two weeks Loughborough Road – Kirk Lane Traffic will be diverted via Flawforth Lane This diversion is expected to manage the flow of traffic effectively but could lead to longer travel times In response to a petition signed by 802 Ruddington residents concerning the availability of school places in the village Nottinghamshire County Council has released a report detailing their planned actions and responses The petition, presented to the County Council on July 13, 2023, voiced concerns about the sufficiency of pupil places in Ruddington particularly in light of new housing developments in the area This issue has been a growing concern for families in the village struggling to secure places in local schools The Council says it has been actively monitoring the situation and exploring options for creating additional primary school places One proposal involves increasing the capacity at James Peacock Infant School and St Peter’s CofE Junior School the council says – including the need for a new access point from the A60 and the substantial costs associated with construction traffic management A key element of the Council’s response is the expansion of Rosecliffe Spencer Academy, located in the adjacent West Bridgford Planning Area but encompassing Ruddington in its catchment is expected to alleviate some of the pressure on Ruddington’s school places according to the report the Academy increased its first admission number from 45 to 60 The expansion of Rosecliffe Spencer Academy is budgeted at £1.579 million with a mix of funding from Section 106 developer contributions and the Council’s Basic Need funding from the Department for Education £707,000 of these contributions are tied to developments in Ruddington itself with the Council having the option to request amendments to the terms of these contributions to support the Academy’s expansion The incident is reported to have happened on the Pasture Lane estate in Ruddington on Friday 23 June Hugo, a terrier, was reportedly savaged by a much larger dog outside her home in Ruddington – his owner Debs Waybill was also bitten by the dog as she tried to prevent the attack Police attended the incident and seized the dog A fundraiser was launched here to raise money for vets bills to try to treat Hugo for his injuries but sadly he was considered too weak to survive by vets multiple operations would have been necessary The fundraiser remains to try to cover the bills that are needed after the treatments Neighbours who witnesses the incident were left shocked and saddened – ‘This dog was brutally attacked on the owners door step by a XL Bully ‘This dog lives on a very friendly estate in Ruddington and had to be sadly put down due to his injuries ‘During that attack there were four men trying to get the XL bully off the poor little soul and the XL bully ended up biting the two owners in the process it was a horrific incident and the whole community is devastated.’ said: “All of the neighbours and people who witnessed this are traumatised and heartbroken for Debs “We’ll all miss seeing Hugo around the neighbourhood Jane Wakerley said: “This is devastating news Hugo has been through a lot over the last few years Lauren Gunn said: “My dog was also attacked in the village a few weeks ago It really does worry me the increased number of dog attacks Debs Hayball said: “I’d like to reach out and say a huge ‘Thank You’ to all my neighbours who came to try to help Hugo The outpouring of love for Hugo is quite overwhelming If you’d like to help you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2m3gb-for-hugo The Wire has contacted Nottinghamshire Police for more information