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October 2018
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Unfurnished properties 20% cheaper to rent
A recent article suggested renters should choose unfurnished properties and spend £1500 on furniture of their own.
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The reason being that unfurnished properties were around 20% cheaper and the initial outlay could be recouped in around 13-15 months.
Most landlords prefer to rent properties unfurnished in any case. Of course depending on your circumstances a furnished ready to go property may suit your needs better at that moment in time.
Something did occur to myself immediately. When it is time... August 2018
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Full fibre broadband to be installed in all new homes
The Government has announced it will make it compulsory for all new build homes to be fitted with full fibre broadband.
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This can mean speeds of up to 330 Mbps making it possible to download full length programmes and movies in seconds.
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Broad Marsh Approval
The city Council have now approved plans for the new car park bus station and shops on the site of the now demolished previous bus station and car park.
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Work is expected to be completed in 2020. Time will tell if this drab area of the city can be transformed into a vibrant modern place to shop and socialise. July 2018
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Council saves money and our enviroment
Excellent way of saving money and the environment by making vehicles last a reasonable length of time. After all far more damage is made to the environment building new vehicles than will come out the exhaust of present vehicles. (a local green party candidate drives a 20 year old diesel car) Well done Broxtowe keep it up.
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Broxtowe Bin Lorry Gets A Cost-Saving Facelift
Around £140,000 has been saved by Broxtowe Borough Council in 2017/2018 by refurbishing a bin lorry to add to its frontline fl... -
Local road closures
From Thursday 2nd August Musters Road, from its junction with Melton Road to its junction with Chaworth Road including the left turn slip road will close for five weeks
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Wilford Lane is also closed for five weekends from August 4th while Nottingham City Council carry out resurfacing work. Work will begin on Saturday 4 August and will take place on Saturdays and Sundays only over five weekends during the summer 8am – 6pm. -
Is your home beeing invaded by Ants?
All this sunny weather is great for spending time out doors. But it can bring insects into your home in large numbers.
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But according to one wildlife expert, rather than killing the insects, you should lure them away from your home instead.
Springwatch presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham, revealed a clever way to keep the minibeasts out of your home – just leave a bowl of sugar outside.
Killing these creatures shouldn’t be an option and chemical substances should be avoided. The nature... -
New uniforms arrived
New uniforms from a new supplier have arrived. Thank you for the recommendation David Metcalf Removals.
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Good quality good service good price.
The new uniforms will keep all the team looking smart when we are out on removals and storage in Nottingham.
Very pleased thank you Premier Embroidery Meadow Lane Nottingham June 2018
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CCTV catches serial scratcher
Officers are trying to trace a man after 31 reports of scratch damage to vehicles in Wilford on three nights over the last two months.
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The latest spate of criminal damage happened on the 26th June but a number of vehicles were also damaged on 12 June and 3 May.
The main streets involved were Brookthorpe Way and The Downs.
Many of the vehicles targeted were the same as those damaged on previous dates.
CCTV has been released.
