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May 2020
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Look After Your Car Battery
Without being used regularly, car batteries can lose charge meaning they may not have enough power to start the engine – this is likely to be the case if your essential journeys are especially short.
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This is also more likely to be the case with cars with older, weaker batteries, but even newer or brand-new batteries can fail if they haven’t been used for long periods.
Why might my battery not start my car?
The optimum voltage for a car battery is around 12.6 volts – that’s the sign of... -
Let's All Keep Busy During Lockdown
We all have a lot more time on our hands than we normally would at this present time. Here are some great ideas to help you keep busy at home and stop any boredom creeping in.
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1. Family time
From video calls to chat groups, communication is as important now as it has ever been with some family members and friends having to isolate on their own. Having regular chats with everyone that you love is really important and is also a great way to pass the time. Catch up with pals over a virtual brun... April 2020
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New Power Station Planned for Nottingham
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station as a coal powered plant is due to be decommissioned in 2025, however plans are due to be submitted later this year to build a new power plant on this site.
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The plant would work in a similar way to the much smaller Eastcroft incinerator on London Rd, Nottingham. It could save approximately half a million tons of non-recyclable waste from going to landfill and generate enough electricity to power 90,000 homes. -
How To Look After Your Car During Lockdown
Leaving your car parked up or only using it occasionally can damage your cars battery. The best way to make sure your car makes it through long-term storage or significantly reduced usage is to use a trickle charger. This will stop alarms and other components from draining your battery completely.
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Just keep in mind that using these devices could be impractical if your car is parked on the street as you may need to drape cables across the pavement, which can become a tripping hazard for passers-... -
Roads are potentially more dangerous during Lock-down
We all know the roads are generally very quiet now, no more rush hour jams either.
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This has led to many of us putting our foot down a bit.
The Police have stopped drivers travelling at nearly 120 mph on empty roads and twice the speed limit in built up areas. But we should all consider before we make any journey, even one within the laws of the land. Is this really necessary? Should the worst happen can our emergency services cope?
The NHS is dealing with a pandemic which is putting signific... March 2020
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New Homes for Cropwell Bishop
Just off the A46 Nottingham is Cropwell Bishop. A village full of charm, character and not forgetting the Cheese!
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This latest development from Hoxston - The Old Stackyard which is tucked away from the busy Nottingham City Centre, offer design-led larger houses that are thoughtful and sympathetic to the picturesque location, not surprisingly that over 75% of the development has already been snapped up!
With the amount of large developments being built in Nottinghamshire,exclusive small developmen... February 2020
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County Council agree maximum tax rise
Councillors have agreed to raise council tax by the maximum 3.99 per cent while putting more into reserves.
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It means people in Band A properties will pay an extra £39.26 a year to the council, while those in Band D homes will pay an additional £58.89.
After a nine-hour meeting yesterday, (Thursday, February 27) Conservative councillors at Nottinghamshire County Council voted through the budget with the support of their coalition partners, the Mansfield Independents. -
Estate Agent Required West Bridgford
Royston & Lund are recruiting a house sales negotiator for their West Bridgford branch in Nottingham.
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Applicants must have good communication skills with a confident approach, excellent telephone manner and computer/keyboard experience.
Duties to include client liaison, achievement of sales and client sales progression, meeting and greeting the general public, answering the telephone, diverting calls and taking messages, booking viewings and valuations on a computerised diary system.
Hours of...