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June 2021
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Former Argos store to become student living
The former Argos store on Parliament Street a heritage building in Nottingham is set to be redeveloped. Guess what? More student accommodation.
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The original façade of the building will as usual be kept whilst a nine storey construction will be built onto it. The new building will house around 270 students.
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Important changes for petrol car owners
Are you aware of the changes that could effect the petrol you put in your car?
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This summer the standard petrol grade in the UK will become E10. Currently, UK petrol is E5, meaning it contains up to 5% bioethanol. E10 petrol will see the amount of bioethanol increase to 10%.
Petrol cars manufactured after 2011 and most modern motorcycles are E10 compatible. However, around 5% of petrol vehicles made before 2011 will need to continue to use E5 petrol which will remain available as the super gra... May 2021
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New PCC Saves £78,000 per year
The new Nottinghamshire Police & Crime Commissioner, Caroline Henry, says she is going to scrap the role of deputy PCC. The £78,000 saving will go back into policing.
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Mrs Henry also plans to claim no expenses during her role as part of her savings plan and strategy to put more officers and resources on Nottinghamshire's streets.
Sounds like she is determined to offer Big Red value for money!
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Police Using Unmarked Lorry In This Area
Earlier this year Derbyshire police took delivery of the Highways England unmarked Tractor Unit. The tractor unit gives police a high vantage point to view other drivers and what they are or are not doing at the time.
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Many banned drivers, dangerous vehicles, and uninsured vehicles were removed from the county's roads. Some drivers already having 9 plus points found a ban incoming for using mobile phones whilst driving.
The tractor unit works a part of a team, with standard patrol cars pulling o... April 2021
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200 Degrees opens another outlet
Our close neighbours 200 Degrees, a Nottingham Based coffee bean roaster is to open another coffee shop. Mosley Street in Manchester around May/June time.
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The new store will be within a new development and shall also supply sandwiches and snacks. We wish 200 all the best with their latest project.
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Birds sold 182,000 Easter treats
Birds the bakers sold an impressive 182,000 hot cross buns and other Easter treats during the festive period. Over 120,000 hot cross buns were sold alone from their 60 plus shops in the East Midlands.
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Old School could get new life
The derelict and long vacant Radford Boulevard school could soon be yet more student accommodation in Nottingham. Plans have been submitted to planning authorities for 3 buildings holding a total of 158 student rooms on the site. The original 19th century façade would remain.
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Free Covid home Tests now available
Twice-weekly rapid Covid tests to be offered to all adults with no symptoms.
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For those over 18-years old, two boxes of seven tests per person are available to collect or four boxes per family.
Depending on peoples’ individual circumstances, the following routes to get a free, rapid Covid test when they don’t have symptoms (asymptomatic) are:
• Community testing: There are now six community testing sites in Nottingham where anyone over the age of 16 can take a supervised test.
Those under 1...