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Rob Goliah, 36, from Nottingham completed a six-month, 14,291-mile cycle from Melbourne, Derbyshire to Melbourne, Australia, visiting 22 countries from June 29 to December 26. The journey was inspired by his Australian rules football background after Covid-19 canceled the 2020 International Cup and a South Africa car crash ended his playing career. Goliah broke his nose going over handlebars in Kazakhstan and faced 100km stretches between towns, but raised over £5,700 for Mind and Look Good Feel Better. Friends joined sections of the route while equipment was carried separately to enable completion on a road bike. | Source

Finlay, 6, from Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham, saved his dad Phil's life after calling 999 and speaking calmly with emergency services when Phil collapsed at home in October. Mum Elaine had recently taught him to use the home phone in emergencies instead of disconnecting it, with Finlay putting the lesson into practice just days later. He let in a friend to help and met ambulance staff at the door while Phil needed emergency compressions before hospital. The school recognized his bravery with a certificate, using the incident to teach pupils what to do in emergencies. | Source

Broxtowe Borough Council is planning a £107,000 nature reserve at a former 18-acre quarry and landfill off Coventry Lane in Bramcote, next to 639 new homes. The site, capped and restored by Biffa, will get improved pathways, parking, picnic areas and seating to support increased visitors from Miller Homes' 470-property development and Peter James Homes' 169 homes. Cabinet will consider the changes on February 3, funded by Biffa, alongside designating it the borough's 15th nature reserve. Public consultations will determine the management plan and name, with some steep areas restricted to prevent injuries. | Source

Our top picks of things to do this week. Have an event you want featuring? Let us know!

⚽️ Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace
City Ground
Sunday, Feb 1 @ 14:00 | More info

👠 Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures: The Red Shoes
Theatre Royal
From Tuesday, Feb 3 @ 19:30 | More info

⚽️ Notts County vs. Gillingham
Meadow Lane
Tuesday, Feb 3 @ 19:45 | More info

🫟 Andy Warhol: Behind The Scenes
Lakeside Arts
Thursday, Feb 5 @ 13:00 | More info

📚 The Content Table
District Coffee
Friday, Feb 6 @ 18:00 | More info

🎉 Spring 2026 Exhibition Launch Party
Nottingham Contemporary
Friday, Feb 6 @ 18:30 | More info

✏️ Make it Yours: February Workshops
National Justice Museum
From Friday, Feb 6 @ Multiple Times | More info

🌈 Nottingham Light Night 2026
Multiple Locations
Friday & Saturday From Dusk | More info

💡 Light Night: More Than Human
Nottingham Contemporary
Saturday, Feb 7 @ Multiple Times | More info

🖼️ Andy Warhol: Pop Icon Gallery Tours
Lakeside Arts
From Saturday, Feb 7 @ Multiple Times | More info

🏹 Robin Hood Nottingham Town Tour
Starting at The Cross Keys
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 14:00 | More info

⚽️ Notts County vs. Barrow
Meadow Lane
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 15:01 | More info

🏒 Nottingham Panthers vs. Coventry Blaze
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 19:00 | More info

😂 Just The Tonic Comedy Club
Metronome
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 19:00 & 20:00 | More info

🎭 Nottingham Arts Theatre Youth Group: Act One
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Sunday, Feb 8 @ 16:00 | More info

😂 Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza
Theatre Royal
Sunday, Feb 8 @ 19:30 | More info

The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food & drink scene.

The 2026 Michelin Guide has named 12 Nottinghamshire restaurants as places you must check out - Let us know what you think of the list!

1. Piccalilli
2. Kushi-ya
3. Raymond's
4. Iberico World Tapas
5. Alchemilla
6. Restaurant Sat Bains
7. The Reindeer at Hoveringham
8. Hammer & Pincers, Wymeswold
9. Restaurant Jericho, Plungar
10. Darleys, Darley Abbey
11. John's House, Mountsorrel
12. The Martins Arms, Colston Bassett

The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week. Have a gig you want featuring? Let us know!

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