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Nottingham City Council has approved a 3.5% council tax rise - the lowest in 18 years - meaning Band D properties will pay £2,342.08, totalling £2,755.39 with police and fire elements. Deputy leader Ethan Radford says the budget represents the end of the city's "long financial nightmare" after government-appointed commissioners left last month following the authority's effective bankruptcy declaration in 2023. The council also confirmed £25 million investments including more neighbourhood safety officers, improved street cleaning, fly-tipping enforcement, parks and roads, while expecting a £1 million underspend. | Source

University of Nottingham researchers have discovered that memories we think we've forgotten are actually still stored in our brains - we just can't access them. Using brain imaging technology, the School of Psychology team found that our brains reactivate these lost memories even when we're not consciously aware of it. The findings could change how dementia is treated, suggesting doctors should help patients access existing memories rather than trying to rebuild lost ones from scratch. | Source

Alexandra Szilvasi, 36, has been reunited with Steven Ballard, the fisherman who rescued her and 10-month-old spaniel Snickers from the flooded River Trent at Gunthorpe on February 23. Steven was fishing when he heard screams and saw the puppy in difficulty after diving for a ball, followed by Alexandra jumping in. With the river a meter and a half high and extremely turbulent, Steven climbed down a ladder to lift Snickers onto the bank before Alexandra pulled herself up. The delivery driver from Bilborough made a BBC appeal to find her rescuer after they didn't exchange details, wanting to thank him properly with a pint. | Source

The Old Market Square lions have been jet-washed for less than £200 after algae and moss formed during recent wet weather, earning them the nickname "Green Lions" online. Deputy leader Ethan Radford says the two-tonne Art Deco statues have "cleaned up really well and look great standing proud" in front of the Council House, though stonework repairs are still needed for the building's facade, dome, flooring and leaking roof areas. The pair were sculpted by Joseph Else, head of Nottingham School for Art in the 1920s, with the Wetherspoon pub overlooking the square named in his honour. | Source

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


🏐 Nottingham Forest Netball vs. Birmingham Panthers
Motorpoint Arena
Sunday, Mar 8 @ 11:00 | More info

😴 The Sleep Show
Lakeside Arts
Sunday, Mar 8 @ Numerous Times | More info

🏃 Run For All: Nottingham 10k
Nottingham Castle
Sunday, Mar 8 @ 9:00 | More info

♥️ Cougar
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Sunday, Mar 8 @ 19:30 | More info

🧑‍🍳 Cook & Connect
West Bridgford Young People Centre
Monday, Mar 9 @ 10:30 | More info

✏️ Writing For Life - Creative Careers Event
Wollaton Hall
Tuesday, Mar 10 @ 16:00 | More info

⚫️ The Woman In Black
Theatre Royal
From Tuesday, Mar 10 - Saturday, Mar 14 | More info

📈 East Midlands’ Business Champions Networking Event
Maggie’s Nottingham
Wednesday, Mar 11 @ 17:30 | More info

🧵 Stitch By Stitch Embroidery Class
Ugly Bread Bakery
Wednesday, Mar 11 @ 17:30 | More info

🕯️ West End By Candlelight - Musical Theatre’s Greatest Hits
Albert Hall
Wednesday, Mar 11 @ 19:45 | More info

🎯 Premier League Darts
Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, Mar 12 @ 19:00 | More info

⚽️ Nottingham Forest vs. Midtijlland
The City Ground
Thursday, Mar 12 @ 20:00 | More info

💷 Big John’s Bosh Bingo 2026
The Nest
Friday, Mar 13 @ 18:00 | More info

🎥 Ruddington Popup Cinema Club - Withnail & I
The Cottage Hotel, Ruddington
Friday, Mar 13 @ 18:30 | More info

🏒 Nottingham Panthers vs. Fife Flyers
Motorpoint Arena
Friday, Mar 13 @ 19:00 | More info

👊 Punch
Nottingham Playhouse
From Friday, Mar 13 @ 19:30 | More info

🌱 Sherwood Vegan Market
Sherwood United Reformed Church
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 10:00 | More info

🛍️ Nottingham Craft & Flea Market
St Mary’s In The Lace Market
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 11:00 | More info

⚽️ Notts County vs. Chesterfield
Meadow Lane
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 12:30 | More info

🏐 NSL Netball Double Header
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 13:00 | More info

🍀 Paddy’s Fest
Binks Yard
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 14:00 | More info

☀️ The California Dreaming Show
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 19:30 | More info

😂 Just The Tonic Comedy with Laura Smyth
Metronome
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 18:00 & 8:15 | More info

🛍️ Makers Market
Liquid Light Taproom
Sunday, Mar 15 @ 14:00 | More info

🏐 Netball - Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds Rhinos
Motorpoint Arena
Sunday, Mar 15 @ 12:00 | More info

⚽️ Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham
The City Ground
Sunday, Mar 15 @ 14:00 | More info

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

The Nottingham Food Festival debuts at Victoria Embankment on July 11-12, promising to bring global cuisines, live music and family entertainment to the riverbank. Festival director Michael Johnston says the event aims to become a vibrant addition to the city's summer calendar, showcasing local talent and international influence through performing arts and world flavours. A street food arena will feature regional vendors, artisan markets and locally-sourced specialties, while two streets of independent bars and a Vocation Brewery ale house. Eight live cookery demonstrations, tribute acts, magic shows, comedy, circus workshops, scavenger hunts, dog shows and inflatable jousting provide all-ages entertainment. Nottinghamshire Mind is the primary charity partner, building on £164,000 raised collectively for Mind charities nationwide. Definitely one for the diary! | Source

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