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Following last week’s news that Forest's £130m City Ground makeover had been recommended for approval, this week the plans have been given the full green light by Rushcliffe Borough Council following a planning committee meeting on Thursday. The ageing Peter Taylor Stand will be demolished and replaced with a 10,000-seater, increasing the City Ground's overall capacity to 35,000.

The redevelopment work of the area is predicted to boost the local economy by £13m every year, along with creating hundreds of jobs. The long-term ambition is to eventually raise the capacity to 50,000 to match Forest’s continued success on the pitch. | Source

Vue opened their doors in the former Cineworld spot at Cornerhouse on Friday, boasting a facelift on what we were used to previously. Think plush seating, Dolby audio, the latest projection technology and 14 screens. Tickets are available online and start from just £6.99 which is very reasonable nowadays it has to be said!

Whilst you’re at it - Consider supporting cinemas like Broadway Cinema - A Nottingham independent cinema who offer an amazing experience and a real local feel.

Our top picks for things to do this week.

🌮 Foodies Festival
Wollaton Park
Friday - Sunday Jun 27-29 | More info

🎭 Shrek The Musical Jr.
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Friday - Sunday Jun 27-29 | More info

🏋️‍♀️ UK's Strongest Man 2025 Live Final
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday - Sunday Jun 28-29 | More info

🎭 MADD on Broadway: A Celebration of Musicals Past & Present
Squire Performing Arts Theatre
Saturday - Sunday Jun 28-29 | More info

🏴‍☠️ Little Bop Pirates Cove | Family Mini Fest
Binks Yard
Sunday, Jun 29 @ 10:30 | More info

🪕 Busk & Brew
Blend Cafe
Sunday, Jun 29 @ 16:00 | More info

🏑 International Grand Masters Hockey Festival
Nottingham Hockey Centre
Sunday, Jun 29 - Sunday, July 6th | More info

🕺 Strictly Fabulous - An Evening with Ian Waite
Woodborough Hall
Wednesday, Jul 2 @ 18:45 | More info

🎭 Open-Air Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Nottingham Castle
Thursday, Jul 3 @ 18:00 | More info

🍷 Summer Wine Tasting Evening
Norwood Park
Friday, Jul 4 @ 19:00 | More info

🎉 Hucknall Fest
Titchfield Park
Saturday, Jul 5 @ 11:00 | More info

🏇 £9 Evening Racing
Nottingham Racecourse
Saturday, Jul 5 @ 16:23 | More info

⚽️ Women’s Euros Live Screening
City Ground
Saturday, Jul 5 @ 18:30 | More info

🏏 Vitality Blast Double Header
Trent Bridge
Sunday, Jul 6 @ 15:00 | More info

🎨 Sip & Paint
Splash Art Republic
Sunday, Jul 6 @ 16:00 | More info

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

Nottingham’s biggest ever cocktail festival is well underway! Nottingham Cocktail week runs from Friday 27th June - Sunday 6th July. If you purchase a wristband at £10, you unlock £5 signature cocktails at some of your favourite Nottingham venues across the course of the week along with other deals and exclusives. Could be well worth considering if you’re off on a night out this weekend or next! See below for the full list of venues and check out the Nottingham Cocktail Week website for more information.

The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week.

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