# beeston (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover beeston. Page: Feed: --- ## [Old Market Square named as place where people feel most unsafe in Nottingham city centre – Victoria Centre the safest](https://westbridgfordwire.com/old-market-square-named-as-place-where-people-feel-most-unsafe-in-nottingham-city-centre-victoria-centre-the-safest/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Old Market Square has been identified as the part of Nottingham city centre where people feel most unsafe, while the Victoria Centre received the strongest ratings for safety. The findings were recorded in a survey carried out as part of Operation Reclaim, a partnership set up to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the city \[…\] ## [£4m Old Market Square ‘central park’ and fountains plan forms part of Nottingham city centre overhaul](https://westbridgfordwire.com/4m-old-market-square-central-park-plan-forms-part-of-nottingham-city-centre-overhaul/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Plans to transform Old Market Square into a greener, more sustainable public space have been included in a wider programme intended to improve Nottingham city centre and address concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour. The long-term proposal is to create a city-centre “central park” while retaining the square’s distinctive open character and its ability to \[…\] ## [Balaclava ban for Nottingham city decision in September](https://westbridgfordwire.com/balaclava-ban-for-nottingham-city-decision-in-september/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Restrictions on face coverings such as balaclavas could be introduced in Nottingham city centre before the end of the year as part of measures intended to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. People breaching the proposed restrictions could receive on-the-spot fines. The measure is intended to prevent those involved in disorder from concealing their identity. The \[…\] ## [Nottingham man charged after woman died following Skegness bar incident](https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-man-charged-after-woman-died-following-skegness-bar-incident/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ A man has been charged with manslaughter following an altercation in Skegness, after which a 21-year-old woman died. Rennforde Fletcher, 53, of St Ann’s, Nottingham, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday 20 August, where he was released on bail with conditions pending a plea hearing on 9 September. Minnie Jarrett was allegedly punched during \[…\] ## [Six people taken to court over West Bridgford and Nottingham shop thefts](https://westbridgfordwire.com/six-people-taken-to-court-over-west-bridgford-and-nottingham-shop-thefts/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Six people have appeared in court following investigations into shop thefts from stores in Nottingham and West Bridgford. Paul Barton, 55, of no fixed address, was identified after CCTV showed a man wearing a Detroit Red Wings ice hockey cap during thefts from Sainsbury’s Local in Carlton Street. Police said further enquiries linked Barton to \[…\] ## [Hundreds of homes across Nottinghamshire await decisions from planning inspectors](https://westbridgfordwire.com/hundreds-of-homes-across-nottinghamshire-await-decisions-from-planning-inspectors/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Hundreds of homes planned for Nottinghamshire towns and villages are awaiting decisions from the Government’s Planning Inspectorate. Several schemes rejected by local councils—or not decided within the required timeframe—are currently going through the appeals process. Developers can appeal if a council refuses permission, imposes disputed conditions or fails to determine an application in time.… ## [The Meadows loses out on over £550,000 from developer as project approved anyway](https://westbridgfordwire.com/the-meadows-loses-out-on-over-550000-from-developer-as-project-approved-anyway/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ A new residential tower block can now be built on derelict land that was at risk of staying “undeveloped for the foreseeable future” due to cost problems. Developer Cassidy Group has been looking to build a 319-bed apartment block on land between Arkwright Street, Crocus Street and Meadows Way. Clearance work on the site first \[…\] ## [Medieval Mansfield Psalter available to researchers after almost 800 years](https://westbridgfordwire.com/medieval-mansfield-psalter-available-to-researchers-after-almost-800-years/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ A medieval prayer book has been transferred to the University of Nottingham, making it available to researchers for the first time in almost 800 years. The Mansfield Psalter dates from the late 13th century and is believed to have been produced in France. It was previously held privately but is now in the care of \[…\] ## [Man arrested after suspected arson at Worksop bungalow](https://westbridgfordwire.com/man-arrested-after-suspected-arson-at-worksop-bungalow/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a bungalow in Worksop. Emergency services were called to the property in Rayton Spur shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday 20 August after a member of the public reported seeing flames. The bungalow was unoccupied and no \[…\] ## [RAF Air Cadets squadron at Nottingham Airport recruiting new members aged 12–17](https://westbridgfordwire.com/raf-air-cadets-squadron-at-nottingham-airport-recruiting-new-members-aged-12-17/) _2026-08-21 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ 2425 (Nottingham Airport) Squadron RAF Air Cadets are delighted to announce that we are recruiting young people to join our squadron. 2425 Squadron RAF Air Cadets is situated at Nottingham Airport, Tollerton. Although the airfield is closed to fixed-wing aircraft, Arcus Helicopters are still operating, and our squadron building is not and will not be \[…\] ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DBFN2RNlcAxH) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Nottinghamshire weather for Friday 21 August](https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottinghamshire-weather-for-friday-21-august-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Friday 21 August is forecast to be cool, cloudy and increasingly unsettled, with the highest chance of rain from mid-afternoon into the early evening. Temperatures are expected to peak at around 18C before falling to 13C overnight. Early morning Friday will begin cool and mostly cloudy, with some brighter spells developing after sunrise. Temperatures are \[…\] ## [Record number of Nottingham College students receive GCSE results](https://westbridgfordwire.com/record-number-of-nottingham-college-students-receive-gcse-results/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ A record number of Nottingham College students received their GCSE results today (20 August), with more than 4,500 learners sitting exams earlier this year across a range of subjects. The cohort reflects the diverse communities served by the college, including adult learners returning to education to unlock new career opportunities, home-educated students studying for qualifications, \[…\] ## [The Bulwell Academy celebrates historic GCSE results after major school improvement journey](https://westbridgfordwire.com/bulwell-academy-celebrates-historic-gcse-results-after-major-school-improvement-journey/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Students and staff at The Bulwell Academy are celebrating a landmark set of GCSE results, with the school recording its highest ever number of students achieving grade 4+ and grade 5+ passes in both English and mathematics. This year, 57% of students achieved grade 4+ in both English and maths, with 36% achieving grade \[…\] ## [Fantastic results for East Leake Academy students on GCSE results day](https://westbridgfordwire.com/fantastic-results-for-east-leake-academy-students-on-gcse-results-day/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Students at East Leake Academy are celebrating another year of fantastic GCSE results today. This year’s outcomes see students achieving excellent attainment averaging a grade 5 at GCSE, with exceptional performance in English language and English literature. 76% of students secured a grade 4 or above in English and mathematics. Exceptional results were awarded \[…\] ## [Djanogly City Academy GCSE results announced](https://westbridgfordwire.com/djanogly-city-academy-gcse-results-announced/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Djanogly City Academy students are once again celebrating some strong GCSE exam results and looking forward to their next steps. This summer’s GCSE results include continued strong performances in English and maths, with particularly positive outcomes in English Language. Many subject areas have also built on solid prior results with notable performances in \[…\] ## [Mayor leads cross-party support to lobby Government to fund at-risk A46 and A38 major road schemes](https://westbridgfordwire.com/mayor-leads-cross-party-support-to-lobby-government-to-fund-at-risk-a46-and-a38-major-road-schemes/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ The Mayor of the East Midlands is calling on businesses, organisations and residents to back a campaign to protect funding for two major road schemes vital to the region’s growth. Regional partners from across the East Midlands gathered on Wednesday (19 August) alongside the A46 near Newark to demonstrate their support for the A46 Newark \[…\] ## [Council rules out legal challenge against One Earth Solar Farm approval](https://westbridgfordwire.com/council-rules-out-legal-challenge-against-one-earth-solar-farm-approval/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Newark and Sherwood District Council will not pursue a judicial review of the Government’s decision to approve the controversial One Earth Solar Farm after receiving specialist legal advice. The council said advice obtained twice from an expert barrister found there were insufficient grounds to mount a successful legal challenge against the decision. Development consent for \[…\] ## [Mansfield residents call for change as shop vacancy rate reaches 17%](https://westbridgfordwire.com/mansfield-residents-call-for-change-as-shop-vacancy-rate-reaches-17/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Mansfield has the joint-highest shop vacancy rate among Nottinghamshire’s larger towns, with 17% of retail space currently empty. The figure puts it level with Worksop and well behind Beeston, where the vacancy rate is 4%, Bingham at 5% and Retford at 5.5%. Residents say rising costs, a lack of variety and the loss of established \[…\] ## [NUAST celebrates best-ever GCSE results](https://westbridgfordwire.com/nuast-celebrates-best-ever-gcse-results/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Students at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST), a proud member of Nova Education Trust, are celebrating a milestone year after securing the academy’s best-ever GCSE results. Demonstrating exceptional resilience and aspiration, the graduating cohort delivered outstanding performances across the curriculum, significantly surpassing both national and regional averages: –… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/chDPIeSI3bKV) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Beeston shops thrive – but traders say town centre lacks variety](https://westbridgfordwire.com/beeston-shops-thrive-but-traders-say-town-centre-lacks-variety/) _2026-08-20 · Wire · West Bridgford Wire_ Beeston is one of Nottinghamshire’s strongest-performing larger retail centres, but traders and residents say a lack of variety is leaving the town centre feeling “stagnant”. The town, three miles south-west of Nottingham, has a four per cent retail vacancy rate, meaning 96 per cent of its available floor space is occupied. It is the best-performing \[…\]