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bbc.com | Lauren Monaghan
Iron Giant visitor centre should open by autumnLauren MonaghanLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCThe Victorian viaduct near Ilkeston is one of only two of its kind that survive to this dayA £1.1m visitor centre being built at a historic viaduct on the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border should be open this Autumn, volunteers behind the scheme have said. When complete the visitor centre will include exhibition and educational spaces, a cafe, outdoor seating and bicycle parking.
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msn.com | Lauren Monaghan
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nottinghampost.com | Lauren Monaghan
Plans to refurbish and restore Wollaton Hall’s centuries-old walled gardens have been approved by the city council. Back in March 2025 the plans were submitted by a collaborative group to Nottingham City Council. These were approved on Friday (May 30). Proposals also include supporting buildings along with the restoration of windows, doors, roofing, walls and fireplaces. The garden dates back to the 16th Century and was used to provide fruit and vegetables to the hall and its household.
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nottinghampost.com | Lauren Monaghan
Trustees of Bennerley Viaduct have given a major update in a new visitor centre being created. The viaduct, which connects Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire could open in October 2025, according to Trustees for Friends of Bennerley Viaduct . Works are well underway to build the new centre at the ‘landmark’ bridge over the River Erewash that sits near Awsworth, Broxtowe.
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bbc.com | Lauren Monaghan
Families 'disheartened' by proposed grave rulesLauren MonaghanLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSCampaigners Lesley Webb, Lindsey Collins and Nicola Smith previously met with Broxtowe Borough CouncilCampaigners have said they are upset at a council's response to their bid to get more freedom for tributes on graves in Broxtowe.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Lauren Monaghan |Kirstie McCrum
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nottinghampost.com | Lauren Monaghan
An independent Nottinghamshire brewery’s plans to expand its site have been rejected by the borough council. Blue Monkey Brewery submitted plans to Broxtowe Borough Council in April 2025 to expand the Blue Monkey site at Giltbrook Industrial Park in Pentrich Road, near Eastwood. The brewery is known for beer, including pale ales, stouts, dark ruby ales and black IPAs. It was founded in 2008, starting off by brewing at a 10-barrel plant in Ilkeston before moving to Giltbrook in 2010.
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nottinghampost.com | Lauren Monaghan
A health programme in Nottingham has found smoking is falling but obesity in children aged between 10 and 11 is now above England’s average. This is according to new figures from the city’s Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which was discussed at Nottingham City Council ’s Health and Wellbeing Board on Wednesday (May 28). The strategy ran from 2022 to 2025 and was delivered by a range of organisations, including the council, education leaders, and health partners.
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chad.co.uk | Lauren Monaghan
A former horse paddock in Rainworth could become a new dog exercise field after plans were submitted to the council. Applicant Stephen John Parker is asking Mansfield District Council to convert a parcel of former horse grazing land at Woodside Farm Stables, at the end of Helmsley Road. The plans would change the use of a section of land previously used for horses for around 50 years. Now, the applicant wants to allow the land to be used for dog owners for recreational and training purposes.
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msn.com | Lauren Monaghan |Kirstie McCrum
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