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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Next step for closure of Bulwell school with falling numbers
The closure of a primary school in Nottingham, due to consistently falling pupil numbers, has moved a step Wood Primary and Nursery School in Bulwell has space for 210 pupils but currently has more than 80 vacancies and this is expected to rise to around 125 by next City Council said this was affecting funding and launched a consultation on its future in the council has agreed to go to a second stage consultation, which will see a statutory notice issued on 1 September with a view to closing the school in August 2026. The second consultation period will run from 1 to 28 September with a final decision by the council's Executive Board expected in it launched the first consultation, the council said the school had done its best to manage the situation but intake was predicted to fall further.A spokesperson said the move was "very difficult" but no other option had been authority confirmed there was sufficient capacity at nearby Hempshill Hall, Rufford and Crabtree Farm primaries to accommodate children at Snape Wood.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Nottingham sisters donate blood to remember mum on her birthday
Each year, a group of five sisters get together and donate blood in memory of their mother on her sisters, originally from Bulwell in Nottingham, say their mum, Alison Chapman, regularly donated blood before she passed away three years ago aged of her daughters, Georgi Goldsbury, said on Monday the tradition had turned a sad and emotional day into a "proud and happy" one."Mum donated blood regularly because our blood type, 0 negative, is really sought after. I was too young to understand that as a kid, but as I've got older, I realise how necessary it is," she said. Georgi said her mother would be proud to see them donating said: "As a kid, I remember mum talking about how important it was all the time. Dad would go with her too."The 28-year-old has been a blood donor since the age of 17, but said going with her sisters made it "extra special"."Originally, we thought about just going for a meal to commemorate her, but this is so much better," she added."Rather than just mourning her death, we're doing something positive and helping the community too." Eldest daughter Gemma Fisher said she wanted to pass down the tradition to future generations of her said: "This year, I've taken my daughter Aidrianne with us to donate blood for the first time."Knowing three generations of our family are blood donors is a great feeling."Some of our other nieces and nephews want to donate when they are old enough. It's wonderful."Aidrianne, 19, said the experience had inspired her to donate blood more regularly."This was my first time doing it - and it feels good to help people," she said."Seeing all of my aunties come together like this made me want to try it."Now, I'll try and do it with them every year."Figures show the NHS is currently looking for more people to donate blood, as the Nottingham Blood Donor Centre has over 2,000 unfilled appointments between now and September. Jennifer Wright, manager of the centre, said: "It is very moving to hear that Alison's donations have inspired her daughters to give blood."Because each donation can help up to three people, each time they donate the sisters are saving or improving 15 lives."Right now there is a need for more people with O negative and B negative blood to donate, and for more donors or Black heritage to help sickle cell patients who need ethnically matched blood."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Land where 'unsafe' Nottingham community centre was demolished to be transformed
Plans are being put together to transform an area in Bulwell where a community centre was demolished months ago after being deemed 'unsafe'. Nottingham City Council confirmed in January 2025 that it would be demolishing the Rise Park Community Centre on Bestwood Park Drive West after an inspection found issues including cracks throughout the site. Those running the facility, which helped around 400 people every week, have spoken of the stress of moving all the groups into a new site "at a minute's notice". The community groups and activities previously held at Rise Park have now been moved to the Top Valley Community Centre, which itself is now fighting for its future. Karen Kemp, who was chair of the Rise Park Community Centre, now says plans are underway to transform the empty land that used to house the site. The community leader said: "We're looking at creating a green space, we've got a plan of action and we've got existing funds, but we want to work with the community and ask what they would like to see there. READ MORE: Nottingham thug savagely beat terrified woman and threatened her with knife in violent shop robbery READ MORE: 'I'm over the moon - we finally have a council flat after months in limbo' "It's not a question of if, but when." A meeting is being held on October 2 at the St Mary's Church on Highbury Road for the community to share ideas on what they want to see on the site. Councillor Sam Gardiner, one of Bulwell Forest's Labour councillors, previously said a green space or park would be the most sensible option for the land's future. He said: "We will want to hear the views of the residents of Rise Park, but given the small footprint of the site, it is hard to see what else could go there. Perhaps an extension of the green space and the local park would feel about right." Councillor Corall Jenkins, Nottingham City Council's executive member for communities, waste and equalities, previously said: "The association which uses the building had reported the appearance of cracks in the structure so a thorough inspection was carried out by specialist contractors. The inspection found the building was unsafe to use so we immediately closed the building for safety reasons while further assessments were carried out. "This work has found that repairing the building would not be a viable option so unfortunately a decision has had to be made to demolish the building. We understand the disappointment there will be in the local community about this news but people's safety has to be our top priority. "Most community groups which regularly use the centre have relocated to alternative venues and we would like to thank the centre management for facilitating that. We will continue to provide support where needed."
BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
Beeston builder sentenced for Bulwell explosion that injured man
A builder who caused a gas explosion that badly burnt a worker has been Newman, the sole trader of Foster Brother Builders, had placed a faulty heater connected to a propane gas cylinder in the basement of a property in Bulwell, Nottingham, to dry out a leak from the heater led to an explosion on 22 November 2022 which blew out the front of the property he was refurbishing and injured a pleading guilty to breaching safety regulations, the 58-year-old, of The Quay, Beeston Marina, was given a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years at Nottingham Magistrates' Court. Fire crews from six stations were called to the explosion in Commercial Road at about 12:00 GMT alongside a special rescue unit, police, ambulance, and the gas and electric nearby properties were evacuated and one person was taken to hospital by air ambulance. Inspector Roy Poulter, from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which investigated the blast, said it left the person "unable to work" and the explosion "could have easily resulted in someone losing their life".HSE said the 51-year-old man suffered "severe burn injuries" to his hands, legs, face and debris was "propelled" into the road putting the public at risk, it added. Investigations showed Newman failed to carry out a risk assessment and provide suitable and adequately maintained said it was used in a badly-ventilated area below ground it was not designed to be used in, as the gas is heavier than air and can pool if a leak was also ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work, and made to pay costs of £2,000 and a £187 victim surcharge.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment cowboy builder stumbles away from house after it explodes during shoddy renovation works
This is the shocking moment a cowboy builder staggers away from a house after it exploded during shoddy renovation works. Barry Newman, 58, was carrying out refurbishments on a property in Bulwell, Nottingham, when the three-storey terraced house blew from its first floor on Novemeber 22, 2022. The builder had placed a faulty portable space heater, connected to a propane gas (LPG) cylinder, in the property's cellar to dry out damp. However, a gas leak from the heater resulted in a violent explosion causing his 51-year-old client to suffer severe burns to his hands, legs, face and scalp. He has been unable to work since, due to the seriousness of his injuries. Footage taken by a nearby neighbour seconds after the blast shows smoke bellowing from the semi detached property and rubble scattered across the pavement and road. Newman - the sole trader of his company Foster Brother Builders - can be seen walking uninjured from the property whilst glancing back at the destruction he caused. Last week, Nottingham Magistrates' Court sentenced Newman, from Beeston Marina, Nottingham, avoided jail but was given a 12-month suspended sentence. He was also ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid work and required to pay £2,000 in costs. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the incident and found that Newman had failed to carry out a risk assessment. He also did not provide suitable and adequately maintained equipment for the work being undertaken. The manufacturer's instructions for the heater clearly state it is only for use in well-ventilated areas and LPG cylinders should not be kept below ground. This is because the gas is heavier than air and will collect at the lower level if there is a leak. HSE guidance states employers should ensure work equipment is only used for operations in situations and under conditions that are suitable. Newman pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 4(3) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Roy Poulter HSE Inspector said: 'This gas explosion has left one man unable to work due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained and it could have easily resulted in someone losing their life. 'This case should serve as a strong reminder to those in the building trade on the dangers of working with gas and the need to assess the risk, and just how serious both HSE and the courts take failures like this. 'HSE will take action against those who do not do all that they can to keep people safe.'
