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The Health Shop on Broad Street tell us how they're reducing harm among those afflicted by addiction

[Trigger warning: This article contains reference to needles, drug use and abuse]

Tucked away on the bustling Broad Street, is a place you might not have noticed unless you’ve needed to - The Health Shop. With their inclusive drug and sexual health services, they have established a legacy in harm reduction going back to the HIV epidemic. A vital part of this is their needle exchange - which has kept people in Nottingham safe for more than thirty years.

New frontiers: Co(l)laboratory at Universities for Nottingham seeks new community partners for 2025

It's that time of year again, when the Co(l)laboratory programme, facilitated by the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent, is seeking new research and PhD proposals from local organisations. If you work for and represent a community organisation, in fields like medicine or education, and think you know how best communities in Nottinghamshire can be progressed, Co(l)laboratory wants to hear from you. 

Beeston Tales - Bittersweet and Brave

The Haggis Horns [funk]

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Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

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My Friend Wolf & Modern Coven

Brush Painting With Feng-ru Lee

Smash Night! an Improvised Comedy Experience!

Ntu Arts Showcase and Anthology Launch

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The founders of Hyson Green Community Action tell us why they're greening and cleaning their streets

Combating fly-tipping pile ups that pose health hazards to loved ones, Hyson Green Community Action was a naturally formed group sparked from the thirty year build of frustration from sisters Zaynab and Farzana Akhtar. Starting with a popular petition, Hyson Green locals have come together to not only change their environment, but the mindset of the younger generation who call the area home. We decided to talk to the sisters behind the clean scheme to discover their future goals and current achievement.