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Here is the Nottinghamian from Friday, January 20.
Hello,
Today's edition of the Nottinghamian takes a look at the government's decision not to contribute £20 million to the Broad Marsh project. We hear from the leader of Nottingham City Council, David Mellen, about what this means for the city.
We will also take a look at a new record shop opening in Sneinton as well as how a West Bridgford bar fears closure due to building works taking place. Plus, I recommend somewhere to try this weekend to tackle those cold nights.
Slower than planned
The leader of Nottingham City Council says progress on the Broad Marsh project may now be 'slower' because of the Government's decision not to contribute £20 million towards it. The authority had submitted a bid to the Government's Levelling Up Fund totalling £57 million, with two of the elements focused on Nottingham's Island Quarter and improvements to Bulwell's town centre.
The Island Quarter developers have already pledged to continue the project as planned, but Councillor David Mellen says Nottingham City Council will now have to "look again" at how it funds part of the Broad Marsh project. The £20 million would have centred on the Frame element of the Broad Marsh transformation, which seeks to retain and enhance the shell of the former shopping centre.
Cllr Mellen said: "We always said that we were not going to be able to do this on our own and that we needed support, so we're going to have to look again at the Frame in terms of the money and that might include bidding in the third round of levelling up funding. It's a big area and it was always going to take a long time to finish this project, this bid was about trying to give it a boost.
"It might now be that this decision means progress will be made slower and it is always possible with projects like these that they may have to be adapted along the way, but we are still determined to deliver the full project. There is already work ongoing from the funding that we have already secured as well." Read more here.
Weather and trivia
Weather: Some freezing fog patches on Saturday morning will be slow to clear. Sunny spells during the morning with a little more cloud through the afternoon, staying dry. Chilly. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
UV: Low
Further reading: Cheeky burglar steals 'rather large' sex toy from Nottingham attraction
Trivia question: In Irish Gaelic, Nottingham is known as Na Tithe Uaimh, what does it mean?
The answer to today's trivia question is at the bottom of the newsletter.
Recommendation
Name: Rosa's Thai
Address: 17 King St, Nottingham, NG1 2AY
Cuisine: Thai
One of Nottingham's newest restaurants takes over the former Loch Fyne establishment, in the heart of the city centre. With a welcoming atmosphere, Rosa's Thai will make you feel right at home. The casual setting is no-fuss, perfect for catching up with friends or a family meal.
Starting as a street stall in London's East End, Rosa's Thai has now branched to Nottingham and is not to be missed. The menu is varied and includes many Thai classics such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup and Rosa's own green or red curry. Food served is packed full of flavour, transporting your taste buds far away from cold, wet Nottingham.
All mains are reasonably priced from £10 to £14.95. For an even more authentic taste of Thai food, there is also a selection of street snacks. These include popcorn shrimp, fresh summer rolls and larb patties. To round it all off, Rosa's Thai has a wide selection of cocktails and a dessert menu. Why not warm up this weekend with a taste of Thailand.
Setting up base
A new record shop has opened in Sneinton Avenues offering a range of vinyl. Running Circle Records has launched in Unit 46 on Freckingham Street near Bustler Market.
Running Circle is also a label founded in 2017, which is owned by Guohan Zeng and Tom Towle. The two are musicians and DJs based in Nottingham and decided to have a physical store.
Guohan said: "I'm not from Nottingham myself as I'm from China originally. I've heard stories about the history of the market. It's becoming an area where many artists and creatives get together so we saw it as a really good place for us because there are opportunities for collaboration in the future too.
"Myself and Tom love all kinds of music, from the 70s and 80s to disco and the new jazz electronic stuff which is happening in London. We are trying to share all kinds of music here." Read more here.
'Impending closure'
A popular bar in West Bridgford has announced its "impending closure" due to upcoming building work to create new flats above the premises. The Black Pearl on Bridgford Road is known for its cocktails and quirky design. The decorative bar opened just ahead of the Covid restrictions in February 2020, offering cocktails, pizzas and sharing planks.
Last year, it was announced there would be flats built above the restaurant and bar. Black Pearl owners Dan Brown and Drew Hewitt said in a statement: "Unfortunately we will be closing the Black Pearl once the building work begins.
"We had hoped to remain trading but it is major structural work and it's looking rather bleak. We've enjoyed every minute of being here although there is hope we can return once the building works are completed. We are unsure of how long this will take and cannot ask our 15 staff to wait around for an unspecified amount of time." Read more here.
That's all for today
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The answer to today's trivia question, in Irish Gaelic, Nottingham is known as Na Tithe Uaimh, what does it mean, is 'The Cavey Dwelling'.
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