• Nottingham Placed 122nd Top City in the World for Climate Action

    For the second year running, Nottingham has been ranked in the top 12% of A-list scoring cities for climate action. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an environmental impact non-profit organisation, ranked over 1,000 cities in 2022 and Nottingham was recognised for the success of CN28. By 2028 Nottingham aims...
  • “Fighting For Our Democratic Rights And Freedom”: An Interview with ‘Nottingham Stands With Hong Kong’

    On 12th November, the activist group Nottingham Stands With Hong Kong (NSWHK) held a protest after submitting a de-twin petition to Nottingham City Council in June. Impact’s Sophie Robinson spoke with a member of the activist group, who will be referred to as K to protect their identity....
  • Thousands of Nottinghamshire NHS Workers Balloted for Strike Action

    In the aftermath of a once-in-a-century, worldwide pandemic, thousands of healthcare workers across the county are currently in talks regarding possible strike action over inadequate pay. Workers in the healthcare sector - including, but not limited to, nurses, midwives, paramedics, administration staff and cleaners – were disproportionately subject to...
  • Women Protest in Nottingham to Demand an End to Gender Violence

    Cora-Laine Moynihan Women of Nottingham marched through the city on the evening of Saturday 22nd October in solidarity to protest violence against women and girls and to reclaim the streets that many fear to walk alone at night. Impact’s Cora-Laine Moynihan reports. The Reclaim the Night march, organised by the...
  • Nottingham City Transport Bus Fares Increase

    Nottingham City Transport (NCT) have increased their bus fares in response to what they called “significantly increased operating costs.” The company cite the specific reasons for the increase as: “fuel and staffing costs are much higher than at the start of the year, with diesel costing us up to...
  • Nottinghamshire Welcomes 800 Ukrainian Refugees

    The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to millions being displaced. Nottinghamshire Council says a total of 1,478 Ukrainian refugees are expected to arrive, with residents offering a safe haven for those fleeing the conflict. Impact’s Abigail Cadman Kerr reports....
  • Nottingham Pride Festival 2022

    On Saturday 30th July 2022 Nottingham celebrated its pride festival. The theme of the event this year was ‘We See You’ with live performances, market stalls and a march through Nottingham city centre. Impact’s Campus News Editor Laura Scaife reports. ...