Midlands

Leaks throughout the summer hinted at the Eastern Leg of HS2 being scaled back: now the BBC (and others) report its cancellation will be announced Thursday. The cancelled is due to be announced Thursday with an announcement of a £96 billion investment in new and existing rail lines across...

Matthew Cotter At last month’s LTA awards, the University of Nottingham was crowned the UK’s Tennis University of the Year, defeating the likes of Oxford and Edinburgh to the title. The LTA spotlighted the University of Nottingham’s Tennis Club’s ‘inspirational work adapting to Covid-19 restrictions and showing sustained innovation...

Rowan Cothliff On the eleventh day of freshers, Impact gave to me a run down of just what is ‘The Midlands’. The Midlands existence has been highly debated during the north vs south divide, yet it’s real! Nottingham students happen to live within it, so we can definitely confirm...

There’s nothing like getting a takeaway when uni gets too much or when you just want a little comfort. Here’s my top four takeaways for when I need a takeaway fix. Su’San “I’ll always defend Su’San as being the best.” Everybody has a favourite Chinese in Nottingham and I’ll...

University is a time of personal growth, learning and preparation for the world of work. But after a year and a half of being here, I’ve found that I have gained many more valuable lessons from general student life than from my degree itself. From cooking and cleaning skills...

Last week, Jeremy Corbyn, speaking at the EEF Manufacturers’ Organisation, announced that he would curb London’s power if he ever became Prime Minister. This shouldn’t come as a shock. A “fundamental shift” in the country’s economic policy has always been one of Corbyn’s most appealing promises, but a move...

For Charity Week, the University of Nottingham (UoN) was able to raise over £27,000. Thus, holding the trophy for the most money raised by an institution in the Midlands. Charity Week is an annual volunteer-led campaign that is held in the last week of October where over 200 institutions...