Today's edition of the Nottinghamian focuses on the first day of teacher strikes in Nottingham
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Denise Burd, who has taught at Basford's Ellis Guilford School for 18 years, said: "I see good members of staff retire early, it's a shame really. Public sector workers generally have had a difficult time and their wages have not gone up with inflation. I see young teachers coming in and only staying for a few years. Education generally is at a breaking point."
Protest Animal campaigners will protest over plans for a new Nottinghamshire animal sanctuary. The demonstration is planned outside of Broxtowe Borough Council's offices in Beeston today at 6.30pm, opposing the plans for a large animal sanctuary on land near Station House in Trowell. The protestors argued the proximity of the site to a public footpath and playing fields was a safety concern, both for people breaking into the sanctuary and animals breaking out. They also alleged Mr Oliver had "allowed" two big cats to breed in captivity and questioned safety procedures at his sites. Read more here.
This year sees a change to ticket prices due to the cost of living crisis with the introduction of a payment plan ticket option. It offers ticket buyers a flexible option to split the cost of the tickets into monthly instalments between now and the event in July. There will also be a new youth ticket covering children from the age of eleven to seventeen, with children under ten allowed to enter for free with an adult. Read more here.
The revamp by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars follows a closure of more than two years of the Victorian pub, in Mansfield Road. The Peacock will only be serving drinks. Three real ales, two draught lagers, ciders, craft ale, wine, spirits and cocktails will be served on the boozy side.
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