To mark the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty the King, a giant replica Coronation crown has gone up on the front of Nottingham?s Council House.

The huge 3D crown was installed ahead of the Coronation bank holiday weekend beginning on Saturday 6 May.

The crown has been fitted with LED lighting effects, as the Council House joins the UK-wide ?Lighting Up The Nation? that will see iconic landmarks and locations light up across the country. The Council House and crown will be lit up every evening from Wednesday 26 April and over the Coronation weekend.

The crown, which was also used during last year?s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, was made by Nottingham-based scenic artists Makers, who have over 30 years? experience in art fabrication and model-making.

Don?t forget the Coronation and Coronation Concert will both be shown live on a giant screen in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. On Saturday 6 May, the Coronation will be broadcast live from London and on Sunday 7 May, the Coronation Concert will be screened live from Windsor. Performers include Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, with more to be announced.

Tickets for both the screenings can be booked at whatsonnottingham.com and cost just ?1 each (inclusive of VAT and booking fees).

To mark His Majesty the King?s Coronation, thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give people the chance to help in local communities.

Starting on Monday 8 May, there will be opportunities for everyone to join in. No matter what you are good at, there?ll be something to suit helping hands of all shapes and sizes. Whether it?s checking in on someone who?d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity, during The Big Help Out you can make a real difference in your community.

Find out how you can join in and lend a hand in Nottingham here. ?

Nottingham City Council has secured Government funding to make walking and cycling easier, safer and greener.

Improvements to cycling provision along St Ann?s Well Road were made during the Covid-19 pandemic, recognising the significant rise in the number of cycling journeys during that time. Now, a new scheme aims to build on the changes and to provide a step change in cycle infrastructure along the St Ann?s Well Road with proposals that include a dedicated cycle lane, re-alignment of junctions and upgrade of traffic calming features to reduce vehicle speeds.

You can see more and have your say on these plans here.

Or, come along to see the plans in person and have a chat with the transport team in St Ann?s Library on Thursday 4 May, 2-5pm.

As we head into spring and summer, it?s important to be ?tick aware.? Ticks are small, spiderlike creatures that feed on the blood of animals ? usually deer and sheep, but can include people.

They are active between March and October and can be found near trees, shrubs, tall grass or piles of leaves, but you can find ticks anywhere outdoors. So, as you?re out and about enjoying some of Nottingham?s great parks, woodlands and open spaces, or even just in your own garden, it?s really important that you are more tick-aware.

It?s important as some ticks can carry disease, which?can be passed onto people and animals.

If you find a tick, is important to remove them safely and as quickly as possible by using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool and if you begin to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms, or develop a spreading circular rash, you should contact your GP or dial NHS 111. Find out more here.

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