Nottingham's historical Goose Fair begins
As it happened: Nottingham's historical Goose Fair begins
Nottingham’s Goose Fair has a long history in the city, with most historians agreeing it probably started just after 1284, when the Charter of King Edward I referred to city fairs in Nottingham.
Goose Fair live updates as pay deal rejected and 300 tram workers will strike over 10-day event
Tram strike action will go ahead in Nottingham as members of the GMB trade union rejected a pay deal, one day before the start of Goose Fair. The news has been described as a "great disappointment" for members of the union, a representative has said.
Nottingham Goose Fair 2024: Food and drink prices - what you can expect this year
Balkh slow-braised beef in an Afghan spiced gravy is £10.95. Noshaq chicken thighs, marinated for 24 hours in a creamy sauce and charcoal-grilled for extra flavour, are £9.95, while Mantu-inspired lamb is £10.95.
Union confirms Goose Fair tram strikes to go ahead
Hundreds of tram workers will strike in Nottingham after a pay deal was rejected, the GMB union has confirmed. The union warned of potential strike action earlier this year, amid an ongoing pay dispute with tram operator Nottingham Express Transit (NET).
How to get to Nottingham’s Goose Fair during tram strike
Due to industrial action, there will be no tram service to Goose Fair at The Forest tram stop from Friday 27 September. This is expected to continue until the
How to get to Goose Fair after tram strike called for entirety of 10-day event
Half-a-million visitors set to descend on the annual event will have to find a way around the major travel disruption
Tram strikes over 10 days to hit historic Goose Fair
More than 200 tram workers in Nottingham will strike after a pay deal was rejected, meaning "huge disruption" is expected at the city's annual Goose Fair. The GMB union confirmed on Thursday that staff would walk out for 10 days from Friday - the start of the historic fair, which is one of the oldest in Europe.
Strike called off meaning all trams will run to & from Goose Fair
Trams were up and running from 6am on Saturday. The industrial action was set to hit the tram system over the next 10 days. However tram operator Nottingham Express Transit (NET) announced the news just in time for the first Saturday of the Goose Fair.
Tram strikes off: Hucknall and Bulwell tram services back to normal for Goose Fair week
This means that trams will be running across all of the network’s usual routes, including to the Forest Recreation Ground tram stop, where Nottingham's Goose Fair is based. Sara
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