Shop worker is jailed for staying in the UK illegally
A MALAWIAN man "established a life for himself" in Bulwell while living in the UK illegally, a court heard.Gordon Hamdan became engaged, moved into a house, and started working at the Co-op in the town...
View ArticleBag a bargain, not a clapped-out banger, when buying a used car
AFTER more than 50 years in the business, there is not much Barrie Reynolds doesn't know about the second-hand car industry.As a result, spotting a vehicle's faults comes second nature to him.But for...
View ArticleHelicopter firm set to take off
TOLLERTON airfield has been dealt a blow by news that a helicopter company is set to leave the site.The airfield, also known as Nottingham City Airport, is home to Central Helicopters Ltd, which runs...
View ArticleFamily man's love of town where he lived and worked
RONALD Frederick Hallam was the third generation of the Hallam family to run Fred Hallam Ltd, the prominent Beeston fishmonger, greengrocer and fruiterer's shop in High Road established by his...
View ArticlePublic welcome ideas for £500k revamp of 'ugly' Trinity Square
NEW plans for Trinity Square went on show at the Cornerhouse, yesterday.Visitors could catch the first glimpse of four proposals for the square, which was only rebuilt three years ago.It is being...
View ArticleBicycle is king on the day, but new tram is set to trounce it
YOU might have to wait two years, but the tram might well be the quickest way into the city centre.Three Post reporters travelled from Compton Acres and Beeston to the city centre during rush hour on a...
View ArticleMagpies may swoop for Nottingham Forest striker David McGoldrick
NOTTS County boss Keith Curle may try to snap up Nottingham Forest striker David McGoldrick in January.It is a cheeky move by Curle because the 24-year-old is currently on loan at Coventry City and the...
View ArticleCash hope to kick-start region's economy and create more jobs in Nottingham
WITH unemployment in areas of Nottingham hitting nearly 10 per cent, any funding which is likely to bring jobs to the city is to be welcomed.The Government has announced a triple-boost for the regional...
View ArticleCan the kid from Clifton, Jake Bugg, beat Leona Lewis to claim No 1?
THE latest figures show that there are only a few thousand copies between Jake Bugg's self-titled debut album and Glassheart by Leona Lewis.But Jake is in the lead, after hitting the No. 1 spot in the...
View ArticleRomantic puts marriage on menu at opening night of Nottingham restaurant
ROMANTIC Herve Tshibola made his girlfriend his Caribbean Queen after proposing at the launch of a new restaurant.Overcome by the relaxed atmosphere and funky beats, Herve proposed to Tessa Acti, his...
View ArticleDanny Collins: Nottingham Forest must find a plan B to flourish in the...
NOTTINGHAM Forest must find a plan B to help them re-ignite their promotion push, says skipper Danny Collins.The defender believes opposition sides have quickly become attuned to Forest's...
View ArticleMagpies skipper Bishop declares himself fit to face Blues
SKIPPER Neal Bishop today gave Notts County a big boost by declaring himself fit to face Coventry City.The Magpies just need their star midfielder Alan Judge and defender Dean Leacock to pass fitness...
View ArticleFriends tell of shock after University of Nottingham student hurt in hit-and-run
FRIENDS of a hit-and-run victim have spoken of their shock.Ella Scholfield, 19, was walking home along Derby Road, near Barak Lane, at 2.30am on Thursday when she was hit by a dark-coloured car.The...
View ArticleSean O'Driscoll – it is too soon to worry about lack of Nottingham...
SEAN O'Driscoll says it is too soon to worry about Nottingham Forest's lack of goals.And the Reds boss told his players: "Just keep doing the right things."Forest's tally of 11 goals in ten games is...
View Article1,500 jobs on way as Nottingham set for £20m boost
MILLIONS of pounds of new investment will create 1,500 jobs in Notts.The area is set for a triple boost expected to be worth more than £20 million – with the Government announcing cash for two major...
View ArticleStags see off Workington to progress in FA Cup
JAKE Speight fired a double to ensure there was no FA Cup upset as Mansfield Town progressed to the first round proper at the expense of Workington. He notched either side of the break at Workington as...
View ArticleFull-time: Coventry 1 Notts 2
ANDRE Boucaud scored his first goal in over a year to help inspire Notts County to a 2-1 win against Coventry City in League One today. The on-loan midfielder netted with a super strike towards the end...
View ArticleSharp nets as Reds secure big win - Nottingham Forest 3, Cardiff City 1
BILLY Sharp netted his first goal for Nottingham Forest, as the Reds proved their promotion credentials with an encouraging 3-1 win over previously table-topping Cardiff. Lee Camp had to make a string...
View ArticleCoventry vs Notts County: Magpies march on
Notts County extended their club record unbeaten away league run to 14 games with a 2-1 win at Coventry.Andre Boucaud gave the Magpies a 39th-minute lead, against the run of play, when he fired into...
View ArticleO'Driscoll - The goals were always going to come for Sharp
SEAN O'Driscoll today said he always believed the goals would come for Billy Sharp. The Nottingham Forest manager was delighted to see the striker get off the mark for the club as the Reds claimed an...
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