A453 upgrade: Lane closures tonight
ROADWORKS are planned tonight as part of the major upgrade to the A453.Two weeks of overnight lanes closures will also begin at up to nine locations along the road between the M1 and Nottingham.This is...
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Stuart did not know wife was on end-of-life plan
WHEN Stuart Dunn arrived at hospital in the early hours of the morning, he was told that his wife, Josephine was unlikely to survive her illness.The 73-year-old had developed a urinary tract infection...
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Alisha claims the fashion stakes by clear head
A GOTHAM woman outshone stylish competitors from around the globe at the Dubai World Cup horse race – as she was crowned winner of the hat competition.Alisha Foley, 29, said she was over the moon to...
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Last-ditch protest to save green belt from 450 houses
PROTESTERS gathered at one of Nottingham's busiest road junctions for a last-ditch show of opposition against plans to build 450 homes.Members of the Stapleford and Trowell Rural Action Group (STRAG)...
View ArticleFitness champion Matthew is Energy Club's Volunteer of the Week
A NOTTINGHAM volunteer has been recognised for his work and commitment to children's health and fitness by winning the Energy Club's National Volunteer of the Week award.Matthew Woolass, 26, was handed...
View ArticleOfficer was struggling to carry on
ONE Notts Police officer spoke of experiencing a moment of feeling he "couldn't carry on"' in the job because of stress.He is a neighbourhood policing officer in Notts, and has also spent time as a...
View ArticleTrams offer just the ticket for students
VAN owners are being urged to secure their vehicles after a spate of break-ins.A drill and other tools were take from a white Vauxhall n in the most recent incident which happened between 5.30pm...
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Soaring stress levels in police in Notts 'just the tip of the iceberg'
STRESS levels among Notts Police officers have almost doubled in four years, figures suggest.A total of 3,806 police officer working days were lost in Notts due to stress last year.This is compared...
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Neighbours salute hero Tony after couple are trapped in Chilwell fire
A CHILWELL man is being hailed a "hero" after rushing in to a burning house to try to rescue two of his next-door neighbours.Tony Morley, 55, has been praised by people living in Oak Acres after he...
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Fans in dreamland after nail-biting golden-goal victory
WITH one swish of a hockey stick, history was made.Nottingham Panthers completed the treble with a 3-2 overtime victory against Belfast Giants in the Elite League Playoffs Final yesterday.The win at...
View ArticleGiants fan triumphs by eating 2.5ft chilli dog
SIX ice hockey fans turned heads and stomachs in a giant hot dog eating competition.The group of volunteer eaters, all supporters of different Elite Ice Hockey League teams, raced to down a 2.5ft...
View Article'LEFT IN THE DARK OVER WIFE'S CARE'
A HOSPITAL has apologised after putting a pensioner on a controversial end-of-life plan without informing her family.Josephine Dunn, 73, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, was put on the Liverpool...
View ArticleWitness the rise of the hot tub...
A FEW weeks ago, I came very close to "hot tubbing" in a snow-bound city centre. But before this thought puts you off your morning coffee, let me explain. "Hot tubbing" is the latest buzz word in the...
View ArticleOff to the auction to grab a takeaway
NOTTINGHAM-based chartered surveyor and auctioneer Heb has released its latest auction catalogue, which includes a number of commercial lots.The firm reports strong interest in auctions, with 93 per...
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'Sometimes it would feel as though the voice was inside my head and other...
EARLY intervention is often the key to working through problems with psychosis.Financial problems, rising living costs and stress can all be causes of the condition, but with help people can recover.In...
View ArticleGlobal wallpaper firm finds perfect match
THE UK arm of a global wallpaper company is relocating its sales force to Nottinghamshire as part of a business restructure. GranDeco UK – part of GranDeco Group – has taken on a 2,000 sq ft unit at...
View ArticleAmy in the mix as law firm expands
SPECIALIST property litigation firm Brady Solicitors has recruited Amy Hope- Smith from Nelsons Solicitors to spearhead a move into the commercial property sector.Already established in the residential...
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WE'RE SITTING COMFORTABLY
ABUSINESS that makes sure luxury car owners are sitting comfortably is in the driving seat for expansion after a move into bigger premises on a popular industrial estate.Seat Design Company – which...
View ArticleFrom drains to Iron Maiden, engineering is the answer
STANDING back and admiring his own handiwork is rarely an option for Martin Rigley. There are always new directions for the business to go in. The engineer began working for his father in 1994 after 14...
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Midwives trained to spot signs of abuse
SPECIALLY-trained health staff are helping to identify pregnant Notts women who are victims of domestic abuse.Midwives working for Nottingham's hospitals have been using the skills over the past year...
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