Sandwich board man gets a job at Asda
A KEYWORTH man who stood on a roundabout wearing a sandwich board asking people to give him a job has now found work.Martin Bailey, who is working for Asda, has encouraged other job-seekers to be...
View ArticleNotts County offer new deals to eight players
NOTTS County have offered new deals to eight players.The Magpies' boss Chris Kiwomya has met with all of the out-of-contract players at Meadow Lane today.And he has revealed that he has offered fresh...
View Article51-year-old woman dies in Retford crash
A 51-year-old woman has died after her car crashed with a van. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the accident in Grove Road, Retford, to come forward. It happened at about 1pm today....
View ArticleBy-election called following death of Wollaton councillor
A by-election will take place in Nottingham following the death of a councillor. Wollaton West councillor Steve Parton died on Wednesday, April 3. The 64-year-old suffered a stroke and collapsed while...
View ArticleTown gears up for summer fun
FINAL plans are being made for the 2013 West Bridgford Summer Gathering.The event, which features a diverse schedule of entertainment and activities, will also include stalls for local independent...
View ArticleFamily in shock after sudden death of 36-year-old father
A FAMILY has spoken of its shock after a man who "had no illnesses" died suddenly in his sleep.Jamie Beekman was found dead at home in St Ann's, aged 36.His family say the cause of death has been given...
View ArticleLooking back over half a century of the Clifton All Whites
DICK Lambert was the man who started the ball rolling at Clifton All Whites – who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year – in more ways than one.Lambert, who lived on Thistledown Road, wanted to...
View ArticleNottingham's going mad for its online music
NOTTINGHAM is hitting all the right notes as residents lap up local talent like Jake Bugg and Dog is Dead.Music website Spotify says the city is second only to London when it comes to streaming music,...
View ArticleGarry Birtles: Why scoring an early goal could propel Nottingham Forest into...
AMID the fierce, powder keg atmosphere of a local derby, Nottingham Forest fans were always going to have a big role to play this weekend.And their positive backing can be a huge factor at the City...
View ArticleNotts County determined to get the best out of Yoann Arquin, as eight players...
CHRIS Kiwomya believes he can turn Yoann Arquin into a tour de force for Notts County.The French striker is one of eight players to be offered a new deal with the Magpies.It is a bit of a surprise...
View ArticleZander's tucking in to beat his football heroes' relegation woes
AFTER one home league win all season and with relegation on the cards, you'd think Eastwood Town FC have little to cheer.But one teenage fan has other ideas.Zander Shayler, 13, has raised nearly £300...
View ArticleI nearly lost my leg in building collapse horror WATCH VIDEO
A BUILDER'S leg was nearly ripped off when the garage he was demolishing collapsed on top of him.Former paratrooper Jake Weir had to dig himself out of a huge pile of bricks and concrete after the...
View ArticleNottingham Forest's play-off hopes will be boosted by Paul Ince's fierce will...
NOTTINGHAM Forest's play-off hopes will be boosted – by Paul Ince's fierce will to win.The Reds desperately need Ince's Blackpool side to do them a favour by beating play-off rivals Bolton on Saturday...
View ArticleBoots set to remove gender-specific signs in store
BOOTS is to remove in-store signs advertising science toys for boys following customers saying they should on Twitter and Facebook. Shoppers complained about the high street chain suggesting toys from...
View ArticleFire in city centre hotel
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in a city centre hotel this morning. Crews from Central Fire Station were called to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wollaton Street at 2.21am. Notts Fire and Rescue Service...
View ArticleCorrie actor Bill Roache charged with rape
DERBYSHIRE-born Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has been charged with two counts of rape of a 15-year-old girl in 1967, the Crown Prosecution Service said. The 81-year-old actor, who has played Ken...
View ArticleLive: Election day in Notts
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE is set to head to the polls today as the county council election takes place. All 67 seats are up for grabs at the election, and the polls will close at 10pm tonight. The count will...
View ArticleRape victim flies to South America to help other young people subjected to...
AN 18-YEAR-OLD who was sexually abused as a child has flown to South America to help other young victims. Ellie Stenson was abused by family friend Anthony King, who babysat the then six-year-old. By...
View ArticleWoman who died in Retford crash named
A WOMAN who died following a crash in Retford has been named. Susan Cliffe-Taylor, 51, Barnby Moor, was travelling on Grove Road when her car collided with a van at about 1pm yesterday. She was...
View ArticleSoldier shoots himself after marriage breakdown, court heard
A HIGHLY-RESPECTED soldier who was struggling to cope with the breakdown of his marriage shot himself at Chetwynd Barracks in Chilwell, a court heard. Warrant officer class two, Terence Conley, rang...
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