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Drink driver who killed a dad of three-year-old sent down for seven years
A DRINK-DRIVER who crashed into a minibus killing the driver and seriously injuring a passenger has been jailed for seven years. Samuel Whyman fled the scene and was later found by a police helicopter...
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Drunk in charge of a pram: Charity fundraisers told pram race could be axed
A CHARITY fundraising event with a 40-year history is facing the axe over fears that it has become too drunken Residents say they are dismayed that the Kimberley pram race – which has raised more than...
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Nearly 70 per cent of people in Nottingham prefer tap water to bottled water...
A TASTE test has revealed that nearly 70 per cent of people in Nottingham prefer water from the tap rather than the bottle. Staff from Severn Trent Water carried out the taste test as they asked...
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James Taylor: Bank on Elizabeth for royal baby
AFTER the Duchess of Cambridge made her famous slip, saying "my daugh....", speculation has been rife about the name for the new royal baby if it is a girl. The current favourite is Alexandra because...
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Delivery driver in hospital with head injuries after hit and run
A delivery driver suffered head injuries in a hit and run. The victim had made a stop in Dark Lane, Ogston, Alfreton, when he was hit by an unknown vehicle while walking back to his van. The driver did...
View ArticleCareers service receives national award
A SERVICE which provides careers advice to young people has received a prestigious award. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Futures, which replaced the former connexions service and is the leading local...
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Mapped: Labour gains to win control of Notts County Council from Conservatives
LABOUR took control of Notts County Council as they made the 18 gains they needed. The result leaves them with a majority of one on the council, with the Conservatives losing 14 seats and the Liberal...
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New plans to ban traffic from busy city street revealed
A CITY centre street could be closed to cars in a bid to make Nottingham Trent University feel more like a campus.The Post can reveal that plans have been drawn up to make the university more...
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Pensioner in court accused of attempted murder
A PENSIONER has appeared in court accused of attempted murder, after a 67-year-old woman was stabbed in Mansfield. Maurice Joseph Poismans attended Nottingham Crown Court today.He was charged after the...
View ArticleSchool children have joined forces to name wind turbine
CHILDREN at a primary school have named a wind turbine that is being built close to their classroom. Pupils at Awsworth Primary School have officially called the new structure Winston. The turbine will...
View ArticleJob losses avoided at major Notts firm after buyout
More than 150 jobs have been saved at Abacus Lighting after it was bought by a group of industrialists from administrators. The Sutton-in-Ashfield manufacturer of specialist lighting columns –...
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Tap into the lifeline of Temporary work
Ambition brought me to London 14 years ago with a determination to "make it" in television production. Unfortunately this ambition was shared by many other graduates, making my job hunt even harder. As...
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New mayor steps in and sets agenda for the year
THE new mayor of Broxtowe Borough has taken the chains of office.Stapleford Town Councillor Iris White was officially appointed at the annual meeting of Broxtowe Borough Council last night.She is now...
View ArticleHundreds are warmer at home after city scheme
A DRIVE to keep people warmer in their homes has almost finished.More than 837 houses in Aspley have had solid wall insulation fitted, and many have also had other improvements such as new boilers and...
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Twins over the moon to find they are awarded top rating
THE owners of a new Caribbean takeaway in West Bridgford are celebrating after being awarded the top rating for their food hygiene just seven months after opening.Twins Jessica and Rebecca Shipman, 33,...
View ArticleThousands pumped into new skate park to improve facilities
A SKATE park in Keyworth is set to be renovated thanks to a funding boost from the County Council.The council's Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) will donate several thousand pounds to improve the...
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Parents concerned by children playing at unfinished park
CHILDREN in Arnold are playing on an unfinished playground on the King George V Playing Fields.Parents have expressed a concern at the lack of communication from Gedling Borough Council, who began work...
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Arnold: M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; , Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda, Front Street, 7am to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey: Grewal Chemist, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines, Sainsbury's,...
View ArticleRoadworks
City centreCity centre: Lane closures until Wednesday, May 15.Lace Market: Pilcher Gate closed until Monday, May 20.Sneinton: Lane closure in Bath Street from Tuesday, May 14, until Wednesday, May...
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Will council wake up to needs of street after bang to the head?
A BUSINESS owner from Woodthorpe is campaigning to tidy up a small shopping precinct in the neighbourhood, after her young daughter cracked her head open tripping on loose paving stones.Jess Carter,...
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