McCormick signs for the Badgers
EASTWOOD Town have continued rebuilding their team for next season by signing former Mansfield Town defender Rob McCormick on a one-year deal. "It is a great capture for the club," said joint manager...
View ArticleOn your marks, get set, go: pram race might not be axed
A PRAM race with a 40-year tradition may now be saved from the chop following last-minute discussions. Although a number of changes have been proposed to reduce public disorder, the event is far...
View ArticleCity to lead the way with largest fleet of electric buses in Europe
NOTTINGHAM is set to buy 15 new electric buses – giving it the largest fleet in Europe. The city council is set to approve plans to spend £2.23 million on the new buses on Tuesday, which would give it...
View Article16 years for paedophile who filmed himself raping eight-year-old girl
AN Arnold man who filmed himself raping an eight-year-old girl has been jailed for 16 years. Alan Martin carried out horrific offences against the youngster but was only caught when he started trading...
View ArticleArmed Co-op robbery bid shock for neighbourhood
RESIDENTS have spoken of their shock after an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Sherwood. The Co-op, in Mansfield Road, was targeted by three men at about 9.50pm on Thursday. A police cordon was in...
View ArticleMotoring enthusiast looks back over half a century of Jaguars
WHEN Barry Moore bought his first Jaguar, an S Type Saloon, in 1960, he had no idea that 53 years later he would be purchasing his 48th. Edwalton motorist Barry, 74, picked up the new F Type...
View ArticlePlayer of the year Green praises strike partner
MATT Green admits the plaudits should go to strike partner Matt Rhead after the Mansfield Town frontman picked up the Our Game Player of the Year award at the 2013 National Game Awards. The 26-year-old...
View ArticleBlood, sweat and ... dears for champ Froch
CARL Froch has been training for his big fight with Mikkel Kessler – next door to an elderly ladies friendship group. The Post were invited to watch the Cobra in the ring for a couple of hours at...
View ArticleExciting final day beckons as wickets tumble at Notts
TWELVE wickets fell under slate-grey skies as Nottinghamshire and Surrey each pressed for a victory that would enhance their claims of moving away from the lower reaches of the County Championship...
View ArticleAnderson joins elite 300 club, but England toil
JAMES Anderson joined Test cricket's elite 300 club, on a tough day for England against New Zealand at Lord's. Kiwi opener Peter Fulton was Anderson's 300th wicket – making him only the fourth...
View Article'Amazing' centre 'cherry on the cake' of £4.5m allotment work
FOR most allotment holders, a shed is little more than a weathered lean-to for protecting tools and sheltering from rain. But St Ann's Allotments have gone several steps further than that. Standing...
View ArticleFroch's out to 'retire' Kessler
CARL Froch says another 'David Beckham' will soon be retiring. The former England captain has already hung up his football boots – and the Cobra is confident he will end the career of Mikkel Kessler,...
View ArticleCouncil bosses paid more than Prime Minister
FOUR senior staff at the city and county councils have been earning more than the Prime Minster, figures have revealed. FOUR senior staff at the city and county councils have been earning more than the...
View ArticleLascelles gets England call
NOTTINGHAM Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles could make his next step up the international ladder this summer, after being named in the provisional England squad for the under-20 World Cup. The...
View ArticleTwo Notts County coaches resign
TWO Notts County coaches have resigned, the club has confirmed. Brett Adams was the youth team coach at Meadow Lane and Lee Broster also coached in the Magpies' youth setup. Notts have so far refused...
View ArticleMinister backs Roger, 78, on 'brilliant' trek across country
ROGER Allton is walking coast to coast for his church – at the age of 78.The fearless walker is battling wind and rain to walk the 192 miles from St Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay.Mr Allton, of...
View ArticleVicar works so kids can play
VICAR June Kirkham and her husband John have created a new playground for children.The Rev Kirkham, of St Martha's Church, in Aspley, which houses the Hope Centre, has transformed an adjoining derelict...
View ArticleBusinesses educated on how to interact with dementia sufferers
A FREE workshop aimed at educating businesses on how to interact with customers with Alzheimer's is hoping to abolish the stigma around the disease.The event is being held by Home Instead Senior Care...
View ArticleRoadworks
City centreLace Market: Pilcher Gate closed today.Sneinton: Lane closure in Bath Street, between King Edward Street and Carlton Road, until Wednesday.BroxtoweChilwell: Two-way signals in Inham Road...
View ArticleWill cash prizes tempt shoppers back to tram work 'ghost town'?
SHOPPERS are being tempted back to Clifton shops with cash prizes.Many traders in Southchurch Drive have experienced a significant drop in sales since the tram works began – with works covering much of...
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