Traders hit back after claims more shops will close
TRADERS and business leaders have rebuffed claims that more than a quarter of shops in the East Midlands could close in the next five years.A new study published by the Centre for Retail Research today...
View ArticleOn bail: 200 Notts people waiting months to find out if charged
Nearly 200 people in Nottinghamshire have been on police bail for more than six months, including one individual who has been waiting for more than two years for a decision on charges. According to...
View ArticleForest defender Lascelles will play for England in under-20 World Cup next month
NOTTINGHAM Forest's Jamaal Lascelles has been named in the final 21-man England squad for the under-20 World Cup in Turkey this summer. Head coach Peter Taylor announced his final squad this morning,...
View ArticlePaul Taylor: Billy Sharp's joke should send a serious message to Nottingham...
A RUSE conjured up in a Las Vegas casino provided some Bank Holiday mirth – and briefly got Accrington Stanley fans very excited – yesterday.For the rest of this story, click here to visit our new...
View Article'I'm half the man I was!' : Carlton man loses half his body weight in 12 months
A NOTTS man has lost more than half his body weight in 12 months – after being told he could have just days to live.For the rest of this story, and more pictures, click here to go to our new website,...
View ArticleArisxandra wows Britain's Got Talent judges AGAIN
NOTTINGHAM'S 11-year-old Arisxandra has secured a place in the final show of Britain's Got Talent, after wowing the judges with her performance.For the rest of this story, click here to go to our new...
View ArticlePolice warning after three burglaries in Heanor
PEOPLE in Heanor are being warned to be security conscious after three burglaries occurred. The first happened in Douglas Avenue between Saturday, May 18 and Saturday, May 25. A front ground floor...
View ArticleClean up of Mount Pleasant a 'success'
AN OPERATION to clean up a residential area has been hailed a success. Mansfield District Council's environmental health and housing departments carried out an investigation in the Mount Pleasant Area...
View ArticleWe have moved! Check out nottinghampost.com
The Post has a brand new website where you can find out everything you need to know about Notts - from breaking news to the latest sport and classified ads. ThisisNottingham has provided you with the...
View ArticleEx-Boys Brigade members to travel to Belgium for WW1 centenary
EX-Boys Brigade members in Nottingham are taking part in a mini band tour to Belgium to celebrate the lives of thousands of Boys Brigade members who lost their lives in the First World War. Next year...
View ArticleNew cycle centre to launch in Bestwood
A NEW cycle centre will be launched in Bestwood this weekend. The TravelRight scheme are opening a new cycle centre at the William Olds Youth Centre on Chiltern Way. The launch event will take place...
View ArticlePeppa Pig spotted
POPULAR television character Peppa Pig was seen out and about over the weekend. Peppa was spotted in Stapleford meeting children and residents to promote the retail units in Derby Road.
View ArticleTrent Bridge tipped to host 2019 cricket World Cup matches
TRENT Bridge could host World Cup cricket matches in 2019. England has been chosen to host the tournament, which will involve ten teams. Grounds will be able to bid for the right to host matches, with...
View ArticleDo you know any North Notts legends?
VISITORS to the Southwell Folk Festival are being asked to share their North Notts stories and tales. Adults with learning disabilities from the Southwell Care Project have created a Collecting Stories...
View ArticleVideo: Students showcase videos to promote the council
STUDENTS are inviting people to see seven videos they have produced to promote the work of Broxtowe Borough Council. The Media Practice students from Nottingham Trent University have produced the films...
View ArticleAlan Judge joins Blackburn Rovers from Notts County
ALAN Judge has rejoined Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer from Notts County, it was confirmed today. The 24-year-old midfielder joined the Magpies from Blackburn on loan in August 2010 before making...
View ArticleShop assistant must pay almost £800 after selling illegal cigarettes
A SHOP worker who sold illegal tobacco from a Long Eaton store has been told to pay almost £800 in fines and costs. Adil Zangana, of Chaucer Terrace, Derby, appeared before the city's magistrates and...
View ArticleResidents in Newark allowed to move back home after fatal gas explosion
NEWARK residents have been allowed to move back into their homes following an explosion in the area. The incident which took place in Wright Street, Newark on Sunday June 19, destroyed one property and...
View ArticleWeather update
IT is going to be a dull and dark day with rainfall expected until later tonight. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 13 C and could fall as low as 10 C. The rain is expected to stop at around...
View ArticleArnold's King George V Playing Fields' final planning push tonight
The King George V Playing Fields, in Gedling Road, Arnold, finally opened their long-awaiting children's' play area this month, but some play equipment could be pulled down. Two climbing frames, one of...
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