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How would you describe what you do to a Martian?I'm really a problem solver. I obtain information, gather evidence, trace debtors, serve legal documents and sweep properties and vehicles for...
View ArticleNotts, like England, must rise to test
TRENT Bridge is a hive of activity. Ahead of tomorrow's NatWest Series one-day international my office is busy with final briefings to our 150-strong catering team. With over 17,000 cricket-lovers,...
View ArticleIt's finally summer time in the city!
AFTER months of rain and one of the coldest springs on record, summer has finally arrived in Nottingham.Over the last few days the city has been basking in warm, dry weather, but rewind to this time...
View ArticlePaperwork mix-up meant 64 missed the MRI target
AN administrative error at Nottingham's hospitals has led to more than 60 people waiting more than six weeks to have an MRI scan.Hospital documents reveal that the error forced 64 patients to wait...
View ArticlePreparation is the key to cash in on the Ashes
IT is set to be a historical summer for Nottingham, with the arrival of the Ashes at Trent Bridge. It should not be overlooked how many opportunities these sporting events present for local business.To...
View ArticleStop-start traffic in city
THERE are no major road delays so far this morning. There is stop start traffic on the way into Nottingham on the A52 Brian Clough Way all the way up to the Queen's Medical Centre roundabout. And there...
View ArticleGreen light for school expansion
A HEAD teacher says a proposed expansion to his school is vital to cope with increasing pupil numbers.Under the plans, Round Hill Primary School in Beeston would increase its capacity from 420 to...
View ArticleTHREE NOTTS COUNCILLORS ARE LIVING MORE THAN 100 MILES AWAY
RESIDENTS of a Notts town are demanding a by-election after it emerged that three councillors in their area live more than 100 miles away.Of the six town councillors for the Stapleford North ward, only...
View ArticleOwner promises sale or demolition on city centre 'eyesore'
THE future of a city centre building that was ravaged by fire has been revealed.Posh Spice in Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, was burnt to the ground on Thursday, November 18, 2010.The cause of the fire...
View ArticleGive officers new anti-yob powers
NEW police powers to tackle yobs who terrorise neighbourhoods should also be given to community protection officers, an MP has said.The Government is planning to allow police and police community...
View ArticleThere's one tradition Billy Davies must shake off to be promotion contenders
EVEN Billy Davies himself has been known to jokingly refer to it as one of his 'traditions'. If ever there was a time to bring an end this particular habit, however, it is this coming...
View ArticleDavid Hasselhoff to star in Theatre Royal pantomime
DAVID Hasselhoff will star in this year's Theatre Royal pantomime, Peter Pan, as ultimate baddie Captain Hook. Joining him will be Nottingham's Hi-de-Hi star Su Pollard. The Hoff, best known for his...
View ArticleMajor boost for Nottingham law firm
RENOWNED family law specialist, Kelvin Henderson, has joined a Nottingham solcitiors. As a well-known advocate in the Nottingham area for his level of expertise, he brings over 30 years' experience to...
View ArticleIt's Not What You Know, But Who...
Let's not beat about the bush; if you're looking for a job you'll have more luck getting one through people you know than through advertised positions – period! The recruitment process can be long and...
View Article28-year-old man arrested in connection with Old Basford pub shooting
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a pub shooting. The man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and was bailed pending further enquiries. He is the seventh person to be...
View ArticleNew student flats could be created in former city centre office block
UP to 61 student flats could be created in former city centre office block. Forshaw Land have asked Nottingham City Council for permission to transform Hally House office block in Hounds Gate in to...
View ArticleCash is available for community groups
COMMUNITY groups and organisations with great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are now invited to apply for funding to turn their ideas into reality. People's Health Trust...
View ArticleNotts County facilities manager in 155-mile cycle ride to Amsterdam
NOTTS County's facilities manager Ben Armstrong is to ride from London to Amsterdam to raise charity cash. He will start the 155-mile ride on Friday, June 14 from Wembley Stadium. He is hoping to raise...
View ArticleJury to retire in murder trial
A JUDGE is continuing to sum up in the trial of two people accused of a murder in Sneinton. Peter Healy, 51, of Lord Nelson Street, Sneinton, and his ex-girlfriend, Tara Swift, 41, of West Street,...
View ArticleEyewitnesses see woman pulled out of the River Trent
EYEWITNESSES say a fully clothed woman carrying a handbag was pulled out of the river Trent yesterday. Police confirmed that the woman had gone into the water in the Victoria Embankment in The Meadows...
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