Two men taken to hospital after Worksop crash
TWO men were released from their cars by firefighters after a crash in Worksop this morning. A car and a van collided in Blythe Road, Worksop leaving both vehicles off the road. Firefighters were...
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VIDEO: Wedding flash mob with Notts' 'coolest vicar'
We've all heard about flash mobs in city centres, shopping centre and train stations, but one couple took the trend to another level - organising one at their own wedding.To watch the video, and see...
View ArticlePolice name two men who died in A1 crash on Wednesday
Police have identified the two men who died after a lorry collided with a van on the A1 near Newark on Wednesday morning.Zac Payne, 20, and Michael Morris,48, who were in the van, both lived in...
View ArticleVillage fun day comes alive with big party celebrations
COLSTON Bassett Dairy is continuing its centenary celebrations with a Village Fun Day on Saturday, June 29.The village is set to come alive with music, a cooking competition and traditional games for...
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Top prize for café serving drinks brewed with love
A 21-YEAR-OLD has scooped a national award for a coffee shop she set up when she was 18.Despite her limited experience, Natalie Eastwood has brewed up success over the past three years with plaudits...
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Tony Holmes
TRIBUTES have been paid to a coach who dedicated his life to swimming.Tony Holmes, long-time head coach of Nottingham Leander Swimming Club, died after losing his battle against cancer.Among the...
View ArticleNews from the courts
AN Arnold man allegedly stole a beef steak from Co-op, Sherwood, on June 6 this year. Joshua Campbell, 20, of St Albans Road, is further charged with failing to surrender to custody on June 17. He is...
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Book signings and 'yarn bombing' at weekend
BOOK LOVERS turned out in force to celebrate their literary passions and catch a glimpse of their heroes at the Lowdham Book Festival over the weekend.Yesterday, author and broadcaster Simon Mayo spoke...
View ArticleDelight all round at top rating
ALDERCAR Infant and Nursery School has been given a glowing report by government inspectors.The school, in Godkin Drive, Langley Mill, was marked as 'outstanding' overall – the top mark available – by...
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Behaviour is key factor in school's double success
A STAPLEFORD Primary School is celebrating after achieving its second 'good' Ofsted report in a row.Wadsworth Fields Primary School, in Wadsworth Road, was inspected at the start of May and was awarded...
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Martin Sleath: Kids need a lengthy break in the summer
I AM pleased that since I last wrote – in opposition to the plans for a free school in the Trent Bridge area – that a decision has been made not to go ahead with the proposals.However, as a supporter...
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Becky Morris: Teachers need to be experts in their field
THE 'Troops to Teachers' scheme, where ex-military personnel are fast-tracked into UK classrooms to teach and support lessons, was announced.The thinking behind the programme is to utilise the...
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Have people got lost on an anti-business bandwagon?
Rarely a week seems to go by when business doesn't get it in the neck for one reason or another.Businesses are, variously, 'big', and full of 'fat cats', 'tax avoiders' and 'loan sharks', while that...
View ArticleImportant question that needs meaningful answer
THE debate about where much-needed new housing is going to be built is one of the most pressing of all. There's a shortage, and kick-starting house building would do the economy a power of good.This...
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Servicemen taking on city's sporting heroes
FIGHTING talk has started before a football match between ex-professional footballers and servicemen.A team made up of players from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force will take on the Nottingham...
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Victoria Embankment10am Tri-Service and veterans villages open; interactive and static displays open; arena displays.10am-5.30pm Live music and entertainment on the main stage and community...
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VIDEO: Vinyl's bang on trend at Paul Smith London shop
MUSIC and fashion met this weekend as staff from Nottingham's Music Exchange hit the decks at Paul Smith's Covent Garden store.The local fashion legend invited staff from Hockley to set up a pop-up...
View Article'Intolerable situation' of demands for new homes
ROLLING hills, lush meadows and fertile farmlands are a common sight in Notts. And green campaigners are keen to keep it that way.So they were shocked at the suggestion this weekend from a Government...
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Rain can't dampen Great Notts Bike Ride
NOTTINGHAM proved itself to be a cycling city this weekend, with one of the biggest turnouts for years in the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride – despite driving rain.Cyclists turned out in their masses...
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Paint thinner fire tears through flat
A MAN was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a ground floor flat at Holly Gardens, Thorneywood, on Saturday night.Notts Police say the fire, reported just after 10pm, was started when paint...
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