Bike thieves give up after owner chases after them
TWO thieves abandoned a mountain bike they were trying to steal when its owner spotted them and gave chase. The men were trying to get in to a shed at 4am on Thursday morning in Westwood, when the...
View ArticleChance to get education grant in South Notts villages
Young people aged 25 or under who are living in Bunny, Bradmore or Costock have the chance to apply for a special educational grant. The one-off grant from the Bunny and Bradmore Charities is for...
View ArticleNotts' 'Boris bike' scheme extended
ROWS of black and green bikes have been sprouting up across Nottingham as the city's 'Boris bike' scheme is extended.When the cycle hire scheme was launched, bikes were only available from two...
View ArticleTram work – no direct link to hospital bug
THE company behind tram construction work at the Queen's Medical Centre said they were not aware of any "direct link" between their work and a potentially deadly fungal bug found in the hospital's...
View ArticleMy business in 10 minutes David Rogers
Where are you based?Nottingham City Centre, Southwell and Moscow.Who owns the business?Myself and my wife.How long have you been going14 years.What does your business do?We are primarily a creative...
View ArticleService 'running well' as commuters adjust to buses
COMMUTERS stayed on track yesterday as rail replacement coaches mostly ran smoothly on the first working day since Nottingham's train station closed.Coaches and buses transported passengers to and from...
View ArticleWearing the badge with pride
YOU can see its products every time you walk into Boots. And you'll probably catch sight of the odd one if you settle down in front of the TV on a Saturday night and watch Casualty. Even His Royal...
View ArticleSON 'KILLED DAD OVER LIFT HOME'
AN ICE CREAM van driver was stabbed and killed by his son after an argument in his car, a court heard.Italian Giuseppe Difina was allegedly stabbed twice by Vito Difina.Yesterday, Vito, 40, of...
View ArticleExtra lane 'will turn city's ring road into motorway'
NEIGHBOURS are worried extra lanes on Nottingham's ring road will make them feel they are "living on a motorway".Work on the £16.2 million project began earlier this month.Part of it will see the...
View ArticleCharity riders on the road again
SUPPORTERS from Maggie's cancer caring centre joined the first Nottingham leg of the 7x7 charity bike ride which is raising money for the centre and three other charities. Five of the seven rides...
View ArticleTwo people charged with murder of Daniel Baker
Two people have been charged with murder after the body of Daniel Baker was found in South Normanton. Mr Baker, 32, from Derby, was discovered collapsed in Mansfield Road by passers-by at 11.35pm on...
View ArticleBeginners invited to try ice-skating at NIC
An ice-skating course for adults and children is due to start at the National Ice Centre. The Skate UK course starts on Monday and is open to skaters of all abilities aged over five. The six-week...
View ArticleHucknall fundraising event to raise money for junior theatre group
A FUNDRAISING event is being held in Hucknall to raise the profile of a junior theatre group. Lovelace Theatre Group have organised the event to give more awareness to its junior section, and to...
View Article10-year-old looking for votes after reaching the final of a dance competition
A 10-YEAR-OLD is looking for votes after reaching the final of a Nickelodeon dance competition. Aaliyah Byrne from Kirkby-in-Ashfield entered to Clarks Step it Up 2 Dance Crew competition to win a...
View ArticleWildlife pics wanted for anniversary calendar
Photos are wanted for a commemorative calendar to mark Notts Wildlife Trust's 50th anniversary. The charity is on the look out for people's snaps of its nature reserves around Notts. The winning...
View ArticleDrivers £2,000 compensation claims after damage while being towed
CAR owners who have had their cars damaged while being towed have cost Nottingham City Council £2,000. The figures, released under the Freedom of Information Act, show that three car owners have lodged...
View ArticleNotts residents warned of flooding as heavy showers forecast
NOTTS residents are being warned of surface water flooding as more thunder showers and heavy rain is forecast through today. Forecasts show heavy rainfall over the county but it is unclear the exact...
View ArticlePaul Taylor: Wilson raises eyebrows but Davies on course
THERE were more than a few eyebrows raised last week when Nottingham Forest made a bid to bring Kelvin Wilson back to the City Ground.Not because he lacks quality. Wilson has proved, without doubt, in...
View ArticlePolice still searching for missing woman known only as Danielle
FURTHER enquiries are being carried out by police looking for a missing woman known only as Danielle. The 18-year-old woman was last seen in Nuthall Road, Aspley, where she spoke to paramedics at about...
View ArticleNottingham Forest transfer news: Former Reds defender edges close to deal
FORMER Nottingham Forest defender Julian Bennett is hoping to secure a contract with Southend United. The 28-year-old full back or central defender has already had trials with Notts County this summer....
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