Newark by-election: Voters out in force as election attracts national attention
VOTERS are out in force across polling stations in Newark as the eagerly-awaited by-election comes to a close. The eyes of the country are on the constituency as the eleven candidates hear how their...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Counting begins at Kelham Hall
The campaigns have finished and the votes have been cast as counting begins in the Newark by-election. More than 30 counters are at Kelham Hall, sifting their fingers through tens of thousands of...
View ArticleCommonwealth Games 2014: Chris and Gabby Adcock and Peter Mills in Team...
RAVENSHEAD'S Chris Adcock and his wife Gabby will this summer become the first husband and wife badminton pair to play mixed doubles together for England at the Commonwealth Games. The duo have been...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Green Party candidate says Ukip win would be a 'disaster'
The Green Party candidate for the Newark by-election says a win for Ukip in the seat would be a disaster. David Kirwan was the first candidate from any of the main five parties to arrive at Kelham Hall...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Transport Minister says Conservative efforts are not a...
TRANSPORT Minister Patrick McLoughlin has insisted the Conservatives' heavy campaigning in the Newark by-election is not a response to Ukip's European Election results. The minister, who is MP for the...
View ArticleLIVE: Newark by-election
Ukip have conceded an apparent early defeat to the Conservative party in the Newark by-election. An account claiming to be the party's official account in the constituency tweeted: "We think we have...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Monster Raving Loony Party aiming to beat Bus Pass Elvis
NICK the Flying Brick entered the counting hall at the Newark by-election to a hearty roar from his supporters on Thursday night. He reinforced his policies of adding piranhas to the River Trent and...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Ukip concede to Conservative victory
Ukip has conceded the Newark by-election to the Conservatives. A party source said they were estimating that Robert Jenrick, the Tory candidate would receive around 40 per cent of the vote while Roger...
View ArticleBus firm's ticket to ride for forces past and present
SERVICEMEN and women will be honoured for their bravery and dedication to the country by a local bus company.Trent Barton is offering free weekend travel for members and ex-members of the armed forces...
View ArticleFirefighters attend blaze at garage in Nottingham Road, Eastwood
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a home in Eastwood yesterday evening. A call was made to report a house a fire in Nottingham Road at around 9.55pm. Emergency service crews from Eastwood and...
View ArticleNottingham icon and designer Paul Smith creates his own football for World Cup
NOTTINGHAM-BORN fashion icon Paul Smith has designed his own football to coincide with the World Cup. The printed leather football, emblazoned in his trademark stripe pattern, were produced on a...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Conservatives hold seat despite Ukip surge
Conservative candidate Robert Jenrick has won the Newark by-election ahead of Ukip's Roger Helmer. He received 17,431 votes, with Mr Helmer on 10,028 ahead of Labour's Michael Payne, on 6,842. The...
View ArticleCorey Neilson building experienced line-up as Nottingham Panthers sign Steve...
NOTTINGHAM Panthers have signed defenceman Steve Ward as head coach Corey Neilson looks to put together an experienced line-up for next season. Twenty-eight-year-old Ward has played more than 300 games...
View ArticleNottingham shortlisted for England's first 'City of Football' title
NOTTINGHAM has been shortlisted to become England's first 'City of Football' – and will do battle with Manchester and Portsmouth for the title. The title will be awarded to one city in the autumn...
View ArticleNewark by-election: Conservatives pledge to continue General Election push...
The Conservative Party has said it will not remain complacent following their win following last night's Newark by-election win. Tory candidate Robert Jenrick received 17,431 votes, with UKIP's Roger...
View ArticleCartoon HD: Nottingham laments demise of free television show and film...
The popular free iPhone and Android app Cartoon HD has been shut down - causing outrage among Nottingham residents on social media sites. Thousands of fans of the programme suddenly found their library...
View ArticleBodies in garden murder trial: William and Patricia Wycherley buried on top...
The skeletal remains of a couple shot and buried under their back lawn were lying one on top of the other in a makeshift grave, a jury heard. A forensic archaeologist excavated the bodies of William...
View ArticleRaider uses hammer to smash window at H Samuel in Nottingham
Shoppers were left shocked after a raider attempted to rob a jewellery store in Nottingham city centre – leaving a hammer hanging out of the smashed window. The incident took place at H Samuel on...
View ArticleHeavy thundery rain expected to hit Nottinghamshire on Saturday
Heavy thundery rain is expected to affect Nottingham for most of Saturday. As low warm air comes in from the continent, The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Nottinghamshire and the rest of...
View ArticleChildren learn tram safety as overhead power lines are put up
Children have been learning the dangers of the tram as part of a new 'Think Safe, Stay Safe' campaign. The campaign has been launched by NET Phase Two construction contractor, Taylor Woodrow Alstom, as...
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