Met Office issues warning of heavy rain for Nottinghamshire
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for rain across Nottinghamshire today. The yellow warning is valid for the whole of the East Midlands until Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters warned...
View ArticleJamal Campbell-Ryce off, but Notts County now 19 unbeaten on road!
NOTTS County got a point at Preston North End last night – and they did not need to park the team bus in front of their goal to do it.North End manager Graham Westley foolishly insulted the Magpies and...
View ArticleNottingham's Christmas lights: Paralympian Richard Whitehead to flick the...
Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead will turn on Nottingham's Christmas lights in Old Market Square this evening. Thousands are expected to turn out for the event, and crowds will be...
View ArticleRecycling in Nottingham falls for the first time in six years
RECYCLING in Nottingham has fallen for the first time in at least six years.The city council has blamed government funding cuts after the amount of household waste being recycled fell to 33.2 per cent...
View ArticleBody found in Butterley Reservoir identified as local woman
A body found in Butterley Reservoir has been identified as a local woman, Derbyshire Police have said. Police were called to the reservoir in Butterley Hill on November 19. On Tuesday evening, a local...
View ArticleHilda Owen murder trial: Peter Smith guilty of killing neighbour in Skegby
Former civil servant Peter Smith has been convicted for a second time of the murder of his elderly neighbour Hilda Owen. The 48-year-old was accused of killing Mrs Owen in a bid to solve his financial...
View ArticleRush hour delays in Nottingham after car flips onto roof on Clifton Boulevard
LONG delays were caused for motorists this morning after two cars crashed into each other in Wilford. One car had flipped onto its roof and another was damaged by the collision which happened in...
View ArticleSnap pictures of community life in Nottingham to win a Canon camera
Do you know of any inspirational community projects in your area? Or maybe a local event that brings everyone together? Northcliffe Digital is launching an exciting new competition for the next four...
View ArticleRain held off for Christmas lights switch-on
Thousands of people, who crammed into Old Market Square to see the City's Christmas lights switch-on, were treated to a dazzling firework display. The square and its surrounding area were bustling with...
View ArticleCouncil's 'sorry' for rush-hour traffic chaos in Nottingham
NOTTINGHAM City Council has apologised for "unacceptable" delays after tram construction roadworks overran on a busy city road.Motorists faced lengthy rush-hour delays when University Boulevard stayed...
View ArticleCash-strapped councillors spend £250,000 on political assistants
MORE than £250,000 in taxpayers' money has been spent on political assistants at the city and county councils over the last five years.Political assistants, who can earn up to £34,986, can be...
View ArticleBollywood film star Jaya Prada and Indian politicians at Global Punjabi...
LEADING Indian politicians and a film star will be at a national award ceremony in Nottingham on Saturday.The UK edition of the Global Punjabi Society Awards are expected to attract about 250 people to...
View ArticleTragic cyclist Joshua Dale 'rode straight into Colwick Loop Road'
A TEENAGE cyclist who died after being hit by a car at a busy road junction may have had his view blocked by stationary traffic, an inquest heard.Joshua Dale, 14, of Colwick, had reached the middle of...
View ArticleMartin Haag deserves new deal at Nottingham Rugby, says skipper Brent Wilson
MARTIN Haag deserves a new deal as head coach of Nottingham Rugby, says captain Brent Wilson.Haag signed a one-year contract when he took charge of the Green and Whites this season and has since made a...
View ArticleNeighbours shocked after cross wrapped in ham is left on Muslim family's...
A MUSLIM family who had just moved into a new home are "disgusted" after a cross wrapped in ham was set alight and left on their doorstep.Police are investigating the incident which happened in Bingham...
View ArticleBishop 'very disappointed' by women bishop defeat
CHURCH leaders in Notts say they are disappointed at the Church of England's vote against women bishops.The measure fell at the final hurdle by just six votes in the General Synod on Tuesday.Supporters...
View ArticlePeter Smith found guilty for second time of murdering elderly neighbour Hilda...
A MAN has been convicted for the second time of bludgeoning his elderly neighbour to death.Peter Smith, 48, was originally jailed for the murder of Hilda Owen in 2008 but had the conviction...
View ArticleNew future for the Nottingham Post and thisisnottingham.co.uk in Local World...
THE Nottingham Post and its website thisisnottingham.co.uk are to join a new media group which plans to "transform" the regional media industry.The Post's parent company, Northcliffe Media, is to join...
View ArticleRiver Trent power plans put on hold as anglers' group win legal challenge
PLANS to use the power of the River Trent to provide electricity for 800 homes are on hold after a successful legal challenge by anglers.The Canal and River Trust and the Small Hydro Company, wanted to...
View ArticleRebecca Adlington to make decision on future in swimming after Christmas
REBECCA Adlington is enjoying much-earned downtime – and her coach doesn't expect her to make a decision on her future until after Christmas.Long-time mentor Bill Furniss was with the Mansfield star as...
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