Interview focuses on triumph over adversity
A NUTHALL parish councillor and a retired priest took part in an interview about improving rights for disabled people.Councillor Stephen Green, of Cedarland Crescent, who was the first person in...
View ArticleOn their bikes for a community fun day
AS the Tour de France prepares to depart from Harrogate this week– cyclists in Broxtowe can enjoy their own mini slice of the action.The 'Tour de Broxtowe' is a cycling-themed community funday at...
View ArticleGet baking to help community centre
COOKS are gearing up for a bake-off competition to raise money for the upkeep of a Netherfield community centre.The Yummy Cake Competition will be part of a summer fun day at the St George's Centre, in...
View ArticleGolf tournament boost for hospice
A GOLF tournament raised more than £5,000 for a hospice.Seventeen business teams took part in the Treetops Hospice Golf Day, at Erewash Valley Golf Club, near Ilkeston.The winning team was the KH Barmy...
View ArticleAspiring to an artistic journey into the heart of the community
ARTISTS and photographers will be showcasing their work at a new four-day art festival with the theme "journeys".Paintings, pastels, needlecraft pieces and stained glass will be among the art on show...
View ArticleCaution over plans for HS3 rail link
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE business leaders said they hope that plans for a third high speed rail link in the UK will not come at the expense of firms in the East Midlands.Chancellor of the Exchequer George...
View ArticleNottingham cancer centre break-in like a "big slap in the face"
FUNDRAISERS are devastated after thieves stole £3,000 takings from a cancer support centre's summer fair. The break-in happened at Maggie's in the grounds of Nottingham City Hospital just hours after...
View ArticleNew Tuesday Antiques, Collectors & General Auction at Unique Auctions
This Tuesday sees a new Antiques, Collectors & General Auction at Unique Auctions, Newark Road, Fosseway salerooms. The sales includes 1,000 lots including: Edwardian single pedestal roll top desk;...
View ArticleRELIVE: Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire - day three
Hello from Edgbaston where Notts started day three against Warwickshire with a lead of 64. They resume on 1/0 having bowled out the home side for 343 yesterday. Nottinghamshire: SJ Mullaney, PA Jaques,...
View ArticleNottingham Forest add Flowers and Marshall to coaching staff
NOTTINGHAM Forest have confirmed the appointment of former England keeper Tim Flowers to their coaching staff. While they have also made John Marshall their new head of recruitment. The arrival of...
View ArticleVIDEO: Nottingham city centre in 1985
We've dug out some amazing old footage of Nottingham city centre in 1985. Watch the video to see panoramic shots across the city, taken from the Castle, shoppers browsing the retro television sets in...
View ArticleTransfer gossip: Blair Adams linked with a move to Notts County
NOTTS County have been linked with a move for ex-Coventry defender Blair Adams. Adams left the Sky Blues by mutual consent today making him a free agent. The left-back is tipped to replace Alan Sheehan...
View ArticleTop 5 Stuart Pearce moments
1. England v Spain, 1996 2. Derby County v Nottingham Forest, 1989 3. Man City v Nottingham Forest, 1992 4. Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur, FA Cup Final 1991 5. Manchester United v Nottingham...
View ArticleDozens flock to Beeston job fair
JOB-SEEKERS hoping to secure their financial future took advantage of training and employment opportunities at a Nottingham Post Jobs Fair. The latest recruitment event was held on Tuesday from 10am to...
View ArticleNottinghamshire theatres and galleries get details of funding from Arts Council
THEATRES, cinemas and galleries in Nottinghamshire have all been given more than £10 million in funding. Nottingham Playhouse,Nottingham Contemporary and another six arts organisations have been told...
View ArticleRolf Harris: Women seek compensation following entertainer's indecent assault...
Around 12 women could seek compensation from entertainer Rolf Harris, following his convictions for indecent assault.Harris was found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault, against four women, at...
View ArticleRoy Keane relishing 'exciting challenge' after being named Aston Villa...
FORMER Nottingham Forest midfielder Roy Keane is relishing the challenge of combining the Premier League with international football after being confirmed as Aston Villa's new assistant manager. The...
View ArticleLeft-back Blair Adams signs for Notts County
BLAIR Adams revealed his sadness at having to leave Coventry City but said he is excited by the challenge facing him at Notts County. The left-back became the latest addition to Shaun Derry's squad...
View ArticleWIN! England v India Test Match tickets
The Nottingham Post has teamed up with Specsavers and is offering cricket enthusiasts the chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to the First Investec Test Match, England v India at Trent Bridge,...
View Article'Quiet' former Territorial Army soldier jailed for life for 'brutal' murder
A BT worker has been jailed for life for the murder of a man, who he battered more than 100 times with a hammer. David Gill, 50, of Samson Court, Ruddington, was told he would serve 19 years before...
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