Police name cyclist who died in collision in Mansfield
A CYCLIST who died in a collision in Mansfield has been named by police. Nicholas Highfield, 41, of Mansfield Woodhouse, died on Thursday when his bike collided with a green Izuzu 4x4 at about 9.50pm...
View ArticleVIDEO: Nottingham's Goose Fair in the 1950s
Have a look at this early 1950s and 1959 footage from Nottingham's Goose Fair. The video sees the people of Nottingham enjoying a number of rides at the packed out fair.Have you got any memories of...
View ArticleCarl Froch says pressure of TV show Tumble is worse than being in the ring
BOXING legend Carl Froch says the pressure of performing a gymnastics routine on live television is "far worse" than the pressure of a high-profile fight. The Burton-Joyce based star took on an...
View ArticleMatch of the Day 50th birthday: What's your favourite Nottingham Forest game...
MATCH of the Day is celebrating its 50th birthday - but what's your favourite Nottingham Forest game to have been shown on the programme? Perhaps it was their match against Blackburn Rovers in 1999? Or...
View ArticleEx-sail chef Craig Floate hosts private dining experiences
FEEDING a team of elite sportsmen and women comes with challenges. The right balance of carbs, protein, vitamins and hydration are essential for intensive training sessions. But Craig Floate, once team...
View ArticleNon-stop rain forecast for Bank Holiday Monday in Nottinghamshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of heavy rain for Bank Holiday Monday. The forecaster has said in Nottinghamshire it will rain from 6am on Monday until around 10am on Tuesday morning...
View ArticleBank holiday travellers warned over Icelandic volcano threat
PASSENGERS jetting off from East Midlands Airport this bank holiday face long delays – as well as the threat of an Icelandic volcano. Travellers arriving at the airport were stuck in long queues this...
View ArticleStuart Pearce's half time lecture helped Nottingham Forest romp to Reading win
STUART Pearce revealed that a half time talking to helped inspire Nottingham Forest's thumping win over Reading.The Reds had been leading at the interval, courtesy of the first of two goals from...
View ArticleNotts' Alex Hales will open the batting for England against India in ODI
ALEX Hales will open the batting for England in the opening One Day International against India tomorrow in Bristol. The 25-year-old Notts Outlaws star gained his call-up thanks to a superb month of...
View ArticleSpeed camera locations week commencing Monday, August 25
Here are where the speed cameras will be in Nottinghamshire next week.A60 Nottingham Rd, MansfieldNew Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield WoodhouseB6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, MansfieldA6117...
View ArticleGymnast Ellie Downie finishes with four medals at Youth Olympic Games
NOTTS Gymnastics Academy star Ellie Downie admitted she exceeded all expectations after walking away from the Youth Olympic Games with four medals to show for her efforts. After kicking her Nanjing...
View ArticleNottingham Forest fan to wear Derby County shirt all season for charity
If it were not for two huge gas tanks being in the way barman Gareth Staley would have the perfect view of Derby County's iPro stadium. The problems is, he's a mad keen fan of bitter rivals Nottingham...
View ArticleNottingham Panthers 1 Lulea 10: Champions Hockey League match report
IF ANYONE connected to the Nottingham Panthers had illusions how hard the Champions Hockey League would be then they saw them shattered by Lulea. The Swedes churned out six second period goals with the...
View ArticleMan proposes to fiancée in packed Nottingham cinema
WHEN 34-year-old Colin Brownjohn proposed to his partner at the cinema, it was like something from the movies. He had decided to surprise his girlfriend, Rachel Langford, 38, as they celebrated their...
View ArticleNottingham quiz of the week
Do you think you are a general knowledge whizz? Give these ten questions a go.1. Orange-risk volcano Bardarbunga is situated in which country?(a) Iceland; (b) Mexico; (c) Indonesia2. England batsman...
View ArticleGarden gnomes' invasion of Ilkeston roundabout explodes on social media
Garden gnomes of all shapes and sizes have caused a storm on social media after invading a local roundabout. On Twitter and Facebook, people have been seeing dozens of the creatures laying claim to a...
View ArticleKeep an eye on your Lego, criminal gangs are targeting it
Criminal gangs have started targeting Lego, sellers across the world are warning.With the brightly-coloured plastic bricks selling for thousands of pounds online, thieves across the globe have begun...
View ArticleHospital slammed for selling "fry-up" pie
A hospital has been criticised for selling a "fry-up" pie in its take-away.The snack, being sold at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, includes bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans and an egg on top.Experts...
View ArticleM1 changes and roadworks
DRIVERS are being warned to expect lane closures and speed restrictions on part of the M1 in Nottinghamshire.Work to turn the road between junctions 27 and 30 into a 'smart motorway' is expected to...
View ArticleGreat British Bake Off: Show has inspired a nation of new home bakers
CRUMBS! Look at the explosion of interest in baking since 2010 when the BBC2 aired what was expected to be a minority-interest cooking programme.Now in its fifth series, and promoted to BBC1, The Great...
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