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Nottingham Festival of Words: Dozens of top writers head to the city
NOTTINGHAM has an historic reputation for nurturing literary talent across its universities, theatres, schools and public spaces.Now, the people behind the 2014 Festival of Words are hoping to bring...
View ArticleWhen Doris, 101, helped to keep planes flying in the war
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "beloved" great-grandmother who died aged 101.Doris Mrozinska was born in Nottingham in 1913 and spent her early years living in a caravan in Radcliffe-on-Trent.She lived...
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Who has been appearing at court in Nottinghamshire?
Mansfield Woodhouse: Jamie Meek, 29, of Morven Avenue, pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman on July 23. Meek was bailed to attend Mansfield Magistrates' Court on November 5.Hucknall: Stephen Richards,...
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New defences built to save residents from flash flooding misery
RELIEF could be on the way for residents left devastated by flash flooding.A £56,000 flood defence project for Moores Place, off Haydn Road, in Carrington, is almost complete – after residents were hit...
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Field of poppies is a 'living exhibition' for WWI dead
THOUSANDS of poppies have been scattered across the floor of Nottingham Contemporary to remember those who gave their lives for us.BBC Radio Nottingham asked listeners to knit 11,000 poppies for the...
View ArticleNumbers of pupils in Nottingham schools up by half in five years
NUMBERS in Nottingham schools have risen by more than half in five years.In May this year, there were 42,461 children on roll at city schools – up from 27,969 in the same month in 2009. And Nottingham...
View ArticleCity experts taking part in study on bipolar disorder
NOTTINGHAM researchers are taking part in a major national study to increase the understanding of bipolar disorder.It is hoped the study will help spearhead new approaches to helping patients to more...
View ArticleThree burglars jailed after string of thefts in Nottinghamshire
Jewellery, cash, laptops, mobile phones, cameras, computer consoles and car keys were all taken during burglaries by three men.Kyle Blackie, 21, Shoiab Mahmood, 24, and Bradley Stevenson, 20, were...
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Airport Gateway would generate 7,000 new jobs
PLANS for a massive rail freight interchange near Castle Donington could soon be given the green light.Plans for the East Midlands Gateway, a 250-acre distribution hub which has the potential to create...
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VIDEO: Army Post Office in 1944
This video shows a busy army Post Office in Nottingham in 1944.In the video you can see a worker emptying large sacks filled with mail, a woman holding an armful of parcels whilst smiling and more.It...
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Kids creating computer games to be played in Nottingham's major attractions...
GAMERS will be able to play their way through some of Nottingham's attractions on computer games written by bright young programmers.Game City is staging its ninth annual festival in the city later...
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Robin Hood marathon: 27-year-old runner in coma two weeks after the race
A RUNNER who collapsed at the finish line of the Robin Hood half marathon is still in a coma two weeks after the race.Duncan Edwards, 27, from Hucknall, ran the race to raise money for Guide Dogs in...
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19-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after St Ann's stabbing
POLICE have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in St Ann's.An 18-year-old victim is recovering in hospital after the attack at 10.30pm on Thursday October 9,...
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Fire breaks out in bedroom of Beeston house
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a student house in Beeston after a fire broke out in one of the bedrooms.Curtains in the Lower Regent Street bedroom were set alight on Saturday (oct 11)after flames spread...
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The X Factor: Who are the final 12?
After weeks of warbling, wobbles and a few squabbles, this year's X Factor hopefuls have been whittled down to the final 12. But how much hope do they actually have? Susan Griffin weighs up their...
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Run or Dye 5K: World's most colourful run visits Nottingham for the first time
First time runner Amanda Ross was less than tickled pink after finding out her sisters signed her up for the world's most colourful 5K race. The 25-year-old, who admits she wasn't sure if she'd go...
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Nottinghamshire pub Earl of Chesterfield is back in the saddle
A rural pub is once again at the heart and soul of a village after a recent take-over – Lynette Pinchess takes a drive out to Shelford WITH a roaring coal fire, a decent pint of ale and hearty homemade...
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Portsmouth 1 Mansfield Town 1: Match report
MANSFIELD Town ended a two-match losing streak as they returned from Portsmouth with a point in a 1-1 draw.Simon Heslop netted his first goal of the season to put the visitors in front seconds after...
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Nottingham Beer Festival told in ten tweets
One of the country's largest beer festivals has been taking place at Nottingham Castle over recent days. Hundreds of beers and ciders are on offer and revellers have been working their way through the...
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Three men jailed after admitting more than 40 thefts
A GANG who were involved in 43 thefts across five counties have been jailed after appearing at Nottingham Crown Court.The three men broke into garages, farm outbuildings and homes and Nottinghamshire...
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