Man survives for 30 minutes in River Trent after car plunges into icy waters
A MAN spent 30 minutes in the icy waters of The Trent after the vehicle he was travelling in plunged head-first into the river and he was washed away.Eyewitnesses said the man, who has not been...
View ArticleContracts worth at least £67 million given to private companies by...
CONTRACTS worth at least £67 million have been handed to private companies by the NHS in Nottinghamshire since 2013.Figures given to the Post by the British Medical Journal show that of 316 contracts...
View ArticleJames Taylor must wait as weather delays England reply against Sri Lanka in...
JAMES Taylor will be hoping for another chance to impress with the bat for England today after the fifth one day international against Sri Lanka was held up by rain. England bowled out the hosts for...
View ArticleBentley owned by steroid dealer sold for over £32k at auction
A SILVER Bentley owned by the frontman of an illegal drugs business has sold for over £32,000.The vehicle was sold on online auction site eBay in a bid to claw back funds made illegally by steroid...
View ArticleThieves steal toys from Nottingham supermarket's Christmas gift appeal meant...
HEARTLESS thieves have stolen toys meant for poorly youngsters in a supermarket's Christmas appeal.Kind-hearted shoppers at the Iceland store, in Carlton Hill, have been donating festive gifts intended...
View ArticleDo you recognise this man? Police hunt man suspected of conning elderly...
POLICE are on the hunt for a man after an elderly couple fell victim to fraud.The couple, who are in their 70s, of Carlton, were called by a man claiming to be from the police in August.He told them he...
View ArticleGarry Birtles: Henri Lansbury must clean up his act heading into crunch spell...
STUART Pearce sent Henri Lansbury a very clear, very public warning about his disciplinary record this week.I have to admit I was taken aback to learn he had picked up nine bookings already.It's...
View ArticlePolice staff vote yes strike over pay - Notts Police making plans
POLICE staff members of a trade union have voted to go on strike following a national dispute over pay.This comes after 60 per cent of UNISON's members voted yes for industrial action in a ballot.The...
View ArticleNewark's Regis 'The First' Sugden explodes into pro MMA stage
NEWARK'S Regis 'The First' Sugden exploded on to the professional MMA stage, taking victory by TKO just 38 seconds into round two of his fight in front of a sell-out crowd at BAMMA 17 in...
View ArticleNottingham speed skating duo show Star Class
THE Nottingham-based Great British Short Track speed skating junior team enjoyed success competing in the second Star Class event of the season.Young skaters Jack Burrows and Jennifer Pickering shone,...
View ArticlePaul Grant's focus back on Nottingham Rugby after loan spell at Leicester Tigers
A LOAN spell at Leicester Tigers has been a good learning curve for Nottingham Rugby back rower Paul Grant.The New Zealander played two games for the Premiership club – an experience he relished.But...
View ArticleNottinghamshire PC cleared of misconduct charges
A POLICE officer said he was "over the moon" after being cleared of misconduct while on duty.PC Christopher Young had been suspended by Nottinghamshire Police and faced seven charges, which involved...
View ArticleNational Lottery numbers: Lotto draw for Wednesday December 10, 2014
Here are tonight's winning numbers for the Lotto draw:14, 15, 31, 36, 42 and 47 and the bonus ball was 1. The jackpot was £8,466,374 and 139,358 lucky ticket holders have won prizes.Have you won big?...
View ArticleMitsubishi donation to the University of Nottingham will support cutting edge...
CUTTING edge research will be carried out at the University of Nottingham thanks to a donation by Electronics giant Mitsubishi. The Japanese firm has donated an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)...
View ArticleAldi promises 400 jobs with new Sawley distribution centre
ALDI is bringing another jobs boost to the area after it announced plans for a major distribution centre in Sawley.The supermarket chain said the 600,000 sq ft centre on land at Sawley Crossroads would...
View ArticleFormer Nottingham Forest youngster joins QPR
FORMER Nottingham Forest youngster Jake Mulraney has joined QPR. The Republic of Ireland youth international winger has penned an 18-month deal and will join up with their development squad....
View ArticleNewark same sex couple make history by being first to convert civil...
HISTORY was made in a small register office in Newark as the first Nottinghamshire same-sex couple converted their civil partnership to marriage.But for Deborah Storey and Carla Bradbury, it was a case...
View ArticleIlkeston Woolworths could get new lease of life after five years of closure
Businesses have welcomed the news that a department store which has stood empty for five years has found a potential new owner.The Arena Church in Ilkeston has been offered the chance to develop the...
View ArticleUniversity of Nottingham veterinary students help vulnerable people by...
THEY are said to be a man's best friend and often dogs are relied upon for companionship by people who have fallen on hard times. So finding support to make sure they are fit and healthy could be...
View ArticleEvolving habits and everyday conveniences
Advertisement FeaturePlaylottery.comEvolving habits and everyday conveniences The world is constantly changing and evolving and the habits of people are adapting to the demands of modern life. Who...
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