Nottingham Forest's Britt Assombalonga pictured at hospital last night as...
The screams of pain could be heard across the City Ground last night as Nottingham Forest star striker Britt Assombalonga badly injured his knee and was carried off.With the Reds already 3-0 up, with...
View ArticleSurvivors of female genital mutilation speak at national meeting in Hyson Green
Survivors of female genital mutilation spoke at a national conference which took place in Nottingham.Hana Gibremedhen stood in front of cameras and spectators to share her story after being cut at the...
View ArticleWicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest get ready to battle on worst pitch in...
It has been described as "the worst pitch you'll ever see in professional football" and a "shambles" and this weekend Nottingham Forest will aim to make it three wins in the space of eight days at...
View ArticleDrink-driver ploughed into central reservation on Arnold road
A motorist was three times over the legal drink-drive limit when he ploughed through a central reservation and hit an oncoming car, a court heard.Stephen Pilsworth was ordered to do 240 hours community...
View ArticleCity children learn about Pancake Day ahead of Shrove Tuesday
Pupils at a city school have had flipping, flopping, fun while learning about food.Although Pancake Day is a few days away staff at Hollygirt School have made sure no one missed out by holding their...
View ArticleM1 crash sees two lanes closed
Delays of 20 minutes are being reported on the M1 after a crash.Two lanes are closed northbound between junctions 28 for Mansfield and 29 for Chesterfield and Bolsover.The Highways Agency has said...
View ArticleNew Ranger to combat Gedling's ice and flood danger
Roads plagued by icy conditions after the Boxing Day snow could be gritted sooner now a Nottinghamshire council has invested in a new all weather action vehicle.Gedling Borough Council spent £21,000 on...
View ArticleClifton fish and chip shop worker was convicted paedophile
A fish and chip shop delivery man in Clifton was a convicted sex offender who had a stash of child porn films and images of young boys at home, a court heard.Andrew Moffatt had not informed police he...
View ArticleMansfield murderer Susan Edwards loses appeal
A woman who spun a web of lies over 15 years after she murdered her parents and buried them in their own back garden has lost her appeal against her 25-year minimum sentence.Susan Edwards and her...
View ArticleIlkeston pub The Charter to be turned into £550,000 'gin palace'
AROUND £550,000 is being spent to transform a troubled pub into a self-styled "Victorian gin palace."The new owners of The Charter in Ilkeston will recruit 18 new staff and will sell more than 100...
View ArticleCould squirrel pie be the next craze among foodies?
Anyone for squirrel pie?You've heard of ostrich burgers and goat curry, but our bushy-tailed friends could be the next big craze among foodies.The Cheese Shop, in Flying Horse Walk, is the only place...
View ArticleIlkeston FC aim to extend unbeaten league run
Ilkeston FC boss Kevin Wilson has challenged his players to maintain their impressive unbeaten run in the Evo-Stik Premier Division as they battle for promotion. The Robins had not lost for 17 games in...
View ArticleNottingham Rugby aim to bounce back from big defeat
Sean Romans says Nottingham Rugby must play with ice in their veins on Sunday as they look to bounce back from their "embarrassing" defeat to Worcester Warriors. They go to Leeds to take on Yorkshire...
View ArticleBulwell cannabis grower told by judge 'don't come back'
A cannabis grower was told "don't come back" as he was spared prison over a cannabis factory potentially worth of up to £38,000 in his tenanted home.Stewart Bacon pleaded guilty to producing the drug...
View ArticleTwo-Tone legends The Specials to headline Splendour
Ska legends The Specials will headline the Splendour festival in Wollaton Park. The band, who played two sold out shows at Rock City last year, will top the bill at the all-day event on Saturday, July...
View ArticleNottingham lovers find romance in the workplace
Ben and Cherie Stephenson will be going full circle in their relationship this Valentine's Day– after meeting at work 14 years ago.And they are not alone. Research from the Institute of Leadership and...
View ArticleResidents relieved after meeting to discuss Colwick 'move on' flats for...
Anxious residents have breathed a sigh of relief after a meeting to discuss plans for a charity to create flats for recovering alcoholics and drug users was cancelled.Many believe that was a sign that...
View ArticleBlackpool v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus
Nottingham Forest will be without Britt Assombalonga, after he collected a serious looking knee injury on Wednesday night.Saturday's game may also still come too soon for Michael Mancienne, who is...
View ArticleAction plan rolled out to improve communication between medics after death of...
Medics have put together an action plan to improve the care of patients with brain tumours, an inquest heard on Thursday.Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has pledged to improve communication...
View ArticleNew solar farm plans approved in Rushcliffe
Plans for a new solar farm have been approved despite objections from more than 100 residents and nearby parish councils.Energy company Prosolia applied for permission to build the solar farm...
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