End of era for music fans
IT shouldn't come as any surprise that the culture of downloading music (and online shopping) has all but seen off the high street sale of CDs.I could see it coming two years ago, which is why I...
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HMV goes into administration: The day the music died as city faces losing...
NOTTINGHAM could be left without a major music shop after HMV went into administration.The chain – which has one store in the Victoria Centre and which also owns Fopp, in Queen Street – was put into...
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Nottingham's big freeze: -6C on the way
PEOPLE are being warned to take care in wintry conditions with temperatures set to plummet to minus six degrees Celsius today.The warning comes after a dozen people went to the accident and emergency...
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The latest news from Nottinghamshire's courts...
CHRISTINE Betts, 52, of Salcombe Close, Newthorpe, will be sentenced on Monday after being caught drink-driving on Christmas Day. She drove a Peugeot 206 in Church Road, Greasley, limit with 112...
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Lace Market organist to pull all the stops out in magnificent St Paul's
AFTER more than 40 years playing the organ, John Keys has appeared at many of the country's best venues.Now, he is readying himself for his latest big concert.The 56-year-old will perform a recital on...
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Fuel bills across Nottingham could be reduced thanks to pioneering project
CASH-STRAPPED residents could see hundreds of pounds slashed off their fuel bills thanks to a pioneering project.A new comparison website being set up for Nottingham will tell people how to get the...
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Sir John Borlase Warren pub to reopen but its Scalextric track is moving to a...
A BREWERY and pub company hopes to reopen a popular city pub by the end of the week.Meanwhile, a Scalextric model car racing room that had proved popular at the Sir John Borlase Warren is moving to...
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Fawaz Al Hasawi pledges that Nottingham Forest will succeed – if...
FAWAZ Al Hasawi today promised Nottingham Forest will be a success – if everyone stands together.The club's Kuwaiti owner revealed he has been abused by some fans over his decision to sack Sean...
View ArticleLatest weather forecast and traffic update
THERE are currently no major delays to traffic, despite cold temperatures overnight.No snow is forecast for today, but the maximum temperature is expected to be -1c during the daytime, dropping to -7c...
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Three Nottingham bars up for sale as another company struggles
NEW owners are being sought for three popular bars in the city centre.Administrators are seeking buyers for the Castle pub, in Castle Road; Dogma, in Byard Lane;and Bad Papa's Tiki Shack, in Broad...
View ArticleProperty millionaires a growing breed
FOR most first-time buyers, just getting on to the property ladder is hard enough, let alone the thought of one day owning a property where the value is in excess of £1million.However, this became...
View ArticleStations opening doors in search for new firefighters
NOTTS Fire and Rescue Service is looking for men and women in Bingham and Southwell to train as retained firefighters.Open days are being held at both stations to explain more and offer an insight into...
View ArticleA designer home for next to nothing
THESE days, having hand-made or second-hand furniture and fittings in your home is far from naff – it's positively designer and, with some imagination and creativity, you can add unique features in...
View ArticleThe truth about floors... the is back!
IT'S one of the key decisions you'll make when you move into a new home – what type of flooring to choose. For many years from around the mid-1990s, laminate and wooden flooring became almost the...
View ArticleJobs at risk but fight is on to save Blockbuster
NOTTS jobs are at risk after the Blockbuster chain – which rents out DVDs and video games – called in administrators from Deloitte.The chain, which employs 4,000 people at 528 stores, is the latest...
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Hero who flew to save lives
BACK in 2008, Pete Barnes was just starting his job as a pilot with the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.He had already reached the top of his profession, having flown air...
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Helicopter crash pilot Pete Barnes: Former Woodthorpe neighbour pays tribute
A PILOT who died when his helicopter crashed in central London was born in Nottingham and had flown the air ambulance in Notts.Captain Pete Barnes, who grew up in Woodthorpe, was also a stunt pilot and...
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Woman jailed after making up rape claim against Nottingham taxi driver to...
A WOMAN has been jailed after she lied for eight years that she had been violently raped at the hands of a Nottingham taxi driver.Gaynor Cooke told police she had been raped to hide a one-night stand...
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Hope for an end to Nottingham's ring-road congestion
THE redevelopment of Nottingham's ring road is expected to move a step closer next week when the city council commits £3.2 million to the project.The Government has already given the £16.1 million...
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Nottingham's key role in pressing the Government to deliver growth
NOTTINGHAM will be at the forefront of a new cabinet, which has been set up to put pressure on the Government to drive growth outside London.City council leader Councillor Jon Collins will be...
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