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How the Ofsted ratings affect our county
ONLY one secondary school in Notts is currently rated "inadequate".Beech Hill Special School, in Mansfield, was given the rating after it was inspected a year ago.Monitoring inspections have revealed...
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Results paint a different picture
WHILE Ofsted appears set to publish a damning report into the state of schooling in Nottingham, improving GCSE results over several years paint a different picture.This year, more than half of city...
View ArticleStunts will not help our pupils
LET'S get some facts straight.Nottingham isn't a dead-end city full of poor schools and no-hope kids. If any national politician dares to suggest that, then they are playing games with our children's...
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Six Nottingham secondary schools face special measures following Ofsted...
SIX Nottingham secondary schools and academies have been told by Government inspectors that they could be put into "special measures". Schools watchdog Ofsted conducted eight spot-checks earlier this...
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LIVE VIDEO: Mairead Philpott's appeal at Nottingham Crown Court.
THE first live screening of court proceedings outside London takes place in Nottingham today. Live broadcasting from the Court of Appeal – which was only made legal on October 31 – ventures outside the...
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St Ann's youth club visited by Prince Harry set to close
A YOUTH club that was visited by Prince Harry during his trip to Nottingham this year is set to close, the Post can reveal. Russell Youth Club, in Lowdham Street, St Ann's, was the centre of attention...
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Queen's Medical Centre expands life-saving trauma centre
A MAJOR life-saving centre in Nottingham has more than doubled in size to serve people across the region. East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, which deals with serious multiple injuries using leading...
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Notts County: Greg Abbott vows to keep fighting players' corner
GREG Abbott has vowed to keep fighting Notts County's corner as long as the players keep battling out on the pitch. The Magpies' No.2 is facing a rap from the FA, after being sent to the stands in...
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Mansfield Town boss Paul Cox is remaining positive during tough times
IF ever there's a point in his managerial career that proves Paul Cox is a glass half-full rather than half-empty man, then this is it. Having suffered five defeats in a row for the first time that he...
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'Trap' system could be used again by Panthers
NOTTINGHAM Panthers' foray into Europe means they are now playing catch-up in their chase for a second successive Elite League title. Ahead of their double-header against a resurgent Cardiff Devils...
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RELIVE WEBCHAT: Put your Nottingham Forest questions to the Post's Paul Taylor
Nottingham Forest failed to secure new transfers before the loan window shut yesterday. Find out what our man with the inside track thinks - the Post's Forest writer Paul Taylor will be here from 12pm...
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Philpott fire deaths: Paul Mosley will not appeal 17-year sentence
It is now understood that Paul Mosley has scrapped his appeal at the 11th hour. Family members said they were told by police late last night that the 46-year-old, who was due at a hearing at Nottingham...
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Movember competition: The latest furry face entries
The Nottingham Post has launched a competition to find the best moustache in the county. The person crowned king of the soup strainer will win a £100 prize which will be donated to Movember – the...
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Police concerned for missing man Jason Noble
POLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a man who has gone missing. Jason Noble, 31, was last seen in the Main Road area of Nether Langwith, which is close to the Derbyshire border, at about...
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Mairead Philpott loses appeal at Nottingham Crown Court
Child killer Mairead Philpott has today lost her appeal against her sentence. Three judges sitting at Nottingham Crown Court made the decision in the most high-profile case to be broadcast since...
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Hundreds sleep rough for charity
Three-hundred volunteer rough sleepers braved the November night air last night to raise £30,000 for homeless and vulnerable people. They were taking part in homelessness charity Framework's annual Big...
View ArticleWeekend travel: Planned roadworks in Nottinghamshire
Roadworks are taking place in the following areas this weekend: A1 Apleyhead to Ranby, Nottinghamshire: Drainage works Until December 6 the northbound carriageway will be reduced to one lane and a...
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Hospital chief wants smoking stopped at Queen's Medical Centre
THE chief executive of Nottingham's hospitals has called on people to kick the habit and stub out their cigarettes. Peter Homa is asking smokers to stop lighting up at the Queen's Medical Centre or...
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Nottingham Forest 2 Reading 3: Match report
NOTTINGHAM Forest produced an outstanding second half fight back, but still paid the price for their worst first half display of the season as Reading became the second team to claim three points at...
View ArticleBilly Davies praises Forest fightback - but is critical after defeat
BILLY Davies paid tribute to Nottingham Forest's brave fight back against Reading, but also criticised his players for 'switching off' and allowing Reading to snatch the 'vital' third goal. The Reds...
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