Sale of £170,000 loom band dress falls through
AN eBay bidder has pulled out after bidding more than £170,000 for a dress made from loom bands. The dress, which features 20,000 loom bands, made headlines around the world when bids reached more than...
View ArticleNottingham Forest refuse to comment on rumours of City Ground name change
Nottingham Forest have refused to be drawn on rumours that the club's famous City Ground stadium could be renamed to bring in sponsorship cash.A report from the Mail Online has suggested that the club...
View ArticleYOUR VIEWS: Post readers react to City Ground name change rumours
Nottingham Forest fans and supporters of other clubs have been reacting to rumours that the City Ground could be renamed to bring in sponsorship cash.Here's a selection of what you've been...
View ArticlePilot who died in plane crash 'put safety first', inquest hears
PILOT Carl Whiteley, who died in a plane crash with his wife Kathryn, "always put safety first", his daughter said. Sarah Chatman, one of the couple's two daughters, was giving evidence at their...
View ArticleRed Arrows documentary comes to our television screens next week
ASKED whether he's ever felt like Tom Cruise in Top Gun, Flight Lieutenant Joe Hourston can't help laughing. "I was saying this to a lad the other day, 'Do not let it go to your head'. The military is...
View ArticleWhich kitchen essentials can't you live without?
A new survey found that balsamic vinegar, ground coffee and herbal teas are the top three kitchen essentials this century. Which kitchen staples can't you live without? Lynn Danter: "Milk, tea,...
View ArticlePopular series Dragons' Den returns to television
THE latest gadget, a smartphone and a tailored suit are all surely on the priority list of any entrepreneur wanting to strike it rich. Not so, for Dragons' Den star Piers Linney. "I didn't own a suit –...
View ArticleSea of colour as Nottinghamshire Pride comes to town
AS a sea of colour and tidal wave of whistles and chants rushed past Bill Bond, he reflected on a lifetime where he has seen significant progress toward equality.The Long Eaton pensioner remembers when...
View ArticleNew war exhibition opens at Erewash museum
THE stories of the most significant conflicts in history will be told at a new exhibition.The war gallery at Erewash Museum will present artefacts and information on world conflicts from the First...
View ArticlePre-season match report: Halifax 1 Notts County 0
Notts County lost their unbeaten record against non-league opposition as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Conference side Halifax.The Magpies included ex-Manchester United star Roy Carroll in...
View ArticleCommonwealth Games 2014: Nottingham's Lydia Boylan beaten by tough...
NOTTINGHAM cyclist Lydia Boylan finished 14th in the Women's 10km Scratch Race at the Commonwealth Games.Representing Northern Ireland, the 27-year-old faced some stiff competition at the Sir Chris Hoy...
View ArticleThousands of families enjoy quality time together at fun day and summer barbeque
FAMILIES enjoyed spending some quality time together at a range of events across the county on Saturday.Christine Palmer, 53, took her two daughters, Nikki and Kerry, Nikki's partner Ben and her...
View ArticleNottinghamshire opera singer focuses on next step in career
IT was always meant to be a bit of a giggle; a chance to taste fame, make a few quid and have fun. But when Bilsthorpe's Victoria Gray now looks back on the two years with Amore, a classical crossover...
View ArticleCommonwealth Games 2014: Mansfield swimmer Molly Renshaw bags bronze in 200m...
MANSFIELD'S Molly Renshaw clinched a bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games.The teenager finished third behind Australian pair Taylor McKeown and Sally Hunter in a time of...
View ArticleLet's celebrate our female writers
AS 2014 has been dubbed the "year of reading women" by a number of journals and individuals, it seems fitting that two excellent female novelists are enriching the cream of Nottingham's literary...
View ArticleI will judge people by their covers
EVERYONE likes a bit of a read on holiday, and those e-book things are great, aren't they?I used to gleefully sacrifice at least half my trainer collection packing pounds of paper into a case for two...
View ArticlePolice bosses need to fight for funding
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View ArticleEU protection for Nottingham Lace is not straightforward
MOST locals would probably support the idea of giving special 'protected status' to Nottingham Lace. It is, after all, an important part of our local heritage.It's also currently very fashionable. Ever...
View ArticleYoung musicians take centre stage at event
UP and coming young talent took centre stage during a festival of fun in West Bridgford.The Bridgfest youth festival showcases activities available for youngsters across Rushcliffe and provided a...
View ArticleCar robbery security alert
RESIDENTS are being warned about security after a car was ransacked in Chilwell.Police say the incident happened between Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, when a vehicle was parked on Gwenbrook...
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