US drugstore chain Walgreens to buy Nottingham-based company Alliance Boots...
Walgreens, the US drugstore giant, confirmed today that it is to buy the whole of Alliance Boots, the parent company of the Nottingham health and beauty retailer. Walgreens bought 45 per cent of...
View ArticleWoman killed after being hit by car named as Sarah Lynn Redfern
A woman who was killed in a collision in Mansfield has been named as Sarah Lynn Redfern. The 31-year-old and a 28-year-old man were in collision with a yellow Citroen D3 in Haddon Road at 4.30am on...
View ArticleCar insurance for sit-on lawnmowers could cost gardeners £100 a year
GARDENERS could be forced to pay £100 a year to insure their sit-on lawnmowers for the road – even if they don't leave the back yard. The European Court of Justice is expected to rule on the issue next...
View ArticleThousands flock to West Bridgford's Lark in the Park
FOR the Allen family, there is simply nothing better than a day out together wearing their most creative fancy dress outfits.Janet Allen's four children got their wish as youngsters and their parents...
View ArticleStroke patients can now have life-saving treatment 24/7 at King's Mill Hospital
STROKE patients can now be rushed to a hospital 24 hours a day for life-saving treatment.King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield can now offer thrombolysis – a vital clot-busting treatment which...
View ArticleDouble decker bus tour on course to explore the history of Sherwood Forest
RED double decker buses will soon be seen darting through the trees of Sherwood Forest as part of a new tourist attraction. The Sherwood Forest Bus Tour will take passengers on a history tour exploring...
View ArticleNottingham Forest set to sign striker
NOTTINGHAM Forest expect to complete a deal to sign a striker tomorrow – with Peterborough's Britt Assombalonga understood to be the target. Reds sources have confirmed the club are close to agreeing a...
View ArticleMichail Antonio believes quality at Nottingham Forest can help him bag more...
MICHAIL Antonio believes he can flourish at Nottingham Forest, with the better service delivered by the likes of Andy Reid, David Vaughan and Henri Lansbury.The Sheffield Wednesday winger completed a...
View ArticleEast Midlands Trains top rail industry in customer satisfaction survey
COMMUTERS say they are not surprised to see East Midlands Trains top a customer satisfaction survey for the rail industry. The operator was named in the top ten most improved organisations in the...
View ArticleNotts student produces university survival guide
University survival tips on making friends, managing money and cooking are featured in a new book by a Nottinghamshire student. Sophie-Louise Hyde, from Rainworth, made use of her experiences to...
View ArticleSecret passageways and rooms discovered in caves of The Malt Cross
Fake walls, secret passageways and concealed rooms are among the hidden treasures discovered in the depths of Nottingham's Malt Cross.The city centre bar, in St James's Street, is currently closed...
View ArticleNottingham Forest complete £5m move for striker Britt Assombalonga
NOTTINGHAM Forest have made their second signing of the day, after agreeing a £5m deal for Peterborough striker Britt Assombalonga.The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the City Ground.It...
View ArticleControversial plans to build 300 new homes in Hucknall are approved
Controversial plans for a new housing development in Hucknall have been approved, despite residents concerns that the town's services will not be able to cope with the influx.Developers Co-operative...
View ArticleGreat British Bake Off: Jordan Cox through to next round
Nottingham baker Jordan Cox scraped through to the second round of the Great British Bake Off. Jordan, 33, of Sneinton, struggled to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood on the TV show, aired...
View ArticleNottingham streets closed off after man seen on top of Crowne Plaza car park
Police have closed off several city centre streets after a man was spotted at the top of a hotel car park. Residents and employees near the Crowne Plaza Hotel were kept back by police after members of...
View ArticleForecasters issue weather warning in Nottinghamshire
FORECASTERS have issued weather warnings for Nottinghamshire, with heavy rain expected from Friday throughout the weekend.The Met Office have urged people to be aware as the wet weather moves in and...
View ArticleCommonwealth bronze medallist Rachel Parish back at work - in Accident and...
JUST a week after having a Commonwealth Games bronze medal placed around her neck in Glasgow, Nottinghamshire doctor Rachel Parish is back in the thick of the action in Accident and Emergency.The...
View ArticlePOLL: What's your favourite summer holiday activity?
With the summer holidays upon us, parents across Nottinghamshire are planning what their children can do...on a budget. So we want to know what your favourite cheap holiday activity is - and if you...
View ArticleOllie Hynd retains title with second gold of the Swimming European Championships
MANSFIELD'S Ollie Hynd bagged his second gold medal of the IPC Swimming European Championships, retaining his SM8 200 metres Individual Medley title.The Paraswimmer had finished top of the podium in...
View ArticleMan led down from top of Crowne Plaza car park
Police have helped bring a man down from the top of a hotel car park. The man, 30, was seen being led down towards the exit of the Crowne Plaza car park in Hanley Street by two other men at around...
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