Nottinghamshire village recreates ancient 'coffin walk'
PARISHIONERS in the village of Brinsley traced the steps of an ancient "coffin walk" as part of an annual tradition which honours their ancestors. Villagers were out in force on Saturday to walk the...
View ArticleCar blaze causes long delays in city centre
A LARGE car fire caused traffic chaos in Nottingham city centre on Saturday afternoon. A contingency crew from Central Fire Station rushed to the scene on London Road at about 1.45pm and discovered the...
View ArticleDays Out: Your seven-day guide to family fun in Nottinghamshire
SHOWERS, sweltering sunshine, torrential downpours and full-scale hurricane warnings – we've had it all over the past couple of weeks in Notts. And with the summer holidays in full swing, parents are...
View ArticleRock Robert Pattinson's casual style in Nottingham
HOLLYWOOD star Robert Pattinson rocked his typical grungy style for a photo call for his new film, The Rover, in London this week. The movie hunk, aged 28, went for the double denim look by pairing a...
View ArticleNottingham Forest agree new shirt sponsorship deal
NOTTINGHAM Forest have agreed a seven-figure sponsorship deal with the company owned by chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi. The team shirts will again have the slogan 'Fawaz refrigeration and air conditioning'...
View ArticleNorthampton Town 1 Mansfield Town 0: Match report
MANSFIELD Town couldn't get the start they wanted to their League Two campaign as Kaid Mohamed's header condemned them to a 1-0 defeat at Northampton Town.And the margin of victory for the Cobblers...
View ArticleNottingham Forest 2, Blackpool 0 - Pearce makes winning return as Reds boss
STUART Pearce enjoyed the perfect start to his second spell as Nottingham Forest manager, as a packed City Ground witnessed a comfortable 2-0 win over Blackpool.Goals from new signings Michail Antonio...
View ArticlePreston 1 Notts County 1: Match report
JOE Garner denied Notts County a fine opening day win at Preston North End as both sides fought out a 1-1 draw at Deepdale. The hosts had fallen behind early in the second half when on-loan Wolves...
View ArticleThousands enjoy festival of colour at Donnington Park
AN explosion of colour erupted in one corner of the East Midlands as thousands of people partied at a festival with a difference.The Holi One colour festival saw a field at Donington Park transformed...
View ArticleStuart Broad's nasty nose injury for England against India
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE star Stuart Broad was forced to retire hurt on day three of the fourth Investec Test betwen England and India at Old Trafford. Broad, the hero on day one with six wickets, had just hit...
View ArticleCycle events: Aug 10 to Aug 16 2014
Sunday @Time: @9am @Organised by: @Erewash Valley Cycling Club @Meeting point: @Magpie public house, Toton Lane, Stapleford; further pick-ups from Bridge Street car park (9.10) and Longmoor Lane...
View ArticleAlex Staniforth: Is budget gear really the bargain it seems?
THERE was a time when buying walking kit for the outdoors was rather limited in choice. We had premium companies selling top-of-the-range quality equipment, while at the other end of the spectrum small...
View ArticleBoxing star Carl Froch stuns judges on BBC show Tumble with aerial routine
BOXING sensation and local legend Carl Froch has launched his latest sporting effort – with impressive results. The Burton Joyce-based star - who beat George Groves with a stunning knockout at Wembley...
View ArticleRespected former Post journalist remembered
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Nottingham Post journalist and businessman, who has died at the age of 79.David Levine, of Abbey Road, Beeston, was born in Grimsby in 1935. Educated at Wintringham...
View ArticleAppeal over air rifle shots
POLICE are investigating reports that someone has been shooting an air rifle at a house.A resident of Maple Drive, Nuthall, told police they had found two lead pellets on their driveway that they...
View ArticleArmed raiders steal jewellery
A WOMAN was threatened with a knife after two men broke into her home in Forest Fields.The raiders, who were wearing balaclavas, sunglasses and gloves, smashed a kitchen window at the home on Burford...
View ArticleParty time with a difference
AN explosion of colour erupted in one corner of the East Midlands as thousands of people partied at a festival.The Holi One colour festival saw a field at Donington Park transformed with DJs, stalls...
View ArticleGreat chance for your little one to romp to top title
TODAY marks the launch of the Post's Baby and Toddler of the Year competition.Thousands of parents are expected to bring along their young ones to the Broadmarsh Centre to have their photos taken and...
View ArticleStacey paddles 100km on canal
GYM supervisor Stacey Smithson has taken on the Grand Union Challenge on a stand-up paddleboard to raise over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Care.The Grand Union Challenge involved travelling 100km on the...
View ArticleFinals aim to be on target
THE national archery finals are coming to Nottingham and people are being encouraged to get involved.In order to generate a buzz about the competition, which is sponsored by the Nottingham Building...
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