Children say it with flowers to make Nottingham happy
Flowers, sweets and cards were handed out by children in Old Market Square this morning to make the city smile. About 150 primary school pupils spent an hour giving free gifts to passers-by. Their aim...
View ArticleCarl Froch to star in BBC One show Tumble
Carl Froch will star in a new BBC One Saturday night show. 'Tumble' will see a host of stars learning to vault and flip to win public votes. Other stars include Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding and Ian 'H'...
View ArticleFirefighters dealt with 14 fires during industrial walkout
FIREFIGHTERS responded to 26 incidents during a 24 hour period of industrial action this week. It included 14 fires, two road traffic collisions, three false alarms and two automated fire alarms.  The...
View ArticleSeven people charged after Nottingham city centre fight
Seven people have been charged after a city centre brawl. The men are accused of being involved in a fight in Castlegate on March 22, 2014. It happened after the Derby County v Nottingham Forest...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: Survival guide to avoiding the football for the next four weeks
The so-called beautiful game may feel like an inescapable nightmare for some over the next four weeks. But do not fear, there is plenty to keep you occupied and there is no need to watch a ball being...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: 10 things to do instead of watching the football
Experience Nottinghamshire suggests things to do during the World Cup... if you don't like football. Explore the Welbeck Village during an Open Weekend. The Welbeck Estate is one of the county's most...
View ArticleFlamenco dancer captures St Ann's housing project on film
THE building of a new housing estate in Nottingham has been documented by a former professional flamenco dancer as part of a photography project. Spanish born Raúl Calderón has photographed every stage...
View ArticleStreakers take to Trent Bridge at T20 match
Spectators got more than they bargained for batches of streakers ran across Trent Bridge during a T20 game on Friday.The first three men ran from the William Clarke stand and clapped Riki Wessels after...
View ArticleThings to do on Father's Day
Get Dads Reading Children can download a free card encouraging their dads to set aside time to read with them.Hire a rowing boat at Highfields Lake Take a picnic to the park and enjoy a gentle journey...
View ArticleFather's Day: How Robin Hood found his family
TOMORROW families across the country will celebrate Father's Day, but for Nottingham's official Robin Hood the day has a special meaning after the past year's events.Tim Pollard became a dad last year,...
View ArticleCreative Nottingham student makes 'shorts' work of clothing business
 ROSE Hart was just ten when her mum showed her how to use a sewing machine. And she's been unstoppable ever since. By the age of 13 she was stitching toys out of fur and felt to sell on the American...
View ArticleQueen's Birthday Honours: Stephen Sutton gets MBE
Brave Stephen Sutton has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Stephen, 19, died last month after battling with cancer and raised millions in the fight against the disease. He is one of...
View ArticleReview: Jessie J, Sherwood Forest
Remember when Travis (actually, remember Travis full stop?) played Glastonbury and, as soon as they started singing Why Does It Always Rain On Me, the heavens opened? Well, we had our own little moment...
View ArticleWeather: Promised sunshine doesn't materialise in Nottingham
DESPITE the forecast promising bright sunshine, Nottingham is under a blanket of cloud as the weekend starts. The good weather of the past week was set to continue into the weekend, but the outlook has...
View ArticleRELIVE: Nottinghamshire v Middlesex - day one
WELCOME to live coverage of day one of Nottinghamshire v Middlesex at Trent Bridge. A win for Notts will take them above their opponents in the table. Notts won the toss and will bowl. Harry Gurney...
View ArticleSix things to do in Nottingham this weekend
1. Chilwell Memorial Institute Lawn Tennis Club One of Nottingham's oldest grass court tennis clubs is holding an open day today from 2pm to 5pm. Visitors can try out the club's facilities in a...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: Van Gaal not getting carried away, plus former Nottingham...
HOLLAND'S Manchester United-bound boss Louis van Gaal has warned against getting carried away with his side's stunning 5-1 victory over holders Spain in their World Cup opener, insisting they have...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: Nottingham backs England ahead of opening game against Italy
Nottingham is buzzing with excitement as the countdown begins to England's first World Cup kick-off tonight.The hotly anticipated match between England and Italy will be kicking-off from the Arena...
View ArticleUS Open disappointment for Lee Westwood
LEE Westwood is out of the US Open after missing the cut by three shots. The Worksop star went round in 75 and 73 to complete a frustrating couple of days at Pinehurst. Leader Martin Kaymer is anxious...
View ArticleNumber of infants taught in oversize classes passes 1,000
MORE than 1,000 infants are being taught in 'supersized' classes in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire - an increase of 228 per cent in four years. Government figures have shown the number of five to...
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