• JonPritchard published University of Nottingham professor wows crowd with magic of the...

    JonPritchard published University of Nottingham professor wows crowd with magic of the...
    Move over, Derren Brown – there's a new superstar magician in town. Professor Todd Landman wowed the crowd at Lakeside Arts Centre on Wednesday night with his mix of magic, education and philosophy. The 49-year-old, who is the pro vice-chancellor in the faculty of social sciences at the University of Nottingham, helped the crowd delve deep into their mind while astounding them with tricks. The show, called Mindful Magic, was held to raise funds for the LifeCycle5 Dementia Campaign,...
  • JonPritchard published Sadness for running community as Sweatshop prepares to close down

    JonPritchard published Sadness for running community as Sweatshop prepares to close down
    Nottingham's running community has reacted with sadness after it was revealed that a popular sportswear store is to close. Sweatshop, which is based in the Virgin Active gym in Great Northern Close, near to Nottingham train station, will not have its lease renewed by the gym. The store ran a running community, holding runs five days a week. Luke Goodeve, assistant manager at the store, said: "We are closing down. "There's no date set yet – the reason is down to the lease...
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers 5 Braehead Clan 4: Challenge Cup quarter-fina...

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers 5 Braehead Clan 4: Challenge Cup quarter-fina...
    Nottingham Panthers will take a one goal lead into the second leg of their Challenge Cup quarter-final after beating Braehead Clan 5-4 at the National Ice Centre. They will feel it could have been much more though after surging into a 4-0 lead inside 18 minutes. Goals from David Clarke, Stephen Schultz, David Ling and Logan MacMillan put them in charge before Clan pulled two back. Matthew Myers put the hosts three up again, only for Braehead to pull back two more and set up a tense return...
  • Nottingham Post published Alan Smith staying put at Notts County and not heading to...

    Nottingham Post published Alan Smith staying put at Notts County and not heading to...
    Notts County midfielder AlanSmith looks set to reject a move to Plymouth Argyle toremain at Meadow Lane. Argyle had offered an 18-month deal to the former Manchester United ace as exclusively revealed by the Poston December 22. The Magpiesgave Smith permission to talk to Argyle out of respect to the former England star, who was pictured meeting Plymouth boss Derek Adams earlier this month. But having weighed up his options, it is understood Smith has told Nottshe will see out the...
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  • NHS expert to tackle lung scan demand

    NHS expert to tackle lung scan demand
    The Health Secretary has asked a top NHS respiratory expert to meet an MP over concerns about the failure to spot lung disease in miners.
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest column: Garry Birtles: Dougie Freedman doing a...

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest column: Garry Birtles: Dougie Freedman doing a...
    Given the problems Bolton are experiencing, you would have expected Nottingham Forest to have beaten them and that's exactly what they went and did. It kept the unbeaten run going and it's now 11 games without defeat which is a nice little run to be on because with every game you don't lose, confidence rises. The form table certainly makes for interesting reading because Forest are currently third in the Championship which shows you how well they are doing. The one thing that would be...
  • Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest column: Garry Birtles: Dougie Freedman doing a...

    Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest column: Garry Birtles: Dougie Freedman doing a...
    Given the problems Bolton are experiencing, you would have expected Nottingham Forest to have beaten them and that's exactly what they went and did. It kept the unbeaten run going and it's now 11 games without defeat which is a nice little run to be on because with every game you don't lose, confidence rises. The form table certainly makes for interesting reading because Forest are currently third in the Championship which shows you how well they are doing. The one thing that would be...
  • Nottingham Post published VIDEO: Former Notts County ace Francois Zoko's FA Cup penalty...

    Nottingham Post published VIDEO: Former Notts County ace Francois Zoko's FA Cup penalty...
    Former Notts County forward Francois Zoko has apologised for the penalty miss which cost his team Yeovil Town the chance of an FA Cup fourth round tie with Everton. Zoko had the chance to send the Glovers through in their third round replay at home to Carlisle United, managed by former Magpies boss Keith Curle, but he missed an injury-time penalty with the score at 1-1. Extra time came and went before the Cumbrians triumphed in extra time. Zoko seemed to deliberately show hesitation in a...
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  • EllieCullen published City visitors handed £900 bill after dropping cigarette...

    EllieCullen published City visitors handed £900 bill after dropping cigarette...
    Two visitors were left with expensive bills on Wednesday after dropping cigarette ends and littering the streets of Nottingham. Magistrates handed them bills of £952 each after hearing they ignored the chance to pay £50 penalty tickets when spotted by city council community protection officers. "Obviously an expensive cigarette," said presiding JP Marjorie Stolarska, who sat with two colleagues. Richard Bines, for the council, said the first case involved Adrian...
  • EllieCullen commented City visitors handed £900 bill after dropping cigarette...

    EllieCullen commented City visitors handed £900 bill after dropping cigarette...
    Two visitors were left with expensive bills on Wednesday after dropping cigarette ends and littering the streets of Nottingham. Magistrates handed them bills of £952 each after hearing they ignored the chance to pay £50 penalty tickets when spotted by city council community protection officers. "Obviously an expensive cigarette," said presiding JP Marjorie Stolarska, who sat with two colleagues. Richard Bines, for the council, said the first case involved Adrian...
  • EllieCullen published Private-hire cabbie lands himself in court for trying to tout for...

    EllieCullen published Private-hire cabbie lands himself in court for trying to tout for...
    A Gedling cabbie ended up in court on Wednesday after city taxi drivers protested that their trade was snatched by unlicensed outsiders. Private-hire driver Asim Ali was seen parked near a bistro on Barker Gate shortly after midnight on June 27, magistrates in the city heard. Two plain clothes officers approached and saw an advert for a car hire firm on the side of his vehicle. One asked if he could be taken to Toton. Ali quoted him a fare of £22. "The officer got into the...
  • JonPritchard commented Residents' concern over gap in Beeston road on tram route

    JonPritchard commented Residents' concern over gap in Beeston road on tram route
    Residents in Beeston fear more disruptive roadworks after a gap opened up on a road by the tram tracks. The crack was spotted on Lower Road by Lloyd Wildish, who has lived on the street for more than 40 years. The 72-year-old said the last thing he and his neighbours want is more roadworks. "Any work that will be done will probably take place between 1am and 6.30am when the trams aren't running, so we'll have to put up with that again," he said. "It's been cock-up after...
  • sherdley published Teacher sex assault trial: Claims from children are 'ludicrous'...

    sherdley published Teacher sex assault trial: Claims from children are 'ludicrous'...
    A former Nottingham teacher dismissed various claims he raped a child at his home and touched children in his class as untrue, ludicrous and fantasy, a jury heard.Now of Tankerness, Orkney, Roger Caffrey's trial heard on Wednesday, January 20, of his arrest and the various sexual allegations made by women, including rape, from more than 30 years ago.Police put the statements made by ex-pupils to 70-year-old Roger Caffrey after his arrest in June 2013.But he denied the claims, telling officers he
  • Nottingham Post published Ben Morris eager for Nottingham Rugby to get back to winning ways

    Nottingham Post published Ben Morris eager for Nottingham Rugby to get back to winning ways
    Nottingham Rugby's British & Irish Cup clash with Cardiff Blues is anything but a nothing match, says Ben Morris. The Green and Whites face Cardiff at Lady Bay tomorrow night (7.45pm) knowing they are doomed to finishing bottom of Pool 4 and exiting the competition, having failed to register one win. But back rower Morris insists there is still a lot riding on the encounter, as the Greens aim to put an end to a poor run before returning to Championship action at Moseley next...
  • JonPritchard published Mansfield Road blocked after crash

    JonPritchard published Mansfield Road blocked after crash
    Mansfield Road was blocked after a road traffic collision at the roundabout near to Clarendon College. Two cars were in collision but those involved only received minor injuries and the ambulance were called as a precaution. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We were called to the scene of a two-car collision at 5.10pm. The road was re-opened at 5.50pm but officers remained on scene for a while after the road opened." Nottingham Travelwise have tweeted to avoid the...
  • RachelGorman commented Chilwell cat shot in 'sickening' attack

    RachelGorman commented Chilwell cat  shot in 'sickening' attack
    Family cat Mittens lost one of his nine lives after he was shot in a "sickening" attack. Owner Linda Miran says she knew "something was wrong straight away" when she found the three-year-old tabby, looking out of sorts in the garden, last Monday. The 58-year-old said: "I brought him inside and that's when I noticed his right eye was covered in pus and gunge." Assuming the grey and black cat had been in a fight or had conjunctivitis, Ms Miran took him to the...
  • Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton impressed by Blair Adams...

    Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton impressed by Blair Adams...
    Jamie Fullarton praised Blair Adams' "first class" attitude as the Notts County manager admitted he wants to give the defender a chance to impress. Adams has been on loan at rivals Mansfield Town for the last three months with the left-back's performances prompting Stags boss Adam Murray to offer the defender a permanent deal. In an interview on Monday, Murray claimed that Notts have told Adams he is no longer wanted despite the player being keen to stay at Meadow Lane. But ...
  • Nottingham Post published Son of Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker completes Derby County...

    Nottingham Post published Son of Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker completes Derby County...
    Derby County have signed the son of Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker from Ilkeston FC. Lewis Walker has joined Forest's fierce rivals for an undisclosed fee having previously attracted interest from Premier League sides Chelsea and Leicester City. It is believed clauses based on appearances and sell on fees have been included in the deal. The 17-year-old will link up with Derby's academy but could eventually find himself on the opposite side to brother Tyler Walker, who is in the Reds'...
  • Man jailed for child rape and indecency

    Man jailed for child rape and indecency
    A man is jailed after admitting multiple charges of rape and indecency with a child.
  • RachelGorman published Courier left red-faced after crashing into Tollhouse Hill car...

    RachelGorman published Courier left red-faced after crashing into Tollhouse Hill car...
    A courier was left red-faced after crashing into the side of a city centre car park.Jakub Lugowski, 25, of Bestwood, said he had no injuries following the incident on Wednesday, in Tollhouse Hill.The crash, which happened at around 4.15pm, left one lane blocked by police as they removed the vehicle.The road was re-opened at round 4.40pm with the car parked off the carriageway.Speaking at the scene Mr Lugowski said: "Just after the traffic lights I started to break and slipped."I think...
  • RachelGorman commented Courier left red-faced after crashing into Tollhouse Hill car...

    RachelGorman commented Courier left red-faced after crashing into Tollhouse Hill car...
    A courier was left red-faced after crashing into the side of a city centre car park.Jakub Lugowski, 25, of Bestwood, said he had no injuries following the incident on Wednesday, in Tollhouse Hill.The crash, which happened at around 4.15pm, left one lane blocked by police as they removed the vehicle.The road was re-opened at round 4.40pm with the car parked off the carriageway.Speaking at the scene Mr Lugowski said: "Just after the traffic lights I started to break and slipped."I think...
  • MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest target Danny Graham joins Blackburn...

    MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest target Danny Graham joins Blackburn...
    Danny Graham – a striker often linked to Nottingham Forest – has joined their Championship rivals Blackburn on loan. The Sunderland front man was thought to be close to joining Forest when Stuart Pearce was in charge. He will spend the rest of the season on loan at Ewood Park. Graham, 30, is likely to make his debut against struggling Charlton on Saturday having struggled to make an impact for the Black Cats. "I'm looking forward to the first game against Charlton and...
  • TomNorton commented Plans to transform Bennerley viaduct underway after £40,000...

    TomNorton commented Plans to transform Bennerley viaduct underway after £40,000...
    The first steps have been made towards turning an historic Nottinghamshire viaduct into a multi-million-pound cycle and walking track. The Heritage Lottery Fund recently granted £40,000 to cycling charity Sustrans to transform the wrought iron bridge which was built in 1887. Over the coming months, members of the public will be given their chance to have their say on the project before a new funding bid goes ahead.Eastwood resident Kieran Lee, 60, who has been campaigning to save...
  • DanRobinson published Death of Richard Attenborough's wife announced at opening of The...

    DanRobinson published Death of Richard Attenborough's wife announced at opening of The...
    The wife of Richard Attenborough has died, it was announced at the opening of The Mousetrap in Nottingham.Sheila Sim, who starred as Mollie Ralston opposite her future husband in the classic whodunit's world premiere at the city's Theatre Royal in October 1952, reportedly died on Tuesday, aged 93.Her reported passing follows the death of iconic actor and director Lord Attenborough in August 2014, aged 90.The audience were told of the news before the latest retelling of Agatha Christie's murder..
  • Nottingham Post published Serial paedophile jailed for 15 years for raping a child

    Nottingham Post published Serial paedophile jailed for 15 years for raping a child
    A serial paedophile who treated a young Nottingham girl as his "sex slave" has been jailed for 15 years. Ivor Bethell admitted three of acts of gross indecency and raping the child in the 1980s. Bethell touched her chest, got her to touch him sexually, and perform indecent acts and repeatedly raped her. She went to police last year after he had served most of a ten-year sentence for other sex attacks on young girls. Bethell was arrested in relation to these allegations...
  • LucyBudge published Win a Wedding: Nottingham lovebirds gear up for battle of votes

    LucyBudge published Win a Wedding: Nottingham lovebirds gear up for battle of votes
    Nottingham couples are getting ready to fight for reader's votes in a bid to win the wedding of their dreams. Over 50 lovebirds have now enrolled for this year's Win a Wedding competition – and there is still time to apply. The contest is run every year by the Post and offers one lucky pair the chance to have their special day paid for, including the dress, venue, food and even honeymoon. And getting their application in early is Aspley couple Colin Brown and Zahra Hamed, who say the...
  • JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Woman travels to Guatemala to help children...

    JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Woman travels to Guatemala to help children...
    When Lizzie Wright travelled 5,300 miles to meet a young Guatemalan girl living in poverty, she felt so emotional that she burst into tears. The 27-year-old, of Sherwood, began sponsoring Roxana, who lives in the Jocotenango area of the Mexican country, two years ago. She found out about the seven-year-old through Nottingham-based charity Education for the Children, which runs the School of Hope project to tackle poverty through education. Lizzie, who is a corporate and major donor manager...
  • RachelGorman published Nottingham restaurant Hoffs closes - after only seven months of...

    RachelGorman published Nottingham restaurant Hoffs closes - after only seven months of...
    Healthy fast food restaurant Hoffs has closed, after only seven months of business.The eatery, in Trinity Place, off Trinity Square, opened last June following a £400,000 investment.A spokesman for the restaurant confirmed the permanent closure of the premises on its official Facebook page.They said: "Sorry, but closed permanently."Not enough passing trade for that site to provide freshly cooked meals."Great concept, poor location."Nottingham restaurateur Madoc Bellamy,...
  • RachelGorman commented Nottingham restaurant Hoffs closes - after only seven months of...

    RachelGorman commented Nottingham restaurant Hoffs closes - after only seven months of...
    Healthy fast food restaurant Hoffs has closed, after only seven months of business.The eatery, in Trinity Place, off Trinity Square, opened last June following a £400,000 investment.A spokesman for the restaurant confirmed the permanent closure of the premises on its official Facebook page.They said: "Sorry, but closed permanently."Not enough passing trade for that site to provide freshly cooked meals."Great concept, poor location."Nottingham restaurateur Madoc Bellamy,...
  • KarenzaM12 published Glimpse Into Your Child's New Future at The Elms Open Morning

    KarenzaM12 published Glimpse Into Your Child's New Future at The Elms Open Morning
    New Year, new school, new future? If you're already thinking about your child's education from September, The Elms Junior School and Nursery Open Morning is sure to inspire you and your little ones on Saturday 30 January (from 9.30am). Whether you're looking for early years learning or wish to broaden your child's educational horizons, whatever year they may currently be in, The Elms nurtures each youngster to achieve in the subjects and activities they already enjoy while being encouraged.
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest: On this day: Hodge and Jemson on target to...

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest: On this day: Hodge and Jemson on target to...
    The Nottingham Post, to mark the 150th anniversary of Nottingham Forest Football Club, are bringing out ten special editions, on the first Tuesday of every month from August to May, to celebrate and recall all the great moments for the Reds during the club's long history. The latest edition, part seven in the series, comes out on Tuesday, February 2 and will come the Brian Clough years at the club from the start of the 1980/81 season until the end of 1989/90. That final season, when Forest...
  • Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Jamie Fullarton faces hard...

    Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Jamie Fullarton faces hard...
    It's not been a bad first week for new Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton then, as he was able to lead the Magpies to two things that have been like gold dust this season – an away win and a clean sheet. Fullarton's team selection at Crawley may have raised some eyebrows, with surprise selection Filip Valencic volleying home a wonderful winner from the edge of the box. But Notts produced a compact and disciplined performance that was so unlike anything we'd seen on the road under...
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest hope for 'special' night at City Ground in FA...

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest hope for 'special' night at City Ground in FA...
    Nottingham Forest are hoping for a "special" night at the City Ground tomorrow when Jack Lester's Reds take on Birmingham City in the FA Youth Cup. The fourth round tie kicks off at 7pm – and Forest's Under 18s assistant coach Gareth Holmes, who left the Blues for the Reds, is hoping for a big crowd to spur the club's youngsters on to victory. "The Youth Cup is a special night for any scholar," he said. "I think if you talk to any pro they will remember their...
  • Barry_Cooper published 16 places serving Asian cuisine in Nottingham you should try in...

    Barry_Cooper published 16 places serving Asian cuisine in Nottingham you should try in...
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  • Barry_Cooper published 16 Asian restaurants in Nottingham you must try in 2016

    Barry_Cooper published 16 Asian restaurants in Nottingham you must try in 2016
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  • BenIreland published Gritters to cover Nottingham roads as temperatures expected to...

    BenIreland published Gritters to cover Nottingham roads as temperatures expected to...
    Gritters will be out in Nottingham tonight as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. Major roads will take priority in the city, after Nottingham City Council declared its gritting status as red. It is the most dangerous in the traffic light system, and indicates that weather will cause road surface temperatures to fall or stay below 0C. Temperatures could fall to -3C. The council forecasts that mist will become thinner in the afternoon and dry and light winds are...
  • RebeccaSD published Businesses in support of devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and...

    RebeccaSD published Businesses in support of devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and...
    Businesses have reacted positively to the draft devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire – but expressed disappointment that Leicestershire isn't included in the plans. The North Midlands devolution deal has been made public and is in the process of being ratified by Government. If given the green light, local council leaders say that it could bring up to £900 million of funding to the region over the next 30 years. Ian Curryer, chief executive at Nottingham City...
  • RebeccaSD commented Businesses in support of devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and...

    RebeccaSD commented Businesses in support of devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and...
    Businesses have reacted positively to the draft devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire – but expressed disappointment that Leicestershire isn't included in the plans. The North Midlands devolution deal has been made public and is in the process of being ratified by Government. If given the green light, local council leaders say that it could bring up to £900 million of funding to the region over the next 30 years. Ian Curryer, chief executive at Nottingham City...
  • DanRussell published Cyclists! Students design new dumper trucks that could save YOUR...

    DanRussell published Cyclists! Students design new dumper trucks that could save YOUR...
    Students are working to redesign dumper trucks in a bid to help stop cyclists getting crushed by them on the roads. Nottingham Trent University has partnered with construction company McGee to find a way of making their fleet of tipper trucks safer for all. The aim of the project is to get the students to design a retro-fitted system which is aerodynamic, commercially viable and suitable for on and off-road conditions. Thomas James has already started working on the project and will use it...
  • Nottingham Post commented Robbie Savage talking 'biggest load of baloney I've ever heard',...

    Nottingham Post commented Robbie Savage talking 'biggest load of baloney I've ever heard',...
    Nottingham Forest title winner Garry Birtles has his say on Robbie Savage's remarks that if Leicester City win the Premier League this season it would top the Reds winning the First Division title in 1978, in his Post column.When Robbie Savage said if Leicester City win the Premier League this year, it would be better than what Nottingham Forest achieved in 1978, I couldn't quite believe it. I've heard some daft things in my time, but that's the biggest load of baloney I've heard in my...
  • Warning over Facebook 'thief shaming'

    Warning over Facebook 'thief shaming'
    Police issue a warning after residents post pictures of suspected thieves on Facebook.
  • Barry_Cooper published Middlesbrough vs Nottingham Forest: Away fans guide to the...

    Barry_Cooper published Middlesbrough vs Nottingham Forest: Away fans guide to the...
    Pre-match: Nottingham Forest travel to Teeside this weekend as the Reds go in search of their first away win since beating Birmingham City at St Andrews in September. Dougie Freedman's Forest are ten matches unbeaten but face Middlesbrough (kick off 3pm) who themselves are in fine form. They top the Championship and haven't conceded a goal at home in ten league games stretching back to September.Ticket prices: Forest supporters have been allocated just over 1,100 tickets for the...
  • NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, January 22-28

    NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, January 22-28
    Guitar virtuoso Darren Dutson Bromley is joined by Stray's co-owner Mat Short on bass for three sets of their favourite jazz and blues tunes at the Tapas and Jazz Night in Newark on Friday from 7pm. Call 01636 700 597 to book a table. Down the road from there at Oscar's Inn are the Ben Martin Trio from 8.30pm. In the city centre, a slice of the Swinging Sixties is brought to town by jazz hipsters Schmörgan (better known as me on vocals and percussion, with Matt Ratcliffe on organ and Jon...
  • TomNorton published Things I love about.... Nottingham city centre: Punishing hills,...

    TomNorton published Things I love about.... Nottingham city centre: Punishing hills,...
    It's been almost three years since I chose to make the centre of Nottingham my home. Apart from the odd howls of over-indulged people dancing in the moonlight and a lack of green things, the city is a delight to be a part of. Here's some of the reasons why: 1) The commute – ten minutes. Roughly, that's the time it takes you to fix a tea round or the average length of a 1970s prog drum solo. For me, that's how long it takes to get to work. On foot. Nottingham has the luxury of being small..
  • BenIreland published 'Volunteers will not be employed to investigate cyber crime in...

    BenIreland published 'Volunteers will not be employed to investigate cyber crime in...
    Nottinghamshire Police will not be enlisting volunteers to help them solve cyber crimes, says the county's police and crime commissioner. Paddy Tipping told the Post cyber crime is a "growing issue" but says a rise in full-time staff is needed rather than volunteers. It comes after home secretary Theresa May said she wants police forces to recruit civilian volunteers from accountancy and IT backgrounds to tackle the issue – which she says would free up officer time. Mr...
  • Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest transfer gossip: Reds weigh up move for Rennes...

    Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest transfer gossip: Reds weigh up move for Rennes...
    Nottingham Forest are understood to be weighing up a move for Rennes striker Habib Habibou. Reds boss Dougie Freedman said at the end of last week he would look to the foreign market to bolster his firepower at the City Ground. And 28-year-old Habibou is reported to be on the club's radar. The player is said to be frustrated in France, having made just one substitute appearance in Ligue 1 against Monaco this season. And Forest are thought to be one of three club's looking at him,...
  • NottmPostEG published The Maine Q&A: 'We love exploring Nottingham... especially Ye...

    NottmPostEG published The Maine Q&A: 'We love exploring Nottingham... especially Ye...
    They hail from Arizona but The Maine have developed a taste for Britain, from learning the Phantom of the Opera to a song called English Girls on new album American Candy. Rhythm guitarist Kennedy Brock speaks to Dan Robinson about starting out as a Blink 182 cover band, recording in the Californian desert and memories of Nottingham's Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub. Where are you from? Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. How did music start for you? In my earliest memory involving music,...
  • NottmPostEG published ​The Mousetrap at Theatre Royal, Nottingham: Review

    NottmPostEG published ​The Mousetrap at Theatre Royal, Nottingham: Review
    When in 1952 The Mousetrap premiered at the Theatre Royal here in Nottingham, Sheila Sim was in the cast along with husband Richard Attenborough. Entirely appropriate, therefore, that the news of Sheila Sim's death on Tuesday was announced before the evening performance, which was dedicated to her. We're in Monkswell Manor in Berkshire. Giles and Mollie Ralston (Nick Barclay and Anna Andresen), married but one year, have been bequeathed the place by an aunt – in every Agatha Christie...
  • GemmaToulson published E.ON expected to cut gas prices by 5.1 per cent

    GemmaToulson published E.ON expected to cut gas prices by 5.1 per cent
    E.ON is expected to announce it will slash its gas prices for residential customers by 5.1 per cent. The energy firm, which has offices in Trinity House, Burton Street, Nottingham, and runs Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station, expects the move to amount to a saving of around £32 per year for the average customer. The BBC has reported that E.ON is the first of big six energy firms to announce a price cut this year after pressure grew for cuts in light of big falls in gas and...
  • RachelGorman published 'Persistent beggar' jailed for nine months after breaking ASBO

    RachelGorman published 'Persistent beggar' jailed for nine months after breaking ASBO
    A "persistent beggar" has been jailed for nine months after breaching an earlier order to curb his "lewd" behaviour. Peter James Biggins, 32, of Framework Housing, in London Road, was sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates Court, to nine months in jail on Thursday, January 14. He was found guilty of numerous breaches of his Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO), vagrancy offences and outraging public decency. A spokesman for Nottingham Community Protection, a partnership...

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