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Leigh_Curtis published 'Anxiety' gets the better of Notts County in Meadow Lane...
Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton cited second half anxiety for his side's goalless draw against Dagenham and Redbridge. The Magpies started brightly in the first half, but faded in the second as they struggled to create clear-cut chances. And it was heroics from goalkeeper Scott Loach which kept the visitors from stealing all three points late on when he made two wonderful saves. With frustration growing in the stands, Fullarton admitted that had got to the players and affected how they... -
Nottingham Post published In Pictures: Notts County 0 - Dagenham & Redbridge 0
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Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 0 Dagenham & Redbridge 0: Match report and...
Notts County's lack of ruthlessness ensured bottom club Dagenham secured a point in their battle to beat the drop at Meadow Lane. The Magpies started brightly with Adam Campbell going close and they should have been ahead in the opening stages but for a brilliant save from Liam O'Brien to deny Jon Stead. Dagenham had their moments too and only the offside flag denied Christian Doidge, who pounced from close range after Scott Loach had spilled a shot from Ashley Hemmings. Notts struggled to... -
JenniferScott published Brick goes through window of tram named after Sat Bains
Tram passengers were left shocked after a brick smashed through one of NET's windows.The incident happened around 8.30pm on Tuesday night as the vehicle was travelling into the city, between Basford and Wilkinson Street. The brick shattered the window of the tram, which was named after Sat Bains, and passengers were asked to get off and rejoin their route on the next service. Jen Thomas, a 29-year-old student from Basford, was on the tram when it happened. "It happened just on the bend at... -
JenniferScott commented Brick goes through window of tram named after Sat Bains
Tram passengers were left shocked after a brick smashed through one of NET's windows.The incident happened around 8.30pm on Tuesday night as the vehicle was travelling into the city, between Basford and Wilkinson Street. The brick shattered the window of the tram, which was named after Sat Bains, and passengers were asked to get off and rejoin their route on the next service. Jen Thomas, a 29-year-old student from Basford, was on the tram when it happened. "It happened just on the bend at... -
jonmattos commented Alan Hardy steps aside to allow Danish billionaire to have a...
Nottinghamshire businessman Alan Hardy is pulling out of his Notts County takeover bid for the time being. Hardy, the owner of The Nottinghamshire Golf, Hotel & Country Club and chief executive of Nottingham-based group Paragon, had signed a non-disclosure agreement with Ray Trew allowing them to stage meaningful discussions over a potential takeover at Meadow Lane. But news of a mystery Danish billionaire joining the race to purchase the club has prompted Hardy to step aside from the... -
Leigh_Curtis published Stanley Aborah has told Notts County he wants out, as Gary...
Stanley Aborah appears to have played his last game for Notts County after telling the club he no longer wants to stay at Meadow Lane. The Post understands the club has received correspondence via the player's agent which has made it clear the Belgian midfielder wants to leave the club having admitted he came for previous boss Ricardo Moniz. Aborah has not kicked a ball for new boss Jamie Fullarton who has remained guarded on the issue surrounding the former Ajax midfielder, who was a free... -
Leigh_Curtis commented Stanley Aborah has told Notts County he wants out, as Gary...
Stanley Aborah appears to have played his last game for Notts County after telling the club he no longer wants to stay at Meadow Lane. The Post understands the club has received correspondence via the player's agent which has made it clear the Belgian midfielder wants to leave the club having admitted he came for previous boss Ricardo Moniz. Aborah has not kicked a ball for new boss Jamie Fullarton who has remained guarded on the issue surrounding the former Ajax midfielder, who was a free... -
Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest players and staff are paid for February after...
Nottingham Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has explained why the players and staff at the City Ground experienced delays in the payment of their wages. Payments went through tonight, two working days after they had been initially due. It is understood to be the second or third time the club have suffered similar issues this season. As had been the case previously, they say it was caused by a public holiday in Kuwait last week, which delayed the transfer of funds. In a statement,... -
Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest players and staff are paid for February after...
Nottingham Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has explained why the players and staff at the City Ground experienced delays in the payment of their wages. Payments went through tonight, two working days after they had been initially due. It is understood to be the second or third time the club have suffered similar issues this season. As had been the case previously, they say it was caused by a public holiday in Kuwait last week, which delayed the transfer of funds. In a statement,... -
EllieCullen commented Driver refused to give breath test - because he had asthma
A drink-driver failed a breath test at a Nottingham roadside – but claimed he could not manage another sample in a police station because he had asthma, a court heard.Mercedes driver Kasim Haque also failed to provide a blood specimen, as an alternative way of measuring the amount of alcohol in his body.That resulted in a two-year driving ban for Haque, 31, of Nottingham Road, Basford.Lee Shepherd, prosecuting, said Haque was in a car in George Street at its junction with Carlton Street on -
BenIreland published Nottinghamshire weather: What a load of sleet
Brollies and sturdy shoes are suggested for Nottingham residents on Wednesday as the city braces itself for a shower of sleet. The cold watery snow is set to hit in the late morning with temperatures hovering around the 2C mark. But the Met Office also warns of the potential for sleet between 8am and 9am on Wednesday, March 2. It also issued a severe weather warning for snow early on Wednesday morning. Drivers have been warned to be careful on the roads. Sunny spells in the late... -
JenniferScott commented Nottinghamshire residents hit with more council tax rises
Residents in the district of Ashfield will be looking at a rise of almost three percent in their council tax from April.A meeting of Ashfield District Council on Monday night saw the 2.93 percent increase voted through, with the leading Labour group saying faced with "short sighted" and "unfair" cuts, they had little choice but to take more money from the pockets of locals. But opposition members have lashed out, calling the proposals "unjustified and... -
BenIreland published Leap year proposals, life-saving dads and the other most shared...
Life-saving dads and sweet-themed leap year proposals make up the most shared stories of the day. It's mostly good news that Nottingham folk are sharing today, aside from Tony Pulis saying Leicester City's potential Premier League win would eclipse Nottingham Forest's achievements under Brian Clough - for Reds out there at least. Here are the five most shared stories of the day on www.nottinghampost.com on Tuesday, March 1. Woman proposes to fiancé using Haribo ring on leap year.... -
JenniferScott published Concern grows for missing Nottinghamshire woman
Nottinghamshire Police have said they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman. Diane Renshaw, 56, went missing from Sutton in Ashfield at around 9.45am on Monday, and has not been seen since. Officers described her as white with short, straight blonde hair. She is around 5ft 6 ins tall with blue eyes and of a medium build. She was last seen wearing black trousers, a floral black and purple jumper, and a black jacket. It is believed she is also wearing a... -
sherdley published Broxtowe child rape trial: Ex-partner tells court she sobbed...
A woman who claims she was raped when she was a child had sobbed as she told her then partner about the alleged abuse, a jury heard.Speaking at the Nottingham trial of Anthony Jones, she had made the revelation to her ex-partner during a television documentary about abuse.The former boyfriend said it was a BBC1 broadcast about sex offenders that had been grooming children and had gone on to abuse them.He said his ex-partner, who he had begun dating when she was 19, became agitated.He told the... -
Nottingham Post published Mother's Day 2016: 5 mouthwatering cakes to buy in Nottingham
Spoil your mum with sweetness this weekend. Lynette Pinchess picks five of the prettiest cakes to celebrate Mother's Day If you haven't got time or the culinary skills to whip up a cake for your mum this Sunday, cheat. But don't leave it until the last minutes as these delectable sweet creations are sure to fly over the shelves.1. Personalised cake with dozens of options to choose from. The letterbox gift cake serves three to four. Prices start from £14.99 (excluding delivery) and... -
JenniferScott published People power wins £1,000 safety railings to stop noisy...
Residents are celebrating after the council gave them funding to slow down noisy bikers on their street. The Community Safety Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council signed off £1,000 to build safety barriers at the end of an alley way in Hucknall. The path between Belvoir Street and Coniston Way is meant for pedestrians, with lots of parents and children using it to get to and from school. But in the evening, it becomes a hub for anti-social behaviour, with locals reporting... -
JenniferScott published Tunisia attacks: Nottinghamshire victim's inquest delayed along...
The inquest of a Nottinghamshire man who was killed during a terrorist attack in Tunisia will not be heard until 2017. John Stollery, of Walesby, was one of 30 British victims - 38 overall - who died on June 26 after lone gunman Seifeddine Rezgui fired on tourists at the seaside resort of Port El Kantaoui. The inquests of all the British victims were meant to take place in November. But the BBC has reported that the Judge and Coroner in charge of the cases,Nicholas Loraine-Smith, told a... -
DanRussell published Majority of women in Nottinghamshire would not get down on one...
Nearly 60 per cent of women in Nottinghamshire have said they would not ask their boyfriend's to marry them. On Monday it was Leap Day – traditionally the one day when women can propose marriage. Over the last few days the Post ran a poll asking women if they would get down on one knee and take the future of their relation ship in there own hands. Of the 124 who replied to the survey 58 per cent said they would not do it. Despite the majority of women wanting to stick to tradition,... -
sherdley published Jail for serial robbers who mugged man at knife-point in Sneinton
Two serial robbers have been jailed for five years each after they mugged a man at knifepoint and threatened to kill him if he called police.Michael Russell and Christopher Thorpe were sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday after the raid at a flat in Sneinton.The court was told that the pair, between them, had ten previous convictions for robbery.They grabbed bread knifes from the kitchen and went onto the balcony of the flat, in Colwick Woods Court.Their victim, a charity worker, had... -
sherdley commented Jail for serial robbers who mugged man at knife-point in Sneinton
Two serial robbers have been jailed for five years each after they mugged a stranger at knife-point and threatened to kill him if he called police.Michael Russell and Christopher Thorpe were sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, March 1, after the raid at a flat in Sneinton.And the court was told that the pair, between them, had ten previous convictions for robbery.The judge was told they grabbed bread knifes from the kitchen and went onto the balcony of the flat, in Colwick Woods... -
MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest v Brighton rearranged for live Sky Sports...
Nottingham Forest's home game against Brighton has been moved due to the game being shown on Sky Sports. The match will now take place at the City Ground on Monday, April 11, kick-off 7.45pm. It was originally scheduled for two days beforehand. Forest kicked off their season with 1-0 defeat at Brighton. Manager Dougie Freedman began his career as Reds manager with a dramatic, exciting win at the Amex back in the spring of 2015, as Forest produced a performance full of guile and attacking... -
MattDavies published Today's top five: The leading stories from the Post sports desk
Here are today's top five stories from the Post sports desk.1 Nottingham Forest players and staff have again experienced delays in the payment of their wages – but the club say they hope the situation will be resolved before the end of the day.2 Rumoured Nottingham Forest transfer target Tom Rogic says he wants to stay at Celtic.The Australian midfielder insists he is keen to sign new year with the Scottish champions.3 In honour of St David's Day, the Post has compiled its list of the top. -
BenIreland commented Local council pulls out of East Midlands devolution deal
A local council has pulled out of the joining the devolution deal that could potentially combine 18 other authorities in the East Midlands. Councillors from South Derbyshire District Council voted against signing up to the proposed North Midlands Devolution Deal, which covers Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. A meeting is taking place on Friday, March 4, where each of the councils involved will state whether they want to be part of the deal. Some have made their intentions public already,... -
BenIreland published Roadshow for budding teachers coming to Nottingham
A road show to help budding teachers learn how they can train is coming to Nottingham on Wednesday, March 2. The Jury Inn in Station Street will be holding a free teacher training event by Train to Teach. The show will give aspiring educationalists the chance to find about more about job applications, practising talking to teachers, learning what it's like in classroom and finding out about courses and entry requirements. Advice will also be given about UCAS requirements and they can meet... -
LucyBudge published Mother's Day 2016: Competition applicants sing praises for their...
Applications have been flooding in from proud sons and daughters singing praises for the special mums in their lives. They have applied for the Post's Mother's Day competition, which is asking Nottinghamshire residents to send in their stories about why they have such an inspirational mum. Fran Marriott, of Carlton, said her mum perfectly juggles her duties at work with being a great mother and grandmother. Her mum Lynne Sargeant, 60, works as a Macmillan nurse at the John Eastwood... -
Nottingham Post published 'Why can't County and Forest do better at food?'
Paul Reaney, a food marketing expert of West Bridgford, says fare at our sports grounds really takes the biscuit. If you've been to the City Ground or Meadow Lane this season, you'll have left far too many games with a nasty taste in your mouth. Come to that, you probably had a nasty taste in your mouth throughout the two hours spent on the terraces. Attending a modern football match always leaves me thinking: what the hell is the score with food and drink at football? Why do we stand for it... -
Nottingham Post published Now the full story of the dreadful day Newark was bombed by the...
Former Nottingham Post journalist Trevor Frecknall's latest book, researched with local historian Shaun Noble, is the first detailed report of a disaster that stunned Newark in 1941, as he explainsForty one innocent civilians were killed and 165 badly wounded in an air raid on Newark on Friday, March 7, 1941. And the most amazing fact? The full story has never been told.There was a good reason for the first few years: British censorship rules during World War II would not allow the local... -
DanRussell published New £6.5 million Mansfield university centre will...
Work on a new £6.5 million university is well underway. West Nottinghamshire College's new building is expected to "transform" the skills landscape in Mansfield and Ashfield and boost business. That was the promise made by education chiefs and business leaders during a site visit last week to check progress on the state-of-the-art building currently under construction at the college's Derby Road campus. The flagship Vision University Centre will open its doors in... -
BenIreland published Nottingham hospital parking: Review of staff permits to free up...
Nurses and doctors will have to apply for parking permits – which will cost them between £300 and £456 a year – as Nottingham's hospitals attempt to tackle patients' parking problems. Nottingham University Hospitals' Trust, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, admitted it has a problem with parking – and hopes the staff review will help. It says by stopping staff without permits parking, more spaces will be available for patients. But... -
DanRobinson published Nottingham specialist waxing salon says business is booming after...
The owner of a Nottingham beauty salon says her business is thriving after receiving a £25,000 cash injection from a fund designed for start-up companies. Rebecca Dowdeswell has been able to move her specialist waxing salon NKD into new premises in Pelham Street since being awarded the loan from the Creative Quarter Loan Fund. The 39-year-old ex-journalist, who initially opened in Bridlesmith Walk seven years ago, said: "The salon move was the best thing we could have... -
BenIreland published Another car torched in Netherfield as spate of arsons continues
Another car has been torched in Netherfield as police confirmed an arson attack. It comes within a month since Nottinghamshire Police said it was ramping up patrols after three cars were burnt out in four days in February. The latest incident, which officers are treating as arson, was reported at 3.15am on Monday, February 29. A Citroen Xsara was found burnt out in Pearson Street, and police say it could be linked to a previous incident in the same road. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue... -
TomNorton published Tory MPs respond to claims they overspent on elections
Four local MPs accused of failing to declare thousands of pounds on the election campaign trail say they declared all their finances in accordance with the law. Tory MPs Mark Spencer, for Sherwood; Anna Soubry, for Broxtowe; Maggie Throup, for Erewash; and Nigel Mills for Amber Valley, are among 24 MPs accused of not declaring costs associated with their party's RoadTrip battle bus in their local budgets. The buses, which crossed the country during the campaign, were estimated to have cost... -
GemmaToulson published Drug development firm moves to Beeston Business Park
A drug development firm expects to grow and take on more staff after moving in to larger offices in Nottingham. Worldwide Clinical Trials recently moved from Nottingham Science Park to Waterfront House at Beeston Business Park. After more than 25 years at the Science Park, the company said it has moved to facilitate further growth following years of gradual organic growth. The parking levy was also a factor in its decision to move outside of Nottingham's city boundaries and into... -
Nottingham Post published Just what is Steiner education and what makes it different to...
A Nottingham school may not have a head teacher or any computers, but that hasn't stopped it getting an "outstanding" rating by inspectors.The Iona School in Sneinton Dale is a primary school with a difference, with it being run by an internal College of Teachers made up from ten members of staff.Not under the jurisdiction of an Academy trust or the local authority, the independent school reflects the Steiner Waldorf education.But just what is Steiner education?The first Steiner school... -
RachelGorman published WATCH: Full-time carer's epic reaction to winning £85,000...
It's not everyday someone opens the door to find a brand new £85,000 car parked outside – with £10,000 stashed in the boot. But that's what happened to unsuspecting full-time carer Richard Williams on Tuesday, who won big in a 'spot the ball' competition – which he paid just £4.50 to enter.For testing only The 52-year-old, who lives with and cares for his elderly mother Daphne, in Aspley, couldn't believe his... -
JonPritchard published Madcap characters The Cuban Brothers tell fans what to expect...
Superstar fans, crazed dancing, smoking, drinking and stripping. It can only be The Cuban Brothers. Mike (a.k.a Miguel) spoke to Jon Pritchard. For anyone who caught The Cuban Brothers show at The Jazz Cafe last year, you will know what to expect. If you didn't, not only did you miss out, but they will need a bit of explaining. Led by Scot Mike Keat, The Cuban Brothers bring a slice of Havana to all their gigs in a crazy, blood-pumping production. The fun-loving lads have earned themselves... -
MattDavies published Nottingham Forest transfer gossip: Tom Rogic says he wants to...
Rumoured Nottingham Forest target Tom Rogic insists he has no intention of leaving Celtic and wants to extend his contract with the club. The midfielder has been linked with the Reds and Championship rivals Leeds as talks on a new deal seemingly stalled. However, Rogic is adamant he does not want to go anywhere and is hopeful an extension will be agreed soon. "I know there was a story (yesterday) suggesting that I want to leave Celtic. This is simply not the case at all," he told... -
Barry_Cooper published The school without a headteacher rated 'outstanding' and four...
In today's news, read more about the unique school which has gained an outstanding rating despite having no headteacher, plus the new striker Dougie Freedman is trying to bring to Nottingham Forest and the latest on the takeover talk at Notts County. The most popular stories online on Tuesday, March 1: 1: Nottingham school without computers or a head teacher rated 'outstanding' by inspectors The Iona School has just been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted and is now one of a few... -
Nottingham Post published Sunday shopping laws: What will happen in Nottingham?
A House of Commons vote next week is expected to clear the way for longer Sunday trading. Jeremy Lewis asks what it will mean for NottinghamRemember when the only Sunday shopping was for newspapers and fags? The final restrictions on sabbath trading are about to be blown away, meaning big supermarkets and department stores can open around the clock.The 3,000 square feet rule came with the 1994 Sunday Trading Act, which swept away most restrictions on retail activity on the so-called day of... -
PMBlackburn published Smart socks created in Nottingham could save the lives of people...
Patients with diabetes could be saved from losing their feet – or even dying – thanks to a pioneering new 'smart' sock developed in Nottingham.Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have created electronic socks that can monitor people for potentially life-threatening diabetic foot ulcers – by measuring foot temperature.The project, which has been run in collaboration with San Francisco-based Siren Care, then sends signals to an app which can be monitored by medics and... -
DanRussell published Secondary school offer day: Increase in number of city children...
The number of city children who did not get their first choice secondary school has risen. In Nottingham 3,019 children will start Year 7 in September – up from 2,992. In total 83.5 per cent of those were given their first place, which is down slightly from 84.3 per cent previously. Despite the small drop the city council has placed 55 more children in their first choice than this time last year. Sarah Fielding, Director of Education in Nottingham, said: "I'm pleased that... -
LucyBudge published Met Office issues snow warning for Nottinghamshire
A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for Nottinghamshire. Wintry conditions and a late snowfall are expected just after midnight on Wednesday, and through into Wednesday morning. The Met Office has estimated that between 1cm to 4cm of snow is possible in regions of the East Midlands, with icy patches on roads and pavements.
Temperatures could also drop to -2°C during Wednesday night.Drivers have been warned of dangerous driving conditions through the... -
JonPritchard commented The Cult at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
The Cult are the kind of band that could have been spawned deep in the dark underbelly of Rock City. On their first UK tour for three years, and with the new Hidden City album to promote, mama is happy they're home. Tonight is a sweaty sell-out. The crowd are jammed, teen-cheek by grey jowl. There's not so much leather and black eyeliner as you might expect for band that first emerged as part of the early '80s goth-punk scene, alongside whey-faced contemporaries like Sisters of Mercy, The... -
Barry_Cooper published Could this Netflix vacancy be the best job ever?
TV and film lovers have been placed on red alert after Netflix announced it was looking to employ somebody to travel around the world taking pictures of TV shows and sets.Called the GramMaster, the lucky person will be paid $2,000 a week (£1,430) to jet off travelling for two weeks and snap pictures of TV and film sets, including some Netflix originals.They will then be required to post them to social media.Not only will you be paid a handsome return, but the firm will also take care of... -
TomNorton published Seven-year-old girl brought back from brink by Nottingham...
Seven-year-old Grace Pearson is one of the most energetic youngsters you could meet, relentlessly bouncing from wall to wall, jumping into conversations or playing with her little brother, Joseph. But just months ago, she was on a ventilator and fighting for her life after a series of seizures that took all that energy away. Over the course of about nine weeks, she was treated at Nottingham's Children Hospital, in the Queen's Medical Centre. Grace had suffered encephalitis, a swelling on... -
JonPritchard published Flowers singer Rachel Kenedy on Rough Trade and their difficult...
FLOWERS are the latest band to perform in-store at Rough Trade. Jon Pritchard spoke to singer Rachel Kenedy ahead of the gig. You play in-store at Rough Trade, are you guys a fan of the label and what they've done? Oh yes we love the label, we were watching a great documentary on the BBC actually not long ago called "The Story Of Indie" or something like that, everyone was talking about the huge influence the Rough Trade label had on the indie scene, things wouldn't be the same if... -
GemmaToulson published Severn Trent teams up with United Utilities to provide business...
Severn Trent has entered into a joint venture agreement with United Utilities (UU) to form a new joint venture that will serve businesses once non-household customers are able to choose their retail water supplier from April 2017. Both companies will combine their existing billing and customer service activities from their non-household water and wastewater retail businesses into one business to be based in Stoke-on-Trent. As part of the joint venture, the two companies will combine their... -
LucyBudge published Delays around Meadow Lane after two-car crash
Delays are expected around Meadow Lane after a bump between two cars on Tuesday morning. The incident was reported at around 9.30am on Tuesday. One lane is partially blocked on the Meadow Lane carriageway heading towards the Lady Bay Bridge. The incident is expected to be cleared in the next hour, but delays are expected.
minor bump between 2 vehicles on Meadow Lane, one lane partially blocked heading towards Lady Bay Bridge.— NottinghamTravelwise (@NottmTravelwise) March 1, 2016
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