• Child sex accused wants to run police

    Child sex accused wants to run police
    A former parliamentary candidate charged with child sex offences announces his intention to run for police and crime commissioner.
  • BenIreland published Police shut road amid concerns for public safety in Bulwell

    BenIreland published Police shut road amid concerns for public safety in Bulwell
    Police have shut part of a road in Bulwell as they investigate what they have so far described only as "an incident".A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police told the Post that they were called to Broad Eadow Road at around 4pm today."Officers remain at the scene and are currently working to establish the events that have taken place. Public safety will remain as their priority," he said."Nearby, a small section of Snape Wood Road has been closed and we would advise...
  • BenIreland published Car hits shop after crash in Nottinghamshire town

    BenIreland published Car hits shop after crash in Nottinghamshire town
    A car has hit a shop after two vehicles collided in Eastwood. Police said the smash, in the main road running through the Nottinghamshire town, was an accident. No one was seriously hurt in the collision, shortly after 5pm on Wednesday, March 30. One man, who asked not to be named, said police were still clearing the scene at 7pm. He said: "I was going up Nottingham Road and looked up just before Betfred. There was a white door that had been knocked in and bits of car all over the...
  • BenIreland commented Car hits shop after crash in Nottinghamshire town

    BenIreland commented Car hits shop after crash in Nottinghamshire town
    A car has hit a shop after two vehicles collided in Eastwood. Police said the smash, in the main road running through the Nottinghamshire town, was an accident. No one was seriously hurt in the collision, shortly after 5pm on Wednesday, March 30. One man, who asked not to be named, said police were still clearing the scene at 7pm. He said: "I was going up Nottingham Road and looked up just before Betfred. There was a white door that had been knocked in and bits of car all over the...
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  • RachelGorman published 21 times Saint Raymond won the internet

    RachelGorman published 21 times Saint Raymond won the internet
    Top ten selling artist Saint Raymond celebrates his 21st birthday today. To mark the occasion entertainment reporter Rachel Gorman dug out 21 times the Young Blood singer-songwriter (and prolific tweeter) completely won the internet. Whether he's embracing his inner kid by buying a Euro 2016 sticker book, staying in with a box of dishwasher tablets or giving shout outs to Uber drivers who are willing to go through the drive-thru at McDonald's, Bramcote's finest Saint Raymond (known to his mum as
  • LucyBudge published Nottingham stars Vicky McClure and Alice Levine launch new...

    LucyBudge published Nottingham stars Vicky McClure and Alice Levine launch new...
    Nottingham-born celebrities Vicky McClure and Alice Levine have teamed up with a London fashion brand to launch a clothing range inspired by brilliant women. The pair have collaborated with Finery London to each design their own fashion piece. They were chosen by the brand within a group of six women that they believed were "brilliant in their own field" - each asked to create a piece they would then like to keep in their wardrobes forever. Fellow celebrity designers included...
  • LucyBudge published Get the New York look of Kardashian star Kendall Jenner

    LucyBudge published Get the New York look of Kardashian star Kendall Jenner
    Supermodel and Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner rocked a revealing black look for an event in New York this week. The catwalk queen was photographed arriving at a celebrity beauty event in the Big Apple. Kendall, 20, who fronts fashion campaigns for brands including Calvin Klein, Balmain and Marc Jacobs, is a front runner in the style stakes at every event and for this occasion, she didn't disappoint. The American star chose an all-black ensemble – featuring a black cut-out crop...
  • JenniferScott published Councillors vow to fight on against expansion plans for...

    JenniferScott published Councillors vow to fight on against expansion plans for...
    A row over the expansion of an outstanding primary school will continue as two councillors vow to fight the plans.Fernwood Primary School, in Arleston Drive, Wollaton, already houses 840 pupils, but Nottingham City Council wants to increase that number to 1,050 - with additional classrooms, a larger hall and the increase of other classroom sizes. It claims with new rules from government stopping the authority from building its own schools, this is the only option to continue their legal...
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  • JenniferScott commented Councillors vow to fight on against expansion plans for...

    JenniferScott commented Councillors vow to fight on against expansion plans for...
    A row over the expansion of an outstanding primary school will continue as two councillors vow to fight the plans.Fernwood Primary School, in Arleston Drive, Wollaton, already houses 840 pupils, but Nottingham City Council wants to increase that number to 1,050 - with additional classrooms, a larger hall and the increase of other classroom sizes. It claims with new rules from government stopping the authority from building its own schools, this is the only option to continue their legal...
  • Nottingham Post published Man lands in court after admitting estranged wife had been...

    Nottingham Post published Man lands in court after admitting estranged wife had been...
    Nottingham magistrates heard Tarek Aitali cheated his way to the tenancy of a family house in St Ann's.He must now do 80 hours of unpaid work as punishment.The court heard that it was let to Tarek Aitali and that his wife's signature appeared to be on the tenancy agreement covering the property on Broad Oak Close.But his wife Lila Benhelal later contacted Nottingham City Homes to say she had not signed the paperwork and had never lived in the house, said Sarah Mills, prosecuting."Visits...
  • Nottingham Post commented Man lands in court after admitting estranged wife had been...

    Nottingham Post commented Man lands in court after admitting estranged wife had been...
    Nottingham magistrates heard Tarek Aitali cheated his way to the tenancy of a family house in St Ann's.He must now do 80 hours of unpaid work as punishment.The court heard that it was let to Tarek Aitali and that his wife's signature appeared to be on the tenancy agreement covering the property on Broad Oak Close.But his wife Lila Benhelal later contacted Nottingham City Homes to say she had not signed the paperwork and had never lived in the house, said Sarah Mills, prosecuting."Visits...
  • LynetteP published The day Led Zepplin played for free and 11 more celebrity facts...

    LynetteP published The day Led Zepplin played for free and 11 more celebrity facts...
    A raid on the Nottingham archives unearthed these celebrity happenings.How many can you remember? Some of music's biggest names played at Nottingham's Boat Club, near Trent Bridge, in the 1960s and 70s. Rod Stewart, Elton John, T Rex, Motorhead and U2 were some of the legends who took to the stage before hitting the big time. Led Zepplin - hailed the greatest rock band in the world by 1971 - returned to the club and played for free as a thank you to fans who had helped them on the way up....
  • LynetteP published The day Led Zeppelin played for free and 11 more celebrity facts...

    LynetteP published The day Led Zeppelin played for free and 11 more celebrity facts...
    A raid on the Nottingham archives unearthed these celebrity happenings.How many can you remember? Some of music's biggest names played at Nottingham's Boat Club, near Trent Bridge, in the 1960s and 70s. Rod Stewart, Elton John, T Rex, Motorhead and U2 were some of the legends who took to the stage before hitting the big time. Led Zeppelin - hailed the greatest rock band in the world by 1971 - returned to the club and played for free as a thank you to fans who had helped them on the way up....
  • JemmaPage published Woman flies to Brazil to meet people escaping domestic violence

    JemmaPage published Woman flies to Brazil to meet people escaping domestic violence
    Intern Hannah Silcock flew more than 11,000 miles to Brazil to meet women escaping domestic violence – in a place where a female is assaulted every 24 seconds.The 25-year-old, of Hartington Road, Sherwood, has returned from a 16-day trip where she visited the city of Ariquemes in the north of the country.During her journey she met with dozens of women at the Casa Noeli dos Santos safe house, which supports women experiencing violence at the hands of their partners. The refuge,...
  • JemmaPage published West Bridgford Costa coffee shop hosts cake and chat sessions for...

    JemmaPage published West Bridgford Costa coffee shop hosts cake and chat sessions for...
    Retired people spent their afternoon reminiscing about the good old days in a coffee shop – after it launched a cake and chat session to reduce social isolation in Nottinghamshire. The two-hour meet-up took place on Wednesday at West Bridgford's Costa coffee shop in Bridgford Road.It is the first of its kind in Nottinghamshire and the county council hopes to launch similar sessions over the next few months.
    One of those who attended the event was Louise Shaw, of Lady Bay, who has...
  • BenIreland published Police release video of man and woman as part of assault...

    BenIreland published Police release video of man and woman as part of assault...
    Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV footage of a man and a woman they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Maid Marian Way earlier this month. Officers investigating the assault, on March 19, say a man was assaulted by another man close to the junction with St James' Street at about 10pm. They are now keen to trace the two people in the video and would like members of the public to help them track the man and woman down.ASSAULT APPEALDo you know the people in this...
  • Nottingham Post published Alex Hales helps England reach World Twenty20 final

    Nottingham Post published Alex Hales helps England reach World Twenty20 final
    Alex Hales and England are on their way to the World Twenty20 final. A career-best knock from Hales' opening partner Jason Roy and more brilliant death bowling overwhelmed New Zealand. The Black Caps went into the semi-final with a 100 per cent record, but were blown away by seven wickets with 17 balls remaining in Delhi. They had been kept to a below-par 153 for eight by the constricting efforts of Chris Jordan and Ben Stokes and then looked on as Roy crashed 78 from 44 deliveries. Roy...
  • DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire funeral directors to open new coffin showroom

    DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire funeral directors to open new coffin showroom
    Gillotts Funeral Directors has invested £300,000 to open a new office that will house the firm's first ever showroom. Contractors are currently converting a former house in Nottingham Road, Selston, into the company's fifth premises. It is expected to open next month and has allowed the business to take on an extra member of staff. The new showroom is being opened in response to a growing demand from customers asking to see examples of Gillotts' coffins, which use a range of...
  • JemmaPage commented People claiming Jobseeker's Allowance will no longer be able to...

    JemmaPage commented People claiming Jobseeker's Allowance will no longer be able to...
    People claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Nottingham will no longer be able to buy reduced bus tickets.Nottingham City Transport's Jobseeker Kangaroo scheme will finish on Thursday and the £2.25 all-day ticket will no longer be available. Alternative tickets include the £3.50 all-day ticket for those paying cash or £3.15 using a Robin Hood card, or the Kangaroo ticket, which costs £4.50 in cash or £4 using the smartcard.Read more: Bus company looking for women...
  • Panthers will lift for finals - Neilson

    Panthers will lift for finals - Neilson
    Coach Corey Neilson says Nottingham have the big-game mentality to win the Elite League play-off finals.
  • Leigh_Curtis commented Nottingham Forest introduce new anniversary dinner ticket prices...

    Leigh_Curtis commented Nottingham Forest introduce new anniversary dinner ticket  prices...
    Nottingham Forest have bowed to criticism over their 150th anniversary gala dinner ticket prices by offering a cheaper package to supporters. After consultation with fans, they can now attend the event at the East Midlands Conference centre on May 2 for the price of £75 + vat per person. Twenty-five season ticket holders can also win a pair of tickets if they email the club with their favourite Forest story. The change in stance comes a week after Forest came under fire for charging...
  • Nottingham Post published Gedling taxi driver escapes driving ban after overcharging...

    Nottingham Post published Gedling taxi driver escapes driving ban after overcharging...
    A cabbie was excused a driving ban after overcharging passengers picked up outside the Queen's Medical Centre – and having no insurance to cover them.JPs allowed father-of-three Tahir Zia to stay in business even though he now has 12 points on his licence – the total which usually leads to a six-month disqualification.Nottingham magistrates heard on Wednesday that his licence only enabled him to be flagged down or work as a private hire driver in the borough of Gedling.He was not...
  • Nottingham Post commented Gedling taxi driver escapes driving ban after overcharging...

    Nottingham Post commented Gedling taxi driver escapes driving ban after overcharging...
    A cabbie was excused a driving ban after overcharging passengers picked up outside the Queen's Medical Centre – and having no insurance to cover them.JPs allowed father-of-three Tahir Zia to stay in business even though he now has 12 points on his licence – the total which usually leads to a six-month disqualification.Nottingham magistrates heard on Wednesday that his licence only enabled him to be flagged down or work as a private hire driver in the borough of Gedling.He was not...
  • jonmattos commented Nottingham Forest flashback: Player-manager Stuart Pearce can't...

    jonmattos commented Nottingham Forest flashback: Player-manager Stuart Pearce can't...
    When Kevin Campbell started the season with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win in the opening game of the 1996/97 campaign away to Coventry, hopes must have been high of another decent season for Nottingham Forest in the Premiership. However, that would be as good as it got up until the festive period for the Reds, who followed this up with a run of 16 league games without a victory. This prompted Frank Clark to resign as manager, nine months after guiding the club into the quarter-finals of the UEFA...
  • karenantcliff published A home in the grounds of Bunny Hall - yours for £825,000

    karenantcliff published A home in the grounds of Bunny Hall - yours for £825,000
    The Easter holiday may be over for some but who could resist a five-bedroom home in Bunny at this time of the year? Delightful as the village name sounds, one house that has just come on to the sales market will further fuel your love of the location. Yew House stands in Bunny Hall Park; the grounds of Bunny Hall. An area which Tom DeVille, partner at Fine and Country, describes as, 'an exclusive location". He said: "Bunny Hall Park is a select gated development of high quality...
  • DanRussell published Fears grow that Central College Nottingham merger could see...

    DanRussell published Fears grow that Central College Nottingham merger could see...
    Fears are growing over the potential closure of a Central College Nottingham building in Stapleford which caters for students with learning difficulties. Central College Nottingham and New College Nottingham are currently in consultation to merge. As part of the plan some buildings will be sold off and according to rumours, The Arthur Mee Centre in Stapleford could be one of the first to close. Lorraine Clays' daughter Jemma has Down's syndrome and started at the college in...
  • DanRobinson published New state-of-the-art computer lab opens at University of...

    DanRobinson published New state-of-the-art computer lab opens at University of...
    Computer sciences students at the University of Nottingham have a new state-of-the-art learning space after a refurbishment. The 400sq m refit project, carried out by Hucknall-based commercial refurbishment firm B&M Installations at the Jubilee Campus, has involved redesigning computer science rooms, adding raft lighting and hi-tech sound proofed walls. Four of the existing rooms, including a computer lab, office, interview room and corridor, have been updated. The refurbishment...
  • RachelGorman published 19 things you'll only appreciate if you've been stuck in...

    RachelGorman published 19 things you'll only appreciate if you've been stuck in...
    A giant crane caused traffic chaos on Mansfield Road, in Nottingham City Centre, this week but it's not the first time drivers have been left in gridlock in our city.It's not what you necessarily expect to see on your morning commute to work but a towering crane has been causing traffic chaos in the city centre over the past couple of days as Victoria shopping centre owners intu start to renovate part of the complex - including the replacement of one of the shopping centre's cooling...
  • RachelGorman commented 19 things you'll only appreciate if you've been stuck in...

    RachelGorman commented 19 things you'll only appreciate if you've been stuck in...
    A giant crane caused traffic chaos on Mansfield Road, in Nottingham City Centre, this week but it's not the first time drivers have been left in gridlock in our city.It's not what you necessarily expect to see on your morning commute to work but a towering crane has been causing traffic chaos in the city centre over the past couple of days as Victoria shopping centre owners intu start to renovate part of the complex - including the replacement of one of the shopping centre's cooling...
  • Barry_Cooper published Everything you need to know about Nottingham Forest striker Britt...

    Barry_Cooper published Everything you need to know about Nottingham Forest striker Britt...
    Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga made his long awaited return from injury in an under-21 clash with Hull City, so in honour of his return, we look back at his career to date. Few signings excite supporters quite like when a striker arrives through the door, and when news broke in August 2014 that Forest were set to smash their transfer record on Peterborough striker Britt Assombalonga, excitement levels rose tenfold. The summer of 2014 was a special time for Forest supporters...
  • JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire councillor Jason Zadrozny appears in court over...

    JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire councillor Jason Zadrozny appears in court over...
    Jason Zadrozny has protested his innocence at Mansfield Magistrates' Court against charges of raping a child - and promised to run for Police and Crime Commissioner after "proving his innocence".The councillor, who sits on both Ashfield Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, appeared at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on Wednesday facing nine charges.He is accused of two charges of raping a boy under 16, three of sexual activity with a boy between 13 and 15, and four of indecent...
  • JonPritchard published Dad-of-two develops Xbox game from his home

    JonPritchard published Dad-of-two develops Xbox game from his home
    Gamers from around the world will be able to download a new "addictive" game for their Xbox, created by a Nottingham software developer in his spare time.Jay Adeloye has been working on Gear Gauntlet for the last five years, but next month will see it finally released to the public. The game, which has a similar feel to the bonus levels on Sonic The Hedgehog, will be released on the Xbox One Store from the middle of April. It has already been a hit at the game fairs Mr Adeloye...
  • Nottingham Post published Notts County: Why Mark Cooper's honesty has been so important,...

    Nottingham Post published Notts County: Why Mark Cooper's honesty has been so important,...
    It's easy to think that the job of a football manager is mostly just carefully moving around the little magnets on the tactics board and then shouting at people when you lose at home to Port Vale. I reckon that there's a little bit more to it than that, however, and the ability to communicate clearly with the supporters is perhaps an underrated part of the successful manager's DNA. This was proven without doubt across Notts County's mixed Easter weekend, as Mark Cooper took charge of his...
  • Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Jenny Gunn suffers World Twenty20 semi-final...

    Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Jenny Gunn suffers World Twenty20 semi-final...
    Nottinghamshire's Jenny Gunn endured World Twenty20 semi-final heartbreak as England suffered a five-run defeat to reigning champions Australia. Gunn claimed the wicket of Jess Jonassen as the Aussies posted a score of 132 for six. But she could only manage one run with the bat, while former Notts player Danielle Wyatt was 10 not out in England's score of 127 for seven in Delhi. Captain Meg Lanning led Australia to victory with an innings of 55. England were going well at 89 for one in...
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Trent University launches engineering graduate scheme

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Trent University launches engineering graduate scheme
    A manufacturing and engineering recruitment consultancy has teamed up with Nottingham Trent University to launch a new engineering graduate scheme in a bid to tackle the skills shortage in the sector. Consilium Recruit has teamed up with Nottingham Trent University and a number of other Midlands universities to provide engineering, science and manufacturing graduate trainees to the regions major employers, as well as smaller companies struggling to attract the right talent and skills. The...
  • DanRobinson published New legislation cracks down on disputes between 'cowboy builders'...

    DanRobinson published New legislation cracks down on disputes between 'cowboy builders'...
    The EU legislation, Alternative dispute resolution, aims to prevent issues between tradesmen and customers, while preventing both sides from incurring expensive legal fees.New European Union legislation that aims to resolve disputes between traders and homeowners has been backed by Nottingham firm that deals with customer relations. Diversity, based in Arnold, has pledged to foot the bill for members of the scheme it runs for Government-backed standards body TrustMark, who use alternative...
  • Nottingham Post published "Nobody clicks on Google Ads, right?"

    Nottingham Post published "Nobody clicks on Google Ads, right?"
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  • JemmaPage published Queen's Medical Centre staff say only use A&E department in...

    JemmaPage published Queen's Medical Centre staff say only use A&E department in...
    Staff at the Queen's Medical Centre have asked people in Nottingham to only attend the A&E department in a real emergency. They have asked the locals to help relieve the pressure on the accident and emergency unit by only using the service if they need to. A spokesman for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said people should choose walk-in centres and minor injury units or pharmacists for minor injury or illness advice.People can also call 111 for help or...
  • TracyWalker published Gucci jewellery stolen in Ilkeston burglary

    TracyWalker published Gucci jewellery stolen in Ilkeston burglary
    Police have released details of a burglary in Ilkeston in which Gucci jewellery and sportswear were stolen. Did you see anything?Gucci jewellery and sportswear were among items stolen from a house in Ilkeston. The incident happened at a house in Byron Street and police say a burglar gained entry by a back door being forced open. The raiders made off with a gold Gucci bracelet, a gold necklace and a men's Gucci watch. They also took a black Sony camcorder, black Adidas jacket and men's...
  • JenniferScott published Core cities tell Nottingham residents 'not to underestimate' how...

    JenniferScott published Core cities tell Nottingham residents 'not to underestimate' how...
    Nottingham residents should not make a "knee-jerk" decision when voting in the European referendum, according to the leader of Nottingham City Council.Local authority chiefs from across the UK's ten core cities met at Loxley House on Wednesday to sign an agreement that regional hubs would back remaining part of the European Union. The group, which works together to fight on the cities' behalf outside of London, believe the membership has created more than 63,000 jobs across the eight...
  • JenniferScott commented Core cities tell Nottingham residents 'not to underestimate' how...

    JenniferScott commented Core cities tell Nottingham residents 'not to underestimate' how...
    Nottingham residents should not make a "knee-jerk" decision when voting in the European referendum, according to the leader of Nottingham City Council.Local authority chiefs from across the UK's ten core cities met at Loxley House on Wednesday to sign an agreement that regional hubs would back remaining part of the European Union. The group, which works together to fight on the cities' behalf outside of London, believe the membership has created more than 63,000 jobs across the eight...
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby need to be more disciplined against Ealing...

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby need to be more disciplined against Ealing...
    Nottingham Rugby need to sort out their discipline as they aim to return to winning ways against Ealing Trailfinders, says Ben Johnston. The backs coach believes the Green and Whites gave away far too many penalties in their 22-12 Championship defeat at Rotherham Titans on Saturday. And he thinks if the players can improve that side of their game then the Greens will be in good shape to win at Lady Bay on Friday night (7.45pm), after two league defeats in a row. "We created some good...
  • DanRobinson published Natalie Gasson of the FSB on low confidence for small businesses

    DanRobinson published Natalie Gasson of the FSB on low confidence for small businesses
    Natalie Gasson, development manager for the East Midlands branch of the Federation of Small Businesses, discusses how small business confidence is low but how the Budget could help. A new Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) survey from the first quarter of this year finds small business confidence at the lowest level since 2013. The results underline the importance of positive measures to support small firms announced in the Budget and the need to maintain support in the face of tough...
  • TracyWalker published Man airlifted to hospital after head-on crash

    TracyWalker published Man airlifted to hospital after head-on crash
    Man is airlifted to hospital with leg injuries and mother and baby also treated in hospital following head-on collision which closed a road in North Nottinghamshire for more than four hours A man has been airlifted to hospital after the car he was driving was involved in a head-on collision. A mother and baby, from the second vehicle involved in the collision, were also taken to hospital for their injuries, though they are described by the fire service as "walking...
  • Barry_Cooper published Aldi recalls thousands of products made at 'dirty' factory

    Barry_Cooper published Aldi recalls thousands of products made at 'dirty' factory
    Shoppers have been warned not to eat a large number of sweet and savoury biscuits sold at Aldi due to concerns over the safety of the products. Packets of biscuits sold at discount retailer Aldi have been recalled after it was revealed they were made in what's been described as a 'dirty' factory. A large number of sweet and savoury biscuits including ginger nuts and cheese thins sold at the discount retailer may have come into contamination with pests, it has been revealed. The recall...
  • JemmaPage published Police want to speak to this man in connection with a theft from...

    JemmaPage published Police want to speak to this man in connection with a theft from...
    Two gold bracelets were stolen from a Nottingham jewellers. Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a theft from a jewellers in Nottingham city centre. Two gold bracelets were stolen from Smiths Jewellers, at the Poultry, just before 5pm on Wednesday, March 9.
    Read more: Appeal to help find missing Nottingham manThe man in the image is described as white, slim, about 6ft 2ins tall and in his early 30s. He has dark hair under his cap and his dark...
  • Leigh_Curtis published Brentford defender Nico Yennaris: Why I owe Nottingham Forest...

    Leigh_Curtis published Brentford defender Nico Yennaris: Why I owe Nottingham Forest...
    Brentford ace Nico Yennaris says he has a lot of respect for Nottingham Forest caretaker boss Paul Williams, but insists he will be doing him no favours this weekend. The Bees make the trip to the City Ground this weekend with Yennaris set to be reunited with Williams who was assistant manager at to Lee Carsley at Griffin Park. While Williams was there, Yennaris went from a bit-part player to winning a new three-year deal with the former Arsenal defender now a key figure.Read more:...
  • karenantcliff published This ​European-style housing project in Nottingham lets you...

    karenantcliff published This ​European-style housing project in Nottingham lets you...
    The Fruit Market in Sneinton is a £7 million Nottingham city development where house buyers will work alongside an architect to shape their dream home Called Group Custom Build the concept not only allows house buyers design input but also lets them collaborate with their neighbours to design shared facilities. Peter Conboy, development director at Blueprint, the sustainable property developer, is heading up the project. He said: "The concept of Group Custom Build offers home...
  • Nottingham Post commented Drink-driver banned after using car because she didn't like using...

    Nottingham Post commented Drink-driver banned after using car because she didn't like using...
    A boozy woman got a three-year driving ban after taking her mother's car instead of the bus - because she didn't like using public transport. Hayley Ramsden, 30, should not have been on the roads because of a disqualification for failing to give a drink-drive specimen. She was spotted pulling out in front of a police car on Bobber's Mill Bridge before returning to her lane, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard. She then carried out the same move in front of another car before failing a roadside..
  • JonPritchard published Medieval whip used by monks to ward off Black Death found at...

    JonPritchard published Medieval whip used by monks to ward off Black Death found at...
    A whip used by monks to chastise themselves has been found at Rufford Abbey. The medieval item was found in 2014 but a recent discovery has revealed its importance.A medieval whip used by monks to chastise themselves has been found at Rufford Abbey. The whip – or cat o' nails tails and scourges as they were also known – is one of only four to have been found in the country.It is made of woven copper wires braided together, and could have been used by monks to keep the Black Death at.

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