Nottingham news

• TracyWalker published Injured war hero proposes to girlfriend underneath star he named...

  20-04-2016 21:47
  
  An injured army veteran popped the question to his unsuspecting girlfriend as they gazed up at the stars – including one he had named after her.Jason Goucher asked partner Shelley Beet to be his wife at Sherwood Observatory on Thursday, underneath the twinkling night sky.It was a poignant moment for the loved-up couple, as just four years ago, Jason was nearly killed in an IED explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand Province.The former corporal with the Grenadier Guards was left with serious...
  
  Read more

• Factory death prompts investigation

  20-04-2016 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The police and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are investigating after the death of a man who was injured at a plastics engineering factory in Leicester.
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire cyclist killed in race after hitting road sign at...

  20-04-2016 20:40
  
  Jason Catley, of Screveton, was killed after colliding with a road sign at around 40mph in the final stages of the Curve of Doom race around Belvoir Castle last June, his inquest was told. Other riders told an inquest into the death that the 44-year-old touched wheels as the pack made its way to the finish line before he appeared to lose control of his bike, striking the sign like it was a "brick wall".He crashed into a step ladder which was being used by the race director to film the...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Forest striker Dexter Blackstock deserves credit - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2016 20:18
  Nottingham Post
  Nottingham Forest striker Dexter Blackstock deserves credit
  Nottingham Post
  Paul Williams admits Nottingham Forest have badly missed Britt Assombalonga and Matty Fryatt this season – but believes Dexter Blackstock's recent contribution should not go unrecognised. The experienced front man has scored two goals in his last three ...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• New university building gets go ahead despite threat to Nottingham landmark - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2016 20:00
  Nottingham Post
  New university building gets go ahead despite threat to Nottingham landmark
  Nottingham Post
  New university buildings have been given the green light, despite fears of the effect they will have on an iconic Nottingham building. The site for the development in Derby Road, which will see the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus extended ...
  
  Read more

• JenniferScott published 'Victoria Wood showed me a woman could have it all - without...

  20-04-2016 19:49
  
  Our correspondent Jennifer Scott shares how comedian Victoria Wood didn't just make her laugh, but inspired her passions.You will have seen by now the incredibly sad news that the much loved comedian, Victoria Wood, has died after a short battle with cancer, aged only 62. I wish I hadn't. First off, can I say what everyone else is thinking? Can 2016 stop taking away some of the greatest Brits to have ever walked this green and pleasant land? As if David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Ronnie Corbett...
  
  Read more

• JenniferScott commented 'Victoria Wood showed me a woman could have it all - without...

  20-04-2016 19:49
  
  Our correspondent Jennifer Scott shares how comedian Victoria Wood didn't just make her laugh, but inspired her passions.You will have seen by now the incredibly sad news that the much loved comedian, Victoria Wood, has died after a short battle with cancer, aged only 62. I wish I hadn't. First off, can I say what everyone else is thinking? Can 2016 stop taking away some of the greatest Brits to have ever walked this green and pleasant land? As if David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Ronnie Corbett...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Great Britain 8 Lithuania 0: Match report

  20-04-2016 19:14
  
  Great Britain produced a phenomenal performance as they beat Lithuania 8-0 in their third game at the World Championship (Division 1B) in Zagreb.It was an afternoon of outstanding displays from front to back, with GB limiting Lithuania to only 10 shots and Ben Bowns securing a shutout. There were special moments for Ross Venus and Nottingham Panthers forward Robert Lachowicz, who scored their first World Championship goals. GB were without Robert Dowd, who spent last night in hospital...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• TracyWalker published Could Beeston's Post Office be moving into WHSmith?

  20-04-2016 19:04
  
  Beeston's Post Office could move into the town's WHSmith branch if proposals get the stamp of approval. The Post Office says the plans, which involve moving the service from its current Chilwell Road site to the stationers' in High Road, would include extended opening hours for customers and a wider range of facilities. Roger Gale, general manager of the Post Office Crown Network, said the proposal would help secure long-term viability of services. But a petition opposing changes has...
  
  Read more

• 'Why I opened a breastfeeding cafe'

  20-04-2016 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham opens its first infant feeding cafe aimed at breastfeeding mothers.
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Mum's rubbish dumped in lane after she paid £40 to a 'man...

  20-04-2016 19:00
  
  A mum who used Facebook to find a rubbish removal van was left with a £527 bill after the man dumped her possessions in lane.Kelly Holland paid £40 to have items including a wardrobe, small bed, travel cot and bin bags containing DVDs taken to the tip – but instead they were found by Broxtowe Borough Council binmen in Main Street, Strelley Village.The 38-year-old mum-of-five was traced by investigators who found her wage slip in amongst the rubbish and she was hauled before the
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post commented Mum's rubbish dumped in lane after she paid £40 to a 'man...

  20-04-2016 19:00
  
  A mum who used Facebook to find a rubbish removal van was left with a £527 bill after the man dumped her possessions in lane.Kelly Holland paid £40 to have items including a wardrobe, small bed, travel cot and bin bags containing DVDs taken to the tip – but instead they were found by Broxtowe Borough Council binmen in Main Street, Strelley Village.The 38-year-old mum-of-five was traced by investigators who found her wage slip in amongst the rubbish and she was hauled before the
  
  Read more

• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County boss Mark Cooper threatens to 'throw all the kids...

  20-04-2016 19:00
  
  Mark Cooper is considering playing Notts County's youth team against Cambridge United this weekend after admitting his patience with his fragile squad is at breaking point. After losing 5-0 at Mansfield Town last weekend, Notts capitulated again at Barnet on Tuesday night, having surrendered a goal lead to lose 3-1. Cooper conceded the players had caved in at The Hive, while Bees boss Martin Allen, who has previously managed the Magpies, said they had also turned their "backs on their...
  
  Read more

• JenniferScott published New university building gets go ahead despite threat to...

  20-04-2016 19:00
  
  New university buildings have been given the green light, despite fears of the effect they will have on an iconic Nottingham building.The site for the development in Derby Road, which will see the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus extended, sits next to Lenton Lodge - the former gatehouse to Wollaton Hall.The university wants to create an Advanced Manufacturing Building, bringing together departments from across the campus onto one site, with offices, teaching spaces, laboratories and...
  
  Read more

• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest striker Dexter Blackstock deserves credit

  20-04-2016 18:39
  
  Paul Williams admits Nottingham Forest have badly missed Britt Assombalonga and Matty Fryatt this season – but believes Dexter Blackstock's recent contribution should not go unrecognised. The experienced front man has scored two goals in his last three appearances, after being given a rare run in the side, leading the line for the Reds. Missed chances again cost Forest dear as they were held to a draw by Blackburn on Tuesday night, but Blackstock played his part, giving the Reds the...
  
  Read more

• JemmaPage published 'Only use emergency services during junior doctors' strike in...

  20-04-2016 18:39
  
  The public are being urged to only use emergency services during the planned junior doctors' strikes in life-threatening situations. The strikes will take place on Tuesday, April 26, and Wednesday, April 27, between 8am and 5pm. A spokesman for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, said the trust had written to patients whose appointment or surgery will be affected by the action. He added: "We recognise and value the...
  
  Read more

• RachelGorman published First look around the NEW Cookie Club

  20-04-2016 18:21
  
  We don't know about you, but staff at the Post have been chomping at the bit to get inside the newly refurbished Cookie Club... OK, OK, (as the new frontage is already up) we do need to start calling it by it's new name now, The Retro RoomsOn Wednesday, owner Vance Bramhall very kindly invited entertainment reporter Rachel Gorman to have a first look around ahead of the bar's grand reopening on Friday, April29. So what's changed? Well pretty much EVERYTHING about the downstairs room...
  
  Read more

• JHLewis published Are dominoes devotees dying out? Nottingham guards a great game

  20-04-2016 18:13
  
  The game with dotted tiles is giving ground to pool tables and big-match TV. We report on a plan to preserve the pub and club pastime – and its place in Anglo-Caribbean cultureIt was once a common sight in pubs the length of the land: old codgers nursing pints and pondering sagely over seven little tiles marked with dots.But now the game of dominoes is like the snuff market and some Church of England congregations. Participants are rapidly dying off and there is no queue of youngsters...
  
  Read more

• VIDEO: Fray on 25 years of Forest commentary

  20-04-2016 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray talks about 25 years of commentating on Nottingham Forest.
  
  Read more

• TracyWalker published Travellers pitch up at Clifton tram park and ride site

  20-04-2016 18:00
  
  Travellers' caravans have pitched up on the site of the Clifton South tram park and ride site. Officials from Nottingham Express Transit (NET) say they are aware of the caravans and have been told that they will be moving on on Thursday. Six vehicles have been parked up at the site since Saturday night. A NET spokesman said: "We were made aware of the caravans at the weekend, and have since had talks with the owners. They have assured us they do not intend to stay for any period of...
  
  Read more

• TracyWalker commented Travellers pitch up at Clifton tram park and ride site

  20-04-2016 18:00
  
  Travellers' caravans have pitched up on the site of the Clifton South tram park and ride site. Officials from Nottingham Express Transit (NET) say they are aware of the caravans and have been told that they will be moving on on Thursday. Six vehicles have been parked up at the site since Saturday night. A NET spokesman said: "We were made aware of the caravans at the weekend, and have since had talks with the owners. They have assured us they do not intend to stay for any period of...
  
  Read more

• MattDavies commented Roy Carroll sent off as Kevin Pilkington plays at right-back for...

  20-04-2016 17:07
  
  Notts County Reserves beat Chesterfield Reserves 3-1 in a game which saw Roy Carroll sent-off, Kevin Pilkington play in defence and Richard Dryden come off the bench. Northern Ireland goalkeeper Carroll was dismissed late on in a bizarre game for foul and abusive language, forcing goalkeeping coach Pilkington to take over. He was already on the pitch having come on at right-back at the Proact Stadium. On top of that, 42-year-old Pilkington went on to save a penalty with Notts leading...
  
  Read more

• Council staff smoking ban approved

  20-04-2016 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council approves a ban on its thousands of employees from smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes in its buildings, on its land and in council vehicles.
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby sign prop Ben Hooper from Yorkshire Carnegie

  20-04-2016 16:46
  
  Nottingham Rugby have continued their preparations for next season, signing tighthead prop Ben Hooper. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year deal, joining from Yorkshire Carnegie. Hooper's arrival follows yesterday's announcement that current London Irish hooker Jimmy Stevens is returning to Nottingham this summer, further strengthening the Green and Whites' front row options. Director of rugby Simon Beatham said: "Ben is a great signing for the club and his experience in this league...
  
  Read more

• JemmaPage published Take a look inside Nottingham's first purpose-built breastfeeding...

  20-04-2016 16:40
  
  Mothers have welcomed Nottingham's first purpose-built 'breastfeeding cafe'.The Milk Lounge opened yesterday morning in Front Street, Arnold, offering feeding and mental health advice from professionals, as well as tea, coffee and cakes.The venture provides a changing room with enough space for pushchairs; feeding room with sockets for expressing mums, a fan, CD player with headphones, small toy corner and an en-suite bathroom; an activity room; toddler activities' lactation cookies and a...
  
  Read more

• JemmaPage commented Take a look inside Nottingham's first purpose-built breastfeeding...

  20-04-2016 16:40
  
  Mothers have welcomed Nottingham's first purpose-built 'breastfeeding cafe'.The Milk Lounge opened yesterday morning in Front Street, Arnold, offering feeding and mental health advice from professionals, as well as tea, coffee and cakes.The venture provides a changing room with enough space for pushchairs; feeding room with sockets for expressing mums, a fan, CD player with headphones, small toy corner and an en-suite bathroom; an activity room; toddler activities' lactation cookies and a...
  
  Read more

• TracyWalker published Comedian Victoria Wood has died of cancer aged 62

  20-04-2016 16:33
  
  Comedian Victoria Wood has died of cancer at the age of 62. The actress died at home in London surrounded by her family. Her publicist, Neil Reading, said: "Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer. "The multi Bafta award-winning writer, director, actor and comedian died peacefully at her north London home with family this morning. She was 62. "The family ask for privacy at this very sad time." Read more: Artist's stunning...
  
  Read more

• DanRussell published School pupils plant Tim Peake's space seeds as part of top...

  20-04-2016 16:32
  
  Pupils at a Nottingham school have become space biologists to help astronaut Tim Peake. Major Peake is currently on the International Space Station after blasting off in December. During his six-month mission he will carry out various tests in zero gravity – including the gauging how weightlessness affects the growth of 2kg of seeds. Those space seeds he has been looking after have now touched down again on Earth and have been distributed to schools across the country for pupils to...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published This six-bed family home in Bingham open to view this weekend

  20-04-2016 16:30
  
  What are you doing on Saturday?This family house in Tees Court, Bingham is open to view on Saturday, April 23, between noon and 2.00pm Richard Watkinson and Partners is opening up the six-bedroom home so that house buyers can take their time and view the house in a relaxed atmosphere.Built by Redrow Homes in 2008, the detached family house has three-storey accommodation including two main reception rooms (a sitting room and separate formal dining room) while one of the main features of the...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest deserve to be in Hall of Fame, says Garry...

  20-04-2016 16:30
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles reacts to the news Nottingham Forest are being lined up for a place in the Hall of Fame. Finally! That was my overriding feeling when I found out the Nottingham Forest team I played in under Brian Clough is set to be inducted into English football's Hall of Fame. And when I met up with a few of my former Reds team-mates to toast the news in Copper in West Bridgford, it was the same for them. We are all delighted, of course, but at the same time still a bit...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post commented Notts County players have no-one left to blame but themselves:...

  20-04-2016 16:30
  
  Notts County suffered back-to-back defeats on the road on Tuesday night, losing 3-1 at Barnet after falling 5-0 to Mansfield Town at the weekend. Jacob Daniel, of the Notts County fanzine Black & White, assesses the Magpies squad. It's all back to normal at Meadow Lane. After the mirage of a couple of decent home wins and a team that appeared to be playing for the manager, the 5-0 thrashing handed out by local rivals Mansfield Town has brought the deficiencies that exist within this...
  
  Read more

• JenniferScott published Smoking breaks stubbed out for Nottinghamshire County Council...

  20-04-2016 16:30
  
  Cigarette breaks will become a thing of the past for Nottinghamshire County Council workers after councillors voted through a blanket ban on smoking. From May, all of the 8,826 employees at the local authority will not be allowed to light up whilst at work or when conducting council business. The plan was voted through unanimously by the council's policy committee on Wednesday, as members argued it would protect the health of their workforce. But one campaign group claims it is not about...
  
  Read more

• JenniferScott published Art under the bridge will celebrate Nottingham as City of...

  20-04-2016 16:30
  
  Poetry will come to life - and light - as part of a new project celebrating Nottingham being crowned a 'City of Literature'.The Line of Light project will see words and phrases from poems and celebrated local authors projected onto the arches of the tram bridge on Station Street, changing every day.The aim is to both add to the works being done in the area already, as well as mark the award from UNESCO, rejoicing the city's literary past and future. Artist Jo Fairfax is creating the installation
  
  Read more

• DaveWhitfield published How The Queen has changed in her visits to Nottingham

  20-04-2016 16:30
  
  It's The Queen's 90th birthday on Thursday, and her nine decades have seen her become the longest-reigning British monarch ever. When she reaches 90 she will have been Queen for 23,452 days, 16 hours and 30 minutes. She's also delivered 57 televised Christmas messages, made 173 visits to Commonwealth countries, attended 36 Royal Variety Performances, hosted an average of 50,000 people a year at garden parties and other events, and had 12 Prime Ministers serve under her.Read more: Flags out to...
  
  Read more

• JemmaPage published 9 breastfeeding-friendly places in Nottingham

  20-04-2016 16:12
  
  Nottingham's first purpose-built 'breastfeeding cafe' opened this week - but if you can't make it to Arnold, don't worry. Here we have listed nine places where mothers will be welcome to breastfeed their babies. 1. Wollaton Hall, Wollaton 2. Mothercare, Castle Meadow Retail Park, in Castle Bridge Road 3. Homemade Cafe, in Pelham Street, Nottingham 4. Nottingham Central Library, in Angel Row, Nottingham 5. Las Iguanas, in Chapel Bar, Nottingham 6. John Lewis, intu Victoria Centre,...
  
  Read more

• JemmaPage published Person dies after being hit by train in Nottinghamshire

  20-04-2016 15:33
  
  A person has died after being hit by a train between Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop. The British Transport Police were called to the line in Shirebrook at about 11am on Wednesday. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read more: Person hit by train in Nottinghamshire A spokesman said: "Officers are now working to identify them and inform their family. A file will be prepared for the coroner." Services in the area were...
  
  Read more

• LucyBudge published 9 of the best beer gardens in Nottinghamshire

  20-04-2016 15:15
  
  The weather is heating up and to make the most of it, we've picked out the top beer gardens in and around Nottingham to enjoy the sun.There's nothing better than a cold pint in the sunny outdoors, and this week has seen a surprising rise in temperature across the county.To make the most of it before it disappears, head to a nearby beer garden - there's plenty in Nottinghamshire to try.Here are our top 9 picks:1. Rocket at SaltwaterThe modern bar has stunning views over...
  
  Read more

• BenIreland published Beacons to mark Queen's 90th birthday in Nottinghamshire

  20-04-2016 14:55
  
  More than 1,000 beacons will be lit across the country at the same time to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday, including spots all over Nottinghamshire.Simultaneously, her royal highness will ignite her own beacon at Windsor Castle and torches will be lit on the country's four highest peaks and in UK overseas territories.Pubs, parks and County Hall are all taking part in the event, lighting gas or bonfire beacons.The lighting of beacons has been a traditional way to mark momentous national and.
  
  Read more

• DanRobinson published Refurbished unit at Beeston Business Park ready to meet demand...

  20-04-2016 14:33
  
  Refurbishment works at Beeston Business Park have been completed in response to increased demand. The mixed-use development, which has Enterprise Zone status and therefore offers business rates relief, was purchased last year in a joint venture between Bridges Ventures and Chancerygate. The firms have now fully revamped 12,000 sq ft of industrial space within Unit W following the advice of joint letting agents Innes England and FHP. Associate director at Innes England, Scott Osborne, said:...
  
  Read more

• DanRobinson commented Refurbished unit at Beeston Business Park ready to meet demand...

  20-04-2016 14:33
  Article
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire fall to eight-wicket defeat against Lancashire:...

  20-04-2016 14:10
  
  Nottinghamshire fell to an eight-wicket defeat in their County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford as Lancashire's batsmen took just 75 minutes and 17 overs to wrap up the victory.
  And Notts director of cricket Mick Newell admitted it would have taken some comeback to take anything from the game.His side, he said, would have needed a fightback akin to Liverpool Football Club coming back from 3-0 down to beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final."I'm a Liverpool fan, so if we...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Employment rises across East Midlands

  20-04-2016 13:55
  
  The number of people in work in the East Midlands has increased by 13,339 and the number of people out of work has fallen by 9,620 over the past year, according to figures released today. The latest regional employment bulletin from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that between December 2015 and February 2016, there were 2.25 million people in jobs and 106,146 people unemployed across the region. It means the East Midlands' employment rate currently stands at 59.9%, while the...
  
  Read more

• Your essential guide to Nottingham Fashion Week - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2016 13:49
  Nottingham Post
  Your essential guide to Nottingham Fashion Week
  Nottingham Post
  Nottingham Fashion Week kicks off this week to celebrate everything stylish and sassy in the city. It is the first week-long fashion event for Nottingham and has been organised by It's In Nottingham in collaboration with the Creative Quarter. There ...and more »
  
  Read more

• DanRobinson published New sponsors will help Nottingham City Business Club continue to...

  20-04-2016 13:42
  
  Nottingham City Business Club – the longest established group of its kind outside London – has announced it has two new sponsors. The 92-year-old forum, which offers networking opportunities and talks for senior businessmen and women at monthly events, is now backed by West Bridgford financial planning firm RiverFall Financial and Actons Solicitors, based in Regent Street, Nottingham. Club president Nic Elliott said: "We are delighted that Riverfall Financial and Actons...
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers defenceman Steve Lee 'content' with GB's...

  20-04-2016 13:39
  
  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Steve Lee says he is "content" with the start Great Britain have made to the World Championship (Division 1B) in Zagreb. After Sunday's 4-1 win over hosts Croatia, GB were made to work for their 4-3 overtime victory over Estonia on Monday. It means Britain sit third in the table after two games with five points, behind leaders Lithuania and second-placed Ukraine. "I think we are content with our start," said the Panthers...
  
  Read more

• JenniferScott published School places in doubt and future of grade II listed building...

  20-04-2016 13:38
  
  The controversial expansion of a local primary and the future of a warehouse free school are up for debate at this month's planning meeting at Nottingham City Council. The meeting will start at 2.30pm on Wednesday and we will be live blogging from Loxley House to bring you all the updates, including how plans for new University of Nottingham buildings could threaten a grade II listed building. Come back here to follow it live.
  
  Read more

• Football club's 'emerging' hooligan firm

  20-04-2016 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police believe there is an "emerging" hooligan firm of about "60 to 80" people at Notts County FC.
  
  Read more

• Lancashire ease to win over Notts

  20-04-2016 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire clinch an eight-wicket win over Nottinghamshire in their first match back in County Championship Division One.
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fans react to Hall of Fame honour for European...

  20-04-2016 13:06
  
  Nottingham Forest's European Cup heroes are finally being lined up for a place in the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum. And fans took to social media to celebrate the news. After a long wait, the Reds' achievements under the stewardship of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor are set to be recognised. It is understood plans are being put in place for an event to honour Forest's success under Clough and Taylor, when they clinched the First Division title in 1978 a year after promotion...
  
  Read more

• DanRussell published Person hit by train in Nottinghamshire

  20-04-2016 12:57
  
  A person has been hit by a train between Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop. Services in the area have been stopped and a rail replacement bus service is currently running - although the track was due to reopen at 1pm. Network Rail, paramedics and the police are currently on site.#EMTUpdate: Trains are being disrupted between Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop;https://t.co/GRbNMAItI1 pic.twitter.com/EQZ0FWAVgl— East Midlands Trains (@EMTrains) April 20, 2016Following the incident all of...
  
  Read more

Follow @NottinghamNews_ on Twitter!