• TomNorton published Residents forced to sleep in hotel rooms after Basford factory...

    TomNorton published Residents forced to sleep in hotel rooms after Basford factory...
    Two teenagers have been arrested after a factory fire in Basford forced 50 residents out of their homes. Some spent the night in hotel rooms provided by the city council after a blaze that had raged throughout the day, with plumes of black smoke seen across the city skyline. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service group manager Damien West described how crews had damped down the building in High Church Street, which had partially collapsed. As of Friday night there were still three fire...
  • MattDavies published Great win but no time relax says Notts Outlaws boss Mick Newell...

    MattDavies published Great win but no time relax says Notts Outlaws boss Mick Newell...
    Mick Newell was delighted with his Notts Outlaws team as they dismantled Northants Steelbacks – but he insists there is no time to savour an impressive win.The Outlaws won by six wickets with three overs to spare after bowling the home team out for 122 in 18.2 overs in the NatWest T20 Blast.Notts are now third in the North Group ahead of Saturday's visit of fourth placed Worcestershire Rapids to Trent Bridge. Another win would put Notts on 13 points, leaving them needing two wins from...
  • TomNorton published Long Eaton residents in shock after man's death prompts police...

    TomNorton published Long Eaton residents in shock after man's death prompts police...
    A woman has been arrested in connection with a man's death on a quiet suburban street in Long Eaton. Forensic investigators and police officers were called to East Street at 1.50pm on Friday afternoon. Police said the man was discovered with serious injuries – he was later pronounced dead at the scene. A cordon was placed around a block of flats on East Street which have been described as older persons' accommodation. Read more: Recap - police investigate death of a man who had...
  • Nottingham Post published Imran Tahir mesmerises Norhants as Notts Outlaws pick up NatWest...

    Nottingham Post published Imran Tahir mesmerises Norhants as Notts Outlaws pick up NatWest...
    Imran Tahir enjoyed a dream T20 debut for Notts Outlaws to inflict a first home defeat on Northants Steelbacks in this season's NatWest T20 Blast.Tahir's three for 13 in four overs, and three for 12 in 14 balls from Steven Mullaney saw Northants bowled out for just 122 in 18.2 overs, a target Notts took 17 overs to knock off to win by six wickets with a fine captain's innings from Dan Christian, who made a 28-ball fifty.Richard Gleeson caused the Notts chase a few early nerves trapping Riki...
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  • Barry_Cooper published Summer transfer window: Every confirmed Championship signing so...

    Barry_Cooper published Summer transfer window: Every confirmed Championship signing so...
    We're right in the middle of the hotly anticipated summer transfer window and deals are starting to happen all over the Championship. While Nottingham Forest have already announced signings themselves clubs like Newcastle United, Leeds and Aston Villa are giving their squads a serious overhaul. Throughout the summer, we'll be updating this page with all the transfers that matter at each of Forest's rivals in the second tier. Any former Forest players will be highlighted in bold.Read more:...
  • MattDavies published Former Notts County head of recruitment Guy Branston lands new...

    MattDavies published Former Notts County head of recruitment Guy Branston lands new...
    Former Notts County head of recruitment Guy Branston has joined National League North side Nuneaton Town.Branston left Notts in May, having joined in February 2015 when he was tasked with overseeing scouting and recruitment of players at Meadow Lane.He has now joined Nuneaton as operations manager, where he will work under former Ilkeston manager Kevin Wilson and his assistant, ex-Nottingham Forest defender Steve Chettle.Read more: Guy Branston leaves Notts County"I'm here to support Kev...
  • MattDavies commented Former Notts County head of recruitment Guy Branston lands new...

    MattDavies commented Former Notts County head of recruitment Guy Branston lands new...
    Former Notts County head of recruitment Guy Branston has joined National League North side Nuneaton Town.Branston left Notts in May, having joined in February 2015 when he was tasked with overseeing scouting and recruitment of players at Meadow Lane.He has now joined Nuneaton as operations manager, where he will work under former Ilkeston manager Kevin Wilson and his assistant, ex-Nottingham Forest defender Steve Chettle.Read more: Guy Branston leaves Notts County"I'm here to support Kev...
  • turnerturner published Chance remark led to attack in home, court hears

    turnerturner published Chance remark led to attack in home, court hears
    A chance remark may have misled raiders into thinking £50,000 was hidden inside a Nottingham house where a woman was allegedly attacked, a court heard. It was made by the relative of a man who runs a city shop and was picked up by two visitors enjoying a meal of curry and rice with the family. One was Shakawan Admudi, 31, who pleads not guilty to robbery at a city house which left a woman terrified and with her hands slashed on August 22 last year. Nottingham Crown Court heard that he...
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  • So who is Nottingham's famous cockle man? - Nottingham Post

    Nottingham Post
    So who is Nottingham's famous cockle man?
    Nottingham Post
    Dave Bartram looks up sourly as the skies darken for another evening of Summer 2016 weather. With a basket of seafood on one arm you need the other for swapping cockles for coins – so an umbrella is excess baggage on the nightly trek around the pubs of ...and more »
  • Nottmtails published The foundations on which Nottingham Forest can build to end their...

    Nottmtails published The foundations on which Nottingham Forest can build to end their...
    In the 17 years since Nottingham Forest dropped out of the top flight, they have flirted with promotion more than once. But, beyond the play-off heartache suffered at Bramall Lane, under Paul Hart, the Reds have never come closer to securing a top flight return than they did when, in consecutive seasons, things twice threatened to fall into place, between 2009 and 2011. Here, Paul Taylor talks to Guy Moussi about the foundations for that successful period under Billy Davies – and why he...
  • Nottmtails commented The foundations on which Nottingham Forest can build to end their...

    Nottmtails commented The foundations on which Nottingham Forest can build to end their...
    In the 17 years since Nottingham Forest dropped out of the top flight, they have flirted with promotion more than once. But, beyond the play-off heartache suffered at Bramall Lane, under Paul Hart, the Reds have never come closer to securing a top flight return than they did when, in consecutive seasons, things twice threatened to fall into place, between 2009 and 2011. Here, Paul Taylor talks to Guy Moussi about the foundations for that successful period under Billy Davies – and why he...
  • Nottmtails published Overseas market can be a positive one for Nottingham Forest, says...

    Nottmtails published Overseas market can be a positive one for Nottingham Forest, says...
    Nottingham Forest can build a competitive squad without breaking the bank by continuing their habit of overseas recruitment, says Chris Cohen. The long-serving midfielder believes Finland international Thomas Lam will prove to be an astute capture for the Reds, after the Championship club snapped him up on a free transfer from PEC Zwolle. The 22-year-old defender or defensive midfielder has signed a three-year contract at the City Ground to become the second signing of the summer, following...
  • JHLewis published So who is Nottingham's famous cockle man?

    JHLewis published So who is Nottingham's famous cockle man?
    Dave Bartram looks up sourly as the skies darken for another evening of Summer 2016 weather. With a basket of seafood on one arm you need the other for swapping cockles for coins – so an umbrella is excess baggage on the nightly trek around the pubs of NG1. There is drizzle in the air but the show must go on. The 69-year-old veteran of the boozer whelks circuit adjusts his white trilby and heads towards Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem. "It was the first pub I ever sold in and it was...
  • MattDavies published Andy Sertich may not be the only new Nottingham Panthers signing...

    MattDavies published Andy Sertich may not be the only new Nottingham Panthers signing...
    Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson has revealed new signing Andy Sertich rejected a lucrative offer from Asia to come to the Elite League.The 33-year-old defenceman signed on Friday and could be followed by another addition in the next few days.He has American and Croatian passports and is a team-mate of Panthers D-man Geoff Waugh with the Croatia national team.Neilson says Sertich is in a similar vein to Franklin MacDonald and Kevin Quick, who excelled in Nottingham last season.Last..
  • What will happen to £50m EU funding pledged to Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

    Nottingham Post
    What will happen to £50m EU funding pledged to Nottingham?
    Nottingham Post
    EU funding has helped a number of major projects in Nottingham, including the Sneinton Market revamp, as well as... Mum and daughter go bald Macmillan Cancer Support. 1. Residents forced to sleep in hotel rooms after Basford factory... Residents forced ...
  • DanRussell published Live updates as police investigate death of a man who had serious...

    DanRussell published Live updates as police investigate death of a man who had serious...
    A man with serious injuries has died in Long Eaton and a woman has been arrested in relation to the incident. Derbyshire Constabulary were called to the town after reports of a disturbance. Officers attended an address, in East Street, on Friday, at 1.50pm. Derbyshire police have released an initial statement about the incident.
    Read more: Woman arrested after man with serious injuries dies in Long EatonA spokesman said: "On arrival, a man had suffered serious injuries and he was...
  • DanRobinson published What will happen to £50m EU funding pledged to Nottingham?

    DanRobinson published What will happen to £50m EU funding pledged to Nottingham?
    Brexit could damage jobs and businesses in Nottingham as £50m of EU funding is said to be under threat. Nottingham City Council has highlighted a number of projects and organisations that have been pledged cash through the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF). It says the UK Government will have to decide what happens with plans yet to be signed off after Britain voted to leave the EU in last month's referendum. These include schemes to support creative and digital businesses...
  • DanRobinson commented What will happen to £50m EU funding pledged to Nottingham?

    DanRobinson commented What will happen to £50m EU funding pledged to Nottingham?
    Brexit could damage jobs and businesses in Nottingham as £50m of EU funding is said to be under threat. Nottingham City Council has highlighted a number of projects and organisations that have been pledged cash through the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF). It says the UK Government will have to decide what happens with plans yet to be signed off after Britain voted to leave the EU in last month's referendum. These include schemes to support creative and digital businesses...
  • turnerturner published Rape accused face fresh trial after hung jury

    turnerturner published Rape accused face fresh trial after hung jury
    Two men face a fresh trial over claims they raped a 24-year-old woman they met in a Nottingham club. After discussing the case for two days, a jury was unable to reach a verdict at Nottingham Crown Court. It was discharged and a new jury will hear the case, which is due to begin on December 5. Pleading not guilty to rape are Artjom Nepryahim, 25, of Preston Road, Liverpool and Jesse Burgoine, 28, of Water End, Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire Tina Dempster, prosecuting, told the court she had...
  • DanRussell published Woman arrested after man with serious injuries dies in Long Eaton

    DanRussell published Woman arrested after man with serious injuries dies in Long Eaton
    Police have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a man in Long Eaton.Officers from Derbyshire police confirmed they were called to an address, in East Street, on Friday, at 1.50pm. A spokeswoman said: "On arrival, a man had suffered serious injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene."A woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody."A police spokesman said they were at very early stages of the investigation, with few...
  • Nottingham Post published Jade Moore confident Notts County Ladies can come out on top...

    Nottingham Post published Jade Moore confident Notts County Ladies can come out on top...
    New-girl Jade Moore is confident that if Notts County Ladies can shut down Arsenal in the middle of the park, they will come out on top in their FA Women's Super League 1 encounter on Sunday.The 25-year-old England midfielder joined Rick Passmoor's ranks last month after departing Birmingham City and, after a debut off the bench against Yeovil Town, will be hoping to start against the Gunners.Notts will be keen to avenge their Women's FA Cup quarter-final heartbreak earlier this season, where...
  • Sarah_Clapson published Teenage duo sign professional contracts for Mansfield Town

    Sarah_Clapson published Teenage duo sign professional contracts for Mansfield Town
    Two of Mansfield Town's youth team have signed professional contracts with the club.Defender Louis Danquah and striker Tyler Blake were part of the Stags side which won the Football League Youth Alliance last season.The teenagers have spent two years in the Mansfield youth team based at Brooksby Melton College and are expected to play regularly in the new Under-21s squad next season which will compete in the Central League.Danquah, who was previously at Nottingham Forest, said: "It's good...
  • JamesPallatt published All you need to know about Nottingham Forest's pre-season...

    JamesPallatt published All you need to know about Nottingham Forest's pre-season...
    Nottingham Forest have confirmed they will play SC Braga in a friendly in Portugal next Friday.The Reds will fly out to a training camp in southern Portugal on Sunday and will face Braga at the Estadio da Nora in Ferreiras (6.30pm).The first team were scheduled to attend a camp in St Andrew's this week but new boss Philippe Montanier changed those plans, after taking charge at the City Ground.New Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier.Read more: Nottingham Forest confirm Thomas Lam...
  • Ex-Warwickshire Police detective Paul Greaves cleared of £113,000 theft

    Ex-Warwickshire Police detective Paul Greaves cleared of £113,000 theft
    A retired detective is unanimously cleared of stealing £113,000 from a police storage area.
  • Sarah_Clapson published Kick-off for Mansfield Town v Notts County is moved

    Sarah_Clapson published Kick-off for Mansfield Town v Notts County is moved
    Notts County's derby against Mansfield Town at One Call Stadium has been moved to an earlier kick-off.The Stags host their local League Two rivals on Saturday, October 8, and, following police advice, kick-off will now be 12.15pm rather than 3pm.The Magpies will be out to avenge the result from the corresponding fixture last season, when Mansfield thumped their visitors 5-0 in their biggest victory of the season. Adam Murray's men also won in the reverse match at Meadow Lane, 2-0.Read more: Read
  • Sarah_Clapson commented Kick-off for Mansfield Town v Notts County is moved

    Sarah_Clapson commented Kick-off for Mansfield Town v Notts County is moved
    Notts County's derby against Mansfield Town at One Call Stadium has been moved to an earlier kick-off.The Stags host their local League Two rivals on Saturday, October 8, and, following police advice, kick-off will now be 12.15pm rather than 3pm.The Magpies will be out to avenge the result from the corresponding fixture last season, when Mansfield thumped their visitors 5-0 in their biggest victory of the season. Adam Murray's men also won in the reverse match at Meadow Lane, 2-0.Read more: Read
  • 10 exciting firms that could be the future of Nottingham - Nottingham Post

    Nottingham Post
    10 exciting firms that could be the future of Nottingham
    Nottingham Post
    App developers, digital marketing gurus and event planners were some of the up-and-coming businesses earmarked for potential greatness in an event celebrating the next generation of Nottingham's creative firms. The Creative Class 2016 line-up was ...
  • NottmPostEG published When is the Great British Bake Off back on TV?

    NottmPostEG published When is the Great British Bake Off back on TV?
    It's almost been a year since the sixth series of the Great British Bake Off ended, and what a long wait it has been.Bakery fans and Paul Hollywood admirers alike will be relieved to hear the cult show is set to return.At Christmas, the celebrity chef will be reunited with Mary Berry, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as they're joined by contestants from past series for two special festive episodes. Read more: Watch England's 1966 World Cup triumph at these Notts venuesThey'll be met with three...
  • Leicester heart surgery decision 'death knell' for regional paediatrics

    Leicester heart surgery decision 'death knell' for regional paediatrics
    The end of children's heart surgery in Leicester could be the "death of paediatric services" in the East Midlands, the unit's former head says.
  • Is a SIX-WEEK heatwave REALLY on its way for Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

    Is a SIX-WEEK heatwave REALLY on its way for Nottingham? - Nottingham Post
    Nottingham Post
    Is a SIX-WEEK heatwave REALLY on its way for Nottingham?
    Nottingham Post
    Reports have been circulating across the media today that a 'Spanish plume' of hot air is on its way to the UK - and could spark a six-week heatwave. The Express reported that highs of 25C (77F) were expected across swathes of Britain over the weekend, ...and more »
  • Nottingham Forest: City Ground capacity reduced to zero by local council - BBC Sport

    Nottingham Forest: City Ground capacity reduced to zero by local council - BBC Sport
    BBC Sport
    Nottingham Forest: City Ground capacity reduced to zero by local council
    BBC Sport
    The capacity of Nottingham Forest's City Ground has been reduced to zero, 29 days before the new season starts. Paul McKay, service director for public protection at Nottinghamshire County Council, said the club does not have a required safety ...
    All you need to know about Nottingham Forest's pre-season training camp in PortugalNottingham Post
    Nottingham Forest's official stadium capacity for next seas
  • JenniferScott published City council fight scrapping of top cop in Nottingham with poster...

    JenniferScott published City council fight scrapping of top cop in Nottingham with poster...
    A new poster campaign is fronting the fight to get the top cop back in the city centre after a re-organisation of Nottinghamshire Police saw the city division scrapped. Nottingham City Council has been battling the force over the decision since former Chief Constable Chris Eyre announced the plans in March, saying it could see crime rise as a result. But in May, the changes went ahead behind closed doors and were only revealed to the public 17 days after taking hold. Read more: Nottingham city..
  • JenniferScott commented City council fight scrapping of top cop in Nottingham with poster...

    JenniferScott commented City council fight scrapping of top cop in Nottingham with poster...
    A new poster campaign is fronting the fight to get the top cop back in the city centre after a re-organisation of Nottinghamshire Police saw the city division scrapped. Nottingham City Council has been battling the force over the decision since former Chief Constable Chris Eyre announced the plans in March, saying it could see crime rise as a result. But in May, the changes went ahead behind closed doors and were only revealed to the public 17 days after taking hold. Read more: Nottingham city..
  • Thomas Lam: Nottingham Forest sign Finland international defender

    Thomas Lam: Nottingham Forest sign Finland international defender
    Nottingham Forest sign free agent Finland defender Thomas Lam from Dutch Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle on a three-year deal.
  • Nottingham Forest: City Ground capacity reduced to zero by local council

    Nottingham Forest: City Ground capacity reduced to zero by local council
    The capacity of Nottingham Forest's City Ground is reduced to zero, 29 days before the new season starts.
  • TracyWalker published Evacuated residents 'anxious' after huge fire at New Basford...

    TracyWalker published Evacuated residents 'anxious' after huge fire at New Basford...
    A clothing factory was severely damaged with dozens of residents evacuated after a massive blaze broke out – with plumes of thick smoke being seen from as far away as Hucknall and Wilford. Emergency services, including police and eight fire engines, rushed to the the Sherwood Forest Ltd factory, in High Church Street, New Basford, just after 7am on Friday. Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with the incident. Fifty-five residents from High Church Street fled their...
  • Leigh_Curtis published Trialists looking to stake a claim as Notts County prepare to...

    Leigh_Curtis published Trialists looking to stake a claim as Notts County prepare to...
    John Sheridan will field several trialists in Notts County's first pre-season game of the summer. The Magpies will play local side Linby at Rolls Royce Leisure as the club begins to countdown to the big League Two kick-off at Yeovil Town on August 6.
    Read more: Carl Dickinson happy to be flexible for Notts CountyFirst-teamers and young players will feature as will a number of trialists hoping to impress Sheridan."It doesn't matter who you are playing, the supporters will want to see who...
  • Leigh_Curtis commented Trialists looking to stake a claim as Notts County prepare to...

    Leigh_Curtis commented Trialists looking to stake a claim as Notts County prepare to...
    John Sheridan will field several trialists in Notts County's first pre-season game of the summer. The Magpies will play local side Linby at Rolls Royce Leisure as the club begins to countdown to the big League Two kick-off at Yeovil Town on August 6.
    Read more: Carl Dickinson happy to be flexible for Notts CountyFirst-teamers and young players will feature as will a number of trialists hoping to impress Sheridan."It doesn't matter who you are playing, the supporters will want to see who...
  • DanRobinson published 10 exciting firms that could be the future of Nottingham

    DanRobinson published 10 exciting firms that could be the future of Nottingham
    App developers, digital marketing gurus and event planners were some of the up-and-coming businesses earmarked for potential greatness in an event celebrating the next generation of Nottingham's creative firms. The Creative Class 2016 line-up was announced at the Nottingham Contemporary, when 10 small and medium-sized companies were identified as having major growth potential. Representatives from each firm presented their business in front of about 50 members of Nottingham Means Business...
  • Blaze sends 'ball of flames' into sky over Nottingham

    Blaze sends 'ball of flames' into sky over Nottingham
    A huge blaze sends a ball of orange flames into the sky over Nottingham, eyewitnesses say.
  • Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest confirm Thomas Lam signing

    Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest confirm Thomas Lam signing
    Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the capture of Thomas Lam, the Finnish international defender or defensive midfielder.The 22-year-old joins from Dutch club PEC Zwolle, where his contract had expired. He has penned a three-year deal with the Reds.He had been offered fresh terms by the club, where he played alongside Forest striker Lars Veldwijk, who was on loan there, last season.Lam has been training with the rest of the Forest squad since the start of the week, with the club...
  • DanRussell published Staffie found wandering streets with wooden spike in its side

    DanRussell published Staffie found wandering streets with wooden spike in its side
    A Nottingham City Council worker was left "shocked" after being called out to a dog that had been speared by a wooden spike. Dog warden Emma Litchfield found the Staffordshire bull terrier cross in Beckley Road, Cinderhill, after being called by a member of the public.She said: "I didn't have the full details when I got there but quickly noticed what was wrong."A member of public had said the wooden skewer was falling out of the dog's side."It was shocking but despite...
  • JenniferScott published Junior doctors, hate crime and Brexit - what our MPs have been...

    JenniferScott published Junior doctors, hate crime and Brexit - what our MPs have been...
    It has been another dramatic week in politics, but what have our Notts MPs been doing in the Houses of Parliament? Our political correspondent Jennifer Scott reports. Rushcliffe MP and Conservative politician Ken Clarke spoke up about the decision on junior doctors contracts taken by the health secretary Jeremy Hunt this week. Despite NHS doctors rejecting the contract by ballot, Mr Hunt has said the changes will go ahead in October to move from "a no man's land that, if it continues, can...
  • NottmPostEG published When is the Nottingham Caribbean Carnival in 2016?

    NottmPostEG published When is the Nottingham Caribbean Carnival in 2016?
    Every year, dance troupes from across the country head to Nottingham in clashing prints, ostrich feathers and sequined skirts for the Caribbean Carnival.This summer it's taking place at Victoria Embankment on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, with a mix of live music and dance, food and drink, pop-up craft stalls and a parade through the city.The highlight will undoubtedly be the extravagant handmade carnival costumes during the parade.Read more: Billy Connolly tour date announced for..
  • Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan targets up to three more signings for Notts County

    Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan targets up to three more signings for Notts County
    John Sheridan has targeted up to three more signings for Notts County as the Magpies prepare to begin their pre-season campaign. The Magpies boss will take his side to Rolls Royce Leisure on Saturday to face Linby for their first game of the summer as they countdown to the League Two opener at Yeovil Town on August 6. Notts are expected to field several trialists in the game as Sheridan looks to add to his armoury following a busy period of recruitment.
    Read more: Michael O'Connor says...
  • Nottingham Post commented Read 'the real story behind what happened with the Munto...

    Nottingham Post commented Read 'the real story behind what happened with the Munto...
    Notts County fans have one final chance to pre-order a new publication about the club called 'One Flew Over The Magpies Nest'.Due for launch on November 1, supporters can get their names published in a roll of honour in the book by ordering it in advance.Author Paul Mace is now putting the finishing touches to the 250,000 word publication."I spoke at length with Sven-Goran Eriksson last week in China and he related some fantastic stories to me about his time at Meadow Lane," said...
  • DaveWhitfield published Nine brilliant pictures of celebs as drawn by Notts illustrator

    DaveWhitfield published Nine brilliant pictures of celebs as drawn by Notts illustrator
    Jamie Gibson has been drawing pictures of characters ever since he was young boy - and these illustrations show just how much his hard work has paid off.They show his take on celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Alan Partridge, and Reeves and Mortimer.Jamie's illustrations also include plenty of Notts representatives including actor Mathew Horne, designer Sir Paul Smith, and Jason Williamson of the band Sleaford Mods. The 39-year-old from Burton Joyce said: "I've always drawn faces, since I...
  • Former Doctor Who Colin Baker coming to Nottingham to star in film - Nottingham Post

    Nottingham Post
    Former Doctor Who Colin Baker coming to Nottingham to star in film
    Nottingham Post
    An up-and-coming film director is celebrating after raising £5,000 to fund a movie starring former Doctor Who Colin Baker. Nottingham Trent University technician Kelly Webster raised the cash in just three weeks by launching a crowdfunding campaign.
  • Nottingham Post published Former Doctor Who Colin Baker coming to Nottingham to star in...

    Nottingham Post published Former Doctor Who Colin Baker coming to Nottingham to star in...
    An up-and-coming film director is celebrating after raising £5,000 to fund a movie starring former Doctor Who Colin Baker.Nottingham Trent University technician Kelly Webster raised the cash in just three weeks by launching a crowdfunding campaign.The 28-year-old, of Chestnut Grove, Mapperley Park, said: "The level of support has been mind-blowing, we've had messages of support from people all over the world."The power of social media means a blogger in Toronto or a YouTuber in...
  • EllieCullen published Is a SIX-WEEK heatwave REALLY on its way for Nottingham?

    EllieCullen published Is a SIX-WEEK heatwave REALLY on its way for Nottingham?
    Could Nottingham soon be basking in beautiful summer sunshine and soaring temperatures?Reports have been circulating across the media today that a 'Spanish plume' of hot air is on its way to the UK - and could spark a six-week heatwave.The Express reported that highs of 25C (77F) were expected across swathes of Britain over the weekend, with thermometers going on to top 30C. We spoke to the Met Office to find out what they think the weather has in store.The good news is that next week IS...

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