• TomNorton published Firm brings in outside help over Nottinghamshire care home...

    TomNorton published Firm brings in outside help over Nottinghamshire care home...
    An independent adviser has been brought in as part of a shake-up of two failing care homes in Nottinghamshire that are owned by the same company. Sun Care Homes, which owns the "inadequate" Victoria Cottage Residential Home, in Lowdham, and The Gables Nursing Home, in Beeston, has brought in a consultant to try to get them up to standard. Victoria Cottage, in Station Road, was rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission in June – the second time it had happened in one...
  • TomNorton published Firm bring in outside help over Nottinghamshire care home...

    TomNorton published Firm bring in outside help over Nottinghamshire care home...
    An independent adviser has been brought in as part of a shake-up of two failing care homes in Nottinghamshire that are owned by the same company. Sun Care Homes, which owns the "inadequate" Victoria Cottage Residential Home, in Lowdham, and The Gables Nursing Home, in Beeston, has brought in a consultant to try to get them up to standard. Victoria Cottage, in Station Road, was rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission in June – the second time it had happened in one...
  • Nottingham Post published Alex Hales loses wicket cheaply as England build big lead

    Nottingham Post published Alex Hales loses wicket cheaply as England build big lead
    Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales scored just 24 runs in England's second innings against Pakistan at Old Trafford. County team-mate Stuart Broad took one wicket as England bowled their opponents out for just 198, having started the day on 57 for four in their first innings. Despite a 391-run lead, England decided to bat again before three rain delays interrupted their response. They finished on 98 for one, with Hales falling to Mohammed Amir, with England 489 runs ahead at stumps. And...
  • JamesPallatt published Notts County v Nottingham Forest: Nine great derby pictures

    JamesPallatt published Notts County v Nottingham Forest: Nine great derby pictures
    The closest two clubs in England, with only the River Trent separating the City Ground and Meadow Lane, there was only one goal between Nottingham Forest and Notts County on Saturday.The Reds beat Notts 2-1 in a pre-season testimonial for long-serving Magpies defender Mike Edwards in front of a crowd of more than 9,000, thanks to goals from Ben Osborn and Jamie Paterson, Alex Rodman scoring the goal of the game for the home side.Osborn put Philippe Montanier's Forest side 1-0 ahead on 57...
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  • JamesPallatt commented Notts County v Nottingham Forest: Nine great derby pictures

    JamesPallatt commented Notts County v Nottingham Forest: Nine great derby pictures
    The closest two clubs in England, with only the River Trent separating the City Ground and Meadow Lane, there was only one goal between Nottingham Forest and Notts County on Saturday.The Reds beat Notts 2-1 in a pre-season testimonial for long-serving Magpies defender Mike Edwards in front of a crowd of more than 9,000, thanks to goals from Ben Osborn and Jamie Paterson, Alex Rodman scoring the goal of the game for the home side.Osborn put Philippe Montanier's Forest side 1-0 ahead on 57...
  • MattDavies published Nottinghamshire deliver 'nine and a half out of 10' display to...

    MattDavies published Nottinghamshire deliver 'nine and a half out of 10' display to...
    Mick Newell says Notts Outlaws produced a "nine or nine and a half out of ten" performance as they beat Derbyshire Falcons in the Royal London One Day Cup.Riki Wessels hit 114 and Chris Read added 59 as Notts scored 340 for seven after being put in at Welbeck.The Falcons reached 245 before bowled out in 45.1 overs, leaving Notts to celebrate victory in front of a crowd of 4,649."That was may be a nine or nine and a half out of ten game. There are little areas that we want to get...
  • One-Day Cup: Riki Wessels stars with another century as Notts beat Derbyshire

    One-Day Cup: Riki Wessels stars with another century as Notts beat Derbyshire
    Nottinghamshire's Riki Wessels hits 114 as neighbours Derbyshire are beaten by 65 runs in the One-Day Cup.
  • Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies suffer heavy defeat to Manchester City

    Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies suffer heavy defeat to Manchester City
    Notts County Ladies were hammered 5-1 by Manchester City Ladies in the FA Women's Super League 1 at Meadow Lane.And the Lady Pies also suffered an injury blow in the match, Fern Whelan leaving the pitch in a neck brace after a collision with Nikita Parris.Rick Passmoor's side trailed 4-0 at the interval before Jess Clarke and Izzy Christiansen exchanged goals in the second half.Notts County Ladies look dejected after conceding four goals in the first half.City were clearly keen to avoid a repeat
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  • Women's Super League One: Notts County Ladies 1-5 Manchester City Women

    Women's Super League One: Notts County Ladies 1-5 Manchester City Women
    Jane Ross scored twice as Manchester City inflicted Notts County's heaviest ever WSL defeat to stay top of the table.
  • RachelGorman published Splendour Festival 2016 round-up

    RachelGorman published Splendour Festival 2016 round-up
    Having sold out in record time, Splendour had a lot to live up to this year not least because 23,000 people had forked out £40 each to have some fun in Batman's back garden. Oh the pressure. At first it did not seem that Lady Luck was on the annual family shin-dig's side, with murmurings of severe weather warnings suggesting Wollaton Park could turn into as big a quagmire as mud-fest Download did last month. But then dawn broke on Saturday morning to reveal lush blue skies and the...
  • Nottingham Post published Riki Wessels hits century as Nottinghamshire beat Derbyshire in...

    Nottingham Post published Riki Wessels hits century as Nottinghamshire beat Derbyshire in...
    A century from Riki Wessels helped Notts Outlaws to a 65-run victory over Derbyshire Falcons in their Royal London One-Day Cup meeting at Welbeck.Wessels hit 114 and Chris Read added 59 as Notts scored 340 for seven after being put in. Shiv Thakor was the most successful Falcons bowler but his three wickets cost 78 runs and came off only eight overs.Ben Slater made 51 at the start of Derbyshire's reply and Matt Critchley plundered three sixes in a late cameo of 43 as the Falcons reached 245...
  • MattDavies published Nottingham Sports Awards 2016: Contenders for the ice hockey...

    MattDavies published Nottingham Sports Awards 2016: Contenders for the ice hockey...
    Last year, fighting spirit was honoured when it came to the ice hockey player of the year award. Could it be the case again in 2016?Robert Farmer was the winner last October, not just for his 44 points for Nottingham Panthers, but also his willingness to step up and battle for an injury hit team."For me, it's about winning hockey games. We've got enough guys who can get a lot of points and do every role," he said after winning his award."I love scoring points but we have more than...
  • Leigh_Curtis published Mike Edwards enjoys 'brilliant' day as Notts County and...

    Leigh_Curtis published Mike Edwards enjoys 'brilliant' day as Notts County and...
    Mike Edwards said his testimonial day could not have gone any better as the Notts County defender celebrated 10 years of service in style. More than 9,000 fans flocked to Meadow Lane on Saturday to see the Magpies face city rivals Nottingham Forest, who won 2-1. Deflected goals from Ben Osborn and Jamie Paterson came either side of Alex Rodman's brilliant strike to give the Reds the win. But the result was largely immaterial given the day was to honour Edwards' service to the club where he...
  • JHLewis published Family pays tribute to Langar Hall owner's love and determination

    JHLewis published Family pays tribute to Langar Hall owner's love and determination
    Imogen Skirving loved Langar Hall so much that as a child she bottled the estate earth and took it away to boarding school.She eventually inherited the beautiful but ramshackle family home in the Vale of Belvoir and with money in short supply her chief tool in turning it into an award-winning country house hotel was her own unshakable determination.Read more: Forest and England legend honoured by universitySpeaking for the first time about the loss of her 78-year-old mother in a road accident on
  • RachelGorman published Watch The Darkness backstage at Splendour

    RachelGorman published Watch The Darkness backstage at Splendour
    Ahead of headlining the Confetti Stage we grabbed The Darkness boys for a quick chinwag (well, three quarters of them at least, as the drummer had gone AWOL)So how are you guys doing today, how are you enjoying Splendour?Good. We should mention this is only three quarters of the band, our drummer is off having some fun somewhere. It's a great festival, with a nice atmosphere, the weather is fantastic, everyone seems very nice, the food's good. Yesterday we played in Amsterdam and there was a...
  • RachelGorman published Seven of the best band quotes from backstage at Splendour

    RachelGorman published Seven of the best band quotes from backstage at Splendour
    Gosh, the stars at Splendour Festival were right chatter boxes this year, talking about everything from celeb pals to questionable cuisine on the Continent. Here are seven of our favourite soundbites."Yesterday I ate some unidentifiable meat on a stick with some brown goo. It was not tasty goo." - The Darkness "I got this shirt yesterday and it's thick and heavy and now I'm sweating my butt off." - Jamie Lawson
    Read more: Splendour...
  • Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier wants 'one or two' more new signings at...

    Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier wants 'one or two' more new signings at...
    Philippe Montanier says his work is not yet finished in the transfer market – with the Nottingham Forest head coach still keen to add "one or two" new additions to his ranks. And the Frenchman revealed midfield is a priority, as he looks to build a squad capable of coping with the demands of a long season in the Championship. A flurry of three signings on Friday took the number of new additions at Forest to five for the summer, with Hildeberto Pereira, Damien Perquis and...
  • Nottingham Post published Luke Wood helps Cuckney inflict Premier League defeat on former...

    Nottingham Post published Luke Wood helps Cuckney inflict Premier League defeat on former...
    Cuckney consolidated their position atop the Notts Premier League table with a comfortable five-wicket win at home to Notts Academy.Batting first, the Academy were soon in trouble as Luke Wood grabbed three early victims, helping reduce his former team to 69 for five.Lyndon James and Anuj Dal set about recovering the situation, moving the score to 145 before Dal fell for 33.James went shortly after for 56 and the innings folded to 165 all out.Cuckney's chase was rarely troubled, Luke Thomas...
  • Leigh_Curtis published Notts County midfielder Stanley Aborah set for a more attacking...

    Leigh_Curtis published Notts County midfielder Stanley Aborah set for a more attacking...
    John Sheridan envisages a more attacking role for Notts County midfielder Stanley Aborah this season as he praised his quality on the ball. The Notts boss has deployed Aborah further up the pitch in pre-season compared to the defensive role favoured by previous managers. The former Ajax midfielder appears to have taken to the position well and laid on Alex Rodman's goal in the 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Sheridan is a big admirer of Aborah's quality in possession,...
  • Man arrested over 16-year-old Newark girl's death

    Man arrested over 16-year-old Newark girl's death
    A man is arrested over the death of a 16-year-old girl in Newark.
  • JemmaPage published Who is the mystery woman keeping the A52 flowerbeds in tip top...

    JemmaPage published Who is the mystery woman keeping the A52 flowerbeds in tip top...
    Every day a green-fingered woman works tirelessly to bring colour to Nottingham by transforming previously 'unkempt' flowerbeds - but who is the mystery lady?Katya Olateju, of Gamston, rang the Post to praise a woman who has been "on her hands and knees" planting flowers in raised beds on the A52, where it meets the end of Lady Bay Bridge. Katya, who has four children and drives past regularly, said they beds had previously been "unkempt and non-descript", but that over...
  • JemmaPage commented Who is the mystery woman keeping the A52 flowerbeds in tip top...

    JemmaPage commented Who is the mystery woman keeping the A52 flowerbeds in tip top...
    Every day a green-fingered woman works tirelessly to bring colour to Nottingham by transforming previously 'unkempt' flowerbeds - but who is the mystery lady?Katya Olateju, of Gamston, rang the Post to praise a woman who has been "on her hands and knees" planting flowers in raised beds on the A52, where it meets the end of Lady Bay Bridge. Katya, who has four children and drives past regularly, said they beds had previously been "unkempt and non-descript", but that over...
  • Nottmtails published Performance against Notts County shows Philippe Montanier's...

    Nottmtails published Performance against Notts County shows Philippe Montanier's...
    After Nottingham Forest beat Notts County 2-1 at Meadow Lane, Reds reporter Paul Taylor says Philippe Montanier's vision is starting to take shape. Were you to write down Nottingham Forest's current favoured formation on a piece of paper, it would spark a sense of familiarity. A holding midfielder sat in front of the back four, two wide men with a remit to support a lone striker when the team are in possession and a responsibility to drop back into midfield when they are looking to win the...
  • 45 amazing photos of the bands and crowds at Splendour 2016 ... - Nottingham Post

    45 amazing photos of the bands and crowds at Splendour 2016 ... - Nottingham Post
    45 amazing photos of the bands and crowds at Splendour 2016 ...
    Nottingham Post
    A sold-out crowd of 23000 came to Wollaton Park for the annual Splendour Festival, the premier music event on the Nottingham calendar. Now in its ninth year, ...and more »
  • Leigh_Curtis published Derby between Nottingham Forest and Notts County a fitting...

    Leigh_Curtis published Derby between Nottingham Forest and Notts County a fitting...
    It wouldn't have really mattered if Notts County had beaten Nottingham Forest as the result of Mike Edwards' testimonial. This was about celebrating the achievements of one man who has given 10 years' service to the black and white cause, spanning 350 games and 30 goals. More than 9,000 fans crammed inside Meadow Lane which was a terrific turnout that nobody had quite expected. Not even Edwards himself had envisioned that kind of attendance which generated a terrific atmosphere for this...
  • NottmPostEG published 45 amazing photos of the bands and crowds at Splendour 2016

    NottmPostEG published 45 amazing photos of the bands and crowds at Splendour 2016
    A sold-out crowd of 23,000 came to Wollaton Park for the annual Splendour Festival, the premier music event on the Nottingham calendar. Now in its ninth year, acts such as Jess Glynne, the Human League, UB40, The Darkness, The Rifles, Turn Brakes and many more played across the three stages on a sunny Saturday in July.
    There's wasn't a drop of rain or a single blow of wind as families, couples, students, OAPs (all bases were covered) danced, laughed, sun-bathed, played and basically had a...
  • Nottingham Post published What do Nottingham people think about McDonald's new touchscreens...

    Nottingham Post published What do Nottingham people think about McDonald's new touchscreens...
    A McDonald's restaurant has re-opened after it was given a brand new make-over complete with 'successful' self-service machines. The fast food shut its West Bridgford restaurant last month for a tech revamp but it re-opened this week.The interactive screens have been popular and successful in other chains across the city. But what did people living near Radcliffe Road think of the makeover? The Post visited the restaurant at lunch time and opinion was divided, with some saying they...
  • Nottingham Post commented What do Nottingham people think about McDonald's new touchscreens...

    Nottingham Post commented What do Nottingham people think about McDonald's new touchscreens...
    A McDonald's restaurant has re-opened after it was given a brand new make-over complete with 'successful' self-service machines. The fast food shut its West Bridgford restaurant last month for a tech revamp but it re-opened this week.The interactive screens have been popular and successful in other chains across the city. But what did people living near Radcliffe Road think of the makeover? The Post visited the restaurant at lunch time and opinion was divided, with some saying they...
  • JamesPallatt published Matt Green on target for Mansfield Town in physical battle at...

    JamesPallatt published Matt Green on target for Mansfield Town in physical battle at...
    Matt Green was on target for Mansfield Town in a 1-1 friendly draw with non-league Alfreton Town.And Stags boss Adam Murray felt the physical battle at the Impact Arena was perfect preparation for the challenge his side will face when the new League Two season kicks off.Striker Green fired Mansfield 1-0 ahead against the Reds and Adam Priestley equalised just before the half-hour mark. "We knew that this would be our most realistic game; it was physical at times and we had to deal with a...
  • Splendour Festival 2016: Review and pictures - Nottingham Post

    Nottingham Post
    Splendour Festival 2016: Review and pictures
    Nottingham Post
    This isn't her first rodeo, as the phrase goes. Splendour Main Stage 2016 headliner, Jess Glynne, has already been to Wollaton Park. Last time was when performing as a featured vocalist for chart-toppers Clean Bandit at the No Tomorrow festival. That ...and more »
  • JamesPallatt published Richard Whitehead sets sights on double gold in Rio after setting...

    JamesPallatt published Richard Whitehead sets sights on double gold in Rio after setting...
    Nottingham's Richard Whitehead has set his sights on double gold at the Paralympic Games in Rio after setting a new world record at the Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium.The 40-year-old Paralympic champion stormed to victory in the T42 200m in a new world record time of 23.03 seconds.The double amputee, who at London 2012 was well down at halfway before powering down the home straight, said he has worked at getting up to speed quicker and it showed.Richard Whitehead crosses the line to...
  • MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest fans praise Matty Cash and Jamie Paterson after...

    MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest fans praise Matty Cash and Jamie Paterson after...
    Nottingham Forest were 2-1 winners against Notts County on Saturday – with two possibly unlikely players garnering plenty of praise from Reds fans. Young midfielder Matty Cash again caught the eye having impressed against Bragaas he played the first 62 minutes at Meadow Lane. He was replaced by Jamie Paterson, who had become something of a forgotten man at the City Ground. However, fans were clearly impressed by the pair as they sung their praises on Twitter. Read more:...
  • NottmPostEG published Splendour Festival 2016: Review and pictures

    NottmPostEG published Splendour Festival 2016: Review and pictures
    This isn't her first rodeo, as the phrase goes. Splendour Main Stage 2016 headliner, Jess Glynne, has already been to Wollaton Park.Last time was when performing as a featured vocalist for chart-toppers Clean Bandit at the No Tomorrow festival. That was but two summers ago. The song Rather Be is the second track she plays at Nottingham's best live music event, this time and for the first time ever, sold out.The thick end of 23,000 punters are in attendance. The temperature fails to drop below 20
  • MattDavies published Championship transfer rumours: Derby and Real Madrid want Euro...

    MattDavies published Championship transfer rumours: Derby and Real Madrid want Euro...
    Nottingham Forest signed three players last week, but here are the rumoured moves from the rest of the Championship.Derby are keen on £6m rated West Brom defender James Chester.The Wales international impressed at Euro 2016 and the Daily Mail report the Rams are monitoring the player, who struggled to get in the Baggies side last season.Newcastle have put a £35m price tag on Moussa Sissoko, but Rafa Benitez says they are not in a hurry to sell the France midfielder.Real Madrid,...
  • NottmPostEG published Video from the crowd at Splendour Festival

    NottmPostEG published Video from the crowd at Splendour Festival
    Splendour Festival 2016, Nottingham's best family day out of the summer so far, is over for another year. So what were your highlights? The Darkness on the Confetti Stage? Headliner Jess Glynne who closed a fantastic day of sunshine and music and comedy and family fun? For many it could well have been the arms aloft, singalong to the Human League's Don't You Want Me Baby. Or maybe it was the waltzers? Everyone's festival experience is different. Splendour is relatively small as festivals go...
  • Nottmtails published New signings will give Nottingham Forest depth and let Dimitar...

    Nottmtails published New signings will give Nottingham Forest depth and let Dimitar...
    Nottingham Forest's new additions will add some much needed strength in depth to the squad – and allow highly rated rookie keeper Dimi Evtimov to get some experience on loan. That was the message today from Philippe Montanier, who is pleased with the work he has done so far in the transfer window, but also hints that there are more new additions on the horizon, if he gets his way. But the Frenchman believes the captures of goalkeeper Stephen Henderson, defender or wide man Hildeberto...
  • MattDavies published Nottingham Forest transfer rumours and latest news: Sunday July...

    MattDavies published Nottingham Forest transfer rumours and latest news: Sunday July...
    Welcome to live coverage of all the news from Nottingham Forest and the wider football world. We'll bring you all the updates after Forest beat Notts County 2-1 at Meadow Lane on Saturday, as well as any transfer gossip. The Reds announced three new signings on Friday in what was a busy day of activity at the City Ground. New head coach Montanier clinched the signatures of Stephen Henderson, Hildeberto Pereira and Poland international Damien Perquis.Henderson arrived from Charlton, Pereira...
  • MattDavies published Nottingham Forest transfer rumours and latest news live: Sunday...

    MattDavies published Nottingham Forest transfer rumours and latest news live: Sunday...
    Welcome to live coverage of all the news from Nottingham Forest and the wider football world. We'll bring you all the updates after Forest beat Notts County 2-1 at Meadow Lane on Saturday, as well as any transfer gossip. The Reds announced three new signings on Friday in what was a busy day of activity at the City Ground. New head coach Montanier clinched the signatures of Stephen Henderson, Hildeberto Pereira and Poland international Damien Perquis.Henderson arrived from Charlton, Pereira...
  • RachelGorman published 14 of the VERY best pictures from Splendour Festival 2016

    RachelGorman published 14 of the VERY best pictures from Splendour Festival 2016
    With Jess Glynne and The Darkness both topping the bill at Splendour this year it was pretty much guaranteed that festival-goers wouldn't leave Wollaton Park disappointed.Dressed in, what some have referred to as, silver PJs Grammy award-winner Glynne had the crowd putty in her hand as she ripped through a 90-minute set of all her best-selling tunes.Over on the Confetti Stage the Darkness were keeping things equally glamwith Justin rocking an animal print lined, purple cat suit, slit to the...
  • turnerturner published Caution urged as traffic lights not working in city centre

    turnerturner published Caution urged as traffic lights not working in city centre
    Drivers and predestrians in the city centre are being forced to navigate the roundabout at the top of Maid Marian Way with extra caution this morningas all of the traffic lights are currently switched off.The failed lights affect drivers heading out of the city up Derby Road and into the city down Tollhouse Hill, as well as anyone using Upper Parliament Street.Read more: Four arrested at Forest v County friendlyPedestrians are struggling to make their way safely across the junctions, and the...
  • turnerturner published Caution urged as some traffic lights not working in city centre

    turnerturner published Caution urged as some traffic lights not working in city centre
    Drivers and predestrians in the city centre are being forced to navigate the roundabout at the top of Maid Marian Way with extra caution this morningas all of the traffic lights are currently switched off.The failed lights affect drivers heading out of the city up Derby Road and into the city down Tollhouse Hill, as well as anyone using Upper Parliament Street.Read more: Four arrested at Forest v County friendlyPedestrians are struggling to make their way safely across the junctions, and the...
  • JemmaPage published Man arrested in connection with teenager's death in Newark

    JemmaPage published Man arrested in connection with teenager's death in Newark
    A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old girl in Newark.Officers were called to Pierson Street at about 12.10am this morning. Ambulance crews attended to try to resuscitate the girl, who was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre. She was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital.Read more: LIVE: Two men in hospital after serious assault in MansfieldNottinghamshire Police arrested a 23-year old man in connection with the death, which is currently being treated.
  • RachelGorman published Splendour Festival 2016 - spot yourself in the crowd pictures

    RachelGorman published Splendour Festival 2016 - spot yourself in the crowd pictures
    What a day! With the sun shining, the music rocking and the beer flowing 23,000 people descended on Wollaton Park for 11 hours of non-stop festival fun (and we've got the pictures to prove it).We had catsuit-clad Justin from The Darkness making an impromptu visit into the crowd for an epic guitar solo, the sun setting as Jess Glynne serenaded the heaving audience and some serious moshing to Stiff Little Fingers.But you guys were looking pretty fierce too... just have a scroll and see for...
  • JemmaPage published Two men in hospital after serious assault in Mansfield

    JemmaPage published Two men in hospital after serious assault in Mansfield
    Two men have been taken to hospital after a 'serious' assault in Mansfield.The men, aged 28 and 39, have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, with one believed to be in a serious but stable condition. Rosemary Street between Stockwell Gate and Portland Street was blocked off for five hours, since 5.30am this morning until 10.40am. Access to Walkden Street and Rosemary Street car parks was limited due to the closure, and some local bus services were diverted. Read...
  • JemmaPage published LIVE: Two men in hospital after serious assault in Mansfield

    JemmaPage published LIVE: Two men in hospital after serious assault in Mansfield
    Two men have been taken to hospital after a 'serious' assault in Mansfield. The 39 and 28-year-olds have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, with one believed to be in a serious but stable condition.Rosemary Street between Stockwell Gate and Portland Street was blocked off for five hours, since 5.30am this morning until 10.40am. Access to Walkden Street and Rosemary Street car parks was limited due to the closure, and some local bus services were diverted.
    Read more:...
  • JemmaPage published Busy road in Mansfield closed for three hours due to 'police...

    JemmaPage published Busy road in Mansfield closed for three hours due to 'police...
    A busy road in Mansfield has been closed for almost three hours due to a 'police incident'. Rosemary Street southbound between Stockwell Gate and Portland Street is currently blocked off and has been since about 5.30am this morning. Access to Walkden Street and Rosemary Street car parks is limited due to the closure, however traffic is coping well in the area.
    Bev Smith, chief executive of Mansfield District Council, tweeted: "Access to Walkden Street car park and Rosemary Street car...
  • JemmaPage commented Two men in hospital after serious assault in Mansfield

    JemmaPage commented Two men in hospital after serious assault in Mansfield
    Two men have been taken to hospital after a 'serious' assault in Mansfield.The men, aged 28 and 39, have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, with one believed to be in a serious but stable condition. Rosemary Street between Stockwell Gate and Portland Street was blocked off for five hours, since 5.30am this morning until 10.40am. Access to Walkden Street and Rosemary Street car parks was limited due to the closure, and some local bus services were diverted. Read...
  • JemmaPage published Bungalow severely damaged after fire breaks out in Cotgrave

    JemmaPage published Bungalow severely damaged after fire breaks out in Cotgrave
    An investigation has been launched after a bungalow and car were severely damaged by fire in a blaze that broke out during the early hours of this morning.Firefighters spent almost four hours at the scene of the fire, in Rectory Road, Cotgrave, extinguishing the flames and making the area safe.Crews from West Bridgford, Bingham and Central fire stations - plus a aerial ladder platform from Highfields - were called at 2.15am.They left the scene shortly after 6am and used two hose reel jets, one..

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