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200 jobs at risk at loans company

Breaking news: 12:01 PM

Up to 200 jobs are at risk in Nottingham after loan company Welcome Financial Services said it had been badly affected by the credit crunch. The...



Sleeping man saved as fire melts water pipe

Andy Robinson

A MAN asleep in a blazing house was saved when a water pipe melted and put out the flames. Andy Robinson woke up to find himself in...


Update: No Notts M&S stores to go in cuts

M&S is to axe 1,230 jobs

NOTTS stores are not among those affected by today's announcement that Marks & Spencer is closing 27 stores. Up to 1,230 jobs are...


Man dies after crash near Worksop

Man dies after crash near Worksop

A MAN who died in a road accident on the A60 yesterday has been named. Rowland John Jeffrey, of Markham Road, Langold, died after the...


Kitten found beheaded in carrier bag

The field where the two cats were found

Breaking news: 12:17 PM

A FIVE-MONTH-OLD kitten has been found beheaded in a plastic bag in Old Basford. Another...


Crash couple with eight kids in car spared jail

Davina Halfpenny

A COUPLE who drove with their eight children and the family dog crammed in the back of their car have avoided jail. Davina Halfpenny,...


Missing Aspley man's bank account cleared

Missing Aspley man's bank account cleared

THE family of an Aspley man missing in Thailand say all the money has been taken from his bank account. Builder Stuart Coombes, 53,...


Scandinavian birds spotted in Notts

A Bohemian Waxwing

SEVERAL sightings have been reported in Notts of a bird which is normally only found in Scandinavia. Bohemian Waxwings have been spotte...


Grand Prix upgrade in pole position

Artist's impression

PLANS to transform Donington Park into a world-class Formula One racing venue are expected to get the green light tomorrow. Council...


Murder trial told of body bag threat

Mr Beard was allegedly stabbed

A MAN was told by his alleged killer he would put him in a body bag, a court heard. Pascal Simpson had pointed his finger like a gun...


Travel update 7.30am

Travel update 7.30am

DELAYS are expected in Trowell this morning following the closure of Ilkeston Road because of overhead services work. The road is...



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She's terrifeec

Beryl Reid

Theatre Royal's always had top talent at its pantos. 50 years ago it was comedy favourite Beryl Reid

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Driver stuck in tram lines

Car in tramlines

A driver following her satnav instructions ignored no access signs and became stuck in tram lines

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Life & Style

Danielle Blackman and her baby son Oliver Bramley

What are readers' top baby names?

AGREEING on a baby's name is one of the hardest tasks facing prospective parents, with every man and his dog only too keen to offer an opinion. But it...



Framework volunteers: New purpose to our lives

The clean-up

A charity has set up a company where homeless people tackle grot spots and eye-sores. And, as MICHAEL GREENWELL reports, it also aims...


Notts County fans give gifts to help children in hospital

NOTTS County fans brought sick children some cheer this Christmas with the help of a special supporter. Hundreds of chocolate selection boxes and toys were donated by Magpie fans, to be...


Wife donates her kidney to sick husband

Rod and Patricia

WHEN Rod Petman found out he needed a kidney transplant, it was his wife Patricia who volunteered to step in and save his life. The...


Bah humbug to Christmas lights

Paul Cooper outside his home in East Leake

AS Christmas decorations across the country are taken down today, there is one person who will definitely be glad to see the back of...


Marie Ashby: Stuff New Year Resolutions!

Marie Ashby

LOVE New Year, loathe New Year resolutions. Isn't it bad enough that we are now stuck in one of the coldest months of the year, without...


'I felt benefits after just one visit to the gym!'

Jo Roberts at the gym

Writer Jo Roberts has committed to a three-month shape-up programme at the new £3.5m Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centre in Mapperley...


Little Riella – a Christmas miracle

Baby Riella with proud parents Naomi and Leighton

WHEN Riella Mitchell was born, she weighed the same as a kilo of sugar. Twelve weeks premature, she weighed in on October 5 at just two...


Notts audiences will strictly love rock and roll, says Arlene

Arlene Phillips

She's been called 'The Queen of Mean' for her comments on Strictly Come Dancing, but expert choreographer Arlene Phillips, 65, was...


City council's drive to get Nottingham fitter

James, Dan and Matthew Caron at Beechdale Swimming Pool

A £500,000 scheme to get Nottingham fitter has been unveiled. The city council and health authority have combined to provide more free...


Stripping off with Lynda Bellingham

Oxo family: Lynda Bellingham with 'dad' Michael Redfern and their screen kids

HEEELLO," purrs Lynda Bellingham in the throaty, sexpot voice that's helped define her. I'm telling you: Mariella Frostrup ain't got...



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Parkway station ready to roll

Parkway station

The £25m Parkway station will open this month but it needs more services to London, say campaigners.

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VIDEO Dako Flying Angels

Dako

Dako Flying Angels, which grew from a youth club into one of the country's top gymnastic display teams, show their skills

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Sport

Kevin Pietersen

Pietersen and Moores 'quit' England

ENGLAND captain Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores have both resigned, according to reports today. Although the England and Wales Cricket Board...



Breckin relishing fresh chance at Forest

Billy Davies and Ian Breckin

TRANSFER-LISTED Ian Breckin has emerged from the wilderness at Nottingham Forest and is desperate to play a leading role under new boss...


Clough ready for Rams challenge

Nigel Clough

DERBY County believe they have pulled off a major coup by appointing Nigel Clough as their new manager. Clough, 42, has signed a...


Notts sign Ali Brown

Ali Brown

FORMER Surrey batsman Ali Brown has signed a two-year contract with Nottinghamshire. Brown, 38, spent 21 years at The Oval and has...


Signings show Panthers won't settle for second best

Juri Golicic

PLAYER-COACH Corey Neilson today praised Nottingham Panthers' owner Neil Black for his backing in signing two imports. With Swedish...


Thompson: Charlie's desire made me commit to Notts

John Thompson

JOHN Thompson today revealed the desire and drive of manager Ian McParland to move Notts County forward led to him signing a long-term...


Sinclair recalled by Forest

Emile Sinclair

EMILE Sinclair has been recalled by Nottingham Forest from his loan spell at Field Mill. The Reds' new boss Billy Davies is looking to...


New date for Notts game

NOTTS County's League Two game at Aldershot has been rearranged to Tuesday, January 20 (7.45pm), after being postponed last Saturday because of a frozen pitch at the Recreation Ground.


Stags sign striker Duffy, say Newport

David Holdsworth

Mansfield have today made striker Rob Duffy their third signing in as many days, according to the club he has left, Newport County. The...


Gillingham: Board must back coach over captain

Kevin Pietersen

ONE of the most instructive rounds I've played on the golf course was with the late Bob Woolmer. It happened almost a decade ago, falli...


Nottingham facing fixture backlog

Joe Duffey needed a break

GLENN Delaney is taking a positive from the postponement of Nottingham Rugby's game against Sedgley Tigers. The Green and Whites were...



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Citylights on This is Live!

Citylights

VIDEO: Citylights perform The Tale of the Fool and the Fox in the latest showcase of Nottingham's musical talent

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Brecks, should never have been left out of the squad - poor management at the time!
Al , Nottingham


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