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Notts

Nottingham writer James Graham’s play ‘Punch’ set for Broadway run this Autumn

The announcement follows the successful opening last week of Punch at the Young Vic Theatre, London

Featured

A tragic list of people missing from across the East Midlands over the years – can you help find them?

According to Missing People UK, 15 people are listed as being missing across the East Midlands

Transport

Tram travel centre to close in Nottingham – with cash going into increased policing on network

Nottingham Express Transit (NET) say the upcoming closure follows feedback from NET customers about the way they now choose to buy their travel passes and tickets

News

21-year-old student dies after electric bike crash on University of Nottingham campus

She had been riding an electric bicycle on the University Park campus.

News

East Midlands Doctor Who fans are ‘delighted’ as the whole of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop archive is made available for the first time

For 40 years, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was the place to go for the sound of the impossible

Transport

Train windscreen smashed with East Midlands Railway appealing for public help following reckless acts

In recent weeks, multiple incidents have taken place near Allsops Bridge, resulting in train damage, delays and serious risks to lives.

Bars and pubs

Man charged after reported “spiking” incident in Derby city centre pub

Police were called by concerned bar staff at The Standing Order pub on Iron Gate

Leicester

Watch the shocking moment a pit bull charges out of room and attacks Leicester policeman

Shocking bodycam footage captures the moment a police officer was bitten by a pit bull terrier inside a property in Leicestershire

News

Footie Fans were in seventh heaven on Saturday as Notts pub delivers on promise to offer free pint for every Forest goal against Brighton

The light-hearted offer was made by the Gedling Inn to celebrate the arrival of the TNT Sports channel

News

EMR to close Nottingham Station footbridge AGAIN after controversial pilot highlights £1.1m annual revenue loss from those not paying fares

East Midlands Railway (EMR) will close access to platforms via Nottingham station's footbridge later this month

Notts

Fresh calls to improve the ‘eyesore’ barriers and lighting on Nottingham’s ‘iconic’ Trent Bridge

Trent Bridge was built in 1871 at a cost of £36,000, and it has only undergone one major change, when it was widened in 1926.

Notts

Police search property for evidence linked to taxi driver ‘execution’ in Nottingham more than 30 years ago

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, 26, known to his friends and family as Shami, was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22 1994

Cinema

Phoenix cinema in Leicester is planning to reduce its opening hours to help cut costs

In a statement to customers, Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre said they are considering no longer opening seven days a week

News

New Nottingham Broadmarsh plans to be unveiled by March as commitment made against student accommodation

The leader of Nottingham City Council says new plans for the wider Broadmarsh site will be revealed by the end of March

Lincs

Sleeping ‘pods’ to be set up to help the homeless in Skegness

The pods will also be heated and have solar battery power.

Leicester

Police in Leicester city centre clamp down on illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes

Op Pedalfast has been put in place by Leicestershire Police’s city centre response team to tackle those riding bikes that do not conform to EPAC regulations.

News

Poundland’s East Midlands stores are selling £1 engagement rings ahead of Valentine’s Day

Those on a budget who are planning a proposal on the most romantic day of the year will be glad to hear help is at hand

Notts

Visitors spent estimated £10m at Nottingham’s Goose Fair in 2024

The ten-day event was held at the Forest Recreation Ground from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, October 6 last year.

News

East Midlands nurse is awarded OBE after saving Palestinian child with bullet lodged in her neck

David Anderson is the Disaster and Conflict Lead for Manchester-based frontline charity UK-Med

Lincs

Store thief banned from every shop in Skegness apart from Aldi and Boots

He is forbidden from entering any retail premises in Skegness except Aldi on Burgh Road and Boots on Lumley Road.

News

RAIL SALE: 100,000 discounted train tickets up for grabs with travel from Notts to Skeg Vegas now cheaper than a chippy tea

East Midlands Railway (EMR) today (14) launched their sale - which offers the chance to save up to 50 per cent on some journeys.

Derby

Arrests made as police investigate murder of Derby man

Anthony Tipper, known as Tony, was pronounced dead at the scene.

News

East Midlands regional radio shows on Heart, Smooth and Capital set to be axed

Heart, Smooth and Capital brands in the East Midlands will all have output broadcast from London, replacing regional shows

Notts

Visitors to be charged to enter Wollaton Hall and museum

Visitors will be charged to enter Wollaton Hall and its Natural History Museum as part of plans to raise more money to maintain the landmark.

Music

Cheers! Record Store Day will take place on April 12 – and a new beer partner has been announced

Independent record shops across the East Midlands will now be gearing up for their biggest celebration of vinyl releases, in-store parties and independent record store culture.

News

East Midlanders wanted to take part in next series of BBC’s Race Across the World

You can apply now

Notts

Ten weeks of free daily unlimited Nottingham tram travel on offer in January sale

The price of its annual adult season ticket has been reduced by £200

News

East Midlands Airport will close for six eight-hour periods in early 2025

The dates in the New Year have been co-ordinated with airlines and timed to coincide with periods when there are no flights.

News

£75m for councils to repair potholes across East Midlands

The investment is part of a wider £1.6 billion pot of cash and is enough to fix the equivalent of over seven million extra potholes in 2025/26.

Notts

Five arrested on suspicion of murdering taxi driver in Nottingham 30 years ago

26-year-old Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor,known to his friends and family as Shami, was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22, 1994.

Leicester

Police appeal to public for help in locating wanted Melton Mowbray man

Can you help locate Luke Whiteman who is wanted by police?

News

Raise a glass and then take it home: East Midlands pubs sell limited-edition pint glasses in support of Poppy Appeal

Marston’s and The Royal British Legion have partnered to create brand new, poppy-themed glasses to raise vital funds for veterans during this year’s Poppy Appeal.

News

Nottingham’s independent coffee roaster 200 Degrees sold to Caffè Nero Group

The Nero Group aims to expand the 200 Degrees brand as part of its growth strategy in the UK.

Leicester

Leicester’s Highcross reveals heritage-inspired revamp of shopping centre entrances

Leicester's Highcross Shopping Centre has revealed plans to revitalise its entrances as it looks to celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Leicester

Man dies after being pulled from River Soar in Leicester city centre

Police were called to Mill Lane at around 7.30pm on Saturday

Notts

Entrance to footbridge at Nottingham Station to close in bid to clamp down on train fair dodgers

Passengers who want to access platforms one to six will instead need to use the main entrance of the station

News

Supermarket warning over green-tinged Halloween pumpkins as rain and slugs are blamed for ‘second-worst harvest on record’

Supermarkets are warning shoppers that their pumpkins could be green-tinged to those looking to celebrate the spooky season.

Lincs

This Nottinghamshire railway station is one of the least-used in Britain – with just 56 passengers a year

Elton and Orston station is the second least-used train station in Britain according to data produced by website everylaststation.co.uk.

Crime

These men have been banned from being around dogs in the East Midlands after being caught hare coursing

William Johnson, 45, from Burbage, near Hinckley, and Scott Pritchard, 43, from Telford, appeared at Boston Magistrates Court on October 11.

Leicester

Police continue their search for a woman feared to have entered the River Soar

An extensive search and rescue operation is currently underway in the river

Leicester

Couple stole over £850,000 from Leicester’s Curve theatre

Karen and Graham McGowan’s crimes were uncovered in April 2019 when it was found that £868,804.31 had been taken from the theatre’s accounts

News

East Midland passengers warned of severe rail disruption on Midland Mainline over Christmas

The Midland Mainline is set to be closed between London St Pancras and Bedford for nine days over Christmas - affecting travellers from the East Midlands.

Lincs

Police release image after teenager was assaulted on train between Boston and Skegness

Officers believe the woman pictured may have information which could help

News

Pubs won’t be forced to close early in England, says top Starmer ally who pours cold water on health minister’s idea

One of Sir Keir Starmer’s most senior ministers stamped on a proposal floated by a colleague at Labour’s annual rally

Leicester

Leicestershire Police officer leaves job after being accused of ‘stealing loo rolls from own police station’

The officer will face a misconduct panel after she was accused of taking the paper on three separate occasions in January and February last year.

Derby

Woman attacked with metal pole in Alfreton town centre

Police said they were called to the incident in Nottingham Road at just after 11.40pm on Friday (20)

News

Domino’s Pizza withdraws garlic dip after batches were contaminated by peanut

Domino's Pizza has urgently withdrawn its Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dips over concerns of peanut contamination. Customers with peanut allergies are advised to dispose of these dips.

News

Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Notts town

Officers have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of murder, and he remains in police custody.

Featured

THE TRAITORS: East Midlanders are wanted for the next series of the ultimate game of trust and treachery

The BBC is on the hunt for some deceptive East Midlanders to take part in the next series of smash-hit reality show The Traitors. In...

Leicester

Parents seeking Loughborough families after fatal 1986 car crash

The parents of an 18-year-old tragically killed in a car crash in Loughborough nearly 40 years ago, are seeking to trace the relatives of...

Notts

CCTV images released after thugs dropped a brick from a bridge and injured a tram driver in Nottingham

Police in Nottingham have issued CCTV images of two youths they want to speak to after a tram driver was injured when a brick...

Lincs

Police hunt men who attempted to steal thousands with ‘card machine trick’ at LIncoln pub

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information after a group of men attempted to steal thousands of pounds from a city-centre pub in Lincoln. Four men...

Notts

Nottingham City Transport say their £2 bus fare cap will be extended again until the end of year

Great news for bus passengers in Notts! Nottingham City Transport has confirmed bus fares will remain capped at £2 after the Government's funding scheme was...

Festivals

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2024: National Highways travel advice for those heading to this year’s event

National Highways has issued travel advice to festival-goers heading to Download in Leicestershire next weekend. The event runs from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June...

Featured

Aldi is on the hunt for someone to be its official crisp taster – and you’ll get sent their snacks for FREE

Calling all crisp connoisseurs, here's the perfect job for you! German discounter Aldi has put out a national call saying its on the look-out for...

News

NOTTINGHAM: Man who tried to steal children’s charity boxes from Wetherspoons pub thwarted by members of the public

A burglar was thwarted by members of the public after attempting to steal charity boxes from a Nottingham city centre Wetherspoons. Police were called...

Notts

Police release CCTV after fight at Nottingham restaurant

CCTV images have been released of people police wish to trace after a fight broke out in a Nottingham restaurant. The incident happened on Tuesday,...

Leicester

Leicester teenager given life sentence after walking into random house and stabbing pensioner to death

A Leicester teenager who walked into a house and fatally stabbed a 79-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of...

News

Man’s ear bitten during ‘unprovoked’ attack on dancefloor of Nottingham nightclub

Police investigating an assault that took place on the busy dancefloor of a Nottingham nightclub have released an image of a man they would...

News

Ted Baker announces closure of 15 UK stores – including Nottingham

Iconic British brand Ted Baker is to shut 15 stores - including one in Nottingham. Around 245 people are to lose their jobs, as Ted Baker announced...

News

Tragedy as two die in Chesterfield house blaze

Two people have died in a house fire in Chesterfield Emergency Services were called to the blaze at a three-storey terraced property on Staunton Close...

News

Here’s who is standing for election as mayor for the East Midlands in 2024

Us East Midlanders are being given the chance to have a say on who will be in charge of a giant £4 billion investment...

Crime

Warnings issued as vehicles caught doing burnouts and donuts as 300 cars meet in Skegness car park

Three hundred cars that descended on a Skegness car park for a meet on Easter Sunday were checked by police and 12 Traffic Offence...

News

Police searches continue for missing 19-year-old Jacob Crompton from Notts

Specialist teams are continuing to carry out extensive land and water searches as police continue their search for missing teenager Notts teenager Jacob Crompton. It’s...

News

Tube-style contactless payments for short hop journeys to be introduced on trams in Notts

Travelling around the city by tram will soon be even easier thanks to the introduction of a new Nottingham Express Transit (NET) ‘Tap On, Tap Off’ Short Hop travel ticket.

Derby

BUNNY BAN: Pet retailer puts ‘paws’ on sale of rabbits over Easter

On Thursday (28), nationwide pet retailer Jollyes will be putting in place a six day ban on the sale of rabbits to make sure shoppers...

News

Police release CCTV image as man is sought over voyeurism incident at Notts city centre store

Officers said the incident happened at H&M in Lister Gate on Wednesday, February 7

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest contacts County Council over possible stadium move following rent row

Nottingham Forest have held talks with the county council in case the club decides to quit the City Ground over a rent dispute. The football...

News

Ask for ‘Angela’ in Notts bars if you need her

Ask for Angela is a scheme used across the world and means anyone on a date which isn’t going as planned or is feeling unsafe and in danger can use the codeword to ask for help.

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