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July 22, 2015, 6:11 am

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A simple trip to Long Eaton Tesco was marred by a "horrific moment" when one shopper found his packet of bacon was missing one slice.Ben Roberts wrote a brilliantly funny complaint to Tesco on Facebook, which has now gone viral and been shared more than 15,000 times, and liked more than 18,000 times.He posted on the supermarket giant's Facebook page after the excitement for his Sunday morning bacon butty was scuppered by the lack of slice this weekend.In his post he wrote: "There...

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Man accused of trying to steal from Radford church

July 22, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Bobbers Mill: A 29-year-old man is accused of attempting to enter St Peter's Church, in Hartley Road, Radford, with intent to steal between August 10 and August 15 last year. Rafal Kaim, of Alfreton Road, has been bailed to attend Nottingham Magistrates' Court tomorrow.Top Valley: Lee Blake, 30, of Chevin Gardens, is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court by video link on Friday, July 31. Blake is accused of attempting to rob a man of his bag and possessing an offensive weapon in Bestwood...

Sue celebrates 50 years service at the same company

July 23, 2015, 9:23 am

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She started her job fresh out of school – and Sue Coville is now celebrating 50 years at the same company.The 66-year-old, from Long Eaton, started working at Nixon and Knowles Ltd in 1965 as a shorthand typist.Since then she has seen many colleagues come and go, the introduction of computers and a takeover.But Sue isn't the only person to devote her working life to the company, which is now known as Gibbs and Dandy and based on Queens Drive.Despite being the longest serving member of...

Best of British sofa company sitting on top of the world

July 28, 2015, 1:31 am

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For more than 100 years, Long Eaton has been at the centre of furniture upholstery manufacturing. The sector employs 2,700 people made up of a cluster of more than 50 businesses.It would be easy to dismiss Long Eaton as one of those indistinguishable Notts-Derbyshire border towns, but in streets behind the market place are companies with enviable global talent making some of the best upholstered sofas and chairs in the world.The backbone is the creative people who design and make bespoke...

Victim feared she would die after she was beaten with a bike seat...

July 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A mother who was repeatedly beaten in the face with a bike seat frame by a man who forced his way into her home said she believed she was going to die.Mary Day, who suffered multiple fractures to her face, was treated in hospital, where she had 20 stitches to a wound above her right eye.The 43-year-old, of Long Eaton, spoke after her attacker, Jonathan Holmes, was jailed for seven years and eight months. His accomplice, Peter Boumphrey was jailed for two years.Miss Day's friend Paul Simons...

Driver arrested after police chase involving helicopter through...

August 3, 2015, 6:01 am

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A driver has been arrested after a car chase through Long Eaton that involved a police helicopter.The motorist was being pursued by traffic officers from Nottinghamshire Police.And residents reported that a police helicopter was hovering over Wilsthorpe Road shortly after 10pm.Alison Thorpe, 50, of nearby Keats Close, said: "I was woken up around 10:30pm. I looked out of the window and I thought it was a police helicopter."I saw the light and it was hovering over Wilsthorpe Road. I...

Arrest after police and helicopter chase

August 3, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A police chase in Long Eaton led to the arrest of a motorist who allegedly failed to stop.The Derbyshire Police helicopter was scrambled to track the man, who was being pursued by traffic officers from Nottinghamshire.A witness reported it hovering over Wilsthorpe Road, in Long Eaton, shortly after 10pm last night.A spokesman for Derbyshire police said: "We were called to assist Nottinghamshire police after a motorist was alleged to have failed to stop. A car was tracked to Long Eaton where...

Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Tuesday, August 4

August 3, 2015, 11:31 pm

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Nottingham roads are largely clear today with some congestion for those heading into the city.There's some congestion on the A611 at Hucknall between Bestwood Road and Arnold Road with average speeds of 20mph.Traffic is moving slowly on the A6514 Arnold towards Beeston between Aspley Lane:and the Crown Island.On the A52 in Derby, towards Nottingham, between Bramcote and Beeston at the B6006 and A646, drivers are moving at around 10mph.The A6005 is also still closed in Long Eaton towards...

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Wilford teen flies to Japan as part of the World Scout Jamboree

August 4, 2015, 11:59 am

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Young Dominic Crosby has flown almost 6,000 miles to Japan as part of the World Scout Jamboree.The 19-year-old, of Wilford, has spent the past week taking part in the extravaganza, for which 35,000 Scouts from all over the world met in Kirarahama.He is part of the 6,000-strong International Service Team who volunteer to spend their summer holiday in the engine room of the Jamboree.The once-in-a-lifetime trip comes with a hefty £9,000 price tag – but the money is used to help children...

Late chemists in Nottingham, Wednesday, August 5th

August 4, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Arnold: MN Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda, Front Street, 7am to 11pm.Aspley: Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey: Grewal Chemist, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines Pharmacy, Sainsbury's Complex, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor Pharmacy, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm.Bestwood: Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm.Bilborough: Co-op Pharmacy, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm.Burton Joyce: Burrows &...

Nottingham petrol prices: Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

August 4, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Petrol:1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 112.7p2. Asda Strelley Road, Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 112.7p3. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 113.7p4. Mrh Melton Road, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 113.9p5. Waitrose Wollaton, Trowell Road, Wollaton, 113.9pDiesel:1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 110.7p2. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, 110.7p3. Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 110.7p4. Asda Long Eaton Automat, Midland Street, Long Eaton,...

Man taken to hospital after assault in Long Eaton

August 5, 2015, 3:20 am

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A 31-year-old man was taken to hospital with an injury to his face after he was assaulted in Long Eaton.The attack took place in Russell Street at 12.45pm on Tuesday.The victim was taken to Royal Derby Hospital, but his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.He was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon.Parts of nearby Shakespeare Street and Russell Street were cordoned off while police investigated the assault.Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack - call 101.

Long Eaton gymnastics club announces plans for major expansion

August 6, 2015, 9:51 am

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One of the biggest local gymnastics clubs in the region is set to get to even bigger with plans to open a new venue that will accommodate hundreds more members.The Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, which already has 750 gymnasts on its books, is looking at expanding with a n additional venue at a former council depot in Ilkeston. The club, based in Oakleys Road, Long Eaton is registered as a charity and has been going for more than 30 years entirely through fundraising and admission. If given...

England skipper Chris Robshaw backs Long Eaton RFC for national...

August 9, 2015, 1:00 am

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England captain Chris Robshaw might be busy preparing for a home World Cup, but he insists Long Eaton RFC's exploits should not go ignored.Robshaw will lead Stuart Lancaster's England out at Twickenham on Friday, September 18 to start arguably the biggest tournament of his career, hoping to make home advantage pay off with World Cup glory.However, just 16 days before tackling Fiji, Robshaw will be getting to grips with the great and the good of the sport's grassroots heroes at the first ever...

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August 10, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Carlton: Six people have appeared in court following a rooftop protest at evicted Tom Crawford's former home. Mr Crawford, 64, was charged last month with assaulting a police officer after a large demonstration against the bailiffs who repossessed his home Fearn Chase. His trial is on November 18.Those before Nottingham Crown Court yesterday were: Martin Atkin, 42, of Parkland Mews, Long Eaton; Mark Hawkins, 51, of Goathland Close, Bestwood Park; Mark Haining, 51, of Stamford Road, West...

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'Piano' couple still in tune after 70 years of marriage

August 10, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A comedian who once starred in Dad's Army and Crackerjack, and worked with Olivia Newton John and Matt Monro is celebrating 70 years of marriage.Frankie Holmes, 93, worked as a comedian, actor and ventriloquist – but it was his piano playing that helped him secure the hand of his wife, Elsie.Today, the couple, of Canal Street, Long Eaton, celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary.They met thanks to a show at the Albert Hall, Stapleford, in 1940. Elsie, 90, said: "Everyone knew...

Good Deeds Notts: Pledges of support so far

August 11, 2015, 3:00 am

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Organisations including Boots, staff from local Sainsbury's branches, the University of Nottingham Badminton Team and Musicworks have become the latest to back our campaign.To pledge your support email jade.beecroft@ nottinghampost.comHere is the full list of organisations involved:AW LymnWindow to the WombNottingham Building SocietyTravis PerkinsThe Big WheelCPMG ArchitectsAlea Casino & Marco Pierre White's SteakhouseMorgan TuckerExperianPotter ClarksonEversheds law firmNottingham...

Nottingham petrol prices: Wednesday, August 12th, 2015

August 11, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Petrol:1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 111.7p2. Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 111.7p3. Tesco Toton Extra, Swiney Way, Beeston, 111.9p4. Tesco Long Eaton Extra, Waverley Street, 111.9p5. Mrh Melton Road, West Bridgford, 112.9pDiesel:1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 107.7p2. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, 107.7p3. Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 107.7p4. Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, 107.9p5. Morrisons Bulwell, Leen...

Late chemists in Nottingham, Wednesday, August 12th

August 11, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Arnold: M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda, 111-127 Front Street, to 11pm.Aspley: Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road, to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey: Grewal, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines, Sainsbury's Complex, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm.Bestwood: Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm.Bilborough: Co-op, Bracebridge Drive, to 11pm.Burton Joyce: Burrows & Close, 49 Main Street, to...

A-level day arrives for Nottinghamshire with hopes high

August 12, 2015, 10:00 pm

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For many teenagers, today marks a significant turning point in their lives.After years of hard work – and months of anxious waiting – they are finally discovering their fates as they pick up their A-level results.For many, it will be a day to remember, as they celebrate securing their place at university or look forward to taking their first step on to the career ladder.For others, the aftermath may be a little more tense, as they face another anxious wait to decide their...