Hilarious reply from Tesco after complaint over bacon bought from...
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...
View ArticleMan accused of trying to steal from Radford church
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...
View ArticleSue celebrates 50 years service at the same company
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...
View ArticleBest of British sofa company sitting on top of the world
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...
View ArticleVictim feared she would die after she was beaten with a bike seat...
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...
View ArticleDriver arrested after police chase involving helicopter through...
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...
View ArticleArrest after police and helicopter chase
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...
View ArticleNottinghamshire traffic and travel: Tuesday, August 4
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...
View ArticleWilford teen flies to Japan as part of the World Scout Jamboree
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...
View ArticleLate chemists in Nottingham, Wednesday, August 5th
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...
View ArticleNottingham petrol prices: Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
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,...
View ArticleMan taken to hospital after assault in Long Eaton
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...
View ArticleLong Eaton gymnastics club announces plans for major expansion
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...
View ArticleEngland skipper Chris Robshaw backs Long Eaton RFC for national...
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...
View ArticleSix face affray charges after rooftop demo over eviction of Tom...
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...
View Article'Piano' couple still in tune after 70 years of marriage
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...
View ArticleGood Deeds Notts: Pledges of support so far
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...
View ArticleNottingham petrol prices: Wednesday, August 12th, 2015
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,...
View ArticleLate chemists in Nottingham, Wednesday, August 12th
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...
View ArticleA-level day arrives for Nottinghamshire with hopes high
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...
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