Archaeology: Remains of three MONKEYS dating back to Georgian times found at Nottingham Castle

Excavations at Nottingham Castle have unearthed the remains of three monkeys dating back to the Georgian era that were likely kept as exotic animals. Archaeologists came across the large bones of the guenon monkeys — which are native to central and western Africa — during redevelopment works on the castle. Experts believe that the imported primates may … Read more

Line Of Duty’s Vicky McClure reveals glimpse of Nottingham home she shares with fiancé Jonny Owen

She’s been at the centre of some very dramatic moments during the sixth series of Line Of Duty, which is set to reach its undoubtably dramatic climax on Sunday. And while not filming scenes to shock the nation as her character Kate Fleming, actress Vicky McClure spends time at the cosy Nottingham home which she … Read more

Hundreds of boy racers ignore Covid rules and block roads to attend car meet near Nottingham

Hundreds of boy racers ignored Covid restrictions last night to gather for a car meet  near Nottingham, while Essex police shut down a rally with 450 motors.  Photos show hundreds of car enthusiasts lining the streets under a bridge of the A453 near Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station and East Midlands Parkway station, in Nottingham, on Sunday evening. … Read more

Covid lockdown England: Students brawl in Nottingham park on first day of Rule of Six freedoms

Punch drunk! Moment booze-fuelled students brawl as thousands enjoy first day of Rule of Six freedoms in Nottingham park Shocking footage shows the moment a brawl breaks out in a Nottingham park on first day restrictions eased Crowds gathered around as the group of students threw punches in drink-fuelled fight after rule of six lifted The … Read more

Moment booze-fuelled students brawl as they enjoy first day of freedoms in Nottingham park 

Punch drunk! Moment booze-fuelled students brawl as thousands enjoy first day of Rule of Six freedoms in Nottingham park Shocking footage shows the moment a brawl breaks out in a Nottingham park Crowds can be seen gathering around as the students throw punches at centre Many people were seen filming the drink-fuelled fight on their … Read more

Nottingham student, 20, who hosted lockdown rule-breaking party is among first to pay £10,000 fine

Nottingham student, 20, who hosted lockdown rule-breaking party where revellers told police they were ‘spoiling our fun’ is among first to pay £10,000 super-fine Third-year Nottingham Trent University student was handed fine on October 20 More than 30 people were found hiding at Lenton house in breach of Covid rules Student has become first in Nottingham … Read more

Children among lockdown protesters at Nottingham march

Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters including dozens of children have marched through Nottingham in Covid-19 ‘Freedom Rally’. Crowds marched through the city’s Old Market Square, along its Embankment and gathered outside the BBC building this afternoon – just days after the city was plunged into Tier 4 lockdown measures. Organisers could be heard chanting anti-lockdown and … Read more

Children among lockdown protesters at Nottingham march

Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters including dozens of children have marched through Nottingham in Covid-19 ‘Freedom Rally’. Crowds marched through the city’s Old Market Square, along its Embankment and gathered outside the BBC building this afternoon – just days after the city was plunged into Tier 4 lockdown measures. Organisers could be heard chanting anti-lockdown and … Read more

Britain’s fattest regions include Wirral, Wigan, Stoke and Nottingham

The people of Wirral are officially the fattest in Britain with more hospital admissions for obesity-related illnesses than anywhere else in the country.  Hot on their heels are those who live in Wigan, York, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham. The five regions all recorded admission rates of over 3,000 per 100,000 population. However, Wokingham and West Berkshire … Read more

Britain’s fattest regions include Wirral, Wigan, Stoke and Nottingham

The people of Wirral are officially the fattest in Britain with more hospital admissions for obesity-related illnesses than anywhere else in the country.  Hot on their heels are those who live in Wigan, York, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham. The five regions all recorded admission rates of over 3,000 per 100,000 population. However, Wokingham and West Berkshire … Read more