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Our man in Minneapolis
Nottingham man Simon Husbands, lives and works in the USA, he analyses just why the USA doesn't like footy.
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HRH Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen visits Nottingham
Bring back the memories of Her Majesty's recent visit to the city by looking at our photo gallery.
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nautical ring
Water safety - summer hols. special
Drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death for under 16's. Here's advice on how to reduce the risks.
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Flip : The new oxygen bottle
Oxygen is the new water
The future accessory for the health conscious will be a bottle of oxygen according to a Nottingham graduate.
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BMX biker
Top 10 things to do over summer
With the kids breaking up, find out what you can do to keep them from saying "I'm bored!"
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John Baggaley
Revving round the globe
Nottingham man John Baggaley prepares to begin a round the world motorcycle challenge.

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Ants in your pants

...and all over your house. We seem to be in the middle of an ant invasion. Find out what to do if there's a nest near you.

A brave new world of broadcasting
Nottingham-based Moon Radio webTV, an online space for artists, is preparing to host it's third weekend of live broadcasts.

Karaoke Kids - the winners
After 11 weeks, Nottinghamshire finally has an overall Karaoke Kids winner - see if your choice won.

Nottinghamshire Deer survey

Help is needed to try to chart Nottinghamshire's deer population.
See also: Deer spotting guide


Paradise city or paradise lost?

Paradise Heights, which is set in Nottingham has begun on 大象传媒 One, but does it paint a good picture of the city?
See also: Interview with Ralf Little



Our Sam's happy to be in a minority
Nottingham-born actress Samantha Morton
is the talk of the town for her performance in Minority Report.

Robot Wars gallery

We asked the young artists and designers of Nottinghamshire to draw the best robots they could imagine.


Our man in Afghanistan

A team of Notts soldiers is flying out to Kabul - We sent out a reconnaissance mission to check out conditions.

Flare - Fashion shoot
Flare represents the first ever fashion section to appear in Nottingham Trent's student newspaper, Platform.

The Great Notts Bike Ride 2002
More than four thousand cyclists saddled up for the 21st Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride.

Bendy bus test drive

Our 'bus correspondent' puts the latest attempt to improve the city's public transport through its paces.


It's not behind you - panto's back

Leslie Grantham (aka Dirty Den) and Jo Pasquale (that comedian with the squeaky voice) launch this year's panto.

World Cup

Nations united in Nottingham. The low-down on each team. Learn some essential Japanese or try our fun facts.

Be part of a love documentary
Film-maker and artist Jeanie Finlay is looking for Nottingham folk to tell her about their love stories and love lives.


World Cup crops

Hairstyles are the talk of the town at the moment, especially with the World Cup crops. But do they suit the average bod?

Alcohol Awareness

Advice, facts, the effects on your body, alcohol and the older person and Nottinghamshire contacts.

Nottingham graduate success stories
Adam and Adam are expanding rapidly, Jill loves working for the Mirror, while Peter's made and lost millions.

Avoiding the World Cup top ten

Unless you managed to get into the Big Brother house you might find it hard to avoid it. Here's our top ten suggestions.


Jubilee Top 50

As part of our Jubilee celebrations we’ve compiled your top 50 favourite records of the past half century.


Hard Rock Cafe opens in Nottingham

The city's newest entertainment hot spot has opened. The Hard Rock Cafe includes Beatles memorabilia.

TV stardom - a weighty problem
Your chance to star in a brand new 大象传媒1 programme entitled Diet Trials. Be a personality and lose weight as well.

Single minded single mum
Graduate Nicole was pregnant at 17. She's now a senior project worker at a residential project for teenage mums.

Graduates United
A new website for graduates, inspired by Friends Reunited has been set up by two former Nottm Trent University students.

Julian on the Job: Pussy photos

The website team and 大象传媒 Radio Nottingham's Sarah Julian have taken up the challenge to rehome five cats.

Them and us: a student's perspective

As a student I’ve found that I’ve become so immersed in student life I’ve forgotten what it’s like not to be a student.

Search for a 'dog' star

One preened pooch with the right pedigree will be hand picked by the Queen and stroll off with a star's salary.

Learn some Japanese
Try some Japanese translations of Nottingham sayings, it could get you out of tight spot at the World Cup.


Graduate blows into town

Nottingham law graduate, Katie Rowley Jones, returns to the city making her stage debut in Whistle Down the Wind.

Music Live - what's happening

The big event is nearly here. Check out what's happening in Notts and how you can listen to events at the Palace.


Amazing facts: Notts inventors
Find out about a Notts inventor who has come up with a product that can dry moisture out of boots and clothing.

UFOs: Eyewitness Accounts

Sightings from across Nottinghamshire - silver saucers, men in black, mother ships, huge objects filling the sky...

Prague On Film

Major film festival highlighting the very best in Czechoslovakian cinema being held at Nottingham Broadway.

Stars in their eyes
Street Stars have been chosen to entertain the crowds in Nottingham city centre from this Bank Holiday.

Ultimate Frisbee: Student tournament

This weekend 32 teams will descend on Nottm’s Highfields recreation ground. See also: Ultimate Frisbee: The rules

Local girl goes back in time

Nottingham girl Antonia Dawson, has taken part in a TV docu-soap about life in an Edwardian country house.

Starlings rule the roost

An RSPB survey has shown the starling is the most popular garden bird in Nottinghamshire.

Our man in Tokyo
Nottingham ex-pat Carl Gough, tells us how Japan are preparing for the World Cup in a couple of month's time.

Location, location, location
More star names from the movie world could be coming to Nottinghamshire following the launch of a new film group.

Skate Park picture special

The bands played, the fireworks exploded, the graffiti was daubed as Notts newest skate park was opened.

Nottingham's Covent Garden

Auditions are taking place to find street performers who'll be able to rival those who entertain in London.

Between a rock and a hard place
Nottingham is to get a Hard Rock Cafe. The company behind the themed restaurant hopes to open in early June.

UFO watch with Tony James
Nottingham UFO investigator examines sightings from around
the country.
See also: Is this a UFO from 1976?

Designer sushi
A Mansfield fashion designer turns her hand to Japanese vegan sushi and creates her own brand of tasty, healthy treats.

The return of the silver screen

The Nottingham Broadway is to present a series of special film screenings to take you back to the golden days.

Silence is golden
Nottingham plays host to the 5th British Silent Cinema weekend, one of only three events held throughout the world.

Graduate's snappy diet
A Nottm Trent Uni graduate has spent the past year of her life taking photos of absolutely everything she's eaten.

A man with a passion for WW I
Richard Van Emden has spent the last eight months living and breathing WW I as a researcher for ‘The Trench’.

Happy birthday Brian Clough

Cloughie turns 67. See how he's aged over his fifty years in football with our photo diary of his life.

Eggstravaganza in Nottinghamshire
Easter bunnies are busy hiding their eggs around the county in preparation for the big eggstravaganza [full event listings].

Journey to the Arctic and back

Lynne Hart, 35, from Sneinton, has just returned from a ten-day crossing of the Finnmark Plateau in Norway.

Tony James - UFO Researcher

Tony has been researching UFOs for over 10 years in Nottingham and beyond.
See also: UFO watch with Tony James


Kenneth Alan Taylor returns

After missing out in Dick Whittington, this year Kenneth is ready to don a frock.
See also: Interview with Kenneth

Young and brave

Seven youngsters from Mansfield win 'courage' awards for facing up to illness and disability with bravery.

Nottingham's 'tram idol' - winner

After weeks of speculation the wait for the 'voice of the Nottingham tram' is over. The winner is here.

Science Week (8th - 14th March)

Did you know...a Nottingham grocer invented the HP Sauce recipe, a local lad made the first football shin pads...


Rising stars - Andrea Lowe

Meet the Nottingham born actor who's now a main member of the cast of the 大象传媒's new Sunday drama - Rescue Me.

Chinese New Year - video clips
See video clips of Nottinghamshire's Chinese New Year celebrations - a lion dance, tai chi, martial arts, singing...


Flowers for your mother

Tell us a funny tale about your mum and win her a bouquet of flowers.
See also: Mum's on the www

The Beat Legends
What do you know about ‘Beat Generation’ and ‘beatnik’? Find out more.
See also: The Myths of ‘Hollyweird’

The Sky Vault goes on tour
Plans for Sky Vault, the new structure that's hoped will put the East Midlands on the map, are going on tour.


ArtSparks makes a flying start
The festival makes an exciting start with the help of the paint terrorist and Pesky Alligators (some talented Notts artists).

Single mum joins Arctic expedition

She’s a mother of three, she’s never been abroad and has had only one night’s camping experience but is off the Arctic.

Adopt-a-pet

If you have a lifetimes worth of love to give why not adopt-a-pet. We've six dogs who need a new home this Valentines.


Miss Dring - A footballer's wife

Micaiah Dring, Nottingham's former Maid Marion, has landed a major TV role but still feels attached to her home county.

Evening worship

Recently many historic churches have become redundant - facing demolition or conversion into wine bars.

Stroke Awareness

Anyone at any age can have a stroke. Information, exercise regimes and diet programmes to help reduce the risk.

English Youth Ballet
auditions

Young dancers in Notts are being given the opportunity to perform in a classical ballet within a professional setting.

Bollywood star woos Nottingham

One of Bollywood's rising film directors was given a huge welcome when he visited the city.

Recycle centre listings
Recycle your Christmas trees and Christmas cards this year and give something back to the environment.

Christmas 2001

Pantos, including interviews with the stars- Christmas carols from around the region - Christmas Shopping hours.

Filming Dino for Spielberg

Nottinghamshire children could be on the first step of a movie making career if they win a nation-wide competition.


Children in Need

Find out what Pudsey's got in store for this year's Children in Need and find out how you can help.

Helping Hands
A Nottingham charity is not only highlighting the plight of Minsk orphans - they are doing something about it.

Gardening
Bad news for Nottingham as the city loses its grip as the most beautiful in the East Midlands.

Hollywood Nottingham
The latest big British movie, Anita and Me, is being filmed in Notts with stars like Mark Williams and Kathy Burke.

Bendy Bus Test Drive
The bendy bus is the latest attempt to improve the city's public transport. Our 'bus correspondent' to put it to the test.

Robin Hood Festival
Merry-making in Sherwood Forest to celebrate the life and times of the boldest outlaw that ever lived!

Schools Out
The long summer holidays are upon us. If you're stuck for an idea, come rain or shine, we've ideas to help you.

Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee,
the star of all those Hammer horror films is coming to Nottingham in August.


See the amazing holiday snaps of Nottinghamshire's intrepid explorers, Mike and Fiona Thornewill.

Nottingham namesakes
Nottingham is a more common place-name than you might think. We take a look at Nottingham Island, Canada.

World Book Day
Thursday 1st March marked World Book Day. To celebrate the occasion we took a look at some of our local novelists.

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