Matthew Bunn
Nottingham Post
United Kingdom
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Live Nottinghamshire school closures as 'heavy snow' predicted this morning
Some schools across Nottinghamshire have confirmed they will be closed on Friday, March 10, after more snow fell overnight. Headteachers at the majority of Nottinghamshire school ultimately decide on whether their centres remain open based on the safety of pupils, staff and parents. More snow has fallen overnight and the latest Met Office forecast has confirmed heavy snow is still expected up… → Read More
Latest forecast as Met Office announces 48-hour snow warning for Nottinghamshire
The Met Office has issued a 48-hour weather warning for snow affecting vast areas of Nottinghamshire. The warning is in place from 3am on Thursday, March 9, until 6pm on Friday, March 10. A Met Office map shows the warning will cover all north Nottinghamshire down as far south as the city of Nottingham and Bingham. Drivers are being warned there is a small chance of delays on public transport… → Read More
'Sonic boom' heard in East Midlands as residents 'feel air shake'
A huge boom thought to have been caused by a military jet has been heard by people in the East Midlands. National reports suggest the loud bang was heard from as far south as Oxford up as far as Leicestershire. According to Leicestershire Live, the noise has been heard across the county. When contacted by LeicestershireLive, a spokeswoman for fire control said: "I know what you're going to ask!… → Read More
Bartender sick of customers asking for 'no ice' as there is a catch
Many pubgoers think they're beating the system when they ask for no ice in their alcoholic drinks. One bartender explained how a customer asked for 'no ice' and then expected to be given more alcohol. Now, TikTok user Jemima June has explained why this is not the case, The Mirror reports. In the video, which was viewed more than 7 million times, the customer is heard asking for a tequilla… → Read More
Mum's warning to parents as son's pains and rash turn out to be much more serious
A mum has warned other parents to get their children checked after her son's pains and a rash turned out to be much more serious. Mum Jessica had been giving her son Harvey tablets that had been prescribed to help ease his 'agonising' pains. But, as Manchester Evening News reports, the medication simply did not appear to be working. Harvey, 16, is autistic and lives with mum Jessica, dad, Stuart… → Read More
Ex-marine awarded £700,000 after suing MoD over hearing loss
A former Royal Marine has won more than £700,000 in compensation after suing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over hearing loss caused by his military service. James Barry, of Nottingham, claimed he was provided with inadequate protective equipment and suffered “hearing loss and tinnitus” due to exposure to “excessive noise” during his service between 2013 and 2017. The 34-year-old had ambitions to… → Read More
Major fire breaks out in Nottinghamshire village
A number of fire crews have been called to the scene → Read More
Met Office travel alert as weather warning issued for all areas of Nottinghamshire
A yellow weather warning for fog affecting all areas of Nottinghamshire has been put in place on Tuesday morning, February 14. The warning, which covers vast parts of England will be in force until 10am. The Met Office says fog is likely to cause some travel disruption and could lead to delays or cancellations to flights and slower journey times on public transport. The Met Office forecast for… → Read More
2 seriously injured as Range Rover SVR comes off A38 and crashes into wooded area
Two people have been seriously injured in a crash just over the Nottinghamshire border. Derbyshire Police were called at 12.20am on Friday, February 10, to reports a Range Rover SVR had come off the A38 at the southbound exit towards Somercotes. The force said the vehicle crashed in a wooded area and two men were left with serious injuries. Both individuals were taken to Queen's Medical Centre… → Read More
I tried Lakeland's 1p per night heated fleece and will never put on central heating again
With extremely cold weather due to hit the UK again in the coming days, many of us will be looking at cheaper ways to keep warm. But for many of us this winter we have already found some innovative ways of keeping the cold at bay, whether that be layering up or discovering new products that heat our homes for a fraction of the price. Manchester Evening News reporter Rachel Pugh has detailed how… → Read More
DWP: State Pension claimants could be due up to £369 extra per month and not even realise it
The State Pension provides financial support to millions of people across the UK. People who are eligible for the payment must have reached the Government's retirement age, which is now 66, and contributed 10 years of National Insurance contributions, The Daily Record reports. But it is not paid automatically and must be claimed by those who are eligible, as some choose to work longer and… → Read More
Woman stands her ground as mum asks her to give up premium seat for 6ft 4in son
A woman sparked an online debate after she was asked to swap seats with a passenger's '6ft 4 son' on a flight. TikTok creator Surya Garg described the woman who made the request as 'the worst person to sit next to on an airplane'. The 23-year-old personality detailed how she was asked to swap her window seat, which she had paid extra for, for a middle seat 'a couple of rows back' so the mum… → Read More
Forecaster warns polar vortex could last until March and bring chaos
A weather alert is already in place for all England → Read More
Mrs Hinch fans say 5p kitchen staple can 'banish' brown stains from oven
Ovens can be an absolute nightmare to clean and over the years those stubborn brown stains can completely obscure the view of your food cooking. It takes a lot of time and energy to keep the oven clean, which leads to many people simply giving up. But fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have suggested some simple ways to get your oven sparkling again, reports The Mirror. Taking to the Mrs Hinch… → Read More
Woman 'feels violated' as mother-in-law can't wait to clean her house
When going away for a few days or a long holiday, you may well ask a close friend or family member to check in to make sure everything is OK or to water the plants. It will give you some peace of mind so you can enjoy your well-earned time off. But for one woman, the thought of her mother-in-law going anywhere near her home fills her with dread. The woman took to Reddit to say her partner's mum… → Read More
7 warning signs you may have a bed bug infestation
They can have a big impact on your health and wellbeing → Read More
Shoppers make big savings as they switch to 'posh' Sainsbury's that's slashing prices
Throughout the cost of living crisis one of the biggest increases in expenditure many people have witnessed is the rise in the price of a weekly shop. Families and individuals across the UK have taken a number of measures to deal with this, including swapping to own brands and even changing supermarkets. But according to The MEN, supermarket giant Sainsbury's, generally seen as one of the more… → Read More
3 ITV Loose Women stars 'threaten to quit' in row over pay
Stars of ITV daytime show Loose Women have threatened to quit in a row over pay, according to national reports. Some presenters and bosses are in talks over their tax situations, sources have claimed. According to The Mirror, it is claimed three popular names have gone as far as to say they will walk if issues are not fixed. The newspaper says ITV has been affected by changes by HMRC to tax… → Read More
Met Office and UKHSA issue 48-hour weather alert for all regions of England
Some extremely cold weather could hit parts of the country → Read More
Expert offers 3 simple home remedies to get rid of bed bugs and stop infestation
They are very common and can go months without a meal → Read More