Nottingham

Luke Littler mounted a stunning comeback from 5-0 down to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the Premier League Darts final in Dublin, extending his historic achievements as the sport's youngest major champion. The victory unfolded against a backdrop of crowd hostility, accusations of unsportsmanlike behavior, and Littler's own efforts to protect his burgeoning brand through trademark applications.

David Howard died in an explosion at his home in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on April 12, 2025, after telling friends he was going to blow up the house and describing damage to gas pipes in a final phone call.

Valdo Calocane killed three people and seriously injured three others in Nottingham on June 13, 2023, after a series of missed opportunities by police and mental health services. A public inquiry is now examining systemic failures that allowed the attacks to occur despite Calocane's history of violence and diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is emerging as a strong contender for England's World Cup squad, with his club form attracting interest from top Premier League sides while he maintains focus on international duty.

Haart Estate and Lettings Agents in Nottingham revised its vehicle age policy after rejecting 18-year-old Alanah Thompson French for a trainee lettings negotiator position because her 2014 Citroen C1 was deemed too old under the company's previous requirement that vehicles be under ten years old.

A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to jail following a police chase on an illegal electric scooter in Nottingham. Graham McCarthy pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including dangerous driving and drug supply links.

Nottingham Forest held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw, allowing Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Brighton in their match.

A Danish footwear retailer is closing its only East Midlands store in Nottingham city center, while an Indian street food chain opens its third location in the city. The contrasting moves highlight shifting retail dynamics in the area.

Jack Colback has announced his retirement from professional football, ending a career that spanned nearly 500 matches and included stints at several major clubs. The 36-year-old midfielder last played for Queens Park Rangers before being released last summer.

Manchester City and Nottingham Forest played to a 2-2 draw in a Premier League match in Nottingham on March 4, 2026, impacting the title race.

A gang has been sentenced to nearly 90 years in prison for drug trafficking in Nottinghamshire, including distributing a 'super heroin' mixed with fentanyl. The sentencing followed a two-year investigation by police.

Two 15-year-old boys were stabbed in separate incidents at Nottingham schools on March 5, 2026, leading to one arrest and a school lockdown. Police have stated the incidents are not linked to a 'school wars' social media trend.