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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Lynette Pinchess

'Only in Nottingham' - 22 things that could only happen here

Every city has its eccentricities - how often have you said "only in Nottingham" when you see or hear something weird or wonderful while out and about.

Whether it's darts fans dressed as road cones, the man wandering through town with an owl on his arm, or a ferret trying to get on a number 77 bus, it could only happen here.

Some will make you laugh... others will have you rolling your eyes.

We turned to Twitter for examples of “only in Nottingham” and found some gems.

  • Rang up to find out where our pizzas are, delivery man has been pulled over by the police and had all pizzas confiscated.

  • I love the irony that a sign warning people of anti-social behaviour has been set on fire.

  • I'm pretty sure I've just seen a stolen bus getting chased down by the police.

  • Then were was the person walking down the road wearing a snorkel.

  • Since when is it acceptable to walk around Primark with no top on?

  • There's a woman currently singing "What's It Gonna Be" at the top of her voice on the toilet in Vic Centre #priceless

  • Just seen a man out running with a McFlurry in his hand.

  • Traffic stops to let a gaggle of geese cross the road.

  • And it's not just geese stopping the traffic.
  • Just saw a 70 year old man on a micro scooter.

  • People are literally fighting over Turkeys in M&S. The police are on the door!

  • You know the fair is about to start when you spot the 20ft giant goose displayed in the middle of a roundabout.

  • Even the train signs are special.

  • Smoking, wasted, 7 months pregnant woman at the bus stop saying 'if a car hits me it'll be fine cuz I'll sue them'.

  • No way have I just seen a fully grown man in a flat cap, onesie and high tops.

  • Ok. Slightly weird. Just passed a guy walking backwards down the street...

  • You see a badass Santa riding a motorbike down Mansfield Road.

  • Just saw a man in market square casually taking his dog and barn owl for a walk!

  • #onlyinnottingham would a shop assistant, bus driver and doctor calling you #m'duck in one day be a term of endearment #mademyheartwarm.

  • A pub in Nottingham is under council scrutiny because of their 'bag a slag' speed date poster.

  • Bloke cleaning his teeth on the tram this morning.

  • And finally we'll leave you with the best one of all...

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