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• DanRobinson published Young footballers given chance to shine and a path to future...

  13-02-2015 21:01
  
  Young footballers pitted their skills against Nottingham Forest's academy players to launch a new centre that could help find the stars of tomorrow.About 40 children played in games against the club's elite youngsters at Brendon Lawrence Sports Hall in St Ann's on Friday evening.It marked the start of a partnership between the club and the Renewal Trust charity in creating the Nottingham Forest FC Academy Development Centre.Youngsters aged four to 14 will receive training from...
  
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• Nottingham Forest cannot expect an easy ride against Blackpool, warns boss ... - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 20:50
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  Dougie Freedman warns that Nottingham Forest cannot expect an easy ride against struggling Blackpool tomorrow. Lee Clark's side have won only four games all season, leaving them firmly rooted to the foot of the Championship table. But those four games ...
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• DanRobinson published A kickabout on tour between Jake Bugg and his cousin's band led...

  13-02-2015 20:10
  
  Jake Bugg will be one of the stars of Nottingham's music scene to grace the Meadow Lane turf for a charity fundraiser.The Clifton singer-songwriter will play in a football tournament alongside family members, including cousin Scott Bugg and his band The Swiines, and Saint Raymond.The Football Rocks event on May 16 will also include bands such as The Enemy and Reverend and the Makers, as well as Notts County players.It will raise money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Robin..
  
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• EllieCullen published Crackdown on Nottingham's problem with illegal cigarettes

  13-02-2015 19:00
  
  Trading standards officers have vowed to tackle Nottingham's illegal cigarette problem – after it was revealed that one in three packets in the city is either counterfeit or bought abroad.Market research firm MSIntelligence says the figure was 34 per cent – more than twice the 12.6 per cent figure at the end of 2013.Bootleg, counterfeit or smuggled cigarettes sold cheaply line the pockets of crooks.And Jane Bailey, trading standards manager for Nottingham City Council, said: "There..
  
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• EllieCullen commented Crackdown on Nottingham's problem with illegal cigarettes

  13-02-2015 19:00
  
  Trading standards officers have vowed to tackle Nottingham's illegal cigarette problem – after it was revealed that one in three packets in the city is either counterfeit or bought abroad.Market research firm MSIntelligence says the figure was 34 per cent – more than twice the 12.6 per cent figure at the end of 2013.Bootleg, counterfeit or smuggled cigarettes sold cheaply line the pockets of crooks.And Jane Bailey, trading standards manager for Nottingham City Council, said: "There..
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest cannot expect an easy ride against Blackpool,...

  13-02-2015 18:46
  Dougie Freedman warns that Nottingham Forest cannot expect an easy ride against struggling Blackpool tomorrow.Lee Clark's side have won only four games all season, leaving them firmly rooted to the foot of the Championship table.But those four games were all home successes on the challenging playing surface at Bloomfield Road.And Freedman was there to witness the Tangerines' narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of high flying Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening."I watched their game against Middlesbrough
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest cannot expect an easy ride against Blackpool,...

  13-02-2015 18:46
  
  Dougie Freedman warns that Nottingham Forest cannot expect an easy ride against struggling Blackpool tomorrow.Lee Clark's side have won only four games all season, leaving them firmly rooted to the foot of the Championship table.But those four games were all home successes on the challenging playing surface at Bloomfield Road.And Freedman was there to witness the Tangerines' narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of high flying Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening."I watched their game against Middlesbrough
  
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• World Cup 'offers Taylor Test hope'

  13-02-2015 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England selector Mick Newell believes Notts batsman James Taylor can use the World Cup to revive his Test career.
  
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• Niece murder accused denies charges

  13-02-2015 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottingham woman accused of murdering her seven-year-old niece and cruelty offences denies all charges against her.
  
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• Mansfield Town v Northampton Town

  13-02-2015 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Mansfield Town and Northampton Town.
  
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• Andy Reid column: I was disappointed to see Stuart Pearce exit Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 17:38
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  Andy Reid column: I was disappointed to see Stuart Pearce exit Nottingham Forest
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  Andy Reid with former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce at the start of this season. Comments (9). There was a lot of hope and optimism when Stuart Pearce returned to Nottingham Forest last summer. His status, connection with the club and affinity ...
  
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• Notts sign Lincoln's Newton on loan

  13-02-2015 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign Lincoln defender Sean Newton on loan for the rest of the season, with Jordan Cranston moving the other way.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Andy Reid column: I was disappointed to see Stuart Pearce exit...

  13-02-2015 17:14
  
  There was a lot of hope and optimism when Stuart Pearce returned to Nottingham Forest last summer.His status, connection with the club and affinity with the supporters meant that we were all desperate for his return to be a success.So I was disappointed to see him go last week.Aside from everything else, I think he is a good guy. And I like the way he carries himself and deals with people.He also put some sound structures in place throughout the football club – working.
  
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• DanRussell published Nearly 500 children dress as Where's Wally for Red Nose Day

  13-02-2015 17:14
  
  Is this the easiest game of Where's Wally ever played?More than 470 pupils from a Bulwell school dressed up as the popular character to raise money for Comic Relief on Friday.It was also the perfect opportunity for pupils at Cantrell Primary to gunge their teachers in the name of charity.Acting head teacher Debbie Weaver said: "The children voted for me to be gunged. I tried to get out of it but they were not having any of it."The children do a lot of fundraising all year and this is..
  
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• JonPritchard published Dentists in Bulwell keeping it in the family for half a century

  13-02-2015 17:05
  
  Dentistry in Bulwell has been in the hands of the same family for decades – and now the Carberry family are celebrating 50 years of serving the community.Carberry Dental Practice was created in 1964 by Dr John Carberry, working from three rooms of what used to be a sweet shop, having taken over from a dentist who had set up there the year before. Now, the practice is in the safe hands of his son, James, who has been working there since 1991.Dr Carberry, 75, said: "I took quite a.
  
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• BenIreland published Broxtowe's unclaimed £67,927 Lotto prize handed to lucky...

  13-02-2015 17:02
  
  The winner of a £67,927 Lotto prize has come forward after an appeal by the Post.Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, operator of The National Lottery, had been searching for the owner of the lucky ticket since the draw on January 21.It was claimed by someone in the borough of Broxtowe who matched five numbers and a bonus ball. The winning numbers were 1, 6, 32, 34, 37, 45 with bonus ball 26.A National Lottery spokesperson said: "We're delighted that the winner of this amazing prize has
  
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• Car crash couple death woman jailed

  13-02-2015 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman from Nottingham is jailed for a year for killing a couple in a crash which also seriously injured their young son.
  
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• Salt causes four-hour level crossing disruption in Basford - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 16:53
  
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  Salt causes four-hour level crossing disruption in Basford
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  Built-up salt from recent weather conditions was responsible for a four-hour malfunction at a level crossing in Basford. Traffic was delayed at the Davids Lane junction from 10.25am to 1.15pm on Friday, February 13, while Network Rail engineers found a ...
  
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• Josh Bradley remembered at midday vigil in Thurland Street - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 16:37
  
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  Josh Bradley remembered at midday vigil in Thurland Street
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  More than a hundred mourners turned out to the midday vigil in Thurland Street, where Josh Bradley died last Sunday after being stabbed in the chest. Silence fell on a busy city centre street on Friday afternoon, as people paused to remember Bilborough ...
  
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• BenIreland published Pay and display machines in the Park plundered by thieves

  13-02-2015 16:37
  
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• JenniferScott published A47 crash: Debra Weston is sentenced to 12 months after pleading...

  13-02-2015 16:28
  
  THE Nottingham driver who caused a crash on the A47, killing a married couple, has been jailed at court.Debra Weston, from Canver Close, Bilborough, got a 12-month prison sentence after appearing at Peterborough Crown Court on Friday.The crash happened on the A47 near Sacrewell Farm on August 25, 2013, killing Stephen and Samantha Durber, of Princes Road, Peterborough.The 41-year-old was driving a Land Rover Discovery, which collided with the Ford Focus carrying 30-year-old Stephen,...
  
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• JenniferScott commented A47 crash: Debra Weston is sentenced to 12 months after pleading...

  13-02-2015 16:28
  
  THE NOTTINGHAM driver who caused a crash on the A47, killing a married couple, has been jailed at court.Debra Weston, from Canver Close, Bilborough, got a 12 month prison sentence after appearing at Peterborough Crown Court on Friday.The crash happened on the A47 near Sacrewell Farm on August 25, 2013, killing Stephen and Samantha Durber, of Princes Road, Peterborough.The 41-year-old was driving a Land Rover Discovery, which collided with the Ford Focus carrying 30-year-old Stephen, 27-year-old.
  
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• Pancake Day: Win a fantastic food hamper - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 16:24
  
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  Pancake Day: Win a fantastic food hamper
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  The Nottingham Post has teamed up with egg producer, L J Fairburn & Son to give away a fabulous Pancake Day hamper. Post readers have the chance to win a pancake inspired hamper including fresh Fairburn's Lincolnshire Free Range Eggs, who were ...
  
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• RachelGorman published Josh Bradley remembered at midday vigil in Thurland Street

  13-02-2015 16:15
  
  Silence fell on a busy city centre street on Friday afternoon, as people paused to remember Bilborough boxer Josh Bradley.More than a hundred mourners turned out to the midday vigil in Thurland Street, where the 19-year-old died last Sunday after being stabbed in the chest.Reverend Daniel Corcoran, who has been asked to lead Josh's funeral, said: "Josh was a role model and everybody loved him, you only have to look around to see that."What will make his funeral special will be the people's.
  
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• BenIreland published Salt causes four-hour level crossing disruption in Basford

  13-02-2015 16:14
  
  Built-up salt from recent weather conditions was responsible for a four-hour malfunction at a level crossing in Basford.Traffic was delayed at the Davids Lane junction from 10.25am to 1.15pm on Friday, February 13, while Network Rail engineers found a fix to the problem.Trams, trains and cars all cross the busy junction.Nottingham City Transport said buses had no other route and services, such as the 68 and 69, were 20 minutes behind schedule.A spokesman said: "It brought the
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Pancake Day: Win a fantastic food hamper

  13-02-2015 16:00
  
  The Nottingham Post has teamed up with egg producer, L J Fairburn & Son to give away a fabulous Pancake Day hamper.
  
  Post readers have the chance to win a pancake inspired hamper including fresh Fairburn's Lincolnshire Free Range Eggs, who were established in 1951.
  
  They make the essential ingredient for making magnificent pancakes.
  
  This is the perfect hamper for having fun with the family on Pancake Day and includes:
  
  21 Eggs
  Cravendale Milk
  Flour
  Nutella
  Squeezy Syrup
  Squeezy Honey.
  
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• MattDavies published Cricket World Cup: Nottinghamshire coach and national selector...

  13-02-2015 15:58
  ENGLAND might not be among the favourites, but selector Mick Newell believes they can make the World Cup semi-finals - and maybe go all the way.
  Alastair Cook's removal as captain and some encouraging performances in the Tri-Series with India and Australia appear to have given way to an air of cautionary optimism among the wider public.
  Nottinghamshire director of cricket Newell is also in a positive mood ahead of England's opening game against Australia, which started in the early hours of this
  
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• Fifty Shades of Grey: Nottingham film fans impressed after first showing - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 15:56
  
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  Fifty Shades of Grey: Nottingham film fans impressed after first showing
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  Film fans were left in a Fifty Shades frenzy after watching Nottingham's first screening of the eagerly anticipated movie. Over 60 excited punters turned up for the 10.30am showing at Cineworld in The Cornerhouse - and despite lacklustre reviews were ...
  
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• BenIreland published Delays after car and lorry crash on Colwick Loop Road

  13-02-2015 15:45
  
  Traffic was delayed after a crash where a car and a lorry collided in Colwick.A Ford Fiesta crashed with the back end of a lorry near Colwick County Park on the A612 Colwick Loop Road at around 1.30pm on Friday, February 13.Nottinghamshire Police attended the scene but did not close the road. No serious injuries were reported.Nottingham City Transport's red 44 service suffered "severe" delays as a result of the smash.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest's Britt Assombalonga out for a year

  13-02-2015 15:22
  
  Nottingham Forest's star striker Britt Assombalonga has been ruled out of action for a year through injury.The Reds 15-goal top scorer – and £5.5m club record buy – has undergone surgery on a knee injury he suffered in their 3-0 win against Wigan at the City Ground on Wednesday night.Assombalonga scored their first goal against the Latics, but then sustained the injury in the second half and was carried off on a stretcher.The club has now confirmed he will be...
  
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• Assombalonga ruled out for 12 months

  13-02-2015 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga is ruled out for 12 months after undergoing knee surgery.
  
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• Alex_Witham published Northgate appoints new Head of National Accounts

  13-02-2015 15:04
  
  Northgate Vehicle Hire, the market leader in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, which has branches in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester has appointed Mark Emond as Head of National Accounts to develop its customer base amongst national blue chip companies. Mark has worked with Northgate for over nine years, and has recently been promoted from his position as Commercial Development Manager. Having worked with the Northgate commercial team for most of his career, Mark brings a wealth of
  
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• JonPritchard published Jake Bugg set to grace Meadow Lane pitch in charity football...

  13-02-2015 15:01
  Stars of Nottingham's music scene, including chart-topper Jake Bugg, will take to the hallowed Meadow Lane turf to raise money for charity.Bugg will be joined by The Enemy and Reverend and the Makers, as well as Nottingham's own The Swiines and Saint Raymond for the charity football tournament in May.The event will be raising money for British Heart Foundation and Robin Hoodie, a charity set up by Jake Bugg. Damien Irvine, commercial director at Notts County, said: "It's formed from...
  
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• JemmaPage published Fifty Shades of Grey: Nottingham film fans impressed after first...

  13-02-2015 14:49
  
  Film fans were left in a Fifty Shades frenzy after watching Nottingham's first screening of the eagerly anticipated movie.
  Over 60 excited punters turned up for the 10.30am showing at Cineworld in The Cornerhouse - and despite lacklustre reviews were impressed with what they saw.
  Married couple John and Judith Rowell, from Hucknall, were the first to arrive almost one hour before the film was set to air.
  Judith, 36, who is a full-time mum to three children, said she..
  
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• Paul Grant returns for Nottingham Rugby at Yorkshire Carnegie - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 14:37
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  Paul Grant returns for Nottingham Rugby at Yorkshire Carnegie
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  He missed the defeat to Worcester Warriors through injury but comes back in at No.8 with Tom Calladine moving to the flank and Brent Wilson switching flanks. Tom Price is also available and replaces Rupert Cooper in the second row. The only other ...
  
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• BenIreland published Clifton roadworks: 'Nightmare' on first day of new phase of A453...

  13-02-2015 14:36
  
  Commuters, care workers and funeral guests were all left late when they were caught in a traffic "nightmare" in Clifton.Friday, February 13, was the first morning of two-months of yet more road works to widen the A453.Tram works are also ongoing in Clifton and Green Lane has now been closed to traffic turning right off the A453.Some drivers in Nobel Road, near Crusader Island, said they had been stuck in traffic for up to an hour and a half.Care worker Stephen Lamb, of Arnold, was
  
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• Nottingham Post published Guillaume Doucet says it is too early to discuss whether he will...

  13-02-2015 14:31
  
  Guillaume Doucet has made a flying start to his Nottingham Panthers career – but he says it is too early to discuss if he will be with the club next season.The winger has 12 points and six goals in 11 games as he provides some late season spark to the Panthers attack.Having scored 50 goals for Hull Stingrays last season and admitted the Elite League suits him after a mixed spell in Denmark, Doucet could be a key part of Corey Neilson's roster next season.However, he told the
  
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• Blackpool v Nottingham Forest

  13-02-2015 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adam Murray 'coping well' with demands of management at Mansfield...

  13-02-2015 14:25
  Adam Murray is 'coping really well' with the test of management, according to Mansfield Town first-team coach Micky Moore.It has been almost three months since the former midfielder took charge of the club, initially on a caretaker basis.And he has had much to contend with since then."It's all new to him. You'll have your highs and lows but I think he's coping really well," said Moore."Results haven't been what we would have liked, but performances have been okay."I think we've had 12.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Grant returns for Nottingham Rugby at Yorkshire Carnegie

  13-02-2015 14:19
  Paul Grant returns for Nottingham Rugby at Yorkshire Carnegie on Sunday (3pm).He missed the defeat to Worcester Warriors through injury but comes back in at No.8 with Tom Calladine moving to the flank and Brent Wilson switching flanks. Tom Price is also available and replaces Rupert Cooper in the second row. The only other change in the pack sees Conor Carey come in at prop in place of Michael Holford.After impressing in recent weeks, Rory Lynn replaces Will Maisey at fly-half...
  
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• Julie Semper death: Forensics on the scene as investigations continue - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 13:43
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  Julie Semper death: Forensics on the scene as investigations continue
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  A number of police vehicles re-visited the house of author Julie Semper on Friday morning, as investigations into her death continue. Police have had a presence at the scene ever since her body was found at the property in Magdala Road, Mapperley Park, ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Driving ban for Beeston man who drove home from Wales after...

  13-02-2015 13:40
  
  Magistrates have banished a Beeston man from the roads for driving home from Wales after drinking a bottle of wine.Mark Wattam, of East Crescent, then crashed into several parked cars on his street and was found "hiding" from police in his garden on January 11.When officers questioned the 52-year-old, he "obstructed" them from breathalyzing him. And when they found he was carrying a "small amount" of cannabis, he claimed it was a Christmas present.Daniel Pietryka, prosecuting at...
  
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• Is this the worst parking ever seen in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2015 13:38
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  Stephanie Adams thinks it is, because she was delayed for almost half an hour while waiting for the owner of the blue BMW to return to their car. This shocking piece of parking happened in Lace Market car park in Pilcher Gate, and left Miss Adams ...
  
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• EllieCullen published Officers being investigated over gun incident at Nottinghamshire...

  13-02-2015 13:38
  
  Three officers served with gross misconduct notices after a seven-year-old girl was injured in a gun incident at Nottinghamshire Police HQ have not been suspended, the Post can reveal.The officers - two of whom were PC firearms officers, and one who was a sergeant and dog handler, are currently on reduced duties.None of them are working in a firearms capacity.All three were served with the gross misconduct notices by the IPCC, who are investigating the incident.It is not an...
  
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• JonPritchard published Is this the worst parking ever seen in Nottingham?

  13-02-2015 13:28
  Is this the worst parking job you have ever seen?Stephanie Adams thinks it is, because she was delayed for almost half an hour while waiting for the owner of the blue BMW to return to their car.This shocking piece of parking happened in Lace Market car park in Pilcher Gate, and left Miss Adams helplessly waiting for 30 minutes, leaving her late to pick up her daughter from nursery.The 27-year-old photography student said: "When I left the car there was a space next to it, but when I came...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Is this the worst parking ever seen in Nottingham?

  13-02-2015 13:28
  
  Is this the worst parking job you have ever seen?Stephanie Adams thinks it is, because she was delayed for almost half an hour while waiting for the owner of the blue BMW to return to their car.This shocking piece of parking happened in Lace Market car park in Pilcher Gate, and left Miss Adams helplessly waiting for 30 minutes, leaving her late to pick up her daughter from nursery.The 27-year-old photography student said: "When I left the car there was a space next to it, but when I came...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham chefs share romantic recipes for the perfect...

  13-02-2015 13:00
  GLOSS over the fact that you haven't booked a restaurant for Valentine's Day by conjuring up an intimate meal for two at home.So as not to appear a forgetful skinflint, turn yourself into the world's best boy/girlfriend/husband/wife by planning a romantic evening in the comfort of your own home, complete with candles and your favourite music.To make the evening go smoothly don't be over ambitious in the kitchen. Your other half will appreciate simple food cooked well rather than a complicated...
  
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• RachelGorman published Tamzin Orr death: 'Our wonderful daughter could have been saved...

  13-02-2015 12:29
  
  The family of a 21-year-old woman who died from a brain tumour believe she could still be here if medics had acted faster to help her.Luke Starbuck, 28, said delays in appointments with clinicians meant they missed key issues that could have saved his sister Tamzin Orr.Carlton resident Tamzin – who helped five people, including a grandmother, by donating her organs - died in March 2014 after a long battle with the tumour.An independent review by a neurosurgeon criticised hospital
  
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• JenniferScott published Shanay Walker murder trial: Kay-Ann Morris denies murder and...

  13-02-2015 12:28
  
  A woman charged with the murder of Shanay Walker and cruelty to children has denied the allegations in Nottingham Crown Court. Kay-Ann Morris, of Beckhampton Road, Bestwood, appeared in court on Friday.The 23-year-old was was arrested on Thursday, July 31, after the body of seven-year-old Shanay was found.Morris was charged with murder on August 3, but in December she was also charged with cruelty to the schoolgirl dating back to 2012, along with cruelty to two...
  
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• EllieCullen published Missing Stapleford man found safe and well

  13-02-2015 12:19
  
  A Stapleford man who was reported missing has been found safe and well.Concerns had been growing for Adam Calderbank, who left an address in Stapleford on Thursday afternoon.Police appealed to the public for help in locating him but he has been found safe by officers this morning.The force would like to thank all those who shared the appeal.
  
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