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• Nottingham Panthers 2 Cardiff Devils 3: Match report - second period collapse ... - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 23:56
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  Nottingham Panthers 2 Cardiff Devils 3: Match report - second period collapse ...
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  A second period collapse means Nottingham Panthers' Elite League title dream is not dead just yet – but it is in need of some serious reviving. They conceded three times in the second stanza on the way to a 3-2 loss that leaves them well adrift of ...
  
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• TomNorton published ​Chinese New Year: Nottingham's best goats in pictures

  21-02-2015 22:53
  
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• BenIreland published National Lottery results: Lotto draw numbers for Saturday,...

  21-02-2015 21:56
  
  This week's jackpot in the National Lottery's Lotto draw for Saturday, February 21 was £4.1 million.Entrants were licking their lips at the prospect of taking home the top prize, drawn by three-time Michelin starred chef Marco Pierre White, who has a restaurant at Alea Casino on Upper Parliament Street.This week's big money balls were 19, 24, 48, 1, 27 and 38. The bonus ball was 36.Wednesday's draw created 119,560 lucky Lotto winners.There were also 50 Lotto raffle
  
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• BenIreland published P!nk tickets, Carl Froch's 'debts' and 'Old New Old Market...

  21-02-2015 21:51
  
  Sales of P!nk tickets, 'debts' racked up by Carl Froch and the potential re-naming of Old Market Square sprang up as we researched the first ever tweets about our city.A website has been launched which lets you find the first mention of any given phrase on the social networking site, now used by millions of people all over the world.So what was the first mention of Nottingham? A man called Phil was trying to flog some concert tickets."i have four tickets for sale for PINK concert tomorrow..
  
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• BenIreland commented P!nk tickets, Carl Froch's 'debts' and 'Old New Old Market...

  21-02-2015 21:51
  Sales of P!nk tickets, 'debts' racked up by Carl Froch and the potential re-naming of Old Market Square sprang up as we researched the first ever tweets about our city.A website has been launched which lets you find the first mention of any given phrase on the social networking site, now used by millions of people all over the world.So what was the first mention of Nottingham? A man called Phil was trying to flog some concert tickets."i have four tickets for sale for PINK concert tomorrow..
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 2 Cardiff Devils 3: Match report - second...

  21-02-2015 21:43
  A second period collapse means Nottingham Panthers' Elite League title dream is not dead just yet – but it is in need of some serious reviving.
  They conceded three times in the second stanza on the way to a 3-1 loss that leaves them well adrift of Braehead Clan having suffered four straight league defeats.
  Panthers still have to play them twice, second placed Sheffield once and Cardiff, who round off the top three, once more. Even if they win those games they will still be relying on...
  
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• Chinese New Year: Nottingham's links with the Orient - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 20:54
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  Chinese New Year: Nottingham's links with the Orient
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  The year of the horse has given way to the year of the goat and people across Nottinghamshire have been wishing each other “Kung hei fat choy” – or Happy New Year. The latest census data shows that almost 6,000 Chinese people live in Nottingham with a ...
  
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• BenIreland published Chinese New Year: Year of the goat? Or year of the sheep?

  21-02-2015 20:49
  
  The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle and each year is named after an animal. We have now entered the Year of the Goat, according to most.But this year, experts have locked horns over which animal's year we are celebrating.Although all agree we have just seen the end of the Year of the Horse, the Mandarin Chinese character Yang we are celebrating means 'horned animal'. Some say this could refer to a goat, sheep or ram.In Vietnam, the sign is mui, which is unambiguously a goat. But in Japan,
  
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• BenIreland commented Chinese New Year: Year of the goat? Or year of the sheep?

  21-02-2015 20:49
  The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle and each year is named after an animal. We have now entered the Year of the Goat, according to most.But this year, experts have locked horns over which animal's year we are celebrating.Although all agree we have just seen the end of the Year of the Horse, the Mandarin Chinese character Yang we are celebrating means 'horned animal'. Some say this could refer to a goat, sheep or ram.In Vietnam, the sign is mui, which is unambiguously a goat. But in Japan,
  
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• BenIreland published Chinese New Year: Nottingham's links with the Orient

  21-02-2015 20:42
  
  The year of the horse has given way to the year of the goat and people across Nottinghamshire have been wishing each other "Kung hei fat choy" – or Happy New Year.The latest census data shows that almost 6,000 Chinese people live in Nottingham with a further 3,000 throughout the county.Beeston is home to a large Chinese community, with specialist restaurants and shops up and down High Road.Students from the People's Republic make up a large chunk of the population due to strong..
  
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• BenIreland published Chinese New Year: Watch this year's lion dance in Beeston Square

  21-02-2015 20:02
  
  Nottinghamshire is celebrating Chinese New Year this weekend.
  Traditional Chinese lion dances attracted big crowds in both Beeston and Arnold on Saturday, February 21, as dancers welcomed the year of the goat.Watch the dancers entertain crowds in Beeston Square.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 2-1 Notts County

  21-02-2015 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood come from behind to keep up with the play-off pack against Notts County at Highbury.
  
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• BenIreland published Chinese New Year: Lion dancers usher in year of the goat as...

  21-02-2015 19:54
  
  To the sound of roaring drums, lion dancers ushered in the year of the goat while colourful fireworks lit up Nottinghamshire for Chinese New Year.The dancers snaked their way through Beeston Square while a lantern parade tip-toed through Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, on Saturday.It was the climax of a day of activity, with traditional puppet shows, origami, stories and songs from the Orient.Kari Lao, of Woodthorpe, took son Nathan to Beeston Methodist Church for the free workshops, and the...
  
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• BenIreland commented Chinese New Year: Lion dancers usher in year of the goat as...

  21-02-2015 19:54
  
  To the sound of roaring drums, lion dancers ushered in the year of the goat while colourful fireworks lit up Nottinghamshire for Chinese New Year.The dancers snaked their way through Beeston Square while a lantern parade tip-toed through Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, on Saturday.It was the climax of a weekend of activity, with traditional puppet shows, origami, stories and songs from the Orient.Kari Lao, of Woodthorpe, took son Nathan to Beeston Methodist Church for the free workshops, and the...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 4-1 Bolton Wanderers

  21-02-2015 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest make it 10 points from a possible 12 under new boss Dougie Freedman as they thrash his former club Bolton.
  
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• Notts County sign Brighton winger Patrick McCourt - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 19:21
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  Notts County sign Brighton winger Patrick McCourt
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  Notts County have raided Championship Brighton to sign winger Patrick McCourt until the end of the season. The Northern Ireland international's arrival was officially confirmed this afternoon, less than an hour and a half before the 2-1 defeat to ...
  
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• Football fans delayed after traffic light failure near Trent Bridge - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 19:19
  
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  Football fans delayed after traffic light failure near Trent Bridge
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  Football fans heading to and from Nottingham Forest's home win over Bolton were left running late because of a traffic light failure near Trent Bridge. Thousands of supporters watched on as the Reds beat Bolton Wanderers 4-1 at the City Ground.
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• Oxford United 3-0 Mansfield Town

  21-02-2015 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex MacDonald scores twice as Oxford ease their relegation fears and leapfrog Mansfield in the League Two standings.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County sign Brighton winger Patrick McCourt

  21-02-2015 19:11
  
  Notts County have raided Championship Brighton to sign winger Patrick McCourt until the end of the season.The Northern Ireland international's arrival was officially confirmed this afternoon, less than an hour and a half before the 2-1 defeat to Fleetwood.McCourt took his place on the bench for the League One clash but was an unused sub by boss Shaun Derry. Derry has been eager to improve the cutting edge of his team in recent weeks in a bid to steer them away from the bottom of the League One..
  
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• BenIreland published Football fans delayed after traffic light failure near Trent...

  21-02-2015 19:07
  
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• BenIreland commented Football fans delayed after traffic light failure near Trent...

  21-02-2015 19:07
  
  Football fans heading to and from Nottingham Forest's home win over Bolton were left running late because of a traffic light failure near Trent Bridge.Thousands of supporters watched on as the Reds beat Bolton Wanderers 4-1 at the City Ground.
  Drivers heading back from the game where left in traffic delays because of the malfunction.
  And Nottingham City Transport's navy and green lines were also affected. The services connect the city centre to Clifton and West Bridgford.Due to.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Nottingham Forest v Bolton Wanderers

  21-02-2015 19:04
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Bolton...

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• Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman could be ready to unleash Matty ... - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 18:27
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  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman could be ready to unleash Matty ...
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  Dexter Blackstock scored his first goal for Forest since Boxing Day 2012 against Blackpool. Picture: Mark Fear. Comments (0). Nottingham Forest could unleash the twin strikeforce of Dexter Blackstock and Matty Fryatt as Dougie Freedman looks to ...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 4 Bolton 1: Match report - Dougie Freedman enjoys big win ... - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 18:16
  
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  Nottingham Forest 4 Bolton 1: Match report - Dougie Freedman enjoys big win ...
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  Nottingham Forest maintained their flying start to life under Dougie Freedman as the Reds cruised to a comfortable win over his former club, Bolton. Chris Burke scored twice, Michail Antonio bagged his 11th of the campaign and Henri Lansbury fired home ...
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 4 Bolton 1: Match report - Dougie Freedman...

  21-02-2015 18:09
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 4 Bolton 1: Match report - Dougie Freedman...

  21-02-2015 18:09
  
  Nottingham Forest maintained their flying start to life under Dougie Freedman as the Reds cruised to a comfortable win over his former club, Bolton.Chris Burke scored twice, Michail Antonio bagged his 11th of the campaign and Henri Lansbury fired home from the spot to maintain the recent form that has now seen him net six goals in six games. It was enough to steer Freedman to a third win in four games since taking over from Stuart Pearce as Forest manager, with last weekend's dramatic draw at...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Fleetwood 2 Notts County 1: Match report - Ball sinks Magpies

  21-02-2015 17:54
  
  Notts County succumbed to their second defeat inside a week as they lost 2-1 at ten-man Fleetwood Town this afternoon.The Magpies had burst into life after just 11 minutes when Garry Thompson put them ahead with a ferocious drive from Mike Edwards's knockdown.But Fleetwood hit back when Antoni Sarcevic rolled a simple cross to the back post for Liam McAlinden to equalise.Notts continued to press to regain the lead as the game approached half-time with Garry Thompson going close to adding a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Oxford United 3 Mansfield Town 0: Match report - tough day for...

  21-02-2015 17:51
  
  Mansfield Town's inconsistent season continued as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Oxford United.The Stags had hoped to make it back-to-back wins after overcoming Luton Town on Tuesday night, but they never really got going at the Kassam Stadium and were comfortably beaten.Alex MacDonald found the net either side of half-time and Danny Hylton added a third from the penalty spot.Barely 24 hours after joining on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion winger Jeffrey Monakana was thrown...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Oxford United 3 Mansfield Town 0: Match report - tough day for...

  21-02-2015 17:51
  Mansfield Town's inconsistent season continued as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Oxford United.The Stags had hoped to make it back-to-back wins after overcoming Luton Town on Tuesday night, but they never really got going at the Kassam Stadium and were comfortably beaten.Alex MacDonald found the net either side of half-time and Danny Hylton added a third from the penalty spot.Barely 24 hours after joining on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion winger Jeffrey Monakana was thrown...
  
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• BenIreland published Answer international football quiz champion Mark Townsend's...

  21-02-2015 17:30
  
  Forest season ticket holder Mark Townsend has won an international football quiz on iPhone app Sports Quest. The 25-year-old from Colwick has come up with ten testing questions for fellow Forest nuts.1. From which club did Dan Harding join Forest in 2012?2. Who knocked Forest out of the first round of the European Cup in 1980/81? 3. Who did Garry Birtles play for in between two spells at Forest? 4. Who were the last team Forest faced in a competitive European fixture?5..
  
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• JemmaPage published Oven causes small fire in Long Eaton

  21-02-2015 17:05
  
  Firefighters tackled a small blaze at a house in Long Eaton.Officers were called to the scene of a fire involving an oven on Saturday at 1.03pm in Airedale Close.The fire was put out at 1.12pm, and the firefighters fitted smoke alarms afterwards.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham students 36-hour dodgeball tournament for charity in...

  21-02-2015 16:53
  
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• Nottingham students take part in 36-hour dodgeball tournament for charity - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 16:49
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  Nottingham students take part in 36-hour dodgeball tournament for charity
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  Alan Butters, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy's academic coach, started bouncing around the idea of a day-long tournament with Trent's dodgeball team last year. He said: “The team were doing voluntary work with us and it sounded like the perfect event to ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham students take part in 36-hour dodgeball tournament for...

  21-02-2015 16:39
  
  Over 60 people dodged, ducked, dipped and dived as part of a strenuous 36-hour dodgeball marathon in a bid to raise money for charity.
  Students from Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham and Bluecoat Beechdale Academy shed blood, sweat and tears for their second annual tournament.
  Alan Butters, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy's academic coach, started bouncing around the idea of a day-long tournament with Trent's dodgeball team last year.
  He said: "The.
  
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• Nottingham grime star Gino Bonazzi opens new store and art gallery in Hucknall - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 15:52
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  Nottingham grime star Gino Bonazzi opens new store and art gallery in Hucknall
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  Grime star Gino Bonazzi traded in his microphone for a pair of scissors – as he officially opened one of Hucknall's only art galleries. The performer, of Radford, was asked to cut the green ribbon and announce the opening of new store Three Rooms ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham grime star Gino Bonazzi opens new store and art...

  21-02-2015 15:45
  Grime star Gino Bonazzi traded in his microphone for a pair of scissors – as he officially opened one of Hucknall's only art galleries.The performer, of Radford, was asked to cut the green ribbon and announce the opening of new store Three Rooms – which combines vintage and antique furniture with an art gallery – by owner Simon Johnson.Gino, 22, said: "It's an honour to open a new shop. It's one of a kind so hopefully I can help to get..
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham grime star Gino Bonazzi opens new store and art...

  21-02-2015 15:45
  
  Grime star Gino Bonazzi traded in his microphone for a pair of scissors – as he officially opened one of Hucknall's only art galleries.The performer, of Radford, was asked to cut the green ribbon and announce the opening of new store Three Rooms – which combines vintage and antique furniture with an art gallery – by owner Simon Johnson.Gino, 22, said: "It's an honour to open a new shop. It's one of a kind so hopefully I can help to get..
  
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• Notts County take McCourt on loan

  21-02-2015 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign Northern Ireland winger Paddy McCourt on loan from Championship side Brighton until the end of the term.
  
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• Nottingham journalist reveals his experiences in war-torn Afghanistan - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 15:24
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  Nottingham journalist reveals his experiences in war-torn Afghanistan
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  Christian Hill left his job at BBC Radio Leicester to head up the Ministry of Defence's Combat Camera Team. Comments (0). CHRISTIAN Hill went from the comfort and safety of a radio station newsroom to encounter rockets, bombs, goats and TV hardman ...
  
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• Singers and dancers needed for a 'Northern Soul' Wizard of Oz - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 15:03
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  Singers and dancers needed for a 'Northern Soul' Wizard of Oz
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  Nottingham Lakeside Arts is looking for local singers and dancers to join the cast of their next major production, a Northern Soul inspired version of The Wizard of Oz... Its snappy name is indicator that this is no ordinary interpretation of the ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Singers and dancers needed for a 'Northern Soul' Wizard of Oz

  21-02-2015 14:59
  Nottingham Lakeside Arts is looking for local singers and dancers to join the cast of their next major production, a Northern Soul inspired version of The Wizard of Oz...
  
  Its snappy name is indicator that this is no ordinary interpretation of the classic tale.
  Indeed, The Wiz, Nottingham Lakeside Arts' next homegrown production, brings The Wizard of Oz into the Seventies and the booming Northern Soul club movement.
  "The music is incredible, and of course everybody loves the timeless story of...
  
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• BenIreland published Grants of up to £10,000 available for Armed Forces Day...

  21-02-2015 14:46
  
  Communities across Nottinghamshire are being asked to show their support to servicemen and women on this year's Armed Forces Day.Funding of up to £10,000 is available from the Ministry of Defence for people to stage local events such as parades and local fairs on June 27.Last year, more than 300 Armed Forces Day events took place across the UK, of which more than 100 were supported by MoD cash donations.Rear Admiral Simon Williams, defence services secretary said: "Armed Forces..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Orchestra Royal Concert...

  21-02-2015 14:25
  There were moments in the RLPO's all-Russian concert on Friday that left the audience gasping, so heaven knows what effect they had on the orchestra. Having already made an international reputation with recent recordings of all Shostakovich symphonies, conductor Vasily Petrenko wasn't in the mood to be cautious or restrained when it came to the Tenth. Especially in the musical whirlwind of the second movement. It may or may not be a portrait of Stalin but surely there is no greater expression.
  
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• EllieCullen published Armed police called to 32,000 incidents in Nottinghamshire in...

  21-02-2015 14:25
  
  Armed police were called to 32,000 incidents in Nottinghamshire over a four-year period.But an armed response was only necessary in 1,000 cases.The figures, released after a freedom of information request to Nottinghamshire Police, reveal that firearms officers attended a total of 32,809 reported crimes between 2010 and 2014.The force said they were only needed on 1,083 occasions - because officers might have had to protect themselves from an armed person, or..
  
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• EllieCullen commented Armed police called to 32,000 incidents in Nottinghamshire in...

  21-02-2015 14:25
  
  Armed police were called to 32,000 incidents in Nottinghamshire over a four-year period.But an armed response was only necessary in 1,000 cases.The figures, released after a freedom of information request to Nottinghamshire Police, reveal that firearms officers attended a total of 32,809 reported crimes between 2010 and 2014.The force said they were only needed on 1,083 occasions - because officers might have had to protect themselves from an armed person, or..
  
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• BenIreland published Forest fan who can recite all Reds results from 2002 wins...

  21-02-2015 14:03
  Forest nut Mark Townsend has won a Brazilian football shirt, signed by legendary playmaker Pele, after winning an international quiz competition on his phone.The 25-year-old Main Stand season ticket holder says he can recite the dates, results and scores of Reds games from ever since he started going to the City Ground in 2002.Sport mad Mark, of Colwick, loves testing his knowledge against challengers on iPhone app Sports Quest, and was the winner from 3,000 worldwide entrants in its...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WIN an Apple iPad Mini

  21-02-2015 13:00
  
  The Nottingham Post is giving our readers the chance to win a fantastic iPad Mini this month.
  
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• EllieCullen published More road closures in Clifton due to A453 works

  21-02-2015 12:22
  
  Residents in Clifton are bracing themselves for yet more disruption as a series of overnight road closures begin.Work is continuing on the £150 million scheme to widen the A453 through Clifton and there will be two areas of roadworks over the next week around the junction with Farnborough Road.The following overnight closures will be in place:Monday, February 23: A453 eastbound (heading into Nottingham) will be closed.Tuesday, February 24: Either the A453 eastbound or A453 westbound will..
  
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• MATCH DAY LIVE: Nottingham Forest v Bolton, Fleetwood v Notts County ... - Nottingham Post

  21-02-2015 12:14
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  MATCH DAY LIVE: Nottingham Forest v Bolton, Fleetwood v Notts County ...
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  JOIN us from 2pm as Nottingham Forest look to make it ten points out of 12 under Dougie Freedman. They host Freedman's former club Bolton at the City Ground, while Notts County go to Fleetwood aiming to rediscover their form in League One. Mansfield ...
  
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