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• TracyWalker published Apology from Severn Trent after residents were left without water

  28-02-2015 23:36
  Householders have received an apology after being left without water earlier today.Residents in Greenacre, in Edwalton, Nottingham, suffered disruption to their water supply on Saturday afternoon.It came after a pipe was damaged and subsequently caused a leak.Severn Trent Water had to switch off the supply while repairs were carried out.A spokeswoman for the firm said: "Unfortunately while a third party contractor was carrying out work in Greenacre, Nottingham, a water..
  
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• jonmattos published Dundee Stars 3 Nottingham Panthers 2: Match report

  28-02-2015 23:28
  Nottingham Panthers' lean run of results continued as they went down 3-2 at Dundee Stars in the second game of three in the Elite League on their trip to Scotland.Having lost 4-2 to league leaders Braehead Clan in Glasgow on Friday night, things did not get much better at Dundee Ice Arena as they slumped to a fifth defeat in a row amid a run of just one win in nine in all competitions.Next up is a Sunday evening clash at Edinburgh Capitals before travelling back south of the border to prepare...
  
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• TracyWalker commented National Lottery Results: Lotto draw numbers for Saturday,...

  28-02-2015 23:11
  How do you fancy an extra £4.1m in your back pocket?Could Nottinghamshire have a new millionaire after tonight's National Lottery Draw?The winning Lotto numbers for Saturday, February 28 were 4, 7, 9, 10, 19 and 47. The bonus  ball was 43.The jackpot was £4.1m and there were also 50 Lotto raffle winners of £20,000.In the Thunderball draw, the top prize was £500,000. The winning balls were 6, 17, 22, 33, and 37, and the Thunderball was 3.The draw was...
  
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• Darts: UK Open qualifier in Nottingham attracts over 150 as Daniels wins again - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 22:55
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  Darts: UK Open qualifier in Nottingham attracts over 150 as Daniels wins again
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  In what was branded the “biggest day of the year” for Rileys Sports Bar in Nottingham, over 150 people turned out today to create a great atmosphere at one of the final regional qualifiers for the Coral UK Open. Affectionately known as the 'FA Cup of ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Darts: UK Open qualifier in Nottingham attracts over 150 as...

  28-02-2015 22:42
  
  In what was branded the "biggest day of the year" for Rileys Sports Bar in Nottingham, over 150 people turned out today to create a great atmosphere at one of the final regional qualifiers for the Coral UK Open.Affectionately known as the 'FA Cup of Darts', the UK Open welcomes each winner of a Rileys qualifying event, of which there are 32 across the country, and every amateur in attendance in the city centre bar, many from around the UK, was hoping to claim their place.In the end, it was...
  
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• AUDIO: Freedman on Reading v Forest

  28-02-2015 20:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dougie Freedman on 3-0 win against Reading
  
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• Reading 0-3 Nottingham Forest

  28-02-2015 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Resurgent Nottingham Forest score three second-half goals at Reading to move to within nine points of the play-offs.
  
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• Forest fan wins £250000 on Sky Sports football bet - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 20:15
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  Forest fan wins £250000 on Sky Sports football bet
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  Lucky winner Stuart McClung from Nottingham is only the third person to get all six results right this season. His win was announced on Sky Sports earlier today after he correctly predicted West Brom would beat Southampton 1-0, Manchester United would ...
  
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• jonmattos published Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest close gap on play-offs...

  28-02-2015 20:00
  
  Only one team in the top seven picked up three points as Nottingham Forest cut the gap to the play-off places to nine points for the time being.The Reds sat 15 points off the top six after Tuesday night's games but, after beating Bournemouth a day later and following this up with their 3-0 win at Reading, Dougie Freedman's side suddenly find themselves just three wins off the play-offs.The nine-point gap could change, however, as sixth-placed Norwich host local rivals and fifth-placed.
  
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• jonmattos commented Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest close gap on play-offs...

  28-02-2015 20:00
  Only one team in the top seven picked up three points as Nottingham Forest cut the gap to the play-off places to nine points for the time being.The Reds sat 15 points off the top six after Tuesday night's games but, after beating Bournemouth a day later and following this up with their 3-0 win at Reading, Dougie Freedman's side suddenly find themselves just three wins off the play-offs.The nine-point gap could change, however, as sixth-placed Norwich host local rivals and fifth-placed.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Forest fan wins £250,000 on Sky Sports football bet

  28-02-2015 19:55
  
  A Nottingham Forest fan has banked £250,000 after winning Sky Sports' Super Six competition.Lucky winner Stuart McClung from Nottingham is only the third person to get all six results right this season.His win was announced on Sky Sports earlier today after he correctly predicted West Brom would beat Southampton 1-0, Manchester United would beat Sunderland 2-0 and Stoke would beat Hull 1-0.He said: "Normally I make my predictions in the morning while getting the...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Forest fan wins £250,000 on Sky Sports football bet

  28-02-2015 19:55
  A Nottingham Forest fan has banked £250,000 after winning Sky Sports' Super Six competition.Lucky winner Stuart McClung from Nottingham is only the third person to get all six results right this season.His win was announced on Sky Sports earlier today after he correctly predicted West Brom would beat Southampton 1-0, Manchester United would beat Sunderland 2-0 and Stoke would beat Hull 1-0.He said: "Normally I make my predictions in the morning while getting the...
  
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• Notts County 0-1 Port Vale

  28-02-2015 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Marshall's early first-half goal gives Port Vale a narrow victory over Notts County in League One.
  
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• Mansfield Town 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge

  28-02-2015 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Junior Brown's late winner against Dagenham & Redbridge takes Mansfield five points clear of the League Two relegation zone.
  
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• jonmattos published League One review: Notts County slip down to 19th, three points...

  28-02-2015 19:28
  
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• jonmattos commented League One review: Notts County slip down to 19th, three points...

  28-02-2015 19:28
  
  Notts County find themselves just three points and two places above the relegation zone after their home defeat to Port Vale.The Magpies sit on 38 points in 19th and from a position of aiming for the play-offs after a good start to the season, they have now been sucked into a battle at the other end of the table.Elsewhere, Leyton Orient climbed two places to 21st on 35 points thanks to a 2-0 win at Walsall courtesy of two goals in the space of three minutes just before the hour mark.Bottom.
  
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• Reading FC 0, Nottingham Forest FC 3 - Rate the Royals - getreading

  28-02-2015 19:22
  
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  Reading FC 0, Nottingham Forest FC 3 - Rate the Royals
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  Second half goals from Ben Osborn, Matty Fryatt and Gary Gardner gave the visitors all three points and condemned Steve Clarke's side to a third successive home defeat. It was another tough afternoon for Royals fans and we want to know how you rated ...
  
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• DanRussell published Pensioner died after being hit by mobility scooter

  28-02-2015 19:07
  
  A 79-year-old man is being questioned by police following the death of a pensioner after he was hit by a mobility scooter.The collision occurred at the lower end of Bath street in Ilkeston where the 88-year-old victim is believed to have been waiting for a bus. He was struck by the scooter and taken to a nearby shop while waiting for an ambulance on Tuesday, February 3, at 10.45am.He was transferred to hospital where he died from his injuries on Wednesday, February...
  
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• DanRussell commented Pensioner died after being hit by mobility scooter

  28-02-2015 19:07
  A 79-year-old man is being questioned by police following the death of a pensioner after he was hit by a mobility scooter.The collision occurred at the lower end of Bath street in Ilkeston where the 88-year-old victim is believed to have been waiting for a bus. He was struck by the scooter and taken to a nearby shop while waiting for an ambulance on Tuesday, February 3, at 10.45am.He was transferred to hospital where he died from his injuries on Wednesday, February 25.Police.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Reading FC v Nottingham Forest...

  28-02-2015 18:26
  
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• TracyWalker published Man dies in 'work-related' incident involving vehicle in Ilkeston

  28-02-2015 18:23
  
  A man has died in Ilkeston after an incident involving one vehicle this morning.The incident happened at around 10.40am in Digby Street, Ilkeston.Police say the death was "work-related" and a file has been passed on to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the incident.A spokeswoman for the HSE said: "We are aware of an incident that happened in Ilkeston and we are making preliminary inquiries."Firefighters and paramedics also attended the scene.
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• TracyWalker published Man dies in 'work-related' incident

  28-02-2015 18:23
  
  A man has died in Ilkeston after an incident involving one vehicle this morning.The incident happened at around 10.40am in Digby Street, Ilkeston.Police say the death was "work-related" and a file has been passed on to the Health and Safety Executive following the incident.Firefighters and paramedics also attended the scene.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Man dies in 'work-related' incident involving vehicle in Ilkeston

  28-02-2015 18:23
  
  A man has died in Ilkeston after an incident involving one vehicle this morning.The incident happened at around 10.40am in Digby Street, Ilkeston.Police say the death was "work-related" and a file has been passed on to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the incident.A spokeswoman for the HSE said: "We are aware of an incident that happened in Ilkeston and we are making preliminary inquiries."Firefighters and paramedics also attended the scene.The street has.
  
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• Reading 0 Nottingham Forest 3: Match report - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 18:07
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  Reading 0 Nottingham Forest 3: Match report
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  Nottingham Forest's renaissance under Dougie Freedman was maintained in truly spectacular fashion, as a trio of outstanding goals propelled them to a 3-0 success at Reading. It was the fifth victory in six games under the new manager, but it is one ...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Reading 0 Nottingham Forest 3: Match report

  28-02-2015 17:59
  
  Nottingham Forest's renaissance under Dougie Freedman was maintained in truly spectacular fashion, as a trio of outstanding goals propelled them to a 3-0 success at Reading.It was the fifth victory in six games under the new manager, but it is one that will stand out in the memory of the 2,000 fans who made the journey because of the quality of the goals from Ben Osborn, Matty Fryatt and Gary Gardner.Osborn got the ball rolling with a curling, precise effort from 22 yards in the 57th minute,...
  
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• DaSmeghead commented Reading 0, Nottingham Forest 3 - match report

  28-02-2015 17:59
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 2 Dagenham and Redbridge 1: Match report

  28-02-2015 17:56
  
  Junior Brown made it back-to-back home wins for Mansfield Town as they toppled fellow strugglers Dagenham and Redbridge 2-1.After a scrappy first half with little goalmouth action at either end, the Stags quickly found the net after the break; Reggie Lambe breaking the deadlock less than a minute into the second period.The Daggers however, had posed a threat and Jamie Cureton gave them hope of claiming a point on the hour mark.But Brown ensured the spoils went to the Stags, continuing their fine
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 0 Port Vale 1: Match report

  28-02-2015 17:49
  
  Mark Marshall maintained Port Vale's hopes of gatecrashing the League One play-off race as his goal sealed a 1-0 win at Notts County.The winger capitalised on an awful mix-up between the Magpies' two most experienced players as Mike Edwards and goalkeeper Roy Carroll collided in the seventh minute.From there on in, Notts responded magnificently and through the brilliance of Paddy McCourt created several chances.The best of which fell to Garry Thompson who was played in by the Northern.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County 0 Port Vale 1: Match report

  28-02-2015 17:49
  
  Notts County's home troubles continued as Mark Marshall struck to maintain Port Vale's hopes of gatecrashing the League One play-off race as his goal sealed a 1-0 win. The winger capitalised on an awful mix-up between the Magpies' two most experienced players as Mike Edwards and goalkeeper Roy Carroll collided in the seventh minute.From there on in, Notts responded magnificently and through the brilliance of Paddy McCourt created several chances.The best of which fell to Garry...
  
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• Airport power failure investigated

  28-02-2015 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way after a power failure left hundreds of passengers stranded at East Midlands Airport.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Ruddington community group unveil new play park in memory of...

  28-02-2015 17:11
  
  THE husband of a woman who campaigned for a new community play area in Ruddington has said she would have been "giddy as anything" when the completed park was unveiled.Nikki Herbison helped raise money to create a play area at St Mary's Park, but tragically passed away after she suffered a brain haemorrhage and died during a 5k fun run at Rushcliffe Country Park in May 2014.But the St Mary's Park Community Project committee continued Mrs Herbison's work and unveiled a new play area ready...
  
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• DanRussell published Suspended flights resume at East Midlands Airport after power...

  28-02-2015 16:24
  
  Flights at East Midlands Airport have now resumed after being grounded for hours.Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at the terminal after a power failure on Saturday morning.All flight were suspended at breakfast following a power surge but service resumed just before 3pm.Howard Ebison, head of customer services at the airport, said: "In the event of a power failure we have back-up generators which kick in, which happened. Unfortunately at 9.15am the back-up generator failed...
  
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• DanRussell published Lost pictures of ​Nottingham's Old Market Square 1900-2000

  28-02-2015 16:10
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen Richardson column: GB's Olympic hockey star from West...

  28-02-2015 16:09
  So, the plan was to relish whatever came my way this year, and even though there has been a fair amount of pressure, I've done just that… so far.Early doors I was set a target from the Great Britain coaching staff to have played hockey on the pitch with the team at some point in January. If I didn't, the consequences of being asked to leave the programme weren't easy to stomach. Every little detail, as ever, would be critical for me to extend my career as far as I would like, but to hear.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Campaigners call for full inquiry into alleged child abuse in...

  28-02-2015 16:06
  
  Hundreds of campaigners armed with banners and a loud speaker took to Old Market Square to call for a public inquiry into alleged sexual abuse in Nottinghamshire.The protestors, led by Mickey Summers who says he was abused in a city care home, claim evidence of abuse in Nottinghamshire has been destroyed and want to see a full investigation, led by survivors of abuse.Nottinghamshire Police are currently investigating alleged abuse at children's homes in Nottingham as part of Operation...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Campaigners call for full inquiry into alleged child abuse in...

  28-02-2015 16:06
  
  Hundreds of campaigners armed with banners and a loud speaker took to Old Market Square to call for a public inquiry into alleged sexual abuse in Nottinghamshire.The protestors, led by Mickey Summers who says he was abused in a city care home, claim evidence of abuse in Nottinghamshire has been destroyed and want to see a full investigation, led by survivors of abuse.Nottinghamshire Police are currently investigating alleged abuse at children's homes in Nottingham as part of Operation...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham & District Pool League round-up as Rileys stay top...

  28-02-2015 16:06
  Rileys 'A' remained three points clear at the top of the Nottingham & District Monday WR Super League after beating March Hare 9-3.Second-placed Victory Club overcome Vale 'A' 7-5 as Corey Blackshaw (Victory) took the match-winning frame. Basford Hall MW, in third, suffered a 7-5 home defeat by The Club Reds.Hot Spots are fourth after they beat Forest Club M2 8-4.Sixth-placed Vale Club hammered bottom side Rileys Students 10-2. Colonel Burnaby won 8-4 against under strength On The Spot..
  
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• jonmattos published Wicked Whispers: Blue and black or white and gold? What colour is...

  28-02-2015 15:43
  
  Is it black and blue? Or is it white and gold?It's the debate that's getting the internet talking all over the world and we're not referring to the '#Thedress' Twitter storm but about a separate question being asked by Nottingham Forest fans.Was their 2003 away kit actually white and gold? (Having, of course, been billed as being blue and black all these years!)If a simple dress, courtesy of a supposed optical illusion, can create such incredible controversy among millions of people, with..
  
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• jonmattos commented Wicked Whispers: Blue and black or white and gold? What colour is...

  28-02-2015 15:43
  Is it black and blue? Or is it white and gold?It's the debate that's getting the internet talking all over the world and we're not referring to the '#Thedress' Twitter storm but about a separate question being asked by Nottingham Forest fans.Was their 2003 away kit actually white and gold? (Having, of course, been billed as being blue and black all these years!)If a simple dress, courtesy of a supposed optical illusion, can create such incredible controversy among millions of people, with..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Matchday Live: Reading v Forest, Notts County v Port Vale,...

  28-02-2015 14:38
  
  All three of our professional clubs are in action this afternoon and we don't want you to miss a kick.
  Nottingham Forest travel to Reading hoping Simon Cox does not haunt his old club and halt the progress made under boss Dougie Freedman.
  Notts County, inspired by the return of Jamal Campbell-Ryce, face Port Vale at home and are looking to bounce back from two defeats.
  Meanwhile, Mansfield Town, still in the thick of a relegation battle, tackle Dagenham at the One Call Stadium hoping...
  
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• DanRussell published East Midlands Airport power failure: Hundreds stranded inside...

  28-02-2015 14:20
  Hundreds of passagers were left stranded at East Midlands Airport after a power failure.Although some were shipped to other airports on Saturday morning scores were left waiting in the airport's main terminal for hours.The failure happened at about 8.30am due to a problem with a back-up generator.Although power was restore by 12.30pm several safety checks still had to be carried out before passengers could jet off to sunnier destinations.Sara Wright, 52, was visiting parents...
  
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• DanRussell commented East Midlands Airport power failure: Hundreds stranded inside...

  28-02-2015 14:20
  
  Hundreds of passagers were left stranded at East Midlands Airport after a power failure.Although some were shipped to other airports on Saturday morning scores were left waiting in the airport's main terminal for hours.The failure happened at about 8.30am due to a problem with a back-up generator.Although power was restore by 12.30pm several safety checks still had to be carried out before passengers could jet off to sunnier destinations.Sara Wright, 52, was visiting parents...
  
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• Jake Bugg talks about charity football match at Notts County - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 13:06
  
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  Jake Bugg talks about charity football match at Notts County
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  Jake Bugg has spoken about the charity football game he has helped organise at Notts County. The chart-topping music star, who turned 21 on February 28, will be joined by the likes of Saint Raymond, Reverend and The Makers and The Enemy ay Meadow ...
  
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• Boots investigation launched after woman trapped at Beeston headquarters - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 13:06
  
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  Boots investigation launched after woman trapped at Beeston headquarters
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  An investigation has been launched after a woman was trapped at Boots headquarters in Nottingham. Comments (0). An investigation has been launched after a woman was trapped at Boots headquarters in Nottingham. Firefighters rushed to the help free the ...
  
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• A la carte dining back in vogue at Nottingham restaurant Rocket - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 13:06
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  A la carte dining back in vogue at Nottingham restaurant Rocket
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  AFTER last summer's revamp Rocket@Saltwater ditched its à la carte menu for casual dining so customers could have a quick bite to eat and be on their way. Monumental burgers, chicken wings, barbecued beef and pulled pork saw diners through the chilly ...
  
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• LynetteP published A la carte dining back in vogue at Nottingham restaurant Rocket

  28-02-2015 13:00
  AFTER last summer's revamp Rocket@Saltwater ditched its à la carte menu for casual dining so customers could have a quick bite to eat and be on their way.Monumental burgers, chicken wings, barbecued beef and pulled pork saw diners through the chilly winter months before they hit the city's bars or cinema at Nottingham's leisure Mecca, The Cornerhouse.But now the tide has turned and it seems diners want to chill over a meal with two or three courses and a bottle of wine.So Rocket has...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jake Bugg talks about charity football match at Notts County

  28-02-2015 12:41
  Jake Bugg has spoken about the charity football game he has helped organise at Notts County.
  The chart-topping music star, who turned 21 on February 28, will be joined by the likes of Saint Raymond, Reverend and The Makers and The Enemy ay Meadow Lane for Football Rocks on Saturday, May 16.
  "I love football and the lads and I have a game wherever we can when on tour," says the million-selling Clifton musician.
  "Growing up watching Notts County play at Meadow Lane with my grandad, I can't wait to
  
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• DanRussell published Power cut at East Midlands Airport and all flights suspended

  28-02-2015 12:34
  
  A power cut at 
  East Midlands Airport has taken place and all flights suspended.
  The full details and the cause are still being determined but it is thought the problem started at around 8.30am on Saturday.
  
  
  1/2 We have suspended operations until 1500 today at the earliest. This is as a result of a power failure. If you are due to fly today...
  
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  2/2 please contact your airline. Apologies for the disruption, we
  
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• Review: The Unthanks Albert Hall - Nottingham Post

  28-02-2015 12:18
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  Review: The Unthanks Albert Hall
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  Bringing to a close a week when the most interesting thing to happen at another anodyne BRITs was a middle-age woman coming a cropper thanks to a cumbersome cape clasp, Northumberland folk collective The Unthanks gave us a timely reminder of what ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Boots investigation launched after woman trapped at Beeston...

  28-02-2015 12:18
  An investigation has been launched after a woman was trapped at Boots headquarters in Nottingham.Firefighters rushed to the help free the woman who was trapped at the site between a trailer and a docking bay, in the early hours of Saturday morning.A specialist rescue team and engines from Highfields station were called to the incident of the Boots site in Humber Road at 3.20am, and the woman is not believed to have suffered serious injuries.The team had freed the woman by...
  
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