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• Notts County Ladies 1-1 Arsenal Ladies

  02-04-2015 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Substitute Chioma Ubogagu nets on her Women's Super League debut to rescue a point for Arsenal at Notts County.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Southend United v Mansfield Town: Match preview

  02-04-2015 23:31
  Boss Adam Murray expects Mansfield Town to 'come out fighting' when they take on two of League Two's high-fliers over the Easter weekend.Eager to put last Saturday's 4-1 thumping by York City behind them, the Stags travel to Southend United, before hosting Shrewsbury Town on Monday.One win in their last five games has meant Murray's men have been unable to put as much distance between themselves and the relegation zone as they would have liked.And though facing the sides fifth and second in the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Wood makes it two wins in three weeks on Kell Brook...

  02-04-2015 23:28
  Leigh Wood claimed a first minute technical knockout against Laszlo Fekete – and vowed to keep on improving.Woodtook the fight against the Hungarian with less than 24 hours notice which was on theKell Brook undercard.The Nottingham-born boxer (pictured) had gone to the weigh-in to support Ingle Gym colleagues Jordan Gill and Brook and when a fighter on the undercard came in overweight and his manager asked if he was ready to fight.Despite only fighting 22 days before, whenhe won by...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Speedway: Long Eaton kick off season at second time of asking...

  02-04-2015 23:27
  After last week's opening meeting of the season against Castleford Kings was called off, Long Eaton Skills Coaches Invaders start their Midlands Development League campaign at Beaumont Park tomorrow when Stoke Spitfires provide the opposition.The Spitfires won a close meeting at Beaumont Park last season and Invaders' project director Martin Widman is expecting another equally as close contest against their local rivalsHe said: "It could well turn out to be another tight meeting but with a.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies 1 Arsenal Ladies 1: Match report

  02-04-2015 23:22
  Notts County Ladies were made to settle for their first point of the Women's Super League campaign, after being pegged back late on by an Arsenal side who were outplayed in the first half in a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane.England striker Ellen White celebrated her international call up with a terrific opening goal inside the opening half an hour, but missed a penalty two minutes later to put the game beyond the Gunners.The visitors fought back in the second half and levelled five minutes from time...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Hart relishes challenge of trying to inspire Easter...

  02-04-2015 23:15
  Paul Hart is relishing the challenge of trying to lead Notts County's Easter resurrection starting with Walsall.The well-respected coach will oversee the game against the Saddlers, having been placed in charge in a caretaker capacity for the foreseeable future as the club's manager search continues.Notts were desperately close to announcing Shaun Derry's successor earlier this week, but Ricardo Moniz turned down the job because of unforeseen family circumstances.That has left Hart in charge and,
  
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• AlexBritton commented Election 2015: Party leaders spar off on televised debate

  02-04-2015 23:15
  The economy and the deficit were the hot topics as seven party leaders sparred off in last night's television debate ahead of May's general election.Conservative leader David Cameron said the election was a choice between himself and Labour leader Ed Miliband and urged voters to back his plan for the country.But Mr Miliband said the country could do better and the past five years had been led by a Government that was not on people's side.The Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg urged voters to...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest will be stronger next season if Chuba Akpom is...

  02-04-2015 23:10
  Dougie Freedman is desperate to help Chuba Akpom be a success at Nottingham Forest – because he believes it will strengthen the club's arm in the transfer market next season.The Reds' boss says it is too early to consider whether Akpom could return to the club on loan again next season, as he prepares to make his City Ground debut against Wolves.But he is convinced that if they can aid the 19-year-old's development during his time at Forest, it could provide a significant boost in their...
  
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• JemmaPage published Armed men steal cash from Iceland store

  02-04-2015 23:06
  Armed men have stolen cash from an Iceland store.Two men, who are believed to be white, entered the store, in Front Street, Arnold, at about 6.20pm on Thursday, while a third man waited outside.Officers believe one of the men was carrying a knife – although it was not used and nobody was injured as a result of the robbery.At the time, the thieves were wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered. They made their escape from the scene by car.Now detectives are appealing for the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Win a Wedding: And the winners are...

  02-04-2015 22:48
  
  Tears and champagne flowed as the winners of the Post's Win a Wedding competition were named on Thursday night.Luke Bowers, 25, and Caroline Jankowski, 26, of Clifton, are now looking forward to planning their dream wedding after being crowned the competition winners at a glittering award ceremony at Woodborough Hall.The couple met in 80s nightclub Reflex, in Nottingham, two years ago – as Luke was busting moves on the rotating dance floor. An overjoyed Caroline said after the result was..
  
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• Police in 'retirement bailout plea'

  02-04-2015 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police approach the Home Office about a multimillion-pound bailout if it loses a legal challenge by officers who were forced to retire.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Walsall v Notts County: Match preview: Dave Kevan glad to be back...

  02-04-2015 20:18
  
  It takes justa matter of seconds before Dave Kevan lets the names roll off the tongue at anincredible speed."Pedro Richards and Tristan Benjamin were somebig characters," he says of his time at Notts County as a player."Ian McParland and Iain McCulloch too. Forgive me if I have left anybodyout, but they made you feel welcome."There was a real family atmosphere, not just among the players, but the whole football club."As Kevan continues to reflect on Notts'...
  
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• Walsall v Notts County: Match in focus - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 20:15
  
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  Walsall v Notts County: Match in focus
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  Paul Hart has been handed the managerial reins for the foreseeable future and will oversee tomorrow's crucial trip to Walsall. Both sides are out of form, but the Saddlers are unbeaten against Notts in their last five games both home and away. But ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Walsall v Notts County: Match in focus

  02-04-2015 20:10
  
  Paul Hart has been handed the managerial reins for the foreseeable future and will oversee tomorrow's crucial trip to Walsall.Both sides are out of form, but the Saddlers are unbeaten against Notts in their last five games both home and away.But Notts certainly suggested in their first-half performance against Scunthorpe in particular, they will cause problems for any team on their day.Hart likes to utilise a diamond formation which saw Alan Smith given the duties of playing as a number ten.But.
  
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• Nottingham factory fire: Expected to continue 'into next week' - BBC News

  02-04-2015 19:58
  
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  Nottingham factory fire: Expected to continue 'into next week'
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  A fire at a former Nottingham cigarette factory could continue burning into next week, firefighters have said. Crews went to the Student Lodge on Player Street, most of which is being renovated, on Monday afternoon. The size of the building and high ...
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• Fire could burn 'into next week'

  02-04-2015 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fire at a former Nottingham cigarette factory could continue burning into next week, firefighters say.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman hopes Nottingham Forest can keep clearing the...

  02-04-2015 19:54
  
  There are some big hurdles to come for Nottingham Forest. But it is by clearing the small ones that Dougie Freedman believes they have kept their slim play-off hopes alive.When the Scotsman arrived at the City Ground the priority was to stem the tide when it came to a dip in form that had not just ended their dreams of automatic promotion, but also prompted fears of an exit from the division at the wrong end of the table.Now, with seven matches left, Forest still need something remarkable to...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman hopes Nottingham Forest can keep clearing the...

  02-04-2015 19:54
  
  There are some big hurdles to come for Nottingham Forest. But it is by clearing the small ones that Dougie Freedman believes they have kept their slim play-off hopes alive.When the Scotsman arrived at the City Ground the priority was to stem the tide when it came to a dip in form that had not just ended their dreams of automatic promotion, but also prompted fears of an exit from the division at the wrong end of the table.Now, with seven matches left, Forest still need something remarkable to...
  
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• Debt-hit East Leake accountant admits fraud at British Gypsum - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 19:52
  
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  Debt-hit East Leake accountant admits fraud at British Gypsum
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  An accountant who had been in debt forged an invoice to his employer to be paid into his bank account to the tune of nearly £5,000, a court was told. Anand Thanky was £12,000 in debt from being a student and his early years of work on a low wage, ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson relishing challenge of...

  02-04-2015 19:46
  
  In Bakary Sako, Nouha Dicko and Benik Afobe Wolves possess three of the most dangerous forward players in the Championship.But, rather than being nervous about facing them, Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson cannot wait.In fact, the Nottingham born player says it is the kind of challenge he loves."I relish the challenge, I always have done, when you come up against good attacking players," he said. "The more you are defending, the more you want it to keep happening."The
  
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• rsherdley published Debt-hit East Leake accountant admits fraud at British Gypsum

  02-04-2015 19:41
  
  An accountant who had been in debt forged an invoice to his employer to be paid into his bank account to the tune of nearly £5,000, a court was told.Anand Thanky was £12,000 in debt from being a student and his early years of work on a low wage, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday, April 4.Despite doing well and working his way up the company, 27-year-old Thanky, of North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, was taking out "pay day loans" and could not afford the...
  
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• Play-off final weekend preview: Nottingham Panthers fans forced to watch on ... - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 19:35
  
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  Play-off final weekend preview: Nottingham Panthers fans forced to watch on ...
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  When Nottingham Panthers fans queued for play-off weekend tickets they did not anticipate having to watch four other teams battle for the crown in their own backyard. But for the second year in a row that is that case as Panthers saw their season ended ...
  
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• JonPritchard published 'Huge loss' for Bulwell company as parcels go missing

  02-04-2015 19:35
  
  The owner of a small business in Bulwell has been left with a "huge loss" after three parcels she had sent to customers went missing.Jayne Annibal, who runs Kidzworld in Tudor Court, said the price of the three packages – containing two cots and a pram – was around £550.But delivery firm Parcel Monkey, who she had arranged to have the parcels sent with, have only offered her £20 per parcel, causing a huge loss for the company.She said: "We've been going for
  
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• JonPritchard commented 'Huge loss' for Bulwell company as parcels go missing

  02-04-2015 19:35
  
  The owner of a small business in Bulwell has been left with a "huge loss" after three parcels she had sent to customers went missing.Jayne Annibal, who runs Kidzworld in Tudor Court, said the price of the three packages – containing two cots and a pram – was around £550.But delivery firm Parcel Monkey, who she had arranged to have the parcels sent with, have only offered her £20 per parcel, causing a huge loss for the company.She said: "We've been going for
  
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• Squash: Air-IT Nottingham narrowly miss out on Premier League play-offs - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 19:24
  
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  Squash: Air-IT Nottingham narrowly miss out on Premier League play-offs
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  Air-IT Nottingham finished the Premier Squash League (PSL) season in fourth place and narrowly missed out on a place in the end-of-season play-offs despite beating Pontefract 3-2 at The Park in their final game. The team (pictured) needed other results ...
  
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• Easter 2015 in Nottinghamshire: Car boot sales near you - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 19:23
  
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  Easter 2015 in Nottinghamshire: Car boot sales near you
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  The clocks changed last weekend and the car boot season is upon us. So here's a list of car boot sales in Nottinghamshire taking place over the Easter weekend: Gotham: Leake Road on Sundays. Sellers arrive for 10am, buyers arrive from noon. Cost for ...
  
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• Easter 2015 in Nottinghamshire: 11 restaurants for Easter Sunday lunch - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 19:23
  
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  Easter 2015 in Nottinghamshire: 11 restaurants for Easter Sunday lunch
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  The Cross Keys, in Byard Lane, has the "best Sunday lunch in the city centre", according to reviews on Trip Advisor. The restaurant serves a two or three-course Sunday menu with roast beef or pork. Call 0115 9417898 to book.
  
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• Brothers' charity mission in memory of dad - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 19:23
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  Brothers' charity mission in memory of dad
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  Two brothers will retrace their late father's footsteps during a charity trek in aid of the "amazing" hospice where he spent his final days. Jonathan and Anthony Greentree will head to Cumbria tomorrow to take part in a 190-mile coast to coast yomp ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest v Wolves: Match in focus

  02-04-2015 19:16
  
  Having been undone by pace and power down the flanks at Norwich, Forest must be wary as they come up against a Wolves side with similar qualities.At Carrow Road, it was full back Martin Olsson who did the damage, setting up two goals after eluding the attentions of both Chris Burke and Michael Mancienne.Mancienne, who had previously looked more than solid at right back, could find himself switched into a more natural role, either in the heart of defence or as a defensive midfielder, as a Wolves.
  
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• Ken Dodd and Christopher Biggins to help Theatre Royal Nottingham mark 150 ... - The Stage

  02-04-2015 18:57
  
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  Ken Dodd and Christopher Biggins to help Theatre Royal Nottingham mark 150 ...
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  Theatre Royal Nottingham is to mark its 150th anniversary with a series of special events, including a Ken Dodd show and the creation of an archive that details its history. The archive is being developed in partnership with the University of ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brett Hutton keen to keep catching the eye of Mick Newell as...

  02-04-2015 18:57
  
  Nottinghamshire bowler Brett Hutton will look to take his chance to shine with both hands by impressing tomorrow at Trent Bridge.The 22-year-old medium-fast bowler has come up through the junior ranks at Notts and has been edging closer to the first-team picture in recent seasons.The Yorkshire-born former England under-19 international's hard work for the second XI and in the nets has not gone unnoticed in recent times by director of cricket Mick Newell.Hutton went with the squad on their...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Play-off final weekend preview: Nottingham Panthers fans forced...

  02-04-2015 18:45
  
  When Nottingham Panthers fans queued for play-off weekend tickets they did not anticipate having to watch four other teams battle for the crown in their own backyard.But for the second year in a row that is that case as Panthers saw their season ended early after quarter-final elimination at the hands of Coventry Blaze.Instead, Sheffield Steelers, Hull Stingrays, Belfast Giants and Coventry are the four teams battling it out at the National Ice Centre on Saturday and Sunday.Steelers were the...
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Wolves

  02-04-2015 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham community comes together to build "man cave"...

  02-04-2015 18:22
  
  A community came together to transform a derelict garage into a £25,000 "man cave" for 13-year-old Connor Thompson – in just under three weeks.Connor, who suffers with spinal muscular atrophy – a rare condition which means he is wheelchair bound – says he needed a place away from his bedroom due it being more like a hospital as it is filled with medical equipment.A team of over 50 members of staff from construction firm Kier swung into action to transform a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Easter 2015 in Nottinghamshire: Car boot sales near you

  02-04-2015 18:18
  
  The clocks changed last weekend and the car boot season is upon us. So here's a list of car boot sales in Nottinghamshire taking place over the Easter weekend:Gotham: Leake Road on Sundays. Sellers arrive for 10am, buyers arrive from noon. Cost for sellers £7.50, 50p for buyers.Brinsley: Main Street on Saturday and Wednesday. Sellers arrive from 6am, buyers arrive from 7.30am. Cost £6 for sellers, 50p for adults and children.Calverton: Whinbush Lane on Sundays. Sellers arrive from...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hockey: Beeston's men fall at the first hurdle at Euro Hockey...

  02-04-2015 17:56
  
  Beeston Hockey Club fell at the first hurdle for the second season running at the Euro Hockey League tournament in Bloemendaal in the Netherlands.The reigning English champions lost in the last 16 of the competition, the first round where they come into the event, to a Belgian side last year and it was a team from the same nation that beat them after a penalty shoot-out this time around.After the scores had been tied at 2-2 after normal time, with GB Olympian Harry Martin netting twice for the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Squash: Air-IT Nottingham narrowly miss out on Premier League...

  02-04-2015 17:52
  
  Air-IT Nottingham finished the Premier Squash League (PSL) season in fourth place and narrowly missed out on a place in the end-of-season play-offs despite beating Pontefract 3-2 at The Park in their final game.The team (pictured) needed other results to go their way to finish in second and qualify but Coolhurt London and Birmingham also won. Nottingham, however, can still reflect on a season when they have won seven of their ten fixtures.Commonwealth medallist Emma Beddoes kicked things off...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Barack Obama-endorsed artist Glenn Ligon opens 'personal museum'...

  02-04-2015 17:48
  
  Barack Obama, Jennifer Aniston and Ben Stiller are fans yet artist Glenn Ligon still can't believe London's Tate Gallery agreed to part with a Jackson Pollock for his exhibition at the Nottingham Contemporary.Rachel Gorman spoke to him.There's little that can't inspire Brooklyn-based artist Glenn Ligon. While at an artist's retreat in Minneapolis at the turn of the century, the Morrissey fan stumbled across a 1970s colouring book targeted at black American children which included, amongst...
  
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• TracyWalker published Brothers' charity mission in memory of dad

  02-04-2015 17:41
  
  Two brothers will retrace their late father's footsteps during a charity trek in aid of the "amazing" hospice where he spent his final days.Jonathan and Anthony Greentree will head to Cumbria tomorrow to take part in a 190-mile coast to coast yomp across the Lake District and into Yorkshire, finishing at Robin Hood's Bay.They will spend six days running and walking across the route, carrying their camping 35lb kit on their backs.The brothers lost their father Jim, 70, on April 7, 2013,
  
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• EllieCullen published Easter 2015 in Nottinghamshire: 11 restaurants for Easter Sunday...

  02-04-2015 17:36
  
  Planning on treating the family to a meal out this bank holiday weekend?Check out our top picks for Easter Sunday lunch in Nottingham:1. Cross Keys, Byard Lane.The Cross Keys, in Byard Lane, has the "best Sunday lunch in the city centre", according to reviews on Trip Advisor. The restaurant serves a two or three-course Sunday menu with roast beef or pork. Call 0115 9417898 to book.2. Victoria Hotel, Dovecote Lane, Beeston. The Victoria Hotel offers an ever-changing menu of delicious...
  
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• DanRobinson published Three vehicles crash in Mapperley

  02-04-2015 17:10
  
  Three vehicles were involved in a crash in Mapperley. The collision happened at the junction of Mansfield Street and Winchester Street on Thursday at 3.45pm.
  It is causing traffic problems in both directions and police are directing vehicles.A police spokesman said no one was trapped and there were not believed to be any serious injuries. He added: "We would advise that drivers avoid the area." Nottingham City Transport said on Twitter the crash had affected its Blue 40 and 42...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Three vehicles crash in Mapperley

  02-04-2015 17:10
  
  Three vehicles were involved in a crash in Mapperley. The collision happened at the junction of Mansfield Street and Winchester Street on Thursday at 3.45pm. It caused traffic problems in both directions and police directed vehicles. A police spokesman said no one was trapped and there were not believed to be any serious injuries. Nottingham City Transport said on Twitter that the road has since reopened.
  Winchester Street has re-opened and our Blue line 40,42 are back to normal route....
  
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• Who would gamble on this election?

  02-04-2015 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People are betting serious cash on the outcome
  
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• Kevan happy despite 'strange' hiring

  02-04-2015 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County coach Dave Kevan says he is happy to be back after being hired to assist a manager who did not join the club.
  
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• AlexBritton published Nottinghamshire County Council opts not to declare stance on...

  02-04-2015 16:53
  Nottinghamshire County Council is not taking a position on the controversial process of fracking.Campaigners against drilling for shale gas sent two petitions with more than 1,800 signatures to the authority claiming the process was "dangerous" and calling on it to reject all applications for fracking sites. No plans have yet been submitted for fracking sites in the county but a potential site in Misson, north Nottinghamshire, is being explored by company IGas Energy.The two petitions,
  
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• AlexBritton commented Nottinghamshire County Council opts not to declare stance on...

  02-04-2015 16:53
  
  Nottinghamshire County Council is not taking a position on the controversial process of fracking.Campaigners against drilling for shale gas sent two petitions with more than 1,800 signatures to the authority claiming the process was "dangerous" and calling on it to reject all applications for fracking sites. No plans have yet been submitted for fracking sites in the county but a potential site in Misson, north Nottinghamshire, is being explored by company IGas Energy.The two petitions,
  
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• Walsall v Notts County

  02-04-2015 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's League One game between Walsall and Notts County.
  
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• TracyWalker published Strepsils workers retire after clocking up combined 86 years'...

  02-04-2015 16:31
  
  The next time you have a sore throat and reach for a lozenge, think of the hard work of two long-serving workers.Geoff Hoad and Gill Craven have just retired from RB (Reckitt Benckiser) Nottingham, after clocking up a 86 years at the site of service between them.The pair have worked tirelessly for the business which makes Strepsils throat lozenges and took over the Boots healthcare section at Thane Road, Beeston, nine years ago.Mr Hoad, 62, started with the company as a machine operator aged 16.
  
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• Cotgrave property: Know your area - Nottingham Post

  02-04-2015 16:25
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  Cotgrave property: Know your area
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  If you're new to Nottingham and looking for a place to call home then it's time to get to know the area. Read up on this week's featured location, Cotgrave... It might be termed a village but Cotgrave, which is just eight miles from Nottingham city ...
  
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• sherdley published University of Nottingham student 'safe' over Russian visa dispute

  02-04-2015 16:10
  
  A student is in close contact with the University of Nottingham and her family over a "minor infringement in visa regulations" in Russia.Laura Sumner, 25, is understood to have been doing research for her PhD when problems arose over her travel documents.A University of Nottingham spokesperson said on Thursday, April 2: "We are in close contact with Laura, and with her family in the UK, over what appears to be a minor infringement in visa regulations as a result of recent changes.
  
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