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• Nottingham Post published Youngsters like Tyler Walker are the 'tools' to take Nottingham...

  06-04-2015 23:30
  
  Nottingham Forest's young guns can play an integral part in the club's future as they look to work under FFP next season, according to Dougie Freedman.But the Reds boss has warnedtheir development must be handled carefully.Forest almost snatched a fine win over Brentford after Tyler Walker bagged his first goal for the club and another product of the Nigel Doughty Academy, Ben Osborn, set up a second for loan-signing Todd Kane.The Reds were ultimately pegged back by goals from Andre Gray and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Youngsters like Tyler Walker are the 'tools' to take Nottingham...

  06-04-2015 23:30
  
  Nottingham Forest's young guns can play an integral part in the club's future as they look to work under FFP next season, according to Dougie Freedman.But the Reds boss has warnedtheir development must be handled carefully.Forest almost snatched a fine win over Brentford after Tyler Walker bagged his first goal for the club and another product of the Nigel Doughty Academy, Ben Osborn, set up a second for loan-signing Todd Kane.The Reds were ultimately pegged back by goals from Andre Gray and...
  
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• Five arrested after two people stabbed in fight outside BZR nightclub - Nottingham Post

  06-04-2015 22:08
  
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  Five arrested after two people stabbed in fight outside BZR nightclub
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  TWO people were stabbed in a fight outside a Lace Market nightclub in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police have now arrested five people in connection with the incident, outside BZR in St Mary's Gate at around 3am on April 6. Four people were ...
  
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• BenIreland published Old Market Square welcomes first Carnival of Football

  06-04-2015 22:07
  
  Footballs were bouncing all over Old Market Square as Nottingham welcomed its first carnival as the country's City of Football.The council house and city centre shops became the stands of the stadium as all ages took part in human table football, penalty competitions and target practice.Ahmed Azab was among the participants in the human table football, which he said reminded him of how much joy a simple kick-around gives him.The 21-year-old Nottingham Trent University business student was...
  
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• BenIreland commented Old Market Square welcomes first Carnival of Football

  06-04-2015 22:07
  
  Footballs were bouncing all over Old Market Square as Nottingham welcomed its first carnival as the country's City of Football.The council house and city centre shops became the stands of the stadium as all ages took part in human table football, penalty competitions and target practice.Ahmed Azab was among the participants in the human table football, which he said reminded him of how much joy a simple kick-around gives him.The 21-year-old Nottingham Trent University business student was...
  
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• Freedman bemoans Forest 'mentality'

  06-04-2015 22:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman says he will change the 'mentality' of the club during the summer.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Championship round-up: Race for promotion looks like being...

  06-04-2015 21:55
  
  The promotion dream might be over for Nottingham Forest, sitting 13 points off the play-offs with 15 points to play for, but for eight other clubs this season looks like having one of its most thrilling ever climaxes.Ipswich's 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield leaves them eighth and three points adrift of the play-off places, but above them seven points separates the top seven with five games to go.Bournemouth went back to the top of the standings after coming from 2-0 down to win 4-2 at home to...
  
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• BenIreland published Five arrested after two people stabbed in fight outside BZR...

  06-04-2015 21:40
  
  Two people were stabbed in a fight outside a Lace Market nightclub in the early hours of this morning. Police have now arrested five people in connection with the incident, outside BZR in St Mary's Gate at around 3am on April 6. Four people were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre - two were found to have stab wounds and the other two had minor injuries. Only one was still in hospital at 9pm, and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Forensic officers have been at the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published League One round-up: Four points separates 15th down to 23rd as...

  06-04-2015 21:09
  
  There were big wins for Crawley Town and Colchester United in the fight at the bottom end of League One.Notts County find themselves third bottom after a third straight draw, 0-0 at home to Coventry, but Dean Saunders' Crawley climbed out of the drop zone with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Oldham thanks to a 20th goal of the season from Izale McLeod and one from Richard Wood before half-time.The U's, meanwhile, are now just a point behind Notts and back in the hunt to try and stay up after Jacob...
  
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• Moniz set for Notts after U-turn

  06-04-2015 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County are set to name Ricardo Moniz as their boss on Tuesday, just over a week after he turned down the job.
  
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• Mansfield Town 0-1 Shrewsbury Town

  06-04-2015 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury secure a League Two play-off place with victory at Mansfield but stay second after leaders Burton win.
  
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• Wrestling mania heads for Nottingham with arrival of WWE UK tour - Nottingham Post

  06-04-2015 19:35
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  Wrestling mania heads for Nottingham with arrival of WWE UK tour
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  Wrestling mania is set to hit Nottingham on Saturday as avid fans descend on the city for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) UK tour. Hotels are fully booked and pubs are expecting a bumper weekend after tickets for the event at the Capital FM ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails published Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 2: Reds player ratings

  06-04-2015 19:34
  
  Karl Darlow: The keeper made some vital and superb saves to keep Forest on course for victory, as the visitors held on grimly under severe pressure. 8/10Eric Lichaj: Another blood and guts display from the full back, who made numerous blocks and tackles at vital moments of the match as Forest dug in. 8/10Jack Hobbs: The defender did not look too rusty on his return to the side following a long spell on the sidelines with injury in recent months. He will be an important player next season....
  
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• Nottmtails commented Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 2: Reds player ratings

  06-04-2015 19:34
  
  Karl Darlow: The keeper made some vital and superb saves to keep Forest on course for victory, as the visitors held on grimly under severe pressure. 8/10Eric Lichaj: Another blood and guts display from the full back, who made numerous blocks and tackles at vital moments of the match as Forest dug in. 8/10Jack Hobbs: The defender did not look too rusty on his return to the side following a long spell on the sidelines with injury in recent months. He will be an important player next season....
  
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• EllieCullen published Wrestling mania heads for Nottingham with arrival of WWE UK tour

  06-04-2015 19:30
  Wrestling mania is set to hit Nottingham on Saturday as avid fans descend on the city for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) UK tour.Hotels are fully booked and pubs are expecting a bumper weekend after tickets for the event at the Capital FM Arena sold like hot cakes.Stars such as Wade "Bad News" Barrett and intercontinental champion Daniel Bryan will give crowds the chance to watch the best bodyslamming action in the world – on this side of the pond.Wrestling fan Dave...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adam Murray pleased with Mansfield Town performance in defeat to...

  06-04-2015 19:15
  Boss Adam Murray was left to rue a problem which has dogged Mansfield Town all season as they paid the price for a lack of ruthlessness up front.
  The Stags saw enough of the ball and created enough chances to take at least a point off title-chasing Shrewsbury Town. They just couldn't put the ball in the back of the net as it finished 1-0.
  Goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley barely had a save to make but was beaten by a deflected Mark Ellis cross which was knocked home by Tyrone Barnett in the second...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Adam Murray pleased with Mansfield Town performance in defeat to...

  06-04-2015 19:15
  
  Boss Adam Murray was left to rue a problem which has dogged Mansfield Town all season as they paid the price for a lack of ruthlessness up front.The Stags saw enough of the ball and created enough chances to take at least a point off title-chasing Shrewsbury Town. They just couldn't put the ball in the back of the net as it finished 1-0.Goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley barely had a save to make but was beaten by a deflected Mark Ellis cross which was knocked home by Tyrone Barnett in the second...
  
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• Notts County 0-0 Coventry City

  06-04-2015 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County share a goalless draw at home to fellow League One strugglers Coventry City.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Dutchman Ricardo Moniz set to perform U-turn and become new Notts...

  06-04-2015 19:04
  
  Ricardo Moniz is set to be announced Notts County's new manager after performing a dramatic U-turn on the job at Meadow Lane.The Dutch coach could be unveiled tomorrow providing the formalities are completed as chairman Ray Trew finally landed his number one choice to succeed Shaun Derry, who was sacked a fortnight ago.Moniz had turned the job down last week citing unforeseen family circumstances, but the former Tottenham coach has now had a change of heart and is expected to be in place for...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Dutchman Ricardo Moniz set to perform U-turn and become new Notts...

  06-04-2015 19:04
  
  Ricardo Moniz is set to be announced Notts County's new manager after performing a dramatic U-turn on the job at Meadow Lane.The Dutch coach could be unveiled tomorrow providing the formalities are completed as chairman Ray Trew finally landed his number one choice to succeed Shaun Derry, who was sacked a fortnight ago.Moniz had turned the job down last week citing unforeseen family circumstances, but the former Tottenham coach has now had a change of heart and is expected to be in place for...
  
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• JemmaPage published Blind Nottinghamshire man training for the London Marathon with...

  06-04-2015 19:00
  
  After being plunged into darkness in 2014, 20-year-old Nathan Edge never thought he would be able to run again.But thanks to the Guide Dogs' My Guide service, he is now training to take part in the London Marathon next year.The partnership – which Nathan, of Mansfield, has been using since September – matches a blind or partially sighted person up with a trained volunteer to help them reach their mobility goals."I always wanted to get back into running because it's something I..
  
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• BenIreland published Can you help find missing 86-year-old Alexandra Park man?

  06-04-2015 18:59
  
  Police are asking the public for information to help find and 86-year-old man who went missing in the early hours of Easter Monday.Officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of John Lord, 86, who left his Alexandra Park home at around 3.15 on April 6.It is believed he drove his white Toyota Yaris car from his home in Woodborough Road to the Riverbank pub in Victoria Embankment.He is then seen on CCTV walking towards the embankment.Mr Lord, who is described as 6ft tall,.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 0 Coventry City 0: Player ratings

  06-04-2015 18:48
  
  Roy Carroll: Was very comfortable dealing with crosses which always instills confidence in the back four. Made a super save at the end. 6/10Mustapha Dumbuya: Endured a very nervy opening and seemed to be on a different frequency to the rest, but got better as the half wore on. 6/10Hayden Mullins: Skipper was deployed at the base of a diamond and while there were a few times he gave the ball away, he nearly scored with a wonderful drive. 6/10Hayden Hollis: When it comes to defending he is decent,
  
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• Brentford 2-2 Nottingham Forest

  06-04-2015 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Promotion-chasing Brentford come from 2-0 down to earn a point against Nottingham Forest thanks to Jota's injury-time header.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Brentford FC v Nottingham Forest

  06-04-2015 18:16
  
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• Nottmtails published Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 2: Match report: Late goal takes...

  06-04-2015 18:13
  
  There may not have been the reward of three points, but there was hope for Nottingham Forest, as Dougie Freedman's side delivered a glimpse of the future in the old fashioned surrounds of Griffin Park.
  The Reds were literally seconds away from a win that would have had a significant say in the outcome of the promotion race in the Championship, even if their own hopes had fallen by the wayside a few days before.
  But, with Tyler Walker matching the goal tally of his Forest legend father Des Walker
  
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• Nottmtails commented Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 2: Match report: Late goal takes...

  06-04-2015 18:13
  
  There may not have been the reward of three points, but there was hope for Nottingham Forest, as Dougie Freedman's side delivered a glimpse of the future in the old fashioned surrounds of Griffin Park.The Reds were literally seconds away from a win that would have had a significant say in the outcome of the promotion race in the Championship, even if their own hopes had fallen by the wayside a few days before.But, with Tyler Walker matching the goal tally of his Forest legend father Des Walker..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 0 Coventry City 0: Match report: Magpies stay in...

  06-04-2015 18:00
  
  Notts County recorded a third successive draw as their relegation fears remained with a point against Coventry City.In a game which offered precious few chances between two struggling sides, Hayden Mullins almost opened the scoring with a blistering 25-yard drive which forced a good save from Lee Burge.Coventry offered very little going forward in the first half, but began to up the ante in the second as they searched for a priceless win.Adam Barton wasted two gilt-edged chances with the last...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County 0 Coventry City 0: Match report: Magpies stay in...

  06-04-2015 18:00
  
  Notts County recorded a third successive draw as their relegation fears remained with a point against Coventry City.In a game which offered precious few chances between two struggling sides, Hayden Mullins almost opened the scoring with a blistering 25-yard drive which forced a good save from Lee Burge.Coventry offered very little going forward in the first half, but began to up the ante in the second as they searched for a priceless win.Adam Barton wasted two gilt-edged chances with the last...
  
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• Nottingham Post published VIDEO: Tyler Walker scores a stunning first goal for Nottingham...

  06-04-2015 17:32
  
  Tyler Walker already has many goals as his famous father for Nottingham Forest after a stunning strike against Brentford.The teenage son of former Reds and England defender Des Walker came on in the 41st minute after Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom picked up an injury - and he was soon in the action.Walker took down a long ball with a sublime first touch on the edge of the box at Griffin Park.That put a defender on his backside before the academy prospect lashed in a fierce shot after making space...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented VIDEO: Tyler Walker scores a stunning first goal for Nottingham...

  06-04-2015 17:32
  
  Tyler Walker already has many goals as his famous father for Nottingham Forest after a stunning strike against Brentford.
  The teenage son of former Reds and England defender Des Walker came on in the 41st minute after Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom picked up an injury - and he was soon in the action.
  Walker took down a long ball with a sublime first touch on the edge of the box at Griffin Park.
  That put a defender on his backside before the academy prospect lashed in a fierce shot after making space
  
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• Nottingham factory blaze: Fire still burning after seven days - BBC News

  06-04-2015 16:48
  
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  Nottingham factory blaze: Fire still burning after seven days
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  A fire at a former cigarette factory is still burning more than a week after it started. About a third of the building in Nottingham has now been pulled down in controlled demolitions. The blaze broke out at the Student Lodge on Player Street, most of ...
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• BenIreland published Mother and 8-month-old daughter saved from Hyson Green flat fire

  06-04-2015 16:41
  A mother and her eight-month-old daughter have been rescued from their burning Hyson Green flat by firefighters.The blaze broke out in the kitchen of the flat in Radford Road at around 1.30pm on Easter Monday, April 6.The 30-year-old woman and her daughter were later taken to hospital by East Midlands Ambulance Service.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said the cause of the fire was "cooking related" and that the smoke alarm had not detected it because it had not been...
  
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• BenIreland commented Mother and 8-month-old daughter saved from Hyson Green flat fire

  06-04-2015 16:41
  
  A MOTHER and her eight-month-old daughter have been rescued from their burning Hyson Green flat by firefighters.The blaze broke out in the kitchen of the flat in Radford Road at around 1.30pm on Easter Monday, April 6.The 30-year-old woman and her little girl were later taken to hospital by paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service.Firefighters said the cause was "cooking related" and that the flat's smoke alarm had not been tested and therefore did not go off as a warning.One...
  
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• BenIreland published Fun in the Nottingham sun as Easter Monday is hottest day of the...

  06-04-2015 16:30
  Fun was had in the sun this Easter Monday as temperatures were the highest recorded this year.Children met newborn lambs at Stonebridge City Farm while families picnicked on the banks of the glistening Trent in 17C heat.The spring sunshine comes just two years after the coldest Easter on record (2013), which meteorologist Craig Snell said boils down to the changing dates of the holiday."This is a funny holiday for us because it's moveable," said Mr Snell, from the Met Office....
  
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• BenIreland commented Fun in the Nottingham sun as Easter Monday is hottest day of the...

  06-04-2015 16:30
  Fun was had in the sun this Easter Monday as temperatures were the highest recorded this year.Children met newborn lambs at Stonebridge City Farm while families picnicked on the banks of the glistening Trent in 17C heat.The spring sunshine comes just two years after the coldest Easter on record (2013), which meteorologist Craig Snell said boils down to the changing dates of the holiday."This is a funny holiday for us because it's moveable," said Mr Snell, from the Met Office....
  
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• Nottingham Post published England 'need' Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad in their side, says...

  06-04-2015 16:11
  In the aftermath of a disastrous World Cup, clamour for fresh blood in both the England one-day and Test teams has been intensifying but Darren Gough has described calls to axe Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad as ludicrous.Gough, England's ninth most successful wicket-taker of all time, is the first to admit Broad was way off the mark during the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, but is backing the Notts man to bounce back in style in the Caribbean.England are in the West Indies for a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 0 Shrewsbury 1: Match report: Stags give their all...

  06-04-2015 16:10
  
  It was another defeat, but this time the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story.For long periods, Mansfield Town had the upper hand against title-chasing Shrewsbury Town.In the first 45 minutes, they had the better chances. Even when Tyrone Barnett bagged the only goal of the game shortly after the break, the Stags continued to ask questions of their opponents.They just couldn't find a way through, being beaten for the fourth match on the trot.An ankle injury to Ricky Ravenhill in the 2-0...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mansfield Town 0 Shrewsbury 1: Match report: Stags give their all...

  06-04-2015 16:10
  
  It was another defeat, but this time the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story.For long periods, Mansfield Town had the upper hand against title-chasing Shrewsbury Town.In the first 45 minutes, they had the better chances. Even when Tyrone Barnett bagged the only goal of the game shortly after the break, the Stags continued to ask questions of their opponents.They just couldn't find a way through, being beaten for the fourth match on the trot.An ankle injury to Ricky Ravenhill in the 2-0...
  
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• Fire still burning at former factory

  06-04-2015 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fire at a former cigarette factory in Nottingham is still burning, more than seven days after it started.
  
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• JemmaPage published Hucknall councillors resign from Labour Party to form new...

  06-04-2015 16:00
  Two long-serving Hucknall councillors have resigned from the Labour Party to form a new independent group.Councillor John Wilmott and Trevor Locke launched a new group, which will stand in the forthcoming elections – called Hucknall First Community Forum – after being de-selected as Ashfield District Council candidates by the party.The decision was announced at a press conference last month held at the Under One Roof Community Centre in Vine Terrace.Councillor Wilmott, who has served
  
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• JemmaPage commented Hucknall councillors resign from Labour Party to form new...

  06-04-2015 16:00
  
  Two long-serving Hucknall councillors have resigned from the Labour Party to form a new independent group.Councillor John Wilmott and Trevor Locke launched a new group, which will stand in the forthcoming elections – called Hucknall First Community Forum – after being de-selected as Ashfield District Council candidates by the party.The decision was announced at a press conference last month held at the Under One Roof Community Centre in Vine Terrace.Councillor Wilmott, who has served
  
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• JonPritchard published In pictures: Bark in the Park launch

  06-04-2015 15:16
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• EllieCullen published Scarlet jacket is raised above city to mark historic victory by...

  06-04-2015 14:09
  Raised high above the city, a single scarlet jacket was a poignant reminder of one of the most glorious victories by Nottinghamshire soldiers.On Monday, veterans from the Sherwood Foresters regiment marked Badajoz Day – the successful storming of the Spanish city during the Napoleonic Wars on April 6, 1812.The 45th Notts Regiment – a forerunner of the Foresters – played an important part in the victory, and news was spread when an officer, Lieutenant James MacPherson, ran his..
  
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• EllieCullen commented Scarlet jacket is raised above city to mark historic victory by...

  06-04-2015 14:09
  
  Raised high above the city, a single scarlet jacket was a poignant reminder of one of the most glorious victories by Nottinghamshire soldiers.On Monday, veterans from the Sherwood Foresters regiment marked Badajoz Day – the successful storming of the Spanish city during the Napoleonic Wars on April 6, 1812.The 45th Notts Regiment – a forerunner of the Foresters – played an important part in the victory, and news was spread when an officer, Lieutenant James MacPherson, ran his..
  
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• JonPritchard published Bark in the Park gets off to bright and bouncy start

  06-04-2015 14:03
  Eight years ago rescue dog Millie was on the verge of being put down by wardens who had lost all hope she would be adopted.Today, she is among the dozens of pooches who have been entered into this year's Bark in the Park competition.The competition, sponsored by Kennelgate Superstores, began on Monday at Vernon Park in Basford – with dozens of dogs lining up to have their photo taken.Millie, a Staffie Boxer crossbreed, was with her owners Ean and Marie Cook of Hadbury Road, Sherwood. Ean,.
  
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• JonPritchard published Traffic builds up as sun-seekers head to Rufford Abeey Country...

  06-04-2015 13:25
  Miles of queues have formed along the A614 in Nottinghamshire as families head to Rufford Abbey Country Park to make the most of the sun.Queues snaked back from the country park to the A617 island near to Rainworth, as people flocked there to take advantage of the hottest day of the year and the Bank Holiday.Traffic slowed to a crawl as drivers queued to get into the country park.An overcast start to the day has made way for a sunny morning and early afternoon, with temperatures reaching 14...
  
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• JonPritchard published Traffic builds up as sun-seekers head to Rufford Abbey Country...

  06-04-2015 13:25
  Miles of queues have formed along the A614 in Nottinghamshire as families head to Rufford Abbey Country Park to make the most of the sun.Queues snaked back from the country park to the A617 island near to Rainworth, as people flocked there to take advantage of the hottest day of the year and the Bank Holiday.Traffic slowed to a crawl as drivers queued to get into the country park.An overcast start to the day has made way for a sunny morning and early afternoon, with temperatures reaching 14...
  
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• rsherdley published Sherwood man discovers he can paint aged 77

  06-04-2015 13:18
  Discovering new hobbies has not come too late for Tony Stubbings who, at 77-years-of- age, has found he has a talent for oil painting.The pensioner needed a hobby after he suffered from crippling back problems for years, sometimes struggling to walk 20 metres, and has arthritis in his hand.Wife Barbara Stubbings, 75, knew from early in their marriage Tony had a creative flair after he expertly decorated the nursery wall.But despite years and years of encouraging him, it was only four years ago..
  
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• AlexBritton published Election 2015: What are the latest odds for seats in Nottinghamsh...

  06-04-2015 13:08
  
  It's one month to go until the election and bookmakers are expecting another coalition government to be in power after May 8.The odds of a hung parliament are 2/11 according to Oddschecker, with a Conservative majority the next likely outcome at 11/2 and a Labour majority at around 16/1.Conservative candidate Anna Soubry is still expected to be among the high-profile losers at the polls on May 7, with bookmakers quoting odds of her winning the seat at 9/4. Labour's Nick Palmer is the favourite..
  
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