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• Nottingham Post published Attenborough Nature Reserve welcomes 10 different species of...

  19-04-2015 22:42
  
  Over the last couple of weeks you could have been forgiven for thinking that Attenborough was a coastal town – especially based on the birds that have been spotted here recently.No fewer than ten different species of 'seagull' have been spotted at the nature reserve since the beginning of the month.Amongst the resident black-headed gulls have been the herring gull, lesser-black backed gull, great black-backed gull, common gull, little gull and even rarities such as the Mediterranean gull,.
  
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• DanRobinson published The Nottingham Post's Sunday night quiz

  19-04-2015 22:36
  Have you been keeping up with the latest news this week? Wind down your weekend by taking our Sunday night quiz.1. Hilary Clinton this week announced she will seek which job?@(a) UN Secretary-General, (b) US President, (c) US Ambassador to UN2 An oak tree and river are symbolised in whose badge?@(a) Notts CCC, (b) Nottingham Forest, (c) Notts CCC3 Gaioz Nigalidze used a mobile phone to cheat at what?@(a) A-levels, (b) Bridge, (c) Chess4 Lawrence of Arabia owned eight Nottingham-made what?@(a)...
  
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• DanRobinson published Speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week beginning...

  19-04-2015 22:32
  
  Here are Nottinghamshire's speed camera locations for the week beginning Monday, April 20:A60 Nottingham Rd, Mansfield B6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield A60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse A60 Carlton in Lindrick/Costhorpe B6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit section A631 Flood Plains Road, Beckingham A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton A612 Main Road, Upton A60 Bellar Gate - Woodthorpe Dr, Nottingham A6005 Castle...
  
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• DanRobinson published Police confirm person dies in Bottesford house fire

  19-04-2015 22:24
  
  Police have confirmed that a person died in a major house fire yesterday.Detectives are treating the blaze, which spread to neighbouring homes, as a crime scene.Smoke was seen billowing from the blaze in Grantham Street, Bottesford, as nearby properties were evacuated.Emergency services were called at about 1.50pm, with fire and ambulance crews also on the scene.A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "The fire is believed to have spread to a number of neighbouring properties and nearby...
  
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• In pictures: St George's Day parade in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  19-04-2015 22:03
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  In pictures: St George's Day parade in Nottingham
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  More than 200 young people from 10 different clubs paraded through Nottingham's streets to celebrate St George's Day. Can you spot yourself in our gallery? 0Share 0Share 0Tweet 0Share. Report this gallery. 1 of 18. More than 200 young people from 10 ...and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published In pictures: St George's Day parade in Nottingham

  19-04-2015 21:34
  
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• DanRobinson published Singer aged 92 releases new album under name Basement Jack: Video

  19-04-2015 20:46
  
  It was the first song he performed with his wife and it became the soundtrack to their marriage, spanning almost 50 years.Sadly, since Jack Gill's wife Joan died in 1996, aged 79, he has been unable to sing It's My Way of Loving You.But now the 92-year-old has teamed up with his granddaughter to perform the ballad once more – and is even releasing the track in an album under the name Basement Jack.Mr Gill, of Mansfield, said: "It was nice to sing and it reminded me of my wife when we.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman aims to build attack-minded Nottingham Forest...

  19-04-2015 20:40
  
  As he stood on the touchline at Ewood Park, Dougie Freedman was a man with mixed emotions. His Nottingham Forest side were producing the brand of football he wants to see, but not the end results.It will have become something of a familiar feeling for the Scotsman. Because it is hardly a new twist in the plot where the Reds are concerned.It was the same story against Watford, with Forest carving out numerous chances with some positive, attacking football – but seeing them go begging. And a
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman aims to build attack-minded Nottingham Forest...

  19-04-2015 20:40
  
  As he stood on the touchline at Ewood Park, Dougie Freedman was a man with mixed emotions. His Nottingham Forest side were producing the brand of football he wants to see, but not the end results.It will have become something of a familiar feeling for the Scotsman. Because it is hardly a new twist in the plot where the Reds are concerned.It was the same story against Watford, with Forest carving out numerous chances with some positive, attacking football – but seeing them go begging. And a
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz refuses to surrender as 'individual mistakes'...

  19-04-2015 20:05
  
  A new era, a new manager and supposedly a new hope, but unfortunately for Notts County the same old problems refuse to go away.Explaining the 2-0 defeat at Crawley, Ricardo Moniz blamed "individual mistakes" as the task which faces the Dutch manager becamemuch greater in size.To be fair to the new Magpies' boss, he cannot be held responsible for what fate lies in store and resembles a man shoved in charge of a runaway train.But the problems he is witnessing were suffered by Shaun...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ice hockey: Great Britain settle for silver after loss to...

  19-04-2015 19:59
  
  Great Britain won the silver medal but suffered heartbreak in their final game at the World Championship (Division 1B) in Eindhoven, as Lithuania's 3-2 victory meant Korea won gold.Pete Russell's side needed a point to secure promotion but a goal seven minutes from time meant Lithuania won the game and claimed bronze.Jonathan Weaver had the game's first chance but his shot went wide after a great feed by Robert Dowd. Mark Garside put GB ahead at 14:08 when he shot from the slot following a...
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales hopes his career best score for Nottinghamshire has...

  19-04-2015 19:56
  
  Alex Hales says he is 'a long way off' playing Test cricket - but he hopes his career best score for Nottinghamshire has sent a message to the selectors of his capabilities.
  Hales will resume on 222 not out from 250 balls as Notts closed day one on 393 for seven against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge.
  The 26-year-old has already made it clear he wants to play for England in all forms and with the national team yet to settle on an opening partnership seemingly, he looks a good option, even though he..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cycling: How style can make you a winner

  19-04-2015 19:50
  Seeing lots of cyclists on new racing bikes, I always cast an eye over their riding position.On my bike, or even from the car, I'm subconsciously thinking "saddle could go up a bit", "handlebars are too high", or "your knees stick out a bit" – all of which sounds a bit critical, but I am looking through the eyes of a qualified cycling coach with over 50 years' experience.Recently, I saw an article by a cycling writer who was looking for examples of the most...
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales' double century lights up first day of Nottinghamshire...

  19-04-2015 19:23
  
  The spotlight is shining brighter than ever on Kevin Pietersen's quest to earn an England recall – but it should be on another box office cricketer.Pietersen resembles the Pied Piper as much as a cricketer seeking international redemption these days as the media pack followed him to South Wales today. But while he could only make 19 for Surrey at Glamorgan, Alex Hales was showing why he is a more viable option for the selectors as he scored a stunning career high 222 not out for...
  
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• DanRobinson published Dog rescued from quarry ledge by firefighters

  19-04-2015 19:18
  
  A dog was rescued from a ledge while stranded in a Nottinghamshire quarry. The cocker spaniel, called Tina, appeared to have slipped down a bank about 30ft from the top of Bestwood Quarry in Mansfield Road, near Papplewick, on Sunday shortly after 2.30pm. It took firefighters from three crews an hour to rescue the pet as an officer had to be lowered down a rope to reach her. The dog – which was being looked after by a couple living in a nearby farm - was then secured and lowered to...
  
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• Fragapane, Downie, Oldham win silver

  19-04-2015 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Claudia Fragapane, Becky Downie and Sam Oldham all win silver on the last day of the European Gymnastics Championships.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Blackburn 3 Forest 3: Match analysis: Dramatic draw shows why...

  19-04-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest may no longer have anything more than a bit part left to play in the increasingly dramatic Championship promotion race and, as they reflect on the reasons why, the events of an equally theatrical afternoon at Ewood Park will go a long way towards offering some sort of explanation.Because, when it comes to the strengths and weaknesses of Dougie Freedman's side, it would be hard to encapsulate either more accurately in the space of 90 minutes of undeniably compelling action.It...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gardening: The balance between hard and soft

  19-04-2015 18:54
  
  IN most gardens there are two types of key materials, hard landscaping and soft. Soft landscaping most commonly refers to plants, trees and lawns.Hard landscaping tends to refer to non-living aspects such as paving, fencing and other structural features. Both hard and soft landscaping require careful planning when deciding on how and what to use and the wrong choice can look awful and may even result in failure of the product.With soft landscaping the age-old saying "right plant, right...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Walking: The routes through Belper

  19-04-2015 18:49
  
  Belper is a fairly easy place to get to, whether going by car, bus or train, so this seven-mile circular walk is well worth a try.Starting from outside the library on the A6, go down the road and cross Belper Bridge, being sure to look to your right to see the impressive weirs.Once over the bridge, turn right and go down the side road running parallel to the river (Wyver Lane). Look for the footpath off to your left that takes you through the farmyard and continue to Belper Lane End.Turn left,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Blackburn 3 Nottingham Forest 3: Reds player ratings

  19-04-2015 18:17
  
  Karl Darlow: Will be kicking himself after paying the price for a moment of hesitation in the third minute, when he paused when looking to collect a high ball, allowing Gestede to sneak in to score. Rating: 5/10Eric Lichaj: The American started the game at right-back, finished it at left-back and was solid throughout, with one exception – when he hesitated for too long and allowed Gestede to make a vital block in the build up to the first goal. Rating: 6/10Jamaal Lascelles: Generally...
  
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• jonmattos published Former Notts County loan star and Forest target Jack Grealish...

  19-04-2015 18:11
  
  Just under a year ago Jack Grealish was playing an instrumental role in helping Notts County complete the Great Escape on the final day of the season at Oldham.Fast-forward to April 2015 and the teenager was thrown in on the biggest stage of them all at Wembley as Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood handed him a start in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.Considered to be big underdogs to make the final, Villa came from behind thanks to goals from Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph to win 2-1 and
  
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• DanRobinson published Police release CCTV footage of man wanted in connection with...

  19-04-2015 17:57
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about an assault on a 20-year-old woman in a Hyson Green car park.Detectives are investigating the incident, which happened off Radford Road, opposite Asda, in the early hours of Sunday, April 12.The man is pictured wearing an open beige jacket, blue t-shirt and blue trousers.The car park was cordoned off until Monday, April 13, while forensic officers combed the area for clues.Anyone who recognises the man or has information about
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Tory chairman Grant Shapps says Nottinghamshire is "really...

  19-04-2015 17:39
  
  Top Conservative Grant Shapps was in Beeston on Saturday supporting local candidate Anna Soubry.The chairman of the party and minister without portfolio was out on the streets of the town knocking on doors and canvassing, saying Nottinghamshire's battlegrounds would be vital to the election result.In the county there are several key seats where the futures of Tory MPs are potentially on the line, particularly in Broxtowe and Sherwood.He told the Post: "People in Broxtowe, and in...
  
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• Birmingham City 0-0 Notts County

  19-04-2015 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carly Telford saves a second-half penalty as Notts County share the spoils with Birmingham City at Solihull Moors.
  
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• DanRussell published Woman assaulted near Carrington Tesco Express

  19-04-2015 17:37
  A woman was assaulted as she walked home in the early hours of the morning.The attack happened near Tesco Express on Hucknall Road, Carrington, at around 3am on Sunday after a man approached her.He is described as being a white man in his late 30s or early 40s, less than 5ft 8ins tall with a muscular, stocky build and a tattoo on his neck.A cordon was put in place while officer investigated.People living in the area have been left "shocked" by the assault which happened near a passage.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Birmingham City Ladies 0 Notts County Ladies 0: Match report:...

  19-04-2015 17:33
  
  England international Carly Telford saved Remi Allen's penalty with less than ten minutes remaining to rescue a point for Notts County as they drew 0-0 at Birmingham City.
  In a feisty first-half encounter that produced only half-chances for each side, the flash-point came when Rachel Williams was brought down on the edge of the box by Birmingham's Kerys Harrop.
  This provided Notts with their best chance but Alex Greenwood's free-kick was comfortably saved by Rebecca Spencer.
  Birmingham's best...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest need to be more ruthless, says Michael...

  19-04-2015 17:30
  It may have been a season of frustration for Nottingham Forest, but Michael Mancienne believes the margins between success and failure are small.Where the Reds are concerned, the former Chelsea man believes that simple cutting edge is one of the few remaining missing ingredients Dougie Freedman's side need to find, if they are to become the finished article.Mancienne, like his manager, cut a frustrated figure at Ewood Park, following a game that Forest might have won comfortably, but instead had
  
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• AlexBritton published Election battle steps up a gear as postal votes begin to be cast

  19-04-2015 17:30
  The election may not be for another fortnight, but voting will begin this week as the first ballot forms drop through letterboxes.More than 100,000 people across the county have chosen to vote by post and will be able to have their say from Tuesday.Turnout at the last general election ranged from 75.2 per cent in Broxtowe to 54.9 per cent in Nottingham North.And appetite for the election varied among people who spoke to the Post in Nottingham's Old Market Square.Some, like 21-year-old Sam Keys,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Becky Downie and Sam Oldham win European Championships silver

  19-04-2015 17:10
  Nottingham gymnasts have picked up two more medals at the European Championships after Becky Downie and Sam Oldham both won silver.
  Downie finished second on beam to go with silver on the uneven bars on Saturday. Her score of 14.300 meant the 23-year-old and her sister Ellie, 15 have won almost half of Britain's eight medals in Montpellier.
  Ellie won bronze in the all around on Friday, the first British female to win an all around medal at a major championships.
  The Notts Gymnastics Academy duo.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gary Jones apologises to Notts County fans as defeat leaves...

  19-04-2015 17:00
  
  Gary Jones apologised to Notts County fans for their defeat at Crawley which has left them clinging onto their League One status.The Magpies were beaten 2-0 by the Reds which has left them three points from safety with three games remaining.Kelly Youga gave the Reds the lead with an acrobatic scissors kick before Darren Ward took advantage of some appalling marking.Like boss Ricardo Moniz, Jones slammed the nature of the goals and said he felt for the 500 supporters who had made the journey...
  
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• DanRussell published St George's Day kick-started by Nottingham parade

  19-04-2015 16:57
  
  The city's first St George's Day parade kick-started this year's celebrations.More than 200 young people from 10 different clubs played music, waved flags and marched through the streets on Sunday afternoon. With such a vast number of people involved, three separate marches were held from different corners of the city - but everyone came together in Old Market Square to be cheered on by crowds of onlookers.For Hannah Norle it was her first parade.The six-year-old of Arnold, said: "I am...
  
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• DanRussell commented St George's Day kick-started by Nottingham parade

  19-04-2015 16:57
  
  The city's first St George's Day parade kick-started this year's celebrations.More than 200 young people from 10 different clubs played music, waved flags and marched through the streets on Sunday afternoon. With such a vast number of people involved, three separate marches were held from different corners of the city - but everyone came together in Old Market Square to be cheered on by crowds of onlookers.For Hannah Norle it was her first parade.The six-year-old of Arnold, said: "I am...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, day one, tea: Hales scores brilliant...

  19-04-2015 16:53
  
  Alex Hales scored a stunning century to help take Nottinghamshire to 281 for four at tea on day one against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge.
  The number three took 93 balls to reach 50 but then blazed his way to a tenth first class hundred with the next 50 coming off just 38 deliveries.
  He had put on 171 for the third wicket with James Taylor, who went for 59 after playing a fine supporting role.
  Notts lost two wickets in four balls after Taylor looked to be harshly out lbw to Jack Brooks, with Samit..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Crawley 2 Notts County 0: Match analysis: Fans fear wheel has...

  19-04-2015 16:30
  
  One by one they filed out of the ground singing about the wheel which fell off their wheelbarrow in what could be perceived as a last act of defiance.But for those Notts County fans trudging out of Crawley's metallic stadium at 5pm, deep down they know they are in a considerable amount of trouble.This chastening defeat has left the Magpies two points from safety and the margins for error in the fight to avoid a return to League Two have become as thin as a fag paper.For the second consecutive...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Crawley 2 Notts County 0: Match analysis: Fans fear wheel has...

  19-04-2015 16:30
  
  One by one they filed out of the ground singing about the wheel which fell off their wheelbarrow in what could be perceived as a last act of defiance.But for those Notts County fans trudging out of Crawley's metallic stadium at 5pm, deep down they know they are in a considerable amount of trouble.This chastening defeat has left the Magpies two points from safety and the margins for error in the fight to avoid a return to League Two have become as thin as a fag paper.For the second consecutive...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adam Murray 'not wasting energy' on certain Mansfield Town...

  19-04-2015 16:27
  
  Adam Murray admitted he needed to 'bite his tongue' after a limp display saw Mansfield Town beaten 3-1 at Cambridge United.But he vowed similar performances will not happen in the future as he looks to put together a team whose commitment cannot be in doubt."I could have been ruthless with a few of them but it's just not worth the energy. I've wasted enough energy on certain individuals," said the manager.The Stags went into the game on the back of a win over Tranmere Rovers which put.
  
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• PMBlackburn published In pictures: Runners take on gruelling Longhorn race to raise...

  19-04-2015 16:25
  
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• DanRobinson published Police treating house fire as crime scene

  19-04-2015 16:18
  
  Police are treating a house fire as a crime scene.Smoke has been seen billowing from the blaze in Grantham Street, Bottesford, on Sunday afternoon, as nearby homes were evacuated.Emergency services were called at about 1.50pm, with fire and ambulance crews also on the scene.A Leicestershire Police spokeswoman said: "There's been a house fire in Bottesford and we have a potential crime scene there."There's nothing yet to suspect it's arson but it's still really early days."Reports.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Queen's Medical Centre helipad appeal boosted by runners in...

  19-04-2015 15:44
  
  Intrepid runners raised vital cash to bring a helipad to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre by taking part in gruelling races through Sherwood Forest.The first ever Longhorn event - which includes a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10km race, saw hundreds of competitors journey deep into the historic woods after setting out from the beautiful Thoresby Hall.The race is the latest event to support Nottingham Hospitals Charity's Saving Lives Helipad Appeal, which aims to cut down the time it takes.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cambridge United 3 Mansfield Town 1: Match analysis: Sorry effort...

  19-04-2015 15:28
  The good news is trips to Braintree, Torquay and Gateshead are off. Mansfield Town can plan for another season in League Two.And without a final day decider at Accrington to boot.It didn't always look that way. Not so long ago there was a real fear among some supporters that relegation was on the cards.That Adam Murray has kept the club up and avoided a return to the Conference deserves great credit. There will be other, more experienced managers who cannot do the same.There wasn't much...
  
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• DanRussell published NSPCC say child sexual exploitation cases in Nottingham are...

  19-04-2015 14:06
  
  Referrals for child sexual exploitation cases in Nottingham are happening "nearly every day".The problem has been highlighted by Walters Tanifum who helps families of those affected by the crime.The Children's Services Practitioner at the NSPCC Nottingham Service Centre sees up to eight children a week.The former teacher said: "There are issues with vulnerability for children being sexually abused, and children being at a higher risk of abuse. Sexual exploitation is very common...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, day one, lunch: Notts have best of...

  19-04-2015 13:57
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fuming Gary Bowyer blasts his players after Nottingham Forest...

  19-04-2015 13:43
  
  Fuming Gary Bowyer laid into his side after seeing them fail to hold onto a lead for the second time in two games.The Blackburn boss saw his side take the lead three times at Ewood Park as Rudy Gestede netted a hat-trick against a Nottingham Forest side he loves to score against.Gestede scored in Rovers' 3-1 win over Forest at the City Ground earlier in the campaign and had previously netted twice for Cardiff against the Reds in April 2013, after coming off the bench.But, despite seeing him go..
  
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• NottmPostEG published In pictures: McBusted live at Nottingham's Capital FM Arena

  19-04-2015 13:32
  
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• Dougie Freedman will address Nottingham Forest's cutting edge, following ... - Nottingham Post

  19-04-2015 13:23
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  Dougie Freedman says he will work on Nottingham Forest's finishing power over the summer, after seeing them spurn a host of chances to kill off Blackburn. The Reds did find the net three times at Ewood Park, as a brace from Michail Antonio and another ...
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• Nottmtails published Dougie Freedman will address Nottingham Forest's cutting edge,...

  19-04-2015 13:12
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dougie Freedman will address Nottingham Forest's cutting edge,...

  19-04-2015 13:12
  
  Dougie Freedman says he will work on Nottingham Forest's finishing power over the summer, after seeing them spurn a host of chances to kill off Blackburn.The Reds did find the net three times at Ewood Park, as a brace from Michail Antonio and another goal from Henri Lansbury saw them come back from behind three times, as Rudy Gestede netted a hat-trick of headers for the home side.It was a superb attacking display from Forest, but it still left Freedman frustrated, as he felt the Reds had carved
  
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• PMBlackburn published In pictures: Tennis taster day comes to Nottingham's Old Market...

  19-04-2015 13:04
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non League round-up and results: Alfreton Town need a result on...

  19-04-2015 13:00
  Alfreton Town's Vanarama Conference survival hopes will go to the wire after they were held to a 2-2 draw at the Impact Arena by relegation rivals Welling United, who played the last 76 minutes with ten men.The 'pay what you want' admission scheme drew a crowd of 1,593 and Nicky Law's side got the start they wanted when they went in front on 16 minutes, Dan Bradley netting from the penalty spot for a hand-ball offence by United's Harry Osbourne which earned him a red card.The visitors equalised.
  
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• JenniferScott published Rare Box Bug discovered at Attenborough Nature Reserve

  19-04-2015 12:24
  
  A rare species of insect has been found on the grounds of Attenborough Nature Reserve, in what is thought to be its first citing as far north as Nottinghamshire. The Box Bug - or Gonocerus acuteangulatus - is normally found in Surrey, named after the Box Hill area where it traditionally calls home.But during the reserve's project to identify 1,000 species at the site, assistant manager Tim Sexton came across the incredibly rare creepy crawly. "For many years the Box Bug was confined to Box.
  
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