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• AlexBritton published Election 2015: Broxtowe reacts to exit poll

  07-05-2015 23:58
  
  An exit poll from broadcasters putting the Conservatives 10 seats short of a majority is being treated with caution in Broxtowe.The poll was based on interviews with 22,000 voters across the country, and found the Tories were expected to get 316 seats, Labour with 239, the Liberal Democrats on 10.This would mean a coaltion between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats could continue as it would have 326 seats of the 650 in the Commons.But Liberal Democrats in Broxtowe have laughed at the...
  
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• BenIreland published Labour feeling 'the buzz' but Tories 'confident' at Sherwood...

  07-05-2015 23:54
  Labour representatives said they are feeling "the buzz" on first glimpse of the votes coming in at Sherwood.But in the neck-and-neck seat, which was separated by just 214 votes last time, the Conservatives also say they are confident.Conservative Mark Spencer and Labour's Leonie Mathers are the two favourites for the seat, also contested by Lydia Davies-Bright of the Green Party, Dan Mosley of the Lib Dems, Ukip's Sally Chad and David Perkins from Class War.The ballot boxes were opened
  
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• Conservatives encouraged by exit polls in tight Sherwood seat - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 23:38
  
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  Conservatives in Sherwood think the overall exit poll trend in favour of their party stands them in good stead for a victory in the constituency. Mark Spencer is defending his seat, which he won by 214 votes over Labour's Leonie Mathers in 2010.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Election 2015 count across Nottinghamshire in pictures

  07-05-2015 23:36
  
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• Nottingham Post published Election 2015: POLL - How did you vote?

  07-05-2015 23:29
  Tell us how you voted in today's election ahead of the announcements later tonight in our general election 2015 poll.Follow our live blog from 10pm to stay up-to-date with results from Broxtowe, Nottingham North, South and East, Gedling, Sherwood and Rushcliffe.We'll also have results from Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Erewash, Mansfield and Newark.Follow live results, and find historical ones, in our live Google spreadsheet.
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• TomNorton published Gedling election 2015: Will Labour incumbent Vernon Coaker keep...

  07-05-2015 23:28
  
  Candidates and supporters in Gedling have begun to arrive for this year's election count.Counters at the Carlton Forum Leisure Centre are being passed their first sets of papers as we head into the night. Labour candidate Vernon Coaker, who has been MP for the area since 1997, is being challenged by Conservative Carolyn Abbott, Liberal Democratic Robert Swift, the Green's Jim Norris and UKIP's Lee Waters.Conservative Gedling Borough councillor Carol Pepper was up at 7am this morning to vote and.
  
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• Nottingham North, South and East elections: Polls close and counting begins - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 23:24
  
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  Nottingham North, South and East elections: Polls close and counting begins
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  Ballot boxes have been brought from across the city at the Tennis Centre on University Boulevard, where the votes for all three constituencies will be counted. It is too early for any turnout figures, but it is believed there has been a good turnout of ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Rushcliffe election: Counting to begin as long night expected

  07-05-2015 23:19
  Returning officer for Rushcliffe Allen Graham has told counters to expect a long night ahead, with an unprecedented turn out at the polls.Mr Graham spoke to the assembled crowds shortly after 10pm as ballot boxes came rolling in.The count, being held at Rushcliffe Arena, in Rugby Road, is also verifying the votes for the Newark constituency as well.He said: "This is an important day in our democratic process. A number of experienced candidates have told me we have had an unprecedented...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Strong vote for UKIP in first three seats declared

  07-05-2015 23:17
  Labour has won the first three seats declared in the election - all in the Sunderland area - but there has been an overall swing to UKIP, which is more than 17% up overall.UKIP has come second in two of the three seats - Houghton & Sunderland South, Sunderland Central and Washington & Sunderland West - but the Lib Dems have lost their deposit in all these seats.A Sky News Exit Poll put the Conservatives as the largest party after the election with 316 seats. That puts them just 10 short.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Strong vote for UKIP in first seats declared

  07-05-2015 23:17
  
  Labour has won six of the first eight seats declared in the election, but the UKIP share of the vote is up more than 11% overall.UKIP came second in two of the first three seats declared - Houghton & Sunderland South, Sunderland Central and Washington & Sunderland West - but the Lib Dems lost their deposit in all these seats. Overall the Lib Dem vote is more than 14% down overall.A Sky News Exit Poll put the Conservatives as the largest party after the election with 316 seats. That puts.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Election 2015: Sky News Exit Poll finds Conservatives in lead

  07-05-2015 23:17
  
  Last night a Sky News Exit Poll put the Conservatives as the largest party after the election with 316 seats. They will need 326 to win - suggesting the likelihood of a hung parliament.Labour was second with 239 seat, and SNP with 58.The Liberal Democrats were at only 10 seats and lastly UKIP with two. For the latest results across Nottinghamshire click here
  
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• BenIreland published Conservatives encouraged by exit polls in tight Sherwood seat

  07-05-2015 23:14
  
  Conservatives in Sherwood think the overall exit poll trend in favour of their party stands them in good stead for a victory in the constituency.Mark Spencer is defending his seat, which he won by 214 votes over Labour's Leonie Mathers in 2010.Local Conservative chairman Mary Brown said: "Looking at the exit polls, with the sort of margin reported nationally I think Mr Spencer will be reasonably safe."We had a positive response at the polling stations. Some people who you'd expect to..
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottingham North, South and East elections: Polls close and...

  07-05-2015 23:02
  
  The polls have closed and counting has begun in the Nottingham North, South and East constituencies.Ballot boxes have been brought from across the city to the Tennis Centre on University Boulevard, where the votes for all three constituencies will be counted.It is too early for any turnout figures, but it is believed there has been a good turnout of voters.In Nottingham South, Labour's Lilian Greenwood is hoping to retain her seat, but faces competition from Conservative Jane Hunt, Liberal...
  
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• AlexBritton published Broxtowe election: Counting to begin in key marginal seat

  07-05-2015 23:00
  
  The polls have closed in Broxtowe and across the country and counting is due to begin shortly in the key battle to represent the area.This election saw a rematch of 2010 with Labour's Nick Palmer squaring off against Conservative Anna Soubry.Ms Soubry won five years ago with a slender majority of 389 and admitted on the campaign that it was a tight race.Labour has been widely tipped as the probable winner in Broxtowe with Ladbrokes giving odds of 4/9, the Tories on 15/8.The Liberal Democrats...
  
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• JemmaPage published Review: Disney on Ice Magical Ice Festival, Capital FM Arena

  07-05-2015 22:53
  
  The Capital FM Arena was transformed into the kingdom of Arendelle and 19th century France before it went under the sea and welcomed Disney on Ice.Dozens of the entertainment company's iconic characters from different generations skated into Nottingham, but it was Elsa the Snow Queen and her sister Princess Anna - who were brought to life for the first time on the ice - who stole the hearts of thousands of fans.The siblings, from the smash hit 2013 film Frozen, inspired excited youngsters to don
  
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• Horse racing: Beer Festival and Ladies Day take centre stage at Nottingham ... - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 21:44
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  Sarah Stimpson, from Worksop, and Stacey Footitt, right, from Carlton, at last May's Ladies Day at Nottingham Racecourse. Comments (0). Fashion, beer, music and fast fillies come together in the space of 24 hours this weekend as Nottingham Racecourse ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published It wasn't one mistake which sent us down, it was a series of...

  07-05-2015 21:16
  
  Aileen Trew insisted Notts County's relegation at Gillingham was the culmination of a poor seasonand not just a three-minute capitulation.The Magpies were sent tumbling into League Two last Sunday as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Priestfield.Notts were leading with three minutes to go and looked odds on to record the victory they needed to stay up.But they imploded in the last three minutes and were subsequently relegated to League Two after a five-year exile.Trew, the club's chief...
  
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• Boxill and Higgins latest to opt for move away from Nottingham Panthers - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 21:15
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  Boxill and Higgins latest to opt for move away from Nottingham Panthers
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  Nottingham Panthers fans have been dealt another blow with the news that GB international Jonathan Boxill and Chris Higgins will not be returning to the club next season. The news came hours after the announcement that Guillaume Doucet had joined ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Boxill and Higgins latest to opt for move away from Nottingham...

  07-05-2015 21:10
  
  Nottingham Panthers fans have been dealt another blow with the news that GB international Jonathan Boxill and Chris Higgins will not be returning to the club next season.
  The news came hours after the announcement that Guillaume Doucet had joined Cardiff Devils and not Corey Neilson's men.
  Both Boxill and Higgins have signed on with Belfast Giants for the 2015/16 campaign – the latter returning to the club he helped win the Elite League title in the 2013/14 season.
  Boxill posted 48 points.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Horse racing column: Joe Rooney of FreeRacingTips.co.uk on...

  07-05-2015 21:01
  
  The 2015 flat season at Nottingham iswell under way and there's an excellent evening of racing on Friday night.We'll see seven races take place on the night, and some of the sport's biggest names will be heading to the track.The feature race of the day in terms of prize money is the £7,500 Odds On Favourite DG Taxis Handicap.Held over a distance of amile, this race is set to have eight runners and has attracted a decent field.Things are looking positive for Craftsmanship, who was a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Horse racing: Beer Festival and Ladies Day take centre stage at...

  07-05-2015 21:00
  
  Fashion, beer, music and fast fillies come together in the space of 24 hours this weekend as Nottingham Racecourse stages one of its showpiece sporting events of the year.It's the inaugural Beer Festival tomorrow evening, followed by the first Ladies' Day of 2015 on Saturday afternoon.And those who have purchased tickets for Ladies Day can claim a free ticket for Friday evening's fixture by contacting the racecourse's ticket office.There is a royal and international feel to the major race on...
  
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• Man 'flew drone over stadiums'

  07-05-2015 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottingham man alleged to have illegally flown a camera drone over packed football stadiums and London tourist attractions appears in court.
  
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• sherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Victim thrown against wall after she...

  07-05-2015 20:10
  
  The trial of a woman accused of the murder of Shanay Walker heard the accused had previously been seen throwing her to a wall after Shanay stole water.A video taped account from the witness was heard at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, May 7.His evidence followed a series of police interviews heard from other witnesses in the case, who made various claims to police about the treatment of seven-year-old Shanay.Her legal guardian Kay-Ann Morris, 23, of Beckhampton Road, Bestwood, denies...
  
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• TracyWalker published Election 2015: Voters in marginal seats give their views

  07-05-2015 20:00
  
  Nottinghamshire holds the key to the corridors of power in Parliament– with three seats potentially shaping the outcome of the General Election.Broxtowe, Sherwood and Nottingham South are all areas where no incumbent candidate or party is safe.But a heavy lunchtime downpour threatened the turnout.However, there was a steady flow of students and elderly people headed for the polling station at Humber Lodge sheltered housing complex in Humber Road, Beeston, to cast their vote for their...
  
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• rsherdley published Clifton shopkeeper robbed with hospital crutch

  07-05-2015 19:30
  
  An asylum seeker who moved to Clifton to start a new life with his wife has spoken of his "terror "after he was robbed in his shop with a hospital crutch.Stalin Thibucious fled the atrocity of the genocide in Sri Lanka in 2001 to settle in the UK - only to be savagely attacked as he worked alone in his Nottingham Post newsagents in Clifton.Two teenagers were sent to youth custody for more than seven years for the mugging when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, May 7..
  
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• rsherdley commented Clifton shopkeeper robbed with hospital crutch

  07-05-2015 19:30
  
  An asylum seeker who moved to Clifton to start a new life with his wife has spoken of his "terror "after he was robbed in his shop with a hospital crutch.Stalin Thibucious fled the atrocity of the genocide in Sri Lanka in 2001 to settle in the UK - only to be savagely attacked as he worked alone in his Nottingham Post newsagents in Clifton.Two teenagers were sent to youth custody for more than seven years for the mugging when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, May 7..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Motorsport round-up: Notts teenager Kyle Ryde handed wildcard for...

  07-05-2015 19:30
  
  Nottinghamshire's Kyle Ryde will make his debut on the world stage at Donington Park after being handed a wildcard for the World Supersport race.Featuring top international riders, the contest acts as a support to the UK round of the World Superbike Championship.And the 17-year-old from Jacksdale will take his place alongside them over the next Bank Holiday weekend."I am really excited to race at Donington with the best Supersport riders in the world," said Ryde."It's a brilliant.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kimberley School fencing star set for trips across the world

  07-05-2015 19:15
  
  It is a long road to success, but award-winning fencing sensation Owen Jordan has set his sights on the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.The 16-year-old,of Holly Road, a student in his final year at Kimberley School, has taken on rivals of all ages in competitions across the world and his most recent successes have elevated him to be regarded as one of the countries leading lights in Epee fencing.The modest teenager recently took part in the Senior British Championships and finished a creditable second,..
  
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• England seek fresh start - Taylor

  07-05-2015 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stand-in captain James Taylor leads a team which features seven uncapped players for Friday's one-day game against Ireland.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Guillaume Doucet joins Cardiff Devils and not Nottingham Panthers

  07-05-2015 18:56
  
  Nottingham Panthers fans will have to put up with the sight of seeing talented forward Guillaume Doucet in a Cardiff Devils shirt next season.Doucet joined the Panthers midway through the last season and netted an impressive 19 goals in 27 games – having scored 50 goals and added 35 assists in 61 games for Hull Stingrays the season before.Panthers were understood to be keen to bring him back to the National Ice Centre for the 2015/16 campaign but has now penned a two-year deal with the...
  
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• Carroll and Smith sign Magpies deals

  07-05-2015 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Goalkeeper Roy Carroll and midfielder Alan Smith sign one-year contracts with relegated Notts County.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham drone flyer will face trial

  07-05-2015 18:20
  
  A Bingham man, who is accused of flying his drone over the City Ground and other UK landmarks, is facing trial in the first prosecution of its kind.Nigel Wilson, of Kestrel Drive, denied breaking air traffic regulations by not maintaining visual contact with his drone when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court yesterday.As well as allegedly sending the drone over Forest's home turf, the 42-year-old is also accused of flying it over Anfield and the Emirates, as well as games at Derby...
  
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• Cardiff Devils sign Guillaume Doucet from Nottingham Panthers on two-year deal - WalesOnline

  07-05-2015 18:09
  
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  Cardiff Devils sign Guillaume Doucet from Nottingham Panthers on two-year deal
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  The Cardiff Devils have confirmed their first new face for the upcoming season with the signature of Guillaume Doucet on a two-year deal. Doucet joins the Devils from the Nottingham Panthers where he joined the Elite League side midway through the ...
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• Nottingham Post published Steve Chettle to link up with former Ilkeston boss Kevin Wilson...

  07-05-2015 18:07
  
  Former Nottingham Forest man Steve Chettle has joined Kevin Wilson at Nuneaton Town.The duo worked together at Ilkeston before Wilson was named Nuneaton boss this week, and his assistant has now followed him in making the switch.Chettle will take up his new role from the start of July, as he ties up some loose ends with the Robins."I have some unfinished end of year business to attend with the academy at Ilkeston before I come to Nuneaton but I cannot wait," he said. "I'm looking.
  
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• LucyBudge published Bollywood event to be held in Nottingham to raise funds for Nepal...

  07-05-2015 17:46
  
  After hearing the devastating news of the Nepal earthquake, Nisha Verma decided to hold a fundraising event – not realising that her sister was still stuck in the country.Ritu Verma had travelled to the base camp of Everest from Lukla Airport and was still on the descent back when the tragedy struck.Now back at her home in Nuthall, she said that she was still recovering from the terrifying trip."I've got mixed emotions. I'm just so grateful that I'm back home with my family,"...
  
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• Nottingham Forest: Five areas for Dougie Freedman to focus on this summer as ... - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 17:33
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Alan Smith signs new Notts County deal as club release nine...

  07-05-2015 17:27
  
  Notts County have released nine players including skipper Hayden Mullins but have signed former Manchester United striker Alan Smith on a new deal.The Magpies this afternoon unveiled their retained list as Ricardo Moniz began his squad rebuilding for next season.Smith has joined goalkeeper Roy Carroll in committing his future to the club on a one-year deal having impressed Moniz with his leadership in the dressing room.Negotiations are also continuing with last season's top scorer Garry...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Alan Smith signs new Notts County deal as club release nine...

  07-05-2015 17:27
  
  Notts County have released nine players including skipper Hayden Mullins but have signed former Manchester United striker Alan Smith on a new deal.The Magpies this afternoon unveiled their retained list as Ricardo Moniz began his squad rebuilding for next season.Smith has joined goalkeeper Roy Carroll in committing his future to the club on a one-year deal having impressed Moniz with his leadership in the dressing room.Negotiations are also continuing with last season's top scorer Garry...
  
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• JemmaPage published The Wheatsheaf, Bobbers Mill, could be turned into a McDonald's

  07-05-2015 17:23
  
  A derelict pub which has stood empty for years could finally be redeveloped and turned into a McDonald's restaurant.The Wheatsheaf in Nuthall Road, Bobbers Mill, was recently acquired by development company Paragon at the end of 2014 for £225,000 plus £40,500 VAT.A planning application has now been submitted by the fast food chain to convert the pub into a restaurant with car parking and a drive-through lane.The application, which was sent to Nottingham City Council on April 30 is...
  
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• Thunder and lightning hits Strelley polling station - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 17:05
  
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  Thunder and lightning hits Strelley polling station
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  Lightning like this has struck at the polling station in Strelley. Picture by reader Kat Collins. Comments (1). A flash of lightning affected voting at a Nottinghamshire polling station. The freak strike left the polling station at Strelley Hall, in ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest: Five areas for Dougie Freedman to focus on...

  07-05-2015 17:00
  
  As Dougie Freedman prepares for his first full season in charge of Nottingham Forest, the manager has stated that he has a clear plan in place already.But as the Scotsman becomes the latest man to be handed the challenge of forging a promotion push, there is work to be done, if the Reds are to improve sufficiently to push for a place in the top six.Here, Paul Taylor looks at five key areas that Forest must address if they are to shape themselves into promotion contenders.1. Not glamorous, but...
  
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• Election 2015: 'Record' number of Nottingham students could decide outcome - Nottingham Post

  07-05-2015 16:55
  
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  Election 2015: 'Record' number of Nottingham students could decide outcome
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  Students could help decide the outcome of marginal seats in Nottingham with a record turnout predicted on election day. A 20 per cent rise in students are expected to vote on Thursday compared to the 2010 election, according to the University of ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Thunder and lightning hits Strelley polling station

  07-05-2015 16:44
  
  A flash of lightning interrupted voting at a Nottinghamshire polling station. The freak strike has left the polling station in Strelley without any electricity. Broxtowe Borough Council staff are working to restore power. The local authority's chief executive Ruth Hyde took to twitter to announce the unusual occurrence. She wrote: "Marvellous. Strelley polling station hit by thunder and lightning. No electricity. To the rescue......." A downpour in Nottingham has dampened...
  
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• DanRobinson published Election 2015: 'Record' number of Nottingham students could...

  07-05-2015 16:34
  
  Students could help decide the outcome of marginal seats in Nottingham with a record turnout predicted on election day.A 20 per cent rise in students are expected to vote on Thursday compared to the 2010 election, according to the University of Nottingham students' union.There are more than 85,000 students registered to vote living in the city, with many based in the potential swing seats of Broxtowe and Nottingham South.Students' union president Harry Copson said: "The student vote could..
  
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• Reward offered over car park attack

  07-05-2015 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A reward of up to £5,000 is offered for information about a sexual assault on a 20-year-old woman in Nottingham.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ska band The Dualers promise to get crowds dancing at Rescue...

  07-05-2015 16:27
  
  South London ska band The Dualers may have two top 30 hits under their belt and count UB40 as fans - but frontman Tyber Cranstoun says the nine-piece are never happier than when they are working up a sweat on stage. Rachel Gorman spoke to himIf you swing by the Rescue Rooms tomorrow night be sure to bring your dancing shoes."One of the things you don't do at our gigs is stand still", Dualers frontman and salt-of-the-Earth south Londoner Tyber Cranstoun warns.The 30-something-year-old..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham gallery competes for Turner Prize winner collaboration

  07-05-2015 16:16
  
  Nottingham's Backlit gallery has been selected from arts organisations all over the country as one of the five to challenge for an event in collaboration with Turner Prize winning conceptual artist Gillian Wearing.
  Should they win, Wearing will visit the Sneinton gallery in October.
  In order to do that, they will need to receive the most votes in an online poll.
  "It is really exciting to be part of this event again this year and we are honoured that Gillian Wearing has shortlisted us personally.
  
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• rsherdley published Arnold woman Linda Semanych speaks of her 'relief' after she was...

  07-05-2015 16:10
  
  A woman has spoken of her relief after she was cleared of assaulting a man and damaging a woman's Nissan Note car in Arnold.Linda Semanych, 50, of Mowbray Rise, Arnold, was found not guilty of the charges last month, two years after she was first charged. She was cleared after a trial at Nottingham Magistrates' Court."I always denied the allegations from the start," said Mrs Semanych."The assault charge was alleged the same night my dad died on April 21, 2013. The second...
  
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• JemmaPage published Tributes paid to Newark councillor Marika Tribe

  07-05-2015 16:00
  
  Residents are going for gold in this year's Britain in Bloom in memory of the green-fingered councillor who revived Newark's interest in the competition.Tributes have been paid to Marika Tribe after she passed away aged 68 at the end of April following a brief illness.Mrs Tribe, who was a keen gardener, first urged local shops and businesses to add a splash of colour to the town in 2009 – after an 11 year break from the contest.About five thousand geraniums, petunias and salvias were...
  
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• DanRobinson published Election 2015 in pictures: Nottinghamshire MPs through the years

  07-05-2015 15:16
  
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