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• VIDEO: Nottingham Panthers sign enforcer Erick Lizon - Nottingham Post

  28-05-2015 23:41
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  VIDEO: Nottingham Panthers sign enforcer Erick Lizon
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  Nottingham Panthers have added another enforcer to their ranks with the signing of forward Erick Lizon. The 29-year-old comes with AHL experience with Oklahoma City Barons, but has spent the majority of his career with Wichita Thunder in the CHL and ...and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Review: Dirty Dancing, Theatre Royal, Nottingham

  28-05-2015 23:33
  
  Almost three decades after the classic tale of Baby and Johnny hit the big screens, the musical is impressing audiences across the globe.The romantic story has been transformed into a glistening musical, and it is certainly making audiences' hearts flutter all over again.For those unfamiliar with the plot of the film, Dirty Dancing is set in the summer of 1963 at Kellerman's, a respectable American vacation resort where Dr. Jake Houseman and his family are regular guests. His youngest daughter,.
  
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• JonPritchard published Britain's Got Talent: Talented Kanneh-Mason family crash out at...

  28-05-2015 23:11
  
  Could the world's most talented family be from Nottingham? That's certainly what Simon Cowell thinks, as the entertainment guru watched the Kanneh-Mason family during the semi-final of Britain's Got Talent. The six siblings played a medley of tunes on their classical instruments – but sadly crashed out on the public vote, coming fifth out of the nine contestants. However, the judges showered praise over the family, with Simon Cowell cooing over their talent. He said: "When you...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Britain's Got Talent: Talented Kanneh-Mason family crash out at...

  28-05-2015 23:11
  
  Could the world's most talented family be from Nottingham? That's certainly what Simon Cowell thinks, as the entertainment guru watched the Kanneh-Mason family during the semi-final of Britain's Got Talent. The six siblings played a medley of tunes on their classical instruments – but sadly crashed out on the public vote, coming fifth out of the nine contestants. However, the judges showered praise over the family, with Simon Cowell cooing over their talent. He said: "When you...
  
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• MattDavies published VIDEO: Nottingham Panthers sign enforcer Erick Lizon

  28-05-2015 23:05
  
  Nottingham Panthers have added another enforcer to their ranks with the signing of forward Erick Lizon.The 29-year-old comes with AHL experience with Oklahoma City Barons, but has spent the majority of his career with Wichita Thunder in the CHL and ECHL in America.The Canadian, who follows the arrival of Theo Peckham yesterday, has played 178 ECHL games and accrued 608 penalty minutes to go with 31 points. Lizon will add a huge amount of genuine toughness to the roster, which was missing last...
  
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• Murder accused 'feared for his life'

  28-05-2015 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A murder suspect fled after the shooting of a man outside a Nottingham pub because he was scared for his life, a court hears.
  
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• JonPritchard published Ilkeston business owner delves into world of real ale with micro...

  28-05-2015 22:01
  
  Ale lovers from around the country could be taking a trip to Ilkeston in the near future, as a new pub championing real ale opens.The Burnt Pig Ale 'Ouse opened on Market Street on Thursday night, with local beer lovers packing out the micro-pub to get a taste of the ales on the menu.The ale 'ouse will sell a range of at least four real ales, as well as ciders from local breweries.It is run by Simon Clarke, who runs nearby Truly Scrumptious, and the pub will also sell pork pies and other pub...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham's stars to grace the reality TV screen

  28-05-2015 21:22
  
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• TracyWalker published Tomorrow's leading artists and designers' works goes on display...

  28-05-2015 21:00
  
  A furnace made out of a beer barrel and a costume made from charity shop curtains are just two of the innovative methods students hope will help secure their future.Nottingham Trent University is showcasing the talents of tomorrow's leading artists and designers at its annual degree show.Work by 1,200 undergraduates from the School of Art and Design and School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, is on show until June 6.Graduates have gone on to work for a host of major companies,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town players can expect different pre-season, says Adam...

  28-05-2015 20:15
  
  Boss Adam Murray says his Mansfield Town players can expect a different pre-season to ones they have been used to in the past.So far, the Stags have announced a number of friendlies against local, non-league sides, with only a visit from Premier League Leicester City offering serious opposition.A meeting with a Championship side is also expected to be announced, but the schedule will be very different to last year when the likes of Aston Villa, Leeds United and Walsall featured."I didn't...
  
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• DanRobinson published Elderly woman injured after banging head on uneven pavement

  28-05-2015 20:00
  
  A pensioner banged her head after tripping over broken paving slabs outside a row of shops – despite making numerous complaints about the state of the surface.Audrey O'Connor, 78, said she is still "shaken" almost a week after the fall in Bilborough, in which she suffered two black eyes, cuts to her face and aching joints.She called it a "disgrace" because she believes the area – owned by a group of shops – is dangerous after being neglected.When the Post...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Elderly woman injured after banging head on uneven pavement

  28-05-2015 20:00
  
  A pensioner banged her head after tripping over broken paving slabs outside a row of shops – despite making numerous complaints about the state of the surface.Audrey O'Connor, 78, said she is still "shaken" almost a week after the fall in Bilborough, in which she suffered two black eyes, cuts to her face and aching joints.She called it a "disgrace" because she believes the area – owned by a group of shops – is dangerous after being neglected.When the Post...
  
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• rsherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: How schoolgirl's life came to ...

  28-05-2015 19:56
  
  The life of Shanay Walker, whose aunt is on trial for her murder, came to an "abrupt, violent end" at the flat that became her home, a jury heard.Prosecutor Richard Pratt closed his speech on Thursday, May 28, with those words before the jury trying Kay-Ann Morris for seven-year-old Shanay's murder on July 31 last year."In the early hours of the morning on July 31, 2014, Shanay Walker, at times troubled but otherwise happy life, came to an abrupt end at what became her home in...
  
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• JonPritchard published Police ppeal for missing 79-year-old woman

  28-05-2015 19:37
  
  Police are appealing for help in tracing a 79-year-old woman who is missing from her home in Nottinghamshire.Janet Ward has reportedly been missing from her home in Willoughby On The Wolds since Thursday afternoon.She left her home in the south of the county at around 2pm today and has not returned home. She is very active and is used to walking long distances, but may be disorientated state.She is described as white, is around 5ft 4ins tall and has fair hair. She was wearing rose-coloured three
  
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• JonPritchard published Talented Kanneh-Mason family: A history

  28-05-2015 19:31
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire pair Mick Newell and Riki Wessels back appointmen...

  28-05-2015 19:15
  
  Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell and batsman Riki Wessels have backed the appointment of Trevor Bayliss as England coach.The Australian replaced Peter Moores and will take charge next month with the Ashes against his native land representing his first series in charge.Wessels played under Bayliss in the Big Bash for Sydney Sixers this winter andbelieves the 52-year-old will take the pressure off a team which has come under heavy scrutiny."He's one of the most chilled...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Olympic canoe champion Etienne Stott ready for first internationa...

  28-05-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham Olympic champion Etienne Stott will compete in his first major international for two years this weekend in Germany.The 35-year-old is part of a 14-strong Great Britain canoe slalom squad in Markkleeberg for the European Championships, which get underway tomorrow.London 2012 C2 double gold medallist Stott and new partner Mark Proctor will be making their international debut as a crew as they look to lay down a marker ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic selection qualifying races at the end..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Dean Gillen to work on defence after all out war

  28-05-2015 18:53
  
  Dean Gillen has vowed to work on his defence after admitting his first professional fight turned into an all out "war".The boxing firefighter from Arnold made his debut last weekend and won the verdict in a tough fight with Shaun White.The 32-year-old middleweight said he was pleased with the win but maintained he still had plenty to work on."The fight turned into a complete war and that is no understatement," said Gillen. "Both boxers gave it their all and left nothing.
  
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• Are Nottingham Forest in the hunt for Swindon goalkeeper Wes Foderingham? - Nottingham Post

  28-05-2015 18:35
  
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  Are Nottingham Forest in the hunt for Swindon goalkeeper Wes Foderingham?
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  After Swindon Town's failed attempt to win promotion to the Championship via the play-offs, Mark Cooper's highly-talented squad was always at risk of being targeted by bigger clubs. Queens Park Rangers have been the first club to pick the rich meat ...and more »
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Are Nottingham Forest in the hunt for Swindon goalkeeper Wes...

  28-05-2015 18:18
  
  After Swindon Town's failed attempt to win promotion to the Championship via the play-offs, Mark Cooper's highly-talented squad was always at risk of being targeted by bigger clubs.Queens Park Rangers have been the first club to pick the rich meat from the Robins by recruiting Massimo Luongo and Ben Gladwin.But rumours continue to persist that Wes Foderingham is on Nottingham Forest's radar with the Reds still in the market for a goalkeeper.Foderingham was one of the stars for the Robins last...
  
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• rsherdley published Malakai McKenzie murder trial: Accused gives evidence

  28-05-2015 18:16
  One of the men in a Sherwood car park the night Malakai McKenzie was gunned down told a jury of his shock after he heard a bang, ducked and ran.Lo-andre Palmer, 21, of Harwill Crescent, Aspley, denies the murder of Malakai and the attempted murders of three others in a car with the teenager on April 21, 2012.The man who pulled the trigger, Cameron Cashin, is now serving a life sentence for the murder of Malakai after a trial in June 2013.Palmer was allegedly walking with Cashin before the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Riverbank hosts soul pop-up party with Geno Washington

  28-05-2015 17:43
  
  Northern soul fanatics Ben Sweet and Adam Jay have teamed up to present a Pop-Up Party at the Riverbank by Trent Bridge on May 29, featuring an array of DJs and headliner Geno Washington. They tell Kevin Cooper about We Got Soul...IT was a chance meeting at a gig which prompted Ben Sweet and Adam Jay to come with the idea for a one-off Northern Soul night. Not that the band playing the Capital FM Arena where they met would fit at We Got Soul.
  "It was at a recent Kasabian gig," says Ben, who...
  
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• DanRobinson published Bilborough church shortlisted for national heritage award after...

  28-05-2015 17:42
  
  Paintings brought back into the public eye at a medieval church could see it win a national heritage award.St Martin's Church, in Bilborough, has been shortlisted in the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings' (SPAB) John Betjeman Award.Judges visited the building yesterday after it was one of five churches recognised for excellence in repairing the fabric of places of worship in England and Wales.The Annunciation wall murals, originally from 1946, were rediscovered six years ago and...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Could Notts County Ladies stars feature on the new FIFA 16 game?

  28-05-2015 17:35
  
  Football fans could be able to play as Notts County Ladies' England stars for the very first time, after popular video game maker Electronic Arts announced women would be featuring in its next instalment of the hugely popular FIFA series. EA Sports' franchise has been the market-leader in soccer gaming since 1993 but will now feature 12 women's international teams, including the Lionesses, USA, China, France, Germany and Brazil. The World Cup takes place in Canada next month and Mark...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Royal Opera House to be screened at Wollaton Park

  28-05-2015 17:20
  
  Wollaton Park will play host to the Royal Opera House thanks to a big screen.The park has been chosen as one of 18 locations across the UK to stage the 'BP Big Screen' events.Participant parks will hold the events streaming either opera or ballet from the famous London stage and all the tickets will be free.The Notts leg of the tour will see Mozart's Don Giovanni screened on Friday, July 3, and 2,000 tickets have been made available. Alex Beard, chief executive of the Royal Opera House, said:...
  
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• JemmaPage published Police launch campaign to tackle wildlife crime in Long Eaton

  28-05-2015 17:14
  
  Police have launched an operation to tackle unruly dogs and wildlife crime in Long Eaton.The campaign has been launched after local residents raised concerns about out of control dogs, dog fouling, wildlife and littering.The police hope to clamp down on the issue around Erewash canal towpath, which runs between Lock Lane and Sandiacre town centre.Officers from the town's safer neighbourhood team are stepping up patrols in the area and working alongside local charities in a bid to combat the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Alex's vital video work to protect endangered rhinos

  28-05-2015 17:09
  
  The plight of the endangered rhino and work to protect it is being documented by a former Nottingham student. University of Nottingham graduate Alex Wilkinson is the only person lucky enough to have been asked to chart the darting and microchipping of rare rhinoceroses in Uganda. The 23-year-old photographer and videographer, who lives in The Meadows, was commissioned to travel to the African country to help Rhino Fund Uganda (RFU). His video is some of the rarest of its kind. The...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottingham company helps to keep tills ringing across the world

  28-05-2015 17:04
  
  It's a company that helps to keep the tills ringing at retail and leisure businesses across the globe, now Nottingham-based Retail Assist has been recognised as a world leading firm in its industry.Seven languages are spoken by the 60 staff working 24/7 in the company's help desk department, based at The Hub in Friar Lane.They fix technical problems with the till systems of clients based in 7,500 locations across the world, including retail giants such as Oasis, Karen Millen and ASOS, and Vue...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man charged following Long Eaton stabbing

  28-05-2015 17:03
  
  A 20-year-old man is due to appear in court following a stabbing in Long Eaton.Luke Brennan was charged with wounding with intent, assault, theft and threatening a person with a blade in public.At about 8.45am, on Saturday, May 16, a 35-year-old man was assaulted by two men in Derby Road.He suffered a stab wound to his abdomen and cuts and bruises to his head.Derby Road was closed between College Street and King Street after the incident as police gathered information.The stabbing meant...
  
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• EllieCullen published Couple gear up for charity cycle ride after being reunited with...

  28-05-2015 16:59
  
  Two cyclists who fell victim to bike thieves are preparing to raise thousands of pounds for charity in a 170-mile ride – after they were reunited with the stolen cycles.Helen Taylor and her partner David Barsby were devastated when both their bikes were snatched from outside the Capital FM Arena.But after tracking them down – when they were put up for sale online – the couple are now gearing up to put them to good use. Next month they will join a team of riders to cycle 170...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man missing from Nottingham hospital

  28-05-2015 16:57
  
  A 49-year-old man has been missing from a hospital for 10 days.Ian Morris, of Highbury Hospital, in the Bulwell area, was last seen at about 5pm on May 18.Mr Morris – who is white, about 5ft 7inches tall, of medium build with short brown hair and glasses – is known to have links to Edinburgh.He was last seen wearing a distinctive jacket that was burgundy on the bottom-half and black on the top half. He was also wearing a maroon t-shirt and blue denim jeans.Police are warning the...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham's hospitals trust hitting A&E treatment targets

  28-05-2015 16:50
  
  Nottingham's accident and emergency department is hitting its target for waiting times for the first time in two years.More than 95 per cent of patients – the national standard – have been treated within four hours since April.In the final quarter of the last financial year, between January and March, only 85 per cent were treated, discharged or admitted to hospital wards within the guideline times.The board at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Queen's Medical
  
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• JemmaPage published Midwives develop an app for Nottingham mums-to-be

  28-05-2015 16:08
  
  Midwives have used their experience and knowledge to develop an app for Nottingham mums-to-be. The app, called Pocket Midwife, which can be downloaded onto Android and Apple devices, officially launched yesterday – four years after it was first written and nine months after it started being developed. Julia Gudgeon, who works at City Hospital and has been a midwife for 25 years, wrote app's content four years ago with her colleague Angie Springhall. And after being shoved in Ms...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Zulu ballet Inala returns to Nottingham with the 'bad ballerina'

  28-05-2015 15:53
  
  Grammy-winning South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo are back on tour soon with dancers from the Royal Ballet and Rambert for Inala, "a spiritually uplifting" live show. Ahead of its return to the Royal Concert Hall Isla Usherwood speaks to the show's creator and Royal Ballet' dancer Pietra Mello-Pittman, who has dubbed herself 'bad ballerina'...What can the audience expect when they see Inala?An amazing musical show with incredible dancing and singing and beautiful costumes. They...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Britons feeling more confident to spend

  28-05-2015 15:49
  
  British consumers are spending more on non-essential items according to a report issued by Barclaycard.The Consumer Spending Report covering quarter (Q1) one shows that the public have spent more in this period than they did in Q4. As an example, furniture has shown a steady year-on-year growth from one percent in Q4 to five per cent in Q1.Restaurant spend was tracking at 17 per cent compared with 16.4 in the previous quarter highlighting that more consumers were feeling confident about their...
  
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• JonPritchard published Man arrested in connection with Gumtree robberies in Basford

  28-05-2015 15:48
  
  Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a number of iPhone robberies, which took place after the victims were contacted on selling-website Gumtree.The victims were contacted on the site and then met by a man at either David Lane tram stop or on quiet cul de sac Bramble Close, in Basford, who then snatched their phones and fled.Police are now speaking to the 20-year-old in connection with five incidents which took place over the last month.The man was arrested on suspicion of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures: 35 years since Nottingham Forest beat Hamburg to win...

  28-05-2015 15:41
  
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• JonPritchard published Driver gets 14 months for causing death of friend in pick-up...

  28-05-2015 15:22
  
  A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 months in a young offender's institution after causing the death of his friend as they travelled home from a night out in Retford.Thomas Chanbler, 18, was killed when the Ford Ranger pick-up truck he was travelling in left the road at A638 Great North Road in Markham Moor in the early hours of October 12, 2013.Chambler was travelling in the cargo area with the shutters rolled over him during their five mile journey, and died from multiple injuries when.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Degree celebrates 15 years and 100 per cent employment rate

  28-05-2015 14:51
  
  The UK's first degree to place students in companies full-time as part of their course is celebrating its 15th year.The BA (Hons) Business and Management (in-company) (BABM) course at Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University, recently saw its 362nd student leave to go straight into a job.Launched in 1998, BABM has a 100 per cent employment rate, with 93 per cent of graduates going into a managerial or professional role within six months. Students spend the first year of...
  
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• Clifton McDonald's to open next week, creating 80 new jobs - Nottingham Post

  28-05-2015 14:36
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  Clifton McDonald's to open next week, creating 80 new jobs
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  Eighty new jobs have been created at a new McDonald's restaurant opening in Clifton next week. McDonald's franchisee Jerry Nicholls will open his sixth restaurant in the Nottingham area on Wednesday, June 3. The new drive-through McDonald's in Clifton ...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Clifton McDonald's to open next week, creating 80 new jobs

  28-05-2015 14:11
  
  Eighty new jobs have been created at a new McDonald's restaurant opening in Clifton next week.McDonald's franchisee Jerry Nicholls will open his sixth restaurant in the Nottingham area on Wednesday, June 3.The new drive-through McDonald's in Clifton Lane. Most of the 80 new employees live in the Clifton area.The restaurant, which will be open from 7am until 11.30pm, will be the first McDonald's in Nottingham to offer customers the option to either use the traditional till services or new...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Clifton McDonald's to open next week, creating 80 new jobs

  28-05-2015 14:11
  
  Eighty new jobs have been created at a new McDonald's restaurant opening in Clifton next week.McDonald's franchisee Jerry Nicholls will open his sixth restaurant in the Nottingham area on Wednesday, June 3.The new drive-through McDonald's in Clifton Lane. Most of the 80 new employees live in the Clifton area.The restaurant, which will be open from 7am until 11.30pm, will be the first McDonald's in Nottingham to offer customers the option to either use the traditional till services or new...
  
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• Halifax sign midfielder Whitehouse

  28-05-2015 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conference side FC Halifax sign Notts County winger Elliott Whitehouse after his release by the League One side.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest announce first pre-season friendly

  28-05-2015 13:56
  
  Nottingham Forest have announced their first pre-season friendly.The Reds will make the trip to play League One side Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday, July 21, with a 7.45pm kick-off.Tickets for the match at the Keepmoat Stadium will be priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.Further friendlies will be announced in due course, with club ambassador John McGovern having revealed plans are being made for a match in the summer to celebrate Forest's 150th anniversary.A pre-season trip.
  
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• JemmaPage published Two lanes close after M1 crash

  28-05-2015 13:15
  
  Two lanes were closed following a crash on the M1.The collision, which happened just after 11am on Thursday on the southbound junction 21 exit road, was dealt with by the Highways Agency's traffic officers.The lanes were opened at 11.52am, and no further delays are expected. For the latest jobs click here.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Glitch causes Apple devices to crash

  28-05-2015 13:11
  
  A glitch that causes Apple products to crash without warning has been discovered. The iMessage error has been found on models of iPhone, iWatch, iPad and Mac operating the latest iOS 8.3 software.When certain users receive the message, it can immediately crash the device and reboot it, but it only happens if the user isn't viewing their message history. If the history is open, then the crash will not occur. It doesn't happen every time the message is sent, and tests have shown that it can...
  
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• Son admits stabbing parents to death

  28-05-2015 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man admits the manslaughter of his parents in a knife attack at their Nottinghamshire home.
  
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• Kitchen fire breaks out at Nottingham city centre pub - Nottingham Post

  28-05-2015 12:58
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  Kitchen fire breaks out at Nottingham city centre pub
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  Six crews rushed to The Castle in Castle Road - opposite the entrance to Nottingham Castle - just before 10.30am. Nearby offices could see plumes of smoke from their windows as firefighters tackled the fire. It is thought to have started in the kitchen.
  
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• Methodist Church apologises for abuse

  28-05-2015 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A UK Methodist Church investigation into historic abuse cases finds that the Nottingham and Derby area received the highest number of concerns over safeguarding issues.
  
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• Panthers sign former NHL man Peckham

  28-05-2015 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Panthers sign former NHL defenceman Theo Peckham, their 13th addition to the 2015-16 roster so far.
  
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