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• Nottingham Post published Perfectionist Moniz still wants more from Notts County despite...

  11-08-2015 23:45
  Ricardo Moniz was thrilled to see Notts County knock Huddersfield Town out of the Capital One Cup, but he says they must strive to be better.Liam Noble (pictured) scored twice as the Magpies came from behind before playing the last 21 minutes with ten men against a Championship team, after Gill Swerts was sent off.While Moniz was impressed with a second straight win, he says complacency is not an option, with competition for places fierce.He said: "It's fantastic to win against a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Perfectionist Moniz still wants more from Notts County despite...

  11-08-2015 23:45
  
  Ricardo Moniz was thrilled to see Notts County knock Huddersfield Town out of the Capital One Cup, but he says they must strive to be better.Liam Noble (pictured) scored twice as the Magpies came from behind before playing the last 21 minutes with ten men against a Championship team, after Gill Swerts was sent off.While Moniz was impressed with a second straight win, he says complacency is not an option, with competition for places fierce.He said: "It's fantastic to win against a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sheffield Wednesday 4 Mansfield Town 1: Match report

  11-08-2015 23:30
  
  Lucas Joao was the standout performer as Sheffield Wednesday ensured that the Steel City remains an unhappy hunting ground for Mansfield in the Capital One Cup.The Stags were beaten by Sheffield United at the same stage last season, and goals from Joao, Jose Semedo, Kieran Lee and Modou Sougou saw them off this time around.Adam Murray's side were outclassed by the Championship outfit although the visitors can take heart from Ryan Tafazolli's header on the stroke of half-time that had given them.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Huddersfield Town 1 Notts County 2: Match report and pictures

  11-08-2015 23:30
  
  Liam Noble scored twice for ten-man Notts County, including an early goal of the season contender, as they knocked Championship side Huddersfield out of the Capital One Cup.Kick-off at the John Smith's Stadium looked like being delayed when the ground suffered a power cut as the floodlights were turned on 90 minutes before the scheduled start.But there was an electric atmosphere in the away end when Noble lobbed Joe Murphy from 35 yards to settle the first round tie, which eventually went ahead.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 3-4 Walsall

  11-08-2015 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Bradshaw's late penalty seals his treble and earns Walsall a shock win over Nottingham Forest in an incredible League Cup tie.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Nottingham Forest v Walsall - Capital One Cup

  11-08-2015 23:07
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 3 Walsall 4: Capital One Cup match report and...

  11-08-2015 23:00
  
  On a day when speculation continued to revolve around the future of Henri Lansbury, another of Nottingham Forest's prize assets briefly looked to have handed them a Capital One Cup lifeline.But, while substitute Michail Antonio's spectacular double levelled the scores at 3-3 against Walsall – with his second coming in the 91st minute – there was still time for another twist, as Tom Bradshaw completed a hat-trick with a 95th minute winner for the Saddlers, from the penalty...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 3 Walsall 4: Capital One Cup match report and...

  11-08-2015 23:00
  
  On a day when speculation continued to revolve around the future of Henri Lansbury, another of Nottingham Forest's prize assets briefly looked to have handed them a Capital One Cup lifeline.But, while substitute Michail Antonio's spectacular double levelled the scores at 3-3 against Walsall – with his second coming in the 91st minute – there was still time for another twist, as Tom Bradshaw completed a hat-trick with a 95th minute winner for the Saddlers, from the penalty...
  
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• Huddersfield Town 1-2 Notts County

  11-08-2015 22:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Noble's spectacular 35-yard lob sees 10-man Notts County win at Huddersfield to reach round two of the League Cup.
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 Mansfield Town

  11-08-2015 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Wednesday's Jose Semedo scores for the first time in almost four years as they beat Mansfield in the League Cup.
  
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• Live Text Commentary - BBC News

  11-08-2015 22:42
  
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  Goal! Goal! Nottingham Forest 3, Walsall 4. Tom Bradshaw (Walsall) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. 90:00 +4:17. Penalty conceded by Kelvin Wilson (Nottingham Forest) after a foul in the penalty area. 90:00 +4:17.
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• JonPritchard published Emotional night at Bulwell FC as tributes paid to tragic teacher...

  11-08-2015 22:28
  
  A minute's silence was impeccably observed by players, fans and officials as Bulwell FC paid tribute to Ethan McKen – who died while on holiday in Bulgaria.The 24-year-old went missing on Saturday at the Black Sea resort Sunny Beach in Bulgaria when he was swept out to sea.He had joined Bulwell FC for the start of the season and his teammates paid tribute to him ahead of their first match of the season against Keyworth last night.Ashley Chadwick, 22, of Bulwell, had known Mr McKen for the.
  
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• Nottingham Rowing Club duo help GB claim silver at Junior World Rowing ... - Nottingham Post

  11-08-2015 20:20
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  Nottingham Rowing Club duo help GB claim silver at Junior World Rowing ...
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  Anna Thornton and Kyra Edwards were part of the GB crew to claim silver in Rio. Nottingham Rowing Club duo help GB claim silver at Junior World Rowing Champions... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rowing Club duo help GB claim silver at Junior World...

  11-08-2015 20:00
  
  Nottingham Rowing Club's Anna Thornton and Kyra Edwards came away with silver medals from the Junior World Rowing Championships in Rio de Janeiro.The duo, from the Becket School and the George Spencer School respectively, formed half of the Great Britain women's quadruple scull team, along with Suzannah Duncan (Tideway Scullers School) and Molly Harding(Marlow Rowing Club).The crew is coached by former West Bridgford resident Ade Roberts.The quartet had good wins in the first round and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Golf round-up: Trent Lock junior Brewin claims county title

  11-08-2015 20:00
  
  Trent Lock's Kegan Brewin claimed victory after a three-hole play-off at the Notts Boys Championship.Played at Rushcliffe Golf Club, Brewin (71 and 72) and Ramsdale Park's Cameron Murry (69 and 74) were tied after 36 holes on 143.And while the standard of golf in the three extra holes did not live up to the standard in regulation play, it was Brewin who triumphed to win by two shots.Just missing out on the play-off was Ruddington Grange's Daniel O'Loughlin and Worksop's Reece Samson, both on...
  
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• TracyWalker published Graeme Swann and Chris Read challenge cricket fans to a game

  11-08-2015 19:30
  
  Ever wondered how you would fare on the crease against some of Nottinghamshire's elite cricketers?Hot on the heels of England's Ashes win at the weekend, Post readers are being given the chance to step up to the wicket and play with Graeme Swann, Chris Read and other pros from the Notts squad.Club captain Read and retired spinner Swann - who have both played for England - are set to stage a charity T20 cricket match from 5pm on Tuesday September, 1, in aid of the National Society for the...
  
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• JonPritchard published One woman led to safety following bedroom fire in Forest Fields

  11-08-2015 19:16
  Firefighters led a 20-year-old woman to safety after a fire was started in the bedroom of a three-storey building on Tuesday afternoon.Crews from Central fire station were called to the property, in Myrtle Avenue, in Forest Fields, at around 2pm and found a 49-year-old woman leaving the property, but a 20-year-old female was still inside.Firefighters led her to safety and then battled the fire, which is believed to have caused substantial damage to the property, for around an hour.Watch manager.
  
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• BenIreland published Two cars involved in crash near City Hospital, leaving delays on...

  11-08-2015 19:04
  
  Traffic was left queuing in Hucknall Road after a crash involving two cars close to the City Hospital in Nottingham.Police were called to the scene, near the junction with Leonard Avenue, in Sherwood, at 5.41pm on Tuesday, August 11.No one was seriously hurt in the collision.But a Post reporter on the scene said traffic was moving slowly during the evening rush hour after the crash caused disruption.AA Traffic News was also reporting travel speeds of around 10mph in nearby streets.
  
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• JonPritchard published Police searching for teenager who has been missing for 12 days

  11-08-2015 19:02
  Officers searching for a teenage boy who has been missing from his home in Clifton for 12 days are asking for the public's help to find him. Ethan Austin, 15, is described as 5ft 4ins tall, with blonde hair, green eyes and glasses. He was last seen wearing a dark coloured track suit.There have been sightings of Ethan reported in the Clifton area, as well as in Radford.If you see Ethan or have any information on his whereabouts please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
  
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• sherdley published Chatline fraud trial: Victim felt 'completely and utterly ripped...

  11-08-2015 18:00
  
  A chatline user told the trial of a family at the centre of a £600,000 fraud he felt he had been "completely and utterly ripped off" by one woman, a jury heard.Speaking on a television link beamed to the trial on flat-screen televisions, the man spoke of his experience using the premium-rate number that hooked men up to women though Vicky's Club.Husband and wife Michael and Cenzina Decelis, their daughter Mariella and Cenzina's sister Palma Giove all from Nottingham, are on trial
  
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• JonPritchard published Police release image as they search for man in connection with...

  11-08-2015 17:29
  
  Police have released this image of a man in connection with a burglary in Keyworth.The incident happened between 4pm and 5.10pm in Beech Avenue, on June 30, while the elderly occupant of the house was in.The man in described as white, about 5ft 7ins tall, aged in his late 40s to early 50s with black, greying hair. He had an Irish accent and is of a stocky build. Anyone with information, or who recognises the man, should contact police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  
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• JonPritchard published Appeal over distraction theft in Mansfield

  11-08-2015 17:19
  
  Police officers are appealing for the public's help to identify two people following a report of an attempted distraction theft in Mansfield.The man and woman are wanted in connection with an incident in Sainsbury's car park, in Nottingham Road, on July 27 where efforts were made to distract a woman and rob her of her bank card.CCTV footage also revealed evidence of a man watching the would-be victim entering a pin number and recording the digits as she paid for her shopping at another...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Appeal over distraction theft in Mansfield

  11-08-2015 17:19
  
  Police officers are appealing for the public's help to identify two people following a report of an attempted distraction theft in Mansfield.The man and woman are wanted in connection with an incident in Sainsbury's car park, in Nottingham Road, on July 27 where efforts were made to distract a woman and rob her of her bank card.CCTV footage also revealed evidence of a man watching the would-be victim entering a pin number and recording the digits as she paid for her shopping at another...
  
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• What happened to all the nightclubs in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  11-08-2015 17:01
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  What happened to all the nightclubs in Nottingham?
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  A study this week charts a 50 per cent decline in the number of nightclubs over the past ten years, with concerns about employment opportunities for young adults. Jeremy Lewis reports. You know about the plight of pubs, closing in Notts at the rate of ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: How a bunch of shinty...

  11-08-2015 17:01
  
  Nottingham Forest players have worn red shirts with pride since the club was founded in 1865.The team was established by a group of young sporting gentlemen who played shinty – an early form of hockey – on the Forest Recreation Ground.During the club's inaugural meeting at the Clinton Arms pub in North Sherwood Street, they decided to explore the possibilities of playing football – a newly emerging sport pioneered in the area some years earlier by Notts County.Reductions in...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: How a bunch of shinty...

  11-08-2015 17:01
  
  Nottingham Forest players have worn red shirts with pride since the club was founded in 1865.The team was established by a group of young sporting gentlemen who played shinty – an early form of hockey – on the Forest Recreation Ground.During the club's inaugural meeting at the Clinton Arms pub in North Sherwood Street, they decided to explore the possibilities of playing football – a newly emerging sport pioneered in the area some years earlier by Notts County.Reductions in...
  
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• Nottingham tram: First passengers ride on extended line to Toton - Nottingham Post

  11-08-2015 16:50
  
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  With soldier Alex Walker set to miss his son Finn's seventh birthday when he is dispatched to the Falklands Islands later this month, family time has gathered more importance. So the royal engineer yesterday took the youngster and his daughter Bree ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published What happened to all the nightclubs in Nottingham?

  11-08-2015 16:44
  
  A study this week charts a 50 per cent decline in the number of nightclubs over the past ten years, with concerns about employment opportunities for young adults. Jeremy Lewis reports.You know about the plight of pubs, closing in Notts at the rate of two a week. But spare a thought for nightclubs – according to their national trade association, numbers have halved in the past ten years.The reasons for the shut-downs of Nottingham clubs are varied and, says Ministry of Sound chief Lohan...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented What happened to all the nightclubs in Nottingham?

  11-08-2015 16:44
  
  A study this week charts a 50 per cent decline in the number of nightclubs over the past ten years, with concerns about employment opportunities for young adults. Jeremy Lewis reports.You know about the plight of pubs, closing in Notts at the rate of two a week. But spare a thought for nightclubs – according to their national trade association, numbers have halved in the past ten years.The reasons for the shut-downs of Nottingham clubs are varied and, says Ministry of Sound chief Lohan...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham tram: First passengers ride on extended line to Toton

  11-08-2015 16:41
  
  With soldier Alex Walker set to miss his son Finn's seventh birthday when he is dispatched to the Falklands Islands later this month, family time has gathered more importance.So the royal engineer yesterday took the youngster and his daughter Bree, nine, on the trip of a lifetime – on the Nottingham tram.He was one of the winners chosen in a Nottingham Post competition to ride on a VIP preview tram on the new line three from Toton to the city's train station. Warrant officer class one...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham tram: First passengers ride on extended line to Toton

  11-08-2015 16:41
  
  With soldier Alex Walker set to miss his son Finn's seventh birthday when he is dispatched to the Falklands Islands later this month, family time has gathered more importance.So the royal engineer yesterday took the youngster and his daughter Bree, nine, on the trip of a lifetime – on the Nottingham tram.He was one of the winners chosen in a Nottingham Post competition to ride on a VIP preview tram on the new line three from Toton to the city's train station. Warrant officer class one...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham Post Baby and Toddler of the Year: Twins are double...

  11-08-2015 16:29
  
  Parents queuing up in a competition to find Nottingham's most photogenic youngsters were seeing double when these cute twins took part.Little Ella and Evie Tizzard were born at Nottingham City Hospital six days ago, weighing 6lb 2oz and 6lb 14oz respectively.Their proud parents Rebecca and Daniel Tizzard showed off their new additions by entering them into the Nottingham Post Baby and Toddler of the Year competition.As well as putting forward the twins, the couple, of Kings Avenue, Gedling, also
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top vegan places to eat in Nottingham

  11-08-2015 16:26
  
  Vegan student Eve Hewitt talks to Lynette Pinchess about the best places to eat in NottsAs a vegan Eve Hewitt doesn't eat meat, fish, eggs or dairy.Surely eating out must be tricky? The 20-year-old, says otherwise."Being vegan is easy in the UK but a bit more challenging abroad."Nottingham has loads of vegan-friendly places to eat and shop so living nearby is great," says Eve, who splits her time between living at her dad's in Papplewick and mum's in Wymeswold when she's not...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest Under 21s seal opening day victory over...

  11-08-2015 15:59
  
  Nottingham Forest Under 21s made the best possible start to their Professional Development League Two campaign, comfortably beating Millwall 3-1.The Reds put on an impressive display at the Nigel Doughty Academy, with Andreas Karo, James Thorne and Kasheme Walton finding the net.It took just two minutes for the hosts to get the scoreboard up and running.Lions goalkeeper Harry Girling failed to deal with an in-swinging corner from Matty Cash, and Karo was on hand to pounce at the back...
  
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• Spurned husband burnt wife's clothes

  11-08-2015 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who set fire to his wife's clothes after discovering she had an affair is given a community order and restraining order.
  
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• EllieCullen published Husband who set fire to cheating wife's clothes handed community...

  11-08-2015 15:00
  
  A jealous husband who set his wife's clothes on fire after discovering she had been having an affair has been handed a 12-month community order.David Honeybell admitted arson after finding out his wife of 23 years had been unfaithful, saying he was "upset and angry".At a previous hearing, Honeybell had also admitted to posting naked photos of Sarah Honeybell on Facebook and had threatened to send the pictures to her employers.Appearing for sentencing at Nottingham Magistrates' Court...
  
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• Bristol City sign keeper Hamer

  11-08-2015 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Bristol City sign Leicester City goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• TracyWalker published Police sergeant faces gross misconduct allegation over youth in...

  11-08-2015 12:43
  
  A Nottinghamshire Police sergeant is to face a misconduct hearing in relation to alleged force used against a youth in custody.The officer, who has not been named, will answer an allegation of gross misconduct amounting to a breach of the standards of professional behaviour for use of force, authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct in respect of force used against a detained youth who was considered a risk of harm to himself.This is contrary to the Police (Conduct) Regulations..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Met Office issues weather warning ahead of heavy rain and thunder...

  11-08-2015 11:46
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning ahead of heavy rain and thunder across Nottinghamshire later this week.People are being warned of possible disruption on the roads because of the sudden downturn in conditions on Thursday and Friday.A spokesman for the Met Office said: "The public should be aware of a significant risk of very localised disruption to travel due to surface water flooding. "Lightning may be an additional hazard."An area of low pressure is expected to
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest could lose Ben Hamer as Bristol City show...

  11-08-2015 10:37
  
  Nottingham Forest look to be in danger of losing keeper Ben Hamer before he has played a single game for the club – with Bristol City understood to be hopeful of agreeing their own loan move for the player.The 27-year-old was recalled by Leicester City within a few days of arriving on loan at the City Ground, following what a frustrated Dougie Freedman described as being a 'technical issue' surrounding the club's FFP transfer embargo. The Scotsman was yesterday still hopeful that those...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest lose Ben Hamer as Bristol City take keeper on...

  11-08-2015 10:37
  
  Nottingham Forest have lost the services of keeper Ben Hamer before he played a single game for the club – with Bristol City having pounced to agree their own loan move for the player.The 27-year-old was recalled by Leicester City within a few days of arriving on loan at the City Ground, following what a frustrated Dougie Freedman described as being a 'technical issue' surrounding the club's FFP transfer embargo. The Scotsman was yesterday still hopeful that those issues could still be...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest could lose Ben Hamer as Bristol City show...

  11-08-2015 10:37
  
  Nottingham Forest look to be in danger of losing keeper Ben Hamer before he has played a single game for the club – with Bristol City understood to be hopeful of agreeing their own loan move for the player.The 27-year-old was recalled by Leicester City within a few days of arriving on loan at the City Ground, following what a frustrated Dougie Freedman described as being a 'technical issue' surrounding the club's FFP transfer embargo. The Scotsman was yesterday still hopeful that those...
  
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• Burnley Lansbury bid 'not accepted'

  11-08-2015 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi denies a Burnley bid has been accepted for captain Henri Lansbury.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Night Must Fall at Nottingham's Theatre Royal: Review

  11-08-2015 10:27
  It doesn't happen every year, but from time to time the Thriller Season people come up with a play that hits you with its excellence. This week's offering, the second in the season, is Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams. Written and set in the mid-thirties, it's the sort of psychological drama that stands up as an outstanding piece, thriller season or no thriller season.Much as one can enjoy the knockabout inconsequentiality of your average thriller, this one's more than that: it's a fine play...
  
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• Nottingham Prison inmate Shalane Blackwood's death probed - BBC News

  11-08-2015 09:41
  
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  The death of a prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell at Nottingham Prison is being investigated. Shalane Blackwood, from Derby, had been jailed for possession of a firearm and was on a licence recall when he died on Wednesday morning.and more »
  
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• Probe into death of prisoner in cell

  11-08-2015 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The death of a prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell at Nottingham Prison is investigated.
  
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• TracyWalker published Van fire tackled in Ilkeston

  11-08-2015 09:00
  
  Firefighters were called to tackle a van which was well alight.The incident happened in Peveril Drive, Ilkeston, around 10.25pm on Monday.Two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet were used by firefighters from Ilkeston Fire Station.The fire was out by 10.55pm and firefighters left the scene at 11.08pm.Meanwhile, firefighters from Clowne attended 30 square metres of grass and undergrowth which was on fire in Mansfield Road, Creswell, near Warsop.The incident happened around 9.20pm on
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottinghamshire weather: Mild and dry mid-week but drab weekend

  11-08-2015 08:48
  
  Nottinghamshire is in for a mild, dry few days - but the weather will turn drab towards the end of the week.Tuesday and Wednesday will be bright, with temperatures peaking at 21C on Tuesday and 23C tomorrow.Winds will be low, at 3mph.While Thursday will see sunny spells and highs of 20C, the evening will gave way to heavy showers around 10pm.Friday will also be a dreary day, with showers predicted throughout the day and maximum temperatures of 17C.Saturday will be dry, with temperatures peaking.
  
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• TracyWalker published Camper van damaged in Beechdale fire

  11-08-2015 08:41
  
  Emergency services rushed to a street in Beechdale where a camper van was on fire. Two butane gas cylinders were involved in the blaze, in Beechdale Road. Two crews from Stockhill Fire Station attended the scene, having been alerted around 10.30pm on Monday. Firefighters spent around 45 minutes tackling the flames. Officers from Nottinghamshire Police also attended the incident. We have two fire crews from Stockhill in attendance at a Camper Van fire on Beechdale Road, #Beechdale....
  
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• TracyWalker published Eight-and-a-half hours to tackle straw fire

  11-08-2015 08:24
  Firefighters spent more than eight-and-a-half hours tackling a straw fire. Crews were called to a field off the B6079 at Osberton, near Worksop at around 9.30pm on Monday. The fire involved 100 tonnes of baled straw, 300 tonnes of animal feed and a large pile of tyres. Four fire engines, from Worksop, Ashfield and Retford rushed to the scene. Firefighters this morning said the incident was over by around 6am, and two hose reel jets, two jets, a pump and two sets of breathing apparatus...
  
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