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• MattDavies published Samit Patel plays down his part in Nottinghamshire win over...

  24-08-2015 22:00
  
  Samit Patel played down his part in Nottinghamshire beating Warwickshire for the first time since 2010 in the County Championship.
  Patel took four for 23 from 22.1 second innings overs as Notts bowled them out for 217 to win by an innings and 123 runs and go third in Division One.
  "I'm just happy to get the win. The boys played fantastic for four days," he said.
  "It's a great effort to beat Warwickshire, especially like that. They're a good team and a big club. We always like beating big...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Aston Villa v Notts County: Capital One Cup tie in focus

  24-08-2015 21:19
  
  There is no question Notts County have their work cut out in trying to keep Villa from creating chances.They have the better players, they have the pedigree and by rights it should be a procession for the Premier League side to move into the next round.If Notts are going to give themselves any chance of causing an upset, they have to remain disciplined and focused until the last.They will no doubt have to surrender the ball to Villa for large spells and it's how they cope with this that will...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Vote for your favourite rugby...

  24-08-2015 21:09
  
  As rugby fans worldwide count down the days until the World Cup kicks off in this country, we are approaching the final countdown in voting for the Nottingham Sports Awards 2015.Four days before England begin the World Cup against Fiji at Twickenham on September 18, voting closes in the 15 sports award categories, including the Nottingham Professional Rugby Club Player of the Year prize, sponsored by Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital.So to all our rugby-mad readers make sure you champion your Green
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire: Day four report: Thrilling finish...

  24-08-2015 21:07
  
  Nottinghamshire are up to third in the County Championship after beating Warwickshire by an innings and 123 runs in a thrilling finish which saw them looking to the skies as much as the wicket.They picked up their 11th win in 12 completed games with 12.5 overs left in the match. However, the threat of bad light and rain meant they could have come off at virtually any point at Trent Bridge.Samit Patel was the hero for Notts as he took four for 23 from 22.1 overs, working in tandem with Steven...
  
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• Police forces to 'share officers'

  24-08-2015 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three police forces in the East Midlands draw up plans to share senior staff, including assistant chief constables, in a bid to cut costs.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fans turn out to support Andy Reid in comeback but Nottingham...

  24-08-2015 21:05
  
  'Reidy, Reidy, Reidy,'they chanted. It was clear who the majority of the near-500 crowd at the City Ground were there to see.Any time the Nottingham Forest midfielder broke forward, hovered over a free-kick or went in for a tackle, they let him know just how glad they were to see him back.Reid has been sorely missed during his 11 months out of action with a long-standing groin problem, but he continued his comeback by turning out for the Under-21s in their 2-1 defeat to Coventry City...
  
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• BenIreland published City council takes on the 'big six' as it plans to launch new...

  24-08-2015 20:19
  
  Residents struggling with their fuel bills are being signed up to a new Nottingham energy company – the first time a council has tried to take on the "big six".The Post understands the official launch of not-for-profit Robin Hood Energy is imminent, with an announcement expected in the next few weeks. It hopes to save customers as much as £200 a year compared to the "big six" energy firms and help tackle the 18,050 city residents considered to be in fuel...
  
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• BenIreland commented City council takes on the 'big six' as it plans to launch new...

  24-08-2015 20:19
  
  Residents struggling with their fuel bills are being signed up to a new Nottingham energy company – the first time a council has tried to take on the "big six".The Post understands the official launch of not-for-profit Robin Hood Energy is imminent, with an announcement expected in the next few weeks. It hopes to save customers as much as £200 a year compared to the "big six" energy firms and help tackle the 18,050 city residents considered to be in fuel...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man, 39, left seriously injured after two violent robberies in...

  24-08-2015 20:16
  
  Police believe two violent robberies on the same night are linked - and are urgently appealing for information.Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Police have issued a joint appeal for witnesses following the attacks on Friday, August 21.The first happened in Hickings Lane, Stapleford, at around 11.20pm. A 56-year-old man was on his way home from a working men's club when he was assaulted by three men near Dip News.During the attack the man was robbed of his mobile phone and set of keys. He suffered.
  
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• MattDavies published Steven Mullaney hoping to build on first Trent Bridge hundred...

  24-08-2015 19:00
  
  Steven Mullaney is hoping to build on his first hundred at Trent Bridge when Notts Outlaws take on Durham in the Royal London One Day Cup quarter-finals tomorrow.The all-rounder hit 112 against Warwickshire, five years after joining from Lancashire.It has been a frustrating season for the 28-year-old, who has often looked in good touch but only had two 50s to his name going into the County Championship game.He said: "I feel I've been hitting it well this season but I keep getting 20 or 30....
  
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• DanRobinson published Just the job: Leading developer Barratt Homes takes on new...

  24-08-2015 18:43
  
  When Shaun Cowell got his first job in telesales after leaving school, he quickly realised it wasn't the role for him.He didn't like being stuck behind a desk in an office and wanted to be outdoors working hard.It took six years, several jobs and a college diploma but now the 23-year-old believes he has landed a job for life after beginning a bricklaying apprenticeship with developer Barratt Homes.Mr Cowell, of Cotgrave, said: "I've always been a hands-on person and have done painting and...
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales and James Taylor in England one day squad but no place...

  24-08-2015 17:54
  
  Nottinghamshire duo Alex Hales and James Taylor have been named in England's squad for the one day series against Australia, but Stuart Broad has not been included.England will face an Australian side still smarting from losing the Ashes series five times before September 13.Before that they meet in a one-off Twenty20 game on August 31 with Hales the only Notts player included in that squad.Nottinghamshire fast-bowler Broad, whose match-winning spell of eight for 15 all but secured the Ashes at.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andy Reid continues comeback but Nottingham Forest Under-21s lose...

  24-08-2015 16:40
  
  Nottingham Forest Under-21s fell to their first defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-1 at home to Coventry City, thanks to goals either side of half-time.Kasheme Walton pulled one back for the hosts at the death, but it was too little, too late.Andy Reid continued his comeback from a long-standing groin injury by starting in the middle of the park, while Paul Taylor, who Reds boss Dougie Freedman remains keen to sign, and Jamie Paterson were also included in the starting XI.With Forest...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham Post Environmental Awards: Group transformed former...

  24-08-2015 16:39
  
  When the gravel pits at Netherfield Lagoons closed in 1991, the site fell into decline and became a magnet for anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.But since it was taken over by the Gedling Conservation Trust 10 years ago to protect wildlife and make it more appealing to the public, the area has been transformed into a local nature reserve.The trust, run by a group of volunteers, has now been nominated for the Nottingham Post's Environmental Awards in the environmental community of the year...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Judge tells Nottingham man who downloaded child porn he...

  24-08-2015 16:38
  
  A man who spent up to three years "staring at images of young boys" was told by a judge he had played a part in their abuse.Nottingham Crown Court heard that Paul Baker had downloaded over 5,000 images from Russian websites while living with his parents and before he had come out as a homosexual.Despite arguments from mitigation over the trouble Baker had in coming out to his family, Judge Gregory Dickinson QC said the 30-year-old could not blame his sexuality for the offences....
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Man remains in hospital after Sandiacre robbery

  24-08-2015 16:28
  
  A 39-year-old man remains in hospital after suffering serious head and chest injuries in a robbery.The man received the injuries when he was assaulted during the incident, which took place at about 11pm on Friday, in Haywood Road, Sandiacre, close to the cricket club.A police spokesman said: "Passers-by came across the victim who was lying in the street at about 11.30pm on Friday."They called the emergency services and an ambulance took him to the Queen's Medical Centre."Staff at...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire: Day four tea: Patel keeps Notts...

  24-08-2015 16:21
  
  Samit Patel took two wickets after lunch as Nottinghamshire raced to beat Warwickshire – and anticipated rain – at Trent Bridge.At tea, the visitors were 157 for six, 183 behind as the spin of Patel ensured victory was still a realistic prospect. He had Tim Ambrose trapped in front for a 64-ball 12 before William Porterfield was agonisingly bowled for 61.Ambrose and Porterfield had negotiated the first hour of the afternoon without alarm before Patel struck. Porterfield was...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham resident spots an angel in the candle wax

  24-08-2015 16:01
  
  Burning a candle out in the garden during the long summer evenings is a fairly standard process you would think, but for one Nottingham resident, she got more than she bargained for.45-year-old Lisa Smith from Awsworth was relaxing in her garden, enjoying the sunny weather with family when after an hour of her candle burning, an angel-like silhouette appeared in the melting wax.Speaking to the Post, she said: "We were sat in our garden on a nice evening and when the sun went down and...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Bank holiday rail services disrupted due to engineering work

  24-08-2015 15:11
  
  This coming weekend sees the final bank holiday of the summer and there are planned engineering works affecting East Midlands Trains services out of Nottingham station.On Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Monday August 31, travellers can expect some disruption to services out of the city.Saturday August 29: There will be service disruption to London St Pancras with a small number running later because of engineering work. Normal Saturday service will apply on all other routes but could be affected by..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Prince Edward will visit Nottingham to cut Theatre Royal's 150th...

  24-08-2015 14:58
  
  Prince Edward will visit Nottingham's historic Theatre Royal next month to help celebrate the Victorian venue's 150th anniversary.The Earl of Wessex's visit will bring the theatre's six-month long celebrations to a triumphant finale on Friday September 25 - the date of the theatre's first production, 150 years ago.His Royal Highness will be given a tour of the building and unveil a plaque commemorating the landmark anniversary. He will be introduced to members of the front of house and backstage
  
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• Barry_Cooper published BT Sport win the rights to screen the 2017/18 Ashes series

  24-08-2015 14:40
  
  BT Sport are celebrating a big Ashes win after beating Sky Sports in the battle for the rights to the 2017/18 series in Australia.Just a day after England beat Michael Clarke's Aussies 3-2 in the five match series - despite suffering a hammering in the fifth test at the Oval on Sunday, BT have secured the rights in a five-year deal worth £80m.As part of the package agreed with Cricket Australia, believed to be worth in the region of £16m per year, the network will also broadcast home
  
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• Nottingham Post commented International call ups force Notts County postponement

  24-08-2015 14:35
  
  Notts County's League Two clash against Crawley Town at Meadow Lane next Saturday has been postponed due to international call ups.Magpies' No.1 Roy Carroll has been picked for Northern Ireland, Mawouna Amevor has been called up by Togo and Rhys Sharpe is in the Northern Ireland under-21 squad.Elliot Hewitt is also on the standby list for the Wales' under-21 side.A new date for the rearranged fixture between the two clubs is yet to be decided.Are you looking for a job in sport? Click here to...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire: Day four lunch: Notts take four...

  24-08-2015 14:21
  
  Nottinghamshire enjoyed a profitable final morning as they took four wickets, leaving Warwickshire on 116 for four at lunch, 224 behind at Trent Bridge.Resuming on 42 without loss they were only able to add three runs before Jake Ball struck in the third over, Ian Westwood caught behind off a bottom edge when cutting.Ball took two for 12 in eight overs at the start of the day as he had Laurie Evans caught down the leg side, putting Chris Read on 998 first-class dismissals.Brett Hutton also took.
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham tram: New lines will finally start running on Tuesday

  24-08-2015 14:08
  
  Nottingham's two new tram lines will finally begin running on Tuesday, it has been announced.NET and Nottingham City Council confirmed the extended lines from Nottingham train station to Clifton South and Toton Lane would be open to the public from just after 6am tomorrow.Councillor Jane Urquhart, who has lead responsibility for NET at the city council, said: "This is a really great day for Nottingham. "It marks the dawn of a new era when NET becomes a true network and, with trams...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham tram: New lines will finally start running on Tuesday

  24-08-2015 14:08
  
  Nottingham's two new tram lines will finally begin running on Tuesday, it has been announced.NET and Nottingham City Council confirmed the extended lines from Nottingham train station to Clifton South and Toton Lane would be open to the public from just after 6am tomorrow.Councillor Jane Urquhart, who has lead responsibility for NET at the city council, said: "This is a really great day for Nottingham. "It marks the dawn of a new era when NET becomes a true network and, with trams...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Straight Outta Compton: Ice Cube gives the low-down on summer's...

  24-08-2015 13:30
  
  Straight Outta Compton, detailing the rise of the world's most notorious rap group N.W.A, is taking the box office by storm. Founding member Ice Cube and his son O'Shea Jackson Jr, who stars in the film, give Susan Griffin the low-down on summer's surprise hitYou might think a movie about the rise of gangsta rap group N.W.A sounds somewhat niche, but box office figures are proving anything but.Over in the States, Straight Outta Compton made more than 60million US dollars in its opening weekend -
  
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• NottmPostEG published Straight Outta Compton (15): Review and trailer

  24-08-2015 12:47
  
  Whenever Hollywood immortalises pages from history at 24 frames per second, it's wise to treat each lustrous dramatisation with a pinch of salt. Rigorous factual accuracy is often sacrificed at the altar of artistic licence. In the case of F. Gary Gray's engrossing film, you will need to grab bulging fistfuls of sodium chloride. Not only are two of the key protagonists of this rags to musical riches biopic listed as executive producers, one of the men - rapper turned actor Ice Cube - is...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham tram launch date announcement expected today

  24-08-2015 12:42
  
  An announcement is expected to be made on Monday to finally confirm the opening date of Nottingham's new tram lines.NET and Nottingham City Council revealed last week they were "intending to make a further announcement" today.The final stages of timetable trials have taken place over the past few weeks, while a VIP preview tram ride was held on the two new lines earlier this month.The extended lines will connect Nottingham train station with Clifton South and Toton.Line 3 will include...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham tram launch date announcement expected today

  24-08-2015 12:42
  
  An announcement is expected to be made today to finally confirm the opening date of Nottingham's new tram lines.NET and Nottingham City Council revealed last week they were "intending to make a further announcement" today.The final stages of timetable trials have taken place over the past few weeks, while a VIP preview tram ride was held on the two new lines earlier this month.The extended lines will connect Nottingham train station with Clifton South and Toton.Line 3 will include a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Leeds United and QPR said to be interested in...

  24-08-2015 12:16
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Jack Hobbs is rumoured to have caught the eye of Leeds United and QPR.With the transfer window coming to a close next week, the Reds' Championship rivals are both said to be keen to bring in a centre-back , with Hobbs reportedly a target.The 27-year-old signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Forest on transfer deadline day in January 2014, having initially joined on a season-long loan only to be recalled by parent club Hull City.He suffered a frustrating 2014/15..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Leeds United and QPR said to be interested in...

  24-08-2015 12:16
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Jack Hobbs is rumoured to have caught the eye of Leeds United and QPR.With the transfer window coming to a close next week, the Reds' Championship rivals are both said to be keen to bring in a centre-back , with Hobbs reportedly a target.The 27-year-old signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Forest on transfer deadline day in January 2014, having initially joined on a season-long loan only to be recalled by parent club Hull City.He suffered a frustrating 2014/15..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published RELIVE: Notts County web chat with the Post's Leigh Curtis

  24-08-2015 12:08
  
  Our Notts County writer Leigh Curtis will be online at noon to answer your questions about the Magpies.Ricardo Moniz's side drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanleyat the weekend and also completed the signing of Izale McLeod.He is set to make his debut against Villa tomorrow night in the Capital One Cup. Are you excited by his arrival?And have you got a question for Leigh?Leave it in the box below and he will answer it at noon.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County web chat with the Post's Leigh Curtis

  24-08-2015 12:08
  
  Our Notts County writer Leigh Curtis will be online at noon to answer your questions about the Magpies.Ricardo Moniz's side drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanleyat the weekend and also completed the signing of Izale McLeod.He is set to make his debut against Villa tomorrow night in the Capital One Cup. Are you excited by his arrival?And have you got a question for Leigh?Leave it in the box below and he will answer it at noon.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 30 pictures of Nottinghamshire's allotments over the years

  24-08-2015 11:56
  
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• EllieCullen published 'Explosion' at Keyworth supermarket turns out to be broken fridge

  24-08-2015 11:18
  
  Firefighters were called to a supermarket in Keyworth following reports of an explosion.Three crews and the specialist rescue team rushed to the scene at Budgens Store on Wolds Drive at just before 9.30am on Monday.When they arrived they discovered there was no actually no fire. It is believed the explosion was caused by leaking coolant from one of the fridges.They left the scene just before 10am.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two crews from Central, a...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Robin Hood Folk Festival: Three days of music and camping at...

  24-08-2015 11:05
  
  Over his 40-year career, promotor and manager Robert Stevenson has brought the likes of Chuck Berry, Dionne Warwick and Billy Ray Cyrus to Nottingham."I was the only person to put on two rock shows at the old ice stadium," Robert says en route to dropping a Robin Hood Folk Festival banner off at the Nottingham Tourism Centre (with just weeks to go to the festival, Robert is in hyper mode)."That goes back to December 1991 when we brought Chuck Berry into the venue, then a few years...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Boyband One Direction set to disband

  24-08-2015 10:50
  
  Boyband One Direction are set to disband next year, according to reports in The Sun. The band, who got together five years ago on the X Factor, are currently working on their fifth album which is set to be released in time for Christmas.Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Niall Horan are then set to go their separate ways in March, so they can work on solo projects.The boys last visited Nottingham's Capital FM Arena in 2013 on their 'Take Me Home' tour, but will bring the curtain...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Monday, August 24, 2015

  24-08-2015 09:53
  
  Petrol:1. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 111.7p2. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 111.7p3. Asda Strelley Road,Broxtowe, 111.7p4. Mrh Melton Road, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 111.9p5. Clifton Express, Clifton Lane, Clifton, 111.9pDiesel:1. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 107.7p2. Asda, West Bridgford, 107.7p3. Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 107.7p4. Mrh Melton Road, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 107.9p5. Tesco Cinderhill...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Monday, August 24th

  24-08-2015 09:49
  
  Arnold:M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda,Front Street, 7am to 11pm.Aspley:Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey:Grewal Chemist, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines, Sainsbury's Complex, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm.Bestwood:Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm.Bilborough:Co-op, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm.Burton Joyce:Burrows & Close, 49 Main Street, to...
  
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• RebeccaSD published University of Nottingham graduate wins £50,000 investment...

  24-08-2015 09:33
  
  A University of Nottingham graduate whose business makes science fun for children won a £50,000 investment when he appeared on BBC2's Dragons' Den on Sunday. Marc Wileman, founder of Sublime Science, made an unusual start to his pitch by firing smoke rings at the five entrepreneurs. He was looking for a £50,000 investment in exchange for a 10 per cent stake in the Leicester-based business, which runs parties at which youngsters can get involved in fun experiments. Since starting the.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Monday, August 24, 2015

  24-08-2015 09:03
  
  The county's roads are free of major incidents this morning - but roadworks continue to cause congestion.There are severe delays North of the county as roadworks continue on the M1 between junctions 28 and 31. Drivers are being warned to expect significant delays.Delays are also expected on the A6005 through Beeston, the A610 from Maid Marian Way out of the city and the A609 between Western Boulevard and Marchwood Close.For all the latest incidents on the roads click here.Are you looking for a..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire weather: Monday, August 24, 2015

  24-08-2015 08:45
  
  Summer is a thing of the past as thick black clouds and rain come to Nottingham.Forecasters from the Met Office expect a cloudy day all day in the city and county, with no sunshine breaking through.And for a few hours - from around 3pm to 6pm - rain is expected.The humid feel will continue however, with temperatures likely to average around 17 degrees through the day.Describing the conditions, a Met Office spokesman said: "Most places will be dry although rather cloudy through the morning,...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham weather: Is summer over?

  24-08-2015 08:45
  
  Summer looks to be a thing of the past, as thick black clouds and rain come to Nottingham.Forecasters from the Met Office expect a cloudy day all day in the city and county, with no sunshine breaking through.And for a few hours - from around 3pm to 6pm - rain is expected.The humid feel will continue however, with temperatures likely to average around 17 degrees through the day.Describing the conditions, a Met Office spokesman said: "Most places will be dry although rather cloudy through the...
  
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• Nottingham Forest target hat-trick of attacking players before transfer ... - Nottingham Post

  24-08-2015 07:20
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  Dougie Freedman is also still eager to sign free agent Paul Taylor, who has been on trial at the City Ground since pre-season. Nottingham Forest target hat-trick of attacking players before transfer deadline... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Woodthorpe Drive death crash: Family of student victim thank...

  24-08-2015 07:00
  
  The family of a 19-year-oldstudentkilled after a car ploughed into two pedestrians have thanked the strangers who rushed to try to save her life.Bryony Hollands, pictured,was walking down Woodthorpe Drive when she was hit by a white Mercedes on Friday afternoon.Witnesses said the carmounted the pavement before crashing into a lamppost.Yesterday, her father Mark Hollands told the Post he wanted to express his gratitude to both passers-by and paramedics who tried to help his...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Win an Office Christmas Party for ten people!

  24-08-2015 07:00
  
  The Nottingham Post has teamed up with Best Parties Ever to offer our business readers the chance to win a table of ten worth £500 on any night of your choice (subject to availability) at a 'Roaring Twenties' Christmas party at Beeston Hockey Club Nottingham.It's Chicago 1928, prohibition is in full swing and bootlegging gangs rule the streets. Whisper the secret password and gain access to our hidden den of intrigue where Al Capone and the Untouchables fight tooth and nail for control of.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's lack of cutting edge laid bare once again in...

  24-08-2015 07:00
  
  As he waited to begin his post-match interviews, Dougie Freedman cast a thoughtful eye out over a familiar playing surface and pondered a question of his own.And, in the space of just ten words, the Scotsman succinctly summed up not only the events of the afternoon, but also the last significant hurdle he has left to face between now and next week."We just lack a bit of cutting edge, don't we?" said Freedman.That statement is not a reflection on Tyler Walker, who put in another...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest target hat-trick of attacking players before...

  24-08-2015 07:00
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman wants to add another three attacking players to his City Ground arsenal before the transfer deadline – but admits his search could go right to the wire.Freedman hopes to add an out and out forward and someone who can play as an inside forward or winger to his ranks before the window closes at 5pm next Tuesday.While he is also still keen to sign versatile forward or attacking midfielder Paul Taylor, who continues to train with Forest, in the coming...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New Ilkeston pub proves so popular it plans to expand after just...

  24-08-2015 07:00
  
  Ilkeston's newest pub, The Burnt Pig Ale 'Ouse, is set for an expansiononly 12 weeks after opening.Landlord Simon Clarke, who also owns the Truly Scrumptious deli on South Street, said the pub had become so busy he has had to turn people away at the door.Mr Clarke has now applied to Erewash Borough Council for permission to let people use space he has at the back of the pub in an unused storage area.If it is granted the pub will be able to cater for 70 customers– an increase of around...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Megan Turner: How exams take the fun out of learning

  24-08-2015 07:00
  
  Megan Turner, who is about to start Year 13 at Rushcliffe School, agrees with the findings of a report on exams and stress.Earlier this summer a report by the National Union of Teachers said that the high focus on exams in schools is having a detrimental effect on pupils' mental health and self-esteem.The report – 'Exam Factories? The Impact of Accountability Measures on Children and Young People' by Professor Merryn Hutchings – said that pupils' emotional health and wellbeing is...
  
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