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• NatalieFahy published Pictures show devastating effect of fatal house explosion in...

  20-09-2015 23:49
  
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• Coventry Blaze 1 Nottingham Panthers 0: Match report - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 23:04
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  Coventry Blaze 1 Nottingham Panthers 0: Match report
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  Nottingham Panthers were beaten at Coventry Blaze in a low-scoring affair at the Skydome in the Challenge Cup group stages. Despite out-shooting their opponents 39-27 on the shot count, it was the host who scored the winner after 3.04 of the second ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Coventry Blaze 1 Nottingham Panthers 0: Match report

  20-09-2015 22:30
  
  Nottingham Panthers were beaten at Coventry Blaze in a low-scoring affair at the Skydome in the Challenge Cup group stages.Despite out-shooting their opponents 39-27 on the shot count, it was the host who scored the winner after 3.04 of the second period through Russell Cowley, from James Jorgensen, after a two-on-one breakaway.This came when Blaze were, in fact, short-handed on the ice with Neil Trimm in the penalty box for two minutes for interference.In a game that won't be remembered as a...
  
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• Raheem May-Thompson Posterizes Nottingham in Season Opener! - Hoopsfix (blog)

  20-09-2015 22:23
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  Raheem May-Thompson Posterizes Nottingham in Season Opener!
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  Raheem May-Thompson starts the NBL Division 2 season off with a bang, going coast to coast to drop the nasty hammer on the Nottingham Hoods defender. May-Thompson signed with Leicester Riders last week but is spending time with their D2 squad ...and more »
  

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• Nottingham families celebrate as popular music club is saved - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 22:21
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  Nottingham families celebrate as popular music club is saved
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  Families who use a much-loved music club are celebrating after helping to save it from closure. Rainbow Stripes was told by Nottingham City Council in July it would have to be discontinued because of widespread cuts in the authority's funding. But ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham families celebrate as popular music club is saved

  20-09-2015 22:04
  
  Families who use a much-loved music club are celebrating after helping to save it from closure.Rainbow Stripes was told by Nottingham City Council in July it would have to be discontinued because of widespread cuts in the authority's funding.But following strong opposition from parents and children who have used the club for years, the council restructured its financing of the facility until Christmas at least.Now, club organiser Pete Lynn, 46, has moved to thank the parents who helped rescue...
  
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• Notts County lack 'winning mentality', says boss Ricardo Moniz - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 20:37
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  Notts County lack 'winning mentality', says boss Ricardo Moniz
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  Notts County striker Jon Stead stands with his head in his hands after the full time whistle at AFC Wimbledon, as Ricardo Moniz and Liam Noble head to the away dressing room. Pictures: Dan Westwell. Notts County lack 'winning mentality', says boss ...and more »
  

• Bristol 46 Nottingham Rugby 31: Match report - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 20:04
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  Bristol 46 Nottingham Rugby 31: Match report
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  Nottingham Rugby went down to their third loss from their opening three Championship games this season as promotion favourites Bristol won 46-31 at Ashton Gate. It was always going to be a tough ask for the Green and Whites against a side with the ...and more »
  

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• Nottingham Forest analysis by Paul Taylor: Reds will be contenders if they ... - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 20:02
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  Nottingham Forest analysis by Paul Taylor: Reds will be contenders if they ...
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  You don't always get what you deserve in football. Just ask Arsene Wenger. But, while justice may yet catch up with Diego Costa, following his latest bout of pantomime villainy in the capital, there will be no recourse for Nottingham Forest. The ...
  Middlesbrough's Daniel Ayala ghosts in to seal Nottingham Forest defeatThe Guardian
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• Nottingham Post published Bristol 46 Nottingham Rugby 31: Match report

  20-09-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham Rugby went down to their third loss from their opening three Championship games this season as promotion favourites Bristol won 46-31 at Ashton Gate.It was always going to be a tough ask for the Green and Whites against a side with the resources and quality of squad as Bristol.And so a bonus point and a fine performance in notching 31 points of their own means they will have taken great positives from the loss – which leaves them second bottom on four points.The hosts scored six
  
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• What time is Downton Abbey on TV tonight? - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 18:45
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  What time is Downton Abbey on TV tonight?
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  The first episode of the final series of drama, created by Julian Fellowes, airs on ITV at 9pm. The show first hit our screens in the autumn of 2010, but producers announced they would be bringing it to a close at the end of its sixth series. Fans will ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest analysis by Paul Taylor: Reds will be...

  20-09-2015 18:40
  
  You don't always get what you deserve in football. Just ask Arsene Wenger. But, while justice may yet catch up with Diego Costa, following his latest bout of pantomime villainy in the capital, there will be no recourse for Nottingham Forest.The Chelsea striker should have been shown a red card, after he had slapped, barged, scratched and provoked a reaction from Arsenal's Gabriel, whose coquettishly raised leg prompted more theatrics from Costa and, tellingly, also referee Mike Dean to reach for
  
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• Man arrested for firearms offences after disturbance at block of flats - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 18:40
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  Man arrested for firearms offences after disturbance at block of flats
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  A man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences following a disturbance at a block of flats. Nottinghamshire Police were called to an address in Yorke Drive, Newark, following reports of the fracas. A block of flats on the estate had been cordoned ...
  

• TracyWalker published What time is Downton Abbey on TV tonight?

  20-09-2015 18:17
  
  Downton Abbey will return to our TV screens tonight for one last outing.The first episode of the final series of drama, created by Julian Fellowes, airs on ITV at 9pm.The show first hit our screens in the autumn of 2010, but producers announced they would be bringing it to a close at the end of its sixth series.Fans will be on tenterhooks wondering how the story will play out between the main characters.Will Lady Edith start a new life in the city?Will Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes ever make it down.
  
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• TracyWalker published Van driver in A46 collision remains in serious condition

  20-09-2015 17:59
  
  A van driver injured in a collision with a HGV on Friday remains in a serious condition.The crash happened on the A46 northbound, south of Bingham, at around 11.40am on Friday, close to Cotgrave and between the junctions for Stragglethorpe and Owthorpe.The air ambulance was called to the scene and a man, the driver of the van, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.The crash saw the road closed for several hours.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "The man remains in hospital with...
  
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• TracyWalker published Man arrested for firearms offences after disturbance at block of...

  20-09-2015 17:53
  
  A man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences following a disturbance at a block of flats.Nottinghamshire Police were called to an address in Yorke Drive, Newark, following reports of the fracas.A block of flats on the estate had been cordoned off by armed police following an earlier commotion.A man identified in connection with the earlier fracas was stopped in a car, where he is alleged to have had a gun under his seat.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Nottinghamshire...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County lack 'winning mentality', says boss Ricardo Moniz

  20-09-2015 17:50
  
  You are always guaranteed brutal honesty from Ricardo Moniz and the ashen-faced Notts County manager was in no mood to make excuses at Kingsmeadow.Having taken the lead against AFC Wimbledon through Haydn Hollis' header in the 16th minute, the Magpies looked on course to secure a third successive win.But in the last five minutes, Notts capitulated as Dannie Bulman escaped at the back post to head in George Francomb's cross.And before the Magpies had really recovered their senses, Adebayo...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up and results: Defeats for Alfreton,...

  20-09-2015 17:50
  
  Alfreton Town saw their run of four successive victories ended after a 1-0 away loss to Stockport County at Edgeley Park.The Reds, who in the build-up to the game announced the signing of former Cheltenham Town right-sided defender Durrell Berry on non contract terms, were beaten by a third minute goal from Ryan Ellison, when he volleyed home a Jake Kirby corner.The National League North game was played out in front of a massive crowd, for that level, of 2,839.The Reds came close to earning a...
  
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• VIDEO: Terry Christian on the housing crisis

  20-09-2015 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Are the elderly the answer to housing shortages?
  
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• Nottingham Post published House 'explosion': Two people found dead inside home believed to...

  20-09-2015 17:46
  
  Two people have been found dead inside a house destroyed after an "explosion".Derbyshire Police have now confirmed the bodies of a man and a woman were found in the bedroom of the Riddings home by fire investigators, who searched the building when the fire was extinguished and it was safe to enter.Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to reports of an "explosion" and house fire in Valley View Road at about 7.30am.The street was quickly cordoned off by...
  
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• Nottingham's Etienne Stott comes sixth at canoe slalom World Championships - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 17:01
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  Nottingham's Etienne Stott comes sixth at canoe slalom World Championships
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  Nottingham's Etienne Stott added to his fifth place finish at the European Championships this year by coming sixth with partner Mark Proctor at the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. The 36-year-old was competing in his first World ...and more »
  

• jonmattos published Nottingham's Etienne Stott comes sixth at canoe slalom World...

  20-09-2015 16:38
  
  Nottingham's Etienne Stott added to his fifth place finish at the European Championships this year by coming sixth with partner Mark Proctor at the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.The 36-year-old was competing in his first World Championships since clinching gold in the C2 men's double event at the London 2012 Olympics with then partner Tim Baillie.A long-term shoulder injury kept him out of competitive action for over a year and on his return, with Baillie retiring in that time, Stott
  
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• Florence storms to C1 gold at Worlds

  20-09-2015 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scot David Florence wins the C1 for his third World Championships gold medal as fellow Briton Ryan Westley takes bronze.
  
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• Retro bargains are snapped up at vintage fair - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 16:34
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  Retro bargains are snapped up at vintage fair
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  Teacups, broaches, and retro clothing had nostalgia fans flocking to Nottingham's Albert Hall on Sunday. Hundreds of people descended on the city centre venue for Lou Lou's Vintage Fair. Two floors of the hall were taken over by around 30 stalls ...
  

• TracyWalker published Retro bargains are snapped up at vintage fair

  20-09-2015 16:21
  
  Teacups, broaches, and retro clothing had nostalgia fans flocking to Nottingham's Albert Hall on Sunday.Hundreds of people descended on the city centre venue for Lou Lou's Vintage Fair.Two floors of the hall were taken over by around 30 stalls, selling everything from vintage clothing and jewellery to a Tippa typewriter and coasters.The fair, which visits major cities including Nottingham, London, Liverpool and Bristol, comes to Nottingham every six weeks.As well as clothing, homeware,...
  
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• AFC Wimbledon 2 Notts County 1: Leigh Curtis' Magpies player ratings - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 16:15
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  AFC Wimbledon 2 Notts County 1: Leigh Curtis' Magpies player ratings
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  Gill Swerts cuts a dejected figure with the ball under his arm on the goal line after AFC Wimbledon's second goal, as Stanley Aborah and Mawouna Amevor trudge away. AFC Wimbledon 2 Notts County 1: Leigh Curtis' Magpies player ratings. X. Share Tweet ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published AFC Wimbledon 2 Notts County 1: Leigh Curtis' Magpies player...

  20-09-2015 16:14
  
  Roy Carroll:Made a superb save from Adebayo Akinfenwa's header in the first half . Not much he could do with the goals. 5/10Mawouna Amevor:There were a couple of occasions when the Dons got in down his side, but all in all not a good day. 4/10Thierry Audel:Produced a couple of powerful attacking runs from his left-back position but both crosses for the goal came down his side. 4/10Haydn Hollis:Big man produced a terrific header to give Notts the lead and defended brilliantly too....
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies stars aim to help England women to positive...

  20-09-2015 16:11
  
  Carly Telford has backed her England team-mates to be even stronger by the time Euro 2017 comes around.The Notts County Ladies goalkeeper was a member of the Lionesses squad which finished third at this summer's World Cup in Canada, England's best-ever finish at the tournament.But Telford, 28, believes Mark Sampson's charges can improve further during their European Championship qualifying campaign – which begins at the Le Coq Arena in Tallinn against Estonia tonight (5pm).She said:...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County analysis: Ricardo Moniz 'ashamed' as Magpies...

  20-09-2015 16:10
  
  The shirt didn't come off to reveal the BMO hashtag like it usually does, but AFC Wimbledon supporters knew that Adebayo Akinfenwa had just switched 'Beast Mode On'.A last-minute header sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory for Neil Ardley'steam in a game they had looked well on course to lose at Kingsmeadow.Notts County cannot say they were not warned given the build-up was full of sound bites as to how they would deal with his size and strength.The manager Ricardo Moniz said ball possession was one...
  
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• Boro fans returning from Nottingham Forest help at the scene of fatal A19 road ... - Gazette Live

  20-09-2015 15:10
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  A coachload of Boro fans pulled over to help at the scene of a road accident in which a man from Norton died. The 55-year-old man died after the Black Peugeot Expert van he was driving became involved in an accident on the northbound carriageway of the ...and more »
  

• TracyWalker published Pedestrian in hospital with serious injuries after West Bridgford...

  20-09-2015 14:51
  
  A man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in an early-morning collision with a car.The incident, between a pedestrian and a Nissan Qashqai, happened at around 1am on Sunday on Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford.The man is at Queen's Medical Centre being treated for his injuries, which were initially said to have been life-threatening.The incident happened near the junction with Fox Road and the road was closed and re-opened at around 8.30am.The junction was taped off at the...
  
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• England must keep growing - Sampson

  20-09-2015 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England boss Mark Sampson will use his team's World Cup success as motivation for their Euro 2017 qualifier in Estonia.
  
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• Nottingham Post published First goal means 'nothing' to Haydn Hollis in Notts County defeat

  20-09-2015 14:18
  
  Haydn Hollis admitted his first goal of the season meant "nothing" as the defender implored Notts County to end their defensive misery.The defender had given the Magpies the lead at AFC Wimbledon with a classy looping header after16 minutes.But back came AFC Wimbledon, who equalised in the 85th minute through Dannie Bulman before Adebayo Akinfenwa's last-gasp header completed their turnaround.Centre-back Hollis was shocked by the capitulation and said the Magpies needed to correct...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 'We deserved to win', says Nottingham Forest's Kelvin Wilson

  20-09-2015 14:03
  
  Even in defeat, Kelvin Wilson saw enough in Nottingham Forest's performance to find reason for optimism.After going toe-to-toe with a Middlesbrough team seemingly destined for big things this season, the Reds felt hard done by not to have emerged with at least a share of the spoils at the City Ground.But, amid the disappointment of the 2-1 loss, experienced defender Wilson believes things are quietly coming together under the guidance of Dougie Freedman."It is a strange thing to say after...
  
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• Dougie Freedman Q&A: Nottingham Forest 'played wonderfully well' - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 13:40
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  Dougie Freedman Q&A: Nottingham Forest 'played wonderfully well'
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  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman gave his verdict on his side's 2-1 defeat against Middlesbrough at the City Ground. Question: You created enough chances to have won that game, didn't you? Answer: "I think we did. We played wonderfully well, ...
  Middlesbrough's Daniel Ayala ghosts in to seal Nottingham Forest defeatThe Guardian
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman Q&A: Nottingham Forest 'played wonderfully...

  20-09-2015 13:32
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman gave his verdict on his side's 2-1 defeat against Middlesbrough at the City Ground.Question: You created enough chances to have won that game, didn't you?Answer: "I think we did. We played wonderfully well, we entertained the crowd and we created opportunities that we could not quite take. "On another day, we will take those opportunities, as long as we continue to play like that; as long as we keep ourselves on the front foot."Question:...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman Q&A: Nottingham Forest 'played wonderfully...

  20-09-2015 13:32
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman gave his verdict on his side's 2-1 defeat against Middlesbrough at the City Ground.Question: You created enough chances to have won that game, didn't you?Answer: "I think we did. We played wonderfully well, we entertained the crowd and we created opportunities that we could not quite take. "On another day, we will take those opportunities, as long as we continue to play like that; as long as we keep ourselves on the front foot."Question:...
  
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• Review: WASP, Rock City - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 13:14
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  During the 1980s, W.A.S.P were definitely at their concert peak and were the craziest band of them all. With Blackie Lawless being the only surviving member, they are still one of the best live bands ever. Returning to Rock City, they treated this ...
  

• Review: Stereo MC's, Rescue Rooms + set list - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 13:07
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  Review: Stereo MC's, Rescue Rooms + set list
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  The Stereo MC's may be known as a South London band, but two of their members are Nottingham's own so this gig was a homecoming of sorts. The decent crowd were treated to a great journey through the history of dance music since its inception in the ...
  

• NottmPostEG published Review: WASP, Rock City

  20-09-2015 13:02
  
  During the 1980s, W.A.S.P were definitely at their concert peak and were the craziest band of them all. With Blackie Lawless being the only surviving member, they are still one of the best live bands ever.Returning to Rock City, they treated this appreciative crowd to new tunes and some old classics. Touring to promote their latest album, Golgotha, this band can still rock the rafters.Opening with On Your Knees, a classic from their debut self-titled album, W.A.S.P sounded as fresh as they did..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Stereo MC's, Rescue Rooms + set list

  20-09-2015 12:53
  
  The Stereo MC's may be known as a South London band, but two of their members are Nottingham's own so this gig was a homecoming of sorts.The decent crowd were treated to a great journey through the history of dance music since its inception in the late 80s, with a particular focus on their astounding 1992 release 'Connected'.This was the first electronic act I've reviewed and the difference to the normal focus on musical talent was immediately noticeable as there was only a drummer and The Head.
  
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• TracyWalker published Radcliffe Road re-opened following early-morning collision

  20-09-2015 12:20
  
  Radcliffe Road was closed for around seven hours following an early-morning collision.The road was sealed off at the junction with Colwick Road and Fox Road, in West Bridgford, following reports that a man had been knocked over at around 1.30am on Sunday.The road re-opened at about 8.45am.Witnesses reported seeing three police cars and an ambulance at the scene in the early hours and said the area around the junction was closed to both cars and pedestrians.No details of the man's injuries have..
  
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• Firefighters called to reports of an explosion - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 12:19
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  Firefighters called to reports of an explosion
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  Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of an "explosion" and house fire in Valley View Road, Riddings, near Alfreton, around 7.30am on Sunday. Firefighters called to reports of an explosion. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Firefighters called to reports of an explosion

  20-09-2015 12:03
  
  Firefighters have been dealing with a serious incident at a house in Derbyshire.Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of an "explosion" and house fire in Valley View Road, Riddings, near Alfreton, around 7.30am on Sunday.Fire crews from three stations are at the scene, which has been cordoned off by emergency services.It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the incident but a spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said there were...
  
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• Nottingham Forest fan column: Henrik Johansen: Six points from last three ... - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 11:57
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  It was disappointing. Middlesbrough played exactly like we expected them to do, and we are not that good at defending set-pieces – that's been a problem for years. And then when you miss a penalty, you cannot expect to get any points. I think we ...
  

• Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, September 18-24 - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 11:42
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  Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, September 18-24
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  Friday has arrived so you can mooch on over to Stray's Tapas and Jazz night in Newark. On September 18 Hannah Taylor returns on alto saxophone accompanied by Jez Matthews on keys, they will perform three sumptuous sets of Ellington/Strayhorn tunes ...
  

• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest fan column: Henrik Johansen: Six points from...

  20-09-2015 11:41
  
  It was disappointing. Middlesbrough played exactly like we expected them to do, and we are not that good at defending set-pieces – that's been a problem for years.And then when you miss a penalty, you cannot expect to get any points.I think we deserved to get something from it. Middlesbrough didn't try anything in the second half. They had a shot, that was it.If we had scored the penalty, then we could probably turn it around to 3-2, but we didn't.After the last two games, that's why...
  
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• Kenny Burns: Poor penalty for Nottingham Forest showed lack of confidence by ... - Nottingham Post

  20-09-2015 11:39
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  Kenny Burns: Poor penalty for Nottingham Forest showed lack of confidence by ...
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  Henri Lansbury didn't take a confident penalty against QPR. It wasn't a great strike then, but he scored, and it was still better than the one on Saturday. He tried to do the same thing as he did the week before, only this time the goalkeeper saved it ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns: Poor penalty for Nottingham Forest showed lack of...

  20-09-2015 11:28
  
  Henri Lansbury didn't take a confident penalty against QPR. It wasn't a great strike then, but he scored, and it was still better than the one on Saturday.He tried to do the same thing as he did the week before, only this time the goalkeeper saved it.Nottingham Forest deserved to get something out of the game at the City Ground, but it came down to a poor, poor penalty.All teams know what he's going to do now. They know where he's going to hit it.Daniel Ayala went up to the goalkeeper beforehand
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns: I'm not a fan of chopping and changing the...

  20-09-2015 11:19
  
  I don't like it when managers make changes to their team just for the sake of it.And Dougie Freedman does alter his Nottingham Forest line-up quite a lot.If you've had a really good game, you're thinking, 'why should I be dropped?'.Footballers want to play, they don't want to be sitting on the bench.If you're dropped, it should be because you're not good enough to get in the team – and if that happens, you have to get better and take your chance when it comes.If we keep the same team, I...
  
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