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• DanRobinson published Woman rescued from car by firefighters after Nottinghamshire...

  27-09-2015 22:32
  
  A woman had to be cut free from her vehicle after a crash near Mansfield.Firefighters used cutting equipment to rescue the victim after the incident in Chesterfield Road South on Sunday.She was taken to hospital, while paramedics treated another person on the roadside after they had already got out their vehicle.Fire crews from Ashfield and Mansfield fire stations attended, alongside a special rescue unit from Tuxford fire station.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service reported the incident at.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ruthless streak delights Nottingham Panthers coach Corey Neilson...

  27-09-2015 22:20
  
  Corey Neilson was delighted to see Nottingham Panthers show a ruthless streak as they took advantage of Braehead Clan's challenging schedule to claim a four-point weekend.Panthers were hugely impressive in beating Cardiff Devils 3-1 on Saturday night at the National Ice Centre and they followed that with another victory, 4-1 over Braehead as they went top of the Elite League.Nottingham's players slept in their own beds after seeing off Cardiff, but Clan had to follow a 4-1 defeat to Belfast...
  
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• DanRobinson published Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon: In pictures

  27-09-2015 21:18
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies 0 Birmingham City Ladies 1: Match report

  27-09-2015 20:50
  
  A late Kerys Harrop header condemned Notts County Ladies to a 1-0 defeat against Birmingham City Ladies in Women's Super League 1 at Meadow Lane.Alex Greenwood rattled the crossbar for Notts early on, but luck seemed to be against the home side as Jess Clarke saw a low curling shot strike the post.Birmingham struggled to get a foothold in the game, but, for all of the home side's possession, it was the Blues who went closest to scoring when Karen Carney hit the crossbar with a free-kick before..
  
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• DanRobinson published Beeston named as one of Britain's best up-and-coming suburbs

  27-09-2015 20:15
  
  Beeston has been included in a list of Britain's best up-and-coming suburbs.The town was selected by The Sunday Times in its guide to Britain's Super Suburbs.As well as highlighting the new tram that serves Beeston, the newspaper claimed it topped a list of Britain's most adulterous towns this year, with 2.54 per cent of residents admitting to affairs.The author added: "A dubious honour, but Beeston also has a nerdy-chic vibe, thanks to its real-ale pubs (this is a Camra hotbed) and techy...
  
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• Notts County Ladies 0-1 Birmingham City Ladies

  27-09-2015 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kerys Harrop's late header ensures Birmingham City mark Women's Super League One survival with victory at Notts County.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz: I don't like 1-0 wins

  27-09-2015 19:33
  
  You sense it is going to take something incredibly special from Notts County to truly satisfy their manager Ricardo Moniz.The Dutch coach is always striving for improvement no matter how good the performance because he still feels this team is yet to reach its full potential.Even after this 1-0 win over York, which came courtesy of Izale McLeod's fourth goal of the season, Moniz said there are aspects of his team which he will address on the training ground.The lack of a second goal, ball...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County are best side I've seen this season, says York City...

  27-09-2015 19:30
  
  Russ Wilcox bemoaned a "shocking" first half by his York City side as they succumbed to Notts County at Meadow Lane.Izale McLeod's fourth goal of the season had put the Magpies 1-0 up after 12 minutes and they missed several chances after to double their lead.Mike Edwards hit the post in the second half with a header until York launched a spirited late comeback.It proved too little, too late for the Minstermen, and Wilcox (pictured) blamed it on the opening 45 minutes."The first...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 4 Braehead Clan 1: Match report

  27-09-2015 19:21
  
  Nottingham Panthers made it two home wins out of two at the weekend with a 4-1 victory over the Braehead Clan.Fresh from beating Cardiff Devils 3-1 on Saturday night, Panthers produced a polished, professional performance to beat their sister club from north of the border.Face-off was delayed for half an hour due to traffic congestion caused by the Robin Hood Marathon.Clan's start suggested they had run the last 26 miles to the National Ice Centre in full kit as they fell two behind in the first
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league round-up: Basford miss out on third qualifying round...

  27-09-2015 19:19
  
  Basford United failed to reach the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history, suffering a 3-2 defeat to Sporting Khalsa at Greenwich Avenue.A cagey and tight first half saw chances at a premium, but through the first real opportunity of the game, Basford were able to open the scoring on 23 minutes, thanks to Ben Hutchinson's low strike from the edge of the box.A topsy-turvy second half sprung into life on 57 minutes when Craig Bannister pounced on a fortunate...
  
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• DanRobinson published Robin Hood Half Marathon 2015 wheelchair race: Full results and...

  27-09-2015 19:14
  
  Here are the full results of the Robin Hood Half Marathon wheelchair race – simply hit ctrl+F and type in your name to find your result.1 Mark Conway 01:05:142 Neil Malcolm 01:21:343 Phillip Curry 02:44:40
  
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• Nottingham Post published Robin Hood Mini Marathon 2015: Full results and race times

  27-09-2015 19:06
  
  Here are the full results of the Robin Hood Mini Marathon – simply hit ctrl+F and type in your name to find your...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Robin Hood Marathon 2015: Full results and race times

  27-09-2015 18:59
  
  Here are the full results of the Robin Hood Marathon – simply hit ctrl+F and type in your name to find your...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Robin Hood Half Marathon: Full results and race times

  27-09-2015 18:46
  
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• Nottingham Post published Robin Hood Half Marathon 2015: Full results and race times

  27-09-2015 18:46
  
  Here are the full results of the Robin Hood Half Marathon – simply hit ctrl+F and type in your name to find your...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Oak tree at Newstead Abbey inspired Byron poem

  27-09-2015 18:44
  
  Mansfield poet and Byron expert Clive Brookes tells a little known story from Newstead Abbey's past.The tree stump, more than 200 years old, is hardly worth a second look for visitors wandering over the verdant lawns of Newstead Abbey.Propped up, with just a small covering of ivy to give it a splash of natural colour, it is lucky to have survived in any condition.It is still there because the gnarled old remnant of a once lofty oak tree has a unique claim to historic fame... it was planted by...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham 34 Moseley 22: Match report - Greens claim first win...

  27-09-2015 18:43
  
  The relief around Lady Bay was tangible on Sunday evening after Nottingham Rugby claimed their first win of the Championship season, thanks in part to Paul Grant's hat-trick.The Greens ran in five tries as they came from behind to beat Moseley 34-22 in a scintillating second half performance, claiming yet another valuable bonus point in the process to haul themselves off the bottom of the Championship table in style.Despite the one-sided looking scoreboard, it was Moseley who created the first..
  
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• EllieCullen published Good Deeds Notts: Teenager chops off long hair in memory of...

  27-09-2015 18:13
  
  Since she was little, Lizzie Hunt's long, flowing locks have been her pride and joy.Not once has she dared to have her hair cut short – allowing only centimetres to be trimmed to keep it tidy.But yesterday all that changed when she went for a short chop – to raise money in memory of her late friend.The 17-year-old, of Beeston, has donated 15 inches of her naturally curly locks to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer...
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottingham Post Sunday Night Quiz: September 27

  27-09-2015 18:08
  
  Test your knowledge with the following quiz questions:1. A fruit-studded biscuit takes the name of which nationalist statesman? (a) Bismarck, (b) Peron, (c) Garibaldi2. Sprinkbok rugby star Victor Matfield is joining which English club? (a) Bath, (b) Leicester, (c) Northampton3. Who was the third Doctor Who? (a) Jon Pertwee, (b) Tom Baker, (c) Patrick Troughton4. What dark style of beer shares its name with a former railway employee? (a) Signalman, (b) Porter, (c) Fireman5. Katherine Brunt and..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dangerous driver crashed into wall after 90mph police chase

  27-09-2015 17:56
  
  A dangerous driver who crashed into a wall after a 90 mph police chase has been jailed.Reiss Comrie, of Bestwood, tried to flee the scene on foot, but ended up being bitten by a police dog which tracked him down.The pursuit began on the A511 Bardon Road in Coalville when the police became suspicious about the driver of a Vauxhall Insignia, who initially seemed reluctant to pass the patrol car when it slowed down, at 1am on December 15.Comrie then failed to stop and ignored blue flashing lights..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dangerous driver crashed into wall after 90mph police chase

  27-09-2015 17:56
  
  A dangerous driver who crashed into a wall after a 90 mph police chase has been jailed.Reiss Comrie, of Bestwood, tried to flee the scene on foot, but ended up being bitten by a police dog which tracked him down.The pursuit began on the A511 Bardon Road in Coalville when the police became suspicious about the driver of a Vauxhall Insignia, who initially seemed reluctant to pass the patrol car when it slowed down, at 1am on December 15.Comrie then failed to stop and ignored blue flashing lights..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County analysis: Ricardo Moniz's Magpies starting to show...

  27-09-2015 17:00
  
  It has taken a while for this Notts County team to emerge from its early season slumber, but at least they are now beginning to demonstrate what they are capable of.This 1-0 victory was a fourth straight home win, it came with a first clean sheet since the opening day of the season and left them one point off the top seven.It made for pleasant reading for the Dutch manager Ricardo Moniz, who has long demanded some form of consistency and at last he is getting it where their record at Meadow Lane
  
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• Police renew town shooting appeal

  27-09-2015 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police renew an appeal for information after a 37-year-old man was shot in a Nottinghamshire town.
  
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• Service for weir death soldiers

  27-09-2015 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ten soldiers, who were killed after their boat went over a weir on the River Trent 40 years ago, are commemorated at a service.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brendan Taylor admits his first season with Nottinghamshire has...

  27-09-2015 15:45
  
  Brendan Taylor admits his first season with Nottinghamshire has been a learning experience – on and off the field.The 29-year-old retired from international cricket with Zimbabwe in the winter to sign a three-year contract with Notts, as he looked to win silverware after feeling he had achieved all he could with his country.He arrived in the East Midlands on the back of a sterling World Cup as he was named in the team of the tournament.And while there have been strong performances in the..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon: Thousands of runners...

  27-09-2015 14:56
  
  As dad-of-one Andre Lee ran through the pain he was spurred on by the thought of helping children not as fortunate as his own.The 41-year-old from Clifton took on the Robin Hood half marathon, his first competitive run, to raise money for When You Wish Upon a Star, a Nottingham-based charity which makes dreams come true for seriously ill children.Finishing the course in just one hour and fifty minutes, recreational runner and night time truck driver Mr Lee said he also had the people of the city
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon: Thousands of runners...

  27-09-2015 14:56
  
  As dad-of-one Andre Lee ran through the pain he was spurred on by the thought of helping children not as fortunate as his own.The 41-year-old from Clifton took on the Robin Hood half marathon, his first competitive run, to raise money for When You Wish Upon a Star, a Nottingham-based charity which makes dreams come true for seriously ill children.Finishing the course in just one hour and fifty minutes, recreational runner and night time truck driver Mr Lee said he also had the people of the city
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County 1 York City 0: Player ratings

  27-09-2015 12:48
  
  Roy Carroll: Must have contemplated whipping out a pillow and a sleeping bag given lack of action in the first half, but produced a terrific save to deny James Berrett. Hallmark of a great goalkeeper. 7Elliott Hewitt: Has so much energy and has a willingness to get forward and support the attack with some powerful running. 7Mike Edwards: Another fine performance from the veteran defender who won a series of towering headers. 7Haydn Hollis: Showcased some excellent short range passing and was as.
  
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• Public asked for ambulance feedback

  27-09-2015 12:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials are asking the public for their experiences of East Midlands Ambulance Service ahead of an inspection.
  
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• EllieCullen published Man taken to hospital after wounding himself at Tesco in Beeston

  27-09-2015 12:05
  
  A man was taken to hospital after wounding himself at a Tesco store in Beeston.The man, who police say was suffering from mental health issues, is believed to have cut himself.His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and no one else was involved in the incident.Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Station Road at about 6.50pm on Saturday.
  
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• EllieCullen commented Man taken to hospital after wounding himself at Tesco in Beeston

  27-09-2015 12:05
  
  A man was taken to hospital after wounding himself at a Tesco store in Beeston.The man, who police say was suffering from mental health issues, is believed to have cut himself.His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and no one else was involved in the incident.Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Station Road at about 6.50pm on Saturday.
  
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• Nottingham Post published It feels like I should never have left, says Alan Sheehan after...

  27-09-2015 11:55
  
  Alan Sheehan admitted his emotional return to Notts County made it feel like "he should never have left" as he helped inspire the Magpies to victory over York.The former Magpies captain produced an assured display after signing from Bradford on Friday and won a brilliant ovation from the fans.Sheehan had left the club to join the Bantams at the end of the 2013/14 season after leading the club to the Great Escape under boss Shaun Derry.And the former Leeds defender said it felt nice to...
  
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• Nottingham Forest fan column: Danny Peacock: Dougie Freedman has right set-up ... - Nottingham Post

  27-09-2015 11:48
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• PMBlackburn published Goose Fair 2015: Famous rides and stalls take their place on...

  27-09-2015 11:46
  
  The famous rides and stalls of the city's historic Goose Fair have begun to take their place on the city's skyline.Showmasters, engineers and council staff were hard at work preparing the Forest Recreation Ground event over the weekend with one of Nottingham's most historic events set to pull in 400,000 visitors.The popular event, which has been taking place for more than 730 years, is expected to welcome record numbers this year, largely due to the expansion of the tram network to Chilwell and.
  
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• New city centre boutique brings designer Italian style to Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  27-09-2015 11:39
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  The latest addition to Flying Horse Walk is bringing a touch of Italian sophistication to Nottingham. Lucy Budge visited Gigi Bottega for a lesson in designer style. Step into the new store in Flying Horse Walk and you're greeted with a bright green ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan column: Danny Peacock: Dougie Freedman has...

  27-09-2015 11:33
  
  It wasn't the prettiest of performances on Thursday, but what I liked about the way Dougie Freedman set up his side is that he came with a game plan and it seemed to work spot on, up to 85 minutes.It could have been better as first Chris Burke, then Chris O'Grady should have put the match beyond doubt late on when it looked harder to miss, but, in truth, Nottingham Forest never did enough to take all three points, which is a real shame because on the night Huddersfield were very much there for..
  
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• LucyBudge published New city centre boutique brings designer Italian style to...

  27-09-2015 11:22
  
  The latest addition to Flying Horse Walk is bringing a touch of Italian sophistication to Nottingham. Lucy Budge visited Gigi Bottega for a lesson in designer styleStep into the new store in Flying Horse Walk and you're greeted with a bright green vintage Fiat 500 car – but rather than selling classic Italian motors, it's designer clothing and accessories you'll find among the fixtures.The car is merely for decoration explains owners, mother and daughter Debra and Gabriella Trivigno, who..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns: Nottingham Forest boss can feel relaxed that he has...

  27-09-2015 11:17
  
  If Matt Mills is fit, then, for me, he should start in the centre of defence.But I doubt Dougie Freedman is losing any sleep over Mills having picked up an injury. The Nottingham Forest manager can feel a bit more relaxed that he's got very good cover in that department.Brilliant is a strong word, but I thought Kelvin Wilson was very good at Huddersfield Town. As was Jack Hobbs. As was Eric Lichaj, and Daniel Pinillos. And Michael Mancienne.The back four and Mancienne in front of them were all..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns: Nottingham Forest boss can feel relaxed that he has...

  27-09-2015 11:17
  
  If Matt Mills is fit, then, for me, he should start in the centre of defence.But I doubt Dougie Freedman is losing any sleep over Mills having picked up an injury. The Nottingham Forest manager can feel a bit more relaxed that he's got very good cover in that department.Brilliant is a strong word, but I thought Kelvin Wilson was very good at Huddersfield Town. As was Jack Hobbs. As was Eric Lichaj, and Daniel Pinillos. And Michael Mancienne.The back four and Mancienne in front of them were all..
  
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• TomNorton commented Mum says school run parents could be putting disabled son's life...

  27-09-2015 11:14
  
  The mother of a disabled child who needs 24 hour ambulance access says she's sick of parents on the school run blocking her driveway.Deborah Henley's nine-month-old son Jude requires the use of tube through his neck to breath and at a moment's notice could require hospital treatment. If there are complications with Jude's breathing tube or the life-saving equipment he uses malfunctions, he will require immediate medical support. However, at around 3.20pm every weekday, Ms Henley says parents on.
  
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• PMBlackburn published House fire causes 'severe damage' in Ravenshead

  27-09-2015 10:42
  
  Firefighters battled a blaze that "severely damaged" a Ravenshead house for nearly an hour and a half.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue was called to a one storey property in Gorse Hill, Ravenshead at around 11pm on Saturday night.Engines attended from Arnold, Ashfield and Mansfield fire stations to tackle the blaze which was not put out until 12.25am.The fire service said the fire had started in a bedroom and severely damaged the single floor house.
  
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• Celebrate Nottingham's favourite outlaw, stop by the eccentric October Plenty ... - Daily Mail

  27-09-2015 01:11
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  Whether you prefer a quirky carnival or a circus festival, there's a whole host of events to choose from - with many located just outside your doorstep. Here, we've selected some of the best to inspire an enjoyable day (or evening) out this autumn. For ...
  

• MattDavies published Miika Wiikman calls for Nottingham Panthers to deliver more of...

  27-09-2015 00:31
  
  Miika Wiikman says Nottingham Panthers should pick up their second win of the weekend if they repeat their performance against Cardiff Devils when Braehead Clan are the visitors on Sunday.Panthers were outstanding as they beat the Welsh side 3-1 at the National Ice Centre on Saturday night as they picked up two points in both the Elite League and Challenge Cup.The Finnish netminder is calling for more of the same against the Clan."It was a tough game against Cardiff. It was also a Challenge...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers 3 Cardiff Devils 1: Match report - Nottingham Post

  27-09-2015 00:12
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  Nottingham Panthers produced a top quality performance to win an intense battle against Cardiff Devils on Saturday night. They came out on top at the National Ice Centre, 3-1, as goals from Stephen Schultz, Juraj Kolnik and Andy Bohmbach saw them ...and more »
  

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