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• Nottingham Post published Former St Ann's library could be turned into 150-seater theatre

  01-10-2015 20:54
  
  TRADITIONALLY, the only sound you would hear coming from a library building is "silence!" as people read books in peace.But, a former library building in St Ann's could soon be buzzing with the sounds of live plays, music and dance productions.For Laura Macrae, 25, it has been a dream to launch her own performing arts venue in the city.And now, her dream may about to come true as she waits on Nottingham City Council to sign off her plans to transform The Library, in Carlton Road, into...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hockley named one of country's best high streets in country

  01-10-2015 20:43
  
  HOCKLEY has been named as one of the country's best high streets in the country.The thriving social and business hub has been included in the top five of the annual Great British High Street Competition.Business owners have welcomed the news – saying it comes following years of hard work.Ewan McFarlane, manager at The Larder on Goosegate in Hockley, said: "It is clearly extremely positive news for Hoxley."It is testament to a lot of hard work that has been done by businesses in...
  
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• Oyez, oyez! The 721st Nottingham Goose Fair is declared officially open - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2015 20:06
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  Oyez, oyez! The 721st Nottingham Goose Fair is declared officially open
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  The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Jackie Morris opens the fair with Robin Hood (Tim Pollard). Oyez, oyez! The 721st Nottingham Goose Fair is declared officially open. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  

• EllieCullen published Family of autistic man who drowned in reservoir learned of his...

  01-10-2015 20:02
  
  The family of an autistic man who drowned in a reservoir while on a day trip with carers only discovered he had died hours later – after rumours had began circulating the local community.Majid Akhtar, of Sneinton Dale, was on a day trip from Springwood Day Centre, Mapperley, to King's Mill Reservoir, near Mansfield, when the tragedy unfolded.On Thursday, the first day of an inquest heard how the 28-year-old's family were only told of his death hours later.Asked by coroner Andrew McNamara..
  
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• rsherdley published Prisoner warned he would "unleash hell" in HMP Ranby

  01-10-2015 19:59
  
  A prisoner has been given an extra six months inside after he warned he would "unleash hell" on the first person who opened his cell door.Convicted robber and thief Richard Newton, who was coming to the end of a six-year stretch, pleaded guilty to harassment when he was in HMP Ranby, at Retford. He was sentenced in his absence at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, October 1, because, having been brought to the building from prison in a van, he refused to leave his cell.Judge Andrew...
  
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• TracyWalker published Oyez, oyez! The 721st Nottingham Goose Fair is declared...

  01-10-2015 19:56
  
  There was pomp and grandeur as civic dignitaries and crowds gathered for the official opening of the 721st Nottingham Goose Fair.Town crier Tom Huggon, 68, of Sneinton, rang a handbell and announced the arrival of the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Jackie Morris, Councillor Dave Trimble, portfolio holder for leisure and culture, and chief executive Ian Curryer.Nottingham's official Robin Hood – otherwise known as Tim Pollard, of Beeston – was also there.Councillor Trimble made.
  
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• sherdley published Driver who swapped his car on Facebook was held in custody for 12...

  01-10-2015 19:48
  
  A driver who swapped his car on Facebook was hauled into police custody for 12 hours after the seller claimed he was a thief, a court heard.The man exchanged cars with defendant Jonathan Salt after advertising on the social-networking site.But afterwards it was Salt who changed his mind and decided he wanted his Vauxhall back, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Thursday, October 1.He was unable to contact the buyer again on Facebook.So he went to police and claimed the man had actually stolen the..
  
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• TracyWalker published Four people arrested over jockey attack are bailed

  01-10-2015 19:41
  
  Four people arrested in connection with an incident which saw a jockey assaulted at Southwell Racecourse have been bailed.Irish professional jump jockey Aidan Coleman had two teeth chipped when he was attacked after racegoers gained entry to the riders' waiting room.Two men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and another woman was held on suspicion of obstructing a police officer following the incident, which happened around 5.30pm on Tuesday.Mr Coleman, who...
  
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• JemmaPage published Car flipped onto roof after crash in Beeston

  01-10-2015 19:40
  
  A car was flipped onto its roof following a crash in Beeston.Two cars collided in Lilac Grove, near the entrance to the Boots factory.Nottinghamshire Police was called to the incident at 5.23pm on Thursday – the fire and ambulance services also attended.The road was initially blocked, but the emergency services have now left the scene.There were no injuries.
  
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• TomNorton published Nineteen jobs part of plans to turn Sneinton tiles shop into...

  01-10-2015 19:36
  
  A former ceramic tiles shop could be turned into offices bringing with it 19 full time jobs.The Ceramic Wall & Floor Tile Showroom in Manvers Street, Sneinton was last used as shop space in May and has remained empty since with graffiti scribbled across its front entrance. Now Northern Irish company Respond Plus Healthcare Ltd want to use the site to create offices and warehouse space in Sneinton.According to the planning application, the site would create 19 full time jobs, should the...
  
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• 'Unbelievable' marathon route slammed

  01-10-2015 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The husband of a patient who had to be pushed to hospital in a wheelchair attacks the routing of a marathon for blocking the ambulance.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leyton Orient v Notts County match preview: Alan Sheehan glad to...

  01-10-2015 19:16
  
  A mist had descended over Notts County's training ground and Alan Sheehan was certainly feeling the chill."Can we do this inside," he joked as the first day of October was accompanied by plummeting temperatures.Healsofeltthe cold at Bradfordwhere in the last year he has had to pass the strongest test of character.Off the pitch there has been the sudden death of his mother Anne, 54,to contend with,and on it, his move to Valley Parade was no fairytale."It was very...
  
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• DanRussell published Rocket car kids get House of Lords visit honour

  01-10-2015 19:03
  
  A record breaking rocket car, wind tunnels and robot competitions could help a school club win a major award.Youngsters at Joseph Whitaker School, in Rainworth, have been nominated for a national club of the year award.Four members of the Young Engineers' Club, which has spent the last eight years promoting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) will travel to The House of Lords on Tuesday.In the past year the team of 20 broke the Guinness world record for the fastest model rocket car
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Hull City match preview: Focused Freedman more concerned ... - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2015 19:02
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  Upbeat manager Dougie Freedman believes the Nottingham Forest players are giving their all for the club, as the new look squad he has assembled settles in at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest v Hull City match preview: Focused Freedman more ...
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest v Hull City match preview: Focused Freedman...

  01-10-2015 18:58
  
  Football can often be all about fine margins. The dividing line between success and failure can be wafer thin.And seemingly rarely more so than at Nottingham Forest in recent weeks.A late goal at Bolton, a deflected late equaliser at Hudderfield – only moments after they had hit the post themselves through Chris Burke – and a wasted penalty and a shot, rather than the more unselfish option of a pass to give a team-mate a tap in, against Middlesbrough.Dougie Freedman's side could...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest v Hull City match preview: Focused Freedman...

  01-10-2015 18:58
  
  Football can often be all about fine margins. The dividing line between success and failure can be wafer thin.And seemingly rarely more so than at Nottingham Forest in recent weeks.A late goal at Bolton, a deflected late equaliser at Hudderfield – only moments after they had hit the post themselves through Chris Burke – and a wasted penalty and a shot, rather than the more unselfish option of a pass to give a team-mate a tap in, against Middlesbrough.Dougie Freedman's side could...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest loan signing can come good for Hull...

  01-10-2015 18:54
  
  Steve Bruce believes former Nottingham Forest loan signing Chuba Akpom is ready to end his goal drought.The Arsenal striker has not netted in nine games, since making the perfect start to his Hull City career when scoring in each of his first two appearances.The 1-1 draw with Blackburn last weekend was the ninth game in succession that Akpom (pictured) has failed to find the net in a run dating back to August 11.But Tigers boss Bruce has faith in the player, who spent time on loan at Forest...
  
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• JemmaPage published Arnold pub named best place to get a pint of cider in Britain

  01-10-2015 18:41
  
  After transforming a derelict pub into a booming boozer just 14 months ago, the managers of the Robin Hood and Little John are celebrating being named the best place to get a pint of cider in Britain. The pub, in Church Street, Arnold, has been crowned the winner of the Campaign for Real Ale's National Cider Pub of the Year award.The tavern's history dates back to 1750, but it closed down in 2013. It was reopened in August 2014 through a partnership of Hucknall's Lincoln Green Brewing Company...
  
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• TracyWalker published Freshers students become 'virtual soldiers' in Army recruitment...

  01-10-2015 18:36
  
  Freshers students at the University of Nottingham stepped into the shoes of soldiers during a drive to recruit more officers into the Army.Representatives from elite military training academy Sandhurst - which counts Prince William and Prince Harry as past students - were at the university's Park campus yesterday to give an insight into Army life.The campaign focused on recruiting officers to lead frontline soldiers, following a dramatic slump in the numbers of graduates and school-leavers...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brewery to look into pub name 'cock-up'

  01-10-2015 17:49
  
  A brewery is looking into rectifying what has been branded a "cock-up" after a historic pub was given a new name.For many years, the drinking hole in Nottingham Road, Attenborough, near the junction with Attenborough Lane, was called The Blue Bell.It was named as a nod to its late 18th century predecessor, The Bell Inn, which was on The Strand in the village but knocked down to make way for its successor, on the main road, in the 1930s.But drinkers have highlighted a blunder as the pub...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest v Hull City: Match in focus

  01-10-2015 17:42
  
  Nottingham Forest appear to have mastered the art of playing away from home; of being difficult to break down while hitting opposition sides on the counter-attack with pace.And that may stand them in good stead again, even at the City Ground. Because Steve Bruce's Hull – like Forest's previous home opponents, Middlesbrough – are a side full of attacking threat.Ahmed Elmohamady is a powerful force down the right side, while former Mansfield winger Sam Clucas prods and probes down the.
  
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• TomNorton published Market Square flashmob couple tie the knot in Daybrook

  01-10-2015 17:19
  
  It was one year ago when 32- year-old Barry Harley brought family and friends together to make a special proposal for his girlfriend Hayley.Barry organised the couple's nearest and dearest to join him in Old Market Square to hold up letters selling "Hayley, will you Marry Me?" as the bells from the council house rang out.And yesterday, exactly 12 months after Hayley said yes, the pair were married at St Paul's Church in Daybrook.Hayley and Barry met four years ago on the same date at a...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottingham Post Women in Business Awards: Nominate now

  01-10-2015 16:52
  
  Nominations are flooding in for this year's Nottingham Post Women in Business Awards. Over the last two years the competition has grown into one of the most successful awards schemes in the county. These highly anticipated awards recognise the achievements of outstanding female entrepreneurs and successful businesswomen. There's just three weeks left to submit your nominations so if you've been inspired by a friend, colleague, client of family member now is the time to put them forward for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man in hospital after being cut with knife outside Hyson Green...

  01-10-2015 16:44
  
  A man is in hospital after he was cut with a knife outside a shop in Hyson Green.Police are hunting another man in connection with the incident that happened in Radford Road at around 2pm on Thursday afternoon.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "A man was found to have suffered a cut to his hand, believed to have been caused by a knife, and was taken to hospital."Enquiries are ongoing."Anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, should call Nottinghamshire...
  
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• JemmaPage published Arnold charity raises money to buy ambulances to send to Gambia

  01-10-2015 16:28
  
  Speedy ambulances will replace donkey carts – the Gambian medical mode of transport – and hopefully save hundreds of lives thanks to the work of a local charity.Arnold organisation Aid2Gambia has already bought one ambulance, but is hoping to purchase three more as well as two wheelchair adapted minibuses to help the communities in the African country.It has set up a crowd funding campaign to try and raise the £10,000 it needs to purchase and service the ambulances.The ex-NHS..
  
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• JemmaPage published Is this the tallest sunflower in Nottinghamshire?

  01-10-2015 16:24
  
  A freestanding sunflower has blossomed in the beer garden of Bramcote Village pub.The flower, which is native to North America, stands proudly in the White Lion Pub and has now grown to 11 feet tall – just two months after it was first planted in the beer garden.One of the pub's regular customers gave the owners four of them as a gift, but the one pictured has grown the tallest.Manager Heather Greensmith, who has worked at the pub for the past 18 months, said: "You go into the beer...
  
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• Children 'at risk from road changes'

  01-10-2015 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roadworks and changes to a road layout near a primary school are putting children in danger, according to its head teacher.
  
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• JonPritchard published Lord Biro, from Bus Pass Elvis Party, writes Doors-inspired song...

  01-10-2015 15:49
  
  Lord Biro, leader of the Bus Pass Elvis political party in Nottingham, has written a scathing song about the Nottingham tram. The song, which was posted on YouTube two weeks ago, has had more than 150 views. The party, which was formed in 2001 to "overthrow the corporate capitalist state which turned Elvis, a man of immense talent, into a fat media joke", hit the national headlines when Dave Bishop, Lord Biro's real name, beat the Liberal Democrat party in a by-election in Clifton...
  
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• NottmPostEG published True story of Cold War execution to run at Nottingham Playhouse

  01-10-2015 15:28
  
  Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were sent to the electric chair in the early 1950s, convicted of passing US atomic secrets to the Russians, although the couple protested their innocence to the last.
  This true story inspired James Phillips' The Rubenstein Kiss, a play which won awards on its opening in London, starring Samantha Bond and Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp.
  A decade on, it makes its debut in the city at Nottingham Playhouse.
  "Ultimately it's about human beings having to make a difficult...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Miika Wiikman out to carve his own legacy at Nottingham Panthers...

  01-10-2015 15:16
  
  When great figures of sports teams move on, the person who replaces them does so with a long shadow cast over them.Just ask David Moyes. So when Miika Wiikman took over from Craig Kowalski as Nottingham Panthers' goaltender, he knew the figurative and literal spotlight would be on him as he took to the ice for the first time.In the space of five years in Nottingham, Kowalski became arguably the greatest goalie in the club's history and the best the Elite League has witnessed.Wiikman was aware of
  
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• JonPritchard published Long Eaton man goes on 16 stag dos in three months - with...

  01-10-2015 15:14
  
  Party-mad Will Stevenson has flown over 31,000 miles this summer to attend 16 stag dos – with people he has never met in his life.The 36-year-old first went to Budapest after bidding for a place on the trip which was posted on eBay.The office manager said he was looking for something to do with his spare weekend when he decided to take the trip.His story was picked up by Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills – meaning Mr Stevenson was inundated with offers to join him on other stag dos.On each of..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tilly the dog is re-homed after trying to rescue woman in...

  01-10-2015 15:08
  
  A SMALL dog that tried to stop its owner attacking a woman in Sherwood has found a new home.Tilly, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, jumped to the rescue of the victim as she was being seriously assaulted by Troy Gray, in September 2014.After initially jumping up at her owner, the dog, 3, became over-excited and bit the woman. Gray was jailed for 27 months at Nottingham Crown Court in June after he pleaded guilty to assault and allowing a dog to be out of control – leaving Tilly without a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mentoring from Newcastle Falcons' Ally Hogg has benefited...

  01-10-2015 15:02
  
  Playing for Rotherham Titans last season, flanker Ben Morris notched his first try in more than a year in the Championship play-off semi-finals, against Bristol.Having had to wait so long for that score, it came as some relief to quickly get off the mark for new club Nottingham Rugby.The back rower, who switched to Lady Bay in the summer, broke through the Moseley pack to touch down under the posts as the Green and Whites secured their first victory of the season last Sunday.But don't expect him
  
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• Nottingham Post published We don't pay attention to Championship table, says Nottingham...

  01-10-2015 14:59
  
  Forwards coach Neil Fowkes says Nottingham Rugby pay no attention to the Championship table.Their first victory of the season last weekend, at home to Moseley, lifted the Green and Whites off the foot of the table, up to eighth.But while admitting the 34-22 win will give the squad 'a big lift', Fowkes says the fact they were picking up bonus points alleviated any concerns about the team's form."We've got a lot of bonus points. I think we've got the most bonus points in the league, so we've...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Disabling this Apple Music setting could save you money

  01-10-2015 14:53
  
  Apple Music has entered its third month of service after being launched in July and customers will now start being charged the full price starting at £9.99 per month.The music service offered users the chance to enjoy a three-month trial, completely free of charge and for many thousands of Apple customers their trial will now be coming to an end – and to the slight surprise of some.When a user signed up to the service 12 weeks ago, auto-renewal would have been selected and therefore.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up and fixtures: FA Trophy, Vase and...

  01-10-2015 14:49
  
  Many of our local sides take a break from league action this weekend.And for Basford United they will make their debut in the FA Trophy as they travel to AFC Rushden & Diamonds.They go into the match on the back of a 2-1 midweek defeat against Sheffield FC at Greenwich Avenue.After an uneventful first half, Sheffield scored on 57 and 70 minutes before a late fightback saw Ben Hutchinson follow-up on his 86th minute penalty, after his initial shot struck the post and the keeper.Despite...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest announce new sponsorship deal - with owner...

  01-10-2015 14:39
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi has confirmed his company will continue to be the club's shirt sponsor this season.The Reds had been in discussions with two or three potential sponsors over recent months, but no suitable deal had been agreed.And now both the 150th anniversary home shirt and the yellow away kit will carry the Fawaz Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning logo for the rest of the campaign.The company logo had already featured on the Forest shirts in the opening months of the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Five Facebook myths - busted!

  01-10-2015 14:37
  
  It doesn't take much for members of Facebook's community to go into meltdown.An unsubstantiated rumour posted on a timeline can lead to a remarkable level of despair among the social media network's billion plus users - with some taking it as gospel.Over time, there have been a number of myths appearing on news feeds and we've decided to shed some light on whether or not they are truth or fiction.1: Facebook will start charging to use its servicesTrue or false?Absolutely not true. Earlier this..
  
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• LucyBudge published In pictures: Nottingham Post Heroes Awards 2015

  01-10-2015 13:52
  
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• EllieCullen published Inquest jury taken to reservoir where autistic man died while in...

  01-10-2015 13:50
  
  An inquest jury have been taken to the reservoir where an autistic man died while on a day trip with care workers.Majid Akhtar, of Sneinton Dale, was at King's Mill Reservoir, near Mansfield, when it is believed he entered the reservoir.He was found in the water by two dog walkers, and could not be resuscitated. The inquest into his death began on Thursday - more than three years after the 28-year-old died on September 10, 2012.Coroner Andrew McNamara told a jury of eight men and three women...
  
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• JonPritchard published Five arrests after stabbing in Lenton

  01-10-2015 13:39
  
  Five people have been arrested following a stabbing at a house in Lenton.The three men and two women were arrested after police were called to a house in Sherwin Road on Thursday.A 50-year-old man suffered stab wounds and was taken to Queen's Medical Centre with injuries to his arm, but they are not believed to be life threatening.The three men, aged 51, 46 and 26, and two women, aged 31 and 29, are currently in police custody.Police confirmed they had been on the scene since receiving a call at
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 9 things empty-nesters worry their kids are doing at university -...

  01-10-2015 13:35
  
  With students now settling in at university, parents will be casting their minds back to the years they spent away from home, studying and having fun. But for some, it will represent a difficult quandary. They will recall their university experiences and then undoubtedly worry that their own children will be engaging in similar activities.We've been asking parents in Nottinghamshire what they fear most - based of course on what they may or may not have done themselves!1: Falling asleep in a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nine men arrested after serious sexual assault in Hyson Green

  01-10-2015 12:23
  
  Police have arrested nine men after a serious sexual assault at the weekend. The incident happened at an address on Gregory Boulevard in the early hours of Saturday morning. Nottinghamshire Police launched a public appeal for witnesses on Wednesday, and on Thursday the force confirmed it had made the arrests.The men, aged between 20 and 54, are all still in police custody.Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 52 of 26.
  
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• RebeccaSD published Staff at The Nottingham raise funds for two local athletes

  01-10-2015 12:20
  
  Staff at the West Bridgford branch of The Nottingham have raised funds for two local athletes by covering the equivalent distance of the English channel on a rowing machine.Rower Rowan Law and canoeist Jonathan Atkinson are aiming to make senior Team GB squads in the next few years and represent their country professionally. The Central Avenue branch of The Nottingham was introduced to the athletes through the building society's relationship with SportsAid – a charity that supports the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Suspected counterfeit goods seized at Goose Fair

  01-10-2015 12:11
  
  Trading Standards officers have seized a number of goods suspected to be either counterfeit or unsafe on the first day of Nottingham's Goose Fair.Fifty boxes of Dr Dre headphones and earphones, 10 cuddly toy tigers, 10 sets of plastic flashing teeth and 10 air horns have been taken away by officials to be examined.Nottingham City Council's Trading Standards officers are conducting regular checks of the stalls to make sure the goods are legitimate.Officers suspect that the headphones could be...
  
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• JonPritchard published Police cordon off house in Lenton

  01-10-2015 11:57
  
  Police have taped off a house in Lenton and forensics are at the scene.The cordon - on Sherwin Road - is believed to have been in place since Wednesday night.Two Nottinghamshire Police Scientific Support vans could also be seen on the pavement outside the house, which is next door to a Cotswold Outdoor Shop.One student, who did not wish to be named, said he had seen police and an ambulance on the scene."We were walking back from the pub at about 11.30pm and there were loads of police, an...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented VIDEO: Wicked Whispers: Reading's new music video not a patch on...

  01-10-2015 11:52
  
  Fans of rival clubs have had a good giggle at the expense of Championship club Reading after their new club song was given its own music video. Ahead of the start of the 2015/16 season, the Royals' co-chairwoman Khunying Sasima Srivikorn penned a new club song called 'They Call us the Royals'. The song, which contains a verse or rapping, did not go down brilliantly when it first came out for the season opener against Leeds. And now a video has been released to accompany what Srivikorn...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Strachan and Christiansen to play in Corey Neilson's Nottingham...

  01-10-2015 11:33
  
  Two former Great Britain coaches will be pulling on their playing jerseys once again for Corey Neilson's testimonial game, celebrating his ten successful years with Nottingham Panthers.Canadian-born Rick Strachan, assistant to Neilson at Panthers for six seasons, and American Doug Christiansen, who led Belfast to the league title in 2012, will be on the ice for a change to join a host of ex-Panthers stars on Wednesday, October 21, at the National Ice Centre for a night of fun and audience...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Goose Fair 2015: Wonderful pictures sent in by Post readers

  01-10-2015 11:28
  
  Gallery created by Barry_Cooper
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 12 things Nottingham's empty nesters plan to spend their money on

  01-10-2015 10:53
  
  There are parents all over Nottinghamshire who may be experiencing empty nest syndrome as their children leave home for the first time, possibly moving out with friends, a partner or heading off to university.For those that are left behind, they may well save on bills and other associated costs that are incurred when children are at home.Not everyone will be happy to have the house to themselves again though, but could it create a new opportunity?So, if you've got it spare, what do you plan to..
  
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