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• Nottingham Post published National Lottery results: Lotto numbers for Saturday, October 31

  31-10-2015 22:03
  
  Could you be a new millionaire in Saturday's Lotto draw?Former Westlife singer Markus Feehily appeared as a guest on the show promoting his new album Fire.The estimated jackpot is a whopping £6.7 million for anyone who has chosen the right big money balls in the National Lottery this Saturday.The winning numbers were: 26, 39, 41, 42, 55, 59. The bonus ball was 16.Meanwhile, £500,000 is also up for grabs in the Thunderball draw.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 7 Sheffield Steelers 4: Match report: Three...

  31-10-2015 21:45
  
  Three goals in two minutes 14 seconds spared Nottingham Panthers from what looked set to be a Halloween nightmare as they beat Sheffield Steelers 7-4 at the National Ice Centre.Panthers were second best for 35 minutes, but rapid fire strikes from Bryan Schmidt, David Clarke and Andy Bohmbach turned a 3-1 scoreline into a 4-3 one at the end of the second period.Before that the hosts looked like they were missing the injured Stephen Schultz terribly as they struggled to get any rhythm against a...
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after car crashes into house - Nottingham Post

  31-10-2015 21:02
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  Two people taken to hospital after car crashes into house
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  Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a house, in Abel Collin Homes, Derby Road, Beeston. A special rescue unit along with two fire engines were called to the scene at 3.51pm on Saturday afternoon. On arrival the special ...
  

• Medieval times return to Lenton for Martinmas Fair - Nottingham Post

  31-10-2015 20:30
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  Medieval times return to Lenton for Martinmas Fair
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  Both armed with silver swords and dressed head to toe in heavy armour, the knights engage in an epic battle until one falls on his knees to be "slain". Another swings an axe at his enemy, chopping him down to the floor, surrounded by a ring of ...
  

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• Witnesses describe drama as man falls to his death in Radford - Nottingham Post

  31-10-2015 20:28
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  Witnesses describe drama as man falls to his death in Radford
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  Horrified witnesses described the moment a man fell to his death from the top of a two-storey building. Neighbours in Radford watched as the man, believed to be in his mid-30s, dived from a window – initially surviving before running to another flat ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Strictly Come Dancing: Jay McGuiness transforms into Big Bad Wolf...

  31-10-2015 20:26
  
  Halloween was the theme of this week's Strictly Come Dancing with Nottinghamshire's Jay McGuiness dressing up at the Big Bad Wolf for his American Smooth dance with partner Aliona, who dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. The Wanted star impressed the judges with his spooky routine in which he lifted Aliona for the first time. Commenting on Jay's heavily made up face and dyed quiff judge Bruno Tonioli said: "He is such a great wold. He is so well trained he could make best in show at...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Strictly Come Dancing: Jay McGuiness transforms into Big Bad Wolf...

  31-10-2015 20:26
  
  Halloween was the theme of this week's Strictly Come Dancing with Nottinghamshire's Jay McGuiness dressing up at the Big Bad Wolf for his American Smooth dance with partner Aliona, who dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. The Wanted star impressed the judges with his spooky routine in which he lifted Aliona for the first time. Commenting on Jay's heavily made up face and dyed quiff judge Bruno Tonioli said: "He is such a great wold. He is so well trained he could make best in show at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Two people taken to hospital after car crashes into house

  31-10-2015 20:15
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a house, in Abel Collin Homes, Derby Road, Beeston. A special rescue unit along with two fire engines were called to the scene at 3.51pm on Saturday afternoon. On arrival the special rescue unit freed the two people who had become trapped following the collision. An ambulance took them to hospital.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Robin Hood and Maid Marian joined by new face on Council Of...

  31-10-2015 19:59
  
  Seventenn-year-old Anna Vafeas has joined the likes of Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Sherlock Holmes on the mythical Council Of Legends after winning city-wide treasure hunt the Sheriff's Gauntlet. As the folklore goes, the Council of Legends, which was established so long ago that no one can quite remember when, was created so that all of the legendary figures in the world could have a meeting at which they could decide on activities, make plans and catch up on legendary news. Anna, an art...
  
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• DanRobinson published Witnesses describe drama as man falls to his death in Radford

  31-10-2015 19:57
  
  Horrified witnesses described the moment a man fell to his death from the top of a two-storey building.Neighbours in Radford watched as the man, believed to be in his mid-30s, dived from a window – initially surviving before running to another flat, where he later died.Police said they were investigating Friday evening's death but were not treating it as suspicious.They were first called to Waterloo Road at about 7.30pm on Friday following concerns for safety.Officers remained at the scene
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray calls for lessons to be learned

  31-10-2015 19:53
  
  Mansfield boss Adam Murray admits his players must learn from an off-colour display against Wycombe and ensure it never happens again.The Stags slipped to a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of the Chairboys, following goals from Luke O'Nien and Aaron Amadi-Holloway.And Murray, whose side had previously lost just once in their last seven outings, conceded Mansfield were just not good enough."There was a lack of ruthlessness," he said. "I am disappointed, but I have no qualms about the...
  
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• Mansfield Town 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers

  31-10-2015 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Ingram's inspired goalkeeping display helps Wycombe ruin Adam Murray's 50th game in charge of Mansfield.
  
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• DanRobinson published Medieval times return to Lenton for Martinmas Fair

  31-10-2015 19:44
  
  Two warriors break into a fight in the middle of a churchyard.Both armed with silver swords and dressed head to toe in heavy armour, the knights engage in an epic battle until one falls on his knees to be "slain".Another swings an axe at his enemy, chopping him down to the floor, surrounded by a ring of applauding spectators.This was the scene as medieval practices like tournament jousting duels were brought back to the Priory Church of St Anthony, in Lenton, for the Martinmas Fair on...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sheffield Wednesday 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Paul Taylor's player...

  31-10-2015 18:59
  
  Dimi Evtimov: Looked calm, composed and confident – right up until the moment he let a saveable shot slip beyond his grasp and into the net. A harsh moment for the rookie keeper on his debut. 6 Matt Mills: Asked to play at right-back, the defender also took the captain's armband. Did not get forward as much as Eric Lichaj might have done, but was solid defensively 6 Kelvin Wilson: Had a few nervous moments where he needed to recover his position after poor touches or failed clearances....
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Sheffield Wednesday 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Paul Taylor's player...

  31-10-2015 18:59
  
  Dimi Evtimov: Looked calm, composed and confident – right up until the moment he let a saveable shot slip beyond his grasp and into the net. A harsh moment for the rookie keeper on his debut. 6 Matt Mills: Asked to play at right-back, the defender also took the captain's armband. Did not get forward as much as Eric Lichaj might have done, but was solid defensively 6 Kelvin Wilson: Had a few nervous moments where he needed to recover his position after poor touches or failed clearances....
  
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• Notts County 2-1 Portsmouth

  31-10-2015 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alan Sheehan's first goal since returning to Notts County on loan secures victory for the Magpies against Portsmouth.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Sheffield Wednesday 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match report

  31-10-2015 18:00
  
  Nottingham Forest's winless streak stretched to seven games as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday Jamie Ward spurned a golden chance for the visitors in the first half, and they were left to rue that miss as Fernando Forestieri scored the only goal of the game to win it for the hosts in the 68th minute. In a week which saw speculation about manager Dougie Freedman's future, the result meant his side have suffered four defeats in their last seven outings. The Reds'...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Match report: Notts County 2 Portsmouth 1: Sheehan stunner claims...

  31-10-2015 17:47
  
  Alan Sheehan's stunning free-kick made it six wins out of seven for Notts County at Meadow Lane as they secured a 2-1 win over high-flying Portsmouth. Pompey had taken the lead in the 19th minute when Coalan Lavery ghosted in at the near post to convert a low cross from Enda Stevens. But the lead only lasted three minutes as Christian Burgess handled just inside his own half to earn himself a booking. There was further punishment to come as from Sheehan's free-kick when the ball was only...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Match report: Notts County 2 Portsmouth 1: Sheehan stunner claims...

  31-10-2015 17:47
  
  Alan Sheehan's stunning free-kick made it six wins out of seven for Notts County at Meadow Lane as they secured a 2-1 win over high-flying Portsmouth. Pompey had taken the lead in the 19th minute when Coalan Lavery ghosted in at the near post to convert a low cross from Enda Stevens. But the lead only lasted three minutes as Christian Burgess handled just inside his own half to earn himself a booking. There was further punishment to come as from Sheehan's free-kick when the ball was only...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sheffield Wednesday 0 Nottingham Forest 0: First half match...

  31-10-2015 16:52
  
  Nottingham Forest went into the half-time break level with Sheffield Wednesday as neither side were able to find a breakthrough at Hillsborough.The hosts looked the more likely to open the scoring, but it was the Reds who had the best chance to take the lead through Jamie Ward.Goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov was called upon to make his first start for the Reds as one of four changes to the side which was held to a 1-1 draw at home to Ipswich Town last weekend.The 22-year-old came in for Dorus de...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Sheffield Wednesday 0 Nottingham Forest 0: First half match...

  31-10-2015 16:52
  
  Nottingham Forest went into the half-time break level with Sheffield Wednesday as neither side were able to find a breakthrough at Hillsborough.The hosts looked the more likely to open the scoring, but it was the Reds who had the best chance to take the lead through Jamie Ward.Goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov was called upon to make his first start for the Reds as one of four changes to the side which was held to a 1-1 draw at home to Ipswich Town last weekend.The 22-year-old came in for Dorus de...
  
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• Nottingham named as 8th most dangerous drinking spot in UK - Nottingham Post

  31-10-2015 16:46
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  Nottingham has been named the eighth most dangerous place to go drinking in the UK. The city was named in a list ranked by alcohol-related hospital admissions. It was topped by Blackpool, followed by Stoke and Norwich. Ashfield was 44th in the list ...
  

• DanRobinson published Nottingham named as 8th most dangerous drinking spot in UK

  31-10-2015 15:34
  
  Nottingham has been named the eighth most dangerous place to go drinking in the UK.The city was named in a list ranked by alcohol-related hospital admissions.It was topped by Blackpool, followed by Stoke and Norwich.Ashfield was 44th in the list, with Amber Valley completing the top 50.The figures were released by Labour MP Liam Byrne, the former chief secretary to the Treasury.He told the Telegraph: He said: "Booze abuse costs Britain a staggering £21 billion a year."These...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham named as 8th most dangerous drinking spot in UK

  31-10-2015 15:34
  
  Nottingham has been named the eighth most dangerous place to go drinking in the UK.The city was named in a list ranked by alcohol-related hospital admissions.It was topped by Blackpool, followed by Stoke and Norwich.Ashfield was 44th in the list, with Amber Valley completing the top 50.The figures were released by Labour MP Liam Byrne, the former chief secretary to the Treasury.He told the Telegraph: He said: "Booze abuse costs Britain a staggering £21 billion a year."These...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police investigate fire at elderly woman's house in Aspley

  31-10-2015 15:32
  
  Police are investigating the cause behind a fire at an elderly woman's bungalow in Aspley. An 81-year-old woman, named locally as Kathleen Wilson, was rescued from her burning home, in Woodrow Avenue, at around 6,30pm on Friday night. Three fire engines and 13 firefighters rushed to the scene last night, followed by police who cordoned off the bungalow and boarded up the smashed out windows and broken door. Mrs Wilson was looked after by neighbour Sheila Powell while she waited for an...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest: Team news: Dimitar...

  31-10-2015 15:21
  
  Goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov was called upon to make his first start for Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday. The 22-year-old took the place of Dorus de Vries, who was suspected to have been ruled out through injury against the Owls, with under-21s stopper Ross Durrant named on the bench. Evtimov's only other appearance for the Reds came in April 2014, when he came off the bench with ten minutes to go in a 2-0 defeat at Leeds United. He spent much of last season on loan at League Two...
  
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• EllieCullen published Green Party leader Natalie Bennett opens youth convention in...

  31-10-2015 15:13
  
  Green Party leader Natalie Bennett spoke to the next generation of would-be politicians at a convention in Nottingham. She opened the Young Greens' National Convention at Nottingham Trent University's Newton Building on Saturday. And with membership of Young Greens having grown more than tenfold in under two years, currently standing at over 20,000, her visit was met with great anticipation. Ms Bennett spoke to them about the future direction of the Green Party. Siobhan MacMahon,...
  
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• MattDavies published Match Day Live: Sheff Wed v Nottingham Forest, Notts County v...

  31-10-2015 13:08
  
  Nottingham Forest will look to win for the first time in seven Championship games today when they go to Sheffield Wednesday. Notts County face a tough test at Meadow Lane against promotion chasing Portsmouth in League Two. Mansfield Town are at home to Wycombe. Join us from 2pm for all the team news and updates. Live Blog Live: Sheff Wed v Nottingham Forest, Notts County v Portsmouth, Mansfield v Wycombe
  
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• MattDavies published James Taylor has Alastair Cook backing after recall to England...

  31-10-2015 12:48
  
  James Taylor returns to England's Test team tomorrow after a three year absence and captain Alastair Cook is backing the Nottinghamshire batsman to succeed. The 25-year-old replaces Jos Buttler with Jonny Bairstow taking over as wicket-keeper for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah. Taylor played twice in 2012 against South Africa but has not featured since. However, a strong second half of the season, including a career-best 291 against Sussex, saw him named in the squad...
  
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• EllieCullen published Man stabbed at city centre bar

  31-10-2015 12:11
  
  A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a city centre bar. Police were called to Lloyds No 1 bar in Carlton Street, Hockley, at about 1.12am on Saturday. He had sustained stab wounds and was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre. His injuries are not serious. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The George Street steps outside Lloyds No 1 Bar, in Hockley, was blocked off by police tape in the early hours of Saturday...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Chas and Dave, Albert Hall, Nottingham: review

  31-10-2015 11:23
  
  As the Albert Hall filled up in anticipation of an appearance from Chas and Dave, over the PA system the audience were treated to one of their Cockney Jamboree albums from 1983. This was about where I came in as far as my fandom is concerned, and Christmas Jamboree Bag was one of my favourite albums as a child with its cheerful gor-blimey covers of such classics as 'When I'm Cleaning Windows' and 'The Laughing Policeman'. It was a fitting choice of album to play prior to this gig because it...
  
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• Nottingham's Suede Bar: A slow burner that is on the up with pizza, music and ... - Nottingham Post

  31-10-2015 11:22
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  Nottingham's Suede Bar: A slow burner that is on the up with pizza, music and... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Flavio De Bortoli - the Italian chef at Suede.
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Suede Bar: A slow burner that is on the up with...

  31-10-2015 11:00
  
  Suede Bar will be showing a midnight screening of Hallowe'en tonight with trick or treat surprises. Day or night, it's a devilishly good venue as LYNETTE PINCHESS discovers Larger-than-life murals of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the walls of Suede Bar are a clue to the kind of food on the menu. The pizza-loving action heroes, who sprung to life on TV screens circa 1987, also tie in well with the retro feel of the venue, where obsolete cassette tapes are part of the decor. Located in...
  
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• DanRobinson published How many people don't believe Jesus existed as a real person?

  31-10-2015 10:30
  
  Four out of 10 English people do not believe Jesus was a real person, according to a Church of England survey.And while 43 per cent of the population believe in the resurrection of Christ, most of those respondents did not believe the Bible's version of events.The "Talking Jesus" research, which involved a survey of more than 4,000 people, will be discussed at the next General Synod in November.Eight per cent of those surveyed were from the East Midlands, while 15 per cent of the...
  
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• DanRobinson commented How many people don't believe Jesus existed as a real person?

  31-10-2015 10:30
  
  Four out of 10 English people do not believe Jesus was a real person, according to a Church of England survey.And while 43 per cent of the population believe in the resurrection of Christ, most of those respondents did not believe the Bible's version of events.The "Talking Jesus" research, which involved a survey of more than 4,000 people, will be discussed at the next General Synod in November.Eight per cent of those surveyed were from the East Midlands, while 15 per cent of the...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police investigate death of man thought to have fallen from a...

  31-10-2015 10:29
  
  Police are investigating the death of a man in Radford - who is believed to have fallen from a building.Officers were called to Waterloo Road at about 7.30pm on Friday following concerns for safety.It is thought a man in his mid-30s fell from the building and died.Police are not treating his death as suspicious, but officers remain at the scene carrying out enquiries.Witness John-Paul Thompson, 22, of Waterloo Crescent, said the man had initially "dived out" of a ground floor window.He...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police investigate death of man in Radford thought to have fallen...

  31-10-2015 10:29
  
  Police are investigating the death of a man in Radford - who is believed to have fallen from a building.Officers were called to Waterloo Road at about 7.30pm on Friday following concerns for safety.It is thought a man in his mid-30s fell from the building and died.Police are not treating his death as suspicious, but officers remain at the scene carrying out enquiries.Access is blocked off to Waterloo Crescent, Waterloo Road and Hardy Street.Officers were standing at each end throughout the night
  
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• Film documenting Nottingham as the unlikely epicentre of the 1980s ... - Nottingham Post

  31-10-2015 10:09
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  Boomboxes blaring the freshest beats were perched on the shoulders of self-respecting street dancers, who donned the latest Adidas tracksuits and fat shoe laces. The unlikely scene of tracksuit-clad youths of throwing down pieces of lino and showcasing ...
  

• JemmaPage published Film documenting Nottingham as the unlikely epicentre of the...

  31-10-2015 10:00
  
  A new film documenting the time when a phenomenon known as breakdancing swept into the lives of Nottingham teenagers will premiere tomorrow – three decades after the city became the unlikely epicentre of the craze. Jemma Page spoke to the film's director Boomboxes blaring the freshest beats were perched on the shoulders of self-respecting street dancers, who donned the latest Adidas tracksuits and fat shoe laces. The unlikely scene of tracksuit-clad youths of throwing down pieces of...
  
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• DanRobinson published Radford homes 'cordoned off by police all night'

  31-10-2015 09:30
  
  Police have cordoned off houses in Radford, according to witness reports.Access was said to be blocked off to Waterloo Crescent, Waterloo Road and Hardy Street after an incident on Friday evening.Officers were stood at each end throughout the night to stop people passing through, while police dogs were earlier in attendance.The cordon crossed through an area of woodland.Witnesses said windows were smashed and an ambulance had also been at the scene.The Post has contacted Nottinghamshire Police..
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham city centre bar cordoned off by police

  31-10-2015 09:19
  
  A city centre bar remained closed after it was cordoned off by police.The George Street steps outside Lloyds No 1 Bar, in Hockley, was blocked off by police tape in the early hours of Saturday morning.Witnesses described seeing blood and paper towels on the steps, while officers stood inside and outside.Another witness said they saw someone being brought out of the bar on a stretcher.A staff member said on Saturday morning the venue, which usually opens at 8am, would be closed until further...
  
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• EllieCullen published Detectives release e-fit after girl, 11, came face-to-face with...

  31-10-2015 08:44
  
  Detectives investigating a burglary where an 11-year-old girl came face-to-face with the intruder while home alone have released an e-fit image. The youngster's terrifying ordeal happened at about 5pm on October 21 at a home on Pasture Road, Stapleford. She was alone for just 15 minutes when the criminal pounced. He shattered the glass patio doors of the house in Pasture Road, Stapleford, and caused damage to the kitchen window, before smashing down the back door to get inside. The...
  
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• EllieCullen published Detectives make further plea for witnesses to fatal M1 smash

  31-10-2015 08:26
  
  Detectives are re-appealing for information following a horrific crash on the M1 that killed two people.Albert Kenneth Newman, 87, of Nottingham, died when his blue Mazda Premacy was involved in a collision with a transit van near to junction 24 of the M1 on October 12.His car had been travelling the wrong way down the motorway.Michael Luciw, of Nottingham, was a passenger in the van and also died in the smash.The driver of the van was taken to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham for...
  
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• EllieCullen published Live: Breaking news from around Nottingham on Saturday, October...

  31-10-2015 07:12
  
  Hello and welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll get all the breaking news first, as well as the best from around our website.6.15am:No reported incidents on the road so far this morning.6.17am:The weather isn't looking too bad today, with a dry day in store. It is expected to be rather cloudy with mist and local fog patches only gradually clearing.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tasty Tuesdays give warming meal for those in need

  31-10-2015 07:00
  
  A volunteer called John heaves a sack of onions on to the table at Lenton's Thomas Helwys Baptist Church. Too late for that night's curry pot – but perhaps a component of the next Tasty Tuesdays menu. Whether as part of a stew, a chilli or a curry, the freely-given onions will be enjoyed by dozens of people who most appreciate a warming meal – locals who are living on or below the breadline. "The demand for this service has been growing and we are now feeding 55 to 60 people...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Netherfield woman writes book about caring for a relative with...

  31-10-2015 07:00
  
  If you are caring for a relative with dementia, read Dawn Fanshawe's book. She looked after the mother who had once disowned her, and the moving story – often uplifting as well as sad – is told in Lost Down Memory Lane. "I am trying to support and encourage other carers," says Dawn, a single mother of two, a teacher by profession and chronicler of the declining years of her mum Avril, who died aged 64 in 2011. "I am trying to give them a message of hope, and to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Neil Sutcliffe: My top grasses for your garden

  31-10-2015 07:00
  
  Neil Sutcliffe of Creative Roots garden design and landscaping, based in West Bridgford, picks his favourite grasses for use in your garden. Following on from my article a few weeks back about the element of planting within garden design, I thought I would expand on this a bit this week and focus on a particular group of plants. Grasses have been around for a long time; however, they have become more integrated within garden designs of the last 10-20 years. They can be used to complement...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mike Fay: Is technology making our work more stressful?

  31-10-2015 07:00
  
  After a study reported that menial jobs are the most stressful Mike Fay, a scientist at the University of Nottingham, looks into the reasons. A recent study from China concluded that waitressing is much more stressful than medicine or architecture. This may be news to doctors – after all, a failed meal is a far less traumatic experience than a failed operation. But this is an example of how a constant stream of small stresses can be just as overwhelming for many of us than facing down...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man jailed for assault vows to finish 'toxic' relationship

  31-10-2015 07:00
  
  A man was jailed for twice attacking his on-off partner and was advised by Nottingham's leading judge to stay away from her. Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday that the woman did not seek a legal order banning any approaches by Steven Waldram, 39, of Ashworth Avenue, Ruddington. If a restraining order had been made, said Judge Michael Stokes QC, the woman might still make contact with Waldram, who was sent to prison for 30 months. The Recorder of Nottingham told Waldram: "This...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen McCullen: Two abreast is best on a bike

  31-10-2015 07:00
  
  Helen McCullen from Beeston is baffled as to why drivers have such a problem with cyclists riding two abreast. It had to be done. They say there's a first time for everything – and so I set myself a date to ride to Skegness. I'd never been there before (and to tell the truth, probably won't go again). But I wondered why riding to 'Skeggy' was a standard thing for Nottingham's cyclists to do… The sun was shining and I secretly harboured a romantic notion of eating chips on the...
  
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