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• Nottingham Post published I Believe In Miracles: Forest defender Viv Anderson recalls...

  13-11-2015 23:00
  
  It was perhaps the one time they disobeyed the manager.For the most part, you get the sense Brian Clough's word was final. But Nottingham Forest had just won the European Cup for the first time and a small group of players decided to try their luck. "We got back to our hotel and our wives were in town," defender Viv Anderson recalled of the night the Reds beat Malmo in 1979. "Mr Clough said, 'everyone stay here'. "But about six of us went out. Myself, Martin...
  
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• Children in Need: Nottingham people do their part for annual charity telethon - Nottingham Post

  13-11-2015 22:47
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  Children in Need: Nottingham people do their part for annual charity telethon
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  Pudsey dances along as members of the Keyworth Guitar Club perform at Nottingham Station during their all day busking marathon in aid of Children in Need. Pictured from the left is Richard Williams, Andrew Baker, Jon Naden. VIEW GALLERY. Children in ...
  

• BenIreland published Police thank public after missing woman found

  13-11-2015 22:35
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have thanked the public for helping to find a Nottingham woman who went missingon Friday, November 13.Bethany Denham, 22, has been found safe and well after she went missing from Bestwood Park.
  
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• BenIreland published Can you help police find missing Kirkby-in-Ashfield woman?

  13-11-2015 22:30
  
  Police are appealing for the public's help finding a missing 37-year-old woman from Kirkby-in-Ashfield.Nicola Fell, 37, was last seen at around 5pm on Thursday 12 and officers from Nottinghamshire Police are growing concerned for her safety.Nicola is described as white, 5ft tall, with shoulder-length blonde hair and blue eyes.She was last seen wearing a black top, black jeans and carrying a blue and pink rucksack and is known to visit Mary Magdalene Church in Sutton, Kingsmill Reservoir and King
  
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• BenIreland published Children in Need: Nottingham people do their part for annual...

  13-11-2015 21:38
  
  Hearing the stirring reasons why members of the public give what they can to help Children in Need is what has made Daryn Kinsella-Wood volunteer taking donation calls for the last 12 years. He was one of more than 240 Boots employees to pick up the phones voluntarily at the company's Nottingham headquarters in Thane Road. The energetic band of good Samaritans gave up their Friday nights to take donations from all over the country. It is one of the biggest of around 20 call centres which...
  
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• BenIreland commented Children in Need: Nottingham people do their part for annual...

  13-11-2015 21:38
  
  Hearing the stirring reasons why members of the public give what they can to help Children in Need is what has made Daryn Kinsella-Wood volunteer taking donation calls for the last 12 years. He was one of more than 240 Boots employees to pick up the phones voluntarily at the company's Nottingham headquarters in Thane Road. The energetic band of good Samaritans gave up their Friday nights to take donations from all over the country. It is one of the biggest of around 20 call centres which...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cam Janssen pumped up after 'nervous' first home fight for...

  13-11-2015 21:03
  
  Forget first night nerves, it was a case of first fight nerves for Cam Janssen as he finally got to drop the gloves in anger at the National Ice Centre.The Nottingham Panthers enforcer had fought Trevor Hendrikx briefly in Cardiff, as well as former Panthers centre Chris Lawrence in coach Corey Neilson's testimonial match.He was wearing a Hulk Hogan wig in the latter, a friendly bout that was as fake as those Hogan indulged in during his wrestling days.However, there was nothing choreographed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Geoff Waugh glad to be back for Nottingham Panthers after stint...

  13-11-2015 21:00
  
  Geoff Waugh admits he is glad to have swapped a microphone for an ice hockey stick after recovering from a "freak accident".The Nottingham Panthers defenceman suffered two broken ribs blocking a slap shot against Manchester Storm on September 19.He missed 13 games but returned for last Saturday's 4-3 win against Belfast Giants.The Canadian-born Croatia international spent his recuperation as a commentator for the club website at home games, but admits the experience eventually wore...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jake Ball targets a successful winter with England Lions as he...

  13-11-2015 20:58
  
  Jake Ball is hoping his winter with England Lions takes him a step closer to his goal of a senior call-up.The Nottinghamshire fast bowler's form last season earned him a place in the squad which will take on Pakistan A in five Twenty20 games in the United Arab Emirates from December 7.He then hopes to make the cut for the one day series against South Africa A before looking to press his claims to play in the World T20 in India next March and April.The 24-year-old (pictured) is currently in South
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman should be given long term view at Nottingham...

  13-11-2015 20:50
  
  Dougie Freedman should be allowed to implement a 'long term' vision at Nottingham Forest, says former defender Viv Anderson. The pressure had started to mount on Reds boss Freedman (pictured) during an eight-game winless run, with speculation about his future prior to last Friday's win over Derby County. Anderson is pleased beating the Rams at least provided the manager a stay of execution, and hopes chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi will end the hiring and firing cycle which has been a feature of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Outstanding' Alex Hales inspires England win with maiden one-day...

  13-11-2015 20:47
  
  "Outstanding" Alex Hales hit a maiden one-day international hundred as England beat Pakistan to level their ODI series in Abu Dhabi.The Nottinghamshire batsman struck 109 to inspire a 95-run victory at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.It was the perfect response from the 26-year-old, after scoring just ten runs as England lost the first ODI, as he hit seven fours and two sixes to reach three figures from 111 balls.His innings was the cornerstone of England's performance as they posted a score...
  
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• JonPritchard published Kids in 'no choice' row over halal meat at Bilborough school

  13-11-2015 20:39
  
  Parents say they are "furious" after claiming a school has given their children no choice over whether they eat halal meat or not. A letter sent out by Portland Primary Academy in Bilborough advised parents of a change of school meals, which included a note that all meat was halal. The school says only chicken meat will be halal – the term for a method of slaughtering animals in line with Islamic law. But parents said the children should be allowed a choice over whether to...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Kids in 'no choice' row over halal meat at Bilborough school

  13-11-2015 20:39
  
  Parents say they are "furious" after claiming a school has given their children no choice over whether they eat halal meat or not. A letter sent out by Portland Primary Academy in Bilborough advised parents of a change of school meals, which included a note that all meat was halal. The school says only chicken meat will be halal – the term for a method of slaughtering animals in line with Islamic law. But parents said the children should be allowed a choice over whether to...
  
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• Hales ton helps England level series

  13-11-2015 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Hales strikes his maiden ODI century to lead England to a 95-run win over Pakistan in the second ODI at Abu Dhabi.
  
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• sherdley published Dangerous driver jailed for ten-mile chase through Nottingham

  13-11-2015 19:59
  
  A dangerous driver has been locked up after he led police on a high-speed ten-mile chase.De'shaun Henry pleaded guilty to dangerous driving with no licence to drive an uninsured green-coloured Peugeot.Recorder Paul Mann QC, who sentenced the 22-year-old on Friday, November 13, gave him six months in prison, banned him from driving for 12 months, and ordered he take an extended retest if he planned to get behind the wheel again.The judge watched a 14-minute recording of the chase, provided by...
  
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• rsherdley published Child molester jailed for five years

  13-11-2015 19:50
  
  A child molester has been jailed for five years and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life.David Knighton showed no emotion as he was sentenced on Friday, November 13, for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl.Judge Gregory Dickinson QC ordered the 51-year-old, of Dovedale Circle, in Ilkeston, be banned from working with children and be subject to a ten-year sexual harm prevention order –– to protect young girls.Knighton, wearing a coat and casual clothing in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch column: Callum Smith does not need to rush to the top

  13-11-2015 19:39
  
  Callum Smith produced a terrificperformance to stop Rocky Fielding last weekend and I am really excited about his future. He's an excellent fighter and he proved that against Rocky with a blistering display. I thought the opening few rounds would be a chess match, butit was totally the opposite and it certainly took everybody by surprise. He's now won the British title and he can be rightly proud of that achievement. There's now talk of him jumping up another level to face the likes...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch column: The spite between Anthony Joshua and Dillian...

  13-11-2015 19:37
  
  The Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua fight is getting closer and you can just tell the needle between these two is anything but fake.Sometimes you will get fighters trying to create tension to sell the fight, but there is nothing like that going on here.There is a clear disdain for one another and it's been Whyte who has been the main antagonist.I was speaking to Johnny Nelson who told methe Sky Sports 'Gloves are Off' programme between the pair, which will be aired in the build-up, shouldn't...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Froch making return to the ring in Nottingham... but not Carl

  13-11-2015 19:34
  
  Froch is back in the ring in Nottingham. Lee Froch, that is. The 40-year-old heavyweight from Carlton – elder brother of ring legend Carl – will box at Oceana nightclub on Sunday afternoon. The show also features Stapleford light-middleweight Adam Hands looking to take a step nearer a crack at the EBF British light-middleweight championship and promoter John Ashton reports tickets are selling well. "People know the name," admitted Lee. "I know I've got a lot to...
  
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• BenIreland published Buses not serving QMC tonight due to pavement repairs

  13-11-2015 19:23
  
  Buses will not be serving their stops at the Queen's Medical Centre and the University of Nottingham tonight because of pavement repairs.Trent Barton's Indigo and Eighteen buses will not serve QMC Medical School, Dunkirk, Lace Street, University South Entrance, Tennis Centre and University West Entrance on routes towards Beeston.Heading towards Nottingham, they will not serve University West Gate, Paddling Pool, Tennis Centre, University South Gate, Lace Street and University East Gate.Trent...
  
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• DanRobinson published Wanted: Police search for man in connection with serious assault

  13-11-2015 18:47
  
  Police are searching for a man in connection with a serious assault in Carlton. Owen Bush, 19, is sought in connection with an assault in Standhill Avenue in the early hours of October 31. Officers have appealed for help from the public to find Mr Bush, formerly of Standhill Avenue, but have advised people not to approach him. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adi Yussuf still has to keep pinching himself as Mansfield Town...

  13-11-2015 17:31
  
  Almost six months on, Adi Yussuf admits he still has to keep pinching himself over his move to Mansfield Town. The 23-year-old joined Adam Murray's Stags in the summer, having caught the eye in Conference North as his 26 goals took Oxford City to the verge of the play-offs. It was a 'dream come true' for the striker, who is determined to repay his manager's faith. A graduate of Leicester City's academy, Yussuf has experienced disappointment in the past, with spells at Burton Albion and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published World class wheelchair tennis action in Nottingham

  13-11-2015 17:30
  
  Great Britain's grand slam champions Jordanne Whiley, Gordon Reid and Andy Lapthorne head a strong home contingent for the Nottingham Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament next week.The ITF 1 Series event, which takes place at Nottingham Tennis Centre from Wednesday to next Sunday, is the first leg of an international wheelchair tennis double-header in Great Britain in the space of three weeks.Whiley, Reid, Lapthorne and fellow Brit Lucy Shuker are also among 14 players heading to Lee Valley...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby fringe players handed a 'great privilege and...

  13-11-2015 17:30
  
  Neil Fowkes says Nottingham Rugby's fringe players have been handed "a great privilege and test" as they take on Cardiff Blues in the British and Irish Cup tomorrow.The Green and Whites kick off their campaign with a trip to Cardiff Arms Park.Fowkes says those who have had limited action in the Championship this season must look to seize their chance in a side that is much changed from a league defeat to Rotherham Titans last time out."There's a group of lads that have been...
  
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• Mum 'livid' over Facebook photo refusal

  13-11-2015 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mother criticises Facebook for not removing a photo of her daughter that is being used as propaganda by political group Britain First.
  
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• DanRobinson commented East Midlands devolution deal could be delayed as councils need...

  13-11-2015 16:37
  
  Civic leaders say they need more time to look at a multi-million pound deal that would transfer more powers from government to Nottinghamshire councils – putting this month's devolution sign-off in doubt. Some politicians say they are still not sure about what an East Midlands combined authority – which could unlock up to £50 million a year for the local economy – would involve and have called on the public to be "let in on the secret". There were hopes it...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carol concert to aid Nottingham cancer charity

  13-11-2015 16:13
  
  St Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham is the new venue for an annual charity Christmas carol concert. The event, organised by Maggie's cancer caring centre, is on December 9 at 6pm. Maurice Flynn, of BBC East Midlands, will welcome guests who will be entertained by local talent from Plumtree School, Freedom Dance and Performance and St Barnabas choir. There will be readings by actor Jonathan Race, Notts TV presenter Frances Finn and Notts High Sheriff Dr Jas Bilkhu. Funds will go towards...
  
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• TomNorton published Homes evacuated after chemical leak at Eastwood factory

  13-11-2015 16:12
  
  Thirty houses have been evacuated after a chemical leak at a factory in Eastwood. A call was made to the fire service at 10.15am this morning following a spill of ammonia at a food processing factory in Brookhill Leys Road. The stem of the leak has now been closed while specialists make other checks around the building. Residents told the Post that the smell of ammonia was in the area from around 10am on Friday morning, but they were evacuated at around midday.The entire Belwood Foods...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The Nottinghamshire Rich List 2015 - Top 10

  13-11-2015 16:09
  
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• Northampton Town v Mansfield Town

  13-11-2015 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Northampton Town and Mansfield Town.
  
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• Brit in Spanish drug trafficking arrest

  13-11-2015 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A suspected drugs trafficker is arrested on the Costa del Sol as part of an international investigation.
  
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• NatalieFahy published 17 photos that prove David Hasselhoff really loves Nottingham

  13-11-2015 15:15
  
  Gallery created by NatalieFahy
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gourmet pie and mash restaurant Pieminister to open in Nottingham

  13-11-2015 15:00
  
  Nottingham's first gourmet pie and mash shop is set to open next year. The £300,000 project will transform an empty Boots store into Pieminister's flagship 134-seater restaurant. Work is already under way to turn the property in Chapel Bar, into the company's tenth branch. It is set to create around 25 full and part-time jobs when it opens in January. Although the first eatery opened in the south west in 2001, the story began years earlier in Nottingham when co-founder Jon Simon...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire man arrested in Spain over international drug...

  13-11-2015 14:59
  
  A 43-year-old Nottinghamshire man has been arrested in Spain in connection with an international drug trafficking ring. Robert Dawes, who is originally from Sutton-in-Ashfield, was arrested on Thursday morning in the Costa Del Sol on behalf of French authorities. He was detained by the Spanish Civil Guard at his home in Benalmádena near Malaga on a European Arrest Warrant, which allows him to be arrested in any EU state. A spokesman for the National Crime Agency said: "Robert...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Milk, The Bodega, Nottingham, review

  13-11-2015 14:34
  
  Often in the confines of Bodega, there's a tendency for evenings to err on the side of the self-conscious, but tonight it's bustling. The Milk are in town, and they've drawn out fans from every nook, cranny and age range for the night.After announcing themselves with the eclectic, brilliant Tales From The Thames Delta back in 2012, their sophomore effort Favourite Worry was a showcase of their roots, firmly planted in the '70s and it's they put much of their faith in it on the night, too.Deliver
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Online takeaway firm issues scam warning to customers

  13-11-2015 13:49
  
  An online takeaway firm has contacted customers in Nottinghamshire to warn them about an email scam which asks for the personal details of the account holder.Some customers have been receiving emails that claim to be from Just Eat, asking them to submit their personal details as part of a survey.The takeaway portal, which operates in 13 countries around the world, and operates from eateries all over Nottingham has written to customers to warn them of the scam.By completing the survey, customers.
  
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• JonPritchard published Severe weather warning as Storm Abigail makes its way to...

  13-11-2015 13:37
  
  A yellow weather warning has been issued to the East Midlands for rain over the weekend. The rain is likely to be from Storm Abigail, which is making its way to Britain. An amber warning, which advises people to 'be prepared' has been issued to some parts of the country, while Nottinghamshire is subject to a yellow weather warning. Residents are advised to 'be aware' to the risks of heavy rain, standing water and possible floods. The warning will be valid from 3pm on Saturday to 10pm on...
  
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• JonPritchard published Growing concerns for missing Bestwood Park woman

  13-11-2015 13:18
  
  Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 22-year-old woman who is missing from Bestwood Park. Bethany Denham has not been seen since Thursday evening. She is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall, slim, with collar-length blonde hair. Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact police on 101.
  
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• JonPritchard commented Growing concerns for missing Bestwood Park woman

  13-11-2015 13:18
  
  Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 22-year-old woman who is missing from Bestwood Park. Bethany Denham has not been seen since Thursday evening. She is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall, slim, with collar-length blonde hair. Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact police on 101.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Santa's grottos in Nottinghamshire this Christmas

  13-11-2015 13:02
  
  Santa's Grotto at Rufford Abbey Country Park Where: Rufford Country Park, Rufford When: Saturday, November 21 - Wednesday, December 23, 2015, 10am to 4pm, weekends only except December, 21 - 23 Cost: £5 with a small presentSanta in the Bastion at Nottingham CastleWhere: Nottingham Castle When: December, 12, 13, 19, 20 – 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm Cost: £3
  Meet Santa at the Magical Fairytale grotto at WheelgateWhere: Wheelgate Park, Farnsfield,...
  
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• TomNorton published County councillors call to combat loneliness

  13-11-2015 12:50
  
  Residents left isolatedin their homes should have better and more opportunities to meet other people in the community, councillors have urged.Too few people are aware of the opportunities and councillors have said it is something they have a responsibility and authority to improve.The comments have come following a meeting of Nottinghamshire County Council's Public Health Committee earlier this week. Members of the committee had met to discuss findings from a report of the county's director of..
  
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• JonPritchard published Literature lovers to have more of a say in how libraries are run

  13-11-2015 12:40
  
  Lovers of literature will be able to have more of a say in how libraries are run in Nottinghamshire from next year. Nottinghamshire County Council are launching a new community organisation to manager its libraries, archives and cultural services. Inspire is beginning a recruitment campaign in preparation for its launch in spring. Membership with the company is free and gives those involved the opportunity to have a say on how the society works and develops. Councillor John Knight,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Could this riverside vision take Notts into a new era of housing?

  13-11-2015 12:05
  
  WATERtaxis, European architectural styling,500 houses and apartments enjoying a landscape that respects the environment and takes full advantage of the city's riverside... this £100m waterside scheme is coming to Nottingham.It's an exciting concept and one that clearly is a labour of love and fuel for the imagination of sustainable property developer Blueprint.The project has been long in the making it is one that has been worth waiting for.The underused riverside that...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Strong winds cause tram delays in Nottingham

  13-11-2015 11:46
  
  Strong winds overnight caused delays to Nottingham's tram network. Operator NET said gusts had blown debris on to the tracks, causing "minor disruptions" on Friday morning. Services were expected to return to normal by late morning. An NET spokesman said: "The weather overnight was a bit windy. "It resulted in a bit of debris being blown on to the line, which caused a few minor delays."
  
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• DanRobinson commented Heavy winds cause tram delays in Nottingham

  13-11-2015 11:46
  
  Heavy winds overnight caused delays to Nottingham's tram network. Operator NET said gusts had blown debris on to the tracks, causing "minor disruptions" on Friday morning. Services were expected to return to normal by late morning. An NET spokesman said: "The weather overnight was a bit windy. "It resulted in a bit of debris being blown on to the line, which caused a few minor delays."
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire devolution deal on hold after council delays...

  13-11-2015 11:34
  
  Erewash Borough Council has denied claims it is putting an East Midlands devolution deal in jeopardy despite failing to sign off its end of the agreement. Leader Chris Corbett said councillors wanted to know "all the facts" before committing to a combined authority, which would transfer more powers from the government to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire councils. The deal, which could unlock up to £50 million a year for the local economy, was due to be signed off by the end of...
  
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• JonPritchard published Station Street roadworks to be completed by July

  13-11-2015 11:24
  
  Improvements being made to Station Street will be completed by July, Nottingham City Council have said. The £1.3m scheme includes new paving and roads, as well as smartening up one of the main entrances to the city. Work started in September and a collapsed sewer has been repaired and new drainage has been completed. Work on the new road and pavement surfaces is now underway. Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for jobs, growth and transport, said: "When the scheme is...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Station Street roadworks to be completed by July

  13-11-2015 11:24
  
  Improvements being made to Station Street will be completed by July, Nottingham City Council have said. The £1.3m scheme includes new paving and roads, as well as smartening up one of the main entrances to the city. Work started in September and a collapsed sewer has been repaired and new drainage has been completed. Work on the new road and pavement surfaces are now underway. Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for jobs, growth and transport, said: "When the scheme is...
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​Harry and Paul: Legends! Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, review

  13-11-2015 10:57
  
  It's been more than 25 years since Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse first appeared together on British television. Since then, the pair have created some of the most memorable comedy characters of the last quarter of a century with catchphrases that have become part of everyday English parlance.Now, for the first time, the pair have brought their characters to life in a live stage show. Legends! features all of their iconic characters, supported by Catherine Shepherd, charged with playing all..
  
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• JonPritchard published One arrest after crash on car park in Ilkeston

  13-11-2015 10:32
  
  A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a two-car crash at a car park in Ilkeston. Police and fire services were called to the Tesco car park in Rutland Street in the centre of the town shortly before 1am on Friday morning. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Police said: "We have arrested a 35-year-old man. He blew excess for alcohol at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving." Fire crews were called to the scene after one of the cars involved was smoking, but...
  
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