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• JenniferScott published Teen charged with series of city centre robberies

  10-12-2015 23:02
  
  A teenager has been charged with a series of robberies in the city centre.Police confirmed on Thursday night that 19-year-old Jaikus Wallace, of Lavendar Walk, St Ann's, has been charged with five robberies and two attempted robberies that all took place in Nottingham on October 2.He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.Wallace is due to appear before Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.
  
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• JenniferScott commented Teen charged with series of city centre robberies

  10-12-2015 23:02
  
  A teenager has been charged with a series of robberies in the city centre.Police confirmed on Thursday night that 19-year-old Jaikus Wallace, of Lavendar Walk, St Ann's, has been charged with five robberies and two attempted robberies that all took place in Nottingham on October 2.He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.Wallace is due to appear before Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.
  
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• MattDavies published Tyson Marsh ban slashed to two games for hit on Nottingham...

  10-12-2015 22:58
  
  Cardiff Devils captain Tyson Marsh has had his five-game for checking to the head against Nottingham Panthers slashed to just two games. Marsh was sanctioned for a hit on Panthers centre Brad Moran, who is currently injured. The Devils appealed the initial ban with a hearing heard by a panel on Thursday night. An Elite League statement said: "Following a review by an independent panel, the five-game ban from the Department of Player Safety on Cardiff Devils defenceman Tyson Marsh has...
  
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• MattDavies commented Tyson Marsh ban slashed to two games for hit on Nottingham...

  10-12-2015 22:58
  
  Cardiff Devils captain Tyson Marsh has had his five-game for checking to the head against Nottingham Panthers slashed to just two games. Marsh was sanctioned for a hit on Panthers centre Brad Moran, who is currently injured. The Devils appealed the initial ban with a hearing heard by a panel on Thursday night. An Elite League statement said: "Following a review by an independent panel, the five-game ban from the Department of Player Safety on Cardiff Devils defenceman Tyson Marsh has...
  
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• JenniferScott published Masterchef 2015: Cooking for Mike Gatting

  10-12-2015 22:03
  
  Knockout week was not going to let up on its final episode.The five chefs were first tasked with cooking a three course meal for cricket legend Mike Gatting and four of his guests.Pink pasta was the starter of the day filled with mackerel, followed by a tasty rabbit main and a fine dining 'apple crumble' with a pana cotta and almond crunch.But there was no rest for the wicked, as after impressing the former England captain, they were back in the Masterchef kitchen cooking as...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wolves v Nottingham Forest: Match preview: Little tweaks have had...

  10-12-2015 21:32
  
  On the back of another frustrating afternoon, Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman called a meeting. His team had just been beaten by Brentford. They had just seen 16 shots go begging, with only one goal to show for their efforts. It was a familiar tale. In their first 17 games of the Championship season, the Reds found the net 13 times. In their last two, by contrast, both Reading and Fulham have been hit for three. It is some turnaround. "We had a meeting after the Brentford...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman wants Nottingham Forest in top half of table by...

  10-12-2015 21:30
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman is still not ruling out a play-off push this season. But he has told his players they will need to be in the top half of the table by the turn of the year to make that happen. The Reds are currently 15th after victories over Reading and Fulham, six points off the top six, with tomorrow night's trip to Wolves the first of back-to-back away games. And Freedman says this could prove to be a crucial period. "I said to the lads before we played...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman wants Nottingham Forest in top half of table by...

  10-12-2015 21:30
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman is still not ruling out a play-off push this season. But he has told his players they will need to be in the top half of the table by the turn of the year to make that happen. The Reds are currently 15th after victories over Reading and Fulham, six points off the top six, with tomorrow night's trip to Wolves the first of back-to-back away games. And Freedman says this could prove to be a crucial period. "I said to the lads before we played...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wolves v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus

  10-12-2015 21:20
  
  Team news On the back of last weekend's 3-0 victory over Fulham, Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman is unlikely to make too many changes to his starting XI at Wolves. Defender Jack Hobbs is back in contention following a one-match suspension and will almost certainly come straight back into the centre of defence. If that is the case, Freedman must decide whether to reshuffle his midfield to accommodate Michael Mancienne, who performed well at centre-back in Hobbs' absence, or to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stalker warned of jail after bombarding family with messages

  10-12-2015 20:05
  
  A stalker who bombarded a family with 1,000 unwanted messages was warned yesterday he risks five years jail if he contacts them again.Father-of-four Peter Phillis drove erratically in the streets around their Ravenshead home, and ripped up precious family photos on the drive.After hearing details of the case, Nottingham's senior Judge Michael Stokes QC told him: "This is an extremely bad case of stalking."It involved the family of your partner, and over several months you were making...
  
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• LucyBudge published Plans for a 'Welcome to Beeston' sign - with bees

  10-12-2015 20:00
  
  Nottingham drivers may soon be welcomed into Beeston while on their travels with the planned proposal of a new sign. An application was filed to Broxtowe Borough Council this month for the erection of a designed welcome monolith – which even features bees. The entrance feature is proposed to stand on the patch of greenery next to Lower Road, alongside the tram route. And taking charge of the project is Councillor Kate Foale, who said that the idea of the sign came from a local...
  
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• LucyBudge commented Plans for a 'Welcome to Beeston' sign - with bees

  10-12-2015 20:00
  
  Nottingham drivers may soon be welcomed into Beeston while on their travels with the planned proposal of a new sign. An application was filed to Broxtowe Borough Council this month for the erection of a designed welcome monolith – which even features bees. The entrance feature is proposed to stand on the patch of greenery next to Lower Road, alongside the tram route. And taking charge of the project is Councillor Kate Foale, who said that the idea of the sign came from a local...
  
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• JenniferScott published Seven city schools fail to reach government standards for...

  10-12-2015 19:22
  
  Seven of Nottingham's primary schools are failing to give pupils the skills they need in reading, writing and maths - falling short of government standards.New statistics released by the Department for Education said 10% of the city's primaries did not hit the "floor standard" for pupil achievements - up from 9% (or six schools) in 2014 - double the national average.However, the department would not name the schools, and the City Council was unable to share them with us before...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Family writes letter to burglars who 'left us with nothing'

  10-12-2015 19:11
  
  A local family has written an open letter to the burglars who ransacked their house last week. The Groomes, of Castle Donington, published the open letter to let the offenders know the pain they had caused. The letter is below - what do you think?To whoever burgled our house,I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for taking our televisions, it means we've talked more as a family. Thank you for making me realise all the materialistic items you took aren't worth my tears as we as a family are..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Family writes heart-rending open letter to burglars who 'left us...

  10-12-2015 19:11
  
  A local family has written an open letter to the burglars who ransacked their house last week. The Groomes, of Castle Donington, published the open letter to let the offenders know the pain they had caused. The letter is below - what do you think?To whoever burgled our house,I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for taking our televisions, it means we've talked more as a family. Thank you for making me realise all the materialistic items you took aren't worth my tears as we as a family are..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Newport match preview: Ricardo Moniz hoping...

  10-12-2015 19:05
  
  If you were stood outside the Trent Navigation pub earlier this week, you would have heard quite a commotion. There was Liam Noble belting out Robbie Williams' classic Angels, a rendition whichwas described by insiders as "pretty brutal". Kevin Pilkington and Alan Sheehan were also not to be outdone as they entertained the staff Christmas party with their rendition of the Proclaimers' barnstorming hit 500 miles. The Notts County manager Ricardo Moniz didnotjointhe...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town v Leyton Orient: Adam Murray wants Stags to beat...

  10-12-2015 19:01
  
  Adam Murray is hoping Mansfield Town can "beat one of the big boys" of League Two, as he challenged his side to cement their place in League Two's top seven. The Stags go into Saturday's game against The O's fresh from a two-week break because of their exit from the FA Cup. Mansfield are currently in the play-off positions, and Murray believes Orient are one of the big clubs in the division. But he hopes they can claim their scalp. "This is a game we have a real focus...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Western Power Distribution to take on 100 apprentices next year

  10-12-2015 18:58
  
  Plans to take on 100 apprentices in the new year have been announced by Western Power Distribution. The electricity network operator, which has a base at Castle Donington, has launched a recruitment drive for technical apprentices to work across the Midlands region. Western Power employs 6,500 people and is responsible for delivering electricity to approximately 7.8 million customers throughout the Midlands, South Wales and the South West. Out of the 100 apprentices it is looking for, around...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Newport: Match in focus

  10-12-2015 18:51
  
  Given how well Notts County have played at home this season, there's not too much Ricardo Moniz has to tamper with. Only three teams have beaten them in the league at Meadow Lane this season, with Northampton, Plymouth and Mansfield all securing wins. In Notts' last outing at home, they were excellent against Barnet as they brushed them aside to win 4-2 to take their goals tally to 18 in front of their own fans. It is the second highest in the league, with only Carlisle United having...
  
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• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest

  10-12-2015 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Trio on Young Personality shortlist

  10-12-2015 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham gymnast Ellie Downie in on the shortlist for the BBC Young Sports Personality award.
  
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• Sports Direct staff searches criticised

  10-12-2015 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shirebrook retailer Sports Direct admits that it searches staff leaving its warehouses, but says it has reduced the amount of time it takes.
  
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• JenniferScott published Missing woman found

  10-12-2015 18:05
  
  Missing woman Yvonne Cross has been found safe and well. Police put out a message on Thursday asking for people's help after the 57-year-old had been missing for over 24 hours.But Nottinghamshire Police said she has now been located. Officers would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers weekend preview: 'We've got to play smart',...

  10-12-2015 17:58
  
  Corey Neilson says Nottingham Panthers must be intelligent in their approach this weekend as they prepare for three games in as many days in Scotland. Panthers start the triple header at Dundee Stars tomorrow night before going to Braehead Clan on Saturday and Fife Flyers on Sunday. Head coach Neilson says it is essential the team conserve enough energy to be able to try and win all three games as they look to return to the top of the Elite League. "We've got to use our bodies and our...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby face "must win" British & Irish...

  10-12-2015 17:53
  
  Nottingham Rugby face a "must win" British & Irish Cup clash at London Welsh on Saturday (1.30pm), says coach Neil Fowkes. The Green and Whites are bottom of Pool 4 ahead of their trip to Old Deer Park, with two points from two matches. And Fowkes says they will name their strongest possible team, with the club's top try scorer Paul Grant set to be among a few senior players in the line-up. "It's must win and that's reflected in the team we've picked," said...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league round-up: Big games for Basford United and Carlton...

  10-12-2015 17:49
  
  Basford United play Chasetown at Greenwich Avenue in their first home match in over a month on Saturday, having won their last two Evo-Stik League First Division South matches on the road against Market Drayton Town and Coalville Town. And new first team coach Mark Clifford is clear about what will be required from the players. "We've done really well on the road the last few weeks, but in any competition you have to get your home form up and that's what we're aiming to do," he...
  
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• Rise in 'missing' foster children

  10-12-2015 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There has been a large increase in the number of times children went missing from foster care, according to Ofsted figures.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Squash: Nottingham suffer defeat to Premier leaders Leicester

  10-12-2015 17:44
  
  Nottingham lost 3-2 to leaders Leicester in the Premier Squash League.They made a good start to the match thanks to Hana Ramadan beating Emily Whitlock 3-2 (4-11, 11-7, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8).After losing the first game, Air-IT Nottingham's Ramadan got into her stride in the second game, moving the ball around the court well with attacking squash to make it 1-1.The next three games were all close, with only three points separating the two players as Ramadan's explosive movement proved too much for...
  
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• First five finalists chosen for 2016 Miss Nottingham competition - Nottingham Post

  10-12-2015 17:26
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  First five finalists chosen for 2016 Miss Nottingham competition
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  Boxing coaches, karate black belts and an X Factor auditionee are among the contenders for this year's Miss Nottingham. Five finalists have already been chosen for the annual "beauty with a purpose" competition and further auditions take place in ...
  

• JonPritchard published Dance teacher takes extra step to help raise funds for student...

  10-12-2015 17:24
  
  Dance teacher Andrew White has taken an extra step to help make one of his student's dreams come true. The 34-year-old has had a tattoo on his foot to help raise money for nine-year-old Nicole Walker, who has leukaemia. Nicole's dream is to visit Florida, where she wants to be "gunged" and the dance group, Bare Feet Dance and Drama, have been raising money to help her realise her dream. Andrew has written a list of crazy things to do to help raise money – and his new tattoo...
  
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• LucyBudge published Good Deeds Notts: Beeston organisations club together to gift...

  10-12-2015 16:52
  
  Three Nottingham families will be sitting down to their Christmas dinners with new plates, cutlery and cooking equipment thanks to a joint charity collaboration.The Rotary Club of Beeston and Tesco Extra, in Station Road, Beeston, have clubbed together on behalf of the Midlands Women's Aid.The women and children will be moving into council houses in Nottingham the week before Christmas – but due to financial constraints, they would have had no furniture or living essentials.The...
  
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• JenniferScott published Man robbed and punched in the face

  10-12-2015 16:43
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed and punched in the face.The incident happened in the Victoria Square area of Worksop between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday. The victim, who is in his 60s, was with a friend in Dock Road when a man on a bicycle rode up to him and snatched a cigarette from his mouth.When the victim called out, the cyclist doubled back and punched the victim in the face before riding off.The offender is described as being between 20 and 30-years-old,...
  
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• JenniferScott published Have you seen missing Yvonne?

  10-12-2015 16:36
  
  Police are appealing for help as they grow increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman.Yvonne Cross was last seen at around 9.20am on Wednesday in Thimble Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse. The 57-year-old is described as white, of a medium build and around 5ft 8in tall. She has short and straight red-brown hair. Yvonne was wearing a red and white bobble hat, a long blue parker-style coat with a cream fur hood, black shoes and dark trousers. She is known to have connections in Bulwell.If..
  
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• BenIreland published First five finalists chosen for 2016 Miss Nottingham competition

  10-12-2015 16:11
  
  Boxing coaches, karate black belts and an X Factor auditionee are among the contenders for this year's Miss Nottingham. Five finalists have already been chosen for the annual "beauty with a purpose" competition and further auditions take place in Leicester this Sunday. The winner of the 2016 Miss Nottingham gong will represent the city for a year and be entered in the Miss England competition and potentially Miss World. Karate black belt Alicia Hoad, of Clifton, entered "on...
  
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• TomNorton published Man who collided with bus in Upper Parliament Street taken to QMC

  10-12-2015 15:41
  
  A man hit by a bus on Upper Parliament Street was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The incident happened at about 3.45pm on Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses said they saw the man cross the road from Subway towards the Coach and Horses pub when he collided with a Blue Line 39 bus. An ambulance and a police van arrived at the scene shortly after as the road was blocked by traffic. He was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre by paramedics.
  
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• TomNorton published Man hit by bus in Upper Parliament Street taken to QMC

  10-12-2015 15:41
  
  A man hit by a bus on Upper Parliament Street was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The incident happened at about 3.45pm on Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses said they saw the man cross the road from Subway towards the Coach and Horses pub when he collided with a Blue Line 39 bus. An ambulance and a police van arrived at the scene shortly after as the road was blocked by traffic. He was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre by paramedics.
  
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• 'Coward' jailed for stabbing murder

  10-12-2015 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A "coward" who killed a man with a single stab to the neck is jailed for life.
  
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• JenniferScott published Burst water main repairs close Arnold road for weekend

  10-12-2015 15:14
  
  Emergency repairs to a burst water main will see traffic diverted from a road in Arnold. Thackeray's Lane will be closed in both directions near the roundabout at the bottom of Breck Hill Road from Friday. Nottingham City Transport said Lime 59 buses will be diverted as a result between 9.30am until 5pm on Sunday. Bus stops at the The Vale, Calstock Road, Worcester Road, Saville Road, Conway Gardens and Carmel Gardens will be missed on the way out of town, whilst the stops at Carmel...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Noel Coward comedy is Lace Market Theatre's festive offering

  10-12-2015 14:35
  
  The Lace Market Theatre's festive offering is Noel Coward's Present Laughter. Director Gill Scott explains why Present Laughter" is the one Noel Coward play based on his own experiences as a celebrity and as the centre of a coterie whose livelihood depended on his success. It was written in 1939 but, because of the outbreak of war was not performed until 1941, and this production was on the orders of Winston Churchill. After making the film "In Which We Serve", a tribute to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Christmas and New Year bin collection dates in Gedling

  10-12-2015 14:28
  
  As the Christmas holiday nears, local councils are releasing information of the changes to bin collections over the festive period. For residents in Gedling, the council have requested that bins on Christmas Eve, Monday December 28 or Saturday January, are left out before 6am. Householders are also invited to leave extra bags of waste along with recycling as long as it has been left in a cardboard box or untied bag placed next to the bin. Amended bin dates: Christmas Day will now be...
  
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• JonPritchard published Firefighters put 'on standby' after report of fault on incoming...

  10-12-2015 14:26
  
  Firefighters were put on standby to go to East Midlands Airport last night after they received a report of a possible problem with an incoming passenger flight. Fire crews at Loughborough, Shepshed and Castle Donington were put on high alert after they received the report about a flight with a suspected technical fault at 7.53pm on Wednesday. The firefighters were stood down and the plane, which wasfrom Belfast, landed without incident. A spokesman for Flybe said: "We can confirm...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham branches of McDonald's will not be opening on...

  10-12-2015 14:19
  
  If you can't be doing with the traditional turkey dinner at Christmas and fancy something different, then one meal you won't be able to have in Nottingham is a McDonald's. In 2011, the fast-food chain caused controversy around the country when it announced selected restaurants would be opening on the big day, with customers enjoying a Big Mac instead of the biggest meal of the year. Some restaurants were open for limited hours - but the idea hasn't caught on all around the UK, with only a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented John Parker murder trial: Life sentence for St Ann's attacker

  10-12-2015 14:11
  
  Knife killer Jonathan Jones refused to attend court to hear of his 21-year life term and the grief he inflicted on his victim's family on Thursday.He killed 43-year-old John Parker by stabbing him once in the neck in St Ann's on Sunday May 31 - and then tried to cover his tracks.Judge Stuart Rafferty QC said Jones had shown "cynicism upon cynicism" in trying to evade justice by framing a friend and terrifying a woman into hiding the murder weapon and his jacket.He imposed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's 1898 FA Cup win over Derby celebrated in new...

  10-12-2015 13:59
  
  Nottingham Forest's 1898 FA Cup final triumph against arch-rivals Derby County has been celebrated in a new limited edition comic. The comic – called the 'Bovril Brigade' – has been produced by Bovril to mark its 130th anniversary, and depicts great moments from Britain's history. And it gives Reds fans the chance to relive the day their team was a different gravy, beating the Rams 3-1 thanks to two goals from Arthur Capes and one from John McPherson at Crystal Palace to lift the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 10 Christmas films you need in your life this year

  10-12-2015 13:54
  
  They call it the most wonderful time of the year, a time where families come together and gather around the television to watch one of the many Christmas films on offer, but where do you start?There are hundreds of festive movies that have been released over the years with some being more popular than others, so which one do you go for without causing a big family argument to spoil the moment?It took us a while, but after a big debate in the office, we've compiled a list of our favourite ten...
  
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• TomNorton published Disruption following two car crash in Epperstone

  10-12-2015 13:50
  
  Emergency services have attended a crash in the village of Epperstone. The incident took place at around 12.05pm, involving a Honda and Range Rover in Main Street. Nottinghamshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene. One person was treated at the scene for injuries. In addition, Nottingham City Transport has stated that its service to the village have been disrupted. The Sky Blue 47 and 47A are not serving the village with buses running directly along the A6097.Police..
  
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• 'Bad back' police officer rowed dinghy

  10-12-2015 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police inspector who lied about the severity of her injuries after a car crash is sacked after she was covertly filmed rowing a dinghy.
  
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• TomNorton published Weather warning issued for rain and potential flooding in...

  10-12-2015 13:33
  
  The Met Office has issued a weather warning for this weekend, as heavy rain is forecast.Rain is likely to spread across the county on Saturday which the forecaster has said could cause localised flooding of land, roads and properties.
  The Chief Forecaster said: "An area of low pressure, associated with a sharp north-south temperature contrast, is expected to move eastwards somewhere across central Britain on Saturday."This has the potential to produce 20 to 40 mm rainfall quite...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​Why Reds and Valencia enjoy...

  10-12-2015 12:40
  
  In 1961, Nottingham Forest were the only First Division club without floodlights.This was remedied when the Reds officially turned on their new lights for a Football League Cup game against Gillingham on September 11, 1961.Three weeks later, on October 4, the floodlights were on again for Forest's first-ever involvement in European competition – an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup tie against Valencia.The Spanish team outclassed Forest 5-1, having won the first leg 2-0 in Spain, with Billy Cobb...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Nottingham coffee business plans to open cafes across the UK

  10-12-2015 12:21
  
  Nottingham coffee business 200 Degrees plans to spread its wings by opening new cafes across the UK. Commercial property consultancy FHP has been instructed to look for suitable premises in Derby, Leicester, Birmingham, Solihull, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Harrogate, Cambridge and Oxford. Quirky locations and unique buildings are on the agenda, from 1,500 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft with additional storage, at rents up to £100,000 per annum. Founded by Tom Vincent and Rob Darby, the business...
  
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