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• OonaghR published The Apprentice: Episode 11 review… and what did David...

  16-12-2015 23:01
  
  I don't know which was more shocking on Episode 11 of The Apprentice - Joseph shaving his daft moustache off or finding out that corporate Gary's grand business plan was… a mobile disco. Snigger. The interview stage has always been by far the highlight of this show. The time when after weeks of boasting and bickering, viewers at last discover just how naff the candidate's much-hyped business ambitions really are. Joining Claude to grill the candidates were a scary publishing pioneer...
  
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• autouser published WATCH: Terrifying moment masked armed raider grabs woman working...

  16-12-2015 21:36
  
  Detectives have released CCTV footage showing a terrifying knife robbery at a Nottingham club in which £9,000 was stolen.BBC Crimewatch featured the footage on last night's programme (15 December, 2015). The footage shows a masked man enter the Embankment Club in Arkwright Street in the Meadows on the morning of Sunday, 2 August 2015.The robbery entered the club armed with a knife and grabbed a woman who was cleaning from behind. He dragged her to a back room and made her empty a safe...
  
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• autouser published Crimewatch CCTV appeal aims to catch knife robber

  16-12-2015 21:36
  
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• LucyBudge commented Shoppers queue as Coca-Cola truck rolls into West Bridgford

  16-12-2015 19:18
  
  Families from across Nottingham queued up in their hundreds to sneak a glimpse at the famous bright red Coca-Cola truck as it made its way into Nottingham. The iconic lorry rolled up at Asda West Bridgford, in Loughborough Road, yesterday to greet queuing shoppers ready to have their photograph taken and grab a free bottle of the fizzy drink. Angela Whittaker and her daughter Charlotte were among the throngs of people queuing for their time in front of the camera. The 46-year-old, of...
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottingham primary school receives hoax bomb threat

  16-12-2015 18:48
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• Sheehan wants extended Notts stay

  16-12-2015 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Alan Sheehan hopes he can stay at Notts County beyond the end of his loan spell from Bradford City.
  
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• JenniferScott published House fire in Arnold sees three engines rush to the scene

  16-12-2015 18:37
  
  Three fire engines have rushed to the scene of a house fire.The incident happened on Rolleston Drive in Arnold on Wednesday. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Arnold, Carlton and Central stations after receiving the call just before 4.10pm. The fire started in the bedroom upstairs at the front of the house. Crews left the scene before 5pm.
  
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• sherdley published Bilborough mother-of-six allowed cannabis to be grown in loft

  16-12-2015 18:30
  
  A mother-of-six has been spared jail after she turned a blind eye to cannabis cultivators growing a crop in her Bilborough loft.Natasha Mility, of Chingford Road, pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and illegally taking electricity at her home on December 9 last year.Sentencing her at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, December 16, Recorder Steven Evans gave her a 12-month community order, probation supervision, to run concurrently on both charges.She pleaded guilty on the basis she aided and
  
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• sherdley commented Bilborough mother-of-six allowed cannabis to be grown in loft

  16-12-2015 18:30
  
  A mother-of-six has been spared jail after she turned a blind eye to cannabis cultivators growing a crop in her Bilborough loft.Natasha Mility, of Chingford Road, pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and illegally taking electricity at her home on December 9 last year.Sentencing her at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, December 16, Recorder Steven Evans gave her a 12-month community order, probation supervision, to run concurrently on both charges.She pleaded guilty on the basis she aided and
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Can you spot yourself during the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck's...

  16-12-2015 18:28
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottingham Royal Mail staff crack down during busiest day of the...

  16-12-2015 18:23
  
  Christmas for post handler Stephen Fratewell doesn't just mean presents, turkey and mince pies – it's the busiest time of year for him and his colleagues at the Royal Mail centre in Nottingham. And yesterday was especially manic for the team as they experienced their busiest day of the year. Around three million items of post, with half a million just in parcels, were expected to make their way through the centre in Padge Road, Beeston. An average day's load is just 1.8...
  
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• England on top despite Hales failure

  16-12-2015 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  England continue to dominate a South Africa Invitation XI in their warm-up game, but Alex Hales makes only eight again.
  
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• JenniferScott published Elderly woman robbed in her own home

  16-12-2015 18:20
  
  Police are hunting for two men who have robbed an elderly woman in her own home.The incident happened on Friday, December 11, at her house in Willoughby Avenue, Long Eaton. An 89-year-old woman heard a knock at the back door and opened it to two white men. They then pushed her and she fell to the floor. The men stole a green canvas shopping back from the lounge, which had cash, bank cards and a passport inside.The victim was left shaken by the incident.If you have information call DC Trevor Allt
  
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• JenniferScott published Police asked for help to find missing man

  16-12-2015 18:15
  
  Police are growing increasingly concerned for a 22-year-old-man who has gone missing from Sutton-in-Ashfield.Robert Gibson was last seen on Friday in Collins Avenue at around noon.He is described as is white, around 5ft 7in tall and of a slim build. He has a shaven head, brown eyes and is clean shaven.Robert was last seen wearing a blue coat and purple trousers. He also has two tattoos on his neck, one with stars and one which reads RJG. He also has a tattoo of a scorpion on his right arm.If you
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​EG Art: PH Emerson: Presented By The Author at Nottingham Castle

  16-12-2015 18:10
  
  In a lifetime spanning the middle of the 19th century to the 1930s Peter Henry Emerson had many interests and pleasures including photography, boat-building, love of nature, amateur anthropology and writing detective novels. In character Emerson was perhaps naturally argumentative since he so steadfastly took contrary aesthetic views in his best known role as a pioneering photographer of rural life in Britain. That he was also easily irritated is borne out by a letter sent to Nottingham...
  
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• JenniferScott published Bartons to become 300-home estate

  16-12-2015 18:04
  
  The home of Barton transport has become iconic to the people of Nottingham. From its earnest beginnings as a Chilwell bus depot, through to its various modern incarnations as gig venue, farmer's market and art gallery, to name a few, it has played a big part in the area since before the First World War. But now a new chapter is being written in the history of the Chilwell High Road landmark with plans to turn the site into a 300-home community. The Barton Quarter project has been put...
  
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• Ambulance service in £9m deficit

  16-12-2015 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  East Midlands Ambulance Service overspends by almost £9m so far this financial year.
  
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• sherdley published Boy of 16 stabbed friend in play fight

  16-12-2015 17:54
  
  A boy of 16 has been sentenced to two years in custody after he stabbed a friend with a vegetable knife.He pleaded guilty to wounding his victim, who was just a year older, and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, December 16.The pair, who cannot be identified due to their ages, had been play-fighting outside flats in Nottingham when things turned ugly.The attack was watched by their young group of friends who had been drinking and messing around and listening to music.The...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Cinderella by The People's Theatre Company at Nottingham Arts...

  16-12-2015 17:51
  
  Written and directed by the award winning Amanda Hall there's just one word that comes to mind after seeing this show. Perfect. Amanda has an amazingly talented production team with Tom Mowatt designing the lighting, Amy Rogers-Gee in charge of choreography as well as stage managing the show, Ray Samuel Mcleod handling the music and Mike Pearson as producer. A powerhouse of a crew. From start to end this show was slick, pacey and professional and I can't put my finger on what is...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Unemployment falls across East Midlands

  16-12-2015 17:43
  
  Unemployment has fallen in the East Midlands, with 92,000 more people in a job compared to this time last year, official figures show. The latest Labour Market Statistics were released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, which show that the UK employment rate has reached a new record high of 73.9 per cent. The figures also paint a positive picture across the county, and the region as a whole. In November, there were 6,935 people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Broad shines but Hales struggles again for England in South...

  16-12-2015 17:32
  
  There were mixed fortunes for Nottinghamshire pair Stuart Broad and Alex Hales as England continued to dominate their first warm-up game of their tour of South Africa. On day two of England's match against a South African Invitation XI at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, Broad took three wickets but Hales only made eight again as the tourists ended the day with a lead of 381. England declared their first innings overnight on 470, after Notts' James Taylor hit 114 on day one, and it took Broad...
  
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• RachelGorman published Retired blacksmith - who made Buckingham Palace weather vane -...

  16-12-2015 16:52
  
  The anvil - on which a Buckingham Palace weather vane was made - has been stolen from the front garden of a retired Nottingham blacksmith. Roy Green, 78, had used the anvil for most of his 50-year-long career and told the Post it had "sentimental value". It was reported missing to police on Monday at around 12.30pm after Mr Green's wife Pat popped out to go the shops. Mr Green, of Wodehouse Avenue, Gotham, said: "It must be pretty heavy - you can't lift it on your own - it...
  
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• BenIreland published Refugees settle into Nottinghamshire - and toy donations will be...

  16-12-2015 16:18
  
  Refugees who have found safety in Nottinghamshire after fleeing war-torn Syria have been settling in – and the Post will donate toys from our Christmas appeal to their children.On Monday, the first 18 families – 81 refugees – arrived from camps in Syria, Jordan and Turkey.They have fled a country embroiled in a brutal three-way war between Daesh forces, Syrian rebels and President Bashar al-Assad's army.So far, more than 200,000 people – civilians and fighters –...
  
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• JonPritchard published Can you help save the Stapleford Christmas carol concert?

  16-12-2015 16:17
  
  A Christmas carol concert is in desperate need of a choir to ensure the show can go on. Stapleford Community Group organised the concert for Saturday, but their choir has had to pull out at the last minute due to "unforseen circumstances". The concert was due to take place at New Stapleford Community Centre, on Washington Drive, from 6.30pm to 9pm. Councillor Richard MacRae, who helped organise the event, said they are now looking for a choir to bail them out so the show can go...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Panto star Christopher Biggins celebrates his birthday at the...

  16-12-2015 16:17
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottingham homeless charity helps rough sleeper's health

  16-12-2015 16:14
  
  As the festive season approaches, many look forward to chestnuts roasting on the open fire in our warm and loving homes.But for some in our city, the idea of a roof over their heads come December 25 is all they hope for.Nottingham CityCare's Homeless Health Team are doing what they can to make that dream a reality and help people who have ended up on the streets to turn their lives around.Gavin Bent is one such man who is now positive about his future following two years of working with the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Get the box office at your fingertips with new app

  16-12-2015 15:57
  
  Theatre and concert-goers can have the box office at their fingertips - thanks to a free new app. The Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall host events all year round, from West End musicals and plays, to music, comedy, dance and a star-studded family pantomime each Christmas. The new, easy-to-use app has been created to allow customers to book show tickets on their mobile devices, with added extras including what's on, what's new, how to find the venue and more. Users can also opt to...
  
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• JenniferScott published Man arrested in busy Nottingham shopping street

  16-12-2015 15:54
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft in the middle of a busy shopping street. The incident happened at 12.15pm on Clumber Street in the city centre, which was full of people trying to finish their last minute festive preparations.Nottinghamshire Police told the Post they attended the scene and arrested the man, who is now being held in police custody.
  
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• BenIreland published Meals for isolated elderly rustled-up from food 'waste' from...

  16-12-2015 15:51
  
  Loneliness and isolation is not a worry for members of Age UK's Day Centre in Carlton Hill, and now members are being treated to wholesome home-cooked meals made from donated food from a local convenience store.My Local, which took over from Morrisons M Local, including its store in Carlton Hill, in October, has decided to offer waste food that would otherwise have been binned to the charity across the street.Items that have filled the bellies of the elderly, instead of rubbish bins and landfill
  
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• Nottingham Post published Estate agents do Christmas: See who's on the nice list

  16-12-2015 15:00
  
  Who doesn't love a Christmas jumper? Or an office decked out with baubles and tinsel? We've taken a walk around some of the city and county's estate agency offices and found not only branches and teams with plenty of Christmas cheer but agents who have well and truly got into the spirit of giving. Here's what we found... It was no ordinary secret Santa for FHP Living. They've donated the money they would have used to buy colleagues gifts to the charity that Steve Parker, associate director,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Why I'm starting to feel...

  16-12-2015 14:55
  
  Maybe it's the relief of finally getting home after three hours on the road back from Buckinghamshire, or maybe the surprise at Notts County being able to battle away for a useful away point in difficult circumstances, but I'm starting to feel as though Ricardo Moniz's team is finally beginning to get somewhere away from home. For the second away game in a row, the Dutchman had his side set up perfectly to absorb the opposition's pressure and strike them on the break, controlling the first...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County's under-18s fall in third round of FA Youth Cup

  16-12-2015 14:32
  
  Notts County's youth team bowed out of the FA Youth Cup as they were beaten 3-1 by Luton Town in the third round clash at Meadow Lane. The young Magpies had beaten Northampton Town and Rochdale to set up the tie with the Hatters, but found themselves 2-0 down after 20 minutes to a side who came into the game 29 games unbeaten. Freddie Hinds got the first, racing in behind the defence to beat Joe Searson-Smithard and Jack Snelus fired in the second from 12 yards. It looked as though it was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hare and Tortoise at Nottingham Playhouse: Review

  16-12-2015 14:15
  
  Do you consider yourself a hare or tortoise? Based on a 6th Century fable by the Greek, Aesop, this beautifully written play is about the touching friendship of two completely opposite, but equally lovable, characters...the energetic, always in a hurry, hare and the ever so sleepy tortoise. Within seconds of this fast, fun packed play starting, Adam Horvath (Hare) has the young audience in fits of laughter. His wonderfully expressive face, combined with his boundless energy, has the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeannie Barton: Christmas and New Year

  16-12-2015 14:06
  
  The beautiful and possibly bearded Wendy Kirkland will be playing keys whilst singing some seasonal favourites at Stray's in Newark tonight alongside her husband Pat Sprakes on double bass (who may alternatively be the one dressed as Santa) from 7pm. Continental Christmas vibes waft through the Jam Café, 12 Heathcoat Street, where Maniere des Bohemiens (Rob Rosa on violin, Peter Beardsworth on saxophones, Matt Marks on accordion, Roger Rosa on guitar, Rob Coates on guitar and Mark...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton: Christmas and New Year

  16-12-2015 14:06
  
  The beautiful and possibly bearded Wendy Kirkland will be playing keys whilst singing some seasonal favourites at Stray's in Newark tonight alongside her husband Pat Sprakes on double bass (who may alternatively be the one dressed as Santa) from 7pm. Continental Christmas vibes waft through the Jam Café, 12 Heathcoat Street, where Maniere des Bohemiens (Rob Rosa on violin, Peter Beardsworth on saxophones, Matt Marks on accordion, Roger Rosa on guitar, Rob Coates on guitar and Mark...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham Forest fan's book shines a light on the club's...

  16-12-2015 14:01
  
  The Trent End, packed and swaying on misty afternoons at the City Ground, sang songs about Joe Baker and Ian Moore. With more than 40,000 packed into the stadium on regular occasions, Nottingham Forest of the mid-60s took the club to the brink of domestic glory. A goal either way and they could have won the league and cup double – a feat achieved only once before in the 20th century, by Tottenham Hotspur, a team that would loom large in Forest's story of the 60s. A fan since...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Nottingham Forest fan's book shines a light on the club's...

  16-12-2015 14:01
  
  The Trent End, packed and swaying on misty afternoons at the City Ground, sang songs about Joe Baker and Ian Moore. With more than 40,000 packed into the stadium on regular occasions, Nottingham Forest of the mid-60s took the club to the brink of domestic glory. A goal either way and they could have won the league and cup double – a feat achieved only once before in the 20th century, by Tottenham Hotspur, a team that would loom large in Forest's story of the 60s. A fan since...
  
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• Man 'devastated' after anvil theft

  16-12-2015 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An anvil used to make the weather vanes on Buckingham Palace is stolen from outside the home of a former blacksmith.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carlton youngster puts the fun into fundraising

  16-12-2015 13:32
  
  At the grand old age of seven, Carlton schoolgirl Ellie Ross is already something of a fundraising veteran. Not only has she taken part in a sponsored walk in the Peak District in aid of Diabetes UK, she was also the main organiser of a successful Onesie Day for the charity at her school, Porchester Junior. Now, the kind-hearted youngster is in line for a Pride of Gedling Award, celeEllie Ross, 7, who's been fundraising and raising awareness at her school in aid of diabetes because her...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 10 ways to improve Nottingham, Christopher Biggins: More outdoor...

  16-12-2015 13:31
  
  1. Make Nottingham the 'city of food'.Nottingham has every type of food there is and a fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant [Sat Bains]. Let's make Nottingham England's city of food.2. Outdoor dining in Old Market Square.The square has a great atmosphere and, although it is a bit commercialised, it would be good to see more restaurants with tables outside. The climate isn't so different to France, where al fresco dining was born, so we can do it.3. Celebrate amateur theatre.Our business is...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County's Alan Sheehan proud to reach 300-game mark

  16-12-2015 13:29
  
  Alan Sheehan was thrilled to break the 300-game barrier in his professional career and says it was an honour to do it with Notts County.The on-loan Bradford defender reached the landmark in Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at Wycombe where the Irishman produced another excellent performance in the heart of the defence.In a career spanning 13 years, more than half of his games have come with the Magpies with the defender now his second spell with the club.And the Irishman, who revealed he has been...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rapidly growing Newark technology firm looking for new recruits

  16-12-2015 13:23
  
  Jobs are on offer at a Nottinghamshire technology firm as it looks to expand to meet demand.Newark-based Timico, which specialises in providing information and communications technology services to businesses of all shapes and sizes, is looking to recruit communications specialists following a year of rapid growth.After two more acquisitions this year, including ICT company Wirebird, the group's annual turnover has reached roughly £60 million – and an additional 2,000 customers have.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers teenager late hero for GB at World Champs as...

  16-12-2015 13:11
  
  Nottingham Panthers teenage star Ollie Betteridge scored the game winner 31 seconds from the end of regulation time as Great Britain U20s defeated hosts France 4-3 in a thrilling IIHF World Championship Division 1B match in Megeve. Betteridge, who is captain of the side in France, netted a wrist shot from the left face off circle with GB operating a power play following a match penalty to Rudy Matina of the home side for checking from behind two minutes from time. It was another...
  
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• DanRobinson published Amber Run: 'We won't be satisfied until we sell out Rock City in...

  16-12-2015 13:01
  
  Being signed up within a year of forming is the stuff of dreams for most bands starting out. Following it up by charting in the top 40 with a debut album and selling out three back-to-back shows at The Bodega and Rescue Rooms could even be enough for a small pat on the back. But not Amber Run, who have deferred any form of self-congratulation until they achieve their ultimate dream – selling out Rock City. "That's the venue where if we get there and sell it out, we'll give...
  
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• Lawrence excited for Neilson link-up

  16-12-2015 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Panthers forward Chris Lawrence says he is excited to be playing under coach Corey Neilson again.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andy Reid 'a long way off' return for Nottingham Forest

  16-12-2015 12:38
  
  Nottingham Forest's Andy Reid remains "a long way off" a return to action, says manager Dougie Freedman. The 33-year-old midfielder last played for the Reds on September 14, 2014 in a 1-1 home draw with Derby as he continues to struggle with his groin injury. Forest's injury list is getting smaller with Robert Tesche starting against Blackburn away on Monday night, on the same day Chris Cohen played 45 minutes for the Under-21s at Barnsley, while strikes Matty Fryatt and Britt...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Andy Reid 'a long way off' return for Nottingham Forest

  16-12-2015 12:38
  
  Nottingham Forest's Andy Reid remains "a long way off" a return to action, says manager Dougie Freedman. The 33-year-old midfielder last played for the Reds on September 14, 2014 in a 1-1 home draw with Derby as he continues to struggle with his groin injury. Forest's injury list is getting smaller with Robert Tesche starting against Blackburn away on Monday night, on the same day Chris Cohen played 45 minutes for the Under-21s at Barnsley, while strikes Matty Fryatt and Britt...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Live: Coca-Cola truck visits Asda in West Bridgford

  16-12-2015 12:37
  
  Welcome to live coverage of the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck coming to Nottinghamshire. The famous Holidays Are Coming advert will be brought to life at Asda in West Bridgford this afternoon and our reporter will be live at the supermarket. The Truck will be around until 8pm this evening giving fans the chance to have pictures taken and enjoy the festivities. We would love to see your pictures so upload them to our Facebook page or tweet to @Nottingham_Post. 12:20pm: The Coca-Cola truck...
  
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• Nottingham Post published MK Dons boss wants his side to maintain commitment levels against...

  16-12-2015 12:20
  
  MK Dons boss Karl Robinson wants to see his side maintain the levels of desire they showed in their 2-1 win over play-off pushing Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night when they head into the game against Nottingham Forest this weekend. Results went the way of the Dons on the night as Bristol City lost to Derby and Charlton drew with Bolton to see Robinson's men move out of the relegation zone ahead of their trip to the City Ground. Carl Baker and Nicky Maynard, who was on trial at Forest in...
  
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