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• Strictly Come Dancing winner crowned

  19-12-2015 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former boy band star Jay McGuinness, from Newark, is crowned the winner of this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 3 Cardiff Devils 5: Match report: Cam Janssen...

  19-12-2015 22:23
  
  Nottingham Panthers lost a fantastic game of ice hockey 5-3 against Cardiff Devils, but most of the post-match chat among fans will have been dominated by a brutal knockout blow from Cam Janssen. The subtext going into the clash between the Elite League's top two surrounded the reduction of a five game ban against Devils captain Tyson Marsh for a hit on Panthers centre Brad Moran when the teams last met. Marsh's suspension for a check to the head had been cut to two games following an...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 2 MK Dons 1: Paul Taylor's Reds player ratings

  19-12-2015 20:46
  
  Dorus de Vries: The keeper continues to impress. Kept his concentration throughout and made a handful of key saves. The one that stood out was the the penalty stop from Maynard 8 Eric Lichaj: Blotted his copy book by giving away a late penalty with a foul on Murphy. Was otherwise his usual energetic self. Had to defend solidly in the final stages 6 Michael Mancienne: Was initially composed, strong and assured when playing in the centre. Did not look nearly as comfortable when asked to fill...
  
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• RachelGorman published Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Jay McGuiness waltzes off with the...

  19-12-2015 20:12
  
  He's only gone and done it! Notts' own Jay McGuiness has spun off with this year's Strictly Come Dancing trophy.Over the course of the past 14 weeks The Wanted singer has swept both the judges and viewers off their feet.
  He ended his whirlwind run on Saturday night with an almost perfect score of 39 for his version of the pasodoble.But the Newark lad didn't get off to the best of starts when he performed first on the show's finale last night.A couple of very minor stumbles during the...
  
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• RachelGorman published National Lottery: Lotto results for Saturday, December 19, 2015

  19-12-2015 20:04
  
  Could you be a millionaire following tonight's Lotto? The estimated jackpot is an incredible £32.6 million rollover for anyone who has chosen the right big money balls in the National Lottery on Saturday.The winning numbers were: 13, 14, 27, 46, 48, 50 andThe bonus ball was number 42.
  Former Strictly Come Dancing star and The Saturdays' singer Frankie Bridge pushed the magic button. Frankie, who was a finalist in last year's dancing show will be performing in the up coming tour of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Schoolboy does sponsored clay pigeon shoot for...

  19-12-2015 20:00
  
  Schoolboy Matthew Armett took to the shooting ground and raised £800 for a poorly toddler. The 12-year-old was inspired to raise money for toddler Evalyn Carr, who was born with the rare brain migration disorder called pachygyria, through his school. Every year each house at the Joseph Whitaker School, in Rainworth, picks a local charity to support. And this year pupils in Rufford House are showing their support the youngster – with Matthew taking part in a sponsored clay...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cambridge United 1 Mansfield Town 1: Match report: Murray pleased...

  19-12-2015 19:36
  
  Manager Adam Murray believes Mansfield must now replicate their strong away form at Field Mill if they are to finish inside the top seven. The Stags drew 1-1 at Cambridge after Adam Chapman's goal midway through the first half was cancelled out by Ryan Donaldson before the interval. It means they have now lost just two games on the road since September, but won just twice at home in the same period. And with Mansfield now hovering just outside of the play-off places, Murray wants to see...
  
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• Cambridge United 1-1 Mansfield Town

  19-12-2015 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Donaldson secures a point for Cambridge United as they draw with play-off rivals Mansfield Town.
  
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• Carlisle United 3-0 Notts County

  19-12-2015 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 3,067 Carlisle fans who make the 170-mile round trip to Preston see their side comfortably beat Notts County.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Milton...

  19-12-2015 18:44
  
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• RachelGorman published Blaze at Boots HQ following electrical surge

  19-12-2015 18:31
  
  A fire broke out at Boots HQ, in Beeston, following a surge to the electrics. Four fire engines and two officers were called to the building, in Humber Road, at 1.49pm on Saturday. A Nottinghamshire Fire And Rescue spokesman said there had been a "surge to the electrics causing fire in the transformer system."It was in the sub station within the building so you can't see any damage from the outside."Crews isolated the transformer system, extinguished the blaze and left the...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 2-1 Milton Keynes Dons

  19-12-2015 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Early goals from Nelson Oliveira and Ryan Mendes see off MK Dons and give Nottingham Forest a fourth successive home league win.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Carlisle 3 Notts County 0 match report: Cumbrians blast past...

  19-12-2015 18:01
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Carlisle 3 Notts County 0: Match report: Cumbrians blast past...

  19-12-2015 18:01
  
  Notts County suffered further embarrassment away from Meadow Lane as Carlisle United thumped the Magpies 3-0 at Deepdale. The League Two clash was played at Preston because of flood damage to Brunton Park, but the switch to a temporary home did little to affect the Blues. They were 1-0 up inside six minutes when Graham Burke hauled down Jason Kennedy having been caught out trying to play out of defence. Notts produced a decent response and could have hauled themselves level but Mark...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 2 MK Dons 1: Sarah Clapson's match report

  19-12-2015 18:00
  
  Nottingham Forest made it four home wins on the bounce as they beat MK Dons 2-1 in a gripping game at the City Ground.For the most part, the Reds looked firmly in control after going ahead through early goals from Nelson Oliveira – after little more than a minute – and Ryan Mendes.The Dons had a penalty saved in the second half, but though they pulled one back with nine minutes to go, courtesy of Josh Murphy, Dorus de Vries was not to be beaten for a second time.Unbeaten in their...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 2 MK Dons 1: Sarah Clapson's match report

  19-12-2015 18:00
  
  Nottingham Forest made it four home wins on the bounce as they beat MK Dons 2-1 in a gripping game at the City Ground.For the most part, the Reds looked firmly in control after going ahead through early goals from Nelson Oliveira – after little more than a minute – and Ryan Mendes.The Dons had a penalty saved in the second half, but though they pulled one back with nine minutes to go, courtesy of Josh Murphy, Dorus de Vries was not to be beaten for a second time.Unbeaten in their...
  
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• Sick firefighters get compensation

  19-12-2015 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters who were taken ill after training at a Nottinghamshire water centre are awarded compensation.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 2 MK Dons 0: First half match report

  19-12-2015 16:49
  
  Nottingham Forest put themselves in a great position to maintain their winning streak at the City Ground, as they led MK Dons 2-0 at the break.Nelson Oliveira put the hosts in front within little more than a minute, and Ryan Mendes secured an even greater cushion in the 16th minute.Unbeaten in their last four, the Reds were also out to make it four home wins on the trot, with boss Dougie Freedman ringing the changes following Monday's draw at Blackburn Rovers.Mendes, David Vaughan, Oliveira and.
  
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• JemmaPage published Buses diverted after crash in St Ann's

  19-12-2015 16:41
  
  Buses were diverted after a road traffic collision in St Ann's.Carlton Road was closed near Windmill Lane from 2.30pm until 3pm on Saturday as a result of the incident.Nottingham City Transport's Lilac 24, 25, 27 and Pathfinder 100 were diverted.The road re-opened at 3pm, but bus services were still delayed.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Buses diverted after crash in St Ann's

  19-12-2015 16:41
  
  Buses were diverted after a road traffic collision in St Ann's.Carlton Road was closed near Windmill Lane from 2.30pm until 3pm on Saturday as a result of the incident.Nottingham City Transport's Lilac 24, 25, 27 and Pathfinder 100 were diverted.The road re-opened at 3pm, but bus services were still delayed.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 2.10pm on Saturday 19 December to a report of a collision between two cars – a Ford Fiesta...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Nottingham's Rapunzel braves hairdresser's...

  19-12-2015 16:35
  
  Little Willow Mabrouk was Nottingham's very own Rapunzel – she had never had her luscious long locks cut. But now the seven-year-old has snipped off her 15-inch plait to help children with cancer. The youngster, of Beeston, braved the hairdresser's scissors after hearing about the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for seriously-ill children who have lost their hair during chemotherapy treatment. She was inspired by another little girl who did a similar good deed a few months...
  
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• Nottingham businesses reveal the secrets behind a top Christmas window display - Nottingham Post

  19-12-2015 15:44
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  Nottingham businesses reveal the secrets behind a top Christmas window display
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  Walk down the Nottingham high street come December and you'll spot shoppers frantically buying their last minute gifts in a bid to get ready for Christmas. But for many of the stores and boutiques, they've been preparing for the festive rush months in ...
  

• LucyBudge published Nottingham businesses reveal the secrets behind a top Christmas...

  19-12-2015 15:12
  
  Walk down the Nottingham high street come December and you'll spot shoppers frantically buying their last minute gifts in a bid to get ready for Christmas. But for many of the stores and boutiques, they've been preparing for the festive rush months in hand – the biggest preparation being the dressing of their Christmas windows. From fake snow and toy reindeers to twinkling fairy lights and towering Christmas trees, walk through the shopping centres of Nottingham and you'll see a wide...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest v MK Dons: Team news: Reds make four changes

  19-12-2015 15:10
  
  Midfielder David Vaughan returned to the Nottingham Forest starting line-up as boss Dougie Freedman made four changes for the visit of MK Dons to the City Ground.The Reds were going in search of a fourth successive home win, following victories over Derby County, Reading and Fulham. And they were also out to make it five unbeaten on the back of draws at Wolves and Blackburn Rovers.Robert Tesche had made his second start of the season in the latter of those away games, following a broken foot,...
  
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• JemmaPage published In pictures: Nottingham's last shopping weekend before Christmas

  19-12-2015 15:04
  
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• JemmaPage published In pictures: Meet the cast of the nativity story in Mapperley

  19-12-2015 14:04
  
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• JemmaPage published Angel Gabriel, baby Jesus and the Three Wise Men bring Bethlehem...

  19-12-2015 13:06
  
  Angel Gabriel, baby Jesus and the Three Wise Men brought Bethlehem to Mapperley Top.The characters of the Christmas nativity story paid a visit to the shopping strip, in Woodborough Road, to meet children and their families from the area ahead of the festive season.King Herod was spotted getting his mop chopped in the hairdressers, while Mary was seen browsing the aisles of a charity shop for last-minute baby clothes.Youngsters collected an activity sheet from the purpose-built nativity shed on.
  
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• JonPritchard published Missing Mansfield Woodhouse girl found safe and well

  19-12-2015 13:02
  
  A missing 16-year-old girl from Mansfield Woodhouse has been found.Jasmine Spedding Anderson had not been seen since leaving her Mansfield Woodhouse home to meet a friend at around 4pm on Thursday evening, but was found safe and well on Saturday afternoon.Police thanked those who shared their appeal.
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping...

  19-12-2015 12:39
  
  Current Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping has be selected as Labour's candidate for the 2016 PCC elections. Mr Tipping was selected after receiving nominations from Nottinghamshire members of the Labour Party.
  The candidate for the Conservative Party was announced earlier this year, with former police officer Tony Harper hoping to take over the role.He is currently battling against cuts to the policing budget which he has said will cause a "fundamental...
  
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• Amber Run, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - review - Nottingham Post

  19-12-2015 12:32
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  Amber Run, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - review
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  Stage left emerges first a drummer; then a clutch more young men; before finally a fifth. Felix Archer (drums), Will Jones (guitar), Tom Sperring (bass), Henry Wyeth (keyboard/piano) and then Joe Keogh (lead vocals, guitar). Amber Run. The slow ...
  

• JonPritchard published Black Eye Friday: East Midlands Ambulance Service take 500 calls...

  19-12-2015 12:22
  
  East Midlands Ambulance Service experienced a 'higher than average' night on the Friday before Christmas, dubbed 'Black Eye Friday'. The service experienced a range of calls ranging from alcohol related injuries to slips, trips and falls. And while demand wasn't as high as the weekend before the number of calls was higher than an average Friday evening, with around 500 calls being taken between midnight and 7am on Saturday morning. Joe Garcia, associate director of operations at EMAS,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Get the look: Daisy Ridley at the Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

  19-12-2015 12:00
  
  Daisy Ridley was the centre of attention at the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Monday night. The English rose highlighted her beautiful figure in a stunning cream lace belted gown teamed with gold stiletto heels, smoky kohl eyes and her signature megawatt smile. For an equally elegant look try this pretty crochet maxi dress from House of Fraser and stunning Dune metallic court shoes, available from Debenhams now. Crochet insert maxi dress, £55, House of Fraser,...
  
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• JonPritchard published Man arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm after 'unexplaine...

  19-12-2015 11:51
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm following the death of a woman in Bingham on Friday. The 44-year-old woman died at a house in Edinburgh Drive in the town, which Nottinghamshire Police said is being treated an unexplained. A statement from the force said: "Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 1.15pm yesterday (Friday, December 18) to the report of a sudden death of a 44-year old woman at an address in Edinburgh Drive, Bingham. The death is currently...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Amber Run, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - review

  19-12-2015 11:25
  
  Andy Afford watches Nottingham's adopted up-and-comers Amber Run let the light in... Stage left emerges first a drummer; then a clutch more young men; before finally a fifth. Felix Archer (drums), Will Jones (guitar), Tom Sperring (bass), Henry Wyeth (keyboard/piano) and then Joe Keogh (lead vocals, guitar). Amber Run. The slow rhythmic pulse of an unattended synthesiser forms the backdrop to the above tableaux. It is a creatively ambitious start. Especially so, given that the song is new...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Christmas 2015: Festive ideas for Nottingham foodies

  19-12-2015 11:00
  
  Whether locally produced or continental, budget supermarket or the latest innovations, make sure you have a feast this Christmas. LYNETTE PINCHESS picks some of her favouritesChristmas cake by Turners Bakery, Cropwell Bishop, £4.99, Harkers Farm Shop, Blackberry Farm, Clipston on the Wolds, harkersfarmshop.co.uk Mince Pie Martini, £12, Marks & Spencer, Albert Street, Nottingham, marksandspencer.com Lobster tails, £9.99, Aldi, Huntingdon Street,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Great Britain Under-20 win bronze medal in World Championships

  19-12-2015 10:29
  
  Great Britain's Under-20 side collected a bronze medal from their Division 1B tournament in Megeve after the final day of games.The team, captained by Nottingham Panthers forward Ollie Betteridge and featuring Nottingham Lions forward Connor Glossop, weren't in action themselves due to Japan's late withdrawal, but were focussed on the final match between Poland and hosts France.Only a regulation time France win would move Britain from silver to bronze – and that's exactly what a happened..
  
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• JemmaPage published Youngster wins the Post's Christmas jumper competition

  19-12-2015 10:22
  
  Cats revealing their inner elves, babies sporting Mrs Clause costumes and parents dressed as reindeers were just some of the entrants submitted to the Post's Christmas jumper competition. But it was one-year-old Chloe Lynn who was crowned the winner of the contest – thanks to her light-up Rudolph outfit and Christmas tree tinsel hat.The festive attire was bought by mum Stacey early in December from Mothercare. The beauty therapist, of Cotgrave, entered the competition on the Post's...
  
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• RachelGorman published Something in the water at fire service as six sets of twins are...

  19-12-2015 10:17
  
  Some parents may balk at the idea of having twins but for new parents Jenny and Rich Booth it was the news they'd been hoping for. After three years of trying to conceive, four IVF treatments and two ectopic pregnancies, the Wilford couple finally have their "completed family" – as little Ernie and Teddy were welcomed into the world on Wednesday, October 14. This Christmas will be the first Jenny, 35, and Rich, 34 have spent as a foursome – and they are not the only...
  
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• JemmaPage published Ex-Beeston Hockey player signed up to organ donor register while...

  19-12-2015 09:27
  
  A former Beeston Hockey player who died in a freak accident has potentially saved people's lives– after signing up to the organ donor register while at Nottingham Trent University.Tom Wilson, 22, passed away in Royal London Hospital last week after he was hit in the head by a stick while practicing for Essex club Old Loughtonians.The talented player was on the first fringe at Beeston while studying at the university and only left the club last year to move down south.His parents paid...
  
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• Nottingham acting family taking on showbiz world with TV, film and stage roles - Nottingham Post

  19-12-2015 09:01
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  Nottingham acting family taking on showbiz world with TV, film and stage roles
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  Clydee Scrimshaw, eight, bottom left, with (clockwise from top left) brother Harvey, 14, mum Dr Claire Mann, sister... SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Clydee Scrimshaw with her mum Dr Claire Mann. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste ...
  

• DanRobinson published Nottingham acting family taking on showbiz world with TV, film...

  19-12-2015 09:00
  
  Young Nottingham actress Clydee Scrimshaw is currently popping up on TV screens everywhere in the Sky Movies Christmas advert. But she is not the first person in her family aiming for showbiz stardom as she follows her older siblings down the acting path. Dan Robinson speaks to the family with a knack for the performing arts.From the Douglas' to the Sheens and the Gyllenhaals to the Coppolas, Hollywood is rife with acting families. There is just something in their DNA that sees...
  
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• JemmaPage published Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Jay McGuiness to perform for the last...

  19-12-2015 08:58
  
  Newark's Jay McGuiness will perform for the last time on the glittering reality show Strictly Come Dancing. The Wanted boy band star haswowed judges with his impressive footwork throughout the BBC One series.The 25-year-old will battle it out on the dancefloor against EastEnders actress Kellie Bright, radio presenter Katie Derham and former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.The series has been running for 13 weeks and there have been 130 dances.The final will start at 6.35pm on BBC One
  
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• JemmaPage published Police tracking man missing from King's Mill Hospital

  19-12-2015 08:47
  
  Police are searching for a man who was last seen at Mansfield's King's Mill Hospital.David Hawson, of Mansfield Woodhouse, was last seen at about 1.30am on Thursday.The 52-year-old is described as white, around 6ft tall with balding grey hair and a thick grey moustache.He was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt under a green jacket with white lapels, dark trousers and a dark flat cap-style hat. He was also carrying a distinctive staff walking stick.Anyone with information about David or his...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham weather: December 19, 2015

  19-12-2015 08:41
  
  The unseasonably warm temperatures continue in Nottingham this weekend.The day will be rather cloudy and windy, but it should remain dry with temperatures reaching 15 degrees.Rain might start to pour at around 2pm but should stop by 5pm.Sunday will be a brighter day with lots of sunshine, but temperatures are expected to drop to eight degrees.For the latest weather updates, visit nottinghampost.com/weather.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Forest's 15-year stay in the...

  19-12-2015 08:00
  
  In manager Matt Gillies' first full season at the helm at Forest his much-changed squad fared a little better than the relegation-threatened Reds of 1968/69.But it would only be two more seasons in the top flight for Forest before their 15 year stay in the First Division would come to an end.The team finished 15th, 12 points clear of the drop, in 1969/70 – thanks to a ten-game unbeaten run either side of the festive period – and then 16th, nine points clear of the relegation line, in
  
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• Live: Breaking news from around Nottingham on Saturday, December 19 - Nottingham Post

  19-12-2015 07:43
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  Welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll find all the latest and breaking news first. 4pm. Traffic is clearing after an earlier crash on Carlton Road in St Ann's. Read the full story here. 3.30pm. Related content. Man arrested ...and more »
  

• JonPritchard published Police concern for missing 16-year-old girl missing from...

  19-12-2015 07:38
  
  Police are appealing for anyone with information about a missing 16-year-old girl to come forward.Jasmine Spedding Anderson has not been seen since leaving her Mansfield Woodhouse home to meet a friend at around 4pm on Thursday evening.The teenager is described as 5ft 7ins tall, is of mixed race and has dark shoulder-length hair. She is believed to be wearing a black top and trousers.Jasmine has left home without her mobile phone and has not made contact with her family since Thursday evening...
  
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• JonPritchard published Live: Breaking news from around Nottingham on Saturday, December...

  19-12-2015 07:33
  
  Welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll find all the latest and breaking news first.6.30amA major police investigation is underway after the sudden death of a woman in Bingham. A 29-year-old man has been arrested.Read more here.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Wicked' drug addict who preyed on the elderly jailed for four...

  19-12-2015 07:00
  
  Devastated widower George Moss says a woman branded "wicked and mean" for snatching cash from his home "deserves all she gets".The 77-year-old fell victim to drug addict Samantha Osborneafter she knocked on his door in Carlton Hill, Carlton, and"was all right" before going into his living room and stealing £40 in notes and £12 in change from his ashtray.Yesterday, Osborne, pictured, was sentenced to two years in prison for the theft – and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tim Bladon: New cycle team gives Nottingham riders a boost

  19-12-2015 07:00
  
  Tim Bladon from Velo Club Bread and Bitter on the setting up of a new cycling team in Nottingham. A brand new Nottingham cycling team has just been launched: The Godfrey Bikewear Race Team. It has been set up by Nottingham's very own four-time Olympian and double Olympic medallist Bryan Steel and title sponsor, performance sportswear manufacturer Godfrey Bikewear, a Nottingham firm which manufactures its materials and kit right here in the city. Godfrey Bikewear Race Team is a development...
  
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