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• BenIreland published 'Urgent' appeal for missing Newstead man with health issues

  04-01-2016 23:24
  
  Police are asking for "urgent" help from the public to trace a missing man who has health issues.James Bramley, 26, of Newstead, went missing at around midday on Monday, January 4, when he left home.Nottinghamshire Police say he has health issues and police officers are extremely keen to find him to make sure he is safe and well. James is described as white and around six feet tall. He is of skinny build with very short, blonde hair. He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms, a...
  
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• No approach for Sheridan - Newport

  04-01-2016 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County have not made an approach for Newport County boss John Sheridan, says Exiles director Gavin Foxall.
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest agree deal to bring Slovenia international...

  04-01-2016 22:42
  
  Nottingham Forest have agreed the deal to bring Slovenian international defender Bojan Jokic on loan for the rest of the season – and will now await approval from the Football League and the Spanish FA.The 29-year-old left-back was at the Nigel Doughty Academy today, where he agreed his move and met his new team-mates for the first time.The club are expected to announce the deal has been completed tomorrow and he will train for the rest of the week with the club, after arriving from...
  
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• BenIreland published Car 'severely damanged' in fire outside Tesco Express store in...

  04-01-2016 22:19
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze which left a car burnt out outside a busy Nottingham convenience store.The burning car, believed to be a Vauxhall Astra, was reported in Alfreton Road at 8.25pm on Monday, January 4.A crew from Central Fire Station responded to the call, had the flames out by 9.05pm and contacted the owner.A spokesman for the service said the car had been "severely damaged".The remains of the car were left in the car park of the Tesco Express, at the junction with...
  
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• BenIreland published Car 'severely damaged' in fire outside Tesco Express store in...

  04-01-2016 22:19
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze which left a car burnt out outside a busy Nottingham convenience store.The burning car, believed to be a Vauxhall Astra, was reported in Alfreton Road at 8.25pm on Monday, January 4.A crew from Central Fire Station responded to the call, had the flames out by 9.05pm and contacted the owner.A spokesman for the service said the car had been "severely damaged".The remains of the car were left in the car park of the Tesco Express, at the junction with...
  
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• BenIreland commented Car 'severely damaged' in fire outside Tesco Express store in...

  04-01-2016 22:19
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze which left a car burnt out outside a busy Nottingham convenience store.The burning car, believed to be a Vauxhall Astra, was reported in Alfreton Road at 8.25pm on Monday, January 4.A crew from Central Fire Station responded to the call, had the flames out by 9.05pm and contacted the owner.A spokesman for the service said the car had been "severely damaged".The remains of the car were left in the car park of the Tesco Express, at the junction with...
  
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• VIDEO: Hales' 'filthy' bowling amuses Finn

  04-01-2016 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England bowler Steven Finn is impressed by the performance of team-mate Alex Hales on day three of the second Test in South Africa.
  
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• BenIreland published Pride of Gedling Awards: Women's Institute stalwart who was...

  04-01-2016 20:27
  
  Doing something she loves in her spare time has not only helped psychiatric nursing assistant Sharon Ellis raise thousands of pounds for charity – it's also earned her a nomination for the Pride of Gedling Awards 2016.And it was none other than Gedling mayor Meredith Lawrence who put Sharon forward in the volunteer category, thanks to her tireless work as president of Netherfield Women's Institute.Sharon, 54, said: "It's so great to be nominated alongside so many other fantastic...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Portsmouth and Cambridge United interested in Notts County...

  04-01-2016 19:54
  
  Notts County midfielder Liam Noble is attracting interest from Portsmouth and Cambridge United. Noble is out of contract in the summer and will be available to leaveMeadow Lane on a free transfer. With less than six months remaining on his current deal, Noble can talk to other clubs now and Pompey and Cambridge have wasted no time in registering their interest. U's boss Shaun Derry is understood to be very keen on being reunited with Noble,having signedhimwhen manager of Notts...
  
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• rsherdley published Choir to launch in West Bridgford for people who can't sing!

  04-01-2016 19:05
  
  New singers in a "tuneless choir" will be blasting out powerful ballads for the sheer love of music – even if they do hit the odd bum note.The group is being set up for those who confess they cannot sing in tune.And while the choir may never reach the dizzy heights of international fame, they don't care – as it will be all about expressing themselves and being happy.West Bridgford resident Nadine Cooper came up with the idea and approached Bernie Bracha, director of the...
  
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• rsherdley published Disgraced binman had stun gun disguised as mobile phone and drugs

  04-01-2016 19:00
  
  A disgraced binman is starting the new year behind bars after he was caught with a stun gun disguised as a mobile phone and a stash of cannabis.Kenny Boden had a small sideline growing and selling cannabis and was looking after the stun device when he was arrested, Nottingham Crown Court heard.A self-confessed cannabis user, Boden pleaded guilty to supplying and producing the drug, possessing it with intent to supply and having a disguised firearm.Judge Michael Stokes handed Boden, 26, of Minver
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham hospitals braced for junior doctors' strike

  04-01-2016 18:47
  
  Junior doctors will go on strike this month, affecting Nottingham's hospitals, it has been announced.The British Medical Association has announced it plans a 24-hour walk-out on Tuesday, January 12, and a 48-hour strike on January 26.A third day of action is planned in February if contract negotiations are not ironed out.Junior doctors have been offered an 11 per cent pay rise but it comes with curbs to other parts of their pay and includes working more unsociable hours.A spokesman for...
  
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• Jordan Gabriel signs deal with Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  04-01-2016 18:40
  Jordan Gabriel signs deal with Nottingham Forest
  Nottingham Post
  The 17-year-old was signed in February from Southend and has shown his potential during outings with the club's Under-21 side this season in games at the Nigel Doughty Academy. He was also part of the under-18s side that overcame Brighton in the third ...
  

• Second 'tent village' set up in city

  04-01-2016 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A second encampment is set up in Nottingham by rough sleepers in a bid to make the city council open up empty buildings for the homeless.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jordan Gabriel signs deal with Nottingham Forest

  04-01-2016 18:21
  
  Nottingham Forest have handed full-back Jordan Gabriel a professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old was signed in February from Southend and has shown his potential during outings with the club's Under-21 side this season in games at the Nigel Doughty Academy. He was also part of the under-18s side that overcame Brighton in the third round of the FA Youth Cup and is likely to be involved in the next round when Birmingham City visit the City Ground later this...
  
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• JenniferScott published Quarry sites given thumbs up from council committee with fracking...

  04-01-2016 18:16
  
  Five new quarry sites have got their first round of approval - despite a last minute attempt by rebel councillors to throw the plans out.Nottinghamshire County Council's environment committee voted through the minerals local plan yesterday, setting out how the region will provide fuel and resources up until 2030. And as well as agreeing the extension of 10 sand and gravel quarries in the county, the report recommended five new sites to collect more than 49 million tonnes of the materials over...
  
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• JenniferScott published Quarry sites given thumbs up from council committee whilst...

  04-01-2016 18:16
  
  Five new quarry sites have got their first round of approval - despite a last minute attempt by rebel councillors to throw the plans out.Nottinghamshire County Council's environment committee voted through the minerals local plan yesterday, setting out how the region will provide fuel and resources up until 2030. And as well as agreeing the extension of 10 sand and gravel quarries in the county, the report recommended five new sites to collect more than 49 million tonnes of the materials over...
  
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• Are there too many casinos in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  04-01-2016 17:55
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  Are there too many casinos in Nottingham?
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  Gambling can be sexy and enticing, a glamorous way to spend the evening, drinking cocktails, splashing the cash and maybe going home with even more money in your pocket. But, behind all the glitz and excitement, gambling has a dark side, leaving ...
  

• EllieCullen published Teenage entrepreneur to star in 'Rich Kids Go Shopping'...

  04-01-2016 17:26
  
  Hitting the dizzy heights of success can change a person's character – but not for the 19-year-old entrepreneur who set up his own clothing line. Dhillan Bhardwaj, the founder of Long Eaton-based Ratchet Clothing, is to appear on Channel 4 documentary 'Rich Kids Go Shopping' on Monday night. The show features the stories of successful youngsters, and tracks how they make and spend their money. Despite its name, Dhillan says he hopes the programme will show he has managed to remain...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Teenage entrepreneur to star in 'Rich Kids Go Shopping'...

  04-01-2016 17:26
  
  Hitting the dizzy heights of success can change a person's character – but not for the 19-year-old entrepreneur who set up his own clothing line. Dhillan Bhardwaj, the founder of Long Eaton-based Ratchet Clothing, is to appear on Channel 4 documentary 'Rich Kids Go Shopping' on Monday night. The show features the stories of successful youngsters, and tracks how they make and spend their money. Despite its name, Dhillan says he hopes the programme will show he has managed to remain...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire pantos in 2016: What we know so far

  04-01-2016 17:21
  
  As this year's panto season comes to a climax in the coming weeks in Nottingham, already attentions have turned to next Christmas. Children's favourite stories will once more be brought to the stage for up to six-week runs of outlandish costumes, preposterous characters, laughable costumes and absurd storylines. Actors are yet to be lined up but Nottingham's biggest production this year, Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, featured Christopher Biggins, Simon Webbe and Ben Nickless. Here's a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published England turn to Alex Hales and his 'loopy' bowling as stubborn...

  04-01-2016 16:59
  
  After the euphoria of Ben Stokes' incredible batting feats a day earlier, England were reduced to turning to Alex Hales in an attempt to try and force the issue against South Africa on day three in Cape Town.The hosts resumed on 141 for two at Newlands in the second Test, in reply to England's mammoth 629 for six declared that had been set up by Stokes' awesome 258 from 198 balls, as well as by contributions from Nottinghamshire's Hales (60) and Jonny Bairstow (150no).But on a batting-friendly..
  
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• JenniferScott published Are there too many casinos in Nottingham?

  04-01-2016 16:48
  
  Gambling can be sexy and enticing, a glamorous way to spend the evening, drinking cocktails, splashing the cash and maybe going home with even more money in your pocket.But, behind all the glitz and excitement, gambling has a dark side, leaving broken families and mountains of debt in its wake. So should Nottingham be celebrating its burgeoning gambling industry or pulling back from an addictive activity?The industry itself believes there are huge benefits to having lots of gambling options in..
  
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• JenniferScott commented Are there too many casinos in Nottingham?

  04-01-2016 16:48
  
  Gambling can be sexy and enticing, a glamorous way to spend the evening, drinking cocktails, splashing the cash and maybe going home with even more money in your pocket.But, behind all the glitz and excitement, gambling has a dark side, leaving broken families and mountains of debt in its wake. So should Nottingham be celebrating its burgeoning gambling industry or pulling back from an addictive activity?The industry itself believes there are huge benefits to having lots of gambling options in..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan view: Adam Smith: Reds need to start...

  04-01-2016 16:25
  
  Name: Adam Smith Lives: Bulwell Firstly, I'd like to say a massive welcome back to Chris Cohen. He's been hugely missed within the squad as a leader and a player. I thought Nottingham Forest bossed Charlton for parts of the game on Saturday, with the likes of Ryan Mendes, Chris Burke and Ben Osborn. Dorus de Vries once again had a smasher, saving some fantastic shots and keeping the defence well organised. Forest could have won the game on a few occasions, with Nelson Oliveira and...
  
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• JemmaPage published More than 31,000 flock to watch Mansfield's Aladdin pantomime

  04-01-2016 16:18
  
  Mansfield's pantomime was almost a sell-out – with 94 per cent of the tickets available being sold. A total of 31,085 seats were sold out of a possible 33,108 for this year's production of Aladdin, which was performed 62 times at the Palace Theatre. This is up from 75 per cent for a production of same pantomime in 2002 and 90 per for Aladdin in 2009. Councillor David Smith, the district council's portfolio holder for cultural services, said: "We are really delighted that so many...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire hospitals facing financial black hole of...

  04-01-2016 16:16
  
  Nottinghamshire's stretched hospitals have a financial black hole of more than £100 million – but managers have a plan to turn things around. That is the message from the men and women in charge of the purse strings of the local NHS as the Post reveals the scale of the financial crisis in Nottinghamshire. Hospital bosses have been forced to make significant cuts from their annual budgets while the cost of care spirals and demand on services is at an all-time high. Although in...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Mum to launch recruitment agency for parents

  04-01-2016 16:16
  
  A Hucknall mum hopes to help others achieve a better work-life balance by launching a recruitment agency for parents. Sacha Atherton previously worked as a product manager, but decided to leave her job when she struggled to reduce her hours. After having no luck finding a more flexible or part-time position which would allow her to spend more time with her young daughter, Jaya, she became her own boss. Although her Premier Parents recruitment agency has not yet been launched, the public...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Dad to cycle 300 miles from London to Paris to...

  04-01-2016 16:14
  
  Father-of-two Will Murray is preparing to cycle more than 300 miles over the course of three days to raise awareness about the importance of road safety. The 50-year-old, of Seymour Road, in Lady Bay, will make the long-distance ride from London to Paris in July to raise money for the UK charity Brake. The organisation cares for road crash victims and campaigns for safer streets. Will, a research director for Interactive Driving Systems – which aims to reduce driver incidents,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published POLL: Who should be the next manager of Notts County?

  04-01-2016 15:22
  
  Notts County are on the lookout for a new manager following the sacking of Ricardo Moniz, and a number of names have been linked with the job.As reported in today's Post, eight candidates are on the shortlist to replace the Dutchman, who was given the boot after just under nine months in charge.Former Cardiff and Watford boss Malky Mackay was second favourite with the bookies, though is understood to have been ruled out of the running.But John Sheridan, who is currently in charge of...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 26 great pictures of birds in Nottinghamshire

  04-01-2016 15:19
  
  Gallery created by Barry_Cooper
  
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• Five Para-swimmers set for GB debuts

  04-01-2016 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five Para-swimmers will make their senior Great Britain debuts in April's IPC Swimming European Championships in Madeira.
  
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• JemmaPage published 11 stories you might have missed over Christmas

  04-01-2016 14:15
  
  From suggestive Christmas lights, to a deserted town centre and excitement between Nottingham Forest fans - the city was not short of stories over the festive period. We have rounded up 11 of the best that you might have missed while you were eating your tins of Celebrations and playing too many games of Monopoly.1. As most of us tucked into our festive dinner and opened our presents, amateur photographer Barry Duffin, of the Lace Market, popped out on Christmas Day to take eerie snaps...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Charlton Athletic 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Video highlights

  04-01-2016 14:06
  
  Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten run to eight matches after drawing 1-1 with struggling Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon.Ben Osborn's 44th minute strike gave Forest the lead but the Reds were pegged back in the second half by Simon Makienok.The relegation threatened Addicks were reduced to ten men with 14 minutes to play when Tareiq Holmes-Dennis was dismissed for a second bookable offence following an altercation with Osborn, but Forest couldn't regain the lead...
  
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• TracyWalker published 'Massive opportunity' for Sneinton comic Matt Forde as he works...

  04-01-2016 13:57
  
  Until now, some TV viewers may have come to know Matt Forde as the best mate of Jon Richardson, of 8 Out Of 10 Cats fame. But 2016 looks set to be the year the 33-year-old Sneinton-born comic truly comes into his own.Already widely-acknowledged as the country's leading political comedian, due to critically-acclaimed reviews of his tours and satirical audio shows, he has interviewed some of the biggest names from the corridors of power.Nigel Farage, Michael Portillo, George Galloway and even...
  
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• University of Nottingham buys landmark Lenton Lodge building - Nottingham Post

  04-01-2016 13:51
  University of Nottingham buys landmark Lenton Lodge building
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  Lenton Lodge - one of Nottingham's most well known iconic buildings - has been sold to the University of Nottingham. The grade II listed Georgian building in Derby Road had been used as offices by Global Fire and Security Systems - one of ...
  

• DanRobinson published Bring Me the Horizon to play at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena

  04-01-2016 13:44
  
  Rock band Bring Me the Horizon will launch their UK tour in Nottingham later this year. The Sheffield five-piece will play the Motorpoint Arena – the new name for the Capital FM Arena – on Wednesday, November 2. It follows their critically-lauded fifth album That's the Spirit, which was released in September and saw the band depart from their signature metalcore roots in favour of a less aggressive pop-rock style. It charted at number two in the UK and spawned the singles...
  
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• TomNorton published Crash on M1 closes two lanes of traffic

  04-01-2016 13:38
  
  A multi-vehicle crash left parts of the M1 southbound closed. The crash, which was reported at around midday on Monday, caused two lane closuresDrivers were warned to approach the scene, between junctions 19 and 20, with caution as Highways Agency East Midlands investigated. The vehicles were later pulled from the motorway onto the hard shoulder - all lanes have now been re-opened.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police called to 'domestic disagreement' in Aspley

  04-01-2016 13:28
  
  Police were called out to a "domestic disagreement" in Aspley on Monday morning.Nottinghamshire Police attended the argument, which took place at a house in Broxtowe Lane, at 10.30am to make sure no harm was caused to those involved.There were no injuries.
  
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• RachelGorman published Motorbikes cause 'thousands of pounds worth of damage' to golf...

  04-01-2016 13:07
  
  Notts Golf Club has suffered "thousands of pounds worth of damage" to its fairway after motorbikes "destroyed part of its green".The bikes entered the Mansfield-based site - also known as Hollinwell -"sometime after lunch" on Sunday according to course manager Phil Stain.The club's captain Stewart England said "the mess was unbelievable".He added: "It's simply dreadful. It has taken us years and years and years to get the course to where it is now....
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 8 Nottingham gyms you can join in 2016 for less than £20...

  04-01-2016 13:02
  
  It may be the bugbear of regular gym-goers each January, but the New Year is the time when scores of people take the plunge and join their local gym. With New Year's resolutions on the agenda, and burning off the Christmas excess becomes a priority, finding the right gym membership can prove to be a real challenge. Not all gyms publish their costs online, instead preferring potential customers to call direct so they can tailor a package to suit the needs of the customer. A number of gyms...
  
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• RachelGorman published 10 ways to make 2016 better - and avoid those post Christmas...

  04-01-2016 12:48
  
  Christmas may be over but there's no need to go into hibernation-mode, make January the most positive month of the year by putting the wheels in motion for a fun-filled 2016. And if you're not sure what to do once you do pull yourself off the sofa Rachel Gorman has put together 10 helpful tips1. Book yourself a holiday (or at least start planning one)
  There's no better way to banish the cold, dark, damp January blues than by day-dreaming of jetting off to sunnier climes, where the Christmas...
  
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• GemmaToulson published University of Nottingham buys landmark Lenton Lodge building

  04-01-2016 12:32
  
  Lenton Lodge - one of Nottingham's most well known iconic buildings - has been sold to the University of Nottingham. The grade II listed Georgian building in Derby Road had been used as offices by Global Fire and Security Systems - one of Nottinghamshire's fastest growing businesses, with a turnover of £32 million and more than 300 staff - since 2009. The university, which also owns the adjacent site, has bought the building for an undisclosed sum as part of its expansion of the...
  
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• JemmaPage published POLL: Do you think the UK should stay in the European Union?

  04-01-2016 12:19
  
  The start of the New Year can only mean one thing - the prospect of an in-out referendum on the UK's EU membership. But what do the people of Nottingham think when it comes to the European Union - in or out? Take part in our poll and let us know what you think... Loading... If you want to share your views with us, send your name, age, what area of Nottingham you are from, and your thoughts to [email protected].
  
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• JemmaPage commented POLL: Do you think the UK should stay in the European Union?

  04-01-2016 12:19
  
  The start of the New Year can only mean one thing - the prospect of an in-out referendum on the UK's EU membership. But what do the people of Nottingham think when it comes to the European Union - in or out? Take part in our poll and let us know what you think... Loading... If you want to share your views with us, send your name, age, what area of Nottingham you are from, and your thoughts to [email protected].
  
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• Second 'tent village' appears in Nottingham - BBC News

  04-01-2016 12:00
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  Second 'tent village' appears in Nottingham
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  A second encampment has been set up by rough sleepers in a bid to make Nottingham City Council open up empty buildings for the homeless. The first "tent village" appeared in Station Street on Christmas Eve but is expected to be removed later after a ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's Oliver Burke catching Scotland's eye

  04-01-2016 11:50
  
  Oliver Burke's goalscoring heroics for Nottingham Forest has caught the eye of his country. The 18-year-old winger scored his first goal for the Reds last week, netting in their 1-1 draw at Cardiff City in the Championship. And Scotland youth coach Scot Gemmill hopes the youngster now gets as many minutes as possible on the pitch for his club this season to continue his progress. "Oliver Burke scored for Nottingham Forest during the week," said Gemmill. "Adam Frizzell...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jonny Williams failed to 'rip the place up' during Nottingham...

  04-01-2016 11:37
  
  Jonny Williams' loan spell at Nottingham Forest didn't go as well as Crystal Palace hoped, according to Alan Pardew. And the Welshman has been told he must work hard to impress the Palace boss, if he is to earn a place in the Premier League side's squad. Williams was recalled by his parent club last week to cover for injuries, having failed to feature as much as he would have liked for the Reds. The attacking midfielder made just ten appearances while at the City Ground, with Pardew...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Jonny Williams failed to 'rip the place up' during Nottingham...

  04-01-2016 11:37
  
  Jonny Williams' loan spell at Nottingham Forest didn't go as well as Crystal Palace hoped, according to Alan Pardew. And the Welshman has been told he must work hard to impress the Palace boss, if he is to earn a place in the Premier League side's squad. Williams was recalled by his parent club last week to cover for injuries, having failed to feature as much as he would have liked for the Reds. The attacking midfielder made just ten appearances while at the City Ground, with Pardew...
  
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• JemmaPage published Flood warning issued for parts of the River Trent

  04-01-2016 11:32
  
  A flood warning has been issued for parts of the River Trent after high levels of rain caused water levels to rise. The Environment Agency said flooding is possible on Monday in communities close to the river; including the Queen's Drive Park and Ride at Stoke Lane, in Wilford; Hoveringham Road, in Caythorpe, and the Ferry Boat Inn, in Burton Joyce. A spokesman said: "The current level at the Colwick river gauge is 2.94 metres. River levels are rising, and are expected to be between...
  
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