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• DanRussell commented Planned closure of GP surgery labelled 'appalling'

  21-01-2016 22:03
  
  Patients have said that plans to close their GP surgery are "appalling". On Thursday night a public meeting was held over the future of Colwick Vale Surgery and was attended by more than 70 people who use the service. The Vale Road practice is run by Trentside Medical Group, whose five-year contract comes to an end on Thursday, March 31, and will not be renewed. Retired postman Terry Murden, 78, of Candle Meadow, said: "I do not agree with closing it down. "This must...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest Under-18s 1 Birmingham City 0: Match report

  21-01-2016 22:00
  
  Gerry McDonagh's powerful header finally broke Birmingham City's resolve, as Nottingham Forest secured a place in the last 16 of the FA Youth Cup. The 17-year-old striker, who made his first team debut as a substitute against Cardiff at the City Ground back in August, demonstrated his potential again with a well taken goal 12 minutes from the end of this fourth round tie. He was not the only Reds player to stand out on a night when Max Beardmore, the Blues keeper, repeatedly held the home...
  
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• JenniferScott published Robert Lindsay given Freedom of the Borough by Erewash Council

  21-01-2016 20:46
  
  Star of stage and screen Robert Lindsay is being honoured by his local council for "never forgetting his roots."The Ilkeston-born actor has made his name in hit TV shows such as My Family and Citizen Smith, as well as winning acclaim for his turns in the West End. But the 66-year-old now has another accolade to add to his list after Erewash Borough Council voted to grant him Freedom of the Borough at an extraordinary council meeting on Thursday. A petition calling for the honour was...
  
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• sherdley published Teacher sex assault trial: Defendant admits he had affair with...

  21-01-2016 19:20
  
  A former teacher accused of abusing his pupils has admitted he was a "womaniser" and had an affair with a dinner lady – but insists he is not a paedophile.Roger Caffrey also told a jury at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, January 21, that after he retired he had started to specialise in schools about to be visited by Ofsted.The 70-year-old has denied 17 charges – 14 indecent assaults and three rapes – relating to six girls.Ex-pupils have claimed Caffrey touched...
  
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• JenniferScott published POLL: Should the government renew Trident?

  21-01-2016 18:47
  
  Politicians are picking their sides when it comes to voting for or against the renewal of Britian's nuclear weapons submarines - also known as Trident.But we want to know what you think. Are they are necessary protection for the UK? Or is it a waste of billions of pounds that could be spent elsewhere?Vote in our poll below and, to have more of a say, email [email protected]. Loading...
  
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• Accused 'did not know about IS plan'

  21-01-2016 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man accused of a terror offence, along with a Nottinghamshire man, says he had no idea a teenager he helped get to Syria would join up with Islamic State militants.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town announce £1.2m debt written off club's books

  21-01-2016 18:24
  
  Mansfield Town haveannounced a debt of £1.2m has been written off the club's books. In a club statement, the Stags said documents have been signed to turn a total sum of £1.2m, which derived as loans from chairman John Radford and directors Steve Hymas and Steve Middleton, into preference shares. The paperwork was signed after the club's Annual General Meeting at the One Call Stadium this afternoon. Company secretary Laura Bathgate was present on behalf of Steve...
  
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• Hales is in a 'good place' - Taylor

  21-01-2016 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Hales is in a "good place" despite pressure to show he deserves his England spot, says team-mate James Taylor.
  
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• Nottmtails published Roger Riera set to depart Nottingham Forest, as Spanish...

  21-01-2016 18:21
  
  Roger Riera is on his way out of Nottingham Forest, with the defender and the club agreeing to mutually terminate his contract. The player, who confirmed his departure on social media, is expected to join Celta Vigo in his homeland, once the paperwork confirming his departure from Forest has been completed. The 20-year-old Spaniard had been regarded as a bright prospect, after joining the Reds from Barcelona in the summer of 2014. He had captained the Catalan giants to under-18 Champions...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Roger Riera set to depart Nottingham Forest, as Spanish...

  21-01-2016 18:21
  
  Roger Riera is on his way out of Nottingham Forest, with the defender and the club agreeing to mutually terminate his contract. The player, who confirmed his departure on social media, is expected to join Celta Vigo in his homeland, once the paperwork confirming his departure from Forest has been completed. The 20-year-old Spaniard had been regarded as a bright prospect, after joining the Reds from Barcelona in the summer of 2014. He had captained the Catalan giants to under-18 Champions...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Reports of violent crime rise as burglaries fall in Nottinghamshi...

  21-01-2016 18:20
  
  Nottinghamshire has seen almost 3,000 more violent crimes reported to its police force than the year before, new figures reveal.A 20 percent rise in violence against a person, which can range from assault through to murder, meant 17,767 reports were made to the local police force in the 12 months between September 2014 and September 2015, the Office of National Statistics said. The figure is the highest in the East Midlands, with 6,589 more reports than Derbyshire and 6,793 extra than...
  
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• DanRussell published Video: Can you help catch these men in connection with a...

  21-01-2016 18:14
  
  Detectives have released CCTV footage of three men they want to speak to about a daylight burglary in Long Eaton. The house, in Brendon Way, was broken into in the early afternoon on Monday, December 18. Cash and jewellery were stolen from the address while the homeowner was out shopping. Detectives investigating the offence have released CCTV footage of three men they want to speak to.Do you recognise the men? One is only shown walking out of the door, whereas screenshots have been...
  
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• DanRussell commented Video: Can you help catch these men in connection with a...

  21-01-2016 18:14
  
  Detectives have released CCTV footage of three men they want to speak to about a daylight burglary in Long Eaton. The house, in Brendon Way, was broken into in the early afternoon on Monday, December 18. Cash and jewellery were stolen from the address while the homeowner was out shopping. Detectives investigating the offence have released CCTV footage of three men they want to speak to.Do you recognise the men? One is only shown walking out of the door, whereas screenshots have been...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kick-off time change for Nottingham Forest's clash at Derby...

  21-01-2016 17:28
  
  Nottingham Forest's Championship clash at Derby County in March will now kick off at an earlier time due to it being screened live on television. The Reds make the trip to the iPro Stadium on Saturday, March 19, and the match will now start at 12.30pm in order to be broadcast on Sky Sports. Dougie Freedman's side will be aiming to complete a league double over their arch rivals, having beaten them 1-0 at the City Ground in November. On-loan Portuguese striker Nelson Oliveira was Forest's...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Police officer to run the London Marathon for...

  21-01-2016 17:27
  
  Police officer Donna Robinson has never run more than ten miles – but this April she has pledged to complete the 26-mile London Marathon for charity.The challenge is part of a list of 40 pledges the mother-of-one hopes to complete before she turns 40 in October.Mrs Robinson, who lives in the Gedling area said the lengthy run is the biggest task on her list.The 39-year-old, who has worked for Nottinghamshire Police for 20 years, said: "The London Marathon is so inspiring when you watch...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v AFC Wimbledon match preview: Jamie Fullarton...

  21-01-2016 17:19
  
  A first away win since the opening day of the season, a first clean sheet since October and a manager of the week award to go with it. As far as introductions to life in the dugout with Notts County go, Jamie Fullarton could not have asked for a better 12 days in the hotseat, or could he? "We could have scored two goals against Crawley instead of justone," he smiles when asked if he could have anticipated a better start to his reign. His answergives us an indication of the...
  
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• TomNorton published Ilkeston Pub the Three Horseshoes brings derelict Victorian coach...

  21-01-2016 17:05
  
  A battered Victorian coach house and stables, hidden at the back of a pub in Ilkeston, has been brought back to life following a £12,000 renovation. Staff at Three Horseshoes Pub in Derby Road, Ilkeston, have spent six weeks refitting and refurbishing the building in their back yard. Up until now, it had been left alone, unloved, and used for storage. Now the stalls where the horses were once kept have been turned into seating area, while the central section of the stable block has...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Nottingham Building Society donates £3,00...

  21-01-2016 17:05
  
  Community groups which support homeless and vulnerable people have been given a cash boost by a local business.The Nottingham Building Society has equally split £3,000 as part of its Grants for Good fund, which has handed out almost £70,000 to local projects over the last few years.Homeless project Nottingham Nightstop, The Lenton Group, which offers free hot meals to vulnerable people, and The New Generation Community Hub, which helps under 25s with CV writing and basic literacy...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Middlesbrough vs Nottingham Forest: Away fans guide to the...

  21-01-2016 16:59
  
  Pre-match: Nottingham Forest travel to Teeside this weekend as the Reds go in search of their first away win since beating Birmingham City at St Andrews in September. Dougie Freedman's Forest are ten matches unbeaten but face Middlesbrough (kick off 3pm) who themselves are in fine form. They top the Championship and haven't conceded a goal at home in ten league games stretching back to September.Ticket prices: Forest supporters have been allocated just over 1,100 tickets for the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Middlesbrough v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus

  21-01-2016 16:39
  
  Middlesbrough have not conceded a single goal in their last nine Championship games at the Riverside.In fact, they have only conceded two goals at all, on home turf in the league, this season.When you add to the mix the fact that it is 11 games since Nottingham Forest last conceded more than a single goal in the space of 90 minutes, in all competitions, it paints a pretty clear picture of what we might expect in the north-east.There may not be a festival of goals.Forest have also kept four clean
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Middlesbrough v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus

  21-01-2016 16:39
  
  Middlesbrough have not conceded a single goal in their last nine Championship games at the Riverside.In fact, they have only conceded two goals at all, on home turf in the league, this season.When you add to the mix the fact that it is 11 games since Nottingham Forest last conceded more than a single goal in the space of 90 minutes, in all competitions, it paints a pretty clear picture of what we might expect in the north-east.There may not be a festival of goals.Forest have also kept four clean
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carer of the Year Awards: Caring for trauma patients earns Mel...

  21-01-2016 16:32
  
  For many people who have suffered a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, the idea of living a fulfilling and meaningful life again might initially seem pretty hard to imagine. But thanks to caring and talented individuals like Mel Smith, who works for Nottingham company AKA Case Management, they get the vital support they need to remain independent and happy. And 37-year-old assistant case manager Mel is now amongst those up for honours in the inaugural Nottingham Post Carer of the Year...
  
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• JemmaPage published Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in...

  21-01-2016 16:01
  
  Do you recognise this man?Police officers would like to speak to him in connection with a shop theft, which took place on January 9.The alleged incident happened at the Aldi store, in Ashgate Road, Hucknall.If you recognise him or think you can help, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in...

  21-01-2016 16:01
  
  Do you recognise this man?Police officers would like to speak to him in connection with a shop theft, which took place on January 9.The alleged incident happened at the Aldi store, in Ashgate Road, Hucknall.If you recognise him or think you can help, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented HS2: Boss of high-speed rail company reveals potential time saved...

  21-01-2016 15:33
  
  The boss of the company behind HS2 says he doesn't expect significant opposition to plans for its route through the East Midlands. Last year, the region's councils decided to unify and get behind an HS2 station at Toton, and on a visit to Derby on Wednesday, Sir David Higgins was almost incredulous when asked if he expected any issues in the region. The executive chairman of HS2 Ltd, the company which recommends how the Government should build the line, said the scheme will make it much...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Bojan Jokic can't rest on his laurels at Nottingham Forest, says...

  21-01-2016 15:24
  
  Chris Cohen's return will ensure Bojan Jokic cannot rest on his laurels at Nottingham Forest, says fellow defender Kelvin Wilson. Seeing Cohen back in action has been a particular boost for Wilson, who first joined Forest at a similar time to Cohen, in July 2007. And he hopes the club captain will have some better fortune, having shaken off the third serious knee injury of his career. But Cohen's next challenge is to oust recent signing Jokic from the left-back spot, with the Slovenian...
  
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• JenniferScott published Things I love about... Sneinton: Windmills and nice pubs

  21-01-2016 15:12
  
  In our latest series of 'Things I love about where I live', political correspondent, and Sneinton resident, Jennifer Scott lists why she loves her little piece of Nottingham The Lord Nelson To those who know me, it will be unsurprising that a pub tops my list as one of the best things about living in Sneinton. The Lord Nelson sits snuggly away off the Dale and is a hidden gem. Warm and cosy indoors, with log fires and horse brasses, it whisks you off to some country pub in the winter. Then,...
  
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• VIDEO: Gardner back at his 'second home'

  21-01-2016 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gary Gardner tells BBC East Midlands Today he re-joined Nottingham Forest on loan because the club feels like his "second home".
  
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• Nottingham Post published Young Nottingham Forest midfielder Josh Rees impresses on trial...

  21-01-2016 14:54
  
  Young Nottingham Forest midfielder Josh Rees has caught the eye of Lincoln City. The 22-year-old, who has made one first team appearance for the Reds, impressed during a trial this week at the non-league club. And Imps boss Chris Moyses says he will continue to monitor him – as well as two other trialists Billy Murphy from Bristol City and free agent Joe Cuff. "They've all come for the week and, to be fair, they've all impressed," said Moyses. "While we've had them...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Young man sent 14-year-old girl indecent pictures on Snapchat

  21-01-2016 14:53
  
  A young Nottingham man has admitted sending a teenage girl an indecent picture of himself and asking her to post one back. Adam Tatton was arrested after the 14-year-old girl's mum discovered the photograph, which he had sent via video messaging application Snapchat. The girl told police that Tatton, of Forest Road East, Forest Fields, had sent her messages "talking in a sexual way" before sending her the image of himself. She said she knew him because he had previously been in a...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottinghamshire's most romantic hotspots

  21-01-2016 14:50
  
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• jonmattos published Non-league football round-up and fixtures: County Cup semi-final...

  21-01-2016 14:37
  
  The line-up for the semi-finals of the Notts Senior County Cup is now known after re-arranged quarter-final ties were played in midweek. And a repeat of last year's final between Clipstone and Basford United, won by the latter, looks a real possibility. Basford, who return to Evo-Stik First Division South action on Saturday afternoon when they host Loughborough Dynamo at Greenwich Avenue, saw off fellow league side Carlton Town 3-0 thanks to a Stuart Hendrie brace and an own goal. They...
  
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• Nottingham Post published When is the Leap Year?

  21-01-2016 14:15
  
  It's that time again where attention starts turning to the end of February, a time that only comes every four years.In case you didn't know, 2016 is a Leap Year and this time around it falls on Monday, February 29 so you can look forward to an extra day at work or home – if you're lucky enough to have Monday's off.For most, it will pass by with little other than an extra annoyance to have to get up early and trudge off to work, but to some, it retains importance, especially if they follow.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v AFC Wimbledon: Match in focus

  21-01-2016 14:01
  
  In Jamie Fullarton's first week as Notts County's manager the Scot worked intensely on defensive shape and organisation. It was understandable too, given the club's goals against record and it was rewarded with a 1-0 victory over Crawley. The aim to stop Matt Harrold's influence in the air worked like a charm, something which Crawley boss Mark Yates admitted after the game. That performance was one of the most solid we have seen from Notts this season, but this week AFC Wimbledon present a...
  
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• TomNorton published Work starts on £18 million Arkwright Walk redevelopment

  21-01-2016 13:47
  
  Work has begun on a multi-million pound project to reopen and transform The Meadows' historic Arkrwight Walk. Nottingham City Council unveiled the plans last year to turn it into a cycling and pedestrian route between Trent Bridge and the railway station.The project also includes the construction of 100 affordable homes, and the demolition of existing properties, some of which were built during the 1960s during the development of the "New Meadows." Although in its early stages,...
  
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• TomNorton commented Work starts on £18 million Arkwright Walk redevelopment

  21-01-2016 13:47
  
  Work has begun on a multi-million pound project to reopen and transform The Meadows' historic Arkrwight Walk. Nottingham City Council unveiled the plans last year to turn it into a cycling and pedestrian route between Trent Bridge and the railway station.The project also includes the construction of 100 affordable homes, and the demolition of existing properties, some of which were built during the 1960s during the development of the "New Meadows." Although in its early stages,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Celebrate Chinese New Year

  21-01-2016 13:29
  
  Monday, February 8 marks Chinese New Year, one of the most important holidays in the Asian calendar.Also known as The Spring Festival, it heralds the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar.Those born in the Year of the Monkey have 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 birthdates, and their lucky colours are blue, white and gold.Nottingham and the wider county will be getting involved in the celebration.Oriental Mart, in Heathcoat Street, Hockley, will celebrate
  
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• BenIreland published How many of these 10 closed-down Nottingham restaurants can you...

  21-01-2016 13:16
  
  After the Post revealed that Hoffs closed its doors after just seven months, we tooka look back at our archives to see which other Nottingham restaurants have closed down.The Trinity Square restaurant branded itself as healthy fast food.How many of these other local establishments do you remember?1. La Salute, Upper Parliament Street.This Italian used to serve authentic stone-baked pizzas and closed in 2015. It opened in 2013 in place of Liberty's bar, which was gutted in a 2009 fire.2. Ben...
  
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• BenIreland commented How many of these 10 closed-down Nottingham restaurants can you...

  21-01-2016 13:16
  
  After the Post revealed that Hoffs closed its doors after just seven months, we tooka look back at our archives to see which other Nottingham restaurants have closed down.The Trinity Square restaurant branded itself as healthy fast food.How many of these other local establishments do you remember?1. La Salute, Upper Parliament Street.This Italian used to serve authentic stone-baked pizzas and closed in 2015. It opened in 2013 in place of Liberty's bar, which was gutted in a 2009 fire.2. Ben...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers weekend preview: Two wins 'essential' says...

  21-01-2016 13:14
  
  Corey Neilson says nothing less than four points will do for Nottingham Panthers as they take on Manchester Storm twice this weekend. The Panthers coach is a big advocate of the Elite League's newest team, who visit the National Ice Centre on Saturday in ninth place in the table. Nottingham go to Storm on Sunday evening. They are fourth, ten points behind leaders Cardiff Devils with three games in hand. With that in mind, Neilson says nothing less than a maximum haul is acceptable as...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra takes us to the movies

  21-01-2016 13:04
  
  Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra is treating us to a trip to the movies with their next event. The orchestra is hosting a family concert called A Night At The Movies, at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, from 7pm on Saturday, January 30. Special guest will be TV and radio favourite, Nicki Chapman, who presented X-Factor fore-runner Popstars and now fronts property show Escape To The Country. A Night At The Movies celebrates the glitz and glamour of the silver screen, and features...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fit-again Morgan Eames among six changes by Nottingham Rugby for...

  21-01-2016 13:03
  
  Second rower Morgan Eames is among six changes made by Nottingham Rugby for their final British & Irish Cup match of the season, against a Cardiff Blues Select side at Lady Bay tonight (7.45pm). After a disappointing run of defeats in the competition, including last weekend's 38-19 loss at Cornish Pirates, Martin Haag's side will be looking to end their 2015/16 cup journey with a morale-boosting victory against their Welsh opponents. Lock Eames (pictured), 21, who has recently recovered...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham students take time out of degree to create psychologic...

  21-01-2016 13:00
  
  Budding filmmaker Theo Gee may be hard at work with exams and dissertation for his psychology degree at the University of Nottingham, but it has not stopped the 21-year-old from directing his first short film. Amber, co-written by fellow Lenton-based student Ian Bousher and featuring a Nottingham cast, is a 24-minute psychological thriller about a routine robbery that drastically falls apart. Theo speaks to Dan Robinson about his aspirations to make it in the industry, filming on a £500...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​From carpet fitter to Reds...

  21-01-2016 12:45
  
  Of all the Nottingham Forest players who reveled in the glory of that night in Munich for the European Cup final in 1979, none had enjoyed such a meteoric rise as Garry Birtles. A couple of years before, he had been a carpet fitter playing for non-league Long Eaton United before moving to Forest for £2,000 at the age of 20. He had only made his league debut four days before knocking in the club's first European Cup goal, against the mighty Liverpool in September 1978. Birtles said:...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Patty Griffin's Servant of Love Tour at the Glee Club: Review

  21-01-2016 11:54
  
  Patty Griffin is currently touring the UK to promote her ninth studio album, Servant Of Love and it was an appreciative Glee Club that welcomed her to Nottingham last night. Ably supporting her was Frankie Lee, who had all the hallmarks of a young Bob Dylan as he showcased his debut album, American Dreamer, with his wild and radical songs. After Lee's cut-down set Patty Griffin took to the stage in these intimate surroundings to showcase her mellow, stripped-down songs. Opening with oldie,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest coach states his case for Bristol City...

  21-01-2016 11:53
  
  Former Nottingham Forest coach John Pemberton has stated his case for the vacant Bristol City job, insisting he can "100 per cent" keep the Robins in the Championship. Ex-Reds manager Stuart Pearce is still the bookies' favourite to take charge at Ashton Gate. If he does, he will be the third former Forest boss to manage the Robins in a row, after Sean O'Driscoll and Steve Cotterill. Cotterill was axed last week and caretaker boss Pemberton led City to a shock 1-0 win over...
  
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• Notts' Adams stance surprises Stags

  21-01-2016 11:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield boss Adam Murray says Notts County changed their minds about allowing Blair Adams to extend his loan spell.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The most common passwords in 2015 have been revealed

  21-01-2016 11:48
  
  Changing your password can be one of the most frustrating things we're faced with in the modern world. That's even before the challenge of remembering the combination of words, letters and symbols for the numerous websites we're members of. Throw into the mix pin numbers for bank accounts and things just get unbearable but having a difficult password is vital to prevent hackers gaining access to our online information. Online site Splash Data has published a list of the most popular online...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented The most common passwords in 2015 have been revealed

  21-01-2016 11:48
  
  Changing your password can be one of the most frustrating things we're faced with in the modern world. That's even before the challenge of remembering the combination of words, letters and symbols for the numerous websites we're members of. Throw into the mix pin numbers for bank accounts and things just get unbearable but having a difficult password is vital to prevent hackers gaining access to our online information. Online site Splash Data has published a list of the most popular online...
  
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• Nottingham second worst in country's GCSE league table - Nottingham Post

  21-01-2016 11:38
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  GCSE results in Nottingham were the joint second-worst in the country – the latest school league tables have confirmed. Revised tables published by the Department for Education show just 42.4 per cent of children who took their GCSEs last summer ...
  

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