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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers: David Ling returns to Brampton Beast

  10-02-2016 23:45
  
  David Ling has returned to Brampton Beast after leaving Nottingham Panthers. The 41-year-old left Panthers at the weekend, citing family reasons for what was a shock exit. He has now rejoined the ECHL club, who are based in Ontario, in his native Canada. Ling played 46 times for Brampton last season before returning to Panthers for a second spell in October. He has previously stated he hoped to begin this season with Brampton for logistical reasons, but he could not agree a deal. In 34...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Mum creates calendar to raise money in memory...

  10-02-2016 22:04
  
  Losing her beloved grandma to cancer inspired a glamour model to raise money for the hospice which looked after the pensioner at the end of her life. Donna Sheppard, of West Bridgford, was given the opportunity to fly to Los Angeles in the United States and be photographed in exotic locations for a 2016 calendar. The 32-year-old took part in the shoot after she was named Miss October at the Kerry Parker Academy, which helps new models get started out in the industry. It inspired her to...
  
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• JemmaPage published Pensioner rescued by firefighters after Hucknall car crash

  10-02-2016 22:01
  
  A 74-year-old woman was rescued by firefighters after two cars crashed in Hucknall.The collision took place on Wednesday at 2.50pm in Linby Road.Fire engines from Hucknall and Stockhill attended the incident, and left the scene at 3.57pm.
  
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• JemmaPage published Georgia May Foote pulls out of final Nottingham performances on...

  10-02-2016 20:45
  
  Actress Georgia May Foote pulled out of the final Nottingham performances on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. The 24-year-old performed on Tuesday night but skipped yesterday's matinee and evening shows due to illness. She tweeted her fans to tell them she would not be dancing with her partner and current beau, Giovanni Pernice, at the Motorpoint Arena. She said: "I cant apologise enough to the people of Nottingham for not being part of the show today. "I would 100 per...
  
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• JemmaPage published Georgia May Foote pulls out of final Nottingham performance on...

  10-02-2016 20:45
  
  Actress Georgia May Foote pulled out of the final Nottingham performance on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.The 24-year-old performed on Tuesday night but skipped Wednesday's matinee and evening shows due to what is believed to be an injury.She was spotted limping around the Queen's Medical Centre on Wednesday afternoon and tweeted her fans to tell them she would not be dancing with her partner and current beau, Giovanni Pernice.She said: "I cant apologise enough to the people of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Former tropical bird house at Nottingham's Arboretum could be...

  10-02-2016 20:15
  
  A derelict aviary which once housed dozens of exotic birds could be demolished due to its "unattractive design". The fate of the former tropical bird house – at Nottingham's Arboretum, off Waverley Street – is under threat after a planning application for its destruction was sent to Nottingham City Council.If planning permission is granted the area, across from the listed outdoor aviaries, will be landscaped with seating and views over the pond. Parks development...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Former tropical bird house at Nottingham's Arboretum could be...

  10-02-2016 20:15
  
  A derelict aviary which once housed dozens of exotic birds could be demolished due to its "unattractive design". The fate of the former tropical bird house – at Nottingham's Arboretum, off Waverley Street – is under threat after a planning application for its destruction was sent to Nottingham City Council.If planning permission is granted the area, across from the listed outdoor aviaries, will be landscaped with seating and views over the pond. Parks development...
  
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• DanRobinson published Most shared stories: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

  10-02-2016 19:29
  
  The teenager who rushed to help an elderly couple knocked down by a bus in Nottingham city centre is at the centre of today's most shared story. Readers turned to the Nottingham Post to find out how police cadet Hanya Domansky, 17, gave first aid to the victims just moments after the collision outside the intu Victoria Centre on Tuesday. In other big news for the city, 1,000 junior doctors took to the streets as part of a national strike to campaign against planned changes to their...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton sympathises with plight of...

  10-02-2016 19:25
  
  Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton says his two cruciate knee ligament injuries leaves him well placed to understandWill Hayhurst's mental and physical struggles. Hayhurst isundergoing rehabilitation for his own cruciate problem, with the former Preston wideman not expected to be fit until the summer. He has not kicked a ball competitively for Notts since April last year and is out of contract at Meadow Lane in the summer. Fullarton fully understands the anxiety the 21-year-old will be...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers: Great Britain winger David Clarke relieved...

  10-02-2016 19:20
  
  When David Clarke began this season he talked confidently of being 100 per cent fit after approaching two years of injury misery. However, the Nottingham Panthers captain admits there was some private reticence when he returned to the ice. The 34-year-old had scored at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons before having to undergo surgery on both shoulders. As someone whose big asset is the ability to shoot with extraordinary power, it would be understandable if there were...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hockey round-up: Mixed fortunes for Beeston

  10-02-2016 19:20
  
  Richard Lawrence (pictured) hit a double for Beeston as they won a tough Men's Cup tie at Sheffield University Bankers.The Bees won 2-1, with Drew Burkin on target for Sheffield.But Beeston endured a 3-2 defeat to Reading in the Men's Premier Division at Highfields.Chris Newman gave Reading the lead before Harry Martin equalised through a penalty stroke.Goals from Ben Boon and Simon Mantell made it 3-1 to Reading before Martin once again tucked home a penalty stroke.In the Investec Women's...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Police hunt arsonists and step up patrols after Netherfield car...

  10-02-2016 19:11
  
  Police are hunting for arsonists and have stepped up patrols after a series of attacks on cars.Officers were called to a vehicle which was completely burned out in Pearson Street, Netherfield, in the early hours of Thursday, February 4.And two cars were set ablaze in Hodgkinson Street in the suburb early on Sunday, February 7 – with the flames even melting a front door on the road.Police are not currently linking the fires in the two separate streets – but do believe both incidents..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest column: Garry Birtles: No player –...

  10-02-2016 19:10
  
  It was saddening to read that Andy Reid will miss the rest of the season due to another operation on his groin which was carried out in America. It will be nearly two seasons of football he has missed now and that's not just a blow to Nottingham Forest, but more importantly, the player himself. Andy is out of contract in the summer and will turn 34 in July so it's going toleave the club with avery big decision to make. Do they give him a new deal, or do they wave goodbye to somebody...
  
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• DanRobinson published Greg Dyke visits Nottingham to learn about City of Football...

  10-02-2016 19:04
  
  Greg Dyke believes Nottingham could lead the way in bringing more people into football. The FA chairman wants to see the City of Football's ideas for widening participation emulated across the country. He spoke after visiting the new Forest Sports Zone in a fact-finding mission on Wednesday. Mr Dyke, who asked officials if he could visit, said: "I wanted to see what's happening with the grant that Nottingham received and see for myself what we can learn from it because football is a...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham paramedics at risk of burn-out, warn health experts

  10-02-2016 19:01
  
  Paramedics are at risk of burn-out, with patients making 3,000 more 999 calls a month than last year.That is the stark warning from health experts as figures showed East Midlands Ambulance Service received 9,586 calls from October to December – a rise of 4.3 percent on the same period last year.An ageing population, an increase in poorly patients, a lack of funding, and people misusing NHS services, have all been blamed for the problem.The ambulance service says the health of staff is...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fit-again TJ Harris set to give Nottingham Rugby a boost

  10-02-2016 19:00
  
  TJ Harris is set to give Nottingham Rugby a boost in their play-offs bid in the Championship. The 21-year-old hooker has been given the green light to return to training, having recovered from a fractured foot. And head coach Martin Haag says he will be back in contention to play for the Green and Whites when they face London Scottish at Lady Bay on February 28. Haag has also revealed, however, that back rower Ben Morris will miss the rest of the season, having undergone surgery on a bicep...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Chris Adcock's University of Nottingham Badminton team on course...

  10-02-2016 19:00
  
  Chris Adcock's University of Nottingham Badminton side shot up the National Badminton League standings thanks to a 4-1 victory over Surrey Smashers.And the 26-year-old skipper admitted that when the chips were down his side delivered.Tight singles victories for Eric Pang and Yao Jie, as well as Adcock and Adam Cwalbina in the men's doubles, sent the hosts into an unassailable 3-0 advantage.And while Surrey Smashers clawed back a point in the mixed doubles, Adam Hall and Ellen Mahenthiralingam...
  
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• sherdley published Clubber's nose broken after '90 seconds of madness' on dance...

  10-02-2016 18:32
  
  A clubber woke up unconscious in an ambulance after he was beaten and headbutted during "90 seconds of madness" on a dance floor, a court heard.Macaulay Krokoszynski attacked Luke Wheatley in Mansfield's Rush club, leaving him with a broken nose, cuts and bruises.Recorder Adam Feest sentenced him for the assault when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, February 10.Handing him a six-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, he said Mr Wheatley had done.nothing to...
  
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• Men who helped teen go to Syria jailed

  10-02-2016 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men, one of whom was from Nottinghamshire, who helped a teenager travel to Syria to fight with Islamic extremists have been jailed.
  
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• DanRobinson published Controversial crematorium to go ahead in Nottinghamshire village...

  10-02-2016 17:50
  
  One of the country's leading judges has rejected a high court bid to overturn planning permission for a controversial crematorium in Lambley. Jean Timmins, a member of the Catfoot Crematorium Opposition Group, which was formed by local residents, had appealed to the court after Gedling Borough Council granted the application for the development at The Lighthouse, on Catfoot Lane. But Mrs Justice Patterson turned down her plea – and ruled that the permission granted to the Westerleigh...
  
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• JemmaPage published Woman's body found in Sutton-in-Ashfield

  10-02-2016 17:47
  
  Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Monday.Crime scene investigators have been combing the scene since the discovery in Ridge Close.A 43-year-old man has been detained at hospital as officers explore the circumstances surrounding the sudden death. He is currently under-going medical treatment with regards the same incident. No one else is being sought by police in relation to the death.Anyone with information should contact Nottinghamshire.
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Child locks could have stopped death of woman who fell from...

  10-02-2016 17:44
  
  Child locks could have prevented the death of a patient who jumped from a minibus, and inquest heard yesterday.A jury decided 36-year-old Samantha Barton's death was an accident after she tumbled out of the vehicle and onto the A52 at Gamston.Miss Barton had been an inpatient for six years at Farndon Lodge, near Newark – a unit run by Raphael Healthcare for people with mental health patients.On the day of her death she was being taken to a medical appointment in a minibus owned by the...
  
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• MattDavies published Today's top five: Leading sports stories from the Post

  10-02-2016 17:42
  
  Here are today's top five stories from the Post sports desk.1 Nottingham Forest 'must be laughing their socks off' at Derby County says Garry Birtles Garry Birtles says Nottingham Forest fans "must be laughing their socks off" after Derby County axed boss Paul Clement.2 United front key to success at Nottingham Forest, says boss Dougie FreedmanDougie Freedman believes fans are starting to buy into his blueprint for success at Nottingham Forest – and thanked them for supporting...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jake Bugg back on stage as he announces first headline gig in...

  10-02-2016 17:38
  
  Nottingham's favourite musical son has announced his first gig of 2016 - after not playing a headline gig throughout the whole of last year. The Clifton native will be road-testing songs from his new album along with classics from his last two efforts at The Bowery Ballroom in New York on March 23. It will be his first full gig since he played the Bluebird Nightclub in Indianapolis on December 4, 2014. He supported Mumford & Sons at a off-one acoustic show in Sydney at the end of the...
  
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• JemmaPage published ​Have you seen missing Daniel Stanton?

  10-02-2016 17:26
  
  Have you seen missing Daniel Stanton? The 28-year-old was last seen at about 10.30am yesterday near to the Goose Fair Island, off Mansfield Road, Forest Fields. He is described as white, about 5ft 9ins to 5ft 10ins tall and of a medium build. He has shaved, dark hair which is longer on top. He was wearing a parka-style coat with a fur trimmed hood, a black top with vertical black and white stripes on it, blue jeans and grey trainers. If you see him or know of his whereabouts call...
  
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• sherdley published Driver hurled abuse at Nottingham traffic warden and called him...

  10-02-2016 17:17
  
  A driver has been ordered to pay a traffic warden £100 compensation after he hurled abuse at him, ripped off his body camera and drove off.Mikhail Cole lost his temper when Michael Toye began issuing a ticket over his parking in Nottingham.Cole said "What do you think you are doing bruv?" and "If I have parked wrong, why don't you speak to me bruv?"Cole repeatedly told Mr Toye he was not giving him a ticket and accused him of being racist, Nottingham Crown Court heard...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Allison Weiss on touring, the UK and needing a football team to...

  10-02-2016 17:15
  
  CULT singer-songwriter Allison Weiss will be playing with a full band for the first time in the UK on her latest tour. She spoke to Jon Pritchard about what her devoted fans can expect. Tell us where you're from, where you are now and a bit about the journey in between. I grew up in a small town called Flowery Branch, GA. I started playing music in high school and eventually went to school at UGA in Athens, GA because they have an amazing music scene. While there I wrote my first couple...
  
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• MattDavies published Fawaz Al Hasawi to pay for Nottingham Forest fans to travel to...

  10-02-2016 17:06
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi is paying for free coach travel for Nottingham Forest fans to support the Reds at Burnley. Forest travel to Lancashire on Tuesday February 23 and the club's owner and chairman is putting his hand in his pocket to pay for supporters' journeys. Fans who wish to cash in on the offer should contact the ticket office. Those who have already paid for coach travel can claim a refund. The ticket office is available on 0115 982 4388, email [email protected] or go to...
  
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• MattDavies commented Fawaz Al Hasawi to pay for Nottingham Forest fans to travel to...

  10-02-2016 17:06
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi is paying for free coach travel for Nottingham Forest fans to support the Reds at Burnley. Forest travel to Lancashire on Tuesday February 23 and the club's owner and chairman is putting his hand in his pocket to pay for supporters' journeys. Fans who wish to cash in on the offer should contact the ticket office. Those who have already paid for coach travel can claim a refund. The ticket office is available on 0115 982 4388, email [email protected] or go to...
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire man found guilty of helping teenager join ISIS in...

  10-02-2016 17:02
  
  A Nottinghamshire man linked to ISIS has been found guilty of helping a teenager join the terrorist organisation in Syria.Adeel Ulhaq, 21, had been on trial at the Old Bailey with two others – Forhad Rahman, 21, and Kristen Brekke, 19 – over claims they had helped 18-year-old Aseel Muthana join the extremist fighters in the Middle East.Ulhaq, of Westbourne Road, Sutton-in–Ashfield, was also found guilty of funding terrorism by making a money transfer to someone fighting in...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Nottinghamshire man found guilty of helping teenager join ISIS in...

  10-02-2016 17:02
  
  A Nottinghamshire man linked to ISIS has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of helping a teenager join the terrorist organisation in Syria.Adeel Ulhaq, 21, had been on trial at the Old Bailey with two others – Forhad Rahman, 21, and Kristen Brekke, 19 – over claims they had helped 18-year-old Aseel Muthana join the extremist fighters in the Middle East.Ulhaq, of Westbourne Road, Sutton-in–Ashfield, was also found guilty of funding terrorism by making a money...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Speakers and agenda confirmed for manufacturing and engineering...

  10-02-2016 16:39
  
  A manufacturing conference taking place on Thursday (February 11) will explore the link between investment and skills and the best ways of connecting local manufacturers with opportunities across the Midlands, the UK and the rest of the world. More than 100 business leaders from across the East Midlands have booked to attend the event, which takes place between 8am and noon in the International Exhibition Hall, at Donington Park. It forms part of this year's Love Business Expo, the region's...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Businesses to discuss corporate social responsibility at summit

  10-02-2016 16:30
  
  Community spirit will be top of the agenda this month at Nottingham Means Business (NMB) and Experian's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit. Business group NMB is teaming up with the data giant to host the breakfast event on Tuesday, February 23, at the Sir John Peace Building in Nottingham's ng2 Business Park. The summit will bring together businesses from across Nottinghamshire to discuss how they can work together to create projects that will make a positive impact on the local...
  
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• TomNorton published Cutting edge tech at John van Geest Cancer Research Centre...

  10-02-2016 16:26
  
  This week, pioneering researchers in Nottingham have submitted new findings in their fight to beat cancer, using state-of-the-art equipment. The John van Geest Cancer Research Centre, based at Nottingham Trent University's Clifton campus, has since 2010 been at the cutting-edge, producing potentially life saving work.The centre is currently gearing up for one of its biggest fundraising campaigns 1in2 Day, which centres on new findings that one in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer at some..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Dangerous tumble dryers cause nearly a fire a day in UK homes

  10-02-2016 16:16
  
  Millions of homes in Britain are at risk of catching fire due to faulty tumble dryers made by some of the industry's leading brands. Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit machines have been named by the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) as causing concern, with almost a fire a day every year caused by the machines. A freedom of information (FOI) request carried out by the Daily Mirror revealed that there were 926 fires between 2011 and 2013 were caused by tumble dryers, according to the data supplied by fire...
  
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• TomNorton published Statue of Alan Sillitoe could be brought to Old Market Square

  10-02-2016 15:56
  
  Campaigners are urging big companies, local celebrities and other influential names to help create a new statue of one of Nottingham's most famous sons. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning writer Alan Sillitoe could have his likeness brought to Old Market Square following a long-running campaign led by his family. His son David Sillitoe says they have already discussed plans with award-winning sculptor Andrew Edwards, who made the Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler statue for Notts County...
  
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• Schools 'struggling' to recruit staff

  10-02-2016 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Schools in the East Midlands say they are struggling to recruit teachers but the government disagrees there is a crisis.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers: Sam Oakford thrilled to go from making tea...

  10-02-2016 15:37
  
  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Sam Oakford says it is "something special" to be representing Great Britain at this week's Olympic Pre-Qualifiers in Cortina. The 25-year-old will make his international tournament debut on Thursday when GB face the Netherlands. Oakford said: "To represent your country and to wear the GB flag, I am a proud Brit and it is going to be a honour to be out there. "All the boys are excited and it is something special. We have the opportunity...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Elderly man fights off attacker who was armed with a knife

  10-02-2016 15:24
  
  An elderly man fought off an attacker who was armed with a knife. The assailant got out of a car which he had parked in a garage in Yew Tree Lane, Gedling, and approached the victim at about 7.15pm on Monday. He threatened the pensioner with a knife and demanded he handed over his car keys – but the elderly man fought back and the offender ran away. The potential thief is described as about 5ft 10ins tall, aged between 18 and 24 and of slim build. He was wearing dark clothing at the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published How well do you know Nottingham? The answers

  10-02-2016 15:19
  
  Notingham historian Rick Wilde, above, is best remembered for his encyclopaedic knowledge of cinemas in Nottingham but always had a keen eye for a photo opportunity and we've put some of his pictures together in a quiz to challenge your knowledge.If you've taken the quiz, here are the answers you need.1. It's hard to remember when Weekday Cross, pictured in 1963, looked like this. It was once the civic centre of medieval Nottingham and site of the town's main market and town hall. 2. This...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Fans must be given good...

  10-02-2016 15:16
  
  Saturday was great, wasn't it? As soon as I woke up and checked Twitter to find there was a pitch inspection planned and the chances of Notts County versus Hartlepool United going ahead were pretty minimal, my day just kept on getting better. There was a time when I'd have been gutted, when the lack of a Notts game to enjoy would have ruined my Saturday. Not this time. I settled down to a bacon sandwich and mug of coffee, took a slow walk down to the pub to watch my local side, Leicester...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Fans must be given good...

  10-02-2016 15:16
  
  Saturday was great, wasn't it? As soon as I woke up and checked Twitter to find there was a pitch inspection planned and the chances of Notts County versus Hartlepool United going ahead were pretty minimal, my day just kept on getting better. There was a time when I'd have been gutted, when the lack of a Notts game to enjoy would have ruined my Saturday. Not this time. I settled down to a bacon sandwich and mug of coffee, took a slow walk down to the pub to watch my local side, Leicester...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Poll: How much is former Nottingham Forest winger Michail Antonio...

  10-02-2016 14:26
  
  Former Nottingham Forest winger Michail Antonio is now looking like a fine signing after a slow start to his West Ham career. Antonio barely featured initially after his switch to Upton Park in August, however, he scored his fourth goal in six home games on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old opened the scoring as the Hammers beat Liverpool 2-1 in extra-time in the FA Cup fourth round. He also impressed as a stand-in right back having previously looked like defending was a weak part of his game...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jimeoin on Elvis Presley, Andy Warhol and the celebrity culture...

  10-02-2016 14:21
  
  When it comes to describing his latest one-man show, comedian Jimeoin reckons the title sums it up perfectly. "Yeehaa! as a title captures what it is," he says. "My show before was called Yes, Yes, Whatever ..?! That was a bit more of being just a title. But Yeehaa! does capture the essence of the show, you know? Have a laugh, you're up for it - though there still has to be good, crafted jokes." Born in Warwickshire, raised in Ireland, and now living in Australia, Jimeoin...
  
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• JenniferScott published Taxi drivers to face safeguarding test - or lose their licenses

  10-02-2016 14:11
  
  Taxi drivers in Gedling will have to take a test on safeguarding children and vulnerable people after high profile court cases put their profession under the spotlight.But local firms claim they already make sure their staff are trained and are against "paying for the same thing twice."At Gedling Borough Council's environment and licensing committee on Wednesday, members agreed that all drivers should take the test as part of the council's legal responsibility to make sure they are...
  
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• JenniferScott published Taxi drivers to face safeguarding test - or lose their licences

  10-02-2016 14:11
  
  Taxi drivers in Gedling will have to take a test on safeguarding children and vulnerable people after high profile court cases put their profession under the spotlight.But local firms claim they already make sure their staff are trained and are against "paying for the same thing twice."At Gedling Borough Council's environment and licensing committee on Wednesday, members agreed that all drivers should take the test as part of the council's legal responsibility to make sure they are...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The cadet who came to the aid of an elderly couple and four more...

  10-02-2016 14:06
  
  Here are today's most popular stories at nottinghampost.com this afternoon.1: Teenage police cadet rushed to help old couple knocked down by bus outside Victoria CentreHanya Domansky rushed to help an elderly couple as they lay badly injured on the roadside after being knocked down by a bus.2: Sat Bains' manager called out by Mansfield mum for cancellation emailCelebrity chef Sat Bains has got a roasting after one of his managers sent an email to a cancelling customer, telling her to "spend...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County: Home game against Hartlepool set for new date

  10-02-2016 13:39
  
  Notts County's home game against Hartlepool United has been re-arranged for Tuesday, April 12. The fixture was postponed on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch, a decision Magpies boss Jamie Fullarton had no complaints over. However, opposite number Ronnie Moore questioned if the surface had been worked on, saying: "We're really disappointed, to be honest. "There was water on the pitch but I don't know what work had gone in to clearing those areas because I don't think there was...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published So how well do you know old Nottingham?

  10-02-2016 13:32
  
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• Any Means Necessary review – sex, spies and activists in Nottingham drama - The Guardian

  10-02-2016 13:31
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  Any Means Necessary review – sex, spies and activists in Nottingham drama
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  Dramatic resonance … Kate Sissons as Mel and Samuel Oatley as Dave in Any Means Necessary. Photograph: Robert Day. Michael Billington · @billicritic. Wednesday 10 February 2016 07.30 EST Last modified on Wednesday 10 February 2016 17.00 EST.
  Any Means Necessary review at Nottingham Playhouse – 'bold and insightful'The Stage
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