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• BenIreland published Police close Lenton Boulevard after 'serious' crash

  13-02-2016 23:52
  
  Police have closed part of Lenton Boulevard after a "serious" crash. Traffic has been stopped from using part of the busy inner-city Nottingham road, between its junctions with Derby Road and Ilkeston Road. A 300-metre stretch, by Radford Recreation Ground, has been closed. Nottinghamshire Police has advised drivers to avoid the area, which it says will be closed "for some time yet". The details of the crash are yet to emerge.
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• TomNorton published Firefighters called to save dog marooned on boat in Nottinghamshi...

  13-02-2016 22:46
  
  Firefighters were sent out to save a dog that had become marooned on a boat.Crews from Carlton, Highfields and Newark attended the scene at Hoveringham Lock at around 5.50pm. The boat had been stranded in the water and got stuck on a sandbank. The boat and the "large dog" were rescued and returned to the original mooring using a powered boat.The emergency services left the scene at around 7.15pm.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up and results: Alfreton enjoy fine win...

  13-02-2016 22:42
  
  Alfreton Town came from behind to record a fine 3-1 win at FC United of Manchester's Broadhurst Park in a first ever meeting between the clubs. The victory extended Nicky Law's side's unbeaten run to ten games in all competitions, eight in the National League North, and they are now up to seventh in the table. FC United took the lead in first half stoppage time when Sam Madeley crashed home a shot but after the interval it was the Reds who shone. Lindon Meikle netted the equaliser from...
  
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• TomNorton published National Lottery results for Saturday February 13

  13-02-2016 22:16
  
  Tonight's Lotto rollover was more than £32m - were you a lucky winner? There was no outright winner after Wednesday's Lotto, putting the jackpot at a grand total of £32.8million. No players had the winning six numbers on Wednesday, and there weren't any tickets that had five balls plus the bonus ball. The final Lotto numbers were 15, 16, 23, 39, 48, 59, and 36. There was also one guaranteed millionaire on the millionaire raffle. The winning code was PINK 4090 2016. And...
  
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• TomNorton published Cupid's arrow misses Eastwood's Jade Jones on Valentine's Day...

  13-02-2016 21:44
  
  Another unlucky week for Eastwood's Jade Jones who on the night before Valentine's went without a date on Take Me Out. The 24-year-old barmaid from Eastwood has been appearing on the show since January but so far hasn't bagged herself a partner. Although this week there were a few opportunities nothing came close. Contestants Ruth and Keshav went off into the sun of Fernando's, while beardy Scott and "posh" Adam also each bagged dates However she did get "a big tick"...
  
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• TomNorton published Syrian refugees praise generosity of people in Nottingham

  13-02-2016 21:21
  
  Four years ago, Abdul Rouf Jumaa and his family were forced to flee their home in Damascus as civil war in Syria tore their country apart. Now, only two months after being given refuge in Nottingham, he and his family say they have been overwhelmed by the generosity and hospitality of the city they now live in. Abdul was among 18 families who arrived in Nottinghamshire last year as war in Syria between government, terrorist and separatist forces created one of the biggest humanitarian crises...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Huddersfiel...

  13-02-2016 21:04
  
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• Boy, 6, chases tram after family split

  13-02-2016 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A six-year-old boy is left chasing a tram after its doors closed and he became separated from his mother.
  
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• TomNorton published Chinese New Year brought to life in Beeston with ferocious...

  13-02-2016 20:17
  
  Lanterns, dragons and dazzling fireworks brought the spirit of Chinese New Year to Beeston as the town celebrated the Year of the Monkey.The celebration attracted hundreds to Beeston Square on Saturday as part of a two day celebration of Eastern culture. A display with fireworks took place in the town centre on Friday with another planned on Sunday at Highfields Park near the University.Among the crowds in Beeston were Tao Fang, 38, and Jiao Chen, 32, from West Bridgford who came to the town...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Great Britain beat Serbia as Nottingham Panthers duo David Clarke...

  13-02-2016 19:56
  
  Great Britain's men's ice hockey team beat Serbia 6-2 to set up a chance of going through to the final qualifying stage for the 2018 Winter Olympics.GB outshot Serbia 52-16 in Italy as coach Pete Russell gave the starting netminder berth to Stevie Lyle on his 76th cap.Colin Shields became GB's second all-time leading goalscorer when he netted his 33rd international goal, passing Kevin Conway.The Belfast Giants forward stepped in from the left and fired past Arsenije Rankovic at 4:28.Serbia...
  
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• AlexBritton published Ten amazing things that Nottingham gave the world

  13-02-2016 19:21
  
  We all know Nottingham is the finest city in the country, but we thought it was right that we show off all the amazing things that come from the city that we have shared with the world.10. The Video Cassette RecorderNowadays it's pretty easy to record your favourite TV shows, but the technology is less than 50 years old.The first VCR was invented in Nottingham, and was called the Telcan or 'television in a can', cost £60 and could record 20 minutes in black and white.9. HP Sauce The...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Ten amazing things that Nottingham gave the world

  13-02-2016 19:21
  
  We all know Nottingham is the finest city in the country, but we thought it was right that we show off all the amazing things that come from the city that we have shared with the world.10. The Video Cassette RecorderNowadays it's pretty easy to record your favourite TV shows, but the technology is less than 50 years old.The first VCR was invented in Nottingham, and was called the Telcan or 'television in a can', cost £60 and could record 20 minutes in black and white.9. HP Sauce The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest now have Derby County to...

  13-02-2016 19:17
  
  Derby County are now the team to chase in Nottingham Forest's quest to try and break into the play-off picture in the Championship come the end of the season. The Reds have fallen nine points off the top six following their 2-0 home defeat to Huddersfield Town at the City Ground and sit tenth in the standings on 42 points. And it is the Rams who now occupy that final play-off place after they lost again and in-form Sheffield Wednesday maintained their good run of late. In their first game...
  
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• MattDavies published York City 2 Notts County 1: Player ratings

  13-02-2016 18:31
  
  Roy Carroll: Was lobbed for the first goal when he came out then retreated. Might well have been the right decision though. No chance for second goal. 6/10 Elliott Hewitt: York got behind him in the first half on a few occasions but generally solid. 6/10 Haydn Hollis: Won all his headers against the smaller Bradley Fewster. Had a good game. 7/10 Gary MacKenzie: Picked up a booking that did the team a favour as Danny Galbraith broke into the box. The kind of no nonsense defender Notts need....
  
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• MattDavies commented York City 2 Notts County 1: Player ratings

  13-02-2016 18:31
  
  Roy Carroll: Was lobbed for the first goal when he came out then retreated. Might well have been the right decision though. No chance for second goal. 6/10 Elliott Hewitt: York got behind him in the first half on a few occasions but generally solid. 6/10 Haydn Hollis: Won all his headers against the smaller Bradley Fewster. Had a good game. 7/10 Gary MacKenzie: Picked up a booking that did the team a favour as Danny Galbraith broke into the box. The kind of no nonsense defender Notts need....
  
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• Nottingham Post published Plymouth Argyle 3 Mansfield Town 0: Match report and reaction

  13-02-2016 18:25
  
  Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray admitted his side's recent efforts may have caught up with them against Plymouth Argyle but insists there is no reason for his players to lose heart.The Stags made the long trip down to Plymouth full of confidence having gone on a four-game unbeaten run which had lifted them up to fourth in the table.But they were brought back down to earth as second-placed Argyle recorded a comfortable 3-0 win – Ryan Brunt scoring in each half following Gregg Wylde's...
  
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• LucyBudge published Young space explorers discover the midnight sky at intu...

  13-02-2016 18:13
  
  Aspiring space explorers learnt about the wonders of the cosmos during a day of science and astronomy. Families gathered at intu Broadmarsh on Saturday to climb inside the inflatable space dome and experience the Milky Way up close. They also tried their hand at a variety of wacky experiments – all using objects you would find in your everyday household. The activities were held as part of the annual festival of science and curiosity, organised by StemCity to bring the wonders of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 0 Huddersfield Town 2: Paul Taylor's player...

  13-02-2016 18:10
  
  Dorus de Vries: Will have been hugely frustrated to see his run of clean sheets halted, but it would be harsh to blame him for either of the Huddersfield goals. Had to remain alert otherwise. 6Eric Lichaj: Played with good anticipation and his usual aggression at right-back. Gave little away and got forward with ambition. 7Matt Mills: His defining moment was the unfortunate own goal that left Forest on the back foot. Has been superb in recent weeks, but this wasn't his best day. 5Michael...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Get the look: Kate Winslet at the UK gala screening of Triple 9

  13-02-2016 18:00
  
  Kate Winslet attended the UK gala screening of Triple 9 at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on Tuesday and flaunted this simple but stunning look.She shunned the traditional LBD and floor-length dresses that were being worn by the other celebrities which graced the red carpet and opted for a figure-hugging dress that enhanced her naturally stunning figure. The 40-year-old wore a flattering tight red dress to the knee showcasing her slender curves and black suede court heels. The Titanic...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 0 Huddersfield Town 2: Sarah Clapson's match...

  13-02-2016 17:59
  
  It proved to be unlucky 13 for Nottingham Forest as their unbeaten run finally came to an end against Huddersfield Town.The Reds were looking to make it 14 games without defeat in the Championship, but found themselves second best for much of a frustrating afternoon at the City Ground as they lost 2-0.Their first goal conceded in four league games left them behind at the break as a Matt Mills own goal gave the Terriers the advantage early on.And though the hosts offered a little more going...
  
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• MattDavies published York City 2 Notts County 1: Match report

  13-02-2016 17:54
  
  Among the less colourful graffiti in the toilets at Bootham Cresent are the words 'no hope'. No doubt written by a York City fan on the back of another poor result which had left them bottom of League Two. They certainly have hope now after a 2-1 win over Notts County, who find themselves mired in mid-table mediocrity. Jamie Fullarton had won his first two away games as Magpies boss and having dominated the first 20 minutes, he would have been confident of a third victory in front of...
  
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• MattDavies commented York City 2 Notts County 1: Match report

  13-02-2016 17:54
  
  Among the less colourful graffiti in the toilets at Bootham Cresent are the words 'no hope'. No doubt written by a York City fan on the back of another poor result which had left them bottom of League Two. They certainly have hope now after a 2-1 win over Notts County, who find themselves mired in mid-table mediocrity despite playing well for large spells of this game.Jamie Fullarton had won his first two away games as Magpies boss and having dominated the first 20 minutes, he would have...
  
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• Nottingham Post published London Welsh 22 Nottingham Rugby 18: Match report

  13-02-2016 17:38
  
  Nottingham Rugby dropped to sixth place in the RFU Championship standings following a 22-18 defeat at the hands of hosts London Welsh. In what was the fourth meeting between the sides this season the Green and Whites failed to make it a league double, having beaten the Exiles at Lady Bay back in October. But having lost twice to Welsh in the December British and Irish Cup double-header, Martin Haag's side knew they were in for a tough battle – and so it proved at Old Deer Park. The...
  
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• BenIreland published Appeal to find missing 13-year-old girl

  13-02-2016 17:38
  
  Nottinghamshire Police is asking the public to look out for a 13-year-old Nottingham girl who has not been seen since Friday, February 12. Safyia Isaacs left her home in Whitemoor at around 7.55am. She attended school but has not been seen since 4pm on Friday. Her whereabouts are unknown and police officers searching for her are concerned for her welfare. Safyia is described as black with brown eyes and of medium build. She has long, black hair worn in dreadlocks. Police do not know what...
  
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• BenIreland commented Missing 16-year-old found safe and well

  13-02-2016 17:34
  
  Police have thanked the people who helped them locate a missing 16-year-old girl.Casey Jones, of Aspley, has now been found safe and well.Everyone who published and shared the appeal has been thanked by Nottinghamshire Police.
  
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• TracyWalker published Valentine's Day: A step-by-step guide to looking good on the most...

  13-02-2016 17:00
  
  Valentine's Day is a time when every woman wants to look good, whether they are on a date or out with the girls. Less is more when it comes to make-up for the big night. You don't want to go for full-on eyes while having bright red lips – one or the other is enough. We headed to the CaBella make-up and beauty salon, in Bridlesmith Walk, Nottingham, where owner Dannica Mott showed us how to achieve a suitable look to help us feel our best on February 14. Dannica, of Long Eaton, who...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 0 Huddersfield Town 1: First half match report

  13-02-2016 16:52
  
  Their first goal conceded in four league games left Nottingham Forest 1-0 down at half-time against Huddersfield Town.The Reds were looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to 14 games at the City Ground, but they were on the back foot for much of the first half and fell behind to a Matt Mills own goal in the 14th minute.Forest were unchanged from the side which clinched a 1-0 win at Leeds United last weekend, though they were soon on the defensive as Town looked particularly...
  
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• LucyBudge published National Lottery: When is the Lotto draw on Saturday, February...

  13-02-2016 16:27
  
  Millionaire hopefuls will be gearing up with their tickets at the ready this Saturday night for the National Lottery draw. There was no outright winner after Wednesday's Lotto, putting the jackpot at a grand total of £32.8million. No players had the winning six numbers on Wednesday, and there weren't any tickets that had five balls plus the bonus ball. The winning numbers midweek were 2, 13, 25, 32, 37, 39, with a bonus ball of 48. The National Lottery show will be on BBC One from...
  
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• LucyBudge published Second World War blind veteran presented medal by French Embassy

  13-02-2016 14:56
  
  An ex-army soldier who fought in France during the Second World War has been awarded a medal for his part in the liberation of France. Ken Godfrey, of Long Eaton, was presented the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur by Madame Josette Lebrat, the Honorary Consul to the French Embassy. The 90-year-old was invited to a special ceremony at the Guildhall, in Bath, last month for the presentation. He said: "I was absolutely thrilled to be presented with the medal - it's a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published MATCH DAY LIVE: Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town, York City...

  13-02-2016 14:55
  
  Live updates from Nottingham Forest versus Huddersfield Town in the Championship and York City v Notts County in League Two from our reporters at the games today. Keep it here for all the latest live from the grounds as the Reds aim to extend their unbeaten run in the league and the Magpies aim to make it three wins in a row away. Paul Taylor is on hand at the City Ground with updates and Matt Davies is at Bootham Cresent in the absence of Leigh Curtis.
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• JamesPallatt published Notts County sign winger Jason Banton, who is relishing a reunion...

  13-02-2016 14:55
  
  Jason Banton hopes his reunion with Jamie Fullarton at Notts County will rekindle his career. The 23-year-old winger has signed a contract until the end of the season with the Magpies, after a successful trial at Meadow Lane. And he will make his debut in their League Two clash at York City today, with Notts springing a surprise on the division's bottom side by announcing the deal an hour before kick-off at Bootham Crescent. Banton played under Fullarton in Crystal Palace's Under-21s...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town: Team news

  13-02-2016 14:39
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman named an unchanged line-up for the Championship clash with Huddersfield Town.The Reds had made it 13 league games unbeaten with their 1-0 victory at Leeds United last time out.And Freedman kept faith with the same XI at the City Ground, with the only change coming on the bench as Chris O'Grady took the place of Ryan Mendes.It meant Forest lined up with a back four of Eric Lichaj, Matt Mills, Michael Mancienne and Bojan Jokic, ahead of Dorus de Vries in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 4 amazing videos of Nottinghamshire from the air

  13-02-2016 14:36
  
  Even with advances in drone technology, it's not every day you get to view the vistas of your home town from the skies. But thanks to our the magic of the internet, we've tracked down some home-made videos filming Nottinghamshire from above. Here's four: 1. Here's a glimpse of Centre Parcs, Carlton and Bestwood from Youtube user bonearrowgroup. You can see the huge dome of the swimming pool at Centre Parcs2. JourneymanStudios takes you on a tour of Nottingham's skies with The...
  
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• BenIreland published Police concerned for missing 16-year-old girl

  13-02-2016 13:59
  
  Police officers searching for a missing 16-year-old girl have launched a public appeal as they are concerned about her welfare.Teenager Casey Jones, of Aspley, Nottingham, was reported missing on the afternoon of Friday, February 12 but was seen in the Bulwell area at around 9.30am on Saturday morning, February 13.Officers searching for the teen are concerned for her safety and welfare and are keen to hear from Casey or anyone with information on her whereabouts.Casey is described as white, of..
  
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• BenIreland published Police appeal to find missing 56-year-old man

  13-02-2016 13:45
  
  Nottinghamshire Police has launched a public appeal to find a 56-year-old man who went missing from his home in Aspley.Alexander Wysinski, who has ties to the Wilford area, was last seen on Thursday, February 11.Police have released CCTV footage of him leaving his Aspley home on Friday, February 12, in the direction of Ruddington Lane.Officers are concerned for his welfare and are keen to hear from anyone with information on his whereabouts.Mr Wysinski is described as white and around 5ft 10ins.
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham woman travels to Middle East to help Syrian refugees

  13-02-2016 13:07
  
  A humanitarian from Nottingham has travelled to the Middle East to help refugees fleeing war-torn Syria – where she says she has seen a mother and child living in a dog kennel.Rachel Miller, of Cinderhill, is currently in Diyarbakir in the Sur region of southern Turkey, near the border with Iraq giving aid of some of the tens of thousands of people who have been displaced by the war.Syria is currently embroiled in a brutal battle between Daesh, also known as Islamic State, President Bashar
  
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• BenIreland commented Nottingham woman travels to Middle East to help Syrian refugees

  13-02-2016 13:07
  
  A humanitarian from Nottingham has travelled to the Middle East to help refugees fleeing war-torn Syria – where she says she has seen a mother and child living in a dog kennel.Rachel Miller, of Cinderhill, is currently in Diyarbakir in the Sur region of southern Turkey, near the border with Iraq giving aid of some of the tens of thousands of people who have been displaced by the war.Syria is currently embroiled in a brutal battle between Daesh, also known as Islamic State, President Bashar
  
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• NottmPostEG published Get the look: Liz Hurley at the Vogue 100: A Century of Style...

  13-02-2016 13:00
  
  Liz Hurley added a touch of sparkle when she arrived at the opening night of the Vogue 100: A Century of Style exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday.The 50-year-old showed off her enviable figure in a tight black dress embellished with sequins and a sheer panel across her chest revealing her decolletage and adding a twist to the LBD, a red-carpet favourite. The model and actress, who is famous for accompanying her then partner Hugh Grant to a premiere wearing a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Appeal to find Bulwell purse snatcher and other 999 reports

  13-02-2016 12:58
  
  Bulwell: Police would like to speak to a man, pictured, in connection with a purse theft on a bus near Bells Lane on January 20.Hucknall: A Vauxhall Insignia that was parked at the side of The Copse was stolen at 1am on February 5.Basford: Police are looking for witnesses after a house was burgled in Rosetta Road between 10am on February 8 and 6pm on February 9. Hucknall: Thieves stole both number plates from a Chevrolet Plus which was parked in Ladycroft Avenue. The theft happened overnight on.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch reveals plans for acting role

  13-02-2016 11:58
  
  Nottingham's former world boxing champion has revealed that he hopes to build a career in acting.Carl Froch, 38, told BBC Radio 5 live that he was set to play "wing man" to Hollywood actor Jason Statham in a three-part crime series.The Cobra, who won 33 of his 35 professional bouts, said he was having acting lessons to prepare for the role.The Colwick-born boxer retired after beating George Groves in front of a Wembley crowd of 80,000 people.Since his retirement he has been working as...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Carl Froch reveals plans for acting role

  13-02-2016 11:58
  
  Nottingham's former world boxing champion has revealed that he hopes to build a career in acting.Carl Froch, 38, told BBC Radio 5 live that he was set to play "wing man" to Hollywood actor Jason Statham in a three-part crime series.The Cobra, who won 33 of his 35 professional bouts, said he was having acting lessons to prepare for the role.The Colwick-born boxer retired after beating George Groves in front of a Wembley crowd of 80,000 people.Since his retirement he has been working as...
  
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• LucyBudge published Anniversary of Torvill and Dean's Olympic gold-winning Bolero...

  13-02-2016 11:19
  
  This Valentine's Day will mark the anniversary of when Nottingham's ice skating champions Torvill and Dean performed their famous Bolero routine. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean took to the ice on January 14, 1984, at the Zetra Stadium for the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. More than 24 million people watched the pair score maximum points for their ice skating routine of Ravel's Bolero - going on to scoop gold. They scored 12 out of 18 possible sixes for their four-minute...
  
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• LucyBudge published New sports course at Central College likely to be big hit with...

  13-02-2016 11:10
  
  The Cricket Development Programme, a new course at Central College Nottingham, is likely to be a big hit with budding cricketers. Lucy Budge reports Aspiring cricketers hoping to boost their chances of a career in the sport while continuing their education can now sign up to a new sports course. Central College Nottingham has officially launched its Cricket Development Programme, which will begin in September and offers young cricket enthusiasts a chance to gain the right qualifications in a...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottinghamshire man Fergus shines as head of Dubai diamond...

  13-02-2016 11:00
  
  Scores of loved-up Brits are flocking to Dubai to buy bling after popping the question. Helping to make the dreams come true is former Nottinghamshire resident Fergus Appleton.The 37-year-old is the owner and head gemologist at Dubai Rocks, the only British-owned diamond seller in Dubai, which specialises in bespoke, hand-made engagement rings and jewellery.Fergus, whose father Donald Appleton still lives in Cropwell Butler, where Fergus grew up, says the reason Dubai is so popular is that it is
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Beat at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: review, pictures and...

  13-02-2016 10:46
  
  Thirty-eight years have passed since ska revival band The Beat orbited onto the British music scene in 1978; but the Birmingham-based band, who were forerunners of the two-tone movement at the turn of the 1980s, are living proof that first-rate music can stand the test of time.Frontman Ranking Roger Charlery, sporting a grey jumpsuit, and his group played a set laden with classics to a largely middle-aged crowd packed to the rafters at the Rescue Rooms, reflecting their genre by delivering songs
  
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• Nottingham Post published Missing teenager found safe and well, confirm police

  13-02-2016 10:24
  
  A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday night has been found safe and well, say police. Nottinghamshire Police said Nikita Bates was located on Saturday morning. Officers thanked members of the public who shared the appeal.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Missing teenager found safe and well, confirm police

  13-02-2016 10:24
  
  A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday night has been found safe and well, say police. Nottinghamshire Police said Nikita Bates was located on Saturday morning. Officers thanked members of the public who shared the appeal.
  
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• BenIreland published Three weeks of gas works in West Bridgford begin

  13-02-2016 10:12
  
  Three weeks of gas works in West Bridgford begin on Saturday, February 13, closing parts of Loughborough Road including near supermarket Asda. The A60 Loughborough Road, near Wilford Lane, will be closed until Sunday March 6 for traffic heading towards the city It means Nottingham City Transport's Green 10, 10C and 10X buses will be diverted. They will head along Eton Road, Musters Road, Melton Road to resume normal route from Loughborough Road. The following stops will be missed: ASDA...
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottingham weather: Wrap up warm for Valentine's Day - it will be...

  13-02-2016 10:11
  
  Nottingham lovebirds are advised to stay at home and snuggle on the sofa this Valentine's Day - it's going to be a chilly weekend. Saturday will kick start with a cloudy morning, which will develop into patches of rain throughout the day. There is a (small) chance of some bright and sunny spells, but generally it will be a cold and windy day. If you're heading out for a romantic meal on Saturday evening, it will stay dry but frost is expected to form during the night. And the weather...
  
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• LucyBudge published Uninsured taxi driver found guilty of picking up and overcharging...

  13-02-2016 09:37
  
  A taxi driver from Gedling has been convicted of plying for hire and having no vehicle insurance. Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday how Tahir Zia, of Aspley, had picked up a disabled gentleman and his son from outside the Queen's Medical Centre on April 15, 2015. This was outside of the Gedling boundary of which he was licensed. Zia charged the men £30 for the journey, when a real estimated cost would be £15. The investigation started when the resident made a...
  
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