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• GB ice hockey miss out on Olympics

  14-02-2016 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain miss out on the chance to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics after losing to 6-2 to Italy.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Rabbit or duck? What you see in this optical illusion says a lot...

  14-02-2016 23:06
  
  Do you see a rabbit or a duck when you look at this drawing?The animal you see in this 100-year-old optical illusion can reveal a lot about how your brain works and how creative you are - and now it's taking the internet by storm.The drawing first appearing in a German magazine in 1892, but was popularised by Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein.American psychologist Joseph Jastrow also used the drawing to illustrate his research on perception.He looked at how quickly people saw the.
  
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• Nottingham's Elise Christie wins double gold at World Cup in the Netherlands - Nottingham Post

  14-02-2016 21:37
  Nottingham's Elise Christie wins double gold at World Cup in the Netherlands
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  Nottingham's speed skating queen of Europe Elise Christie took her World Cup medal tally to four in the space of a week after dominating the last in this season's series in the Netherlands. Christie, who trains at the National Ice Centre and lives in ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Elise Christie wins double gold at World Cup in the...

  14-02-2016 21:33
  
  Nottingham's speed skating queen of Europe Elise Christie took her World Cup medal tally to four in the space of a week after dominating the last in this season's series in the Netherlands. Christie, who trains at the National Ice Centre and lives in the city, won two gold medals in Dordrecht in the final event before the ISU Short Track World Championships in Seoul, Korea next month. Having won gold and silver in Dresden the weekend before, recently crowned European champion Christie...
  
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• LucyBudge published Folk singer and former Post columnist Roy Harris remembered for...

  14-02-2016 20:49
  
  A folk singer and former Post columnist from Sandiacre who travelled the world with his music has been remembered as an "incredible person" who "mesmerised audiences". Roy Harris set up the Nottingham Traditional Music Club in 1967, which ran for 22 years, and went on to record four albums as part of his successful solo career. The 82-year-old died suddenly at his home in Cardiff on Tuesday, February 9, after a long battle with diabetes. Tributes have been flooding in...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest analysis: Paul Taylor: Reds suffer from rare...

  14-02-2016 20:31
  
  An unfamiliar result and an unfamiliar performance. Following a week when Matt Mills had spoken of how Nottingham Forest were finding their identity under Dougie Freedman, they instead found themselves suffering an identity crisis. As the manager succinctly put it, Forest momentarily seemed to forget who they were. This was, in every sense, uncharacteristic of the Reds as slick Huddersfield, with emphatic success, stole their identity; thrived on the back of the same distinctive traits...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest analysis: Paul Taylor: Reds suffer from rare...

  14-02-2016 20:31
  
  An unfamiliar result and an unfamiliar performance. Following a week when Matt Mills had spoken of how Nottingham Forest were finding their identity under Dougie Freedman, they instead found themselves suffering an identity crisis. As the manager succinctly put it, Forest momentarily seemed to forget who they were. This was, in every sense, uncharacteristic of the Reds as slick Huddersfield, with emphatic success, stole their identity; thrived on the back of the same distinctive traits...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest will not dwell on 'blip', says Matt Mills

  14-02-2016 20:10
  
  Nottingham Forest must prove defeat was no more than a blip following the end of their unbeaten run, says skipper Matt Mills. The defender insists Dougie Freedman's side must still set their sights on the top six, despite seeing their run of 13 games without defeat brought to an end by a slick Huddersfield side at the City Ground. The Reds now trail sixth-placed Derby by nine points, following an out of character, lacklustre performance on home turf. Mills still believes Forest are making...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rise in distraction burglaries in Sherwood

  14-02-2016 18:01
  
  Local beat teams in Sherwood are reporting a rise in distraction burglaries. Officers are warning that con men are making up stories to get into peoples homes, with the most recent elderly victim allowing a man into her house before he stole from her. "Always be on your guard when anyone you're not expecting -a man, woman or even a child - turns up at your door," said PCSO Tom Griffiths.
  
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• LucyBudge published Snow starts to fall across Nottinghamshire

  14-02-2016 17:25
  
  Snow has begun to fall across Nottinghamshire. Social media users took to Facebook and Twitter to post their reactions to the wintry weather on Valentine's Day. A severe weather warning was issued to the region early on Sunday morning and is currently still in place. The warning came to life at around 4pm on Sunday, when the first snow flakes were spotted in Mansfield, and then shortly after in Nottingham. The snow and ice is expected to continue until midday on Monday, and drivers are...
  
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• jonmattos published Notts' Alex Hales named man of the series after century but...

  14-02-2016 17:22
  
  Alex Hales says he was left with 'mixed emotions' after England fell to a 3-2 one-day international series defeat in South Africa. The tourists became only the fourth side in history to let a 2-0 lead in a five-match ODI series slip after being comfortably beaten by five wickets with 36 balls remaining in Cape Town in the final game. But for Nottinghamshire opener Hales, he at least came out of the series with his head firmly held high to answer a few of his recent critics. Hales was under...
  
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• jonmattos commented Notts' Alex Hales named man of the series after century but...

  14-02-2016 17:22
  
  Alex Hales says he was left with 'mixed emotions' after England fell to a 3-2 one-day international series defeat in South Africa. The tourists became only the fourth side in history to let a 2-0 lead in a five-match ODI series slip after being comfortably beaten by five wickets with 36 balls remaining in Cape Town in the final game. But for Nottinghamshire opener Hales, he at least came out of the series with his head firmly held high to answer a few of his recent critics. Hales was under...
  
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• BenIreland published Britain's Got Talent star comes to rescue of charity show for...

  14-02-2016 16:42
  
  Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Isata Kanneh-Mason is one of the artists that has come to the rescue of a charity gig in Nottingham to help victims of last year's earthquake in Nepal. Charity group Nottingham for Nepal is hosting a fund raising concert for the victims of the quake, which killed over 8,000 people and injured more than 21,000 in April 2015. Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, who were set to headline the show, had to pull out. But organiser Keith Haley – a member of...
  
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• LucyBudge published Bolero Day: The internet goes mad with people re-enacting Torvill...

  14-02-2016 16:36
  
  Social media users have gone Bolero crazy this Valentine's Day for the anniversary of the Olympic gold winning routine. On February 14, 1984, Nottingham's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean took to the ice at the Zetra Stadium for the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Their four minute ice-skating performance to Ravel's Bolero scored them the highest possible marks - and they went on to scoop the gold medal. And to celebrate this year's anniversary, the pair asked their Twitter...
  
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• BenIreland published Motorcyclist suffers 'serious' injuries after Lenton Boulevard...

  14-02-2016 16:20
  
  A 21-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash between his bike and a car. The collision took place in Lenton Bouelvard at around 8.25pm on Saturday, February 13, and parts of the busy inner-city road were closed for three hours. A 300-metre stretch of Lenton Boulevard, between Derby Road and Ilkeston Road and by Radford Recreation Ground, was behind a police cordon. Nottinghamshire Police have now revealed that they have questioned a 36-year-old...
  
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• GB's Christie wins fourth World Cup gold

  14-02-2016 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elise Christie wins her fourth World Cup gold of the season, adding the 500m to her 1,000m in Dordrecht in the Netherlands.
  
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• BenIreland published A60 crash: Five-car crash in same spot where couple died

  14-02-2016 15:57
  
  A five-car crash which left a 22-year-old woman in a critical condition at the Queen's Medical Centre was just yards from the scene of a crash that caused the death of a young couple.Emergency services were called to a double-bend on the A60 known as Devil's Elbow, near Ravenshead, on Saturday night, February 13.In total, six people were taken to hospital and a 23-year-old man has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.The scene is just 50 yards from.
  
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• MattDavies published New boy MacKenzie admits first goal rocked Notts County at York

  14-02-2016 15:51
  
  Sport is littered with buzz phrases. Catches win matches. Goals change games. Fans have heard them all before, but it makes them no less true. For Gary MacKenzie, the latter was certainly the case on Saturday as Notts County lost a game they were dominating, 2-1 against York City. The central defender admits his debut, after joining on loan from Doncaster, was a frustrating one as Notts were rattled briefly after conceding the first goal. "It's very frustrating to lose. We started the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Incanto at West Bridgford Methodist Church, Nottingham: Review

  14-02-2016 13:09
  
  You've heard of The Three Tenors. Well, starring in West Bridgford on Saturday were The Three Composers: David Machell, Charles Tebbs and Colin Wolfe. Their works for voices and chamber ensemble formed a celebration of Valentine's Day, entitled Love: Places and Passions.The concert also paid homage to the English spirit in music, with echoes of medieval ballads, Elizabethan lute songs, Victorian music hall and jazz. The ghosts of great English composers also hovered over the performances, chief.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest fan column: Rob Fox: The team deserve credit...

  14-02-2016 13:03
  
  Rob Fox, from Wollaton. The Nottingham Forest fan, who has been going to games since the age of five, has his say on the 2-0 home loss to Huddersfield Town: The longest unbeaten run in the league has ended, and sadly it came with something of a whimper in a game which is unlikely to feature on anyone but Huddersfield's Phillip Billing's highlights reel after he smashed in the decisive second goal. Nottingham Forest were not at the races throughout the match, with misplaced passes and a lack...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'We forgot who we are' says Dougie Freedman as Nottingham...

  14-02-2016 13:01
  
  Dougie Freedman says Nottingham Forest 'forgot who they were' as they saw their 13-match unbeaten run brought to a juddering halt by a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Huddersfield. The Reds boss was disappointed with the performance delivered by his side, after they allowed their own high standards to drop against a very good Terriers side. But he refused to be too critical of his players, after praising them for their efforts in previously avoiding defeat, prior to Saturday, since late...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'We forgot who we are' says Dougie Freedman as Nottingham...

  14-02-2016 13:01
  
  Dougie Freedman says Nottingham Forest 'forgot who they were' as they saw their 13-match unbeaten run brought to a juddering halt by a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Huddersfield. The Reds boss was disappointed with the performance delivered by his side, after they allowed their own high standards to drop against a very good Terriers side. But he refused to be too critical of his players, after praising them for their efforts in previously avoiding defeat, prior to Saturday, since late...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton: Why I didn't make a sub until...

  14-02-2016 12:36
  
  Notts County's players were back in training today as they look to move on quickly from defeat to York City.Despite the move, manager Jamie Fullarton was happy with his players' efforts at Bootham Crescent as they lost 2-1 to a team which started the day bottom of League Two.In fact, he said the opening 20 minutes were the best they have produced in his first four games at the helm."It's disappointing to lose any game, but on reflection of the performance, it's even more so. The first 20...
  
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• MattDavies commented Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton: Why I didn't make a sub until...

  14-02-2016 12:36
  
  Notts County's players were back in training today as they look to move on quickly from defeat to York City.Despite the move, manager Jamie Fullarton was happy with his players' efforts at Bootham Crescent as they lost 2-1 to a team which started the day bottom of League Two.In fact, he said the opening 20 minutes were the best they have produced in his first four games at the helm."It's disappointing to lose any game, but on reflection of the performance, it's even more so. The first 20...
  
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• Nottmtails published Huddersfield Town beat Reds 'using Forest's own weapon', says...

  14-02-2016 12:24
  
  Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner felt they beat Nottingham Forest at their own game as they ended the Reds' unbeaten record at the City Ground. The German felt the Terriers had come out on top 'using Forest's own weapon' as they closed down with energy and hit them on the counter attack throughout. Huddersfield were the better side as Forest's 13 match unbeaten run was brought to an end by an own goal from Matt Mills and a late, spectacular strike from Phillip Billing in a 2-0...
  
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• Nottmtails published Dougie Freedman Q&A: We will not get too high or low about...

  14-02-2016 12:05
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman faced the media after his side's 2-0 loss to Huddersfield Town at the City Ground. Here are the answers he gave: Do you need to brush this off and say this is just one of those days, even though I am sure you will be disappointed? "No, it is not one of those days. There were too many players off their best form, for us just to be able to brush this off. That is something I will not do. I am disappointed, of course. "But whether we are facing...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dougie Freedman Q&A: We will not get too high or low about...

  14-02-2016 12:05
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman faced the media after his side's 2-0 loss to Huddersfield Town at the City Ground. Here are the answers he gave: Do you need to brush this off and say this is just one of those days, even though I am sure you will be disappointed? "No, it is not one of those days. There were too many players off their best form, for us just to be able to brush this off. That is something I will not do. I am disappointed, of course. "But whether we are facing...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest column: Kenny Burns: I'd give Reds 4.5 out of...

  14-02-2016 11:48
  
  I'm sure Matt Mills will be sick as a pig after his own goal against Huddersfield Town. He couldn't really do anything about it, but I'm sure the Nottingham Forest defender will give himself a rollicking and swear at himself. No doubt there will be a few choice swear words. But that just shows he cares. He's got the right attitude and I like to see that in players. He's too experienced to let it bother him, though. He'll have scored own goals before and I don't think this was that bad....
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest column: Kenny Burns: I'd give Reds 4.5 out of...

  14-02-2016 11:48
  
  I'm sure Matt Mills will be sick as a pig after his own goal against Huddersfield Town. He couldn't really do anything about it, but I'm sure the Nottingham Forest defender will give himself a rollicking and swear at himself. No doubt there will be a few choice swear words. But that just shows he cares. He's got the right attitude and I like to see that in players. He's too experienced to let it bother him, though. He'll have scored own goals before and I don't think this was that bad....
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest column: Kenny Burns: I hope Dougie tells...

  14-02-2016 11:02
  
  Nottingham Forest's unbeaten run was always guaranteed to come to an end. It was just a case of when. We'd been looking good all the way through but it was inevitable defeat was going to happen at some point. And it happened on Saturday against Huddersfield Town. It's just a shame it had to happen in front of 19,000 people at the City Ground on a bitterly cold day. You don't want it to happen in front of your home supporters. And it wasn't a good performance, which makes it worse. But it...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest column: Kenny Burns: I hope Dougie tells...

  14-02-2016 11:02
  
  Nottingham Forest's unbeaten run was always guaranteed to come to an end. It was just a case of when. We'd been looking good all the way through but it was inevitable defeat was going to happen at some point. And it happened on Saturday against Huddersfield Town. It's just a shame it had to happen in front of 19,000 people at the City Ground on a bitterly cold day. You don't want it to happen in front of your home supporters. And it wasn't a good performance, which makes it worse. But it...
  
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• Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats at Rock City, Nottingham: Review - Nottingham Post

  14-02-2016 10:51
  Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
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  Originally penciled in for an intimate set at sibling venue The Rescue Rooms until a sparkling performance on Jools Holland in the autumn of 2015 sent ticket agencies into the type of tail spin which swaps pound signs for pupils in the eyes of smug ...
  

• BenIreland published A60 crash: Woman in critical condition as six in hospital and man...

  14-02-2016 10:49
  
  A 22-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash on the A60, Mansfield Road. In total, six people were taken to hospital after the collision, police have now said. A 23-year-old man has been arrested by police officers investigating the crash. The crash took place at around 10.05pm on Saturday, February 13 near the Seven Mile Inn at the junction with Burntstump Hill near Ravenshead. Two people were pulled out of their vehicles by firefighters. Crash...
  
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• BenIreland commented A60 crash: Woman in critical condition as six in hospital and man...

  14-02-2016 10:49
  
  A 22-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash on the A60, Mansfield Road. In total, six people were taken to hospital after the collision, police have now said. A 23-year-old man has been arrested by police officers investigating the crash. The crash took place at around 10.05pm on Saturday, February 13 near the Seven Mile Inn at the junction with Burntstump Hill near Ravenshead. Two people were pulled out of their vehicles by firefighters. Crash...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats at Rock City, Nottingham:...

  14-02-2016 10:42
  
  Occasionally, just very occasionally, a gig-going experience exceeds long-held expectations. Originally penciled in for an intimate set at sibling venue The Rescue Rooms until a sparkling performance on Jools Holland in the autumn of 2015 sent ticket agencies into the type of tail spin which swaps pound signs for pupils in the eyes of smug venue promoters as venue upgrades are hurriedly rubber-stamped. A former missionary worker from Missouri, for years Nathaniel Rateliff garnered a cult...
  
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• Reeves and Mortimer at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review - Nottingham Post

  14-02-2016 10:30
  Reeves and Mortimer at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review
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  I've always loved them, so you'll get no quibbling from me about how great Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are. Surreal, childish, joyfully absurdist and fearless in their relentless pursuit of a laugh, they also have one foot in the traditional light ...
  

• BenIreland published Guitarist plays on Nottingham bus to get people off their phones

  14-02-2016 10:18
  
  A guitar-strumming 20-year-old has been playing music on Nottingham buses in a bid to turn people's attention away from their smart phones. Ben Sherwin, of Stapleford, got a round of applause after he played for passengers on board the i4 bus heading back to his home town from Nottingham. And he's calling on more musicians to get out there and entertain public transport passengers.For testing onlyFor testing only Ben said: "There's a...
  
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• BenIreland commented Guitarist plays on Nottingham bus to get people off their phones

  14-02-2016 10:18
  
  A guitar-strumming 20-year-old has been playing music on Nottingham buses in a bid to turn people's attention away from their smart phones. Ben Sherwin, of Stapleford, got a round of applause after he played for passengers on board the i4 bus heading back to his home town from Nottingham. And he's calling on more musicians to get out there and entertain public transport passengers.For testing onlyFor testing only Ben said: "There's a...
  
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• NottmPostEG published !!! (chk chk chk) at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: Review and setlist

  14-02-2016 10:13
  
  !!! (Chk chk chk) are quite unlike anything else you will ever have seen before. They act as their own support band, Stereolad, with frontman Nic Offer resplendent in a gingham dress and a mock French accent covering Stereolab songs.!!! are here to turn Rescue Rooms into one big party, starting off with Sick Ass Moon, complete with a dance break in the middle. The moves on display would make the greatest queens from Ru-Paul's Drag Race green with envy, with twerking and kisses being blown...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Reeves and Mortimer at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review

  14-02-2016 10:04
  
  I've always loved them, so you'll get no quibbling from me about how great Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are. Surreal, childish, joyfully absurdist and fearless in their relentless pursuit of a laugh, they also have one foot in the traditional light entertainment of their childhoods. So while there'd definitely be no Harry Hill or Mighty Boosh without them, their madness appeals to both hardcore comedy nerds and the BBC1 family audience. Their sold-out crowd told the tale - all ages, both sexes,..
  
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• BenIreland published Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well

  14-02-2016 09:56
  
  A 13-year-old girl who went missing from Whitemoor has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Safyia Isaacs was reported missing on Saturday, February 13, after she did not return home from school on Friday, February 12. Nottinghamshire Police thanked everyone who shared the public appeal to track her down.
  
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• BenIreland commented Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well

  14-02-2016 09:56
  
  A 13-year-old girl who went missing from Whitemoor has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Safyia Isaacs was reported missing on Saturday, February 13, after she did not return home from school on Friday, February 12. Nottinghamshire Police thanked everyone who shared the public appeal to track her down.
  
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• BenIreland published Lenton Boulevard re-opened after serious crash

  14-02-2016 09:08
  
  Police have re-opened Lenton Boulevard after it was following for a serious crash. Officers closed the inner-city road between its junctions with Derby Road and Ilkeston Road at about 9.45pm on Saturday night. They said they would be there for "some time" to deal with the crash, the details of which are yet to emerge. The road was re-opened at around 11pm on February 13. More to follow.
  
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• BenIreland published Snow and ice warnings for Nottinghamshire

  14-02-2016 08:56
  
  Snow and ice could hit Nottinghamshire, the Met Office has warned. A severe weather warning has been issued in the region, forecasting snow and ice between 3am and noon Sunday February 14.
  On a cloudy day, with some sunny spells, temperatures are forecast to range from freezing to 5C.Those planning Valentine's Day walks or outings are advised to wrap up warm. Drivers are also urged to take care on the roads. The weather warning for the East Midlands is one of of ten across the country as...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Zero-carb cloud bread: How to make it - and when is it coming to...

  14-02-2016 08:54
  
  Cloud bread - it's the latest zero-carb foodie craze sweeping the internet. Made with just three ingredients - eggs, cream cheese and cream of tartar - the fluffy bread is high in protein and is a dream come true for dieters and those looking for a low-carb alternative to bread.Plus it's much easier than making normal bread! What's not to love?How to make itYou will need:- 3 separated eggs- 3 tbs cream cheese- ¼ tsp cream of tartar- salt and pepper, to seasonMethod:Put the egg yolks,...
  
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• BenIreland published Two in hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Mansfield Road

  14-02-2016 08:35
  
  Multiple vehicles have been involved in a "serious" crash on the A60, Mansfield Road. Two people were taken to hospital by paramedics after they were cut from their vehicles by firefighters. The smash happened at near Ravenshead, in Nottinghamshire, at around 10.05pm on Saturday February 13, by the Seven Mile Inn pub near the junction with Burntstump Hill.Drivers were asked to avoid the area as emergency services dealt with the scene. Serious Road traffic accident A60...
  
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• VIDEO: Ancient recipe could be modern cure

  14-02-2016 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The University of Nottingham say a 1000-year-old Anglo Saxon medical book contains a recipe which could help fight against MRSA.
  
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