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• Nottingham Post published Hartlepool United 2 Notts County 3: Match report

  16-02-2016 23:30
  
  It was third time lucky for Notts County as they finally saw off Hartlepool United thanks to a late Jon Stead header. The two previous scheduled meetings between the sides this season had been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch, first at Victoria Park then Meadow Lane. But three goals in the North East, two from the hardworking Stead, brought a positive response to Saturday's disappointing reverse at York City for the Magpies. It took only four minutes for Stead to take advantage of...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Hartlepool United 2 Notts County 3: Match report

  16-02-2016 23:30
  
  It was third time lucky for Notts County as they finally saw off Hartlepool United thanks to a late Jon Stead header. The two previous scheduled meetings between the sides this season had been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch, first at Victoria Park then Meadow Lane. But three goals in the North East, two from the hardworking Stead, brought a positive response to Saturday's disappointing reverse at York City for the Magpies. It took only four minutes for Stead to take advantage of...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham can become leading city of football for women -...

  16-02-2016 22:59
  
  Nottingham can become the shining light for women's football nationally – according to sporting stars and local leaders.More than 200 women, young and old, took part in a celebration of football – including a five-a-side tournament, walking football and the launch games of a new veteran's league – on Tuesday night, and organisers said it could be the start of big things for the sport in the city.The event, called 'reclaim the pitch' and organised by Nottingham City of Football,
  
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• PMBlackburn published Firefighters rescue man from wreckage of two car Gotham crash

  16-02-2016 22:56
  
  Firefighters rescued a man from the wreckage of a two-car crash in Gotham.The incident happened in Kegworth Lane in the village at around 6pm on Tuesday.One man was freed from a car and taken to hospital in an ambulance.Engines from Highfields and East Leake attended the scene.The whole incident was dealt with within an hour and the road reopened.
  
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• JemmaPage published Road blocked after collision between car and motorbike

  16-02-2016 19:52
  
  A road has been blocked after a collision between a car and a motorbike. Police were called to the crash in Sherwood Rise at 6.15pm on Tuesday. The road is currently blocked between Goose Fair Island and Northgate while officers deal with the aftermath. The car driver and motorcyclists' injuries are not yet known. Nottingham City Transport's Yellow 68, 69, 70 and 71 have been diverted along Haydn Road, Hucknall Road and Mansfield Road. The Hadyn Road, Central Avenue, Health Centre,...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham men bailed after arrested on suspicion of stealing...

  16-02-2016 19:33
  
  Two men have been bailed after they were arrested on suspicion of stealing large quantities of diesel. A 32 year-old man and a 22 year-old man, both from Nottingham, were questioned by police officers in connection with the thefts, which took place Smalley and Codnor, Derbyshire, on February 11. They were arrested after police stopped a van that was being sought after for in connection with the incidents. The investigation is still on going. The fuel was stolen from vehicles at Alsop...
  
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• JenniferScott published 'Inner city miracle' allotments to make way for 110 houses

  16-02-2016 19:30
  
  Despairing allotment lovers and upset residents are readying themselves to bid farewell to a much-loved piece of land that is being turned into a housing estate. Radford Bridge Allotments, off Russell Drive in Wollaton, have been offering almost 230 private gardening spaces covering 10.8 hectares since the 1930s, and is nestled in between two nature reserves. Plans to build 140 houses on the site were thrown out by Nottingham City Council in 2012, with concerns surrounding the loss of the...
  
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• JenniferScott commented 'Inner city miracle' allotments to make way for 110 houses

  16-02-2016 19:30
  
  Despairing allotment lovers and upset residents are readying themselves to bid farewell to a much-loved piece of land that is being turned into a housing estate. Radford Bridge Allotments, off Russell Drive in Wollaton, have been offering almost 230 private gardening spaces covering 10.8 hectares since the 1930s, and is nestled in between two nature reserves. Plans to build 140 houses on the site were thrown out by Nottingham City Council in 2012, with concerns surrounding the loss of the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Dozens of homes in Nottingham left without water

  16-02-2016 19:22
  
  Dozens of homes in Nottingham have been left without water after a pipe burst.Severn Trent Water said it is aware of the problem and apologised to its customers who are affected.A spokeswoman added: "We want to assure everyone that our team are on their way to the area and will do everything they can to get things back to normal as quickly as possible."We know how difficult it is to have no water, especially at this time of the day, and we're very sorry for any trouble caused."The...
  
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• JemmaPage published Councillor launches petition for a walk-in doctor's surgery in...

  16-02-2016 19:01
  
  A petition has been launched to transform a derelict building in Hucknall into a walk-in doctor's surgery.County councillor John Wilmott believes the former New College Nottingham campus would make an ideal place for an out-of-hours practice – and says it would be a much needed service for the town.The building, in Portland Road, has been empty since September.Mr Wilmott, leader of Hucknall First Community Forum, has met the local Clinical Commissioning Group to discuss his concerns about.
  
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• JemmaPage published Most shared stories: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

  16-02-2016 19:00
  
  A car knocked down a BT telegraph pole and a salon owner has discovered the winning formula to keep kids entertained while they are getting their hair cut.In other news, passengers were delayed after a tram hit a parked ambulance in Beeston; A man who died after he was struck by a lorry has been named as 38-year-old Gavan O'Neill and the top five steakhouses has been revealed.These are your top six shared stories on Tuesday, February 16.383 shares: Toy cars, princess chairs and a...
  
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• Punter praised by judge for spotting burglar before he struck - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 18:43
  Punter praised by judge for spotting burglar before he struck
  Nottingham Post
  A judge has rewarded a crime-buster £300 after he foiled a burglary from the comfort of a pub. Billy Calder will collect the cash from public funds. He was in the New Carrington Inn, in Mansfield Road, Nottingham, when he spotted intruder Thomas Smith.
  

• JemmaPage published Missing fraudster James Turner has been found

  16-02-2016 18:38
  
  A fraudster who disappeared from court moments before he was due to be sentenced has been found. Former security firm boss James Turner was found by police on Tuesday afternoon in the Beechdale area. He was taken by ambulance to the Queen's Medical Centre.The 56-year-old, of Rise Park, had pocketed £300,000 in VAT he charged customers, instead of handing the cash over to HM Revenue and Customs. Turner arrived at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday with his wife and two daughters just...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Missing fraudster James Turner has been found

  16-02-2016 18:38
  
  A fraudster who disappeared from court moments before he was due to be sentenced has been found. Former security firm boss James Turner was found by police on Tuesday afternoon in the Beechdale area. He was taken by ambulance to the Queen's Medical Centre.The 56-year-old, of Rise Park, had pocketed £300,000 in VAT he charged customers, instead of handing the cash over to HM Revenue and Customs. Turner arrived at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday with his wife and two daughters just...
  
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• TomNorton published Mum-of-two who set herself on fire told police she'd been trying...

  16-02-2016 18:30
  
  A woman who died after setting herself on fire told police in the days before her death she had been trying to kill herself for weeks, an inquest heard. Vanessa Lucas-Heathorn died on June 25, 2015, after being charged with arson in the same week. Vanessa, 44, from Mansfield, had been receiving treatment at the Milbrook mental health unit at King's Mill Hospital. In an evidence statement to the court, custody sergeant Lee Whittaker, who works at Mansfield police station, said Vanessa had a...
  
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• rsherdley published Punter praised by judge for spotting burglar before he struck in...

  16-02-2016 18:29
  
  Ajudge has rewarded a crime-buster £300 after he foiled a burglary from the comfort of a pub.Billy Calder will collect the cash from public funds.He was in the New Carrington Inn, in Mansfield Road, Nottingham, when he spotted intruder Thomas Smith.He was loitering outside resident Michael Stevenson's flat across the road from the bar.Mr Calder, who knew Mr Stevenson, grew suspicious. He watched Smith peering into windows and trying door handles for 20 minutes, Nottingham Crown Court...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottinghamshire all-rounder Chris Lewis warns young pros...

  16-02-2016 18:20
  
  Former Nottinghamshire and England all-rounder Chris Lewis has addressed young cricketers to help ensure they do not make the same mistakes as him. Lewis emphasised the importance ofplanning for the future when he spoke to first year professionals at the sixth annual Professional Cricketers' Association Rookie Camp at Edgbaston today. He used his own experiences of being jailed for 13 years for smuggling liquid cocaine into England from St Lucia to get over a powerful message. "It's...
  
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• JonPritchard published West Bridgford pub The Monkey Tree closes down after becoming...

  16-02-2016 18:10
  
  Popular West Bridgford pub The Monkey Tree has closed down – with its owners saying it has become too expensive to run. The pub, seen by many as a staple of the town centre, closed its doors for the last time on Saturday. It becomes the fourth business in the town to close down in the last few weeks, with independents D-Lights, Cafe Indule and West End Cabaret all calling it quits this side of Christmas. A spokesman for the company told website West Bridgford Wire: "We closed...
  
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• JonPritchard commented West Bridgford pub The Monkey Tree closes down after becoming...

  16-02-2016 18:10
  
  Popular West Bridgford pub The Monkey Tree has closed down – with its owners saying it has become too expensive to run. The pub, seen by many as a staple of the town centre, closed its doors for the last time on Saturday. It becomes the fourth business in the town to close down in the last few weeks, with independents D-Lights, Cafe Indule and West End Cabaret all calling it quits this side of Christmas. A spokesman for the company told website West Bridgford Wire: "We closed...
  
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• MattDavies published James Taylor faces a major struggle to force his way into England...

  16-02-2016 18:04
  
  National selector Mick Newell admits James Taylor faces a major struggle to establish himself in England's one-day team. The Nottinghamshire batsman averaged 56.42 against Australia and Pakistan last summer and hit a century in the warm-up game before the series against South Africa. However, Taylor was left out as Joe Root and Ben Stokes returned to the fold, leaving him as the odd man out in a strong batting line-up. Notts director of cricket Newell says Taylor is in the unfortunate...
  
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• MattDavies commented James Taylor faces a major struggle to force his way into England...

  16-02-2016 18:04
  
  National selector Mick Newell admits James Taylor faces a major struggle to establish himself in England's one-day team. The Nottinghamshire batsman averaged 56.42 against Australia and Pakistan last summer and hit a century in the warm-up game before the series against South Africa. However, Taylor was left out as Joe Root and Ben Stokes returned to the fold, leaving him as the odd man out in a strong batting line-up. Notts director of cricket Newell says Taylor is in the unfortunate...
  
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• Nottingham mum comes up with 'miracle' product for frizzy hair – and produces 6000 bottles of it - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 18:02
  Nottingham mum comes up with 'miracle' product for frizzy hair – and produces 6000 bottles of it
  Nottingham Post
  After spending years trying to find a hair care product to tame her daughter's unruly locks, mum Michelle Sewell decided to create her own "miracle" styling cream. The 44-year-old mixed her own potions of conditioners, oils and serums before she ...and more »
  

• JemmaPage published Nottingham mum comes up with 'miracle' product for frizzy hair -...

  16-02-2016 18:00
  
  After spending years trying to find a hair care product to tame her daughter's unruly locks, mum Michelle Sewell decided to create her own "miracle" styling cream.The 44-year-old mixed her own potions of conditioners, oils and serums before she finally came across the perfect concoction last year.Ms Sewell, of Portland Road, Nottingham, now has 6,000 bottles of her newly-launched Maya styling cream waiting to be sold.The product – inspired by her 11-year-old daughter...
  
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• Eastwood stabbing: Residents feel 'scared and unsafe in their own homes' - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 17:42
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  Eastwood stabbing: Residents feel 'scared and unsafe in their own homes'
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  Nottinghamshire Police officers spent most of Tuesday searching through bins, gardens and drains in the Ryemere Close area of the town. Eastwood stabbing: Residents feel 'scared and unsafe in their own homes'. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.and more »
  

• NottmPostEG published Prolific cult film producer Jonathan Sothcott to appear at...

  16-02-2016 17:31
  
  One of the country's biggest supporter of cult, independent films is heading to Nottingham for a film networking event. Jonathan Sothcott has produced a wide array of independent UK flicks and worked with Danny Dyer, Mark Hamill and Martin Kemp. He will appear at the Film and TV Tweet Up event at the Antenna, Nottingham on February 18. Sothcott will take part in a Q&A which organisers hope will allow visitors to learn from his experiences working on films such as Vendetta, We Still...
  
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• DanRussell published Eastwood stabbing: Residents feel 'scared and unsafe in their own...

  16-02-2016 17:20
  
  Neighbours say they feel scared and unsafe in their own homes after a stabbing – which came just 24 hours after a gunshot was heard a mile away. A 28-year-old man is currently in a "serious" condition after the attack in Eastwood on Monday evening. Nottinghamshire Police officers spent most of Tuesday searching through bins, gardens and drains in the Ryemere Close area of the town. Amy Fowkes saw some of what happened. The 17-year-old of Ryemere Close, said: "I had...
  
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• JonPritchard published Bafta-winning artist Paul Jeacock on working on Mad Max: Fury...

  16-02-2016 17:07
  
  Paul Jeacock helped craft some of the most recognisable costumes on the big screen last year. The artist talks to Jon Pritchard about being part of a Bafta-winning team and appearing in Gladiator. An artist since the age of 12, Paul Jeacock has always enjoyed the weird and wonderful side of art. Now, more than 40 years later, his work has appeared in some of the biggest films on the planet, as well as in comics and on television. His work on Mad Max: Fury Road helped bring in a Bafta for...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Detectives hunt White Vauxhall Insignia after armed robbery at...

  16-02-2016 17:00
  
  Detectives are hunting a white Vauxhall Insignia – which they believe was used as a getaway car after a robbery.Officers investigating an armed robbery at Tesco Express service station on the A610 Nuthall Road at Cinderhill, at about 6.30pm on Thursday 28 January are urging anyone who saw a similar car in the area to get in touch.Two masked men threatened staff with a firearm and knife before stealing cash in the robbery.The men fled over woodland and open ground behind the service station
  
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• DanRussell published Academy backtracks on school dinner changes after hundreds sign...

  16-02-2016 16:58
  
  Controversial plans to change lunchtimes at a secondary school have been overturned by students.Arnold Hill Academy wanted to shorten dinner break and stagger them throughout the day for different year groups from September. However, student Aidan Gula started a petition opposing the changes and received more than 400 signatures which managed to change the Gedling Road school's plans.The 14-year-old of Year 10 said: "When the plans were announced I just thought that they were not right,...
  
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• Businesses come together to highlight potential of East Midlands - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 16:58
  Businesses come together to highlight potential of East Midlands
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  Businesses from Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are to come together at a breakfast event to highlight the potential of the East Midlands economy. The three-city collaboration, called the Power of 3 (Po3) will host the panel breakfast at Jury's Inn ...and more »
  

• Barry_Cooper published Mother's Day 2016: Six places for afternoon tea in Nottinghamshir...

  16-02-2016 16:53
  
  Afternoon tea – one of the quintessentially British traditions.An event so well-loved, that there can be few people who haven't at least been and tried it, whether that be in Nottinghamshire or elsewhere.Those finely cut salmon sandwiches, beautifully tasty cakes washed down with a glass of fizz and the finest teas the world has to offer.Those who are partial to a slice of cake, prawn sandwich and prosecco will be glad to know there are plenty of fine places to indulge their desires all...
  
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• Nottingham restaurant to open Moroccan takeaway - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 16:47
  Nottingham restaurant to open Moroccan takeaway
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  Work is underway to transform the former noodle bar into Marrakesh Express in Chapel Bar. Nottingham restaurant to open Moroccan takeaway. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Businesses come together to highlight potential of East Midlands

  16-02-2016 16:39
  
  Businesses from Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are to come together at a breakfast event to highlight the potential of the East Midlands economy. The three-city collaboration, called the Power of 3 (Po3) will host the panel breakfast at Jury's Inn, East Midlands Airport on March 3 – to help raise awareness of an event attracting investors and developers at MIPIM, the global property event in Cannes, later in the month. Andy Cliffe, managing director of East Midlands Airport will speak...
  
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• LPinchess published Nottingham restaurant to open Moroccan takeaway

  16-02-2016 16:30
  
  Nottingham restaurant Marrakesh is set to open an all-day eatery selling Moroccan and Lebanese "fast food". Marrakesh Express, eight doors down from the restaurant in the city's Chapel Bar, will specialise in flatbread sandwiches, tagines and salads, with plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. The 35-seater cafe and takeaway will also open for Arabic breakfasts and will stay open until late at night.
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• Nottingham Post published IOD director to discuss the politics of business

  16-02-2016 16:19
  
  Director general of the Institute of Directors (IoD),Simon Walker will discuss whether politics is becoming more, or less, friendly to business at a public lecture at the Nottingham Business School He will explore the political environment in the UK and analyse the current government's business policies. Mr Walker, the IoD's most senior representative, will talk about politicians' conflicted attitude towards business. The lecture comes as Jeremy Corbyn recently suggested that companies...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers: Corey Neilson hails roster as Chris Lawrence stays - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 16:17
  Nottingham Panthers: Corey Neilson hails roster as Chris Lawrence stays
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  Corey Neilson says he is thrilled with the team Nottingham Panthers will field for the rest of the season. A busy final few days before the passing of the Elite League registration deadline saw the club add import defencemen Kevin Quick and Franklin ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers: Corey Neilson hails roster as Chris Lawrence...

  16-02-2016 16:00
  
  Corey Neilson says he is thrilled with the team Nottingham Panthers will field for the rest of the season. A busy final few days before the passing of the Elite League registration deadline saw the club add import defencemen Kevin Quick and Franklin MacDonald. Their arrivals saw British defenceman Paul Swindlehurst move to Manchester Storm for the rest of the season, while forward Chris Lawrence will be retained for the remainder of the campaign. Quick and MacDonald are set to arrive in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gold for local estate agent

  16-02-2016 15:34
  
  A local estate agency has been awarded Gold for its customer service in the Midlands region by The Guild of Professional Estate Agents .Bentons scooped the award for 'outstanding levels of customer care and industry expertise' at The Guild's Annual Awards ceremony held at the Millennium Hotel, Mayfair, London. The Guild has an 800-strong network of independent estate agents across the country. Judges commented on Bentons consistently high levels of customer service, outstanding expertise...
  
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• It's the breakfast of awards champions - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 15:27
  It's the breakfast of awards champions
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  Sponsors of this year's Nottingham Post Business Awards ensured the competition got off to a successful start when they attended a launch event at Hart's Restaurant. Companies championing the annual celebration of business success include headline ...
  

• TomNorton published Woman died after setting herself on fire just days after being...

  16-02-2016 15:22
  
  A mother-of-two who died after she set herself on fire had confessed to police she needed help just days before, an inquest has been told.Vanessa Lucas-Heathorne, a former employee of Nottingham City Council, died on June 25 last year, after suffering severe burns to her body. The 44-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of arson a few days prior to her death after a fire in a house in Valley View, Mansfield. Ms Lucas-Heathorne jumped through the window of the property and was taken to Queen's
  
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• DanRobinson published How to become the 'eyes and ears' on the inside of a Nottinghamsh...

  16-02-2016 14:23
  
  Volunteers are needed to oversee how a Nottinghamshire prison is run. The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Lowdham Grange is looking for new members to join its team. New recruits would monitor standards of care and fair treatment for inmates, talk to prisoners and staff, and attend monthly board meetings - becoming the "eyes and ears on the inside". The role is unpaid and independent of the prison. Barbara Morgan, a member of the IMB, said: "You'll work with...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers defenceman Paul Swindlehurst joins Manchester...

  16-02-2016 13:45
  
  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Paul Swindlehurst has joined Manchester Storm for the rest of the season. The Great Britain international, 22, was set for little or no ice time after the signings of Kevin Quick and Franklin MacDonald yesterday. With that in mind, he has joined Panthers' Elite League rivals, although coach Corey Neilson insists he remains a huge part of the club's plans if he develops as is hoped. "Paul is a typical young hockey player. He needs to improve his focus,...
  
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• Nottingham Forest midfielder joins Grantham Town on loan - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 13:43
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder joins Grantham Town on loan
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder Dylan Burns has joined Evo-Stik League Premier Division side Grantham Town on loan. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Richard Dearle has headed back in the opposite direction, following the end of his month-long spell with the ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest midfielder joins Grantham Town on loan

  16-02-2016 13:36
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Dylan Burns has joined Evo-Stik League Premier Division side Grantham Town on loan. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Richard Dearle has headed back in the opposite direction, following the end of his month-long spell with the Gingerbreads. Fellow Reds youngster Burns has joined Grantham on an initial one-month loan and made his debut in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Buxton. Dearle was an unused sub in that match, but his team-mate came off the bench to play the final 25...
  
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• JenniferScott published Police search bins and drains in Eastwood after stabbing

  16-02-2016 13:29
  
  Police are currently scouring the streets in Eastwood after reports of a serious assault on Monday night saw emergency services rush into the area.Residents told the Post they had seen an injured man with "bandages all over his head" and police rushing into houses in Rymere Close at around 8pm.Nottinghamshire Police confirmed a 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a stabbing and is now in hospital after the incident. No arrests have been made.Officers are on the scene...
  
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• JemmaPage published Met Office issues snow warning for Nottinghamshire

  16-02-2016 13:27
  
  A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office.The warning has been put in place as it seems likely showers will turn into sleet and snow overnight on Wednesday.The public are advised to be aware of tricky travel conditions generally, and possible disruption to transport.The chief forecaster from the Met Office said: "A slow-moving band of rain will increasingly interact with the colder air across southern and eastern Britain, with the likelihood of some wintry...
  
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• Cllr Jane Urquhart: Cyclists have been at forefront of tram thinking - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2016 13:06
  Cllr Jane Urquhart: Cyclists have been at forefront of tram thinking
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  Councillor Jane Urquhart, who has lead responsibility for NET at Nottingham City Council, says safety has been – and still is – a top priority. As a cyclist for work and pleasure, and a councillor who represents cyclists as Cycle Champion at the City ...
  

• Nottingham named ASA performance swimming hub - The home of swimming

  16-02-2016 13:04
  The home of swimming
  Nottingham named ASA performance swimming hub
  The home of swimming
  Nottingham has been named as the host city of a new ASA Beacon Programme set up to support the next wave of elite athletes. The Nottingham Beacon Programme is the first of its kind to be set up in the East Midlands and will be hosted by Nottinghamshire ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Cllr Jane Urquhart: Cyclists have been at forefront of tram...

  16-02-2016 13:00
  
  Councillor Jane Urquhart, who has lead responsibility for NET at Nottingham City Council, says safety has been – and still is – a top priority. As a cyclist for work and pleasure, and a councillor who represents cyclists as Cycle Champion at the City Council, I'm passionate about making our city more cycle-friendly. We have started work on the first phase of a cycle superhighway and have plans to expand this network, offering more cyclists the opportunity for safer journeys...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Cllr Jane Urquhart: Cyclists have been at forefront of tram...

  16-02-2016 13:00
  
  Councillor Jane Urquhart, who has lead responsibility for NET at Nottingham City Council, says safety has been – and still is – a top priority. As a cyclist for work and pleasure, and a councillor who represents cyclists as Cycle Champion at the City Council, I'm passionate about making our city more cycle-friendly. We have started work on the first phase of a cycle superhighway and have plans to expand this network, offering more cyclists the opportunity for safer journeys...
  
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