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• TomNorton published Flat severely damaged after blaze in Mapperley Park

  09-03-2016 23:09
  
  A flat was left severely damaged after a fire broke on Wednesday evening. Three firefighting crews had to be sent out to put out the blaze in Corporation Oaks, Mapperley Park. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service first got the call at around 7.30pm. Crews from Central and Arnold fire station were sent out initially who then had to radio in further support from West Bridgford. Even though the flat was badly damaged, all people in it were accounted for. Several pieces of fire-fighting...
  
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• TomNorton published A60 crash: Police name pedestrian killed in collision

  09-03-2016 22:58
  
  Police have named a pedestrian who died following a crash in Cuckney.Johnathan James Masters, 25, of Mansfield Woodhouse was taken to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre following the collision on the Warsop side of the junction of Budby Road and the A60 at around 6.30pm on Friday, March 4.His family said: "We are devastated by the events of last Friday but are comforted by the knowledge that some of his donated organs have made a difference to other people."We would also like to pass...
  
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• MattDavies published Coventry Blaze 6 Nottingham Panthers 1: Match report

  09-03-2016 22:50
  
  Sport is indeed a cruel mistress. On Sunday, Nottingham Panthers captain David Clarke was lifting the Challenge Cup once more after a nerve wracking 1-0 overtime win against Cardiff Devils. Panthers had dominated against the long-time Elite League leaders and afterwards talk among players was rightly of a grand slam season. Thousands of fans were elated as they celebrated in the Sheffield Arena, home of their arch rivals. Fast forward just four days and those fans and players must have...
  
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• TomNorton published Not enough services to support major Nottinghamshire housing...

  09-03-2016 22:11
  
  More schools, surgeries and support is needed to accommodate a major housing development in Hucknall and its surrounding areas, residents have said. Council bosses and members of the public met on Wednesday evening to discuss plans to build thousands of homes in Ashfield.Members of Hucknall Reach Out Residents group met with Ashfield District Council at Holgate Academy as part of an ongoing consultation into plans.The council has said that 480 homes need to be built every year for the...
  
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• TomNorton commented Not enough services to support major Nottinghamshire housing...

  09-03-2016 22:11
  
  More schools, surgeries and support is needed to accommodate a major housing development in Hucknall and its surrounding areas, residents have said. Council bosses and members of the public met on Wednesday evening to discuss plans to build thousands of homes in Ashfield.Members of Hucknall Reach Out Residents group met with Ashfield District Council at Holgate Academy as part of an ongoing consultation into plans.The council has said that 480 homes need to be built every year for the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest: Somebody is going to concede three or four...

  09-03-2016 22:00
  
  Nottingham Forest are on course to give somebody a Championship hiding if they continue to create the same number of chances in games, says upbeat boss Dougie Freedman. The Reds endured a nervous finish against Preston on Tuesday, after failing to make the most of numerous opportunities they carved out, amid a lively performance at the City Ground. Forest ultimately won 1-0 thanks to Nelson Oliveira's ninth goal of the campaign – but could easily have triumphed by a bigger...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest: Somebody is going to concede three or four...

  09-03-2016 22:00
  
  Nottingham Forest are on course to give somebody a Championship hiding if they continue to create the same number of chances in games, says upbeat boss Dougie Freedman. The Reds endured a nervous finish against Preston on Tuesday, after failing to make the most of numerous opportunities they carved out, amid a lively performance at the City Ground. Forest ultimately won 1-0 thanks to Nelson Oliveira's ninth goal of the campaign – but could easily have triumphed by a bigger...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton praises Jason Banton's impact...

  09-03-2016 21:00
  
  Notts County boss Jamie Fullarton has praised Jason Banton's impact at Meadow Lane, but says the winger is only "showing glimpses" of his potential. Banton was excellent in the first half of Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers, but his impact waned after the break. It was still enough to win him the sponsors' man of the match award for his display on the left wing. But Fullarton is hoping to see more of the former Crystal Palace winger, who he coached atSelhurst Park in the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire weather: No more rain for the rest of the week

  09-03-2016 20:16
  
  After we all got soaked on Wednesday, some welcome respite will be given by the weather gods for the rest of the week. The weather warning issued by the Met Office for heavy rain has now expired and the rest of the week is set to be dry, with the odd shower here and there. Patchy rain overnight will have cleared by Sunday morning, while a few spots of rain may hang around in Nottinghamshire, the day will be mostly dry. The temperature shouldn't be too bad either, with a maximum of around...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest: Fawaz Al Hasawi meets with Football League...

  09-03-2016 20:13
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi and finance director Lalou Tifrit have held a meeting with Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey.Talks took place at the league's London headquarters today with various items up for discussion, including the club's position with their current transfer embargo.Al Hasawi said the meeting was a positive one and he is "hopeful" the embargo will end in the summer."It was a very positive discussion and I would like to thank Mr Harvey for...
  
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• JonPritchard published Most shared stories: Gary Barlow, Roy Chubby Brown and the...

  09-03-2016 19:51
  
  Gary Barlow was top of the pops on Wednesday with our story on him offering to perform at birthday's being shared more than 1,000 times.The Take That frontman asked for fans to get in touch with him if they have a milestone birthday this year so he could perform for them at their bash.Last year, the star invited fans to convince him to turn up and sing at their wedding ceremony and he made it to the East Midlands, performing at Katie Hardy's big day in Loughborough.Also tickling the fancy of our
  
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• JonPritchard published Light at the end of the tunnel for drivers as Crown Island work...

  09-03-2016 19:39
  
  Drivers have been pulling their hair out over the Crown Island chaos – but there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Rush hour traffic through the roadworks has seen buses run up to 30 minutes late, while many people have been reporting hour delays through sitting in the grid-locked traffic. But Nottingham City Council has said the work – the final stage in the two-year project to improve the ring road – is running ahead of schedule. But it will be seen as a small...
  
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• MattDavies published Cricket: Domestic structure changes a positive, says Nottinghamsh...

  09-03-2016 19:14
  
  Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell says changes to the domestic structure will make life easier for coaches and players. The 2017 season will see Division One of the County Championship cut to eight teams, with the other 10 making up the second tier. All 18 teams will play 14 four day games to free up space for blocks of limited overs cricket, ending constant changes in formats – something which frustrates players. The Royal London One Day Cup will be played at the start...
  
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• rsherdley commented Two brothers beat up man in pub brawl - after one had downed 20...

  09-03-2016 19:00
  
  Two brothers beat up a man in a brawl outside a pub, then a witness tried to bribe the landlord with £3,000 to destroy CCTV, a court heard.The damning footage showed Curtis and Tyson Parr, who had drunk 20 pints and taken cocaine, kicking and punching their victim. Both men had initially waded in as peacemakers in an argument between the man they were to attack and a woman near a taxi, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Tuesday, March 8.But when Tyson Parr was struck first by the victim, the.
  
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• JenniferScott published New route to halve train times to Birmingham under threat - but...

  09-03-2016 19:00
  
  Plans to cut journey times by more than half between Nottingham and Birmingham are under threat after HS2 has left the scheme for a new train line in doubt, according to councillors. In 2011, the company in charge of the large high speed rail project told local councils the east-west service would be possible and carried out all the assessments - putting a price tag of £195 million onto the new line. But Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Council's joint transport committee now...
  
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• DanRobinson published Gerard Butler wears kit supplied by Nottingham firm in new film...

  09-03-2016 19:00
  
  ulletproof vests and police equipment featuring in new film London Has Fallen were supplied by a Nottingham military clothing firm.Anchor Supplies, based in Cattle Market Road, provided a former Nottinghamshire Police protective vest for actor Gerard Butler and background scenery for the blockbuster, which depicts a terrorist attack in the capital. It is the latest Big Screen project for the company, which has also worked on the James Bond, Harry Potter, Tomb Raider and Fast and the Furious...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire businessman riding 500 miles in 48 hours to raise...

  09-03-2016 18:57
  
  The owner of a Nottinghamshire industrial supplies firm is aiming to cycle 500 miles in 48 hours to raise money for a specialist school. Malcolm Hall, who owns Hall-Fast, will ride from Mansfield, where the firm is based, to Twickenham Stadium in London, then on to Cardiff's Principality Stadium before travelling back to Mansfield. He will set off on his journey on Friday, September 30. It is the latest fundraising initiative in aid of Fountaindale School, which caters for specialist...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham-based finance firm tops £150,000 for donation...

  09-03-2016 18:35
  
  Consumer finance firm Dollar UK has donated more than £13,000 to charity. The firm, which employs about 400 people at its headquarters at Cardinal House, in Abbeyfield Court, Lenton, gave the money to Help for Heroes. Staff raised funds through events such as cake sales and raffles last year. The company, which runs The Money Shop and Payday UK, has now collected £150,000 since it began a partnership with the military charity in 2011. CEO Stuart Howard said: "Help for...
  
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• Comedian's show banned by council

  09-03-2016 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council orders one of its venues to cancel a Roy "Chubby" Brown show because it does not wish "to be associated" with the comedian.
  
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• JenniferScott published Sunday trading hours proposal rejected by MPs

  09-03-2016 18:30
  
  Shop workers in Nottingham could be breathing a sigh of relief after new legislation for extended trade hours on Sundays was rejected by MPs.Politicians voted on the Enterprise Bill in the House of Commons yesterday, which had a clause to give powers to local councils allowing them to decide on zones where opening hours could be extended.But the proposals were defeated by 317 votes to 286.Anna Soubry, MP for Broxtowe, who had championed the vote in the Commons, said it was about giving local...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire passengers shocked after holidays to Sharm...

  09-03-2016 18:15
  
  Passengers have reacted with disappointment after Thomas Cook said it had to cancel upcoming holidays to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Trips were suspended last year after a Russian airliner blew up and killed more than 200 people shortly after taking off from a nearby airport. Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh run every Thursday, Friday and Sunday from East Midlands Airport. The firm has announced that holidays to the resort will be cancelled until October 31 on the advice of the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Rivalry between Nottingham Forest and Derby County is horrendous,...

  09-03-2016 17:42
  
  Billy Davies has described the rivalry between two of his former clubs, Nottingham Forest and Derby County, as 'horrendous'. The former Reds boss was speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, facing a round of quickfire questions about his career. And the interview saw him reflect on his 'touchline spat' with Nigel Clough as well as recall the time Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury ran around the training ground semi-naked. Davies had two spells in the hot seat at the City Ground, being sacked for a...
  
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• JonPritchard published Crufts 2016: Notts pooches prepare to compete at 125th edition of...

  09-03-2016 17:19
  
  From Shih Tzus to Weimaraners, Nottinghamshire's most pampered pooches will be heading to Crufts this week hoping to bring home the top prize. Some of the county's most experienced dog breeders will head to Birmingham for the world famous dog show. Among those hoping to pick up a prize is Sue Moore, from Hucknall, who is taking five-year-old Flynn to the event. She started breeding Weimaraner dogs in 1982 and has attended around 30 Crufts. Last year, Flynn picked up the Reserve Dog...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Spotted in Tesco: Is this Nottingham's biggest dog?

  09-03-2016 16:19
  
  Seeing rather large animals parading around the streets of Nottingham is nothing new, but one usual sight greeted a group of the Post's journalists on Tuesday evening and it caused quite a stir.As the group made their way down Maid Marian Way on what was a damp evening, a somewhat unexpected sight greeted them in the doorway of Tesco Express.Standing tall and tied to the guide rails inside the door was an Irish Wolfhound and it proved to be quite an attraction for those passing by the store, as.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Will Nottingham Forest and rest of Championship follow Premier...

  09-03-2016 15:54
  
  The cost of going to watch a football match has been a big talking point in recent weeks. And with the Premier League today announcing plans to cap away tickets at £30 for the next three seasons, there are calls for the Football League to follow suit. Should Nottingham Forest achieve promotion to the top-flight within the next three years, fans would not be charged more than £30 for an away match. But no such limit currently exists in the Championship. The cost of tickets...
  
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• karenantcliff published This stunning home in The Park has a secret cave - carved into...

  09-03-2016 15:20
  
  It's certainly not short on style and with more than 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, this spectacular home doesn't skimp on space, but it has further secrets as Karen Antcliff discovers. It is not just the size of a home that makes it special. Consider this house in The Park with its wine cellar – a cave carved into the castle wall.Standing in an historic part of Nottingham it certainly has plenty to commend it. For instance, its location. Just look at some of the road names in and...
  
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• TracyWalker published A1 closed near Carlton after crash involving van and lorry

  09-03-2016 15:00
  
  The A1 northbound remains closed following an earlier collision which resulted in a man being airlifted to hospital. The driver of a Transit van was taken by air ambulance to Queen's Medical Centre following a crash between his vehicle and a lorry on the dual carriageway, between Carlton on Trent and Tuxford. He suffered non life-threatening leg and chest injuries and the driver of the lorry is not thought to have been seriously hurt. The incident happened around 11am on Wednesday, and the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Appeal after 51-year-old woman suffers head injuries after...

  09-03-2016 14:32
  
  A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries after being involved in a collision with a car in West Bridgford on Saturday.The woman was taken to hospital after the collision on Central Avenue shortly before 7pm.Police have confirmed the woman's injuries were not believed to be serious or life-threatening, and appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.One local resident, who asked not to be named, said she was at the bus stop in Central Avenue when she saw the woman..
  
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• TracyWalker published Roy 'Chubby' Brown 'not appropriate' for Ashfield District...

  09-03-2016 14:06
  
  Council leaders have pulled the plug on a planned gig by controversial comedian Roy Chubby Brown, saying he is "inappropriate" and "not a booking they wish to be associated with".The comic, well known for his risqué, blue humour, was due to perform at the Ashfield District Council-owned Festival Hall, in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, on October 22.But the local authority has cancelled the event before tickets event went on sale, with civic chiefs saying they did not feel Mr...
  
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• rsherdley published Trial of Ellishia Allen charged with murdering her partner Karl...

  09-03-2016 13:52
  
  A woman charged with the murder of her partner may have her trial put back until the summer. Ellishia Allen, 28, of Spruce Grove, Hucknall, was due to be tried at Nottingham Crown Court on May 23 for the murder of Karl Bloxham, of Hucknall.But due to a funding issue over a report, the court heard today there may be a delay and the May 23 date "did not seem feasible". Judge Gregory Dickinson was going to check this morning to ascertain whether a date in July would be available. Allen,...
  
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• BenIreland published Tram named after 'Fairy Godmother' who has granted the wishes of...

  09-03-2016 13:52
  
  The woman responsible for granting the wishes of 16,500 poorly children, many of which never had the chance to grow up, was on the other side of a good gesture as a tram was named after her. Barbara White founded Nottingham-based charity When You Wish Upon a Star in 1989 to bring joy to children diagnosed with terminal conditions. Trips include the annual chartered flight to Lapland to meet Santa and swimming with dolphins in Florida. She was honoured as the first local hero to have...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest flashback: City Ground is further developed to...

  09-03-2016 13:42
  
  More major development took place at the City Ground during the 1992/93 campaign with the rebuilding of the Bridgford Stand. Work started in April 1992, and when completed the stand had a capacity of 7,710, the lower tier being allocated to away supporters. The unusual shape of the roof was a planning requirement to allow sunlight to reach houses in nearby Colwick Road. The stand included accommodation for 70 wheelchair users. It also housed a management suite, which included the public...
  
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• JonPritchard published Crown Island delays: All you need to know about the roadworks

  09-03-2016 13:18
  
  Roadworks have blighted drivers at Crown Island all week – with the delays catching many drivers unawares. Rush hour has seen tailbacks stretch back right along Wollaton Road, journey times extended by more than an hour, and buses delayed by up to 30 minutes. We've been inundated with queries from drivers frustrated by the delays, so have put together this guide on everything you need to know about the roadworks.
  When do the roadworks end?The good news is that the end is in sight for...
  
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• DanRobinson published 'Visible women' hope to inspire young people to reach top of...

  09-03-2016 13:01
  
  Female professionals in Nottingham will give a talk aimed at inspiring young women to reach the top of business. Three speakers from a range of backgrounds will share their experiences of working in traditionally male-dominated industries. There will also be an open Q&A session at the Visible Women event, which is being held to mark National Careers Week and International Women's Day. It will take place at Distinction digital agency's studio in Broadway, The Lace Market, on Thursday...
  
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• TracyWalker published Junior doctors' strike: Honks of support as medics seek answers...

  09-03-2016 13:00
  
  Junior doctors braving the rain on the picket line at Queen's Medical Centre say they want more clarity on how the Government's new contract plans will affect them. There were plenty of beeps of support from car horns as around 40 of the city's medical staff picketed outside QMC during a 48-hour walkout, which began on Wednesday at 8am. The industrial actions comes as Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt wants to cut the number of hours over a weekend for which junior doctors can claim extra pay,...
  
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• RachelGorman published Sir George Martin: 'Fifth Beatle was like your next door...

  09-03-2016 12:54
  
  The world will seem a little quieter today with the sad news that Sir George Martin has passed away aged 90. He was the man behind many of The Beatles greatest hits, including Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and A Hard Day's Night, but Radcliffe-On-Trent musician Vince Eager says despite Sir Martin's showbiz connections he was "just like your next door neighbour". The pair worked on four tracks together in the late 1950s - including The World's Loneliest Man, which The...
  
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• karenantcliff published Five stunning properties you can buy at auction this month

  09-03-2016 12:50
  
  Thought auctions were just the hunting ground of property investors? Think again. Here are our top auction lots. From family homes and doer uppers to building land, here's what you can buy at auction this month. Lot 28 in Savills auction is number 2, Carr Road, Bingham. A two-bed detached bungalow close to an outstanding primary school. At a guide price of £130,000 to £150,000 it comes with full vacant possession.Another country cracker is The Cottage at Kilvington. Graham...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published When and where can I see the Red Arrows perform this summer?

  09-03-2016 12:28
  
  Great Britain has a unique love affair with the Red Arrows, with the Royal Air Force's acrobatic display team delighting crowds for more than 50 years.Crowds in Nottingham were treated to a spectacular flypast following England's victory on the third day of the Ashes test match at Trent Bridge last August.The crew are no stranger to the famous old ground, having opened the 2013 Ashes test series on the first morning in July.Having celebrated their 50th anniversary last year, the Royal Air...
  
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• BenIreland published Money doesn't affect happiness - unless you lose it, says...

  09-03-2016 12:00
  
  Happiness hinges on avoiding the loss of money rather than a pay rise, according to new research involving the University of Nottingham. A study, published on Wednesday, March 9, looked at levels of life satisfaction and income changes in more than 18,000 adults in England and Germany over a nine-year period. It revealed that income change is only important when individuals with specific personality characteristics experience a loss in income. The study, called Individual Difference in...
  
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• RachelGorman published Opera North's Cosi Fan Tutte at Royal Concert Hall: Review

  09-03-2016 11:41
  
  Tim Albery's production of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte is like of those brightly burning comets which appear at regular intervals in the night sky. This must be its third outing to Nottingham - but it has lost none of its freshness or sparkle. The chief ingredients for its success? First, a top-notch ensemble of six singer/actors who work together like finely engineered parts in an intricately complex musical machine. Second, Tobias Hoheisel's ingenious design, setting the drama within a huge...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County on verge of signing Scunthorpe United defender

  09-03-2016 11:28
  
  Notts County are today expected to confirm a loan move for Scunthorpe United defender Andrew Boyce. The former Lincoln centre-back was at Meadow Lane this morning to complete the paperwork on the deal and joined his new team-mates for his first training session. The length of the deal is so far unknown, but towering centre-back Boyce is expected to be in the squad which will make the journey to Yeovil Town this weekend. Boyce was attracting interest from several League Two clubs, most...
  
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• RachelGorman published Grimes at Rock City, Nottingham: Review

  09-03-2016 11:08
  
  It has been three years since Grimes, aka Claire Boucher, toured the UK, and so the enthusiastic crowd at Rock City were chomping at the bit last night. Touring to promote her latest album Art Angles (her last offering being scrapped because it was too depressing to tour), Grimes was endearingly kooky and frenetic throughout. Not one to tow the party line when it comes to live shows where most lap top based musicians are content to button push in front of some half-baked visual, Grimes...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Out of favour players...

  09-03-2016 10:55
  
  Hidden somewhere behind the circus tent that currently houses the Notts County first team is the field at the club's Arnold training ground where the reserves work. Their numbers seem to be swelling each week as another previously successful player falls out of favour with Jamie Fullarton. But the new arrivals are doing little to derail what has been an extremely successful season for Richard Dryden's side. They may have lost their first game of the campaign to Stoke City on Tuesday...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Out of favour players...

  09-03-2016 10:55
  
  Hidden somewhere behind the circus tent that currently houses the Notts County first team is the field at the club's Arnold training ground where the reserves work. Their numbers seem to be swelling each week as another previously successful player falls out of favour with Jamie Fullarton. But the new arrivals are doing little to derail what has been an extremely successful season for Richard Dryden's side. They may have lost their first game of the campaign to Stoke City on Tuesday...
  
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• JenniferScott published Sunday opening hours vote on its way

  09-03-2016 10:51
  
  Longer opening hours on Sundays could become a reality after a debate in Parliament on Wednesday. MPs will discuss giving powers to local councils that would allow them to create designated zones where shops could stay open longer. The current rules limit any stores over 3,000 square feet from opening longer than six consecutive hours – although smaller shops can be more flexible with their times. The Enterprise Bill being put forward by government is failing to get much backing from...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest defender extends loan spell

  09-03-2016 10:30
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall has extended his loan spell at Dagenham & Redbridge. The 19-year-old will now stay with the League Two club until Tuesday, April 5. Worrall initially joined the Daggers in early January, making his debut against Everton in the FA Cup. He has impressed since then, making 11 appearances and scoring one goal. And he has played his part in helping the team go on a three-match unbeaten run of late – a streak which has included three clean...
  
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• RachelGorman commented The Coral at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms: Review

  09-03-2016 10:23
  
  The Coral are back after a five-year hiatus, stopping-off for a date at Rescue Rooms to coincide with the release of the band's eighth studio album – their Nottingham date has been sold-out for weeks, with fans eagerly anticipating the group's return. In fact, this is their second performance of the day in the city; the band performed an acoustic in-store set at Rough Trade, Nottingham's Broad Street record shop, and signed copies of their new album, a couple of hours prior to their main..
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham traffic and travel: Accident at Crown Island causing...

  09-03-2016 08:51
  
  Motorists are caught up in delays after an accident on the A609. Wollaton Road is partially blocked following a collision at Crown Island due to a collision. Coupled with ongoing roadworks, which are nearing completion, this is resulting in very slow traffic. This is also affecting NCT buses, with delays of 15 minutes on Pink, Grey and Turquoise lines. Roadworks have also appeared on South Sherwood Street and there are lane closures, which will also affect the Pink and Orange buses, as...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottinghamshire weather: Rain, rain and more rain on Wednesday -...

  09-03-2016 08:25
  
  You may want to watch your step as you dodge the puddles this morning - and battle through the brollies. The rain that began through the night looks set to continue throughout Wednesday, with no let-up even in the evening. Temperatures are considerably mild though, with highs of 6C. There is good news however, as Thursday will be a lot drier, with light cloud cover and temperatures rising slightly, to 7C. Friday will get off to a misty start, with light cloud throughout the day and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Woman smashed disabled neighbour's Mercedes windscreen

  09-03-2016 07:00
  
  A disabled woman told a courtyesterday thatshe was "1,000 percent sure" a neighbour smashed the windscreen of her specially adapted Mercedes car.Tara Marriott said the noise woke her as she was "just starting to doze off" shortly after midnight in her home and so she went to a window.She claimed the damage was caused by Helena Newcombe, 30, who, she says, began to shout racist abuse, including the comments: "You are not wanted here. Nobody wants you around...
  
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