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• Nottingham Post published Premier League darts report and pictures: Nottingham still ...

  10-03-2016 23:20
  
  Twelve years into the Premier League the competition shows no signs of easing off – both on the oche and in the stands. For the 10th time in those 12 years, thousandspacked into Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena last night to watch the world's best darts players go toe-to-toe in three hours of thrilling action. The party atmosphere was in full swing throughout and there was no shortage of colourful characters on show. Each year the fancy dress attire goes up a level and groups of human...
  
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• BenIreland published Clifton 'gas leak' update: Evacuation called off

  10-03-2016 22:36
  
  An evacuation of around 100 homes was called off after police entered a Clifton property to find a reported gas leak was false.Officers were braced to evacuate houses in Bridgnorth Drive and Leafield Green after a report of a gas leak at 6pm on Thursday, March 10.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service told the Post an evacuation had taken place.But Nottinghamshire Police, who led on the event, said it was called off when they realised the report was false.They pinned the incident down to one...
  
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• Davies hungry for management return

  10-03-2016 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Richard Wilson finds former Motherwell, Preston, Derby and Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies eager for a dugout return.
  
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• Murder accused mum 'lived in garage'

  10-03-2016 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mother, from Nottingham, accused of murdering her 21-month-old daughter lived in a garage while pregnant, a midwife tells a court.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Yeovil Town v Notts County match preview: Boss Jamie Fullarton...

  10-03-2016 21:10
  
  Compared to the previous week at Notts County, Meadow Lane has been an oasis of calm. No disputes with players, no chief executive resigning, even the takeover talk has gone quiet. It has allowed for much greater focus on the football, which to those who are obsessed by drama must be a huge disappointment. But it has at least allowed for a sane build-up to the game at Yeovil on Saturday, which will no doubt please the manager, Jamie Fullarton. He is hoping to bounce back from the defeat...
  
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• BenIreland published Man found safe after going missing for ten days

  10-03-2016 21:01
  
  A man who went missing for ten days has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.Kevin Holmes had not been seen since February 29. But Nottinghamshire Police say he was found safe and well on Thursday afternoon, March 10.The force thanked everyone who shared their appeal to find the 53-year-old, of Farnsfield.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Flying winger Ryan Mendes has been revived by spell on sidelines,...

  10-03-2016 20:40
  
  Ryan Mendes has been revived by a spell on the sidelines, believes boss Dougie Freedman. The Nottingham Forest winger put in an electric performance against Preston in midweek. The Cape Verde international played a key role in Nelson Oliveira's goal and, with a little more composure, could have had at least one goal of his own. Mendes had been absent with a groin problem and has had to work his way back into the starting line-up. And Freedman said: "I spoke to Ryan and I am not...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Flying winger Ryan Mendes has been revived by spell on sidelines,...

  10-03-2016 20:40
  
  Ryan Mendes has been revived by a spell on the sidelines, believes boss Dougie Freedman. The Nottingham Forest winger put in an electric performance against Preston in midweek. The Cape Verde international played a key role in Nelson Oliveira's goal and, with a little more composure, could have had at least one goal of his own. Mendes had been absent with a groin problem and has had to work his way back into the starting line-up. And Freedman said: "I spoke to Ryan and I am not...
  
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• BenIreland published Homes evacuated as gas leak reported in Clifton

  10-03-2016 20:26
  
  Homes have been evacuated after reports of a gas leak in Clifton.Residents in Bridgnorth Drive and Leafield Green say their homes have been placed behind a cordon.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue confirmed they have dispatched two crews to the scene.A spokesman said: "We've got two engines down there and are investigating with the gas board."The source of the leak is yet to be confirmed.The Post has also contacted the National Grid for more information.Local resident Emma Crane said:...
  
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• TomNorton published Action movies, abandoned birds and dumped toilets among the...

  10-03-2016 19:47
  
  Gerard Butler, abandoned canaries and John Lewis jobs were among the most shared stories from the Nottingham Post website this Thursday. Butler, star of 300 and PS I Love You, has hit our cinemas again in the new action blockbuster London Has Fallen and a hardware shop in Nottingham helped supply the filmmakers with clothing and equipment for it. Anchor Supplies in Cattle Market Road provided a former Nottinghamshire Police protective vest for the movie star as well as background scenery for...
  
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• Nottingham Forest transfer gossip: Kelvin Wilson linked with summer move - Nottingham Post

  10-03-2016 19:25
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  Nottingham Forest transfer gossip: Kelvin Wilson linked with summer move
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  Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson has today been linked with a summer move to their opponents on Saturday, Sheffield Wednesday. The 30-year-old centre-back is likely to be in the Reds' squad to face the Owls in the Championship at the City ...
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• EllieCullen published Driver failed to give breath test after police spotted beer can...

  10-03-2016 19:18
  
  A driver blamed a panic attack for failing to give a breath test when he was caught with a beer can in a car.Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard that Paul Ndungu, 32, was arrested after the vehicle was seen "jerking backwards and forwards with the engine revving" on Sellars Wood Drive, Bulwell.When police approached, he took a test which indicated 122 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, said Daniel Pietryka, prosecuting. The legal limit is 35."He went to a police...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league round-up: Basford looking to keep momentum going

  10-03-2016 19:10
  
  Basford United boss Martin Carruthers wants his team to keep their momentum going as they look to hang on to a play-off place.United are unbeaten in 2016, ahead of Saturday's trip to Kidsgrove Athletic – a run which has taken them to fourth place in the Evo-Stik League First Division South table."Kidsgrove made it difficult when we played them at home not long ago and it will be another tough game," said Carruthers."Every game is now a cup final and the Lincoln United game...
  
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• TomNorton published Skies will stay cloudy but conditions remain dry for the weekend

  10-03-2016 19:09
  
  It's been a bit grey and miserable all week, with few sunny spells to brighten things up. And, sadly, that's the way it's going to look for most of Friday and the weekend. Friday will get off to a cold start with temperatures reaching around 2C. Skies will remain overcast for most of the morning with some sunny spells predicted from around midday and into the afternoon. Temperatures are also set to climb, reaching highs of about 8C from 2pm onwards, before more overcast periods towards...
  
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• Scarlet fever cases rise in Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  10-03-2016 19:07
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  Scarlet fever cases rise in Nottinghamshire
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  The number of reported scarlet fever patients has reached its highest levels in nearly 50 years – with our region topping the table nationally. New statistics show that there were more than 17,000 cases of scarlet fever in England and Wales last year ...and more »
  

• John Lewis staff in Nottingham celebrate 10 percent bonus - Nottingham Post

  10-03-2016 19:07
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  John Lewis staff in Nottingham celebrate 10 percent bonus
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  Employees in the John Lewis Partnership – which also includes Waitrose – will receive 10 percent of their salary – amounting to £145m across the country – as part of the company's business model, in which they receive a share of profits as "partners".and more »
  

• TracyWalker published Roy Chubby Brown fiasco: Opposition group call for a meeting

  10-03-2016 19:00
  
  The opposition group in Ashfield will hold a meeting this week to discuss the "Roy Chubby Brown debacle". Councillor Tom Hollis, leader of the Ashfield Independents Group, says members will discuss putting a motion to Ashfield District Council to establish a rule that the council can't dictate whether or not an event can be held. It comes after Mr Hollis, who represents Sutton-in-Ashfield West, blew the whistle on the local authority cancelling a gig by controversial comedian Roy...
  
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• RachelGorman published This racy revelation from the man who voiced Mr Benn will ruin...

  10-03-2016 18:55
  
  Best known for his softly spoken narration of kids classic Mr Benn, Ray Brooks will be sharing the secrets of his 50-year strong career at the Lace Market Theatre tomorrow night… and they're a lot more salacious than Rachel Gorman had anticipated Sincerest apologies but your childhood is about to be ruined. Cast your minds back to the halcyon days of kids TV when cats were pink and white, lions had manes of parsley and a bowler hat wearing gent by the name of Mr Benn could transform...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Dangerous driver in dramatic police chase through Arnold

  10-03-2016 18:46
  
  A dangerous driver roared through a built-up area after dark, went the wrong direction up a one-way street and defied police – using a car which should not have been on the roads.After hearing details of 22-year-old Gavin Detheridge's trip through Arnold, magistrates said custody appeared inevitable and sent him to the crown court for sentence.They heard that police were forced to chase the Vauxhall Corsa driven by Detheridge, of Sherbrook Road, Daybrook. He had no driving licence or...
  
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• TomNorton published Scarlet fever cases rise in Nottinghamshire

  10-03-2016 18:44
  
  The number of reported scarlet fever patients has reached its highest levels in nearly 50 years – with our region topping the table nationally. New statistics show that there were more than 17,000 cases of scarlet fever in England and Wales last year, the highest total since the late 1960s. And from September 2015 to February this year, the East Midlands had the highest rate of notified scarlet fever cases, with around 15 per 100,000 people. New figures obtained by the Post reveal...
  
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• TracyWalker published Good Deeds Notts: TK Maxx staff step up to marathon challenge in...

  10-03-2016 18:36
  
  The London Marathon may be over a month away but fundraisers in Nottingham are stepping up to an equally lengthy challenge, closer to home. Sisters Lucy Williams and Fiona Marshall, and their colleague Paige Buckley, who all work at the TK Maxx store at the Victoria Retail Park, in Netherfield, along with Lucy's husband Jon Burnell and dog Mollie, will walk 22.8 miles between four of the chain's Nottinghamshire stores. Their hard work is in aid of Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens, and in...
  
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• DanRobinson published John Lewis staff in Nottingham celebrate 10 percent bonus

  10-03-2016 18:35
  
  Staff at Nottingham's John Lewis store have celebrated their annual bonus, equivalent to five weeks' pay, after the company reported gross sales of £11 billion. Employees in the John Lewis Partnership – which also includes Waitrose – will receive 10 percent of their salary – amounting to £145m across the country – as part of the company's business model, in which they receive a share of profits as "partners". Last year the annual payout was 11...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest transfer gossip: Kelvin Wilson linked with...

  10-03-2016 18:33
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson has today been linked with a summer move to their opponents on Saturday, Sheffield Wednesday. The 30-year-old centre-back is likely to be in the Reds' squad to face the Owls in the Championship at the City Ground. And it has been reported that Wednesday are keeping a close eye on him as they weigh up making a transfer bid in the summer when he will be a free agent. Wilson is out of contract with Forest at the end of the season and it is unclear...
  
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• BenIreland published Elderly man caught riding mobility scooter down busy A-road

  10-03-2016 18:25
  
  An "elderly" man has been caught riding his mobility scooter down the A17 near Newark. Nottinghamshire Police's rural officers spotted the man at around 3pm and officers helped him back to his home.
  He is understood to be safe and well.The officers took to Twitter to warn drivers and mobility scooters about the incident.
  Assisting Officers with an Elderly male sighted riding his mobility scooter along the A17. We have returned him safely to his home address.— Notts Rural...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Yeovil Town v Notts County: Match in focus

  10-03-2016 17:49
  
  Talking tactics Jamie Fullarton has made no secret of his desire to improve Notts County's creative capabilities, having struggled to create many clear-cut chances in the game against Bristol Rovers last week. That was despite naming a two-man strikeforce, but while they controlled possession for large spells in the first half, they struggled to open up the Gas defence. With Yeovil having kept three successive clean sheets, the challenge is clear. They have to break the confidence of...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Brexit: Deputy leader of campaign to stay in EU warns of major...

  10-03-2016 17:33
  
  Leaving the European Union would be a "leap in the dark" for Britain, says one of the leaders for the campaign to maintain membership during a visit to Nottinghamshire. Lucy Thomas, deputy director for Britain Stronger in Europe, talked to butchers, farmers and an EU-funded University of Nottingham project on Thursday. She warned that relinquishing membership in the June 23 referendum could put £8.8 billion worth of exports from the East Midlands at risk, while leading to job...
  
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• LucyBudge published Theatre Royal to hold open day for disabled visitors

  10-03-2016 17:20
  
  The Theatre Royal will be holding an open day event to help guests discover the venue's latest developments in terms of disabled access. Their Disabled Access Day will take place on Saturday, March 12, from 10am to 1pm, with proceedings starting in the dress circle foyer. Visitors to the event will be shown the number of accessible facilities on offer at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, as well as the list of assisted performances – including captioned and "relaxed"...
  
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• LucyBudge published Theatre Royal in Nottingham to hold open day for disabled...

  10-03-2016 17:20
  
  The Theatre Royal will be holding an open day event to help guests discover the venue's latest developments in terms of disabled access. Their Disabled Access Day will take place on Saturday, March 12, from 10am to 1pm, with proceedings starting in the dress circle foyer. Visitors to the event will be shown the number of accessible facilities on offer at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, as well as the list of assisted performances – including captioned and "relaxed"...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday: Match in focus

  10-03-2016 17:14
  
  Team news Nottingham Forest hope Nelson Oliveira will shake off a groin injury in time to lead the front line. Oliver Burke has a slim chance of returning to the squad to face Sheffield Wednesday – but the winger is more likely to be involved at Hull next Tuesday. The teenager has had a special cast made to protect his broken hand but must still wait for the medical green light to resume playing. Jamie Ward (hamstring) and Henri Lansbury (ankle) look to be on course to return to...
  
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• rsherdley published Pervert caught in online sting has jail term cut - because his...

  10-03-2016 17:02
  
  A pervert who was jailed after he travelled from his Clifton home to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex has had his sentence slashed.Appeal court judges reduced the three-and-a-half years handed to Kenneth Walker, of Colesbourne Road, at a hearing on Thursday, March 10.The court heard the "manifestly excessive" sentence would be cut to two years and four months.Walker, 37, who is deaf, had admitted trying to meet a child called "Roxy" following sexual grooming and was sentenced...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham businesses challenged to lace up for running festival

  10-03-2016 16:51
  
  Businesses in Nottingham have been challenged to take part in a charity event to get the bragging rights around the Midlands. The Donington Summer Running Festival is taking place at Donington Racecourse on June 26 – and organisers have launched a business challenge for local companies. And David Hart, communications director at The Great Run Company, has called on staff at businesses around Nottinghamshire to create a team and compete in the challenge. The combined time of the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Where you can fly from East Midlands Airport instead of Sharm...

  10-03-2016 16:30
  
  Holidaymakers were plunged into chaos on Tuesday when Thomas Cook announced that it would not be taking British holidaymakers to Sharm el-Sheikh until at least October 31 due to security fears. The announcement came in the wake of the latest Foreign Office advice, following the downing of a passenger jet in November which had taken off from the popular destination.Many Nottingham families have been left disappointed by the news.So with the Easter holidays just weeks away, we've picked out...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Could rapper Kanye West be collaborating with Ikea?

  10-03-2016 16:26
  
  Rapper Kanye West could soon be swapping turntables for dining tables. The 38-year-old recently visited Ikea's head offices in Sweden and left feeling "super inspired". A spokesman for the furniture giant, which has a store in Giltbrook, said "time will tell" on whether the hip hop artist and Ikea were planning a joint project. After his visit, West tweeted: "Super inspired by my visit to Ikea today. Really amazing company… My mind is racing with the...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Ambitious plan to make the Midlands an engine of growth

  10-03-2016 16:12
  
  Column by Natalie Gasson, development manager, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Federation of Small Businesses An ambitious plan to make the Midlands an engine of growth was unveiled back in December 2015. The Midlands Engine prospectus - the first of its kind in the country - was the result of 11 Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) coming together with their plan to boost productivity, attract inward investment, increase connectivity and build a regional tourism offer. Of the prospectus...
  
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• TracyWalker published Good Deeds Notts: Mandy's winging it for When You Wish Upon A...

  10-03-2016 16:02
  
  She's jumped out of a plane, she's flown one and now she is set to be strapped to the top of one. Most people approaching half a century choose to celebrate with a party. But Mandy Sims will take part in a wing walk for her 50th birthday. It's all to raise money for the Nottingham-based charity When You Wish Upon A Star, which grants the wishes of children living with life-threatening illnesses. Mandy's daughter, Abbie, now 20, benefited from the cause's help when she was diagnosed with...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Scotland call-up for Nottingham Forest's Oliver Burke

  10-03-2016 15:32
  
  Nottingham Forest's Oliver Burke has received his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad. The 18-year-old has been picked by his country for a friendly against Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday, March 29.
  And he has described it as an "unbelievable" feeling."Unbelievable to have been called up for Scotland senior team vs Denmark at the end of the month. So happy!", he tweeted today.The teenager is currently sidelined with a broken hand, but could return for the Reds...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts County confirm loan signing of Andrew Boyce from Scunthorpe...

  10-03-2016 15:24
  
  Notts County have confirmed the signing of defender Andrew Boyce, on loan from Scunthorpe United for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old former Lincoln City centre-back has joined in training with his new team-mates and could make his debut at Yeovil Town on Saturday. The Magpies fought off interest from a number of other League Two clubs to secure Boyce's signature, with Plymouth Argyle and York City said to be interested. And boss Jamie Fullarton says the player's leadership skills...
  
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• Six new Scots call-ups for friendlies

  10-03-2016 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John McGinn, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean are among six new call-ups for Scotland's friendlies with Czech Republic and Denmark.
  
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• Notts County sign Scunthorpe's Boyce

  10-03-2016 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign defender Andrew Boyce from League One side Scunthorpe United for the rest of the season.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest poll: Pick your team to face Sheffield...

  10-03-2016 14:15
  
  Nottingham Forest hope their midweek matchwinner Nelson Oliveira will be fit to face Sheffield Wednesday at the City Ground on Saturday. The on-loan Benfica striker limped off with a groin injury after scoring in the Reds' 1-0 win over Preston on home soil on Tuesday night. And speaking after the final whistle, manager Dougie Freedman said: "He has been feeling his groin in the last few weeks and we had been managing that, because of all the injury problems we have. "We hope it...
  
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• TracyWalker published Neighbours speak of shock after fire rips through Mapperley Park...

  10-03-2016 14:08
  
  This is the aftermath of a fire which ripped through the upper floors of a Victorian building on the edge of Nottingham city centre.A flat on the first floor of the three-storey property, in Corporation Oaks, was severely damaged, with a window blown out and the blackened interior visible from the street below.Despite the damage, everyone in the flat managed to get out safely.Neighbours have spoken of their shock after the incident, which happened around 7.30pm on Wednesday in the leafy street,.
  
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• LucyBudge published Get the look: Rita Ora at the Prince's Trust Success Awards

  10-03-2016 13:53
  
  She may be known for her risky and sometimes daring style choices but singer and X Factor judge Rita Ora toned it down in a simple blue ensemble for an event this week. The 25-year-old was photographed attending the Prince's Trust Success Awards at the London Palladium – a charity founded in 1976 by the Prince of Wales to help young people by providing training programmes, mentoring support and financial grants. Rita looked demure in an all-blue pastel outfit, matching a cape, top, and...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Canaries found dumped in a sealed box on rural Nottinghamshire...

  10-03-2016 13:43
  
  Seventeen canaries were dumped in a box on a rural Nottinghamshire road on one of the coldest nights of the year. A member of the public found the birds at the side of Blidworth Waye, in Papplewick, on March 1. The birds were wet through after being left out overnight in the cold, wet weather. No air-holes were put in the box, which has been sealed shut, and the birds were left with no feed or water.RSPCA Animal Welfare Officer Karen Brannan said: "We don't know for sure how long they...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies sign Wales international

  10-03-2016 13:14
  
  Notts County Ladies have signed Wales international midfielder Angharad James from Bristol City. The 21-year-old has 34 caps for her country and moves to Meadow Lane after four season with the Vixens. "I'm delighted to have signed for Notts County," she said. "I believe this is the right step for me with regards to pushing my development. "I'm excited for a new challenge and can't wait to start the season and compete for some silverware." Lady Pies manager Rick...
  
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• Canaries left to 'horrible slow death'

  10-03-2016 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seventeen canaries are recovering after being left to "die a horrible slow death" in a sealed cardboard box.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Taxi boss' shock at dumped toilet in Strelley

  10-03-2016 12:12
  
  Taxi boss Fred Richardson could hardly believe his eyes when he came across this sight in Strelley. Dumped in a parking area opposite Strelley Hall, at Main Street, was an old toilet - complete with lid. Mr Richardson, 73, proprietor of Ilkeston's Albany Taxis, was dropping off a passenger at the time. "Whoever did it is pathetic," he said. "I just thought 'how could they do this?' It's half a mile off the beaten track - they could have taken it to a council tip and it would...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Taxi boss' shock at dumped toilet in Strelley

  10-03-2016 12:12
  
  Taxi boss Fred Richardson could hardly believe his eyes when he came across this sight in Strelley. Dumped in a parking area opposite Strelley Hall, at Main Street, was an old toilet - complete with lid. Mr Richardson, 73, proprietor of Ilkeston's Albany Taxis, was dropping off a passenger at the time. "Whoever did it is pathetic," he said. "I just thought 'how could they do this?' It's half a mile off the beaten track - they could have taken it to a council tip and it would...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce feels 'the nervous energy'...

  10-03-2016 12:10
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce says he can feel a nervous energy coursing through his body once again as he prepares to come out of retirement. The 53-year-old former Reds player and manager will pull his boots on for a competitive match for the first time in 14 years on Saturday to play for Longford AFC. And he said: "It is strange that 14 years after my last competitive match, I can already feel the nervous energy running through me with just a few days to go until...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Alan Hardy hints that Notts County takeover bid has failed

  10-03-2016 11:48
  
  Alan Hardy's hopes of buying Notts County appear to have faded after he told a fan "not to hold his breath" about a takeover at Meadow Lane. Hardy has been in talks with current owner Ray Trew about purchasing the world's oldest professional league club and has even signed a non-disclosure agreement. The chief executive of the Paragon Group is understood to be one of several businessmen or groups interested in the League Two side which was put up for sale last...
  
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• Notts Ladies sign James from Bristol

  10-03-2016 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County Ladies sign Wales midfielder Angharad James from Women's Super League Two side Bristol City WFC.
  
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