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• Nottmtails published Paul Williams proud of Nottingham Forest and challenges team over...

  15-03-2016 23:18
  
  Paul Williams has challenged his Nottingham Forest players to "give everything they have got" in their final months of the Championship season – and believes they can end on a high note if they do.The Reds head coach marked his first game in charge with an impressive 1-1 draw at Hull – and Forest might have returned home with more, following an encouraging display. Williams felt the key was simple belief and has told his squad they can flourish in their remaining nine...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Paul Williams proud of Nottingham Forest and challenges team over...

  15-03-2016 23:18
  
  Paul Williams has challenged his Nottingham Forest players to "give everything they have got" in their final months of the Championship season – and believes they can end on a high note if they do.The Reds head coach marked his first game in charge with an impressive 1-1 draw at Hull – and Forest might have returned home with more, following an encouraging display. Williams felt the key was simple belief and has told his squad they can flourish in their remaining nine...
  
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• JenniferScott published Who tied this horse to a fence in a field with no water?

  15-03-2016 22:53
  
  A horse has been left tied to a fence with no owner in sight. Nottinghamshire Police's rural team tweeted a picture of the white and brown pony after he was found in a field off Hawton Lane, near Farndon, grazing grass but with no water. Okay you've tied me to a fence off Hawton Lane Notts but where is my water? Any info on the owner 101. pic.twitter.com/CNpnl3pNVI— Notts Rural Police (@NottsRuralCops) March 15, 2016 Now the hunt is on to find the owner. The force said it was...
  
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• JenniferScott published Horse abandon in field as police vow to tackle fly-grazing

  15-03-2016 22:53
  
  A horse has been left tied to a fence with no owner in sight. Nottinghamshire Police's rural team tweeted a picture of the white and brown pony after he was found in a field off Hawton Lane, near Farndon, grazing grass but with no water. Okay you've tied me to a fence off Hawton Lane Notts but where is my water? Any info on the owner 101. pic.twitter.com/CNpnl3pNVI— Notts Rural Police (@NottsRuralCops) March 15, 2016 Now the hunt is on to find the owner. The force said it was...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Who tied this horse to a fence in a field with no water?

  15-03-2016 22:53
  
  A horse has been left tied to a fence with no owner in sight. Nottinghamshire Police's rural team tweeted a picture of the white and brown pony after he was found in a field off Hawton Lane, near Farndon, grazing grass but with no water. Okay you've tied me to a fence off Hawton Lane Notts but where is my water? Any info on the owner 101. pic.twitter.com/CNpnl3pNVI— Notts Rural Police (@NottsRuralCops) March 15, 2016 Now the hunt is on to find the owner. The force said it was...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Hull City 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report

  15-03-2016 22:42
  
  There was a change in manager but not a change in fortunes for Nottingham Forest, as a lack of a killer touch denied them the opportunity to transform a very good point into a fantastic win.Gary Gardner conjured up a contender for goal of the season to put the side managed by Paul Williams and Andy Reid into a spectacular lead, with a breathtaking long-range effort, against one of the Championship promotion chasers.And Forest carved out numerous chances, from rather closer distance, to have...
  
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• JenniferScott published Council backs compulsory purchase order for 'eyesore' site in...

  15-03-2016 22:29
  
  A derelict site in Stapleford has taken a step towards a revamp after a council put its foot down about its future. Moult's Yard, in Nottingham Road, used to be a site for builders up until the 1980s. But despite getting planning permission in 2005 to build 19 homes, and again in 2015 to redevelop the site, no work has taken place. Broxtowe Borough Council has now put forward plans to make a compulsory purchase order on the land and "tidy up the entrance" to the area. Speaking...
  
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• JenniferScott published Police appeal for help in finding two missing teenage girls

  15-03-2016 21:47
  
  A teenage girl has gone missing from Mansfield.Nottinghamshire Police put out an appeal on Tuesday night to find 17-year-old Aneisha Akram.Aneisha was last seen in Bonington Road, in the Ladybrook estate, at around 11.30am on Tuesday morning.Police have described the missing girl as Asian, around 5ft 4ins tall and with a very slight build. She also has very long straight black hair.She was wearing a white or cream coat, white or grey jeans, and black and pink trainers. She may...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Racist thug spared jail for headbutting Muslim doctor in...

  15-03-2016 20:22
  
  A racist thug must pay £500 to a battered doctor who plans to hand it to a charity which helps victims of Muslim hate crime.Dr Syeda Jafari, who works in the accident and emergency department at the Queen's Medical Centre, refused to benefit personally from the abuse handed out by jobless Aiden Fletcher, 23.He headbutted her in a city street while she was with friends trying to find a bereaved woman.Yesterday he was handed a six-month prison term, suspended for two years and was ordered to
  
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• Nottmtails commented Paul Williams walks out as Nottingham Forest manager for the...

  15-03-2016 19:52
  
  Paul Williams and Andy Reid marked their debut as caretaker duo at Nottingham Forest by making two changes to their starting XI at Hull City. Williams has been handed the job to lead the Reds until the end of the season, following Dougie Freedman being sacked on Sunday, while Irishman Reid has been handed a coaching role alongside him.
  Paul Williams enters the dugout for the first time as Forest manager Live blog: Hull City v Nottingham Forest One of those...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest formally complete signing of Federico Macheda

  15-03-2016 19:12
  
  Federico Macheda could make his Nottingham Forest debut against Hull tonight after his signing was formally completed. The Italian striker agreed to join the Reds last week on loan from Cardiff City, however, they were kept waiting to unveil him as the transfer was technically an international one between England and Wales. The relevant paperwork has now been received, meaning Macheda goes straight into the squad at the KC Stadium. It is hoped he will provide the goals after Nelson...
  
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• RachelGorman published 11 things you can only appreciate if you've spent a night at the...

  15-03-2016 19:00
  
  Party-goers were left in a bit of a tizz at the weekend after finding beloved Saturday staple the Cookie Club was boarded up (lock, key and all).Why? When? How? The list of tweets read on Sunday morning - after all the venue, in St James' Street, has been there for the past 15 years, as well as a further ten or so before that in Pelham Street.Well, as the Post earlier revealed the club is just having a refurb and a rebrand and will be reopening later this spring as the Retro Rooms (or something.
  
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• MattDavies commented Live: Hull City v Nottingham Forest

  15-03-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest start life after Dougie Freedman with a trip to Hull tonight.Freedman's former first team coach Paul Williams will be in the dugout when the Reds go to the KC Stadium looking to end a run of five defeats in six.Forest may have one of the bluntest strike-forces in the division, but Hull City have been goal-shy themselves in recent weeks.And while the Reds have lost four of their last five matches at the City Ground, their defensive record on the road has been impressive of...
  
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• LynetteP published Nottingham college students takeover Marco Pierre White's...

  15-03-2016 19:00
  
  The heat will be on for hospitality students when they take over one of Nottingham's top restaurants. The New College Nottingham trainees will be cooking and serving a three-course menu they have devised themselves at Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse Bar and Grill at Alea Casino on April 20. The team has been working on their business idea for the past six months. This included mentoring by the MPW team on everything from marketing, creating menus and themes, to operations, finances,...
  
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• Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga was 'like a newborn' after injury - Nottingham Post

  15-03-2016 18:50
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  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga was 'like a newborn' after injury
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  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga says his horrific knee injury impacted on his life so much it left him 'like a newborn'. The 23-year-old is steadily edging closer to a return to fitness, joining in a training session earlier this month ...and more »
  

• TomNorton commented How to get your hands on a free pie in Nottingham

  15-03-2016 18:49
  
  Pie lovers are being warned to turn up early on St Patrick's Day to claim their free Pieminister pie. Pieminister in Angel Row will be handing out 500 pies to members of the public on Thursday to celebrate the Irish national holiday.
  Read more: Pieminister to give away 500 free pies in NottinghamThe restaurant, which has been open since February, will give away cold pies filled with beef and stout, known as their Shamrock Pie, for visitors to take home and cook for themselves. The pastries...
  
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• rsherdley published West Bridgford car salesman spared jail for stealing £8k

  15-03-2016 18:44
  
  A former sales manager at a car dealership risked everything to finance a gambling addiction and £30,000 debt to loan sharks, a court heard.Steven Armstrong was dismissed from his job selling used cars at Vertu Volkswagen, in West Bridgford, after he helped himself to £8,000.On Tuesday, March 15, he was given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid community work.Judge Robert Brown sentenced him at Nottingham Crown Court...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottinghamshire projects involved in drive to boost development...

  15-03-2016 18:31
  
  Two projects in Nottinghamshire are included in document produced to promote development opportunities across the Midlands. The Berry Hill development of offices, industrial buildings, retail and leisure buildings on the outskirts of Mansfield and the Enterprise Zone site on land at Boots' headquarters in Beeston are both included in the Midlands Engine Pitchbook. Development opportunities at East Midlands Airport Business Park is also featured within the Midlands Engine pitchbook launched...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham medical technology firm could help make life easier...

  15-03-2016 18:22
  
  Nottingham firm Albumedix could help make patients' lives easier after developing new technology.The company, based in Castle Boulevard, announced its Veltis product was being used by CSL Behring in a new drug used to treat haemophilia B, called Idelvion.It means that rather than having to inject drugs daily, patients living with the condition – which affects one in 25,000 male births – will only have to take medication every 14 days.Albumedix CEO Peter Rosholm said it marked a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga was 'like a newborn'...

  15-03-2016 18:20
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga says his horrific knee injury impacted on his life so much it left him 'like a newborn'. The 23-year-old is steadily edging closer to a return to fitness, joining in a training session earlier this month, but it has been a long road to recovery. Assombalonga has been sidelined for more than a year since breaking his kneecap last February. He had surgery the following day then spent the next two months in a cast, during which time he was forced...
  
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• TomNorton published Crime commissioner Paddy Tipping gets grilled by protestors at...

  15-03-2016 17:53
  
  Angry protesters said police are only being asked "easy questions" during council scrutiny meetings. Police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping and senior officers were confronted by members of the public at a performance meeting in county hall. The group, which included deputy chief constable Sue Fish and head of public protection Helen Chamberlain met on Wednesday morning to discuss finances and inspection reports, among other topics. However Nigel O'Mara, who claims he is a...
  
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• TomNorton commented Crime commissioner Paddy Tipping gets grilled by protesters at...

  15-03-2016 17:53
  
  Angry protesters said police are only being asked "easy questions" during council scrutiny meetings. Police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping and senior officers were confronted by members of the public at a performance meeting in county hall. The group, which included deputy chief constable Sue Fish and head of public protection Helen Chamberlain met on Wednesday morning to discuss finances and inspection reports, among other topics. However Nigel O'Mara, who claims he is a...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Watch Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce make playing...

  15-03-2016 17:51
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce made his playing comeback at the weekend, pulling on his boots to play for Longford AFC. Watch the moment the former Reds defender and manager emerges from the changing room in front of a 450-strong crowd before being brought on as a second half substitute. Having tried to inspire from the touchline before the break, Pearce was then quick to get among the action and can be seen attempting to lift the team dubbed 'the worst in the country'. He...
  
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• JenniferScott published Three car collision blocks road

  15-03-2016 17:45
  
  A crash blocked a road for almost two hours just before the start of rush hour. The incident on the A6097 was reported at around 3.20pm, near Gunthorpe Road, in between the villages of Lowdham and Gunthorpe. Nottinghamshire Police said three vehicles were involved in the collision, but thankfully only the vehicles were damaged and no-one was hurt, meaning other emergency services were not needed at the scene. But it did not stop traffic building up and by 4pm, queues were reaching all the...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented New Guildhall development will have 'wow factor'

  15-03-2016 17:43
  
  The firm expected to lead the Guildhall project says the design of the new development will be "iconic" and of a "quality that the city won't have seen before". Miller Birch, which developed E.ON's Trinity House building in Burton Street, is expected to be announced as the preferred developer for the scheme at a Nottingham City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 22. The £100m project will include 130,000sq ft of Grade A office space, as well as a 50,000sq ft...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Michael Lumb looking to play a leading role for Nottinghamshire...

  15-03-2016 17:40
  
  "Call me Peter Pan" jokes Michael Lumb when asked how many years he has left in his career. At 36 and coming off a season beset by injury and subsequent inconsistent form, the question is a reasonable one on the face of it. Going in to last summer the Nottinghamshire batsman was recovering from arm surgery and gave the Post the kind of interview where he said all the right words, but with the obvious disappointment of someone who would miss at least half the campaign. Fast...
  
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• rsherdley published Driver downed lethal cocktail of drugs and crashed into family

  15-03-2016 17:36
  
  A driver has been sent to prison after he ploughed into the back of a family's car after taking a lethal cocktail of drugs.Jamie MacLennan knocked himself unconscious and injured Daniel Szmit who had been travelling in a Kia with his wife Karen and teenage son.Sentencing MacLennan for drug-driving and possessing heroin and cannabis, Judge Robert Brown ordered him off the roads for 12 months.MacLennan had got behind the wheel of his Renault Megane after taking both drugs with Diazepam which he...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest's Oliver Burke has power many young Scots don't...

  15-03-2016 17:30
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke can bring something 'different' to the Scotland squad, according to boss Gordon Strachan. The teenager has been called up to the senior squad for the first time, for a friendly against Denmark at Hampden Park later this month. And Strachan says he has been impressed by the Reds youngster, having noticed him in the 0-0 draw with Charlton Athletic earlier this season. "Oliver is different," Strachan told The Scottish Sun. "I think I went...
  
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• Nottingham Post published World T20 winner Michael Lumb assesses England's chances in India

  15-03-2016 17:30
  
  Nottinghamshire batsman Michael Lumb is well placed to assess England's World T20 chances. Lumb made his international debut as they won the tournament in 2010, while he played under coach Trevor Bayliss (pictured) for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash. He sees similarities between the two squads and feels the current crop can emulate the team he played in, if they start well, beginning against the West Indies on Wednesday. "I was a debutant in 2010 so there were nerves, but I remember...
  
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• BenIreland commented 'Unsafe bike lane' graffiti sprayed on controversial cycle route

  15-03-2016 17:22
  
  Graffiti has appeared on a cycle lane which has been the centre of controversy after cyclists have injured themselves in tram tracks. Spray painted words which say "unsafe bike lane" have been marked on the surface of Chilwell High Road. It is the same spot where concerns have been raised by local cyslists and Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry. Ms Soubry has previously said that it is just "a matter of time" before a cyclist is killed on a half-mile stretch of...
  
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• JenniferScott published Social worker suspended for missing deadlines

  15-03-2016 17:18
  
  A social worker has been suspended for nine months for not getting her work done on time. Janet Elaine Redmond had been employed as a Youth Offending Team worker at Nottingham City Council. But in 2012, she was fired after her team manager claimed she showed low levels of work, missed deadlines and had a backlog of documents to complete. The HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee has now ruled that failing to meet deadlines for the 14 service users she was working with was misconduct and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published TJ Harris the latest to sign on the dotted line with Nottingham...

  15-03-2016 17:00
  
  Nottingham Rugby hooker TJ Harris is determined to get more game time next season after signing a new contract with the club. The 22-year-old forward has made 13 appearances in both league and cup this season after joining from fellow Championship side Bedford Blues last April, as a combination of injuries and competition for places have hindered Harris in his first year with the Green and Whites. However, he now hopes to improve on that total in the 2016/17 campaign after putting pen to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers seek play-off momentum against Coventry Blaze

  15-03-2016 17:00
  
  Nottingham Panthers continue their search for play-off momentum when they welcome Coventry Blaze to the National Ice Centre on Wednesday.With three games to go in the regular season, Panthers can finish as high as second and as a low as sixth in the Elite League. They saw their stuttering title push ended on Saturday with defeat to Sheffield Steelers, but won in overtime at Fife Flyers, 2-1, the following night. Three wins from four, including a 6-1 thrashing of Panthers, have seen...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham coffee company expands into new territory

  15-03-2016 16:57
  
  A coffee company based in Nottingham will expand its reach by opening a new shop in Birmingham. 200 Degrees Coffee, based in Meadow Lane, has agreed a 10-year lease on a unit at The Grand, in Colmore Row. It will pay landlord Hortons' Estate Ltd annual rent of £90,000 for the 1,500sq ft premises. The company was set up by friends Tom Vincent and Rob Darby in 2012. It roasts its own coffee beans, which are supplied to cafes and restaurants across the UK, while it also supplies...
  
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• RachelGorman published Why has the Cookie Club closed? We reveal all...

  15-03-2016 16:30
  
  Nottingham revellers were stopped in their tracks last week when their night was cut short by an unexpected discovery… the Cookie Club was boarded up and closed. Well do not fear - Rachel Gorman is here to explain it allFirst things, first...do not panic! Despite outward appearances, the Cookie Club has not joined the likes of Ritzy, The Black Orchid and Venus in the big nightclub resting place in the sky. Indeed quite the opposite is true. The venue, in St James' Street, is currently...
  
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• JonPritchard published Newly-refurbished pub among 15 in Rushcliffe to have hygiene...

  15-03-2016 16:30
  
  A pub which recently had a £260,000 refurbishment is one of 15 in Rushcliffe with a one star hygiene rating. The Three Horseshoes, in East Leake, was given the refurb in November after being taken over by The Pub People Company. The business told the Post it has made significant improvements to the hygiene and safety in the pub since the inspection. Rushcliffe Borough Council inspects any business which prepares food to make sure the procedures are in line with government food...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham's peregrine falcons are back on their ledge and...

  15-03-2016 16:20
  
  Forget Big Brother, Gogglebox and I'm A Celebrity - reality TV that some would argue is much more interesting is causing quite a flap. The peregrine falcons who have made a high ledge on top of Nottingham Trent University's (NTU) Newton Building their home for the past 14 years have ruffled quite a few feathers online. All eyes have been on the birds' nest this week, on a live stream on the university's website, after the female laid an egg. Viewers are now on tenterhooks, waiting for it...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Five facts about Kuwaiti Mohammed Ebrahim Hajeyah linked with...

  15-03-2016 16:10
  
  Nottingham Forest are on the lookout for a new manager, following the sacking of Dougie Freedman at the weekend. A number of household names have been mentioned, including the likes of Nigel Clough and Gary Monk. Owner Fawaz Al Hasawi will also consider options from abroad, with the club having already received applications from coaches across Europe. And one potential candidate, as previously identified by the Post, could be Al Hasawi's fellow Kuwaiti Mohammed Ebrahim...
  
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• DanRobinson published Boots looking for next executives and store managers with new...

  15-03-2016 15:56
  
  Boots will launch a new sponsored degree apprenticeship programme that gives workers the chance to obtain a degree in a bid to find the next generation of executives, store managers and accountants. The Nottingham-based pharmacy firm will offer a supportive work environment that allows staff to access to further study and qualifications when the new scheme begins in September. It believes career development opportunities will help bring more young people into the workplace and will run the...
  
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• Where does Nottingham rank for mobile performance? - Nottingham Post

  15-03-2016 15:17
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  Where does Nottingham rank for mobile performance?
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  Nottingham is better than London and Leeds for mobile performance according to figures released by RootMetrics. Where does Nottingham rank for mobile performance? X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. Nottingham is ...and more »
  

• GemmaToulson published 'Real buzz' around Nottingham's development opportunities at...

  15-03-2016 14:47
  
  Key development sites in Nottingham were promoted to a global property audience yesterday.Nottingham City Council launched its "Building a Better Nottingham" brochure at the MIPIM real estate show in the French resort of Cannes. The document highlights development opportunities within the city and is aimed at attracting investors who could help to change Nottingham's landscape through development.Speaking that the launch of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire stand at MIPIM,...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottinghamshire Police launch free text message service for rural...

  15-03-2016 14:19
  
  Residents living in three rural areas of Nottinghamshire can now apply to receive updates from the police by text.News, information and appeals from their local police teams will go straight to mobile phones involved in this month's pilot.The free service has been launched in the Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood areas.Chief Inspector Andy Rooke, rural crime lead for Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We recognise crime has a devastating impact on communities but those living in the most rural...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Guildhall development to create space for 1,300 new jobs in...

  15-03-2016 13:06
  
  The Guildhall development will create office space for up to 1,300 new jobs in Nottingham city centre. The £100m project will include 130,000sq ft of Grade A office space, as well as a 50,000sq ft conferencing facility, a new four star hotel and some high-end student accommodation. Miller Birch is expected to be approved as the lead developer for the scheme at a Nottingham City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 22. David Bishop, corporate director of development at the city council,...
  
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• Calls to overturn Roy 'Chubby' Brown ban

  15-03-2016 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people call for a council to lift a ban on the comedian Roy "Chubby" Brown appearing at one of its venues.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Worm in your cauliflower? Remember it comes from the ground

  15-03-2016 12:30
  
  We reported that a supermarket apologised after a family found a worm in a cauliflower. News editor Jade Beecroft says we must remember where food comes fromOne minute you're chopping up a cauli to whip up a curry, and the next there's a giant worm wiggling across your worktop. Not the nicest way to start your evening, granted, and if you check out the video on our website, you'll see that the worm was a whopper.When this happened to the Huq family, of Sherwood, they contacted the Post. Our...
  
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• LynetteP published Drink wine for a chance to win a holiday to Sicily

  15-03-2016 12:30
  
  Nottingham's Italian wine cafe Veeno is giving customers a chance to explore 20 of the country's wine regions.
  Twice a month customers will be served two glasses of wine from areas such as Toscana and Puglia and fizz from Prosecco, together with a selection of authentic Italian nibbles, known as spuntini. They will be given a passport which will be stamped each time they attend one of the AperItalia evenings at Veeno in Middle Pavement.With five stamps they will receive a free glass of...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham firm launches first goalkeeping gloves for women

  15-03-2016 12:02
  
  Notts County Ladies goalkeeper Carly Telford has launched the first ever goalkeeping gloves designed specifically for women – after they were manufactured by a Nottingham firm. The England international says Precision Goalkeeping's new female range marks another step forward in bringing women's football into the limelight. And she is now looking forward to taking to the pitch with more comfortable specialised gloves, which have a narrower fit, reduced finger length and tighter backhand...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest must learn from mistakes against Sheffield...

  15-03-2016 11:47
  
  Eric Lichaj admits Nottingham Forest would love to erase the memory of their dismal display against Sheffield Wednesday – but insists they must instead learn from their mistakes. In what proved to be Dougie Freedman's last game as manager, the Reds paid the price for some uncharacteristically fragile defending, as the Owls ran riot at the City Ground in a 3-0 result. Defender Lichaj admitted he was at fault for the first goal, as Aiden McGeady ghosted beyond him to drive the ball...
  
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• BenIreland published Two lorries crash on M1 at junction 21 causing delays

  15-03-2016 11:46
  
  Two lorries have collided on the M1, causing delays for motorists. The crash caused emergency services to close two lanes on the busy motorway, between J21A and J21. There has already been heavy congestion on the M1 this morning and further delays are expected as a result of the crash. #M1 southbound between J22 and J21A | Congestion https://t.co/NgiQFNh3X6— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) March 15, 2016 Queues are already beginning to mount, according to the Highways Agency...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Eight stunning pictures of Nottingham's beautiful sunset

  15-03-2016 11:38
  
  Nottingham has been treated to a good number of stunning sunsets and sunrises in recent weeks, but none more so than on Monday evening. Following what was a gorgeous spring day across the city, snappers were treated to a beautiful night sky and Post readers were on hand to send their fantastic pictures to our Facebook page.Read more: Instagram captures stunning Nottinghamshire sunrise This picture was taken in Beeston by Instagram user christiesietosDan Bowler looking across the River...
  
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