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• Sheffield Steelers 4 Nottingham Panthers 3: Match report - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 22:59
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  Sheffield Steelers 4 Nottingham Panthers 3: Match report
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  Nottingham Panthers were beaten 4-3 by Sheffield Steelers as their arch rivals edged closer to the Elite League title. A hard fought game saw Panthers trail 4-1 after a slack second period in front of 9,203 fans at the Sheffield Arena. Brad Moran and ...
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• JonPritchard published National Lottery results: Lotto numbers for Saturday, March 19

  19-03-2016 22:52
  
  The Lotto jackpot for this weekend is a massive £23.4m. So are you the lucky winner?The jackpot has rolled over seven times, making the winning ticket for the National Lottery this weekend worth a whopping £23.4m. The draw was made on BBC1 at the later than scheduled time of 10.15pm following coverage of the England rugby team completing the Grand Slam in the Six Nations against France.The winning numbers are: 21 27, 31, 34, 40 and 54. The bonus ball is 22.There were also a...
  
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• MattDavies published Sheffield Steelers 4 Nottingham Panthers 3: Match report

  19-03-2016 22:36
  
  Nottingham Panthers were beaten 4-3 by Sheffield Steelers as their arch rivals edged closer to the Elite League title. A hard fought game saw Panthers trail 4-1 after a slack second period in front of 9,203 fans at the Sheffield Arena. Brad Moran and Geoff Waugh made it a one goal game in the third, but Steelers held on. They now need just a point on the final day of the regular season at Fife Flyers to ensure they are champions for a second straight year ahead of Cardiff Devils, who...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Mark Cooper frontrunner for Notts County job after Jamie...

  19-03-2016 22:06
  
  Mark Cooper is set to become the red-hot favourite to replace Jamie Fullarton as Notts County manager. The former Swindon boss narrowly missed out on the job in January when the board opted to give it Fullarton, who was sacked after the 4-1 home defeat to Exeter City this afternoon. Cooper has been linked with a job at Stevenage but is understood to be keeping his options open as to his next destination. Cooper was credited with turning Swindon into a dominant force in League One and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Mark Cooper frontrunner for Notts County job after Jamie...

  19-03-2016 22:06
  
  Mark Cooper is set to become the red-hot favourite to replace Jamie Fullarton as Notts County manager. The former Swindon boss narrowly missed out on the job in January when the board opted to give it Fullarton, who was sacked after the 4-1 home defeat to Exeter City this afternoon. Cooper has been linked with a job at Stevenage but is understood to be keeping his options open as to his next destination. Cooper was credited with turning Swindon into a dominant force in League One and...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts County fans react to the sacking of Jamie Fullarton

  19-03-2016 21:38
  
  Jamie Fullarton was trending across the United Kingdom on Twitter on Saturday night after he was sacked by Notts County. The former Crystal Palace midfielder was fired after just 12 games in charge ended in a shambolic 4-1 defeat to Exeter at Meadow Lane. Chairman Ray Trew said he sympathised with Fullarton but felt action was necessary after a run of six defeats in seven games.
  There was some sympathy from supporters too, while Trew was criticised by some fans, not for firing Fullarton, but...
  
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• MattDavies commented Notts County fans react to the sacking of Jamie Fullarton

  19-03-2016 21:38
  
  Jamie Fullarton was trending across the United Kingdom on Twitter on Saturday night after he was sacked by Notts County. The former Crystal Palace midfielder was fired after just 12 games in charge ended in a shambolic 4-1 defeat to Exeter at Meadow Lane. Chairman Ray Trew said he sympathised with Fullarton but felt action was necessary after a run of six defeats in seven games.
  There was some sympathy from supporters too, while Trew was criticised by some fans, not for firing Fullarton, but...
  
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• Sheffield Steelers 4-3 Nottingham Panthers (final) - The Star

  19-03-2016 21:11
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  Sheffield Steelers 4-3 Nottingham Panthers (final)
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  Tonight they overcame a stubborn Nottingham side 4-3, after shipping in two goals in the last 15 minutes. Defenceman Cullen Eddy gave Steelers a first period advantage tonight with a 19th minute goal against Nottingham Panthers. Goaltender Marek Pinc ...
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• Sherwood Forest centre plans unveiled

  19-03-2016 20:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for a new visitor centre in Sherwood Forest are unveiled for the first time by a consortium run by the RSPB.
  
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• MattDavies commented Notts County: Ray Trew reveals why he sacked Jamie Fullarton

  19-03-2016 20:22
  
  Ray Trew says he reluctantly sacked Jamie Fullarton to help ensure Notts County's season "does not dissolve into disaster". Fullarton was fired after the Magpies were thrashed 4-1 at home by Exeter City to leave them 19th in League Two. The Scot was only in charge for 12 games, picking up 10 points, during which time Trew put the club up for sale after protests following defeat to Leyton Orient last month. "Whilst it is well known that my position at the club has changed in...
  
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• Notts County sack manager Fullarton

  19-03-2016 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sack manager Jamie Fullarton after just 10 weeks in the job at Meadow Lane.
  
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• 'Feisty' suffragette honoured with tree planted in Nottingham's Arboretum - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 20:16
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  'Feisty' suffragette honoured with tree planted in Nottingham's Arboretum
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  Helen Watts was one of the best-known suffragettes in Nottingham and was arrested for her efforts in campaigning for votes for women. Now, a juniper tree has been planted in her memory. Generations of the family of one of Nottingham's best-known ...
  

• MattDavies commented Jamie Fullarton sacked by Notts County

  19-03-2016 20:03
  
  Notts County have sacked manager Jamie Fullarton after just 12 games. The Scot was fired after the 4-1 humbling at the hands of Exeter, which saw fans call for him to go once again. Fullarton endured a miserable spell in his first job in management, picking up 10 points in his 70-day stay. Read more: Ray Trew on why he sacked Fullarton The former Nottingham Forest under-21s coach was under the spotlight even in his first game, a 1-0 win at Crawley in January. He proved an unpopular...
  
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• Mansfield Town 1-1 Portsmouth

  19-03-2016 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield and Portsmouth both drop points in League Two as they are forced to settle for a point at Field Mill.
  
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• Nottingham to London trains to be delayed all night - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 19:47
  Nottingham to London trains to be delayed all night
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  East Midlands Trains expects its services to be behind schedule for the rest of the day after a person was hit by a train at around 2.30pm on Saturday, March 19. East Midlands Trains says delays on its services from Nottingham to London are expected to ...and more »
  

• Notts County 1-4 Exeter City

  19-03-2016 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County's miserable home form continues as they were battered by mid-table Exeter.
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham to London trains to be delayed all night

  19-03-2016 19:29
  
  East Midlands Trains expects its services to be behind schedule for the rest of the day after a person was hit by a train at around 2.30pm on Saturday, March 19. East Midlands Trains says delays on its services from Nottingham to London are expected to last for the rest of the day. A person was hit by a train between Loughborough and Leicester shortly before 2.30pm on Saturday, March 19. The incident has affected many services, including those between Nottingham and the capital. The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 1 Portsmouth 1: Match report

  19-03-2016 19:15
  
  Adam Murray tipped his cap to his battling Mansfield Town troops as they ended a run of three successive defeats with a point against promotion-rivals Portsmouth, to keep alive their hopes of a League Two play-off place. Matt Green fired home an opener for the Stags after Scott Shearer had saved Marc McNulty's penalty, before Ryan Tafazolli was so unlucky to deflect a late first-half cross into his own net. Chances were even late on and Murray was more than satisfied with the draw, which he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Final farewell for popular record shop The Music Exchange

  19-03-2016 19:00
  
  Scores of people visited much-loved record shop the Music Exchange during its last day of trading. The Hockley store was due to close its doors for the final time on Saturday, after six years of business. It was set up as a social enterprise by homeless charity Framework, and has provided work experience opportunities for hundreds of people. But last month it was revealed the shop was to close after not making enough profit. Read more: Nottingham record shop The Music Exchange to...
  
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• JenniferScott published Hike in the cost of renting garages in Broxtowe leaves sour taste...

  19-03-2016 19:00
  
  Drivers who rent garages in Broxtowe have been left feeling annoyed by a hike in prices. The cost of a garage is going up by 40 percent a year.Drivers have been left fuming after a price hike in their garage rents. Residents across the borough of Broxtowe had been paying up to £19 per month to hire out the spaces.But following the new budget from Broxtowe Borough Council agreed earlier this month, they have now been told fees will go up by 40 percent from April 1 to £27.25, then up..
  
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• JenniferScott commented Hike in the cost of renting garages in Broxtowe leaves sour taste...

  19-03-2016 19:00
  
  Drivers who rent garages in Broxtowe have been left feeling annoyed by a hike in prices. The cost of a garage is going up by 40 percent a year.Drivers have been left fuming after a price hike in their garage rents. Residents across the borough of Broxtowe had been paying up to £19 per month to hire out the spaces.But following the new budget from Broxtowe Borough Council agreed earlier this month, they have now been told fees will go up by 40 percent from April 1 to £27.25, then up..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dancers surprise Nottingham shoppers with flash mob

  19-03-2016 18:19
  
  Youngsters from Nottingham charity Dance4 showed off their skills in front of crowds of shoppers across the city.Forty-seven youngsters sprung hip-hop flash mobs on unsuspecting shoppers this weekend. The dancers, from Nottingham charity Dance4, sprung into action during surprise performances across the city on Saturday to raise money for a state-of-the-art sound system.They began their touring flash mob with a performance at the intu Victoria Centre before moving to the intu Broadmarsh and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dancers surprise Nottingham shoppers with flash mob

  19-03-2016 18:19
  
  Youngsters from Nottingham charity Dance4 showed off their skills in front of crowds of shoppers across the city.Forty-seven youngsters sprung hip-hop flash mobs on unsuspecting shoppers this weekend. The dancers, from Nottingham charity Dance4, sprung into action during surprise performances across the city on Saturday to raise money for a state-of-the-art sound system.They began their touring flash mob with a performance at the intu Victoria Centre before moving to the intu Broadmarsh and...
  
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• BenIreland published 'Feisty' suffragette honoured with tree planted in Nottingham's...

  19-03-2016 18:15
  
  Helen Watts was one of the best-known suffragettes in Nottingham and was arrested for her efforts in campaigning for votes for women. Now, a juniper tree has been planted in her memory.Generations of the family of one of Nottingham's best-known suffragettes came to town as a tree was planted to honour Helen Watts.The daughter of the vicar at Lenton's Holy Trinity was inspired by a 1907 speech, in Nottingham by Christabel Pankhurst from the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).Emboldened by.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 1 Exeter City 4: Match report

  19-03-2016 17:53
  
  Notts County's search for a first home win since December continued as the fans rounded onmanager Jamie Fullarton after a shambolic second half collapse. The Magpies had started well enough, but for all of their intentions could not open up the Exeter defence. They were made to pay when Lee Holmes delivered an arcing cross to the back post for Jayden Stockley to power a header into the top corner. Liam Noble came close to levelling when he curled a shot around the post after good work by...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County 1 Exeter City 4: Match report

  19-03-2016 17:53
  
  Notts County's search for a first home win since December continued as the fans rounded onmanager Jamie Fullarton after a shambolic second half collapse. The Magpies had started well enough, but for all of their intentions could not open up the Exeter defence. They were made to pay when Lee Holmes delivered an arcing cross to the back post for Jayden Stockley to power a header into the top corner. Liam Noble came close to levelling when he curled a shot around the post after good work by...
  
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• LucyBudge published Get the look of Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco

  19-03-2016 17:30
  
  Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco chose a simple monochrome ensemble for a television event this week. Kaley was attending the 33rd annual Paleyfest event, which sees actors and actresses from a range of television shows gather together to celebrate everything in US media.
  This year's event was at the Dolby Theatre, in Hollywood, and Kaley attended with her co-stars of the show.The 30-year-old American actress chose a black gown for the occasion – featuring a white scalloped trim around...
  
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• City students gear up for first Nottingham Fashion Week - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 16:35
  City students gear up for first Nottingham Fashion Week
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  Students will be showcasing their talents as part of the first Nottingham Fashion Week. Lucy Budge heads to New College Nottingham to find out more. The city will be flooded with fashion for one week only next month as it celebrates its first ...
  

• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest can be 'proud' of their efforts against Derby...

  19-03-2016 16:22
  
  Paul Williams insisted he was 'proud' of his Nottingham Forest players – but admitted their Achilles heel in defeat to Derby County had been a lack of cutting edge in the final third of the pitch. The Reds were narrowly beaten 1-0 at the iPro, following a fiercely contested East Midlands derby, as Marcus Olsson's second half strike proved to be the decisive moment. Forest had dominated the first half against Derby, but without turning their superiority into goals. It was a familiar...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest fans have their say after 1-0 defeat to Derby...

  19-03-2016 16:21
  
  There were a wide range of reactions from Nottingham Forest fans after their team was beaten 1-0 by Derby County at the iPro Stadium. Reds supporters took to Twitter after the final whistle with some proud of the side in defeat and others critical of the lack of a goal threat. Here is a selection of the some of the views... Did we even have a shot? Thank god we got rid of negative Dougie eh-cause he was clearly the problem. Not the players just being crap #nffc— Ferengi Camel...
  
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• EllieCullen published Have you got what it takes to bake for the Queen?

  19-03-2016 16:12
  
  A competition to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday offers schools the chance to win a trip to Buckingham Palace.Budding bakers are being urged to create a cake for the Queen - and be in with the chance of winning a trip to Buckingham Palace.As part of Her Majesty's 90th birthday celebrations, schools are being invited to submit their spectacular creations - which must also be made using the healthiest ingredients possible.The competition is being run by Love British Food, following on from the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan view: Losing to Derby County hurts, but we...

  19-03-2016 16:09
  
  Nottingham Forest fan Henrik Johansen, from Denmark, gives his view on the 1-0 defeat to Derby County. We all love these clashes against Derby County, and they are always a tight battle with a lot of nerve, heart and soul. However, we also fear these matches, because we could lose.And this time we did not deserve more than we got, sadly. We didn't try to win hard enough. Nottingham Forest were the better side in a tight first half, but neither team came that close to scoring. As for...
  
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• Nottmtails published Derby County 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Player ratings

  19-03-2016 15:42
  
  Dorus de Vries: Had to make one standout save to deny Tom Ince and patrolled the penalty area alertly otherwise, but was generally well protected by his defence – with the exception of the goal, which he could do little about. 6Eric Lichaj: Defended well for much of the game, but Marcus Olsson's goal came down the Forest right, which was a blot on his copybook. Wasn't helped by Mendes failing to chase back with much gusto. 6 Matt Mills: The Forest captain set the example with his robust,..
  
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• JonPritchard published Journeys to London delayed for 'up to three hours' after person...

  19-03-2016 15:39
  
  Trains running from Nottingham to London could be delayed for up to three hours, passengers were told on Saturday. A person was hit by a train between Leicester and Loughborough.Journeys from Nottingham to London could be delayed for as much as three hours after a person was hit by a train. East Midlands Trains tweeted about the incident shortly before 2.30pm on Saturday.The incident happened between Leicester and Loughborough, but will affect a number of scheduled trains to London from...
  
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• Derby County 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Harry Redknapp influence helps Rams to derby day victory - talkSPORT.com

  19-03-2016 15:34
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  Derby County 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Harry Redknapp influence helps Rams to derby day victory
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  Marcus Olsson's first goal for Derby was enough to secure a 1-0 victory over local rivals Nottingham Forest at the iPro Stadium and keep their promotion challenge on track. A game of few chances appeared to be heading for stalemate in front of a sell ...
  

• Derby County 1-0 Nottingham Forest

  19-03-2016 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marcus Olsson's first Derby County goal settles a lacklustre East Midlands derby against Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Derby County 1-0 Nottingham Forest - BBC Sport

  19-03-2016 15:23
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  Derby County 1-0 Nottingham Forest
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  Marcus Olsson's first Derby County goal settled a lacklustre East Midlands derby and consigned Nottingham Forest to a sixth defeat in eight games. An intense match delivered plenty of endeavour but was short on chances and quality until Olsson's ...
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• EllieCullen published Knife-wielding robber steals cash in petrol station raid

  19-03-2016 15:20
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a knife robber threatened staff with the weapon before fleeing.A robber stole cash from a petrol station after threatening staff with a knife.Police were called to the Esso service station on London Road in Retford following the incident just before 3.40am on Saturday.The man fled in the direction of Holly Road with a quantity of cash. No-one was injured, but staff were left shaken by the incident.Read more: Man stabbed in stomach in attempted robbery in.
  
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• EllieCullen published Knife robber steals cash in petrol station raid

  19-03-2016 15:20
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a knife robber threatened staff with the weapon before fleeing.A robber stole cash from a petrol station after threatening staff with a knife.Police were called to the Esso service station on London Road in Retford following the incident just before 3.40am on Saturday.The man fled in the direction of Holly Road with a quantity of cash. No-one was injured, but staff were left shaken by the incident.Read more: Man stabbed in stomach in attempted robbery in.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Derby County 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match report

  19-03-2016 15:04
  
  Nottingham Forest suffered derby day heartache as Marcus Olsson clinched all three points for Derby County in a 1-0 win.The Reds had the better of the first half but couldn't make it count in front of goal and then found themselves on the back foot after the break.They still put in a battling performance but Olsson was able to grab the winner ten minutes from time as Paul Williams suffered his first defeat in charge.Forest had named an unchanged line-up for Williams' second game at the helm,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Derby County 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match report

  19-03-2016 15:04
  
  Nottingham Forest suffered derby day heartache as Marcus Olsson clinched all three points for Derby County in a 1-0 win.The Reds had the better of the first half but couldn't make it count in front of goal and then found themselves on the back foot after the break.They still put in a battling performance but Olsson was able to grab the winner ten minutes from time as Paul Williams suffered his first defeat in charge.Forest had named an unchanged line-up for Williams' second game at the helm,...
  
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• JonPritchard published Two people injured after crash in New Basford

  19-03-2016 14:36
  
  A road was partially blocked for around an hour on Saturday morning after a crash. Two people were treated by paramedics. Two people were injured followig a crash in New Basford on Saturday morning. The two-car collision happened shortly before midday on Radford Road. The road was closed while ambulance staff treated the injuries, which were not believed to be serious. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 11.40am on Saturday...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Derby County 0 Nottingham Forest 0: First half match report

  19-03-2016 14:17
  
  Nottingham Forest had the better of the first half against Derby County, but they couldn't make it count in front of goal as the two sides went into the half-time break at 0-0.The Reds named an unchanged line-up for Paul Williams' second game in charge, having started his rein with a draw at Hull City in midweek.Jamie Ward was included on the bench against his old club, though, having recovered from a hamstring injury, with Danny Fox also among the substitutes.Amid an electric atmosphere, the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Designs for new Sherwood Forest visitor centre revealed

  19-03-2016 14:15
  
  A new centre is to be built as part of a multi-million pound redevelopment at the popular tourist attraction.New designs for Sherwood Forest's visitor centre have been revealed by the RSPB.Last year, Nottinghamshire County Council announced that a new centre would be built as part of a £5.3million project.The consortium behind the plan have now revealed what it could look like. The 3D designs show a floor plan with a café, retail space, a kitchen, shower room and toilets across two.
  
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• Jamie Ward on bench for Nottingham Forest against former club Derby County - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 13:23
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  Jamie Ward on bench for Nottingham Forest against former club Derby County
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  Jamie Ward was included on the bench as Nottingham Forest named an unchanged starting line-up for their trip to local rivals Derby County. The midfielder had been out of action for the last three weeks with a hamstring injury, but was fit enough to be ...
  

• Entries pour in for 2016 Nottingham Post Food and Drink Awards - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 13:23
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  Entries pour in for 2016 Nottingham Post Food and Drink Awards
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  More than 130 nominations have flooded in just days after the Post launched the 2016 Food and Drink Awards. This year's competition looks set to be hotter than ever, reports LYNETTE PINCHESS. The rate of new restaurants and bars opening in Nottingham ...
  

• Boyce Avenue at Rock City, Nottingham, review and photos - Nottingham Post

  19-03-2016 13:23
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  Boyce Avenue at Rock City, Nottingham, review and photos
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  Boyce Avenue are one of the best covers bands out there. Their original stuff though, leaves a little to be desired. As a band that have got ridiculously large view numbers on YouTube making covers (we're talking millions upon millions), BA have built ...and more »
  

• EllieCullen published Nottingham pubs packed out ahead of Forest's clash with Derby

  19-03-2016 13:01
  
  With just minutes to go before the much-anticipated Nottingham Forest v Derby County match kicks-off, pubs in the city centre are packed out with excited fans. Nottingham Forest fans may have been offered just 2,000 tickets to see the team take on Derby County at the iPro stadium, but this hasn't stopped them showing their support in their droves. Pubs across Nottingham city centre are packed out with people as excitement for the match builds.Fans are hoping their beloved team will...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Boyce Avenue at Rock City, Nottingham, review and photos

  19-03-2016 12:57
  
  Boyce Avenue are one of the best covers bands out there. Their original stuff though, leaves a little to be desired. As a band that have got ridiculously large view numbers on YouTube making covers (we're talking millions upon millions), BA have built quite a fanbase for themselves, all around the world. The issue though - they've built a name for themselves as a covers band. A band that deliver beautiful, soulful, often just acoustic renditions of contemporary pop songs. The band played a...
  
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• EllieCullen published Reaction from Alton Towers as The Smiler ride re-opens

  19-03-2016 12:57
  
  Crowds have gathered at the theme park as the rollercoaster re-opened following a crash last June. Alton Towers re-opened The Smiler ride on Saturday - nine months after a horrific crash left two teenagers needing leg amputations. The £18 million rollercoaster has remained closed since the crash in June last year. Crowds gathered at the theme park to take the first ride, despite one of the victims of last year's incident questioning whether it should ever run again. Read more:...
  
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