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• Nottingham Panthers to play Belfast Giants in the Elite League play-offs - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 22:47
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  Nottingham Panthers to play Belfast Giants in the Elite League play-offs
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  Nottingham Panthers will face Belfast Giants in the play-off quarter-finals after finishing fifth in the Elite League. A pair of 4-3 defeats to Sheffield Steelers and Cardiff Devils in the final weekend of the regular season means Panthers finish on 62 ...and more »
  

• MattDavies published Notts County fans react to appointment of Mark Cooper as manager

  20-03-2016 22:47
  
  Notts County fans have had their say on the appointment of Mark Cooper as manager until the end of the season. The former Swindon Town boss replaces Jamie Fullarton, who was sacked after just 12 games in charge following the 4-1 defeat at home to Exeter City on Saturday. Cooper could earn a longer stay if he reaches an unspecified points total and fans have generally welcomed the move to bring him in. Read more: Ray Trew: Why I sacked Jamie Fullarton Happy with Mark Cooper as new...
  
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• BenIreland published Two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Hucknall

  20-03-2016 22:41
  
  Three-car crash at Hucknall leaves two in hospital after firefighters cut man from vehicle.A man was cut from his car and rushed to hospital after a crash in Hucknall. The 36-year-old was was involved in a three-car collision on the A611 in the Nottinghamshire town at around 8.30pm. Firefighters cut his from the car when they attended the scene. A 44-year-old woman was also taken to hospital by paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service, who released her from the...
  
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• BenIreland published 10 things I love about... Stapleford

  20-03-2016 22:11
  
  Reporter Ben Ireland moved to Stapleford in August having already sampled a few other areas in his three years at the Post. Here's his favourite parts of this latest home.Read more: 10 things I love about... Long Eaton.Restaurants: Those who don't live in Stapleford might be surprised by this, but Derby Road is home to a number of very tasty, and very reasonably priced, restaurants. My three favourites are Indian Cinnamon, Nepalese Ghurka Curry Nights and Italian Vivo, and then there is the...
  
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• BenIreland commented 10 things I love about... Stapleford

  20-03-2016 22:11
  
  Reporter Ben Ireland moved to Stapleford in August having already sampled a few other areas in his three years at the Post. Here's his favourite parts of this latest home.Read more: 10 things I love about... Long Eaton.Restaurants: Those who don't live in Stapleford might be surprised by this, but Derby Road is home to a number of very tasty, and very reasonably priced, restaurants. My three favourites are Indian Cinnamon, Nepalese Ghurka Curry Nights and Italian Vivo, and then there is the...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers to play Belfast Giants in the Elite League...

  20-03-2016 22:02
  
  Nottingham Panthers will face Belfast Giants in the play-off quarter-finals after finishing fifth in the Elite League. A pair of 4-3 defeats to Sheffield Steelers and Cardiff Devils in the final weekend of the regular season means Panthers finish on 62 points, 10 points behind the Steelers. Steelers went on to lift the title for the second year in a row, finishing two points ahead of the Devils, who were again runners-up. The first leg will be at the National Ice Centre on Saturday with...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham Forest hero Archie Gemmill to walk from Derby to City...

  20-03-2016 21:59
  
  Nottingham Forest hero Archie Gemmill will join Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling later this week when he walks 10 marathons in ten days. Mr Stelling is walking from Hartlepool United's Victoria Park to Wembley Stadium to raise money for prostate cancer research. On Friday, he will be joined former Nottingham Forest midfielder Archie Gemmill, who is walking from Derby County's iPro Stadium to the City Ground. Mr Gemmill, who was part of Brian Clough's 1979 Miracle Men but was left out of...
  
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• Nottingham's safest parks, revealed - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 20:52
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  Nottingham's safest parks, revealed
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  How safe is your local park? Take a look at the safest parks and green spaces run by the council in the city boundaries of Nottingham. Families say community spirit and lots of activities for children make the safest parks in Nottingham the wonderful ...
  

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• Is 'clubbercise' Nottingham's next keep-fit phenomenon? - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 20:50
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  Is 'clubbercise' Nottingham's next keep-fit phenomenon?
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  Dozens of women have been partying hard with neon glow-sticks like they were an extra in 24 Hour Party People, all in the name of keeping fit. Bright neon and glow-sticks are the order of the day in the latest wacky keep-fit exercise to hit Nottingham.
  

• BenIreland published Is 'clubbercise' Nottingham's next keep-fit phenomenon?

  20-03-2016 20:32
  
  Dozens of women have been partying hard with neon glow-sticks like they were an extra in 24 Hour Party People, all in the name of keeping fit. Bright neon and glow-sticks are the order of the day in the latest wacky keep-fit exercise to hit Nottingham. 'Clubbercise' has landed. And at Christ the King Academy, in Arnold, more than 60 women attend every Thursday night. The practice involves dressing like you were going to an '80s or 90s rave and following dance instructions designed to get...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies 3 Durham Women 1: Match report

  20-03-2016 20:17
  
  England defender Sophie Bradley-Auckland returned for Notts County Ladies after almost two years out as they won their first game of the season. Bradley-Auckland, back from a serious knee injury, captained the Lady Pies in their 3-1 Women's FA Cup win against Durham Women. Victory saw Notts move into the sixth round as last season's runners-up target another trip to Wembley. A brace from Rachel Williams and a strike from Ellen White helped the Lady Pies secure victory, with Beth Hepple...
  
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• Nottingham Forest: Brian Clough would have struggled to solve attacking woes against Derby County - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 20:07
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  Nottingham Forest: Brian Clough would have struggled to solve attacking woes against Derby County
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  Nottingham Forest were always likely to struggle for goals in the 1-0 defeat to Derby County, no matter who was in charge, says Reds reporter Paul Taylor. A change in manager, but no change at all when it comes to the same old, painfully familiar ...
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• BenIreland published Nottingham's safest parks, revealed

  20-03-2016 20:04
  
  How safe is your local park? Take a look at the safest parks and green spaces run by the council in the city boundaries of Nottingham.Families say community spirit and lots of activities for children make the safest parks in Nottingham the wonderful green spaces they are.The Post can reveal the the safest parks in Nottingham through the results of a freedom of information request.Among them is Queen's Walk Recreation Ground, in the Meadows, which had just one police incident in 2015 – a...
  
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• Alcoholic stole whisky - but staff let him buy the bottle - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 19:52
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  Alcoholic stole whisky - but staff let him buy the bottle
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  A takeaway worker stole whisky - but was allowed to buy the £23 bottle after getting caught by staff, a court heard. Defence solicitor Rob Keeble questioned their decision after Sundeep Rana had been detained outside the shop on the Lady Bay Retail Park.and more »
  

• Chelsea progress in Women's FA Cup

  20-03-2016 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last season's beaten finalists Notts County beat Durham to join holders Chelsea in the last eight of Women's FA Cup.
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottinghamshire speed camera locations for week commencing...

  20-03-2016 18:55
  
  Here are the speed camera locations for the coming week:A60 Nottingham Rd, Mansfield Nottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, Hucknall A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield A60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse A60 Carlton in Lindrick/Costhorpe B6041 Kilton Hill, Worksop A616, Ompton A617, Kirklington A17 Sleaford Road, Coddington A609 Ilkeston Rd/Wollaton Rd/Russell Drive/Trowell Rd, Nottingham B682 Sherwood Rise through to Hucknall Lane, Nottingham Beechdale...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alcoholic stole whisky - but staff let him buy the bottle

  20-03-2016 18:47
  
  A takeaway worker stole whisky - but was allowed to buy the £23 bottle after getting caught by staff, a court heard.Defence solicitor Rob Keeble questioned their decision after Sundeep Rana had been detained outside the shop on the Lady Bay Retail Park.He told Nottingham Magistrates' Court that Rana had a "long standing addiction" to drugs and needed help."Rather curiously, although he has pleaded guilty to theft, it has been confirmed he was allowed to get the whisky...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alcohol addict stole whisky - but staff let him buy the bottle

  20-03-2016 18:47
  
  A takeaway worker stole whisky - but was allowed to buy the £23 bottle after getting caught by staff, a court heard.Defence solicitor Rob Keeble questioned their decision after Sundeep Rana had been detained outside the shop on the Lady Bay Retail Park.He told Nottingham Magistrates' Court that Rana had a "long standing addiction" to drugs and needed help."Rather curiously, although he has pleaded guilty to theft, it has been confirmed he was allowed to get the whisky...
  
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• BenIreland published Police appeal as Tasmanian Devil canoe washes up on banks of...

  20-03-2016 18:27
  
  Upturned canoe found washed up on the River Trent less than an hour after man seen in the distinctive craft, which is yellow with an image of the Tasmanian Devil.Police are appealing to the public to help them find the owner of a distinctive canoe featuring an image of the Tasmanian Devil.The upturned canoe was found washed up on the banks of the River Trent, at Gunthorpe, on the afternoon of Sunday, March 20.Less than an hour earlier before police were called at 1.35pm, a man was seen in the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Jay McGuines reunited with Strictly Come Dancing partner Aliona...

  20-03-2016 18:09
  
  This year's Strictly Come Dancing winners were reunited for Sport Relief this weekend. Jay McGuiness took part in the Sport Relief Mile in London. Newark heart-throb Jay McGuiness has been reunited with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Aliona Vilani for Sport Relief. The pair won the 13th series of the popular dance show back in 2015 but it was their running not their dance shoes they slipped on as they took part in a Sport Relief Mile. On their way to the fundraising run, Aliona shared a...
  
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• Hundreds of apprentices in work thanks to Nottingham-based training provider - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 18:02
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  Hundreds of apprentices in work thanks to Nottingham-based training provider
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  One training provider has took the number of apprentices they have helped find work up to almost 250 during National Apprenticeship Week. NAW is held each year to help youngsters find job opportunities. Hundreds of apprentices have been given a helping ...
  

• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest: Brian Clough would have struggled to solve...

  20-03-2016 17:56
  
  Nottingham Forest were always likely to struggle for goals in the 1-0 defeat to Derby County, no matter who was in charge, says Reds reporter Paul Taylor. A change in manager, but no change at all when it comes to the same old, painfully familiar problems that continue to hamper Nottingham Forest. Paul Williams may well have replaced Dougie Freedman in the dugout, but Brian Clough himself might have struggled to properly resolve the issues that blight the Reds. Because while a new voice...
  
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• Notts County give Cooper points target

  20-03-2016 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Cooper's short-term deal as manager of Notts County will become permanent if hits a points total agreed with the club's owner.
  
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• Mark Cooper appointed new Notts County manager - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 17:40
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  Mark Cooper appointed new Notts County manager
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  Mark Cooper has been appointed the new manager of Notts County and has been given the job until the end of the season. Cooper will succeed Jamie Fullarton, who was sacked from his post after Saturday's defeat against Exeter City. It is Cooper's first ...and more »
  

• Mammoth task for British Horological Institute curator to change 4000 timepieces - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 17:30
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  Mammoth task for British Horological Institute curator to change 4000 timepieces
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  March 27 marks the start of British Summer Time - and the 100th anniversary of the country first adjusting the clocks. On Easter Sunday, households across the UK will be putting their watches and clocks forward an hour. While for most people it is a ...and more »
  

• JonPritchard published Hundreds of apprentices in work thanks to Nottingham-based...

  20-03-2016 17:30
  
  One training provider has took the number of apprentices they have helped find work up to almost 250 during National Apprenticeship Week. NAW is held each year to help youngsters find job opportunities.Hundreds of apprentices have been given a helping hand to build a career in construction thanks to a Nottingham-based training provider.East Midlands Property Alliance (Empa) Training Academy helped 250 people onto apprenticeship courses over the last 12 months.The academy works alongside nine...
  
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• AlexBritton published Mammoth task for British Horological Institute curator to change...

  20-03-2016 17:00
  
  March 27 marks the start of British Summer Time - and the 100th anniversary of the country first adjusting the clocks. On Easter Sunday, households across the UK will be putting their watches and clocks forward an hour.While for most people it is a two-minute job to change all the timepieces in their house, spare a thought for Alan Midleton. He is the curator at the British Horological Institute (BHI) museum trust, which has around 4,000 watches and clocks, and is responsible for winding and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Mark Cooper appointed new Notts County manager

  20-03-2016 16:44
  
  Mark Cooper has been appointed the new manager of Notts County and has been given the job until the end of the season.Cooper will succeed Jamie Fullarton, who was sacked from his post after Saturday's defeat against Exeter City.It is Cooper's first job since he was sacked by Swindon last October just months after he had led the club to the League One play-off final.
  As part of the deal, it has been agreed that should new boss Cooper reach an agreed points total it will trigger a permanent...
  
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• MattDavies published Jake Libby shines as Nottinghamshire conclude tour of Barbados

  20-03-2016 16:14
  
  Nottinghamshire concluded their tour of Barbados with two days games against Hampshire and Northamptonshire. Young opener Jake Libby was restricted to only two Championship appearances last season due to a knee injury, but he hit an unbeaten 103 on the first day against Hampshire. "Obviously last season didn't quite work out for me how I wanted it to, with the injury, so it's good to be fully fit at the start of this campaign," he said. "I've had a good winter in Australia...
  
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• JonPritchard published Is Ace the cat yours? He's been the life and soul of student...

  20-03-2016 16:03
  
  Ace the cat has become a local celebrity in Lenton among student houses. The moggy has been wandering into homes and treating it like his own.When Dante Hall and his flatmate heard scratching at their door, they weren't sure what to expect. Little did they know they have unearthed a local celebrity in Ace the cat.The popular moggy has become a regular face around the streets of Lenton in the last few weeks – and has even been turning up to student house parties.When a picture of him with a
  
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• Ludovico Einaudi at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 15:43
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  Ludovico Einaudi at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review
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  It's quite possible that you have never heard of the Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi. What is less certain, however, is that you have never heard one of his pieces. BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James helped the Italian's I Giorni into the charts a ...
  

• Derby County fans 'smelt' Nottingham Forest 'blood' in the second half - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 15:40
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  Derby County fans 'smelt' Nottingham Forest 'blood' in the second half
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  Derby celebrate with the Brian Clough Trophy in their dressing room. Picture by Andy Clarke. Derby County fans 'smelt' Nottingham Forest 'blood' in the second half. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE.
  

• Nottmtails published Derby County fans 'smelt' Nottingham Forest 'blood' in the second...

  20-03-2016 14:54
  
  Darren Wassall admits it was a "little bit extra special" to secure victory over Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby. The Derby manager – who played for both clubs – saw his side claim three points thanks to a late goal from full-back Marcus Olsson, earning them a narrow 1-0 success at the iPro. Wassall praised the character of his players, saying: "It's a big game in the calendar for me, the players and the staff. "The most important thing for us...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Derby County fans 'smelt' Nottingham Forest 'blood' in the second...

  20-03-2016 14:54
  
  Darren Wassall admits it was a "little bit extra special" to secure victory over Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby. The Derby manager – who played for both clubs – saw his side claim three points thanks to a late goal from full-back Marcus Olsson, earning them a narrow 1-0 success at the iPro. Wassall praised the character of his players, saying: "It's a big game in the calendar for me, the players and the staff. "The most important thing for us...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ludovico Einaudi at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review

  20-03-2016 14:54
  
  It's quite possible that you have never heard of the Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi. What is less certain, however, is that you have never heard one of his pieces. BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James helped the Italian's I Giorni into the charts a few years back while if you've seen a movie trailer, a TV documentary or one of Nottingham's most celebrated dramas, you'll be familiar with his work. Einaudi is famed for his work on a range of TV and film projects, most notably Shane Meadows'...
  
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• Matthew Kelly to star in Toast at Nottingham's Theatre Royal - Mansfield Chad

  20-03-2016 14:33
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  Another Sunday night shift. The smell of bread baking. The industrial thump, thump, thump of the machines that never stop. The ovens are cranked up to full blast, the factory is humming, and everyone wants to be somewhere else. But this shift is going ...
  

• Nottingham Forest must not dwell on Dougie Freedman sacking, says Matt Mills - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 14:30
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  Nottingham Forest must not dwell on Dougie Freedman sacking, says Matt Mills
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  Nottingham Forest cannot afford to dwell on the sacking of Dougie Freedman – and must move on quickly in order to put some spark back in their Championship season, says defender Matt Mills. Skipper Mills admitted he feels sympathy for Freedman, who ...
  

• JonPritchard published The Charlatans' frontman Tim Burgess is sad to see The Music...

  20-03-2016 14:12
  
  It was an emotional last day at the Music Exchange on Saturday as the record store said farewell to its punters after serving the city for the past six years. Customers dropped by with cards and gifts to say their goodbyes and others shared their sadness at the store's closing online, including local musicians and a chart-topping band's lead singer. Tim Burgess, frontman for The Charlatans, shared his memory of the Stoney Street store to his 100,000 followers on Twitter:
  Another record shop...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest must not dwell on Dougie Freedman sacking, says...

  20-03-2016 14:01
  
  Nottingham Forest cannot afford to dwell on the sacking of Dougie Freedman – and must move on quickly in order to put some spark back in their Championship season, says defender Matt Mills. Skipper Mills admitted he feels sympathy for Freedman, who was relieved of his duties a week ago, following a run of five defeats in six games. But, while he thanked Freedman for the support he has given him during his career, he says there is little room for sentiment as Forest look for a way to...
  
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• JonPritchard published Alcoholic stole two bottles of wine - but was so drunk he forgot...

  20-03-2016 13:56
  
  Two bottles of wine were stolen by an alcoholic who was so drunk, he couldn't remember committing the crime. Judges told him he needed help.An alcoholic stole two bottles of wine from Waitrose but could not recall his crime because he was drunk at the time, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard. The £14 haul was taken from Sebastian Nalepa outside the store on Milton Street, Nottingham on February 26. Dilaor Miah, prosecuting, told the court: "He said he took it to drink because he is...
  
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• Bikers bring Easter treats to disadvantaged children in annual ride - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 13:56
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  Bikers bring Easter treats to disadvantaged children in annual ride
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  The annual Easter Egg Run took place on Saturday from Forest Recreation Ground. Hundreds of riders turned out for the charity event. It was bikers, not bunnies, delivering Easter eggs to disadvantaged children in Nottingham on Saturday. Hundreds of ...
  

• Boat owners help in missing man search

  20-03-2016 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police ask boat owners to help in the search for a missing man who was last seen at the UK's biggest inland marina.
  
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• JonPritchard published Bikers bring Easter treats to disadvantaged children in annual...

  20-03-2016 12:50
  
  The annual Easter Egg Run took place on Saturday from Forest Recreation Ground. Hundreds of riders turned out for the charity event.It was bikers, not bunnies, delivering Easter eggs to disadvantaged children in Nottingham on Saturday.Hundreds of kind-hearted motorcyclists poured into the Forest Recreation Ground to ride in convoy to the Mansfield Fire Station.It was the 36th year that the gesture has been made by the community of bikers, with the eggs going to children's hospitals,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Derby County v Nottingham...

  20-03-2016 12:38
  
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• Championship review: Nottingham Forest in danger of lowest finish for four years - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 12:29
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  Championship review: Nottingham Forest in danger of lowest finish for four years
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  Nottingham Forest slipped to 15th in the Championship due to their 1-0 loss at Derby County and other results going against them. The Reds are in danger of finishing in their lowest position, and with their lowest points tally, since finishing 19th on ...and more »
  

• Leigh_Curtis published We have got to look at ourselves now, says Alan Smith about...

  20-03-2016 12:08
  
  In what transpired to be yet another afternoon of more recrimination and protest, it was left to Alan Smith to try to make sense of the wreckage. Highly-valued for his honesty, his leadership and his status as a senior professional, the former Manchester United midfielder's assessment of Notts County was as raw as you would expect. Talking to the media after the 4-1 home defeat to Exeter, Smith spoke at length about the hostility aimed towards the manager Jamie Fullarton and how the players...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Most Notts County players only deserved three out of 10, writes...

  20-03-2016 11:50
  
  Notts County lost 4-1 at home to Exeter City in what proved to be Jamie Fullarton's final match in charge before being sacked. Here are reporter Leigh Curtis' player ratings from the game.
  Scott Loach: Could do absolutely nothing with the goals, but can't lay any blame at his door for the shambolic nature of the defending. 6/10Elliott Hewitt: Will be kicking himself after allowing a cross to come in from his side for the second week in a row. Dissolved in the second half. 3/10Andrew Boyce: Coped
  
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• jonmattos published Championship review: Nottingham Forest in danger of lowest finish...

  20-03-2016 11:42
  
  Nottingham Forest slipped to 15th in the Championship due to their 1-0 loss at Derby County and other results going against them. The Reds are in danger of finishing in their lowest position, and with their lowest points tally, since finishing 19th on 50 points in the 2011/12 season. Since then they have ended eighth (67 points), 11th (65) and 14th last season on 59 points. Forest sit on 46 points with eight games to go, the same as Blackburn who went above them on goal difference after a...
  
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• Nottingham Experienced: Nottingham Castle - Impact Magazine

  20-03-2016 11:36
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  Nottingham Experienced: Nottingham Castle
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  Impact Features writers are getting out and about in Nottingham to find the best activities for you all to enjoy. Get in touch if you have more ideas! Anybody who has taken a westbound train out of Nottingham has more than likely spotted Nottingham ...
  

• Nottingham Forest Q&A: It does not take a genius to see where we need to improve - Nottingham Post

  20-03-2016 11:34
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  Nottingham Forest Q&A: It does not take a genius to see where we need to improve
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  Nottingham Forest Q&A: It does not take a genius to see where we need to... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Paul Williams reacts after the 1-0 loss to Derby.and more »
  

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