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• MattDavies published Watch highlights of Rotherham United 0 Nottingham Forest 0

  17-04-2016 23:54
  
  Nottingham Forest ended a four match losing streak with a 0-0 draw at Rotherham on Saturday. An entertaining game saw both sides create and miss chances and you can watch the highlights below. Millers defender Richard Wood was the most guilty party in front of goal. Having headed over from six yards in the first half, he hit the underside of the bar after the break, before putting another header over the top from even closer range when he simply had to score. Read more: Five things we...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Evan Mosey awarded debut Great Britain cap before Croatia win in...

  17-04-2016 22:50
  
  Nottingham Panthers forward Evan Mosey was awarded his debut cap for Great Britain before a 4-1 World Championship (Division 1B) win against Croatia in Zagreb. Mosey became the 399th player to represent GB and was presented with his cap by Ice Hockey UK general secretary Andy French (pictured). "That was a great moment in the room," said Mosey. "I am so honoured to be pulling on this GB shirt and to be awarded my cap." GB took a 1-0 lead on 11:27 thanks to a ripper...
  
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• JonPritchard published Hundreds queue for WWE Wrestling at Motorpoint Arena

  17-04-2016 21:55
  
  Professional wrestling has some of the most dedicated fans in the world - at least that's what you'd think as thousands flooded to Nottingham for WWE Live this weekend. Crowds queued patiently outside the Motorpoint Arena to get as close as they could to heroes Roman Reigns and Sheamus duking it out on Sunday.There was no shortage of bad blood between the pair, with them having swapped the World Heavyweight Championship title in recent months.And the fans in Nottingham were just as excited,...
  
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• TomNorton published Three-year-old dies after collapsing at Wheelgate Park

  17-04-2016 21:49
  
  A three-year-old child has died after an incident at a Nottinghamshire theme park. The child was taken to hospital due to a medical condition which worsened through Sunday afternoon. Read more: Heavy police and paramedic presence at Nottinghamshire theme parkPolice, ambulances and an air ambulance were rushed to the park after a 999 call.The park was guarded for several hours by police following the incident in White Post, Farnsfield.Nearby residents described seeing the Air Ambulance sweeping..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Lancashire v Nottinghamshire: Day one report

  17-04-2016 20:20
  
  Captain Chris Read offered vital resistance for Nottinghamshire as Neil Wagner returned the best figures by a Lancashire bowler on first-class debut for the county since 1923 at Old Trafford. The home side dominated a toughly contested first day of the Division One match. Wagner took 6-66 to help Steven Croft's team dismiss Notts for 242, with Read scoring a determined 52. In reply Karl Brown was leg before for nought when playing no shot to Jake Ball, but Luke Procter and Haseeb Hameed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Yorkshire Carnegie 37 Nottingham Rugby 27: Match report

  17-04-2016 20:15
  
  Pila Iongi scored two tries as Nottingham Rugby lost 37-27 at promotion-chasing Yorkshire Carnegie in the Championship. The Tongan international levelled the match at 5-5 with his first try on 10 minutes, after the home side had taken an early lead at Headingley Stadium. And his second try of the match in the opening stages of the season half sparked hope of a Green and Whites' fightback, making the score 20-13 to Yorkshire. Nottingham head coach Martin Haag made three changes to his...
  
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• TomNorton published Heavy police and paramedic presence at Nottinghamshire theme park

  17-04-2016 20:05
  
  Police are guarding a children's theme park in Nottinghamshire, after what appears to be a serious incident.Several police cars are guarding the front entrance of the Wheelgate Theme Park on White Post, Farnsfield, near Newark.Two cars, a police car and a police van are at the entrance to the park, as well as another police car at the entrance to the car park.The car park is in front of the main entrance to the park.Drivers are being to stay away from the area.The Post contacted the park for...
  
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• TomNorton commented Heavy police and paramedic presence at Nottinghamshire theme park

  17-04-2016 20:05
  
  Police are guarding a children's theme park in Nottinghamshire, after what appears to be a serious incident.Several cars are guarding the front entrance of the Wheelgate Theme Park on White Post, Farnsfield, near Newark.Read more: Three-year-old dies after collapsing at Wheelgate ParkThe Post understands a child collapsed while at the park.Two cars, a police car and a police van are at the main entrance for vehicles, as well as another police car at the entrance to the car park.Credit: @xawulThe
  
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• NatalieFahy published This woman impressed X Factor judges by singing Celine Dion...and...

  17-04-2016 19:47
  
  A unique mixture of Celine Dion and Eminem saw Carlton's Sylvia Stewart pass her X Factor audition with flying colours. The 40-year-old attended auditions for the reality talent show in Birmingham last week and was given a golden ticket to sing to another, more senior, member of the production team. She impressed the judges and an executive producer on the show by singing Celine Dion's It's All Coming Back To Me Now and following it up with Without Me by American rapper Eminem. The singing...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Why Nottingham Forest's spirit means it may be a different story...

  17-04-2016 18:40
  
  When it comes to spirit and commitment, few players have been better advocates for either at Nottingham Forest, in recent years, than Julian Bennett. This is a man who, even after seriously damaging his knee ligaments; suffering a career-defining injury while making a typically robust, no nonsense tackle on Boxing Day 2008, did not roll around in agony, but instead clambered to his feet and tried to make another challenge, before finally accepting his leg would no longer carry his weight. It...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Meet the woman who dresses ponies as princesses for a living

  17-04-2016 17:37
  
  Debbie Priest, owner of Clip Clop Pony Rides, Newthorpe talks to us about her businessQ Where did the inspiration come from to start Clip Clop?A I used to work in Minnesota, America, teaching horse riding in summer camps. Five years ago I was working for Ashfield Homes as their homelessness support officer but I was made redundant and it gave me the push I needed. Horses are my background and I've always wanted to start Clip Clop. Q How many ponies and donkeys do you have?A I started with two...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up: Robins romp to win

  17-04-2016 16:36
  
  Radford battled bravely with ten men before a defensive blunder two minutes into injury time cost them in a 2-1 defeat against St Andrews in the East Midlands Counties League. Radford started off well and were in command for the first 20 minutes. Kenny Reeves saw a deflected shot go wide before scoring with a tap-in, after good work by Joe Heggerty. It all turned pear-shaped when Phil Granville was shown a red card on 40 minutes. Several free-kicks were awarded to the home side and from...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for week beginning...

  17-04-2016 16:33
  
  Here's where the speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week.The information is provided by the Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership.Cameras could also be in use on sites of concern across the city and county, the team's website says. These sites will not be signed and locations will not be published in advance.B6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield B6030 Forest Road, Mansfield A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield,
  
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• NatalieFahy commented Speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for week beginning...

  17-04-2016 16:33
  
  Here's where the speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week.The information is provided by the Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership.Cameras could also be in use on sites of concern across the city and county, the team's website says. These sites will not be signed and locations will not be published in advance.B6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield B6030 Forest Road, Mansfield A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield,
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham woman 'cures' her diabetes after losing five stone

  17-04-2016 16:30
  
  A diabetic office worker fulfilled a pledge to her dad when she lost five stone and was told she no longer needed to take medication.The news came fourteen months after thirty-eight-year-old Michelle Brewer discovering she had type two diabetes, on the date of her dad's 60th birthday, when she promised him she would do everything to ensure she was not diabetic in one year."Being diagnosed was a shock to the system" said Michelle, of Carlton, who discovered the devastating news in...
  
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• TomNorton published Can you help find this little girl's missing teddy?

  17-04-2016 16:07
  
  Hundreds of people have joined the search to find a girl's teddy that was lost in hospital. Mum Amy Johnson launched a social media appeal to help find her daughter Emily's "best friend" Teddy. The soft toy was last seen in the Queen's Medical Centre on Saturday, April 16 around 6.35pm near ward D33.
  Read more: Nottinghamshire is the UK's tortoise-napping capitalAmy said her daughter's cuddly pal has been her best friend for seven and a half years. She added: "Please can...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Rare video shows what life was like in Nottingham in 1951

  17-04-2016 16:06
  
  A short film of 1950s life in Slab Square has emerged.Ever wondered what our city's main square was like just after the war?Thanks to a group of enthusiasts in the Nottingham and District Film Society, who captured a 13 minute-long video in 1951, the city then can be seen again now.
  The film was shot as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations, and shows just what life was like across the city, A member of council staff can be sweeping the lions outside the council house, while shoppers go..
  
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• JonPritchard published Crowds flock to Notts attractions for Big Day Out bash

  17-04-2016 16:03
  
  Families flocked to Nottinghamshire's biggest and best attractions as part of the Big Day Out this weekend.Thousands of people made the most of the sun on Sunday by taking part in special events and tours at some of the regions most popular visitor attractions. Green's Windmill in Sneinton, Newark Air Museum and the National Videogame Arcade were just some of the attractions to open their doors for free.Leanne Hazda, 34, from Kirk Hallam in Ilkeston, didn't know the windmill existed until she...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Shaun Murphy's pain at World Championship exit eased by baby...

  17-04-2016 15:16
  
  World No.3 Shaun Murphy admitted knowing the birth of his firstborn is four months away was a suitable tonic for the pain of his World Snooker Championship first round defeat to Anthony McGill. The Magician, who lives in Radcliffe, looked in the groove when he opened up a 5-3 advantage, but he was blown away by 25-year-old McGill who won six of nine frames to triumph 10-8. Defeat means Murphy's wait to follow up his maiden Crucible victory from 2005 continues and also sees both of last...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan column: Let's hope the future brings more...

  17-04-2016 15:14
  
  In the latest Nottingham Forest fan column for the Post, Liam Bolland, of Lenton, gives his views on the 0-0 draw at Rotherham:A resolute performance resulted in Forest gaining a well deserved point and a step closer to Championship survival away at Rotherham on Saturday afternoon.Still, it has to be said an ever-familiar feeling of frustration was among the Forest supporters after numerous chances again were not taken.Henri Lansbury, fresh from his man of the match performance against Brighton.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest fan column: Let's hope the future brings more...

  17-04-2016 15:14
  
  In the latest Nottingham Forest fan column for the Post, Liam Bolland, of Lenton, gives his views on the 0-0 draw at Rotherham:A resolute performance resulted in Forest gaining a well deserved point and a step closer to Championship survival away at Rotherham on Saturday afternoon.Still, it has to be said an ever-familiar feeling of frustration was among the Forest supporters after numerous chances again were not taken.Henri Lansbury, fresh from his man of the match performance against Brighton.
  
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• JonPritchard published Freak weather as snow hits Nottinghamshire - in April

  17-04-2016 14:20
  
  Wacky weather caused confusion in Nottinghamshire this weekend – as snow and hail was followed up with gorgeous sunshine. Many residents in the county woke up to a white covering of snow on Saturday morning, which quickly gave way to beautiful sunshine. But that was then followed by a mini hailstorm, cold winds and black skies before the sun returned. The weather also caused chaos on the tram network this weekend, with the frosty conditions causing the network to be suspended on Sunday...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published This Notts County team has proven it has no backbone on far too...

  17-04-2016 13:59
  
  Notts County's fans endured a horrible afternoon as their side lost 5-0 away to Mansfield Town in the derby. In his match verdict and analysis of the Magpies, reporter Leigh Curtis says there are lots of questions to be answered.There are 15 miles separating Mansfield Town and Notts County, but in terms of their footballing qualities, the distance couldn't be much greater.Five goals was the divide to be precise as Adam Murray's Stags romped to their biggest win of the season with a performance..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Newton Faulkner at Rock City, Nottingham: Review and pics

  17-04-2016 12:47
  
  It is not often that you see a man with just a guitar and a superb voice instantly captivate an audience, but Newton Faulkner managed to do it at Rock City on Friday Night. He took to the stage alone with just three spotlights for company, strapped on his guitar and took this packed crowd back in time to his debut album, Hand Built By Robots, with a sublime acoustic version of To The Light and a mesmerising, I Need Something. With the crowd firmly in the palm of his hands, he showcased what he..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Warrior mentality' helped Mansfield Town run all over Notts...

  17-04-2016 12:42
  
  Adam Murray revelled in Mansfield Town's thrashing of rivals Notts County as he hailed their 5-0 rout as one of the club's best results in recent history.The Stags romped to their biggest win of the season and the biggest in the history of this fixture to complete a league double over their East Midlands rivals.Matt Green sent them on their way in the sixth minute with a classy, first-time finish before an Adam Chapman stunner extended the lead just after half-time.Green, Reggie Lambe and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Four-year ban for drivers speeding with his boot open

  17-04-2016 12:35
  
  Driver Luke Williams ended up in big trouble when spotted speeding with his car boot wide open. When police pulled him over, he failed a roadside breath test for the third time in his motoring career, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard on Friday. It added up to a four-year driving ban and 100 hours unpaid community work for Williams, 27, of Wingbourne Walk, Bulwell. He admitted driving a Ford Galaxy on Clifton Lane with 101 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Four-year ban for driver speeding with his boot open

  17-04-2016 12:35
  
  Driver Luke Williams ended up in big trouble when spotted speeding with his car boot wide open. When police pulled him over, he failed a roadside breath test for the third time in his motoring career, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard on Friday. It added up to a four-year driving ban and 100 hours unpaid community work for Williams, 27, of Wingbourne Walk, Bulwell. He admitted driving a Ford Galaxy on Clifton Lane with 101 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is.
  
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• TomNorton published Nurse and Midwife of the Year 2016: More votes than ever for our...

  17-04-2016 12:30
  
  More than a thousand people have voted in this year's Nurse and Midwife of the Year competition, making it one of the most popular in the award's history.The annual competition, in partnership with Nottingham Express Transit, honours the local healthcare heroes working in Nottingham's busy hospitals.This year 21 nurses and midwives are up for awards in categories including student nurse of midwife, children's nurse and international nurse or midwife. And already, with less than two weeks left to
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Mark Cooper: There is major surgery needed on Notts County squad...

  17-04-2016 11:55
  
  Whether Mark Cooper will be in charge of Notts County next season remains to be seen, but if he is then the current squad of players best be prepared for change. The Magpies boss pulled no punches in his assessment of a 5-0 defeat to Mansfield Town which was the biggest defeat of the season and the greatest loss either team has suffered in this fixture's history. Matt Green helped himself to two goals, while Adam Chapman, Reggie Lambe and Mitchell Rose also chipped in during a car crash of a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Mark Cooper: There is major surgery needed on Notts County squad...

  17-04-2016 11:55
  
  Whether Mark Cooper will be in charge of Notts County next season remains to be seen, but if he is then the current squad of players best be prepared for change. The Magpies boss pulled no punches in his assessment of a 5-0 defeat to Mansfield Town which was the biggest defeat of the season and the greatest loss either team has suffered in this fixture's history. Matt Green helped himself to two goals, while Adam Chapman, Reggie Lambe and Mitchell Rose also chipped in during a car crash of a...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 'deserve more than the 40-odd points they have'

  17-04-2016 11:36
  
  Neil Warnock admits he is baffled as to why Nottingham Forest have been on the fringes of the relegation fight in the Championship this season.But the Rotherham manager felt a draw was the right result at the New York Stadium, following a match in which both sides spurned numerous good opportunities. This was a game that could have finished 3-3, nevermind 0-0, on another day, as a Millers side that has been revived by Warnock's arrival went toe to toe with a Reds side that produced another gutsy
  
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• Nottmtails published Paul Williams pays tribute to 'amazing' Nottingham Forest fans...

  17-04-2016 10:13
  
  Paul Williams has paid tribute to the Nottingham Forest fans for their 'amazing' backing in recent weeks.The Reds had a 2,000 strong following at the New York Stadium, despite the fact that their Championship season had all but ground to a halt.And, while they could not make their numerous chances count against the Millers, Forest still responded to the positive backing from the terraces with another positive performance on the pitch.Williams was disappointed that Forest only took a point from..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Paul Williams pays tribute to 'amazing' Nottingham Forest fans...

  17-04-2016 10:13
  
  Paul Williams has paid tribute to the Nottingham Forest fans for their 'amazing' backing in recent weeks.The Reds had a 2,000 strong following at the New York Stadium, despite the fact that their Championship season had all but ground to a halt.And, while they could not make their numerous chances count against the Millers, Forest still responded to the positive backing from the terraces with another positive performance on the pitch.Williams was disappointed that Forest only took a point from..
  
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• MattDavies published Why would Martin O'Neill want to come to Nottingham Forest?

  17-04-2016 10:00
  
  As speculation about who the next Nottingham Forest manager might be intensifies, the Post has revealed Martin O'Neill is the big target for the club. But ex-team-mate and European Cup winner Kenny Burns, in his weekly column, is not so sure.Nottingham Forest might want Martin O'Neill to be their next manager, but I just can't see that happening.Martin is a Premier League manager. He's an international manager with the Republic of Ireland and he's a highly successful man.Read more: Martin...
  
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• MattDavies commented Why would Martin O'Neill want to come to Nottingham Forest?

  17-04-2016 10:00
  
  As speculation about who the next Nottingham Forest manager might be intensifies, the Post has revealed Martin O'Neill is the big target for the club. But ex-team-mate and European Cup winner Kenny Burns, in his weekly column, is not so sure.Nottingham Forest might want Martin O'Neill to be their next manager, but I just can't see that happening.Martin is a Premier League manager. He's an international manager with the Republic of Ireland and he's a highly successful man.Read more: Martin...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Road blocked after car and tram collide

  17-04-2016 09:49
  
  Radford Road and Gregory Boulevard were blocked after a crash tram and car were in collision. Gregory Boulevard was blocked for a short period on Sunday morning after a car and tram were involved in a crash. The collision happened at around 8.30pm and both police and NET Tram workers were on site to help clear the road. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "It is a non-injury road traffic collision between a car and a tram. Officers were on scene to clear the road but it was...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest Q&A: Danny Fox and midfield duo come in for...

  17-04-2016 09:48
  
  After Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw at Rotherham United, head coach Paul Williams spoke to the media. Here is a selection of the questions he was asked and the answers he gave:Question: A word for Danny Fox again, perhaps, because he slotted in and did a great job for you again, didn't he? Answer: "Foxy, since I have been here, has done really well. He has had a good application to training. He is getting the rewards for that."He has been faultless for us (against Rotherham), faultless....
  
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• JonPritchard published Trains delayed after fifth cable theft in as many weeks

  17-04-2016 09:34
  
  Trains around Nottingham are delayed after cable thieves struck once again. It is the fifth time in as many weeks trainshave been delayed due to a theft in the county.East Midlands Trains said services between Nottingham Mansfield are disrupted due to the theft, believed to be at Radford Junction. Trains are being diverted through Langley Mill.Network Rail engineers are on site trying to fix the problem. Trains are unable to stop at Hucknall, Bulwell and Newstead and delays of around 15 minutes.
  
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• JonPritchard published Trams suspended due to ice

  17-04-2016 09:10
  
  The tram network in Nottingham has been seriously affected by the thick ice that many people woke up to on Sunday morning. The unexpected frost caused thick ice on the overhead lines which the tram uses to run, and from around 7am on Sunday, the whole service was suspended. Trams began moving again at around 7.45am, but they were running on limited journeys. Nottingham City Transport are accepting tram tickets and passes. SERVICE IS SUSPENDED:Due to thick ice on our overhead lines, all...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Trams suspended due to ice

  17-04-2016 09:10
  
  The tram network in Nottingham has been seriously affected by the thick ice that many people woke up to on Sunday morning. The unexpected frost caused thick ice on the overhead lines which the tram uses to run, and from around 7am on Sunday, the whole service was suspended. Trams began moving again at around 7.45am, but they were running on limited journeys. Nottingham City Transport are accepting tram tickets and passes. SERVICE IS SUSPENDED:Due to thick ice on our overhead lines, all...
  
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• jonmattos published Nottingham Forest flashback: Paul ​Hart steps up from academy to...

  17-04-2016 07:00
  
  It was a season of learning for the young guns in Paul Hart's first season as manager. But after a bright start, Nottingham Forest ended the 2001/02 season looking over their shoulders at relegation. Paul Hart had warned Forest fans not to expect promotion in his first season as manager, but until February the Reds were looking a pretty good bet for a top-10 finish After their goalless draw at home to Barnsley at the turn of the year, manager Hart (pictured) admitted for the first time he...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottinghamshire is the UK's tortoise-napping capital

  17-04-2016 07:00
  
  Nottinghamshire tortoise owners beware – you are more likely to have your precious pet stolen living in the county than anywhere else in Britain. There have been six tortoise thefts in the county since 2010, coming in joint first with Guildford, in Surrey, according to missing pet website Animal Search UK. And animal charities, reptile experts and the police are urging tortoise owners to get their pet microchipped and keep them secure. A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said it is...
  
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