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• TracyWalker published Hundreds take to streets of Beeston for Hindu chariot festival

  24-04-2016 23:02
  
  Around 300 devotees took to the streets of Beeston as part of a Hindu parade.An 11ft 'golden' chariot, made out of wood, was pulled along the roads yesterday as part of an annual tradition held by the Sri Thurkkai Amman Temple. The procession started outside the 50-year-old temple, on West Crescent, and also took in Roy Avenue, Meadow Road, Lavender Grove and Beech Avenue.Temple chairman Janarthanan Balasundaram said it is part of a 12-day festival and that the chariot symbolises the destruction
  
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• TracyWalker commented Hundreds take to streets of Beeston for Hindu chariot festival

  24-04-2016 23:02
  
  Around 300 devotees took to the streets of Beeston as part of a Hindu parade.An 11ft 'golden' chariot, made out of wood, was pulled along the roads yesterday as part of an annual tradition held by the Sri Thurkkai Amman Temple. The procession started outside the 50-year-old temple, on West Crescent, and also took in Roy Avenue, Meadow Road, Lavender Grove and Beech Avenue.Temple chairman Janarthanan Balasundaram said it is part of a 12-day festival and that the chariot symbolises the destruction
  
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• TracyWalker published Speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for week beginning...

  24-04-2016 22:51
  
  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 These sites will not be signed and locations will not be published in advance.A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead Nottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, Hucknall B6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield Kirkby Road,...
  
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• TracyWalker published Watch - Scouts, cubs and guides turn out for St George

  24-04-2016 21:43
  
  Around 1,200 scouts, guides and cubs showed true patriotism during a St George's Day parade. The young people, from West Bridgford and District Scouts, Nottingham City District Scouts, and guides from the West Bridgford and Wolds divisions, looked smart as they marched through the streets of West Bridgford on Sunday in honour of the patron saint. The event was organised by Rushcliffe Scouts and Guides and the parade started at Bridgford Park before heading along Albert Road, Central...
  
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• Notts County Ladies 2-2 Reading Women

  24-04-2016 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jess Clarke strikes twice as Nott County Ladies secure an entertaining draw against Reading Women at Meadow Lane.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies 2 Reading 2: Lady Pies twice come from behind

  24-04-2016 20:00
  
  Reading had to settle for a 2-2 draw as Notts County twice came from behind to deny them their first win in the FA WSL 1. First-half goals from Helen Ward and Kirsty McGee looked to have earned the Royals the win, but two goals from the in-form Jess Clarke, secured a point for the home side at Meadow Lane. Reading opened the scoring on six minutes, when a poor clearance from Lady Pies defender Amy Turner fell to Ward, who smashed a shot into the top corner.
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• TracyWalker published Nottinghamshire runners smash the London Marathon

  24-04-2016 19:38
  
  Just four years ago running the London Marathon couldn't have been further from Stuart Eggleshaw's mind. He weighed 37 stone and got breathless just from walking short distances. But after being involved in a minor car crash in 2012, Stuart was forced to re-assess his life - and lost a whopping 22 stone in the process. He says it was a minor collision, but thoughts raced through his mind, like ' if it had been more serious, would they have been able to get me out of the car?' and 'would...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Nottinghamshire runners smash the London Marathon

  24-04-2016 19:38
  
  Just four years ago running the London Marathon couldn't have been further from Stuart Eggleshaw's mind. He weighed 37 stone and got breathless just from walking short distances. But after being involved in a minor car crash in 2012, Stuart was forced to re-assess his life - and lost a whopping 22 stone in the process. He says it was a minor collision, but thoughts raced through his mind, like ' if it had been more serious, would they have been able to get me out of the car?' and 'would...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest finally put words into action to show what they...

  24-04-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest saw off Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage as Henri Lansbury scored twice. Paul Taylor gives his match verdict and how Chris Cohen was spot on in his own assessment:Chris Cohen is a rarity in the modern game. Not a one club man, perhaps. But he might as well be. This summer will mark his ninth year at the City Ground. He is part of the fabric of things at Nottingham Forest. He does not just have his finger on the pulse, he is part of the heartbeat of the place. When he joined...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Can you identify these Notts towns from the air?

  24-04-2016 19:00
  
  Here's a testing little quiz for you...are you able to identify the 12 Nottinghamshire locations in these pictures taken from above? Some are towns, some are villages, and some are suburbs of Nottingham itself. But all of them should (hopefully) contain enough clues for you to have a stab at where they are. Have a ponder, and then pull back the slider to reveal each answer. A word of warning, though; the pictures do get a little trickier as you move through the quiz. We reckon that under three..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County are 'not going to protect' rash Liam Noble

  24-04-2016 18:59
  
  When Ross Joyce waved a red card in the direction of Liam Noble, Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry must have felt a degree of sympathy for Mark Cooper.The former Notts County boss was the victim of the midfielder's capacity to self-destruct on several occasions which led to some very brutal post-match press conferences during his reign.Derry once said the midfielder was risking his own career by being unable to control his temperament and that was repeated by his successor, Ricardo Moniz,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County are 'not going to protect' rash Liam Noble

  24-04-2016 18:59
  
  When Ross Joyce waved a red card in the direction of Liam Noble, Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry must have felt a degree of sympathy for Mark Cooper.The former Notts County boss was the victim of the midfielder's capacity to self-destruct on several occasions which led to some very brutal post-match press conferences during his reign.Derry once said the midfielder was risking his own career by being unable to control his temperament and that was repeated by his successor, Ricardo Moniz,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published French fans celebrate at City Ground after European Cup...

  24-04-2016 18:53
  
  Nottingham Forest's City Ground was packed full of thousands of Leicester Tigers fans but it was the smaller French contingent who were smiling after a fascinating European Champions Cup semi-final.It was a strange and rare sight indeed as rugby union goalposts were seen at the Reds' famous stadium and East Midlanders of a different kind came flocking to the banks of the Trent.But those of a Racing 92 persuasion that had made the trip to Nottingham from Paris spoiled the party for the Tigers...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented French fans celebrate at City Ground after European Cup...

  24-04-2016 18:53
  
  Nottingham Forest's City Ground was packed full of thousands of Leicester Tigers fans but it was the smaller French contingent who were smiling after a fascinating European Champions Cup semi-final.It was a strange and rare sight indeed as rugby union goalposts were seen at the Reds' famous stadium and East Midlanders of a different kind came flocking to the banks of the Trent.But those of a Racing 92 persuasion that had made the trip to Nottingham from Paris spoiled the party for the Tigers...
  
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• TomNorton published 'Inspiring' war hero given memorial plaque in Stapleford

  24-04-2016 18:50
  
  A Nottinghamshire war hero, who fought in the Battle of Gallipoli, has been memorialised where he was born and buried. Walter Parker, one of only ten marines to have been awarded the Victoria Cross, has been honoured in his hometown of Stapleford after years of campaigning and fundraising.Both former and serving Royal Marines gathered in the town centre to reveal the tribute on Sunday, which recounts his story and his sacrifice during the Great War. Lance Corporal Parker, of Royal Marine...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Have you ever seen the City Ground like this before?

  24-04-2016 17:46
  
  The City Ground has hosted rock concerts, film premieres, Euro 96 games, and of course the odd Nottingham Forest match over the years.But his was the scene this afternoon as the teams took the field for the rugby European Champions Cup semi-final match at the ground.Leicester Tigers and Racing 92 are battling it out for the right to play Saracens in the final at the Grand Stade de Lyon on May 14. On Saturday, Saracens beat Wasps 24-27 in the first semi-final.Read more: Leicester Tigers v Racing.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up: Basford United warm-up for...

  24-04-2016 17:41
  
  Basford United warmed up for the play-offs with a 1-0 home defeat to Romulus, who had the brother of Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor in their side. Martin Carruthers' side will now be hoping to bounce back to winning ways against Coalville in the Evo-Stik League First Division South play-off semi-finals tomorrow night. Mark Branch scored the decisive goal in the seventh minute, netting with a well-struck shot into the top corner after his free-kick had been blocked. Charisma Agbonlahor then...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Arctic Monkeys inspired band attracts thousands of views

  24-04-2016 17:02
  
  Indie rockers from Nottingham are causing a storm on social media. Paper Shop Dave, a four-piece band inspired by the Arctic Monkeys and Foals, have accumulated 12,500 views on the video of their latest single, Next Day, a week after it was released. The band has a loyal group of online fans, attracting 840 followers on Facebook, but the response has taken the band by surprise. Guitarist Arran Abbiss joined the band in October. The 20-year-old, of Chilwell, said: "It is a struggle...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Will Dougie Freedman be back at Nottingham Forest's City Ground...

  24-04-2016 17:02
  
  Former Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman has been linked with a return to management at their Championship rivals Leeds United. The 41-year-old Scot has been out of work since being sacked by the Reds last month, after 13 months in charge at the City Ground. But it has been reported he is eager to make a swift return to the game – and that he has his sights set on the Elland Road job.
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up: Basford warm-up for play-offs with...

  24-04-2016 17:01
  
  Basford United warmed up for the play-offs with a 1-0 home defeat to Romulus, who had the brother of Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor in their side.Martin Carruthers' side will now be hoping to bounce back to winning ways against Coalville in the Evo-Stik League First Division South play-off semi-finals tomorrow night.Mark Branch scored the decisive goal in the seventh minute, netting with a well-struck shot into the top corner after his free-kick had been blocked.Charisma Agbonlahor then saw his.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published A penny for the private thoughts of Shaun Derry after victory at...

  24-04-2016 16:57
  
  Shaun Derry made a triumphant return to Meadow Lane as the former Notts County boss saw his Cambridge United side win 2-1 in League Two. Here Leigh Curtis gives his own verdict on the afternoon:Looking out over Meadow Lane, it seemed like old times.Shaun Derry was in the dugout, the crowd were chanting his name and the team were winning courtesy of a performance which epitomised him as a player.The only problem for Notts County was that it was all in the wrong colours. Instead of black and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Industrious' Adam Campbell lacked the service to make impact as...

  24-04-2016 16:26
  
  Notts County were beaten 2-1 at Meadow Lane by Cambridge United, here are Leigh Curtis' player ratings from the game:Scott Loach: Will be kicking himself over the opening goal, but he shouldn't beat himself up about it. Has produced some excellent performances. 6Elliott Hewitt: Hard to recall a time when he got forward and produce some attacking play from full-back. Did okay. 5Mawouna Amevor: Looked very ring rusty and seemed out of sync with his defensive partner Haydn Hollis in the opening 10.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Six amazing sights from the Nottingham Tattoo Convention

  24-04-2016 16:18
  
  From Michael Myers to Michael Schumacher, there was an array of remarkable inkings on display at the Nottingham International Tattoo Convention on Saturday and Sunday.Artists and enthusiasts from Switzerland, Mexico and France assembled at the Conference Centre, Goldsmith Street, to share their finest designs and seize the opportunity to get inked.Organiser Leo Rios is taking the convention around the country, stopping at Croydon, Bedford and Cambridge.Read more: Tattooed Take That fan wants...
  
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• JonPritchard published £10,000 Lord Byron statue stolen from park

  24-04-2016 15:52
  
  A statue of one of Nottinghamshire's most famous sons has been stolen from a park.The four-foot statue of Lord Byron, who lived at Newstead Abbey, was stolen from Godmersham Park near Ashford, Kent.Kent Police said the solid marble piece, worth around £10,000 is extremely heavy and would have needed a number of people to remove it from the park.It was stolen some time between midnight and 5am on April 20. The park was once the home of novelist Jane Austen's brother Edward Knight.Anyone...
  
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• TracyWalker published Air ambulance attends crash on the A46

  24-04-2016 15:48
  
  Emergency services including the air ambulance attended a collision between two cars on a busy Nottinghamshire road. Traffic on the A46 between Nottingham and Newark was disrupted following a crash between a Ford Focus and a Fiat 500, which resulted in a woman being cut free from the Focus by firefighters. It happened at around 12.50pm on Sunday on the A46 northbound at Syerston, near East Bridgford, and the road was blocked while the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance attended...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top chef now cooking for toddlers at Notts nursery... and they...

  24-04-2016 13:59
  
  There are hard-to-please diners– and then there are children. Fussy youngsters can be the toughest critics of all if they don't like what's put in front of them.But at Grosvenor House Day Nursery in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, they are showing their appreciation by clearing their plates.Some aren't old enough to master a knife and fork but their tastebuds are being challenged with chilli con carne and rice on the day the Post visits.Eager faces in the baby room are ready and waiting at...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Voice talent scouts to hold auditions in Nottingham

  24-04-2016 13:41
  
  TV show The Voice is coming to Nottingham's Rescue Rooms to unearth top singing talent in the city for its 2017 series to be aired on ITV.The auditions, which mark the first stage of talent searching for the show since it was taken on by ITV, are due to take place at the live music venue in Goldsmith Street on Monday, May 2.The Rescue Rooms was chosen for the calibre of young musicians who have played its weekly acoustic night, Acoustic Rooms, among them Jake Bugg, who performed one of his...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'It's horrible at the moment', says Notts County's Haydn Hollis

  24-04-2016 13:27
  
  Haydn Hollis admitted the atmosphere in Notts County's dressing room was "horrible" after Shaun Derry enjoyed a triumphant return to Meadow Lane with Cambridge United. The U's sealed a 2-1 victory as Derry secured a league double against the club which sacked him as manager in March last year. Luke Berry had put the visitors in front after Scott Loach kicked a clearance against him, before Hollis levelled before half-time with a header. But Ben Williamson secured the victory for...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 'still a sleeping giant'

  24-04-2016 13:00
  
  Chris Cohen says it is time for Nottingham Forest to stop talking about how they can be a success in the Championship – and to instead actually deliver on the pitch next season. The long-serving midfielder or defender admits he was left frustrated by the 3-1 win over Fulham, because it provided a fresh reminder of what the Reds are capable of, at their best. Cohen knows Forest have not been at their best often enough during a frustrating campaign that ended up with them flirting with...
  
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• JonPritchard published Ikea won't be fined over 'clean graffiti' in Nottingham city...

  24-04-2016 12:58
  
  Nottingham City Council has said it will issue a warning to Swedish retail giant Ikea over their "clean graffiti" messages in the city centre.The company, which has a store in Giltbrook, has been promoting its 'Wonderful Everyday' campaign by using stencils to clean part of the street, leaving their message clearly visible on the pavement.One message, on Upper Parliament Street says: "Enjoy a second cup of tea in the morning" while another says: "Cross the road and walk...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Ikea won't be fined over 'clean graffiti' in Nottingham city...

  24-04-2016 12:58
  
  Nottingham City Council has said it will issue a warning to Swedish retail giant Ikea over their "clean graffiti" messages in the city centre.The company, which has a store in Giltbrook, has been promoting its 'Wonderful Everyday' campaign by using stencils to clean part of the street, leaving their message clearly visible on the pavement.One message, on Upper Parliament Street says: "Enjoy a second cup of tea in the morning" while another says: "Cross the road and walk...
  
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• Nottingham Post published International goalkeeper claims Nottingham Forest move fell...

  24-04-2016 12:34
  
  Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Loria claims a deal to join Nottingham Forest fell through because he was denied a work permit. The 30-year-old, who was linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this season as cover for injured Thibaut Courtois, says a switch to the City Ground broke down because he had not played enough international matches for his country. Currently playing for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara in Russia, Loria said: "I could have already gone to England, but the deal with Nottingham...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Two missing dogs found dead on railway line

  24-04-2016 12:30
  
  A dog owner whose inseparable border terriers were found dead on the train tracks near to where she lives has thanked the overwhelming support she has received from strangers.NHS worker Janet Simmonds, took brothers Billy and Eric for a walk down Trowell Canal Towpath last Sunday afternoon when the pair bolted to chase a rabbit. Often the pair, aged two and 15 months old, would run off but Janet, 53, Trowell, became concerned when the paid did not immediately return. Read more: Nottinghamshire..
  
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• JonPritchard published Notts man missing in Benidorm found dead

  24-04-2016 12:09
  
  John Elkington, who had been missing in the Spanish resort since late March, has been found dead.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed they were providing support to his family. Mr Elkington, who has lived in Hucknall and Bleasby, had not been seen since the end of March.Friends and family had shared Facebook posts asking for holidaymakers travelling to the resort to help find him, but the FCO confirmed on Sunday morning that he had died.Read more: Guests evacuated from hotel overnight..
  
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• Ikea escapes fine over tea 'graffiti'

  24-04-2016 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swedish furniture giant Ikea escapes with a warning after the company has an advert extolling the virtues of tea on a pavement in Nottingham.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest must now believe they are a 'good side'

  24-04-2016 11:18
  
  Nottingham Forest had not won in eight Championship games prior to their visit to London, but after seeing another good performance finally lead to victory over Fulham, head coach Paul Williams hopes the players will have faith in their own ability.Nottingham Forest's players should now believe they are a good team, says head coach Paul Williams, following the Reds' impressive 3-1 win at Fulham. Williams has been repeatedly telling his squad they have quality in recent weeks – and...
  
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• JonPritchard published Warning not to leave magnifying objects near windows as summer...

  24-04-2016 10:54
  
  Firefighters are warning people not to leave magnifying objects, such as mirrors or glasses, near windows as the summer approaches to reduce the risk of things catching fire.The warning comes as one woman contacted Stapleford fire station to warn others about a near miss she had this weekend. Beverley Herrett contacted the station after she smelled burning in her home.She had left a mirror on the side in her bedroom, which concentrated the suns rays and began to burn the wicker basket she keeps.
  
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• Sainsbury's are recalling these products due to health risks - Nottingham Post

  24-04-2016 10:21
  
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  Sainsbury's are recalling two products this week due to health risks. Shoppers are being asked to take back their fromage frais pouches and almonds and flaked almonds packets. Shoppers who use Sainsbury's are being warned about a product recall due to ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Sainsbury's are recalling these products due to health risks

  24-04-2016 10:03
  
  Sainsbury's are recalling two products this week due to health risks. Shoppers are being asked to take back their fromage frais pouches and almonds and flaked almonds packets.Shoppers who use Sainsbury's are being warned about a product recall due to a "possible risk to health".The Food Standards Agency said the supermarket chain was recalling some of its by Sainsbury's Strawberry Fromage Frais Pouches because the product might contain pieces of blue plastic.A spokesman for the agency...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Sainsbury's are recalling these products due to health risks

  24-04-2016 10:03
  
  Sainsbury's are recalling two products this week due to health risks. Shoppers are being asked to take back their fromage frais pouches and almonds and flaked almonds packets.Shoppers who use Sainsbury's are being warned about a product recall due to a "possible risk to health".The Food Standards Agency said the supermarket chain was recalling some of its by Sainsbury's Strawberry Fromage Frais Pouches because the product might contain pieces of blue plastic.A spokesman for the agency...
  
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• JonPritchard published Graffiti sprayed on road declares cycle lane a 'door lane'

  24-04-2016 09:16
  
  A spray-painted sign declaring a cycle lane a "door lane" for cars has been spotted in Nottingham. It is the latest in a number of pieces of graffiti calling for better cycle lane provision.The graffiti, which relates to people opening their car doors and not looking for passing cyclists, has been spotted in Haydn Road, Sherwood.In recent weeks, a notice sprayed on the cycle path at Chilwell High Road proclaimed it an "unsafe bike lane" while on Mansfield Road a sign saying...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Graffiti sprayed on road declares cycle lane a 'door lane'

  24-04-2016 09:16
  
  A spray-painted sign declaring a cycle lane a "door lane" for cars has been spotted in Nottingham. It is the latest in a number of pieces of graffiti calling for better cycle lane provision.The graffiti, which relates to people opening their car doors and not looking for passing cyclists, has been spotted in Haydn Road, Sherwood.In recent weeks, a notice sprayed on the cycle path at Chilwell High Road proclaimed it an "unsafe bike lane" while on Mansfield Road a sign saying...
  
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• TomNorton published Hospitals on the lookout for hundreds of nurses as vacancies soar

  24-04-2016 08:48
  
  Nottingham's hospitals are on the lookout for hundreds of nurses to join the profession locally. Last week Nottingham University Hospitals Trust held a major recruitment event at the City Ground to help pull more professionals into the service.As of the event's launch there were around 400 vacancies in nursing and midwifery in the trust - but bosses say they had already had hundreds of candidates apply for the positions in one day.Candidates who came along were interviewed and tested by the...
  
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• RachelGorman published Can you name all these Forest European Cup heroes?

  24-04-2016 08:35
  
  On Friday night all 14 outfield squad members from Nottingham Forest's 1979 European Cup team were reunited for the first time since lifting the winning trophy. The lads were at the Royal Concert Hall to celebrate what became the biggest selling sports film of 2015; Jonny Owen's I Believe In Miracles, and (perhaps more importantly) their part in creating Forest history. Read more: I Believe In Miracles Celebration Night at Royal Concert Hall: Review Getting the chaps to all stand still for...
  
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• JonPritchard published Main road re-opens after crash, Ikea graffiti row and the latest...

  24-04-2016 08:12
  
  Hello, welcome to the Nottingham Post's live blog for Sunday, April 24. St George's Day is done with and now we move on to tucking into some lovely roast dinners and relaxing on the sofa. We'll keep you up to date with everything that is happened in the county from now until 10pm tonight.
  
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• JonPritchard published Hotel fire evacuation and latest Nottingham news: Live

  24-04-2016 08:12
  
  Hello, welcome to the Nottingham Post's live blog for Sunday, April 24. St George's Day is done with and now we move on to tucking into some lovely roast dinners and relaxing on the sofa. We'll keep you up to date with everything that is happened in the county from now until 10pm tonight.
  
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• JonPritchard published Guests evacuated from hotel overnight due to rubbish fire

  24-04-2016 08:10
  
  Guests were left waiting outside their hotel in Hockley for almost an hour in the early hours of Sunday morning after a fire broke out at the rear of the property.Mercure Hotel, in George Street, was evacuated shortly after 4.30am on Sunday due to a rubbish fire behind the property. Nottingham Fire and Rescue said they were called out to a rubbish fire which had spread to the rear of the building.A spokesman for the hotel said: "There was no damage to the building. Luckily one of the guests...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Guests evacuated from hotel overnight due to rubbish fire

  24-04-2016 08:10
  
  Guests were left waiting outside their hotel in Hockley for almost an hour in the early hours of Sunday morning after a fire broke out at the rear of the property.Mercure Hotel, in George Street, was evacuated shortly after 4.30am on Sunday due to a rubbish fire behind the property. Nottingham Fire and Rescue said they were called out to a rubbish fire which had spread to the rear of the building.A spokesman for the hotel said: "There was no damage to the building. Luckily one of the guests...
  
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• Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest would have been safe even if they had lost - Nottingham Post

  24-04-2016 02:15
  
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  Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Fulham mathematically secured their Championship status, however, they would have been safe even with defeat. That is because MK Dons lost 4-1 at home to Brentford to mean they are relegated after one season. They took a ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest would have been safe...

  24-04-2016 01:37
  
  Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Fulham mathematically secured their Championship status, however, they would have been safe even with defeat.That is because MK Dons lost 4-1 at home to Brentford to mean they are relegated after one season.They took a sixth-minute lead through former Forest trialist Nicky Maynard, but were well beaten by goals from Sergi Canos, Lasse Vibe, Ryan Woods and Jake Bidwell.Brentford's fifth win in six means they move into the top 10.Middlesbrough missed the chance to...
  
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