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• JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire star dancers Shannon and Peter miss out on...

  28-05-2016 21:54
  
  Nottinghamshire dancing duo Shannon and Peter Parker have lost out at the last moment to become winners in the final of Britain's Got Talent.The husband and wife ballet team from Ollerton wowed the judges and the audience with their beautiful routine to Adele's All I Ask. But when it came to the public vote, with 2.5 million people having their say, the talented pair only came 11th out of 12 performers. The couple failed to win their semi-final earlier in the week, but got through to...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Former Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson captains Hull...

  28-05-2016 20:44
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson captained Hull City to Championship play-off final glory against Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley today. The 32-year-old centre-back can now look forward to making a return to the Premier League, after the Tigers won 1-0 thanks to a classy goal from Mohamed Diame, while the Owls will be in the Championship again next season. Diame's goal ensured it was Wednesday's hearts which were broken, cruelly ending the unlikeliest of challenges for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brendan Taylor century puts Nottinghamshire on front foot at...

  28-05-2016 20:21
  
  Brendan Taylor's first century since last June helped put Nottinghamshire on the front foot on the opening day of their County Championship match against Durham at Trent Bridge. Taylor, who has struggled for runs in the opening weeks of the season, made 114, scoring his runs from 189 balls, with 18 fours, as Notts recovered from a shaky start to reach stumps on 353 for six. The former Zimbabwe international shared in a fifth-wicket stand of 168 with Samit Patel, who made 84. With Chris...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad takes three wickets as England...

  28-05-2016 20:10
  
  Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes gave England the impetus to press hard for Test and series victory at Chester-le-Street. And Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad also weighed in with three wickets on day two of the second Test. Moeen had Sri Lanka's faulty catching to thank on his way to a career-best 155 not out in England's 498 for nine declared. Then by stumps, Woakes (three for nine) helped reduce Sri Lanka to a sorry 91 for eight – leaving them highly vulnerable to further telling bursts...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Who made the Championship team of the year?

  28-05-2016 19:33
  
  There were no current Nottingham Forest players in a Championship Team of the Season named today. But two former Reds made the line-up picked by the Football League ahead of today's Championship play-off final between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley – and they formed the central defensive pairing. Michael Dawson, who played almost 100 games for Forest at the start of his career before leaving for Tottenham with Andy Reid in 2005, was one of the centre-backs, having been...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Who made the Championship team of the year?

  28-05-2016 19:33
  
  There were no current Nottingham Forest players in a Championship Team of the Season named today. But two former Reds made the line-up picked by the Football League ahead of today's Championship play-off final between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley – and they formed the central defensive pairing. Michael Dawson, who played almost 100 games for Forest at the start of his career before leaving for Tottenham with Andy Reid in 2005, was one of the centre-backs, having been...
  
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• JenniferScott published Viral video of science teacher and pupil dancing their way...

  28-05-2016 18:53
  
  A Nottingham teacher is taking the internet by storm for a second time after dancing his way through the evolution of Hip Hop, with help from a student.Science teacher Joe Mellor and his year-eight pupil Joshua Alide, from Christ the King School in Arnold, have posted a video of their performance online, showing off their slick moves to some of the genre's greatest hits. And now the clip is going viral, with 6,000 views in less than 24 hours. When posting the video, Mr...
  
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• Bulldog-shaped hot air balloons at Nottingham's newest family festival - Nottingham Post

  28-05-2016 18:52
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  Bulldog-shaped hot air balloons at Nottingham's newest family festival
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  Hot air balloons shaped like yoghurt pots and bulldogs were the stars of the show at Nottingham's newest family-friendly festival. Families flocked to the Forest Recreation Ground this weekend for the first ever Tunes and Balloons Fiesta – held on ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Bulldog-shaped hot air balloons at Nottingham's newest family...

  28-05-2016 18:10
  
  Hot air balloons shaped like yoghurt pots and bulldogs were the stars of the show at Nottingham's newest family-friendly festival. Families flocked to the Forest Recreation Ground this weekend for the first ever Tunes and Balloons Fiesta – held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tribute acts to superstars Katy Perry, Rihanna and Beyonce took to the stage. And white-knuckle rides, traditional family favourites, children's attractions and trade stalls kept the entire family entertained...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fare dodger racks up £562 bill for £2.20 rail journey

  28-05-2016 18:01
  
  A £2.20 train trip to Beeston two years ago ended up costing a passenger a total of £562. Nottingham magistrates heard earlier this week that Paris Lanlehi had her ticket checked on the Nottingham to Beeston train after it left the city on June 4, 2014.But the 20-year-old was using a return ticket which could only be used the previous day - and was going in the wrong direction - revenue protection officer Hazel Cook told Nottingham Magistrate's Court. The East Midlands Trains officer
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Fare dodger racks up £562 bill for £2.20 rail journey

  28-05-2016 18:01
  
  A £2.20 train trip to Beeston two years ago ended up costing a passenger a total of £562. Nottingham magistrates heard earlier this week that Paris Lanlehi had her ticket checked on the Nottingham to Beeston train after it left the city on June 4, 2014.But the 20-year-old was using a return ticket which could only be used the previous day - and was going in the wrong direction - revenue protection officer Hazel Cook told Nottingham Magistrate's Court. The East Midlands Trains officer
  
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• JenniferScott published Watch Tom Kerridge teach you how to make the perfect steak at...

  28-05-2016 17:38
  
  It was paradise for foodies in the grounds of Nottingham Castle as day one of the Food and Drink Festival brought in the crowds. Pimms was the drink of the day as people sampled delights from independent traders, with everything from a local pork pie to creamy cheese on the menu.And it wasn't just amateurs who were enjoying the atmosphere and glimpses of sunshine, as TV star chef Tom Kerridge took to the stage to show off his talents - including how to cook the perfect...
  
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• JenniferScott published Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival tickets about to go on sale!

  28-05-2016 16:58
  
  Beer drinkers are already gearing up for the event of the year as tickets go on sale next week.The Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival will come back to Nottingham Castle between Wednesday, October 12, and Saturday, October 15, with the world's biggest selection of draught cask conditioned beers and over 200 real ciders. The first batch of premium tickets will be released on Wednesday.Read more: Ten good reasons to visit Nottingham Castle food festival this weekendFor the price of your ticket you
  
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• TracyWalker published Casualty taken to hospital after crash near Newark

  28-05-2016 16:43
  
  A person was taken to hospital following a collision involving two vehicles. Kelham Lane, in South Muskham, near Newark, was closed for almost two hours on Saturday afternoon following the crash, near the junctions with the Great North Road and Main Street. But police said it is not thought that the casualty involved had been seriously hurt in the incident, which happened at 1.06pm. Read more: Fire engulfs bus in Nottingham suburb as passengers rush to safety Although the incident had...
  
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• TracyWalker published Thousands of pounds of damage caused in fire at log shed

  28-05-2016 16:30
  
  Firefighters have been dealing with a large fire at a log store. The blaze, at a log-seasoning shed at Nottinghamshire Logs, in Ollerton Road, Oxton, also saw flames take hold of an old bus and a lorry chassis which were parked nearby. Crews from Blidworth, Arnold, Carlton and Edwinstowe, along with a high-volume pump, rushed to the scene at 6am on Saturday. They were still at the incident at 3pm. Read more: Fire engulfs bus in Nottingham suburb as passengers rush to safety No one was...
  
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• JemmaPage published Crosswords key to long life - says Nottingham woman celebrating...

  28-05-2016 16:30
  
  The key to a long life is doing a crossword before breakfast every morning – according to a centenarian who puts her 102 years down to staying active and independent. Florence Guy celebrated her birthday on Saturday with her family and close friends at her bungalow in Bilborough. The 102-year-old was born in 1914. She grew up with her four brothers and sisters in Radcliffe-on-Trent. She married her husband John – who died 27 years ago – on June 1, 1935, and the duo went...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hundreds of CVs paid off for manager of city's new Burger King

  28-05-2016 15:12
  
  Four years ago he spent his days filling in hundreds of job applications - now a Nottingham lad has become the proud manager of the city's latest Burger King restaurant.Twenty-five-year-old Scott Mattison was on Jobseekers Allowance when he first joined the company as a part time worker in 2012, flipping burgers and serving customers for eight hours a week at the branch on Upper Parliament Street.But after a lot of hard work and progression through the company, Scott is now the new manager of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Watch John Robertson's famous winning goal for Nottingham Forest...

  28-05-2016 14:56
  
  Want to watch one of the most famous goals in Nottingham Forest's history? It was 36 years ago today, on May 28, 1980, that John Robertson fired the Reds to their second European Cup triumph against Hamburg in Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium. Cutting inside from the left wing, he played the ball into Garry Birtles who poked it back to him on the edge of the penalty area – and the rest is history.
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• Nottingham Post published Relive the day Nottingham Forest became kings of Europe for a...

  28-05-2016 14:19
  
  Nottingham Forest became double European Cup winners under the legendary Brian Clough on this day 36 years ago. Here, we look back on that famous night in Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium when John Robertson fired the Reds to a 1-0 win over Hamburg – and their run to the final. Having won the European Cup for the first time in May 1979, beating Malmo 1-0 thanks to a goal from Trevor Francis, Nottingham Forest kicked off the defence of their crown against Swedish champions Oesters Vaxjo...
  
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• TracyWalker published Radcliffe-on-Trent residents speak of shock after motorcyclist is...

  28-05-2016 13:48
  
  Residents in Radcliffe-on-Trent have spoken of their shock after hearing of the death of a motorcyclist on a main road that passes their village. It follows a collision between a motorbike and a light-coloured car on the A52 on Friday night. It happened on the stretch between Cropwell Road and Nottingham Road at Radcliffe-on-Trent. The road was closed for more than nine hours as emergency services dealt carried out their investigation, with traffic diverted through Radcliffe. A...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward going to Euro 2016 with Northern...

  28-05-2016 13:13
  
  Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward is going to Euro 2016. The 30-year-old has been selected in Northern Ireland's squad for the tournament in France. After missing the last month of the Championship season for the Reds with a hamstring injury, Ward made his return to action as a substitute for his country in a 3-0 win against Belarus at Windsor Park last night.Jamie Ward in action for Northern Ireland. And he was today named in Northern Ireland's final 23-man squad for the European...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward going to Euro 2016 with Northern...

  28-05-2016 13:13
  
  Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward is going to Euro 2016. The 30-year-old has been selected in Northern Ireland's squad for the tournament in France. After missing the last month of the Championship season for the Reds with a hamstring injury, Ward made his return to action as a substitute for his country in a 3-0 win against Belarus at Windsor Park last night.Jamie Ward in action for Northern Ireland. And he was today named in Northern Ireland's final 23-man squad for the European...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County midfielder warned by FA after anti-doping...

  28-05-2016 12:31
  
  Former Notts County midfielder Alan Judge has been warned by the Football Association after breaching its anti-doping regulations. The Republic of Ireland international, who now plays for Brentford, suffers from asthma and was found with high levels of salbutamol in his system following a match in August. He has been warned as to his future conduct, issued with a reprimand and will be target tested for the next two years. A statement on the FA's website said the Bees' player of the year...
  
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• Nottingham bus fire: Driver 'saves' passengers - BBC News

  28-05-2016 12:20
  
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  Nottingham bus fire: Driver 'saves' passengers
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  A bus driver has been credited with saving the lives of about 20 passengers when he rushed them off the vehicle moments before it went up in flames. The bus caught fire on Farnborough Road in the Clifton estate in Nottingham on at 17:36 BST on Friday.
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• Bus driver 'saves passengers' from blaze

  28-05-2016 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A bus driver is credited with saving the lives of about 20 passengers when he rushed them off the vehicle moments before it went up in flames.
  
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• Nottingham Post published How safe is your holiday destination?

  28-05-2016 10:58
  
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• Nottingham Post commented How safe is your holiday destination?

  28-05-2016 10:58
  
  Nottinghamshire holidaymakers are trying to play it safe this summer as a number of sunshine destinations are now on high alert due to terrorism.East Midlands Airport has seen an increase in the number of passengers flying to Spain and the Canary Islands as travellers avoid countries like Egypt and Tunisia following terrorist attacks.Jack Kelly, head of external affairs at the airport, said: "Our top three destinations this summer are Alicante, Tenerife and Palma. We believe this is...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham bus explodes into flames in pictures

  28-05-2016 10:56
  
  Amateur photographers and locals captured the dramatic moment a Nottingham bus exploded into flames. The number two bus, run by Nottingham City Transport, was heading into Nottingham from Wilford when members of the public started seeing smoke. By the time it reached Clifton at about 6pm, passengers reported smoke around their feet and rushed off the vehicle when it reached The Winning Post pub in Farnborough Road. The next thing they knew, there was a loud bang and the bus had caught...
  
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• JemmaPage published Teenager arrested after motorcyclist dies in A52 crash

  28-05-2016 10:39
  
  A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on the A52 in Radcliffe-on-Trent. The collision, which happened just after 10.30pm on Friday, involved a motorbike and a light-coloured car. The rider of the motorcycle, who was travelling away from Nottingham, died following the incident. The driver of the car was travelling in the opposite direction. Read more: Road closed for nine hours as police deal with 'serious' collision
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• JemmaPage published Notts couple Shannon and Peter Parker to perform in Britain's Got...

  28-05-2016 10:08
  
  Shannon and Peter Parker are aiming to make Nottinghamshire "proud" when they perform in the Britain's Got Talent final tonight. The husband and wife ballet team, from Ollerton, were chosen by Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon as the Judges' Wildcard to compete for the 2016 title. Wildcards are third-placed acts from each of the five semi-finals, which took place throughout this week, who failed to get into the final on the initial public vote each...
  
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• JemmaPage published Did you see man acting suspiciously in Nottinghamshire villages?

  28-05-2016 09:58
  
  Officers investigating three burglaries reported in two Nottinghamshire villages on the same day are appealing for information to help identify the man they believe may be responsible.The first of the incidents happened at about 11am on Wednesday in Station Street, Misterton.A man broke into a house in the street and, when confronted by the occupants, told them he needed a petrol can, before being asked to leave the property. Nothing was stolen.Another householder in Station Street also reported
  
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• TracyWalker published Road closed for nine hours as police deal with 'serious'...

  28-05-2016 09:52
  
  A main road was closed for nine hours as police dealt with a "serious" collision. The A52 at Radcliffe-on-Trent, between the A6011 and A46 at Saxondale Island, was closed in both directions while emergency services dealt with a crash. It was reported at around 11pm on Friday night and officers from Nottinghamshire Police had only just left the scene at around 8.20am this morning. Read more: Teenager arrested after motorcyclist dies in A52 crashA spokeswoman for Highways England...
  
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• TracyWalker published Firefighters kept busy with vehicle fires - including lorry full...

  28-05-2016 08:20
  
  Firefighters from Nottinghamshire were kept busy overnight when they rushed to several vehicle fires within the space of two hours. One included a HGV lorry containing fresh fish, which caught fire on the A46 at Brough, near Newark. It happened at around 11.25pm on Friday and four fire appliances, including two engines from Newark and another from Collingham, along with a specialist rescue vehicle, attended the incident. Read more: Watch the dramatic moment a Nottingham bus explodes into...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Massive honour to captain Notts but it's a big blow to lose Chris...

  28-05-2016 07:00
  
  Nottinghamshire all-rounder Steven Mullaney talks about being made captain in Chris Read's absence, in his weekly column for the Post. It Is a massive blow for us to lose Chris Read to a hand injury. If you could pick one player not to get injured it would be him. He's our captain, he leads from the front and was in great form with the bat as well – he's got us out of some tricky situations. Hopefully he's not out for too long. But we know we can't mope around. No-one around...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Passenger took £1,000 from bank account after finding card...

  28-05-2016 07:00
  
  Job hunter Duane Grimston fell to temptation when he found a bank card jammed down the side of a seat on a train trip to Nottingham, magistrates heard.It had vanished from the home of an elderly woman in Somerset and even had its pin number written on it, Nottingham Magistrates' Court was told on Friday.Jobless Grimston took it home and tried it at a bank machine the next day, withdrawing £250, said Anna Pierrepont, prosecuting.He went back five days on the trot and pocketed a total of...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published New Notts County boss John Sheridan 'music to my ears', says...

  28-05-2016 07:00
  
  Ray Trew has revealed how John Sheridan's ambition to take Notts County to the Championship won him the top job at Meadow Lane, saying: "It was like music to my ears." In an exclusive interview with the Post, the Magpies owner said he is confident his new manager can bring the good times back to the club after persuading him to leave League One Oldham Athletic. Sheridan has signed a three-year contract – and the appointment has generated a real buzz of anticipation among the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented New Notts County boss John Sheridan 'music to my ears', says...

  28-05-2016 07:00
  
  Ray Trew has revealed how John Sheridan's ambition to take Notts County to the Championship won him the top job at Meadow Lane, saying: "It was like music to my ears." In an exclusive interview with the Post, the Magpies owner said he is confident his new manager can bring the good times back to the club after persuading him to leave League One Oldham Athletic. Sheridan has signed a three-year contract – and the appointment has generated a real buzz of anticipation among the...
  
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• karenantcliff published ​West Bridgford in Notts where a four-bed semi sold for seven...

  28-05-2016 07:00
  
  We all want to sell our homes for the best possible price but we also want to sell it fast and move on to our next dream home. So what's the key?Rex Gooding Estate Agents says the answer all comes down to correct valuing in the first place. Daniel Gooding, residential partner, said: "When valuing a house, you have to be realistic.However, that doesn't mean to say, as an agent, you don't aim to get the best value for your client. We are continually selling houses in this region over...
  
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• JenniferScott published WhatsApp scam hits smartphones

  28-05-2016 07:00
  
  If you use WhatsApp, be warned - a new scam is trying to infect your smartphone with a nasty virus. Users of the mobile app on Android devices are being sent 'secret' messages, offering an exclusive version of the messenger called WhatsApp Gold, with enhanced features used by celebrities.But it is just a sneaky way to install malware onto your phone.Officials from WhatsApp said it will never send users a message asking them to upgrade or download another app, and this is a scam by criminals...
  
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• rsherdley published Burglar jailed after his legs were spotted dangling from bathroom...

  28-05-2016 06:00
  
  A burglar made a swift exit when a Nottingham student discovered his legs dangling from his bathroom window, a court heard.After stealing £2,000 of possessions, Marian Schiriacs was spotted as he made his escape.He managed to squeeze out of the window just in time but left incriminating evidence behind – his baseball cap and a footprint.Yesterday, he was jailed at Nottingham Crown Court for 16 months for the break-in at the student flat in Raleigh Street at 10.40pm on September 28...
  
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• rsherdley commented Burglar jailed after his legs were spotted dangling from bathroom...

  28-05-2016 06:00
  
  A burglar made a swift exit when a Nottingham student discovered his legs dangling from his bathroom window, a court heard.After stealing £2,000 of possessions, Marian Schiriacs was spotted as he made his escape.He managed to squeeze out of the window just in time but left incriminating evidence behind – his baseball cap and a footprint.Yesterday, he was jailed at Nottingham Crown Court for 16 months for the break-in at the student flat in Raleigh Street at 10.40pm on September 28...
  
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