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• Nottingham's James Crisp making days count in build-up to Rio Paralympics - Nottingham Post

  29-05-2016 22:55
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  Nottingham's James Crisp making days count in build-up to Rio Paralympics
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  James Crisp is not counting down the days to Rio, he is making the days count. The 33-year-old Nottingham-born para-swimmer will compete for Great Britain at the Paralympics in September. It will be his fourth Games and he is set to go to Brazil as No ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad among the wickets to put England on course for win...

  29-05-2016 22:21
  
  Steven Finn admits he is still searching for his elusive best, but is confident he served England well on a frustrating day as Sri Lanka held them up at Chester-le-Street. England appeared likely to wrap up the Investec series with a second successive innings victory inside three days, after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 101 and asked to follow on 397 runs behind. But half-centuries from their captain Angelo Mathews (80), opener Kaushal Silva (60) and Dinesh Chandimal (54no) made a mockery...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Riki Wessels notches up unbeaten 159 to put Notts in control...

  29-05-2016 22:07
  
  Riki Wessels' highest score since 2012 has put Nottinghamshire in command at the halfway stage of their Specsavers County Championship match against Durham at Trent Bridge. The 30-year old right-hander scored an undefeated 159, making his runs from 211 deliveries, with 20 fours, as Notts totalled 534 before being bowled out after lunch. Wessels and Brett Hutton, who scored a career best 74, batted throughout the morning session together, before being parted after a stand of 197. Scott...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham's James Crisp making days count in build-up to Rio...

  29-05-2016 21:53
  
  James Crisp is not counting down the days to Rio, he is making the days count. The 33-year-old Nottingham-born para-swimmer will compete for Great Britain at the Paralympics in September. It will be his fourth Games and he is set to go to Brazil as No.1 in the world in the 100m backstroke event. "It's around 100 days to the Games and they will absolutely fly by," he said. "It will be here before we know it, so we've got to make every day count in the lead up to...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Crowd doff flat caps as Great Britain settle for silver at...

  29-05-2016 21:38
  
  Flat caps were the theme of the day; it was anything but a flat performance by Team GB, though. The men's recurve team had to settle for a European Championships silver medal in Nottingham's Old Market Square. However, they only missed out on gold by the narrowest of margins. In front of a large vociferous home crowd, a shootoff was required to decide the title, with Russia crowned champions by virtue of their final arrow pipping that of Kieran Slater by mere millimetres. It was a...
  
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• JenniferScott commented EU referendum: Which way should you vote for workers' rights?

  29-05-2016 20:27
  
  The battle for workers' rights is at the heart of Nottinghamshire's history.From the fights by the Luddites against machines putting people out of jobs in the 19th Century, through to the miners' strikes of the 1980s, the campaigns have been waged on our very own doorstep.Now, the the issues surrounding employment feature in the debate about whether we should remain in or leave the European Union in the referendum on June 23.Read more: Nigel Farage says campaign to leave the EU is 'peasants'...
  
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• JenniferScott published Watch Nadiya Hussain's top tips for spicing your curry at...

  29-05-2016 20:05
  
  Simple and slow was the advice from Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain when she headed to the Nottingham Castle Food and Drink festival on Sunday. The nation's sweetheart went from cakes to curry as she demoed her skills to hundreds of people at the annual event for foodies. And her top tip was using whole spices, rather than spending hours grinding them up."The spices are simple but it is a very slow process," she told Jordan Cox,...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published How the bomb scare drama unfolded at the Victoria Centre

  29-05-2016 19:23
  
  Police cordons have been lifted outside Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre, and residents of the flats above finally allowed to leave, after a controlled explosion was carried out. Nottinghamshire police confirmed at 4.50pm on Sunday that the discarded suitcase which sparked the massive evacuation of the centre only contained clothes and electrical goods - not explosives. Shoppers and staff were told to leave the mall just before 11.30am, with hundreds gathering on the streets outside to...
  
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• JadeBeecroft commented How the bomb scare drama unfolded at the Victoria Centre

  29-05-2016 19:23
  
  Police cordons have been lifted outside Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre, and residents of the flats above finally allowed to leave, after a controlled explosion was carried out. Nottinghamshire police confirmed at 4.50pm on Sunday that the discarded suitcase which sparked the massive evacuation of the centre only contained clothes and electrical goods - not explosives. Shoppers and staff were told to leave the mall just before 11.30am, with hundreds gathering on the streets outside to...
  
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• 'Discarded suitcase' causes bomb scare at Nottingham's Victoria Centre - BBC News

  29-05-2016 19:17
  
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  'Discarded suitcase' causes bomb scare at Nottingham's Victoria Centre
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  A discarded suitcase filled with clothes and electrical equipment sparked a bomb scare which led to the evacuation of a city shopping centre. Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre was emptied just before 11:30 BST after the discovery of a "suspicious ...
  Residents anger at "shambolic" evacuation after bomb scare at Victoria CentreNottingham Post
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• 'Discarded suitcase' causes bomb scare

  29-05-2016 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A discarded suitcase containing clothes and electrical equipment sparks a bomb scare in Nottingham.
  
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• TracyWalker published Tributes to motorcyclist who died in A52 crash

  29-05-2016 19:00
  
  A motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A52 at Radcliffe-on-Trent has been described as "like a brother to everyone" and an "absolutely top bloke". Kiefer Davies, of Bingham, was riding his motorcycle away from Nottingham when he was involved in a collision with a light-coloured car travelling towards the city. Two men, both aged 17, who had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following Friday night's tragedy, have both been released on police...
  
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• Nottingham student ordered to pay £562 after being caught with wrong ticket - Daily Mail

  29-05-2016 17:32
  
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  Nottingham student ordered to pay £562 after being caught with wrong ticket
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  A 20-year-old student has been fined a staggering £562 for a £2.20 journey after she was caught with the wrong ticket. Parys Lanlehin was caught using a return train ticket on the wrong day - and going in the wrong direction - on June 4, 2014. The ...
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson linked to Cardiff...

  29-05-2016 17:30
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson has been linked with a move to Cardiff City. Wilson was one of three players released by the Reds when their retained list was announced in midweek. And website The News Hub report that Bluebirds boss Paul Trollope is interested in signing the centre-back. The report states Trollope, who is part of Wales' coaching set-up, wants to hold talks with Wilson once he returns from the European Championships.
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• Nottingham's City Organist: the right man at the right time - Nottingham Post

  29-05-2016 16:42
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  Nottingham's City Organist: the right man at the right time
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  City Organist? Now what would Nottingham be wanting with one of those when perhaps a couple of chewing gum removal technicians might have been further up the civic recruitment priority list? Actually it's an honorary position. So no salary for the man ...and more »
  
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• JHLewis published Nottingham's City Organist: the right man at the right time

  29-05-2016 16:21
  
  City Organist? Now what would Nottingham be wanting with one of those when perhaps a couple of chewing gum removal technicians might have been further up the civic recruitment priority list? Actually it's an honorary position. So no salary for the man who was probably the one and only candidate for the office: internationally renowned organist John Keys, for the last 32 years the director of music at St Mary's Church in the Lace Market. The appropriately surnamed Mr Keys says he was...
  
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• TracyWalker published Loud bang heard from inside the Victoria Centre: Recap our live...

  29-05-2016 16:15
  
  A loud bang was been heard from inside the evacuated Intu Victoria Centre, where the Army bomb disposal experts are currently working. The centre was on lock-down since just before 11.30am on Sunday and hundreds of shoppers were evacuated following the discovery of suspicious suitcases. A loud bang was heard from within the centre at around 3.20pm, following shouts from the Army experts inside. Although shoppers were asked to leave the centre, residents had contacted the Post to say they...
  
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• TracyWalker published Loud bang heard from inside the Victoria Centre: live

  29-05-2016 16:15
  
  A loud bang has been heard from inside the evacuated Intu Victoria Centre, where the Army bomb disposal experts are currently working. The centre has been on lock-down since just before 11.30am on Sunday and hundreds of shoppers were evacuated following the discovery of suspicious suitcases. A loud bang was heard from within the centre at around 3.20pm, following shouts from the Army experts inside. Although shoppers were asked to leave the centre, residents had contacted the Post to say...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published When are the supermarkets open over the bank holiday?

  29-05-2016 16:00
  
  Nottingham's larger supermarkets will have shorter opening hours on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30. Check our handy guide below to make sure you don't get caught out stocking up for the bank holiday barbeques, beer gardens and family days out.Read more: If you're doing a spot of DIY, check the B&Q opening times hereAsdaHyson Green superstore, Radford Road: 8am to 8pmArnold superstore, Front Street: 7am to 8pm Long Eaton superstore, Midland Street: 7am to 8pmWest Bridgford superstore,...
  
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• TracyWalker published Residents "stuck" in flats above evacuated Victoria...

  29-05-2016 15:07
  
  Residents living in the flats above the Intu Victoria Centre say they weren't told of the evacuation and that they have been left "stranded" in the building. The shopping centre is currently on lock-down as Army bomb disposal experts work on "suspicious packages" - believed to be suitcases - found inside. But despite shoppers being evacuated shortly before 11.30am this morning, people living in the flats above the centre have contacted the Post to say they were not told...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Residents "stuck" in flats above evacuated Victoria...

  29-05-2016 15:07
  
  Residents living in the flats above the Intu Victoria Centre say they weren't told of the evacuation and that they have been left "stranded" in the building. The shopping centre is currently on lock-down as Army bomb disposal experts work on "suspicious packages" - believed to be suitcases - found inside. But despite shoppers being evacuated shortly before 11.30am this morning, people living in the flats above the centre have contacted the Post to say they were not told...
  
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• JenniferScott commented WATCH: The bomb disposal robot entering the Victoria Centre

  29-05-2016 14:19
  
  A bomb disposal robot has gone into Nottingham's Intu Victoria Centre, along with experts from the Army and police. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the centre after a "suspicious package" - believed to be suitcases - was found on the Centre's Upper Mall, near the John Lewis Cafe and Victoria Market. It is understood that the operation to make the centre safe could now take several hours. A member of staff from JD, which has a store in the centre, told...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest's Oliver Burke told he can play key part in...

  29-05-2016 13:19
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has been told he can play a key part in Scotland's bid to reach the next World Cup. Gordon Strachan's team are in action tonight, playing Italy in Malta, then face Euro 2016 hosts France next weekend. And the Scotland boss has told young players like Burke they should seize their chance, with starting spots up for grabs when qualification for Russia gets underway next season. "There's no age barrier, whether you are 19 like Oliver Burke, or 35...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest's Oliver Burke told he can play key part in...

  29-05-2016 13:19
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has been told he can play a key part in Scotland's bid to reach the next World Cup. Gordon Strachan's team are in action tonight, playing Italy in Malta, then face Euro 2016 hosts France next weekend. And the Scotland boss has told young players like Burke they should seize their chance, with starting spots up for grabs when qualification for Russia gets underway next season. "There's no age barrier, whether you are 19 like Oliver Burke, or 35...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Victoria Centre evacuated due to "suspect suitcases"

  29-05-2016 13:19
  
  Nottingham's Intu Victoria Centre has been evacuated and Army bomb disposal experts have just arrived at the scene.Hundreds of shoppers have made their way to several evacuation points around the building, and there are a number of police vehicles outside the centre.Several shoppers have told the Post they believe an unattended suitcase, found near to the Trinity Square entrance, sparked the evacuation, which began at 11.15am.Cameron Clarke, who works at the Subway, said: "We've been told...
  
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• JadeBeecroft commented Victoria Centre evacuated due to "suspect suitcases"

  29-05-2016 13:19
  
  Nottingham's Intu Victoria Centre has been evacuated and Army bomb disposal experts have just arrived at the scene. Hundreds of shoppers have made their way to several evacuation points around the building, and there are a number of police vehicles outside the centre. Several shoppers have told the Post they believe an unattended suitcase, found near to the Trinity Square entrance, sparked the evacuation, which began at 11.15am. Cameron Clarke, who works at the Subway, said: "We've...
  
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• Nottingham Forest skipper Henri Lansbury reportedly attracting interest from Burnley again - Nottingham Post

  29-05-2016 13:04
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  Nottingham Forest skipper Henri Lansbury reportedly attracting interest from Burnley again
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  The Sun claim Burnley will once again try to capture the midfielder, citing a bizarre clause in his contract. The report says Lansbury has a release clause which is only applicable for a week in June which allows him to move to a Premier League club ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Spector, Rock City, Nottingham: Review

  29-05-2016 12:19
  
  From Spector's start back in 2011, this indie rock band has gained popularity. Having appeared on the Jools Holland TV show in their first year together, they have gone on to tour with Florence & The Machine, release two albums and have been awarded the accolade of being the BBC Sound of 2012 artists. And last night they brought their Tenner tour to the Basement at Rock City where they promoted their latest album, Moth Boys to a young enthusiastic crowd. Lead vocalist, Fred Macpherson is a..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest skipper Henri Lansbury reportedly attracting...

  29-05-2016 12:11
  
  Nottingham Forest reportedly face a fresh fight to hold on to skipper Henri Lansbury. The Sun claim Burnley will once again try to capture the midfielder, citing a bizarre clause in his contract. The report says Lansbury has a release clause which is only applicable for a week in June which allows him to move to a Premier League club for about £2.5m. Lansbury came close to joining the Clarets in January, but pulled out of the move at the last minute following talks with Reds chairman...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest skipper Henri Lansbury reportedly attracting...

  29-05-2016 12:11
  
  Nottingham Forest reportedly face a fresh fight to hold on to skipper Henri Lansbury. The Sun claim Burnley will once again try to capture the midfielder, citing a bizarre clause in his contract. The report says Lansbury has a release clause which is only applicable for a week in June which allows him to move to a Premier League club for about £2.5m. Lansbury came close to joining the Clarets in January, but pulled out of the move at the last minute following talks with Reds chairman...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Music of Bond, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Review

  29-05-2016 12:04
  
  Back in 1962, West End composer Monty Norman joined the crew of a brand new spy thriller based on the books of Ian Fleming. His James Bond Theme accompanied the opening credits of the film Dr No, becoming the first contribution to a musical legacy now in its sixth decade.Over more than 50 years, the music of the James Bond films has become as important to the enduring popularity of the franchise as the cars, gadgets and villains. Accompanied by guest vocalists Alison Jiear and Matt Ford, the...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Will the sun come out on Bank Holiday Monday?

  29-05-2016 11:55
  
  We've woken up to a murky morning today in Nottingham - so will tomorrow be any better?The short answer is... no! According to the Met Office, Bank Holiday Monday will start off cloudy in Nottingham, with temperatures of around 12C, after a mild night.But the good news is that it looks set the stay dry and the cloud will lift as the day goes on, with the mercury reaching around 17C, so you might just get away with that beer garden or barbecue! The best time of day will be early evening, when the
  
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• Police treat goth attack as hate crime

  29-05-2016 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police treat an unprovoked attack on a teenage goth who was left with a shattered jaw and broken nose as a hate crime.
  
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• RachelGorman published Your guide to Nottingham's Dot To Dot Festival 2016

  29-05-2016 11:19
  
  The annual new music festival Dot To Dot returns today in Nottingham.Dozens of venues will be hosting over 100 musicians. Tickets are now sold out (although if you're keen you can buy next year's already!), but if you've got a wristband, here's how to make the most of your day:What? Multi-venue festival in the heart of the city, where you will no doubt find your next-favourite band. You may have heard of a few of the past artists who have played (pre-fame and fortune). Mumford And Sons, Jake...
  
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• Teens arrested over biker death crash

  29-05-2016 10:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two 17 year olds are arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist dies in a crash.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in A52 crash is named - Nottingham Post

  29-05-2016 10:32
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  Motorcyclist killed in A52 crash is named
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  The motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A52 at Radcliffe-on-Trent has been named by police. Kiefer Davies, of Bingham, was riding his motorbike away from Nottingham when he was involved in a collision with a light-coloured car travelling towards the ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Road was closed after crash involving three cars

  29-05-2016 09:24
  
  A road was closed for around an hour following a collision involving three cars. Emergency services rushed to Colwick Road, near the junction with Sneinton Hermitage, following the crash. Nottinghamshire Police received a call to the incident just after 8.50pm on Saturday. Read more: Investigation into Clifton bus fire could take weeks to complete Officers say only minor injuries were sustained by the people involved. The incident disrupted traffic, with Nottingham City...
  
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• TracyWalker published Motorcyclist killed in A52 crash is named

  29-05-2016 08:33
  
  The motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A52 at Radcliffe-on-Trent has been named by police. Kiefer Davies, of Bingham, was riding his motorcycle away from Nottingham when he was involved in a collision with a light-coloured car travelling towards the city. Two youths, both aged 17, who had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, have both been released on police bail. Friends have paid tribute to the popular 25-year-old, who has been described as "like a...
  
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• karenantcliff published A Notts country home or an 18ft London garage, where would you...

  29-05-2016 07:22
  
  This month a garage, no more that 18 ft wide, sold in Hammersmith for a mind blowing £466,000.That's right a garage!So, what could you get in Nottingham and its surrounding villages for around that price?Here's what we found. Old Rufford Road, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6NW£460,000For sale with: Gascoines, Calverton office, tel: 0115 965 5052 Priced at £460,000 this is £6,000 less than the London garage and just look what you get.A fabulous detached...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Homeless man's £70 drinking session in function room of...

  29-05-2016 07:20
  
  A HOMELESS man slipped into a posh city hotel and gorged himself on £70-worth of booze in a private function room – before passing out outside a bedroom on the tenth floor.Rafal Idziaszek has now been ordered to stop drinking after Nottingham magistrates were told about his binge.The 55-year-old, originally from Poland, crept into the Park Plaza.He found an events room where a mobile bar was laden with drink, ready for a private function, and helped himself to the spirits.Prosecutor.
  
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• TracyWalker published Investigation into Clifton bus fire could take weeks to complete

  29-05-2016 07:00
  
  It will take weeks to establish what caused a "terrifying" bus fire, a transport firm has said. Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is launching a probe into the cause of the blaze, which broke out on the number 2 bus, which travels between Clifton and Nottingham city centre. Some passengers told the Post they thought a "bomb had gone off" after smoke began filling the vehicle, as it travelled towards Nottingham shortly before 6pm on Friday. About a dozen people were on the...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Investigation into Clifton bus fire could take weeks to complete

  29-05-2016 07:00
  
  It will take weeks to establish what caused a "terrifying" bus fire, a transport firm has said. Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is launching a probe into the cause of the blaze, which broke out on the number 2 bus, which travels between Clifton and Nottingham city centre. Some passengers told the Post they thought a "bomb had gone off" after smoke began filling the vehicle, as it travelled towards Nottingham shortly before 6pm on Friday. About a dozen people were on the...
  
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