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• Live news, traffic and weather across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for May 30, 2016 - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 22:48
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  Live news, traffic and weather across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for May 30, 2016
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  Welcome to the Post's live blog for May 30, 2016 - we hope you have a lovely Bank Holiday! Recap on news, traffic and weather across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for May... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• Top notch manager at Nottingham Forest could convince Henri Lansbury to stay, says Kenny Burns - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 22:26
  
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  Top notch manager at Nottingham Forest could convince Henri Lansbury to stay, says Kenny Burns
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  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns gives his verdict on Reds skipper Henri Lansbury being linked with Burnley again. It all sounds a bit strange to me. Not Burnley being interested in Henri Lansbury once again. That was about as predictable as Jose ...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Top notch manager at Nottingham Forest could convince Henri...

  30-05-2016 21:50
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns gives his verdict on Reds skipper Henri Lansbury being linked with Burnley again. It all sounds a bit strange to me. Not Burnley being interested in Henri Lansbury once again. That was about as predictable as Jose Mourinho taking charge at Manchester United, seeing as they have tried to sign him in pretty much every transfer window in recent years it seems. No, the strange bit is the supposed release clause in Lansbury's contract with Nottingham Forest...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts frustrated as Borthwick brings Durham into contention at...

  30-05-2016 21:39
  
  Scott Borthwick scored his third century of the season to bring Durham right back into contention on the third day of their County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. The Durham all-rounder scored 188 not out to help his side avoid the follow on, before going on to amass 447, a deficit of only 87. He then claimed the only wicket to fall as Notts reached stumps on 104 for one in their second innings. Borthwick batted for more than six hours, scoring his runs from 279...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts' Jake Ball keeps his place as England claim series win over...

  30-05-2016 21:34
  
  Nottinghamshire's Jake Ball will be hoping to finally make his debut in England's third Test against Sri Lanka. The Notts seamer has been included in each of the squads for the first two Tests, only to miss out on a place in the final XI. He lost out to Chris Woakes this time around, in the battle to replace the injured Ben Stokes. But after England wrapped up the series inside four days with a nine-wicket win at Chester-le-Street, they named an unchanged squad for the final Test, with...
  
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• BenIreland published McDonald's table service rolled out with Langley Mill franchise...

  30-05-2016 21:00
  
  Langley Mill's McDonald's restaurant is among the first in the country to roll out the firm's new table service option.It is the latest feature at local franchisee Ken Hair's Station Road restaurant, which underwent a major transformation last year. The changes aim to create a "more exciting experience" for local customers and take away the "stress" they face when looking for a table when carrying food.The restaurant is also considering allowing customers to customise some...
  
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• BenIreland commented McDonald's table service rolled out with Langley Mill franchise...

  30-05-2016 21:00
  
  Langley Mill's McDonald's restaurant is among the first in the country to roll out the firm's new table service option.It is the latest feature at local franchisee Ken Hair's Station Road.restaurant, which underwent a major transformation last year. The changes aim to create a "more exciting experience" for local customers and take away the "stress" they face when looking for a table when carrying food.The restaurant is also considering allowing customers to customise some...
  
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• Notts on top despite Borthwick century

  30-05-2016 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Borthwick hits an unbeaten 188 for Durham but Nottinghamshire end day three at Trent Bridge on top.
  
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• JenniferScott commented Nottingham has its say on handling of intu Victoria Centre bomb...

  30-05-2016 19:59
  
  Post readers have had their say on the events at Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre, when the discovery of a suspect package led to an evacuation of the shopping mall.Shoppers were evacuated for nearly five hours on Sunday, May 29, after the suspicious suitcase was found. It turned out to be carrying electrical items and clothes.After Nottinghamshire Police and the army moved in and dealt with the bomb scare, readers had their say on our social media sites.There were mixed views, with some...
  
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• JenniferScott published intu Victoria Centre bomb scare stopped four-year-old girl's...

  30-05-2016 19:40
  
  A four-year-old's birthday party was stopped in its tracks when Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre was evacuated over a bomb scare.The shopping centre was cordoned off for nearly five hours as police and the army dealt with a suspicious package that turned out to be a suitcase of electricals and clothes.Determined parents kept their kids entertained for nearly four hours as they waited to make their way back to thecentre to carry on their fun a day later.A dozen children aged between three and...
  
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• JenniferScott commented intu Victoria Centre bomb scare stopped four-year-old girl's...

  30-05-2016 19:40
  
  A four-year-old's birthday party was stopped in its tracks when Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre was evacuated over a bomb scare.The shopping centre was cordoned off for nearly five hours as police and the army dealt with a suspicious package that turned out to be a suitcase of electricals and clothes.Determined parents kept their kids entertained for nearly four hours as they waited to make their way back to thecentre to carry on their fun a day later.A dozen children aged between three and...
  
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• Tommy Wright appears to further distance himself from Nottingham Forest return - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 19:12
  
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  Tommy Wright appears to further distance himself from Nottingham Forest return
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  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Tommy Wright appears to have further distanced himself from the manager's role at his old club. The St Johnstone boss was reported to be in the running for the City Ground job earlier this month and has also been ...
  Nottingham Forest linked manager Tommy Wright suggests he's going nowhere once againHITCall 8 news articles »
  
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• JemmaPage published Tumble dryer causes massive blaze at mum-of-two's home

  30-05-2016 19:00
  
  A mother-of-two watched her flat burn in a blaze started by her tumble dryer. Melissa Dooley was sorting out her washing and putting it into her Hotpoint dryer on Tuesday evening when she noticed thick, black smoke seeping out of the back of the machine. The 34-year-old, of Collin Street, Sherwood, dragged the £200 dryer out from against the wall – and it burst into flames. Melissa, who has lived in the council flat for the past 11 years, slammed the kitchen door shut, rushed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tommy Wright appears to further distance himself from Nottingham...

  30-05-2016 18:37
  
  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Tommy Wright appears to have further distanced himself from the manager's role at his old club. The St Johnstone boss was reported to be in the running for the City Ground job earlier this month and has also been linked to Rotherham. Wright has previously said the rumours of a Reds return were just 'speculation', after it was claimed he was on a shortlist of candidates Forest were considering. And he has reiterated he is happy to stay in Scotland for the...
  
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• Cardiff City deny interest in former Nottingham Forest defender - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 18:02
  
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  Cardiff City deny interest in former Nottingham Forest defender
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  The 30-year-old defender was one of three players released by the Reds last week, alongside Robert Tesche and Chris Burke. And he was swiftly linked with a move to Forest's Championship rivals the Bluebirds. A report stated Cardiff's new manager Paul ...
  Cardiff City deny rumours linking them to Nottingham Forest defenderThe 72 - We Love the Football League
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• Nottingham Post commented Cardiff City deny interest in former Nottingham Forest defender

  30-05-2016 17:31
  
  Kelvin Wilson looks unlikely to join Cardiff City, following his departure from Nottingham Forest. The 30-year-old defender was one of three players released by the Reds last week, alongside Robert Tesche and Chris Burke. And he was swiftly linked with a move to Forest's Championship rivals the Bluebirds. A report stated Cardiff's new manager Paul Trollope, who is part of Wales' coaching set-up, wanted to hold talks with Wilson once he returns from the European Championships. But the...
  
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• BenIreland commented Delays to bank holiday M1 traffic after car fire and crash on...

  30-05-2016 16:41
  
  Bank holiday Monday traffic faced delays through Nottinghamshire after a car fire and a crash on the motorway. The car was ablaze near Selston, between junctions 27 and 28 of the M1, which led to the closure of a lane of traffic. Two lanes were also closed on the northbound carriageway after a crash. Traffic was stop-start after the two incidents, with the car fire reported at around 2pm and the crash at around 2.30pm. Read more: New tram routes to Derby revealed Traffic sensors showed...
  
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• JemmaPage published Body of woman killed in quad biking crash in Turkey to be flown...

  30-05-2016 16:30
  
  The devastated family of Amarna Carthy, a young businesswoman killed tragically in a freak quad biking crash, will be flying home with her body on Tuesday.The 21-year-old, of Bakersfield, died last week; two days before she was due to fly home from her week-long holiday in Fethiye, Turkey. Mum Tashaka Baumber – who flew out to the country with Amarna's dad, Mark Carthy, last Wednesday – will land at East Midlands Airport and the body will be taken to a chapel of rest in...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for the week...

  30-05-2016 16:30
  
  Here's where the speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week.Nottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, HucknallNew Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield WoodhouseA6117 Old Milll Lane, MansfieldA60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield WoodhouseB6028 Stoneyford Road, SkegbyA60 Carlton in Lindrick/CosthorpeA631 Flood Plains Road, BeckinghamA60 Carlton Road, WorksopA617, KirklingtonA612 Main Road, UptonA6008 Canal Street, NottinghamB682 Sherwood Rise through to Hucknall Lane,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published £1.4m plan to balance the books at the ambulance service

  30-05-2016 16:28
  
  The cost of putting the financially troubled East Midlands Ambulance Service back into the black could be around £1.4 million, it has been revealed.Business consultants have been called in to tackle the £12 million deficit which is predicted for the service by the end of March next year.EMAS is one of 16 NHS trusts to be picked for the programme put together by NHS Improvement – to make savings by providing struggling trusts with external help.And it comes at a time when the...
  
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• rsherdley published ​Locked up in May: A drugs gang, a rapist and a prison killer

  30-05-2016 15:57
  
  Here are the faces of criminals locked up this month for crimes in the county.The drugs gangThe conviction of three Nottingham men came after police seized nearly 100 litres of liquid amphetamine - inside ten tins of varnish - after intercepting a van at junction 27 of the M1. The drugs, discovered by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) in June 2015, were traced back to Holland and had an estimated street value of £5.5 million.Driver Lee Hill, 41, of Lynncroft, in Eastwood,..
  
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• Things for do for free this half-term - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 15:47
  
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  Things for do for free this half-term
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  Have you run out of ideas already to keep the kids busy this half-term? Here's a list of things to do...and they won't cost you a penny. 1. Green's Windmill, Sneinton This historic Nottingham landmark is open between Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until ...
  
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• BenIreland published Purple cakes baked to combat high blood pressure at Nottinghamshi...

  30-05-2016 15:47
  
  Purple cakes and treats were baked to raise money for the Stroke Association at a Nottinghamshire headquarters of an opticians.Staff at Vision Express' Ruddington headquarters backed the month-long campaign known as 'Make May Purple' on Friday May 27.Aside from baking their purple treats, staff were invited to have their blood pressure checked at a drop-in clinic on site.The charity has run a number of 'Know Your Blood Pressure' events at the optical retailer's stores around the country in a bid
  
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• rsherdley published Things for do for free this half-term

  30-05-2016 15:30
  
  Have you run out of ideas already to keep the kids busy this half-term? Here's a list of things to do...and they won't cost you a penny. 1. Green's Windmill, Sneinton This historic Nottingham landmark is open between Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until 4pm. With free entry to the site being a huge bonus, visitors can climb to the top of the mill and see how its majestic sails turn grain into flour. And, for young boffins in your families, there's an interactive science centre, featuring the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published How Nottingham reacted to bomb scare at intu's Victoria Centre

  30-05-2016 14:32
  
  Nottingham was brought to a standstill on Sunday, when a discarded suitcase caused a huge evacuation and a controlled explosion.Shoppers at intu's Victoria Centre were asked to leave the building just before 12pm when a suspicious package was found.There were fears about the contents of the case, and bomb disposal experts from the Army were called.The centre, which usually attracts around 60,000 visitors on a Sunday, was closed throughout the day as officers investigated the package.Locals and..
  
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• Dot To Dot Festival 2016: Nottingham review and photos - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 14:28
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  Dot To Dot Festival 2016: Nottingham review and photos
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  Dot to Dot's growth has no limits. This annual urban festival has not only expanded to two other cities - with Manchester and Bristol now firmly on the Dot to Dot map - but this year the Nottingham leg spread its musical wings to cover 19 official ...and more »
  
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• Derby County: Nigel Pearson 'spoke to Nottingham Forest' before taking Rams job - Derby Telegraph

  30-05-2016 13:29
  
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  Derby County: Nigel Pearson 'spoke to Nottingham Forest' before taking Rams job
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  NEW Derby County manager Nigel Pearson reportedly held talks with Nottingham Forest before taking the Rams job. Pearson was named Derby boss on Friday after signing a three-year contract at the iPro Stadium. The former Leicester City chief had been a ...
  Will Nigel Pearson be facing Nottingham Forest next season with Derby County?Nottingham Postall 96 news articles »
  
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• Families complain that Nottingham's new hot air balloon festival didn't have enough balloons - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 13:13
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  Families complain that Nottingham's new hot air balloon festival didn't have enough balloons
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  The companies behind Nottingham's new hot air balloon festival have said they will investigate after a string of complaints by visitors who went along at the weekend. Thousands of families flocked to the Forest Recreation Ground for the first ever ...
  
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• JenniferScott published MP says emergency procedures must be reviewed after Victoria...

  30-05-2016 13:00
  
  A full review of emergency procedures for the city should be carried out after a bomb scare at the intu Victoria Centre, according to a local MP.Chris Leslie, who represents Nottingham East, said the incident had "highlighted confusion" around evacuating the site, especially for the residents who live in the flats above - and were forced to stay in their homes whilst the incident unfolded below them on Sunday.The Labour MP said: "There needs...
  
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• JenniferScott commented MP says emergency procedures must be reviewed after Victoria...

  30-05-2016 13:00
  
  A full review of emergency procedures for the city should be carried out after a bomb scare at the intu Victoria Centre, according to a local MP.Chris Leslie, who represents Nottingham East, said the incident had "highlighted confusion" around evacuating the site, especially for the residents who live in the flats above - and were forced to stay in their homes whilst the incident unfolded below them on Sunday.The Labour MP said: "There needs...
  
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• JemmaPage published Families complain that Nottingham's new hot air balloon festival...

  30-05-2016 13:00
  
  The companies behind Nottingham's new hot air balloon festival have said they will investigate after a string of complaints by visitors who went along at the weekend.Thousands of families flocked to the Forest Recreation Ground for the first ever Tunes and Balloons Fiesta, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. But while some were kept entertained by the rides, children's attractions and trade stalls – many contacted the Post to complain about the lack of hot air balloons at the event.
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• Óscar García remains odds on favourite for Nottingham Forest job - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 12:54
  
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  Óscar García remains odds on favourite for Nottingham Forest job
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  Former Brighton and Hove Albion manager Óscar García is the clear favourite to be named the new boss of Nottingham Forest. Last week, the Spaniard was 9/4 in the betting to take the City Ground hot seat but over the weekend, his price has shortened yet ...
  
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• Holidaymaker arrested with stun gun at East Midlands Airport - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 12:54
  
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  Holidaymaker arrested with stun gun at East Midlands Airport
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  A holidaymaker was arrested on his was home from Bulgaria when he was found with an illegal stun-gun - which his children believed was "a play toy to shock people". Adam North was with his partner and two children when immigration officers at East ...and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Óscar García remains odds on favourite for...

  30-05-2016 12:49
  
  Former Brighton and Hove Albion manager Óscar García is the clear favourite to be named the new boss of Nottingham Forest. Last week, the Spaniard was 9/4 in the betting to take the City Ground hot seat but over the weekend, his price has shortened yet further. Punters can now get 1/1 on the 43-year-old taking the job which was last held by Dougie Freedman, who was dismissed in March. Neil Warnock remains the second favourite for the post, with his odds being reduced to 2/1...
  
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• Notts County web chat with the Post's Leigh Curtis - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 12:41
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  Notts County web chat with the Post's Leigh Curtis
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  Notts County appointed John Sheridan as their new manager last week and will be officially unveiled tomorrow. He will meet with the club's chief executive Jason Turner to discuss the squad. Our man Leigh Curtis will be there to cover his unveiling, but ...
  
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• Is Nottingham going to get a freak lightning storm? - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 12:41
  
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  Is Nottingham going to get a freak lightning storm?
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  Lightning strikes in several European countries injured children and adults this weekend...but will the freak storms be coming here? The answer is, no, but we will be hit by bouts of torrential rain, a mixture of grey skies and clouds over the next few ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Watch Nottinghamshire opera singer perform Pope's Jubilee...

  30-05-2016 12:31
  
  A Nottinghamshire opera singer who has rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous says she is "blessed" after being chosen to provide the official song for the Pope's Jubilee celebrations in Rome. Ave Maria, by Mansfield-born Carly Paoli, has been chosen by the Vatican as the official song of the Jubilee Tours for visitors to Rome throughout 2016. The Jubilee is one of the most important events in the Catholic Church. More than 7.7 millionpilgrims have visited the Italian city so...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham reacts to proposed tram link to Derby

  30-05-2016 12:31
  
  Scores of people have had their say on proposed plans to extend the tram network to Derby. If the HS2 station at Toton goes ahead people from Nottinghamshire could be jumping on the tram to Derby. The proposed routes put forward show the tracks would either go via Long Eaton, Borrowash, and Spondon, or alongside the A52 Brian Clough Way. The East Midlands Councils, which represents the interests of local council in the region to Government and national organisations, is looking into...
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottingham reacts to proposed tram link to Derby

  30-05-2016 12:31
  
  Scores of people have had their say on proposed plans to extend the tram network to Derby. If the HS2 station at Toton goes ahead people from Nottinghamshire could be jumping on the tram to Derby. The proposed routes put forward show the tracks would either go via Long Eaton, Borrowash, and Spondon, or alongside the A52 Brian Clough Way. The East Midlands Councils, which represents the interests of local council in the region to Government and national organisations, is looking into...
  
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• rsherdley published Is Nottingham going to get a freak lightning storm?

  30-05-2016 12:30
  
  Lightning strikes in several European countries injured children and adults this weekend...but will the freak storms be coming here?The answer is, no, but we will be hit by bouts of torrential rain, a mixture of grey skies and clouds over the next few days. Britain's forecast is far brighter than the rest of Europe. In southern Poland one man was killed after he was hit by lightning as he descended a mountain.Lightning also caused havoc in Paris on Saturday afternoon. Eight children were struck.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Holidaymaker arrested with stun gun at East Midlands Airport

  30-05-2016 12:30
  
  A holidaymaker was arrested on his was home from Bulgaria when he was found with an illegal stun-gun - which his children believed was "a play toy to shock people".Adam North was with his partner and two children when immigration officers at East Midlands Airport found the weapon in his luggage. It had been disguised as an iPhone.Leicester Crown Courtwas told that the 30-year-old accepted responsibility for the weapon at the airport.His partner told the officials that one of the...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Out of office with ​Gerry McPake

  30-05-2016 12:30
  
  Gerry McPake, senior manager, Allied Irish Bank, is a music fan who enjoys a meal at Hart's restaurant. He's also fond of a single malt whisky and partial to meals which consist of seafood and fish.What was the last album you bought?I've just bought 'The Story', by Runrig. After 43 years, they've said this will be their last album. If that's the case, they are going out on a high. Another recent purchase was 'Suddenly I Like It' by Paul Jones, known to most as the former lead singer with Manfred
  
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• JamesPallatt published Fawaz Al Hasawi 'took his time' getting back to Nigel Pearson...

  30-05-2016 12:28
  
  Nottingham Forest had talks with Nigel Pearson over the manager's job at the City Ground before he was appointed by their bitter enemies Derby County. But Reds legend Kenny Burns says he's been told by a source close to 52-year-old Pearson that Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi "took his time" getting back to him about whether or not he was going to offer him the top job at the City Ground.
  Fawaz Al Hasawi had talks with Nigel Pearson over the Forest manager's job.Pearson was one of...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Fawaz Al Hasawi 'took his time' getting back to Nigel Pearson...

  30-05-2016 12:28
  
  Nottingham Forest had talks with Nigel Pearson over the manager's job at the City Ground before he was appointed by their bitter enemies Derby County. But Reds legend Kenny Burns says he's been told by a source close to 52-year-old Pearson that Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi "took his time" getting back to him about whether or not he was going to offer him the top job at the City Ground.
  Fawaz Al Hasawi had talks with Nigel Pearson over the Forest manager's job.Pearson was one of...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Dot To Dot Festival 2016: Nottingham review and photos

  30-05-2016 12:21
  
  Dot to Dot's growth has no limits. This annual urban festival has not only expanded to two other cities - with Manchester and Bristol now firmly on the Dot to Dot map - but this year the Nottingham leg spread its musical wings to cover 19 official stages (and some unofficial stages, with Talbot Street being the setting for a post-midnight street party to name one impromptu set).This year, as well as the usual venues (Rock City, Rescue Rooms, Stealth, Bodega and Trent University) there are bands.
  
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• JenniferScott published House fire breaks out in Bobbers Mill

  30-05-2016 11:53
  
  Fire engines have rushed to a blaze as people were just waking up on Bank Holiday Monday.The fire broke out in a rear bedroom at a three storey family home in Hazelwood Road, Bobbers Mill.Read more: Nottingham City Transport to launch investigation after bus fire in CliftonCrews from Stockhill and Central fire stations were called at 8.38am to the scene and used three hose reels and six breathing apparatus, as well as breaking in equipment, to tackle the flames. A spokesman from Nottinghamshire.
  
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• New tram routes to Derby revealed - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2016 10:33
  
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  New tram routes to Derby revealed
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  The existing tram network run by Nottingham Express Transit goes as far as Toton Lane - but East Midlands Councils is now looking into the possibility of linking this to Derby's city centre. However, this will depend on if plans for the Toton HS2 ...and more »
  
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• DanRussell commented New tram routes to Derby revealed

  30-05-2016 09:40
  
  Plans for two new possible tram routes linking Nottingham and Derby have been revealed.The existing tram network run by Nottingham Express Transit goes as far as Toton Lane - but East Midlands Councils is now looking into the possibility of linking this to Derby's city centre.However, this will dependon if plans for the Toton HS2 station get the green light.
  The proposed routes put forward by the organisation would either go via Long Eaton, Borrowash, and Spondon, or alongside the A52 Brian...
  
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• JenniferScott published Britain's Got Talent Notts couple received just 3.2 percent of...

  30-05-2016 08:21
  
  The fantastic ballet routine by Shannon and Peter Parker only secured them 3.2 percent of the vote in the Britain's Got Talent final.The dancing duo from Ollerton made it through to the show on Saturday thanks to a wildcard from judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alisha Dixon and Amanda Holden - despite losing their semi-final earlier in the week. But when it came to the public vote, the husband and wife team came 11th out of 12 acts.The winner was soldier and magician Richard Jones,...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Britain's Got Talent Notts couple received just 3.2 percent of...

  30-05-2016 08:21
  
  The fantastic ballet routine by Shannon and Peter Parker only secured them 3.2 percent of the vote in the Britain's Got Talent final.The dancing duo from Ollerton made it through to the show on Saturday thanks to a wildcard from judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alisha Dixon and Amanda Holden - despite losing their semi-final earlier in the week. But when it came to the public vote, the husband and wife team came 11th out of 12 acts.The winner was soldier and magician Richard Jones,...
  
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