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• TracyWalker published Police appeal after sexual assault in Worksop

  02-06-2016 22:42
  
  Police patrols have been stepped up in the Manton Wood area of Worksop following a sexual assault. Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for witnesses to help them investigate the incident, which happened on Sunday, May 29. It happened on a footpath in Manton Wood at around 5.50am. Read more: Drink driver crashed in Nottingham car park Officers from the force are asking for help to trace a man who was cycling in the area at the time. He was riding what is believed to be a light blue...
  
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• TracyWalker published Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Hyson...

  02-06-2016 21:48
  
  Detectives investigating a murder in Hyson Green have made an arrest. A 23-year-old man was in custody on Thursday having been arrested on suspicion of murder. It comes after emergency services rushed to Russell Road following reports of an attack at about 8.35pm on Wednesday. But it became apparent that the victim, a man in his twenties, who has since been named locally as Aqib Mahzar, had been stabbed. Mr Mahzar was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre where he sadly died from his...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County Supporters' Trust want statement from owner Ray Trew

  02-06-2016 21:25
  
  Notts County Supporters' Trust has called for an urgent statement from owner Ray Trew on the future of the club. The Magpies have been up for sale since February, with Trew this week saying he will take the club off the market if it is not sold by the end of this month. He also appointed John Sheridan at the new manager at Meadow Lane at the end of last week on a three-year deal. But the Supporters' Trust chairman Mike Scott said: "This latest statement from Ray Trew is just extending...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Alan Smith looking forward to 'fresh start' for Notts County

  02-06-2016 21:18
  
  Alan Smith is looking forward to a "fresh start" for Notts County next season. And he says the Magpies cannot wait for the chance to put a disappointing campaign firmly behind them. Notts looked, at one stage, like they might be dragged into a relegation battle in League Two last term as they struggled for results. Three different managers came and went before they eventually finished in 17th place. It will be all change when the action starts again in August, with John...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Curls and beards vanish for Ilkeston pub regulars in aid of...

  02-06-2016 19:56
  
  Curls tumbled and beards vanished as the Hairy Gang came clean in the name of charity. They'd endured 365 days without either a haircut or shave – or in some cases both. But their whiskery marathon had finally come to an end and they faced razor and scissors with a mixture of triumph, pride and relief. Eleven staff and customers at Ilkeston's Three Horseshoe pub had set out a year ago to raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Landlord Scott Ryder came up with the idea...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Drink-driver crashed in Nottingham car park

  02-06-2016 19:34
  
  A whisky drinker who crashed in a city car park was banned from driving for 18 months.Nottingham magistrates heard that Tomasz Szulc had his last drink ten hours before the incident on the Castle Marina Retail Park.He admitted driving with 72 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, just over double the legal limit, on May 14.Leanne Townsend, prosecuting, said Szulc backed his Vauxhall Astra out of a parking space and into a woman's car, causing damage put at £1,000. She called.
  
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• JHLewis published Father and son perform in Nottinghamshire choral concert

  02-06-2016 19:31
  
  A concert in an historic Nottinghamshire church will be a special occasion for conductor Derek Williams and his singer son.Nottingham Symphony Orchestra and the chorus Epiphoni Consort of London will perform at Thurgarton Priory Church this Saturday, June 4 (5.30pm). Derek will take the solo violin role in Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending and after the interval will conduct Mozart's Requiem. His baritone son Geoff, a member of Epiphoni Consort and postgraduate student at the Royal Academy of
  
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• JonPritchard published Detectives scour mobile phone footage of alleged murder in Hyson...

  02-06-2016 18:38
  
  Detectives are scouring video footage taken on a mobile phone of a terrifying knife attack which left a young man dead. The fatal stabbing was caught on camera by student Jas Suri, who filmed the incident while her friend rushed to help the injured man. The victim has been named locally as Aqib Mahzar, who was in his 20s. He was rushed to hospital but later died after the attack in Russell Road, Hyson Green, on Wednesday night. Police are treating the incident, which happened at 8.30pm, as a...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Couple make history after becoming first to get married at...

  02-06-2016 18:34
  
  A couple have made history by becoming the first to get married at Nottingham Castle. Not many newlyweds can say they tied the knot on the site famously associated with Robin Hood, but now Hannah (nee Dulston) and Martin Vickers can. On Thursday, the sweethearts sealed their love in the bandstand in the grounds of the Norman fortress, which has had a castle on the site since 1067. Hannah, 23, who is moving from her family home in Hall Drive, Chilwell,...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Original MasterChef host Loyd Grossman and his band are heading...

  02-06-2016 18:10
  
  Original MasterChef host, pasta sauce entrepreneur and erm, new wave rock and roll star Loyd Grossman is popping into the Contemporary with his band tomorrow as a bit of a warm up for Glastonbury. Yes, really. Kevin Cooper finds out more How do you feel about playing the places that you have never played before such as the Nottingham Contemporary on Saturday, June 4?What can I say, except that it is also always very exciting to play someplace entirely new such as the show that we are doing...
  
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• JonPritchard published Best Bar None winners to close and come back even better

  02-06-2016 18:01
  
  The venue named as the Best Bar in Nottingham is celebrating picking up the award – but has vowed to get even better.Cape was one of four winners in the Best Bar None awards earlier this week, scooping the best bar gong. It was joined by the best pub in The Company Inn, Volt as the best club and Bistro Live as the best restaurant. Matthew Sporne, manager at Cape, in Hockley, said they bar will be going in a new direction soon."We will be closing for a few weeks for a refurbishment and...
  
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• DanRobinson published More sunshine hotspots added to East Midlands Airport destination...

  02-06-2016 17:48
  
  Holidaymakers from Nottinghamshire will soon be able to travel to new destinations in Spain and Greece from East Midlands Airport. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announced on Thursday new routes to Costa de Almeria, on the Spanish southern coast, and Halkidiki, in northern Greece, which will begin in summer 2017. It will increase the number of sunny hotspots served by the leisure airline and package holiday operator to 35 locations. Last month, the sister companies announced it will add a...
  
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• DanRobinson commented More sunshine hotspots added to East Midlands Airport destination...

  02-06-2016 17:48
  
  Holidaymakers from Nottinghamshire will soon be able to travel to new destinations in Spain and Greece from East Midlands Airport. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announced on Thursday new routes to Costa de Almeria, on the Spanish southern coast, and Halkidiki, in northern Greece, which will begin in summer 2017. It will increase the number of sunny hotspots served by the leisure airline and package holiday operator to 35 locations. Last month, the sister companies announced it will add a...
  
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• JemmaPage published RSPCA launches investigation after cat dies after having tail...

  02-06-2016 17:25
  
  A cat suffered such serious injuries from having her tail yanked that she had to be put to sleep. The two-year-old white and tortoiseshell female cat was found by her owner with the injuries after she went missing for 14 hours – between 8am and 10pm – on Saturday, May 21, from her home in Riddell Avenue, Langold. She was immediately taken to a vet by her owner, who assessed injuries to her face and her spine.
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• Nottingham Post published Delve deep into hidden caves under Nottingham's Ye Olde Trip to...

  02-06-2016 17:20
  
  Everyone knows about England's oldest pub - but do you know what lies underneath? Rebecca Calderwood reports.Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is a tourist hot spot for many Nottingham visitors.Authentic and quaint, the pub casts aside the modern plasma screens and dart boards, to give punters a taste of traditional Nottingham.But underneath the cobbled stoned interior lies a hidden cellar packed with history and tales of some of the city's most notorious convicts – dating back to 1070.
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• DanRobinson published Watch £5.2m University of Nottingham building being...

  02-06-2016 16:57
  
  The University of Nottingham's new £5.2m enterprise centre will open in September – helping to turn some of the brightest ideas into businesses. A key milestone in the development of the Technology Entrepreneurship Centre, based at the university's Innovation Park, in Triumph Road, was reached on Thursday as a "topping out" ceremony was held to signify the final stage of the main building work. The three-storey building will be the focal point of the University...
  
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• DanRobinson published Watch £5.2m building being constructed - in 30 seconds

  02-06-2016 16:57
  
  The University of Nottingham's new £5.2m enterprise centre will open in September – helping to turn some of the brightest ideas into businesses. A key milestone in the development of the Technology Entrepreneurship Centre, based at the university's Innovation Park, in Triumph Road, was reached on Thursday as a "topping out" ceremony was held to signify the final stage of the main building work. The three-storey building will be the focal point of the University...
  
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• GemmaToulson published New partner at ​Arnold Dental

  02-06-2016 16:50
  
  Arnold Dental has announced a new partner to the business, Dr Kuwerjit Singh Chani who will run the business alongside fellow dentist Dr David Rudin. Kuwerjit has worked for the practice for the last two years and the opportunity to become an owner comes on the back of the retirement of established dentist Dr Paul Armitage.
  Read more: Nottingham Forest bottom of the Midlands money leagueThe Royal Bank of Scotland has provided a funding package which has allowed qualified dentist, Kuwerjit...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented New partner at ​Arnold Dental

  02-06-2016 16:50
  
  Arnold Dental has announced a new partner to the business, Dr Kuwerjit Singh Chani who will run the business alongside fellow dentist Dr David Rudin. Kuwerjit has worked for the practice for the last two years and the opportunity to become an owner comes on the back of the retirement of established dentist Dr Paul Armitage.
  Read more: Nottingham Forest bottom of the Midlands money leagueThe Royal Bank of Scotland has provided a funding package which has allowed qualified dentist, Kuwerjit...
  
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• GemmaToulson published ​Engineering students meet employers

  02-06-2016 16:49
  
  Engineering undergraduates at West Nottinghamshire College have showcased their technical talents to business leaders. Students nearing the completion of their university-level studies presented their final-year projects to employers and tutors at the college's annual 'engineering showcase'. The 33 students have studied either the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in electrical and electronic engineering or the HNC in mechanical engineering, which form part of the college's higher education...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 'It's time to embrace yet another new era' at Notts County under...

  02-06-2016 16:46
  
  Notts County fan Jacob Daniel is happy to see the back of a head of recruitment at Meadow Lane, as he reflects on the appointment of John Sheridan as the club's new manager.It's time to embrace yet another new era down at Meadow Lane, with John Sheridan having now been confirmed as Notts County's latest manager, signing one of those three-year contracts that we like to hand out. Whether Sheridan will be the first of Ray Trew's managers to actually see out his deal remains to be seen, but...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented What time do England play in Euro 2016?

  02-06-2016 16:30
  
  There are just a few days to go until Euro 2016 starts in Paris and the excitement is building.England will face Wales for the first time ever in a major tournament, while Northern Ireland and the Republic will also represent the British Isles in France.Thousands of fans are expected to make the journey across the channel in support of the Three Lions ahead of next Friday's start.If you're not one of them, then you'll need to know when England's games are, especially as one will be during the...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Andy Reid would thrive as a coach at Nottingham Forest, says...

  02-06-2016 16:21
  
  Andy Reid would thrive as a coach at Nottingham Forest, says his former Reds team-mate Michael Dawson. Reid, 33, is currently in talks with the Reds over a new deal at the City Ground. It is unclear if those negotiations are about extending his playing career with the club, having been sidelined with a groin injury since September 2014, or continuing in a coaching role. Reid took on a role as first-team coach in March, working with head coach Paul Williams when Dougie Freedman was sacked...
  
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• GemmaToulson published New appointments at insurance broker JLT

  02-06-2016 16:20
  
  The Midlands practice of insurance broker and risk management company JLT Specialty has appointed two new members of staff. Michele Jackson has joined the firm as an account executive and Karen Hickling as an account handler. Both have insurance industry expertise and Michele is chartered insurance institute qualified. Read more: Meet the man heading up plans to create 300,000 jobs This takes the total number of new starters in the Midlands team to four over the last month with Paul...
  
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• JonPritchard published Family of murder victim 'extremely distraught' police say

  02-06-2016 16:10
  
  The family of murder victim Aqib Mazhar are "understandably extremely distraught" a policeman who met with them has said. Superintendent Ted Antill said he met with members of the family following the death of Mr Mazhar on Wednesday night.The victim, who was in his 20s, was fatally stabbed following an attack at around 8.30pm on Wednesday. Supt Antill said they have a full homicide investigation team working on the case, and teams are also...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Autokarna car show returns to Wollaton Park - here's everything...

  02-06-2016 16:09
  
  It's that time of year again for the annual Autokarna to return to Nottingham. The event which is organised by Crowdpullers has been going for over forty years and in recent years the event has expanded to incorporate the Nottingham Post Motor Show. The event welcomes back Autocentral, Central College Nottingham's automotive centre, who is the main sponsor.What is it? The annual Autokarna is staged by The Pre-war Austin 7 Society. At the event, there will be vintage veteran and classic...
  
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• TracyWalker published Dad's Army's Ian Lavender and musician Rick Wakeman film...

  02-06-2016 15:47
  
  Private Pike was not such a "stupid boy" when he helped to rake in thousands of pounds for Children in Need during filming of an antiques show at a Nottingham auctioneer's. Ian Lavender, who played the Dad's Army character in the 60s and 70s TV show, and keyboard maestro Rick Wakeman were at the Mellors & Kirk Auction House, in Gregory Street, Lenton, to film an episode of BBC1's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip on Wednesday. According to auctioneer Nigel Kirk, the pair were on...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Scot Bennett is first Notts County casualty under John Sheridan

  02-06-2016 15:26
  
  Scot Bennett is the first casualty of John Sheridan's reign at Notts County. The 25-year-old has today left the Magpies, after having his contract terminated by mutual consent. Signed by the club's former head of recruitment Guy Branston last summer, centre-back Bennett only played seven games for Notts in his one season at the club.
  Read more: John Sheridan will target proven players as he aims to build promotion-winning teamSheridan signed him on loan from the Magpies last October when he...
  
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• NottmPostEG published When is Father's Day 2016 and why is it celebrated?

  02-06-2016 15:25
  
  That one day of the year is coming up which we dedicate to our fathers to show them just how truly great they are and give them a well-earned treat. Father's Day, which is celebrated worldwide, is a great time to spend the whole day with your dad, stepdad, grandad or even just the man you see as a father figure. Whether you fancy taking them out to a fancy restaurant or decide to stay in and order in their favourite take-away, there are always plenty of things you can do to share the special...
  
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• DanRobinson published Jobs at risk after BHS rescue bid fails

  02-06-2016 15:25
  
  A last-minute bid to save BHS has failed – putting 11,000 jobs under threat. Administrators looking after the 88-year-old retailer, which has stores in Nottingham's intu Broadmarsh Centre, as well as Giltbrook and Mansfield, said on Thursday they were unable to sell the business and it will now go into liquidation. The department store chain went into administration in April, leaving a £571m pension fund black hole.
  Duff & Phelps, the administrator, said in a statement:...
  
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• Nottingham Forest bottom of the Midlands money league - Nottingham Post

  02-06-2016 15:15
  
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  Nottingham Forest is bottom of the financial league for Midlands clubs in the top two tiers of English football, according to new figures. The club was ranked eighth in a list of the region's Premier League and Championship teams after bringing in £15 ...and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham Forest bottom of the Midlands money league

  02-06-2016 15:10
  
  Nottingham Forest is bottom of the financial league for Midlands clubs in the top two tiers of English football, according to new figures. The club was ranked eighth in a list of the region's Premier League and Championship teams after bringing in £15.9m in revenue for the 2014-15 financial year, in research by corporate finance group Deloitte. It marked a seven percent rise on the previous year but was more than £5m behind its closest rival Derby County, which posted a...
  
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• 'Pole-wielding gang' stab man to death in Nottingham - BBC News

  02-06-2016 15:09
  
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  A gang of men armed with bricks and poles smashed their way into a man's car before leaving him dying on a driveway, according to a witness. The victim, named locally as Aqib Mazhar - who was in his 20s - was stabbed in the back after being targeted by ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Everything you need to know about Detonate Festival

  02-06-2016 14:12
  
  Mr Re-Rewind himself, Craig David will be dropping into Colwick Country Park (of all places) for a night of underground electronic fun for Detonate Festival. Here's everything you need to know...Detonate was founded in 1999 and this year is its third annual instalment in Nottingham. Winning Best Club Night in 2007 and 2010 the festival is a fun filled event to get out and enjoy the music. What is it? Detonate is Nottingham's biggest underground electronic music festival with five stages...
  
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• JemmaPage published ​Hyson Green murder victim named

  02-06-2016 13:45
  
  Police have confirmed they are treating a fatal stabbing in Hyson Green as a murder investigation.A man in his 20s, who has been named locally as Aqib Mazhar, was found to have suffered a serious injury, which is believed to have been caused by a knife.Officers were called to Russell Road at about 8.35pm on Wednesday following a report of a serious assault.The man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre where he died from his injuries. It is believed the family of the victim are sitting...
  
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• karenantcliff published A home office, home gym and an annexe - this Notts house has it...

  02-06-2016 13:22
  
  It's a traditional five/six bedroom detached house but with a difference. Not only does this house have all the accommodation you'd expect to find in a substantial family home it also has a home office, home gym and an annexe.In fact, there is around 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, which, says the agent, has been maintained to the highest standards by the current owners. Accommodation includes an entrance porch, elegant reception hallway, sitting room, formal living room with bay window and...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow taking inspiratio...

  02-06-2016 12:45
  
  Goalkeeper Karl Darlow may no longer play for Nottingham Forest, but he has still retained ties with the city. The Newcastle United stopper struck up a friendship with Nottinghamshire and England cricketer Stuart Broad during his time in the East Midlands. And now Darlow is aiming to take inspiration from the Notts bowler as he prepares to face his old club in the Championship next season. "Stuart has obviously got a massive interest in football and following Nottingham Forest,"...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Worksop's Sam Walker picked by Team GB for Rio Olympics

  02-06-2016 12:38
  
  Worksop's Sam Walker has today been named in Team GB's table tennis team for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 21-year-old will be the youngest member of a three-man team, competing alongside Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford in Brazil. "It's a dream come true," said Walker. "It's been one of my dreams since I started playing to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games and to get it so early in my career is incredible. I'm looking forward to it." In 2014, Walker won men's...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Where can I buy the England shirt in Nottingham?

  02-06-2016 12:36
  
  Football fever is sweeping the county as England prepares to launch its Euro 2016 campaign.Roy Hodgson has named his squad and with just 10 days to go until the Three Lions kick off against Russia in Marseille, fans are wanting to get into the spirit.England released their two new shirts in preparation for the tournament in France and supporters will be eager to get their hands on the new kit.There are plenty of places to get your hands on the home shirt before next Saturday's...
  
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• DanRussell published Polish man died after being dropped off at hospital by Mini...

  02-06-2016 12:34
  
  A 23-year-old man died of serious injuries after being dropped off outside a Nottinghamshire hospital.Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man in Kilton Hill, Worksop at 9.25pm on Tuesday.Shortly before this time he had been dropped off in a yellow Mini outside the Maternity Ward of Bassetlaw Hospital. The man has then walked down the service road of the hospital and into Kilton Hill, Worksop.He then stopped to lean on a bus stop just down from the entrance where
  
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• Nottingham Post published New Notts County boss John Sheridan will 'rattle some cages'

  02-06-2016 12:30
  
  Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County striker Garry Birtles has his say on new Magpies boss John Sheridan. Reading John Sheridan is targeting promotion at the first attempt is music to my ears. You don't want players or managers who strive for mediocrity when you are Notts County and you're in League Two. He's right, Notts should be aiming to go up next season and I think John could be the man to make it happen. He's a good appointment and has a track record to prove it. John was the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published England look good going forward but vulnerable at the back, says...

  02-06-2016 12:30
  
  Former Nottingham Forest striker Garry Birtles has his say on Roy Hodgson's England squad ahead of Euro 2016. Euro 2016 is upon us and I must admit I have a real concern about England's squad. Leaving out Danny Drinkwater was a big call and I think it might well have been the wrong one, not just when it comes to England's midfield, but also their defence. Going with just three central defenders is a major gamble. I know Eric Dier can drop in there but he's never played centre-back at the...
  
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• LynetteP published 12 Father Day's restaurant and pub deals in and around...

  02-06-2016 12:30
  
  Father's Day is on June 19 this year. Show dad how much you care by treating him to a good nosh-up. But be sure to book in plenty of time so you're not disappointed. We've dug around to see who is offering the best deals in and around Nottingham this year. We found meaty feasts, special menus, a free pint for dads and competitions to find the 'Ultimate Dad' with fab prizes like F1 tickets.Red's True BarbecueBBQ heaven awaits dads with this extra special surf and turf. The limited special...
  
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• LynetteP commented 12 Father Day's restaurant and pub deals in and around...

  02-06-2016 12:30
  
  Father's Day is on June 19 this year. Show dad how much you care by treating him to a good nosh-up. But be sure to book in plenty of time so you're not disappointed. We've dug around to see who is offering the best deals in and around Nottingham this year. We found meaty feasts, special menus, a free pint for dads and competitions to find the 'Ultimate Dad' with fab prizes like F1 tickets.Red's True BarbecueBBQ heaven awaits dads with this extra special surf and turf. The limited special...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow taking inspiratio...

  02-06-2016 12:27
  
  Goalkeeper Karl Darlow may no longer play for Nottingham Forest, but he has still retained ties with the city. The Newcastle United stopper struck up a friendship with Nottinghamshire and England cricketer Stuart Broad during his time in the East Midlands. And now Darlow is aiming to take inspiration from the Notts bowler as he prepares to face his old club in the Championship next season. "Stuart has obviously got a massive interest in football and following Nottingham Forest,"...
  
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• RachelGorman published Everything you need to know about the 10th Gate To Southwell...

  02-06-2016 12:00
  
  Gate To Southwell Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year with one hell of a bang, quite literally.A glittering fireworks display will open the weekend's proceedings which will then host dozens of acts across five stages at Southwell Racecourse. But perhaps most exciting of all is Bob Dylan will be making an appearance at the family festival (well, sort of). On the Saturday night there will be a tribute evening in honour of the star's 75th birthday (albeit a wee bit fashionably..
  
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• JonPritchard published Desperate efforts made to save life of man who was fatally...

  02-06-2016 11:38
  
  A student has told how she tried in vain to save the life of a man who was stabbed in a city street. Jade Ryder, a Nottingham Trent University student, saw the horror unfold as the young man was knifed in Russell Road in Hyson Green on Wednesday night. Police were called to the scene just after 8.35pm and found the man, who was in his 20s, with serious injuries. He was rushed to the Queen's Medical Centre where he later died. Jade said she had seen three...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Hopelessly Devoted To Grease at Nottingham's Theatre Royal:...

  02-06-2016 11:11
  
  As the curtain rises, its 1959 in America and Rydell High School's new term has started. Enter into the world of cheerleaders, leather jackets, slicked back hair and teenage romance. Mark Coffey-Bainbridge as Danny Zuko looked the part joined by Catherine Cunningham as Sandy, and we watch them fall in love all over again. The too cool for school gang, the T-Birds and the sassy Pink Ladies have non stop energy and provide endless entertainment. Each T-Bird and Pink Lady shines with their...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Has another boss linked to Nottingham Forest found a different...

  02-06-2016 11:10
  
  Philippe Montanier, who has been linked with the Nottingham Forest manager's job, is reportedly set to join AEK Athens. It was claimed by French media last week that Montanier had been approached by the Reds about taking charge at the City Ground. However, French newspaper L'Equipe say the former Rennes boss is now expected to be appointed by the Greek club, suggesting he could sign a two-year deal.
  Read more: Nottingham Forest duo will return from Euro 2016 better playersThe article...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Brian Wilson at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall: Review and...

  02-06-2016 10:30
  
  Of course Brian Wilson's 50th anniversary performance of his Beach Boys masterpiece Pet Sounds at the Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday was brilliant. With songs like this, and a truly stellar band (at times there were 12 musicians on stage to do full justice to his stunning, intricate arrangements), it would have been astonishing if it wasn't. Lasting around two and a half hours, this was a show which, as well as a complete Pet Sounds, included tunes from all parts of his career, from his...
  
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