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• MattDavies published Michael Lumb plays down records as he jokes Notts Outlaws win was...

  06-06-2016 23:21
  
  Michael Lumb admits Notts Outlaws were given a real scare when Northants Steelbacks threatened to chase down 446 to win at Trent Bridge. Lumb hit the highest individual List A score in club history with 184, while the Outlaws hit the second highest total the game has ever seen with 445 for eight. However, the visitors made it to 425 all out as Rory Kleinveldt smashed 128 off 63 balls in the first Royal London One Day Cup game of the season. He joked: "It was a bit twitchy. What a...
  
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• MattDavies commented Michael Lumb plays down records as he jokes Notts Outlaws win was...

  06-06-2016 23:21
  
  Michael Lumb admits Notts Outlaws were given a real scare when Northants Steelbacks threatened to chase down 446 to win at Trent Bridge. Lumb hit the highest individual List A score in club history with 184, while the Outlaws hit the second highest total the game has ever seen with 445 for eight. However, the visitors made it to 425 all out as Rory Kleinveldt smashed 128 off 63 balls in the first Royal London One Day Cup game of the season. He joked: "It was a bit twitchy. What a...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Duo turn down new deals at Mansfield Town

  06-06-2016 22:43
  
  Ryan Tafazolli and Reggie Lambe have turned down new deals at Mansfield Town to join other clubs.Defender Tafazolli has signed a three-year deal with League One Peterborough United."We had an inkling during the second half of last season that Ryan would be leaving us," said Stags boss Adam Murray."The deal which the chairman offered him was up there with any offer he received elsewhere, but Taff has chosen to challenge himself at a higher level."Bermuda international...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson to be inducted into Hall...

  06-06-2016 22:17
  
  Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum.According to reports, the double European Cup winner and the man many regard as the greatest player in the Reds' history, will be honoured in a special ceremony in November.The Forest side which conquered Europe under the stewardship of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor have already been lined up for a place in the Hall of Fame.An official announcement is said to be expected today, when...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson to be inducted into Hall...

  06-06-2016 22:17
  
  Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum.According to reports, the double European Cup winner and the man many regard as the greatest player in the Reds' history, will be honoured in a special ceremony in November.The Forest side which conquered Europe under the stewardship of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor have already been lined up for a place in the Hall of Fame.An official announcement is said to be expected today, when...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published British No.1 Johanna Konta celebrates breaking into world top 20...

  06-06-2016 21:18
  
  Not only did British No.1 Johanna Konta make it through to the second round of the Aegon Open Nottingham, she celebrated breaking into the world top 20 for the first time.Konta, who is second seed in Beeston, beat American Victoria Duval 6-3 6-0 in just 68 minutes.And she became the first British woman to break into the world's top 20 in 33 years, reaching a career high 18."It's a nice thing to see, but I'm very much focused on being here right now this week and really enjoying my...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published ​Caroline Wozniacki switched on again as she prepares to begin...

  06-06-2016 20:14
  
  Caroline Wozniacki has enjoyed being able to switch off for the last two months. Out of action with an ankle injury, the former world No.1 missed the entire clay court season and took some time out to focus on interests outside of tennis. But don't assume that means she has lost any of her competitive edge. Wozniacki has simply "made the most of" a breather. Now she is eager to get back out on the courts at the Aegon Open Nottingham. "I haven't watched any tennis at all....
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brit Tara Moore joins star-studded line-up after qualifying for...

  06-06-2016 19:45
  
  Brit Tara Moore blasted her way into the main draw of a WTA for the first time and joins a star-studded line-up at the Aegon Open Nottingham tomorrow.Moore, a finalist at the Aegon Eastbourne Trophy last week, beat Shuko Aoyama 6-2 6-2 in the final stage of qualifying at the Nottingham Tennis Centre to set up a first-round proper meeting with 19-year-old Croat Donna Vekic.Despite an already gruelling schedule on grass, the 23-year-old said she is excited to get back on court for one of the...
  
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• JenniferScott published Have your say on 'Eco Expressway' plans for priority electric bus...

  06-06-2016 19:26
  
  A new bus and bike route could be coming to Nottingham in a bid to turn the city's transport greener.Nottingham City Council is consulting on the scheme, which will run from the city centre into Vale Road in Colwick, taking in Manvers Street and Daleside Road in the process.The 'low-carbon lanes' will then be used by the new all-electric Park and Ride buses and possibly the new gas-powered Nottingham City Transport buses, if the council's funding bid is approved by the Government's Office for...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Have your say on 'Eco Expressway' plans for priority electric bus...

  06-06-2016 19:26
  
  A new bus and bike route could be coming to Nottingham in a bid to turn the city's transport greener.Nottingham City Council is consulting on the scheme, which will run from the city centre into Vale Road in Colwick, taking in Manvers Street and Daleside Road in the process.The 'low-carbon lanes' will then be used by the new all-electric Park and Ride buses and possibly the new gas-powered Nottingham City Transport buses, if the council's funding bid is approved by the Government's Office for...
  
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• TomNorton published Driver speeds off after crash left woman injured

  06-06-2016 19:21
  
  A Nottinghamshire ambulance driver claims she was taken to hospital after a motorist crashed into the back of her car and drove off. Nicola Winnals says she was rear-ended by another driver, who then reversed out of her car and sped away.Nicola and her partner Paul Guy suffered whiplash and muscle injuries and they were taken to hospital by her daughter. The pair have only just returned to work following the crash, which took place in Mansfield Road, Carrington, at the junction of...
  
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• TomNorton commented Driver speeds off after crash left woman injured

  06-06-2016 19:21
  
  A Nottinghamshire ambulance driver says she was taken to hospital after a motorist crashed into the back of her car and drove off. Nicola Winnals says she was rear-ended by another driver, who then reversed out of her car and sped away.Nicola and her partner Paul Guy suffered whiplash and muscle injuries and they were taken to hospital by her daughter. The pair have only just returned to work following the crash, which took place in Mansfield Road, Carrington, at the junction of Watcombe...
  
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• karenantcliff published How to save £3k per minutes journey time on your house...

  06-06-2016 19:01
  
  As the London market cools could homes within easy reach of the commuter line like Grantham and Newark be about to increase in popularity? With 'a saving of £3,000 a minute journey time out' of the City more buyers could be tempted. We've known it for some time, but when Savills spell out in such vivid terms that you could save £3k on your property per minute of journey time simply by hopping on a train and heading out of London, things couldn't get clearer. These figures are...
  
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• TracyWalker published Sammy the parrot celebrates his 50th birthday with a party at the...

  06-06-2016 19:00
  
  Fiftieth birthday parties happen in pubs regularly - but not when the birthday boy is a parrot. Sammy the yellow-headed Amazon parrot is the squawk of the town. He celebrated hitting half a century on Monday when his owner threw him a party at The Willowbrook, in Main Road, Gedling. The bird featured in the Post seven years ago, then aged 43, when owner Michael Hicklin, a tree surgeon, described how his feathered friend enjoys a life as close as possible to his natural habitat, flying up...
  
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• TracyWalker published Brother of 'child slave' says he wants justice for all seven...

  06-06-2016 19:00
  
  The brother of a man who received an apology from a council after claiming he was a victim of child slavery says his sibling was not the only one to suffer. Ray Lodge is now seeking justice for himself and the rest of his siblings after hearing that Nottinghamshire County Council had apologised to his brother Terry, 55. The authority accepted that Terry Lodge had "suffered harm" in the council's care, when his foster parents made him work on a farm as an eight-year-old and he got...
  
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• TomNorton published Wild deer goes on the hoof in Sneinton garden

  06-06-2016 19:00
  
  When you think of deer and Nottingham your first thought probably moves to Wollaton Park or Sherwood Forest rather than a back yard in Sneinton. However one local mum was left positively doe-eyed after a muntjac deer ended up straying only metres from her house.Alex Andrews, 38, of Lord Street, in Sneinton spotted the animal in a nearby allotment which adjoins her house. The muntjac deer was introduced into the English countryside in the early 1900s and according to wildlife experts,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Where can you watch Euro 2016 in Nottingham?

  06-06-2016 19:00
  
  The European Championships in France get under way in just a few days time.England have qualified for the tournament, which takes place from June 10 to July 10 and we've pulled together a guide for the best places to watch the games across Nottingham. The Southbank Bar Where? 1 Bridgford House, Trent Bridge, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GJ The Southbank Bar is famous for its live music and one of the best places to watch live sport. They are the perfect place for a drink and show every...
  
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• DanRobinson published This man is one of the world's top picture framers

  06-06-2016 19:00
  
  A Long Eaton picture framer has proven he is among the best in the world when it comes to conserving precious artworks and keepsakes. Barney Craw, owner of Tobi Pictures & Framing, has achieved the Guild of Commended Framers Advanced Accreditation in conservation framing. It follows the accolade he received five years ago as a commended framer with the Fine Art Trade Guild, the 100-year-old association for the art and framing industry. The Guild has members in more than 30 countries...
  
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• NottmPostEG published What to wear to cheer on England at Euro 2016

  06-06-2016 18:56
  
  Didn't get tickets for the Euros this summer? No worries. Support the squad from your local pub or from the sofa with a funky England t-shirt. Remi Cribb picks his favourites What better way to support your team that splashing out on the official home strip?From £49.99 sportsdirect.comThere's always the retro England home shirt for the fans that want reminders of the semi-successful days of Euro 96 to stay positive heading into this year's tournament.£29 littlewoods.comRead...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented What to wear to cheer on England at Euro 2016

  06-06-2016 18:56
  
  Didn't get tickets for the Euros this summer? No worries. Support the squad from your local pub or from the sofa with a funky England t-shirt. Remi Cribb picks his favourites What better way to support your team that splashing out on the official home strip?From £49.99 sportsdirect.comThere's always the retro England home shirt for the fans that want reminders of the semi-successful days of Euro 96 to stay positive heading into this year's tournament.£29 littlewoods.comRead...
  
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• DanRussell published Woman's describes dealing with condition that means part of her...

  06-06-2016 18:52
  
  Combat Bullying founder Natalie Harvey has been diagnosed with Chiari malformation which means part of her brain is slipping down her spine.The condition only affects less than one per cent of people and can cause headaches, neck, pain, dizziness, loss of hearing, seizures and even death in extreme cases.The 39-year-old parliamentary advisor of Blake Court, Long Eaton, said: "It makes my head feel really heavy and you can feel the pressure inside."The headaches are just so intense and...
  
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• DanRussell published Woman describes dealing with condition that means part of her...

  06-06-2016 18:52
  
  A mum-of-two has been diagnosed with a condition which means part of her brain is slipping down her spine.Chiari malformation only affects less than one per cent of people and can cause headaches, neck, pain, dizziness, loss of hearing, seizures and even death in extreme cases.It means Natalie Harvey, of Blake Court, Long Eaton, can struggle to even pick up her children Hugo, seven, and Hector, 22 months.The 39-year-old parliamentary advisor said: "It makes my head feel really heavy and you...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws hit second highest total in world List A history as...

  06-06-2016 18:50
  
  Notts Outlaws hit the second highest List A score in history with 445 for 8 as Michael Lumb and Riki Wessels smashed a cascade of records at Trent against Northamptonshire Steelbacks. They blazed 342 for the first wicket in 39.2 overs of their Royal London One Day Cup opener, with Lumb hitting 184 and Wessels 146. It was the highest partnership in List A cricket ever in England and only 30 runs short of the highest partnership ever, between Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels at the 2015 World...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham Trent University development wins 4th award

  06-06-2016 18:15
  
  The construction firm behind Nottingham Trent University's "Heart of the Campus" development has been recognised with an award. G F Tomlinson picked up the integration and collaborative working abroad at the East Midlands Celebration Construction Awards 2016 on Friday. The contractor was commended for its collaborative working to deliver an "excellent" facility for students and staff. This is the fourth award the project has picked up in recent months after being...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham Trent University development wins 4th award

  06-06-2016 18:15
  
  The construction firm behind Nottingham Trent University's "Heart of the Campus" development has been recognised with an award. G F Tomlinson picked up the integration and collaborative working abroad at the East Midlands Celebration Construction Awards 2016 on Friday. The contractor was commended for its collaborative working to deliver an "excellent" facility for students and staff. This is the fourth award the project has picked up in recent months after being...
  
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• Nottingham Trent art student casts head in chocolate for parody project

  06-06-2016 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An art student uses chocolate to make edible life-sized casts of his head in a parody of celebrities and their branded merchandise for a degree show.
  
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• BenIreland published Former church elder spared jail after raping young girls in...

  06-06-2016 17:43
  
  A 'wicked' former church elder has been spared jail after he was found to have raped two girls and indecently assaulted a third.Samuel Nugent, 86, was given an absolute discharge at Derby Crown Court on Monday.He was not present at the hearing.The pensioner, who lives at the Lyn Gilzean Court care home in St Ann's, has dementia, and was unfit to plead to the charges.He faced a hearing of facts in February and a jury found he committed all ten of the accusations made against him.He was indicted..
  
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• RachelGorman published How much are tickets to Splendour 2016 and where can I buy them?

  06-06-2016 17:32
  
  With the sun shining bright and the first hint of summer in the air, it's reminded us that it's little over six weeks until the stars roll into town for Splendour Festival.Jess Glynne, The Darkness and UB40 will all be hitting the stage at Wollaton Park on Saturday, July 23, for the annual music shindig and you're probably wondering how you get your hands on a ticket.Here's everything you need to know...Read more: Everything you need to know about Splendour Festival 2016So tickets... how much is
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers sign Matt Carter to link up with old friend...

  06-06-2016 17:13
  
  Nottingham Panthers have signed skillful left winger Matt Carter, a childhood friend of new team-mate Chris Lawrence.The 28-year-old Canadian scored at better than a point a game in two seasons with French club Gap having spent the previous three years in the East Coast Hockey League.Carter grew up in junior hockey with Panthers centre Lawrence and head coach Corey Neilson is hoping they can forge a similar link to that which Stephen Schultz and Andy Bohmbach enjoyed on the ice last...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Liam Noble thanks Notts County fans for the memories and urges...

  06-06-2016 17:12
  
  Liam Noble urged Notts County to grab promotion next season as he thanked Magpies fans for the memories at Meadow Lane. Noble was a surprise casualty of the club's retained list at the end of last season when he was one of 11 players to be released. It brought an end to a colourful two-year spell for the ex-Carlisle United midfielder who scored 10 goals last term, one of which was a goal of the season candidate against Huddersfield Town. But as much as he was capable of genius, he also...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham man who stabbed partner 14 times is jailed

  06-06-2016 17:10
  
  A drug and alcohol fuelled man who stabbed his partner 14 times with a boning knife has been jailed.Dale Duffield stabbed the woman in the legs, chest and abdomen in a violent and sustained attack on her. The 34-year-old, formerly of Windmill Lane, Sneinton, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm.Duffield and the woman, who had been together for a couple of months, had gone back to a friend's house in Sneinton following a night out.Duffield,..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Nottingham Forest reportedly joined in Will Grigg chase by Hull...

  06-06-2016 17:03
  
  Nottingham Forest reportedly face competition from Hull City for Wigan's in-demand forward Will Grigg.The Reds are reported to be in the hunt for the striker who scored 25 goals last term as Athletic romped to the League One title.His form has earned him a call-up to the Northern Ireland squad for the European Championships as well as a string of potential suitors.But according to reports Hull are leading the chase for Grigg having won promotion back to the Premier League.Steve Bruce wants Will.
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham law firm enjoys record-breaking year

  06-06-2016 17:01
  
  One of Nottingham's biggest law firms has posted record-breaking financial figures. Freeths, headquartered in Mount Street, recorded an annual income of £63.8m – a 14.37 percent increase from 2015 to mark its most successful year to date. Chris Freeston, who was recently appointed as managing partner of the Nottingham office, said: "The news of our financial achievements, locally and nationally, is testament to the hard work of our staff. "We recognise that these...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Tennis v cricket: Laura Robson and Heather Watson take on Notts...

  06-06-2016 16:51
  
  The speed was there. The technique, perhaps, not so much. This was billed as tennis v cricket, a contest to determine the speed stars of the summer in Nottingham. Watson v Ball, Robson v Patel. British tennis' finest against Nottinghamshire's best, in front of a speed gun at Trent Bridge. In the end, it wasn't so much a competition about who could send a ball down the nets quickest, so much as who was left the least red faced. Heather Watson and Laura Robson, who are in action in the...
  
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• JemmaPage published 'Chaos' in Hucknall as road closure causes disruptions for...

  06-06-2016 16:38
  
  Work on a 140-year-old bridge has left many motorists travelling through Hucknall disgruntled. The railway bridge, in Station Road, closed for repair work on Saturday and will not open again until October 30. Network Rail claim the road is used by 9,000 vehicles a day. Local councillors criticised Nottinghamshire County Council for the diversion route, which could add an extra 30 minutes onto journeys, and residents have now aired their anger. Gemma Williams, of Millbank Place, Bestwood...
  
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• JemmaPage published Woman who collapsed on bus wants to track down passengers who...

  06-06-2016 16:36
  
  A woman who was taken to hospital after collapsing on a bus is hoping to track down the passengers who helped her. Jessica Stevenson caught Nottingham City Transport's 77 service at 9.15am on Saturday from Flamsteed Road, in Strelley, to the city centre. The 22-year-old – who works at the Kiko make-up store in the intu Victoria Centre – walked to the top deck, sat near the back of the bus and started to feel nauseous. As the bus approached the Canning Circus stop, Jessica...
  
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• JenniferScott published Minimum jail sentence of five years for man who kept shotgun...

  06-06-2016 16:30
  
  A 21-year-old is facing a minimum of five years in prison for keeping a shotgun in the boot of a car. Romario Watson, of Beckley Road, Aspley, pleaded guilty to having the prohibited weapon after the BMW was searched by police just four days before Christmas last year. As well as the firearm, officers found a machete, baseball bat and a hammer in the vehicle, which Watson also pleaded guilty to having during the hearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday. Read more: Man arrested after...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published 11 great riverside pubs in Nottingham and beyond

  06-06-2016 16:30
  
  The sun's still out - for now - and there's nothing better than a drink and maybe a bite to eat at a pub by the water. So with the Trent and a number of canals going through our region, here's our pick of 11 of the best riverside and canalside pubs in Nottingham, the county (and slightly beyond) where you can while away a very pleasant couple of hours. Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, Trent Bridge NG2 5FBWhat they say: "A stylish and contemporary restaurant and bar, with a superb waterside...
  
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• DanRobinson published How this woman went from running a market stall to opening a shop

  06-06-2016 16:30
  
  It started off as a way to pay her way through university – and 25 years later Sarah Parker finally has her own shop to sell customised second-hand clothes. The 44-year-old, of Alfreton, has taken her market stall business into the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, in Mansfield. Bling Boutique will sell items returned to major high street chain stores – with new materials and decorations she has added. Explaining how the business started, Ms Parker said: "I was working my way...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man arrested after 91-year-old woman robbed in her home

  06-06-2016 16:21
  
  A man has been arrested after a 91-year-old woman discovered a burglar in her home.The woman was disturbed by a noise at about 7.30pm on Thursday, June 2, before finding a man in her Church Road house, in Ollerton. He had broke into the house through an unlocked door – and left the same way with her handbag, purse and some money. Read more: Police hunting for robber who stole handbag from 90-year-old woman The woman wasn't physically harmed, but she needed medical attention for...
  
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• JemmaPage published Police hunting for robber who stole handbag from 90-year-old...

  06-06-2016 16:02
  
  Police officers are hunting for a man - who is believed to have stolen a handbag from a 90-year-old woman.The robbery took place in Rufford Avenue, Newark, at some time between 4pm and 5.15pm on Sunday, May 29.A white man in his 60s, of medium build and with stubble forced his way into a home and stole a handbag containing £200 from the pensioner. The robber spoke with a local accent and was wearing a fawn-coloured flat cap or brimmed hat. Following the robbery, the man fled on...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest won't get promoted unless club structure is...

  06-06-2016 15:49
  
  Nottingham Forest won't get promoted back into the Premier League until the structure of the club is changed, says club legend Stuart Pearce.The Reds have not been in the top flight of English football since 1999 – and finished a disappointing 16th place in the Championship last season.They were boosted by having their transfer embargo lifted at the end of the campaign, meaning they can splash the cash players once again this summer.But they have still not appointed a new manager, having..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Download Festival 2016 - your essential guide

  06-06-2016 15:47
  
  Download festival 2016 is finally here (well, in a few days at least) so Remi Cribb has put together a guide detailing everything you need to know about Britain's number one rock festival First things first, whose there? This year sees Iron Maiden, Rammstein and Black Sabbath cover the three headline slots on the main stage. Also, Deftones, Korn, Saxon, Megadeth and All Time Low are occupying the other stand out slots across the weekend. Along with that, Twin Atlantic, Skindred and Janes...
  
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• MattDavies published Former Notts County boss Russell Slade named Charlton Athletic...

  06-06-2016 15:23
  
  Former Notts County boss Russell Slade has been appointed as Charlton's new manager.Slade began his managerial career at Meadow Lane in 1994 before taking charge of the likes of Yeovil, Leyton Orient and Cardiff City.The 55-year-old has left his role as Cardiff's head of football to sign a three-year deal at the Valley."I am very pleased to be appointed manager of Charlton, a club with a fantastic tradition and history," he told the club website.Read more: Fixture list is a hoax"I...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 9 pictures of Roy Hodgson's England leaving for Euro 2016

  06-06-2016 13:50
  
  Another summer filled with hope and expectation is underway, as England departed their flight to France for the European Championships. Roy Hodgson's squad left Luton Airport on Monday morning, with the weight of a nation on their shoulders, heading for their base in France. The Three Lions will arrive at their base in Chantilly ahead of their opening game in Marseille on Saturday evening. Hodgson's side were the only team in Europe to qualify with a 100 per cent record, winning all 10...
  
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• DanRobinson published Suspect absences at work? These investigators might have the...

  06-06-2016 13:44
  
  Finding out the truth behind employees "pulling a sickie", snooping on insurance fraudsters and tracking down witnesses to a crime or accident are some of the tasks carried out by a private investigator that has pitched up in Nottingham. Dukeries Detective Agency, which has been hired for surveillance jobs across the country since it was founded in Mansfield 44 years ago, has opened a new office in High Pavement. It hopes to take advantage of the city's large number of legal firms...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Where are England's Euro 96 heroes now?

  06-06-2016 13:35
  
  Twenty years ago, England produced their joint best performance at a major tournament since winning the World Cup in 1966 by reaching the semi-finals of Euro 96.Defeat on penalties against Germany ended England's hopes of emulating the 1966 team and making a final on home soil.Here, we look at where the manager and 11 players who started against Germany are now.David SeamanAfter retiring in 2004, Seaman showed an unexpected talent for ice dancing, winning Strictly Ice Dancing and finishing...
  
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• EllieCullen published Two people appear in court charged with murder of Aqib Mazhar in...

  06-06-2016 13:27
  
  Two people have appeared in court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Hyson Green.Mohamud Alasow, 18, of Hamilton Road, Carrington, and Junaid Farrukh, 21, of Heathermead Close, Oakwood, Derby, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.They are accused of murdering Aqib Mazhar, who was stabbed to death on Russell Road on Wednesday.District Judge Vee Monro ordered them to be brought before Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday.Nearly 30 people – several in tears –...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Mansion house items are up for sale, but not its resident ghost!

  06-06-2016 12:30
  
  It's a house clearance with a difference, as The Hermitage at Kegworth and its contents go up for sale. Valuable antiques to bric-a-brac will go under the hammer later this month, writes auctioneer Nigel Kirk. The lots even include the 'Upstairs Downstairs' wind-up telephone, one of the first to be made in Beeston.The large Victorian house, built on the ancient site of a religious retreat, is not easy to find. Few who pass through Kegworth on the busy A6 would be aware that behind large wooden..
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham soup kitchen survives after donations flood in - but...

  06-06-2016 12:29
  
  A community kitchen which relies on the generosity of others to pay for meals for those in crisis will continue – with a little help from the Post. The 'pay it forward scheme' at Granby Kitchen, in Station Street, was in danger of folding as not enough donations were coming in. The initiative involves people donating money for meals for the less fortunate. For just £2.50, a homeless person, or anyone else who is struggling with day-to-day costs, can receive a three-course meal...
  
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