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• TomNorton published Man rescued from fire at Victoria Centre flats

  11-06-2016 23:24
  
  Firefighters rescued a man from a blaze at the Victoria Centre flats on Saturday afternoon. Six fire engines were sent out to the flat block above the shopping centre at around 5.15pm. One person was reported to have been rescued from the flats suffering smoke inhalation.
  Read more: Residents demand answers after Victoria Centre bomb scare meetingThe man was left in the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service. All people in the proximity of the fire were accounted for. Four breathing...
  
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• TomNorton commented Man rescued from fire at Victoria Centre flats

  11-06-2016 23:24
  
  Firefighters rescued a man from a blaze at the Victoria Centre flats on Saturday afternoon. Six fire engines were sent out to the flat block above the shopping centre at around 5.15pm. One person was reported to have been rescued from the flats suffering smoke inhalation.
  Read more: Residents demand answers after Victoria Centre bomb scare meetingThe man was left in the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service. All people in the proximity of the fire were accounted for. Four breathing...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan watches on as three...

  11-06-2016 21:11
  
  David Vaughan had to make do with a place on the substitutes' bench as the Nottingham Forest midfielder watched Wales make a perfect start to Euro 2016. Chris Coleman's side overcame Slovakia 2-1 in their first group B game which was Wales' first game in a major tournament for 58 years. Gareth Bale got them off to a great start with a free-kick after 10 minutes and celebrated wildly with the bench. Slovakia's Ondrej Duda made it 1-1 to dent Wales' hopes, when he raced unchallenged to fire...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan watches on as three...

  11-06-2016 21:11
  
  David Vaughan had to make do with a place on the substitutes' bench as the Nottingham Forest midfielder watched Wales make a perfect start to Euro 2016. Chris Coleman's side overcame Slovakia 2-1 in their first group B game which was Wales' first game in a major tournament for 58 years. Gareth Bale got them off to a great start with a free-kick after 10 minutes and celebrated wildly with the bench. Slovakia's Ondrej Duda made it 1-1 to dent Wales' hopes, when he raced unchallenged to fire...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire celebrates Queen's 90th with street parties

  11-06-2016 20:47
  
  Australian Jules Irivine only came to the UK 18 months ago but that hasn't stopped her taking part in the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations today. Organisers across Nottinghamshire arranged street parties on Saturday to mark the special date with music, food, fun and games throughout the county. Jules was among the dozens taking part in celebrations in Lady Bay today with a massive party in Rutland Road.
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• Leigh_Curtis published Tara Moore dream over as Karolina Pliskova and Alison Riske reach...

  11-06-2016 19:32
  
  Tara Moore's hopes of flying the flag for Great Britain at the Aegon Open was ended today as she crashed out to Saisai Zheng. Moore was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by her Chinese opponent despite having some outstanding support on Centre Court at Nottingham's tennis centre. She started the match off on a double fault as Zheng cruised the first set 6-2 helped by some unforced Moore errors. The 23-year-old made a much better fight of it in the second set and at 3-3 was well in the contest. But Zheng...
  
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• TomNorton published England v Russia: Recap on the reaction from Notts

  11-06-2016 19:12
  
  Thousands of football fans from across Nottinghamshire will be rallying behind England tonight in their first match at Euro 2016. Many fans have flown over to Marseille for the game and we will try to bring you all the reaction as it happens this evening Bringing in reaction from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, make sure you tweet @Nottingham_Post to show us how you will be celebrating.
  Kick-off is at 8pm from the Stade Vélodrome in this group stage match. England's start in the...
  
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• TomNorton published Watch Ed Force One land at Download Festival

  11-06-2016 17:44
  
  Iron Maiden's customised jumbo jet Ed Force One landed at East Midlands Airport today with hundreds turning up to witness its arrival. The British rock legends will be headlining Download Festival at Donington Park tomorrow night. Not satisfied making a quiet entrance, the band, famed for songs such as Run to the Hills and the Number of The Beast, landed in their super-powered Boeing 747-400 jet on Saturday. Read more: Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival...
  
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• TomNorton commented Watch Ed Force One land at Download Festival

  11-06-2016 17:44
  
  Iron Maiden's customised jumbo jet Ed Force One landed at East Midlands Airport today with hundreds turning up to witness its arrival. The British rock legends will be headlining Download Festival at Donington Park tomorrow night. Not satisfied making a quiet entrance, the band, famed for songs such as Run to the Hills and the Number of The Beast, landed in their super-powered Boeing 747-400 jet on Saturday. Read more: Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nine photos that perfectly sum up Download Festival 2016

  11-06-2016 17:24
  
  So you may have heard that Download Festival has been more than a little bit soggy this year. Tents have been flooded, flip flops abandoned (one can imagine) and emergency ponchos bought...But Download punters are made of tougher stuff and those hardcore festival heroes are still having the most epic of times despite the torrential rain.We salute you rock warriors!1. When your dad was more prepared for Download than you could ever be.2. When your t-shirt got wet so you took it off and looked...
  
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• RachelGorman published Three arrests made following city centre protests

  11-06-2016 16:22
  
  City centre protests on Saturday afternoon led to three arrests and disruption to shops and bus services.Around 100 extra officers from across the region were drafted in to police a planned 'Casuals And Patriots United Against Islamism' demonstration.But there was also a counter protest, and police closed off St James's Street while they kept the groups apart. Read more: Live coverage of the protestsThe march, the first of two planned on Saturday (the other was in Sheffield), had been...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Saisai Zheng ends Tara Moore's dream of Aegon Open success

  11-06-2016 15:49
  
  Tara Moore's hopes of Aegon Open glory were shattered this afternoon as she lost in straight sets to China's Saisai Zheng. Moore was the only Brit left in the singles competition and was hoping to clinch a semi-final berth. But a double fault at the very beginning of the match underlined what lay in store as Zheng proved too strong. Zheng claimed the first set 6-2 with some fine tennis but was helped by some unforced errors. One simple drop shot that careered into the net underlined some...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police separating groups of protesters in Nottingham city centre:...

  11-06-2016 14:55
  
  A protest march called 'Casuals and Patriots united against Islamism' is taking place today in the city centre, organised by two groups called Notts Casual Infidels, and United Patriots. However, there has also been a counter-protest organised by Nottingham Anti-Fascists called 'No Nazis in Nottingham'. Keep up-to-date with all the latest news here.
  The protest march called 'Casuals and Patriots united against Islamism' has been organised by two groups called Notts Casual Infidels, and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Police separating groups of protesters in Nottingham city centre:...

  11-06-2016 14:55
  
  A protest march called 'Casuals and Patriots united against Islamism' is taking place today in the city centre, organised by two groups called Notts Casual Infidels, and United Patriots. However, there has also been a counter-protest organised by Nottingham Anti-Fascists called 'No Nazis in Nottingham'. Keep up-to-date with all the latest news here.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Heavy police presence in Nottingham city centre for protest march

  11-06-2016 13:54
  
  Two groups of protesters are standing off each other in the Old Market Square with dozens of police officers in attendance. St James's Street is currently blocked off by officers, in front of a number of anti-Islam protesters who are thought to have emerged from the Roebuck Inn. A different group is in Old Market Square, with police lines separating the two. You can see what's happening right now at www.facebook.com/TheNottinghamPost/ Here's was the scene earlier: There...
  
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• Team17 founder Debbie Bestwick made MBE

  11-06-2016 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An award-winning veteran of the video games industry is made an MBE.
  
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• JemmaPage published 'River' runs through tents at Download Festival 2016 due to...

  11-06-2016 12:36
  
  Rain water has been captured on camera ploughing through tents at rock music extravaganza Download 2016. The video, by Matthew Pecci, who is a guitarist for metalcore band Oceans Apart, was posted on Facebook on Friday and has been 'liked' almost 6,000 times.Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for rain and flooding in the East Midlands.The yellow warning for "scattered, heavy downpours" which will turn thundery in places has been put in place from 11am on Saturday...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Residents in High Point flats in Hyson Green left without water

  11-06-2016 12:34
  
  Residents in a block of flats in Hyson Green have been left without water this Saturday.Those affected are at the High Point development in Noel Street, which contains around 100 flats.Mohammed Hussain, 31, has two children and said the problem had been ongoing since around midnight. He said: "It's affecting us badly. We opened the taps and no water came out, just air. We can't wash the children or take them to the bathroom."Read more: Your photos of flooding in NottsAnd a 34-year-old...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Grand house was sold in 1955 - but now you can buy its contents

  11-06-2016 12:30
  
  Ancestral jewels, fine paintings and antique furniture that were originally at Stanton Hall near Ilkeston go up for sale at Mellors & Kirk this coming Wednesday and Thursday, explains Nigel Kirk.Collected by successive generations of Cromptons, the lots are a typical and very traditional country house mixture, that betray their interests in horse racing and hunting, their dogs, family and friends.Amongst the almost 200 lots the potential best seller is a superb George III silver gilt cup and
  
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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open Live: Brit Tara Moore hoping for semi-final spot

  11-06-2016 12:17
  
  Tara Moore will be flying the flag for Britain today as she looks to secure a semi-final place in the Nottingham Aegon Open. After rain badly affected play yesterday, Moore is second on Centre Court as she looks to over come China's Saisai Zheng in what is her first ever WTA quarter final. It could be the first of two games Moore will play today as the semi-finals are due to be played later today providing the weather does not bring a halt to play. Number one seed Karoline Pliskova is in...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Download 2016: Rammstein, Korn and Killswitch Engage review and...

  11-06-2016 11:46
  
  There are few people in the pantheon of music that have become so iconic that they justify the term legend. Lemmy Kilmister, driving force behind the band Motörhead, was just such a man, and for millions of rock and metal fans across the world his memory is cherished just as much as those of David Bowie and Prince.So it's fitting that the Download festival have renamed the main stage in Lemmy's honour, a stage that the great man was due to appear on this weekend. Three days of music, fun...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Download 2016 Friday round-up

  11-06-2016 10:59
  
  When you sit dreaming about being in a field with your friends, basking in sunshine and listening to the world's best rock bands, it makes a Thursday at work easier. And then Friday, it is here, the day you get to head to Download Festival at Donington Park. There is no question I enjoyed great company and saw a fantastic onslaught of bands on day one, but, as ever, the sun failed to shine.Read more: Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival 2016 It is...
  
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• RachelGorman published Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival...

  11-06-2016 10:16
  
  It's the second day of rock music extravaganza Download 2016, and to say it's been a little bit damp so faris something of an understatement. Donington Park has been hit with torrential rain, and unfortunately for the revellers there's even more to come (we hope you remembered your wellies).Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for rain in the East Midlands.The yellow warning for "scattered, heavy downpours" which will turn thundery in places has been put in place from...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival...

  11-06-2016 10:16
  
  It's the second day of rock music extravaganza Download 2016, and to say it's been a little bit damp so faris something of an understatement. Donington Park has been hit with torrential rain, and unfortunately for the revellers there's even more to come (we hope you remembered your wellies).Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for rain in the East Midlands.The yellow warning for "scattered, heavy downpours" which will turn thundery in places has been put in place from...
  
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• JemmaPage published Where can I get the best beer deals for the England Euro 2016...

  11-06-2016 08:14
  
  It has been 50 long, hard years since England last won a major tournament. But the team play their first game of this year's Euros at 8pm on Saturday, and it could be the start of something beautiful. Whether they win, draw or lose; beer is something that's almost a necessity. You can use it to drown your sorrows or (fingers crossed) celebrate.
  Read more: England fan from Nottingham paints St George's flag on front lawn ahead of Euro 2016So get your family and friends round - but cancel...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Where can I get the best beer deals for the England Euro 2016...

  11-06-2016 08:14
  
  It has been 50 long, hard years since England last won a major tournament. But the team play their first game of this year's Euros at 8pm on Saturday, and it could be the start of something beautiful. Whether they win, draw or lose; beer is something that's almost a necessity. You can use it to drown your sorrows or (fingers crossed) celebrate.
  Read more: England fan from Nottingham paints St George's flag on front lawn ahead of Euro 2016So get your family and friends round - but cancel...
  
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• JemmaPage published Your pictures of Friday's 'freak weather' floods

  11-06-2016 08:00
  
  Post readers have been sharing their photos of the 'freak weather' flood which soaked parts of Nottinghamshire on Friday afternoon. West Bridgford, Gedling, and Netherfield were just some of the places affected.A Met Office weather warning is in place, warning residents in Nottinghamshire of heavy rain.It came just three days after temperatures hit 25C on Tuesday making it the hottest day of the year so far in Nottinghamshire.Read more: 'Freak weather' floods Nottingham suburbs after torrential.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Your pictures of Friday's 'freak weather' floods

  11-06-2016 08:00
  
  Post readers have been sharing their photos of the 'freak weather' flood which soaked parts of Nottinghamshire on Friday afternoon. West Bridgford, Gedling, and Netherfield were just some of the places affected.A Met Office weather warning is in place, warning residents in Nottinghamshire of heavy rain.It came just three days after temperatures hit 25C on Tuesday making it the hottest day of the year so far in Nottinghamshire.Read more: 'Freak weather' floods Nottingham suburbs after torrential.
  
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• JemmaPage published Severe weather warning for rain and flooding issued in Nottingham...

  11-06-2016 07:53
  
  Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for rain in Nottinghamshire. The yellow warning for "scattered, heavy downpours" which will turn thundery in places has been put in place from 11am on Saturday until 8pm the same day. The Met Office has urged people to take care on the roads due to the risk of localised surface water flooding - which will reduce visibility and shorten stoppage times. A spokesman said: "A moist, unstable air mass across England and Wales will...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Severe weather warning for rain and flooding issued in Nottingham...

  11-06-2016 07:53
  
  Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for rain in Nottinghamshire. The yellow warning for "scattered, heavy downpours" which will turn thundery in places has been put in place from 11am on Saturday until 8pm the same day. The Met Office has urged people to take care on the roads due to the risk of localised surface water flooding - which will reduce visibility and shorten stoppage times. A spokesman said: "A moist, unstable air mass across England and Wales will...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Prolific burglar who absconded from London mental health centre...

  11-06-2016 07:39
  
  A prolific burglar who absconded from a mental health centre in north east London 15 months ago may be in Nottingham. Peter Kerrigan, who is from the Irish travelling community, was serving a six-year sentence for a series of artifice burglaries when he fled. He preyed on the elderly, vulnerable and disabled by impersonating a police officer before stealing from what should have been the safety of their own homes Police are renewing appeals for information to the 28-year-old, who was on...
  
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• Nottingham charity heroes go to lunch with the Queen - Nottingham Post

  11-06-2016 07:02
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  Expect Sunday's early London-bound trains to have an unusually smart complement of passengers. Some 10,000 charity representatives are heading for the capital for the biggest street party of them all. It's the Patron's Lunch in The Mall, to be attended ...and more »
  
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• karenantcliff published ​Nine sold as Blueprint proves there's an appetite for Notts...

  11-06-2016 07:00
  
  There is nothing quite like walking along the riverside on a warm sunny day. Nottingham folk are lucky, they have the River Trent running through the city and out into the countryside which means you don't have to go far for a riverside picnic or, for that matter, a house within easy reach of the river.Surprisingly though, the city doesn't celebrate the river quite as much as you'd think. Yes, you can hop on a river cruise for lunch or picnic at the embankment, and you'll often see the...
  
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• karenantcliff commented ​Nine sold as Blueprint proves there's an appetite for Notts...

  11-06-2016 07:00
  
  There is nothing quite like walking along the riverside on a warm sunny day. Nottingham folk are lucky, they have the River Trent running through the city and out into the countryside which means you don't have to go far for a riverside picnic or, for that matter, a house within easy reach of the river.Surprisingly though, the city doesn't celebrate the river quite as much as you'd think. Yes, you can hop on a river cruise for lunch or picnic at the embankment, and you'll often see the...
  
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• JHLewis published Nottingham charity heroes go to lunch with the Queen

  11-06-2016 07:00
  
  Expect Sunday's early London-bound trains to have an unusually smart complement of passengers. Some 10,000 charity representatives are heading for the capital for the biggest street party of them all.It's the Patron's Lunch in The Mall, to be attended mainly by representatives of the 600-plus charities of which the Queen is patron. Scores of Nottinghamshire charity employees and volunteers will dine at hundreds of tables in The Mall. Among them will be Louisa Hillman, who works on the Beacon...
  
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• rsherdley published Award-winning chef attacked former girlfriend with a garden chair

  11-06-2016 06:00
  
  A top chef attacked his former girlfriend with a garden chair in a "jealous tantrum" over a photo of her innocently kissing a pal, a court heard.Craig Riley threw the plastic chair in the garden of his home after a night out at Coco Tang club, in Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, on May 19.The woman dropped to the floor with blood dripping from her face and described the pain from the assault as "agony", Nottingham Crown Court was told yesterday.Riley had won a student chef award...
  
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• rsherdley commented Award-winning chef attacked former girlfriend with a garden chair

  11-06-2016 06:00
  
  A top chef attacked his former girlfriend with a garden chair in a "jealous tantrum" over a photo of her innocently kissing a pal, a court heard.Craig Riley threw the plastic chair in the garden of his home after a night out at Coco Tang club, in Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, on May 19.The woman dropped to the floor with blood dripping from her face and described the pain from the assault as "agony", Nottingham Crown Court was told yesterday.Riley had won a student chef award...
  
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• MattDavies published Harry Gurney hopes for bowler friendly conditions when Notts...

  11-06-2016 01:28
  
  Notts Outlaws take a day trip to Blackpool on Sunday and Harry Gurney is hoping he gets to play on a more bowler-friendly wicket. The Outlaws face Lancashire looking to make it three wins from three in the Royal London One Day Cup at Stanley Park. Gurney has seen the Outlaws batsmen score 860 runs in total in the wins against Northants Steelbacks and Warwickshire at Trent Bridge. In the circumstances, his figures of three for 58 and three for 69 were more than respectable, but he hopes the...
  
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