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• DaveWhitfield published M1 remains closed southbound due to man on gantry - causing...

  12-06-2016 23:27
  
  Drivers in Notts heading south face continued delays tonight as police deal with an incident which has been running for more than nine hours. A man on an overhead sign gantry between junctions 23 and 22 has refused to come down and the entire southbound carriageway has been closed as a result. The incident began just before 1pm on Sunday and was still ongoing at 10.30pm. The M1 is closed southbound between junction 23A and junction 22.Road users are advised to exit the M1 at junction 23A...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented M1 remains closed southbound due to man on gantry - causing...

  12-06-2016 23:27
  
  Drivers in Notts heading south face continued delays tonight as police deal with an incident which has been running for more than nine hours. A man on an overhead sign gantry between junctions 23 and 22 has refused to come down and the entire southbound carriageway has been closed as a result. The incident began just before 1pm on Sunday and was still ongoing at 10.30pm. The M1 is closed southbound between junction 23A and junction 22.Road users are advised to exit the M1 at junction 23A...
  
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• TomNorton published Man charged with police assault after city centre protests

  12-06-2016 23:11
  
  A 26-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a police officer following protests in the city centre. Alistair Robinson of Tower Street, Leicester, was charged and released on bail to appear at Nottingham Magistrate's Court on July 12. Robinson was among three people arrested on Saturday following protests organised by an anti-Islamic group in St James' Street. A 20-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer but released without charge. A 24-year-old man...
  
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• RachelGorman published Iron Maiden live at at Download Festival 2016 - video

  12-06-2016 23:11
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• Nottingham Post published Plumtree back on top of Notts Premier League

  12-06-2016 23:08
  
  Plumtree leapt back to the top of the Notts Premier League by beating Notts Academy at Lady Bay in a rain-hit round nine.After winning the toss, Plumtree asked the county juniors to bat first.It looked an unwise decision when Tom Moores and Christopher Gibson compiled a 60-run partnership.However, Moores fell for 39 and a flurry of wickets followed, Gibson for 36 being one of them.An innings of 34 from Paul Franks drove the total up to 194 all out, Hassan Azad (3 for 49) and Bobby Gamble (3 for.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Aegon Open Nottingham doubles winners Andrea Hlavackova and Peng...

  12-06-2016 22:57
  
  Doubles champions Andrea Hlavackova and Peng Shuai admitted to feeling the nerves in their final on Court 1.The pair clinched the Aegon Open Nottingham title in a championship tie-breaker, 7-5 2-6 (10-7), seeing off fourth seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Yang Zhaoxuan.Hlavackova and Peng were given a walkover into the showpiece after semi-final opponents Karolina and Kristyna Pliskova withdrew, but they had previously beaten top seeds Hao-Ching Chan and Yung-Jan Chan."We played amazing in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Great Britain must improve, says Beeston ace David Ames

  12-06-2016 22:55
  
  Beeston's David Ames insists Great Britain must improve, as they continue their Champions Trophy campaign against Korea tomorrow.Midfielder Ames has started their first two matches in the tournament in London, as Britain battled out a 0-0 draw with world No.1 side Australia and then suffered a 2-1 defeat to India."We were a bit hit and miss, really," said Ames, after losing to India."We played our best hockey very late on in the game and didn't play as well as we wanted to before...
  
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• TomNorton published Rain fails to dampen spirits at Queen's 90th celebrations

  12-06-2016 22:53
  
  The rain wasn't enough to make those who had planned their Queen's 90th parties throw in the towel. Despite gloomy weather, communities across Nottinghamshire gathered together to continue celebrations of the monarch's big day as they had been on Saturday.Rachel Fletcher, 35, of Henry Street, organiser of the Redhill street party, said that although their day began with a downpour they simply adapted.
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• MattDavies published From a piano stool to Rio, Sam Walker is ready for the Olympics

  12-06-2016 22:43
  
  Worksop's Sam Walker looks ahead to Rio after being selected to represent Great Britain at table tennis in this summer's Olympic Games.The story goes that when Sam Walker was two his father put him on a piano stool in a school hall and he played table tennis for the first time.Now, almost 20 years later, he is going to be standing on his own two feet in Rio after being named in Great Britain's Olympic team. Walker's near lifelong dream to make it to the Games began at Redlands Primary School in.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Karolina Pliskova relieved to beat the weather and Alison Riske...

  12-06-2016 22:35
  
  New champion Karolina Pliskova tells Sarah Clapson it was a relief to lift the Aegon Open Nottingham.The biggest surprise for Karolina Pliskova on finals day at the Aegon Open Nottingham was that she actually made it out on court at all.Not because of the hip injury which prompted her withdrawal from the doubles on a tiring Saturday in which she had been forced to play both her singles quarter and semi-finals.But because of the weather.Rain had ruined Friday's schedule of play, resulting in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest legend Martin O'Neill says Euro 2016 violence...

  12-06-2016 22:23
  
  Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has described the violence which has marred the start of the Euro 2016 as "tragic".Nottingham Forest great O'Neill and his staff have spent the last week preparing their players in Versailles, away from the trouble which saw parts of Marseille transformed into a battle zone before, during and after England's 1-1 draw with Russia.UEFA have threatened the English and Russian football associations with disqualification if there is a repeat, and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest legend Martin O'Neill says Euro 2016 violence...

  12-06-2016 22:23
  
  Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has described the violence which has marred the start of the Euro 2016 as "tragic".Nottingham Forest great O'Neill and his staff have spent the last week preparing their players in Versailles, away from the trouble which saw parts of Marseille transformed into a battle zone before, during and after England's 1-1 draw with Russia.UEFA have threatened the English and Russian football associations with disqualification if there is a repeat, and...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward comes off the bench in...

  12-06-2016 22:11
  
  Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward came off the bench for the final 14 minutes as Northern Ireland were beaten 1-0 by Poland.An Arkadiusz Milik goal early in the second period of the Euro 2016 contest in Nice inflicted a first defeat in 13 on Michael O'Neill's side, who were the first to represent their country at a tournament since the 1986 World Cup.They side were stubborn, resilient and well-organised but will need to improve massively as an attacking force against Ukraine and Germany.Of...
  
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• TomNorton published Bounce Energy Balls and other product recalls this week

  12-06-2016 22:10
  
  Here are the product recalls for the past week announced by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute Bounce Energy Balls have been recalled from major health retailers due to fears that the product could contain bacteria that causes meningitis. The snacks are sold in stores including Holland and Barrett, at whole foods stores, and in gym cafes. The Food Standards Agency has said that two varieties of the product have been recalled as they could contain listeria monocytogenes - which are...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales "gutted" as he falls six runs of first Test...

  12-06-2016 21:13
  
  Alex Hales admitted it was "gutting" to get out six runs short of a maiden Test century as England pushed for a 3-0 series whitewash of Sri Lanka at Lord's. Hales, who had been dismissed in the 80s twice previously in the series, got within striking distance of three figures when was trapped lbw on the back foot to Angelo Mathews. The opener admitted he had a first Test ton on his mind but was satisfied to have played another major role as England set the tourists a ground-record...
  
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• EU referendum: Vote Leave accused of 'Donald Trump nonsense'

  12-06-2016 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Chancellor Ken Clarke accuses the Vote Leave campaign of "Donald Trump type nonsense".
  
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• JemmaPage published Speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for the week...

  12-06-2016 21:00
  
  Here's where the mobile speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week, starting Monday, June 12.New Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield WoodhouseB6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in AshfieldB6030 Forest Road, MansfieldKirkby Road, Sutton in AshfieldChurch Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield, NottsB6041 Kilton Hill, WorksopSpital Hill / Leverton Road, RetfordA17 Sleaford Road, CoddingtonA60, Spion Kop, NottsMain Street, Balderton, NottsA52 (T) Clifton Boulevard, Nottingham (40mph area)A610 Alfreton Rd,...
  
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• TomNorton published Inspectors close Willows Medical Centre in Carlton

  12-06-2016 20:53
  
  Watchdogs have closed a GP surgery in Carlton after concerns were raised to their inspection group.The Willows Medical Centre in Church Street, Carlton will be temporarily closed after a visit by the Care Quality Commission last Monday.Inspectors visited the surgery and took immediate action to close it. It will remain closed until further notice during which time the surgery cannot provide any appointments or repeat prescriptions.
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• Nottingham Post published Despair for Alex Hales as he gets out for 94 against Sri Lanka at...

  12-06-2016 20:48
  
  Alex Hales narrowly missed his maiden Test century at Lord's, as England pressed for a 3-0series whitewash of Sri Lanka. Both Hales (94) and Alastair Cook had collector's-item good fortune on their side, via DRS and playing conditions, before England declared on 233 for seven on day four of the third Test. A especially unusual escape on 58 for Hales, thanks to an errant no-ball call by umpire Rod Tucker, brought a sideshow of minor controversy. Sri Lanka draped a national flag over the...
  
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• MattDavies published Greg Smith belongs at Trent Bridge - even if he thought about...

  12-06-2016 20:23
  
  Greg Smith feels like he finally belongs at Trent Bridge – even if he thought about paying to sit with Nottinghamshire fans last week. The former Leicestershire batsman got off to a slow start to his career up the A46, averaging 10 in the County Championship last season. However, having adapted to more illustrious conditions and team-mates, he has made significant scores in white ball cricket this summer and at the end of last. The most recent of those was 73 off 62 balls in the win...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Evangelos Marinakis deal for Nottingham Forest stake is far from...

  12-06-2016 20:00
  
  A deal for Evangelos Marinakis to invest in or takeover Nottingham Forest does not appear to be immediately close to being ratified by the Football League.The League are understood to still be waiting for a large amount of documentation, including proof of funds.It means the Olympiacos owner's bid to secure up to an 80 percent stake in the City Ground club is likely to rumble on, with the new Championship season rapidly approaching and the Reds still without a new manager.Read more: Garcia...
  
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• RachelGorman published You won't believe where Buddy the cat was found after missing for...

  12-06-2016 19:40
  
  When Buddy went missing last September, distraught owner John Pidgeon put posters up around Hucknall and called the borough council to see whether Buddy had been found - but eventually he gave up hope of ever seeing him again.But the six-year-old cat was found alive and well earlier this week... in London.MrPidgeon said: "He came back yesterday and has settled in really well. "I was asking people - do you think he will recognise me? But he came home, just had a brief look round and...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Karolina Pliskova crowned Nottingham Open champion

  12-06-2016 19:04
  
  Karolina Pliskova lived up to her billing as top seed at the Aegon Open Nottingham, as she took the title in straight sets against Alison Riske, 7-6 (8), 7-5.After a two-hour rain delay, the final eventually got underway at 4pm at the Nottingham Tennis Centre.Both players had faced a hectic Saturday, having to complete quarter and semi-finals due to a rain-ravaged schedule the day before.And Pliskova withdrew from the doubles semi-finals due to a hip injury. She took to Centre Court for her...
  
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• MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest striker Stan Collymore tear-gassed as he...

  12-06-2016 17:47
  
  Former Nottingham Forest striker Stan Collymore says he was tear-gassed by French police as he filmed the unfolding violence in Marseille. The player turned pundit streamed footage live to Periscope on Saturday night in the aftermath of England's 1-1 draw against Russia. Collymore was in the Vieux Port district when he filmed fans fleeing. He said approximately 300 local youths had chased down England supporters as an organised group with police responding forcefully.
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Outlaws see Lancashire Lightning game called off after 33...

  12-06-2016 17:29
  
  Notts Outlaws had to be content with taking one point from their Royal London One-Day Cup North Group match against Lancashire Lightning on Sunday after heavy rain brought an early end of proceedings at Blackpool.Lightning were 157 for one after 33 overs with Alviro Petersen on 73 not out and Luke Procter unbeaten on 63 when the rain set in at 1pm. That represented good progress against a high-quality Outlaws attack but the weather denied the good crowd on the Fylde coast any opportunity to see.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Oscar Garcia unlikely to be next Nottingham Forest boss, but Neil...

  12-06-2016 17:17
  
  Oscar Garcia looks increasingly unlikely to be the next manager of Nottingham Forest, after saying he is looking forward to leading Red Bull Salzburg into the new season.Garcia was recently targeted by Reds chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi, with the pair understood to have held talks over the City Ground role.But those talks took place several weeks ago now and Garcia is seemingly focused on his job in Austria.Oscar Garcia says he is 'focused on the new season' with Red Bull Salzburg.The Spaniard has...
  
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• JemmaPage published Fan tells of escape from Marseille bottle attack

  12-06-2016 17:13
  
  Nottingham Forest fan Jordan Thelen has told how he escaped from a bottle attack in a Marseille restaurant before last night's England v Russia game.He also saw hundreds of England fans being attacked hours before the match, and the attacks by Russian hooligans at the game itself. The 23-year-old management consultant, of West Bridgford, said: He said: "We were having a burger in a restaurant when suddenly bottles came raining through the restaurant. We ran to the back and the staff shut...
  
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• RachelGorman published Download Festival day ticket holders caught in traffic standstill

  12-06-2016 17:04
  
  Download 2016 day ticket holders, planning on catching Iron Maiden tonight, have been struggling to get to the festival's car park. Revellers travelling to the site on Sunday afternoon have taken to twitter to air their frustrations - with some claiming they have been stuck in traffic for up to four hours.
  Read more: Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival 2016Another eyewitness said some people were abandoning their cars on the side of the road and setting off on...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Pat Cash says Aegon Open Nottingham can play important role in...

  12-06-2016 16:25
  
  Former Wimbledon winner Pat Cash says the Aegon Open Nottingham can play an important role in the development of tennis in the UK.The Australian legend was due to play a mixed doubles exhibition match on Centre Court before the singles final of the WTA tournament today, but rain forced the game to be cancelled.And though his appearance at the Beeston venue proved to be brief, Cash was impressed with what he saw and has heard about the event.Asked what he made of Nottingham, he joked: "It's...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest's off field situation could scupper Jamie...

  12-06-2016 16:08
  
  Huddersfield Town may pull out of a move to sign Jamie Paterson due to Nottingham Forest's lack of progress off the field.The forward spent last season on loan at Forest's Championship rivals, scoring eight times in 36 games.Town are keen to sign the 24-year-old on a permanent basis, but the Reds are without a manager and are in talks over investment in the club.The Huddersfield Examiner report the City Ground stasis has stalled any move for Paterson – and now the Yorkshire club may look..
  
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• Download festival dubbed Drownload after heavy rains

  12-06-2016 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavy metal lovers are not deterred by a damp Download despite a river of water almost washing away tents.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Roy Keane turned down club...

  12-06-2016 14:48
  
  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Roy Keane says he has turned down offers to return to club football, in order to stay with the Republic of Ireland.The Telegraph report Keane was asked by the Reds if he was interested in taking on the manager's job, as the club look for a permanent replacement for Dougie Freedman.And Keane has also been approached by Celtic while he has been Ireland's assistant manager.The 44-year-old is No.2 to Martin O'Neill, who was Forest's original top target to fill the
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Marseille is a warzone says Nottingham Forest fans who saw...

  12-06-2016 14:05
  
  Nottingham Forest fans have described how Marseille became a warzone in the last 24 hours as they criticised French police for not protecting England fans from Russian Ultras. Shocking footage showed supporters with bloodied faces after hours of violent confrontations which has reportedly left one man in a critical condition and 20 more injured. Russian hooligans also broke a segregation barrier to attack England supporters in the Stade Velodrome last night just minutes after the two teams...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren on why he failed at...

  12-06-2016 12:57
  
  Former Nottingham Forest and Derby County boss Steve McClaren has admitted his failure to impose his will at Newcastle United cost him any chance of making his reign on Tyneside a success.McClaren was sacked in March after steering the club to just six wins in 28 Premier League games – a run of form which ultimately cost them their top-flight status.And McClaren insists it is imperative his successor Rafael Benitez is given more control as the Spaniard seeks to steer them to promotion from
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County face battle in bid to sign Carl Dickinson

  12-06-2016 12:43
  
  Notts County have been joined by two other clubs in their pursuit of former Port Vale captain Carl Dickinson.The Magpies are hoping to make the defender one of their first signings under new boss John Sheridan this week.Talks are understood to have been productive with the left-back, who has been asked to take a pay cut by League One Vale who have slashed their playing budget.Vale have reportedly told the defender their offer is non-negotiable, meaning Dickinson is now set to leave the club...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Open tennis: Finals day live

  12-06-2016 12:34
  
  It is finals day at the Aegon Open Nottingham – and what a fantastic occasion it promises to be. The main event sees number one seed Karolina Pliskova take on American Alison Riske in the singles final on Centre Court at the Nottingham Tennis Centre. Both faced a hectic schedule yesterday, playing their quarters and semi-finals, thanks to a rain-ruined Friday, but will be going all out to get their hands on the trophy. Before that, there is a special mixed doubles exhibition match...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Notts County and Mansfield Town set to face Premier League...

  12-06-2016 12:26
  
  Notts County and Mansfield Town could face Premier League academy teams in a revamped Football League Trophy next season.The Football League have announced 16 Under-21 sides of Premier League clubs will enter the competition in 2016/17, so the League Two Magpies and Stags could be drawn to play against some of the rising stars at the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal.The Football League revealed the changes in a statement."EFL Clubs have agreed, at their 2016 summer...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Download 2016: Black Sabbath, Deftones and Skindred review &...

  12-06-2016 12:15
  
  Good old Ozzy Osbourne might be a bit doddery in his dotage, but he can still whip up a frenzy in the crowd, as he did last night on the Lemmy stage.Tony Iommi's licks are always a highlight, but nobody quite creates excitement like the Prince Of Darkness, and tunes like War Pigs, Iron Man and Paranoid are a great way to end another rainy Saturday night.
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• RachelGorman published Iron Maiden landing at Download Festival 2016 will give you...

  12-06-2016 11:27
  
  It's the headliner we've all be waiting for... on Sunday night Iron Maiden will be taking centre stage at Download Festival 2016, and of course the boys arrived at Donington Park in style (they are rock royalty after all!)The heavy metal band tour the world in their own plane, a Boeing-747-400 they've dubbed Ed Force One.Piloted by frontman Bruce Dickinson, who was born in Nottinghamshire, the jet landed at East Midlands Airport on Saturday afternoon ahead of the band's headline appearance at...
  
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• JenniferScott published Download 2016 Saturday round-up

  12-06-2016 10:37
  
  After a soggy evening, one can fear getting out of their tent. But guess what guys? There was sunshine today! Yes, it was sparse and kind of hazy, but it helped the crowd at Download warm up, dry off, and be prepared for another 24 hours of partying.Read more: Flooding, bands, reviews and gossip - Live from Download Festival 2016 There were some who were partied out though, grasping that one chance of heat to nap surrounded by mud and empty beer cans. The tent next to us even...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man taken to hospital after assault in Nottingham

  12-06-2016 10:14
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after an assault during the early hours of Sunday morning.Nottinghamshire Police were called to reports of a disturbance outside the Stadium Leisure restaurant, in Nottingham Road, Basford, at 12.50am.A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and a 28-year-old woman has also been arrested for obstructing a police officer.Both remain in police custody. The 29-year-old man taken to the Queen's Medical Centre is not...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Stunning photos of night-time Nottingham

  12-06-2016 09:57
  
  Photographer Mike Beard has taken these amazing pictures showing Nottinghamshire landmarks in a new light.From the National Watersports Centre to Green's Mill in Sneinton and the University of Nottingham, his night-time shots make a lasting impression. Mike covers everything from weddings and social events to interiors, architecture and aerial photography, and says that every time he takes on a project likes to find something a little different: "At...
  
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• JemmaPage commented MORE bad weather to hit Download Festival 2016

  12-06-2016 09:50
  
  Rock music extravaganza Download Festival has been transformed into a mud bath after being hit by torrential rain - and there is even more to come. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for "heavy, thundery downpours" across the East Midlands, which has been put in place from 11am on Sunday until 9pm the same day. A spokesman said: "Scattered slow-moving heavy, thundery downpours are likely to develop across the area on Sunday. The showers and thunderstorms...
  
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• JemmaPage published Severe weather warning for rain and thunderstorms issued in...

  12-06-2016 07:43
  
  Forecasters have issued a second severe weather warning for rain and thunderstorms in Nottinghamshire this weekend. The yellow warning for "heavy, thundery downpours" has been put in place from 11am on Sunday until 9pm 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. A spokesman said: "Scattered slow-moving heavy, thundery downpours are likely to develop across the area...
  
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• JemmaPage published Musicians and commuters play new piano at Nottingham's railway...

  12-06-2016 07:00
  
  Musicians, amateurs and commuters were among some of the first to play a new piano – which has been placed in Nottingham's railway station. The musical instrument, located near the Gourmet Kitchen and Bar, has been placed at the station by shoemaker Peter Bullock, who has a store in Low Pavement. The 55-year-old, who lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, said: "I basically just wanted to sing in the train station. When I go down to London and there's a pianist playing in St Pancras...
  
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