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• JenniferScott published Car park could become flats suited to local beer fans

  14-06-2016 22:00
  
  A temporary car park could be transformed into 62 flats for city living, if given the go ahead on Wednesday. Nottingham City Council's planning committee is meeting at 2.30pm to discuss whether the site on Traffic Street, near to the Castle Rock Brewery and the train station, is ripe for the development. CPMG Architects have submitted the plans for the four storey u-shaped residential block, which will house 31 one-bedroom and 30 two-bedroom apartments, along with 26 parking spaces and a private
  
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• JonPritchard published Employees trapped at work due to flash floods

  14-06-2016 21:46
  
  Employees in Nottingham had their worst fears come true when they were trapped at work due to flash floods. A number of staff from businesses in Colwick were left unable to leave work on Tuesday afternoon when roads and car parks in the area flooded. Heavy downpours around rush hour led to a number of roads in the area flooding, with many commuters caught unawares by the heavy rainfall.
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• TracyWalker published Woodborough welcomes over 800 visitors for NSPCC open gardens day

  14-06-2016 21:00
  
  A village was bursting with colour, hustle and bustle when enthusiastic gardeners showed off their horticultural skills for charity. An Open Gardens day held in Woodborough has so far raised a whopping £9,500 for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's (NSPCC) Service Centre, at Jenny Farr House, in Cranmer Street, Mapperley Park. Ten stunning gardens were thrown open to the public – with 800 visitors stopping by to marvel at the displays put together by...
  
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• JonPritchard published Did you hear the thunder during Nottingham's storm?

  14-06-2016 20:22
  
  Nottingham's poor weather continues and on Tuesday rumbles of thunder could be heard across the region. For some, this brought squeals of joy, and for others, rumbles of fear. It also meant the many talented photographers we have in the city grabbed their phones and cameras and took some brilliant photos of the brooding Nottingham skyline. The weather is set to stay wet for the rest of the week, at least until the weekend, with heavy, thundery showers interrupted everyone's...
  
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• TracyWalker published Great-grandfather praises 'magnificent' paramedics who rushed to...

  14-06-2016 20:00
  
  A great-grandfather has praised the "magnificent" paramedics who rushed to his aid after he suffered a nasty cut to the head.Peter Woolley had bent down to read a water meter in the hallway of his home in Sherwood, when he stood up and banged his head on a sharp corner, cutting it badly. The cut bled heavily as Mr Woolley, who turns 80 next week, is taking blood thinners which can stop clots forming. Staff at Nottingham City Homes - which runs the Winchester Court sheltered housing...
  
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• Nottmtails published Football's Mr Marmite Neil Warnock is the man for Nottingham...

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  As Nottingham Forest's search for a manager and takeover saga both rumble on, Paul Taylor believes the Reds should give careful consideration to appointing one man.The fact that even one of his friends within football, in Hull City boss Steve Bruce, concedes that he is a 'marmite' character, tells you everything you need to know about Neil Warnock."He might be a bit unorthodox and a bit like Marmite but that's just his character," said Bruce. "He's got this way where players want...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Football's Mr Marmite Neil Warnock is the man for Nottingham...

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  As Nottingham Forest's search for a manager and takeover saga both rumble on, Paul Taylor believes the Reds should give careful consideration to appointing one man.The fact that even one of his friends within football, in Hull City boss Steve Bruce, concedes that he is a 'marmite' character, tells you everything you need to know about Neil Warnock."He might be a bit unorthodox and a bit like Marmite but that's just his character," said Bruce. "He's got this way where players want...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Judge says knives are 'scourge' of city after two more men are...

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  A judge has warned that knives are the "scourge of Nottingham's streets" as he jailed two more men for carrying blades.Lascelles Jackson appeared before magistrates today after he was caught carrying a seven-inch blade on a busy city bus at the start of afternoon rush hour.And the court also heard from Benjamin Wallace, who admitted having a kitchen knife in Old Market Square.District Judge Leo Pyle told Nottingham Magistrate's Court: "Knife possession has to stop - it causes...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Beer Festival assault leaves victim frightened of visiting city

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  A reveller has been jailed for 12 weeks for punching a man during the annual Beer Festival at Nottingham Castle.The victim suffered serious mouth injuries at the hands of thug Sean Moyes after intervening when he spotted a drink being thrown over one of his friends.He "felt a hard blow to the mouth, looked up and saw the defendant in front of him" prosecutor David Miles told Nottingham Magistrates' Court. "He wrapped his arms around the defendant to prevent more blows."...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Judge says knives are 'scourge' of city after two more men are...

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  A judge has warned that knives are the "scourge of Nottingham's streets" as he jailed two more men for carrying blades.Lascelles Jackson appeared before magistrates today after he was caught carrying a seven-inch blade on a busy city bus at the start of afternoon rush hour.And the court also heard from Benjamin Wallace, who admitted having a kitchen knife in Old Market Square.District Judge Leo Pyle told Nottingham Magistrate's Court: "Knife possession has to stop - it causes...
  
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• DanRobinson published James Bond-style spy game centre receives tourism boost

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  A spy game centre dubbed "Crystal Maze meets James Bond" could receive an influx of interest after receiving a tourism badge of honour, says its founder. Si5 SpyMissions, in Rick Street near the intu Victoria Centre, has been awarded with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence after achieving top reviews on the website over the past year. The centre gives young visitors the chance to play the role of a spy and involves a series of puzzles and challenges set aboard a "battle...
  
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• JonPritchard published Notts man in court over attempted murder

  14-06-2016 18:48
  
  A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after police rushed to reports of an assault.Officers went to an address in Farthingate Close, Southwell, at around 3.30am on Friday, June 10.Read more: Man charged with causing public nuisance after 28-hour closure of M1A man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham with serious injuries, but has since been discharged and is now recovering at home.Thomas Farrow, of Farthingate Close, Southwell, appeared at Nottingham...
  
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• JenniferScott published Tributes paid to motorcyclist after tragic crash on A52

  14-06-2016 18:23
  
  Tributes have been paid to a much-loved motorcyclist who died after a crash on the A52.Chris Williams was just 25-years-old when his Honda motorcycle collided with a Vauxhall Insignia three weeks ago near Bottesford. Emergency services rushed to the road to try to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His girlfriend, friends and family have now paid tribute to the psychology graduate, originally from Wolverhampton, ahead of his funeral in his hometown on Friday. Read more:...
  
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• JonPritchard published Landlord given suspended prison sentence for defrauding council...

  14-06-2016 18:20
  
  A landlord has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting conspiring to defraud Bassetlaw District Council by using vulnerable adults to say they live in her properties when they didn't. Susan Jubb, of The Old Vicarage, Park Lane, Elkesley, admitted the offence and also admitted defrauding HMRC and contempt of court. She would use vulnerable adults, often with serious drug and alcohol problems, to sign documents stating they lived in one of her properties when they did not. The...
  
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• NottmPostEG published BBC Young Musician winner Sheku Kanneh-Mason books Playhouse

  14-06-2016 17:58
  
  The BBC Young Musician Of The Year will be performing in his home city for the first time since picking up the accolade. Sheku Kanneh-Mason will be joining a former champion at Nottingham Playhouse on Friday for a lunchtime concert. Cellist Guy Johnston, who won the BBC Young Musician of the Year event himself in 2000, had been mentoring Sheku and decided to invite him to take part in his show.He said: "I've had the pleasure of seeing Sheku develop ever since he began playing the...
  
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• EllieCullen published Man charged with causing public nuisance after 28-hour closure of...

  14-06-2016 17:56
  
  A 45-year-old man has been charged with causing a public nuisance after the M1 was closed for 28 hours.Nicholas Muton, of no fixed address, was charged on Tuesday afternoon and is due to appear before Leicester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.Read more: Delays due to broken down tram in Old Market SquareThe charge relates to an incident on the southbound carriageway of the M1 on Sunday, when the motorway was closed for more than 28 hours after a man scaled an overhead stanchion.The man had used.
  
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• JonPritchard published Car rescued from flooded bridge in Long Eaton

  14-06-2016 17:49
  
  A car had to be rescued by firefighters after it became stuck in flood water under a bridge. The crew, from Long Eaton fire station, came across the stricken car shortly before 4pm on Tuesday. They quickly worked to retrieve it from the standing water at the bottom of the bridge, near Long Eaton railway station. Read more: Two MORE severe weather warnings issued for Nottinghamshire The fire service have now left the scene but the matter has been handed over to Derbyshire County...
  
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• JenniferScott published Brewery flats, foreign students' college and castle scheme: Live

  14-06-2016 17:33
  
  A raft of planning applications are appearing before the council to get the thumbs up - or thumbs down - from its planning committee. From a scheme to build 62 flats behind the Castle Rock Brewery to a new college for foreign students in Dunkirk, there is likely to be some lively debate around the table when they meet at Loxley House. Read more: Follow all our coverage of Nottingham City Council and its decisions here. We will be at the meeting from 2.30pm on Wednesday, bringing you all...
  
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• JonPritchard published Police appeal after stolen bank card used in Ilkeston

  14-06-2016 17:32
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a bank card was stolen and used in a number of shops in Ilkeston.Officers investigating the theft have released this picture of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the crime.Read more: Fans worried about security in Lille ahead of England's second Euro 2016 clashThe theft happened between 2.45pm and 4.40pm on May 18, when the stolen bank card was used to buy goods in Marks and Spencer, Boots and Poundland.Anyone who recognises the woman
  
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• JonPritchard commented Police appeal after stolen bank card used in Ilkeston

  14-06-2016 17:32
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a bank card was stolen and used in a number of shops in Ilkeston.Officers investigating the theft have released this picture of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the crime.Read more: Fans worried about security in Lille ahead of England's second Euro 2016 clashThe theft happened between 2.45pm and 4.40pm on May 18, when the stolen bank card was used to buy goods in Marks and Spencer, Boots and Poundland.Anyone who recognises the woman
  
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• BenIreland published Police arrest man found illegally in the UK after pulling over a...

  14-06-2016 17:30
  
  A man has been arrested after being found illegally in the UK after Nottinghamshire Police pulled over a scrap metal van. The van was stopped in Kimboulton Avenue, Lenton, in connection with scrap metal licensing issues on Tuesday morning, June 14.A 24-year-old man, who is from Afghanistan, was then arrested by officers and has been detained in the city.His case is now with the UK Border Agency.Read more: Delays due to broken down tram in Old Market SquareArrested a male in #Lenton this...
  
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• DanRobinson published How much can you save by using online banking?

  14-06-2016 17:22
  
  Internet banking users in the East Midlands put away four times the amount of money saved by those who don't have online financial accounts, according to a new report. The Lloyds Bank Consumer Digital Index shows that the average monthly deposit made by the region's savers not using online tools is £21 – £252 per year. This leaps to £89 per month – or £1,068 each year – for those who have "high digital capability".
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest will complete a 'significant deal' very soon,...

  14-06-2016 17:04
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi says Nottingham Forest will complete a 'significant deal' very soon, as the takeover process continues at the City Ground.Greek shipping tycoon and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis is at the forefront of an effort to secure an 80 percent stake in the Championship club.And, while the process is taking some time to complete, current chairman and owner Al Hasawi has thanked fans for their patience, via an official statement."I would like to begin by thanking supporters for...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest will complete a 'significant deal' very soon,...

  14-06-2016 17:04
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi says Nottingham Forest will complete a 'significant deal' very soon, as the takeover process continues at the City Ground.Greek shipping tycoon and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis is at the forefront of an effort to secure an 80 percent stake in the Championship club.And, while the process is taking some time to complete, current chairman and owner Al Hasawi has thanked fans for their patience, via an official statement."I would like to begin by thanking supporters for...
  
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• JamesPallatt published 'There are not many managers better than Neil Warnock' for...

  14-06-2016 17:00
  
  Neil Warnock's track record of winning promotion makes him the ideal manager for Nottingham Forest, says former Notts County midfielder and Reds fan Mark Draper.Warnock, 67, is understood to be interested in the City Ground job – and 71 percent of almost 2,000 Forest fans who voted in an online Post poll on Monday would like to see him given the task of trying to lead the club back into the Premier League.Warnock has guided three clubs into the top flight of English football in his...
  
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• EFL Trophy: 'Overwhelming majority' against Premier League under-21 sides joining

  14-06-2016 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Most fans are against Premier League academies joining the EFL Trophy, says the Football Supporters' Federation.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham-based para-canoeists selected for Rio Paralympic Games

  14-06-2016 16:49
  
  Four Nottingham-based para-canoeists have been selected for this summer's Paralympic Games.Nick Beighton, Ian Marsden, Rob Oliver and Emma Wiggs, who train at Holme Pierrepont, will be part of a six-strong Great Britain squad heading to Rio.Although para-canoe will feature in the Paralympics for the first time in Brazil, both Wiggs and Beighton represented Team GB at London 2012, in sitting volleyball and rowing, respectively."It is a real honour to be able to represent my country...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Debate over Football League Trophy comes down to romance versus...

  14-06-2016 16:31
  
  The Football League Trophy has always been derided for the lack of interest it generates, particularly when it comes to the opening stages.Managers don't risk their best players, attendances are ridiculously low and the stadiums are devoid of atmosphere as a result.Even in the later rounds, the turnstiles rarely click, as Notts County's game against Preston the season before last proved.They were three games from Wembley, but despite Shaun Derry's sales pitch, a game against North End attracted.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Debate over Football League Trophy comes down to romance versus...

  14-06-2016 16:31
  
  The Football League Trophy has always been derided for the lack of interest it generates, particularly when it comes to the opening stages.Managers don't risk their best players, attendances are ridiculously low and the stadiums are devoid of atmosphere as a result.Even in the later rounds, the turnstiles rarely click, as Notts County's game against Preston the season before last proved.They were three games from Wembley, but despite Shaun Derry's sales pitch, a game against North End attracted.
  
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• JonPritchard published Eighth man arrested in connection with alleged murder of Aqib...

  14-06-2016 16:31
  
  A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Aqib Mazhar earlier this month.The man has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. He is the eighth man to be arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Mr Mazhar on June 1.Read more: Seventh arrest made after murder of Aqib MazharThe 21-year-old was stabbed in Russell Road, Hyson Green, and later died from his injuries.Four men, Mohamud Alasow, 18, of Hamilton Road, Nottingham, Junaid Farrukh, 21, of...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest transfer rumours: 7 Premier League released...

  14-06-2016 16:30
  
  Whoever the new manager is to be at Nottingham Forest, they will need to delve into the transfer market to reshape their squad. The Reds finished last season in 16th place in the Championship and have since released Kelvin Wilson, Robert Tesche and Chris Burke. Premier League clubs have announced which players they are releasing, meaning there are plenty of free transfers to be had. Naturally, one fairly large stumbling block could well be wages, but there are some good professionals...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Delays due to broken down tram in Old Market Square

  14-06-2016 15:59
  
  A broken down tram in Old Market Square is causing delays on the network. The tram broke down at around 2.45pm at the Old Market Square tram stop in the city centre on Tuesday. NET, who operate the network, tweeted: "Due to a failed tram at Old Market Square there is currently no service between the Royal Centre and Old Market Square. Read more: Fans worried about security in Lille ahead of England's second Euro 2016 clash "Passengers travelling to Hucknall and Pheonix Park can...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi reassures Nottingham Forest fans

  14-06-2016 15:38
  
  Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has reassured Nottingham Forest fans that the club's off-field situation will soon be clarified. The Reds are currently the only team in the Championship without a manager as their search for a permanent successor to Dougie Freedman continues, three months after the Scot was sacked. And Al Hasawi has also been in talks with Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis about a potential investment deal.
  However, the fact both scenarios are dragging on has created an air of...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham's 'best available office unit' now available

  14-06-2016 15:23
  
  A unit regarded as "setting the benchmark for the best quality industrial space in Nottinghamshire" has become available. The warehouse at East Park, near Nottingham's ring road in Lenton, is now being marketed by FHP commercial property consultancy. Director Tim Gilbertson said: "Unit 8 Easter Park is due to be vacated by the current tenants next month and our clients will then embark upon a full refurbishment of the building to ensure that it is presented in pristine...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham's 'best available office unit' now available

  14-06-2016 15:23
  
  A unit regarded as "setting the benchmark for the best quality industrial space in Nottinghamshire" has become available. The warehouse at East Park, near Nottingham's ring road in Lenton, is now being marketed by FHP commercial property consultancy. Director Tim Gilbertson said: "Unit 8 Easter Park is due to be vacated by the current tenants next month and our clients will then embark upon a full refurbishment of the building to ensure that it is presented in pristine...
  
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• JemmaPage published Fans worried about security in Lille ahead of England's second...

  14-06-2016 15:00
  
  Football fans from Nottinghamshire have said they will be avoiding a French city after concerns about security ahead of England's next Euro 2016 clash. More than 35,000 England fans with tickets to Thursday's match against Wales have been advised to find accommodation in Lille because Lens, where the teams are playing, is a small city. But the Russian team is playing Slovakia in Lille on Wednesday – and FA chairman Greg Dyke said he had "serious concerns" around the security...
  
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• JenniferScott published Miliband comes to Nottingham to break the 'Blue on Blue' EU...

  14-06-2016 14:46
  
  It is time for Labour to make its voice heard in the campaign to remain in the European Union, according to its former leader. But they only have nine days to do it in... Ed Miliband came to Nottingham on Tuesday to turn up the volume ahead of the EU referendum on Thursday, June 23.He travelled by tram between Beeston town centre and the University of Nottingham trying to convince locals of his point of view, before meeting with students to discuss their future after the vote.
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• GemmaToulson published Boots named Top 200 company of the year

  14-06-2016 14:20
  
  Nottingham was described as being at the "heart" of Boots at the launch of the Post's Top 200 Companies listing. The health and beauty retailer received the company of the year award after topping the Top 200 listing for a second year running, with a turnover of more than £7 billion.
  Read more: Nottinghamshire's Top 200 Companies revealedAccepting the award, Simon Roberts, executive vice president of Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Boots, said: "This award is...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Boots named Top 200 company of the year

  14-06-2016 14:20
  
  Nottingham was described as being at the "heart" of Boots at the launch of the Post's Top 200 Companies listing. The health and beauty retailer received the company of the year award after topping the Top 200 listing for a second year running, with a turnover of more than £7 billion.
  Read more: Nottinghamshire's Top 200 Companies revealedAccepting the award, Simon Roberts, executive vice president of Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Boots, said: "This award is...
  
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• EllieCullen published Man arrested after 28-hour closure of M1 remains in police...

  14-06-2016 14:01
  
  A man who climbed a motorway gantry, leading to a 28-hour closure of the M1, remains in police custody.Police arrested the man on suspicion of causing a public nuisance when he came down from the stanchion at about 5pm on Monday.He had scaled a ladder to climb up there at about noon on Sunday.Leicestershire Police had closed the southbound carriageway between junctions 23a and 22 as they tried to coax him down.Read more: Man arrested after scaling M1 gantry led to 28-hour closure of motorwayIt..
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottinghamshire man arrested in Marseille after violence at Euro...

  14-06-2016 13:56
  
  A Nottinghamshire man has been arrested after violence ahead of England's first game in the Euro 2016 tournament in France.Police have confirmed that a man from Worksop, believed to be in his mid-20s, was arrested in Marseille - where England kicked-off their tournament against Russia.
  England and Russian fans clashed before their 1-1 draw in their opening Group B game on Saturday.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We can confirm that a man from the Worksop area has been arrested...
  
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• BenIreland published Flood warnings issued for River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamsh...

  14-06-2016 13:55
  
  Flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency for tributaries off the River Trent.Nottinghamshire rivers and streams that could burst their banks include Potwell Dyke, near Southwell, the River Greet in Kirklington, Dover Beck near Oxton, Cocker Beck at Lowdham, Thurgaton Beck and Fairham Brook.The warning, issued at 10am, also affects Carr Dyke in Lincolnshire.It follows heavy rain this morning (June 14) in Nottinghamshire.An Environment Agency spokesman said: "Levels are...
  
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• rsherdley published Dad tells court his daughter was battered just days before her...

  14-06-2016 13:36
  
  The dad of a woman allegedly killed by her partner told a jury she had turned up on his doorstep just days before her death, saying he had punched her.Amy Gough arrived at his home out of the blue just before midnight on Thursday, March 26, just days before she was was rushed to hospital with a fatal jury to her stomach. Ms Gough had actually died on her dad, Steven Allport's birthday, and she had sent him a card beforehand and phoned him to wish him a happy day.Her boyfriend, Andrew Maling,...
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales to play in next two Notts Outlaws T20 Blast games

  14-06-2016 13:36
  
  Alex Hales will play for Notts Outlaws in their next two NatWest T20 Blast games.The opening batsman helped England win their Test series against Sri Lanka 2-0, going a long way to establishing himself in the team after averaging 58 with 292 runs.Hales will now play in the fixtures at Yorkshire on Friday and Worcestershire on Saturday, but England team-mate Stuart Broad has not been released for either game.Notts director of cricket and England selector Mick Newell says Hales, 27, deserves all..
  
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• karenantcliff published What we know about Nottingham's latest new homes development

  14-06-2016 13:27
  
  The price of homes at Nottingham's latest new homes development won't be released until Thursday, June 16 when the site is launched but what we do know is that there'll be 20 new starter homes for sale. Two and three bedroom detached and semi-detached houses are being built in Earls Reach, Awsworth. Completion is scheduled for later this year.Being built by Radleigh Homes, the development is hot on the heals of the firm's launch of an exclusive development in Wollaton where 14 three- and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire gift shop Dukki is on the move

  14-06-2016 13:15
  
  The gift shop that's become renowned for selling all things Notts is set to move site.Thousands of shoppers have got used to 'tretten theirsens', friends and family with 'summat' nice from Dukki on the first floor of the Broadmarsh Centre but from August 1 they'll be in St James' Street.The gifts, homeware and souvenir store is going to move next to the Malt Cross and Handmade Nottingham, just off the Old Market Square, to smaller premises but co-owners Heidi Hargreaves, 32, and partner Ian...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Everything you need to know about Nottingham Craft Beer Week

  14-06-2016 13:08
  
  Covering pubs, bars, bottle shops and breweries, Nottingham's own Craft Beer Week is less than one month away. If you fancy yourself as a beer aficionado or you simply want a good excuse for a tipple or two, you need to get yourself down to the biggest craft beer event on Nottingham's calendar.Now in its second year, the week of merriment is the only one of its kind outside of London.Below we've listed everything that we know so far about the annual appreciation of Nottingham's small...
  
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• JemmaPage commented This Derby fan is going to skydive in a Forest shirt –...

  14-06-2016 13:00
  
  A life-long Derby County fan who will be skydiving for charity says he doesn't know what scares him more - having to wear a Forest shirt or the prospect of falling 13,500-feet through the air.At the start of last season, Nottingham Forest fan Mark Hoodless made a bet with a pal, bus driver Paul Dudson, that Derby would not get promoted.Mr Dudson, who lives in Derby city centre, thought he had landed on a safe bet. But the Rams' promotion dream was shattered when the team lost 3-2 on...
  
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• RachelGorman published You'll never guess which celebrities are opening new PRYZM...

  14-06-2016 12:41
  
  Oceana will be reopening on July 1 as PRYZM nightclub following a £800,000 makeover - and they'll be rolling out the red carpet for the occasion. TV Presenter and TOWIE favourite Mark Wright will be popping into the Lower Parliament Street club for an opening night DJ set.Read more: Oceana to reopen as PRYZM nightclub following £800,000 revampAlso making a guest DJ appearance in disco room, Vinyl, is 80s TV personality and Fun House presenter Pat Sharp. Then on Saturday, July 2, JLS'
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Will Blackpool hijack Notts County's move for Michael O'Connor

  14-06-2016 12:12
  
  Blackpool could be set to hijack Notts County's move for ex-Port Vale midfielder Michael O'Connor.The former Northern Ireland international is a free agent after leaving the League One club and the Magpies have earmarked him as a top target.But new Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer, who managed in the Championship last season at Blackburn, wants to take him to Bloomfield Road.Cambridge have also shown an interest in O'Connor, but Notts are in pole position, with the talented midfielder hoping to avoid.
  
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