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• JonPritchard published Messages of love, peace and solidarity spread at Jo Cox and...

  18-06-2016 22:00
  
  Nottingham's community spread messages of love, peace, solidarity and defiance as two vigils were held in the wake of recent tragic attacks. A vigil was held at Forest Recreation Ground on Saturday night for Jo Cox MP, who was shot dead in her constituency on Thursday. Around 200 people gathered outside the pavilion to sing songs, leave messages and light candles in her honour. A similar number gathered at Speaker's Corner, at the Brian Clough statue, for a vigil following the mass shooting...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Josh Milton looking to secure first ATP World Tour main draw as...

  18-06-2016 20:34
  
  The all-British clash between Liam Broady and Dan Evans headlines the action on Sunday at the Aegon Open Nottingham. Their first ever competitive meeting is second on Centre Court, and will follow Taylor Fritz's match against Adrian Mannarino, which begins at midday. Stockport's Broady, currently the British number six, has not won on the Nottingham grass for three years, and will find it tough to end that barren run when he takes on a rapidly improving Evans, who has jumped to 92 in the...
  
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• John Lewis pipe burst keeps Nottingham store closed

  18-06-2016 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham's John Lewis store floods after 80,000 litres of hot water leaked from a ruptured heating pipe.
  
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• JonPritchard published Live updates from Jo Cox and Orlando vigils in Nottingham

  18-06-2016 19:30
  
  Tonight, Nottingham is coming together in memory of the victims of two horrific attacks in the last week. A vigil will be held at Forest Recreation Ground from 7pm to remember MP Jo Cox, who died after being shot and stabbed in the street outside her constituency surgery in Birstall, near Leeds, on Thursday. The University of Nottingham Left Society confirmed on its Facebook page that a vigil would be held in Ms Cox's honour at the Forest Recreation Ground. Read more: MP murder suspect...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Live updates from Jo Cox and Orlando vigils in Nottingham

  18-06-2016 19:30
  
  Tonight, Nottingham is coming together in memory of the victims of two horrific attacks in the last week. A vigil will be held at Forest Recreation Ground from 7pm to remember MP Jo Cox, who died after being shot and stabbed in the street outside her constituency surgery in Birstall, near Leeds, on Thursday. The University of Nottingham Left Society confirmed on its Facebook page that a vigil would be held in Ms Cox's honour at the Forest Recreation Ground. Read more: MP murder suspect...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Andre Russell shines on debut as Notts Outlaws seal Worcestershir...

  18-06-2016 19:29
  
  Andre Russell made an impressive debut for Nottinghamshire, who inflicted a first NatWest T20 Blast home defeat of the season on joint North Group leaders Worcestershire by four wickets. Russell, a World T20 winner with the West Indies, had only signed for a four-game spell and the opening two matches against Derbyshire and Yorkshire were abandoned without a ball being bowled. But he was finally able to make his mark with figures of two for 28 from his four overs and then made a typically...
  
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• TomNorton published 'What I learnt spending a night with paramedics at East Midlands...

  18-06-2016 19:16
  
  In the tiny hours of the morning, when most of us are either fast asleep or rolling back from the pub, a team of tireless professionals are just over halfway through their twilight work.This is the team at East Midlands Ambulance Service, the paramedics caring for the sick, ill and injured across the county throughout the night and day. This weekend, the Post was given the opportunity to step behind the scenes and work with one of their 12-hour crews on the road.Based at Carlton ambulance...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham's three 'most dangerous' bars threatened with closure...

  18-06-2016 18:30
  
  Nottingham's 'most violent' bars have been told they will be shut down if they don't improve their recent records. Punters at the two boozers described by council officials as "the most dangerous in the city" are five times more likely to suffer violence than the average Nottingham pub. At gay club Propaganda, homophobic remarks have sparked assaults, while high levels of violence are thought to be linked to the venue staying open until 5.30am.Door staff have been head-butted and...
  
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• BenIreland commented Nottingham's three 'most dangerous' bars threatened with closure...

  18-06-2016 18:30
  
  Nottingham's 'most violent' bars have been told they will be shut down if they don't improve their recent records. Punters at the two boozers described by council officials as "the most dangerous in the city" are five times more likely to suffer violence than the average Nottingham pub. At gay club Propaganda, homophobic remarks have sparked assaults, while high levels of violence are thought to be linked to the venue staying open until 5.30am.Door staff have been head-butted and...
  
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• JonPritchard published Lorry driver may have vital information about Nottingham crash...

  18-06-2016 18:04
  
  Police officers investigating a fatal crash on Friday night are hoping to trace a lorry driver who they believe may have 'vital information' about the collision.A 21-year-old man died after the crash on Low Wood Road, on the outskirts of Nottingham, shortly before 7.30pm on Friday, while two other people were taken to hospital with injuries sustained in the collision.Officers investigating the incident have released this picture of the Leyland DAF HGV believed to be in the area at the time and..
  
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• BenIreland commented Vote Leave or Remain in our Nottingham EU referendum poll

  18-06-2016 18:04
  
  Leave or Remain? It's been the hottest, or dullest, debate of late - but it's the issue on everybody's lips. And with less than a week to go to the big day - dubbed the biggest political decision the country will make in a generation - we want to know what Nottingham is thinking. Politicians have been making the case strongly for both sides, and some big hitters have visited Nottingham in recent weeks.
  Read more: All you need to know about voting in the EU referendumEd Miliband took the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Nottingham Forest legend Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland are...

  18-06-2016 17:23
  
  Romelu Lukaku finally got Belgium's Euro 2016 up and running as one of the pre-tournament favourites derailed the Republic of Ireland's hopes of an extended adventure in France with a 3-0 win. The Everton hitman struck twice in succession either side of Axel Witsel's 61st-minute header as the Belgians put their opening loss to Italy behind them and began to live up to their ranking as the second best team in the world. Marc Wilmots' men simply had too much for Ireland, who barely landed a...
  
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• JonPritchard published Harry Procko's parents receive five-figure settlement from...

  18-06-2016 17:13
  
  The family of Harry Procko, who died days after being discharged from hospital, have been awarded an out-of-court settlement by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.Richard Clements, Harry's father, said he would now be speaking to police in light of the settlement.The four-year-old, of St Ann's, had autism and was taken to hospital on June 20, 2014, with gastroenteritis but died from dehydration three days later after collapsing at home.The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the child's.
  
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• JonPritchard commented Harry Procko's parents receive five-figure settlement from...

  18-06-2016 17:13
  
  The family of Harry Procko, who died days after being discharged from hospital, have been awarded an out-of-court settlement by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.Richard Clements, Harry's father, said he would now be speaking to police in light of the settlement.The four-year-old, of St Ann's, had autism and was taken to hospital on June 20, 2014, with gastroenteritis but died from dehydration three days later after collapsing at home.The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the child's.
  
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• BenIreland published Man in sunglasses suspected of Co-op theft in Clifton, Nottingham

  18-06-2016 17:07
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of a man wearing shades, who they'd like to speak to in connection with a shop theft.The man was pictured in Co-op in Farnborough Road, Clifton, on May 29.He can be seen wearing a dark green hooded jumper and a body warmer, jeans and trainers and is carrying a black bag.Read more: Watch moment before serious assault in Nottingham city centreDetectives who wish to speak to the man have now appealed to the public to help them identify him.If you know the man,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Joshua Milton sole British qualifying success on opening day of...

  18-06-2016 16:28
  
  Joshua Milton was the only British victor in the first round of qualifying for the Aegon Open Nottingham today.The 26-year-old from Cardiff comfortably dispatched El Salvador's Marcelo Averalo, 6-0 6-4, in just 54 minutes, and is now just one win away from his first ever appearance in an ATP World Tour main draw.After dropping just two points on serve en route to an opening set bagel, the second was a more competitive affair which saw Milton squander three match points at 5-2 up, and then three.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Newport County confirm Alex Rodman departure as Notts County...

  18-06-2016 16:17
  
  Newport County have confirmed that Notts County target Alex Rodman is set to leave the League Two club after turning down a new contract. The winger is believed to be on Magpies boss John Sheridan's wanted list as he begins to build his squad for next season. And speculation has intensified that Rodman is now Notts bound after Newport released a statement confirming the 29-year-old's departure. Newport revealed they had been in talks with Rodman for some time over a new deal, but he no...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Ryan Giggs' odds shorten on becoming new Nottingham Forest...

  18-06-2016 15:55
  
  Ryan Giggs' odds of becoming Nottingham Forest manager are continuing to shorten. Giggs is tipped to leave Manchester United this summer, with reports this morning claiming that new boss Jose Mourinho doesn't want to make the Welsh legend part of his backroom staff. Giggs has surprisingly been linked with the job at the City Ground and, having been an outsider for much of Forest's search for Dougie Freedman's successor, his odds are tumbling. He is currently 8/1 to become the new boss of...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Ryan Giggs' odds shorten on becoming new Nottingham Forest...

  18-06-2016 15:55
  
  Ryan Giggs' odds of becoming Nottingham Forest manager are continuing to shorten. Giggs is tipped to leave Manchester United this summer, with reports this morning claiming that new boss Jose Mourinho doesn't want to make the Welsh legend part of his backroom staff. Giggs has surprisingly been linked with the job at the City Ground and, having been an outsider for much of Forest's search for Dougie Freedman's successor, his odds are tumbling. He is currently 8/1 to become the new boss of...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Look back at a crazy week of weather in Nottingham

  18-06-2016 15:37
  
  This week has seen flash floods cause mayhem across the region - here we take a look back at how the strange weather unfolded.It wasn't too long ago that we were all basking in the sunshine and enjoying our summer barbecues.But after more than a week of near constant rain, it all seems like a distant memory.Festival-goers at Download were the first victims of torrential downpours over the past week. Who can forget that incredible video of a 'river' running through the tents?
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• DanRussell published MP murder suspect gave name as 'Death to traitors, freedom for...

  18-06-2016 15:28
  
  The man charged with the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox gave his name as "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain" during his first court appearance.Mrs Cox, 41, died after being shot and stabbed in the street outside her constituency surgery in Birstall, near Leeds, on Thursday.A vigil will be held in Nottingham in memory of the MP from 7pm at the Forest Recreation Ground.Thomas Mair, 52, from Birstall, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London charged with murdering Mrs Cox,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow says Newcastle...

  18-06-2016 15:00
  
  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow has warned Newcastle United's Championship rivals that St James' Park will be an 'intimidating' place for them to visit next season.Forest will find out when they make the trip up north to face Darlow and fellow ex-Red Jamaal Lascelles when the fixtures are released on Wednesday.And the shot-stopper says his old club can expect an "overwhelming" atmosphere, with big crowds expected, despite the Magpies' drop into the second tier."I...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow says Newcastle...

  18-06-2016 15:00
  
  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow has warned Newcastle United's Championship rivals that St James' Park will be an 'intimidating' place for them to visit next season.Forest will find out when they make the trip up north to face Darlow and fellow ex-Red Jamaal Lascelles when the fixtures are released on Wednesday.And the shot-stopper says his old club can expect an "overwhelming" atmosphere, with big crowds expected, despite the Magpies' drop into the second tier."I...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Take our quiz to see how much you know about the England squad

  18-06-2016 14:05
  
  Euro 2016 is in full-swing as the Three Lions show Europe exactly what they're capable of. Football fans have the national flag flying from their living room windows, their faces painted with the red and white cross, and they're loudly and proudly singing the national anthem every England match. But how much do you know about the boys on the pitch?
  Read more: Brave England fan from Nottingham spotted in a sea of Wales supportersRead more: What to wear to cheer on England at Euro...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Vote on your favourite dad joke for Father's Day

  18-06-2016 14:00
  
  Dad's have a unique sense of humour. They tell jokes, often the same jokes, repeatedly with little to no laughing from those around them.
  It's one of those classic traits that develops in parenthood, that and a knack of being able to fix anything, the bizarre socks and sandals combo and the ability to embarrass their children in any situation, at any age.Read more: Best places in Nottingham to take your dad for a Father's Day brunchThey're pretty special at what they do and what better...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Green Day's American Idiot at the Theatre Royal review

  18-06-2016 13:55
  
  One doesn't normally put 'punk' and 'musical' into the same sentence, but the US three-piece Green Day have never been ordinary.The band have sold millions of albums around the world, but none as popular as American idiot – their reaction to the 9/11 attacks, George Bush and the state of the media in that era.Little did us punk fans know at the time that the album told a story, of three friends, growing up, growing apart and realising what was really important in their lives. Not until...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Brian Clough gets in on the act as fans turn out in force for...

  18-06-2016 13:49
  
  It could perhaps be considered a break from tradition, but even Brian Clough managed to get in on the act when the Aviva Women's Tour came to Nottingham. More renowned for wearing a green jumper, the statue of the legendary former Nottingham Forest boss in the city centre was bedecked in a yellow jersey, in honour of the race. The Lions in Old Market Square, too, donned the colour of race leader Lizzie Armitstead to mark the start of Stage Four. And the crowds turned out in force to cheer...
  
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• DanRussell commented Why were free drinks being given out in Nottingham city centre?

  18-06-2016 13:15
  
  More than £3,000-worth of cool drinks were given out by the Sikh community on Saturday. The free drinks were handed to people shopping in the St Peter's Square area of the city.The charitable giving has been held by the Sikh Community and Youth Service in Nottingham for more than 10 years, as part of a tradition to remember a tortured Guru.Voluteer Gurjeet Singh said it was a pleasure to be part of.The 27-year-old of Bestwood Village, said: "This is a remembrance day for us...
  
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• Speaking Clock's 80th gets British Horological Institute toast

  18-06-2016 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 80th anniversary of the Speaking Clock is being marked with an exhibition at the home of clock making.
  
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• BenIreland published 21-year-old man dies after two-car crash in Nottingham

  18-06-2016 12:44
  
  A 21-year-old man has died and two people remain in hospital following a car crash on the outskirts of Nottingham.Two cars - a Peugeot and a Subaru - collided on Low Wood Road, Nuthall, at around 7.30pm on Friday night.It happened between Nuthall Island and the Blenheim Industrial Estate.The 21-year-old man was travelling in the Peugeot and a woman who was also in the car is currently in hospital with serious injuries.Read more: Low Wood Road to be closed 'for some time' after two-car...
  
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• BenIreland commented 21-year-old man dies after two-car crash in Nottingham

  18-06-2016 12:44
  
  A 21-year-old man has died and two people remain in hospital following a car crash on the outskirts of Nottingham.Two cars - a Peugeot and a Subaru - collided on Low Wood Road, Nuthall, at around 7.30pm on Friday night.It happened between Nuthall Island and the Blenheim Industrial Estate.The 21-year-old man was travelling in the Peugeot and a woman who was also in the car is currently in hospital with serious injuries.Read more: Low Wood Road to be closed 'for some time' after two-car...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Fiorentina wanted me to stay, says Nottingham Forest director of...

  18-06-2016 12:42
  
  Nottingham Forest's new director of football Pedro Pereira says previous club Fiorentina did not want to let him go.The Portuguese was sporting director at the Italian side but left his role at the start of the week, with his appointment at the City Ground confirmed on Thursday.Pereira spent just one season at Fiorentina, who he joined after 13 years at Sporting Braga, and has reportedly said it was his decision to leave."Fiorentina wanted me to stay, it's no secret," he is quoted as...
  
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• BenIreland published Why was there gridlock in Nottingham city centre this morning?

  18-06-2016 11:40
  
  Traffic was temporarily ground to a halt in Nottingham as the city played host to another major event. Buses, cars and trams were left waiting as the women's Aviva Tour of Britain cycling race pedalled through Nottingham, starting in the Old Market Square. The city council had pre-warned drivers to avoid certain roads on the morning of Saturday, June 18, as the convoy of riders made its way through the city. But there was delays nonetheless.Traffic at Maid Marian roundabout was...
  
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• BenIreland commented Why was there gridlock in Nottingham city centre this morning?

  18-06-2016 11:40
  
  Traffic was temporarily ground to a halt in Nottingham as the city played host to another major event. Buses, cars and trams were left waiting as the women's Aviva Tour of Britain cycling race pedalled through Nottingham, starting in the Old Market Square. The city council had pre-warned drivers to avoid certain roads on the morning of Saturday, June 18, as the convoy of riders made its way through the city. But there was delays nonetheless.Traffic at Maid Marian roundabout was...
  
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• EllieCullen published Take sneak peek inside Flying Scotsman as it stops at Nottingham...

  18-06-2016 10:58
  
  The Flying Scotsman made another spectacular return to Nottingham this weekend - making a quick stop-off at the city's train station.The famous locomotive travelled through the city at around 9.35am on Saturday.It was last seen in the county two weeks ago, passing through East Midlands Parkway and Toton, but it did not run through Nottingham.Our reporter managed to get a very sneaky peek inside the carriages, and into the engine room, as it briefly stopped at Nottingham Station.Train spotter...
  
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• BenIreland published ASDA recalls veggies burgers over choke fears due to risk of...

  18-06-2016 10:35
  
  'Hard green plastic' could be in your ASDA veggies burgers and is a choke risk, the supermarket has warned.It has led to a recall of thousands of the new burgers by the supermarket giant, which has stores in West Bridgford, Hyson Green, Arnold and Strelley.The Vegetarian Vegetable Burgers are sold in a box of four for £1.50 and any customers who have already snapped up the UK-made frozen burgers are urged to return them for a full refund.They are made with carrot, peas, sweetcorn, onion,..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Live: Nottingham Forest news, transfer rumours and Euro 2016...

  18-06-2016 10:24
  
  Welcome to Saturday's live Nottingham Forest blog.This week finally saw some developments at the City Ground, with the appointment of a director of football.And though the Reds are still yet to appoint a manager, it seems like they are now down to two preferred candidates.Next week sees the players return for pre-season training, so will we see any progress on the appointment front over the weekend?And although Forest are not yet back in action, we still have Euro 2016 to keep us...
  
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• BenIreland published Motorcade of police bikes descend on Nottingham's Old Market...

  18-06-2016 10:18
  
  A motorcade of police officers on motorbikes descended on Nottingham's Old Market Square as they prepared to close roads for thewomen's Aviva Tour of Britain race.Officers will be enforcing a rolling road block in on Nottingham roads in Beeston, Wollaton, Radford and the city centre this morning.Some early shoppers in the square thought there had been some trouble, but the police were preparing for the day's big event, which starts in the city and takes the riders out to Stoke-on-Trent.You can..
  
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• DanRussell published Flying Scotsman to return to Nottingham station

  18-06-2016 09:39
  
  The Flying Scotsman will steam through Nottingham station to give fans another chance to see the famous locomotive. The train is expected to travel through the city at around 9.35am on Saturday. The Flying Scotsman was last seen in the county two weeks ago but it did not run through Nottingham. Read more: The Flying Scotsman makes impressive return to Nottinghamshire The locomotive returned to the East Coast Main Line, an electrified line, after a 10-year, £4.2million refurbishment...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham's John Lewis store will be closed all weekend after...

  18-06-2016 08:50
  
  The John Lewis store in intu Victoria Centre will be closed all weekend, it has been confirmed.A spokesman for the company said the shop was still unable to open following a large flood.Saturday will be the fourth day in a row the department store closed after 80,000 litres of water burst from a pipe causing widespread damage.The flood was the result of a ruptured heating pipe, which left the store without power or lighting. Some phone lines were left temporarily unavailable.Firefighters from...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 11 great Father's Day gifts for the Nottingham Forest fan in your...

  18-06-2016 08:39
  
  With Father's Day fast approaching we have some gift ideas to keep the Nottingham Forest fan in your house happy.This Sunday is the time to celebrate your dad, and for a football fan, what could be better than opening up something bearing the famous Forest badge?As football fever sweeps the nation following England's dramatic late win against Wales on Thursday in Euro 2016, it's easy to forget that the new domestic football season is edging ever nearer.Read more: Morrisons' whopping 42oz...
  
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• DanRussell published Specialist rescue unit called to trapped Nottingham driver after...

  18-06-2016 08:22
  
  Two fire engines and a specialist rescue unit were called to a crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.The vehicles from Highfields and Stockhill stations rushed to Wollaton Road, Nottingham, at 2.02am.A taxi had left the road and the driver inside had become trapped in the car.Read more: One night with East Midlands Ambulance Service in NottinghamThe driver had to be rescue with specialist equipment and was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre shortly after being released.The incident was..
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Road closures across Nottingham for Aviva women's cycling race

  18-06-2016 08:00
  
  Roads will be closed in the city centre as the Aviva Women's Tour, Britain's biggest women's cycling event, races through Nottingham on Saturday, June 18. They include: Friar Lane, Old Market Street, Queen Street, King Street and Stafford Street. There will also be road closures in Radford, Wollaton, Beeston and Long Eaton as Stage Four of the tour sees cyclists riding from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent. The disruption should be minor as road closures will be a maximum of 15 minutes.Read...
  
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• rsherdley published Driver locked up for driving car 'like a weapon' at pal

  18-06-2016 07:00
  
  A driver has been jailed after he deliberately used his car like a weapon and ploughed into his mate on a bicycle.Luke Tams, 22, was sentenced to eight months in prison for assault causing actual bodily harm and six months concurrently for dangerous driving.Nottingham Crown Court heard today how the accident involved Tams driving up onto the pavement, in New Tythe Street, Long Eaton, where his victim was on his set of wheels.Read more: Vigil to be held in Nottingham for Labour MP Jo Cox after...
  
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• rsherdley commented Driver locked up for driving car 'like a weapon' at pal

  18-06-2016 07:00
  
  A driver has been jailed after he deliberately used his car like a weapon and ploughed into his mate on a bicycle.Luke Tams, 22, was sentenced to eight months in prison for assault causing actual bodily harm and six months concurrently for dangerous driving.Nottingham Crown Court heard today how the accident involved Tams driving up onto the pavement, in New Tythe Street, Long Eaton, where his victim was on his set of wheels.Read more: Vigil to be held in Nottingham for Labour MP Jo Cox after...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Take a look inside new Beeston tea room

  18-06-2016 07:00
  
  Keeping a small part of old-fashioned Britain alive is the aim of tea room owner, Emma Smith. Her vintage 1940s themed cafe, Time for Tea, has moved to a larger space in Beeston, in Wollaton Road, to meet customer demand. Open for less than a year, Time For Tea, was attracting more than 200 customers a week at its previous home on Wilkinson Avenue, which seated 25 people. Capacity has more than doubled at the new tearoom which can cater for more than 50.Read more: Father's Day recipe to...
  
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• JenniferScott published People in Power: 'A dark cloud over Westminister'

  18-06-2016 07:00
  
  Political Correspondent Jennifer Scott brings you her weekly round-up of local politicians and their work in Westminster - and this week has been marred by brutal events. In a week that should have been filled with heated debate and banter, a dark cloud came over Westminster.One of its new stars and campaigning MPs, Labour member Jo Cox, was shot and stabbed outside a library in her home town of Birstall after meeting with constituents to talk about local issues. The news shook politicians from.
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham mum taken on by National Express after retraining at...

  18-06-2016 06:00
  
  A single mum is on the road to success after returning to the classroom and retraining at college. Anna Wrona was working in a factory when she decided that she needed to change her life.The 36-year-old took the plunge last September and enrolled on a Level 1 certificate in business administration at Central College Nottingham.After a period of work experience through the course she's now been offered a permanent role at National Express.The Lenton resident said: "I wanted to train and gain...
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottingham mum taken on by National Express after retraining at...

  18-06-2016 06:00
  
  A single mum is on the road to success after returning to the classroom and retraining at college. Anna Wrona was working in a factory when she decided that she needed to change her life.The 36-year-old took the plunge last September and enrolled on a Level 1 certificate in business administration at Central College Nottingham.After a period of work experience through the course she's now been offered a permanent role at National Express.The Lenton resident said: "I wanted to train and gain...
  
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