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• MattDavies published England hero Liam Plunkett knew it was six as soon as he hit it...

  21-06-2016 23:55
  
  Liam Plunkett said it was a case of stand and deliver as he hit a six off the last ball to ensure England tied with Sri Lanka at Trent Bridge. The one-day series remains 0-0 after both teams finished on 286, England for the loss of eight wickets and Sri Lanka for the loss of nine. Yorkshire bowler Plunkett came in at number 10 to hit 22 not out off 11 balls, including a maximum off the last ball from Nuwan Pradeep into the Pavilion seats. "There was nothing else but try to hit it out...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward and Northern Ireland through to...

  21-06-2016 23:32
  
  Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward and Northern Ireland have advanced to the last 16 at Euro 2016, despite having lost 1-0 to world champions Germany in Paris.Turkey's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic ensured Michael O'Neill's men are guaranteed one of the four spots afforded to the best third-placed teams by virtue of boasting a better goal difference than both the Turks and Albania, and they will face either France in Lyon or Wales in Paris at the weekend.They were unable to book the ticket...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest takeover is close - and head coach appointment...

  21-06-2016 22:23
  
  Sources in Greece close to Evangelos Marinakis believe his deal to secure an 80 percent stake in Nottingham Forest is near to being completed.The final details of the package are reportedly agreed and finalised – although sources closer to the Championship club continue to play down suggestions that any announcement is imminent in the next few days.The Greek media are reporting that the deal is all but done and dusted, with Marinakis understood to have passed the Football League's fit and.
  
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• MattDavies published Six off the last ball sees England tie with Sri Lanka at Trent...

  21-06-2016 22:20
  
  Liam Plunkett smashed six off the last ball as England tied the first one-day international against Sri Lanka in a back-and-forth battle at Trent Bridge.Plunkett hammered Nuwan Pradeep over long on for a maximum when seven was needed to win and the game looked up.A sold-out home crowd celebrated as if England had won, such was the joy as they finished on 286 for eight to match Sri Lanka's 286 for nine.Plunkett finished on 22 not out alongside Chris Woakes, who made the highest ever score by a...
  
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• JenniferScott published Last chance to enter the Great Donington Run

  21-06-2016 22:00
  
  The puddle of mud that was Download Festival is drying up, and now Donington Park is preparing for its next big event - The Great Donington Run!On Sunday, the racetrack will be taken over by enthusiastic runners ready to take on everything from a family mile race to a 10-mile distance. And if you fancy joining them, don't panic, there is still time to enter. Read more: New running festival launches at Donington ParkFrom the organisers of the Great North Run, the event lets people take on a...
  
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• MattDavies published Huddersfield Town said to be preparing final offer for Nottingham...

  21-06-2016 21:45
  
  Huddersfield Town are reportedly preparing a final offer for Nottingham Forest winger Jamie Paterson.Paterson spent last season with the Reds' Championship rivals and they are widely known to be keen to sign him on a permanent deal.However, Forest remain without a manager, for now at least, and Huddersfield are thought to be running out of patience.The Sun reports the Terriers are readying a final bid for the skilful forward as they look to finalise their plans for next season.Read more:...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dan Evans last Brit standing as he makes most of home advantage...

  21-06-2016 21:18
  
  Nottingham-based Dan Evans is the last Brit standing in the Aegon Open after coming from a set down to beat Ricardas Berankis.The British number four, who had to save three match points before overcoming fellow Brit Liam Broady on Sunday, put in another gutsy showing to prevail 2-6 7-6(3) 6-2 in two hours and seven minutes on Centre Court.Evans, currently ranked 95 in the world, will face second seed Pablo Cuevas in the last 16."It was a tough one," he said."He was playing far...
  
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• Fernando Verdasco back in Nottingham to finish the job at Aegon Open - Nottingham Post

  21-06-2016 21:16
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  Fernando Verdasco back in Nottingham to finish the job at Aegon Open
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  Big-hitting Spaniard Fernando Verdasco has returned to Nottingham to finish the job he started eight years ago. The 32-year-old, who lost the 2008 Nottingham Open final to Ivo Karlovic in a three-set marathon, got his Aegon Open campaign off to a fine ...
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• Great British Bake Off winner to judge Nottingham hospital contest - Nottingham Post

  21-06-2016 21:12
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  Great British Bake Off winner to judge Nottingham hospital contest
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  A star and champion of Britain's favourite baking show is coming to town for a special NHS competition. Great British Bake-Off winner Frances Quinn will sample a selection of cakes and pastries with a medical twist when staff at the Nottingham ...
  
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• Nottingham In crowd welcomes George Osborne - Nottingham Post

  21-06-2016 21:10
  
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  Nottingham In crowd welcomes George Osborne
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  AN elderly lady peered at the cameras and mikes outside the snappily-named Local Not Global Deli and asked: "Is it somebody famous?" Without waiting for an answer she entered the Beeston cafe and found the Chancellor of the Exchequer having a coffee ...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottinghamshire Police missing response targets as force switches...

  21-06-2016 21:05
  
  Nottinghamshire Police is missing its response targets for emergency and priority 999 calls.The force's response teams - that attend live incidents - recently switched over to regional hubs, with chiefs saying the move makes them more "flexible" and able to focus a response where it is needed.But in the year up to March 31, targets had been missed, according to figures heard at a County Hall meeting based around the performance and insight report.The force aimed to get to 85 percent of...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottinghamshire Police misses response targets for emergency 999...

  21-06-2016 21:05
  
  Nottinghamshire Police is missing its response targets for emergency and priority 999 calls.The force's response teams - that attend live incidents - recently switched over to 'regional hubs', with chiefs saying the move makes them more "flexible" and able to focus a response where it is needed.But in the year up to March 31, targets had been missed, according to figures heard at a County Hall meeting.The force aimed to get to 85 per cent of "grade 1" incidents - where life...
  
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• BenIreland commented Nottinghamshire Police missing response targets as force switches...

  21-06-2016 21:05
  
  Nottinghamshire Police is missing its response targets for emergency and priority 999 calls.The force's response teams - that attend live incidents - recently switched over to regional hubs, with chiefs saying the move makes them more "flexible" and able to focus a response where it is needed.But in the year up to March 31, targets had been missed, according to figures heard at a County Hall meeting based around the performance and insight report.The force aimed to get to 85 percent of...
  
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• BenIreland commented Nottinghamshire Police misses response targets for emergency 999...

  21-06-2016 21:05
  
  Nottinghamshire Police is missing its response targets for emergency and priority 999 calls.The force's response teams - that attend live incidents - recently switched over to 'regional hubs', with chiefs saying the move makes them more "flexible" and able to focus a response where it is needed.But in the year up to March 31, targets had been missed, according to figures heard at a County Hall meeting.The force aimed to get to 85 per cent of "grade 1" incidents - where life...
  
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• JHLewis published Nottingham In crowd welcomes George Osborne

  21-06-2016 21:00
  
  AN elderly lady peered at the cameras and mikes outside the snappily-named Local Not Global Deli and asked: "Is it somebody famous?"Without waiting for an answer she entered the Beeston cafe and found the Chancellor of the Exchequer having a coffee with local GP Dr Sharmini Krishanand. As George Osborne prepared to depart for more engagements as the EU referendum campaigning entered its final 48 hours, Dr Krishanand said: "If the economy is strong, the NHS is strong.Read more:...
  
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• JHLewis published Nottingham 'In' crowd welcome Osborne

  21-06-2016 21:00
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• JHLewis published Grayling in Nottingham as Brexiteers work the suburbs

  21-06-2016 21:00
  
  Cabinet minister Chris Grayling points to Nottingham businessman Nigel Baxter as a typical employer Eurosceptic. Visiting Mr Baxter's business in Lenton Lane, the Lord President, Leader of the House and senior Brexiteer, says: "I am getting three messages from small and medium-sized businesses."The first is that business will carry on regardless. If you look at French cheese or German cars, the UK is their biggest customer. They are not going to stop doing business with us.Read more:...
  
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• DanRobinson published £6m council fund for Notts businesses to create jobs

  21-06-2016 21:00
  
  Businesses can now apply to receive part of a £6m Nottinghamshire County Council fund to boost economic growth and create jobs. So far, about £2.35m of the Nottinghamshire Economic Development Capital Fund (NEDCF) has been awarded to 19 firms. Projects supported to date have helped to create 269 new jobs and 27 apprenticeships, safeguard a further 446 posts and lever in £17.3m in additional investment from banks, other public funds and businesses. Now the fund, originally...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fernando Verdasco back in Nottingham to finish the job at Aegon...

  21-06-2016 20:52
  
  Big-hitting Spaniard Fernando Verdasco has returned to Nottingham to finish the job he started eight years ago. The 32-year-old, who lost the 2008 Nottingham Open final to Ivo Karlovic in a three-set marathon, got his Aegon Open campaign off to a fine start, getting past Victor Estrella Burgos 6-1 4-6 6-3 in one hour and 26 minutes. Victory sets up a third-round blockbuster at the Nottingham Tennis Centre against top seed Kevin Anderson tomorrow. With some fine form coming into the event,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward and Northern Ireland face nervous...

  21-06-2016 20:23
  
  Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward faces a nervous wait to discover if Northern Ireland will progress to the last 16 at Euro 2016, following a 1-0 defeat to world champions Germany.Mario Gomez's first half finish came amid a flurry of opportunities for the dominant Germans, who had 71 percent possession, yet a herculean effort from soon-to-be free agent Michael McGovern ensured Michael O'Neill's team finished third in Group C with a goal difference of zero.That is greater than Albania's total and if
  
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• JenniferScott published Great British Bake Off winner to judge Nottingham hospital...

  21-06-2016 20:15
  
  A star and champion of Britain's favourite baking show is coming to town for a special NHS competition. Great British Bake-Off winner Frances Quinn will sample a selection of cakes and pastries with a medical twist when staff at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) put their skills to the test. Frances, who won the series in 2013, will be head judge at Nottingham Hospitals Charity's Great NUH Bake-Off on Monday that will see budding bakers from both Queen's Medical Centre and City
  
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• Tom Moores: Lancashire sign Nottinghamshire wicketkeeper on loan

  21-06-2016 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire sign Nottinghamshire wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Moores, son of ex-Lancashire and England coach Peter, on loan.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire wicket-keeper Tom Moores joins Lancashire on loan

  21-06-2016 19:50
  
  Nottinghamshire wicket-keeper Tom Moores has completed a move to Lancashire on loan.The 19-year-old is yet to play a first team game for Notts, but is highly regarded at Trent Bridge and played in the last Under-19 World Cup.He is the son of Notts coaching consultant, former England coach Peter Moores, who was in charge at Old Trafford for four years until 2013.Lancashire are in need of wicket-keeping cover as Jos Buttler is on England duty until early next month and Alex Davies has a knee...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire face uphill battle as Surrey take control on day...

  21-06-2016 19:40
  
  Nottinghamshire were left facing an uphill battle after day three of their County Championship Division One match against Surrey at the Kia Oval.Arun Harinath added 83 to his first innings 73 as the hosts took command, with Gareth Batty earlier taking four for 23 from 11.4 overs as the visitors were tumbled out for 182.By the end of the third day, Surrey led by 385, at 244 for five in their second innings, after opener Harinath had built stands of 59 and 92 for the first two wickets with Rory...
  
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• Nottingham man jailed for 13 years after 'water-boarding' child - Nottingham Post

  21-06-2016 18:53
  
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  Nottingham man jailed for 13 years after 'water-boarding' child
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  A man has been jailed for 13 years and three months after admitting he "water-boarded" a child. Earld Jason Romans, of Nottingham, admitted a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent against an infant child and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County's Luther Wildin has a bright future after Antigua...

  21-06-2016 18:52
  
  Dan Leivers has predicted a bright future for Notts County's young defender Luther Wildin after he made his debut for Antigua under-20s. Wildin scored and created two goals for his country in the Caribbean Football Union U20s qualifiers as they finished top of their group. The 18-year-oldwas a regular for Notts as they secured the development league title last season and, having been an unused sub for the first team, was rewarded with a pro contract offer in April.
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County's Luther Wildin has a bright future after Antigua...

  21-06-2016 18:52
  
  Dan Leivers has predicted a bright future for Notts County's young defender Luther Wildin after he made his debut for Antigua under-20s. Wildin scored and created two goals for his country in the Caribbean Football Union U20s qualifiers as they finished top of their group. The 18-year-oldwas a regular for Notts as they secured the development league title last season and, having been an unused sub for the first team, was rewarded with a pro contract offer in April.
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham man jailed for 13 years after 'water-boarding' child

  21-06-2016 18:31
  
  A man has been jailed for 13 years and three months after admitting he "water-boarded" a child.Earld Jason Romans, of Nottingham, admitted a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent against an infant child and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court today.The 29-year-old changed his plea part-way through his trial. Read more: Vandal set fire to wheelie bins and smashed office windows in Nottingham's Lace MarketThe child was rushed to hospital on November 27 last year after paramedics...
  
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• Dzumhur beats defending champion, then loses, in Nottingham - Daily Mail

  21-06-2016 18:29
  
  Dzumhur beats defending champion, then loses, in Nottingham
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  NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Damir Dzumhur eliminated the defending champion from the Nottingham Open on Tuesday, and then lost in straight sets a few hours later. The Bosnian beat Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, winning the third set ...and more »
  
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• GemmaToulson published Jobs under threat at three My Local stores in Nottingham

  21-06-2016 18:21
  
  Jobs at three Nottingham convenience stores are under threat after My Local announced it was looking at options, including administration. My Local, the group that bought Morrisons' convenience store chain in 2015, has bought in accountancy and business advisory firm KPMG to find a solution for the struggling retail chain. My Local has stores at Nottingham Train Station, Melbourne Road in Aspley and Carlton Hill. Nationwide, it employs 2,000 people and operates 130 stores.My Local...
  
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• BenIreland published Car theft victims unhappy as Nottinghamshire Police priorities...

  21-06-2016 18:01
  
  The police have reassured angry victims of car theft that they are taking the crime seriously, aftera report revealed a drop in satisfaction with the public.Nottinghamshire Police said they are directing resources to "vulnerable victims" and "more solvable" crimes while still tracking down stolen vehicles after theymissed their own victim satisfaction target of 90 percent. Just 84.8 percent of people were happy with the service they received from the force.This is a...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest face tough Championship challenge, says...

  21-06-2016 17:55
  
  Nottingham Forest must overcome the 'unfair advantage' held by the three Premier League fallen giants if they are to challenge in the Championship next season.That was the warning today from John McGovern, as the Reds prepare to discover their Championship fixture list for the coming campaign - and the identity of their new head coach.It could be a big few days for Forest, who are closing in on an appointment in their manager search, with the Post understanding that an announcement could be made
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest face tough Championship challenge, says...

  21-06-2016 17:55
  
  Nottingham Forest must overcome the 'unfair advantage' held by the three Premier League fallen giants if they are to challenge in the Championship next season.That was the warning today from John McGovern, as the Reds prepare to discover their Championship fixture list for the coming campaign - and the identity of their new head coach.It could be a big few days for Forest, who are closing in on an appointment in their manager search, with the Post understanding that an announcement could be made
  
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• Kyle Edmund loses to Alexandr Dolgopolov in Nottingham - BBC Sport

  21-06-2016 17:49
  
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  Kyle Edmund loses to Alexandr Dolgopolov in Nottingham
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  British number three Kyle Edmund is out of the Nottingham Open after a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) defeat by Ukrainian world number 32 Alexandr Dolgopolov. Edmund, 21, who is ranked at a career-best 68th after making the third round at Queen's, was edged out in a ...
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• JenniferScott published Lorry and car crash closes major Notts road for over two and a...

  21-06-2016 17:42
  
  A major Nottinghamshire road was closed for over two and a half hours after a crash between a lorry and a car.The incident happened on the A1, between the turn off the for the A17 Newark Showground and the junction for Cromwell. Read more: Live news, weather and travel updates for Nottingham on Tuesday, June 21 There were reports of a significant spillage of hydraulic fluid across the northbound carriageway and around six upright posts and barriers were damaged.
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• Nottingham bodybuilder flexes her muscles to win national title - Nottingham Post

  21-06-2016 17:39
  
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  Nottingham bodybuilder flexes her muscles to win national title
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  A 24-year old bodybuilder from Nottingham who eats seven meals a day has won the title of Miss Britain Athletic Figure, and is now in the running to be crowned Miss Universe. Bethany Lord, from Church Lane in Bulwell, first started the sport three ...
  
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• Drug driver Christopher Jewkes killed cyclist in Mansfield after taking heroin

  21-06-2016 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who took heroin and prescription medication before losing control of his car and killing a cyclist is jailed at Nottingham Crown Court.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham bodybuilder flexes her muscles to win national title

  21-06-2016 17:00
  
  A 24-year old bodybuilder from Nottingham who eats seven meals a day has won the title of Miss Britain Athletic Figure, and is now in the running to be crowned Miss Universe. Bethany Lord, from Church Lane in Bulwell, first started the sport three years ago at Leicester University - where she studied physiotherapy - and has won four out of the five competitions she has entered this year alone."I have always been into fitness, and I was a dancer when I was younger," she said."I...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest job would not be right for Ryan Giggs at the...

  21-06-2016 16:56
  
  Stuart Pearce believes the Nottingham Forest manager's job would not be right for Ryan Giggs at this moment in time.And Pearce says Giggs should turn down any managerial offers which come his way and stay at Manchester United as part of the backroom staff instead.Over the weekend, United legend Giggs was odds-on favourite with the bookies to take charge at the City Ground, with his future at Old Trafford in doubt following the arrival of Jose Mourinho.Forest however, appear more likely to...
  
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• DanRobinson published How can businesses benefit from new degree apprenticeships?

  21-06-2016 16:50
  
  A new degree apprenticeship offered by Nottingham Trent University gives students the chance to earn while they learn - and businesses can find out how it could benefit them. To celebrate the launch of its chartered manager degree apprenticeship, the university's Nottingham Business School will host a panel event on Thursday, June 23, to give firms the chance to learn about how it works and can be managed. Inspired by the business school's sponsored degree programme with blue chip companies...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mum of cyclist hit by drug driver speaks of "hatred"...

  21-06-2016 16:21
  
  A drug driver who killed a cyclist was jailed for seven years and three months after hearing his victim's mother say she had "never felt so much anger and hatred towards one person". Mrs Frances Highfield's statement was read after a hushed Nottingham Crown Court heard that her son Nicholas was cycling along a pavement at night when he was hit by a 4x4.The driver was Christopher Jewkes, who had taken heroin before driving on the A60 Leeming Lane South, in Mansfield, on August 21 2014....
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mum of cyclist hit by drug driver speaks of "hatred"...

  21-06-2016 16:21
  
  A drug driver who killed a cyclist was jailed for seven years and three months after hearing his victim's mother say she had "never felt so much anger and hatred towards one person". Mrs Frances Highfield's statement was read after a hushed Nottingham Crown Court heard that her son Nicholas was cycling along a pavement at night when he was hit by a 4x4.The driver was Christopher Jewkes, who had taken heroin before driving on the A60 Leeming Lane South, in Mansfield, on August 21 2014....
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest may already have made a key signing in Pedro...

  21-06-2016 16:15
  
  As Nottingham Forest close in on a new manager and a potential takeover deal, Paul Taylor believes one change that has already happened at the City Ground could have a big influence at the Championship club next season.There is a fine line between tradition and being stuck in your ways. At Nottingham Forest, it is a line that has been straddled too often in recent years.The appointment of Pedro Pereira prompted some familiar, predictable responses. What will he know about English football? What.
  
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• Nottingham Forest may already have made a key signing in Pedro Pereira, says Paul Taylor - Nottingham Post

  21-06-2016 16:14
  
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  Nottingham Forest may already have made a key signing in Pedro Pereira, says Paul Taylor
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  As Nottingham Forest close in on a new manager and a potential takeover deal, Paul Taylor believes one change that has already happened at the City Ground could have a big influence at the Championship club next season. There is a fine line between ...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Police issue pictures of men in hunt for attackers of Good...

  21-06-2016 15:41
  
  Police have issued a fresh appeal for information about an attack on a Good Samaritan. Josh Pople, 20, was on a night out in the city centre when he heard a man screaming for help. He discovered a gang attacking the man.
  Read more: Nottinghamshire Police in Crimewatch bid to catch suspected robberWithout thinking twice, he tried to break up the fight on Beastmarket Hill – but was then assaulted himself. Josh suffered a fractured cheekbone and a deep cut near his eye. Now police...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Haydn Hollis' future at Notts County is at stake this season...

  21-06-2016 15:34
  
  Notts County defender Haydn Hollis must deliver next season, or it may be his last at Meadow Lane, writes Post reporter Leigh Curtis.Back in January when Haydn Hollis was restored to Notts County's team under Jamie Fullarton, the defender spoke of the mental challenges he faced.Exiled by Ricardo Moniz, who didn't feel he could adapt to his style of play, Hollis said he had to stay strong otherwise the season would have been a write-off.Fullarton restored him to the team because he recognised the
  
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• JemmaPage published Police release pictures of Lenton sexual assault victim's...

  21-06-2016 15:31
  
  Officers investigating a serious sexual assault have released pictures of clothing worn by the victim on the night of the attack. Detectives hope the images of a pair of multi-coloured checked shorts and a blue vest top will help members of the public, who may hold vital information, to come forward.The attack on a 22-year-old woman off Derby Road, in Lenton, happened between 10pm and midnight on Monday, June 6. Police believe the assault may have taken place near Gloucester Avenue, Henry...
  
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• DanRobinson published Businesses and schools 'can deliver skills together'

  21-06-2016 15:29
  
  The relationship between skills and productivity will be the focus of a major regional conference. East Midlands Chamber's 2016 Employment and Skills Summit will bring together education providers, business representatives and policymakers to discuss the practical ways in which business and the education sector can work together to deliver the skills required to enable the continued growth of the East Midlands economy. It will include a series of workshops, panel discussions and guest...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Great pictures from national skateboarding competition in...

  21-06-2016 15:28
  
  Flo Skatepark near Colwick Industrial Estate was the setting for a national skateboarding competition - and here are some of the best photos from the event.A total of 28 skate stores from around the UK took part in the Vans Shop Riot contest on Saturday June 18, which offered a £3,000 prize pot, and entry into the European championships for the victor.The shop Fifty Fifty took third place and £500, with a team consisting of Dan Wileman - who had driven from Barcelona to attend -...
  
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• TracyWalker published A46 closed for nearly three hours as police deal with crash

  21-06-2016 14:59
  
  A main road in Nottinghamshire was closed for almost three hours following a crash involving a lorry and a mini-bus. Emergency services attended the A46 southbound, near the Saxondale Island at Bingham just after 9am on Tuesday. It followed a collision between a lorry and a mini-bus. Officers from Nottinghamshire Police say only minor injuries were suffered.
  Read more: Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' in Nottingham city centre collisionThe road was clear by 11.50am. The lorry had shed its...
  
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