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• Women's Continental Cup: Arsenal Ladies 3-2 Notts County Ladies

  05-08-2016 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fara Williams' late penalty helps Arsenal Ladies beat Notts County in the last eight of the Continental Cup.
  
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• JenniferScott published Roadworks begin over busy summer weekend in Notts

  05-08-2016 22:20
  
  Roadworks have begun on a major route into Nottingham - just as the road was returning to normal after the tram build. Both lanes of University Boulevard was closed at 8pm tonight for resurfacing works by Nottingham City Council. The inbound lane now won't re-open until around 5am on Monday, with diversions in place via Derby Road. The lane heading out of the city will also close over the weekend, but just at night, between 8pm and 7am - until Monday, where it is hoped it will return to normal..
  
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• Is Olympiacos chief John Vrentzos on his way to Nottingham Forest after resigning from Greek giants? - Nottingham Post

  05-08-2016 22:03
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  Is Olympiacos chief John Vrentzos on his way to Nottingham Forest after resigning from Greek giants?
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  John Vrentzos, previously linked with the role of chief executive at Nottingham Forest, has left Olympiacos. A statement by the Greek club said Vrentzos has stepped down from his position as managing director, while chief scout Chouancho Lorenzo ...
  
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• JenniferScott published Four charged after Black Lives Matter protest blocks city centre

  05-08-2016 22:02
  
  Four people have been charged after a protest in the city centre led to roads being closed for more than three hours. The incident happened outside Theatre Square at around 8.15am on Friday when three women and one man from Black Lives Matter lay down over tram tracks, linked together by pipes. Upper Parliament Street was closed between Tollhouse Hill and Market Street, and there were delays on surrounding routes, including South Sherwood Street, North Sherwood Street, Shakespeare Street,...
  
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• MattDavies published Trent Bridge ticket office open this weekend due to high demand...

  05-08-2016 21:55
  
  Nottinghamshire will open the Trent Bridge ticket office on Saturday and Sunday due to high demand for NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final tickets.Notts Outlaws will face the Essex Eagles on Monday evening after winning eight successive matches to finish top of the North Group with 20 points.Tickets are available over the counter at the ticket office, which will be open from 9.30am to 4pm this weekend during the build-up to the match.They are also available at www.trentbridge.co.uk, as is a full...
  
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• TomNorton published Win a Wedding couple tie the knot at Woodborough Hall

  05-08-2016 21:52
  
  After months of planning young couple Rhys Wright and Livia Schonova 's big day was bathed in sunshine as they celebrated tying the knot thanks to the Post's Win a Wedding competition. Hundreds of well-wishers, including family from across the worl,d joined the happy couple as theysaid their vows on Friday at Woodborough Hall. Rhys and Livia first met each other six years ago while working on the conveyor belt at the Boots factory and had their first date a month later. The newly-weds,...
  
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• TomNorton commented Win a Wedding couple tie the knot at Woodborough Hall

  05-08-2016 21:52
  
  After months of planning young couple Rhys Wright and Livia Schonova 's big day was bathed in sunshine as they celebrated tying the knot thanks to the Post's Win a Wedding competition. Hundreds of well-wishers, including family from across the worl,d joined the happy couple as theysaid their vows on Friday at Woodborough Hall. Rhys and Livia first met each other six years ago while working on the conveyor belt at the Boots factory and had their first date a month later. The newly-weds,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Is Olympiacos chief John Vrentzos on his way to Nottingham Forest...

  05-08-2016 21:51
  
  John Vrentzos, previously linked with the role of chief executive at Nottingham Forest, has left Olympiacos.A statement by the Greek club said Vrentzos has stepped down from his position as managing director, while chief scout Chouancho Lorenzo Molpeseres has also departed.And their exits are sure to spark fresh speculation the pair will be heading to the City Ground.Olympiacos president Evangelos Marinakis has been working towards securing an 80 percent stake in the Reds.He was understood to be
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Is Olympiacos chief John Vrentzos on his way to Nottingham Forest...

  05-08-2016 21:51
  
  John Vrentzos, previously linked with the role of chief executive at Nottingham Forest, has left Olympiacos.A statement by the Greek club said Vrentzos has stepped down from his position as managing director, while chief scout Chouancho Lorenzo Molpeseres has also departed.And their exits are sure to spark fresh speculation the pair will be heading to the City Ground.Olympiacos president Evangelos Marinakis has been working towards securing an 80 percent stake in the Reds.He was understood to be
  
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• JenniferScott published Black Lives Matter hold Nottingham rally as part of national...

  05-08-2016 21:45
  
  Black Lives Matter continued their peaceful protests in Nottingham today with a rally outside St Peter's church.Around 40 people attended the event, which included music, speeches and discussions over the issues facing black people in the city. One of the members of the city branch, known as Bo, said it was important to realise the discrimination happening on our doorstep."These problems aren't a US phenomenon, it is happening in the UK as well," she said. "The aim of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales hits half-century as England sense...

  05-08-2016 21:30
  
  England are beginning to sense a shot at victory after a much-improved performance on day three of the third Test at Edgbaston, Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales hitting a half-century.Chris Woakes predicted plenty of hard work still lies ahead after England turned round their fortunes.After two flat days for the hosts, they took Pakistan's last seven wickets for 143 runs and then reached stumps on 120 without loss themselves in their second innings.Woakes, who began the resurgence with the wicket of
  
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• JamesPallatt published Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray not crying over spilt pasta ahead...

  05-08-2016 21:16
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray is not crying over spilt pasta following Adi Yussuf's departure just days before the new League Two season.Striker Yussuf, 24, has left the Stags to join rivals Crawley Town on a six-month loan deal, following a meeting with Murray. "Was it on the horizon? I think it was bubbling," said Murray about the player's exit."There was nothing at the forefront, but I think it's like when you cook your pasta at home you get a sense of when the water is going...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Michael O'Connor gives Notts County fitness boost after...

  05-08-2016 21:00
  
  John Sheridan is set to welcome Michael O'Connor back into Notts County's squad next weekend, after the midfielder made a breakthrough in his injury battle.O'Connor hasn't featured at all for the Magpies in pre-season, after picking up a knock in training, and will miss today's League Two opener at Yeovil Town.But Sheridan revealed the former Port Vale and Scunthorpe United midfielder is now back and is likely to be included in the squad which faces Stevenage next weekend."Michael is okay...
  
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• JenniferScott published Car crash at Crusader Island shuts A453

  05-08-2016 20:27
  
  Part of the A453 Soutbound has been closed for two hours after a crash between two cars.The incident happened shortly after 5.30pm in Clifton Lane, at the Crusader roundabout. Traffic is queuing up in the area, further back onto the A453 and up to the A52 Clifton Boulevard, as well as on Silverdale Island. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 5.39pm and had to extricate a woman from one of the cars, but four other people had got themselves out before the emergency.
  
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• JenniferScott commented Car crash at Crusader Island shuts A453

  05-08-2016 20:27
  
  Part of the A453 Soutbound has been closed for two hours after a crash between two cars.The incident happened shortly after 5.30pm in Clifton Lane, at the Crusader roundabout. Traffic is queuing up in the area, further back onto the A453 and up to the A52 Clifton Boulevard, as well as on Silverdale Island. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 5.39pm and had to extricate a woman from one of the cars, but four other people had got themselves out before the emergency.
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham hospitals to get cash if they can cut waiting times

  05-08-2016 20:05
  
  Nottingham's hospitals says it plans to make big cuts to its multi-million pound deficit - but will need to improve A&E waiting times and make big savings. Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) has announced it will be able to receive more than £24.2 million of NHS funding over the financial year. But the amount of money it will be able to negotiate will be dependent on making £43 million worth of savings as well as hitting performance targets.
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• TomNorton published Nottingham hospitals to get cash if it can cut waiting times

  05-08-2016 20:05
  
  Nottingham's hospitals says it plans to make big cuts to its multi-million pound deficit - but will need to improve A&E waiting times and make big savings. Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) has announced it will be able to receive more than £22 million of NHS funding over the financial year. But the amount of money it will be able to negotiate will be dependent on making £43 million worth of savings as well as hitting performance targets.
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• TracyWalker published Nurse slapped with parking fine - while she tended to collapsed...

  05-08-2016 19:59
  
  Nurse Cherry Lane sprang into action when a pensioner collapsed on a busy shopping street - but was slapped with a parking fine by a warden just feet from where she was tending to the stricken woman.The 28-year-old, who works at Queen's Medical Centre, was driving along Derby Road, in Stapleford, towards Nottingham, when she saw the woman, whose head was partly on the road.She wound the window down and told the woman's daughter she was a nurse and asked if she could help before parking up on the
  
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• TracyWalker commented Nurse slapped with parking fine - while she tended to collapsed...

  05-08-2016 19:59
  
  Nurse Cherry Lane sprang into action when a pensioner collapsed on a busy shopping street - but was slapped with a parking fine by a warden just feet from where she was tending to the stricken woman.The 28-year-old, who works at Queen's Medical Centre, was driving along Derby Road, in Stapleford, towards Nottingham, when she saw the woman, whose head was partly on the road.She wound the window down and told the woman's daughter she was a nurse and asked if she could help before parking up on the
  
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• rsherdley published Bus passenger attacked for coughing

  05-08-2016 19:15
  
  A bus passenger who complained to two fellow travellers about one of them coughing and spreading germs ended up bashing them on the head with a bottle of Bourbon whiskey.Today, Bonitto Drysdale was sentenced for two offences of wounding his victims; two brothers, one who had a tickle in his throat as he travelled on the top deck of a bus through the city. Drysdale, sat just a few rows in front, had sworn as he said, "do you mind not coughing?' and complained the coughing would spread...
  
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• rsherdley commented Bus passenger attacked for coughing

  05-08-2016 19:15
  
  A bus passenger who complained to two fellow travellers about one of them coughing and spreading germs ended up bashing them on the head with a bottle of Bourbon whiskey.Today, Bonitto Drysdale was sentenced for two offences of wounding his victims; two brothers, one who had a tickle in his throat as he travelled on the top deck of a bus through the city. Drysdale, sat just a few rows in front, had sworn as he said, "do you mind not coughing?' and complained the coughing would spread...
  
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• JenniferScott published Wedding postponed due to EDL march

  05-08-2016 18:50
  
  One couple have put off getting married on Saturday because of the English Defence League march in Nottingham. The pair were due to tie the knot in the afternoon at the Council House in Old Market Square. But after Nottingham City Council told them of the upcoming protest, they decided to hold off on their special day. Read more: EDL march route revealed and advice for shoppers A spokesman from the council confirmed the couple had suspended their nuptials. "We've been in constant...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Wedding postponed due to EDL march

  05-08-2016 18:50
  
  One couple have put off getting married on Saturday because of the English Defence League march in Nottingham. The pair were due to tie the knot in the afternoon at the Council House in Old Market Square. But after Nottingham City Council told them of the upcoming protest, they decided to hold off on their special day. Read more: EDL march route revealed and advice for shoppers A spokesman from the council confirmed the couple had suspended their nuptials. "We've been in constant...
  
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• RachelGorman published How to bag a free Uber ride every Monday in August

  05-08-2016 18:47
  
  Uber is celebrating more than half a million miles travelled by Nottingham riders by offering free trips on Mondays for the rest of August.Free travel will be valid up to the value of £10 after which riders will have to dip into their own pockets to cover any extra cost. Read more: When is Great British Bake Off back on BBC One?The offer can be used twice per day of the promotion, up to a maximum of eight free trips during the month."In less than a year, riders and licensed drivers in...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Rebecca Adlington backs Molly Renshaw to impress at Rio Olympic...

  05-08-2016 18:44
  
  Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington has backed fellow Mansfield swimmer Molly Renshaw to impress at this year's Games in Rio.After tonight's opening ceremony, Renshaw is in action on Sunday, when she competes in the 100 metre breaststroke heats, with her favoured event, the 200m, following next week.The 20-year-old has enjoyed a positive build-up to the Olympics, having claimed silver in the 200m breaststroke at the British Championships earlier this year, while just missing out on a medal
  
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• Nottingham Forest and Boots offer free sports to kids - Nottingham Post

  05-08-2016 18:32
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  Nottingham Forest and Boots offer free sports to kids
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  This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Comments (0). Nottingham's largest and oldest business, Boots, has teamed up with Forest in the Community to run a sports and healthy-living ...
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• GemmaToulson published Nottingham Forest and Boots offer free sports to kids

  05-08-2016 18:29
  
  Nottingham's largest and oldest business, Boots, has teamed up with Forest in the Community to run a sports and healthy-living programme for children and families. The free Feel Good Club Nottingham has been launched at the Forest Sports Zone, in Forest Recreation Ground, to encourage children to exercise, eat and drink healthily and take part in games designed to grow their confidence and self-esteem. The programme will run four days a week throughout August and each day around 50...
  
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• turnerturner published Jack Archer's family releases tribute to Bingham teen

  05-08-2016 18:20
  
  The family of 14-year-old Jack Archer has issued a public tribute to their son.Jack, from Newton, was killed in a late-night smash between his bicycle and a car on Chapel Lane at Bingham on Monday July 25."Our beloved Jack you were here for only a short time but your spirit and infectious personality has spread far and wide – we have always known how special you are and we take much comfort from realising that so many others did too," read the tribute."Your light continues...
  
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• rsherdley published Banned pedlar tried to flog goods door-to-door in Beechdale and...

  05-08-2016 18:00
  
  Trying to sell cleaning goods door-to-door landed Mathew Lunt in hot water after a court had banned him from cold-calling at homes. Lunt attempted to flog handy items at houses in Woodrow Avenue, Aspley, Ranmere Road and Falston Road, both in Beechdale, and Wollaton Paddocks and Glaisdale Drive West, Bilborough, in April. Lunt, 29, of Wigman Road, Bilborough, was barred from being a pedlar by a criminal behaviour order, a replacement to ASBOs, imposed at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on May...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Burglar pinched charity boxes and tried to raid his own doctor's...

  05-08-2016 18:00
  
  A burglar was today barred from going out at night after planning three raids and getting away with charity boxes. Robert Gladwin must do 100 hours unpaid work and repay £30 to the Anthony Nolan charity after the offences in Cotgrave. Nottingham magistrates heard that he began by smashing a window at the village leisure centre on June 8. But he ran off when he feared somebody was inside, said Peter Shergill, prosecuting. Two days later, he returned to the building at 2am, using a concrete.
  
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• EDL march route revealed and advice for shoppers | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  05-08-2016 17:56
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  The route of the EDL march in Nottingham city centre has been revealed. Around 160 protestors from the far-right group, supported by members of Notts Casual ...and more »
  
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• JenniferScott published Tory candidate wins Bingham by-election

  05-08-2016 17:54
  
  The Conservative candidate in a Nottinghamshire County Council by-election has won the seat by just 38 votes. Francis Purdue-Horan stood to become councillor of Bingham following the death of Councillor Martin Suthers OBE in May - who had previously been a city councillor and served as Lord Mayor of Nottingham in 1988 and 1989. Read more: Elderly residents not happy with 100m construction work detourMr Purdue-Horan is already a councillor for Bingham on Rushcliffe Borough Council and Bingham...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Tory candidate wins Bingham by-election

  05-08-2016 17:54
  
  The Conservative candidate in a Nottinghamshire County Council by-election has won the seat by just 38 votes. Francis Purdue-Horan stood to become councillor of Bingham following the death of Councillor Martin Suthers OBE in May - who had previously been a city councillor and served as Lord Mayor of Nottingham in 1988 and 1989. Read more: Elderly residents not happy with 100m construction work detourMr Purdue-Horan is already a councillor for Bingham on Rushcliffe Borough Council and Bingham...
  
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• JenniferScott published MP calling for local editor to resign as others rally for new...

  05-08-2016 17:45
  
  It may be the summer holidays for the Houses of Parliament, but MPs still have a job to do on their doorsteps. Our political correspondent Jennifer Scott reports on what they have been up to this week. Anna Soubry has made a return to the backbenches in Westminster after resigning from her post as small business minister. But it will not keep her from speaking her mind about local issues. The Conservative MP for Broxtowe released a statement this week questioning the judgement of Beeston...
  
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• JenniferScott commented MP calling for local editor to resign as others rally for new...

  05-08-2016 17:45
  
  It may be the summer holidays for the Houses of Parliament, but MPs still have a job to do on their doorsteps. Our political correspondent Jennifer Scott reports on what they have been up to this week. Anna Soubry has made a return to the backbenches in Westminster after resigning from her post as small business minister. But it will not keep her from speaking her mind about local issues. The Conservative MP for Broxtowe released a statement this week questioning the judgement of Beeston...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby sign quartet ahead of new Championship season

  05-08-2016 17:44
  
  Nottingham Rugby have signed a quartet of players.Wasps senior academy player Tom West has joined the club on loan for the upcoming Championship season.And head coach Ian Costello has also signed a trio of Worcester Warriors on dual registration deals, with prop Derrick Appiah, winger Josh Adams and fly half Tiff Eden arriving at Lady Bay.Loosehead prop West, 20, spent last season on loan with National League One side Henley Hawks, before enjoying a successful World Rugby Under-20 Championship..
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham Hackney cabbies seek assurances over their future

  05-08-2016 17:37
  
  Taxi drivers have threatened industrial action in the continuing dispute over the changes to the rank near the train station.Kaleem Ashraf, who represents the Unite union, claimed there had been a lack of consultation from the city council over the changes at Station Street.However, the city council hit back, saying there have been three meetings this week alone to hear drivers' concerns.Mr Ashraf said he hopes for some answers from Councillor Nick McDonald, who is the authority's portfolio...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Nottingham Hackney cabbies seek assurances over their future

  05-08-2016 17:37
  
  Taxi drivers have threatened industrial action in the continuing dispute over the changes to the rank near the train station.Kaleem Ashraf, who represents the Unite union, claimed there had been a lack of consultation from the city council over the changes at Station Street.However, the city council hit back, saying there have been three meetings this week alone to hear drivers' concerns.Mr Ashraf said he hopes for some answers from Councillor Nick McDonald, who is the authority's portfolio...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Ben Osborn happy 'to take it on the chin' in battle for...

  05-08-2016 17:23
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn looks ahead to the new season and the Reds' preparations under new boss Philippe Montanier.He may not get to play in his favoured position down the middle of the pitch this season, but Ben Osborn is determined he will at least have a central role in his manager's plans.Competition for a place in the Nottingham Forest midfield is particularly fierce going into the new Championship campaign.As if it wasn't tough enough already to hold down a spot, with the..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Ben Osborn happy 'to take it on the chin' in battle for...

  05-08-2016 17:23
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn looks ahead to the new season and the Reds' preparations under new boss Philippe Montanier.He may not get to play in his favoured position down the middle of the pitch this season, but Ben Osborn is determined he will at least have a central role in his manager's plans.Competition for a place in the Nottingham Forest midfield is particularly fierce going into the new Championship campaign.As if it wasn't tough enough already to hold down a spot, with the..
  
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• turnerturner published Radford man didn't have job or money, so he stole perfume

  05-08-2016 17:08
  
  A jobless man stole a £38 bottle of perfume after his state benefits had been frozen for three months, Nottingham magistrates heard. When Joseph Shannon was searched by a police officer, he was found to have a small amount of cannabis. Peter Shergill, prosecuting, said security staff detained the 53-year-old after CCTV recorded him slipping perfume in his pocket at the Debenhams store on Long Row. Shannon of Norton Street, Radford said he found the cannabis and planned to smoke it. Mr...
  
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• RachelGorman published Riverside Festival and Forest at home - where to park?

  05-08-2016 17:07
  
  Nottingham's biggest free family shindig, the Riverside Festival, will be taking over the Victoria Embankment this weekend (August 5-7) and as such it will be closed to traffic. So where are the 20,000 or so Forest fans going to park?Football fans travelling to watch the Forest v Burton game on Saturday have been advised by the city council to use the temporary Riverside Festival car park, in Riverside Way, off Queen's Drive (see map below).Read more: Nottingham Riverside Festival: Everything...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Riverside Festival and Forest at home - where to park?

  05-08-2016 17:07
  
  Nottingham's biggest free family shindig, the Riverside Festival, will be taking over the Victoria Embankment this weekend (August 5-7) and as such it will be closed to traffic. So where are the 20,000 or so Forest fans going to park?Football fans travelling to watch the Forest v Burton game on Saturday have been advised by the city council to use the temporary Riverside Festival car park, in Riverside Way, off Queen's Drive (see map below).Read more: Nottingham Riverside Festival: Everything...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County boss John Sheridan set to reveal new Magpies captain

  05-08-2016 17:00
  
  John Sheridan is set to reveal Notts County's new captain to his players and says he is not short of quality candidates.The Magpies boss was due to inform the squad who will be given the armband ahead of Saturday's League Two opener at Yeovil Town.Sheridan has plenty of people to choose from with Carl Dickinson, Matt Tootle, Michael O'Connor, Jon Stead and Jonathan Forte all having been skippers in the past.Read more: John Sheridan targets promotion and wants fans to believe in his dreamSheridan
  
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• JemmaPage published Elderly residents in Lenton not happy over 100m detour due to...

  05-08-2016 17:00
  
  An elderly resident says he is being forced to take a 100m detour due to construction work blocking his path to a busy Nottingham road. Anthony Robinson, who lives in Palmer Court, Park Street, Lenton, said the rebuilding project means he now has to take a diversion to get to the Savoy Cinema bus stops on Derby Road. The work, which is being carried out by Nottingham City Homes, which also manages the independent living block, is building a new housing development after the last of five...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest fans will fall back in love with Philippe...

  05-08-2016 16:56
  
  Philippe Montanier can bring a style of football to Nottingham Forest that will help Reds fans fall back in love with their team again – and get the City Ground buzzing.That is the message from Jamie Ward, who believes the new head coach wants to adopt a style of play that supporters will approve of – and that can bring success for Forest in the Championship.Ward says the players themselves are excited about the prospect of playing a pressing, passing game under the Frenchman.And he.
  
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• JenniferScott published Can you help track down this stolen jewellery?

  05-08-2016 16:50
  
  Police are hoping to find jewellery thieves by releasing pictures of the stolen treasures. The precious items were taken during a burglary in Belfry Way, Edwalton.The incident took place sometime between the evening of Tuesday, July 19, and Tuesday, July 26. A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the crime and has now been bailed, pending further enquiries. But officers from Nottinghamshire Police want to hear from anyone who may recognise or have been offered the items in the...
  
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• JenniferScott published Woman who died in Nottinghamshire crash named by police

  05-08-2016 16:49
  
  The woman who died in a crash on a Nottinghamshire Road on Thursday has been named by police. Amy Young, 31, of Melton Mowbray, was killed in the early hours of the morning on the the A6006, between Trowell Lane and Butt Lane near Normanton-on-Soar, on the Leicestershire border.Read more: Can you help find these missing people?She died when the Peugeot car she was driving collided with a Vauxhall van. Three men aged 21, 22 and 25, have been arrested in connection with the crash and have been...
  
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• NottmPostEG published 'I'm happy for once' - Rebecca Ferguson on Cowell, Kanye and...

  05-08-2016 16:44
  
  X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson returns to Nottingham on a major tour on the back of her third album, Lady Sings The Blues. She talks Sinatra and Simon Cowell with KEVIN COOPER Rebecca Ferguson is a British singer and songwriter, who came second in the 2010 X Factor but followed that with the No. 3 album, Heaven.The mum-of-three will be on tour later this year promoting last year's, Lady Sings The Blues and hopefully a fourth album, due out next month." I'm happy for once; I've not...
  
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• Nottmtails published The young stars Philippe Montanier believes can be at the heart...

  05-08-2016 16:28
  
  Philippe Montanier says young players are at the heart of his plans for Nottingham Forest – and the head coach believes some are destined to make a big impact at the City Ground. Nigel Doughty Academy products Ben Osborn, Matty Cash, Alex Iacovitti and Oliver Burke are all likely to be involved as Forest kic-off the Championship season against Burton Albion. Cash and Osborn will do so having penned new contracts, with Cash agreeing a three-year deal and Osborn signing up for another...
  
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