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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham canoeist David Florence on course for gold at Rio...

  07-08-2016 22:41
  
  Rio's Whitewater Stadium has become a second home to David Florence in recent months.And after sealing his place in the C1 semi-finals with a near-perfect run the Nottingham canoe slalom star believes he is well set to finally get his hands on Olympic gold.Despite some strong winds, which delayed the start by an hour, a clean first run of 94.11seconds safely sent Florence through to Tuesday's semi-final as the third fastest qualifier. The 33-year-old – with Olympic silvers in both the C1..
  
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• MattDavies published Ellie Downie makes incredible recovery after landing on her neck...

  07-08-2016 21:58
  
  Nottingham's Ellie Downie made a remarkable recovery after landing on her neck to continue her pursuit of a medal at the Rio Olympics.The 17-year-old gymnast suffered a terrifying looking fall in the middle of her floor routine and was put in a wheelchair after being helped away by medics.However, she recovered herself and was able to return for the vault."I crunched my neck. It sounds pretty gross but I just felt dizzy before my last tumble," she told the BBC's Alison...
  
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• MattDavies commented Ellie Downie makes incredible recovery after landing on her neck...

  07-08-2016 21:58
  
  Nottingham's Ellie Downie made a remarkable recovery after landing on her neck to continue her pursuit of a medal at the Rio Olympics.The 17-year-old gymnast suffered a terrifying looking fall in the middle of her floor routine and was put in a wheelchair after being helped away by medics.However, she recovered herself and was able to return for the vault."I went for my third tumble and I blocked too hard and my rotation was too slow but I thought I would try and punch through it anyway but...
  
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• Nottmtails published Montanier does not want anyone to leave Nottingham Forest as...

  07-08-2016 21:33
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Philippe Montanier insists he does not want to lose any of his players after Michael Mancienne was linked to Olympiacos.The rumour mill has been turning again this week, with the Greek champions linked with a move for versatile defender Mancienne.But Montanier repeated his message that he does not want to see any players leave the City Ground – as he believes his entire squad will be needed for the demanding flurry of fixtures ahead of them."For this moment,...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Montanier does not want anyone to leave Nottingham Forest as...

  07-08-2016 21:33
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Philippe Montanier insists he does not want to lose any of his players after Michael Mancienne was linked to Olympiacos.The rumour mill has been turning again this week, with the Greek champions linked with a move for versatile defender Mancienne.But Montanier repeated his message that he does not want to see any players leave the City Ground – as he believes his entire squad will be needed for the demanding flurry of fixtures ahead of them."For this moment,...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws versus Essex Eagles in the T20 Blast starts pivotal...

  07-08-2016 19:59
  
  Riki Wessels says Monday's NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final represents the start of a pivotal run of games for both himself and Nottinghamshire. Wessels has been in immaculate form in limited overs cricket, but has averaged 27 in the County Championship having passed 1,000 runs in the previous two seasons. He will hope to help Notts Outlaws to T20 finals day with victory against Essex Eagles at Trent Bridge on Monday, before turning his attention to the relegation battle in the Championship,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Molly Renshaw delighted by first experience of Rio 2016 Olympics...

  07-08-2016 19:53
  
  Mansfield's Molly Renshaw loved every second of her first Olympic experience - and claims she's in the shape to make a splash in her main event in Rio this week.Renshaw's 1:07.92 time in the 100m breaststroke ranked her 22nd overall, meaning she missed out on progressing to the semi-finals by six tenths of a second.But she was delighted with the performance in what was only a preparation swim for her signature 200m breaststroke on Wednesday."I was really pleased with that time, it's...
  
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• JenniferScott published Two car crash blocks road as drivers are treated by paramedics

  07-08-2016 19:41
  
  Two drivers are being treated by paramedics after a crash in Arnold.The incident happened at around 5.20pm on Sunday in Arnot Hill Road, at the junction with Sandfield Road. A black Peugeot was seen in the middle of the road with a badly damaged bumper, whilst a blue car was seen further down the street with all of its airbags inflated.Two ambulances, one ambulance car and two police cars were on the scene, along with a number of officers and PCSOs. The road was closed as a result...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Two car crash blocks road as drivers are treated by paramedics

  07-08-2016 19:41
  
  Two drivers are being treated by paramedics after a crash in Arnold.The incident happened at around 5.20pm on Sunday in Arnot Hill Road, at the junction with Sandfield Road. A black Peugeot was seen in the middle of the road with a badly damaged bumper, whilst a blue car was seen further down the street with all of its airbags inflated.Two ambulances, one ambulance car and two police cars were on the scene, along with a number of officers and PCSOs. The road was closed as a result...
  
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• Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier had no worries about fielding a young...

  07-08-2016 19:03
  
  Philippe Montanier insists it was not a brave move to field a Nottingham Forest starting XI with an average age of only 23 - because every one of them had earned the opportunity to face Burton Albion. If you exclude 35-year-old keeper Dorus de Vries, Forest's outfield players had an average age of only 21.8 when the game kicked off at the City Ground, with the side including five academy products and two players making their senior debuts, in Matty Cash and Alex Iacovitti. But Reds head...
  
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• TomNorton published Long Eaton gym takes jokey jab at "ugly" patrons

  07-08-2016 19:00
  
  A local gym is the subject of an ad-campaign poking fun at new "ugly" members. Fit4less, a national gym chain, has started a new run of billboard posters featuring a goblin-like character with the tag-line: "Tired of being….Fat & Ugly? Just be ugly at Fit4Less". The company has courted attention in the past for an ad-campaign which some local anti-bullying campaigners said was "fat-shaming". Read more: Nottingham woman 'cures' her diabetes after...
  
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• TomNorton commented Long Eaton gym takes jokey jab at "ugly" patrons

  07-08-2016 19:00
  
  A local gym is the subject of an ad-campaign poking fun at new "ugly" members. Fit4less, a national gym chain, has started a new run of billboard posters featuring a goblin-like character with the tag-line: "Tired of being….Fat & Ugly? Just be ugly at Fit4Less". The company has courted attention in the past for an ad-campaign which some local anti-bullying campaigners said was "fat-shaming". Read more: Nottingham woman 'cures' her diabetes after...
  
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• Five years on, the lessons of Nottingham riots - Nottingham Post

  07-08-2016 18:17
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  Five years on, the lessons of Nottingham riots
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  It was 10pm and out of a mob of 30 to 40 masked youths flew the petrol bombs that could have destroyed Canning Circus police station. The attack five years ago was the stand-out incident in the two nights of rioting that disfigured Nottingham. Police ...
  
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• JHLewis published Five years on, the lessons of Nottingham riots

  07-08-2016 18:10
  
  It was 10pm and out of a mob of 30 to 40 masked youths flew the petrol bombs that could have destroyed Canning Circus police station. The attack five years ago was the stand-out incident in the two nights of rioting that disfigured Nottingham. Police stations in Bulwell, St Ann's and The Meadows also came under attack on nights of August 8 and 9, 2011 – but Nottinghamshire Police were not the only targets in the copycat disorder that followed the London shooting of Mark Duggan, four days..
  
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• JHLewis commented Five years on, the lessons of Nottingham riots

  07-08-2016 18:10
  
  It was 10pm and out of a mob of 30 to 40 masked youths flew the petrol bombs that could have destroyed Canning Circus police station. The attack five years ago was the stand-out incident in the two nights of rioting that disfigured Nottingham. Police stations in Bulwell, St Ann's and The Meadows also came under attack on nights of August 8 and 9, 2011 – but Nottinghamshire Police were not the only targets in the copycat disorder that followed the London shooting of Mark Duggan, four days..
  
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• JenniferScott published Sun and fun for everyone at the Nottingham Riverside Festival

  07-08-2016 17:53
  
  The sun was out and the crowds were in when it came to this weekend's Riverside Festival. The free community event again took over the Victoria Embankment for three days of music, rides and stalls, with thousands of visitors enjoying every moment. Friday kicked off the show with a night of live music from the Disco Prophets, who played dance floor hits from the 70s up to today, including covers of Bruno Mars and Daft Punk. Saturday was more of a family affair, with a mixture of local and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Yeovil Town 2 Notts County 0: Match analysis: Nothing is decided...

  07-08-2016 17:47
  
  Notts County writer Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on the 2-0 defeat to Yeovil in the first League Two game of the season on Saturday.The first game of a new season has never offered a serious indication of what fate has in store for the next nine months, as Notts County know only too well.This time last year a 2-0 victory at Stevenage had everybody dreaming of special times at Meadow Lane, but those aspirations were derailed quite emphatically.That's why nobody should treat this defeat to...
  
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• Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier's Nottingham Forest do a good impression of...

  07-08-2016 16:55
  
  Nottingham Forest started their Championship campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Burton Albion at the City Ground, in Philippe Montanier's first competitive game in charge. Reds reporter Paul Taylor gives his verdict on an entertaining afternoon.On an afternoon that offered both a colourful reminder of a past era and a first taste of a new one, the former goalkeeper in Philippe Montanier will have come to the fore, as he prowled the City Ground touchline.The Frenchman was only too aware..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Philippe Montanier's Nottingham Forest do a good impression of...

  07-08-2016 16:55
  
  Nottingham Forest started their Championship campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Burton Albion at the City Ground, in Philippe Montanier's first competitive game in charge. Reds reporter Paul Taylor gives his verdict on an entertaining afternoon.On an afternoon that offered both a colourful reminder of a past era and a first taste of a new one, the former goalkeeper in Philippe Montanier will have come to the fore, as he prowled the City Ground touchline.The Frenchman was only too aware..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Pair charged with intent to supply heroin and coke

  07-08-2016 16:42
  
  A man and woman have been accused of having cocaine and heroin with intent to supply the Class A drugs. The pair were detained in a car on Thursday and brought before a special sitting of magistrates in Nottingham.Simon Palmer, 53, of Edwin Street, Daybrook did not apply for bail. He was remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on September 5.
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws name 13-man squad to take on Essex as they look to...

  07-08-2016 16:17
  
  Notts Outlaws have been told to forget past quarter-final disappointments after naming a 13-man squad for their game against Essex Eagles at Trent Bridge on Monday night. The Outlaws lost four home last-eight games in a row before failing to get beyond the group stage last season. However, they have won their last eight matches to top the North Group and director of cricket Mick Newell says past successes – and failures – are irrelevant going into the game against an Essex team...
  
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• Nottingham Post published League Two round-up: Newly-promoted Grimsby Town make winning...

  07-08-2016 16:15
  
  The opening day of the League Two campaign saw contrasting fortunes for Notts County and Mansfield Town. We round-up the rest of the action from yesterday.Grimsby Town made a winning return to the English Football League as they beat Morecambe 2-0 at home on the opening day of the League Two season.The Mariners, playing at this level for the first time since 2010 after winning last term's National League play-offs, took an early lead through Kayden Jackson's sixth-minute strike, and Ben Davies'.
  
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• Teenagers arrested over Newark industrial estate fire

  07-08-2016 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers are arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire on an industrial estate.
  
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• EllieCullen published Car seller slapped with £2,000-worth of fines for using...

  07-08-2016 16:01
  
  A would-be car salesman earned himself £2,000-worth of fines - after using the street outside his house as his forecourt. The man had parked up 20 cars he was trying to flog on Newlyn Drive, Aspley. But after complaints from neighbours, community protection teams turned up - and slapped him with a £100 fine for every single car. Another vehicle was taken away for not having an MOT.
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• EllieCullen commented Car seller slapped with £2,000-worth of parking fines

  07-08-2016 16:01
  
  A would-be car salesman earned himself £2,000-worth of parking fines - after using the street outside his house as his forecourt. The man had parked up 20 cars he was trying to flog on Newlyn Drive, Aspley. But after complaints from neighbours, traffic wardens turned up - and slapped him with a £100 fine for every single car. Another vehicle was taken away for not having an MOT.
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• EllieCullen commented Car seller slapped with £2,000-worth of fines for using...

  07-08-2016 16:01
  
  A would-be car salesman earned himself £2,000-worth of fines - after using the street outside his house as his forecourt. The man had parked up 20 cars he was trying to flog on Newlyn Drive, Aspley. But after complaints from neighbours, community protection teams turned up - and slapped him with a £100 fine for every single car. Another vehicle was taken away for not having an MOT.
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• JonPritchard published 'Traffic chaos' expected in Arnold due to gas works

  07-08-2016 14:51
  
  Businesses and residents have said they expect gas works in Arnold to cause 'traffic chaos' for the next six weeks.Part of Nottingham Road will be closed between Sainsbury's and Charles Street from tomorrow (Monday, August 8) until Sunday, August 21.Further delays are also likely during the second phase of the work, when Nottingham Road will be closed between Sir John Robinson Way and Daybrook Square, between Monday, August 22 and Sunday, September 18. The work is being carried out by National..
  
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• JonPritchard commented 'Traffic chaos' expected in Arnold due to gas works

  07-08-2016 14:51
  
  Businesses and residents have said they expect gas works in Arnold to cause 'traffic chaos' for the next six weeks.Part of Nottingham Road will be closed between Sainsbury's and Charles Street from tomorrow (Monday, August 8) until Sunday, August 21.Further delays are also likely during the second phase of the work, when Nottingham Road will be closed between Sir John Robinson Way and Daybrook Square, between Monday, August 22 and Sunday, September 18. The work is being carried out by National..
  
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• Nottmtails published Pajtim Kasami lured to Nottingham Forest by Philippe Montanier's...

  07-08-2016 14:49
  
  Pajtim Kasami says he was lured to Nottingham Forest by head coach Philippe Montanier's blueprint for success at the City Ground.The Swiss international had numerous options, once Olympiacos made him available for loan in recent weeks, with several clubs attempting to sign him.But the midfielder, 24, says it was the enthusiasm of Montanier – and his belief that Forest are bound for the Premier League – that lured him to Nottingham.And Kasami dropped a broad hint that his move to the.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Pajtim Kasami lured to Nottingham Forest by Philippe Montanier's...

  07-08-2016 14:49
  
  Pajtim Kasami says he was lured to Nottingham Forest by head coach Philippe Montanier's blueprint for success at the City Ground.The Swiss international had numerous options, once Olympiacos made him available for loan in recent weeks, with several clubs attempting to sign him.But the midfielder, 24, says it was the enthusiasm of Montanier – and his belief that Forest are bound for the Premier League – that lured him to Nottingham.And Kasami dropped a broad hint that his move to the.
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham filmmaker's horror movie could be hitting shelves...

  07-08-2016 14:08
  
  A local filmmaker has signed a deal that could see his movies on the shelves of shops around the country. Anthony Winson, of West Bridgford, secured a contract with High Flier Films, a distribution company based at the legendary Pinewood Studios in London. High Flier Films, which has distributed movies featuring actors including Nicolas Cage and Kristen Stewart, picked up Anthony's low-budget horror film Unholy.The film is a classical horror feature about a couple who move into an old...
  
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• JonPritchard published Have you seen missing 16-year-old girl?

  07-08-2016 13:47
  
  Can you help Nottinghamshire Police track down Brandie Rowley?The 16-year-old was last seen in the Basford area on Saturday evening. Read more: Meet the youngster who stole the heart of Nottingham Forest player Henri LansburyShe is described as being of white British and black Caribbean heritage, is 5ft 4ins tall and of a medium build. She has short brown hair which is shaved at the back and up in a beehive style.She was wearing black trainers, black leggings and a black bomber style...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Have you seen missing 16-year-old girl?

  07-08-2016 13:47
  
  Can you help Nottinghamshire Police track down Brandie Rowley?The 16-year-old was last seen in the Basford area on Saturday evening. Read more: Meet the youngster who stole the heart of Nottingham Forest player Henri LansburyShe is described as being of white British and black Caribbean heritage, is 5ft 4ins tall and of a medium build. She has short brown hair which is shaved at the back and up in a beehive style.She was wearing black trainers, black leggings and a black bomber style...
  
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• Meet the youngster who stole the heart of Nottingham Forest player Henri Lansbury - Nottingham Post

  07-08-2016 13:44
  
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  Meet the youngster who stole the heart of Nottingham Forest player Henri Lansbury
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  When lifelong Forest fan Andrew Cove shared a picture of his young son Tyler on social media, he couldn't have imagined the response he would get. In amongst the hundreds of likes, shares and comments, he received one very special message - as well as ...
  
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• EllieCullen published Meet the youngster who stole the heart of Nottingham Forest...

  07-08-2016 13:37
  
  When lifelong Forest fan Andrew Cove shared a picture of his young son Tyler on social media, he couldn't have imagined the response he would get.In amongst the hundreds of likes, shares and comments, he received one very special message - as well as a present that he and his son will treasure forever.Forest skipper Henri Lansbury spotted the picture of two -year-old Tyler, who has Down Syndrome, and immediately sent Andrew a note, saying he'd send the family a signed shirt.Read more: Five...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Meet the youngster who stole the heart of Nottingham Forest...

  07-08-2016 13:37
  
  When lifelong Forest fan Andrew Cove shared a picture of his young son Tyler on social media, he couldn't have imagined the response he would get.In amongst the hundreds of likes, shares and comments, he received one very special message - as well as a present that he and his son will treasure forever.Forest skipper Henri Lansbury spotted the picture of two -year-old Tyler, who has Down Syndrome, and immediately sent Andrew a note, saying he'd send the family a signed shirt.Read more: Five...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan ready to snap Notts County players out of 'comfort...

  07-08-2016 13:16
  
  Given his experience and knowledge of the lower realms of the Football League, John Sheridan knows what it takes to succeed.A title-winner with Chesterfield, combined with play-off finishes with Oldham Athletic and Plymouth Argyle light up his CV, as does the remarkable rescue efforts at Newport County last season.He understands what is required and like a scientist locked away in his laboratory trying to concoct the perfect formula, Sheridan is already going through the equations.After the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Crews called to garage fire in Long Eaton

  07-08-2016 13:03
  
  Fire crews were called to a quiet cul-de-sac in Long Eaton after a garage caught fire.It is not yet known what caused the blaze, which happened at around 2.15am on Sunday morning in Longmoor Gardens.Read more: Nottingham EDL march: The morning after the day beforeCrews spent around 30 minutes putting out the fire and making the area safe. No one is believed to have been injured in the fire, but the garage was badly damaged.A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: "We were...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Crews called to garage fire in Long Eaton

  07-08-2016 13:03
  
  Fire crews were called to a quiet cul-de-sac in Long Eaton after a garage caught fire.It is not yet known what caused the blaze, which happened at around 2.15am on Sunday morning in Longmoor Gardens.Read more: Nottingham EDL march: The morning after the day beforeCrews spent around 30 minutes putting out the fire and making the area safe. No one is believed to have been injured in the fire, but the garage was badly damaged.A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: "We were...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham slimmer in naked photoshoot for Weight Watchers after...

  07-08-2016 13:01
  
  A slimmer from Nottingham has posed naked for Weight Watchers magazine after shedding more than four stone in just over a year.Nikki Simpson, 28, started going to the slimming group in April 2015 because she had put on weight after university through drinking and socialising.She said she had never dreamed of posing naked for a magazine, but Nikki can now be seen completely nude in the September edition of the Weight Watchers magazine for an article about the lack of body confidence in women.Read
  
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• JonPritchard commented Nottingham slimmer in naked photoshoot for Weight Watchers after...

  07-08-2016 13:01
  
  A slimmer from Nottingham has posed naked for Weight Watchers magazine after shedding more than four stone in just over a year.Nikki Simpson, 28, started going to the slimming group in April 2015 because she had put on weight after university through drinking and socialising.She said she had never dreamed of posing naked for a magazine, but Nikki can now be seen completely nude in the September edition of the Weight Watchers magazine for an article about the lack of body confidence in women.Read
  
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• Nottmtails published I got good reception from Nottingham Forest fans now I don't...

  07-08-2016 12:47
  
  Nigel Clough says there were lots of positives to take from his return to the City Ground – not least the fact that he received a positive reception from the Nottingham Forest faithful, now he is no longer the manager of rivals Derby County.The Burton Albion boss was frustrated that his side did not take at least a share of the spoils from the game, after seeing the Brewers create a flurry of chances – and find the net three times – within a dramatic 4-3 defeat.But he was happy
  
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• Nottmtails commented I got good reception from Nottingham Forest fans now I don't...

  07-08-2016 12:47
  
  Nigel Clough says there were lots of positives to take from his return to the City Ground – not least the fact that he received a positive reception from the Nottingham Forest faithful, now he is no longer the manager of rivals Derby County.The Burton Albion boss was frustrated that his side did not take at least a share of the spoils from the game, after seeing the Brewers create a flurry of chances – and find the net three times – within a dramatic 4-3 defeat.But he was happy
  
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• Nottingham Post published Team GB confidence boosted by opening win over Australia in Rio,...

  07-08-2016 12:28
  
  Helen Richardson-Walsh made the best possible start in her bid for a second straight Olympic hockey medal as Great Britain beat old rivals Australia in Rio.Goals from Lily Owsley and Alex Danson ensured Georgina Morgan's goal for the Hockeyroos was in vain in a tense encounter. Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch produced a masterclass, pulling off a string of fine saves to keep Adam Commens' team at bay and hand GB, bronze medallists at London 2012, the three points. However, the experienced...
  
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• Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes Nottingham Forest's City Ground will soon be back to maximum capacity - Nottingham Post

  07-08-2016 12:22
  
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  Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes Nottingham Forest's City Ground will soon be back to maximum capacity
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  Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes the City Ground will soon be back to staging matches at maximum capacity. The Reds opened their Championship campaign with a 4-3 victory over Burton Albion yesterday. However, as against Hull City ...
  
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• TomNorton published Grafitti tribute for 14-year-old cyclist Jack Archer

  07-08-2016 12:16
  
  A grafitti tribute has been left for a 14-year-old boy killed while riding his bike in Nottinghamshire. Jack Archer, from Newton, died while cycling in Chapel Lane in Bingham on Monday, July 25. His death sparked tributes across the county with flowers, hand-written notes, and even a rap song. Now, a mysterious graffiti artist known as a "secret stenciller", has left a sprayed stencil tag on the road where Jack was killed. Read more: Teenager's rap tribute to Jack ArcherThe...
  
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• TomNorton commented Grafitti tribute for 14-year-old cyclist Jack Archer

  07-08-2016 12:16
  
  A grafitti tribute has been left for a 14-year-old boy killed while riding his bike in Nottinghamshire. Jack Archer, from Newton, died while cycling in Chapel Lane in Bingham on Monday, July 25. His death sparked tributes across the county with flowers, hand-written notes, and even a rap song. Now, a mysterious graffiti artist known as a "secret stenciller", has left a sprayed stencil tag on the road where Jack was killed. Read more: Teenager's rap tribute to Jack ArcherThe...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes Nottingham Forest's City Ground will soon...

  07-08-2016 12:08
  
  Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes the City Ground will soon be back to staging matches at maximum capacity.The Reds opened their Championship campaign with a 4-3 victory over Burton Albion yesterday.However, as against Hull City in their final pre-season friendly, held last month, the stadium was only able to be 80 percent full.A 20 percent reduction to the City Ground's capacity was imposed by Nottinghamshire County Council almost a fortnight ago.It was previously set at nil...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Yeovil Town 2 Notts County 0: Player ratings as goalkeeper Adam...

  07-08-2016 10:56
  
  Notts County suffered a 2-0 defeat at Yeovil Town on the opening day of the season. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on the Notts players.Adam Collin: Not a debut he will recall with much fondness in years to come, especially given the manner of the goals conceded. 4Elliott Hewitt: Has the pace to beat defenders in wide areas but needs to work on his delivery into the box, especially if he is going to be a wing-back. 5Thierry Audel: Like the rest of the three central defenders,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Yeovil Town 2 Notts County 0: Player ratings as goalkeeper Adam...

  07-08-2016 10:56
  
  Notts County suffered a 2-0 defeat at Yeovil Town on the opening day of the season. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on the Notts players.Adam Collin: Not a debut he will recall with much fondness in years to come, especially given the manner of the goals conceded. 4Elliott Hewitt: Has the pace to beat defenders in wide areas but needs to work on his delivery into the box, especially if he is going to be a wing-back. 5Thierry Audel: Like the rest of the three central defenders,...
  
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