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• BenIreland published Fire at iconic abandoned Nottingham Great Northern Warehouse...

  14-08-2016 22:02
  
  Firefighters were called to a fire on the third floor of a derelict warehouse in Nottingham city centre.The iconic four-storey Great Northern Warehouse, formerly known as the James Alexander building, sits between the Broadmarsh Centre and Sneinton on wasteland behind BioCity.At around 5.15pm on Sunday night, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called after smoke was seen billowing from the derelict building.Three crews were sent and tackled the blaze with a 13.5-metre long ladder.Read..
  
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• BenIreland commented Fire at iconic abandoned Nottingham Great Northern Warehouse...

  14-08-2016 22:02
  
  Firefighters were called to a fire on the third floor of a derelict warehouse in Nottingham city centre.The iconic four-storey Great Northern Warehouse, formerly known as the James Alexander building, sits between the Broadmarsh Centre and Sneinton on wasteland behind BioCity.At around 5.15pm on Sunday night, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called after smoke was seen billowing from the derelict building.Three crews were sent and tackled the blaze with a 13.5-metre long ladder.Read..
  
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• Nottingham Post published England captain Alastair Cook believes Alex Hales will learn from...

  14-08-2016 21:12
  
  England captain Alastair Cook believes Alex Hales will learn from his mistake in the fourth Test against Pakistan.Nottinghamshire batsman Hales marched up to the third umpire's room to confront the match official about being given out to a controversial low catch in the first innings.He and Stuart Broad, whose Twitter observations on the same topic were not appreciated by the match referee, were respectively fined 15 and 20 percent of their fees for the Test.And Cook could hardly disagree that..
  
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• BenIreland published Huge delays on M1 motorway after serious crash between lorry and...

  14-08-2016 21:02
  
  Drivers are facing seven miles of traffic on the M1 after a serious crash between a lorry and a car.The collision took place between junctions 13 and 14, which will divert drivers travelling from London to Nottingham this Sunday evening.All three lanes have been closed and the Highways Agency says it is unlikely the road will open again before midnight.Read more: 'Children as young as eight carrying knives'Traffic is being diverted along the A421 through Milton Keynes.Congestion is as far back..
  
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• BenIreland published Radio One DJ Alice Levine has Nottingham City Transport bus named...

  14-08-2016 20:53
  
  Radio One DJ Alice Levine has had a Nottingham bus named after her and described the honour as "potentially the best day of my life".The Beeston-born presenter was impressed when she saw a tram named after friend and actress Vicky McClure when in the city to host Nottingham Fashion Week earlier this year.Nottingham City Transport decided to make her day when they told her they'd name one of the firm's 36 routes after her.The route passes the end of the road where she was brought up in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'We've not batted well all season', admits Chris Read after bad...

  14-08-2016 20:41
  
  Captain Chris Read felt Notts made a good fightback against Hampshire to reach 245 in their first innings, but admits it still wasn't a big enough total.Read top scored with an unbeaten 70 and Michael Lumb hit 39, but Steven Mullaney (20), Riki Wessels (4), Brendan Taylor (6) and Samit Patel (4) all fell cheaply.And Read said: "It was a disappointing morning session and ultimately, although it was a good fightback to get to 245, we were somewhat lacking in first innings' runs."Former...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter returns to haunt old...

  14-08-2016 20:02
  
  Former Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter enjoyed a dream return to his old stomping ground, by claiming four wickets on his Hampshire debut in a crucial County Championship match at Trent Bridge.Carter, who left Nottingham for Derbyshire at the end of last season, took four for 52 as the home county were skittled out for just 245 in 75 overs.The tall fast bowler, who recently joined Hants, rocked Notts with an explosive burst of three wickets for just six runs in only 12 deliveries at the start
  
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• Nottingham Post published Michael Whitaker pleased with solid start at Rio 2016 Olympic...

  14-08-2016 19:49
  
  Michael Whitaker was full of praise for horse Cassionato after the duo finally got their Rio 2016 Olympic Games assault up and running.Rio represents Whitaker's fifth Olympic Games, and all the experience will have come in use as he had to wait until day nine of competition to get going in Brazil.But the long wait clearly didn't affect nine-year-old horse Cassionato as the pair knocked down just one fence in the first individual qualifier.That leaves them in joint 27th place, which is in effect.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Worksop's Sam Walker believes future is bright despite exit from...

  14-08-2016 19:35
  
  Sam Walker's Rio 2016 adventure may have ended at the quarter-final stage, but the Worksop table tennis player believes the future looks bright for table tennis in Britain.Playing alongside Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall, Walker was hoping to spring one of the surprises of the table tennis competition by shocking Olympic champions and heavyweights China.As big a challenge as that sounded, confidence in the British camp is at an all-time high this year after a bronze at the World Team...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Five things we learned from Notts County's draw with Stevenage

  14-08-2016 19:00
  
  1. Michael O'Connor is a class act It was the Northern Irishman's first game after his arrival from Port Vale in the summer and he enjoyed an excellent debut.He showed some wonderful touches and uses the ball so well which just keeps Notts ticking over.He's not afraid to rattle into the challenges either and you can understand why John Sheridan wanted to make him captain.Will be a huge asset to the Magpies.Captain Michael O'Connor in action for Notts.2. Haydn Hollis is still learningMany...
  
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• BenIreland published Mobile speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for week...

  14-08-2016 19:00
  
  Here's where the speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week, according to the Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership:A60 Nottingham Rd, Mansfield A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead Nottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, Hucknall B6023 Mansfield Rd, Sutton in Ashfield B6028 Stoneyford Road, Skegby B6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit section A631 Gringley to Beckingham (Nr Mutton Lane) Spital Hill / Leverton Road, Retford A17 Sleaford Road, Coddington Raymoth Lane, Thievesdale...
  
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• BenIreland commented 'Children as young as eight carrying knives' in Nottingham

  14-08-2016 19:00
  
  Children as young as eight are being asked to carry knives as gang members groom them for their next generation, anti-knife campaigners have warned.The revelations come as the Post prepares to launch the Say No To Knives campaign to reduce knife crime in the city.In St Ann's, charity group Switch Up is warning children of the perils of getting mixed up in knife crime before they become "de-sensitised" to violence.Read more: Bulwell family fear they're stuck in Spain after passports...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Henri Lansbury apologises to Nottingham Forest fans for...

  14-08-2016 18:49
  
  Midfielder Henri Lansbury has apologised to those Nottingham Forest fans who made the trip to Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night.The Reds suffered their first defeat of the season as the Seagulls punished some slack defending to come away with a 3-0 win.But had Philippe Montanier's side been more ruthless at the Amex Stadium, the evening could have panned out differently.Oliver Burke carved out some good openings and Damien Perquis perhaps should have done better with a header when the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Henri Lansbury apologises to Nottingham Forest fans for...

  14-08-2016 18:49
  
  Midfielder Henri Lansbury has apologised to those Nottingham Forest fans who made the trip to Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night.The Reds suffered their first defeat of the season as the Seagulls punished some slack defending to come away with a 3-0 win.But had Philippe Montanier's side been more ruthless at the Amex Stadium, the evening could have panned out differently.Oliver Burke carved out some good openings and Damien Perquis perhaps should have done better with a header when the...
  
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• BenIreland published Gary Lineker's pants made by Long Eaton clothing brand Sunspel

  14-08-2016 18:48
  
  The famed 'pants' worn by Gary Lineker on Match of the Day – which sent Twitter into meltdown – were made by a local clothing brand. The baggy white numbers, which many thought were shorts rather than pants, came courtesy of designers at Long Eaton's Sunspel. Former England and Leicester City striker Lineker took to Twitter back in December when he vowed to present MOTD in his undies if the Foxes won the Premier League title.
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• BenIreland commented Gary Lineker's pants made by Long Eaton clothing brand Sunspel

  14-08-2016 18:48
  
  The famed 'pants' worn by Gary Lineker on Match of the Day – which sent Twitter into meltdown – were made by a local clothing brand. The baggy white numbers, which many thought were shorts rather than pants, came courtesy of designers at Long Eaton's Sunspel. Former England and Leicester City striker Lineker took to Twitter back in December when he vowed to present MOTD in his undies if the Foxes won the Premier League title.
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• TracyWalker published Stepping out in style for Ladies Day

  14-08-2016 17:55
  
  Forget Milan and New York - Southwell Racecourse was the place to spot the best-dressed style goddesses.The course's popular Ladies Day took place today - with Nottinghamshire's glamourpusses turning out in their finery for a day of racing and entertainment.There were odds-on winners when it came to the fashion stakes - with fascinators and pashminas accessorizing colourful dresses and jumpsuits, champagne and prosecco flowing and live music alongside eight action-packed races.Among the...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Stepping out in style for Ladies Day

  14-08-2016 17:55
  
  Forget Milan and New York - Southwell Racecourse was the place to spot the best-dressed style goddesses.The course's popular Ladies Day took place today - with Nottinghamshire's glamourpusses turning out in their finery for a day of racing and entertainment.There were odds-on winners when it came to the fashion stakes - with fascinators and pashminas accessorizing colourful dresses and jumpsuits, champagne and prosecco flowing and live music alongside eight action-packed races.Among the...
  
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• BenIreland commented Two to face court in crackdown on illegal fishing in Nottinghamsh...

  14-08-2016 17:45
  
  Two anglers have been ordered to court after police launched a crackdown on illegal fishing in Nottinghamshire.Officers visited rivers and lakes in Newark, East Bridgford, Gunthorpe and Kelham Hall and checked 44 rod licences over the weekend.They also seized an abandoned net full of fish which they had to release back into the water. Two anglers were found to be fishing without a licence and were summonsed to appear at court.Read more: Five-year-old finds spider in Asda onion ringsTo fish...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'People are getting as angry as I have seen', says one of...

  14-08-2016 17:32
  
  Leadership will be a vital asset for Nottingham Forest this season, says Chris Cohen – after revealing Philippe Montanier expects to have several different captains in his team.Both Cohen and Henri Lansbury have worn the armband already this season, while the midfielder believes other players will also be asked to skipper the side, during the forthcoming Championship campaign.Cohen says it is always an honour to captain the Reds – but also insists there are numerous figures in the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'People are getting as angry as I have seen', says one of...

  14-08-2016 17:32
  
  Leadership will be a vital asset for Nottingham Forest this season, says Chris Cohen – after revealing Philippe Montanier expects to have several different captains in his team.Both Cohen and Henri Lansbury have worn the armband already this season, while the midfielder believes other players will also be asked to skipper the side, during the forthcoming Championship campaign.Cohen says it is always an honour to captain the Reds – but also insists there are numerous figures in the...
  
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• Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain out of men's team event after China defeat

  14-08-2016 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team GB's Paul Drinkhall, Liam Pitchford and Sam Walker are knocked out by China in the men's team quarter-finals.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan tells Notts County players 'no team of mine shall...

  14-08-2016 17:00
  
  John Sheridan has made it clear he is not the kind of manager who indulges in excuses and, in keeping with the club's famous colours, he is very much black and white.There is no room for corporate talk or clichés, Sheridan says it how he sees it and he certainly pulled no punches after his first official home game in charge of Notts County ended in disappointment.The former Oldham Athletic manager described the second half performance in particular as a "shambles", after...
  
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• BenIreland published Police arrested by Star Wars stormtroopers at East Midlands...

  14-08-2016 16:49
  
  Stormtroopers have been running amock at the East Midlands Airport Aeropark - arresting police officers and commandeering a squad car. Special constable 5048 Rathod was on his knees with his hands behind his head as the space men exerted the power of the dark side. SC5048 Rathod arrested by Star Wars Storm Troopers at @EMA_Aeropark Open Day at @EMA_Airport #inyourcommunity pic.twitter.com/rhSPZNQqHW— EMA Police (@EMAPolice) August 14, 2016 And Darth Vader's henchmen were not...
  
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• BenIreland commented Police arrested by Star Wars stormtroopers at East Midlands...

  14-08-2016 16:49
  
  Stormtroopers have been running amock at the East Midlands Airport Aeropark - arresting police officers and commandeering a squad car. Special constable 5048 Rathod was on his knees with his hands behind his head as the space men exerted the power of the dark side. SC5048 Rathod arrested by Star Wars Storm Troopers at @EMA_Aeropark Open Day at @EMA_Airport #inyourcommunity pic.twitter.com/rhSPZNQqHW— EMA Police (@EMAPolice) August 14, 2016 And Darth Vader's henchmen were not...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham Food and Drink Festival at Wollaton Park 'quieter than...

  14-08-2016 16:22
  
  From giant Scotch eggs and Michelin-starred chefs to scorpions and zebra tarantulas in brine. The third annual Nottingham Food and Drink Festival was back at Wollaton Park this weekend. Jemma Page reports
  It might have been quieter than last year, according to stallholders, but that did not bother foodies visiting the two-day extravaganza.The annual festival, which took place at Wollaton Park this weekend, was expecting about 14,000 people to attend. However sellers at the event, organised...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham Food and Drink Festival at Wollaton Park 'quieter than...

  14-08-2016 16:22
  
  From giant Scotch eggs and Michelin-starred chefs to scorpions and zebra tarantulas in brine. The third annual Nottingham Food and Drink Festival was back at Wollaton Park this weekend. Jemma Page reports
  It might have been quieter than last year, according to stallholders, but that did not bother foodies visiting the two-day extravaganza.The annual festival, which took place at Wollaton Park this weekend, was expecting about 14,000 people to attend. However sellers at the event, organised...
  
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• BenIreland published Five-year-old boy left frightened after he found a spider in Asda...

  14-08-2016 16:01
  
  A five-year-old boy says he can no longer eat his favourite snacks after finding a spider in his onion rings.And bizarrely Asda has told Konner Sheppard's family that it was "likely" the arachnid got in with the potatoes during the harvest - despite no potatoes being listed in the product's ingredients.But his mum Rebecca Ward is not happy with the £5 voucher and written apology the supermarket giant has sent her, and wants Konner to receive a personal apology for the small...
  
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• BenIreland commented Five-year-old boy left frightened after he found a spider in Asda...

  14-08-2016 16:01
  
  A five-year-old boy says he can no longer eat his favourite snacks after finding a spider in his onion rings.And bizarrely Asda has told Konner Sheppard's family that it was "likely" the arachnid got in with the potatoes during the harvest - despite no potatoes being listed in the product's ingredients.But his mum Rebecca Ward is not happy with the £5 voucher and written apology the supermarket giant has sent her, and wants Konner to receive a personal apology for the small...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts and England bowler Stuart Broad hit with fine for Twitter...

  14-08-2016 15:12
  
  England fast bowler Stuart Broad has been fined 20 percent of his match fee for comments he made on social media during the fourth Test against Pakistan at the Oval.Nottinghamshire's Broad has been charged with breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in an international match".The 30-year-old criticised the umpires' decision to give Alex Hales out to...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Better performance needed against Plymouth Argyle, says Notts...

  14-08-2016 15:11
  
  As one of their marquee signings of the summer, Notts County fans have been forced to wait to get a glimpse of Michael O'Connor's qualities.But his debut performance in the centre of midfield against Stevenage was worth the wait as he demonstrated the quality, technique and vision the club can expect this season.A couple of mesmerising flicks, excellent ball retention and a few crunching tackles lit up the 1-1 draw against Stevenage as Notts were frustrated for large spells by the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Better performance needed against Plymouth Argyle, says Notts...

  14-08-2016 15:11
  
  As one of their marquee signings of the summer, Notts County fans have been forced to wait to get a glimpse of Michael O'Connor's qualities.But his debut performance in the centre of midfield against Stevenage was worth the wait as he demonstrated the quality, technique and vision the club can expect this season.A couple of mesmerising flicks, excellent ball retention and a few crunching tackles lit up the 1-1 draw against Stevenage as Notts were frustrated for large spells by the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Remember when Nottingham had its very own department store?

  14-08-2016 15:02
  
  As TV viewers eagerly await the BBC's remake of classic sitcom Are You Being Served, we take a look back at another much-loved department store which was an essential destination for city shoppersThese days we may enjoy shopping in the likes of John Lewis, House of Fraser and Debenhams but for nearly 100 years the Pearson Brothers department store was a jewel in Nottingham's shopping crown.There was great sadness in the city when the place where customers could always find what they were looking
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Remember when Nottingham had its very own department store?

  14-08-2016 15:02
  
  As TV viewers eagerly await the BBC's remake of classic sitcom Are You Being Served, we take a look back at another much-loved department store which was an essential destination for city shoppersThese days we may enjoy shopping in the likes of John Lewis, House of Fraser and Debenhams but for nearly 100 years the Pearson Brothers department store was a jewel in Nottingham's shopping crown.There was great sadness in the city when the place where customers could always find what they were looking
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke linked with £8m move...

  14-08-2016 13:44
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace.According to The Sun, the Premier League side are considering making an £8m bid for the Scot as they look to replace Yannick Bolasie, who is expected to join Everton.The Post reported on Wednesday that it was understood an £8m offer for Burke from an unnamed Premier League club had been rejected by the Reds, with other top-flight clubs also believed to be monitoring him.And, following speculation...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke linked with £8m move...

  14-08-2016 13:44
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace.According to The Sun, the Premier League side are considering making an £8m bid for the Scot as they look to replace Yannick Bolasie, who is expected to join Everton.The Post reported on Wednesday that it was understood an £8m offer for Burke from an unnamed Premier League club had been rejected by the Reds, with other top-flight clubs also believed to be monitoring him.And, following speculation...
  
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• TracyWalker published Meet the young heroes who prevented a flat fire from getting out...

  14-08-2016 12:46
  
  Brothers Tyler and Bailey McGinley, and their pal Darcey Carnelley, are being hailed as heroes in their neighbourhood after raising the alarm when a fire broke out in a flat. The brothers, aged 10 and nine, and 17-year-old Darcey, rang the emergency services, buzzed the other residents in the block, in St Martin's Road, Strelley, and directed fire engines into their cul-de-sac. Thankfully no-one was inside the flat at the time, but grateful tenant Janette Lema and other residents are full of...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Meet the young heroes who prevented a flat fire from getting out...

  14-08-2016 12:46
  
  Brothers Tyler and Bailey McGinley, and their pal Darcey Carnelley, are being hailed as heroes in their neighbourhood after raising the alarm when a fire broke out in a flat. The brothers, aged 10 and nine, and 17-year-old Darcey, rang the emergency services, buzzed the other residents in the block, in St Martin's Road, Strelley, and directed fire engines into their cul-de-sac. Thankfully no-one was inside the flat at the time, but grateful tenant Janette Lema and other residents are full of...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Michael O'Connor shines but others disappoint in Notts County's...

  14-08-2016 12:42
  
  Notts County were held to a 1-1 draw with Stevenage in their first home game of the season. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on the Notts players' performances.Adam Collin: Could do nothing about the goal, which was the result of some poor defending. Had another solid game in between the sticks. 7Thierry Audel: A couple of passes went astray and could have scored, too, with a thunderous strike which hit the bar. 7Haydn Hollis: Should have put his foot through the ball in the...
  
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• Changes to train services due to shortage of drivers - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2016 12:36
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  East Midlands Trains will be running a revised service on some of its local routes today due to a short-term issue with train driver availability. A spokeswoman for the rail company said: "We are very sorry that passengers may experience some ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Changes to train services due to shortage of drivers

  14-08-2016 12:28
  
  East Midlands Trains will be running a revised service on some of its local routes today due to a short-term issue with train driver availability.A spokeswoman for the rail company said: "We are very sorry that passengers may experience some inconvenience when travelling with us this Sunday."All of our London services will continue to run as normal throughout the day and we will continue to operate a number of train services on our busiest routes. "We have arranged replacement bus...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen Richardson-Walsh feeling confident as Team GB maintain...

  14-08-2016 12:13
  
  Helen Richardson-Walsh believes the way Great Britain's women's hockey team find a way to win is a trait every squad in the Olympic Games knockout stages would die for after they maintained their 100 percent record in Rio.A come-from-behind 2-1 win over the USA ensured GB maintained their 100 percent record in Rio in what was a straight shootout for who would finish top of Pool B.They had to do it the hard way after falling behind against the run of play to a Michelle Vittese strike in the third
  
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• Five ways to keep your mind off A-level results day - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2016 11:41
  
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  Student D-day is approaching and thousands of teenagers are nervously waiting to get their A-level results and progress on their career path. Results day is on Thursday and the best thing to do is get to school early armed with information such as your ...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Celtic move too good to turn down, says former Nottingham Forest...

  14-08-2016 11:40
  
  Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries says the chance to join Celtic from Nottingham Forest 'was too good to turn down'.But the Dutchman, who was the Reds' Player of the Year last season, believes Forest have some ready-made replacements to step into his shoes, as well as some bright young prospects for the years ahead.De Vries' move north was confirmed yesterday as he signed a two-year deal for the Scottish champions.It brought an end to a three-year stay at the City Ground for the 35-year-old, and he has.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Celtic move too good to turn down, says former Nottingham Forest...

  14-08-2016 11:40
  
  Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries says the chance to join Celtic from Nottingham Forest 'was too good to turn down'.But the Dutchman, who was the Reds' Player of the Year last season, believes Forest have some ready-made replacements to step into his shoes, as well as some bright young prospects for the years ahead.De Vries' move north was confirmed yesterday as he signed a two-year deal for the Scottish champions.It brought an end to a three-year stay at the City Ground for the 35-year-old, and he has.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Five ways to keep your mind off A-level results day

  14-08-2016 11:35
  
  Student D-day is approaching and thousands of teenagers are nervously waiting to get their A-level results and progress on their career path.Results day is on Thursday and the best thing to do is get to school early armed with information such as your UCAS clearing number and personal ID.Read more: Could you get into a grammar school? Take our testBut that is a total of four nights away, so here are five ways to keep your mind busy and stop yourself from worrying about what you cannot...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Latest Reds news and transfer rumours

  14-08-2016 11:18
  
  Welcome to Sunday's live Nottingham Forest blog. The Reds might not have been in action yesterday, but it was still a busy one. Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries' move north to Celtic was confirmed, while owner Fawaz Al Hasawi was quite clear about the future of striker Britt Assombalonga – stating he was going nowhere and staying at the City Ground. We'll have all the very latest Forest updates, news and rumours throughout the day. Plus, after their defeat at Brighton on Friday night,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Dorus de Vries thanks fans and latest...

  14-08-2016 11:18
  
  Welcome to Sunday's live Nottingham Forest blog. The Reds might not have been in action yesterday, but it was still a busy one. Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries' move north to Celtic was confirmed, while owner Fawaz Al Hasawi was quite clear about the future of striker Britt Assombalonga – stating he was going nowhere and staying at the City Ground. We'll have all the very latest Forest updates, news and rumours throughout the day. Plus, after their defeat at Brighton on Friday night,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest LIVE: Dorus de Vries thanks fans and latest...

  14-08-2016 11:18
  
  Welcome to Sunday's live Nottingham Forest blog. The Reds might not have been in action yesterday, but it was still a busy one. Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries' move north to Celtic was confirmed, while owner Fawaz Al Hasawi was quite clear about the future of striker Britt Assombalonga – stating he was going nowhere and staying at the City Ground. We'll have all the very latest Forest updates, news and rumours throughout the day. Plus, after their defeat at Brighton on Friday night,...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Bulwell family fear they may be stuck in Spain after their...

  14-08-2016 11:11
  
  A family from Bulwell have been left stranded in Barcelona after thieves broke into their hire car and stole their passports.Fay Thompson, 28, was holidaying with her partner Andrew Richards, 32, and his two children, Jessica and Adam, aged thirteen and ten, when their travel documents were snatched – as well as suitcases containing all their clothes.The family flew to the Spanish city on Thursday and had left their luggage in the boot of their hire car while they visited Montserrat...
  
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