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• MattDavies published England manager Sam Allardyce accused of offering advice on how...

  26-09-2016 23:39
  
  England boss Sam Allardyce has allegedly offered advice on how to bypass FA rules on transfers.The Daily Telegraph filmed the former Notts County manager as part of an investigation into bribery and corruption in English football.Allardyce is said to have met 'businessmen' who claimed to represent a Far East firm, attempting to profit from Premier League transfers.He allegedly told the men, who were actually undercover reporters, that it was "not a problem" getting around FA rules that...
  
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• MattDavies commented England manager Sam Allardyce accused of offering advice on how...

  26-09-2016 23:39
  
  England boss Sam Allardyce has allegedly offered advice on how to bypass FA rules on transfers.The Daily Telegraph filmed the former Notts County manager as part of an investigation into bribery and corruption in English football.Allardyce is said to have met 'businessmen' who claimed to represent a Far East firm, attempting to profit from Premier League transfers.He allegedly told the men, who were actually undercover reporters, that it was "not a problem" getting around FA rules that...
  
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• TomNorton published Entries already open for the Robin Hood Marathon 2017

  26-09-2016 22:00
  
  Organisers have already announced the dates for next year's Robin Hood Marathon, only one day after the 2016 race took place. More than 10,000 people took part in this year's marathon and half marathon which helps to raise thousands of pounds for good causes. And people have already begun signing up for the 2017 event, the earliest organisers say they have ever offered early bird places for. Among the eager lot signing up was Dominic Bowen, the first person to have registered for the...
  
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• TomNorton commented Entries already open for the Robin Hood Marathon 2017

  26-09-2016 22:00
  
  Organisers have already announced the dates for next year's Robin Hood Marathon, only one day after the 2016 race took place. More than 10,000 people took part in this year's marathon and half marathon which helps to raise thousands of pounds for good causes. And people have already begun signing up for the 2017 event, the earliest organisers say they have ever offered early bird places for. Among the eager lot signing up was Dominic Bowen, the first person to have registered for the...
  
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• Old auction house to become new Trinity Church | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  26-09-2016 20:01
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  The Church of England has purchased a landmark building in Nottingham which will become the home of a new church serving the city. The Diocese of ...and more »
  
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• turnerturner published Drunk heart transplant patient punched policeman

  26-09-2016 20:00
  
  Bare-chested Kevin Machin yelled abuse at a barmaid and put a fist through a pub door - while awaiting a heart transplant. Because of his aggression, he was ordered out of the Friar Tuck pub and was being threatening when police arrived, Nottingham magistrates heard yesterday. He punched one officer twice on an ear before making a racist comment to another policeman who was called to help. Then he caused more bother when in custody, said Hannah Strawson, prosecuting. While being searched, he...
  
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• turnerturner commented Drunk heart transplant patient punched policeman

  26-09-2016 20:00
  
  Bare-chested Kevin Machin yelled abuse at a barmaid and put a fist through a pub door - while awaiting a heart transplant. Because of his aggression, he was ordered out of the Friar Tuck pub and was being threatening when police arrived, Nottingham magistrates heard yesterday. He punched one officer twice on an ear before making a racist comment to another policeman who was called to help. Then he caused more bother when in custody, said Hannah Strawson, prosecuting. While being searched, he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Standard of refereeing as bad as I've ever seen it, says...

  26-09-2016 20:00
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns has his say on the standard of refereeing.The standard of refereeing now in this country is as bad as I've ever seen it.Look at what happened in Nottingham Forest's game at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.The referee, Kevin Friend, was useless.When I saw the tackle on Ben Osborn by Sam Hutchinson on the edge of the box, I couldn't believe it. How is that not a free-kick? And Forest should have had a throw-in in the build-up to Wednesday's first goal.It was...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Standard of refereeing as bad as I've ever seen it, says...

  26-09-2016 20:00
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns has his say on the standard of refereeing.The standard of refereeing now in this country is as bad as I've ever seen it.Look at what happened in Nottingham Forest's game at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.The referee, Kevin Friend, was useless.When I saw the tackle on Ben Osborn by Sam Hutchinson on the edge of the box, I couldn't believe it. How is that not a free-kick? And Forest should have had a throw-in in the build-up to Wednesday's first goal.It was...
  
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• rsherdley published Lorry driver on trial after van driver killed in M1 crash

  26-09-2016 19:36
  
  A lorry driver "was not watching where he was going" and may have been reading a text message when he collided with the back of a van on the M1, killing the driver, a jury heard.Scania lorry driver Paul Bury went on trial today accused of causing van driver Darren Bryan's death by dangerous driving on June 30 last year.The prosecution has alleged Bury could not have missed the van, if he had been looking where he was going, and also claimed the jury could "properly infer" he...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Old auction house to become new Trinity Church

  26-09-2016 19:30
  
  The Church of England has purchased a landmark building in Nottingham which will become the home of a new church serving the city.The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham has bought the former Neales auction house in Mansfield Road. The building is one of the oldest auction houses in the Midlands, and parts of it are believed to date back to the late 1800s.The church will be called Trinity Church Nottingham, drawing inspiration from Holy Trinity Church, which once stood in nearby Trinity...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Old auction house to become new Trinity Church

  26-09-2016 19:30
  
  The Church of England has purchased a landmark building in Nottingham which will become the home of a new church serving the city.The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham has bought the former Neales auction house in Mansfield Road. The building is one of the oldest auction houses in the Midlands, and parts of it are believed to date back to the late 1800s.The church will be called Trinity Church Nottingham, drawing inspiration from Holy Trinity Church, which once stood in nearby Trinity...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest are missing Burke - but there is more to come...

  26-09-2016 19:18
  
  Philippe Montanier admits Nottingham Forest are missing the attacking influence of wonderkid Oliver Burke – but believes there is still plenty more to come from Lica, as the Reds look to find a way to fill the void left by the sale of the £13m teenager. Burke netted for RB Leipzig at the weekend, just five minutes into his first Bundesliga start, in a 1-1 draw with Cologne. And head coach Montanier admits the Reds were always going to miss the explosive power and pace of the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest are missing Burke - but there is more to come...

  26-09-2016 19:18
  
  Philippe Montanier admits Nottingham Forest are missing the attacking influence of wonderkid Oliver Burke – but believes there is still plenty more to come from Lica, as the Reds look to find a way to fill the void left by the sale of the £13m teenager. Burke netted for RB Leipzig at the weekend, just five minutes into his first Bundesliga start, in a 1-1 draw with Cologne. And head coach Montanier admits the Reds were always going to miss the explosive power and pace of the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County to hold minute's applause to pay tribute to...

  26-09-2016 19:04
  
  Notts County will hold a minute's applause for their legendary striker Jackie Sewell who died aged 89.The club will pay their respects to the former England forward before Saturday's game against Morecambe.Sewell scored 104 goals in 193 appearances for the Magpies and became England's most expensive player in 1951 when Sheffield Wednesday paid Notts £34,500 for his services.Read more: Jon Stead wants Notts County to move into 'really strong position'Director Aileen Trew, manager John...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented FIFA 17 - Who is Nottingham Forest's highest rated player?

  26-09-2016 19:00
  
  Thursday September 29, 2016.A day that football fans and gamers across Europe have been waiting for with much anticipation. It's of course the release date of popular video game FIFA 17. The latest in the long-running series of games made by EA Sports. Forest supporters will undoubtedly be eager to get their hands on a copy and try and take Forest back to being the kings of Europe they were back in the 1970s and 1980s. But how do the class of 2016 stand up? With the Reds under Philippe...
  
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• Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier wants Nottingham Forest to feed off their...

  26-09-2016 18:51
  
  Nottingham Forest head coach Philippe Montanier is calling for his players to channel their frustration against Fulham at the City Ground on Tuesday night.Previously calm and composed, Philippe Montanier's obvious post-match anger at Hillsborough told a clear story about what had gone before. But, while his mood may have eased somewhat in the days since, the Nottingham Forest boss wants his players to cling onto the lingering sense of frustration and disappointment - and feed off it. The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Louise Wright's mum speaks out as lorry driver found guilty

  26-09-2016 18:38
  
  The mother of a cyclist who died after being crushed under a lorry in Nottingham has told of her sorrow that "she will never be a grandmother". In an emotional victim statement, given at Derby Crown Court, Sharon Brown, the mother of Louise Wright, said her only daughter had told her she "wanted the same relationship" with her own future children that she had with her mum. Fighting back tears in the witness box, Mrs Brown said the pain she felt at the loss of her daughter...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Louise Wright's mum speaks out as lorry driver found guilty

  26-09-2016 18:38
  
  The mother of a cyclist who died after being crushed under a lorry in Nottingham has told of her sorrow that "she will never be a grandmother". In an emotional victim statement, given at Derby Crown Court, Sharon Brown, the mother of Louise Wright, said her only daughter had told her she "wanted the same relationship" with her own future children that she had with her mum. Fighting back tears in the witness box, Mrs Brown said the pain she felt at the loss of her daughter...
  
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• Louise Wright cyclist death: Lorry driver Adam Haywood guilty

  26-09-2016 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A lorry driver is banned from driving after being found guilty of causing the death of a cyclist.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County pay tribute to their legendary striker Jackie Sewell...

  26-09-2016 18:14
  
  For all of the excitement Notts County have created in recent weeks, the news of Jackie Sewell's death has understandably made for a sombre mood.The Magpies announced on Monday that their legendary striker had passed away at the age of 89 which sparked a flood of tributes to a man who certainly knew where the goal was.During his five years at Meadow Lane, he scored 104 times in 193 games and his standing his such that a picture of him can be found on the first floor of the Derek Pavis Stand.Not.
  
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• turnerturner published Teenager allowed bank account to be used in crooked deal

  26-09-2016 18:12
  
  A teenager faced courtfor allowing his bank account to be used to cheat a woman out of £6,995 when he was still at school. Farai Masawi was offered £800 in the crooked deal but never received a penny and nobody else was caught, magistrates in Nottingham heard. He was 17 when the woman received an email containing details of a bank account to make a payment for roofing repairs. "The email was fraudulent," Hannah Strawson, prosecuting, told the court. The woman began to...
  
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• turnerturner commented Teenager allowed bank account to be used in crooked deal

  26-09-2016 18:12
  
  A teenager faced courtfor allowing his bank account to be used to cheat a woman out of £6,995 when he was still at school. Farai Masawi was offered £800 in the crooked deal but never received a penny and nobody else was caught, magistrates in Nottingham heard. He was 17 when the woman received an email containing details of a bank account to make a payment for roofing repairs. "The email was fraudulent," Hannah Strawson, prosecuting, told the court. The woman began to...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Major recruitment drive at BT to help roll out fibre broadband...

  26-09-2016 18:10
  
  The BT-owned company that runs the country's telephone and internet cable network has recruited 17 engineers and apprentices in Nottinghamshire to support the fibre broadband rollout.Openreach has announced the new additions as part of a major recruitment process across Britain.The new recruits come from Mansfield, Newark, Retford, Worksop and Nottingham and they will be tasked with helping to install new lines, fix faults and support the rolling out of fibre broadband to 420,000 homes across...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Uefa accused of delayed action over Nottingham Forest v...

  26-09-2016 18:05
  
  A new investigation has claimed Uefa had evidence of corruption in the 1984 Uefa Cup semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Anderlecht for years before taking action.The BBC programme Inside Out will tonight allege European football's governing body was told about the referee of that match being bribed as early as 1992. The president of the Belgian club was found to have bribed the referee ahead of the second leg of their tie against the Reds.But Uefa did not take action until the facts were..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Uefa accused of delayed action over Nottingham Forest v...

  26-09-2016 18:05
  
  A new investigation has claimed Uefa had evidence of corruption in the 1984 Uefa Cup semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Anderlecht for years before taking action.The BBC programme Inside Out will tonight allege European football's governing body was told about the referee of that match being bribed as early as 1992. The president of the Belgian club was found to have bribed the referee ahead of the second leg of their tie against the Reds.But Uefa did not take action until the facts were..
  
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• JemmaPage published Watch Bulwell's David Beckham on This Morning say he needs to...

  26-09-2016 17:39
  
  A teenager who has spent almost £20,000 to look like footballing star David Beckham says he needs to spend a further £30,000 to further mirror his hero.Over the past two years Jack Johnson, of Bulwell, has undergone surgery and other procedures trying to perfect ex-England skipper's look. The 19-year-old hit the headlines after revealing he has plans to take it even further in order to perfect the dad-of-four's image. And today he appeared on ITV show This Morning where he...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Watch Bulwell's David Beckham on This Morning say he needs to...

  26-09-2016 17:39
  
  A teenager who has spent almost £20,000 to look like footballing star David Beckham says he needs to spend a further £30,000 to further mirror his hero.Over the past two years Jack Johnson, of Bulwell, has undergone surgery and other procedures trying to perfect ex-England skipper's look. The 19-year-old hit the headlines after revealing he has plans to take it even further in order to perfect the dad-of-four's image. And today he appeared on ITV show This Morning where he...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Nottingham app developer presented with prestigious award

  26-09-2016 17:35
  
  A software developer in Nottingham has received a significant endorsement after taking home one of the biggest trophies in its industry at a European awards ceremony.Serif, based in the Wilford Industrial Estate, received the best imaging software prize for its image editing app, Affinity Photo, during the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards, which was held at the world photo and video fair, Photokina. Managing director of Serif Europe, Ashley Hewson, attended the exhibition in...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham 'needs eight tram lines to have world-class system',...

  26-09-2016 17:35
  
  Another five tram lines could be needed to make Nottingham's transport system "world-class", says one of the city's most senior leaders.Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for business, growth and transport at the city council, wants to see Nottingham replicate other cities' transport systems, where there are "seven or eight tram lines" – rather than the current three.And he believes a "grand vision" of a less congested and cleaner city is needed if...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham 'needs eight tram lines to have world-class system',...

  26-09-2016 17:35
  
  Another five tram lines could be needed to make Nottingham's transport system "world-class", says one of the city's most senior leaders.Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for business, growth and transport at the city council, wants to see Nottingham replicate other cities' transport systems, where there are "seven or eight tram lines" – rather than the current three.And he believes a "grand vision" of a less congested and cleaner city is needed if...
  
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• RachelGorman published Watch more than 100 years of Goose Fair in 90 seconds

  26-09-2016 17:20
  
  From strip shows to boxing bouts; the history of Nottingham's Goose Fair is colourful to say the least.The historic fun fair moved to the 18-acre Forest Recreation Ground from the Old Market Square in the 1920s when the Council House was built. This year the fair will be open from October 5-9 and while the rides may have changed over time a few classics like the dodgems and big wheel remain stalwarts of the event.Read more: Goose Fair 2016: Nottingham's most famous bird is winning the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nicklas Bendtner told to prove himself for Nottingham Forest to...

  26-09-2016 17:04
  
  Nicklas Bendtner must first prove himself for Nottingham Forest before he has a chance of returning to the Denmark squad, according to the national coach.Prior to making his first appearance for the Reds earlier this month, the striker had not played since February, having left previous club Wolfsburg last season.He has gone on to feature four times for Forest, but is still building up his match fitness.Denmark head coach Age Hareide has said that is why Bendtner wasn't included in his squad for
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest won't want to go into break on a downer, says...

  26-09-2016 17:00
  
  European Cup winner Kenny Burns looks ahead to Nottingham Forest's next two games as they work towards the next international break.I think it is fair to call tomorrow's game against Fulham a must-win for Nottingham Forest. But then I think every game should be a must-win.You always go out on the pitch wanting to get three points.But that's five games now without a win, including the cup defeat to Arsenal. That's not a blip.If you go one, two or three games without a win, that's a blip.Tomorrow.
  
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• rsherdley published Four men deny killing Aqib Mazhar in Hyson Green

  26-09-2016 16:58
  
  Four men have denied the murder of Aqib Mazhar who was stabbed in Russell Road, Hyson Green, on June 1.Mohamud Alasow, 18, of Hamilton Road, Nottingham; Junaid Farrukh, 21, of Heathermead Close, Derby; Qamran Ahmed, 21, Staindale Drive, Aspley; and Mohammed Quasim, 24, of Staindale Drive, Aspley, all entered their pleas to the allegation.Read more: Gang jailed for total of 29 years kidnap and blackmail of restaurant ownerAt a plea and trial preparation hearing at Nottingham Crown Court this...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County in mourning following death of club legend Jackie...

  26-09-2016 16:34
  
  Notts County manager John Sheridan has paid tribute to club legend Jackie Sewell, who has died aged 89.Sewell is recognised as one of the club's best centre forwards having scored 104 goals in 193 appearances for the Magpies.He helped them to promotion from the Football League Third Division South in 1949-50 before transferring to Sheffield Wednesday for a then record fee of £34,500.Director Aileen Trew, former players and fans have been quick to pay their tributes to Whitehaven-born...
  
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• RachelGorman published A dozen tweets from Nottingham students that are guaranteed to...

  26-09-2016 16:30
  
  It's billed as the best time of your life; three years of booze, books and beans on toast.But of course being a student isn't all plain sailing, there's also feeling homesick, negotiating self-inflicted food poisoning and the continuing Sophie's choice between eating and going out. No matter when you went to university (or if indeed, you are just starting this week) it's always been the same - just back in my day (the early noughties) there wasn't the prevalent social media to capture it forever
  
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• LynetteP published Artwork inspired by our love of baking to go on display in...

  26-09-2016 16:28
  
  A new art collection celebrates Britain's love affair with baking. Contemporary artists Peter and Jayne Smith will launch A Cup of Tea and a Slice of Bake at Castle Fine Art, in Exchange Arcade, Nottingham.Inspired by cookery programmes such as The Great British Bake Off, thetasty new collection is the latest addition to their existing portfolio of Impossimal artwork, the famous striped rotund characters, which they have been jointly creating for more than a decade. The artists will be...
  
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• JonPritchard published Gang jailed for total of 29 years kidnap and blackmail of...

  26-09-2016 16:22
  
  A gang of men who kidnapped, beat and robbed a restaurant owner and tried to blackmail his father have been jailed.The five men lay in wait at their victim locked his Nottinghamshire restaurant in May 2015 before bundling him into his own van before driving him to Bestwood Country Park where they punched and kicked him then cut him with a knife.Rohan Blake, 36, of Park Road in Bestwood Village, Nathaniel Simpson, 30, of Stoneycroft Road in Old Basford, Jayquon Kenton, 23, of Constance Street,...
  
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• JonPritchard published Two new caves discovered in Nottingham every week

  26-09-2016 16:00
  
  Two new caves are discovered in Nottingham every week, according to an archaeologist who believes there are still more to find.Scott Lomax, who is acting archaeologist for Nottingham City Council, said 22 caves have been found since the start of July and believes there are 650 recorded caves in the city - many of them in The Park.The man-made caves were used as dungeons, cellars and homes by the people of Nottingham, with some dating back as far as the 9th Century.Mr Lomax said: "In July...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Lorry driver Adam Haywood found guilty of causing death of...

  26-09-2016 15:35
  
  A lorry driver who ran over a cyclist in Nottingham city centre has been found guilty of causing her death by careless driving.Adam Haywood was driving a Greene King lorry in Lower Parliament Street, when it struck 29-year-old cyclist Louise Wright.Haywood sobbed in the dock as a jury of six men and six women at Derby Crown Court revealed it had reached a majority verdict today after more than five hours of deliberating - with 11 finding Haywood guilty and one disagreeing.Haywood, 31, of...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Fulham - can Reds get back to winning ways at...

  26-09-2016 15:30
  
  Nottingham Forest will be hoping to revive their previously solid home form when Fulham visit the City Ground on Tuesday night. The Reds have won three of their four games on home turf - but face a Cottagers side who are yet to lose outside of London this season.Talking tactics: As much as the recent run of results has been frustrating for Forest, their home form remains fairly solid, with Philippe Montanier's side having started the campaign with three consecutive wins at the City Ground, prior
  
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• JemmaPage published Man lost 100k job after being diagnosed with diabetes - but he's...

  26-09-2016 15:19
  
  A former businessman who changed his life around after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been nominated for an award for helping others with the same health condition do the same.Two decades ago, Mavrick Bailey was working in a high-flying job managing more than 400 people. But the life-long condition lead to the 53-year-old losing most of eyesight and after an appointment at the Queen's Medical Centre, he was told he could no longer drive.He said: "I was earning over £100,000...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Sports Awards 2016: Who will be Cricketer of the...

  26-09-2016 15:17
  
  The year 2016 will not go down as a happy one in the chronicles of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.Relegated from Division One of the County Championship, they will play second tier cricket for the first time in a decade next summer.Through the disappointment, there were positives to take, in the form of fine individual performances and the late emergence of promising players.Steven Mullaney, Alex Hales, Jake Ball, Samit Patel and Harry Gurney all played their part among the senior players,.
  
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• DaveWhitfield published ​Rail company Virgin Trains says it will run full service next...

  26-09-2016 15:13
  
  Workers on Virgin Trains East Coast are to stage a 24-hour strike next week in a row over jobs and conditions.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out on Monday October 3.The East Coast line runs through Retford, Newark Northgate and Grantham to London Kings Cross station.The union suspended industrial action in the summer but the dispute remains unresolved.Read more: Nottingham train station takes top title in National Rail AwardsRMT general secretary Mick Cash said:...
  
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• JemmaPage published Where are all the £5 cash machines in Nottingham?

  26-09-2016 15:12
  
  The new fiver has been hitting the headlines recently, what with being virtually indestructible and with some notes being worth up to £200.But which are the places generally where you can get a five-pound note out of a cashpoint?Sometimes you need to get cash out to catch a bus home, but after checking your bank account, you realise you only have £7.61 available. And with some cash machines only allowing users to withdraw £10 or £20 notes, this can prove difficult.But...
  
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• LynetteP published Wetherspoon ditches traditional Christmas dinner but festive...

  26-09-2016 15:03
  
  Wetherspoon won't be serving a traditional Christmas dinner this year. Instead the festive offering will include a turkey pie and gourmet burger. However, Christmas pudding will still be on the menu. It follows the decision to scrap Sunday lunch earlier in the year and introduce vegan dishes.The pubs, which include 16 across Nottinghamshire, will serve a Christmas gourmet burger with beef, bacon, brie and cranberry,or turkey pie, with stuffing and roasted vegetables. Other options include...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Ilkeston bridal boutique moves to growing 'wedding hub'

  26-09-2016 15:00
  
  A growing boutique bridal shop has found a new home - and its perfect match - as it couples up to create a small wedding community.Nestled between a tea room and a photography studio dedicated to soon-to-be wed couples, House of Oliver has grown from one to four members of staff and already moved into larger premises after experiencing a successful first year. Katie Lyth, 32, is the owner of the Ilkeston bridalwear shop, which sells designer wedding dresses, suit hire and accessories, and has...
  
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• LynetteP published Get a birthday freebie at these Nottingham restaurants

  26-09-2016 15:00
  
  If you're celebrating your birthday at a Nottingham restaurant you could in line for a free meal, dessert or drink as well as a rousing burst of Happy Birthday! There are lots of freebies on offer for both kids and adults. You might need to sign up online at least four weeks before the big day to qualify. But some places just ask for proof of age such as a driving licence or passport.Frankie & Benny's Kids and adults celebrating their special day at the family-friendly New York...
  
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• EllieCullen published Pigs escape small holding...and end up in nearby garden

  26-09-2016 14:43
  
  Countryside coppers had to bring home the bacon when two adventurous farm animals were found wandering in a nearby garden. Two pigs had escaped from a small holding and were spotted in the yard of a home on Clay Street, Newark. Nottinghamshire Police's 'Rural Cops' account tweeted on Monday asking whether anyone had lost anything, with a picture of the daring duo. They told the Post: "Think they had planned a great escape from a small holding and made their way into nearby gardens....
  
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