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• Chris Lawrence is four-goal hero for Nottingham Panthers in victory over Manchester Storm - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 22:52
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  Chris Lawrence is four-goal hero for Nottingham Panthers in victory over Manchester Storm
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  Chris Lawrence was the hero for Nottingham Panthers as they beat Manchester Storm at the National Ice Centre tonight. With both Elite League and Challenge Cup points at stake, Lawrence inspired Corey Neilson's side to a thrilling 8-5 victory with four ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Memories and stories shared during tribute service to Josh...

  01-10-2016 22:31
  
  An emotional tribute ceremony organised by friends of Josh Boothman, who died in the River Erewash last week, was held in Stapleford on Saturday night.More than 100 people, including 68 youngsters, attended the event at St Helen's Church in the town to pay tribute to the 13-year-old.Police divers were called after he went missing on September 24 afternoon, and his body was found around 5.30pm the same day.Read more: Horrific footage shows woman get run over on pedestrian crossingHis friends...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Chris Lawrence is four-goal hero for Nottingham Panthers in...

  01-10-2016 22:20
  
  Chris Lawrence was the hero for Nottingham Panthers as they beat Manchester Storm at the National Ice Centre tonight.With both Elite League and Challenge Cup points at stake, Lawrence inspired Corey Neilson's side to a thrilling 8-5 victory with four goals.The Panthers made a blistering start, racing into a 1-0 lead after just 3:36 thanks to Geoff Waugh.Brian McGrattan then made his mark during a feisty opening to the match, dropping his gloves for the first time since joining the Panthers to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published TV star and Ilkeston's most famous son Robert Lindsay given...

  01-10-2016 21:46
  
  It was a far cry from TV creation Wolfie Smith shouting "Power to the people" in a memorable sitcom nearly 40 years ago. In a dignified ceremony in a council chamber, that series' star actor Robert Lindsay was made freeman of the borough of Erewash.That enables him to wear a badge of office, complete with plush ribbon, as well as a framed scroll to hang on the wall. The honour marks his place as Ilkeston's most famous son.By contrast, Citizen Smith styled himself as the leader of the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Lotto Results: Winning National Lottery number for Saturday,...

  01-10-2016 21:36
  
  You could have been made a multi-millionaire tonight thanks to the Lotto.The jackpot tonight is a quadruple rollover meaning a huge £14.6 million are up for grabs if your numbers come up.Read more: Police investigate after report of person in River TrentSo grab your ticket and check whether you have won big tonight.The winning numbers are: 4, 5, 18, 28, 43, 58. The bonus ball was 55.The Lotto draw was made alongside the millionaire's raffle, where one player will scoop £1 million and
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town players challenged to 'nail' home form after...

  01-10-2016 20:44
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray has challenged his players to "nail" their home form, after seeing his side extend their unbeaten away run to four matches.After victory at Leyton Orient and draws at Hartlepool United and Accrington, the Stags drew 1-1 at Crewe, striker Pat Hoban scoring his first goal for the club.He gave Mansfield a 1-0 lead early in the second half, but Chris Dagnall equalised for the home side with the 100th league goal of his career.And Murray said: "I'm very...
  
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• Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Mansfield Town

  01-10-2016 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Dagnall's 100th league goal secures Crewe a point as they fight back to draw with Mansfield in League Two.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Alex Rodman nearly broke his leg' as Meadow Lane storm made...

  01-10-2016 19:52
  
  The game had barely reached the 10th minute when the hail came down like a wave of bullets.But unlike the fans, there was no shelter for the players of Notts County and Morecambe.The rain then reappeared followed by a crack of thunder and as the water started to settle on Meadow Lane's surface, referee Dean Whitestone had seen enough.The players were led into the tunnel after consulting both managers, John Sheridan and Jim Bentley, and were told there would be a 10-minute break.But with the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented 'Alex Rodman nearly broke his leg' as Meadow Lane storm made...

  01-10-2016 19:52
  
  The game had barely reached the 10th minute when the hail came down like a wave of bullets.But unlike the fans, there was no shelter for the players of Notts County and Morecambe.The rain then reappeared followed by a crack of thunder and as the water started to settle on Meadow Lane's surface, referee Dean Whitestone had seen enough.The players were led into the tunnel after consulting both managers, John Sheridan and Jim Bentley, and were told there would be a 10-minute break.But with the...
  
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• Nottingham's Labour MPs campaign against grammar school plans - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 19:51
  
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  Nottingham's Labour MPs campaign against grammar school plans
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  Labour's national campaign against plans to allow more grammar schools will help to unite the party, one of Jeremy Corbyn's fiercest critics has said. Lilian Greenwood had spoken out against Mr Corbyn a number of times in the run up to the leadership ...and more »
  
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• Bristol City 2-1 Nottingham Forest

  01-10-2016 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamie Paterson's strike helps Bristol City earn a narrow victory over his former club Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County striker on target as Plymouth stay five...

  01-10-2016 19:19
  
  Plymouth Argyle remain five points clear at the top of League Two following an emphatic 4-1 win against Yeovil Town.Former Notts County striker Jimmy Spencer curled in a superb opener for Argyle in the 39th minute and they doubled their lead four minutes later through Jake Jervis' deflected effort.There was still time for Yeovil to pull a goal back before half-time, Darren Ward tapping in, but Graham Carey's fierce strike restored Argyle's two-goal cushion and Jervis stroked in a late...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Notts County striker on target as Plymouth stay five...

  01-10-2016 19:19
  
  Plymouth Argyle remain five points clear at the top of League Two following an emphatic 4-1 win against Yeovil Town.Former Notts County striker Jimmy Spencer curled in a superb opener for Argyle in the 39th minute and they doubled their lead four minutes later through Jake Jervis' deflected effort.There was still time for Yeovil to pull a goal back before half-time, Darren Ward tapping in, but Graham Carey's fierce strike restored Argyle's two-goal cushion and Jervis stroked in a late...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest paid price for a MAD five minutes, says...

  01-10-2016 19:03
  
  Philippe Montanier says Nottingham Forest paid a high price for a mad five minutes at Bristol City, as former Red Jamie Paterson netted to condemn them to a 2-1 defeat and ensure another nightmare afternoon for his old club. The Forest head coach saw his side take a first half lead through a well-taken goal from Apostolos Vellios, following a neat attacking move involving Danny Fox, Ben Osborn and Henri Lansbury. But the Greek's fourth goal of the season was cancelled out as Forest's...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest paid price for a MAD five minutes, says...

  01-10-2016 19:03
  
  Philippe Montanier says Nottingham Forest paid a high price for a mad five minutes at Bristol City, as former Red Jamie Paterson netted to condemn them to a 2-1 defeat and ensure another nightmare afternoon for his old club. The Forest head coach saw his side take a first half lead through a well-taken goal from Apostolos Vellios, following a neat attacking move involving Danny Fox, Ben Osborn and Henri Lansbury. But the Greek's fourth goal of the season was cancelled out as Forest's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Victorious Huddersfield Town are top of the pile: Championship...

  01-10-2016 18:30
  
  Huddersfield Town go into the international break on top of the Championship table after beating Ipswich Town 1-0 at Portman Road to claim their eighth win of the campaign. David Wagner's side took the lead after club-record signing Christopher Schindler headed home Aaron Mooy's corner in the second half. The Terriers then produced a dogged defensive display to hold on and take all three points back to West Yorkshire. Ipswich's run without a goal extended to over 400 minutes and they have...
  
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• JonPritchard published Police investigate after report of person in River Trent

  01-10-2016 18:21
  
  Police are investigating after reports that a person was spotted in the River Trent. A large police presence could be seen on Trent Bridge, with police, fire and ambulances all in attendance. Read more: Horrific footage shows woman get run over on pedestrian crossing A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We have had a report that somebody has gone into the water. We are sending people down there to investigate." The spokeswoman said no one has been seen or found in...
  
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• Chaos on the roads as heavy rain hits Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 18:06
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  Chaos on the roads as heavy rain hits Nottinghamshire
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  Heavy rain which battered Nottinghamshire on Saturday afternoon caused long delays on the roads as a number of crashes happened within the space of an hour. The downpour took many people by surprise and roads across the county were reduced to a ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Bristol City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Reds player ratings

  01-10-2016 18:01
  
  Vladimir Stojkovic: Showed great confidence to dummy a clearance and produce a neat turn when being closed down in the first half. Didn't have a save to make until the second half, when he could do little about either goal as Bristol struck twice in quick succession. Rating: 6/10Eric Lichaj: Another game where the back-four actually played fairly well individually, but still somehow managed to concede. Lichaj was no exception to that, with the American toiling hard throughout. Rating:...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Bristol City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Reds player ratings

  01-10-2016 18:01
  
  Vladimir Stojkovic: Showed great confidence to dummy a clearance and produce a neat turn when being closed down in the first half. Didn't have a save to make until the second half, when he could do little about either goal as Bristol struck twice in quick succession. Rating: 6/10Eric Lichaj: Another game where the back-four actually played fairly well individually, but still somehow managed to concede. Lichaj was no exception to that, with the American toiling hard throughout. Rating:...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham's Labour MPs campaign against grammar school plans

  01-10-2016 17:56
  
  Labour's national campaign against plans to allow more grammar schools will help to unite the party, one of Jeremy Corbyn's fiercest critics has said.Lilian Greenwood had spoken out against Mr Corbyn a number of times in the run up to the leadership election but was out campaigning in support of the party's bid to pressure Theresa May into backtracking on her plans to end the ban on new grammar schools.Ms Greenwood, Nottingham South MP, said many new members of the party had joined her for the..
  
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• JonPritchard commented Nottingham's Labour MPs campaign against grammar school plans

  01-10-2016 17:56
  
  Labour's national campaign against plans to allow more grammar schools will help to unite the party, one of Jeremy Corbyn's fiercest critics has said.Lilian Greenwood had spoken out against Mr Corbyn a number of times in the run up to the leadership election but was out campaigning in support of the party's bid to pressure Theresa May into backtracking on her plans to end the ban on new grammar schools.Ms Greenwood, Nottingham South MP, said many new members of the party had joined her for the..
  
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• JonPritchard published Chaos on the roads as heavy rain hits Nottinghamshire

  01-10-2016 17:55
  
  Heavy rain which battered Nottinghamshire on Saturday afternoon caused long delays on the roads as a number of crashes happened within the space of an hour. The downpour took many people by surprise and roads across the county were reduced to a crawl as drivers took care following the unexpected storm. Thunder and lightning struck the region following the heavy rain and people took to social media to say there were "rivers running down the street".
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Former Nottingham Forest winger Jamie Paterson inflicts defeat on...

  01-10-2016 17:50
  
  Two goals in the space of three minutes signalled a Nottingham Forest collapse as they were beaten 2-1 at Bristol City.Apostolos Vellios' fourth goal of the season had put the Reds in front at Ashton Gate, and they went in at the break 1-0 up after a fine defensive display in the first 45 minutes.Somehow though, they lost their way in the second period and Tammy Abraham's equaliser was quickly followed by Jamie Paterson finding the net against his old club.The visitors tried to find a leveller..
  
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• Horrific footage shows woman get knocked down on pedestrian crossing - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 17:46
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  Horrific footage shows woman get knocked down on pedestrian crossing
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  Shocking footage showing a pedestrian getting hit by a car on a zebra crossing has led to further calls to make a busy road safer. The crash happened in Victoria Road, Netherfield, at approximately 6.10pm on Friday. The footage was captured by a CCTV ...and more »
  
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• DanRussell commented Horrific footage shows woman get knocked down on pedestrian...

  01-10-2016 17:46
  
  Shocking footage showing a pedestrian getting hit by a car on a zebra crossing has led to further calls to make a busy road safer. The crash happened in Victoria Road, Netherfield, at approximately 6.10pm on Friday. The footage was captured by a CCTV camera at Eight Barbers and given to the Post to highlight the problem in the area. Owner Immanuel Baran said: "It's a very scary road. I see many accidents happen here because people always race through. "This isn't the first time...
  
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• Notts County A-A Morecambe

  01-10-2016 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County's game with Morecambe is abandoned 10 minutes after kick-off after a storm leaves the Meadow Lane pitch waterlogged.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Apostolos Vellios gives Nottingham Forest half-time lead at...

  01-10-2016 16:50
  
  Apostolos Vellios' fourth goal of the season gave Nottingham Forest a half-time lead at Bristol City.Looking to end a run of six games without a win in all competitions, the Reds got off to a great start at Ashton Gate, going in front in the 33rd minute with the only goal of the first half.Lica was handed his first start for the club as head coach Philippe Montanier made five changes to the side which drew with Fulham in midweek.Matt Mills was the only alteration to the back line, replacing the.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Apostolos Vellios gives Nottingham Forest half-time lead at...

  01-10-2016 16:50
  
  Apostolos Vellios' fourth goal of the season gave Nottingham Forest a half-time lead at Bristol City.Looking to end a run of six games without a win in all competitions, the Reds got off to a great start at Ashton Gate, going in front in the 33rd minute with the only goal of the first half.Lica was handed his first start for the club as head coach Philippe Montanier made five changes to the side which drew with Fulham in midweek.Matt Mills was the only alteration to the back line, replacing the.
  
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• Hail and heavy rain batter Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 16:47
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  Hail and heavy rain batter Nottingham
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  Heavy rain and even hailstones battered Nottingham on Saturday afternoon as an unexpected storm hit the county. The Met Office had predicted heavy rainfall for the East Midlands, but no weather warning was put in place for Nottinghamshire, only ...and more »
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County match abandoned after huge storm leaves pitch...

  01-10-2016 16:39
  
  Notts County's game against Morecambe at Meadow Lane had to be abandoned after a huge storm waterlogged the pitch.Referee Dean Whitestone was left with no choice but to call a halt to proceedings after 10 minutes, with standing water forming in one of the goalmouths.A section of the touchline was also submerged and Whitestone took the players off initially calling for a 10 minute delay.However with the rain still pouring down and the groundstaff having been left with too much to do, he decided..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County match abandoned after huge storm leaves pitch...

  01-10-2016 16:39
  
  Notts County's game against Morecambe at Meadow Lane had to be abandoned after a huge storm waterlogged the pitch.Referee Dean Whitestone was left with no choice but to call a halt to proceedings after 10 minutes, with standing water forming in one of the goalmouths.A section of the touchline was also submerged and Whitestone took the players off initially calling for a 10 minute delay.However with the rain still pouring down and the groundstaff having been left with too much to do, he decided..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Watch the minute's applause at Meadow Lane in memory of Notts...

  01-10-2016 16:08
  
  Notts County players and fans today united to pay an emotional tribute to one of the club's best ever players, Jackie Sewell. A minute's applause rang around Meadow Lane ahead of the Magpies' league match against Morecambe as Sewell was remembered, following his death earlier this week at the age of 89. Sewell, who won six caps for England, scored 104 goals in 193 games for Notts, forming a famous strike partnership with the legendary Tommy Lawton, before leaving for a British record fee of...
  
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• JonPritchard published Hail and heavy rain batter Nottingham

  01-10-2016 16:02
  
  Heavy rain and even hailstones battered Nottingham on Saturday afternoon as an unexpected storm hit the county.The Met Office had predicted heavy rainfall for the East Midlands, but no weather warning was put in place for Nottinghamshire, only neighbouring Leicestershire. However, the downpour, which started at around 3pm, led to Notts County's game against Morcambe being postponed after around 10 minutes due to the adverse weather. Read more: Brace yourselves as two huge storms due to...
  
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• Families line Nottingham's historic Castle Wharf to celebrate city's canals - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 15:58
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  Families line Nottingham's historic Castle Wharf to celebrate city's canals
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  Three-year-old Taylor Pattison took the bait and got his first taste of fishing at the family-friendly festival this weekend. The youngster, of Bingham, spent most the day at the second annual Nottingham Canal Festival with his dad Gordon. The day-long ...
  
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• Ex-Notts County captain's wife to appear in The Apprentice - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 15:33
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  Ex-Notts County captain's wife to appear in The Apprentice
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  A woman who is originally from West Bridgford and is married to former Notts County skipper Neal Bishop is to appear in The Apprentice. Frances Bishop, who has previously worked as marketing consultant and web designer, is the co-owner of boutique ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nicklas Bendtner drops to bench as Nottingham Forest boss makes...

  01-10-2016 15:10
  
  Despite scoring his first goal for Nottingham Forest in midweek, striker Nicklas Bendtner dropped to the bench at Bristol City.Head coach Philippe Montanier did his now customary tinkering to his starting XI, though at least one of the five changes he made to the side which drew with Fulham was enforced.Michael Mancienne felt some pain in his abductor muscle towards the end of Tuesday night's game and missed out on the matchday squad at Ashton Gate.He was replaced in the back line by Matt Mills.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nicklas Bendtner drops to bench as Nottingham Forest boss makes...

  01-10-2016 15:10
  
  Despite scoring his first goal for Nottingham Forest in midweek, striker Nicklas Bendtner dropped to the bench at Bristol City.Head coach Philippe Montanier did his now customary tinkering to his starting XI, though at least one of the five changes he made to the side which drew with Fulham was enforced.Michael Mancienne felt some pain in his abductor muscle towards the end of Tuesday night's game and missed out on the matchday squad at Ashton Gate.He was replaced in the back line by Matt Mills.
  
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• JonPritchard published Ex-Notts County captain's wife to appear in The Apprentice

  01-10-2016 14:52
  
  The wife of former Notts County skipper Neal Bishop is to appear in this series of The Apprentice. Frances Bishop runs a boutique children's store in Doncaster and also was involved in Pud, a similar store in Flying Horse Walk which has now closed down. The 25-year-old, who was a previous entrant to Miss Nottingham and Miss Great Britain beauty pageants, said on her audition tape that she is an "anti-wag" and a "pocket rocket". Read more: Arnold traders campaign over...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Ex-Notts County captain's wife to appear in The Apprentice

  01-10-2016 14:52
  
  The wife of former Notts County skipper Neal Bishop is to appear in this series of The Apprentice. Frances Bishop runs a boutique children's store in Doncaster and also was involved in Pud, a similar store in Flying Horse Walk which has now closed down. The 25-year-old, who was a previous entrant to Miss Nottingham and Miss Great Britain beauty pageants, said on her audition tape that she is an "anti-wag" and a "pocket rocket". Read more: Arnold traders campaign over...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Notts legend Jackie Sewell remembered: The titles, the FA Cup and...

  01-10-2016 14:29
  
  Notts County will today remember one of their greatest ever players, Jackie Sewell, with a minute's applause at Meadow Lane before their league match against Morecambe, following his death earlier this week aged 89.Here, the Post republishes an interview with Sewell by James Pallatt from 2012, when the Magpies legend relived his career – the titles, the FA Cup triumph and the day he hid Tommy Lawton's car…"HE knew I'd done it. 'Sewell you sod!' he said and then he chased me...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andrew Strauss not holding Bangladesh tour stance against Alex...

  01-10-2016 14:01
  
  England and Wales Cricket Board director Andrew Strauss is not holding any grudges over the decisions of Eoin Morgan and Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales to withdraw from the tour of Bangladesh due to security fears.Limited-overs captain Morgan and opening batsman Hales were sufficiently unnerved by July's terror attack at a Dhaka cafe, where 29 people were killed, to opt out of the trip despite ECB security advisor Reg Dickason giving the green light last month.In the immediate aftermath, Strauss..
  
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• JemmaPage published Families line Nottingham's historic Castle Wharf to celebrate...

  01-10-2016 13:27
  
  Hordes of families lined Nottingham's historic Castle Wharf to celebrate the city's canals.Three-year-old Taylor Pattison took the bait and got his first taste of fishing at the family-friendly festival this weekend. The youngster, of Bingham, spent most the day at the second annual Nottingham Canal Festival with his dad Gordon. The day-long event took place across the city centre stretch of the waterway – with information stands, food and drink stalls and children's...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reds v Bristol City

  01-10-2016 12:23
  
  A new month, can Nottingham Forest gain new impetus in the Championship? The Reds kick-off October at Bristol City today. And, having endured a winless September, Philippe Montanier's men will be aiming for victory against the Robins. We will bring you all of the build-up to the match, including Forest's team news just as soon as we get it, and then live updates from our reporters watching from the stands. We will also bring you post-match reaction, so follow our live blog throughout the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reds v Bristol City

  01-10-2016 12:23
  
  A new month, can Nottingham Forest gain new impetus in the Championship? The Reds kick-off October at Bristol City today. And, having endured a winless September, Philippe Montanier's men will be aiming for victory against the Robins. We will bring you all of the build-up to the match, including Forest's team news just as soon as we get it, and then live updates from our reporters watching from the stands. We will also bring you post-match reaction, so follow our live blog throughout the...
  
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• DanRussell commented Depressed senior court prosecutor who stabbed his wife in the...

  01-10-2016 11:03
  
  A Nottingham judge has jailed highly regarded senior court prosecutor who stabbed his wife in the head as she slept.Iain Farrimond had enjoyed an impeccable career with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) but attacked his wife in their bedroom in "desperation", the day before their wedding anniversary.The court heard the attack happened following a bout of depression due to the pressures of his work.The 54-year-old solicitor told police immediately afterwards he had intended his...
  
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• Majority of A&E visitors could be wasting time, figures suggest - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 10:57
  
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  Majority of A&E visitors could be wasting time, figures suggest
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  Figures have suggested that almost 60 per cent of patients turning up to A&E by themselves could be wasting time. Statistics published by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) suggest that during a four week period, among a selection of patients ...
  
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• Jailed for 73 years - the Notts criminals locked up this month - Nottingham Post

  01-10-2016 10:57
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  Jailed for 73 years - the Notts criminals locked up this month
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  The latest cases to be heard at Nottingham Crown Court ranged from kidnap, conspiracy to backmail and murder. Here's a round-up of some of the city criminals brought to justice this month. A gang of men who kidnapped, beat and robbed a restaurant owner ...
  
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• TomNorton published Majority of A&E visitors could be wasting time, figures...

  01-10-2016 10:41
  
  Figures have suggested that almost 60 per cent of patients turning up to A&E by themselves could be wasting time.Statistics published by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) suggest that during a four week period, among a selection of patients who turned up to the emergency department by themselves, the majority were either sent home or referred to a non-emergency medical centre. It comes after months of efforts made by the trust to encourage visitors to A&E not to visit...
  
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• TomNorton commented Majority of A&E visitors could be wasting time, figures...

  01-10-2016 10:41
  
  Figures have suggested that almost 60 per cent of patients turning up to A&E by themselves could be wasting time.Statistics published by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) suggest that during a four week period, among a selection of patients who turned up to the emergency department by themselves, the majority were either sent home or referred to a non-emergency medical centre. It comes after months of efforts made by the trust to encourage visitors to A&E not to visit...
  
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