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• JemmaPage published Nottinghamshire parents to be fined if children miss three days...

  16-10-2016 22:04
  
  Parents of children who miss three days of school in a six-week period will be issued with a £60 fine. Nottinghamshire County Council is expected to maintain its stance on unauthorised absence from school when its children and young people's committee meets tomorrow.In July 2015, the authority reduced the absence rate that triggers finesfrom 25 percent, or seven-and-a-half days, to 10 percent, which equates to three days off in six weeks.Parents must pay the £60 fine in full within..
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottinghamshire parents to be fined if children miss three days...

  16-10-2016 22:04
  
  Parents of children who miss three days of school in a six-week period will be issued with a £60 fine. Nottinghamshire County Council is expected to maintain its stance on unauthorised absence from school when its children and young people's committee meets tomorrow.In July 2015, the authority reduced the absence rate that triggers finesfrom 25 percent, or seven-and-a-half days, to 10 percent, which equates to three days off in six weeks.Parents must pay the £60 fine in full within..
  
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• Westwood finishes third at British Masters

  16-10-2016 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sweden's Alex Noren wins the British Masters by two shots, with England's Lee Westwood claiming third.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Matt Tootle at a loss to explain Notts County home form

  16-10-2016 21:00
  
  Football's sages tell you that the emotions of scoring of goal can leave you at risk of conceding one as the mixture of feelings affect judgement and concentration.Notts County found out that out to their cost as within 30 seconds of Jonathan Forte putting themselves on course for a much-needed win, Crewe were all square again.Alex Kiwomya, the nephew of former Magpies manager, Chris, was the beneficiary as George Cooper charged through the centre of the pitch.Notts manager John Sheridan was...
  
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• MattDavies published Rick Strachan surprised by disappointing Nottingham Panthers...

  16-10-2016 20:55
  
  Rick Strachan admits he was surprised by Nottingham Panthers' disappointing performance as they were beaten 2-1 by Belfast Giants in overtime on Sunday.Panthers looked short of energy, and while assistant coach Strachan praised the Giants' efforts, he expected more from a Nottingham team which was on a six-game winning streak."Belfast did a great job playing a road game with a short bench. They weren't worried how they played," he said."They defended and iced the puck well. We...
  
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• 'It's been mental' - special celebration for Nottingham's Olympians and Paralympians - Nottingham Post

  16-10-2016 20:23
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  'It's been mental' - special celebration for Nottingham's Olympians and Paralympians
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  Nottingham celebrated the recent success of the county's Olympians and Paralympians at the Rio Games with a special event today. The Post was there as the public turned out in force. Richard Whitehead had barely stepped off the double-decker bus named ...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published 'It's been mental' - special celebration for Nottingham's...

  16-10-2016 20:00
  
  Nottingham celebrated the recent success of the county's Olympians and Paralympians at the Rio Games with a special event today. The Post was there as the public turned out in force.Richard Whitehead had barely stepped off the double-decker bus named in his honour before he was surrounded by young autograph hunters.Helen Richardson-Walsh conducted her interview mid-signature signing, having already given one awe-struck fan the chance to hold her precious gold medal.This was Nottinghamshire's way
  
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• JemmaPage published Britain's Got Talent scouts hit Nottingham to find the next big...

  16-10-2016 19:49
  
  Singers, musicians and dancers showcased their talent this weekend in the hope of one day getting to perform in front of The Queen.The hit show Britain's Got Talent will be back in the new year for its 11th series and producers have started hitting the road again scouring the length and breadth of the country to find talented acts to take part.The team spent the weekend in Nottingham seeing what the city has to offer. This evening they held closed auditions at the Southbank bar in Friar...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Ask the Post: Are there caves underneath the former police and...

  16-10-2016 18:45
  
  The first ever festival of caves launches in Nottingham next week, giving locals the opportunity to explore the city's deep underground for ten days straight. But did you know there is a cave underneath every street in the city centre? Earlier this week we launched 'Ask the Post', giving readers the chance to submit their burning questions so we can get to the bottom of them on their behalf.Nottingham has approximately 700 caves, which have been used as beer cellars, air raid shelters...
  
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• Notts County: Ray Trew makes approach to Alan Hardy over potential takeover

  16-10-2016 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County chairman Ray Trew approaches local businessman Alan Hardy over a potential takeover.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published ​Scarlets beat Nottingham Rugby in opening game of British and...

  16-10-2016 18:10
  
  Nottingham Rugby lost their opening British and Irish Cup match after a convincing 33-11 Pool 4 defeat to a Scarlets Premiership Select side, who ran in four tries to seal victory at Lady Bay.The visitors had their first chance within a minute but fly-half Billy McBryde couldn't take advantage of the penalty in front of the posts and missed the kick.It didn't take McBryde long to make up for that miss, clearing the posts just six minutes in to put his side three points up.Despite that early...
  
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• JemmaPage published One-year-old to take part in 5k in memory of stillborn brother

  16-10-2016 17:33
  
  A one-year-old boy, who has just taken his first steps, will take part in a 5k walk in memory of his stillborn brother. Sol Sommerville Williams will complete the Thoresby 10 sponsored walk on October 23 - exactly 14 months since the day he was born - for Nottingham Hospitals Charity. His parents Martin Sommerville and Carly Williams had their stillborn son, Zephyr, at the City Hospital in 2013.The couple, both freelance artists from St Ann's, will this month open a special support...
  
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• Nottingham Post published ​Notts County Ladies win relegates Doncaster Belles from FA WSL 1

  16-10-2016 17:12
  
  Doncaster Rovers Belles' relegation from FA WSL 1 was confirmed as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Notts County.Goals from Aileen Whelan and Jess Clarke before the break proved the perfect response as Carla Humphrey's first goal for Doncaster was not enough to save Emma Coates' side.The Belles came into the match knowing only three big wins would save them and they started on the front foot, Arsenal loanee Humphrey sliding them in front with less than ten minutes on the clock.But as...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Mum speaks out after son was hit by car on busy A-road

  16-10-2016 17:00
  
  A mum is campaigning for a reduced speed limit on a busy stretch of road following two accidents in a matter of weeks - one of which her child was involved in. Janet Cappin lives near to the A60 in Pines Way, Harlow Wood, and wants the speed limit reduced from 50 to 30 miles per hour along one stretch of the road following the two incidents, one of which left a woman with serious injuries. The 42-year-old physiotherapist said that traffic has steadily built up over the years and that her son,...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Mum speaks out after son was hit by car on busy A-road

  16-10-2016 17:00
  
  A mum is campaigning for a reduced speed limit on a busy stretch of road following two accidents in a matter of weeks - one of which her child was involved in. Janet Cappin lives near to the A60 in Pines Way, Harlow Wood, and wants the speed limit reduced from 50 to 30 miles per hour along one stretch of the road following the two incidents, one of which left a woman with serious injuries. The 42-year-old physiotherapist said that traffic has steadily built up over the years and that her son,...
  
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• Women's Super League One: Doncaster Rovers Belles 1-2 Notts County Ladies

  16-10-2016 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doncaster Rovers Belles are relegated from Women's Super League 1 after being beaten at home by Notts County Ladies.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham hospitals urge public to help stop spread of Norovirus

  16-10-2016 16:58
  
  Nottingham hospitals are urging the public to be vigilant to help prevent any possible spread of Norovirus, following an increase in cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in the community.Most people make a full recovery within a couple of days after contracting the highly-contagious bug, however vulnerable people may become very dehydrated and require hospital treatment.A spokesman for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, said: "If...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Could Notts County be sold to local businessman Alan Hardy?

  16-10-2016 16:39
  
  Notts County are at the centre of fresh takeover talk amid claims owner Ray Trew has approached Alan Hardy about buying the club.According to reports, advisors representing Trew were said to have contacted local businessman Hardy late last week about purchasing the world's oldest professional football team.Notts were put up for sale by majority shareholder Trew last February with Hardy immediately declaring his interest.But he was ruled out of the running by Trew in April when he revealed a UK..
  
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• stewartthorpe published Site of former Long Eaton pub will be replaced by luxury homes

  16-10-2016 16:05
  
  Luxury homes could be built on the site of a former Long Eaton pub. A planning application has been submitted to turn the 0.7 acre site where The Half Crown pub, in Nottingham Road, Long Eaton, used to be into six new luxury houses.The pub closed down on Friday January 1, 2016 and was demolished in April but Erewash Borough Council has now received the request to transform the brownfield site.Read more: Britain's Got Talent scouts come to Nottingham's Broadmarsh Shopping CentreDeveloper GJT...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Generosity off the pitch is matched on it as Notts County suffer...

  16-10-2016 16:00
  
  Notts County proved they are as charitable on the pitch as they are off it in their draw with Crewe as Leigh Curtis assesses Saturday's game.Having been designated Notts County's community day, more than 4,000 tickets were handed out for this fixture in a heart-warming display of generosity.But that charity off the pitch was also extended on it as Crewe were gifted a point thanks to another donation of questionable defending.Just 30 seconds after Jonathan Forte had given Notts the lead, Alex...
  
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• JemmaPage published We find Nottingham's cheapest petrol as prices look set to rise...

  16-10-2016 15:34
  
  The price of fuel looks set to soar to its highest level in more than a year, industry experts have warned. Last year, motorists were celebrating after the cost of filling up dropped to around £1 a litre. But the prices at the pumps have slowly crept up and now the Petrol Retailers' Association has said they are expected to rise by another 5p a litre by the end of the month – adding a further £2.75 to a tank of fuel, which currently costs about £65.The current...
  
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• JemmaPage published Mum thinks she has a cold – ends up battling extremely rare...

  16-10-2016 15:31
  
  A mum has spent the past two years battling a rare cancer – which she originally thought was a common cold.Heather Longdon was diagnosed with stage three larynx cancer last August after having a constant cough, sore throat and heart palpitations for 11 months. The 27-year-old, of Bulwell, had chemotherapy and radiotherapy every day for seven weeks. The blow came just two years after Heather and her husband Ben's IVF baby, Logan, died of cot death 10 days after his birth and seven...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 1 Crewe Alexandra 1: Magpies player ratings

  16-10-2016 15:19
  
  Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on the Notts County players' performances in the 1-1 draw with Crewe at Meadow Lane.Adam Collin: Had nothing to do in the first half, but could do nothing about the goal. Other than that he was solid. 6Matt Tootle: Played in the heart of midfield and did his very best to be a spark. Got stuck into the challenges and stopped Crewe from playing. 5Louis Laing: Went on a couple of charging runs from the heart of defence which showed he was keen to make Notts a threat..
  
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• Nottingham's caves get virtual reality treatment - BBC News - BBC News

  16-10-2016 14:25
  
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  As Nottingham's first Festival of Caves begins, a virtual reality tour opens up the city's network of caves.
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• Nottingham's caves get virtual reality treatment

  16-10-2016 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Nottingham's first Festival of Caves begins, a virtual reality tour opens up the city's network of caves.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published No broken ankle for Nicklas Bendtner but Nottingham Forest await...

  16-10-2016 14:15
  
  Nottingham Forest will hope for further positive news on Nicklas Bendtner, after X-rays showed the striker has not suffered a broken ankle.However, it has yet to be confirmed if there is any ligament damage, which could potentially rule him out of action for a number of weeks, at best.The Dane was stretchered off with less than an hour gone in Friday night's 3-1 victory over Birmingham City.Bendtner had collapsed to the ground, looking in considerable pain, having been injured in a challenge by.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented No broken ankle for Nicklas Bendtner but Nottingham Forest await...

  16-10-2016 14:15
  
  Nottingham Forest will hope for further positive news on Nicklas Bendtner, after X-rays showed the striker has not suffered a broken ankle.However, it has yet to be confirmed if there is any ligament damage, which could potentially rule him out of action for a number of weeks, at best.The Dane was stretchered off with less than an hour gone in Friday night's 3-1 victory over Birmingham City.Bendtner had collapsed to the ground, looking in considerable pain, having been injured in a challenge by.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fans lavish praise on 'world class' David...

  16-10-2016 14:00
  
  Nottingham Forest produced arguably their most complete performance of the season so far, in beating Birmingham City on Friday evening.Throughout the team, there were some fine performances as Forest returned to winning ways for the first time since beating Leeds United 3-1 on Trentside at the end of August.But many fans felt there was none better than that of David Vaughan, who produced a man of the match winning show in the heart of the Reds midfield.In just his third league appearance so far.
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest fans lavish praise on 'world class' David...

  16-10-2016 14:00
  
  Nottingham Forest produced arguably their most complete performance of the season so far, in beating Birmingham City on Friday evening.Throughout the team, there were some fine performances as Forest returned to winning ways for the first time since beating Leeds United 3-1 on Trentside at the end of August.But many fans felt there was none better than that of David Vaughan, who produced a man of the match winning show in the heart of the Reds midfield.In just his third league appearance so far.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Five things we learned from Notts County's 1-1 draw with Crewe

  16-10-2016 13:56
  
  Notts County were denied victory at Meadow Lane on Saturday, when Crewe equalised just 30 seconds after Jonathan Forte had put the Magpies 1-0 up inside the last 10 minutes. Here Leigh Curtis looks at what we can take from the stalemate.1. Home form is a worry...The home form at Meadow Lane continues to be a source of concern, but let's be frank, this hasn't just been a problem for John Sheridan. Previous managers and teams have struggled to turn the stadium into a stronghold, so there does seem
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Five things we learned from Notts County's 1-1 draw with Crewe

  16-10-2016 13:56
  
  Notts County were denied victory at Meadow Lane on Saturday, when Crewe equalised just 30 seconds after Jonathan Forte had put the Magpies 1-0 up inside the last 10 minutes. Here Leigh Curtis looks at what we can take from the stalemate.1. Home form is a worry...The home form at Meadow Lane continues to be a source of concern, but let's be frank, this hasn't just been a problem for John Sheridan. Previous managers and teams have struggled to turn the stadium into a stronghold, so there does seem
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Anthony Hamilton blames tiredness for English Open...

  16-10-2016 13:15
  
  Anthony Hamilton believes that tiredness cost him dearly as he exited the English Open on Friday evening. Hamilton had an incredibly positive week at EventCity, Manchester but found Liang Wenbo a bridge too far in the quarter-finals, going down 5-2 to the Chinese star. The Nottingham cueman beat Adam Duffy, Matthew Selt, Stuart Carrington and Jak Jones to reach the last eight and earned himself £10,000 in the process. The 45-year-old beat Carrington in the last 32 in Thursday's afternoon..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Philippe Montanier hails Forest's substitutes after 3-1 Blues...

  16-10-2016 13:00
  
  Philippe Montanier again hailed the importance of substitutes to Nottingham Forest this season, after seeing two men come off the bench to help secure a much needed 3-1 win over Birmingham. Apostolos Vellios and Hildeberto Pereira both needed fine goals to secure three points for the Reds, after Eric Lichaj had initially given Montanier's side the lead. With Thomas Lam also coming on to help provide some defensive stability in the final stages, Forest saw three men play important cameo roles...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Victoria Centre residents say evacuation procedures need to...

  16-10-2016 12:11
  
  Residents of the Victoria Centre flats say evacuation procedures need to change after the second 'bomb scare' at the shopping centre in five months.Hundreds of shoppers were forced to leave the centre on Saturday, October 15 after a suspicious package was found.A police cordon was put in place on Upper Parliament Street and Milton Street was closed off.Army bomb disposal experts were called to the scene and the shopping centre remained closed for almost four hours, but the package was...
  
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• NatalieFahy published This is the day you're most likely to die in Nottingham

  16-10-2016 12:10
  
  Looking for something to put you in the Christmas spirit? Then you might want to look away now.It turns out December 23 is the day when you are most likely to die in Nottingham.Data released by the Office for National Statistics shows that, between 2010 and 2014, there were 49 deaths in the city on December 23.That is more than any other date - and more than three times as many as some days in summer.Read more: Dangerous driver raced along at 100mph on trip to the seasideDecember 9 was the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Home form a worry for Notts County boss John Sheridan

  16-10-2016 11:39
  
  John Sheridan admits Notts County's home form is a worry after they were denied victory over Crewe at Meadow Lane. Jonathan Forte had put the home side in front with 10 minutes remaining when he latched on to Adam Campbell's cross. But just 30 seconds later Crewe were back on level terms when Alex Kiwomya, nephew of former Magpies boss Chris, swept in George Cooper's pass. It meant Notts still only have one home league win this season which was a 3-1 success over Leyton Orient last...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Emergency crews called to flat fire in Mansfield

  16-10-2016 11:00
  
  Fire engines were called to a flat fire in Mansfield on Saturday evening.A call was received by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue at 7.22pm reporting the incident on Bilborough Road, Mansfield. Appliances from Mansfield as well as from the surrounding areas in Ashfield and Blidworth were called to the incident to put out the blaze.Read more: Business as usual in Nottingham city centre after 'suspicious package' incidentThe fire was put out by 8.36pm and one hose reel, two pieces of breathing...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest hope to tie Henri Lansbury to new deal in the...

  16-10-2016 10:37
  
  Nottingham Forest hope to secure Henri Lansbury's future in the next few days – with more talks expected to take place over the next 48 hours. The midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the Reds are keen to ensure that one of their prize assets is not allowed to walk away on a free transfer, when it expires. Lansbury has previously stated that he wants to remain with the Championship club – and continues to be an integral figure in the centre of the pitch. But previous...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest hope to tie Henri Lansbury to new deal in the...

  16-10-2016 10:37
  
  Nottingham Forest hope to secure Henri Lansbury's future in the next few days – with more talks expected to take place over the next 48 hours. The midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the Reds are keen to ensure that one of their prize assets is not allowed to walk away on a free transfer, when it expires. Lansbury has previously stated that he wants to remain with the Championship club – and continues to be an integral figure in the centre of the pitch. But previous...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue called to hay fire in Farndon

  16-10-2016 10:25
  
  Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called to a hay fire in Farndon in the early hours of Sunday morning. A call was received at 03:24am to a 50 tonne hay stack fire in Thorpe Lane in the village.Two appliances were mobilised and remain at the scene where hoses are still in use and dampening down is still in progress.Read more: Business as usual in Nottingham city centre after 'suspicious package' incidentThe incident follows a spate of agricultural fires in villages in North Notthingshire in..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Royal Concert Hall,...

  16-10-2016 10:01
  
  Pub quiz: which band played at Sidmouth Folk Festival the day after they'd played at the Monsters of Rock? Chances are you wouldn't say the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and the other team would walk away with the beer tokens.And a bonus question; what song did they play at both?The Who's Pinball Wizard. Without a single ukulele.It's that sort of quirkiness and unpredictability that's turned what started out as a bit of a laugh into an international success; the band has played sell-out...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest news and rumours LIVE: Philippe Montanier...

  16-10-2016 10:01
  
  It might be a drab, wet and miserable morning across Nottinghamshire, but Forest supporters can relax and reflect on a great Friday evening.The Reds returned to winning ways, registering their first success anywhere since the end of August, with a convincing 3-1 over high-flying Birmingham City.That victory in front of their own supporters was just their fourth of the Championship season and they'll now be turning their attentions to struggling Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.Philippe Montanier and.
  
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• rsherdley published Dangerous driver raced along at more than 100mph in stolen BMW

  16-10-2016 10:00
  
  A dangerous driver has been locked up after he hit speeds of more than 100mph in a stolen BMW on the way to the seaside.Shaun Kennelly, of Newark, raced along busy roads, sped round roundabouts the wrong way and went well over the speed limit through small villages along the A170 to Scarborough.Police followed him during his terrifying journey and filmed his bad driving on a dashboard cam.The 19-year-old was caught after the car's tyres were shredded by a police stinger device. He was arrested..
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra deliver 'jaw-dropping' treble...

  16-10-2016 09:47
  
  Quite a few NPO supporters must have choked on their cornflakes when news of Saturday's programme first slid through their letterboxes: THREE twentieth-century piano concertos. Not only must this be a first for Nottingham - but it would raise a few eyebrows in the musical capitals of the world. However, the NPO has never been averse to risk and boldly goes in directions which less enterprising orchestras avoid.Benjamin Powell was soloist in two of the evening's concertos, opening the concert...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Business as usual in Nottingham city centre after 'suspicious...

  16-10-2016 07:51
  
  Shops and public transport are expected to be back to normal this morning, following the discovery of a suspicious package in Nottingham's Victoria Centre on Saturday evening. Police evacuated hundreds of shoppers from the centre at around 5.15pm last night, and cordoned off a large surrounding area. A bomb disposal team joined police at the scene, but confirmed the package presented no threat to the public.
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• NatalieFahy commented Business as usual in Nottingham city centre after 'suspicious...

  16-10-2016 07:51
  
  Shops and public transport are expected to be back to normal this morning, following the discovery of a suspicious package in Nottingham's Victoria Centre on Saturday evening. Police evacuated hundreds of shoppers from the centre at around 5.15pm last night, and cordoned off a large surrounding area. A bomb disposal team joined police at the scene, but confirmed the package presented no threat to the public.
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• rsherdley published More tram fare dodgers hit with fines of hundreds of pounds

  16-10-2016 07:00
  
  Travelling without tram tickets cost one man nearly £600.Sebastian Kucinsska-Gawrychowska, 37, of Hillgrove Gardens, Top Valley, was fined £440 for travelling on NET between Basford and Market Square on February 24, then between Market Square and Basford on February 25.The defendant was found guilty in his absence at Nottingham Magistrates' Court. In addition to the fine, he was ordered to pay £4.40 compensation and a victim surcharge of £20.Maria Kovachi, 36, of Windmere
  
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• rsherdley commented More tram fare dodgers hit with fines of hundreds of pounds

  16-10-2016 07:00
  
  Travelling without tram tickets cost one man nearly £600.Sebastian Kucinsska-Gawrychowska, 37, of Hillgrove Gardens, Top Valley, was fined £440 for travelling on NET between Basford and Market Square on February 24, then between Market Square and Basford on February 25.The defendant was found guilty in his absence at Nottingham Magistrates' Court. In addition to the fine, he was ordered to pay £4.40 compensation and a victim surcharge of £20.Maria Kovachi, 36, of Windmere
  
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