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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan 'gutted' as Notts County exit Checkatrade Trophy at...

  09-11-2016 23:13
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan was disappointed to bow out of the Checkatrade Trophy as Sunderland Under-21s secured their place in the next round.Notts were beaten 2-1 at the Stadium of Light in a game they needed to win to progress from Group F.They had deservedly taken the lead through Adam Campbell's third goal in two games before Alan Smith saw Vito Mannone make a good save to stop him from making it 2-0.That gave Sunderland a chance to get back into the game and in the last 10 minutes...
  
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• Notts County concede two late goals to exit Checkatrade Trophy - Nottingham Post

  09-11-2016 22:51
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  Notts County's hopes of glory in the Checkatrade Trophy were crushed as two late goals from Sunderland under-21s dumped them out of the competition. Having taken the lead through Adam Campbell's third goal in two games, Notts looked on course to ...and more »
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County concede two late goals to exit Checkatrade Trophy

  09-11-2016 22:25
  
  Notts County's hopes of glory in the Checkatrade Trophy were crushed as two late goals from Sunderland under-21s dumped them out of the competition.Having taken the lead through Adam Campbell's third goal in two games, Notts looked on course to book their place in the next round.But they surrendered in the last 10 minutes when Josh Maja fired in the equaliser following some weak defending.Notts needed victory to make it through to the next phase, but Haydn Hollis' own goal at the death ensured..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County concede two late goals to exit Checkatrade Trophy

  09-11-2016 22:25
  
  Notts County's hopes of glory in the Checkatrade Trophy were crushed as two late goals from Sunderland under-21s dumped them out of the competition.Having taken the lead through Adam Campbell's third goal in two games, Notts looked on course to book their place in the next round.But they surrendered in the last 10 minutes when Josh Maja fired in the equaliser following some weak defending.Notts needed victory to make it through to the next phase, but Haydn Hollis' own goal at the death ensured..
  
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• TracyWalker published Reunion for 'multicultural' Welbeck Primary School pupils after...

  09-11-2016 22:05
  
  It may be 50 years since they were fresh-faced kids at school in The Meadows but one group of friends chatted like time had stood still when they were reunited.Michael Thorpe organised a reunion for his classmates from Welbeck Primary School.It is thought to have been one of the first multicultural schools in Nottingham, with families from various ethnic backgrounds sending their children to the Kinglake Place-based school in the 1950s and 60s.It was an extra-special get-together for the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Truant is finally back at school - but mum still faces court...

  09-11-2016 20:50
  
  A boy has finally started to attend school regularly after a year of efforts by staff at Nottingham City Council.However, his mother is to be ordered to face Nottingham Magistrates' Court to explain the primary schoolboy's truancy, which began in September last year.In her absence, she was found guilty of failing to ensure his attendance without reasonable justification between February 1 and June 24 this year.Read more: Ten arrests over theft of £2 million worth of rail tracks including..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Truant is finally back at school - but mum still faces court...

  09-11-2016 20:50
  
  A boy has finally started to attend school regularly after a year of efforts by staff at Nottingham City Council.However, his mother is to be ordered to face Nottingham Magistrates' Court to explain the primary schoolboy's truancy, which began in September last year.In her absence, she was found guilty of failing to ensure his attendance without reasonable justification between February 1 and June 24 this year.Read more: Ten arrests over theft of £2 million worth of rail tracks including..
  
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• JonPritchard published Rail disruption expected to last into Thursday

  09-11-2016 20:38
  
  Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel on Thursday due to continued disruption.A piece of cable came into contact with overhead wires in Luton at 2.45pm on Tuesday and caused disruption into Wednesday for trains running between Nottingham and London.It caused a power failure and damaged the signalling equipment which controls train movements. Engineers have been on site since the incident but are still working through the complicated equipment to find and fix all of the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Most trains back to normal after two days of disruption

  09-11-2016 20:38
  
  Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel today due to continued disruption. A piece of cable came into contact with overhead wires in Luton at 2.45pm on Tuesday and caused disruption into Wednesday for trains running between Nottingham and London. It caused a power failure and damaged the signalling equipment which controls train movements. Read more: Health trusts criticised after director pay up by more than £300k Passengers are being warned to expect a handful...
  
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• Second Nottingham punter wins big on US election - Nottingham Post

  09-11-2016 20:31
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  Second Nottingham punter wins big on US election
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  A second Nottingham punter has won big after Donald Trump triumphed in the US Election – this time to the tune of more than £90,000. Ashley Brown from Clifton said he had been watching videos of the billionaire online and fancied his chances of winning ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fare-dodger left with bill of more than £400

  09-11-2016 20:30
  
  A passenger dodged a £6.50 rail fare and ended up with a £416.50 bill two years later. James Gonderton, 28, failed to attend Nottingham Magistrates' Court and was found guilty of travelling from the city to Worksop without a ticket.He was convicted last year but wrote to the court and had the £200 fine set aside. At the time, he was ordered to pay £135 costs, £6.50 compensation to cover the ticket, as well as a £20 government surcharge.Read more: Man jailed...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Fare-dodger left with bill of more than £400

  09-11-2016 20:30
  
  A passenger dodged a £6.50 rail fare and ended up with a £416.50 bill two years later. James Gonderton, 28, failed to attend Nottingham Magistrates' Court and was found guilty of travelling from the city to Worksop without a ticket.He was convicted last year but wrote to the court and had the £200 fine set aside. At the time, he was ordered to pay £135 costs, £6.50 compensation to cover the ticket, as well as a £20 government surcharge.Read more: Man jailed...
  
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• TomNorton published Notts health trusts criticised after increasing directors' pay by...

  09-11-2016 20:20
  
  Health organisations across Nottinghamshire paid hundreds of thousands of pounds more to directors last year, according to figures highlighted by the Royal College of Nursing.Nottinghamshire Healthcare and Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust collectively spent around £350,000 more from 2015-2016 on its executive and non-executive directors, compared to the year before. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which has investigated health trusts across the country, said it was...
  
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• TomNorton commented Notts health trusts criticised after increasing directors' pay by...

  09-11-2016 20:20
  
  Health organisations across Nottinghamshire paid hundreds of thousands of pounds more to directors last year, according to figures highlighted by the Royal College of Nursing.Nottinghamshire Healthcare and Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust collectively spent around £350,000 more from 2015-2016 on its executive and non-executive directors, compared to the year before. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which has investigated health trusts across the country, said it was...
  
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• If Montanier wants some consistency at Nottingham Forest, it must start with him - Nottingham Post

  09-11-2016 20:16
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  If Montanier wants some consistency at Nottingham Forest, it must start with him
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  In his latest column, Garry Birtles warns Philippe Montanier that if he wants to inspire some consistency at Nottingham Forest, the answer lies with him. It is another change and another system and, while I can understand why he wanted to do something ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Second Nottingham punter wins big on US election

  09-11-2016 20:11
  
  A second Nottingham punter has won big after Donald Trump triumphed in the US Election – this time to the tune of more than £90,000.Ashley Brown from Clifton said he had been watching videos of the billionaire online and fancied his chances of winning the historic vote.It comes after another punter who had put £37,000 on Trump at an unknown William Hill bookmakers in the city walked away with more than £100,000 following the election result last night.The 31-year-old...
  
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• Nottmtails commented If Montanier wants some consistency at Nottingham Forest, it must...

  09-11-2016 20:02
  
  In his latest column, Garry Birtles warns Philippe Montanier that if he wants to inspire some consistency at Nottingham Forest, the answer lies with him.It is another change and another system and, while I can understand why he wanted to do something to halt the tide of goals Forest are conceding, Philippe Montanier is only changing things yet again, by switching to a back three.Just pick your best team and stick with it. Forest's issue has not been that they haven't found the right formation...
  
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• JonPritchard published Wife appeals to missing Danny Wells to 'please come home'

  09-11-2016 19:45
  
  The wife of missing Danny Wells has appealed for her husband to "please come home".Keron Wells said Danny, who has not been seen since Thursday, is "the best husband", and pleaded for him to return.Police are growing increasingly concerned for the 30-year-old who was last seen leaving his home in Blidworth on Thursday morning.His wife said: "Danny is the best husband I could ask for, a true family man and absolutely amazing with the children, he completely worships them....
  
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• TracyWalker published Concern for missing 16-year-old from Chesterfield who has links...

  09-11-2016 19:28
  
  Police officers are growing concerned for the welfare of missing 16-year-old girl who has links to Nottinghamshire.Chantelle Kennedy was last seen on Monday, November 7 at 9.30am in Newbold, Chesterfield. She is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall with very long, straight black hair. She was wearing a green coat with a fur hood, jeans and pink and black trainers. Read more: Plans for new pub and restaurant in Top Valley welcomedChantelle has links to the Nottinghamshire area. Derbyshire...
  
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• TracyWalker published House 'severely damaged' by fire in Wollaton

  09-11-2016 19:25
  
  A house in Wollaton has been severely damaged by fire.Firefighters spent more than two hours tackling the flames at the property, in Richborough Place.The incident happened just before 12.30pm on Wednesday and the fire was not brought under control until around 2.30pm.Read more: Job cuts proposed at Mansfield college over nationwide changes to apprenticeshipsFour fire crews attended, from Highfields, Stapleford, London Road, and an aerial ladder platform from the London Road station.A...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Plans for new pub and restaurant in Top Valley welcomed as 'good...

  09-11-2016 19:00
  
  Brewery and pub operator Marston's is planning to open a new pub/restaurant in Top Valley.At the site of the former Royal Hunt pub - which was demolished in June 2005 - the chain is hoping to open the pub/restaurant after submitting a planning application to Nottingham City Council. The site is between Top Valley Way and Tesco Extra and is currently being used as a car park.Steve Westby is the chairman of CAMRA Nottingham and said the development is good news for the area.The proposed site for..
  
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• Nottmtails published The one tradition it is great to see Nottingham Forest maintainin...

  09-11-2016 18:59
  
  Garry Birtles knows what it is like to come through the ranks at Nottingham Forest, having signed as a young man who was fitting carpets and playing non-league with Long Eaton United. And, in his latest column, he explains why he is encouraged by seeing the club maintain their tradition of giving the next generation a chance to shine.Paul Hart was the man who kick-started the tradition of bringing quality young players through into the first team at Nottingham Forest.And it is tremendous that...
  
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• Nottmtails published Bendtner close to Forest return and itching to prove he and...

  09-11-2016 18:58
  
  Nicklas Bendtner says he is close to a Nottingham Forest return – and believes he and Britt Assombalonga can be a "real force" when they finally get the chance to play together.The former Arsenal striker is still coy about putting a precise date on his exact return, but has revealed that he is making "very good" progress and expects to be back "sooner, rather than later".Bendtner feared he had broken and dislocated his ankle when he was challenged from behind...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Bendtner close to Forest return and itching to prove he and...

  09-11-2016 18:58
  
  Nicklas Bendtner says he is close to a Nottingham Forest return – and believes he and Britt Assombalonga can be a "real force" when they finally get the chance to play together.The former Arsenal striker is still coy about putting a precise date on his exact return, but has revealed that he is making "very good" progress and expects to be back "sooner, rather than later".Bendtner feared he had broken and dislocated his ankle when he was challenged from behind...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Man jailed for making illegal audiobooks

  09-11-2016 18:52
  
  A Nottinghamshire man who made more than £50,000 on illegally reproduced audiobooks has been convicted under copyright law.Nottinghamshire Police said they began to make inquiries into the activities of Manrico Toschi in 2012, when they were informed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of pirated audiobooks for sale for online. The police said the audiobooks in question had been copied from material produced exclusively for disabled U.S. citizens.An investigation by the East...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Court battle over eyesore city buildings

  09-11-2016 18:49
  
  A judge urged council chiefs and landowners to sort out an eyesore city site - instead of spending cash on a court case. He made the comments as Nottingham City Council faced an appeal over its legal action to force a tidy-up of land and old buildings at 149-169 Lower Parliament Street.Property owner Sneinton Market Developments accused the authority of seeking a quick and cheap alternative to buying the site under compulsory purchase laws.But the council says it has worked on the problem for a.
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Court battle over eyesore city buildings

  09-11-2016 18:49
  
  A judge urged council chiefs and landowners to sort out an eyesore city site - instead of spending cash on a court case. He made the comments as Nottingham City Council faced an appeal over its legal action to force a tidy-up of land and old buildings at 149-169 Lower Parliament Street.Property owner Sneinton Market Developments accused the authority of seeking a quick and cheap alternative to buying the site under compulsory purchase laws.But the council says it has worked on the problem for a.
  
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• rsherdley published Jury retires in baby murder trial

  09-11-2016 18:44
  
  A jury has started deliberating their verdict in the trial of a dad accused of murdering his two-month-old son. After summing up, trial judge Mrs Justice Cox asked the jury to retire today after hearing all the evidence at the trial at Nottingham Crown Court. Baby Eden Robinson died from "extensive brain damage", according to the prosecution, after allegedly being shaken by his dad, Easton Robinson, aged 39 and from Wasnidge Walk in St Ann's. He denies the murder in November 2014....
  
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• TracyWalker published Young footballers to be special guests at re-opening of extended...

  09-11-2016 18:37
  
  An Aldi store in Ilkeston will re-open to shoppers next week after expanding.The supermarket, in Manor Road, will open on Thursday, November 17at 8am, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from Aldi store manager Martin Shaw and representatives from Ilkeston Town Juniors FC.In conjunction with the store opening, Aldi will be donating £500 to the young footballers to help raise funds for a defibrillator for the club.Read more: ITV scraps hit crime drama series DCI BanksThe supermarket has...
  
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• stewartthorpe published ITV scraps hit crime drama series DCI Banks

  09-11-2016 18:10
  
  ITV has cancelled popular crime drama DCI Banks after five series.The show - which co-stars Arnold actress Andrea Lowe as Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot - follows stubborn DCI Alan Banks, played by Stephen Tompkinson,as he unravels disturbing murders across Yorkshire.
  The first series was in 2010 and proved to be a ratings hit. The final series, broadcast earlier this year featured the shocking death of Lowe's character in a street stabbing, leaving Banks to find her murderer.Read more:...
  
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• Which US footwear giant is opening a new store in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  09-11-2016 18:05
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  One of America's biggest shoe brands is coming to Nottingham with a new city centre shop. Skechers will open at the site of the former Phones 4 U store in Albert Street on Friday, November 18. It will sell the Californian company's own range of casual ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Late-night Beeston tram works 'kept residents awake'

  09-11-2016 18:05
  
  The company behind the tram extension in Beeston has been accused of having "no consideration for residents" following almost a week of late-night drainage work. Contractors have been cleaning drains along sections of the track in Chilwell Road, with some locals claiming they have had sleepless nights as the work has been running from 11pm until 3am. But tram operators NET say residents were forewarned about the work, which was carried out overnight from Wednesday, November 2 until...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Late-night Beeston tram works 'kept residents awake'

  09-11-2016 18:05
  
  The company behind the tram extension in Beeston has been accused of having "no consideration for residents" following almost a week of late-night drainage work. Contractors have been cleaning drains along sections of the track in Chilwell Road, with some locals claiming they have had sleepless nights as the work has been running from 11pm until 3am. But tram operators NET say residents were forewarned about the work, which was carried out overnight from Wednesday, November 2 until...
  
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• rsherdley published Ex-policeman on trial for allegedly raping child 36 years ago

  09-11-2016 17:57
  
  A former policeman has gone on trial charged with a child rape which was originally investigated 36 years ago but which was not prosecuted at the time.Nottingham Crown Court heard that the child's mother felt everything had been "hush, hush" originally, and she had not been allowed to attend the officer's disciplinary hearing.Raymond Jeacock was a serving officer with Nottinghamshire Police when he is alleged to have pushed a 14-year-old girl onto her bed and raped her.The child's...
  
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• TomNorton published Applications for Nottinghamshire primary school places open

  09-11-2016 17:24
  
  Parents can apply from today to get their children primary school places for September 2017.Applications can be submitted now and until January 15, 2017.Applicants, whose children are in a foundation unit, nursery class or early years' group, are not guaranteed a place at the main school at reception age and must make an application for a full-time place. Parents with children in year two at an infant school will need to apply for a year three place for junior or primary school too. Read more:..
  
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• laurahammond published Is this Nottingham's most unloved zebra crossing?

  09-11-2016 17:21
  
  Is this zebra crossing the most unloved in Nottingham?With faded road markings and broken beacons, some have claimed that the crossing at the junction of Beck Street and Brook Street poses an increasing danger to pedestrians.Steve McComish, from Wollaton, thinks improvements need to be made to the crossing.He said: "The zebra crossing on the corner of Beck Street and Brook Street must be the most unloved in town. The stripes are worn away and both of the beacons have been out of action for...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jerry Sadowitz shows why he's the most offensive comedian in...

  09-11-2016 17:20
  
  Jerry Sadowitz has been among a shortlist of controversial comedians for a long time - and there's little sign of the Scot mellowing as this Q&A with him, ahead of his appearance as part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival, shows...Are you going to swear at me at any point?Only if you ask a stupid question.You're going to be part of Nottingham Comedy Festival along with around 100 other comedians and performers. Excited?You ****ing IDIOT!!! Who wants to be among 100 workshy self deluded...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nerves are normal, but Nottingham Forest have to find the...

  09-11-2016 17:13
  
  Garry Birtles is not about to criticise anyone for feeling a few nerves on the pitch - but he believes how Nottingham Forest overcome them will be vital to the rest of their Championship season.It felt like a few people raised an eyebrow when Philippe Montanier claimed Nottingham Forest's players were suffering a few nerves out on the pitch at the moment.But he makes a perfectly reasonable point. It does happen. It is called being human.I got nervous in the build-up to every game. The sense of..
  
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• DanRobinson published Notts-based firm SIS Pitches plays key role in 2018 World Cup...

  09-11-2016 17:13
  
  The pitch that will be graced by some of the best footballers on earth in the 2018 World Cup final has been laid by a company that recently moved to Nottinghamshire.SIS Pitches, which opened an office near Sherwood Business Park in Annesley Woodhouse in April, completed the project at the Luzhniki Stadium, in Moscow.It has used revolutionary SISGrass, a hybrid surface that will make the redeveloped stadium – which hosted the 2008 Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad looks on as Joe Root and Moeen Ali...

  09-11-2016 16:58
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad did not get any action on the first day of his 100th Test for England, against India.England chose to bat after winning the toss and Joe Root provided the template for their batsmen in India - and then for good measure threw in some close-of-play spin.Root's 124 underpinned England's heartening 311 for four on day one of the five-Test series, chiefly in a stand of 179 with Moeen Ali, who finished unbeaten on 99.England therefore recovered from a pre-lunch wobble...
  
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• American Presidential election: What does Donald Trump's win mean for Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  09-11-2016 16:56
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  American Presidential election: What does Donald Trump's win mean for Nottingham?
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  America has gone to the polls and the results are in - Donald Trump will become the next President of the United States. The 70-year-old billionaire businessman defeated democrat opponent Hillary Clinton after opening up a convincing lead in the early ...
  Devastation and elation: Expats in Nottingham react to Trump's shock winNotts TVall 2 news articles »
  
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• TracyWalker published Six bailed following alleged Beechdale stabbing

  09-11-2016 16:49
  
  Six people arrested following an alleged stabbing in Beechdale have been bailed.The six - two 19-year-olds, two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old - had been arrested on suspicion of affray and have now been released on police bail pending further inquiries.The victim of the alleged attack, which happened at King George Park in Beechdale at around 10pm on Monday, remains in Queen's Medical Centre. A mum from Beechdale Road told the Post yesterday how she went to his aid after he and a
  
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• zararubin published Americal Presidental election: What does Donald Trump's win mean...

  09-11-2016 16:45
  
  America has gone to the polls and the results are in - Donald Trump will become the next President of the United States. The 70-year-old billionaire businessman defeated democrat opponent Hillary Clinton after opening up a convincing lead in the early hours of the morning. Staunchly anti-Trump Americans have already voiced their devastation, but what will it mean for Nottingham?Deputy leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Graham Chapman, said that we can expect both short-term and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Fit-again Leigh Wood targets return to ring

  09-11-2016 16:41
  
  Leigh Wood is back in training after overcoming a shoulder injury and is targeting a return to the ring in early December.The talented featherweight hasn't fought since March when he demolished Lee Glover to secure the Midlands title.Wood had been hoping to secure a dream shot at the British or Commonwealth titles before the end of the year, but those plans were shelved due to injury.However, the Ingle gym fighter says he is fit and fresh again and hopes to have a tune-up fight next...
  
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• laurahammond published Nottingham's BBC Young Musician of the Year winner to feature in...

  09-11-2016 16:33
  
  Nottingham's BBC Young Musician of the Year Sheku Kanneh-Mason is the focus of a new BBC documentary exploring issues of diversity in classical music.The talented teenager, from Mapperley, will feature in 'Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making Of A Maestro' with his parents Stuart and Kadiatu, and his six brothers and sisters.The 17-year-old was named the BBC Young Musician of 2016 after wowing judges with his performance of Shostakovich Cello Concerto No 1 at the Barbican in London in May.The
  
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• NottmPostEG published 60 seconds with indie folk star Anais Mitchell ahead of...

  09-11-2016 16:19
  
  Anais Mitchell is at the The Glee Club, Nottingham on Wednesday, November 9. Sue Atkinson spoke to herAnaïs Mitchell is a Vermont and Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who comes from the world of narrative folksong, poetry and balladry. She recorded for Ani Difranco's Righteous Babe Records for several years before starting her own Wilderland label in 2012. Among her recorded works are six full-length albums, including 2010's sensationally-reviewed Hadestown, a folk opera based on the...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Opening date confirmed for McDonald's branch at site of former...

  09-11-2016 16:00
  
  The opening date for Nottingham's latest branch of McDonald's - at the site of a former pub - has been confirmed.The former Wheatsheaf boozer, in Bobbers Mill, will open as a 24-hour fast food restaurant on Wednesday, November 23, complete with a dual drive-thru.Stapleford-born franchisee Jerry Nicholls already owns a number of branches in Nottingham and his latest, in Nuthall Road, will be the businessman's seventh branch. Speaking about the development, he said: "I must admit I was...
  
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• isaacashe published Police appeal to trace woman missing from Nottingham since the...

  09-11-2016 15:44
  
  An appeal has been made by Nottinghamshire Police to find a Nottingham woman missing since Sunday.Kelly Marsh was last seen in the city on Sunday afternoon, and police are concerned for her welfare.The 36-year-old is of dual heritage, 5ft 6in tall, of proportionate build, with long dark brown hair and brown eyes.She was wearing jeans and a navy blue Puffa-style jacket when last seen, say the force.Kelly also has links to Peterborough, where she previously lived for a number of years.Read more:..
  
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• Nottingham Jazz Diary, November 11 to 17, with Jeanie Barton - Nottingham Post

  09-11-2016 15:26
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  Nottingham Jazz Diary, November 11 to 17, with Jeanie Barton
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  SJ3 features John Illingworth and Steve Rodda on guitars along with Mat Short on bass this Saturday November 12 at Stray's in Newark from 3.30pm-5.30pm. The Martyn Spencer Trio swing into The Lion in Basford's Jazz Café on Sunday November 13 from ...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Tram passengers offered reassurance after fatal Croydon crash

  09-11-2016 15:23
  
  The trade body which oversees tram systems in the UK has reassured passengers about safety following a crash in Croydon in which at least five people died.More than 50 people were also injured, some seriously, when the tram derailed and tipped onto its side next to an underpass at 6.10am today. It is the first fatal accident involving tram passengers since 1959, when a tram caught fire in Glasgow.The Tramlink system which serves Croydon, South London, uses trams built by Bombardier, which also..
  
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