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• RachelGorman published Mobile speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire from Monday,...

  20-11-2016 22:53
  
  Mobile speed cameras will be out and about in Notts this week - and here's where they will be:A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead Nottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, Hucknall A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts B6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit section A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton Read more: Pride of Britain award winner Tilly Sawford switches on Nuthall Christmas lightsA617, Kirklington Raymoth Lane, Thievesdale Lane.
  
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• RachelGorman published Pride of Britain award winner Tilly Sawford switches on Nuthall...

  20-11-2016 21:01
  
  Braving the cold to watch the Christmas light switch-on at one Nuthall home has become something of a community tradition at Laurel Crescent and this year Pride of Britain award winner Tilly Sawford lead the countdown.Hundreds turned out to join the nine-year-old, who just three weeks ago was presented the Child of Courage award by X Factor judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh and show host Dermot O'Leary."The lights look really pretty", said Tilly, who lives in...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'This win is for you' Philippe Montanier tells loyal Nottingham...

  20-11-2016 19:25
  
  Philippe Montanier dedicated Nottingham Forest's first away league victory of the season to the Reds' loyal fans – and says he hopes to deliver more wins for a club that has made him feel "at home" during his time in charge. The Forest head coach says he has been made to feel so welcome at the City Ground that he feels as though he has been in charge for four years, rather than four months. The 600 or so travelling fans at Portman Road marked Forest's 2-0 success over Ipswich...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Anthony Hamilton suffers Northern Ireland Open semi-final...

  20-11-2016 18:49
  
  Anthony Hamilton's Coral Northern Ireland Open came to an end in heartbreaking fashion, but the Nottingham potter insists he can look back on his tournament with plenty of pride.Locked in a deciding frame with world No.14 Barry Hawkins, a place in the final seemed virtually assured when Hamilton cued down for what looked a regulation red.But the slightest touch of the cue ball saw him foul with a miss, Hawkins then going to make the match-winning break of 59 that saw him go into the title...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest players share their delight at victory over...

  20-11-2016 18:28
  
  A 'much-needed' three points, an away win and a clean sheet – there was plenty for Nottingham Forest players to celebrate after victory at Ipswich Town.And many of them took to social media to share their delight with fans.Britt Assombalonga's brace had clinched a 2-0 triumph at Portman Road which lifted the Reds up to 18th in the Championship table.And after a run of just one win in 11 league games, it was a result which came as some relief to Philippe Montanier's team.Those who had...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest players share their delight at victory over...

  20-11-2016 18:28
  
  A 'much-needed' three points, an away win and a clean sheet – there was plenty for Nottingham Forest players to celebrate after victory at Ipswich Town.And many of them took to social media to share their delight with fans.Britt Assombalonga's brace had clinched a 2-0 triumph at Portman Road which lifted the Reds up to 18th in the Championship table.And after a run of just one win in 11 league games, it was a result which came as some relief to Philippe Montanier's team.Those who had...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County players told 'to get their act together'

  20-11-2016 17:44
  
  John Sheridan insists he deserves criticism for Notts County's run of form, but vowed he will not wilt under the challenge.The Magpies were beaten 3-0 by the league's bottom club and Sheridan's old team Newport on Saturday as the visitors moved off the foot of League Two.Goals from Sean Rigg, Rhys Healey and a stunner from Josh Sheehan sealed the win to make it seven games unbeaten.Notts were booed off at the interval and full time – and boss Sheridan said there was no hiding place.Read...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County players told 'to get their act together'

  20-11-2016 17:44
  
  John Sheridan insists he deserves criticism for Notts County's run of form, but vowed he will not wilt under the challenge.The Magpies were beaten 3-0 by the league's bottom club and Sheridan's old team Newport on Saturday as the visitors moved off the foot of League Two.Goals from Sean Rigg, Rhys Healey and a stunner from Josh Sheehan sealed the win to make it seven games unbeaten.Notts were booed off at the interval and full time – and boss Sheridan said there was no hiding place.Read...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Long Eaton homeowners want automatic compensation over HS2

  20-11-2016 17:17
  
  Residents in Long Eaton are calling for automatic compensation for people whose properties are blighted by the planned HS2 rail line.At the moment homeowners who are closest to the high speed line are entitled to sell them at 110% of the value of their property.Those who live slightly further away will only get the market value - and will have to prove that their homes have been 'blighted'. This means showing that the property is close enough to the route that it's likely to be...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Long Eaton homeowners want automatic compensation over HS2

  20-11-2016 17:17
  
  Residents in Long Eaton are calling for automatic compensation for people whose properties are blighted by the planned HS2 rail line.At the moment homeowners who are closest to the high speed line are entitled to sell them at 110% of the value of their property.Those who live slightly further away will only get the market value - and will have to prove that their homes have been 'blighted'. This means showing that the property is close enough to the route that it's likely to be...
  
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• RachelGorman published Delays on Derby Road due to surface water

  20-11-2016 17:16
  
  Surface water has caused heavy congestion on Derby Road resulting in severe delays to motorists and bus users. Nottingham City Transport says it is taking up to 30 minutes for its Orange 35 and 36 buses to travel between Priory Roundabout and the Queen's Medical Centre. There have been reports of some buses earlier today (Sunday, November 20) taking more than an hour to travel between the two points. Read more: Michael McIntyre pranks Nottinghamshire firefighter on TV tonight The bus...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Five things we learned from Notts County's defeat to Newport...

  20-11-2016 17:12
  
  Notts County's woes at Meadow Lane continued on Saturday as they were beaten 3-0 at home to League Two strugglers Newport County. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis looks at what we learned from the match.1. January transfer window can't come quickly enoughBoss John Sheridan has already said he is targeting players for the winter window and its arrival can't come soon enough. The team still needs strengthening in certain areas to avoid scenarios such as Jonathan Forte being played on the left wing...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottinghamshire firefighter Andy Quinn talks about his epic...

  20-11-2016 17:08
  
  The standout star of Michael McIntyre's Big Show on Saturday night was undoubtedly Nottinghamshire firefighter Andy Quinn. The 36-year-old managed to reduce the 2,500-strong audience to tears with his highly praised rendition of Bring Him Home from Les Miserablesafter being duped on to the West End stage as part of the TV show's Unexpected Star segment. But the dad-of-two says he wouldn't dream of hanging up his hose to pursue the bright lights of Broadway - he just loves being a...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'Eric Lichaj could have had a cigar on' as Britt Assombalonga...

  20-11-2016 16:58
  
  It may have been hard to hear any click over the jeers from the home fans, but at roughly 7.30pm on Saturday evening it felt as though things had finally fallen into place for Nottingham Forest. It had, if we are honest, been a long time coming. But following two matches, against Reading and QPR, which had prompted claims from both coaching staff and players that victory was approaching on the horizon; that only small margins were deciding things, there was finally some vindication. As he...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Flea drops recalled because they could be FATAL for your cat

  20-11-2016 16:31
  
  Flea drops sold by a Notts company have been withdrawn from sale because they could cause fatal poisoning in cats. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has recalled two products made by Bio-Tech Solutions Ltd for Armitage Pet Care, which is based in Colwick.It says an unknown quantity of Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs has been distributed in packaging for drops labelled Armitage Flea Drops for Cats and KittensThe drops made for dogs containing permethrin - and exposure to..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Black Friday - what are the best deals at Argos?

  20-11-2016 16:19
  
  The Black Friday high street shopping war continues with Argos launching some early sales including up to 50 per cent off toys, computers, gadgets and household items.If you are on the hunt for a bargain and just can't wait until November 25 then these pre-sales will be right up your alley.There is up to 60 per cent off selected toys and 20 per cent off indoor furniture and you can also save up to £100 off laptops and £130 off vacuums.Here's what's on offer on the Argos website now..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad may wear moon-boot to aid foot problem and could...

  20-11-2016 16:19
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad bowled almost 30 overs with a strained tendon in his right foot in England's second Test against India - and is hoping his efforts may yet help salvage a stalemate.England's hopes of batting out a minimum 150 overs took a significant dent when their captain Alastair Cook was lbw to the last ball of day four in Vizag, lbw to Ravindra Jadeja after the longest half-century of his career.Broad may have to miss the next Test in Mohali, while his foot recovers - but...
  
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• Nottingham mum of Freddie Mercury dies at age 94 - Notts TV

  20-11-2016 16:04
  
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  Nottingham mum of Freddie Mercury dies at age 94
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  The Mapperley resident passed away “peacefully in her sleep”, said Freddie's former Queen bandmate Brian May. May announced the news on his official website, saying Jer had passed away last Sunday, November 13. She had lived in Mapperley for most ...
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• JemmaPage published Today's petrol prices in the Nottingham area, Sunday, November...

  20-11-2016 15:53
  
  This week Asda announced it would be dropping the price of fuel by up to 3p a litre at filling stations - but where can you find the cheapest petrol across Nottingham today?UnleadedMorrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 109.7pMorrisons, Springfield Park, Bulwell, 109.7pTesco Express, Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, 109.9pAsda, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 110.7pAsda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 110.7pDieselMorrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 111.7pMorrisons, Springfield Park,...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Reckless Love/The Treatment at Rock City, Nottingham: Review

  20-11-2016 15:32
  
  Good-time rockers The Treatment returned to Rock City with new album 'Generation Me' and new singer Mitchel Emms.They stormed the stage in fine with full-on anthem Let It Begin. Belting out the chorus of "you can't stop this runaway train" Emms proved he was a perfect fit.Confidence oozed from the stage as they dropped into the classic swagger of hook-fuelled 'The Doctor'. ACDC styled riffs continued to roll as they returned with stomping new song The Devil.Read more: Michael McIntyre...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published John Jay Moores understood to have watched Nottingham Forest's...

  20-11-2016 15:26
  
  Prospective new Nottingham Forest owner John Jay Moores is understood to have been at Ipswich Town to see the club he hopes to buy clinch their first away league win of the season.And he will no doubt have been pleased with what he saw.With the former San Diego Padres owner believed to have been in the stands, Philippe Montanier's Reds triumphed 2-0 at Portman Road courtesy of a brace from Britt Assombalonga.Moores is leading an American consortium looking to take over Forest from current owner.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented John Jay Moores understood to have watched Nottingham Forest's...

  20-11-2016 15:26
  
  Prospective new Nottingham Forest owner John Jay Moores is understood to have been at Ipswich Town to see the club he hopes to buy clinch their first away league win of the season.And he will no doubt have been pleased with what he saw.With the former San Diego Padres owner believed to have been in the stands, Philippe Montanier's Reds triumphed 2-0 at Portman Road courtesy of a brace from Britt Assombalonga.Moores is leading an American consortium looking to take over Forest from current owner.
  
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• Nottmtails published Forest's potential new owners must have been pleased with what...

  20-11-2016 15:24
  
  'That is why Forest paid £5.5m for Britt Assombalonga' - the Post's Paul Taylor looks at what we can learn from the Reds' 2-0 win at Ipswich Town.1. There is value in consistency: It feels as though Nottingham Forest have found the right formation for them, in the 3-5-1-1 approach that provides both some much-needed defensive stability and the ability to strike, with pace, on the counter-attack. Forest have become hugely difficult to break down when the opposition are in possession,...
  
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• NottmPostEG published RAF in Concert at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall: Review

  20-11-2016 15:21
  
  It was trumpets, trombones and triangles galore at the Royal Concert Hall for the celebration of "everything about the best of British that we are so rightly proud of".Those were the words of BBC Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce, who compèred the event.Featuring some of the best musicians from the Bands of the Royal Air Force, the group put on an incredibly uplifting and highly impressive performance.They covered categories from light music to comedy theme songs, exquisitely blending...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Meadow Lane virus leaves Notts County players and fans feeling...

  20-11-2016 14:55
  
  Illness is currently sweeping through Notts County's dressing room, but it's not just some of the players who are feeling sick to the stomach.The fans are also experiencing high temperatures and raised blood pressure thanks to a team that cannot shift the virus which seems to be permanently attached to Meadow Lane.Newport County were the latest team to inflict further pain as they secured a 3-0 victory over their old manager, John Sheridan, to leave a stadium spewing with anger at the final...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Airbourne at Rock City, Nottingham: Review

  20-11-2016 14:54
  
  On Saturday Australian rockers Airbourne returned to Nottingham to play at a sold out Rock City with support from the all girl Scottish three piece hard rock band, The Amorettes, and American hard rock band, Crobot. The Amorettes opened the evening and superbly skilled guitarist and singer, Gill Montgomery, who at times puts you in mind of Joan Jett, had no problem sweeping the crowd up and along with them right through to their closing number, the crowd pleasing Hot n Heavy. Sisters Hannah...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Panthers qualify for Continental Cup finals as group...

  20-11-2016 14:33
  
  Nottingham Panthers will battle it out at the Continental Cup finals in January.Corey Neilson's side have qualified for the last-four shootout in the European competition by topping Group D in the third round.They clinched top spot with wins against Denmark's Odense Bulldogs and French side Angers in their opening two matches in Group D, beating the Bulldogs 5-4 and Angers 4-3.And the Panthers will now have their sights firmly set on lifting the cup in the new year.Read more: Nottingham Panthers
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published How did Notts County players rate in defeat to Newport County?

  20-11-2016 14:16
  
  Notts County's Meadow Lane misery continued as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Newport County. Notts reporter Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on how the players performed.Adam Collin: Could do nothing about the goals as his defence left him exposed to a Newport attack that smelled blood. Rating: 3/10Louis Laing: Had one of those games in which nothing went right as Newport's main threat came down his side. Rating: 2/10Richard Duffy: Will be kicking himself about the penalty as he perhaps...
  
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• JonPritchard published Review: Romesh Ranganathan at Nottingham Playhouse

  20-11-2016 13:58
  
  Question: What do Gogglebox, Wagamama and Android phone users have in common? Answer: Romesh Ranganathan hates them all.Any fans of the comedian will know that those three things could have been interchanged with pretty much anything in the world and would still be true.There were plenty of his fans in the sell-out audience at the Playhouse on Saturday night and they all revelled in his hatred for.. well, everything.As soon as he walked on to the stage and started shouting at a heckler two...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan refuses to make excuses for 'shocking' Notts County

  20-11-2016 13:36
  
  Fiddling with a biro pen and stood with his back to the wall, John Sheridan was in no mood to offer excuses.Just one week after Notts County were beaten 4-0 at Blackpool, here he was again asked to explain another sound beating, this time at the expense of his old club Newport.League Two's bottom club secured an easy 3-0 win as goals from Sean Rigg, Rhys Healey and Josh Sheehan ensured the Graham Westley revolution continued.Meadow Lane was a fire pit at the final whistle as the fans rounded on.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Watch Britt Assombalonga clinch Nottingham Forest's first away...

  20-11-2016 13:11
  
  Britt Assombalonga's brace clinched a first away Championship win of the season for Nottingham Forest as they beat Ipswich Town, 2-0. And it was a first clean sheet of the campaign too, as the Reds eased some of the pressure on head coach Philippe Montanier following a frustrating run of just one win in 11 league games. Assombalonga found the net after only 17 seconds at Portman Road, before taking his tally for the term up to six just before half-time to ultimately clinch the three...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Take a look back at Raleigh over the years

  20-11-2016 13:01
  
  Raleigh, along with Boots and Players, was one of three companies which made Nottingham great.And while manufacturing at the main Triumph Road factory ended 14 years ago, there's still a lot of affection for the famous bicycle firm.Our slideshow above shows some of the historic images at Raleigh over the years - from making bikes for the Tour de France, to rows of Choppers lines up ready to be sold, to staff outings in the 1940s and 1950s.Read more: Wonderful 'old v new' photos of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Watch dad's emotional speech praising charity which helped his...

  20-11-2016 12:35
  
  A dad-of-three made an emotional speech praising a Nottingham charity for their support after his son was born with permanent brain damage.Five years ago Andy Smith's world was turned upside down when his wife Rachel was rushed for an emergency caesarean section after waking up in agony.The 40-year-old lost seven pints of blood as a result of a placental abruption and around 12 medics at Nottingham City Hospital spent 20 minutes resuscitating their newborn son Isaac. The couple were told their..
  
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• JemmaPage published Police appeal after teenager goes missing from Old Basford

  20-11-2016 12:30
  
  Police have appealed for the public's help after a teenager was reported missing from Old Basford.Kaci - whose surname has not been given - was last seen at around 2.30pm on Thursday. She is described as white, of slim build, is around 5ft 2ins tall and has long, brown hair.The 13-year-old was last seen wearing a black bomber jacket, a black glittery top, black ripped jeans and black Nike Air trainers.Read more: Police concern as 57-year-old Nottinghamshire man missing for almost a weekOfficers.
  
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• Nottmtails published Now Nottingham Forest must build on Ipswich Town win, says Ben...

  20-11-2016 12:12
  
  Nottingham Forest's players were delighted to finally secure an away league win for Philippe Montanier – but cannot rest on their laurels now they have.That was the message from Ben Osborn, who was one of the major architects of a deserved 2-0 success at Ipswich Town as the Reds finally ended their away hoodoo – while taking some of the pressure off their head coach.Forest also notched up their first clean sheet of the season but their cutting edge at the other end of the pitch was..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Now Nottingham Forest must build on Ipswich Town win, says Ben...

  20-11-2016 12:12
  
  Nottingham Forest's players were delighted to finally secure an away league win for Philippe Montanier – but cannot rest on their laurels now they have. That was the message from Ben Osborn, who was one of the major architects of a deserved 2-0 success at Ipswich Town as the Reds finally ended their away hoodoo – while taking some of the pressure off their head coach. Forest also notched up their first clean sheet of the season but their cutting edge at the other end of the pitch...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham DJ claims Uber driver refused his taxi journey because...

  20-11-2016 11:45
  
  A DJ has claimed an Uber driver refused to take him on his journey to work because he is a black man from Radford.Jay Snipes told the Post he called for a cab to take him from his home to his workplace on the River Trent just before 6.30pm on Friday.But the 33-year-old said when his driver arrived, he turned him away because he "looked like trouble".Mr Snipes, who works as a DJ on the Princess River Cruises, said: "Why should this driver be able to be out there in the public...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published We were weak, admits Notts County boss John Sheridan after...

  20-11-2016 11:43
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan hit out at his players for showing a lack of "endeavour and enthusiasm" as they were convincingly beaten by Newport County.The Magpies boss watched his old team secure a 3-0 victory at Meadow Lane where goals from Sean Rigg, Rhys Healey and Josh Sheehan secured the points.Notts fans booed the team off at the interval and at full-time given the terrible home record which has seen them win just once in the league.A week after losing 4-0 at Blackpool,...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Mapperley mum of Freddie Mercury dies at age of 94

  20-11-2016 11:01
  
  The mum of former Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has died at the age of 94.Jer Bulsara passed away last Sunday, November 13, according to the band's guitarist Brian May.He announced her death on his website http://brianmay.com, saying that she had died "very quietly and peacefully" in her sleep.He added: "Jer was a warm and devoted Mum to Freddie, and, like Freddie, always had a strong twinkle in the eye."Read more: Firefighters hail Andy Quinn's great performance on BBC One...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest fans delight in Reds' first away league win at...

  20-11-2016 10:54
  
  They had been kept waiting for it, but Nottingham Forest fans finally got to celebrate a first Championship away win of the season at Ipswich Town. And a first clean sheet of the campaign too, as a Britt Assombalonga brace clinched a 2-0 victory. More than 500 Reds supporters made the trip to Portman Road, and they were rewarded with a fine team effort as the players eased the pressure on head coach Philippe Montanier and moved further away from the relegation places. Spirits lifted,...
  
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• JemmaPage published Hundreds brave the rain to take part in MoRunning for charity

  20-11-2016 10:36
  
  Thousands of people braved the rain with their best fancy dress and a moustache as they raced around Wollaton Hall for charity.The eighth annual race for MoRunning, which encourages participants of all ages and abilities to get involved in either the 5k or 10k courses, took place today.Read more: Take a look back at Raleigh over the yearsTemperatures plummeted to five degrees and rain fell at the start line, but that did not deter runners as they raised funds and awareness for the Movember...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE blog: Reaction to Reds' win at Ipswich...

  20-11-2016 10:27
  
  Welcome to Sunday's live Nottingham Forest blog. Recovered from yesterday yet? What a way for the Reds to claim their first away league win and clean sheet of the season. A Britt Assombalonga brace saw Forest topple Ipswich Town with a 2-0 victory at Portman Road – just the tonic they needed after a frustrating run of results. Easing the pressure on head coach Philippe Montanier, it lifted them a little further away from the Championship relegation zone and provided the perfect boost...
  
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• laurahammond published Buggy tags donated to Nottingham hospitals on World Prematurity...

  20-11-2016 10:00
  
  Parents of babies born prematurely at Nottingham University Hospital's Trust (NUH) can leave hospital feeling more confident about their little one's health thanks to a generous donation of buggy tags.The tags, which can be hung from the handles of a buggy or pram, warn members of the public not to touch premature babies, as they are more susceptible to infection and germs.The tags were donated to the hospital by Fareena Porter, from Loughborough, whose daughter Valentina received care from...
  
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• JemmaPage published Car set on fire on popular walking trail

  20-11-2016 09:56
  
  A car was set fire on a popular walking trail in the early hours of this morning.Firefighters from Ilkeston attended the blaze on the Nutbrook Trail - a 10-mile path between Long Eaton, Shipley Country Park and Heanor - after a 999 call was received at 1am.When they arrived at the scene, off Roper Avenue, they discovered the vehicle was well alight.Read more: Motorist injured after car crashes into telegraph pole in NuthallA spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A car had...
  
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• JHLewis published Trans campaigner Paris Lees on why she became political

  20-11-2016 09:00
  
  It's been a year to savour for Paris Lees. An honorary doctorate, a meeting with Prince William, a shoot with celebrity photographer Rankin and another award for her crusading journalism. You wouldn't call 2016 her breakthrough year. That was probably in 2013 when the straight-talking writer, presenter and model first entered the public consciousness; when she became a BBC Question Time pundit and topped the Independent on Sunday's 100-name Pink List of Britain's most influential LGBT...
  
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• JemmaPage published Motorist injured after car crashes into telegraph pole in Nuthall

  20-11-2016 08:47
  
  A motorist was treated by paramedics after his car crashed into a telegraph police last night. Police were called to the collision, in Nuthall Road, Aspley, by the ambulance service after the driver had a "medical episode" at the wheel. The man was treated for minor injuries after his car then collided with a telegraph pole and another vehicle. The incident happened last night at about 9.15am and the road was partially blocked for a short time, according to a police...
  
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• JemmaPage published Storm Angus misses Nottinghamshire but rain and chilly temperatur...

  20-11-2016 08:21
  
  Storm Angus may have missed Nottinghamshire last night - but the sound of rain pouring still managed to keep local people awake.The first named storm of winter hit the UK yesterday and gusts of 97mph were reported off the coast of Brighton at around 7am this morning. The Met Office issued an amber "be prepared" weather warning ahead of the storm, which passed to the south of Nottinghamshire.
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• JemmaPage published Police concern as 57-year-old Nottinghamshire man missing for...

  20-11-2016 07:55
  
  Police are concerned for the safety of a 57-year-old man who has been missing for almost a week.Robert Lucas was reported missing from the Newark area and he has not been seen since 11.30am on Monday.Mr Lucas is described as white, of slim build, and is around 5ft 7ins tall.Read more: Father-of-two still missing four days after trip to mosqueHe has mousy brown, unkempt hair. It is unknown what clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.If you have seen Mr Lucas or have any...
  
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