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• Forest drawn at Wigan in FA Cup

  05-12-2016 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two Newport County or Plymouth will visit Premier League Liverpool in the FA Cup third round, while West Ham host Manchester City.
  
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• Grill Chef: Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 23:30
  
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  Grill Chef: Nottingham
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  Do you want to be responsible for preparing our extensive burger and pizza theme menu for Warhammer World customers via the famous Bugman's bar? Are you excited by working in an ever changing, fast paced kitchen? Do you want to work in a kitchen ...
  
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• Busy road partially blocked after crash - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 21:47
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  Busy road partially blocked after crash
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  A main route in and out of the city centre was closed earlier this evening after a crash. Ilkeston Road in Radford was closed in both directions according to traffic management site Inrix. The crash between two cars happened between St Helen's Street ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Inquest opened after 18-year-old died when his car hit a tree

  05-12-2016 21:38
  
  An inquest has opened into the death of 18-year-old Luke Samples whose car hit a tree as he was driving alone. No evidence was given into the incident and assistant coroner Heidi Connor adjourned the hearing, saying she was awaiting "results of the post mortem and other testing." No date was fixed for a full hearing.The incident happened on Station Road, Kingston-on-Soar, on Friday, September 30, nine days after his birthday. His home address was given as Manor Farm Court,...
  
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• laurahammond published Busy road partially blocked after crash

  05-12-2016 21:35
  
  A main route in and out of the city centre was closed earlier this evening after a crash. Ilkeston Road in Radford was closed in both directions according to traffic management site Inrix.
  The crash between two cars happened between St Helen's Street and Triumph Road at around 7.30pm.A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said the road is now only partially blocked and is expected to return to normal after 9pm.Read more: Take a sneak peak at revamped Tesco Extra in Long Eaton - with new...
  
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• Nottinghamshire school swamped by teddies for Uganda

  05-12-2016 21:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of soft toys are donated to a school as part of an appeal to help children in Uganda.
  
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• MOD Pizza opening date confirmed in Nottingham - and it's bringing 35 jobs - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 21:28
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  MOD Pizza opening date confirmed in Nottingham - and it's bringing 35 jobs
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  America's fastest-growing restaurant chain will arrive in Nottingham just in time for Christmas – creating 35 jobs. MOD Pizza, which allows customer to create their own "fast-casual" pizzas and salads that are made to order in under five minutes, opens ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest will travel to Wigan in the FA Cup third round

  05-12-2016 20:53
  
  Nottingham Forest missed out on an FA Cup glamour tie after being drawn away at 2013 winners Wigan in the third round.Forest will go to their Championship rivals between January 6 and 9 as both teams joined the competition, along with Premier League clubs.Philippe Montanier's side might well be slight favourites considering the Latics are 23rd in the table and Forest are 13th.However, both teams have plenty of games to play before they meet at the DW Stadium.Read more: Forest can't get carried..
  
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• MattDavies published Notts County will play Chelsea in the FA Cup third round - if...

  05-12-2016 20:33
  
  Notts County will go to Premier League leaders Chelsea in the FA Cup third round – if they beat Peterborough United in a replay.The Magpies have been handed a huge incentive to knock out the League One side, with the replay set to take place next Tuesday. Chelsea top the Premier League table after their 3-1 win against Manchester City at the weekend.Read more: Notts dressing room a much happier placeThey would of course be huge favourites to beat either side, but they will have unhappy...
  
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• MattDavies commented Notts County will play Chelsea in the FA Cup third round - if...

  05-12-2016 20:33
  
  Notts County will go to Premier League leaders Chelsea in the FA Cup third round – if they beat Peterborough United in a replay.The Magpies have been handed a huge incentive to knock out the League One side, with the replay possibly taking place next Tuesday. Chelsea top the Premier League table after their 3-1 win against Manchester City at the weekend.Read more: Notts dressing room a much happier placeThey would of course be huge favourites to beat either side, but they will have unhappy
  
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• Nottingham Post published Take a sneak peek at revamped Tesco Extra in Long Eaton - with...

  05-12-2016 20:17
  
  A Long Eaton superstore has officially relaunched today after undergoing a £1.5 million refit which has brought four big high-street names to the town in time for Christmas.An eight-week project to revamp the Tesco Extra store, in Waverley Street, was completed last week. The upgrades included a new bakery and café and renovations to the produce department, clothing section, plus new look health-and-beauty and non-food sections.The customer café has been redecorated and now..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Take a sneak peek at revamped Tesco Extra in Long Eaton - with...

  05-12-2016 20:17
  
  A Long Eaton superstore has officially relaunched after undergoing a £1.5 million refit which has brought four big high-street names to the town in time for Christmas.An eight-week project to revamp the Tesco Extra store, in Waverley Street, was completed last week. The upgrades included a new bakery and café and renovations to the produce department, clothing section, plus new look health-and-beauty and non-food sections.The customer café has been redecorated and now serves.
  
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• laurahammond published Patients 'at risk of not receiving effective care' at GP...

  05-12-2016 20:02
  
  An inspection report detailing why a GP practice in Mapperley Park was rated 'inadequate' has been published.Mapperley Park Medical Centre, which was put into special measures by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission in June last year, was shut down following the inspection in September.The report into that visit, published on Monday, November 28, states that some patients "were at risk of not receiving effective care or treatment" and that the practice "was not receiving...
  
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• Cycling legend Sid Standard's son opens new bike shop in Nottingham train station - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 19:51
  
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  Cycling legend Sid Standard's son opens new bike shop in Nottingham train station
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  Getting more people to commute to work on their bikes is the aim for a new shop at Nottingham railway station. Russell's Bicycle Shed, which is based within the car park building in Queens Road, sells and repairs bikes, as well as manages the station's ...
  
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• DanRobinson published Games Workshop reports 'strong sales' in latest financial results

  05-12-2016 19:41
  
  The Nottingham-based creator of the globally-renowned Warhammer game says it has experienced 'strong sales and profit growth' in its latest financial report.Games Workshop, which has its headquarters in Willow Road, Lenton, announced that preliminary estimates showed an operating profit of about £13m in the six months leading to November 27. In a trading statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company said sales and profits were "ahead of the board's original...
  
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• EllieCullen published Driver sped through red light and straight over crossroads in...

  05-12-2016 19:37
  
  A Skoda driver kept police at bay as they reached 50mph while trying to stop him on a city street one night, a court heard. Meshach Mellis, 24, ignored their flashing blue lights after he was spotted on Western Boulevard at 3.45am on November 18.Prosecutor David Miles told Nottingham magistrates: "Officers followed and continued to illuminate their lights requesting him to stop."The officers were doing 50mph where the speed limit is 30. They were making no ground on the vehicle which...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Driver sped through red light and straight over crossroads in...

  05-12-2016 19:37
  
  A Skoda driver kept police at bay as they reached 50mph while trying to stop him on a city street one night, a court heard. Meshach Mellis, 24, ignored their flashing blue lights after he was spotted on Western Boulevard at 3.45am on November 18.Prosecutor David Miles told Nottingham magistrates: "Officers followed and continued to illuminate their lights requesting him to stop."The officers were doing 50mph where the speed limit is 30. They were making no ground on the vehicle which...
  
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• Strong Nottingham Forest Under-18s side to face Ipswich Town in FA Youth Cup - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 19:36
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  Strong Nottingham Forest Under-18s side to face Ipswich Town in FA Youth Cup
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  Nottingham Forest Under-18s enjoyed the perfect preparation for the start of their FA Youth Cup campaign with a creditable 2-2 draw at Hull City. The Reds welcome Ipswich Town to the City Ground on Tuesday night (7pm) for the third round cup clash.and more »
  
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• laurahammond published Police appeal for information about missing Ollerton teenager

  05-12-2016 19:29
  
  A teenage girl has gone missing from Ollerton.Armani Tetley was last seen on Saturday, December 3, at around 6.30pm.Read more: Beer garden brawl left man with facial injuriesThe 17-year-old, who has links to the Mansfield area, is described as white, of a slim build and is around 5ft tall.She has mousey brown hair and was last seen wearing an olive green waist-length coat with fur around the hood, black leggings, black heeled ankle boots, large earrings and was carrying a black handbag.Read...
  
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• DanRobinson published Development land in Mansfield goes on sale for £1.5m

  05-12-2016 19:24
  
  Almost two hectares of land in Nottinghamshire that could be used to build a new warehouse is up for sale at a guide price of £1.5m.The 4.7-acre greenfield plot in Mansfield has planning permission to be developed for certain industrial uses and can accommodate a large warehouse of up to 90,000 sq ft, although alternative configurations could be considered.The site, which is being marketed by property agency Savills, is based at the entrance to Oakham Business Park, at the junction of...
  
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• laurahammond published Crash on M1 causes delays for drivers

  05-12-2016 19:20
  
  A crash on the M1 northbound is causing delays for motorists.Read more: Alcohol and cocaine 'likely' to have led to death of missing dad-of-twoTwo lanes are closed due to the crash between junction 24A for the A50 and junction 25 for the A52 Brian Clough Way.According to traffic management site Inrix, traffic is queueing back to junction 23A.Read more: Top marks for school as it becomes second in Nottinghamshire to be named World ClassHighways England, which is responsible for the M1, says that.
  
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• EllieCullen published Roofer sprayed with CS gas after assaulting police officer

  05-12-2016 19:18
  
  CS spray was used on roofer Matthew Clarke after he pushed a policeman in Southwell, magistrates heard. The officer had been called at 1.30am on November 18 to reports "that a group of people were grappling on grass banking"."He was up the bank and had a height advantage and pushed the officer in the chest, causing him to fall a few steps back," said David Miles, prosecuting. "CS spray was used and the defendant quickly calmed down. He accepted he was wrong to do what he...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Roofer sprayed with CS gas after assaulting police officer

  05-12-2016 19:18
  
  CS spray was used on roofer Matthew Clarke after he pushed a policeman in Southwell, magistrates heard. The officer had been called at 1.30am on November 18 to reports "that a group of people were grappling on grass banking"."He was up the bank and had a height advantage and pushed the officer in the chest, causing him to fall a few steps back," said David Miles, prosecuting. "CS spray was used and the defendant quickly calmed down. He accepted he was wrong to do what he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest cannot get carried away just yet, says Kenny...

  05-12-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest have climbed the Championship table after three successive wins. But European Cup winner Kenny Burns says the Reds must not get carried away.The table is looking a bit more comfortable for Nottingham Forest now, after three wins on the bounce.We should be looking up rather than over our shoulders. But we can't be thinking about the play-offs or anything like that, we've just got to concentrate on the next game – against Derby County.If we can't get the win on Sunday, then
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales returns as England name one day and T20 squads for...

  05-12-2016 19:00
  
  Nottinghamshire's Jake Ball and Alex Hales have been named in the England squads for the One-Day International and T20 legs of the India tour, starting on January 15.Ball, who has been a part of each England squad across red and white ball cricket over the winter tours so far, will get the chance to add to his impressive ODI debut in Bangladesh in October.Hales, meanwhile, returns to the national setup for the first time since the Pakistan series of August and September, when he smashed 171 at..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest cannot get carried away just yet, says Kenny...

  05-12-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest have climbed the Championship table after three successive wins. But European Cup winner Kenny Burns says the Reds must not get carried away.The table is looking a bit more comfortable for Nottingham Forest now, after three wins on the bounce.We should be looking up rather than over our shoulders. But we can't be thinking about the play-offs or anything like that, we've just got to concentrate on the next game – against Derby County.If we can't get the win on Sunday, then
  
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• laurahammond published Elderly man found in Notts town with serious head injuries

  05-12-2016 18:57
  
  Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for information after an elderly man suffered serious head injuries.The 79-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition at Bassetlaw General Hospital following the incident in the early hours of Saturday, December 3.Read more: Olympic stars among those handed honorary degreesHe is thought to have suffered the injuries in Gateford Road, between Sandy Lane and Turner Road, in Worksop, between 1.50am and 2.30am.Read more: Man reported for peering into...
  
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• DanRobinson published MOD Pizza opening date confirmed in Nottingham - and it's...

  05-12-2016 18:57
  
  America's fastest-growing restaurant chain will arrive in Nottingham just in time for Christmas – creating 35 jobs.MOD Pizza, which allows customer to create their own "fast-casual" pizzas and salads that are made to order in under five minutes, opens in Old Market Square on Wednesday, December 14.It will be the fifth branch in the UK, with more than 125 pizzerias already open across 19 states in the United States since it was founded eight years ago.John Nelson, CEO of MOD Pizza...
  
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• India v England: Eoin Morgan & Alex Hales return to ODI & T20 squads

  05-12-2016 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales are named in England's ODI and T20 squads to face India, but Ben Duckett, James Vince and Steven Finn are dropped.
  
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• rsherdley published Schoolgirl made abuse allegations after Childline workshop - jury...

  05-12-2016 18:50
  
  Rape and child abuse allegations were made by a young girl after volunteers from Childline ran a workshop about sexual abuse at her school, a court heard.Prosecutor Andrew Vout told Nottingham Crown Court the girl, then aged ten years old said in a "matter of fact sort of way", how her alleged abuser, Matthew Salmon, made her undress in front of him and made her touch him intimately.Her alleged revelations led to the arrest of 29-year-old Salmon, of Botany Avenue, St Ann's, who went on...
  
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• laurahammond published Bryony Hollands' father: 'Judges should have a range of...

  05-12-2016 18:46
  
  The father of a teenage girl killed by a drunk and drugged-up driver has welcomed government proposals for tougher criminal driving sentences.The Ministry of Justice is considering plans to introduce life sentences for causing death by dangerous driving. Under the plans offenders who cause death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs will also face life in prison.At present, the maximum sentence for both offences is 14 years in prison. Mark Hollands said it is right that...
  
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• laurahammond commented Bryony Hollands' father: 'Judges should have a range of...

  05-12-2016 18:46
  
  The father of a teenage girl killed by a drunk and drugged-up driver has welcomed government proposals for tougher criminal driving sentences.The Ministry of Justice is considering plans to introduce life sentences for causing death by dangerous driving. Under the plans offenders who cause death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs will also face life in prison.At present, the maximum sentence for both offences is 14 years in prison. Mark Hollands said it is right that...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alcohol and cocaine 'likely' to have led to death of missing...

  05-12-2016 18:41
  
  A father-of-two died of drug and alcohol misuse as his disappearance prompted days of searches around a village. An inquest revealed that Nathan Priest, 28, was carrying lots of cash after selling a vehicle before he was last seen alive on September 9.This had been untouched when his body was found on September 16 on land behind East Street, Warsop. His bank card and mobile phone were also with him.A blood test identified that he had taken alcohol and cocaine. Although they were "not lethal...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Alcohol and cocaine 'likely' to have led to death of missing...

  05-12-2016 18:41
  
  A father-of-two died of drug and alcohol misuse as his disappearance prompted days of searches around a village. An inquest revealed that Nathan Priest, 28, was carrying lots of cash after selling a vehicle before he was last seen alive on September 9.This had been untouched when his body was found on September 16 on land behind East Street, Warsop. His bank card and mobile phone were also with him.A blood test identified that he had taken alcohol and cocaine. Although they were "not lethal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town will be able to strengthen in January - but first...

  05-12-2016 18:37
  
  Mansfield Town might be playing again Carlisle United in the Checkatrade Trophy second round on Tuesday, but manager Steve Evans has one eye on the January transfer window.Evans met with chairman John Radford and chief executive Carolyn Radford last week to discuss potential targets."I had a fantastic, that's the only way I can describe it, a fantastic meeting with the chairman and the chief executive about opportunities to what we're going to do in January," he said."That went as...
  
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• Post's £30000 appeal for Nottingham homeless: What your money buys - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 18:32
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  Post's £30000 appeal for Nottingham homeless: What your money buys
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  Warm-hearted readers have boosted the Nottingham Post's Christmas campaign by giving generously to support the city's rough sleepers and other homeless people. Two individuals have each given £500 and we have just received a cheque for £1,000 from ...
  
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• isaacashe published Top marks for school as it becomes second in Nottinghamshire to...

  05-12-2016 18:14
  
  A school in Nottinghamshire is setting the standard after becoming the second in the county to be named branded 'World Class'.George Spencer Academy, in Arthur Mee Road, is one of just 17 across the country to be selected for the elite World Class Schools Quality Mark Award (WCSQM) this year.Last week, five students alongside executive principal Fraser Mitchell and vice principal Scott Doyle picked up the award at a special ceremony in London.Now in its third year of accreditation, WCSQM is...
  
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• JHLewis published Post's £30,000 appeal for Nottingham homeless: What your...

  05-12-2016 18:00
  
  Warm-hearted readers have boosted the Nottingham Post's Christmas campaign by giving generously to support the city's rough sleepers and other homeless people.Two individuals have each given £500 and we have just received a cheque for £1,000 from another private donor. It means our appeal, in support of the homelessness charity Framework's Off the Streets initiative, is now almost halfway towards its target.Read more: Beer garden brawl left man with facial injuriesWe aim to raise...
  
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• Photographer taking 500 hauntingly beautiful pictures of Nottingham strangers - Notts TV

  05-12-2016 17:48
  
  Photographer taking 500 hauntingly beautiful pictures of Nottingham strangers
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  Crash Taylor asks each one to give him a single wish – but unusually does not take their names. He started snapping portraits on October 4 and has photographed 140 strangers so far, but his ambitions are much greater than that. “I plan to photograph ...
  
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• RachelGorman published The best places to grab a mulled wine or cider in Nottingham this...

  05-12-2016 17:40
  
  Nothing says Christmas quite like heating up some alcohol - after all no one's cockles have ever been warmed supping on an ice cold pint of lager. This year Nottingham's pubs have thoroughly got on board with this festive tradition and to help you navigate your way through this seasonal guide of where to sup mulled wine and cider in the city we've picked out what we think is best about each boozer, from the cosiest to the one with the best beer garden.Have we left your favourite off the list?...
  
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• DanRobinson published Cycling legend Sid Standard's son opens new bike shop in...

  05-12-2016 17:40
  
  Getting more people to commute to work on their bikes is the aim for a new shop at Nottingham railway station.Russell's Bicycle Shed, which is based within the car park building in Queens Road, sells and repairs bikes, as well as manages the station's cycle hub.The shop was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by David Standard, the son of Nottingham cycling legend Sid Standard, alongside business owner Russell Cutts on Monday morning.Sid, who died in 2003, introduced thousands of...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts County dressing room a much happier place after a 'tough...

  05-12-2016 17:37
  
  As the country prepares to don reindeer jumpers and decorate their trees, it is pretty obvious festive cheer was not on the agenda at Meadow Lane.Four straight league defeats made for a miserable mood as the Notts County first team was told they would have to play for the reserves.Even the Christmas party was cancelled – a sure-fire sign it's all going wrong.However, the players did get something of an early present, from their point of view, when the reserve game against Chesterfield was.
  
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• NottmPostEG published 'Rock City is my favourite venue in the world' says Frank Turner

  05-12-2016 17:25
  
  Frank Turner has chosen Nottingham's Rock City to play his 2000th show because, he tells KEVIN COOPER, it's "my favourite venue in all the world"Frank Turner is an English folk singer songwriter. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, and then embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. When touring he is accompanied by his backing band, The Sleeping Souls, which consists of Ben Lloyd on guitar and mandolin,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County director of football Sven Goran Eriksson...

  05-12-2016 17:14
  
  Former Notts County director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson has replaced Clarence Seedorf as manager of Chinese second division side Shenzhen FC.Ex-England boss Eriksson was sacked by Shanghai SIPG last month despite finishing third in the Chinese Super League and qualifying for the Asian Champions League.The 68-year-old, who has also managed Guangzhou R&F, has decided to stay in China with Shenzhen, a club which finished ninth in the second tier last season.Read more: Notts dressing room a
  
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• isaacashe published Olympic stars among those handed honorary degrees

  05-12-2016 17:05
  
  Two Rio gold medal winners will be adding to their bulging trophy cabinets when they're handed honorary degrees by Nottingham Trent University this week.GB Hockey Team players Crista Cullen and Hannah MacLeod - who are both graduates at the university - will collect honorary degrees this Friday at a ceremony at the Royal Concert Hall.The pair will also be joined by former England and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club player Graeme Swann and Nottingham-born comedian and screen writer Henry...
  
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• MattJarram published Brain tumour research centre's £100,000 Christmas campaign

  05-12-2016 17:04
  
  The mother of a woman who has been battling brain tumours for 25 years is encouraging local people to dig deep this Christmas to help a research centre raise £100,000 to help children with the condition.The Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre at The University of Nottingham is asking for help as part of its annual Christmas campaign.The money will fund vital research into identifying the cause of ependymoma, a rare type of tumour of the nervous system which most commonly occurs in the.
  
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• NottmPostEG published 80s American soft rock giants REO Speedwagon talk about their...

  05-12-2016 16:50
  
  REO Speedwagon will be the special guests of Status Quo when they play the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on December 8. Martin Hutchinson spoke to lead singer Kevin Cronin
  Sadly the time has come for the final electric tour by legendary rockers Status Quo, and the December tour promises to be a massive party.One man who is looking forward to it more than most is Kevin Cronin, lead singer (and also rhythm guitarist and song-writer) of American favourites REO Speedwagon, who will be...
  
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• isaacashe published Two bailed over Sunday's A52 closure while third man remains in...

  05-12-2016 16:34
  
  Two men have been bailed over an alleged vehicle theft which caused the A52 to be closed for more than seven hours while a third remains in police custody.Police shut the road eastbound between A6464 Beeston and A6514 following the incident, which was first reported to be a crash, yesterday afternoon.A car was spotted driving erratically by police officers just before 1pm.Read more: Live updates as A52 closed in both directions following serious crashThe vehicle stopped and three men got out,...
  
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• isaacashe published Troublemakers lock children and parents inside football training...

  05-12-2016 16:21
  
  A group of children and parents were locked in their football training ground in the latest of a series of incidents at the site in Ilkeston.Between 10.30am and noon on Saturday, November 13, at the Stanton Ilkeston FC ground, a group of around 40 people were at the ground when someone locked the gates with a bike lock that had to be cut away to open the gates.The situation follows a series of damage incidents at the Derby Road ground that has seen locks and padlocks coated in silicone and...
  
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• Recap: A52 closed for ten hours after fatal crash near Bingham - Nottingham Post

  05-12-2016 16:12
  
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  Recap: A52 closed for ten hours after fatal crash near Bingham
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  The A52 has been closed in both directions following a crash between a car and a van. The accident happened just after 5am on Monday on the Bingham bypass, just east of the Saxondale island, between the A46 Foss Way and Tithby Road. The police ...and more »
  
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