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• Nottingham Post published When are Notts recycling centres open over Christmas?

  19-12-2016 22:15
  
  Residents are being reminded that Nottinghamshire County Council's 12 recycling centres are on hand to help dispose of any extra waste and recycling.Veolia, the council's waste management contractors, is urging people who are tidying their homes in time for the big day to make use of its centres, which will be open from 8am to 4pm for most of the festive period - but closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.A wide range of household items can be taken for recycling at the centres..
  
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• TracyWalker published Who has been in court recently for drink-driving ?

  19-12-2016 20:46
  
  Below are some of the people who have been appearing in court in Nottingham recently over drink-driving charges.Radoslaw Gaworecki, 41, of Youngs Avenue, Newark, was fined £260, disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £30 victim surcharge after admitting driving a BMW 5 Series on London Road, Balderton with 55 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, on November 26. The legal limit is 35. Aaron Paul Taylor, 38, of Highfields, Mill
  
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• MattDavies published ​Nottinghamshire prospect Jack Blatherwick catches the eye for...

  19-12-2016 20:42
  
  Nottinghamshire bowler Jack Blatherwick grabbed his chance as England's Young Lions dominated the opening exchanges of their three-day fixture against a UAE XI at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.The Academy fast bowler struggled in the first one-day match of the tour last week, but continued his impressive improvement by taking three wickets in a bustling new-ball spell.Harry Brook also starred with bat and ball as he was pressed into action with his occasional medium pace as a result of
  
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• MattDavies published Notts County must not be distracted as they take on Peterborough...

  19-12-2016 20:21
  
  Amidst the whirlwind of the last 48 hours, it is easy to forget that Notts County have the chance to earn an FA Cup tie at Chelsea on Tuesday night.From fans' fears over the future of the club, to Alan Hardy's agreement to buy out Ray Trew, it has been a groundbreaking few days off the pitch.On the pitch there has been no sign of the tide turning, with six straight defeats leaving the Magpies just one paltry point off the League Two relegation zone.However, Notts have a chance to end the...
  
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• rsherdley published Find my boy's killer, pleas mum after four jailed for death of ...

  19-12-2016 20:05
  
  After the heartbroken mum of Aqib Mazhar watched four men involved in her son's killing jailed for life today, she begged for the person who fatally stabbed him to give themselves up.Shameem Akhtar, who adored her second born, Aqib, hoped police had caught the person responsible for knifing her son to death as he sat in a car in Russell Road in Hyson Green onthe evening of June 1. Mr Mazhar's Fiat Punto was blocked by three other cars and a pole and brick smashed his windows, as he desperately..
  
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• rsherdley published Find my boy's killer, pleads mum after four jailed for death of ...

  19-12-2016 20:05
  
  After the heartbroken mum of Aqib Mazhar watched four men involved in her son's killing jailed today, she begged for the person who fatally stabbed him to give themselves up.Shameem Akhtar, who adored her second born, Aqib, hoped police had caught the person responsible for knifing her son to death as he sat in a car in Russell Road in Hyson Green onthe evening of June 1. Mr Mazhar's Fiat Punto was blocked by three other cars and a pole and brick smashed his windows, as he desperately defended..
  
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• rsherdley commented Find my boy's killer, pleads mum after four jailed for death of ...

  19-12-2016 20:05
  
  After the heartbroken mum of Aqib Mazhar watched four men involved in her son's killing jailed today, she begged for the person who fatally stabbed him to give themselves up.Shameem Akhtar, who adored her second born, Aqib, hoped police had caught the person responsible for knifing her son to death as he sat in a car in Russell Road in Hyson Green onthe evening of June 1. Mr Mazhar's Fiat Punto was blocked by three other cars and a pole and brick smashed his windows, as he desperately defended..
  
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• JamesPallatt published How Alan Hardy and Ray Trew thrashed out £3m deal for Notts...

  19-12-2016 19:54
  
  Alan Hardy will pay in the region of £3m to buy Notts County from Ray Trew, the Post understands. And we can reveal more about the weekend talks between Hardy and Trew that led to the pair agreeing on the seven-figure sum for the Meadow Lane club. The talks were initiated by Trew and they spent TEN hours thrashing out the deal. After months of on-off negotiations, after Trew put the Magpies up for sale in February, it all came to a head just 24 hours before the club was due in the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Police in bid to relocate stolen items with owners

  19-12-2016 19:36
  
  Nottinghamshire Police are trying to reunite the owners of a safe and a distinctive-looking ring with their rightful owners.The force is trying to locate the owners of the items, which were recovered from properties in New Basford. They are believed to have been stolen.Read more: Man caught by online action group faces jail after admitting child sex offencesThe ring has a thin dark glass or semi-precious gem coating over the top, which makes it look dark. The flash has made it look brighter than
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man related to Borrowash 'murder' victim was 'shot with nail...

  19-12-2016 19:31
  
  A man who stopped to help a victim injured in connection with the death of Borrowash woman Claire Nagle said the 22-year-old had been shot with a nail gun.Taz Daly said he was at work at the Equinox Tattoo Studio, in Nottingham Road, on Friday when he was told there had been an incident nearby and a man was hurt. It turned out to be a 22-year-old man related to Claire Nagle, 38, who died after being "seriously injured" at a house in Charnwood Avenue on the same day at about 11am....
  
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• TracyWalker published Police appeal after cashpoint robbery in Nottingham city centre

  19-12-2016 19:13
  
  Police are appealing for information after a man was robbed at a cashpoint in Nottingham city centre.Officers have issued a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident, which is alleged to have taken place at the Coventry Building Society in Cheapside.Police say the suspect approached the victim at the cashpoint, pushing him out of the way of the machine.Read more: Police plea after windows broken and bricks thrown at vehiclesOfficers say there was then a struggle and.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Police appeal after cashpoint robbery in Nottingham city centre

  19-12-2016 19:13
  
  Police are appealing for information after a man was robbed at a cashpoint in Nottingham city centre.Officers have issued a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident, which is alleged to have taken place at the Coventry Building Society in Cheapside.Police say the suspect approached the victim at the cashpoint, pushing him out of the way of the machine.Read more: Police plea after windows broken and bricks thrown at vehiclesOfficers say there was then a struggle and.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Residents call for under-threat pedestrian rail crossings to...

  19-12-2016 18:55
  
  Plans to close three pedestrian rail crossings in Attenborough have come under fire from local residents.Network Rail has revealed it is considering closing crossings in Barratt's Lane (the no. 1 crossing), Long Lane and the Attenborough Nature Reserve level crossing in Meadow Lane.The organisation argues that closures would "reduce risk and improve safety" by providing a "safer diversion route".The company is considering two further alternatives - a stepped footbridge or a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Residents call for under-threat pedestrian rail crossings to...

  19-12-2016 18:55
  
  Plans to close three pedestrian rail crossings in Attenborough have come under fire from local residents.Network Rail has revealed it is considering closing crossings in Barratt's Lane (the no. 1 crossing), Long Lane and the Attenborough Nature Reserve level crossing in Meadow Lane.The organisation argues that closures would "reduce risk and improve safety" by providing a "safer diversion route".The company is considering two further alternatives - a stepped footbridge or a...
  
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• TracyWalker published Police plea after windows broken and bricks thrown at vehicles

  19-12-2016 18:38
  
  Police in Ilkeston have warned parents to check what their children are up to in the run-up to Christmas following reports of yobbish behaviour.Inspector Jim Thompson, who is in charge of policing in the town, has pleaded with parents and carers to take extra responsibility.The request comes after a second period of extra powers has been given to the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.Over the weekend, from Friday to Sunday, police were given powers...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Police plea after windows broken and bricks thrown at vehicles

  19-12-2016 18:38
  
  Police in Ilkeston have warned parents to check what their children are up to in the run-up to Christmas following reports of yobbish behaviour.Inspector Jim Thompson, who is in charge of policing in the town, has pleaded with parents and carers to take extra responsibility.The request comes after a second period of extra powers has been given to the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.Over the weekend, from Friday to Sunday, police were given powers...
  
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• MattDavies published John Sheridan wishes he had 11 Curtis Thompsons as Notts County...

  19-12-2016 18:34
  
  Curtis Thompson could keep his place in Notts County's team at Peterborough United as manager John Sheridan admitted he wished he had a whole side of players with the fit-again midfielder's character.Thompson made his first appearance of the season in the 2-1 defeat to Colchester United at the weekend and Sheridan says he has been thrilled by his commitment ahead of Tuesday's FA Cup second round replay at London Road.However, fellow midfielder Stanley Aborah and winger Alex Rodman are still...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham architecture practice with projects in Dubai, Seoul...

  19-12-2016 18:10
  
  An architecture practice that has worked on shopping centres and office complexes everywhere from Solihull to Seoul has expanded its Nottingham base.Leonard Design Architects underwent a full refurbishment to its 465 sq ft head office at Albion House, in Canal Street, to accommodate a growing team.The revamp took place on the fourth floor, which the company already occupied, and additional space on the third floor it has taken on.Commercial fit-out firm B&M Installations carried out the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Clifton man to go on trial for having an offensive weapon - a BB...

  19-12-2016 18:02
  
  A Clifton man has denied having an offensive weapon - a ball bearing gun - in several streets around Nottingham on October 16. Adrian Bramford, 23, appeared before magistrates in the city. He was granted unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Nottingham Crown Court.He also faces five charges with "an unknown person" of common assaults on Abbey Road, West Bridgford; Leys Road, Ruddington; Loughborough Road, West Bridgford and two on Wilford Grove, The Meadows. All allegedly took...
  
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• DanRobinson published Young entrepreneur Simon Crowther on how he created a multi-milli...

  19-12-2016 17:48
  
  After setting up his first company - FPS Ltd - in his student days, Simon Crowther now oversees a multi-million pound operation with two businesses under his belt and he's only just turned 23. The Young Entrepreneur of the Year chats to DAN ROBINSON about how he's come so far in such a short space of time and where he sees his futureSimon Crowther has two companies, one of which has a near £2m turnover and the other just starting to build momentum. He employs four staff and at a time when.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man caught by online action group faces jail after admitting...

  19-12-2016 17:31
  
  A man has been told he is facing jail after pleading guilty to a number of child sex offences - including attempting to meet a girl after grooming.Ricky Slade, 29, of no fixed abode, was caught chatting to people he believed to be young girls on the internet by an online action group.Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court, Slade admitted attempting to incite a girl to engage in sexual activity between November 1 and 20, and a similar charge between May 29 and June 8.Read more: Teen battling...
  
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• TracyWalker published Locals speak of shock following armed robbery at Tesco Express in...

  19-12-2016 17:27
  
  Shoppers and business owners have spoken out following an armed robbery at their local Tesco Express store.Police are investigating after an armed robber threatened a worker at the shop, on Main Road in Radcliffe-on-Trent, with what appeared to be a handgun before escaping with cash from the till.The incident happened just after 10pm on Sunday.Read more: Masked armed robber demanded money from Basford shop tillKevin Crossman, who runs the Fruiticious fruit and veg shop, also on Main Road, said:.
  
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• JHLewis published All change at award-winning Nottinghamshire museum

  19-12-2016 17:17
  
  It may be hidden away in a commuter village but the Framework Knitters Museum has become one of Nottinghamshire's heritage success stories.Under manager Paul Baker's five-year leadership the little museum in Ruddington has seen visitor numbers rise by 59 per cent and family visits by 300 per cent. Furthermore Paul's team, backed by a willing band of volunteers, has bagged several national and international accolades.Read more: Employee threatened in Tesco Express armed robberyOn his departure to
  
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• JemmaPage published Inspirational teen battling cerebral palsy takes part in This...

  19-12-2016 17:14
  
  An inspirational 12-year-old who is battling cerebral palsy was one of the youngest people to take part in the UK's biggest all-female charity try-dive.Brave Ella Greatorex was among 69 women and girls who took the plunge at the scuba dive and snorkel taster event in Bingham, organised by British Sub-Aqua Clubs from across the East Midlands.The youngster, of East Leake, has bilateral cerebral palsy, but was not about to let her condition stop her taking part in the event, which also raised more.
  
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• JemmaPage published Councillors to discuss controversial plans to extend recycling...

  19-12-2016 17:13
  
  Councillors will once again discuss controversial plans to extend the opening hours of a Nottinghamshire recycling plant.A planning application to open the doors of the Bunny Materials Recycling Facility at 6am was debated at a planning committee meeting six months ago.Nottinghamshire County Council councillors deferred the decision and asked Johnsons Aggregates, the company which runs the facility, to open an hour later.However, the operating hours have not been revised and committee members...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Masked armed robber demanded money from Basford shop till

  19-12-2016 17:12
  
  Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a shop in New Basford.A man, whose face was covered with a mask, entered the Jaspal News store, in Nottingham Road, New Basford, at about 1.30pm on Friday, December 16.Nottinghamshire Police said he had what was described as a gun, and demanded the shop owner should put money from the till into a bag.Read more: Shop worker threatened in gunpoint robbery at Tesco ExpressAfter leaving the shop the man is believed to have met up with a.
  
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• laurahammond published Mental health support for pregnant women and new mums to expand

  19-12-2016 17:00
  
  A service that provides mental health support to pregnant women and new mums has received a cash boost of almost £700,000.The money awarded to NHS Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) from NHS England will fund the expansion of the Perinatal Community Mental Health Service.The service, which is delivered by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, provides specialist care for women suffering with severe mental illness, such as severe post-natal depression or...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Post Office remains open despite strike

  19-12-2016 16:59
  
  Nottingham's main Post Office remained open today despite a strike by members of the Communication Workers Union.The CWU is striking for five days this week in protest at job losses; the closure of a final salary pension scheme; and the franchising of Crown Post Offices, which are the main high street branches.The strike was called at 300 Crown branches, but the Post Office said around 250 of these were open today. These included the Queen Street branch in Nottingham city centre.Read more: JCB..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest Under-23s' unbeaten run comes to crashing halt

  19-12-2016 16:58
  
  A six-match unbeaten run came to a crashing halt for Nottingham Forest Under-23s as they fell to a 6-3 defeat to Sheffield United.Jack Lester's side had gone six games without defeat in all competitions and made a bright start to the Professional Development League 2 match at Stocksbridge Park Steels FC, going ahead through Rob Worrall.But a flurry of goals towards the end of the first half won it for the Blades, despite consolation efforts from Ben Brereton and Lewis Walters after the break.The
  
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• DanRobinson published New Nottingham auction firm raised £1.7m at first sale

  19-12-2016 16:47
  
  Newcomer to the property market, Auction Estates, raised more than £1.7m at its first auction – with a 70 percent success rate.The company, an offshoot of property investment firm ALB Group, sold housing, commercial units and development land based across the East Midlands and as far away as Blackpool, Torquay and Southend-on-Sea.Paul Giles, auctioneer and director of the Regent Street-based firm, said he was pleased with the turnout from investors at last Tuesday's event.He said:...
  
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• JemmaPage published Dog starts kitchen fire after accidentally switching on electric...

  19-12-2016 16:41
  
  A dog started a fire - after it climbed onto the kitchen counter and accidentally turned on an electric hob.Firefighters from Stapleford and Long Eaton fire stations were called to the blaze in Sandiacre at around midnight on Saturday.Crews said they were faced with a "rapidly developing kitchen fire" when they arrived at the house, in Regent Street, which has been left with extensive damage. Read more: Fire leaves person needing treatment for smoke inhalationThe fire was investigated...
  
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• MattDavies published Takeover makes no difference to John Sheridan as he was already...

  19-12-2016 16:36
  
  John Sheridan says Notts County's takeover has not made him fear for his future – because he already knows he is fighting to keep his job.The Magpies boss is likely to speak to incoming owner Alan Hardy before the end of the week after the Nottingham businessman agreed to buy out current chairman Ray Trew.Takeovers often see managers lose their jobs in the wake of a new owner coming in, but with Notts just a point above the League Two drop zone, Sheridan is well aware he is already under..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts cocaine smuggler fails in bid to clear his name

  19-12-2016 16:31
  
  A Nottinghamshire man serving a 12-year prison term over a cocaine smuggling plot has failed in a Court of Appeal bid to clear his name.Adam Vohra, 33, admitted involvement with amphetamine, but claimed he had nothing to do with Class A drugs. However, he was convicted of conspiracy to import cocaine at Maidstone Crown Court in November 2013.He had earlier pleaded guilty to plotting to import amphetamine and was jailed for a total of 12 years in July last year. Appealing, Vohra, of Stamford...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts cocaine smuggler fails in bid to clear his name

  19-12-2016 16:31
  
  A Nottinghamshire man serving a 12-year prison term over a cocaine smuggling plot has failed in a Court of Appeal bid to clear his name.Adam Vohra, 33, admitted involvement with amphetamine, but claimed he had nothing to do with Class A drugs. However, he was convicted of conspiracy to import cocaine at Maidstone Crown Court in November 2013.He had earlier pleaded guilty to plotting to import amphetamine and was jailed for a total of 12 years in July last year. Appealing, Vohra, of Stamford...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Yes trio Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman to tour for first time in 27...

  19-12-2016 16:20
  
  Three members of Yes, the most successful prog rock group of all time, will team up for the first time in more than 25 years. Rick Wakeman tells Kevin Cooper about the new tour and taking a nostalgic trip to Nottingham with his wife who was born in Mansfield Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 2003Rick Wakeman is an English keyboard player, songwriter, television and radio presenter. He is also an author and actor. He is best known for being in the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Think you know your Christmas number ones? Take our quiz to find...

  19-12-2016 16:16
  
  With this year's coveted spot at the top of the festive charts all sorted, we've decided to take a look back at the hits of Christmas past.We've had a look at Christmas classics, going all the way back to Al Martino's Here in My Heart in 1952 up to last year's charity single from the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir.So how well do you know them? You might know some of the more recent number ones, but do you know your stuff going back to the 1960s and 1970s?If you really know your Slade from your
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Joe Worrall was bang on and he should walk into Forest dressing...

  19-12-2016 16:16
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns has applauded Reds youngster Joe Worrall after his public criticism of his team-mates, in his latest Post column.Joe Worrall should walk into the Nottingham Forest dressing room with his head held high. I'm not sure how some of his team-mates will react to his brutally honest assessment of the team's performance against Wolves, when he questioned the attitude of some of the players at the club. I hope they respond positively to his criticism, even...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham's potential to be promoted to global investors at...

  19-12-2016 16:01
  
  The biggest ever private sector-led Team Nottingham line-up has signed up to support the city and county at the world's largest property event.Representatives from city firms across a range of sectors will join forces with organisations including East Midlands Airport, Invest in Nottingham and Nottingham City Council at MIPIM 2017.They will use the four-day exhibition, which will be held in the French resort of Cannes in March, to promote the city with the aim of attracting national and...
  
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• MattDavies published Defiant Corey Neilson urges Nottingham Panthers fans to...

  19-12-2016 15:54
  
  Corey Neilson has urged Nottingham Panthers fans to understand the reason for their team's highs and lows this season – and accept they will lose games in their current state.Panthers head towards Christmas in fourth place in the Elite League on 23 points, just three points clear of second bottom Dundee Stars, the team they meet next.They endured a woeful run of nine defeats in 11, before losing once in their last six outings in all competitions.That sequence has included two impressive...
  
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• JemmaPage published JCB tractor used to remove car after it collides with wall...

  19-12-2016 15:26
  
  A JCB tractor was used to remove a car after it collided with a wall outside a Ruddington care home.Firefighters from West Bridgford were called to the incident, which happened at Orchard House, in Easthorpe Street, at 11.46am on Thursday.An elderly man was assessed by crews before the vehicle was stablised and removed using a JCB loader. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, who left the scene at 12.48pm, were assisted by police. Read more: Fire leaves person needing treatment for smoke...
  
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• isaacashe published Shop worker threatened in gunpoint robbery at Tesco Express

  19-12-2016 14:54
  
  An armed robber threatened a worker with a handgun before escaping with cash from the till of a supermarket .A member of staff was threatened with what appeared to be a small handgun in the robbery at a Tesco Express in Radcliffe-on-Trent last night.The offender fled with cash from the till after the incident in Main Road at 10pm yesterday, Sunday, December 18.Read more: Man who died on M1 is formally named as Vincent NagleNottinghamshire Police said he is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, slim,
  
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• RachelGorman published Late night Christmas shopping times for Nottingham's Victoria...

  19-12-2016 14:50
  
  There are two types of people in the world; those who can smugly sit and look at the pile of Christmas presents they have already bought (and probably wrapped) and those who are only five days away from having a shopping meltdown.Well relax. Nottingham's shops are staying open later into the evening in the run up to Christmas so there's plenty of time to still bag some presents for your loved ones and stay in everyone's good books.You are welcome. intu Victoria Centre Monday: 9am - 9pmTuesday:..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest v Sheffield United Under-23s: LIVE updates

  19-12-2016 14:49
  
  Nottingham Forest Under-23s are looking to continue their unbeaten run when they take on Sheffield United in Professional Development League 2. The Reds have gone six games without defeat in all competitions, ahead of facing the Blades at Stocksbridge Park Steels FC, and we will bring you live updates from the match. Last time out, Forest secured an impressive 2-2 draw with Leicester City in the Premier League Cup, having previously toppled Barnsley 2-0 in the league. Ben Brereton has...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Woman and child taken to Queen's Medical Centre after Long Eaton...

  19-12-2016 14:47
  
  Two people, including a child, were taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a car at a level crossing in Long Eaton. The incident happened in Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, at 9.20am on Saturday. At least one ambulance, two first-responder cars and a police car were at the scene.The Post contacted Derbyshire Police at the weekend but no one was available to comment.Read more: One in four landlords buys their tenants a Christmas presentHowever, on Monday, a spokeswoman for...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Notts County given seven weeks to pay tax debt in region of...

  19-12-2016 14:33
  
  Notts County were given seven weeks of breathing space at London's High Court this morning to stave off moves by the taxman to wind the club up.The Magpies were given extra time to allow Alan Hardy to buy the club and for the January transfer window.It was announced ahead of the hearing that Hardy is to buy the struggling League Two club.Lawyers for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs sought the winding-up order over undisclosed tax debts, believed to be in the region of £350,000.Read more:.
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Notts County given seven weeks to pay tax debt in region of...

  19-12-2016 14:33
  
  Notts County were given seven weeks of breathing space at London's High Court this morning to stave off moves by the taxman to wind the club up.The Magpies were given extra time to allow Alan Hardy to buy the club and for the January transfer window.It was announced ahead of the hearing that Hardy is to buy the struggling League Two club.Lawyers for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs sought the winding-up order over undisclosed tax debts, believed to be in the region of £350,000.Read more:.
  
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• RachelGorman published What are the stage times for Korn and Limp Bizkit at Nottingham's...

  19-12-2016 14:20
  
  If you want to see Korn and Limp Bizkit on their first UK tour in nearly two decades, you have one last chance.The bands will be playing the final show of their co-headlining tour at the Motorpoint Arena tonight (Monday, December 19).Doors will be opening earlier than usual at 5.30pm so fans can grab some merchandise, food or drink before support act Madball hit the stage at 7pm.Read more: Rock City owners' new venue will serve cocktails out of Campbell's soup tinsLimp Bizkit will then play...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Robin Hood celebrated in stamp form on the Isle of Man

  19-12-2016 14:18
  
  A new stamp featuring local hero Robin Hood's green hat has been created by the Isle of Man Post Office as part of a seasonal celebration of pantomimes. The collection of six stamps were issued on October 20 and includes pantomimes which have previously graced stages in the Isle of Man, including The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan.Priced at £1.86, the Robin Hood stamp is the most expensive of the collection. It includes a metallic silver Queen's head, and a vibrant depiction of the legendary..
  
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• karenantcliff published There's still time to make it personal when it comes to last...

  19-12-2016 14:17
  
  As the big day gets closer we ask interior designer Lesley Taylor for some inspiration on those last minute presents. Finding the perfect present for your nearest and dearest can be something of a challenge. And with more pressures on us all around the festive period, there just isn't the time to spend hours searching the shops for the ideal gift.But the answer could be right in front of you.Whenever I need some gifting inspiration I always look to the recipient's home. It's the place...
  
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• isaacashe published Borrowash murder investigation: Facebook candle tributes to...

  19-12-2016 14:16
  
  A plan to light up social media has been launched by Facebook friends of Claire Nagle.Hundreds of friends, and others saddened by what has happened, have changed their profile pictures to the same picture of a lit candle following her death.Police have launched a murder probe into the 38-year-old's death in hospital after she was discovered 'seriously injured' at a house in Charnwood Avenue, Borrowash, on Friday morning at about 11am.Read more: University pays tribute to student who died in...
  
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