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• JemmaPage published 'No riots' at HMP Lowdham Grange despite suggestions on social...

  23-12-2016 23:01
  
  The Ministry of Justice has said there are no riots taking place at HMP Lowdham Grange after reports on social media claimed there was ongoing trouble.Just before 9pm today, suggestions about "possible trouble" at the category B men's private prison, in Old Epperstone Road, started surfacing on Twitter.However the Post contacted the Ministry of Justice and a spokesman confirmed there was "no truth" in the reports.He added: "There's nothing going on, no riots, no...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 4 Dundee Stars 2: Match report

  23-12-2016 21:54
  
  Nottingham Panthers began the hectic Christmas period with a 4-2 win against Dundee Stars that was a lot closer than it might have been.Panthers controlled vast spells of the game against a side which had endured a nightmare journey south and lost six of their last seven games.However, Panthers conceded two disappointing first period goals and were then regularly frustrated by Stars goaltender Joe Fallon, as they struggled to create gilt-edged openings at the National Ice Centre.The win made it.
  
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• JemmaPage published Three miles of slow traffic on M1 after crash near Brian Clough...

  23-12-2016 20:19
  
  Three mile tailbacks of very slow moving traffic were on the M1 tonight after a crash near Brian Clough Way. The outside lane of the northbound carriageway was following the collision on the road, just before junction 25.It is understood only one vehicle was involved in the crash. Aspokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police confirmed officers attended the scene. Read more: Seven people from Nottinghamshire are missing from home this ChristmasHighways England's online traffic service showed very...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published I still believe I can do well with Notts County, says boss John...

  23-12-2016 19:23
  
  John Sheridan is very much in unchartered territory with Notts County at the moment.Used to success as a manager, a six-match losing run is not something he has experienced before.He admits it has left him asking questions of himself as well as of his team, which is currently languishing just a point above the League Two relegation zone.Where Sheridan is not in any doubt, however, is his belief in his own ability to drag the Magpies out of their predicament.The former Oldham Athletic boss has...
  
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• Nottmtails published Huddersfield Town v Nottingham Forest - Reds must prove a point...

  23-12-2016 18:53
  
  Nottingham Forest head to Huddersfield needing to find a way to end a disappointing run of form that has seen them take one point from three games. Here Paul Taylor looks at the key issues as Philippe Montanier's side head to Yorkshire to face an in-form Terriers side.Talking tactics: With Huddersfield favouring a continental style 4-2-3-1 approach, it is likely that Forest will continue to mirror that mentality, even if it did not exactly inspire a memorable display against Wolves.Philippe...
  
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• Two men die in farm tragedy - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 18:10
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  Two men die in farm tragedy
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  Fire crews from Notts were called to try and save the lives of two men who died on a farm. One engine from Bingham and two from Newark were first on the scene at the farm just over the Notts/Leics border yesterday afternoon. Two men, one of them a ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts County do not need to spend big in January transfer window,...

  23-12-2016 18:01
  
  Boss John Sheridan says Notts County do not need to spend a great deal of money on new players in January to improve their squad.The Magpies should have a new owner in place during the transfer window, with Nottingham businessman Alan Hardy working to complete a takeover of the club from Ray Trew.Sheridan admits he does not yet know how that will affect what funds he has available next month, having stressed the need for reinforcements.Notts will hope to be out of a transfer embargo by then,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Two men die in farm tragedy

  23-12-2016 17:45
  
  Fire crews from Notts were called to try and save the lives of two men who died on a farm.One engine from Bingham and two from Newark were first on the scene at the farm just over the Notts/Leics border yesterday afternoon.Two men, one of them a teenager, died in the incident at Church Farm in Normanton Lane, Normanton, just north of Bottesford.Unconfirmed reports say the men were inside a tank of slurry and attempts were made by fire crews to cut a hole in the side of the tank to free...
  
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• Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier issues warning as Britt Assombalonga prepares...

  23-12-2016 17:41
  
  Nottingham Forest cannot pile all their hope and expectation on Britt Assombalonga's shoulders as he makes his latest return from injury, warns Philippe Montanier. The Reds boss admits that having the £5.5m striker back available following a hamstring injury – and seeing him turn down the chance to play in the African Cup of Nations in January – are both significant early Christmas presents. But Montanier also warns that Forest cannot rely on Assombalonga alone, as they...
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest loan signing Gary Gardner signs new Aston Villa contract - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 17:40
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  Former Nottingham Forest loan signing Gary Gardner signs new Aston Villa contract
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  Former Nottingham Forest loan signing Gary Gardner has agreed a new contract at Aston Villa until 2020. Gardner enjoyed two spells at the City Ground, playing 18 times in 2015 when he earned rave reviews for his performances. He returned last season, ...and more »
  
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• CCTV released after Nottingham Forest fan throws smoke bomb at ... - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 17:30
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  CCTV footage has been released of a Nottingham Forest fan police want to talk to about an incident where a smoke bomb was thrown at a match. Derbyshire ...
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• rsherdley commented Teenager's driving 'could have been fatal' after taking blind...

  23-12-2016 17:29
  
  A dangerous driver was today ordered off the roads for two years for bringing terror to the roads of Newark.Josh Moon, 19, of Belvoir Road, Balderton, was driving so dangerously in the area on October 1 and October 4 police gave up the chase.But they tracked him down because they knew who he was after spotting him at the wheel on both occasions.Nottingham Crown Court heard banned driver Moon, a baker, overtook a queue of vehicles at traffic lights, mounted a pavement and sped along London...
  
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• MattJarram published Council claims Notts students have left city with £8m...

  23-12-2016 17:17
  
  Nottingham City Council says it has been left £8m out of pocket because the government will not compensate it for the high numbers of students in the city.This comes at a time when the council needs to make £27m of savings next year which will see funding cuts to Nottingham Playhouse, the Nottingham Contemporary and a charge for free bus services such as Medilink. Last year the council says it missed out on £13m in council tax because student households are exempt from paying..
  
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• JemmaPage published CCTV released after Nottingham Forest fan throws smoke bomb at...

  23-12-2016 17:12
  
  CCTV footage has been released of a Nottingham Forest fan police want to talk to about an incident where a smoke bomb was thrown at a match. Derbyshire Constabulary has said the red smoke bomb was thrown shortly after Derby County scored the second goal of their 3-0 win on Sunday, December 11.The fixture, against Nottingham Forest, took place at Pride Park Stadium. No one was injured by the smoke bomb, which was thrown into the Rams fans area.Read more: Seven people from Nottinghamshire are...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest's Henri Lansbury now expected to be out injured...

  23-12-2016 17:07
  
  Henri Lansbury will not win his fight to face Newcastle United, with Philippe Montanier confirming the influential midfielder is taking longer than hoped to recover from his hamstring problem.Nottingham Forest hoped Lansbury had a chance of returning for the trip to the north east, to face the Championship promotion favourites.But the former Arsenal man will not be ready – and is more likely to come back to face either Wigan Athletic or Birmingham City, in the early weeks of January.Read..
  
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• MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest loan signing Gary Gardner signs new...

  23-12-2016 17:00
  
  Former Nottingham Forest loan signing Gary Gardner has agreed a new contract at Aston Villa until 2020.Gardner enjoyed two spells at the City Ground, playing 18 times in 2015 when he earned rave reviews for his performances.He returned last season, featuring 22 times, although his form did not quite match his original stint.The central midfielder came through the Villa ranks and made his debut in 2011, in a 3-1 win at Chelsea.Read more: Lansbury linked with WatfordGary Gardner celebrates scoring
  
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• laurahammond published Lady Bay residents play Santa to young homeless people

  23-12-2016 17:00
  
  Young homeless people will receive presents this Christmas thanks to a Secret Santa scheme.Residents in Lady Bay have bought gifts for people staying at the Transitions South project in Trent Boulevard.Fourteen people live at the centre, which opened in August and is run by homelessness charity Framework. It provides temporary accommodation for homeless 16 to 21 year olds with the aim of supporting them to live independently.The Secret Santa scheme was set up by Reverend Mark Rodel, the Vicar of
  
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• laurahammond commented Lady Bay residents play Santa to young homeless people

  23-12-2016 17:00
  
  Young homeless people will receive presents this Christmas thanks to a Secret Santa scheme.Residents in Lady Bay have bought gifts for people staying at the Transitions South project in Trent Boulevard.Fourteen people live at the centre, which opened in August and is run by homelessness charity Framework. It provides temporary accommodation for homeless 16 to 21 year olds with the aim of supporting them to live independently.The Secret Santa scheme was set up by Reverend Mark Rodel, the Vicar of
  
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• rsherdley published Download junkie had 15,000 images on computer

  23-12-2016 16:54
  
  A "download junkie" was "remorseful and ashamed" when police discovered he had more than 15,000 sexual images of children on his computer.Officers knocked at the door of James Parsons, 39, of Burnside Drive, Mansfield, with a warrant and seized his software on August 12.Nottingham Crown Court heard today he admitted having the images - many downloaded with other more legitimate files and of children between 14 and 16 years.Recorder Jason MacAdam ordered he sign the sex...
  
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• Two lanes of M1 reopen but problems expected until 8pm - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 16:27
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  Two lanes of M1 reopen but problems expected until 8pm
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  Motorists head south for Christmas face continued delays today after an accident closed the M1 for five hours. The motorway was closed between J18 for Rugby and J16 for Northampton following a multiple vehicle pile-up at 10am near Watford Gap services, ...and more »
  
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• Refugee restaurant owner to serve Christmas meals to homeless - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 16:27
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  Refugee restaurant owner to serve Christmas meals to homeless
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  L-R Abbie Roddis, Steve Charlesworth and Anmarie Spaziano from Annie's Burger Shack, with Farouk Azam from Himmah and... Council claims Notts students have left city with £8m.... 1 · Three miles of slow traffic on M1 after crash near Brian Clough.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Two lanes of M1 reopen but problems expected until 8pm

  23-12-2016 16:09
  
  Motorists head south for Christmas face continued delays today after an accident closed the M1 for five hours. The motorway was closed between J18 for Rugby and J16 for Northampton following a multiple vehicle pile-up at 10am near Watford Gap services, where the Air Ambulance was called. Traffic was diverted off the M1 at J18 to rejoin it at J15A, and it was feared the motorway wouldn't open until as late as 6pm.
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• Street teams braced as Nottingham celebrates Christmas and New Year - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 16:05
  
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  Street teams braced as Nottingham celebrates Christmas and New Year
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  If tonight follows the pattern of recent Christmas Eves, expect silent night on the streets of NG1. Nottingham can expect to sleep in heavenly peace. All that may change next Saturday, New Year's Eve – an excuse for tens of thousands of people to ...
  
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• Two men die Leicestershire farm slurry accident

  23-12-2016 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men die in an accident on a farm involving slurry.
  
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• Two men die in Leicestershire farm slurry accident

  23-12-2016 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men die in an accident on a farm involving slurry.
  
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• JHLewis published Street teams braced as Nottingham celebrates Christmas and New...

  23-12-2016 16:00
  
  If tonight follows the pattern of recent Christmas Eves, expect silent night on the streets of NG1. Nottingham can expect to sleep in heavenly peace.All that may change next Saturday, New Year's Eve – an excuse for tens of thousands of people to converge on the city centre to booze their way into 2017.It's a testing time for all involved in the night-time economy and the emergency services who have to clear up the mess ...The police officerMark Stanley has been a copper for 20 years and...
  
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• JemmaPage published Seven people from Nottinghamshire are missing from home this...

  23-12-2016 16:00
  
  Christmas is a time when people's thoughts turn to friends and family - and this will especially be the case for friends and family of people missing from home in Nottinghamshire. But for Nottinghamshire Police's missing persons team, it is a time treated the same as every other day of the year. Officers are ready 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, should concerns be raised for a resident's safety. And 'cold cases' where people have been missing for weeks or months, are constantly being...
  
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• DanRobinson published Refugee restaurant owner to serve Christmas meals to homeless

  23-12-2016 15:59
  
  A restaurant owner who fled an Afghan war zone has teamed up with a social justice charity to provide homeless and vulnerable people in Nottingham with a hot meal on Christmas Day.Nasir Sahebzada, who runs Kabul Express in Radford Road, partnered with the Himmah charity to help families and individuals who find themselves in crisis. They have been boosted in their efforts by Annie's Burger Shack owner Anmarie Spaziano, who supplied ingredients to cook up a Christmas dinner for about 140...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Refugee restaurant owner to serve Christmas meals to homeless

  23-12-2016 15:59
  
  A restaurant owner who fled an Afghan war zone has teamed up with a social justice charity to provide homeless and vulnerable people in Nottingham with a hot meal on Christmas Day.Nasir Sahebzada, who runs Kabul Express in Radford Road, partnered with the Himmah charity to help families and individuals who find themselves in crisis. They have been boosted in their efforts by Annie's Burger Shack owner Anmarie Spaziano, who supplied ingredients to cook up a Christmas dinner for about 140...
  
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• TracyWalker published Body found at Archers Field Recreation Ground in Stapleford

  23-12-2016 15:53
  
  A body has been discovered at a recreation ground in Stapleford.Emergency services were called to the Archers Field Recreation Ground, in the town's Wellspring Dale, at around 9.35am on Friday, December 23.The body of a 23-year-old man was discovered.Read more: Shoppers descend onto Nottinghamshire supermarkets for last-minute Christmas groceriesA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Police were called to Archers Field in Stapleford at 9.35am."A 23-year-old man was found at the...
  
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• rsherdley published Man spared jail for having drugs in fridge and freezer

  23-12-2016 15:53
  
  A cannabis smoker has been spared from jail after police discovered thousands of pounds worth of amphetamine in his freezer and a massive amount of cocaine in his fridge.John Davies, 46, of Forest Road, Clipstone, also had £6,000 cash in a cupboard and bags of cannabis, with a value ranging between £1,800 and £3,500.Davies was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court today after he pleaded guilty to possessing 94.95 grams of cocaine, possessing amphetamine with intent to supply - on
  
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• rsherdley commented Man spared jail for having drugs in fridge and freezer

  23-12-2016 15:53
  
  A cannabis smoker has been spared from jail after police discovered thousands of pounds worth of amphetamine in his freezer and a massive amount of cocaine in his fridge.John Davies, 46, of Forest Road, Clipstone, also had £6,000 cash in a cupboard and bags of cannabis, with a value ranging between £1,800 and £3,500.Davies was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court today after he pleaded guilty to possessing 94.95 grams of cocaine, possessing amphetamine with intent to supply - on
  
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• TracyWalker published Knife was used in convenience store robbery, say police

  23-12-2016 15:34
  
  Police have now revealed a knife was used to threaten staff during a robbery at a convenience store in Stapleford.Officers are appealing for information after the robbery at the Best One store in the town's Cental Avenue.They say two masked men went into store just before 9pm on Thursday, with one of them carrying a knife.Police say the men then threatened staff and got away with the contents of two tills and a purse. They fled in the direction of Hillfield Road.Read more: Mum shares heartbreak.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Lack of expectation could work in Notts County's favour against...

  23-12-2016 15:15
  
  Notts County welcome Doncaster Rovers to Meadow Lane on Boxing Day, looking to end a six-match losing run in League Two and move away from the relegation zone. Here, we take a look at the key factors in the game and bring you the latest team news.Team news There are no fresh injury worries for Notts County boss John Sheridan going into the game against Doncaster Rovers.Skipper Michael O'Connor, though, is still suspended, following his red card against Wycombe Wanderers, while Sheridan is also..
  
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• TracyWalker published M1 south of Nottinghamshire expected to be closed until the...

  23-12-2016 14:59
  
  People heading south on the M1 in the Christmas rush face festive misery as the road is not expected to be open until this evening.
  UPDATE: Two lanes have now reopened but there is expected to be congestion until 8pmThe southbound carriageway has been closed between junctions 16 for Northampton and 18 for Rugby since 10am following a pile-up involving multiple vehicles. It has been reported that three air ambulances attended the scene, near Watford Gap.
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• MattJarram commented Shoppers descend onto Nottinghamshire supermarkets for last-minut...

  23-12-2016 14:59
  
  Queues of eager shoppers descended on Nottingham's supermarkets to pick up last minute fruit and vegetables, crackers, and even turkeys.Lidl in Mansfield Road ran out of turkeys after a mad rush during the morning and there were large queues at the tills at Sainsbury's in Castle Marina.Sharon Farrell, 45, who works at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: "I needed to get some fresh items like salads, bread and fish. Lidl is well stocked and staff have been serving people as quickly as...
  
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• Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury linked with January ... - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 14:42
  
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury has been linked with a return to Watford in the January transfer window. Earlier this week it was reported ...
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• laurahammond commented Young brothers to give out hampers to patients on Christmas Day

  23-12-2016 14:37
  
  Joshua and Noah Kirwan-Thomas will spend Christmas Day handing out presents to patients at City Hospital - where their mum works as a nurse.Joshua, eight, and Noah, 11, from Calverton, will hand out 18 gift hampers to give to patients on the oncology ward after arranging for local businesses to donate gifts to include in the hampers.Their mum Rhiannon, who is a newly qualified nurse at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, which manages the hospital, has volunteered to work on the...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Christmas opening hours for Nottingham's Victoria Centre

  23-12-2016 14:22
  
  Christmas vouchers burning a hole in your pocket? Or desperate to get that last bit of gift shopping done? Here's the opening hours for Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre over the festive period - so you don't miss any vital shopping time.Opening times:Friday, December 23: 9am - 9pmChristmas Eve: 8am - 5pmChristmas Day: CLOSEDBoxing Day: 9am - 7pmRead more: Here's how you can track Santa around the world on Christmas EveTuesday, December 27: 8am - 8pmWednesday, December 28: 9am - 8pmThursday,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury linked with January...

  23-12-2016 14:17
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury has been linked with a return to Watford in the January transfer window.Earlier this week it was reported Birmingham City were plotting a move for the 26-year-old. And now the Daily Mail says the Hornets are interested in taking Lansbury back to Vicarage Road, after he spent a spell on loan there in the 2009-10 season.Lansbury's current contract with the Reds expires in the summer and he has yet to put pen to paper on a new one.Read more: Why Stan...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Micropub to open in Nottinghamshire village

  23-12-2016 14:10
  
  Gedling Borough Council has approved a planning application to open a micropub in Newstead. The application was made by Lorraine Horrocks for the site in Tilford Road which is currently used as as sports pavilion. Submitting the request, the applicant has stated they wish to make a "change of use from D2 to D2/A4 micropub mixed use", referring to the current agreement to use the premise for entertainment and leisure purposes to also incorporating use as a drinking establishment.Read...
  
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• University of Nottingham boffins to face Jeremy Paxman in Boxing ... - Nottingham Post

  23-12-2016 13:49
  
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  A team of alumni from the University of Nottingham will go head to head with boffins from Bristol as part of a special series of University Challenge. Broadcast ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest's Britt Assombalonga makes early New Year's...

  23-12-2016 13:49
  
  Britt Assombalonga is a young man with many qualities, but patience, he freely admits, is not generally among them. It is something he is working on, however. The striker, in his own words, had attempted "to do everything at 100 miles an hour" since he returned from a career-threatening injury in the final weeks of last season. And, while there have been no lasting problems with that knee damage, there have been further niggling injuries as a result of that enthusiastic mentality,...
  
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• TracyWalker published Elderly passenger seriously hurt after bus nearly collided with...

  23-12-2016 13:28
  
  A pensioner is in a serious condition in hospital after she fell and hurt her head when she was a passenger on a bus.Police are appealing for witnesses to what they are describing as a "serious road incident" which happened in Beeston at around 1pm on Thursday, December 22.The woman has been left with a serious head injury after the bus she was travelling on and a red car nearly collided at the junction of Dennis Avenue and Central Avenue.Read more: Christmas traffic heading south...
  
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• DanRussell commented Warning over potentially dangerous chocolate Santas as thousands...

  23-12-2016 13:19
  
  Thousands of chocolate Santas have been been recalled by the Co-op.Batteries were found inside at least two of the tasty stocking fillers - which may have been placed there intentionally.The supermarket has sold 165,000 of the German-manufactured Santas, and has advised consumers not to eat them.Read more: Christmas traffic heading south warned of M1 crash and diversionThe retailer said there were two "alleged tampering incidents" involving the hollow milk chocolate foil figures, which...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Academy manager Mick Halsall quits Notts County

  23-12-2016 13:11
  
  Academy manager Mick Halsall has quit Notts County after two years at the club.Head of academy coaching Dan Leivers will take interim charge of the academy while Halsall's position is advertised."We are all very sorry to be losing Mick, who has done an excellent job with our academy and is a fantastic character to have around," said Magpies chief executive Jason Turner.Read more: Notts County boss John Sheridan confident of proving doubters wrong over Christmas"On behalf of...
  
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• TracyWalker published Appeal after man goes missing with his Staffie called Lucky

  23-12-2016 13:10
  
  Police have issued an appeal for help to find a man who has gone missing with his dog 'Lucky'.Terence Thompson has not been seen for three days.Officers from Nottinghamshire Police are concerned for his safety after he was reported missing from the Kirkby-In-Ashfield area at around 12.05pm on Monday, December 19.Terence, 52, was last seen around the Mansfield Bus Station on Tuesday.Read more: Christmas traffic heading south warned of M1 crash and diversionHe is described as white, of very skinny
  
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• Stuart Broad: Nottinghamshire extend England paceman's contract

  23-12-2016 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England fast bowler Stuart Broad signs a new three-year contract with his county side Nottinghamshire.
  
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• stewartthorpe published University of Nottingham boffins to face Jeremy Paxman in Boxing...

  23-12-2016 13:05
  
  A team of alumni from the University of Nottingham will go head to head with boffins from Bristol as part of a special series of University Challenge.Broadcast journalist and show question master Jeremy Paxman will be pilling the pressure on the distinguished contestants - instead of the usual current students - who will be hoping to qualify for the semi-final.The University of Nottingham team consists of four well-known alumni: BBC radio presenter Chris Hawkins, a graduate in American...
  
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• laurahammond published Parents warned over safety of hoverboards

  23-12-2016 13:00
  
  Parents who buy hoverboards for their children this Christmas are being reminded not to allow them to ride on roads.Nottinghamshire County Council has warned that the same rules as segways apply to the boards - a type of self-balancing scooters with side-by-side wheels - meaning that they can only legally be ridden on private property.Read more: NUH to explore factors that lead to stillbirthGuidance on the use of hoverboards by the Department of Transport states that they should not be used on..
  
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