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• Championship round-up: Brighton top at the expense of Nottingham Forest's next opponents Newcastle - Nottingham Post

  27-12-2016 22:27
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  Championship round-up: Brighton top at the expense of Nottingham Forest's next opponents Newcastle
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  Brighton overhauled Nottingham Forest's next opponents Newcastle at the top of the Championship after a 3-0 win over struggling QPR on Tuesday. A fine early goal from Sam Baldock put the Seagulls on their way to a fourth successive win before a Glenn ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Championship round-up: Brighton top at the expense of Nottingham...

  27-12-2016 22:16
  
  Brighton overhauled Nottingham Forest's next opponents Newcastle at the top of the Championship after a 3-0 win over struggling QPR on Tuesday.A fine early goal from Sam Baldock put the Seagulls on their way to a fourth successive win before a Glenn Murray penalty and an Anthony Knockaert strike extended Albion's unbeaten run to 17 games.Struggling Rangers, reduced to 10 men early in the second half when captain Nedum Onuoha received a straight red card, have now lost their last six matches and.
  
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• Neilson proud after Nottingham Panthers beat Sheffield Steelers as he hopes for more from duo - Nottingham Post

  27-12-2016 21:39
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  Neilson proud after Nottingham Panthers beat Sheffield Steelers as he hopes for more from duo
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  Corey Neilson admits Nottingham Panthers beating arch rivals Sheffield Steelers twice over Christmas has made him a proud head coach. Panthers picked up a second consecutive 3-2 win over the Steelers to move within two points of their opponents in ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Neilson proud after Nottingham Panthers beat Sheffield Steelers...

  27-12-2016 21:24
  
  Corey Neilson admits Nottingham Panthers beating arch rivals Sheffield Steelers twice over Christmas has made him a proud head coach.Panthers picked up a second consecutive 3-2 win over the Steelers to move within two points of their opponents in fourth place in the Elite League, after they came out on top at a packed out National Ice Centre in arguably the game of the season so far."I'm proud of the players. I thought there was really good energy tonight and it's two big wins against a...
  
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• New Year's Eve events in Nottingham and West Bridgford - West Bridgford Wire

  27-12-2016 20:57
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  New Year's Eve events in Nottingham and West Bridgford
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  Celebrate the New Year with live music, food and drink and two spectacular fireworks displays at Nottingham Castle. banner ad. 9.15pm – Children's fireworks display 12 midnight – Main fireworks display. Please note – capacity in the grounds is limited, ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Vision for 250-home estate to transform Barton bus depot site...

  27-12-2016 18:00
  
  Long-awaited plans to transform the historic Barton bus depot into a thriving 250-home estate have finally been revealed.Detailed plans to revitalise the key site, on High Road, Chilwell, have been submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council, giving a much-anticipated vision of how the area could soon look.Planning permission is sought to build 29 homes as part of Phase 1, followed by a further 221 in three further stages.Developers Farland say the Barton Quarter proposal will be a "key...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Vision for 250-home estate to transform Barton bus depot site...

  27-12-2016 18:00
  
  Long-awaited plans to transform the historic Barton bus depot into a thriving 250-home estate have finally been revealed.Detailed plans to revitalise the key site, on High Road, Chilwell, have been submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council, giving a much-anticipated vision of how the area could soon look.Planning permission is sought to build 29 homes as part of Phase 1, followed by a further 221 in three further stages.Developers Farland say the Barton Quarter proposal will be a "key...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Former mental health nurse celebrated her 100th birthday - on...

  27-12-2016 18:00
  
  A former mental health nurse who survived two world wars and direct bomb raids on a factory she was working in has celebrated her 100th birthday - on Christmas Day. With her extended family around, Keyworth's Violet Preen raised a glass to the milestone birthday, reminisced about World War Two and spoke of her love for snooker, Andy Murray and working in hospital at a party today, on December 27.Born in 1916 in the midst of World War One, she left school aged 14 to work in a factory in...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 3 Sheffield Steelers 2: Match report

  27-12-2016 17:58
  
  For the second day in a row, in his second game for the club, Jason Williams scored the winner as Nottingham Panthers beat Sheffield Steelers 3-2.The former Detroit Red Wings winger smashed a slap shot past Ervins Mustukovs with 1.56 to play to send the vast majority of a sold out National Ice Centre into delirium.The strike meant Panthers picked up a festive double over their arch rivals as Panthers continued their revival in the Elite League.Panthers, icing the same line-up as that which won..
  
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• stewartthorpe published 17 statistics which sum up Nottinghamshire County Council's work...

  27-12-2016 17:04
  
  Nottinghamshire County Council has revealed a list of facts covering the services it provided to the county in 2016. Using its annual £479 million budget, the County Council provided more than 440 services to a population of more than 800,000 in Nottinghamshire. Across 2016, the council has delivered the following: 41,000 school meals every day to primary school children2,650 marriagesSupport to almost 6,000 people who care for someone elseWelcomed 2.9 million people to libraries across...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented 17 statistics which sum up Nottinghamshire County Council's work...

  27-12-2016 17:04
  
  Nottinghamshire County Council has revealed a list of facts covering the services it provided to the county in 2016. Using its annual £479 million budget, the County Council provided more than 440 services to a population of more than 800,000 in Nottinghamshire. Across 2016, the council has delivered the following: 41,000 school meals every day to primary school children2,650 marriagesSupport to almost 6,000 people who care for someone elseWelcomed 2.9 million people to libraries across...
  
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• EllieCullen published Met Office issues weather warning for fog

  27-12-2016 16:52
  
  A weather warning for fog has been issued by the Met Office.The yellow alert - which urges people to be aware - is valid from 12.05am tomorrow (Wednesday) until midday.The Met Office said: "Patches of fog will develop on Tuesday night and are expected to become more widespread by Wednesday morning."Driving conditions will be difficult with journeys likely to take longer than usual whilst some delays to air travel are possible."Whilst not all areas will see them, where fog patches...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Met Office issues weather warning for fog

  27-12-2016 16:52
  
  A weather warning for fog has been issued by the Met Office.The yellow alert - which urges people to be aware - is valid from 12.05am tomorrow (Wednesday) until midday.The Met Office said: "Patches of fog will develop on Tuesday night and are expected to become more widespread by Wednesday morning."Driving conditions will be difficult with journeys likely to take longer than usual whilst some delays to air travel are possible."Whilst not all areas will see them, where fog patches...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest have the resolve to do the double over...

  27-12-2016 16:30
  
  Nottingham Forest can do the double over Newcastle if they can show the same defensive resolve as they did against Huddersfield – and enjoy a little better fortune at the same time, says Jack Hobbs. The defender was hugely frustrated to see his return to the side marred by a narrow 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield, which saw Philippe Montanier's side show great defensive resolve, only to see their hard work undone by two unfortunate own goals, from Vladimir Stojkovic and Michael...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest have the resolve to do the double over...

  27-12-2016 16:30
  
  Nottingham Forest can do the double over Newcastle if they can show the same defensive resolve as they did against Huddersfield – and enjoy a little better fortune at the same time, says Jack Hobbs. The defender was hugely frustrated to see his return to the side marred by a narrow 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield, which saw Philippe Montanier's side show great defensive resolve, only to see their hard work undone by two unfortunate own goals, from Vladimir Stojkovic and Michael...
  
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• Nottingham Forest need to see more from Danish striker Nicklas ... - Nottingham Post

  27-12-2016 16:02
  
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  Nottingham Forest need to see more from Danish striker Nicklas ...
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  Nottingham Forest were beaten on the road again as Boxing Day brought little festive cheer for Philippe Montanier and his Reds supporters, here Barry Cooper ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Graeme Swann wishes he could have played a final season for...

  27-12-2016 16:02
  
  Graeme Swann wishes he could have played a full season for Nottinghamshire at the end of his career to repay a massive debt to the club.Swann was forced to retire suddenly during the 2013/14 Ashes tour due to the effects an elbow injury had on his bowling.The 37-year-old has since moved into the media – something he was on planning on doing at one stage before joining Notts in 2005.Swann admits he would have relished a final year at Trent Bridge after quitting England on his own terms to..
  
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• MattDavies commented Graeme Swann wishes he could have played a final season for...

  27-12-2016 16:02
  
  Graeme Swann wishes he could have played a full season for Nottinghamshire at the end of his career to repay a massive debt to the club.Swann was forced to retire suddenly during the 2013/14 Ashes tour due to the effects an elbow injury had on his bowling.The 37-year-old has since moved into the media – something he was on planning on doing at one stage before joining Notts in 2005.Swann admits he would have relished a final year at Trent Bridge after quitting England on his own terms to..
  
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• TracyWalker published Future of Pullman pub could be decided in 2017

  27-12-2016 16:00
  
  A derelict pub which has a chequered history could be given a new lease of life in 2017. The Pullman Inn, on Kinoulton Lane in Widmerpool, near Keyworth, has stood empty for around a year, since it was bought by Network Rail. The rail company bought it for around half-a-million pounds so it could gain access to an out-of-service railway line used as a test track, and infrastructure behind it. But it had no use for the pub and associated buildings, and now, following a legal wrangle, it...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Notts County need almost an entire new team to get out of...

  27-12-2016 15:39
  
  Boss John Sheridan says almost an entire 'new team' is required to get Notts County out of trouble.A 1-0 reverse at home to Doncaster Rovers made it seven successive league defeats for the Magpies, who are one point above the relegation zone in the bottom tier.Sheridan has stressed the need for reinforcements in the January transfer window for some time now, but has made it clear he feels a major overhaul is required.And that may also mean players on the fringes of the team could get a...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest need to see more from Danish striker Nicklas...

  27-12-2016 15:30
  
  Nottingham Forest were beaten on the road again as Boxing Day brought little festive cheer for Philippe Montanier and his Reds supporters, here Barry Cooper looks at five things we learned from that 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town.1: Great to see Jack Hobbs backIt was a surprise to many, and set tails wagging on social media prior to the game, but having Jack Hobbs back in the side felt good. To say that's his first start of the campaign, he performed well and will only get better with more...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest need to see more from Danish striker Nicklas...

  27-12-2016 15:30
  
  Nottingham Forest were beaten on the road again as Boxing Day brought little festive cheer for Philippe Montanier and his Reds supporters, here Barry Cooper looks at five things we learned from that 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town.1: Great to see Jack Hobbs backIt was a surprise to many, and set tails wagging on social media prior to the game, but having Jack Hobbs back in the side felt good. To say that's his first start of the campaign, he performed well and will only get better with more...
  
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• Woman goes missing from Nottingham hospital | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  27-12-2016 15:06
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  Woman goes missing from Nottingham hospital | Nottingham Post
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  UPDATE: Olivia has now been found safe and well. Thanks to all who shared the appeal. A 21-year-old has gone missing from hospital, sparking a police ...and more »
  
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• stewartthorpe published Can music for cats help calm them down? We went to the Kitty Cafe...

  27-12-2016 15:00
  
  Forget Cats the Musical, music specially composed for cats has been created to calm the feline creatures down. Reporter Stewart Thorpe went to the Kitty Cafe to see if it could soothe some excitable cats down on Christmas EveIt's the morning before the big day and the Kitty Cafe cats are - as expected - scrambling over furniture, slipping into hard to reach places and chasing each others' tails.Kitty Cafe co-owner Kate Charles-Richards gave birth to a baby girl earlier in December so duty...
  
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• isaacashe published Woman goes missing from Nottingham hospital

  27-12-2016 14:45
  
  A 21-year-old has gone missing from hospital, sparking a police appeal.Nottinghamshire Police has released a picture of Olivia Buckenham, who went missing at 9.30am today.Olivia is white, around 5ft 6ins tall with a pale complexion and short black hair described as a pixie cut.Read more: Vandals smash up several cars in one night at city centre car parkShe was last seen wearing a khaki green cardigan and black jeans. Both her arms are bandaged.A force spokesman said: "Have you seen...
  
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• isaacashe commented Woman goes missing from Nottingham hospital

  27-12-2016 14:45
  
  A 21-year-old has gone missing from hospital, sparking a police appeal.Nottinghamshire Police has released a picture of Olivia Buckenham, who went missing at 9.30am today.Olivia is white, around 5ft 6ins tall with a pale complexion and short black hair described as a pixie cut.Read more: Vandals smash up several cars in one night at city centre car parkShe was last seen wearing a khaki green cardigan and black jeans. Both her arms are bandaged.A force spokesman said: "Have you seen...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented ​'If I was a player looking to move, I wouldn't come to...

  27-12-2016 14:42
  
  Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Grimsby Town striker Omar Bogle, and Post columnist Kenny Burns feels he'd be a good addition, but questions why he'd want to come to the City Ground.Omar Bogle has done well for Grimsby, but he'll be looking at it and questioning why he'd want to come to Forest.But this boy, he's young, enthusiastic and scored plenty of goals. That's what this side needs. There's too many players at the club right now who are just going through the motions.But.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest should play more youngsters says Kenny Burns

  27-12-2016 14:37
  
  The Post's Nottingham Forest columnist Kenny Burns believes that Philippe Montanier should look at playing more youngsters because the senior signings at the City Ground just aren't cutting it.I'm struggling to see any positives at the minute for Forest, aside from the young players.Forest's biggest assets at the moment are the young lads. The likes of Joe Worrall, Ben Osborn and Matty Cash.They might not be big assets and we're playing teams who have bigger assets than we have, but at least...
  
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• Play 4-4-2 and keep it simple, Kenny Burns tells Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier - Nottingham Post

  27-12-2016 14:10
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  Play 4-4-2 and keep it simple, Kenny Burns tells Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier
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  European Cup winner Kenny Burns was a frustrated man after Nottingham Forest's latest defeat away to Huddersfield Town on Boxing Day. In his weekly Post column, he talks about the need for the Reds to keep things simple and revert to the traditional 4 ...
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• isaacashe published 'Coldest day of the winter' for Notts could be just days away

  27-12-2016 13:59
  
  The coldest day of the winter in Nottingham is just days away - according to the statistics, at least.December 30 is, on average, the day that sees the season's lowest temperatures in the East Midlands, weeks ahead of every other part of the country and the UK average of January 14.And the average coldest temperature to hit the region has been calculated as -6.3 degrees - although luckily this is usually a nighttime low.Across the UK, the average low is a bracing -6.9 degrees.The averages have..
  
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• Vandals smash up several cars in one night at Nottingham city centre car park - Nottingham Post

  27-12-2016 13:54
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  Vandals smash up several cars in one night at Nottingham city centre car park
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  Vandals went on a Boxing Day rampage through a Nottingham city centre car park as they smashed car windows and stole from inside. A trail of destruction was left behind as crooks targeted at least seven cars parked in the NCP-run Maid Marian Way car ...and more »
  
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• isaacashe published Vandals smash up several cars in one night at Nottingham city...

  27-12-2016 13:50
  
  Vandals went on a Boxing Day rampage through a Nottingham city centre car park as they smashed car windows and stole from inside.A trail of destruction was left behind as crooks targeted at least seven cars parked in the NCP-run Maid Marian Way car park at around 10pm last night (Monday).Windows were totally smashed in as the thieves attempted to access valuables left in glove boxes as well as bags of Boxing Day sales purchases left in car boots.One family returned to the multi-storey car park..
  
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• isaacashe commented Vandals smash up several cars in one night at Nottingham city...

  27-12-2016 13:50
  
  Vandals went on a Boxing Day rampage through a Nottingham city centre car park as they smashed car windows and stole from inside.A trail of destruction was left behind as crooks targeted at least seven cars parked in the NCP-run Maid Marian Way car park at around 10pm last night (Monday).Windows were totally smashed in as the thieves attempted to access valuables left in glove boxes as well as bags of Boxing Day sales purchases left in car boots.One family returned to the multi-storey car park..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WATCH Hildeberto Pereira score a fine goal for Nottingham Forest...

  27-12-2016 13:30
  
  Boxing Day had begun well for Nottingham Forest, taking a first half lead at Huddersfield Town's John Smith's Stadium.Hildeberto Pereira netted a fine goal to rock the home side, who had enjoyed the majority of possession without really causing the Reds too many problems.All that hard work was undone within the space of six second half minutes when David Wagner's side turned the game on its head thanks to a pair of own goals from Vladimir Stojkovic and Michael Mancienne.The Forest defender was..
  
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• isaacashe published Fancy a job as a firefighter? Here's how to get one

  27-12-2016 12:59
  
  Time is running out to sign up to save lives and protect the public in the New Year.A recruitment drive for retained firefighters around Nottinghamshire ends on Sunday, January 8.Applicants need to live within five minutes reach of one of 12 stations across the county looking for on-call firefighters to join their crews.These are Ashfield, Bingham, Collingham, East Leake, Harworth, Misterton, Retford, Southwell, Stapleford, Tuxford, Warsop and Worksop.Read more: Firefighters tackled more than...
  
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• isaacashe published Smoker refused fags takes out frustration...on shelf of chocolate

  27-12-2016 12:39
  
  A smoker who went to a Nottingham shop without his ID on Christmas Day took out his frustrations at not being served...on a shelf full of chocolate bars.Police say the anti-social behaviour took place at a petrol station's store in Nottingham Road, Broxtowe.The male, described as being around 16 years old, walking into the filling station to buy a packet of cigarettes at around 12.20pm.Read more: Premature babies spend their first Christmas in hospitalWhen he had been unable to produce ID, the..
  
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• isaacashe commented Smoker refused fags takes out frustration...on shelf of chocolate

  27-12-2016 12:39
  
  A smoker who went to a Nottingham shop without his ID on Christmas Day took out his frustrations at not being served...on a shelf full of chocolate bars.Police say the anti-social behaviour took place at a petrol station's store in Nottingham Road, Broxtowe.The male, described as being around 16 years old, walking into the filling station to buy a packet of cigarettes at around 12.20pm.Read more: Premature babies spend their first Christmas in hospitalWhen he had been unable to produce ID, the..
  
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• EllieCullen published Is a Kodi box illegal? Here's everything you need to know

  27-12-2016 12:13
  
  It was the gift that many of you will have found under your trees this Christmas.But some of you may be wondering if Kodi boxes are actually legal to use.The app has become a popular choice for people who want to watch copyrighted material, including Hollywood movies and TV box sets, for free.But is the way you're using it legal or illegal?While there are many streaming apps on the market, Kodi - formerly XBMC - is the best-known at the moment.Kodi is essentially a media player that can be...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Is a Kodi box illegal? Here's everything you need to know

  27-12-2016 12:13
  
  It was the gift that many of you will have found under your trees this Christmas.But some of you may be wondering if Kodi boxes are actually legal to use.The app has become a popular choice for people who want to watch copyrighted material, including Hollywood movies and TV box sets, for free.But is the way you're using it legal or illegal?While there are many streaming apps on the market, Kodi - formerly XBMC - is the best-known at the moment.Kodi is essentially a media player that can be...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Play 4-4-2 and keep it simple, Kenny Burns tells Nottingham...

  27-12-2016 12:03
  
  European Cup winner Kenny Burns was a frustrated man after Nottingham Forest's latest defeat away to Huddersfield Town on Boxing Day. In his weekly Post column, he talks about the need for the Reds to keep things simple and revert to the traditional 4-4-2 formation.It was yet another defeat at Huddersfield on Boxing Day and I've seen the goals. The goals are poor goals again.We need to be playing 4-4-2 now. Forest should play with Hildeberto Pereira on the right, but with Eric Lichaj at right...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fans bemoan defeat at Huddersfield

  27-12-2016 11:34
  
  A hearty following travelled from Nottingham on a bitterly cold Boxing Day, with hope that they'd see their Forest side upset the odds and get a result at Huddersfield Town.Despite coming under pressure in first half, Philippe Montanier's side were ahead at the break, thanks to Hildeberto Pereira's well-taken opener.Unfortunately for the Reds, their defensive issues came back to haunt them once again, conceding twice in the space of six second half minutes to give Huddersfield their fourth...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest fans bemoan defeat at Huddersfield

  27-12-2016 11:34
  
  A hearty following travelled from Nottingham on a bitterly cold Boxing Day, with hope that they'd see their Forest side upset the odds and get a result at Huddersfield Town.Despite coming under pressure in first half, Philippe Montanier's side were ahead at the break, thanks to Hildeberto Pereira's well-taken opener.Unfortunately for the Reds, their defensive issues came back to haunt them once again, conceding twice in the space of six second half minutes to give Huddersfield their fourth...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Fear is affecting Notts County says boss John Sheridan

  27-12-2016 10:54
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan admits 'fear' is starting to affect his players when they go out on the pitch.It is now more than two months since the Magpies last won a game in League Two, and they fell to a seventh successive league defeat on Boxing Day when they were beaten 1-0 by Doncaster Rovers.It is a miserable run of form which has left them 21st in the table and one point above the relegation zone.A stoic first half performance against high-flying Rovers at Meadow Lane offers reason to.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Fear is affecting Notts County says boss John Sheridan

  27-12-2016 10:54
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan admits 'fear' is starting to affect his players when they go out on the pitch.It is now more than two months since the Magpies last won a game in League Two, and they fell to a seventh successive league defeat on Boxing Day when they were beaten 1-0 by Doncaster Rovers.It is a miserable run of form which has left them 21st in the table and one point above the relegation zone.A stoic first half performance against high-flying Rovers at Meadow Lane offers reason to.
  
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• isaacashe published Man carrying huge TV wanted in connection with theft from Asda in...

  27-12-2016 10:50
  
  CCTV images have been released in a bid to catch the culprits behind two shoplifting incidents in West Bridgford.Both took place in the run-up to Christmas.The first pictures were taken from the recording equipment at Asda in Loughborough Road on Wednesday, November 30.They show a person carrying a large television.Read more: How 'Nottingham' are you? Take our quiz to find outA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Recognise this man? We'd like to speak to him in connection with a...
  
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• isaacashe commented Man carrying huge TV wanted in connection with theft from Asda in...

  27-12-2016 10:50
  
  CCTV images have been released in a bid to catch the culprits behind two shoplifting incidents in West Bridgford.Both took place in the run-up to Christmas.The first pictures were taken from the recording equipment at Asda in Loughborough Road on Wednesday, November 30.They show a person carrying a large television.Read more: How 'Nottingham' are you? Take our quiz to find outA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Recognise this man? We'd like to speak to him in connection with a...
  
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• laurahammond published Couple celebrate special first Christmas with their 'miracle'...

  27-12-2016 10:00
  
  A couple from Cotgrave have celebrated their first Christmas with their longed-for baby daughter after undergoing months of gruelling fertility treatments.Claire and James Brown welcomed little Darcie into the world on May 3, this year.She was a much-longed for baby and her first Christmas is a truly special occasion for the family.An emotional Claire, 36, said: "It's just all my hope and dreams come true because I thought we would never have her."It's a miracle. What more could I want...
  
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• TracyWalker published Christmas Day 2016 was the 'second warmest on record', thanks to...

  27-12-2016 09:49
  
  Christmas Day was the UK's second warmest on record, according to Met Office forecasters.There were temperatures of around 13C in Nottinghamshire on December 25, but the top temperature in the UK was in Aberdeenshire, where it peaked at 15.1C - second warmest to 1920's 15.6C which was recorded in Devon.Forecasters say the mild climes on Christmas Day are largely down to Storm Connor bringing warm air.Meteorologist Sophie Yeomans said: "The average temperature for Nottinghamshire for late...
  
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• laurahammond published Premature babies spend their first Christmas in hospital

  27-12-2016 09:00
  
  On Sunday, 24 tiny babies spent their first Christmas receiving intensive care in hospital.Stockings hung from the incubators that the babies call home at Nottingham City Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ready for Father Christmas visit them for the first time.All of the babies have been born prematurely and require specialist care to help them survive.One of those babies is Anotida Nyatsuro, who weighed just 470 grams when she was born four months prematurely on Tuesday, September...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest news and gossip LIVE: Forest suffer yet another...

  27-12-2016 08:31
  
  Welcome to Tuesday's live Nottingham Forest blog.There was little in the way of festive cheer for Forest supporters at Huddersfield on Boxing Day, with the Reds slipping to yet another defeat.Things had started well in West Yorkshire, with Hildeberto Pereira giving Philippe Montanier's side the lead in the first half.But two own goals in the space of a few second half minutes sealed Forest's fate and they rarely looked like getting back into the game after that.We'll be here throughout today...
  
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