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• JamesPallatt published On-fire Nottingham Panthers fight back to beat Coventry Blaze and...

  29-12-2016 23:08
  
  Nottingham Panthers fought back to beat Coventry Blaze and extend their winning run to five matches in the Elite League tonight.The Panthers went into the match on the back of back-to-back victories over arch-rivals Sheffield Steelers and protecting a four-match unbeaten run in the league, having enjoyed previous wins over Cardiff Devils and Dundee Stars.And goals from Dan Spang, Erik Lindhagen, Jeff Brown and Jason Williams inspired Corey Neilson's side to a 4-2 win in Coventry.They made the...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented On-fire Nottingham Panthers fight back to beat Coventry Blaze and...

  29-12-2016 23:08
  
  Nottingham Panthers fought back to beat Coventry Blaze and extend their winning run to five matches in the Elite League tonight.The Panthers went into the match on the back of back-to-back victories over arch-rivals Sheffield Steelers and protecting a four-match unbeaten run in the league, having enjoyed previous wins over Cardiff Devils and Dundee Stars.And goals from Dan Spang, Erik Lindhagen, Jeff Brown and Jason Williams inspired Corey Neilson's side to a 4-2 win in Coventry.They made the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County striker signs for Mansfield Town

  29-12-2016 20:55
  
  Former Notts County striker Yoann Arquin has signed for Mansfield Town subject to international clearance.The 28-year-old Frenchman, who spent 17 months at Meadow Lane, has already been training with the Stags and will become new boss Steve Evans' first signing when the January transfer window opens and the club gain international clearance.Arquin joined Notts in August 2012 and scored 10 goals in 53 league games for the Magpies before leaving the club in January 2014.He memorably netted for the
  
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• Yoann Arquin: Mansfield Town sign ex-St Mirren and Notts County striker

  29-12-2016 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Mansfield Town sign striker Yoann Arquin after the Frenchman leaves Swedish side Syrianska.
  
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• JamesPallatt published Alan Hardy reveals Notts County takeover completion date

  29-12-2016 20:35
  
  Notts County's incoming new owner Alan Hardy looks set to get the keys to Meadow Lane on January 9. The Nottingham businessman's takeover of the Magpies will take a significant step forward on Friday when contracts are expected to be exchanged with current owner Ray Trew, which means the two parties are locked into the deal. And Hardy will then not have to wait long to begin his reign at the club – and he has a mouth-watering League Two derby clash with Mansfield Town at Meadow Lane on...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Alan Hardy reveals Notts County takeover completion date

  29-12-2016 20:35
  
  Notts County's incoming new owner Alan Hardy looks set to get the keys to Meadow Lane on January 9. The Nottingham businessman's takeover of the Magpies will take a significant step forward on Friday when contracts are expected to be exchanged with current owner Ray Trew, which means the two parties are locked into the deal. And Hardy will then not have to wait long to begin his reign at the club – and he has a mouth-watering League Two derby clash with Mansfield Town at Meadow Lane on...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented 'Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga type of player Hull...

  29-12-2016 20:19
  
  Former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce says Reds striker Britt Assombalonga is the type of player Hull City should be looking to sign.Pearce brought Assombalonga to the City Ground during his spell as manager, signing him from Peterborough United for a club record £5.5m in August 2014.And the 24-year-old has gone on to become a key player for Forest with his impressive goalscoring record.Already this season, the front man has found the net six times in 10 appearances, having seen his.
  
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• laurahammond published Tips on how to keep warm and healthy during cold weather

  29-12-2016 19:30
  
  The current cold snap poses a threat to the health of the elderly and sick, health officials at Nottinghamshire County Council have warned.The council has urged people over 65 or with a long-term illness to stay indoors and have plenty of warm food and drinks, or to wrap up warmly if they need to go out.It also recommends having heating, radiators and boilers serviced to make sure they are working properly, and to set the heating to come on before getting up each day.Read more: Shop owner caught
  
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• JamesPallatt published Derby County do NOT rule out making controversial move for...

  29-12-2016 19:29
  
  Derby County boss Steve McClaren has not ruled out making a controversial move for Nottingham Forest's Henri Lansbury.The Rams manager has been asked about speculation he wants to take the Reds midfielder to the other end of Brian Clough Way.And he's not poured cold water on it, saying: "His is one of a number of names being bandied about at the moment and I think the thing that has alerted all the clubs to Lansbury is I think he's out of contract in the summer."I have heard so many...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Derby County do NOT rule out making controversial move for...

  29-12-2016 19:29
  
  Derby County boss Steve McClaren has not ruled out making a controversial move for Nottingham Forest's Henri Lansbury.The Rams manager has been asked about speculation he wants to take the Reds midfielder to the other end of Brian Clough Way.And he's not poured cold water on it, saying: "His is one of a number of names being bandied about at the moment and I think the thing that has alerted all the clubs to Lansbury is I think he's out of contract in the summer."I have heard so many...
  
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• rsherdley published First look inside the new Rushcliffe Arena

  29-12-2016 19:20
  
  Today the Post takes you inside Rushcliffe's brand new leisure centre and council HQ – the product of an ambitious £15m project to overhaul leisure facilities and relocate hundreds of members of staff.The council's offices for 34 years, in the landmark white-painted eight-storey Civic Centre overlooking the Trent, have closed, saving an £350,000 annually just in running costs.The project was threatened when a fire ripped through the building last year after the front part of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Shop owner caught drink driving after fire damaged his business

  29-12-2016 18:22
  
  A shop owner lost £100,000 in a fire and got a three-year driving ban while concerned about prospects for his business. Ahmed Karim's problems were outlined to city magistrates who heard that he was caught drink driving in Hyson Green at 12.05am on December 9. Bill Soughton, mitigating, described him as the self-employed owner of a shop on Radford Road which had recently caught fire. "It caused a substantial amount of damage and was not insured with estimates of the loss of...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Shop owner caught drink driving after fire damaged his business

  29-12-2016 18:22
  
  A shop owner lost £100,000 in a fire and got a three-year driving ban while concerned about prospects for his business. Ahmed Karim's problems were outlined to city magistrates who heard that he was caught drink driving in Hyson Green at 12.05am on December 9. Bill Soughton, mitigating, described him as the self-employed owner of a shop on Radford Road which had recently caught fire. "It caused a substantial amount of damage and was not insured with estimates of the loss of...
  
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• RachelGorman published 21 unmissable Nottinghamshire events of 2017

  29-12-2016 17:45
  
  Whether it's rocking out at Splendour Festival, watching the tumbles and contortions of Cirque du Soleil or getting your kicks at a live Strictly Come Dancing show, planning something fun to do in the New Year is a sure fire way of beating the January Blues... here are 21 of the best events in Nottingham in 2017Nottingham Light Night, Nottingham City Centre, Friday, February 10 Celebrating its 10th year, the annual Nottingham Light Night is back in spring with new street artwork, a lighting...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Radiohead for Glastonbury... and other things to look forward to...

  29-12-2016 17:20
  
  After a turbulent year in music, many will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of 2017. And there's certainly a lot to look forward to, says Andy WelchThe past 12 months haven't really been the best.Whichever way you slice it, the results of several destabilising elections and referenda, a dwindling economy, terrorist atrocities, global extremism and a refugee crisis don't make for happy times.Normally in such situations, we look to art and culture for distraction, but all our musical pioneers are..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Opportunity to put things right against Nottingham Forest, says...

  29-12-2016 17:16
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez says tomorrow's match at St James' Park is "an opportunity to put things right" against Nottingham Forest.When the two sides met at the City Ground earlier this month, it was Philippe Montanier's Reds who triumphed, 2-1, in somewhat controversial fashion.The Magpies had two players sent off that night, in Jonjo Shelvey and Paul Dummett, while goalkeeper Karl Darlow pulled off two penalty saves against his former club.And Benitez wants his side to make...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Opportunity to put things right against Nottingham Forest, says...

  29-12-2016 17:16
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez says tomorrow's match at St James' Park is "an opportunity to put things right" against Nottingham Forest.When the two sides met at the City Ground earlier this month, it was Philippe Montanier's Reds who triumphed, 2-1, in somewhat controversial fashion.The Magpies had two players sent off that night, in Jonjo Shelvey and Paul Dummett, while goalkeeper Karl Darlow pulled off two penalty saves against his former club.And Benitez wants his side to make...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest must remain cautious with Assombalonga - but...

  29-12-2016 17:13
  
  Philippe Montanier has hinted that Britt Assombalonga is not quite ready to be pitched back into the Nottingham Forest starting XI in Newcastle, but the Frenchman believes Hildeberto Pereira is equipped to add some attacking threat in the meantime.The Reds boss says a cautious stance is still required with £5.5m man Assombalonga, as Forest look to carefully ease him back into the action following a hamstring injury – and is unlikely to include him from the off in the north east.But,.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham band who supported Jimi Hendrix and Shirley Bassey...

  29-12-2016 17:00
  
  They have been rocking for 50 years but now Nottingham band Sons and Lovers have chosen a golden moment to bow out of show business. Andy Smart reportsSons and Lovers earned the tag of the band that nearly made it ... yet their achievements, continental hit records and star-studded memories are the envy of many better known performers.Drummer Mick Franks, a founder member, summed it up, commenting: "On holiday, when I tell people about the group, they usually say "never heard of...
  
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• LynetteP published £30,000 facelift for Nottingham bar and restaurant popular...

  29-12-2016 16:45
  
  One of Nottingham's most popular bar restaurants is getting a £30,000 New Year makeover. It's nearly 14 years since Chino Latino opened in Maid Marian Way with its atmospheric black and red decor. The contemporary Pan Asian restaurant, a favourite celebrity hangout, will shut on New Year's Day following the fully-booked New Year's Eve celebrations.
  The refurbishment at the Park Plaza Hotel site should take just under a fortnight, with a reopening planned for January...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts County must learn lessons from Doncaster Rovers defeat when...

  29-12-2016 16:33
  
  In their final match of 2016, Notts County will be hoping to put an end to their seven-match losing streak in the league. As the Magpies welcome Carlisle United to Meadow Lane on Saturday, we have a look ahead to the League Two clash.Team news Notts County will be boosted by the return of skipper Michael O'Connor for Saturday's visit of Carlisle United.The midfielder is available for selection again after completing a three-match ban following his red card against Wycombe Wanderers earlier this.
  
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• isaacashe published Fire breaks out at Nottingham city farm's kitchen

  29-12-2016 16:33
  
  A fire broke out in the kitchen of an urban farm in Nottingham yesterday.As Stonebridge City Farm were opening up for the day on Wednesday, an electrical fault inside a switch on a grill caused a pan to catch alight.Although the fire was put out by a member of staff, the blaze caused smoke to fill the building damaging the kitchen.No people or animals were harmed in the incident, but the attraction, in Stonebridge Road, is currently unable to serve hot food while a clean-up operation and repairs
  
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• Nottmtails published Beating Newcastle once means little to Philippe Montanier, as he...

  29-12-2016 16:09
  
  It is a game that will linger long in the memory; one that was packed with drama, controversy, red cards, penalties and angry confrontation. But, while that will almost certainly stoke up the atmosphere as Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are reunited at St James' Park, one man is paying little attention to their previous encounter.Rafa Benitez's side will want to prove that things might have been different had they not found themselves down to nine men when they were beaten 2-1 at the...
  
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• isaacashe published Care home which swapped uniforms for pyjamas is rated 'outstandin...

  29-12-2016 16:00
  
  A care home which made sweeping changes to address the needs of people with dementia living there has been graded as 'outstanding' by watchdogs.Almost four years ago Landermeads Care Home in Chilwell, a family-run care provider, decided that despite patients being well looked after physically, a change in culture was needed to address their residents' emotional needs.Huge changes were undertaken - from getting rid of staff uniforms and nurses' trolleys, to physically restructuring their...
  
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• isaacashe commented Care home which swapped uniforms for pyjamas is rated 'outstandin...

  29-12-2016 16:00
  
  A care home which made sweeping changes to address the needs of people with dementia living there has been graded as 'outstanding' by watchdogs.Almost four years ago Landermeads Care Home in Chilwell, a family-run care provider, decided that despite patients being well looked after physically, a change in culture was needed to address their residents' emotional needs.Huge changes were undertaken - from getting rid of staff uniforms and nurses' trolleys, to physically restructuring their...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts County boss John Sheridan determined to get the best out of...

  29-12-2016 15:41
  
  Boss John Sheridan is determined to get the best out of returning Notts County midfielder Curtis Thompson.But the Magpies manager is wary of over-playing the 23-year-old as he works his way back to full fitness following an ankle injury.Thompson made his first appearance of the season in the 2-1 defeat at Colchester United a couple of weeks ago, and has also started the following two games.He was Notts' standout player in the first half of Boxing Day's 1-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers, but was...
  
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• LynetteP published The Tuneless Choir, for those who can't carry a tune in a...

  29-12-2016 15:40
  
  A new choir is launching in Beeston – for those who can't sing a note. The Tuneless Choir has been a huge hit since starting in West Bridgford a year ago, with more than 100 people attending twice a month. Now it's set to expand with a new choir beginning in January at Chilwell Road Methodist Church. Bernie Bracha, leader of the West Bridgford choir, said: "The Tuneless Choir is making a difference to people's lives." In the run-up to Christmas, the Tuneless Choir performed...
  
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• isaacashe published Kittens saved from site of demolition work in Nottingham

  29-12-2016 14:36
  
  Four tiny kittens were rescued from a building site where demolition work was being carried out over Christmas.The fortunate four-week-old cats were stumbled upon by a builder at a construction site in Arkwright Walk, The Meadows, during demolition work on December 20. RSPCA inspector Susan Hammond was called in and the four felines were whisked away to safety at the RSPCA's Derby branch.A receptionist there is giving them around-the-clock care and bottle-feeding the siblings, who have been...
  
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• isaacashe commented Kittens saved from site of demolition work in Nottingham

  29-12-2016 14:36
  
  Four tiny kittens were rescued from a building site where demolition work was being carried out over Christmas.The fortunate four-week-old cats were stumbled upon by a builder at a construction site in Arkwright Walk, The Meadows, during demolition work on December 20. RSPCA inspector Susan Hammond was called in and the four felines were whisked away to safety at the RSPCA's Derby branch.A receptionist there is giving them around-the-clock care and bottle-feeding the siblings, who have been...
  
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• isaacashe published Deaths involving so-called legal highs at five year high

  29-12-2016 14:31
  
  The number of deaths involving so-called legal highs were at their highest level in five years in the East Midlands ahead of new laws coming into force this year.There were 13 deaths registered in 2015 in the East Midlands where the cause of death was drug-related and a 'legal high', otherwise known as a new psychoactive substance, was mentioned on the death certificate.This was 117 percent higher than the six deaths recorded in 2014, and up from one in 2011.But this July, the Psychoactive...
  
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• isaacashe published Police bid to trace two people in connection with fraud at Argos

  29-12-2016 14:19
  
  Two people caught on camera in a Nottinghamshire store are being traced by police in connection with an incident of fraud.CCTV stills of two people taken at Argos in Bridge Place, Worksop, have been released by Nottinghamshire Police.A spokesman said: "Recognise this pair? We'd like to speak to them in connection with an incident on December 15.Read more: 'High volume' of calls to police over body found on Christmas Day"The woman is described as a white female with long blonde hair...
  
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• JHLewis published ​Nottingham's Food Sleuth lists his favourite meals of 2016

  29-12-2016 14:10
  
  The pub restaurant makes a comeback in my Top Ten for 2016. Historically, mention of boozer scran would make you turn to strong drink but in an age when a pub cannot make money on beer alone, several are making a proper effort. This is not a list of nominations for the best restaurant in Nottinghamshire, but of my most enjoyable new experiences of the year. For excellence, I'd tend to gravitate to places like Hart's, Iberico, World Service, MemSaab, Laguna, Cumin and Mr Man's, but you may...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Musician from 'murder capital of Canada' to bring pretty and grim...

  29-12-2016 14:00
  
  A Notts village in the heart of Sherwood Forest will be hosting a 'tea dance' in January featuring musicians from Denmark, Canada and, erm, just down the road.It's a first for Beauvale Priory in Moorgreen (NG16 before you ask) and is not actually a dance but a candlelit gig being held in the Gatehouse Tea Rooms . As well as Hagg Farm Conspiracy from Bagthorpe and the Danish musician MC Hansen, there's a Carly Dow, who answered a few questions about her 'pretty and grim' musicTell...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest players have a 'responsibility' to keep their...

  29-12-2016 13:32
  
  Nottingham Forest's players have a 'responsibility' to keep their discipline even if there are any controversial refereeing decisions when they face Newcastle United tomorrow night.That was the message today from head coach Philippe Montanier, who has told his players they must keep their heads, regardless of what unfolds within what is likely to be a fiery, passionate atmosphere at St James' Park.Two Newcastle players were sent off when these sides last met earlier in the month, although the...
  
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• RachelGorman published Where to see fireworks in Nottingham on New Year's Eve

  29-12-2016 13:15
  
  Welcome in 2017 with a celebratory bang at one of the city's New Year's Eve fireworks displays.Whatever you are planning to do in the run up to midnight (go for a nice meal perhaps or play some cards over a few pints) there's nothing quite like watching a sparkly display as the Council House clock chimes 12 on January 1 - especially if it's free.Nottingham CastleIt wouldn't be NYE in the city without the big free firework display from the grounds of Nottingham Castle.Open to the public from 8pm,
  
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• JonPritchard published Take a look around the set of the new Robin Hood movie being...

  29-12-2016 13:00
  
  The historic setting of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest is being recreated for the latest Robin Hood film - more than 1,000 miles away in Croatia.The popular holiday destination of Dubrovnik is the setting for the new film, which is set to feature Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx and star of fifty Shades of Gray Jamie Dornan. The new blockbuster, called Robin Hood: Origins, is set to begin filming next year and should be on the silver screen by 2018, with Welshman Taron Egerton playing the main...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Call Of Duty, The Last Guardian and Overwatch among best games of...

  29-12-2016 12:57
  
  Though things off-screen might have gone a bit 'annus horribilis', it's been another great year for games. Here are our favourites:Overwatch Blizzard have worked their magic once again, delivering a team-based FPS that's a joy to play and brimming with character and polish.Monster Hunter Generations Despite essentially being a rehash of previous games, this best-of shows the series at its most accessible. Titanfall 2 A compact, tightly designed shooter that mixes up puzzle platforming and slick.
  
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• MattDavies published James Taylor needs to channel his knowledge and help develop next...

  29-12-2016 12:51
  
  Graeme Swann knows exactly how hard it is to have your career ended prematurely, leaving you to plot a new course when you least expected it. He can put himself in the shoes of fellow former Nottinghamshire and England cricketer James Taylor to the extent Taylor had to do the same thing – but in far more traumatic circumstances. Swann might still mock Taylor over his size, but he admits he is impressed by Taylor's character as he transitions into the media, just as he did, although he...
  
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• RachelGorman published Dinosaurs of China in Nottingham - everything we know so far

  29-12-2016 12:29
  
  Get up close and personal with some of the biggest dinosaur skeletons in existence at a new Nottingham exhibition - the first of its kind in Europe. Wollaton Park will be transformed into the city's very own Jurassic Park for four months next year, with exhibition highlights including the Mamenchisaurus - a dinosaur the height of three double decker buses.With tickets now on sale we've collated an all you need to know guide with everything that has been revealed so far...So what...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest clash is NOT about revenge for Newcastle...

  29-12-2016 12:27
  
  Former Nottingham Forest man Karl Darlow says it will not be a revenge mission when his Newcastle United side face the Reds at St James' Park.The keeper says instead the Magpies' only focus will be to collect another three points to help their promotion push.Rafa Benitez's side will be looking to bounce back from a more recent defeat, at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday, when they come up against Forest tomorrow night.Newcastle had two players red carded during their 2-1 defeat at the City...
  
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• isaacashe commented Woman cut free after SECOND car overturns on same stretch of road

  29-12-2016 12:26
  
  A road was closed this morning after a car overturned near Plumtree - on the same stretch of road which saw a similar crash only 25 hours before.Just after 10am today a single vehicle left the carriageway on Bradmore Lane and overturned, police said.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service sent appliances from West Bridgford and London Road to the crash, where they cut a female casualty free from the wreckage.Read more: 'High volume' of calls to police over body found on Christmas DayIt is not...
  
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• rsherdley published From a Forest season ticket to glass eyes - the unusual things...

  29-12-2016 12:24
  
  A Klingon phrase book, roll of butter, glass eye, a set of monocles, panto horse, jousting pole and Cinderella outfits are just some of the weird and wacky belongings people have left behind in Nottinghamshire. Rock City, East Midlands Airport, Stagecoach East Midlands and East Midlands Trains, Travel Lodge and the intu Victoria and Broadmarsh shopping centres have all revealed the common and strange items forgotten by their customers in 2016. At Rock City, a panto horse, jousting pole,...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published The horse stuck on a footbridge - and nine other top animal...

  29-12-2016 12:08
  
  A horse which managed to get her legs stuck on opposite sides of a footbridge has made it into the top ten RSPCA rescues of the year.The skewbald mare had got three legs trapped on one side of the bridge and one leg on the other, in fields off Park Mill Drive, Alfreton, when she was spotted by a dog walker.She was pulled to safety in a joint rescue operation between the RSPCA and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service on September 27 this year.Simon Parker, the RSPCA's Chief Inspector for...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Could former Nottingham Forest loanee Bojan Jokic be on the move...

  29-12-2016 11:52
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Bojan Jokic could be on the lookout for a new club next month, according to reports in Spain.The full-back, who has just come back from a foot injury, has yet to make an appearance for Villarreal this season, with his only first-team action coming with the Slovenia international team.And according to Castellon Informacion, the 30-year-old could have his contract cancelled by the Spanish side in January.Left-back Jokic impressed during a loan spell with the Reds.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Could former Nottingham Forest loanee Bojan Jokic be on the move...

  29-12-2016 11:52
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Bojan Jokic could be on the lookout for a new club next month, according to reports in Spain.The full-back, who has just come back from a foot injury, has yet to make an appearance for Villarreal this season, with his only first-team action coming with the Slovenia international team.And according to Castellon Informacion, the 30-year-old could have his contract cancelled by the Spanish side in January.Left-back Jokic impressed during a loan spell with the Reds.
  
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• LynetteP published Big names announced for 2017 Great Food and Drink Festivals

  29-12-2016 11:52
  
  The man known as the Godfather of Italian cuisine will be doing a rare live demo in Nottingham next year. And Candice Brown, the 2016 Great British Bake Off winner will also be showing off her skills at an event in Notts. Italian chef Antonio Carluccio, who has restaurants in Nottingham and West Bridgford, seldom appears at food festivals but is making an exception.He will be making an appearance at the Great Food and Drink Festival at Nottingham Castle – the last one before the tourist...
  
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• NottmPostEG published 'You must never offend your fans' says Steve Hackett ahead of...

  29-12-2016 11:42
  
  Steve Hackett, lead guitarist with Genesis during the Seventies, will be revisiting band and solo material on his Steve Hackett Classics Tour 2017 which starts in America in February and arrives in Nottingham in May. Kevin Cooper spoke to him about itHow is life treating Steve Hackett?Life at the moment is very good. I am currently working on a new studio album at the moment which is not unusual for a musician of course (laughter). So at the moment I am fitting in everything else in my life...
  
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• isaacashe published 'High volume' of calls to police over body found on Christmas Day

  29-12-2016 11:20
  
  Police investigating the death of a Vietnamese teenager found in Heanor on Christmas Day have had a 'high volume' of calls from members of the public.A body found outside Heanor Memorial Park was that of a 17-year-old man known as Han Lam or Hoang Trung, who is known to have connections to the Birmingham area but no known links with Heanor.A post mortem examination did not reveal the cause of his death and further tests will be carried out.An appeal for information was made by Derbyshire police,
  
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• Davis Simms: Sheffield Steelers' defeats to Nottingham Panthers hurt...but let's all calm down! - The Star

  29-12-2016 10:04
  
  Davis Simms: Sheffield Steelers' defeats to Nottingham Panthers hurt...but let's all calm down!
  The Star
  To listen to a few following the defeats to Nottingham you would have thought that the club was at crisis point – God I wouldn't want to be in the trenches with those folk if it really got rocky. Christmas was horrible. No person alive hates the ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Jamaal Lascelles looking forward to facing Nottingham Forest -...

  29-12-2016 09:50
  
  Former Nottingham Forest man Jamaal Lascelles says he is excited about the prospect of facing the Reds again – with a full quota of 11 men.The defender, who is now the captain of Newcastle United, admits there will be an element of revenge in the Magpies' motivation, as they look to address the 2-1 defeat they suffered at the City Ground earlier in the month.Paul Dummett and Jonjo Shelvey were both shown red cards in the game, Shelvey for kicking out at Henri Lansbury and defender Dummett.
  
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