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• Leigh_Curtis published Alan Smith ready for first voyage into management as caretaker...

  05-01-2017 21:09
  
  Holding a cup of tea and making his way up to the Notts County media suite, Alan Smith has done this a million times before. There are the cameras, the microphones and a room full of waiting journalists, but while the scene would have been a familiar one, the line of questioning less so. That's because for the first time in what has been an illustrious career he was no longer facing an inquisition as a player, but as a manager instead. Put in charge after John Sheridan was sacked last...
  
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• Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest - will Henri Lansbury be involved ... - Nottingham Post

  05-01-2017 21:00
  
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  Nottingham Forest head to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, where they will look to bring an end to a frustrating run of six consecutive games without a win.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Drink driver couldn't recall hitting two parked cars, court hears

  05-01-2017 21:00
  
  A drink driver hit two parked cars but could not recall the crashes, magistrates in Nottingham heard. Daniel Filipski, 35, had been drinking vodka before offering a lift to a friend and admitting later: "It was a stupid thing to do." A 23-month driving ban was imposed on Filipski, 35, of Greenwood Avenue, Carlton. He admitted driving with 109 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than triple the legal limit. He was helped in court by a Polish interpreter and handed...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest - will Henri Lansbury be...

  05-01-2017 20:51
  
  Nottingham Forest head to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, where they will look to bring an end to a frustrating run of six consecutive games without a win. Here Paul Taylor looks at a few of the key aspects of the third round tie.Talking tactics: It sounds like a foolish statement following three games in which Nottingham Forest have conceded a total of six goals – but the return of Jack Hobbs to the Reds starting line-up has left the back four looking a little more solid. Only two...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham man 'sorry' for setting dog on police

  05-01-2017 20:32
  
  An angry resident used his Bull Terrier to alarm police who called at his Clifton home, magistrates heard. Neal Watts told them the dog "didn't like police officers and recognised their uniform" when they arrived early one morning."The dog was used to goad the officers, causing them to fear for their safety," said Neil Hollett, prosecuting in Nottingham.But after being arrested, Watts apologised and added: "I am sorry for setting the dog on you."Read more: Doritos...
  
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• TracyWalker published Pioneering language teacher retires after 35 years

  05-01-2017 20:17
  
  A much-loved teacher who pioneered supporting children in learning English has retired after 35 years of helping the city's youngsters.The school bell has rang for the last time for Iffat Nisar, who taught at Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School for 30 years and five at the former Douglas Primary School, in Lenton.She joined Forest Fields in 1986 as part of a team brought in to oversee the introduction of the school's nursery and has been hailed as one of Nottingham's first bilingual...
  
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• DanRussell commented Doritos recalled due to health risk

  05-01-2017 20:11
  
  Crisps fans are being urged to check their shelves for packets of Doritos which could pose a health risk.Doritos lightly salted corn chips 200g sharing packs are being recalled as a small amount of incorrect product was packed into the bags. The product contains both wheat and soya which are not included in the ingredients list. Read more: Nottingham Asda worker 'planned to engage in combat', terror trial toldThe potentially affected packs have the following best before/batch code information:..
  
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• Nottmtails published There will still be a few points at stake for Nottingham Forest's...

  05-01-2017 19:34
  
  For Nottingham Forest's Stephen Henderson, 2017 will begin with a fervent desire to prove a very big point – or perhaps two points, to be precise.The former Charlton Athletic goalkeeper wants to demonstrate that he is far better than his four Championship starts, at the start of the season, suggested. But he also hopes to prove a similar point with Forest as a whole – to establish that the Reds have been underachieving during their recent slide down the table; that they have the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented There will still be a few points at stake for Nottingham Forest's...

  05-01-2017 19:34
  
  For Nottingham Forest's Stephen Henderson, 2017 will begin with a fervent desire to prove a very big point – or perhaps two points, to be precise.The former Charlton Athletic goalkeeper wants to demonstrate that he is far better than his four Championship starts, at the start of the season, suggested. But he also hopes to prove a similar point with Forest as a whole – to establish that the Reds have been underachieving during their recent slide down the table; that they have the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Alan Smith expects to be in charge of Notts County for one game...

  05-01-2017 19:14
  
  Alan Smith expects to be in charge of Notts County for just one game as the Magpies step up their search for a new manager. The former Manchester United striker is in charge of the club in a caretaker capacity after John Sheridan was sacked after the 4-0 defeat to Cambridge United on Monday. Smith will oversee Saturday's game at Morecambe as incoming new owner Alan Hardy continues his search for Sheridan's successor ahead of next Saturday's derby against Mansfield Town.Alan Hardy is...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Alan Smith expects to be in charge of Notts County for one game...

  05-01-2017 19:14
  
  Alan Smith expects to be in charge of Notts County for just one game as the Magpies step up their search for a new manager. The former Manchester United striker is in charge of the club in a caretaker capacity after John Sheridan was sacked after the 4-0 defeat to Cambridge United on Monday. Smith will oversee Saturday's game at Morecambe as incoming new owner Alan Hardy continues his search for Sheridan's successor ahead of next Saturday's derby against Mansfield Town.Alan Hardy is...
  
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• laurahammond published Thirty schoolgirls at risk of exclusion for wearing wrong...

  05-01-2017 19:00
  
  Up to 30 schoolgirls are at risk of being excluded for wearing "scruffy" trousers which have been deemed to be too tight, parents have claimed.Dave Norman, from Bestwood, said his daughter Emma is one of those threatened with exclusion from Top Valley Academy for wearing "straight leg trousers".The 55-year-old said his 16-year-old daughter, who is in Year 11, has been wearing the style of trousers since she was in Year 8 without repercussions.But he claims she was told upon...
  
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• laurahammond commented Thirty schoolgirls at risk of exclusion for wearing wrong...

  05-01-2017 19:00
  
  Up to 30 schoolgirls are at risk of being excluded for wearing "scruffy" trousers which have been deemed to be too tight, parents have claimed.Dave Norman, from Bestwood, said his daughter Emma is one of those threatened with exclusion from Top Valley Academy for wearing "straight leg trousers".The 55-year-old said his 16-year-old daughter, who is in Year 11, has been wearing the style of trousers since she was in Year 8 without repercussions.But he claims she was told upon...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Panthers new boy Jason Williams named EIHL Player of...

  05-01-2017 18:44
  
  Nottingham Panthers winger Jason Williams has been named EIHL 'Player of the Break' after a storming start to life at his new club.The 36-year-old Stanley Cup winner scored four goals and seven points in just five games for Corey Neilson's team during the festive period.Williams made his Elite League debut on Boxing Day against Panthers' arch-rivals Sheffield Steelers. And he made an immediate impact, netting what proved to be the decisive goal in a 3-2 away victory.The former NHL forward, who..
  
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• TracyWalker published Blackout as power cut hits NG3 and NG5 areas

  05-01-2017 18:40
  
  Residents in parts of Nottingham have been left without power. People and business in the Sherwood and Carrington area were experiencing a blackout just after 5pm on Thursday. Energy provider Western Power Distribution said it expected power to be restored by 8pm. The company tweeted: "We are aware of a powercut in the Nottingham NG3 and surrounding area. We aim to restore all supplies by 18.00." But then the company tweeted minutes later that the NG5 area was also affected...
  
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• Nottingham Asda worker 'planned to engage in combat', terror trial ... - Nottingham Post

  05-01-2017 18:39
  
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  A supermarket worker who had copies of a bomb-making manual bought flights and equipment to fight with a group linked to Islamic State in the Philippines, ...
  Ryan Counsell from Nottingham 'abandoned family to join ISIS ...Daily Mailall 4 news articles »
  
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• Shrewsbury Town sign Notts County winger Rodman and Crystal Palace striker Ladapo

  05-01-2017 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury sign Notts County winger Alex Rodman on an 18-month deal and Crystal Palace striker Freddie Ladapo on loan.
  
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• RachelGorman published Strictly Come Dancing star Ed 'Glitter' Balls on how growing up...

  05-01-2017 18:15
  
  Swapping government duties for Gangnam-style dancing has proved to be a landslide victory for former Notts schoolboy Ed Balls. Rachel Gorman catches up with ol' Glitterballs ahead of his stint at the Motorpoint Arena with the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.No stranger to the city, Ed Balls has appointed himself designated tour guide when the Strictly crew come to the arena at the end of the month. "I'm certainly going to introduce them to the delights of Nottingham," says the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Brough Superior bike built in Nottingham and made famous by...

  05-01-2017 18:13
  
  A superbike similar to ones made famous by Lawrence of Arabia - which were built in Nottingham - has gone on display at Newark's National Civil War Centre.The rare Brough Superior SS100 motorcyle, built in 1925, has been loaned to the museum by its owner and Newark-born classic bike enthusiast Howard Wilcox.A retired civil engineer, Howard now lives in Bedfordshire, but he's returned to his hometown to loan the mean machine for the acclaimed Lawrence of Arabia exhibition running at the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published All eyes on Alan Smith's team selection as Notts County head to...

  05-01-2017 18:12
  
  Notts County head to Morecambe on Saturday for their first game since manager John Sheridan was sacked. Midfielder Alan Smith will be in caretaker charge, and here, we take a look ahead to the match. Team news Caretaker manager Alan Smith will be without the services of Alex Rodman for Saturday's trip to Morecambe; the midfielder having joined Shrewsbury Town after being released by Notts County. Rodman did not play in the 4-0 defeat against Cambridge United on January 2, with his last...
  
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• Nottingham Gin Festival will return in 2017 but tickets are already close to selling out - Nottingham Post

  05-01-2017 18:05
  
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  Nottingham Gin Festival will return in 2017 but tickets are already close to selling out
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  After its success last year, The Gin Festival is on its way back to Nottingham, but don't worry if you're participating in Dry January, because it's in April! The festival, which will again take place at Nottingham Conference Centre in Burton Street ...and more »
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottingham Asda worker 'planned to engage in combat', terror...

  05-01-2017 18:03
  
  A supermarket worker who had copies of a bomb-making manual bought flights and equipment to fight with a group linked to Islamic State in the Philippines, a court has heard.Ryan Counsell, of Russell Road, Forest Fields, was in the "advanced stages of planning" to visit a remote part of the south east Asian country and had bought military equipment to "engage in combat or support an extremist group", prosecutor Daniel Pawson-Pounds told jurors at Woolwich Crown Court in London...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Nottingham Asda worker 'planned to engage in combat', terror...

  05-01-2017 18:03
  
  A supermarket worker who had copies of a bomb-making manual bought flights and equipment to fight with a group linked to Islamic State in the Philippines, a court has heard.Ryan Counsell, of Russell Road, Forest Fields, was in the "advanced stages of planning" to visit a remote part of the south east Asian country and had bought military equipment to "engage in combat or support an extremist group", prosecutor Daniel Pawson-Pounds told jurors at Woolwich Crown Court in London...
  
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• Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits 'making an enquiry' about Nottingham Forest star Henri Lansbury - Nottingham Post

  05-01-2017 18:00
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  Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits 'making an enquiry' about Nottingham Forest star Henri Lansbury
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  Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has admitted 'making an enquiry' about Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury. Villa lodged a bid believed to be in excess of £3m earlier this week, and Bruce confirmed he is now awaiting a response from the Reds.
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• Nottingham Post published Court fine for man who shouted at 'Santa Claus'

  05-01-2017 17:49
  
  A man who yelled at "Mother Christmas" was left with a £265 hangover after facing Nottingham magistrates. Arron Smith's antics were spotted by a police patrol on Beastmarket Hill in the city at 2.15am on December 18. The 22-year-old then attacked a bus stop before he was detained, said Neil Hollett, prosecuting. "A woman was dressed as Santa Claus and for some reason he was shouting at her.Read more: Body of horse found dumped at entrance to woods"He then slapped and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Court fine for man who shouted at 'Santa Claus'

  05-01-2017 17:49
  
  A man who yelled at "Mother Christmas" was left with a £265 hangover after facing Nottingham magistrates. Arron Smith's antics were spotted by a police patrol on Beastmarket Hill in the city at 2.15am on December 18. The 22-year-old then attacked a bus stop before he was detained, said Neil Hollett, prosecuting. "A woman was dressed as Santa Claus and for some reason he was shouting at her.Read more: Body of horse found dumped at entrance to woods"He then slapped and...
  
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• JHLewis published Sherwood Forest seismic surveys: what's it all about?

  05-01-2017 17:49
  
  Sensitivities are running high over reports this week that an international chemical company hopes to test for shale gas in Sherwood Forest."We are not fracking in Sherwood Forest," said a briskly-issued statement from Ineos."Any reports of fracking in Sherwood Forest are without foundation," added the head of planning at Nottinghamshire County Council.Read more: Eastside development deadlock broken with £13.5m dealWell, nobody has stated that fracking, the process of...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Beeston's Chinese New Year celebrations cancelled

  05-01-2017 17:48
  
  Popular Chinese New Year celebrations held annually in Beeston Square have been cancelled.The Liberty Leisure Ltd team, which delivers all of Broxtowe Borough Council's leisure and cultural activities, has had to pull the plug on the event, which had been planned for January 28.The reason is that there is insufficient staff to run the event safely. Read more: Nottingham city centre pub undergoing £60,000 revamp inside and outLiberty Leisure's interim managing director Chris Laxton-Kane...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits 'making an enquiry' about...

  05-01-2017 17:44
  
  Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has admitted 'making an enquiry' about Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury.Villa lodged a bid believed to be in excess of £3m earlier this week, and Bruce confirmed he is now awaiting a response from the Reds.Derby County have already had a £2.5m-plus offer for Lansbury rejected by Forest, but Rams manager Steve McClaren hinted an improved one may be forthcoming, while Premier League Watford have also been linked with the 26-year-old.Read more:...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits 'making an enquiry' about...

  05-01-2017 17:44
  
  Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has admitted 'making an enquiry' about Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury.Villa lodged a bid believed to be in excess of £3m earlier this week, and Bruce confirmed he is now awaiting a response from the Reds.Derby County have already had a £2.5m-plus offer for Lansbury rejected by Forest, but Rams manager Steve McClaren hinted an improved one may be forthcoming, while Premier League Watford have also been linked with the 26-year-old.Read more:...
  
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• Nottingham Forest: American consortium keen to speed up takeover

  05-01-2017 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The consortium set to buy Nottingham Forest say they want to know the reasons for the delay in completing the takeover.
  
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• Asda worker Ryan Counsell denies terrorism charges

  05-01-2017 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A supermarket worker from Nottingham denies booking a flight to the Philippines to join a terrorist group.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Gin Festival will return in 2017 but tickets are...

  05-01-2017 17:30
  
  After its success last year, The Gin Festival is on its way back to Nottingham, but don't worry if you're participating in Dry January, because it's in April!The festival, which will again take place at Nottingham Conference Centre in Burton Street, on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24, made its first appearance in the city in 2016 and was an instant sell-out.Tickets have been on sale since November and at last count, organisers say there are less than 100 left.The nationwide event, the...
  
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• Nottingham city centre pub undergoing £60000 revamp inside and out - Nottingham Post

  05-01-2017 17:23
  
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  A popular Nottingham canalside pub is to get a £60,000 facelift. The Navigation, or Nav as it's known, will have a new menu as well as a new look - with a helping hand from resident mannequin Egore. The ghoulish statue, wearing a top hat and tails ...
  
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• LynetteP published Nottingham city centre pub undergoing £60,000 revamp inside...

  05-01-2017 17:10
  
  A popular Nottingham canalside pub is to get a £60,000 facelift. The Navigation, or Nav as it's known, will have a new menu as well as a new look -with a helping hand from resident mannequin Egore.The ghoulish statue, wearing a top hat and tails, always likes to get in on the act - recently 'assisting' workmen erecting the scaffolding to give the listed building's exterior a fresh new look.The boozer, in Wilford Street, will close on Monday, January 23 while the kitchen and bar room are...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottinghamshire appoint Ant Botha as new assistant coach

  05-01-2017 17:00
  
  Nottinghamshire have appointed former all-rounder Ant Botha as their new assistant coach.The 40-year-old South African, who has previously held the same role at Derbyshire, will primarily focus on running the Second XI and Academy sides.His appointment continues a restructure at Trent Bridge that has already seen Peter Moores take on the job of head coach and Paul Franks promoted to become his second in command.And Notts director of cricket Mick Newell believes Botha can help continue Notts'...
  
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• MattJarram commented Brave two-year-old boy swims to safety

  05-01-2017 16:30
  
  A two-year-old boy's swimming lessons saved his life, after he swam to the side of a pool he fell in on holiday.Kian Balsini, from Mapperley, was on a family holiday at a villa in Portugal when his Thomas the Tank Engine toy fell in the pool.Mum Victoria, 32, said it was only thanks to Kian's skills in the water that a potentially serious situation was avoided.She said: "There was an utterly terrifying sound from the pool. Kian had thrown his Thomas the Tank Engine toy into the water but...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham councillor reinstated by Labour after alleged...

  05-01-2017 16:22
  
  A Nottingham councillor who was suspended after allegedly posting anti-Semitic social media posts has been reinstated by the Labour Party. The action was taken against Councillor Ilyas Aziz in May so an investigation could take place - which has now concluded. It was alleged that theRadford and Park ward councillor posted "Jews and Muslims lived together in the Middle East, in peace pre 1948. Perhaps it would have been wiser to create Israel in America it's big enough. They could...
  
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• DanRobinson published Big step forward for Eastside site as £13.5m deal is...

  05-01-2017 16:09
  
  The deal to buy a key development site in Nottingham that has lain derelict for more than three decades has now been completed for £13.5m.Conygar Investment Company PLC has told the London Stock Exchange it now owns the 38-acre "Boots Island" site in the city's Eastside, which could eventually bring hundreds of homes and thousands of jobs.It comes after the Post revealed in November that a buyer had been lined up to take over the land from Heathcote Holdings, which had not begun...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Big step forward for Eastside site as £13.5m deal is...

  05-01-2017 16:09
  
  The deal to buy a key development site in Nottingham that has lain derelict for more than three decades has now been completed for £13.5m.Conygar Investment Company PLC has told the London Stock Exchange it now owns the 38-acre "Boots Island" site in the city's Eastside, which could eventually bring hundreds of homes and thousands of jobs.It comes after the Post revealed in November that a buyer had been lined up to take over the land from Heathcote Holdings, which had not begun...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Dippy the Diplodocus from the Natural History Museum is going on...

  05-01-2017 16:00
  
  The world famous Natural History Museum dinosaur skeleton Dippy the Diplodocus is currently being dismantled after welcoming tourists at the London attraction for over 120 years. The 70ft long plastercast replica normally sits in the museum's entrance but is being carefully dismantled piece by piece as it prepares to embark on a journey around the United Kingdom.Nottingham isn't on the dino's list of destinations so if you want to see it in person you'll have to take a one hour journey...
  
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• Nottmtails published Dani Pinillos gives Nottingham Forest a pre-Wigan boost

  05-01-2017 15:59
  
  Nottingham Forest have received a pre-Wigan boost with the news that Dani Pinillos believes he is ready to return to first team action.The Spanish defender has been sidelined for the best part of a year with a knee injury – but has returned to training over the past week and could make his return to action in the FA Cup this weekend.The left back did make one appearance for the Reds back in mid-November, as Philippe Montanier's side kept their only clean sheet of the season so far, in a...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dani Pinillos gives Nottingham Forest a pre-Wigan boost

  05-01-2017 15:59
  
  Nottingham Forest have received a pre-Wigan boost with the news that Dani Pinillos believes he is ready to return to first team action.The Spanish defender has been sidelined for the best part of a year with a knee injury – but has returned to training over the past week and could make his return to action in the FA Cup this weekend.The left back did make one appearance for the Reds back in mid-November, as Philippe Montanier's side kept their only clean sheet of the season so far, in a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County winger Alex Rodman joins Shrewsbury Town

  05-01-2017 15:44
  
  Alex Rodman has left Notts County to join Shrewsbury Town. The Magpies released the winger earlier today and he subsequently signed an 18-month deal at the League One club. It is believed the move had been lined up prior to John Sheridan's dismissal on Monday. Rodman was one of Sheridan's summer signings having worked with the winger at Newport. He made a total of 19 appearances, scoring one goal which came in a 3-1 defeat to Mansfield.Read more: David Flitcroft would be a fine...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County winger Alex Rodman joins Shrewsbury Town

  05-01-2017 15:44
  
  Alex Rodman has left Notts County to join Shrewsbury Town. The Magpies released the winger earlier today and he subsequently signed an 18-month deal at the League One club. It is believed the move had been lined up prior to John Sheridan's dismissal on Monday. Rodman was one of Sheridan's summer signings having worked with the winger at Newport. He made a total of 19 appearances, scoring one goal which came in a 3-1 defeat to Mansfield.Read more: David Flitcroft would be a fine...
  
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• Nottingham city centre Robin Hood tourist attraction is up for sale on eBay for £25000 - Nottingham Post

  05-01-2017 15:39
  
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  Nottingham city centre Robin Hood tourist attraction is up for sale on eBay for £25000
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  A Nottingham tourist attraction has been put up for sale on eBay, just six months after opening. The Robin Hood Legacy in Friar Lane, just a short walk from the gates of Nottingham Castle, opened in July 2016 and become the city's first attraction ...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Nottingham city centre Robin Hood tourist attraction is up for...

  05-01-2017 15:30
  
  A Nottingham tourist attraction has been put up for sale on eBay, just six months after opening.The Robin Hood Legacy in Friar Lane, just a short walk from the gates of Nottingham Castle, opened in July 2016 and become the city's first attraction dedicated to the heroic outlaw since The Tales of Robin Hood closed in 2009.East Bridgford owner David Ward, who also runs a tourist attraction in Wales, is retiring and looking to sell the business through eBay, listing it for a 'Buy it now' price of..
  
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• EllieCullen published 'Fly-tipping' blamed for huge pile of rubbish outside Nottinghams...

  05-01-2017 15:20
  
  Tesco bosses say a recycling site at one of its Nottinghamshire stores has become the victim of fly-tipping after huge piles of rubbish were dumped there.This picture, taken by a resident, shows mounds of cardboard, boxes and plastic piled up at the recycling point outside Tesco's Hucknall store.Ashfield District Council says the recycling site is managed by Tesco, and that it is their responsibility to clear it.But the retail giant says it is struggling to shift the backlog as people are...
  
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• MattJarram published First phase of new Broadmarsh Centre gets underway

  05-01-2017 14:49
  
  The next phase of enabling work ahead of the £75m redevelopment of intu Broadmarsh is expected to get underway within the next few months before the main construction work gets underway next year.Owner intu, which also owns intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham, has already started behind the scenes work on revamping the mall to bring a new cinema, restaurants and convenience retail to the centre.The cinema is expected to have nine screens. But further details about which operator will run...
  
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• laurahammond published Body of horse found dumped at Calverton woods

  05-01-2017 14:45
  
  The body of a horse has been found at the entrance to woodlands popular with dog walkers.The grisly find in the small Watchwood car park, off Gravelly Hollow in Calverton, was made by a dog walker on Wednesday evening. Warning: Some readers may find the image below of the dead horse distressing.The grey mare is believed to have been between six and eight years old and to have been in labour. The dog walker reported the find to Nottinghamshire Police, the RSPCA and charity Help for Horses.Read...
  
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