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• laurahammond published Police appeal for information about missing 30-year-old

  11-01-2017 23:32
  
  A 30-year-old woman has gone missing from Bestwood Village.Jeanette Ashford was last seen on Tuesday, January 10, and police are concerned for her welfare.Jeanette is 5ft 4in tall and slim. She has blonde shoulder-length straight hair.Read more: Woman in hospital after collision with a police carShe was last seen wearing grey jeans, a salmon-pink top and black shoes.Nottinghamshire Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen her or her car - a white Suzuki Splash with the number plate...
  
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• laurahammond published Elderly woman with dementia missing after leaving hospital

  11-01-2017 23:25
  
  An elderly woman with dementia has gone missing after leaving hospital.Police are concerned for the welfare of Esmine Simms, who failed to return home after leaving Queen's Medical Centre at 3.45pm on Wednesday.Read more: Woman in hospital after collision with police carThe 81-year-old is 5 feet tall and of a small build. She has plaited extensions in her hair, which was in a ponytail.She was last seen wearing a black coat, black sandals and a black or blue cardigan. She also wears glasses.Read.
  
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• EllieCullen published Woman in hospital after collision with a police car

  11-01-2017 22:25
  
  A woman was rushed to hospital this evening after a collision with a police car.
  The vehicle was on its way to an incident when it was involved in the collision at about 6.45pm.
  It happened on Wilkinson Street, Basford, near to the Whitemoor tram stop. The woman, a pedestrian, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, where her condition is currently unknown.
  Wilkinson Street remains closed.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest fans kept waiting with takeover still targeted...

  11-01-2017 21:02
  
  Nottingham Forest's takeover saga should still be resolved by the weekend after fans endured another day of frustration.Prospective owner John Jay Moores remains in the country having flown to London in order to tie up the final loose ends of a £50m deal for his American consortium to buy 80 percent of the club.Supporters had hoped for an announcement on Wednesday – and the days before that – however, none has been forthcoming yet.Read more: Fans want Rowett to become...
  
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• EllieCullen published Road closed due to 'police incident'

  11-01-2017 20:30
  
  A road in Basford has been closed by police while they deal with an ongoing incident. Wilkinson Street has been blocked off since about 6.45pm this evening (Wednesday). Nottinghamshire Police have said they are dealing with an 'incident' and that the road is likely to be closed for some time. A spokeswoman told the Post: "We are dealing with an incident. The road will be blocked off for a while." They have not yet disclosed any further details.
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• MattDavies commented Nine out of ten Nottingham Forest fans want Gary Rowett to...

  11-01-2017 20:00
  
  Ninety one percent of Nottingham Forest fans to take part in a Post poll have called for Gary Rowett to replace Philippe Montanier. Former Birmingham boss Rowett has been identified as the man John Jay Moores wants in charge, once his consortium completes its takeover of the club. That is hoped to happen before the end of the week with Montanier likely to lead the team for this weekend's match against the Blues regardless. When asked if supporters would rather have Montanier or Rowett at...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Manic day of drama ends with Alan Hardy toasting a new era at...

  11-01-2017 19:15
  
  Notts County are set for a new era at Meadow Lane after Alan Hardy finally completed his takeover of the League Two club. In what proved to be a dramatic 24 hours, Hardy announced via his Twitter account that he had made a breakthrough after a last minute snag threatened to wreck the deal. That related to a dispute of who was liable for a £1.5m loan from the estate of Haydn Green, who had helped save Nottsfrom extinction in 2003. As a result, lawyers from previous owner Ray Trew,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Manic day of drama ends with Alan Hardy toasting a new era at...

  11-01-2017 19:15
  
  Notts County are set for a new era at Meadow Lane after Alan Hardy finally completed his takeover of the League Two club. In what proved to be a dramatic 24 hours, Hardy announced via his Twitter account that he had made a breakthrough after a last minute snag threatened to wreck the deal. That related to a dispute of who was liable for a £1.5m loan from the estate of Haydn Green, who had helped save Nottsfrom extinction in 2003. As a result, lawyers from previous owner Ray Trew,...
  
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• rsherdley published Burglar who raided Vape shop faces jail

  11-01-2017 19:10
  
  A burglar has one month to prove he is on the straight and narrow after he stole nearly £600 worth of products and liquids from a vaping supplier in Mansfield.A judge may spare offender Andrew James from a jail sentence - if he makes progress on a community order and in drug rehab in the coming weeks.Nottingham Crown Court heard today how James planned to sell on his stash from Vape HQ in Manor Street in Sutton-in-Ashfield on November 1 last year.The 45-year-old, then of St Michaels...
  
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• laurahammond published City council to loan £19 million for creation of 'super...

  11-01-2017 19:00
  
  Nottingham City Council will loan more than £19m to help fund a £60m city centre skills hub that will house a new 'super college' for 40,000 students.A meeting of the full councilon Monday, January 16, will hear that the council has agreed a loan of £19.6m towards the building of the new the hub on derelict land near the Broadmarsh Centre, off Canal Street.The skills hub will form a new organisation created from the merger of New College Nottingham and Central College...
  
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• laurahammond commented City council to loan £19 million for creation of 'super...

  11-01-2017 19:00
  
  Nottingham City Council will loan more than £19m to help fund a £60m city centre skills hub that will house a new 'super college' for 40,000 students.A meeting of the full councilon Monday, January 16, will hear that the council has agreed a loan of £19.6m towards the building of the new the hub on derelict land near the Broadmarsh Centre, off Canal Street.The skills hub will form a new organisation created from the merger of New College Nottingham and Central College...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers have a massive opportunity to make history in...

  11-01-2017 18:40
  
  Corey Neilson says his team have a massive, but immensely difficult opportunity to write their names into the history of both Nottingham Panthers and British ice hockey this weekend.Panthers go into the Continental Cup final in Italy knowing they could be the first team from this country to bring home European silverware from the major competition.Head coach Neilson says success would only further strengthen the standing of the UK game on the continent."I think it would be huge to win. All...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers could be without key man Stephen Schultz for...

  11-01-2017 18:33
  
  Nottingham Panthers could be without one of their key players in their quest for Continental Cup glory this weekend.Winger Stephen Schultz has 28 points in 24 appearances, but he was injured in Saturday's win against Braehead Clan and missed the following game at Coventry Blaze.Schultz will be assessed this week, but he is highly doubtful at best for the final in Italy, where Panthers take on Odense, Beibarys Atryau and hosts Ritten on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively.Fellow winger...
  
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• GemmaToulson published End to 50-year mix-up for Nottingham synagogue

  11-01-2017 18:10
  
  A mix-up lasting more than 50 years has been finally put to bed after Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) welcomed a Torah from the Czech Republic - after initially being handed the wrong religious script. The community was founded in 1965 as Nottingham Progressive Jewish Congregation and immediately applied for, and received, a Torah from the Westminster Synagogue Czech Memorial Scrolls Trust, on permanent loan. The Torah is the first part of the Jewish Bible and is the most important document..
  
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• GemmaToulson commented End to 50-year mix-up for Nottingham synagogue

  11-01-2017 18:10
  
  A mix-up lasting more than 50 years has been finally put to bed after Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) welcomed a Torah from the Czech Republic - after initially being handed the wrong religious script. The community was founded in 1965 as Nottingham Progressive Jewish Congregation and immediately applied for, and received, a Torah from the Westminster Synagogue Czech Memorial Scrolls Trust, on permanent loan. The Torah is the first part of the Jewish Bible and is the most important document..
  
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• stewartthorpe published 11 random items you can buy from Nottinghamshire Police

  11-01-2017 18:00
  
  Have you ever wondered what happens to the stolen or lost items that fall into the possession of Nottinghamshire Police?Years ago the force sold goods seized from criminals in physical auctions, but now all items are sold through specialist auction site Bumble Bee, which disposes of police property throughout the UK. Head over to Nottinghamshire Police's online shop and you can buy H&M playsuits for £1, some Morrisons towels for £2 or the Jungle Book on Blu-Ray for £1 - all
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alan Hardy must not take it for granted Notts County will avoid...

  11-01-2017 17:59
  
  Post columnist Garry Birtles has welcomed Alan Hardy's takeover of Notts County, but he has warned the new owner it will not be easy to avoid relegation. Notts County have won the race to be taken over first, with Alan Hardy agreeing to buy the Magpies from Ray Trew after some serious last minute hurdles. While Nottingham Forest are waiting to come under new ownership, I must say it's great that Hardy has ushered in a new era at Meadow Lane. He certainly seems proactive, with a five-year...
  
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• JonPritchard published Shoppers scoop prizes to celebrate opening of new Co-op in...

  11-01-2017 17:49
  
  Co-op gave away 50 prizes to shoppers to celebrate the opening of a new store in Clifton. The store, which has created 23 new jobs, opened in Southchurch Drive at 9am on Wednesday, and a number of excited shoppers queued up to get the first look inside the store. Almost £650,000 has been spent on opening the new store and the company gave away 50 golden tickets for prizes ranging from a 50-inch HD television to Co-op gift vouchers. Pupils from Whitegate Primary School were on hand as...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fly-tipper hit with £850 bill advised to head to 'cheaper'...

  11-01-2017 17:48
  
  A rubbish dumper caught at a fly-tipping trouble spot was left with a £854 bill and told to use the council-run recycling centre which is 'a lot cheaper'.Mahroof Madasar appeared in Nottingham Magistrates Court after he was been spotted on CCTV dumping waste at a car park Colwick Crossings.The 33-year-old, of Port Arthur Road, Sneinton, told the court he is now aware of the recycling centre on Redfield Road in Lenton.Presiding magistrate Stephen Dowling said: "We are proud of our...
  
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• karenantcliff published What you need to know to prevent burst pipes as Britain prepares...

  11-01-2017 17:20
  
  With news of an icy blast on its way at the end of the week, Nottingham is getting prepared.And as the gritters load up, home owners, landlords and tenants should also prepare for the forecasted sub-zero temperatures. NFU Mutual is advising landlords and owners to prepare for winter's worst, warning that plumbing in properties may be weakened by freezing weather. Statistics from the commercial insurer show that the average cost of repairs to damage from leaks caused by frozen pipes is...
  
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• rsherdley published Grandad of 15 sold drugs to raise cash for grandchildren's...

  11-01-2017 16:57
  
  A drug-dealing great grandfather has been jailed after he peddled amphetamine to raise cash for the birthdays of his 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Ian Ray, 59, of Twitchell View, Sutton-in-Ashfield, was locked up for two years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today.The judge who sentenced told him in the dock he had been using drugs for most of his life and it showed.Said Judge Stuart Rafferty QC: "You are 59 years of age and you look about 80, and that is what the...
  
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• rsherdley commented Grandad of 15 sold drugs to raise cash for grandchildren's...

  11-01-2017 16:57
  
  A drug-dealing great grandfather has been jailed after he peddled amphetamine to raise cash for the birthdays of his 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Window cleaner Ian Ray, 59, of Twitchell View, Sutton-in-Ashfield, was locked up for two years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today.The judge who sentenced him told him in the dock he had been using drugs for most of his life and it showed.Said Judge Stuart Rafferty QC: "You are 59 years of age and you look about 80, and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published David Flitcroft holds talks with Alan Hardy over vacant Notts...

  11-01-2017 16:42
  
  David Flitcroft has held talks with Notts County about the vacant manager's job at Meadow Lane. The Post understands the former Bury boss met the club's new owner Alan Hardy at his Nottinghamshire Golf Club on Sunday. Flitcroft, sacked by Bury last November, is among the bookies' favourites to succeed John Sheridan who was sacked as manager in the aftermath of the 4-0 defeat to Cambridge on January 2. Appointing a new boss is the number one priority for Hardy who finally completed his...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented David Flitcroft holds talks with Alan Hardy over vacant Notts...

  11-01-2017 16:42
  
  David Flitcroft has held talks with Notts County about the vacant manager's job at Meadow Lane.The Post understands the former Bury boss met the club's new owner Alan Hardy at his Nottinghamshire Golf Club on Sunday.Flitcroft, sacked by Bury last November, is among the bookies' favourites to succeed John Sheridan who was sacked as manager in the aftermath of the 4-0 defeat to Cambridge on January 2.Appointing a new boss is the number one priority for Hardy who finally completed his breakthrough.
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented ​Could a move for Gary Rowett mean Henri Lansbury stays at...

  11-01-2017 16:37
  
  Henri Lansbury's exit from Nottingham Forest could be set to take another twist, should Gary Rowett become the new Reds manager. It had been widely expected that the Reds midfielder would join Aston Villa in a deal believed to be worth around £3 million, once John Jay Moores' takeover had been completed. Speculation has increased that Gary Rowett could be set to replace Reds boss Philippe Montanier in the near future, and the former Birmingham City boss was a keen admirer of Lansbury...
  
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• stewartthorpe published 11 amusing TripAdvisor reviews of McDonald's in Nottinghamshire

  11-01-2017 16:30
  
  Love it or hate it, there are few people who can honestly say they have never stepped into a branch of McDonald's in Nottinghamshire. Be it for an Egg McMuffin in the morning, a coffee on the go or that morning-after-the-night-before hangover cure, there are a 'flurry' of reasons to visit the popular fast food chain. With 19 branches in the county, the burger lovers among us have been quick to head to TripAdvisor to share their honest McDonald's reviews. We've had a trawl through to find some of
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest need to let Henri Lansbury go to Aston Villa...

  11-01-2017 16:24
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles says Nottingham Forest would be wise to let Henri Lansbury get his wish by selling him to Aston Villa.Aston Villa have offered Henri Lansbury more than £40,000 a week to join them for £3m from Nottingham Forest.Not surprisingly, he wants to go by the sound of it and when it gets to that stage it's time to let him leave and wish him well.It's good money for a player who is out of contract in the summer and there's no point keeping him when he doesn't.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest need to let Henri Lansbury go to Aston Villa...

  11-01-2017 16:24
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles says Nottingham Forest would be wise to let Henri Lansbury get his wish by selling him to Aston Villa.Aston Villa have offered Henri Lansbury more than £40,000 a week to join them for £3m from Nottingham Forest.Not surprisingly, he wants to go by the sound of it and when it gets to that stage it's time to let him leave and wish him well.It's good money for a player who is out of contract in the summer and there's no point keeping him when he doesn't.
  
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• EllieCullen published Investigation over force used by police during Meadows incident

  11-01-2017 16:19
  
  The police watchdog is appealing for witnesses as it investigates the use of force by police during an incident in Nottingham.Nottinghamshire Police were called to a disturbance in Lammas Gardens, The Meadows, at about 11.25pm on Friday, December 9.It is alleged that a man sustained serious injuries to his face during an altercation with police which also left an officer injured.The injured man, who was arrested, later required treatment and the officer who was hurt also went to hospital. The...
  
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• DanRussell published Why your shopping bags could soon be made from shrimps

  11-01-2017 16:10
  
  In the constant battle to change plastic bag culture the humble shrimp has found itself on the front line.Bioengineers at the University of Nottingham believe that the crustaceans could be used to make "green" shopping bags, with researchers currently trialing how to use shrimp shells to create the packaging as an alternative to oil-based plastics.It is also hoped the process could be used as a new food wrapping material.Read more: Nottingham nursery rated 'outstanding' by OfstedAround...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented 'I would love it' if Gary Rowett joined Nottingham Forest - Reds...

  11-01-2017 15:58
  
  Nottingham Forest supporters have reacted positively to the speculation Gary Rowett could be the Reds' next manager. It was revealed on Wednesday afternoon that the former Birmingham City boss has been sounded out by Forest's potential new owners about the possibility of replacing current boss Philippe Montanier. The French head coach, appointed on the first day of pre-season last summer, has come under increasing pressure, with the Reds without a win since their victory against Newcastle...
  
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• LynetteP published Why we turned vegan - Nottingham people share their stories

  11-01-2017 15:30
  
  January has become Veganuary, when we're encouraged to ditch meat and dairy for a vegan diet of fruit, vegetables, tofu and grains for a month. These people have found once they made the change there was no going back...
  Xanthea Heynes, 24, SherwoodThe roast dinner lover stopped eating meat and dairy overnight. That was two years ago. Since then the history of art graduate has made her lifestyle into a business, setting up Amala Living Foods, a vegan takeaway and shop, in Cobden Chambers,...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Gary Rowett a good choice for Nottingham Forest, but you've got...

  11-01-2017 15:25
  
  Bringing in Gary Rowett as manager would be a smart move, but Philippe Montanier has deserved better at Nottingham Forest, says Post columnist Garry Birtles. So Nottingham Forest's potential new owners want Gary Rowett to be the next manager it seems. I've got to say he would be a good choice, but you have to feel for Philippe Montanier given the way the news has leaked out already. Rowett would be a progressive move, once the takeover goes through, as is expected to be the case soon. He's...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Five players Nottingham Forest should offer new contracts to

  11-01-2017 15:06
  
  Nottingham Forest have a number of players who are out of contract in the summer, but who should they look to keep at the City Ground?While nothing will be done until the takeover of the Reds by John Jay Moores is complete, we pick out five players who we think should be offered new deals.In total, there are eight members of the first-team squad whose contracts expire at the end of the season: Michael Mancienne, David Vaughan, Daniel Pinillos, Chris Cohen, Henri Lansbury, Jack Hobbs, Joe Worrall
  
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• isaacashe commented Chickens facing bird flu threat kept in second hand caravans to...

  11-01-2017 15:02
  
  A Nottinghamshire farm has gone to great lengths in a bid to keep its chickens enjoying the great outdoors in the face of tough guidelines over bird flu - with the help of second hand caravans. Faced with new guidelines issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to help combat the spread of avian flu - which would have seen its 100 free range chickens cooped up in a small shed - Trinity Farm in Cossall decided to take action. In order to provide room to roam...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented How these nine Nottingham suburbs got their names

  11-01-2017 15:00
  
  Ever wondered what Bobbers Mill was, or how Hyson Green got its name? They might have once been villages which were consumed by the city; or they may have been created later, as the urban area expanded during the Industrial Revolution. But Nottingham's suburbs have an interesting variety of names, ranging from those which are fairly easily understood (The Meadows, Bulwell) to those which are a bit more obscure.We've had a look at where nine places where you might not know where the name...
  
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• DanRobinson published Woman behind new waxing product to appear on Dragons' Den

  11-01-2017 14:59
  
  She has already opened a beauty salon and launched her own waxing brand – and now Gemma Cafferkey hopes to become a major industry player by appearing on Dragons' Den.The 34-year-old entrepreneur, of Watnall, will feature on the BBC Two show this Sunday, where she pitches a business plan to the multi-millionaire Dragons panel in the hope of winning investment.She has owned the Beautification salon and day spa for 12 years and launched her intimate waxing range Waxu – which is used in
  
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• RachelGorman published Is this the craziest alternative to using the stairs at...

  11-01-2017 14:40
  
  Most of us are content with using the stairs (or if we are feeling a bit lazy, maybe the escalators) but one chap had other ideas when he visited intu Broadmarsh.Bridie Squires, of free Nottingham culture magazine LeftLion, captured the moment a man dressed in a blue jumper and cap decided to give Mary Poppins a run for her money and slide down a partition at the entrance of the shopping centre.
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• RachelGorman commented Is this the craziest alternative to using the stairs at...

  11-01-2017 14:40
  
  Most of us are content with using the stairs (or if we are feeling a bit lazy, maybe the escalators) but one chap had other ideas when he visited intu Broadmarsh. Bridie Squires, of free Nottingham culture magazine LeftLion, captured the moment a man dressed in a blue jumper and cap decided to give Mary Poppins a run for her money and slide down a partition at the entrance of the shopping centre.
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• RachelGorman published Watch Sleaford Mods take to the Thames with 'Philip Green' in new...

  11-01-2017 14:30
  
  In an unprecedented swanky move, garage duo Sleaford Mods have ditched the streets of Nottingham for a speed boat down the River Thames. But don't worry fans, Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn haven't forgotten their roots since scoring a top 20 album with Key Markets - it's all part of their new music video which addresses the demise of British department store BHS and satirises its one-time owner Philip Green. The video for single BHS features the acting debut of 'auxiliary' Sleaford Mods...
  
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• MattDavies published Watch Steven Mullaney back in action as Nottinghamshire step up...

  11-01-2017 14:21
  
  Nottinghamshire all-rounder Steve Mullaney has batted for the first time since surgery to repair a broken and dislocated finger.Mullaney was hurt while playing in Australia, meaning a six month stint Down Under was cut to six weeks.You can watch behind the scenes footage of Mullaney and his team-mates in training as they prepare for the new season.Read more: Hales will no longer open the batting for NottsMullaney, who receives glowing praise from assistant coach Paul Franks in the video, admits.
  
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• Notts County: Alan Hardy completes takeover from Ray Trew

  11-01-2017 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham businessman Alan Hardy completes the takeover of struggling League Two side Notts County.
  
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• karenantcliff published Stylish six-bed in Wysall goes on the market at a guide price of...

  11-01-2017 13:52
  
  Take another look at the exterior of Thorpe House. You may not realise that this impressive six-bedroom home was only built 10 years ago. Blending beautifully with the street scene of Widmerpool Road and the style of village, the design of the house has been carefully considered with external features including conical tiled roofs over the front porch and bay at the back of the house, and there are matching details on the main roof. In fact, the property forms part of Tuckwood Court,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County web chat with Leigh Curtis

  11-01-2017 13:51
  
  Notts County are braced for a new era at Meadow Lane after Alan Hardy made a breakthrough in his bid to buy the club. Leigh Curtis is now hosting a special web chat in what is an important day for the club.Live Blog Notts County web chat with Leigh Curtis
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Alan Hardy confirms breakthrough as Notts County takeover is ON

  11-01-2017 13:44
  
  Alan Hardy's takeover of Notts County is set to be completed after the Nottingham businessman confirmed he has made a breakthrough in tense negotiations.The deal had been in danger of collapsing at the 11th hour because of an outstanding loan of £1.5m to the estate of Haydn Green, who helped saved the club from extinction in 2003.Lawyers of Hardy, Green and owner Ray Trew had been locked in talks for three days in order to reach a compromise.Hardy tweeted he would have definitive news at..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest set to make move for Gary Rowett once takeover...

  11-01-2017 13:41
  
  The potential new owners of Nottingham Forest are already understood to have sounded out Gary Rowett over the prospect of him becoming the Reds next manager.John Jay Moores, the head of the group looking to secure an 80 percent stake in the Championship club, has flown over to London in an effort to get the takeover deal over the finishing line before the weekend.Moores, the former owner of the San Diego Padres, has had personnel in place to take on key roles in at the City Ground –...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Mum who got herself off benefits by starting chocolate strawberry...

  11-01-2017 13:38
  
  Getting herself off benefits by launching her own business wasn't inspirational enough for Donna Ward - now she wants to become a world record holder. The mum-of-four has set herself the challenge of trying to beat the Guinness World Record for dipping the most strawberries in chocolate in one minute. The current feat is 59 and held by Benjamin Wilkins in Oxfordshire, on October 29, 2013. But Donna, 34, of Clifton, wants to go one better and get 60 strawberries dipped in a minute.And if...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Cadbury is launching a new flavour of Creme Egg

  11-01-2017 13:30
  
  We realise Christmas has only just finished. But now our sights are firmly set on Easter - and it looks like it'll be an exciting one because Cadbury has announced they're reinventing the Creme Egg. The chocolate makers are adding an Oreo egg to their range this year, and they are already available in UK supermarkets. They've been available in other countries for some time.These are the best things that #Cadbury has ever put out. Ever. #chocolate #egg #oreo #oreoegg #cadburyoreo A photo...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Family's anger as Star Wars lightsabers are confiscated at East...

  11-01-2017 13:22
  
  The Force was not with one family when security at East Midlands Airport confiscated their children's toy Star Wars lightsabers.Dad Nicholas Allsop has given a Luke-warm reaction to over-zealous staff who took away the kids' plastic toys, which had been given to them as a Christmas present by their aunt.Nicholas said it was a case of "airport security gone mad" after the gifts, which cost £50, were not allowed in the family's hand luggage.The 40-year-old, who has lived in Germany...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Bar to slash its drinks prices as soon as John Jay Moores...

  11-01-2017 13:09
  
  Drinks prices will be slashed at one Notts bar as soon as the John Jay Moores takeover of Nottingham Forest is announced. The Southbank Bar in West Bridgford will be knocking 30% off for 90 minutes once the deal has been signed.The bar, which is a stone's throw from the City Ground and is popular with Forest fans for a pre-match drink,tweeted: "Word on the street is that the imminent takeover of Nottingham Forest could happen today with JJM on a plane to England as we speak. "Can...
  
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