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• Elite League: Belfast Giants 5-4 Nottingham Panthers - BBC Sport - BBC News

  20-01-2017 23:47
  
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  The Belfast Giants beat Nottingham Panthers 5-4 at the SSE Arena to move to within one point of Elite League leaders Cardiff Devils. James Desmarais scored ...
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• Nottingham Post published Late comeback not enough as Nottingham Panthers beaten by Belfast...

  20-01-2017 23:43
  
  Nottingham Panthers lost to Belfast Giants on their return to Elite League action.Having conquered Europe to win the Continental Cup last weekend, Corey Neilson's side went down 5-4 in Ireland.They fell 1-0 behind after just 1:28, Jim Vandermeer beating Miika Wiikman low to his right from the blueline – and the Panthers conceded two more goals in the first period.David Rutherford pounced on a rebound to double the Giants' lead on 11:44, after Wiikman had saved an initial effort, and James.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Stan Collymore to meet with Nottingham Forest officials before...

  20-01-2017 23:24
  
  Stan Collymore will meet with Nottingham Forest officials tomorrow to offer ideas on how to get the club "back to where they belong".The former Reds striker will still take part in a planned fans' protest against owner Fawaz Al Hasawi before the game against Bristol City.But Collymore has tonight said he will also have a meeting with Forest representatives tomorrow about how to improve the club going forward.And he hopes to meet Al Hasawi "in the coming days" too, to express...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest takeover did not fall through solely because of...

  20-01-2017 23:00
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi says he "rejects" the American consortium's version of why takeover talks collapsed.John Jay Moores and Charles Noell, figureheads of the group, last night revealed they had made a fresh bid for the club only this week, which had been rejected.In their statement, they said: "We have been firmly committed to completing the acquisition since we opened negotiations in August and we remained optimistic throughout that the sale would be...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest takeover did not fall through solely because of...

  20-01-2017 23:00
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi says he "rejects" the American consortium's version of why takeover talks collapsed.John Jay Moores and Charles Noell, figureheads of the group, last night revealed they had made a fresh bid for the club only this week, which had been rejected.In their statement, they said: "We have been firmly committed to completing the acquisition since we opened negotiations in August and we remained optimistic throughout that the sale would be...
  
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• Campaigners mark Donald Trump's inauguration with Nottingham protest - Nottingham Post

  20-01-2017 21:05
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  Campaigners marked Donald Trump's inauguration with a day of protests across the UK – including one in Nottingham. About 50 people gathered next to the Brian Clough statue, in Old Market Square, from 6pm today. The demonstration, which also took ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Fans' protest will not affect Nottingham Forest players' focus,...

  20-01-2017 20:51
  
  Nottingham Forest caretaker boss Gary Brazil says the planned fans' protest at the City Ground tomorrow will not affect his players on the pitch.Some Reds supporters are planning to demonstrate against owner Fawaz Al Hasawi before the home game against Bristol City.Off-field issues at the club have dominated the headlines in recent weeks, including the fallout from a collapsed takeover bid by an American consortium.And amidst all that, Brazil has been placed in caretaker charge of the team after
  
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• Nottmtails commented Fans' protest will not affect Nottingham Forest players' focus,...

  20-01-2017 20:51
  
  Nottingham Forest caretaker boss Gary Brazil says the planned fans' protest at the City Ground tomorrow will not affect his players on the pitch.Some Reds supporters are planning to demonstrate against owner Fawaz Al Hasawi before the home game against Bristol City.Off-field issues at the club have dominated the headlines in recent weeks, including the fallout from a collapsed takeover bid by an American consortium.And amidst all that, Brazil has been placed in caretaker charge of the team after
  
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• JemmaPage published Revellers may no longer be able to drink on the streets of...

  20-01-2017 20:37
  
  Revellers may no longer be able to drink on the streets of Stapleford in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Broxtowe Borough Council has agreed to undertake a consultation on whether it should introduce a public spaces protection order, which gives the authority the power to target persistent street drinkers.The order, which will come into force from May 1 for three years if it is implemented, makes it an offence for people to drink alcohol in a public place.They can be banned...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Revellers may no longer be able to drink on the streets of...

  20-01-2017 20:37
  
  Revellers may no longer be able to drink on the streets of Stapleford in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Broxtowe Borough Council has agreed to undertake a consultation on whether it should introduce a public spaces protection order, which gives the authority the power to target persistent street drinkers.The order, which will come into force from May 1 for three years if it is implemented, makes it an offence for people to drink alcohol in a public place.They can be banned...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Eric Lichaj hopes Nottingham Forest fans' protest does not 'get...

  20-01-2017 20:30
  
  Defender Eric Lichaj says he hopes the planned protest by a group of Nottingham Forest fans against owner Fawaz Al Hasawi doesn't "get too rowdy".Some supporters are aiming to make their feelings about Al Hasawi's running of the club known by demonstrating before tomorrow's home game against Bristol City.Lichaj insists it is not something which will affect the Reds players as they focus purely on the football.But after his wife, Kat, was contacted by a fan worried about taking her son...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Eric Lichaj hopes Nottingham Forest fans' protest does not 'get...

  20-01-2017 20:30
  
  Defender Eric Lichaj says he hopes the planned protest by a group of Nottingham Forest fans against owner Fawaz Al Hasawi doesn't "get too rowdy".Some supporters are aiming to make their feelings about Al Hasawi's running of the club known by demonstrating before tomorrow's home game against Bristol City.Lichaj insists it is not something which will affect the Reds players as they focus purely on the football.But after his wife, Kat, was contacted by a fan worried about taking her son...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Ban for driver who 'had half a spliff' before speeding

  20-01-2017 20:30
  
  A driver was caught in a speed trap and found to have cannabis and cocaine in his blood, a court heard. That led to a 16-month driving ban for William Greenhalgh, of Coxmoor Close, Edwalton. He was fined £200 with £85 prosecution costs and a £30 government surcharge.David Miles, prosecuting, told Nottingham Magistrates' Court that police set up a speed camera in the 30mph limit on Loughborough Road just outside the village of Bunny. His car was recorded at 46mph."The...
  
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• JemmaPage published Campaigners mark Donald Trump's inauguration with Nottingham...

  20-01-2017 20:15
  
  Campaigners marked Donald Trump's inauguration with a day of protests across the UK – including one in Nottingham. About 50 people gathered next to the Brian Clough statue, in Old Market Square, from 6pm today. The demonstration, which also took place outside the US Embassy in London and 25 other cities across Britain, was organised by campaign group Stand Up To Racism.
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• JemmaPage commented Campaigners mark Donald Trump's inauguration with Nottingham...

  20-01-2017 20:15
  
  Campaigners marked Donald Trump's inauguration with a day of protests across the UK – including one in Nottingham. About 50 people gathered next to the Brian Clough statue, in Old Market Square, from 6pm today. The demonstration, which also took place outside the US Embassy in London and 25 other cities across Britain, was organised by campaign group Stand Up To Racism.
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• Leigh_Curtis published Cambridge United clash will prove whether we are contenders, says...

  20-01-2017 19:39
  
  Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans believes his side's clash against Cambridge will prove whether they are contenders for a play-off spot.The Stags take on Shaun Derry's team, who are hoping to seal a top seven berth themselves following a great run of form.And Evans believes the challenge will underline just how far away the Stags are from being challengers themselves."It's a real benchmark for us; we get an opportunity to go and say 'are we really contenders?' or 'are we kidding ourselves...
  
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• DanRobinson published Raleigh invests in Nottinghamshire HQ - creating new jobs

  20-01-2017 19:07
  
  One of Nottinghamshire's most iconic companies has begun a new chapter with a series of upgrades to its Eastwood headquarters. Bicycle manufacturer Raleigh, which once employed 7,000 people at its Lenton factory during its 1950s peak, will open a new-look bike showroom and parts and accessories experience centre, as well as make modifications to its existing distribution centre, in Church Street. It follows a period of expansion for the company as it has acquired new brands to add to its...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Thierry Audel glad to come in from the cold at Notts County

  20-01-2017 19:05
  
  "You have ups and downs but you have to take it as it is," says Thierry Audel, wearing a snood and a jacket zipped to the top. The Notts County defender looks glad to have come in from the cold from a tough training session, but also from the isolation he has felt over the last month or so. Having been discarded by previous manager John Sheridan, the Frenchman has been given a clean slate by successor Kevin Nolan. He repaid that faith with an excellent performance against...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj focused on only thing he...

  20-01-2017 18:44
  
  Defender Eric Lichaj has avoided thinking too much about what is going on off the field at Nottingham Forest, with his focus instead, purely on the football.Another eventful week at the City Ground has seen further fallout from the failed takeover bid by an American consortium, as well as continued speculation about who the next manager might be.With everything else going on, it is easy to forget there is a game tomorrow, against Bristol City. But for Lichaj, that is the only thing on his mind..
  
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• TracyWalker commented Family of missing Molly Davidson search London for signs of her

  20-01-2017 18:41
  
  The family of missing Molly Davidson have continued their search for the teenager today.Relatives of vulnerable Molly - feared to have travelled to London to meet a man she met online - have spent Friday in the capital speaking to officers at the missing person's department at Enfield Police Station.Her parents believe she travelled south from their home in Sutton-in-Ashfield to meet a man she met on Facebook.Molly, who has learning difficulties and epilepsy, has not been seen since Monday, when
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Thierry Audel says Notts County have to prove they don't deserve...

  20-01-2017 18:39
  
  Thierry Audel feels Notts County don't deserve their lowly position in the League Two table, but says the players must prove it.The Magpies head to Grimsby Town on Saturday sitting second from bottom, knowing victory, allied with results going their way, will take them out of the drop zone.With a squad blessed with players who have experience of League One and Championship football, many pundits and fans have been surprised by Notts' struggles this season.Read more: Good old days might not be a.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Thierry Audel says Notts County have to prove they don't deserve...

  20-01-2017 18:39
  
  Thierry Audel feels Notts County don't deserve their lowly position in the League Two table, but says the players must prove it.The Magpies head to Grimsby Town on Saturday sitting second from bottom, knowing victory, allied with results going their way, will take them out of the drop zone.With a squad blessed with players who have experience of League One and Championship football, many pundits and fans have been surprised by Notts' struggles this season.Read more: Good old days might not be a.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest will look to make signings, as manager search...

  20-01-2017 18:28
  
  Nottingham Forest will look to make new signings while the search for a new manager continues – with caretaker boss Gary Brazil confirming he is in the process of putting together a list of targets.Brazil says he and assistant Jack Lester have had the green light to bolster the squad from Fawaz Al Hasawi, while the club's under-fire owner looks to appoint a replacement for Philippe Montanier.With the end of the transfer window rapidly approaching, Brazil revealed work has already begun to.
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Seven possible replacements for departed Nottingham Forest star...

  20-01-2017 18:28
  
  Nottingham Forest not only face the task of finding a successor to head coach Philippe Montanier, but the Reds now also have to replace their talismanic captain.Henri Lansbury's protracted transfer saga finally came to an end on Friday, with the 26-year-old penning a four-and-a-half-year deal at Forest's Championship rivals Aston Villa, for a fee believed to be in the region of £3m.With the Reds on the search for signings to bolster their squad as they battle to avoid relegation to League.
  
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• Nottmtails published Intensity the key word as Brazil demands a response from his...

  20-01-2017 18:23
  
  Tomorrow, there will almost certainly be an intense mood off the pitch at the City Ground, with many supporters planning to protest against the running of the club by Fawaz Al Hasawi.It is, of course, on the pitch where Gary Brazil's focus will lie, along with that of his players. But it is a word that will also resonate for the caretaker manager once the whistle blows and the game kicks off, nevertheless; the theme of intensity is maintained.As the head of the youth academy prepares for another
  
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• JemmaPage published Customer walks away with 50" TV as new Co-op opens in...

  20-01-2017 18:09
  
  Shoppers queued around the block as they waited to be the first to step foot in a brand new Co-operative shop. A total of £550,000 has been spent on the new food store, which is based in Nottingham Road, Giltbrook. Christine Spencer said she was amazed when she unwrapped a golden ticket - handed out to the first 50 customers - to find out she had won a 50" TV. She said: "I could not believe it when I found out that I had won the television. It was such a nice surprise...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Student lettings firm fined £150,000 over fire safety...

  20-01-2017 17:49
  
  A student accommodation provider has been handed a suspended prison sentence and must pay almost £200,000 in fines and costs after breaching fire safety regulations at its city centre flats. Nottingham Crown Court heard that among the risks at the accommodation run by Nottingham Student Lettings Limited at Castle Gate, there was no adequate means of escape, fire detection or emergency lighting, and there was no suitable Fire Risk Assessment. There had also been no appropriate fire safety..
  
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• isaacashe published Claire Nagle's prosecco coffin at centre of her emotional funeral

  20-01-2017 17:41
  
  Claire Nagle's coffin - complete with a prosecco bottle cover - was the centrepiece of her celebration of life today, which was attended by hundreds of people.In an emotionally fuelled event, family members paid tribute to the 38-year-old University of Nottingham student who was "beautiful" and "loved her life".Claire, who was studying to be a mental health nurse, was found dead at her home in Charnwood Avenue in Borrowash last month. Police launched a murder investigation...
  
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• Nottingham shoppers bag some bargains in the Boots 70 per cent off sale - Nottingham Post

  20-01-2017 17:29
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  Nottingham shoppers bag some bargains in the Boots 70 per cent off sale
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  Nottingham shoppers saved hundreds of pounds as they bagged some bargains in Boots' annual 70 per cent off sale. The huge clearance sale launched this morning across the company's UK stores – with seasonal gifts available with up to 70 per cent ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham shoppers bag some bargains in the Boots 70 per cent...

  20-01-2017 17:20
  
  Nottingham shoppers saved hundreds of pounds as they bagged some bargains in Boots' annual 70 per cent off sale. The huge clearance sale launched this morning across the company's UK stores – with seasonal gifts available with up to 70 per cent discounted from the price. The Nottingham-headquartered health and beauty retailer offered price reductions on beauty and bath products, toys and perfumes. It follows the current 50 per cent sale, which includes goods from brands such as No...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham shoppers bag some bargains in the Boots 70 per cent...

  20-01-2017 17:20
  
  Nottingham shoppers saved hundreds of pounds as they bagged some bargains in Boots' annual 70 per cent off sale. The huge clearance sale launched this morning across the company's UK stores – with seasonal gifts available with up to 70 per cent discounted from the price. The Nottingham-headquartered health and beauty retailer offered price reductions on beauty and bath products, toys and perfumes. It follows the current 50 per cent sale, which includes goods from brands such as No...
  
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• Could Nottingham become a European Capital of Culture ... - Nottingham Post

  20-01-2017 17:14
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  The man tasked with raising Nottingham's profile is 'keen' to explore a bid for the city to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023. European Capitals of ...and more »
  
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• laurahammond published Could Nottingham become a European Capital of Culture?

  20-01-2017 17:09
  
  The man tasked with raising Nottingham's profile is 'keen' to explore a bid for the city to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023.European Capitals of Culture have already been designated until 2020 and last month the government published guidelines on how cities can apply to become one in 2023.The title has been granted to UK cities in the past - Liverpool in 2008 and Glasgow in 1990 - and Brendan Moffett, chief executive of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, believes that...
  
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• laurahammond commented Could Nottingham become a European Capital of Culture?

  20-01-2017 17:09
  
  The man tasked with raising Nottingham's profile is 'keen' to explore a bid for the city to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023.European Capitals of Culture have already been designated until 2020 and last month the government published guidelines on how cities can apply to become one in 2023.The title has been granted to UK cities in the past - Liverpool in 2008 and Glasgow in 1990 - and Brendan Moffett, chief executive of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, believes that...
  
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• rsherdley published Carer of autistic man who drowned in reservoir admits health and...

  20-01-2017 16:50
  
  A carer of an autistic man who drowned at a reservoir after she lost sight of him has admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act.Nikki Deaney, 29, of Sneinton Dale, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today.She was charged after the death of Majid Akhtar, also of Sneinton Dale, following a visit to King's Mill Reservoir, near Mansfield, on September 10, 2012. The 28-year-old was found in the water by two dog walkers and could not be resuscitated. Deaney admitted failing to take...
  
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• rsherdley commented Carer of autistic man who drowned in reservoir admits health and...

  20-01-2017 16:50
  
  A carer of an autistic man who drowned at a reservoir after she lost sight of him has admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act.Nikki Deaney, 29, of Sneinton Dale, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today.She was charged after the death of Majid Akhtar, also of Sneinton Dale, following a visit to King's Mill Reservoir, near Mansfield, on September 10, 2012. The 28-year-old was found in the water by two dog walkers and could not be resuscitated. Deaney admitted failing to take...
  
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• LynetteP published Stapleford restaurant is to re-open as a coffee shop and...

  20-01-2017 16:30
  
  A Stapleford restaurant is undergoing a radical change. Creme, which served its last customers just before Christmas, is being reinvented as a coffee shop with a prosecco bar.When it re-opens as the Sanctuary Coffee House on Thursday, January 26, breakfast, lunch and cakes will be served, together with locally roasted coffee.Work has been underway since the end of December to turn the two rooms of the restaurant into a cosy 'living-room' with a snug, a mother and baby area and free wi-fi for...
  
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• TracyWalker published Volunteers needed for historic lock-keepers roles on the River...

  20-01-2017 16:26
  
  Fancy being part of life on the River Trent?The Canal & River Trust charity is on the look-out for volunteers to take up one of the most iconic roles on the River Trent – the lock keeper.The trust, which cares for 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, wants to hear from people interested in volunteering at a number of locks on the river. They are needed at Holme Lock at Holme Pierrepont, Cranfleet Lock, near Long Eaton, Stoke Lock at Stoke Bardolph, Gunthorpe Lock and...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Residents in Clifton Village call for action over 'eyesore' Old...

  20-01-2017 16:20
  
  Residents say an "eyesore" listed building left to fall into disrepair is blighting their otherwise picturesque village.People living in Clifton Village have hit out over the state of the former Old Rectory, on Village Road.They say work to improve the appearance of the building - bought to be turned into a house with three other new homes in its grounds - has been "stop-starting" for the past nine years.But its owner, Nindi Kumar, says work is in hand, and, having had his...
  
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• England: Alex Hales to miss rest of India tour through injury

  20-01-2017 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of the tour of India after suffering a hand fracture.
  
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• RachelGorman published Gooey New York-style grilled cheeses on menu at new city coffee...

  20-01-2017 16:11
  
  The humble cheese toastie is being taken up a notch by a new Nottingham coffee shop, Blend.Located in the avenues of Sneinton Market, the new eatery will serve gooey New York-style grilled cheeses using locally baked sour-dough, their own 'house cheese blend' and an assortment of additional fillings to pimp your sarnie.Stage 1 is complete....I promise!We have the roaster in it's new home. The roasting is well under way and so is the last part of the building work. We...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Volunteers offering a lifeline to residents in former pit village

  20-01-2017 16:10
  
  A hardworking team of volunteers who run a range of brilliant activities at a centre in Calverton have been nominated for a top community award.Made up of some 27 people, who give up their free time each week to run everything from exercise classes to counselling sessions, the group provides a lifeline for thousands of residents of this former pit village.Now they've all been put forward for the Pride of Gedling Awards 2017.The CORE Centre is an independent charity which offers a range of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Councillors vow to fight plans to close pedestrian rail crossings...

  20-01-2017 16:06
  
  Councillors have vowed to fight plans to close three pedestrian rail crossings in Attenborough. Network Rail is considering closing crossings in Barratt's Lane, Long Lane and the Attenborough Nature Reserve level crossing in Meadow Lane. The organisation argues that closures would "reduce risk and improve safety" by providing a "safer diversion route". However at last night's Broxtowe Borough Council policy committee, councillors agreed to fight back against the rail...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Championship transfer gossip: Newcastle United want Andros...

  20-01-2017 16:05
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is said to be targeting a return to St James' Park for wide man Andros Townsend.The 25-year-old left the north east for Crystal Palace last summer, but the move hasn't worked out for Townsend, who struggled to make an impact at Selhurst Park under Alan Pardew.Pardew was then sacked, being replaced by Sam Allardyce, who decided against picking Townsend for the one game he had in charge of England.Newcastle are prepared to bring the winger back to Tyneside..
  
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• isaacashe published Man stole shopping and threatened Bulwell supermarket staff

  20-01-2017 15:56
  
  CCTV images have been released following a shop theft in Bulwell where workers were threatened.Nottinghamshire Police would like to speak to the man caught on camera in relation to the robbery at the Co-op on Highbury Road earlier this month.A spokesman said: "Recognise this man? We'd like to speak to him in connection with a robbery at around 9.45pm on Monday, January 9 2017.Read more: Woman who tried to fight off robber is punched in face"A man went into the store and tried to escape...
  
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• isaacashe commented Man stole shopping and threatened Bulwell supermarket staff

  20-01-2017 15:56
  
  CCTV images have been released following a shop theft in Bulwell where workers were threatened.Nottinghamshire Police would like to speak to the man caught on camera in relation to the robbery at the Co-op on Highbury Road earlier this month.A spokesman said: "Recognise this man? We'd like to speak to him in connection with a robbery at around 9.45pm on Monday, January 9 2017.Read more: Woman who tried to fight off robber is punched in face"A man went into the store and tried to escape...
  
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• DanRobinson published Outdoor clothing retailer Jack Wolfskin to open Nottingham store

  20-01-2017 15:50
  
  Outdoor fashion company Jack Wolfskin is to open a shop in Nottingham as it expands its UK presence.The Germany retailer, which sells waterproof clothing, outdoor apparel, tents and equipment, will move into The Exchange shopping arcade in the spring – its ninth UK store.It follows a successful end to 2016 for the centre following a festive shopping blitz, according to new data.The Exchange centre manager Neil Fincham said: "Jack Wolfskin will bring a new dynamic to the tenant mix,...
  
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• isaacashe published Robbers sprayed liquid in man's face and stole his briefcase

  20-01-2017 15:19
  
  Two robbers sprayed a liquid in a mans face before punching and kicking him and stealing his briefcase which contained cash. The incident took place on Sunday, December 18, just after midnight along Lowmoor Road, Kirkby in Ashfield. The first man is described as around 30 years old, of an athletic build and around 5ft 7in tall. He was wearing a black zip up jacket, dark bottoms, a hat and something covering his face and head.
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• isaacashe published One lane closed on M1 after crash between two cars and a van

  20-01-2017 15:13
  
  One lane on the M1 has been closed after a collision involving two cars and a van.The outside of the three lanes has been shut to traffic while emergency services deal with the crash, which happened between Junction 24a and Junction 25 northbound at around 2pm.Read more: Missing teenage girls from Nottinghamshire last seen in Derby city centreTwo cars and a van have collided, with the van also striking with the central reservation according to reports.No injuries have been reported, say...
  
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• laurahammond published 'Create lasting memorial for Bletchley Park codebreakers', says...

  20-01-2017 15:10
  
  An MP has called for a lasting memorial to celebrate the pioneering work of the Bletchley Park codebreakers who helped shorten the length of the Second World War.Maggie Throup made the call in Parliament following the death of Rolf Noskwith, from Sandiacre, on January 3.Mr Noskwith, who was 97 when he died, worked with Alan Turing on the Enigma ciphers used by German U-boats.Read more: Bogus council worker stole resident's handbagMs Throup said: "We are rapidly losing the last of the heroic...
  
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