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• German Masters: Anthony Hamilton beats Ali Carter to win first title

  05-02-2017 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Hamilton wins the German Masters final 9-6 against Ali Carter to secure the first ranking title of his career.
  
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• Nottingham Panthers blow 3-1 lead to lose at Fife Flyers in overtime - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 22:40
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  Nottingham Panthers blow 3-1 lead to lose at Fife Flyers in overtime
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  Nottingham Panthers went from being 3-1 up with three minutes to go to losing 4-3 in overtime to Fife Flyers on Sunday. Corey Neilson's men looked set to ensure their weekend efforts were rewarded with three points thanks to goals from David Clarke ...and more »
  
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• Man seriously injured following road traffic collision - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 22:11
  
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  Man seriously injured following road traffic collision
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  A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Hucknall Road. Nottinghamshire Police said the incident occurred at 7.30pm this evening between a car and a pedestrian. The road traffic collision occurred on ...
  
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• MattJarram published Man seriously injured following road traffic collision

  05-02-2017 21:35
  
  A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Hucknall Road.Nottinghamshire Police said the incident occurred at 7.30pm this evening between a car and a pedestrian. The road traffic collision occurred on Hucknall Road at the junction with Hadyn Road in Carrington. Police said a 45-year-old man had been taken to Queen's Medical Centre with serious injuries.Read more: Co-op store raided by knife-wielding robbersPolice would not confirm if the injured.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers blow 3-1 lead to lose at Fife Flyers in...

  05-02-2017 21:24
  
  Nottingham Panthers went from being 3-1 up with three minutes to go to losing 4-3 in overtime to Fife Flyers on Sunday.Corey Neilson's men looked set to ensure their weekend efforts were rewarded with three points thanks to goals from David Clarke, Jeff Brown and Brian McGrattan.However, the Flyers scored after 57.28 and then again with four seconds left to take it to the extra period.Panthers continued their struggles when it comes to three on three as Matt Sisca secured the extra point for the
  
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• MattJarram published Where will the speed cameras be this week?

  05-02-2017 21:16
  
  Speed camera vans are set to be at the following locations from Monday, February 6.The schedule of sites lists the roads in Nottingham and the wider county to be monitored by the Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership up until February 13.They are as follows:A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield B6030 Forest Road, Mansfield A60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts B6028 Stoneyford Road, Skegby A631 Flood Plains Road, Beckingham Read more: Historic...
  
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• Ian Costello blasts 'embarrassing' Nottingham Rugby performance at London Irish - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 21:12
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  Ian Costello blasts 'embarrassing' Nottingham Rugby performance at London Irish
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  Nottingham Rugby coach Ian Costello gave a damning verdict of his team's performance as they were thrashed 60-14 at London Irish on Sunday. The Championship leaders have won 14 out of 14 as they look to return to the top flight with the Green and ...
  
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• MattDavies published Ian Costello blasts 'embarrassing' Nottingham Rugby performance...

  05-02-2017 20:48
  
  Nottingham Rugby coach Ian Costello gave a damning verdict of his team's performance as they were thrashed 60-14 at London Irish on Sunday.The Championship leaders have won 14 out of 14 as they look to return to the top flight with the Green and Whites down in eighth.While Costello accepted the quality Irish possess, he was furious with his team's efforts, labelling them embarrassing and their worst of the season."They're an excellent side and they played really well but it strongly...
  
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• Could this be Nottingham's first amputee football squad? - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 20:48
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  Could this be Nottingham's first amputee football squad?
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  Dreams of creating the first amputee football squad in Nottingham are starting to become a reality. Father-of-two Ben Houghton, 27, knows how important it is for the city to have an amputee squad. Born with a foot attached to his hip, at six years old ...
  
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• MattJarram published Retired couple capture unusual white blackbird in their garden

  05-02-2017 20:29
  
  A retired couple from Keyworth have an unusual visitor to their garden – a white blackbird.Michael and Joan Parkinson, of Rannock Gardens, were surprised when a small white bird first appeared in their garden while they were having lunch during the summer.Michael, 77, thought it was a seagull at first, but his wife, 69, insisted that it was the wrong colour and far too small. It has now been identified as the rare white blackbird, which is missing the pigmentation in its skin.Michael was..
  
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• MattJarram published Could this be Nottingham's first amputee football squad?

  05-02-2017 20:07
  
  Dreams of creating the first amputee football squad in Nottingham are starting to become a reality.Father-of-two Ben Houghton, 27, knows how important it is for the city to have an amputee squad.Born with a foot attached to his hip, at six years old his leg was removed, but this didn't stop the Long Eaton lad from pursuing a football career.Having played football for Great Britain in two World Cups and currently for Peterborough United's Amputee Team, it has always been his dream to create a...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest Ladies beat Derby County Ladies in the Women's...

  05-02-2017 19:11
  
  Nottingham Forest Ladies are through to the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup after a 1-0 win at rivals Derby County Ladies on Sunday. Kelly Kennaugh was the hero as she scored the only goal in the fourth minute to earn Forest their place in Monday morning's draw. The women made it a fine weekend for Forest in general, after their male counterparts beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the City Ground, with the Ladies winning through in front of a crowd of 787. Read more: The day Forest beat Barcelona...
  
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• On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest beat Barcelona to become ... - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 18:54
  
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  On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest beat Barcelona to become ...
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  On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest lifted the European Super Cup after beating Spanish giants Barcelona over two legs. Reds defender Kenny Burns was ...and more »
  
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• On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest beat Barcelona to become European Super Cup winners - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 18:54
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  On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest beat Barcelona to become European Super Cup winners
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  On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest lifted the European Super Cup after beating Spanish giants Barcelona over two legs. Reds defender Kenny Burns was the hero in the Nou Camp as he headed in to secure a 1-1 draw in the return clash, after Forest won ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest beat Barcelona to become...

  05-02-2017 18:32
  
  On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest lifted the European Super Cup after beating Spanish giants Barcelona over two legs. Reds defender Kenny Burns was the hero in the Nou Camp as he headed in to secure a 1-1 draw in the return clash, after Forest won the first leg 1-0 through Charlie George's goal. It is extraordinary to think Forest achieved such a feat given the modern status of the two clubs. Thirty seven years on Barca are arguably the greatest club side in the world while the Reds...
  
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• MattDavies commented On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest beat Barcelona to become...

  05-02-2017 18:32
  
  On this day in 1980 Nottingham Forest lifted the European Super Cup after beating Spanish giants Barcelona over two legs. Reds defender Kenny Burns was the hero in the Nou Camp as he headed in to secure a 1-1 draw in the return clash, after Forest won the first leg 1-0 through Charlie George's goal. It is extraordinary to think Forest achieved such a feat given the modern status of the two clubs. Thirty seven years on Barca are arguably the greatest club side in the world while the Reds...
  
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• Gary Brazil and Jack Lester have shown they could solve Nottingham Forest's managerial problem - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 17:47
  
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  Gary Brazil and Jack Lester have shown they could solve Nottingham Forest's managerial problem
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  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor believes Gary Brazil and Jack Lester could end Fawaz Al Hasawi's managerial search as he looks back on the win against Aston Villa. Even following a win over an Aston Villa side that spent £39m bolstering their ...
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  Nottingham Forest 2 Aston Villa 1: Ben Brereton announces himself
  
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• Nottingham football team for 'reject' kids - BBC News

  05-02-2017 17:41
  
  Nottingham football team for 'reject' kids
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  A football team in Nottingham has been set up for children with disabilities and challenges who are often left out of school sports teams. Rejects FC began with a few friends and has seen its numbers grow in recent months. This weekend the team were ...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Why Stephen Henderson 'really hopes' Nottingham Forest caretaker...

  05-02-2017 17:39
  
  Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stephen Henderson believes caretaker trio Gary Brazil, Jack Lester and Rob Page deserve to be given the job of managing the Reds on a permanent basis. The Reds have a 100 percent record at the City Ground under interim boss Brazil and his two assistants Lester and Page, beating Bristol City, Rotherham United and Aston Villa on home soil. Speaking after the 2-1 win against Villa, with Britt Assombalonga and Ben Brereton on target for Forest, Henderson said:...
  
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• Moped crash: Lewis Crouch family 'touched' by tributes

  05-02-2017 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Crouch, 16, died when his moped collided with a car
  
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• Take a look at life in Nottingham in 1987 | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 17:37
  
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  The year is 1987 – Margaret Thatcher is Prime Minister, Arsenal won the Football League Cup for the first time over Liverpool, Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give ...and more »
  
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• Take a look at life in Nottingham in 1987 - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 17:37
  
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  Take a look at life in Nottingham in 1987
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  The year is 1987 – Margaret Thatcher is Prime Minister, Arsenal won the Football League Cup for the first time over Liverpool, Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up reaches number one and famous writer Alistair MacLean passes away from a heart attack.and more »
  
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• Graduate scheme saves £10000 in costs for new gym in Nottingham - West Bridgford Wire

  05-02-2017 17:37
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  Graduate scheme saves £10000 in costs for new gym in Nottingham
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  A gym which launched in Nottingham this week benefited from the design flair and business acumen of Nottingham Trent University students. Ali West and Jamie Woodford, founders of Kinetik Fitness, submitted a business challenge to students on the ...
  
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• Australian firm's plans for new trampoline park in the city rebound - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 17:12
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  Australian firm's plans for new trampoline park in the city rebound
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  An Australian trampoline park operator has had an application to open a 21,500 sq ft site in Nottingham refused. Flip Out currently has nine sites around the country and is looking to open eight more, according to its website, but its plans in ...
  
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• Five things we learned from Notts County's defeat at Accrington - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 17:06
  
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  Five things we learned from Notts County's defeat at Accrington
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  Notts County suffered a blow in their fight against relegation when they lost 2-0 at Accrington on Saturday. Here are five things Leigh Curtis learned from the game. 1 Shola Ameobi offers something different. The former Newcastle striker has signed ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails commented Gary Brazil and Jack Lester have shown they could solve...

  05-02-2017 17:05
  
  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor believes Gary Brazil and Jack Lester could end Fawaz Al Hasawi's managerial search as he looks back on the win against Aston Villa. Even following a win over an Aston Villa side that spent £39m bolstering their firepower this season, time, more than money, remains the most valuable, most precious commodity in Championship football – and nowhere more so than at Nottingham Forest. The average lifespan of a Championship manager is now less than a..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Was defeat to Nottingham Forest 'cruel' on Aston Villa?

  05-02-2017 16:53
  
  Steve Bruce felt it was "cruel" that Aston Villa left the City Ground empty handed – but says Jack Grealish's red card was the turning point in the game.Ben Brereton's injury time winner secured a memorable 2-1 victory for Nottingham Forest.That came after winger Grealish had been given his marching orders when he collected a second yellow card in the 79th minute, for a cynical trip on Eric Lichaj. The former Notts County loanee had previously been booked for kicking the ball...
  
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• Number of asylum seekers getting Government help in Nottingham is five times national average - Nottingham Post

  05-02-2017 16:52
  
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  Number of asylum seekers getting Government help in Nottingham is five times national average
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  Some asylum seekers in Nottinghamshire are in "destitution" as they await refugee status, local charities have said. Many immigrants who have come to the city and county can find themselves homeless, or in poor housing. Asylum seekers can get ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Five things we learned from Notts County's defeat at Accrington

  05-02-2017 16:39
  
  Notts County suffered a blow in their fight against relegation when they lost 2-0 at Accrington on Saturday. Here are five things Leigh Curtis learned from the game.1 Shola Ameobi offers something differentThe former Newcastle striker has signed until the end of the season and he will certainly offer Notts a different mode of attack.Ameobi can play as a target man and at least gives Notts a direct ball to suit his aerial prowess.Even during the short time he was on the pitch, he gave Notts a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Five things we learned from Notts County's defeat at Accrington

  05-02-2017 16:39
  
  Notts County suffered a blow in their fight against relegation when they lost 2-0 at Accrington on Saturday. Here are five things Leigh Curtis learned from the game.1 Shola Ameobi offers something differentThe former Newcastle striker has signed until the end of the season and he will certainly offer Notts a different mode of attack.Ameobi can play as a target man and at least gives Notts a direct ball to suit his aerial prowess.Even during the short time he was on the pitch, he gave Notts a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Who was Notts County's man of the match in Accrington defeat?

  05-02-2017 16:24
  
  In the wake of Notts County's 2-0 defeat to Accrington in League Two our Magpies' man Leigh Curtis rates every player. Adam Collin: Made a couple of top saves in the first half and handling was generally solid. Not much he could do about the goals. Rating: 6/10Matt Tootle: Passing sometimes let him down which meant he needlessly turned possession over at times. Full of commitment. Rating: 5/10Thierry Audel: Afternoon was cut short because of injury but there was nothing wrong with his...
  
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• MattJarram published Take a look at life in Nottingham in 1987

  05-02-2017 15:55
  
  The year is 1987 – Margaret Thatcher is Prime Minister, Arsenal won the Football League Cup for the first time over Liverpool, Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up reaches number one and famous writer Alistair MacLean passes away from a heart attack.And there was plenty happening in Nottinghamshire in 1987, too.We've delved into the Nottingham Post archives to pick out some of the news we reported on during the year.Sport features quite high up in our selection of pictures from 1987.Read.
  
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• Nottmtails published Good luck deciding who to leave out of Nottingham Forest attack...

  05-02-2017 15:44
  
  Ben Brereton stole the limelight with his injury time winner for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa. Here, the Post's Paul Taylor looks at five things we learned from the 2-1 victory in the Championship. Stephen Henderson is showing his true capabilities: It was the superb, memorable moment provided by Ben Brereton that rightly secured the headlines in injury time, as he netted his first senior goal in dramatic fashion - but the performance of the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper was equally...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Good luck deciding who to leave out of Nottingham Forest attack...

  05-02-2017 15:44
  
  Ben Brereton stole the limelight with his injury time winner for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa. Here, the Post's Paul Taylor looks at five things we learned from the 2-1 victory in the Championship. Stephen Henderson is showing his true capabilities: It was the superb, memorable moment provided by Ben Brereton that rightly secured the headlines in injury time, as he netted his first senior goal in dramatic fashion - but the performance of the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper was equally...
  
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• Nottingham football team for 'reject' kids

  05-02-2017 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rejects FC started with a few friends and has seen members grow since the summer.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Ben Brereton backed to go 'right to the top' as scouts watch him...

  05-02-2017 14:59
  
  Ben Brereton can go "right to the top", if he can stay grounded – and the rest of the Nottingham Forest squad will help him to do exactly that, says Stephen Henderson. The 17-year-old striker was linked with Premier League big guns Manchester United and Liverpool in January – and a host of scouts were at the City Ground again, to see him net a dramatic injury time winner for the Reds against Aston Villa. The teenager's first senior goal will only add to speculation...
  
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• MattJarram published Generous residents help pay for husband's funeral after widow is...

  05-02-2017 14:50
  
  Generous residents have helped a heartbroken widow pay for her husband's funeral after thieves broke into her home and stole money set aside to pay for the service.Pat Clark, 70, has been staying with her son Andrew Clark in Arnold since her husband of 40 years Fred, 69, passed away at Nottingham City Hospital on January 9, after suffering a heart attack.Another son, Kevin Spilsbury, had been visiting his mother's house in Plungar Close, Beechdale, every day to check on the house and set the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Still much work to do for Notts County as they register just ONE...

  05-02-2017 14:16
  
  It is the last bastion of football from a golden age with old fashioned terraces and a raucous fan base.But while Accrington Stanley are the antithesis of modern-day football, what they lack in glitz and glamour they make up for in endeavour and application.Those two attributes are the real currency of choice in that part of the north-west which is a dream for any romantic who loves football in its rawest form.John Coleman's industrious set of battleships have claimed some big scalps this season
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Still much work to do for Notts County as they register just ONE...

  05-02-2017 14:16
  
  It is the last bastion of football from a golden age with old fashioned terraces and a raucous fan base.But while Accrington Stanley are the antithesis of modern-day football, what they lack in glitz and glamour they make up for in endeavour and application.Those two attributes are the real currency of choice in that part of the north-west which is a dream for any romantic who loves football in its rawest form.John Coleman's industrious set of battleships have claimed some big scalps this season
  
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• Nottmtails published Gary Brazil ready to make big decisions to maintain Nottingham...

  05-02-2017 13:52
  
  Six points and five new signings – it has been a busy week or so for Gary Brazil and Nottingham Forest. But, as far as the interim Reds boss is concerned, he says the hard work only starts now. For a man who has spent the last five years in charge of the Nigel Doughty Academy, there was some significant pride to be found in the moment youth product Ben Brereton netted the injury time winner against Aston Villa at the City Ground. The manner in which the three points were secured...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Australian firm's plans for new trampoline park in the city...

  05-02-2017 13:26
  
  An Australian trampoline park operator has had an application to open a 21,500 sq ft site in Nottingham refused. Flip Out currently has nine sites around the country and is looking to open eight more, according to its website, but its plans in Nottingham have been dented following the City Council's decision.Refusing permission for the proposal in Little Tennis Street South, Colwick, a council notice lists a number of reasons for the decision, including poor access to public transport and...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Australian firm's plans for new trampoline park in the city...

  05-02-2017 13:26
  
  An Australian trampoline park operator has had an application to open a 21,500 sq ft site in Nottingham refused. Flip Out currently has nine sites around the country and is looking to open eight more, according to its website, but its plans in Nottingham have been dented following the City Council's decision.Refusing permission for the proposal in Little Tennis Street South, Colwick, a council notice lists a number of reasons for the decision, including poor access to public transport and...
  
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• TracyWalker published Number of asylum seekers getting Government help in Nottingham is...

  05-02-2017 13:21
  
  Some asylum seekers in Nottinghamshire are in "destitution" as they await refugee status, local charities have said.Many immigrants who have come to the city and county can find themselves homeless, or in poor housing.Asylum seekers can get Government support to help with living costs, which is £36 a week 'Section 95' money.The number getting financial help in the Nottingham city area is more than five times the national average.In September 2016, there were 991 displaced people...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Number of asylum seekers getting Government help in Nottingham is...

  05-02-2017 13:21
  
  Some asylum seekers in Nottinghamshire are in "destitution" as they await refugee status, local charities have said.Many immigrants who have come to the city and county can find themselves homeless, or in poor housing.Asylum seekers can get Government support to help with living costs, which is £36 a week 'Section 95' money.The number getting financial help in the Nottingham city area is more than five times the national average.In September 2016, there were 991 displaced people...
  
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• New Nottingham coffee shop promises coffee, cake and live music - West Bridgford Wire

  05-02-2017 13:17
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  New Nottingham coffee shop promises coffee, cake and live music
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  Edgbaston-based business The Old Boston Coffee Shop have had permission granted to open a new shop in Nottingham's Middle Pavement. The former Size? premises has been empty for some time. The Old Boston Coffee Shop will create four jobs at the ...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Watch Ben Brereton's stunning winner for Nottingham Forest...

  05-02-2017 13:00
  
  Ben Brereton sparked wild celebrations at the City Ground last night, firing Nottingham Forest to victory over Aston Villa in the Championship with a stunning injury time goal. And you can watch the teenager's superb strike in the match highlights. The league clash looked destined to finish 1-1, after Britt Assombalonga had cancelled out an opening goal from Villa's Jonathan Kodjia. But then Brereton popped up with the winner in front of the Trent End on 93 minutes, seizing onto a...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Vicky McClure among bookies favourites to be the first female Dr...

  05-02-2017 12:34
  
  Could our very own Vicky McClure be the next Doctor Who?Fans have been left speculating who will be the next Doctor after Peter Capaldi announced he'll step down. He revealed in January that his role as the time traveller will end after the next series, which will air in April.Whenever the position of Doctor Who becomes vacant, rumour always circulates as to whether casters will break from the traditional mould.Read more: What we know so far about series four of BBC's Line of DutyFrom William...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Every game from now until the end of the season is a big game'...

  05-02-2017 12:16
  
  Kevin Nolan insists Notts County have to treat every game with the same level of importance and not just place emphasis on their relegation rivals.The Magpies face Cheltenham at Meadow Lane next weekend in a game that is being billed as one of their biggest of the season.It has led the club to ask fans to be the 12th man for £12 in the hope of attracting a bumper crowd to help roar Notts on to victory.Cheltenham are three points ahead of Notts, who are one place above the relegation zone..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented 'Every game from now until the end of the season is a big game'...

  05-02-2017 12:16
  
  Kevin Nolan insists Notts County have to treat every game with the same level of importance and not just place emphasis on their relegation rivals.The Magpies face Cheltenham at Meadow Lane next weekend in a game that is being billed as one of their biggest of the season.It has led the club to ask fans to be the 12th man for £12 in the hope of attracting a bumper crowd to help roar Notts on to victory.Cheltenham are three points ahead of Notts, who are one place above the relegation zone..
  
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• MattJarram commented Plan to transform historic Arkwright Walk in The Meadows given...

  05-02-2017 12:08
  
  More than 100 new homes on an historic city route will help restore a part of Nottingham to its former glory.Planning permission has been granted for 112 new homes on Arkwright Walk - formerly Arkwright Street - in The Meadows.The plans are part of an £18m regeneration project for the area, which was once a key route linking Nottingham Railway Station to the City Ground.'Arky' - as residents knew it - was once a celebrated shopping area and a major road into the city before it closed to...
  
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