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• Nottingham Forest Academy boss will maintain approach which has yielded so much success - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 23:37
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  Nottingham Forest Academy boss will maintain approach which has yielded so much success
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  Nottingham Forest will continue to use their Under-23 side as a breeding ground to find the best talent to progress into the Reds first team. That was the message from head coach Gareth Holmes, after he watched his side beaten 3-0 by West Ham United as ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Forest Academy boss will maintain approach which has ... - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 23:37
  
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  Nottingham Forest Academy boss will maintain approach which has ...
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  Nottingham Forest will continue to use their Under-23 side as a breeding ground to find the best talent to progress into the Reds first team. That was the ...and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest Academy boss will maintain approach which has...

  13-02-2017 23:15
  
  Nottingham Forest will continue to use their Under-23 side as a breeding ground to find the best talent to progress into the Reds first team. That was the message from head coach Gareth Holmes, after he watched his side beaten 3-0 by West Ham United as they exited the Premier League Cup. Forest matched the side from a league above for long parts of the game at Dagenham and Redbridge's Chigwell Construction Stadium. They were however, outdone by two moments of quality in the first half by...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest Academy boss will maintain approach which has...

  13-02-2017 23:15
  
  Nottingham Forest will continue to use their Under-23 side as a breeding ground to find the best talent to progress into the Reds first team. That was the message from head coach Gareth Holmes, after he watched his side beaten 3-0 by West Ham United as they exited the Premier League Cup. Forest matched the side from a league above for long parts of the game at Dagenham and Redbridge's Chigwell Construction Stadium. They were however, outdone by two moments of quality in the first half by...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest Under-23s beaten 3-0 by West Ham in Premier...

  13-02-2017 22:10
  
  Two goals in six first half minutes from Joe Powell were enough to put the seal on a comfortable 3-0 win for West Ham United and knock a young Nottingham Forest side out of the Under-23 Premier League Cup.The 18-year-old netted two clinical finishes after sloppiness in the Forest side to put a competitive tie beyond doubt and ensure the Hammers, who are a league above Forest, qualify for the next phase of the competition.Terry Westley's side rounded off the victory in the final minute when...
  
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• Shanay Walker's head teacher is quizzed by coroner at her inquest - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 22:01
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  Shanay Walker's head teacher is quizzed by coroner at her inquest
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  An inquest into the death of seven-year-old Shanay Walker heard from the headteacher of the school she attended about 'missed opportunities' to address signs of concern. Speaking at the inquest into Shanay's death, Peter Smalley, of Southglade Primary ...
  
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• rsherdley published Shanay Walker's head teacher is quizzed by coroner at her inquest

  13-02-2017 21:13
  
  An inquest into the death of seven-year-old Shanay Walker heard from the headteacher of the school she attended about 'missed opportunities' to address signs of concern.Speaking at the inquest into Shanay's death, Peter Smalley, of Southglade Primary School, in Beckhampton Park, Bestwood Park, was questioned extensively about how safeguarding had changed at the school.Shanay was a pupil at the school in January 2013. She died on July 31, 2014, after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Her body was...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Shoplifter banned from stores in Bulwell town centre

  13-02-2017 20:37
  
  A man must stay out of three stores in the Bulwell area and pay £400 for goods he stole from them. The two-year ban was imposed on Gavin Fisher, 31, of Newmarket Road, Nottingham who appeared before city magistrates. He admitted four counts of theft between September 16 and January 3 at Boots the Chemist on Commercial Road; Superdrug on Main Street; Local4U on Hucknall Lane.Read more: Screaming divorcee dragged from court after being told she could lose her home to ex-husbandChris Wall,...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Shoplifter banned from Bulwell town centre

  13-02-2017 20:37
  
  A man must stay out of three stores in the Bulwell area and pay £400 for goods he stole from them. The two-year ban was imposed on Gavin Fisher, 31, of Newmarket Road, Nottingham who appeared before city magistrates. He admitted four counts of theft between September 16 and January 3 at Boots the Chemist on Commercial Road; Superdrug on Main Street; Local4U on Hucknall Lane.Read more: Screaming divorcee dragged from court after being told she could lose her home to ex-husbandChris Wall,...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Shoplifter banned from stores in Bulwell town centre

  13-02-2017 20:37
  
  A man must stay out of three stores in the Bulwell area and pay £400 for goods he stole from them. The two-year ban was imposed on Gavin Fisher, 31, of Newmarket Road, Nottingham who appeared before city magistrates. He admitted four counts of theft between September 16 and January 3 at Boots the Chemist on Commercial Road; Superdrug on Main Street; Local4U on Hucknall Lane.Read more: Screaming divorcee dragged from court after being told she could lose her home to ex-husbandChris Wall,...
  
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• No divided loyalties for Nottingham Forest manager Gary Brazil as he makes Fulham return - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 20:29
  
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  No divided loyalties for Nottingham Forest manager Gary Brazil as he makes Fulham return
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  Nottingham Forest manager and former Fulham striker Gary Brazil previews Tuesday night's trip to his old club with Paul Taylor. For more than five years, Gary Brazil plied his trade at Craven Cottage as a clever front man, often finishing as top scorer ...
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• rsherdley published 'Sorry, I was drunk having fun' - says crook who damaged BMW

  13-02-2017 20:26
  
  A criminal damaged a stranger's BMW and later told the owner: "Sorry, I was drunk having fun", a court heard.Leon Lilliman was tracked down by the owner after she viewed CCTV from a shop of him damaging her car, Nottingham Crown Court was told.Lilliman promised to pay for the damage - dents and scuff marks to the car's bonnet.But the court was told how the 19-year-old did not answer his door when the woman went to collect her £300 - the cost of the damage.Read more: Council wants...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Musician ends up in court after filming city centre brawl

  13-02-2017 20:17
  
  A musician filmed a city centre brawl and was the only person taken to court over the violence, magistrates were told. Zeke Moore had just finished performing at a club when he came across the incident at 1.30am on Pelham Street on January 28. He took out his mobile and began to film one of the brawlers, only to have the mobile knocked out of his hand. Moore, 23, reacted, said Paul Wright, mitigating. The court heard that Moore struck out and the other man ended up with a black eye.Read more:...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Musician ends up court after filming city centre brawl

  13-02-2017 20:17
  
  A musician filmed a city centre brawl and was the only person taken to court over the violence, magistrates were told. Zeke Moore had just finished performing at a club when he came across the incident at 1.30am on Pelham Street on January 28. He took out his mobile and began to film one of the brawlers, only to have the mobile knocked out of his hand. Moore, 23, reacted, said Paul Wright, mitigating. The court heard that Moore struck out and the other man ended up with a black eye.Read more:...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Musician ends up court after filming city centre brawl

  13-02-2017 20:17
  
  A musician filmed a city centre brawl and was the only person taken to court over the violence, magistrates were told. Zeke Moore had just finished performing at a club when he came across the incident at 1.30am on Pelham Street on January 28. He took out his mobile and began to film one of the brawlers, only to have the mobile knocked out of his hand. Moore, 23, reacted, said Paul Wright, mitigating. The court heard that Moore struck out and the other man ended up with a black eye.Read more:...
  
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• Nottinghamshire Police officer accused of sending sexually inappropriate messages to colleague - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 20:11
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  Nottinghamshire Police officer accused of sending sexually inappropriate messages to colleague
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  A Nottinghamshire Police officer drove down a 'pitch black' lane, switched off the marked police vehicle's headlights and squeezed a female colleague's knee, a tribunal heard. PC Ateeq Syed faces the sack over six allegations made by four female ...
  Police officer 'begged a colleague to allow him to have a threesome with her and her partner and sent the woman a ...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Man stole sat nav from car parked at QMC

  13-02-2017 20:07
  
  A jobless man got a conditional discharge after a court heard that he risks getting into trouble daily. Nottingham magistrates imposed the six-month order on Jon Jolly, 29, of Bentinck Road, Hyson Green. He admitted dishonestly handling a stolen sat nav device worth £80.Finbarr Hennessey, mitigating, told magistrates in Nottingham: "Mr Jolly is one of those people on the edge. Read more: Blocked in driver caused £1,000 of damage by keying car door"He could be arrested...
  
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• Nottmtails published No divided loyalties for Nottingham Forest manager Gary Brazil as...

  13-02-2017 20:06
  
  Nottingham Forest manager and former Fulham striker Gary Brazil previews Tuesday night's trip to his old club with Paul Taylor.For more than five years, Gary Brazil plied his trade at Craven Cottage as a clever front man, often finishing as top scorer, as the club fought to escape the clutches of the lower divisions; it is a place that holds fond memories for him. But, while he played 214 times for Fulham, scoring 47 goals, there will be no divided loyalties for him on his return to the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottinghamshire Police officer accused of sending sexually...

  13-02-2017 20:00
  
  A Nottinghamshire Police officer drove down a 'pitch black' lane, switched off the marked police vehicle's headlights and squeezed a female colleague's knee, a tribunal heard.PC Ateeq Syed faces the sack over six allegations made by four female colleagues relating to sexually inappropriate, degrading, aggressive and unprofessional actions between February 24, 2014 and December 1, 2015. At a tribunal – held today at Nottinghamshire Police's headquarters in Sherwood Lodge, Arnold...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White sees history being...

  13-02-2017 19:59
  
  Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White received his England Under-19 Test cap this morning, before watching two teammates produce an incredible performance against India.The left-armer saw Max Holden and George Bartlett defy the classic sub-continental combination of heat and spin to hit centuries and share an unbroken stand of 254 on the first day of the first four-day match against India in Nagpur.They were two of only four members of this England team with previous experience of Youth..
  
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• DanRussell published Government overrides council's decision on '118 horrible houses'

  13-02-2017 19:39
  
  More than a 100 'horrible homes' will be built on farmland after a Government inspector overturned a decision to scrap the development.Westermans Ltd submitted plans for 450 houses on Field Farm in Ilkeston Road, Stapleford, back in 2011, which will see 118 houses built during the first phase of the project. But Broxtowe Borough Council refused the planning application in April 2016 for phase one, saying "significant and demonstrable harm" would be done to the site because of poor...
  
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• DanRussell commented Government overrides council's decision on '118 horrible houses'

  13-02-2017 19:39
  
  More than a 100 'horrible homes' will be built on farmland after a Government inspector overturned a decision to scrap the development.Westermans Ltd submitted plans for 450 houses on Field Farm in Ilkeston Road, Stapleford, back in 2011, which will see 118 houses built during the first phase of the project. But Broxtowe Borough Council refused the planning application in April 2016 for phase one, saying "significant and demonstrable harm" would be done to the site because of poor...
  
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• Nottmtails published Time to address our away struggles, warns Brazil as Nottingham...

  13-02-2017 19:32
  
  After notching up three consecutive home wins, Gary Brazil says it is now time for Nottingham Forest to address their struggle for points away from the City Ground when they head to Fulham. The Reds are reasonably strong on home turf, where they have collected 27 of their 36 Championship points this season. But their record on the road – which has seen them collect two wins, three draws and 11 defeats – is the second worst in the division, with only Rotherham United having...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Kevin Nolan takes Notts County to the classroom as he looks to...

  13-02-2017 19:20
  
  Notts County are hoping to secure a third successive home win under Kevin Nolan on Tuesday night. Here the Magpies boss tells Leigh Curtis how video analysis is helping him achieve his aims.Tucked away at Notts County's new training base at Basford United is what Kevin Nolan calls the "classroom".It is where his players are shown the video of what they have done well, what they need to improve and is then followed by detailed analysis of their next opponents.By the end of the session,...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Man punched bus driver after dispute over ticket

  13-02-2017 19:11
  
  A bus passenger smashed a driver's glasses, leaving him with a battered face and reluctant to return to his city route. Michael Stanley, who has never had a job, was given a suspended jail term and was ordered to pay £350 compensation to the Nottingham City Transport worker. Magistrate William Smith, presiding in Nottingham, told him: "This is a very serious offence committed against someone who doing his public duty as part of his employmentRead more: Man jailed for 14 years for...
  
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• Nottingham named fifth safest city in UK for a night out - Notts TV

  13-02-2017 19:01
  
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  Nottingham named fifth safest city in UK for a night out
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  Nottingham is the fifth safest city in the UK for a night out, according to a nationwide survey. Conducted by Deltic Group, the study surveyed drinkers from across the UK about their habits on a night out. In the part of the study on safety, Nottingham ...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest LIVE: West Ham United under-23 vs Reds in the...

  13-02-2017 18:58
  
  Welcome to live coverage of Nottingham Forest's under-23 Premier League Cup clash against West Ham United.The Reds won their last game in the competition against Brighton and Hove Albion last month, but sit third in the table behind tonight's opponents.A win for the hosts will see them qualify for the next stage of the competition and the Hammers won the corresponding fixture, 2-1 at Alfreton Town's Impact Arena in November.Forest's last under-23 outing saw them edged out 1-0 in a tight game...
  
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• MattDavies published Corey Neilson envious of Sheffield Steelers strength but he says...

  13-02-2017 18:53
  
  Corey Neilson admits Nottingham Panthers face a huge task as they look to retain the Challenge Cup, but he says they will go to Sheffield Steelers with confidence high.Panthers go into the semi-final second leg trailing 2-1, although their arch-rivals could already have had one foot in next month's final had they shown any sort of ruthless streak at the National Ice Centre.Injuries decimated Panthers during the first match and though they are without imports Jeff Dimmen and Jason Williams, they.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest fans react to news goalkeeper Stephen Henderson...

  13-02-2017 18:48
  
  Nottingham Forest fans have been reacting to the news goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is set to miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. The Reds stopper has undergone surgery after being stretchered off in the first half of Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Norwich City. Boss Gary Brazil described it as "a big loss" as the former Charlton Athletic man had just started to find some form between the posts. He was replaced by 22-year-old Jordan Smith at Carrow Road, with the...
  
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• Sleaford Mods - 11 things you need to know about the Nottingham duo - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 18:15
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  Last time they played the city it was to nearly 4,000 people over two nights at Rock City - but this upcoming Nottingham gig will be a lot more intimate for the Sleaford Mods. Tickets have now sold out for the pair's Rough Trade show on March 4 but can ...
  
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• Would Nottingham people leave or remain if a second EU referendum was held? - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 18:09
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  Would Nottingham people leave or remain if a second EU referendum was held?
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  More than a fifth of people would now change their vote if a second EU referendum was held, a poll run by the Nottingham Post has revealed. The survey of readers, the first since last June's referendum, found 13.5 percent of 1,523 people would change ...
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• Britain's next favourite dog was bred by Nottingham lacemakers in the 1800s - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 18:09
  
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  Britain's next favourite dog was bred by Nottingham lacemakers in the 1800s
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  A dog breed created by Nottingham lace makers in the 1800s is set to topple the Labrador as Britain's favourite dog. Despite their names, the origin of the French Bulldog breed can actually be traced back to Nottingham's historic Lacemarket area.and more »
  
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• MattJarram commented Would Nottingham people leave or remain if a second EU referendum...

  13-02-2017 18:03
  
  More than a fifth of people would now change their vote if a second EU referendum was held, a poll run by the Nottingham Post has revealed.The survey of readers, the first since last June's referendum, found 13.5 percent of 1,523 people would change their leave vote to remain, while 9.3 per cent of people would vote remain instead of leave.More than 1,500 people responded to the survey, which asked a range of questions on how people now feel about Brexit. It highlights the stark divide...
  
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• Nottmtails published Brazil - trio can fight it out for Nottingham Forest keeper role...

  13-02-2017 18:01
  
  Gary Brazil has challenged Vladimir Stojkovic, Jordan Smith and Dimi Evtimov to fight it out for the number one spot at Nottingham Forest, following the 'big loss' of having Stephen Henderson ruled out for the rest of the season. The Reds boss believes there will still be good competition for places between the posts, with the Serbian international pushed hard by two 'bright young keepers'. Brazil says he has not yet made up his mind who will face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday night...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Brazil - trio can fight it out for Nottingham Forest keeper role...

  13-02-2017 18:01
  
  Gary Brazil has challenged Vladimir Stojkovic, Jordan Smith and Dimi Evtimov to fight it out for the number one spot at Nottingham Forest, following the 'big loss' of having Stephen Henderson ruled out for the rest of the season. The Reds boss believes there will still be good competition for places between the posts, with the Serbian international pushed hard by two 'bright young keepers'. Brazil says he has not yet made up his mind who will face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday night...
  
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• RachelGorman published Sleaford Mods - 11 things you need to know about the Nottingham...

  13-02-2017 18:00
  
  Last time they played the city it was to nearly 4,000 people over two nights at Rock City - but this upcoming Nottingham gig will be a lot more intimate for the Sleaford Mods.Tickets have now sold out for the pair's Rough Trade show on March 4 but can still look forward to the release of the Mods' new album English Tapas, released on March 3. To get you in the mood here are few a facts you may not have known about the boys.Their most recent music vid took just ONE HOUR to...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Sleaford Mods - 11 things you need to know about the Nottingham...

  13-02-2017 18:00
  
  Last time they played the city it was to nearly 4,000 people over two nights at Rock City - but this upcoming Nottingham gig will be a lot more intimate for the Sleaford Mods.Tickets have now sold out for the pair's Rough Trade show on March 4 but can still look forward to the release of the Mods' new album English Tapas, released on March 3. To get you in the mood here are few a facts you may not have known about the boys.Their most recent music vid took just ONE HOUR to...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Kevin Nolan would love to keep Jon Stead at Notts County next...

  13-02-2017 17:57
  
  Boss Kevin Nolan admits he would like to keep Jon Stead at Notts County next season as he tipped the striker to start firing in the goals again.Stead scored his 11th goal of the season at the weekend as he helped down Cheltenham to give the Magpies their second successive win at Meadow Lane.It came just days after Nolan told Stead he wouldn't be leaving the club for a life-changing offer to go and play in America.And now the Magpies boss is already setting his sights on retaining the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Ollie Watkins is a danger and here's why - Notts County v Exeter...

  13-02-2017 17:45
  
  Notts County host Exeter City on Tuesday night as they look to secure a third successive home win. Here Leigh Curtis gives you the team news and looks at who the Magpies must be wary of.Team newsNotts County have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of Exeter City on Tuesday night.Boss Kevin Nolan has a fully-fit squad available and is likely to keep the same team which beat Cheltenham 2-1 at the weekend.Left-back Carl Dickinson did return to the squad at the weekend following a knee...
  
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• MattJarram published Council wants to track vandals who smashed park bandstand

  13-02-2017 17:43
  
  Erewash Borough Council has hit out at vandals who have damaged the newly refurbished bandstand at Victoria Park in Ilkeston.The council said vandals smashed glass panels, damaged paintwork and woodwork during the evening of Sunday, February 12.It has sent out leaflets to nearby properties asking if anyone saw or heard anything in an attempt to identify the vandals involved.Read more: 17 people police want to trace right NOW over crimesCouncillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council's Lead...
  
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• Stephen Henderson: Nottingham Forest goalkeeper to miss rest of season

  13-02-2017 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stephen Henderson has an operation on an Achilles injury and will miss the rest of the season.
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Do you fancy earning £18.5k for driving around in an...

  13-02-2017 17:25
  
  From Parker in Thunderbirds to Morgan Freeman in Driving Miss Daisy, it's clear that being a top-notch chauffeur has a certain attraction.Now you could join their ranks - by driving around in an S-Class Mercedes, no less.Healthcare Business Solutions, based in Ravenshead, wants a chauffeur to drive its chief executive all over the UK.Read more: Ryanair crew firm is coming to Nottingham to recruit cabin staffThe salary comes in at £18,500, and the job involves working unsociable hours and..
  
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• Comedy classic The Ladykillers will be staged in Nottingham next week - here's all you need to know - Nottingham Post

  13-02-2017 17:21
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  Comedy classic The Ladykillers will be staged in Nottingham next week - here's all you need to know
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  West End hit comedy The Ladykillers, written by Graham Linehan ( Father Ted, The IT Crowd) based on the classic screenplay by William Rose, comes to the Lace Market Theatre in February. It's a tricky production to stage, says director Colin Treliving.
  
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• JonPritchard published Britain's next favourite dog was bred by Nottingham lacemakers in...

  13-02-2017 17:16
  
  A dog breed created by Nottingham lace makers in the 1800s is set to topple the Labrador as Britain's favourite dog.Despite their names, the origin of the French Bulldog breed can actually be traced back to Nottingham's historic Lacemarket area.As the Industrial Revolution got into full swing, many lace workers moved to France and took their Toy Bulldogs, which were immensely popular in the mid 1800s.The craze caught on in France and soon they were bred with local Ratters and the French Bulldog.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Jordan Smith can play run of games for Nottingham Forest, says...

  13-02-2017 17:14
  
  Young goalkeeper Jordan Smith can stake a claim for a run of games with Nottingham Forest, according to one of his former teammates.The 22-year-old shot-stopper was called upon to make his Reds debut in Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Norwich City, coming on in place of the injured Stephen Henderson with little more than 20 minutes gone.Henderson has since been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his Achilles. And boss Gary Brazil said in his pre-match press conference
  
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• stewartthorpe published Boots £1 meal deal is being scrapped

  13-02-2017 17:08
  
  One of the high street's most popular meal deals is to be scrapped. Boots' special £1 meal deal - which is available for O2 customers through the Priority Moments app - is to be stopped. Read more: The way Boots is promoted across the globe is about to changeThe deal - made up of a drink, sandwich and a snack - is exclusively available to the mobile network's customers on Mondays but next week, on Monday, February 20 will be the last opportunity for bargain hunters to make the most of the.
  
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• DanRussell published Call to stop college merger due to 'senseless' redundancy plans

  13-02-2017 17:05
  
  Plans to merge Nottingham's two colleges should be scrapped because of a 'senseless' plan for the first round of redundancies.Both New College Nottingham and Central College Nottingham - which are being merged into a new Nottingham College - say they are unable to tell exactly how many of the overall 1,700 jobs are at risk in their bid to make a "leaner" organisation.However, a consultation is already underway to restructure 44 faculty manager roles - and the Post understands that at...
  
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• DanRussell commented Call to stop college merger due to 'senseless' redundancy plans

  13-02-2017 17:05
  
  Plans to merge Nottingham's two colleges should be scrapped because of a 'senseless' plan for the first round of redundancies.Both New College Nottingham and Central College Nottingham - which are being merged into a new Nottingham College - say they are unable to tell exactly how many of the overall 1,700 jobs are at risk in their bid to make a "leaner" organisation.However, a consultation is already underway to restructure 44 faculty manager roles - and the Post understands that at...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Comedy classic The Ladykillers will be staged in Nottingham next...

  13-02-2017 16:55
  
  West End hit comedy The Ladykillers, written by Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The IT Crowd) based on the classic screenplay by William Rose, comes to the Lace Market Theatre in February. It's a tricky production to stage, says director Colin Treliving.
  The trailer for the original 1966 film. The Ladykillers was such a highly successful film and the remake didn't come near it. What extra dimension is added by putting it on as a stage play? As the stage show is longer, it allows the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Protest planned over foie gras on pub's Valentine's menu

  13-02-2017 16:47
  
  Animal rights activists will hold a protest outside an award-winning village pub in a bid to get foie gras taken off its menu.Gastro-pub The Ruddington Arms, in Wilford Road, Ruddington, is advertising a ballotine of foie gras as part of its Valentine's Day fare.Around 20 campaigners are expected at the peaceful protest, organised by the Nottingham Animal Rights group, from 7pm on Tuesday.The production of foie gras – the liver of a duck or goose – involves the controversial...
  
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