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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers made enough chances to beat Sheffield...

  14-02-2017 23:52
  
  Nottingham Panthers player/coach David Clarke felt his team produced enough chances to beat Sheffield Steelers in their Challenge Cup semi-final second leg defeat.Panthers, the holders, lost 3-0 in South Yorkshire to go out 5-1 on aggregate.Steelers netminder Ervins Mustukovs was named their man of the match and Clarke thought the Latvian played well, while Panthers missed key opportunities, including Stephen Schultz hitting the post seconds before Sheffield scored their second. "I think we...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Jack Whitehall at the Motorpoint Arena: Review

  14-02-2017 23:52
  
  Fresh Meat, Bad Education, A League of Their Own, The Royal Variety Performance – it's probably easier to list the shows Jack Whitehall hasn't been on than those he has.Stand-up, though? He has a fine pedigree in it, but I wonder how many of the sold-out arena audience on Tuesday evening know him for that rather than his television work?Well, after this they certainly know him for his film work too, or lack of it. His attempt to wow Hollywood with a part in Frozen hit the buffers when his.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest's rising star Ben Brereton 'not going anywhere'

  14-02-2017 23:47
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Gary Brazil is confident teenage striker Ben Brereton will develop his career at the City Ground. The 17-year-old has already been the subject of some speculation, with Premier League clubs said to have taken an interest. And he will be in the spotlight again after scoring his second senior goal for the Reds in a 3-2 defeat at Fulham. Brazil, though, insists he is going nowhere. Asked what the next step is for Brereton, he said: "It's Nottingham Forest. The...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest's rising star Ben Brereton 'not going anywhere'

  14-02-2017 23:47
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Gary Brazil is confident teenage striker Ben Brereton will develop his career at the City Ground. The 17-year-old has already been the subject of some speculation, with Premier League clubs said to have taken an interest. And he will be in the spotlight again after scoring his second senior goal for the Reds in a 3-2 defeat at Fulham. Brazil, though, insists he is going nowhere. Asked what the next step is for Brereton, he said: "It's Nottingham Forest. The...
  
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• Mansfield Town 4-4 Accrington Stanley

  14-02-2017 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yoann Arquin snatches a point for Mansfield with a last-minute goal as an incredible game ended 4-4 at home to bogey side Accrington.
  
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• Notts County 2-2 Exeter City

  14-02-2017 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County score two late goals to improve their hopes of avoiding relegation in a frantic 2-2 draw at home to Exeter.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Vladimir Stojkovic scores lowest mark as Nottingham Forest lose...

  14-02-2017 23:07
  
  Nottingham Forest were beaten on the road again in the Championship, as they went down to a 3-2 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Here's how the Post's Barry Cooper rated the Reds men on the night.VLADIMIR STOJKOVIC: Still not convinced and I think he could have done better with all three strikes, certainly the third where he flapped at thin air. Doesn't inspire confidence in his defenders and hasn't done all season. 4/10JACK HOBBS: Like the rest of his side, came under severe pressure...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Vladimir Stojkovic scores lowest mark as Nottingham Forest lose...

  14-02-2017 23:07
  
  Nottingham Forest were beaten on the road again in the Championship, as they went down to a 3-2 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Here's how the Post's Barry Cooper rated the Reds men on the night. VLADIMIR STOJKOVIC: Still not convinced and I think he could have done better with all three strikes, certainly the third where he flapped at thin air. Doesn't inspire confidence in his defenders and hasn't done all season. 4/10 JACK HOBBS: Like the rest of his side, came under severe...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County hit injury time double to stage dramatic fightback

  14-02-2017 22:54
  
  Notts County preserved their unbeaten home record under manager Kevin Nolan as two stoppage time goals snatched a point against 10-man Exeter.The Magpies had looked on course for defeat when David Wheeler struck in the first half following a mistake by Thierry Audel.Jake Taylor was sent off for a second bookable offence late on before Richard Duffy smacked the bar with a 25-yard drive.Ryan Harley then gave Exeter a 2-0 lead in the 88th minute to seemingly give the visitors the points.But up...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County hit injury time double to stage dramatic fightback

  14-02-2017 22:54
  
  Notts County preserved their unbeaten home record under manager Kevin Nolan as two stoppage time goals snatched a point against 10-man Exeter.The Magpies had looked on course for defeat when David Wheeler struck in the first half following a mistake by Thierry Audel.Jake Taylor was sent off for a second bookable offence late on before Richard Duffy smacked the bar with a 25-yard drive.Ryan Harley then gave Exeter a 2-0 lead in the 88th minute to seemingly give the visitors the points.But up...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published No Valentine's Day massacre, but still heartbreak for Nottingham...

  14-02-2017 22:47
  
  This was no Valentine's Day massacre. That took place a few days early. Instead, this was a simple heartbreaker. Nottingham Forest twice put themselves in a good position to claim a result at Fulham. At one stage, it looked like they would go on to win comfortably. As it is, they are left to reflect on a 3-2 defeat; the Reds players left looking crestfallen at the final whistle. Pajtim Kasami had set them on their way, only for the Cottagers to turn it around by the break, with goals from...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented No Valentine's Day massacre, but still heartbreak for Nottingham...

  14-02-2017 22:47
  
  This was no Valentine's Day massacre. That took place a few days early. Instead, this was a simple heartbreaker.Nottingham Forest twice put themselves in a good position to claim a result at Fulham. At one stage, it looked like they would go on to win comfortably.As it is, they are left to reflect on a 3-2 defeat; the Reds players left looking crestfallen at the final whistle.Pajtim Kasami had set them on their way, only for the Cottagers to turn it around by the break, with goals from Tom...
  
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• laurahammond published Campaigners protest over pub's Valentine's Day foie gras

  14-02-2017 22:29
  
  Animal rights campaigners spent Valentine's Day night protesting outside an award-winning village pub over the sale of foie gras.Gastro-pub The Ruddington Arms, in Wilford Road, Ruddington, advertised a ballotine of foie gras as part its Valentine's Day menu.The production of foie gras - the liver of a duck or goose - involves the controversial force-feeding of birds with more food than they would voluntarily eat.Read more: Couple choose Valentine's Day to say 'I do'Activists from Nottingham...
  
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• MattDavies published Sheffield Steelers 3 Nottingham Panthers 0 (5-1): Challenge Cup...

  14-02-2017 22:09
  
  Nottingham Panthers saw their hopes of retaining the Challenge Cup come to an end as they were beaten 3-0 in their semi-final second leg by Sheffield Steelers, 5-1 on aggregate.The Steelers will now go to the final in Cardiff next month as Panthers are left with the Play-Offs as their last chance for more silverware this season.Corey Neilson's men will be disappointed they were unable to truly test Steelers netminder Ervins Mustukovs more in the first two periods at the Sheffield Arena as they..
  
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• rodmalcolm published Teenagers accused of dangerous driving which led to the death of...

  14-02-2017 19:56
  
  Two teenagers made a five-minute court appearance accused of dangerous driving which led to the death of motorcyclist Kiefer Davies. Roy Lee and Alfred Smith stood a few feet apart as they faced a judge at Nottingham Magistrates' Court for the first time. Deputy District Judge David Goodman sent the pair to Nottingham Crown Court for a "trial preparation hearing" on March 14. They each had unconditional bail extended to that date. Motorcyclist Mr Davies, 25, of Bingham died after a...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Ross McCormack set for full debut for Nottingham Forest against...

  14-02-2017 19:27
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Gary Brazil handed a full debut to on-loan striker Ross McCormack, as the Reds look to take Championship points at Fulham. The Aston Villa man came off the bench to score a wonderful consolation goal in Forest's 5-1 defeat at Norwich City on Saturday, and Brazil will be hoping he can continue where he left off at Carrow Road against his former club. Another former Cottagers player drafted into the Reds side is Pajtim Kasami, who comes into the middle in place of...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County v Exeter City LIVE from Meadow Lane

  14-02-2017 19:12
  
  Welcome to Notts County versus Exeter City LIVE from Meadow Lane. The Magpies will be aiming to maintain their magnificent run on home soil under new boss Kevin Nolan against the Grecians. Can they make it a hat-trick of wins on the trot in front of their own fans, after victories against Crawley and Cheltenham Town?
  Read more: Magpies flop Graham Burke leaves Meadow LaneOur Notts man Leigh Curtis will be in the press box to bring you live updates throughout the 90 minutes, so follow our...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County v Exeter City LIVE from Meadow Lane

  14-02-2017 19:12
  
  Welcome to Notts County versus Exeter City LIVE from Meadow Lane. The Magpies will be aiming to maintain their magnificent run on home soil under new boss Kevin Nolan against the Grecians. Can they make it a hat-trick of wins on the trot in front of their own fans, after victories against Crawley and Cheltenham Town?
  Read more: Magpies flop Graham Burke leaves Meadow LaneOur Notts man Leigh Curtis will be in the press box to bring you live updates throughout the 90 minutes, so follow our...
  
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• rsherdley published Court to be provided with proof of death of 'paedophile hunter'...

  14-02-2017 19:07
  
  The case against a man found dead in prison while awaiting sentence for child sex offences will be listed at crown court in Nottingham on February 24.Ricky Slade, of no fixed address, was caught chatting to people he believed to be young girls on the internet by an online "paedophile hunting" group.The 30-year-old appeared at Nottingham Crown Court in December and pleaded guilty to attempting to incite a girl to engage in sexual activity between November 1 and 20, and a similar charge...
  
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• TracyWalker published Couple choose Valentine's Day to say 'I do'

  14-02-2017 19:00
  
  It was a case of 'third time lucky' for sweethearts Michaela Fisher and Steven Booth, who tied the knot in a loved-up Valentine's Day wedding ceremony. Determined Steven, 28, just knew he had to have Michaela in his life when he first met her on a night out at the former Oceana nightclub, now rebranded as PRYZM, in Lower Parliament Street. He asked her out at the end of 2012, but it would take a further three pleas before Michaela was to say yes and give him her phone number. And it was...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Couple choose Valentine's Day to say 'I do'

  14-02-2017 19:00
  
  It was a case of 'third time lucky' for sweethearts Michaela Fisher and Steven Booth, who tied the knot in a loved-up Valentine's Day wedding ceremony. Determined Steven, 28, just knew he had to have Michaela in his life when he first met her on a night out at the former Oceana nightclub, now rebranded as PRYZM, in Lower Parliament Street. He asked her out at the end of 2012, but it would take a further three pleas before Michaela was to say yes and give him her phone number. And it was...
  
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• rsherdley published Man who attacked police was 'unstoppable', said judge

  14-02-2017 18:53
  
  A man who grabbed a policeman's private region and tried to bite another officer has been told by a judge he had been "unstoppable".Lorry driver Alex Johnson was "thrashing about like a madman" during the three months he committed the offences, said his lawyer.At Nottingham Crown Court, Judge Steven Coupland locked him up for a total of two years and ten months."On repeated occasions you were losing your control," he told Johnson, of Wyndale Avenue in...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Notts County flop Graham Burke leaves Meadow Lane

  14-02-2017 18:44
  
  Notts County have wished Graham Burke the best for the future after announcing his contract at Meadow Lane has been cancelled by mutual consent.The 23-year-old failed to make the expected impact at the club, after joining the Magpies on a two-year deal in July 2015 following his release from Aston Villa.He made only two starts in League Two this season, and was clearly not in new manager Kevin Nolan's plans.The club announced his departure in a statement.Read more: Hands-on Notts owner Alan...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Notts County flop Graham Burke leaves Meadow Lane

  14-02-2017 18:44
  
  Notts County have wished Graham Burke the best for the future after announcing his contract at Meadow Lane has been cancelled by mutual consent.The 23-year-old failed to make the expected impact at the club, after joining the Magpies on a two-year deal in July 2015 following his release from Aston Villa.He made only two starts in League Two this season, and was clearly not in new manager Kevin Nolan's plans.The club announced his departure in a statement.Read more: Hands-on Notts owner Alan...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Sgt Phil Hogg sees son get wed on Valentine's Day - just days...

  14-02-2017 18:27
  
  When Robert Hogg tied the knot with his sweetheart Alexs Mielinska on Valentine's Day, it was a doubly poignant day for his father.Just days before seeing his son get married, Phil Hogg, of Arnold, had undergone pioneering cancer treatment at theprivate Princess Grace Hospital in London, thanks to a major fundraising appeal.The surgeons were able to remove a cyst, and core tumour samples were taken.The 52-year-old, a sergeant who has worked for Nottinghamshire Police for 29 years, was told he...
  
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• laurahammond published Missing teenager may be with 15-year-old boy

  14-02-2017 18:20
  
  A 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from a Nottinghamshire town may be with a 15-year-old boy, according to police.Leila Fraser was last seen in Ollerton at 3.40pm on Monday, February 13.Read more: Teen moped rider Lewis Crouch died of 'multiple injuries'She is of a medium build and is around 5ft 6in tall. She has long purple hair.Leila was last seen wearing a black coat with a green and cream Adidas hoodie, a grey t-shirt, black ripped jeans and black trainers.Read more: Bishop's body...
  
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• laurahammond commented Missing teenager may be with 15-year-old boy

  14-02-2017 18:20
  
  A 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from a Nottinghamshire town may be with a 15-year-old boy, according to police.Leila Fraser was last seen in Ollerton at 3.40pm on Monday, February 13.Read more: Teen moped rider Lewis Crouch died of 'multiple injuries'She is of a medium build and is around 5ft 6in tall. She has long purple hair.Leila was last seen wearing a black coat with a green and cream Adidas hoodie, a grey t-shirt, black ripped jeans and black trainers.Read more: Bishop's body...
  
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• DanRobinson commented New owner revealed for The Riverbank Bar & Kitchen at Trent...

  14-02-2017 18:18
  
  The sale of the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen to national chain Brewhouse & Kitchen has been confirmed.Following the sudden closure of the venue at Trent Bridge last month, the microbrewery, pub and restaurant brand has added the bar to its existing portfolio of 16 sites across the country.The deal, which was agreed for an undisclosed sum, was overseen by the Nottingham office of specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, which acted on behalf of previous owners Adam and Robin...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published RELIVE Nottingham Forest pre-match webchat from Craven Cottage

  14-02-2017 18:09
  
  Welcome to tonight's pre-match Nottingham Forest webchat LIVE from Craven Cottage. The Reds will kick-off their Championship clash with Fulham at 7:45pm, when they will look to bounce back from the 5-1 shocker at Norwich City. And ahead of the match, Forest reporter Sarah Clapson will be live from the press box and ready to answer your questions about the club.
  Read more: 'Mark Warburton would be good manager for Forest'You can ask Sarah absolutely anything you like, and she will try to...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest pre-match webchat LIVE from Craven Cottage

  14-02-2017 18:09
  
  Welcome to tonight's pre-match Nottingham Forest webchat LIVE from Craven Cottage. The Reds will kick-off their Championship clash with Fulham at 7:45pm, when they will look to bounce back from the 5-1 shocker at Norwich City. And ahead of the match, Forest reporter Sarah Clapson will be live from the press box and ready to answer your questions about the club.
  Read more: 'Mark Warburton would be good manager for Forest'You can ask Sarah absolutely anything you like, and she will try to...
  
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• The Miss Nottingham winners through the years - Nottingham Post

  14-02-2017 18:07
  
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  The Miss Nottingham winners through the years
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  On Sunday night Maisie Hobbs from The Park became the youngest ever winner of the Miss Nottingham title. The 16-year-old pupil at Nottingham High School is currently in Year 12 studying for her A-Levels, and hopes to go to university to study maths or ...
  
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• Pottery clues to medieval Nottingham's growth industry - Nottingham Post

  14-02-2017 18:07
  
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  Pottery clues to medieval Nottingham's growth industry
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  Behind the white fencing at the back of Pryzm nightclub, archaeologists are unearthing clues that may help illuminate the story of medieval Nottingham. And they may one day be able to state that a monument to one of the city's creative industries of ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Broxtowe deputy mayor's terror in Lahore bomb blast

  14-02-2017 18:06
  
  The deputy mayor of Broxtowe has told of her horror after getting caught up in Lahore - not far from where a suspected suicide bomber targeted a protest rally.Councillor Halimah Khaled has spoken out to reassure friends and family back home in Nottinghamshire that she is safe.The 52-year-old mum-of-three, who lives in Toton and represents Toton and Chilwell Meadows on Broxtowe Borough Council, is in the city, in eastern Pakistan visiting a friend.She was shopping in a mall, just a few minutes...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Calverton man who illegally-reproduced audiobooks faces...

  14-02-2017 17:57
  
  A Nottinghamshire man who made more than £50,000 selling pirated audiobooks faces deportation after top judges refused to cut his jail term.Manrico Toschi raked in about £1,000-a-month from his illicit enterprise, which he continued to run even after receiving warnings.The 43-year-old, of Main Street, Calverton, was jailed for two years at Nottingham Crown Court in November last year.He was also ordered to pay back his £56,000 ill-gotten gains - which he repaid in full.Read...
  
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• laurahammond published Fire in former gym being treated as arson

  14-02-2017 17:51
  
  A blaze that seriously damaged a derelict building in a Nottinghamshire town centre is being treated as arson by police.Nottinghamshire Police has confirmed it is investigating the fire in Ryton Street, in Worksop, on Monday, February 13.Fire crews from Worksop, Retford, Edwinstowe, Warsop, Arnold and Mansfield were called at 4.52am to tackle the fire, which spread across two floors of the former gym building.Ryton Street and Newcastle Avenue were closed in both directions while crews fought the
  
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• rsherdley published Drunk burglar was found in home of a mum and baby

  14-02-2017 17:50
  
  A drunk burglar who left a mum terrified in a Bilborough house has been given a chance by a judge to stay out of trouble.Christopher Goode was discovered by the woman, who was at home with her 11-month-old baby, rifling through her handbag.Nottingham Crown Court heard she said "what the hell are you doing in my house?" and Goode replied "It's okay, it's just Michael".Then 28-year-old Goode, of Waterloo Road, Hyson Green, left with her purse and Lloyds bank card.He visited...
  
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• LynetteP published Nottingham restaurant is serving unlimited puddings - with...

  14-02-2017 17:30
  
  Sweet-toothed dessert lovers will be able to indulge in an evening of unadulterated bliss at a Puddings and Prosecco Night in Nottingham. Even better – the number of puddings is unlimited. Encounters Restaurant, in Mansfield Road, is the place to be on Tuesday, February 28. "We're doing it on pancake day so if you're giving up anything for Lent, it's a nice send off," said owner Paul Shaw.There will be more than 20 different puddings and cakes to choose from and for £14.95...
  
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• LynetteP commented Nottingham restaurant is serving unlimited puddings - with...

  14-02-2017 17:30
  
  Sweet-toothed dessert lovers will be able to indulge in an evening of unadulterated bliss at a Puddings and Prosecco Night in Nottingham. Even better – the number of puddings is unlimited. Encounters Restaurant, in Mansfield Road, is the place to be on Tuesday, February 28. "We're doing it on pancake day so if you're giving up anything for Lent, it's a nice send off," said owner Paul Shaw.There will be more than 20 different puddings and cakes to choose from and for £14.95...
  
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• MattDavies published Former Nottinghamshire batsman Adam Voges retires with Test...

  14-02-2017 17:29
  
  Former Nottinghamshire batsman Adam Voges has retired from international cricket with the second highest Test batting average in the history of the game, for players who have 20 caps or more.The Australian says his upcoming appearance for the Prime Minister's XI against Sri Lanka will be his last game against an international side."This will be it for me," Voges said. "I'm certainly looking forward to getting out there and playing this game. I've had an amazing couple of years...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Hands-on Notts County owner Alan Hardy reminds Kevin Nolan of...

  14-02-2017 17:23
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan says owner Alan Hardy's hands-on approach to driving the Magpies forward reminds him of Bolton's late, "great" chairman Phil Gartside.Gartside was at the helm at Bolton when Nolan enjoyed some of his greatest successes as a player, helping them win promotion into the Premier League and qualify for the UEFA Cup for the first time in their history.And now, as he looks to achieve some success at Meadow Lane as a manager, Nolan has compared Hardy's desire to...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Hands-on Notts County owner Alan Hardy reminds Kevin Nolan of...

  14-02-2017 17:23
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan says owner Alan Hardy's hands-on approach to driving the Magpies forward reminds him of Bolton's late, "great" chairman Phil Gartside.Gartside was at the helm at Bolton when Nolan enjoyed some of his greatest successes as a player, helping them win promotion into the Premier League and qualify for the UEFA Cup for the first time in their history.And now, as he looks to achieve some success at Meadow Lane as a manager, Nolan has compared Hardy's desire to...
  
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• rsherdley published Lorry driver picked up knife during road rage clash on A46

  14-02-2017 17:00
  
  A lorry driver has been spared from prison after he ranted and raved at another driver and briefly got a knife from his cab.Aaron Coe had been driving his HGV when he was cut up by the victim in a car on the A46 at the Winthorpe roundabout.Coe began shouting at the victim, who had been with his wife in their car, then picked up the knife with a six-inch blade.But 52-year-old Coe, of Radfield Road, Darwen, did not use his knife during the incident.Read more: Who's been dodging their tram fare...
  
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• rsherdley commented Lorry driver picked up knife during road rage clash on A46

  14-02-2017 17:00
  
  A lorry driver has been spared from prison after he ranted and raved at another driver and briefly got a knife from his cab.Aaron Coe had been driving his HGV when he was cut up by the victim in a car on the A46 at the Winthorpe roundabout.Coe began shouting at the victim, who had been with his wife in their car, then picked up the knife with a six-inch blade.But 52-year-old Coe, of Radfield Road, Darwen, did not use his knife during the incident.Read more: Who's been dodging their tram fare...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Meet the Notts singer who has appeared on The Voice, The X Factor...

  14-02-2017 17:00
  
  Leanne Fotheringham is no stranger to talent shows, having appeared on The Voice, The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent! The 21-year-old singer, from Worksop is in her final year of studying Music Production and Performance at Leeds Beckett University. Leanne says the grand prize of £2,500 could make a lot of difference for her. "I'd use the prize money to aid my career. I'm looking to start work on an EP, and to do an EP launch as part of my degree."We have to plan a...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Meet the Notts singer who has appeared on The Voice, The X Factor...

  14-02-2017 17:00
  
  Leanne Fotheringham is no stranger to talent shows, having appeared on The Voice, The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent! The 21-year-old singer, from Worksop is in her final year of studying Music Production and Performance at Leeds Beckett University. Leanne says the grand prize of £2,500 could make a lot of difference for her. "I'd use the prize money to aid my career. I'm looking to start work on an EP, and to do an EP launch as part of my degree."We have to plan a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published These are the 118 'horrible' houses which will be built in...

  14-02-2017 16:52
  
  The company behind a controversial development in Stapleford which was branded 'horrible' by a councillor has fired back - releasing images of the 'attractive, well-built homes'.Yesterday, it was revealed that the Government had decided to override a decision made by Broxtowe Borough Council in April 2016 to refuse a planning application for 118 homes on farmland.The council had said "significant and demonstrable harm" would be done to the site because of poor design.But Jonathan...
  
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• MattDavies commented 'Billy Davies should be Rangers boss - he got me scoring goals...

  14-02-2017 16:44
  
  Former Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies has been touted for the Rangers job by another ex-Reds player.Kris Boyd, who scored six goals in 10 games during a loan spell at the City Ground in 2011, has echoed the views of Lee Camp, the old Forest goalkeeper.Both believe Davies would be a good choice to succeed Mark Warburton, despite a divisive second spell on the banks of the River Trent, which ended in 2014 – his last job in football."When you see some of the runs he's been on at...
  
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• stewartthorpe published City centre road to close for gas works this weekend

  14-02-2017 16:41
  
  Delays are expected this weekend in the city centre following the announcement of a road closure while a new gas connection is installed.Nottingham City Council's Highway Network team has notified the Post that on Saturday, February 18, Wollaton Street, near the Arboretum, is to be closed.Read more: Bishop's body exhumed from Cathedral crypt - and will be flown to TasmaniaThe road is expected to re-open on Sunday, February 19. It is not known what exact time Wollaton Street will re-open but the.
  
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• TracyWalker published Moped rider Lewis Crouch, 16, died of 'multiple injuries' inquest...

  14-02-2017 16:32
  
  Teenager Lewis Crouch died from multiple injuries when his moped was involved in a collision with a car, a coroner has said.The 16-year-old, of Mansfield Woodhouse died as a result of the incident, on the A6075 Peafield Lane in the village.Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called to the scene at around 10.10pm on Friday, February 3 and the road was closed in both directions, between the A60 Leeming Lane North and Forest Road, for more than 12 hours as officers investigated the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Bishop's body exhumed from Cathedral crypt - and will be flown to...

  14-02-2017 16:28
  
  The body of a Bishop who spent most of his life helping prisoners and those with mental illness has been exhumed from a crypt – and will be flown across the world to Australia. Catholic priest Robert Willson, who went on to become the first Bishop of Hobart, in Tasmania, has been buried in St Barnabas' Cathedral since his death in June 1866. Today, his coffin was dug up and his mortal remains will be kept in Nottingham until they make the 26 hour flight journey to the Australian...
  
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