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• MattJarram published Upper Parliament Street re-opened after fears for man's safety

  26-02-2017 22:49
  
  Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham has reopened after several hours of being closed. Police were concerned for a man's safety and were advising people to stay away from one of Nottingham's busiest streets while they dealt with an incident on Sunday night.Emergency services were called during the early evening to reports of a man needing assistance.Crowds gathered outside Burger King as fire officers erected a ladder in order to gain access to some scaffolding.
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• Nottmtails published Time for Nottingham Forest players to show they want Gary Brazil...

  26-02-2017 22:39
  
  Leicester City's players might have been quick to deny that a contingent of them campaigned to get Claudio Ranieri the sack, but whatever the truth of it, there is no escaping one unwavering fact – players decide the fate of managers more than anyone or anything else.Whether a group of Leicester players campaigned to the owners of the Premier League champions for change or not, their actions were still nevertheless a huge factor in the outcome.What they produced on the pitch was what led..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Time for Nottingham Forest players to show they want Gary Brazil...

  26-02-2017 22:39
  
  Leicester City's players might have been quick to deny that a contingent of them campaigned to get Claudio Ranieri the sack, but whatever the truth of it, there is no escaping one unwavering fact – players decide the fate of managers more than anyone or anything else.Whether a group of Leicester players campaigned to the owners of the Premier League champions for change or not, their actions were still nevertheless a huge factor in the outcome.What they produced on the pitch was what led..
  
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• MattJarram commented People told to stay out of Nottingham city centre due to fears...

  26-02-2017 22:06
  
  Police are concerned for a man's safety and are advising people to stay away from Upper Parliament Street while they deal with an incident. Crowds gathered outside Burger King as fire officers erected a ladder in order to gain access to some scaffolding where a man is thought to be.Fire officers gathered in Upper Parliament Street. Three fire engines have been seen on Milton Street, with numerous police vans and ambulances on stand-by. Police have taped off Upper Parliament Street from...
  
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• Nottingham city centre streets closed by police - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2017 21:51
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  The area around Queen Street, King Street and Lower Parliament Street was closed by officers on Sunday evening. People in the area were being told to keep away. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message ...
  
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• MattDavies published Corey Neilson hopes return of duo will remedy Nottingham...

  26-02-2017 21:23
  
  Corey Neilson is desperate for his injured defencemen to return and help Nottingham Panthers turn narrow defeats into wins.They were beaten twice in closely contested games at the weekend, 4-2 by Sheffield Steelers and 4-3 by Belfast Giants, to leave them fifth in the Elite League.The Nottingham head coach recognises his team's struggles at the back, but hopes the possible returns of Jeff Dimmen and Logan MacMillan in the next few weeks will make a difference.He believes their absence was a...
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottingham city centre streets closed by police

  26-02-2017 21:03
  
  Several city centre streets have been closed by Nottinghamshire Police for 'safety reasons'.The area around Queen Street, King Street and Lower Parliament Street was closed by officers on Sunday evening.People in the area were being told to keep away.Read more: Man in critical condition after collision in Sutton-in-AshfieldAn empty bus could be seen inside the cordon.Officers at the scene said the area had been closed for "safety reasons".The Post has called Nottinghamshire Police for...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Run of home games an opportunity for Nottingham Forest to climb...

  26-02-2017 21:00
  
  Nottingham Forest's home form can help them pull clear of trouble in the Championship – as they do not fear facing the division's big guns, says Danny Fox. Three of the Reds' next four fixtures are at the City Ground – a venue where they have won three of their last four fixtures under Gary Brazil and Jack Lester. And defender Fox says even the fact that two of the teams they face include promotion chasing Brighton and fierce rivals Derby, who also hold play-off aspirations,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Teenage boxer Jess Lelliott dreams of Olympic glory after landing...

  26-02-2017 20:49
  
  Teenage boxing sensation Jess Lelliott has set her sights on future Olympic glory after landing the East Midlands amateur title.The 69kg fighter, which is welterweight, overcame Amy Greatorex over three tough rounds in Cotgrave. It came just a week after the 18-year-old Nottingham Trent University student landed the British Universities title.Lelliott, who trains with Benny's Boxing Gym in Hucknall, is tipped for a bright future by her coach Kev Sheehan.And her ultimate aim is to bring home a...
  
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• MattDavies published Two fights and blood spilled as Nottingham Panthers lose 4-3 to...

  26-02-2017 20:17
  
  Games between Nottingham Panthers and Belfast Giants have not always been exciting affairs this season – but this one undoubtedly was as both teams traded blows in every sense.Unfortunately for Panthers, it went the way of the visitors again as they continued to get the best of Corey Neilson's men, winning 4-3 at the National Ice Centre.It was a battle in every sense as Panthers' Brian McGrattan and Belfast's Jim Vandermeer delivered an epic fight, before Steve Lee got the best of Mike...
  
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• MattJarram published Man in critical condition after collision in Sutton-in-Ashfield

  26-02-2017 20:04
  
  A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision in Sutton-In-Ashfield.The crash, which involved a red panel van and a black saloon car, happened on Coxmoor Road just before 8pm yesterday (Saturday, February 25).The 29-year-old van driver was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre where he remains in a critical condition.Read more: New tougher mobile phone driving law comes into force next weekThe driver of the car, a 55-year-old man, was also taken to hospital with injuries. He.
  
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• Elite League: Belfast Giants beat Nottingham Panthers 4-3

  26-02-2017 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Giants win 4-3 away to Nottingham Panthers in the Elite League as they collect four points from their two weekend games.
  
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• Country's first drone racing arena to open in Nottingham ... - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2017 19:18
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  Nottingham is to be home to the country's first drone racing arena – which is expecting to draw thousands of fans into the city. Racers wearing video googles will ...and more »
  
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• MattJarram published Country's first drone racing arena to open in Nottingham

  26-02-2017 19:05
  
  Nottingham is to be home to the country's first drone racing arena – which is expecting to draw hundreds of fans into the city. The new sport, which sees racers fly drones using video googles and a remote control around a 25,000 sq ft circuit, is set to open this March. Described as Robot Wars in the skies, it has already attracted the interest of iSeries – which currently holds drone racing competitions in Birmingham.The company is set to run their events from the new...
  
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• JonPritchard published Have you seen teen missing from hospital?

  26-02-2017 16:11
  
  Police are searching for a 19-year-old man who has gone missing from hospital.Tyler Beach went missing from King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield at around 12.30pm today. (Sunday, February 26)He was last seen crossing the A38 in the direction of the reservoir. Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen Tyler to contact them.Read more: Will Nottingham be affected by Storm Ewan?Tyler is white, of slim build and is around 5ft 9ins tall. He is described as having short dark brown...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Have you seen teen missing from hospital?

  26-02-2017 16:11
  
  UPDATE: Tyler was found on Sunday afternoon.Police are searching for a 19-year-old man who has gone missing from hospital.Tyler Beach went missing from King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield at around 12.30pm today. (Sunday, February 26)He was last seen crossing the A38 in the direction of the reservoir. Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen Tyler to contact them.Read more: Will Nottingham be affected by Storm Ewan?Tyler is white, of slim build and is around 5ft 9ins tall. He
  
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• Nottmtails commented No 'serious' fresh takeover bids for Nottingham Forest, says...

  26-02-2017 15:56
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi has told the Post there are no "serious" offers on the table to buy Nottingham Forest – and does not expect that situation to change until the summer. The Reds owner confirmed he has had conversations with more than one party who are interested in investing in the Championship club in recent months – but says there are no serious bidders on the horizon and does not anticipate that changing in the near future. Forest have seen takeover bids from Greek...
  
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• isaacashe published Two Nottingham cabbies have licences suspended for driving along...

  26-02-2017 15:30
  
  Two taxi drivers caught driving down a pedestrianised street have had their licences suspended.Nottingham City Council has handed two week suspensions to two drivers caught driving down Clumber Street earlier this month.The pair are the second and third to be handed suspensions since new rules were adopted by the council in September 2016.Read more: Extra patrols around Lenton to combat mobile phone theftsA spokesman said: "Since the Introduction of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire...
  
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• isaacashe commented Two Nottingham cabbies have licences suspended for driving along...

  26-02-2017 15:30
  
  Two taxi drivers caught driving down a pedestrianised street have had their licences suspended.Nottingham City Council has handed two week suspensions to two drivers caught driving down Clumber Street earlier this month.The pair are the second and third to be handed suspensions since new rules were adopted by the council in September 2016.Read more: Extra patrols around Lenton to combat mobile phone theftsA spokesman said: "Since the Introduction of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire...
  
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• MattJarram published Will Nottingham be affected by Storm Ewan?

  26-02-2017 15:13
  
  Nottingham looks set to miss out on any further weather misery as Storm Ewan is set to hit parts of the UK – just days after Storm Doris struck.The city was battered by Storm Doris on Thursday, which saw trees fall onto roads and trains disrupted due to the strong winds.The Met Office has created a map, which shows where Storm Ewan is heading, but it looks like the East Midlands is free from any weather warnings.Read More: Relive: What happened when Storm Doris hit NottinghamStorm Ewan has
  
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• JonPritchard published Take a look back at the history of Old Market Square

  26-02-2017 14:32
  
  Old Market Square has been the heart of Nottingham for centuries - a place for people to meet, trade and have fun.In our video (above), we've taken a look back at some of the pictures of the iconic centre of the city from our archives - although it doesn't go back quite as far as the square itself.The site was the original setting of the world famous Goose Fair, which has seen hundreds of thousands of people visit the city to enjoy the rides and mushy peas, but was moved in 1928 due to its...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest legend Martin O'Neill rules out Leicester City...

  26-02-2017 14:00
  
  Nottingham Forest legend and Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has ruled out leaving his job to return to Leicester City. The Foxes are without a manager after sacking Claudio Ranieri, the man who oversaw their remarkable surge to the Premier League title last season. Various names have been mentioned as possible candidates to be the Italian's permanent successor. Among them is O'Neill, who won the League Cup in 1997 and 2000 with Leicester. But when asked about what would happen...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest legend Martin O'Neill rules out Leicester City...

  26-02-2017 14:00
  
  Nottingham Forest legend and Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has ruled out leaving his job to return to Leicester City. The Foxes are without a manager after sacking Claudio Ranieri, the man who oversaw their remarkable surge to the Premier League title last season. Various names have been mentioned as possible candidates to be the Italian's permanent successor. Among them is O'Neill, who won the League Cup in 1997 and 2000 with Leicester. But when asked about what would happen...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest duo earn praise amid City Ground defensive...

  26-02-2017 13:28
  
  Gary Brazil has paid tribute to Danny Fox and Joe Worrall, as the duo continue to effectively fill the void left by Nottingham Forest's defensive injury crisis. With Matt Mills (groin) and Michael Mancienne (hamstring) failing fitness tests ahead of the game against Wigan – and Jack Hobbs still ruled out with a foot problem, Fox and Worrall were again partnered in the centre of the back-four. And both men again produced solid displays as the Reds ground out a 0-0 draw. There is a...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Mustapha Carayol backed to be key as Nottingham Forest chase 'big...

  26-02-2017 12:57
  
  Mustapha Carayol can be a key figure in helping Nottingham Forest secure the "big results" needed to pull them clear of the threat of relegation from the Championship. That was the message from both Danny Fox and manager Gary Brazil, after seeing the winger finally show a glimpse of his ability at Wigan. Carayol, 28, has struggled to win over the Forest faithful, following a stuttering start to his City Ground career, following his summer arrival from Middlesbrough. He has not...
  
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• isaacashe published Villagers struggling to cope around railway station with no car...

  26-02-2017 12:56
  
  The growing popularity of a Nottinghamshire village's train station is causing commuters to leave their cars clogging up nearby streets.The roads around Lowdham Station - which has no formal car parking facilities - have become increasingly crowded with cars since an improvement to Nottingham to Newark services running through the station which started last year.Work also began this month at Lowdham and at Fiskerton station, due to be completed in May, to extend the platforms to better...
  
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• isaacashe published Extra patrols around Lenton to combat mobile phone thefts

  26-02-2017 12:42
  
  Extra patrols are being made by police to tackle a spate of street robberies in Nottingham.In the week police warned of a rise in mobile phone muggings in Lenton and Hyson Green.And this weekend, police have been carrying out extra patrols on foot, bicycle and in cars to tackle the problem.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "Please be reassured that the Canning beat team are out on patrol doing our best to keep you safe. "We will be out in Dunkirk and Lenton on foot, cycle and...
  
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• JonPritchard published Council wants partner to build new driving range in Bulwell

  26-02-2017 12:34
  
  A new driving range could be created in Bulwell as part of a plan to improve Nottingham City Council's golf facilities.The council has set aside £750,000 to help the development Bulwell Hall Golf Course and look for a 'long-term' partner to drive the renovation of the course and its pavilion.A delegated decision has been published on the council's website agreeing to spend the money - but it has not been revealed what the money will be spent on.Read more: Dumped dog tied up in Bulwell...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County can help me fulfil Premier League dream, says Hull...

  26-02-2017 12:14
  
  Josh Clackstone believes his loan move to Notts County will help his ambition of playing in the Premier League with Hull City.The on-loan defender ditched life in the Tigers' academy for a spell at the Magpies and produced an excellent performance in Saturday's goal-less draw against Yeovil.Clackstone is on loan at Meadow Lane until the end of the season during which time he hopes to have amassed plenty of first-team experience ahead of his return to the Tigers.And the talented 20-year-old said.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mini Cooper crash at antique store 'will cost owners more than...

  26-02-2017 11:47
  
  A car crash which saw the front ripped off the vehicle as it ploughed into an antiques centre will cost the business thousands of pounds in damages, according to its owner. Expensive repairs to Heanor Antiques Centre, in Ilkeston Road, Heanor, will set Jane Richards back thousands and the total cost will reach more than £10,000 when broken antiques are taken into account. An air ambulance, police officers and ambulance were called to the scene at about 12pm on Saturday and one man was...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mini Cooper crash at antique store 'will cost owners more than...

  26-02-2017 11:47
  
  A car crash which saw the front ripped off the vehicle as it ploughed into an antiques centre will cost the business thousands of pounds in damages, according to its owner. Expensive repairs to Heanor Antiques Centre, in Ilkeston Road, Heanor, will set Jane Richards back thousands and the total cost will reach more than £10,000 when broken antiques are taken into account. An air ambulance, police officers and ambulance were called to the scene at about 12pm on Saturday and one man was...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Zach Clough is NOT a winger: Five things we learned from...

  26-02-2017 11:40
  
  Nottingham Forest were held to a 0-0 draw away to Wigan Athletic in a dreary encounter at the DW Stadium. Sarah Clapson looks at what we learnt from the stalemate between two struggling sides. 1. It's not over, yet….. Forest are still in a relegation battle. A point at the DW Stadium changes nothing, though at least they avoided the scenario of Wigan closing the gap. The cushion between Gary Brazil's side and the bottom three remains a precarious six points. It means they still have...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Zach Clough is NOT a winger: Five things we learned from...

  26-02-2017 11:40
  
  Nottingham Forest were held to a 0-0 draw away to Wigan Athletic in a dreary encounter at the DW Stadium. Sarah Clapson looks at what we learnt from the stalemate between two struggling sides. 1. It's not over, yet….. Forest are still in a relegation battle. A point at the DW Stadium changes nothing, though at least they avoided the scenario of Wigan closing the gap. The cushion between Gary Brazil's side and the bottom three remains a precarious six points. It means they still have...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police and ambulance called to street after incident

  26-02-2017 11:19
  
  Emergency services were called to a street in Kirk Hallam on Saturday evening.A number of police and ambulance vehicles were called to the scene, near the junction of Little Hallam Hill, St Norbert's Drive and Godfrey Drive.Read more: Nottinghamshire road was 'barricaded' due to incidentDetails of the incident are limited at the moment but there are unconfirmed reports it may have been a crash - as traffic is understood to have been diverted away from the area.The picture above was taken by Marc
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest fans 'should get down to church and pray'...

  26-02-2017 11:07
  
  Nottingham Forest fans should go to church and pray reports of a fresh takeover bid at the City Ground are true. That is the view of one Reds supporter, reacting to the news a new foreign group is said to have sounded out owner Fawaz Al Hasawi about buying the club.
  Read more: Forest boss Gary Brazil admits he won't want to watch video of Wigan drawThink every Forest supporter should get down to church and pray that there is something in this latest takeover plan🙏#nffc— Wayne...
  
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• JonPritchard published Ride the Wheel of Nottingham in just 90 seconds

  26-02-2017 10:56
  
  With stunning views of the city and the added feel of the fairground, the Wheel of Nottingham has become a tradition in its own right. The 60-metre structure will be in Old Market Square for another two weeks yet - but if you're not going to have chance to go on the ride, don't worry. This timelapse video gives you a glimpse of what to expect on the wheel should you part with your hard earned cash for a bird's eye view of the city.
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• DanRussell published Price of stamps to increase

  26-02-2017 10:53
  
  The prices of first and second class stamps are to rise next month, Royal Mail has announced.First and second class stamps will rise by 1p each but Royal Mail said it understood "how hard it is for many companies and households in the current economic environment".The changes will take the price of a first class stamp to 65p, and second class to 56p.Read more: Nottinghamshire road was 'barricaded' due to incidentA stamp for large first class letter will also rise by 2p to 98p. A large...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Fawaz Al Hasawi reportedly sounded out about fresh takeover bid...

  26-02-2017 10:30
  
  A new foreign group have sounded out Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi about a takeover at the City Ground, it has been reported. There have been two failed takeover bids for the Reds within the last year, with Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis and former American Major League Baseball team owner John Jay Moores failing in their attempts to buy the club from Al Hasawi.
  American millionaire John Jay Moores was the last man to try to buy Forest.After pulling the plug on a deal with...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Third City Ground takeover bid set to be...

  26-02-2017 09:47
  
  Welcome to today's Nottingham Forest live blog. We will bring you more reaction to the Reds' 0-0 draw at Wigan Athletic, and match highlights as they ended their losing run in the Championship. We will also keep you right up to date with any other news from the City Ground throughout Sunday, so come and join us to make sure you don't miss anything.
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest LIVE: Latest Reds news and gossip, plus...

  26-02-2017 09:47
  
  Welcome to today's Nottingham Forest live blog. We will bring you more reaction to the Reds' 0-0 draw at Wigan Athletic, and match highlights as they ended their losing run in the Championship. We will also keep you right up to date with any other news from the City Ground throughout Sunday, so come and join us to make sure you don't miss anything.
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• Leigh_Curtis published How Notts County left Yeovil Town boss sounding like Hugh Hefner...

  26-02-2017 09:16
  
  It has been a stadium which has encountered so many sob stories this season you wondered whether Notts County were seeking sponsorship from Kleenex.But it is a testament to the work under Kevin Nolan that pride is slowly being restored to Meadow Lane thanks to a team which is no longer considered a soft touch on their own turf.While the goal-less draw against Yeovil Town wasn't the outcome the black and white legion envisaged, it demonstrated the respect Notts are now being afforded at basecamp.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Notts County starting to command respect under Kevin Nolan'

  26-02-2017 08:54
  
  Notts County extended their unbeaten run at Meadow Lane under new boss Kevin Nolan with a 0-0 draw with Yeovil Town in League Two. Here's what the Post's Leigh Curtis learned from the match.1. Notts are starting to command respectEarlier on in the season and given their home record, teams were coming to Meadow Lane knowing that if they went for the jugular they'd travel home with all three points.But having remained unbeaten at home since Kevin Nolan's arrival, visiting teams are no longer...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County players 'felt like they let each other down'

  26-02-2017 08:38
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan admits his players "felt like they let each other down" after their goal-less draw against Yeovil.In a game of few chances, the Magpies had to settle for a point against a Glovers side that put 10 men behind the ball at Meadow Lane.Alex Lawless went closest to scoring when he was denied by a superb save by Adam Collin right at the death.The result maintained Notts' unbeaten home record under Nolan, who said his players were frustrated at not being able to...
  
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• isaacashe commented Nottinghamshire road was 'barricaded' due to incident

  26-02-2017 08:32
  
  A Nottinghamshire street was closed through the night by police last night due to an incident.The closure came into force along Coxmoor Road near Kirkby in Ashfield and Sutton in Ashfield last night (Saturday, February 25) at around 8.30pm.Read more: New tougher mobile phone driving law comes into force next weekThis was between Derby Road and Station Road due to what police described as "an accident".Police said it would remain shut "for some time".At around 10.30pm, the...
  
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• isaacashe published Wollaton Street closed for second day running

  26-02-2017 08:17
  
  A Nottingham road which caused 'nightmare' traffic throughout Saturday remains closed this morning.Yesterday morning (Saturday, February 25), Wollaton Street in Nottingham city centre was closed while workmen dug up a small section of the road.Read more: Live updates on 'nightmare' traffic following road closureThe closure saw traffic being diverted down Talbot Street - itself reduced to one lane due to work on a new student accommodation block.As a result, delays of up to 20 minutes were...
  
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• isaacashe published Firefighters tackle blaze in village cul-de-sac

  26-02-2017 08:17
  
  A fire broke out in a home's kitchen yesterday afternoon.Two crews from Newark Fire Station were called to Canon Stevens Close in nearby Collingham at around 1.55pm yesterday (Saturday, February 25), after reports of a fire.Read more: Do you recognise any of these seven stray dogs which have been found in February?The blaze had broken out in the premise's kitchen.The crews wore breathing equipment to enter the house and put out the small fire using a hose reel jet.Fire crews left the scene of...
  
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• Do you recognise any of these seven stray dogs? - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2017 07:02
  
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  These seven strays have been collected by Nottingham's dog wardens this month - do you recognise any of them? Almost every day the Nottingham City Council wardens pick up wandering pet pooches or abandoned animals from the city's streets. Happily ...
  
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• isaacashe published Do you recognise any of these seven stray dogs?

  26-02-2017 07:00
  
  These seven strays have been collected by Nottingham's dog wardens this month - do you recognise any of them?Almost every day the Nottingham City Council wardens pick up wandering pet pooches or abandoned animals from the city's streets.Happily, those with up to date microchip details can be swiftly identified and reunited with the rightful owners.Read more: Delilah the dachshund is a welcome addition to Nottingham Girls' High SchoolBut in some cases identification is not as easy - so regular...
  
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• Abuse scandal of children sent abroad

  26-02-2017 01:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For several decades, the UK sent children across the world to new lives where many were abused.
  
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