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• Jeremy Hunt gun threat tweet NHS worker suspended

  03-03-2017 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A panel heard Steven Knowles' tweets to the health secretary were "threatening" and "offensive".
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers suffer late scare but beat Braehead Clan 5-4

  03-03-2017 22:13
  
  Nottingham Panthers can enjoy the rest of their weekend after a 5-4 win against Braehead Clan at the National Ice Centre on Friday night.For once, that is their only fixture of the weekend and while they would love to be playing in Sunday's Challenge Cup final, they can at least reflect on a job that was ultimately well done here.Much of the work was in fact done in the first period, when they scored five goals past shell shocked Clan netminder Michal Zajkowski.He did not appear for the rest of.
  
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• 'World's largest mobile crane auction' held in Newark

  03-03-2017 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An auction dubbed the "world's largest public auction of mobile cranes" is held.
  
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• JemmaPage published Firefighters give oxygen to cat after it was rescued from house...

  03-03-2017 21:46
  
  Firefighters gave oxygen therapy to a cat after they rescued the feline from a house fire.The fire service was called to the blaze, in Cross Ways, Retford, at around 6.15pm today. Two fire engines attended the incident and emergency services tackled the blaze using one hose reel jet, two breathing apparatus and a positive pressure fan.
  Read more: How does Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service plan to save £1.7m over the next three years? Firefighters rescued a cat, which needed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nursing ban for woman who caused fatal M1 crash after using phone...

  03-03-2017 21:00
  
  A nurse who caused the death another driver when she drove into a beer lorry while chatting on her mobile phone on the motorway has been thrown out of the profession.Christy George, 38, formerly of Hucknall, called her friend and her husband while driving to work along the busy M1 in Leicestershire.She lost control of her Skoda while trying to overtake a lorry at nearly 70mph and swerved across the central reservation, hitting the lorry carrying Carlsberg beer and sending it skidding into Murray
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nursing ban for woman who caused fatal M1 crash after using phone...

  03-03-2017 21:00
  
  A nurse who caused the death another driver when she drove into a beer lorry while chatting on her mobile phone on the motorway has been thrown out of the profession.Christy George, 38, formerly of Hucknall, called her friend and her husband while driving to work along the busy M1 in Leicestershire.She lost control of her Skoda while trying to overtake a lorry at nearly 70mph and swerved across the central reservation, hitting the lorry carrying Carlsberg beer and sending it skidding into Murray
  
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• JemmaPage published Tesco recalls frozen ready meals due to health risk

  03-03-2017 20:54
  
  Tesco has recalled its frozen spaghetti bolognese ready meals - because it contains egg not mentioned on the packaging. The Food Standards Agency said the product is a "possible health risk" for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. Tesco is recalling all date codes of the 400g frozen meals. No other Tesco products are known to be affected.
  Read more: Paramedic suspended for a year after failing to take child with fractured skull to hospitalA spokesman for the...
  
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• isaacashe published New pub could open at former sweet shop in Nottingham

  03-03-2017 20:01
  
  A bid is being made to open a new pub at the site of a former sweet shop in Nottingham. A premises licence application has been made for 91 Carrington Street, the former site of The Barley Twist confectioners, near to Nottingham Railway Station. The Beer Consortium Limited, part of city-based Castle Rock Brewery, which operates more than 20 pubs across Nottinghamshire, has applied to Nottingham City Council for permission to open a "traditional public house". If approved, the...
  
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• isaacashe commented New pub could open at former sweet shop in Nottingham

  03-03-2017 20:01
  
  A bid is being made to open a new pub at the site of a former sweet shop in Nottingham. A premises licence application has been made for 91 Carrington Street, the former site of The Barley Twist confectioners, near to Nottingham Railway Station. The Beer Consortium Limited, part of city-based Castle Rock Brewery, which operates more than 20 pubs across Nottinghamshire, has applied to Nottingham City Council for permission to open a "traditional public house". If approved, the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby must 'keep the faith', says head coach Ian...

  03-03-2017 19:57
  
  Head coach Ian Costello says his Nottingham Rugby team must "keep the faith" as they head into their final four fixtures of the Championship season.The Green and Whites enter Sunday's home game against Bedford Blues on the back of five consecutive defeats, the latest being against bottom side Richmond last week.Yet Costello insists the team's performances have not been all bad."It's been a very difficult period," he said."It's just about keeping the faith."Last...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham Forest and police warn fans against using homophobic...

  03-03-2017 19:45
  
  Nottingham Forest and the police have warned fans against using homophobic chants at football matches. The statement was issued ahead of Saturday's home match against Brighton and Hove Albion. The club, along with the police, said it would like to place on record that offensive abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. Inspector Rob Taylor, police commander for the game, said: "We are aware that over the years Brighton and Hove Albion FC has had to put up with a small minority of...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham Forest and police warn fans against using homophobic...

  03-03-2017 19:45
  
  Nottingham Forest and the police have warned fans against using homophobic chants at football matches. The statement was issued ahead of Saturday's home match against Brighton and Hove Albion. The club, along with the police, said it would like to place on record that offensive abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. Inspector Rob Taylor, police commander for the game, said: "We are aware that over the years Brighton and Hove Albion FC has had to put up with a small minority of...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Cancer patient banned from driving after crashing his Mercedes

  03-03-2017 19:36
  
  A cancer patient skidded on mud and failed a breath test after being rescued from his crashed Mercedes, a court heard.Andrzej Rynkowski was injured on January 8 and wore a neck brace as he attended Nottingham Magistrates' Court, where he was banned from driving for 17 months.Sam Matkin, prosecuting, said a fire crew alerted police who went to the crash site on Farndon Lane, Hawton."He appeared to be dazed and confused. It was thought to be solely attributable to the head injury...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Cancer patient banned from driving after crashing his Mercedes

  03-03-2017 19:36
  
  A cancer patient skidded on mud and failed a breath test after being rescued from his crashed Mercedes, a court heard.Andrzej Rynkowski was injured on January 8 and wore a neck brace as he attended Nottingham Magistrates' Court, where he was banned from driving for 17 months.Sam Matkin, prosecuting, said a fire crew alerted police who went to the crash site on Farndon Lane, Hawton."He appeared to be dazed and confused. It was thought to be solely attributable to the head injury...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WIN tickets to Nottingham Forest's Cheltenham Festival preview...

  03-03-2017 19:30
  
  Horse racing fans are being given the chance to get their preparation in tip-top condition for the Cheltenham Festival, with a special preview evening at Nottingham Forest's City Ground in the company of Reds royalty. Former Forest star and retired bookmaker, Ian Storey-Moore, will be in attendance at the Robin Hood Suite on Thursday evening as a host of experts from the racing industry come together to look ahead to the sport's greatest Jump event. And what's more, the Post has teamed up...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Record-breaker Burrows setting sights on Winter Olympic Games

  03-03-2017 19:23
  
  What started out as a family tradition has led to Calverton teenager Jack Burrows becoming a record-breaker.And now he has his sights set on the Winter Olympic Games.Short track speed skater Burrows has enjoyed a sterling campaign so far, setting a British junior record, winning two gold medals and making his senior debut.But he is confident there is still much more to come.At the World Junior Championships in Austria last month, the 19-year-old posted a new British best in the 500 metres, his..
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Jobless woman find £60 after stealing £1 pack of...

  03-03-2017 19:08
  
  A hungry woman stole a £1 pack of biscuits and was left having to pay £60 for the snack. Jobless Gaynor Robinson, 49, was skint when she walked into the Co-op store on Nottingham Railway Station, a court heard. CCTV filmed her going up to the sweets counter and taking an orange flavoured pack of Club biscuits before walking out. She was soon caught. Chloe Griggs, prosecuting, told Nottingham magistrates: "She made a frank admission, explaining that her objective was to...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest fans hope Mark Warburton follows Frank...

  03-03-2017 18:50
  
  Nottingham Forest fans hope Mark Warburton will follow Frank McParland to the City Ground and become manager in the summer. McParland, 57, joins the club as director of football until the end of the season, but that agreement could be extended if the move goes well – and Warburton could follow after enjoying a good working relationship previously with McParland. Former Brentford boss Warburton was already high on Forest's shortlist of targets as a long-term replacement for Philippe...
  
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• rsherdley published Prisoner jailed after assault with 18-inch window latch

  03-03-2017 18:48
  
  A prisoner has been jailed for ten months after he attempt to assault an inmate with an 18-inch metal window latch.Kyle Turner, 21, received eight months for possessing the weapon and two months consecutive for common assault in HMP Nottingham in Perry Road in Sherwood.Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday that Turner was serving time when the man was assaulted.Read more: Robber who held knife to shop worker jailed for six yearsStaff intervened and seized the window latch on July 30 last...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Joel Byrom says Mansfield must win the battle if they are to beat...

  03-03-2017 18:39
  
  Mansfield Town midfielder Joel Byrom insists the Stags must win the battle before they can win the game at Cheltenham.The Stags make the trip to the Robins on Saturday hoping to strengthen their ambitions of a top seven finish after a goalless draw against Yeovil in midweek.Cheltenham are fighting to stayclear of the relegation zone and Byrom says Mansfield will have to match that in order to secure the points at Whaddon Road."You've got to match them, you've got to win the battle and...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest fans' reception makes hairs on the back of...

  03-03-2017 18:24
  
  Chris Cohen says the reception he gets from Nottingham Forest fans still makes the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. The Reds stalwart hasn't been able to experience it too many times this season – a groin problem which sidelined him for four months putting paid to that. He was applauded and cheered when he warmed up in front of the travelling support at Wigan Athletic last weekend, when he was an unused substitute. But his aim now is to get that kind of welcome for an...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest fans' reception makes hairs on the back of...

  03-03-2017 18:24
  
  Chris Cohen says the reception he gets from Nottingham Forest fans still makes the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. The Reds stalwart hasn't been able to experience it too many times this season – a groin problem which sidelined him for four months putting paid to that. He was applauded and cheered when he warmed up in front of the travelling support at Wigan Athletic last weekend, when he was an unused substitute. But his aim now is to get that kind of welcome for an...
  
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• JemmaPage published These are the films that will be showing at the drive-in cinema...

  03-03-2017 18:24
  
  Grease, Dirty Dancing and Finding Dory are just some of the films which will be showing at a drive-in cinema, which will be setting up in Nottinghamshire's Ikea car park. The Moonlight Drive-in Cinema will be coming to the Giltbrook Shopping Park from April 2 to April 8. Tickets went on sale today at 5pm, priced at £25 per vehicle.Grease will be showing on April 2; Dirty Dancing will take to the screens on April 3; and Suicide Squad will be aired on April 4. It will be Back To The...
  
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• Frank McParland: Nottingham Forest appoint new director of football

  03-03-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest appoint Liverpudlian Frank McParland as the Championship club's new director of football.
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest confirm Frank McParland as director of football

  03-03-2017 18:17
  
  Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Frank McParland as director of football. The experienced former Liverpool, Brentford and Rangers man has joined until the end of the season, with a view to extending his stay in the summer. McParland has built up a reputation as an impressive talent spotter, having plucked Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe from QPR and Wycombe respectively when at Liverpool. He also helped sign £15m Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan and Burnley's Andre...
  
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• rsherdley published Man jailed 'to protect women' after cutting up ex's clothes

  03-03-2017 18:12
  
  A man has been jailed 'to protect women' after he cut up his ex-partner's tracksuit and a jacket and damaged her TV.Richard Tully, 29, of Comet Drive, Eastwood, had walked up to the woman in St Ann's and took her keys and her mobile phone from her hand in July last year.Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday how she escaped to a friend's house and called police. Officers found her keys on the inside of her locked front door and the living room window open.Tully locked the door from the inside...
  
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• rsherdley commented Man jailed 'to protect women' after cutting up ex's clothes

  03-03-2017 18:12
  
  A man has been jailed 'to protect women' after he cut up his ex-partner's tracksuit and a jacket and damaged her TV.Richard Tully, 29, of Comet Drive, Eastwood, had walked up to the woman in St Ann's and took her keys and her mobile phone from her hand in July last year.Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday how she escaped to a friend's house and called police. Officers found her keys on the inside of her locked front door and the living room window open.Tully locked the door from the inside...
  
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• LynetteP published The Mother's Day flower bouquet that is actually made of CAKE

  03-03-2017 17:56
  
  If you want to say it with flowers this Mother's Day, you could spoil her with a bouquet that's twice as nice.The bloomsinclude dahlias, roses, chrysanthemums and sunflowers... but they're not quite what they seem.They are, in fact, CAKE. The cupcake bouquets have been created by the Bramcote Cake Company just in time for Mother's Day on March 26 and are sure to delight all those mums out there with a sweet tooth. The vanilla and chocolate flavoured sponges are decorated with bold or pretty...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Chris Cohen says talks yet to take place about possibility of new...

  03-03-2017 17:53
  
  Chris Cohen says he is yet to speak to Nottingham Forest about the possibility of a new deal with the club. The 29-year-old midfielder/defender is out of contract in the summer and has made it clear he would love to stay at the City Ground. Boss Gary Brazil has also previously hinted he would like to see Cohen put pen to paper with the Reds. But while defender Joe Worrall, whose deal was also due to expire at the end of the season, committed his future to Forest this week, Cohen says he...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Chris Cohen says talks yet to take place about possibility of new...

  03-03-2017 17:53
  
  Chris Cohen says he is yet to speak to Nottingham Forest about the possibility of a new deal with the club. The 29-year-old midfielder/defender is out of contract in the summer and has made it clear he would love to stay at the City Ground. Boss Gary Brazil has also previously hinted he would like to see Cohen put pen to paper with the Reds. But while defender Joe Worrall, whose deal was also due to expire at the end of the season, committed his future to Forest this week, Cohen says he...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood becomes a firefighter for...

  03-03-2017 17:50
  
  MP Lilian Greenwood switched fighting for her constituents to fighting fires for the day. The Labour politician took to the frontline as she served as a firefighter for a 12-hour shift at the London Road station in Nottingham today. She spent the day cutting up cars and going up the aerial ladder platform – all while dressed protective clothing.
  Read more: How does Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service plan to save £1.7m over the next three years?Mrs Greenwood – who...
  
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• DanRobinson published GAME rescues owner of Nottingham's video gaming centre from...

  03-03-2017 17:40
  
  High street giant GAME has stepped in to rescue a video gaming centre in Hockley that was plunged into administration.The retailer says it has entered a partnership agreement with Gamer Social, which runs [ALT] Gaming Lounge, in George Street, after the company ran into cash flow problems that meant it struggled to meet creditor payments.The deal has prevented the gaming lounge from closing down less than a year after it was launched.Opened by Gamer Social owners Kon-ick and Marie...
  
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• JemmaPage published Five men sentenced after drug and money laundering investigation

  03-03-2017 17:39
  
  Five men have been sentenced following aninvestigation into the production of drugs and money laundering. The group's imprisonment came after a a long-running police investigation, called Operation Nabit.
  Nottinghamshire Police initiated the operation after a warrant was executed at Ravenshead Plant Centre, in Mansfield Road, in June 2013 – a business owned by 57-year-old Dale Richmond.A total of 70 cannabis plant stumps and 22 juvenile cannabis plants were recovered at the scene...
  
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• DanRobinson published Unite wants showdown talks with food firm Bakkavor as 300 jobs...

  03-03-2017 17:35
  
  The UK's largest union has called for urgent talks over the threat of about 300 jobs at a Nottinghamshire food processing site.Unite called the planned closure of Bakkavor Group's Welcome Foods site in Huthwaite a "heavy blow" for employees and the community.It wants to hold talks with Bakkavor next week after the company announced it had entered a period of consultation with staff following a decision to shut down the Brookside Way factory.Unite regional officer Steve Syson said:...
  
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• rsherdley published Undercover sting caught 59-year-old man chatting to '12-year-old...

  03-03-2017 17:29
  
  A man who thought he was chatting to a 12-year-old girl about sexual acts was actually speaking to a police officer during a sting.Divorcee Andrew Sadler, 59, had a previous conviction from 2010 for possessing and downloading indecent images of children.He came to the attention of an undercover police officer using a chatroom and posing as the father of an 11-year-old girl. The policeman provided Sadler with contact details for his fictitious 12-year-old niece, Nottingham Crown Court...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Kevin Nolan says he'd be 'silly' not to be interested in deal...

  03-03-2017 17:25
  
  Notts County manager Kevin Nolan admits he would look "silly" if he wasn't interested in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Jorge Grant on a permanent basis.Grant has been exceptional for the Magpies since moving across the Trentin January, scoring three goals - one of which was the winner which downed high-flying Plymouth on Tuesday night.The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer at the City Ground, although the Reds do have the option of extending his deal.Jorge Grant...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham's Top Talent 2017: Eliza Lawlor

  03-03-2017 17:20
  
  Caring Eliza Lawlor loves to sing, and serenades the people that she looks after as a care assistant. "I sing to the people in the home" she explains: "They love Daisy, Daisy and the old songs, I sing to them when they're getting ready and they really enjoy it. Particularly the dementia patients - they lose a lot of memories but they still remember a lot of the words of the songs."The 37-year-old Bilborough mother-of-four has been singing for as long as she can remember, and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County defender Wes Atkinson joins Alfreton Town

  03-03-2017 17:15
  
  Notts County defender Wes Atkinson has joined non-league Alfreton Town on loan. The former West Brom youngster will spend a month with the National League North side and could make his debut against Stalybridge on Saturday. Atkinson has found it hard to nail down a first-team place this season and this will be his second spell out on loan having spent time at Gateshead earlier in the season. The 22-year-old is eager to play regularly for Russ O'Neill's side in a bid to force his way into...
  
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• NottmPostEG published World class dance ensemble BalletBoyz return to Nottingham...

  03-03-2017 17:10
  
  It's rare to have significant success in the dance profession when you haven't trained at a dance school but in 2010 Matthew Rees proved it was possible when he was invited to join world-renowned dance ensemble, BalletBoyz.Seven years later, still one of the Boyz, Matthew is learning how to balance real life (he's now a husband and father) with Life, the company's latest touring show. He only landed a few hours ago from North America and has already done the school run before he picks up my...
  
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• DanRobinson published How Notts firm Tecserv UK is protecting shoppers in M&S...

  03-03-2017 17:06
  
  Shoppers in Marks & Spencer up and down the country will be kept safe by fire alarms fitted by a Nottinghamshire firm.Tecserv UK, based in Underwood, will install the systems in 21 new Simply Food branded stores this year, including those in Chilwell, Queen's Drive in Liverpool, two in Sutton Coldfield and a number of London sites.It continues a long relationship with the retail giant for Tecserv, which has also completed fire and security projects for St Paul's Cathedral and Harvey...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Mark Warburton could be new Nottingham Forest boss in summer as...

  03-03-2017 17:04
  
  Frank McParland is close to being appointed as the new director of football at Nottingham Forest – and Mark Warburton could follow as manager in the summer. The arrival of former Watford, Brentford, Burnley, Rangers and Liverpool man McParland is expected to be officially confirmed by the Championship club on Friday evening. McParland, 57, will join the club until the end of the season, but that agreement could be extended if the move goes well. And it is likely that he will also be...
  
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• Nottmtails published The long journey that makes Matty Cash so delighted with new...

  03-03-2017 17:00
  
  Matty Cash says it is a 'huge' moment for him to sign a long-term contract at Nottingham Forest, as his long road to first team football has made him appreciate how fortunate he is.Three years ago the midfielder was working in a clothing store while attending the football academy at Bisham Abbey.After joining the Nigel Doughty Academy in October 2014, Cash has subsequently worked his way up through the under-18 and under-23 sides, as well as cutting his teeth during a loan spell with Dagenham...
  
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• JemmaPage published Paramedic suspended for a year after failing to take child with...

  03-03-2017 16:54
  
  A paramedic has been suspended for 12 months for failing to take a child who had a fractured skull to hospital. Carl Fisher was suspended on the grounds of misconduct while employed as a paramedic for East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust. A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Mr Fisher failed to undertake an adequate assessment of a child or arrange to convey the child to hospital.
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• Nottingham Post commented Hospital worker suspended for a year for offensive tweets has...

  03-03-2017 16:47
  
  A hospital worker who tweeted 'Please inflict health problems on Jeremy Hunt's family' has been suspended for a year.Steven Knowles branded the Tory minister a "murderer" in a series of tweets he posted while working at the King's Mill Hospital, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, between 17 December 2014 and 6 January 2015.He also retweeted "@jeremy_hunt ARE YOU SO RETARDED YOU ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN! I WILL GLADLY PUT A BULLET THROUGH YOUR HEAD", the panel heard.Case presenter Leila...
  
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• Top talent spotter who found Raheem Sterling on his way to Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  03-03-2017 16:46
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  The man credited with unearthing Raheem Sterling looks to be on his way to Nottingham Forest. The Reds are set to make Frank McParland their new director of football, following his departure from Scottish giants Rangers last month. Described as "one of ...
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• Nottingham Post published Former Hyson Green Asda worker blamed Brexit for terrorism plans

  03-03-2017 16:43
  
  A terrorist who abandoned his wife and child to fight with ISIS in the Philippines has blamed Brexit as he was jailed for eight years.Muslim convert Ryan Counsell, 28, was seeking an "idyllic life" under sharia law, Woolwich Crown Court heard.He was in the advanced stages of planning his trip to fight with terrorist group Abu Sayyaf when he was arrested last July.Counsell claimed that after Brexit there was increased tension in the Muslim community in Nottingham so he decided to leave....
  
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• Nottingham Asda worker jailed over terror offences

  03-03-2017 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Counsell was arrested days before he was due to fly to the Philippines and seek out extremists.
  
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• JamesPallatt published Top talent spotter who found Raheem Sterling on his way to...

  03-03-2017 16:30
  
  The man credited with unearthing Raheem Sterling looks to be on his way to Nottingham Forest. The Reds are set to make Frank McParland their new director of football, following his departure from Scottish giants Rangers last month. Described as "one of the very best at what he does", McParland has vast experience in the game, having worked at Liverpool as chief scout and director of academy and player development, during two spells at Anfield. The Liverpudlian has also been...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham's Top Talent 2017: Frankie Staples

  03-03-2017 16:20
  
  Frankie Staples has his sights set on creating some stylish new clothes, and also attracts attention for his stunning fashion photography.Fashion runs in the family, as his mum works as a fashion designer and lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, and accompanying her to NTU's catwalk shows and to London Fashion Week inspired Frankie to design. He was a self-confessed "sporty kid" but grew out of it as he got older, and fell in love with fashion. "I used to do Art at GCSE and I...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Seven everyday things that can land you with a big fine in...

  03-03-2017 16:20
  
  With one local area looking to introduce £500 fines for urinating in public, what other things could leave you with a hefty fine that you might not be expecting?The Post reported this week how Erewash Borough Council wants to introduce a byelaw which would make it an offence for people to urinate or defecate in public in two certain areas of Ilkeston and Long Eaton. So we've had a look at some of the other things you might not know about that could leave you out of pocket.Some are...
  
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