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• rodmalcolm commented Mum used stolen bank card to buy Christmas presents

  21-03-2017 20:21
  
  A mother-of-two turned to crime when 'a so-called friend' stole Christmas cash set aside for her children.Antoinette Caddis, 36, was told she would have to use a stolen bank card if she wanted the money back, her solicitor told Nottingham magistrates. It left her admitting five charges of fraud by false representation after using it in city stores. She was given a two-year conditional discharge and must repay £400. Tim Holder, mitigating, said Christmas was a difficult time for...
  
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• MattJarram published Man arrested on suspicion of a serious sexual assault in Newark

  21-03-2017 20:02
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of a serious sexual assault of a woman in Newark. The incident happened at about 1.55am on Saturday, March 18 in Castle Gate.
  Read More: Police investigating firearm incident after shot was firedA 24-year-old man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
  Read More: New hope for couple who claim pregnancy drug Primodos left daughter disabledAnyone with information about the incident is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101,...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Teenager smashed tram windows because horn 'agitated him'

  21-03-2017 19:32
  
  A teenager must pay £1,250 for repairs for hurling a stone at a tram after claiming its horn upset him. Kaine Laws, 18, appeared in court and was told it was fortunate that passengers and crew were not hurt in the incident.He was given three months in custody, suspended for a year, when he admitted causing criminal damage as the tram passed Vernon Road, Old Basford, on February 9.City magistrate Rhoda Coates, who sat with one colleague, told him: "We take this matter very seriously....
  
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• Nottmtails published Ben Brereton can be better than Oliver Burke, but he's not only...

  21-03-2017 19:30
  
  Nottingham Forest fans are already fearing they will lose Ben Brereton to one of the Premier League big guns this summer but, as Paul Taylor observes in this week's column, he is far from the only youthful source of optimism at the City Ground.It is an unwelcome truth; a harsh reality. But this summer, Nottingham Forest will face a real battle to keep Ben Brereton.It is not automatically one they will lose. Do not prepare your goodbyes for another bright young talent just yet. But it is a...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Ben Brereton can be better than Oliver Burke, but he's not only...

  21-03-2017 19:30
  
  Nottingham Forest fans are already fearing they will lose Ben Brereton to one of the Premier League big guns this summer but, as Paul Taylor observes in this week's column, he is far from the only youthful source of optimism at the City Ground.It is an unwelcome truth; a harsh reality. But this summer, Nottingham Forest will face a real battle to keep Ben Brereton.It is not automatically one they will lose. Do not prepare your goodbyes for another bright young talent just yet. But it is a...
  
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• TracyWalker published New hope for couple who claim pregnancy drug Primodos left...

  21-03-2017 19:25
  
  A woman whose daughter was born with a severe deformity after she took a controversial pregnancy test drug in the 1970s says she has been given fresh hope of 'justice'. Jill Coulling and her husband Robert say they are optimistic following claims that new evidence has emerged which allegedly links the hormone-based medication Primodos to birth defects. Their daughter Joanna, 43, was born with her brain outside her head and had to undergo an emergency operation at the former Nottingham...
  
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• MattJarram published Police investigating firearm incident after shot was fired in...

  21-03-2017 19:14
  
  Nottinghamshire police are investigating an altercation where it is believed a firearm was discharged.An investigation has been launched after police were called to reports of an altercation between a group of males on Cedar Road, Hyson Green, just after 7.45pm on Sunday, March 19.Read More: Fire crews tackle flat fire in RadfordPolice believe a shot was fired during the incident, although no-one involved in the altercation appears to have been injured.The group left the scene in two vehicles -.
  
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• TracyWalker published Apology from developer after blunder leads to hedgerow being...

  21-03-2017 18:54
  
  A housing developer has apologised after mistakenly removing a section of hedgerow from Gedling Country Park.Supporters of the park say the removal of around 30 metres of mature hedges has left the area looking "an eyesore" and "like someone who has lost their two front teeth".Bloor Homes Midlands is building 150 homes as part of its Spring Lane development in Mapperley, which backs onto the park.But a contractor mistakenly ripped out a section of hedgerows while carrying out...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Apology from developer after blunder leads to hedgerow being...

  21-03-2017 18:54
  
  A housing developer has apologised after mistakenly removing a section of hedgerow from Gedling Country Park.Supporters of the park say the removal of around 30 metres of mature hedges has left the area looking "an eyesore" and "like someone who has lost their two front teeth".Bloor Homes Midlands is building 150 homes as part of its Spring Lane development in Mapperley, which backs onto the park.But a contractor mistakenly ripped out a section of hedgerows while carrying out...
  
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• MattJarram published Fire crews tackle flat fire in Radford

  21-03-2017 18:33
  
  Firefighters tackled a penthouse apartment blaze that spread onto the roof of a six-storey building in RadfordSeven fire engines were called to a block of flats called Raleigh Square in Raleigh Street at 3pm on Tuesday. The road was cordoned off as firefighters scaled the building on an aerial platform ladder to fight the flames.Fire engines from London Road, Stockhill, Arnold, Stapleford, Highfields and Carlton were on the scene, as well as a number of police officers.
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• rsherdley published Woman accused of alleged arson attack was 'tucked up in bed' at...

  21-03-2017 18:24
  
  A woman accused of arson at the home of a former friend was in bed at the time and not responsible, a jury has heard. Samantha Harding, 34, had been living in Longmede Drive, Daybrook, about a ten-minute walk from the home of her friend where the fire happened.Prosecutors allege Harding deliberately doused an item of clothing in white spirit and put it through the victim's letter box, causing a small fire at the front door. At the time Harding's old pal was in bed with Harding's ex at the...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Carpet shop owner fined for not disposing of waste

  21-03-2017 18:15
  
  A carpet shop owner has been landed with a £1,785 legal bill after Nottingham City Council prosecuted him for failing to dispose of business waste properly. The council acted on information it received that Gary Cooper, proprietor of the One Stop Carpet shop, Nuthall Road,was not disposing of the waste from his business appropriately. The authority brought a prosecution against him for two offences of failing to provide waste transfer notes for his business under section 34...
  
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• laurahammond published Charges at four multi-storey car parks to increase

  21-03-2017 18:08
  
  Nottingham City Council is set to increase the cost of parking at some of its car parks this week - with Sunday parking rates rising by £1. The council is to increase charges at four of its car parks - Broadmarsh, Lace Market, Trinity Square and Curzon Street. The new charges will come into force from Friday, March 24, but the city council is not proposing to enforce tariffs until early May.The cost of parking for up to two hours will go up by 10p at the Broadmarsh and Trinity...
  
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• laurahammond commented Charges at four multi-storey car parks to increase

  21-03-2017 18:08
  
  Nottingham City Council is set to increase the cost of parking at some of its car parks this week - with Sunday parking rates rising by £1. The council is to increase charges at four of its car parks - Broadmarsh, Lace Market, Trinity Square and Curzon Street. The new charges will come into force from Friday, March 24, but the city council is not proposing to enforce tariffs until early May.The cost of parking for up to two hours will go up by 10p at the Broadmarsh and Trinity...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Michael O'Connor keen for Notts County to avoid complacency

  21-03-2017 17:53
  
  Michael O'Connor insists Notts County must avoid complacency now they have given themselves breathing space in the fight to secure Football League safety. Sunday's victory over Barnet left the Magpies 11 points clear of the drop zone with boss Kevin Nolan insisting the club is not yet safe. With eight games left of the season to play, however, Notts have given themselves a fantastic chance especially with Leyton Orient and Newport so far behind. But O'Connor insists the squad are...
  
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• NottmPostEG published What to expect from The Grapes of Wrath at Nottingham Playhouse

  21-03-2017 17:30
  
  A stage production of John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Grapes of Wrath, adapted by Frank Galati, is coming to Nottingham Playhouse and "is uncannily relevant to the world we find ourselves in today" says director Abbey WrightCan you explain the narrative of The Grapes of Wrath?Essentially The Grapes of Wrath is the story of the Joad family travelling 2000 miles from the dust bowl of Oklahoma in 1939 to California. They travel across the desert and along the way face...
  
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• JemmaPage published Jewellery stolen from house in Long Eaton

  21-03-2017 17:28
  
  Jewellery has been stolen from a home in Long Eaton. Sometime between 3.30pm and 4pm yesterday, a burglar broke into a house in Langdon Close.
  Read more: Three men taken to hospital with serious injuries after attack in Radford The thieves took a pearl necklace, a silver and pearl bracelet and necklace set and three watches, two of which had brown straps and one had a red strap. A hexagonal brooch set with blue stones and an oval brooch featuring green stones were also...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'I want to play my part in keeping us up', says Nottingham...

  21-03-2017 17:26
  
  Armand Traore hopes to find his fitness for the Championship run-in – to help Nottingham Forest's fight against relegation. The former Arsenal and QPR man has seen his impact at the City Ground hampered by injury since joining on a free transfer in the summer, most recently by a knee problem. The 27-year-old has shown his quality in the six Championship starts he has made for the Reds – most recently in the defeat at Burton Albion, when his performance stood out amid a...
  
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• JemmaPage published Police concern for missing 14-year-old last seen wearing school...

  21-03-2017 17:20
  
  Police officers are concerned for the safety of a teenager who was last seen wearing her school uniform in an Asda store.Kia Ward was last seen wearing her new school uniform of black trousers, white shirt, green and grey tie, black blazer with green logo on and black shoes at about 4pm yesterday. The 14-year-old was in the Asda store, in Front Street, Arnold, at the time.
  Read more: Four arrests made after 'disturbance' in Bestwood Park Kia is white, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build and has...
  
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• Relive: Block of flats on fire in Nottingham | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  21-03-2017 17:18
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  Relive: Block of flats on fire in Nottingham | Nottingham Post
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  Fire crews dealt with a fire at a block of flats in Radford. The blaze broke out on the top floor flat at around 3.30pm on Tuesday. The block is on the corner of ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Where to buy your Mother's Day bouquet online

  21-03-2017 17:12
  
  Mother's Day, for many, means a chance to say thanks with a bouquet of flowers – but where to go and where to start?We've looked up the best online options which can be easily picked up or just delivered straight to the door – so there's excuse for not getting a great deal to make your mum feel special.NextNext has 36 bouquets in this year's online selection for Mother's Day.The high street chain has free delivery on some of their flowers in different time frames, depending on the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Fire-damaged Posh Spice restaurant could be turned into...

  21-03-2017 17:06
  
  Nottingham Trent University plans to build a 16,300 sq ft office building on the site of a fire-damaged city restaurant. The former Posh Spice restaurant and Templars Bar, in Goldsmith Street, was ripped apart by a fire almost seven years ago. Demolition work started on the partially burned down building last month after the university purchased the site in September. It is expected to be complete by April. And last week, a planning application was submitted to Nottingham City Council to...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Fire-damaged Posh Spice restaurant could be turned into...

  21-03-2017 17:06
  
  Nottingham Trent University plans to build a 16,300 sq ft office building on the site of a fire-damaged city restaurant. The former Posh Spice restaurant and Templars Bar, in Goldsmith Street, was ripped apart by a fire almost seven years ago. Demolition work started on the partially burned down building last month after the university purchased the site in September. It is expected to be complete by April. And last week, a planning application was submitted to Nottingham City Council to...
  
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• laurahammond published Schools invited to join free child dental initiative

  21-03-2017 17:02
  
  An initiative that offers free dental checks to children in the classroom could be rolled out in more schools from September.The Teeth Team has been visiting three Nottingham primary schools since September last year, teaching children how to effectively brush their teeth and applying fluoride varnish.Staff from the charity, based in Hull, also organise local dentists to carry out dental assessments and send letters home to parents if they think there is a cause for concern.The Teeth Team was...
  
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• MattJarram published Four arrests made after 'disturbance' in Bestwood Park

  21-03-2017 16:53
  
  Four men have been arrested after a 'disturbance' in a street in Bestwood Park.Two men and a woman, all in their 20s, were taken to hospital following the incident in Grierson Avenue and Beckhampton Road at around 9.50pm on Monday, March 20. They have since been discharged.Read More: Teenagers 'involved in confrontation with weapons' in Nottingham city centreFour men, aged 26, 23, 21 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident and were.
  
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• Spectacular welcome for the first Nigerian king to visit Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  21-03-2017 16:46
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  Spectacular welcome for the first Nigerian king to visit Nottingham
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  It was a historic day for Nottingham when a Nigerian king visited the city for the first time. The monarch - full name and title His Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II - was given a rousing welcome by the city's African ...
  
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• ​Schools Massive: Romeo and Juliet at Nottingham Playhouse - in pictures - Nottingham Post

  21-03-2017 16:39
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  ​Schools Massive: Romeo and Juliet at Nottingham Playhouse - in pictures
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  A festival celebrating the talents and achievements of children and young people in Nottinghamshire schools, through the work of William Shakespeare, took place at Nottingham Playhouse. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Schools ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Find out when Nottingham Forest's international players will be...

  21-03-2017 16:39
  
  Ben Brereton is one of eight Nottingham Forest players on international duty. Having been called up by England Under-19s for the first time, the 17-year-old striker could make his debut in a European Championships qualifier against Norway at St George's Park on Wednesday. He will also be in the England squad for two more European Championships qualifiers, against Spain on Friday and Belarus on Monday. Seven of Brereton's Forest team-mates are also away with their countries.
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• NatalieFahy published Live updates: Block of flats on fire in Nottingham city centre

  21-03-2017 16:26
  
  Nottinghamshire fire crews are currently dealing with a fire at a block of flats in the city centre. Follow our live blog for the latest from the scene.
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​Schools Massive: Romeo and Juliet at Nottingham Playhouse - in...

  21-03-2017 16:14
  
  A festival celebrating the talents and achievements of children and young people in Nottinghamshire schools, through the work of William Shakespeare, took place at Nottingham Playhouse.Schools Massive, now in its second year, presented Romeo and Juliet at the theatre, the culmination of over two months of work by around 350 children and their teachers from ten local schools.They turned school halls and classrooms into rehearsal rooms, where each class created a scene from Romeo and Juliet,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County's Rob Milsom is making it impossible for Kevin...

  21-03-2017 16:02
  
  The Post's Notts County reporter Leigh Curtis says the Magpies are finally seeing the best of Rob Milsom under new boss Kevin Nolan.Sometimes all it takes to unlock a player's potential and level of performance is the right manager.Rob Milsom has played under Ricardo Moniz, Jamie Fullarton, Mark Cooper and John Sheridan but none of them could get the best out of him.Yet since Kevin Nolan arrived in January, he has wanted and allowed Milsom to make the central midfield spot his own having...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers 'on a high' ahead of facing Manchester Storm

  21-03-2017 15:48
  
  Nottingham Panthers are "on a high" heading into their Elite League clash with Manchester Storm, says Andy Sertich.Corey Neilson's side won three matches in three days in Scotland at the end of last week, beating Dundee Stars and doing the double over Edinburgh Capitals.And, ahead of their first home match in almost three weeks on Wednesday night (7:30pm), Sertich says those victories have given the team a lift."It's great right now," he said. "Especially this time of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Three men taken to hospital with serious injuries after attack in...

  21-03-2017 15:33
  
  Three men were taken to hospital with serious injuries after an attack in Radford.The victims - aged 33, 24 and 19 - were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre with after the incident, which happened in Hawksley Road at around 2.50am on Sunday.The 24-year-old and 19-year-old remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition and the 33-year-old has been discharged.
  Read more: Homeless woman attacks bus passenger for speaking to her boyfriendKieran Dawson, 22, of Tiverton Close,...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Heart-warming Teach First video shows the tough everday questions...

  21-03-2017 15:30
  
  Throughout March the Nottingham Post has teamed up with charity Teach First to tackle the inequality in the education system in Nottingham. The national organisation - which encourages people to explore a career change and become teachers to help pupils make ambitious choices - has released a heart-warming video to highlight some of the tough everyday questions teachers face.As part of the Challenge the Impossible campaign it is highlighting how teaching is
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• rsherdley published Driver appears in court after crash leaves man with serious...

  21-03-2017 15:25
  
  A driver has denied causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Gary Frankish, 28, of Brierley Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, was charged after a collision in the town on Saturday, February 18. A car collided with a pedestrian just after 7pm. The 57-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham. Nottingham Crown Court heard on Tuesday the man remains in an induced coma.
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• LynetteP published Nottingham boozy jam company wins support from former Dragon Theo...

  21-03-2017 15:20
  
  A woman who studied chemistry is now using the elements in the periodic table to make boozy jam. And supporters of Carmen Beese, founder of JAM Joyful and Mellow, include former Dragon's Den star and retail magnate Theo Paphitis. Carmen, who grew up in Brazil but now lives in Watnall, has created a range of ten luxurious alcoholic spreads including the popular prosecco and strawberry, mojito, gin and lemon and bourbon. The businesswoman said she never used her chemistry knowledge in a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tiff Eden signs permanent deal with Nottingham Rugby

  21-03-2017 15:14
  
  Nottingham Rugby have announced that fly half Tiff Eden has agreed a one-year deal with the club, signing on a permanent basis from Premiership side Worcester Warriors.The 22-year-old number 10 will return to Lady Bay in the summer, following three separate spells with the Green and Whites, on a dual-registration deal with the Warriors.Cheltenham-born Eden made his Nottingham debut at Yorkshire Carnegie back in February 2015 and went on to score 43 points, including seven conversions in a 49-32.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Freak hailstorm hits Nottingham - on the second day of spring

  21-03-2017 15:09
  
  We're into day two of spring, but you didn't expect wall-to-wall sun, did you? Nottingham was hit by a few minutes of full-on hail on Tuesday morning - only to be followed by bright sunshine immediately after. Broadcaster John Collins (@BrumJC) posted this video on Twitter, showing the storm hitting West Bridgford.
  Read more: Why you shouldn't feed bread to ducksHe wrote: "Cast-iron proof the cricket season is just around the corner. The current scene, a five-minute walk away from...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ilkeston factory blaze is a suspected arson attack, say police

  21-03-2017 14:53
  
  A fire which destroyed a derelict factory in Ilkeston is being treated as suspicious, police have said. The blaze, at the former Gardner Aerospace factory in Cotmanhay Road on Wednesday, March 15, was so severe parts of the building were demolished. Residents were told to stay indoors and close their windows by the fire service due to the large amount of smoke coming from the building. Police have now said the fire is believed to have been started deliberately.Read more: Crews called to...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Who is holding bungling refs in charge of Notts County games to...

  21-03-2017 14:45
  
  Notts County have witnessed two controversial refereeing performances in the last week. First at Doncaster Rovers, and then at home to Barnet. Leigh Curtis asks who is holding them to account?Earlier this week, the Football Association released the full transcript of Tim Sherwood's rant at a referee which saw him handed a two-match ban.There was some pretty fruity language used in his heated exchange with referee Mark Brown which centred over a hotly disputed penalty against Bury back in...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Aldi voucher doing the rounds on Facebook is fake

  21-03-2017 14:27
  
  A coupon doing the rounds on Facebook for money off at Aldi really is too good to be true. Nottingham Trading Standards tweeted its 900 followers to warn them that the voucher - offering either £65 or £85 off - was 'not a legitimate offer'. @AldiUK scam seen on Facebook, do not click any links, not a legitimate offer from Aldi @SafeNottm pic.twitter.com/MuidvJw6I7— Nottingham City TS (@NottmCityTS) March 20, 2017 The coupon claims the German supermarket is...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Firefighters take to Kirkby-in-Ashfield streets to spread safety...

  21-03-2017 14:24
  
  Firefighters have taken to the streets in one Nottinghamshire town to spread safety advice following a serious blaze. On Friday, March 17, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to tackle a fire in Forest Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, at the home of an 87-year-old man. Crews from Ashfield, Mansfield and Hucknall were called to the blaze at around 8.45am and swiftly put out the ground floor fire. The occupant was taken to hospital by East Midlands Ambulance Service with minor injuries and
  
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• stewartthorpe published Teenagers 'involved in confrontation with weapons' in Nottingham...

  21-03-2017 14:00
  
  Police have launched an appeal for information on a city centre confrontation 'involving weapons'.On Saturday, March 18, one black teenager is believed to have approached a group of three black teenagers and a confrontation took place involving weapons.Read more: Man missing from Chilwell may have two dogs with himThe incident happened in Lower Parliament Street, near to the junction with Clinton Street East at around 3.30pm.The incident did not result in an assault but Nottinghamshire Police...
  
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• GemmaToulson published 50 new jobs at Home Bargains store opening in Notts this weekend

  21-03-2017 13:58
  
  A new Home Bargains store is opening in Nottinghamshire this weekend, following a £600,000 investment. Fifty new jobs have been created at the Retford branch in Moorgate, which will be officially opened at 8.30am on Saturday, March 25. Chase and Marshall, characters from children's television programme PAW Patrol will make an appearance between 10am and 2.30pm on the day of the opening.
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• NottmPostEG published Here's how to win tickets to meet Take That - and you don't even...

  21-03-2017 13:49
  
  Nottingham's Take That fans could win VIP tickets to meet the boy band in London and watch an exclusive show by Gary Barlow in a competition being run by a local shopping centre.The trio are to release a new album, Wonderland, on March 24 and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet East Midlands has teamed up with the band to offer fans the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to see them at a special performance on Thursday, March 30 at a secret location in the capital.It will be filmed for...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Here's how to get a free meal at IKEA Nottingham

  21-03-2017 13:36
  
  Other than looking for some home furnishings, there is one other, very important, reason for visiting IKEA Nottingham over the next few weeks.The food. Because all this week and until the middle of April... it's free! OK, you can't just walk into the restaurant and cafe at the store at Giltbrook retail park and start filling your plate with hot dogs, Swedish meatballs, doughnuts and ice cream. There are conditions. And these are: 1. The offer is only available Monday to Friday from...
  
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• Dramatic footage of river rescue

  21-03-2017 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage is released of the moment a police diver saves a drowning man in the River Trent.
  
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• JHLewis published Henry Normal brews the Nottingham beer that bears his name

  21-03-2017 12:59
  
  Nottingham-born poet, comedian and TV producer Henry Normal has been honoured by Castle Rock Brewery with the production of a namesake beer. The multi-talented writer helped brew the 4.2 percent golden mild ale Henry Normal, the second in the brewery's Nottinghamian Celebration series for 2017, on Unesco World Poetry Day, March 21. The ale should be in prime condition for its launch at the Vat and Fiddle pub next week before going to local pubs during the Nottingham Poetry Festival, which...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire's Jake Libby has fresh target for new season at...

  21-03-2017 12:52
  
  Jake Libby has set his sights on forcing his way into Nottinghamshire's limited overs teams after being one of the outstanding players on the tour of Barbados.The 24-year-old established himself at the top of the order in the County Championship in the second half of last season.While he wants to retain his spot in four day cricket, he hopes hard work on batting against the white ball through the winter will be rewarded at some point in the coming campaign."I showed I could play last season...
  
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• MattDavies published Billy Root 'feels things are going the right way' in bid to break...

  21-03-2017 12:06
  
  Billy Root has put his degree on hold in a bid to break into the Nottinghamshire first team.The 24-year-old has played in two County Championship matches for Notts and made an unbeaten 66 against Somerset in the final game of last season.Now he has stopped playing for Leeds Bradford MCCU and suspended his degree in sports management to try and help take the next step at Trent Bridge.He is well aware he faces an uphill task to break into the side, but has made a good impression during pre-season.
  
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