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• DanRussell published Armed police and dogs called to Ilkeston following robbery

  02-04-2017 23:45
  
  Armed police were among a large number of officers called to Ilkeston following a robbery.Several police cars were reported in the area close to the Observatory Pub in Market Place late on Sunday evening.
  Georgia Clarke, who works at The Observatory said: "We've very worried, it's scary to see the area covered with police. Officers have sealed-off an alleyway next to the pub but won't tell us exactly what has happened."There's a lot of different rumours doing the rounds. The first we...
  
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• MattJarram published Watch talented 11-year-old Matthew Smith conduct 75-piece...

  02-04-2017 21:57
  
  Hailed as one of the youngest children to ever conduct a 75-piece orchestra,11-year-old Matthew Smith brought audience members to their feet at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham.
  The Carlton schoolboy led Nottingham Symphony Orchestra during a charity event held on Sunday, April 2, which was attended by hundreds of people.He conducted Strauss's Die Fledermaus, which is nine minutes long and one of the composer's most famous pieces of his 15 operettas. The talented Sneinton C of E...
  
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• MattDavies published Luck and Miika Wiikman's injury the reason Sheffield Steelers...

  02-04-2017 21:41
  
  Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson is convinced his team would have beaten "fortunate" Sheffield Steelers, but for a worrying injury to Miika Wiikman.The 32-year-old Finn was taken to hospital in a neck brace following a sickening, unfortunate collision with Steelers forward John Armstrong.His condition is not thought to be serious, the club have said. Panthers lost 5-1 at the Sheffield Arena, to go out 7-6 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.Neilson is convinced luck –...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ben Kitt produces five-star performance for Nottinghamshire in...

  02-04-2017 20:11
  
  Ben Kitt produced a five-star performance for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan.The young bowler took five wickets on the opening day of a two-day friendly at the SSE SWALEC.The home side scored 221 in their first innings and Notts were 50 without loss in reply.Kitt opened the bowling for Notts with England international Stuart Broad and made a great start, bowling Jacques Rudolph with his fourth delivery with an in-swinger.He soon claimed his second wicket, having David Lloyd caught at first...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Ex-Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Dorus de Vries sees new club...

  02-04-2017 18:12
  
  Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries may well be experiencing something of a bittersweet moment at Celtic. The former Nottingham Forest stopper will have watched on as his new club romped to their sixth Scottish Premiership title in a row. A crushing 5-0 win at Hearts on Sunday afternoon put the seal on their latest title triumph with eight games to go in Brendan Rodgers' first season at Parkhead. For de Vries, who moved to Glasgow in August on a two-year deal, it's been a campaign of frustration...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Ex-Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Dorus de Vries sees new club...

  02-04-2017 18:12
  
  Goalkeeper Dorus de Vries may well be experiencing something of a bittersweet moment at Celtic. The former Nottingham Forest stopper will have watched on as his new club romped to their sixth Scottish Premiership title in a row. A crushing 5-0 win at Hearts on Sunday afternoon put the seal on their latest title triumph with eight games to go in Brendan Rodgers' first season at Parkhead. For de Vries, who moved to Glasgow in August on a two-year deal, it's been a campaign of frustration...
  
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• Nottmtails published Torment for Nottingham Forest fans could hardly be greater as...

  02-04-2017 17:49
  
  Nottingham Forest may have spent almost two decades trying to get back into the big league, following what feels like a lifetime outside of the top flight. But, for the latest man charged with the task of getting the club back into the big time, there is first a 'micro-season' to focus on.In just under three weeks and two games Mark Warburton is already making a positive impression at Forest. But it is hard to overstate the absolute need for that good impression; that bright start, to be...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Torment for Nottingham Forest fans could hardly be greater as...

  02-04-2017 17:49
  
  Nottingham Forest may have spent almost two decades trying to get back into the big league, following what feels like a lifetime outside of the top flight. But, for the latest man charged with the task of getting the club back into the big time, there is first a 'micro-season' to focus on.In just under three weeks and two games Mark Warburton is already making a positive impression at Forest. But it is hard to overstate the absolute need for that good impression; that bright start, to be...
  
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• MattDavies published Sickening injury to Miika Wiikman as Nottingham Panthers' season...

  02-04-2017 17:26
  
  Nottingham Panthers netminder Miika Wiikman was hospitalised amid deeply worrying scenes, as their season cruelly ended at the hands of Sheffield Steelers after a 5-1 overtime defeat in the second leg of their Play-Offs quarter-final.Panthers, who won 5-2 the night before, lost 7-6 on aggregate after Guillaume Desbiens scored the winner. They trailed 1-0 at the Sheffield Arena when the Finn was crashed into by Steelers forward John Armstrong after 32.42 of a well-poised battle in what looked an.
  
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• MattDavies commented Sickening injury to Miika Wiikman as Nottingham Panthers' season...

  02-04-2017 17:26
  
  Nottingham Panthers netminder Miika Wiikman was hospitalised amid deeply worrying scenes, as their season cruelly ended at the hands of Sheffield Steelers after a 5-1 overtime defeat in the second leg of their Play-Offs quarter-final.Panthers, who won 5-2 the night before, lost 7-6 on aggregate after Guillaume Desbiens scored the winner. They trailed 1-0 at the Sheffield Arena when the Finn was crashed into by Steelers forward John Armstrong after 32.42 of a well-poised battle in what looked an.
  
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• Motorbike rider Mick Whalley dies in Donington Park crash

  02-04-2017 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mick Whalley dies in hospital after an accident in an MCE British Superbike Championship support race.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented 'Shola Ameobi was unplayable' for Notts County against Colchester...

  02-04-2017 16:58
  
  Notts County continued their revival under Kevin Nolan after putting play-off chasing Colchester United to the sword at Meadow Lane. Leigh Curtis looks back at the key things Notts can take from their latest victory.1. Shola Ameobi was unplayable: The former Newcastle United frontman was described as a tranquil human being by one social media account last week, but there was nothing serene about his performance here.Colchester couldn't get near him as he bullied them into submission and was...
  
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• isaacashe published No April showers for the week ahead in Nottingham

  02-04-2017 16:46
  
  So much for April showers - the whole of next week in Nottingham looks set to be almost entirely dry.Forecasters at the Met Office only give more than a 10 percent chance of any showers overnight at around 1am on Tuesday morning - with the rest of the week ahead dry and warm.However clouds loom overhead all week, so bright spring sunshine will be harder to come by than it has been in the past few days.Read more: You can now pick up a cheap hot tub in AldiTemperature-wise, expect highs of 15...
  
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• JonPritchard published Wollaton GP who called receptionist a 'fat blob' is struck from...

  02-04-2017 16:25
  
  A doctor who has been found to have used rude and offensive language towards his staff has been struck from the medical register.Dr Khashayar Ghaharian was the subject of a long-running tribunal – but the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service released a report from the hearing revealing he has now been erased from the medical register.A total of 22 allegations were proved against Dr Ghaharian across seven different areas, concerning his conduct, threatening staff, asking a nurse to...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Wollaton GP who called receptionist a 'fat blob' is struck from...

  02-04-2017 16:25
  
  A doctor who has been found to have used rude and offensive language towards his staff has been struck from the medical register.Dr Khashayar Ghaharian was the subject of a long-running tribunal – but the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service released a report from the hearing revealing he has now been erased from the medical register.A total of 22 allegations were proved against Dr Ghaharian across seven different areas, concerning his conduct, threatening staff, asking a nurse to...
  
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• isaacashe published What can you legally do if someone breaks into your home?

  02-04-2017 16:25
  
  Despite burglary being a relatively common crime, being confronted by an intruder in your own home is a frightening prospect.On Saturday, Nottinghamshire Police put out a warning after a burglar walking in to a Sherwood home through an unlocked front door.But what can you do, lawfully, should this happen to you?Are you allowed to defend yourself? What happens if you hurt the intruder while doing so? Do you have the right to stand up for your family in your own home?Read more: Burglar walked in..
  
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• isaacashe commented What can you legally do if someone breaks into your home?

  02-04-2017 16:25
  
  Despite burglary being a relatively common crime, being confronted by an intruder in your own home is a frightening prospect.On Saturday, Nottinghamshire Police put out a warning after a burglar walking in to a Sherwood home through an unlocked front door.But what can you do, lawfully, should this happen to you?Are you allowed to defend yourself? What happens if you hurt the intruder while doing so? Do you have the right to stand up for your family in your own home?Read more: Burglar walked in..
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Grosvenor Casino has officially relaunched following...

  02-04-2017 16:11
  
  After hundreds of Nottingham's Top Talent entries were whittled down to a talented 12 performers and musicians at a nail biting final, the winners were announced as Lady Rose and the Zap Cossacks.The Grosvenor Casino, in Maid Marian Way, has undergone a stunning £3.4 million refurbishment, and the superstar winners gathered to perform at the glamorous launch night on Saturday.Guests were greeted with glasses of prosecco and a stunning violin performance from Kate Chruscicka in the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Chantel McGregor at The Bodega, Nottingham - Review

  02-04-2017 15:56
  
  Hockley rockers were treated to Bradford's most unlikely looking of new talents as Chantel McGregor kicked off her UK tour at Pelham Street's Bodega.Chantel walked onstage alone, acoustic in hand, wearing a flowing dress and a pair of sandal flats. Chantel, suffering a cold, requested there be less smoke on stage.Read more: Teletubbies is 20 years old - but do you know the Nottingham link?Following the charmed woops, she explained her illness and said; "My bedroom window looks like a...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Cud at The Bodega, Nottingham - Review

  02-04-2017 15:46
  
  Readers of a certain age may have in their dusty vinyl collection at least one or two Peel Session EPs. The first of these I ever bought was by Cud, mainly because it had an entertainingly wonky version of Hot Chocolate's You Sexy Thing.They do play it tonight, and singer Carl Puttnam gives men in their fifties, who make up a good portion of the audience tonight, every encouragement to strut their stuff like no-one's watching. He's still got his mop of red hair, now joined by an impressive...
  
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• MattJarram published Nottingham power cut caused by fire in electrical generator

  02-04-2017 15:44
  
  A fire in an electrical generator caused a power cut in the centre of Nottingham which has hit hundreds of residents and businesses.At around 1.30pm today (Sunday, April 2) a power cut from a generator in the Atrium building on Wollaton Street triggered the blackout.Queues of people at Nottingham's Cineworld in the Corner House were turned away and during the first half of Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom at the Theatre Royal a blackout occurred. Western Power Distribution say some 669 properties.
  
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• MattJarram commented Nottingham power cut caused by fire in electrical generator

  02-04-2017 15:44
  
  A fire in an electrical generator caused a power cut in the centre of Nottingham which has hit hundreds of residents and businesses.At around 1.30pm today (Sunday, April 2) a power cut from a generator in the Atrium building on Wollaton Street triggered the blackout.Queues of people at Nottingham's Cineworld in the Corner House were turned away and during the first half of Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom at the Theatre Royal a blackout occurred. Western Power Distribution say some 669 properties.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Nottingham's Royal...

  02-04-2017 15:30
  
  Just when you thought that there was nothing more to be said about Mendelssohn's much-loved Violin Concerto, along come young Russian conductor Vasili Petrenko, soloist Tasmin Waley-Cohen and the RLPO to breathe new life into it.Friday night's performance sounded as if the composer had just delivered the score, ink still wet, into their hands.This sense of newness was created by looking deep inside the score, ensuring that its many surprises did not lose their bite. This was a work which took...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'Britt Assombalonga back to best, David Vaughan has ice in veins...

  02-04-2017 15:27
  
  What could we learn from Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw at Preston? The Post's Paul Taylor takes a look at the Championship clash.1. Feed Britt and he will score: If anyone had forgotten what qualities the £5.5m striker brings to the table, he offered an emphatic reminder in the 22nd minute at Deepdale. Zach Clough prodded an incisive pass to pick out the run of Assombalonga whose touch was good, getting the ball out from under his feet and allowing him to surge clear of the Preston...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Outstanding Notts County continue to set the bar high under Kevin...

  02-04-2017 15:21
  
  Since Kevin Nolan walked through the gates of Meadow Lane in January, Notts County's manager has often spoken with great excitement about the journey he has in mind.Should he keep overseeing mesmerising performances such as this then you sense it is going to be one hell of a ride for however long he remains at the wheel.Notts were absolutely outstanding from the first minute until last as another top 10 side was put to the sword which all but guaranteed Football League safety.There has been some
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom at Nottingham Theatre Royal -...

  02-04-2017 15:19
  
  From a land where flowers and grass rise high above them and everyday is an adventure, Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom is a firm favourite with little ones.Having been broadcast daily on Channel 5's Milkshake for the past seven years, this BAFTA award winning television animation has been brought to life in a magical, musical stage production by the makers of Peppa Pig.Best friends, Holly - a young Fairy Princess, still trying to come to grips using her magic, and Ben - an Elf, who flies around..
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​Amy Macdonald at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall - Review and...

  02-04-2017 15:05
  
  Amy Macdonald is one of those artists whose songs you know but you just can't quite put a face to the name, but at The Royal Concert Hall last night there was no doubting that this packed venue knew exactly who she was.With nearly every seat taken, it was the brilliant Newton Faulkner who took to the stage to give a commanding performance that set the bar very high. Coming on stage shoe-less with his obligatory mug of tea, he simply mesmerised this crowd.With just a spotlight and a guitar he...
  
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• isaacashe published Power cut hits hundreds in the centre of Nottingham

  02-04-2017 14:41
  
  A power cut has hit central Nottingham leaving more than 650 premises powerless.At around 1.30pm today (Sunday, April 2) a powercut hit parts of the centre of the cityRead more: Superbike rider dies at QMC in Nottingham after seven-bike crashWestern Power Distribution say some 669 properties in the NG1 and NG7 postcode areas - which cover parts of the city centre, Arboretum, Hockley, The Park and Forest Fields - are currently without power.A spokesman said: "We are aware of a powercut in...
  
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• Nottmtails published Forest's Britt Assombalonga still one of best strikers in...

  02-04-2017 14:28
  
  Britt Assombalonga is still one of the best strikers in the Championship and has "nothing to prove", says Nottingham Forest team-mate Danny Fox. The defender has been hugely impressed with the way Assombalonga has fought back from a career-threatening knee injury, taking his tally of goals into double figures for the season at Preston. Assombalonga bagged his 10th of the campaign as the Reds threatened to end Preston's fine home run at Deepdale on Saturday, as Forest continue to...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Forest's Britt Assombalonga still one of best strikers in...

  02-04-2017 14:28
  
  Britt Assombalonga is still one of the best strikers in the Championship and has "nothing to prove", says Nottingham Forest team-mate Danny Fox. The defender has been hugely impressed with the way Assombalonga has fought back from a career-threatening knee injury, taking his tally of goals into double figures for the season at Preston. Assombalonga bagged his 10th of the campaign as the Reds threatened to end Preston's fine home run at Deepdale on Saturday, as Forest continue to...
  
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• JonPritchard published Delays on M1 after three-car crash

  02-04-2017 14:10
  
  A three-car crash on the M1 caused delays of up to 15 minutes earlier today. Motorists were left waiting to pass through the traffic following the crash at around 11.15am near to junction 24 for East Midlands Airport. Two lanes were closed following the crash, but all lanes reopened at 1pm.
  Read more: Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash with horseboxHowever, traffic was still moving slowly on the northbound carriageway for some time following the road reopening. A spokesman...
  
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• isaacashe published Superbike rider dies at QMC in Nottingham after seven-bike crash

  02-04-2017 14:08
  
  A motorcyclist has died in a pile-up during a race at Donington Park.British Superbike rider Mick Whalley was competing yesterday (Saturday, April 1) at the Castle Donington circuit in a race ahead of the MCE British Superbike championships when the seven-bike crash happened.Paramedics rushed to the trackside to treat the Kent-based rider but he later died from his injuries in hospital in Nottingham.Read more: Thousands raised to help wanted mum Samantha BaldwinIn a statement event organiser...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest deserve credit says Preston boss Simon Grayson

  02-04-2017 14:01
  
  Simon Grayson admitted that Nottingham Forest were good value for the point they got in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Preston North End at Deepdale. The Lillywhites boss saw his side come from behind to claim a point in Lancashire after Britt Assombalonga had fired Mark Warburton's team in front after 23 minutes. Forest created 19 opportunities compared with Preston's nine, and given the Reds' performance in the first half, Grayson felt that a share of the spoils was about fair. "It...
  
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• Nottmtails published Mark Warburton highlights a danger in Nottingham Forest's fight...

  02-04-2017 13:51
  
  Mark Warburton says Nottingham Forest will need the majority of their squad to play a role in their seven-match fight for Championship survival – and has hinted he may shuffle his pack slightly at Wolves on Tuesday. The new Forest boss made only one change to his side at Deepdale, restoring a fit-again Eric Lichaj to right-back, as Britt Assombalonga's goal earned them a point against in-form Preston – on a day when their performance might have earned more. But with another vital...
  
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• isaacashe published Village square could make way for new shops and flats

  02-04-2017 13:50
  
  A bid has been made to erect a three-storey building on a Nottinghamshire village centre's open square.Plans have been submitted for a retail and housing development on land in St Wilfrid's Square in the centre of Calverton.If approved by Gedling Borough Council, the open space would be redeveloped with a new block, sitting between the existing shops and Mansfield Lane.Read more: Unsung heroes honoured at the Pride of Gedling Awards 2017This would provide four new shops on the ground floor, with
  
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• JonPritchard published A52 closed following motorbike crash on Nottinghamshire border

  02-04-2017 13:41
  
  The A52 was closed for a short time following a crash involving a motorcycle.The road was closed on the Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire border near Bottesford shortly after midday today (Sunday, April 2).Read more: Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash with horseboxA diversion was put in place but the road reopened at around 12.30pm.A tweet by Highways England said Lincolnshire Police were dealing with the incident, but a spokeswoman for the force said she did not have any details of the..
  
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• isaacashe commented Seriously ill mum 'nearly died' after medical receptionist told...

  02-04-2017 13:30
  
  A Nottingham mum says she nearly died after a medical centre receptionist mistook her rare condition for her being drunk.Mum of two Janine Merryweather, 30, ended up spending two weeks in Queen's Medical Centre after collapsing at the Platform One out of hours medical service in Nottingham city centre.An apology has been made to the Gedling resident by the service, who say there are "clear lessons to be learned".Read more: National Justice Museum's £1 million revamp is a big...
  
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• JonPritchard published Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash with horsebox

  02-04-2017 13:22
  
  A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a crash near Newark Showground.The collision between the biker and a horsebox happened at around 10am this morning (Sunday, April 2) on the A1133 in Langford, near Newark.Police have closed the road at the A46 Winthorpe roundabout and Whitemoor Lane.The extent of the injuries of the motorcyclist are not yet clear, but a police spokeswoman said they were taken to Queen's Medical Centre by air ambulance.Read more: Thousands raised to help wanted.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Red card for on-loan Nottingham Forest defender Ryan Yates leaves...

  02-04-2017 13:20
  
  Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Hurst was left seething after seeing Ryan Yates dismissed in a 2-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers which left his side in League One's relegation zone. The Shrews' on-loan Nottingham Forest defender was ordered off for a second yellow card four minutes before half-time after what referee Brett Huxtable deemed a late tackle on Gas goalkeeper Joe Lumley. In the aftermath of the incident at the Memorial Stadium, Yates was shoved to the ground and then was given his marching...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WATCH Britt Assombalonga net his 10th Nottingham Forest goal of...

  02-04-2017 13:05
  
  Mark Warburton made it two draws from his first two games as Nottingham Forest manager, after watching his side earn a point at Preston North End. Britt Assombalonga, who had been the subject of some criticism from fans following the game against Derby, notched his 10th goal of the season with a fine finish after Zach Clough had played him through midway through the first period.Forest produced some superb football in the opening half at Deepdale, with Ben Brereton going close, though the...
  
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• Nottmtails published Mark Warburton speaks about Nottingham Forest's out of contract...

  02-04-2017 12:57
  
  Mark Warburton says there is nothing fresh to report when it comes to the future of Nottingham Forest's out of contract players. The Reds boss says work continues behind the scenes to tie down the players they want to keep to new deals, with Chris Cohen, David Vaughan, Dani Pinillos and Michael Mancienne all out of contract in the summer. Midfielders Cohen and Vaughan were key figures in the 1-1 draw at Preston, while Pinillos also produced another efficient display at left-back at Deepdale...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest's frustration at Preston draw a good sign for...

  02-04-2017 12:31
  
  Mark Warburton believes the fact Nottingham Forest were frustrated not to have won at in-form Preston is a sign of the quality performance levels they are producing. The Reds made it two draws in two games under the new boss as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Deepdale, but Warburton felt his side were unlucky not to emerge with all three points, from a game they dominated for long spells. But, amid his disappointment, the former Brentford and Rangers boss hopes Forest's players are starting...
  
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• JonPritchard published Wait finally over for Ilkeston train station as hundreds turn up...

  02-04-2017 11:58
  
  Ilkeston has finally brushed off its title as one of the biggest towns in Britain without a train station - as the first passenger train for almost half a century pulled in to the new stop. Around 300 people were in place as the Northern Rail train pulled into the station shortly after its expected 9.45am arrival. The delay was believed to be caused by photograph opportunities at Langley Mill where a number of local dignitaries and residents got on the historic train. Jay Tilford, 71, said...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published The Magpies might be flying, but Notts County players staying...

  02-04-2017 11:57
  
  Haydn Hollis insisted Notts County cannot get carried away by their incredible form, having admitted it is one of the reasons why they are flying up the league table.The Magpies maintained their unbeaten home record under boss Kevin Nolan at the weekend as they cruised past Colchester to win 3-1 at Meadow Lane.Shola Ameobi grabbed the headlines with two brilliant goals, but Hollis also chipped in with the opener with a cute header.The result kept Notts 13 points clear of the relegation zone and.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County a 'different class' according to defender Haydn...

  02-04-2017 11:52
  
  Haydn Hollis insisted Notts County were "different class" after they blitzed their way past Colchester to make Football League safety all but guaranteed.The Magpies stormed to a 3-1 victory at Meadow Lane against the play-off chasing Us although the scoreline didn't reflect Notts' superiority.Shola Ameobi led the way with two excellent goals as Hollis chipped in with the opener with a cute header.The result keeps Notts 13 points clear of the relegation zone with six games remaining and...
  
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• isaacashe published Frosty reception for ice cream parlour's late night opening bid

  02-04-2017 11:42
  
  An ice cream parlour's bid to open into the early hours of the morning is causing headaches for nearby residents.Scoops in Sneinton Dale has submitted an application to Nottingham City Council to open until 1am - and until 3am on special occasions.But people living nearby are objecting, saying the premises - which currently has permission to open until 10pm - is already causing them problems including anti-social behaviour from congregating groups late at night, noise late at night, and a lack..
  
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• isaacashe published England and Forest star turns spotlight on Nottingham's...

  02-04-2017 11:12
  
  Nottingham-born football star Jermaine Jenas has revealed how being robbed a knife-point at the age of 19 caused him to fall out of love with his home city.The former Forest star, who would go on to play for top Premier League clubs and represent his country, had just left the barber's when he was approached by five young men with knives, demanding he hand over his money and watch.Although it was a moment Jermaine would never forget, it was over in an instant.But coming face to face with knives.
  
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• DanRussell published Thousands raised to help wanted mum Samantha Baldwin

  02-04-2017 11:10
  
  Friends and supporters of missing mother Samantha Baldwin have raised £2,000 – to help with her legal fees when she is found.The 42-year-old is wanted by police in connection with the abduction of her two young boys. She has not been seen since last Monday (March 27).More than 100 police officers are taking part in a nationwide manhunt to find the Newark woman.Read more: What we know so far about wanted mum Samantha Baldwin and her two childrenBut now 75 supporters of the mum have...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fans lavish praise on David Vaughan and back...

  02-04-2017 10:54
  
  Nottingham Forest supporters have endured a season of frustration watching their side struggle and slip closer and closer to the Championship's relegation trapdoor.On Saturday however, under the stewardship of new manager Mark Warburton, the Reds produced a much improved performance to earn a hugely creditable 1-1 draw at play-off chasing Preston North End.The fans that travelled to Deepdale were suitably impressed with some of the football on show and in particular, the performance of Welshman.
  
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• isaacashe commented Man spotted with knife in Nottingham city centre

  02-04-2017 10:53
  
  Police are appealing to identify a man after a person was spotted carrying a knife in Nottingham city centre.Three images have been released by police in a bid to trace the person pictured.Read more: Teen appears in court in connection with Aqib Mazhar deathOfficers want to speak to him after an incident where a man was seen carrying a knife in Clumber Street at around 12.30pm on Thursday, March 23.A spokesman said: "If you know who he is or have any information that could help, please...
  
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