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• Magnificent seven tries for Nottingham Rugby in victory over British Army - Nottingham Post

  08-04-2017 22:29
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  Magnificent seven tries for Nottingham Rugby in victory over British Army
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  Nottingham Rugby swept to victory over a British Army XV in Portugal, scoring seven tries in a 43-31 win. Billy Robinson scored two tries to complete the impressive result for Ian Costello's men. TJ Harris scored the Green and Whites' opening try to ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Magnificent seven tries for Nottingham Rugby in victory over...

  08-04-2017 22:04
  
  Nottingham Rugby swept to victory over a British Army XV in Portugal, scoring seven tries in a 43-31 win.Billy Robinson scored two tries to complete the impressive result for Ian Costello's men.TJ Harris scored the Green and Whites' opening try to give them a 5-0 lead, Gearoid Lyons missing the conversion.Prop Tom Heard doubled their lead to 10-0 minutes later, but once again Lyons failed to add the extras.The Army hit back with a penalty to make it 10-3, but Nottingham scored two more tries to.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published You deserve it, Fawaz Al Hasawi tells Nottingham Forest star Ben...

  08-04-2017 21:50
  
  Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi gave the thumbs up to teenage star Ben Brereton and Nottingham Forest after their 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Brereton was one of the Reds' standout performers as they boosted their Championship survival hopes with a crucial win, courtesy of goals from Eric Lichaj and Jamie Ward. And they could have triumphed by an even greater margin as Mark Warburton's side created several good chances in an impressive display against the high-flying Terriers at the City...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented You deserve it, Fawaz Al Hasawi tells Nottingham Forest star Ben...

  08-04-2017 21:50
  
  Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi gave the thumbs up to teenage star Ben Brereton and Nottingham Forest after their 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Brereton was one of the Reds' standout performers as they boosted their Championship survival hopes with a crucial win, courtesy of goals from Eric Lichaj and Jamie Ward. And they could have triumphed by an even greater margin as Mark Warburton's side created several good chances in an impressive display against the high-flying Terriers at the City...
  
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• Almost 40% of people successfully appeal parking fines issued in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  08-04-2017 21:43
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  Almost 40% of people successfully appeal parking fines issued in Nottingham
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  Almost 40 percent of people successfully appealed parking fines that were issued in Nottingham last year. Nottingham City Council approved 2,814 out of 7,247 challenges – or 38.83 percent – to on-street parking fines between January and October 2016.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Steve Evans frustrated as Mansfield Town denied penalty in 1-0...

  08-04-2017 20:59
  
  Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans argued his side should have been awarded a penalty as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers.Tommy Rowe's header in the 74th minute proved the difference between the two sides at the Keepmoat Stadium as Stags dropped to 13th in the League Two table.Striker Danny Rose and midfielder Alfie Potter both had efforts cleared off the line, but it was a decision against the latter which really irked Evans.In the 89th minute Potter went to ground under a challenge..
  
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• MattDavies published James Pattinson already loving life with Nottinghamshire as he...

  08-04-2017 20:58
  
  James Pattinson says he is already relishing his time with Nottinghamshire after just two days of cricket.It is perhaps unsurprising considering he hit a career best 89 not out before helping put them in position to beat Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.Pattinson took two for 21 after putting on 122 for the eighth wicket with Stuart Broad to dig Notts out of trouble as they recovered to 329 all out.Leicestershire closed on 51 for six, a deficit of 27, after Broad took one wicket and Luke.
  
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• Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Mansfield Town

  08-04-2017 20:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doncaster Rovers win promotion back to League One at the first attempt after a narrow win over Mansfield.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest move FIVE points clear of Championship...

  08-04-2017 20:23
  
  Nottingham Forest moved five points clear of the Championship relegation zone thanks to their 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the City Ground. They moved up one place to 19th, going above Nigel Clough's Burton Albion on goal difference. The Brewers drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at the Pirelli Stadium. Jonathan Kodjia scored for Villa but they were pegged back by Lloyd Dyer. Bristol City stayed in 21st place, but moved four points clear of the drop zone thanks to a 3-1 win over Wolves at...
  
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• Leicestershire v Nottinghamshire: James Pattinson puts visitors in sight of victory

  08-04-2017 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire close in on a swift victory at Leicestershire as James Pattinson stars with bat and ball for the visitors.
  
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• TracyWalker published Meet Leo Fearless Beau Edwards - the rainbow baby born at 28...

  08-04-2017 20:00
  
  Meet Leo Fearless Beau Edwards - a "rainbow baby". He earned his heroic middle name because of the way he battled his way to health, despite having been born at 28 weeks. After spending 59 days in hospital, and a few setbacks, he was on the road to recovery. And his parents, Gethin and Alix, of Hucknall, say he is a rainbow baby because "after the horror of a storm, he is our rainbow". Gethin, a teacher at Fernwood Primary School, in Wollaton, has mounted a Fearless...
  
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• MattDavies published James Pattinson helps put Nottinghamshire on the brink of a first...

  08-04-2017 20:00
  
  Earlier this week James Pattinson spoke of his desire to be considered an all-rounder.The imposing Australian quick looks well on the way to achieving his goal, after producing a brilliant debut to help put Nottinghamshire in position to secure their first win since the opening game of last season.It was a rapidly moving second day at Grace Road as the tide turned dramatically with Pattinson central to the transformation which has Notts closing in on victory.An upset was a possibility in the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WATCH Paul Taylor's verdict after Nottingham Forest beat...

  08-04-2017 20:00
  
  Nottingham Forest took a giant step towards Championship safety with a convincing 2-0 win over play-off hopefuls Huddersfield Town at the City Ground. The Reds dominated much of the game and could well have added to the victory they richly deserved against a below-par Terriers outfit. Eric Lichaj appeared at the back post and tapped in a fine ball from Ben Brereton just after the half hour mark to put Forest in front, and it could have been two before the break but for a terrific save by...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Victory was vital but now Nottingham Forest must build on it...

  08-04-2017 19:48
  
  Mark Warburton has challenged Nottingham Forest to build on a huge win and an impressive performance against Huddersfield Town when they face relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers on Friday. The Reds beat promotion-chasing Huddersfield 2-0 thanks to goals from Eric Lichaj and Jamie Ward either side of half-time – but might have won by a much bigger margin, following a rampant display at the City Ground. The victory put Forest five points clear of Blackburn - who occupy the final...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Jorge Grant is 'genuine class act' in Notts County fightback at...

  08-04-2017 19:21
  
  Notts County produced a stunning late fightback to beat Carlisle United 2-1 in League Two. Here's how we rated every Magpies player.Adam Collin: Had absolutely nothing to do all game as he was either well protected or Carlisle's shooting was off target. Should have done better for the goal. Rating: 6/10Matt Tootle: Created one of Notts' best chances when he stood up a cross to the back post for Shola Ameobi whose header was cleared off the line. Scored the winner. Rating: 7/10Richard Duffy: Some
  
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• Carlisle United 1-2 Notts County

  08-04-2017 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jon Stead and Matt Tootle score in the final five minutes as Notts County snatch a 2-1 win over play-off hopefuls Carlisle.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Kevin Nolan thrilled with Notts County's reaction in comeback at...

  08-04-2017 18:57
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan was delighted with his players' reaction as they made it four wins on the spin with victory over Carlisle.The Magpies could have taken the lead in the first half when Shola Ameobi saw a header cleared off the line by Shaun Brisley.It proved a good intervention as Carlisle then took the lead when Jabo Ibhere lashed in just 30 seconds after coming off the bench in the 57th minute.But Notts hauled themselves level with five minutes remaining through Jon Stead's 14th...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 2-0 Huddersfield Town

  08-04-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield's automatic promotion hopes are dealt a further blow as Nottingham Forest give manager Mark Warburton his first win.
  
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• JemmaPage published Caller rang East Midlands Ambulance Service because their cat was...

  08-04-2017 18:17
  
  A man phoned East Midlands Ambulance Service – because his cat was sick. It was one of several bizarre phone calls made to the service's emergency call handlers, based at the trust's headquarters in Nottingham Business Park, last month. Other "inappropriate" 999 calls included one from an angry man who had been kicked out of a nightclub and someone with dandruff problems. A man also rang because he had no money to get home and had been waiting in accident and emergency...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Caller rang East Midlands Ambulance Service because their cat was...

  08-04-2017 18:17
  
  A man phoned East Midlands Ambulance Service – because his cat was sick. It was one of several bizarre phone calls made to the service's emergency call handlers, based at the trust's headquarters in Nottingham Business Park, last month. Other "inappropriate" 999 calls included one from an angry man who had been kicked out of a nightclub and someone with dandruff problems. A man also rang because he had no money to get home and had been waiting in accident and emergency...
  
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• Nottmtails published Jamie Ward stars for Nottingham Forest on Reds return

  08-04-2017 18:10
  
  Nottingham Forest claimed a massive win in their battle against relegation in the Championship, beating Huddersfield Town 2-0 at the City Ground thanks to goals from Eric Lichaj and Jamie Ward. Here's how we rated every Reds player. Jordan Smith: Did not have a huge amount to do, but did what was required of him. One save from Wells was slightly awkward, but he kept his clean sheet. Rating: 7/10 Joe Worrall: Twice came agonisingly close to scoring in the first half and was a dominant figure...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Jamie Ward stars for Nottingham Forest on Reds return

  08-04-2017 18:10
  
  Nottingham Forest claimed a massive win in their battle against relegation in the Championship, beating Huddersfield Town 2-0 at the City Ground thanks to goals from Eric Lichaj and Jamie Ward. Here's how we rated every Reds player. Jordan Smith: Did not have a huge amount to do, but did what was required of him. One save from Wells was slightly awkward, but he kept his clean sheet. Rating: 7/10 Joe Worrall: Twice came agonisingly close to scoring in the first half and was a dominant figure...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with HUGE three points and...

  08-04-2017 17:55
  
  Nottingham Forest gave their survival hopes a huge boost as they clinched their first win under manager Mark Warburton, beating Huddersfield Town 2-0. Having started the day just two points above the Championship relegation zone, the Reds gave themselves some all-important breathing space with three massive points at the City Ground. It was no less than they deserved either, as they had their promotion-chasing opponents on the back foot for long spells. Eric Lichaj's second goal of the...
  
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• JemmaPage published 82-year-old driver knocked cyclist off bike - then slowly ran...

  08-04-2017 17:50
  
  An 82-year-old driver has been banned from driving after he knocked a cyclist off his bike – then slowly ran over him. Despite the "shocking" incident, Gilroy Tennant applied to renew his licence just days after the smash. Judge Peter Cooke told Tennant he should "hang his head in shame" for his "astonishing" lack of remorse following the crash, which left the victim with "life-changing" injuries. Tennant was driving his Mazda car along Derby...
  
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• JemmaPage commented 82-year-old driver knocked cyclist off bike - then slowly ran...

  08-04-2017 17:50
  
  An 82-year-old driver has been banned from driving after he knocked a cyclist off his bike – then slowly ran over him. Despite the "shocking" incident, Gilroy Tennant applied to renew his licence just days after the smash. Judge Peter Cooke told Tennant he should "hang his head in shame" for his "astonishing" lack of remorse following the crash, which left the victim with "life-changing" injuries. Tennant was driving his Mazda car along Derby...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County produce a brilliant late fightback to stun Carlisle

  08-04-2017 17:48
  
  Two goals in the last five minutes completed a stunning turnaround by Notts County as they downed Carlisle United at Brunton Park.The Magpies had the better of the first half exchanges and should have taken the lead when Shola Ameobi's header was cleared off the line by Shaun Brisley.Jon Stead also went close at the start of the second half as Notts looked for a breakthrough their enterprise deserved.Read more: Nolan ready to commit to longer dealBut they were stunned when Jabo Iberhe was sent..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County produce a brilliant late fightback to stun Carlisle

  08-04-2017 17:48
  
  Two goals in the last five minutes completed a stunning turnaround by Notts County as they downed Carlisle United at Brunton Park.The Magpies had the better of the first half exchanges and should have taken the lead when Shola Ameobi's header was cleared off the line by Shaun Brisley.Jon Stead also went close at the start of the second half as Notts looked for a breakthrough their enterprise deserved.Read more: Nolan ready to commit to longer dealBut they were stunned when Jabo Iberhe was sent..
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham Forest fans' fundraiser for Ed Bilbey family

  08-04-2017 17:43
  
  Nottingham Forest fans are hosting a music event in memory of tragic teen boxer Ed Bilbey.The 17-year-old collapsed as his arm was being held by the referee at the end of a championship bout last month.The Reds supporter - who boxed with a Nottingham Forest logo on his shorts - died in hospital after competing in an amateur match on March 24 at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, Derbyshire.A minute's applause was held during the 17th minute of Forest's match at home to...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Almost 40% of people successfully appeal parking fines issued in...

  08-04-2017 16:06
  
  Almost 40 percent of people successfully appealed parking fines that were issued in Nottingham last year.Nottingham City Council approved 2,814 out of 7,247 challenges – or 38.83 percent – to on-street parking fines between January and October 2016. The figure, obtained by the Press Association through a Freedom of Information request, is reasonably low compared to other local authorities as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, in Hampshire, approved 540 challenges out of...
  
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• TracyWalker published Marcellus Baz gets surprise from Love Your Garden's Alan...

  08-04-2017 15:55
  
  When a stranger wearing a boxing helmet and robe ran at Nottingham School of Boxing's Marcellus Baz, he very nearly landed a punch on him. But when it turned out that the 'assailant' was actually TV favourite Alan Titchmarsh, Baz saw the funny side. The television personality was in Nottingham to surprise coach Baz by telling him he had been chosen to have the garden at his boxing gym, and the one at his home, revamped as part of Titchmarsh's Love Your Garden show, on ITV. The show sees...
  
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• TracyWalker published Second fundraising page set up to support Samantha Baldwin -...

  08-04-2017 15:53
  
  A second fundraising page has been set up to support Samantha Baldwin. In less than three days, more than £6,500 of a £15,000 target has been raised by 380 people. The news comes less than a week after an initial online page was established to help the Newark mum.The page has been set up by supporter Andy Freeman.Read more: Diversion in place after six-car crash in NottinghamThe page also contains a link to a petition which urges Newark MP Robert Jenrick to support the...
  
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• England legend Moore in intensive care

  08-04-2017 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former international player thanks staff from his hospital bed for "saving his life".
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Britt Assombalonga on bench for Nottingham Forest as Jamie Ward...

  08-04-2017 15:07
  
  Striker Britt Assombalonga dropped to the bench as Nottingham Forest made three changes for their Championship clash with Huddersfield Town.On the back of a midweek defeat at Wolves, and looking for his first win as Reds boss, Mark Warburton was understood to have opted for a 3-5-2 formation as his team returned to home soil.Assombalonga had gone desperately close to clinching a result for his side at Molineux, with an effort which was cleared off the line, but he was among the substitutes...
  
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• JemmaPage published Diversion in place after six-car crash in Nottingham

  08-04-2017 15:04
  
  Police have put a diversion in place after a six-car crash in Nottingham. Officers were called to the collision, in Middleton Boulevard, Wollaton, at 1.30pm today (Saturday). Paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the scene to treat people, who are believed to have minor injuries.
  Read more: Lorry driver who hid illicit tobacco under boxes of frozen chips arrested at Notts pub One lane is open and motorists are being asked to divert from the junction of Dorket Drive...
  
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• NatalieFahy published These are the baby names that could become extinct if parents...

  08-04-2017 14:39
  
  Looking for an unusual baby name?Why not give Cyril, Beverley, Angela, Dean or Sharon a go?These are just some of the names that are yet to be registered on online resource BabyCentre's database this year - and the website has warned that these names and scores of others are at risk of dying out.The list comprises 36 once-popular monikers which are now almost non-existent.Read more: People in the East Midlands are most satisfied with their livesIt's true that some names fall in and out of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Application submitted to demolish former Winning Post pub in...

  08-04-2017 14:29
  
  An application has been submitted to demolish the former Winning Post pub in Clifton. Nottingham City Council granted outline planning permission – which is used to find out whether a proposal is likely to be approved by the planning authority – for developers Grace Machin Planning and Property to build eight homes on the site of the Farnborough Road venue at the end of March. The property company has now submitted another application to demolish the pub, which closed in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published People living in the East Midlands are most satisfied with their...

  08-04-2017 14:14
  
  People living in the East Midlands are the most satisfied with their lives in England. Some 31 percent of people in the region considered themselves to be highly satisfied in 2015/16, according to the government's latest well-being survey. This compared to 29 percent of people across the UK who said the same.
  Read more: The five benefit cuts coming into force this week that could affect you Londoners are least satisfied – a whopping 74 percent of people living there said they did not...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Why is Nottingham's Clumber Street McDonald's closed and when...

  08-04-2017 13:48
  
  Fast food lovers may have noticed that Nottingham's Clumber Street branch of McDonald's has been boarded up and closed. But there is no need to worry as it will be reopening in just over five weeks following a refurbishment. Stapleford-born franchisee Jerry Nicholls sent out a tweet saying the branch was undergoing a makeover and would be open again next month on May 18.
  Read more: Sandiacre takeway is named one of the best in the UKHe said: "Clumber Street closed for six week...
  
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• TracyWalker published Champion boxer helps Wholesome Juicery to pack a punch

  08-04-2017 13:03
  
  A former world boxing champion has inspired one of his proteges to believe that "the sky's the limit" when it comes to setting up his own business. Jawaid Khaliq MBE, who became the first Asian to win an Amateur Boxing Association championship, in 1996, was a guest of honour during the official launch of the Wholesome Juicery on Saturday. The juice and shakes outlet has opened in Clinton Street East - on the same row that city success story The Nottingham Doughnut Company first...
  
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• NottmPostEG published 11 of the best beer gardens in Nottinghamshire - and some further...

  08-04-2017 13:00
  
  The sun's out - so quick, make the most of it and get yourself down to a beautiful beer garden with a pint of the cold stuff.It would be rude not to - especially with Nottingham looking like it's going to be hotter than Sicily this weekend. So, what makes a good real ale pub beer garden apart from the obvious? An inviting space with comfortable surroundings, possibly quirky, and with floral attire, and a little bit more than few wooden bench sets thrown onto a slab of tarmac or shuffled onto a..
  
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• MattDavies published Lee Westwood falls away badly at the Masters after five over par...

  08-04-2017 12:19
  
  Lee Westwood slipped down the leaderboard at the Masters as he shot a five over par 77 in his second round.The Worksop golfer had led the English contingent after carding 70 for the opening 18 holes at Augusta National. That left him in third, but a disappointing effort on Friday saw him slip to 19th on three over par, seven shots off the lead.He did nonetheless make the cut to give him the chance to rally. Other big names were less successful, not least Westwood's countryman Danny Willett, who.
  
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• laurahammond published 'Good' rating for care home rocked by murder investigation

  08-04-2017 12:05
  
  A Calverton care home that was at the centre of a murder investigation has received a glowing report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Nottinghamshire Police launched a murder investigation at Springwater Lodge Care Home, in Smithy View, in August last year after six residents died within a two-week period.Officers announced that the deaths were not suspicious in January, and now the care home has been rated as 'good' by CQC inspectors.It comes after Springwater Lodge was rated as 'requires
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest have 'some problems defensively' says...

  08-04-2017 11:40
  
  Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner is under no illusions about the size of task facing his side when they take on Nottingham Forest. The West Yorkshire side are looking to consolidate their third place in the Championship and will face a Reds side playing a somewhat different style under new boss Mark Warburton, but admits they do have some defensive issues.Since the two sides met on Boxing Day at the John Smith's Stadium, chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has replaced both Philippe Montanier and...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest have 'some problems defensively' says...

  08-04-2017 11:40
  
  Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner is under no illusions about the size of task facing his side when they take on Nottingham Forest. The West Yorkshire side are looking to consolidate their third place in the Championship and will face a Reds side playing a somewhat different style under new boss Mark Warburton, but admits they do have some defensive issues.Since the two sides met on Boxing Day at the John Smith's Stadium, chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has replaced both Philippe Montanier and...
  
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• JemmaPage published These bodies found in Nottinghamshire over last 40 years have...

  08-04-2017 11:00
  
  Three bodies which have never been identified have been discovered across Nottinghamshire over the past four decades. Two were found in the River Trent and the third, discovered just three years ago, was found in a caravan in rural Beckingham. In one of the cases, a man's identity is still unknown 36 years after his body was found in the River Trent at Averham. He was believed to have been in the water for at least four weeks. Detective inspector Ash Wilson, ofNottinghamshire...
  
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• JemmaPage commented ​Do you have room in your home and life to support a vulnerable...

  08-04-2017 11:00
  
  Nottinghamshire residents of a caring nature are being encouraged to consider offering long-term support or short breaks to vulnerable adults.The county council currently has 58 Shared Lives carer households, which offer long-term accommodation and support or short breaks for older people, people with a physical or learning disability,or individuals with mental health needs.A further 20 households across the county who have availability in their home and are willing to offer...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reds vs Huddersfield Town at the City...

  08-04-2017 11:00
  
  Welcome to live coverage of Nottingham Forest's key Championship game at home to Huddersfield. We're at the City Ground to see if Mark Warburton can claim his first win as Reds boss in what will be his fourth attempt. Forest are hovering just two points above the bottom three with six games to go and welcome David Wagner's Terriers to Nottingham on a day where three points are absolutely crucial to their survival hopes. Huddersfield arrive on Trentside having returned to winning ways with...
  
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• laurahammond published Councillors to question GP numbers in Carlton

  08-04-2017 10:47
  
  A health scrutiny panel will examine pressures on GP services in Carlton after a practice was shut down by the Care Quality Commission. Willows Medical Centre, in Church Street, was closed in June last year after a healthcare assistant posed as a doctor and carried out internal examinations without being qualified. Council papers published ahead of a meeting of the joint city/county health scrutiny committee on Tuesday, April 18, show that some councillors have concerns about GP provision in...
  
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• TracyWalker published This woman had never been behind the wheel of a bus - now she's...

  08-04-2017 10:28
  
  Only a year ago, Sarah Meakin had never driven a bus. But 12 months on, she has been crowned Driver of the Year at trentbarton's Really Good Service Awards. The 29-year-old, who drives the Ilkeston flyer bus, was chosen by several mystery auditors as being the best of the best - beating all the other winners in the firm's 2016 Driver of the Month competitions. Sarah, of Ilkeston, has just transferred to the Ilkeston flyer from the company's twos service. She was presented with her...
  
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• NatalieFahy commented University of Nottingham YouTube Professor Poliakoff is 'first...

  08-04-2017 10:14
  
  Nottingham's YouTube professor has succeeded where a city tram failed - and destroyed a new £5 note. Billed as totally indestructible, the new fiver has been put through its paces all over the internet, including here at the Nottingham Post where we soaked it in a spin cycle, laid it on a tram track and bathed it in the fountains of Old Market Square. The plastic note, launched in September last year, survived.But it appears the note is no match for the science brains in our city, and...
  
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