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• Nottingham Post published Late formation decision pays off as Mansfield Town boost play-off...

  14-04-2017 21:38
  
  Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans only told his players the formation they were going to use against Wycombe Wanderers an hour before kick-off.But those tactics had the desired effect as the Stags clinched a 1-0 win which keeps alive their hopes of reaching the League Two play-offs.Krystian Pearce's first half header proved enough to clinch the three points, which cut the gap between Mansfield and the top seven to just two points.After last Saturday's defeat at Doncaster Rovers, Evans switched to.
  
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• rsherdley published Who has been in court for having a knife?

  14-04-2017 21:11
  
  Magistrates in Nottingham have been handing out a variety of sentences for knife crime in Nottinghamshire.Here are the latest cases to be dealt with.Offender Jodis Lambert, 20, of Leroy Wallace Avenue, Radford, had a lock knife in Main Street, Strelley.Magistrates heard he admitted he had the blade with him on February 11.They conditionally discharged him for two years, ordered he pay £20 to fund victim services and costs of £85.The court heard Lambert was a person of positive good..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Mark Warburton focused on keeping Nottingham Forest up as...

  14-04-2017 21:09
  
  Mark Warburton says he is focused purely on keeping Nottingham Forest in the Championship, despite the Reds being in the midst of another takeover bid. Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis is expected to take a majority stake in the City Ground club in the near future, with the Football League set to give him the green light over the owners' and directors' test. Marinakis is expected to be partnered by telecommunications mogul Socrates Kominakis, with Fawaz Al Hasawi understood to be ready...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire have best bowling attack in Division Two, says...

  14-04-2017 21:02
  
  Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball hailed his side's attack as the best in the league after they ensured Durham's unwanted return to Division Two did not go to plan at Chester-le-Street.The build-up to the match had centred around the hosts and how they would react on the field after a turbulent summer, which saw them bailed out by the England and Wales Cricket Board only to be demoted and docked 48 points as part of the bargain.But it is Notts, who owed their own relegation last term to the more.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottinghamshire have best bowling attack in Division Two, says...

  14-04-2017 21:02
  
  Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball hailed his side's attack as the best in the league after they ensured Durham's unwanted return to Division Two did not go to plan at Chester-le-Street.The build-up to the match had centred around the hosts and how they would react on the field after a turbulent summer, which saw them bailed out by the England and Wales Cricket Board only to be demoted and docked 48 points as part of the bargain.But it is Notts, who owed their own relegation last term to the more.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WATCH Paul Taylor's verdict as Nottingham Forest plunge back into...

  14-04-2017 20:38
  
  Nottingham Forest could have taken a giant step towards safety with a win against relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers on Good Friday.In classic Forest fashion, however, they went from the superb against Huddersfield last weekend to the desperate a few days later in what some had described as their biggest game in a long time.Rovers won this classic six-pointer by a solitary goal to nil to give themselves a real survival boost in the latest twist to a captivating saga.The winner came with just...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented WATCH Paul Taylor's verdict as Nottingham Forest plunge back into...

  14-04-2017 20:38
  
  Nottingham Forest could have taken a giant step towards safety with a win against relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers on Good Friday.In classic Forest fashion, however, they went from the superb against Huddersfield last weekend to the desperate a few days later in what some had described as their biggest game in a long time.Rovers won this classic six-pointer by a solitary goal to nil to give themselves a real survival boost in the latest twist to a captivating saga.The winner came with just...
  
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• Nottingham Post published James Pattinson the pick of Nottinghamshire's bowlers on day one...

  14-04-2017 20:28
  
  Nottinghamshire ensured it was a chastening start to life in Division Two of the County Championship for Durham on the season's first day of competitive action at Emirates Riverside.The hosts' hopes of making early inroads into their 48-point deficit were dented by Samit Patel and Michael Lumb at Chester-le-Street.A crowd of 2,190 turned out on day one, most of whom would be heartened by Notts slumping to seven for three in reply to 162.But Patel and Lumb had advanced the total to 85 by the time
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest boss issues relegation battle cry, saying: 'We...

  14-04-2017 20:23
  
  Nottingham Forest will only win their fight to secure their Championship status if they remain together, warns Mark Warburton. The Reds were sucked right back into the relegation fray as Blackburn Rovers claimed a 1-0 win at the City Ground, to close the gap on Forest to just two points – leaving Warburton to concede they are very much in a fight for survival at the foot of the table. Forest could have all but secured safety with a win over Tony Mowbray's side, but they failed to...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest boss issues relegation battle cry, saying: 'We...

  14-04-2017 20:23
  
  Nottingham Forest will only win their fight to secure their Championship status if they remain together, warns Mark Warburton. The Reds were sucked right back into the relegation fray as Blackburn Rovers claimed a 1-0 win at the City Ground, to close the gap on Forest to just two points – leaving Warburton to concede they are very much in a fight for survival at the foot of the table. Forest could have all but secured safety with a win over Tony Mowbray's side, but they failed to...
  
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• Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 Mansfield Town

  14-04-2017 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Krystian Pearce's early goal gives Mansfield a win at Wycombe that keeps their League Two play-off hopes alive.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Man dies after collision between two cars

  14-04-2017 19:47
  
  A 21-year-old man died following a collision between two cars in the early hours of this morning.Nottinghamshire Police officers were called to Staple Lane in Balderton at around midnight following a collision involving a Ford Focus and Volkswagen Passat. The driver of the Focus was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Read more: Police investigating Mapperley Top murder say 'parties involved were known to each other'He has been named by police as Francis Martell from Newark. His family have...
  
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• Nottmtails published Mark Warburton admits Nottingham Forest 'did not do enough' in...

  14-04-2017 19:44
  
  Mark Warburton admitted Nottingham Forest "did not do enough" in their relegation dogfight with Blackburn Rovers. The Reds find themselves just two points clear of Rovers – and the Championship bottom three – after Tony Mowbray's side claimed a 1-0 win at the City Ground. Forest failed to reach the heights they had done within their demolition of Huddersfield Town last weekend, as battling Rovers edged all three points with a 78th minute header from Tommie Hoban. And...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Mark Warburton admits Nottingham Forest 'did not do enough' in...

  14-04-2017 19:44
  
  Mark Warburton admitted Nottingham Forest "did not do enough" in their relegation dogfight with Blackburn Rovers. The Reds find themselves just two points clear of Rovers – and the Championship bottom three – after Tony Mowbray's side claimed a 1-0 win at the City Ground. Forest failed to reach the heights they had done within their demolition of Huddersfield Town last weekend, as battling Rovers edged all three points with a 78th minute header from Tommie Hoban. And...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Shola Ameobi 'no cheat' says Notts County boss Kevin Nolan over...

  14-04-2017 19:16
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan leapt to the defence of Shola Ameobi and insisted the striker is "no cheat".Ameobi was denied what looked to be a clear penalty in the last minute of the Magpies' 2-2 draw at Crewe, when he was brought down by goalkeeper Ben Garratt.But referee Gavin Ward incredibly booked the striker for simulation, which denied Notts the chance to win their fifth successive league game.Nolan said he was "bewildered" by the decision, but said the officials only...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Where was Nottingham Forest's Plan B against Blackburn Rovers? -...

  14-04-2017 19:08
  
  Nottingham Forest missed a glorious chance to almost certainly secure their Championship status by losing 1-0 at home to Blackburn Rovers. Barry Cooper looks at what the Reds can take from a game that has thrown their survival hopes back up in the air. 1 This is classic Forest If you've been watching Forest for any length of time you know not to get too excited about wins like the one that came against Huddersfield, because there's always something horrible around the corner. Forest were...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police investigating Mapperley Top murder say parties involved...

  14-04-2017 18:55
  
  Police have described an assault which led to a man's death as an 'isolated incident' where the parties involved knew each other. Police were called to a property on Woodborough Road at around 1am this morning following a serious assault on a man. The victim was treated at the scene but died shortly afterwards.Superintendent Ted Antill of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We were called to Woodborough Road at around 1am this morning (Friday, April 14)."On arrival, officers found...
  
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• Crewe Alexandra 2-2 Notts County

  14-04-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Dagnall scores his ninth goal in 10 games as Crewe twice fight back to earn a 2-2 draw with Notts County.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Bewildered' Kevin Nolan blasts ref as Notts County denied...

  14-04-2017 18:40
  
  Kevin Nolan admitted he was "bewildered" by referee Gavin Ward's decision not to award Notts County a pivotal last-minute penalty as they were held at Crewe.The Magpies secured a 2-2 draw at Gresty Road where goals from Adam Campbell and Michael O'Connor were cancelled out by Chris Dagnall and James Jones.But Notts could have well been celebrating a victory had Ward given Shola Ameobi a penalty after he was clearly impeded by goalkeeper Ben Garratt.Read more: Notts County denied clear...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New church to open in former auction house

  14-04-2017 18:25
  
  A new church will open on Easter Sunday in a former auction house after the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham bought the Mansfield Road building.Trinity Church is housed in the building previously occupied by Neales auction house and has opened just in time for Easter Sunday.The building is one of the oldest auction houses in the Midlands, and parts of it are believed to date back to the late 1800s.It had been left empty for several years and underwent a major refurbishment to accommodate...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published This is when the new driving test starts (and you'll need to...

  14-04-2017 18:21
  
  Are you likely to take your driving test this year? Then you need to know about changes to the exam which are coming in.Learner drivers will need to pass a modern test that will include new manoeuvres - and a longer independent driving section - to make sure drivers have the skills, knowledge and confidence to drive on their own.The changes include a section where drivers use satellite navigation to find their way.The Post reported earlier this year that the changes were likely to come in and...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Captain Michael O'Connor stars with 'tigerish' performance on...

  14-04-2017 18:15
  
  Notts County were held to a 2-2 draw at Crewe in League Two on Good Friday, having twice taken the lead thanks to goals from Adam Campbell and Michael O'Connor. Here's how we rated every Magpies player at Gresty Road.Adam Collin: The former Rotherham United goalkeeper was beaten twice and will look back and ask himself if he could have done better for both Crewe goals. Rating: 6/10Matt Tootle: Another sound performance from the defender, who supported the attack and defended with vigour. Rating:
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest dragged back into relegation fight with 1-0...

  14-04-2017 18:13
  
  Just when they thought they were out of the relegation fight, Nottingham Forest allowed themselves to get dragged back in. A solitary goal from Tommie Hoban was enough to secure a victory for Blackburn Rovers that completely changed the complexion of the Championship relegation fight. On an afternoon when Mark Warburton's side toiled, rather than terrorised – as they had done against promotion-chasing Huddersfield Town last weekend – Forest could not make the most of the few...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-1 Blackburn Rovers

  14-04-2017 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tommie Hoban scores a late winner for Blackburn Rovers to boost their Championship survival hopes at struggling Nottingham Forest.
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham City Transport withdraws three bus services

  14-04-2017 18:09
  
  Nottingham City Transport has pulled three bus services which are largely used by the elderly and disabled. But the contract for the L10, L11 and L14 Locallink services – which carry 370,000 passengers a year - has been awarded by Nottingham City Council to Nottingham Community Transport temporarily on an emergency basis at a cost of £200,000 until it is formally renewed later this year. Nottingham City Transport says the buses are 17 years old and the firm could not justify...
  
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• Nottingham City Transport withdraws three bus services - Nottingham Post

  14-04-2017 18:09
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  Nottingham City Transport withdraws three bus services
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  Nottingham City Transport has pulled three bus services which are largely used by the elderly and disabled. But the contract for the L10, L11 and L14 Locallink services – which carry 370,000 passengers a year - has been awarded by Nottingham City ...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Could Nottingham Forest have done more to stop Blackburn Rovers'...

  14-04-2017 18:05
  
  Nottingham Forest were dragged right back into the relegation fight as they lost 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers at the City Ground. Here's how Barry Cooper rated the Reds players. Jordan Smith: In truth, didn't have a huge amount to do. Could he have done more from the cross that Rovers scored from? Rating: 6/10 Eric Lichaj: Blackburn stopped the effectiveness of the American up and down the right flank. Not his day, on an afternoon when Forest were flat. Rating: 6/10 Armand Traore: Steady enough...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County denied clear late penalty as they extend unbeaten...

  14-04-2017 18:00
  
  Notts County extended their unbeaten run to five matches as they were held Crewe to a 2-2 draw at Gresty Road.The Magpies took the lead after just nine minutes when Adam Campbell profited from a terrible mistake from James Jones to guide the ball past Ben Garratt.But Crewe were level before the break when a howler from Haydn Hollis allowed Chris Dagnall to prod past Adam Collin.Michael O'Connor restored the lead for Notts with a well-taken goal, but Jones rescued a point for Crewe when he...
  
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• TracyWalker published Road re-opens following serious collision

  14-04-2017 17:43
  
  A road closed by police following a serious collision has been re-opened almost 16 hours later. Staple Lane in Balderton, near Newark. is now open following a serious collision in the early hours of Good Friday morning. Two cars were involved in the inclident at around midnight and the road was closed while serious collision investigators examined the scene.
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• Nottingham Rugby aim to get 'monkey off their backs' with victory over London Scottish - Nottingham Post

  14-04-2017 17:03
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  Nottingham Rugby aim to get 'monkey off their backs' with victory over London Scottish
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  Head coach Ian Costello says Nottingham Rugby want to "get the monkey off our backs" before next season, as they head to London Scottish searching for their first victory in London this term. In their final fixture of the Championship campaign, the ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Rugby aim to get 'monkey off their backs' with victory ... - Nottingham Post

  14-04-2017 17:03
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  Head coach Ian Costello says Nottingham Rugby want to "get the monkey off our backs" before next season, as they head to London Scottish searching for their ...and more »
  
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• GemmaToulson published KitKat chocolate bites bags removed from shelves over peanut...

  14-04-2017 16:57
  
  Nestlé is recalling a batch of its KitKat original milk chocolate bites pouch bags after they were mistakenly packed with peanut butter.The company has warned that this means that peanuts and nuts are not declared on the label and that the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts and/or peanuts.Read more: Residents react to murder investigation in Mapperley TopOnly the 104g bags are affected, which are labelled with the batch code of 70720457V2 and have a best.
  
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• Man dies after 'serious assault' in Nottingham

  14-04-2017 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man was treated for his injuries following the attack but died shortly afterwards.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby aim to get 'monkey off their backs' with victory...

  14-04-2017 16:33
  
  Head coach Ian Costello says Nottingham Rugby want to "get the monkey off our backs" before next season, as they head to London Scottish searching for their first victory in London this term.In their final fixture of the Championship campaign, the Green and Whites head to the Athletic Ground following two strong victories against Rotherham and the British Army. Nottingham are yet to pick up any points in the capital, losing twice to Richmond and being thumped by Ealing Trailfinders...
  
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• JackLowe published How your new £1 coin could be worth more than £200

  14-04-2017 15:25
  
  The new pound coin has been in circulation for more than a fortnight now - and eagle-eyed shoppers are looking for tiny imperfections in the new one pound coin in the hopes of hitting the jackpot.Flawed coins are already selling for hundreds of pounds online - but you have to know what to spot. Alex Cassidy, form GoCompare's Coining It In, explained how to spot the most valuable of the 300 million released so far. "As with the current £2 coins, the 2017 £1 coin is...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Drivers could face delays during months of roadworks

  14-04-2017 15:13
  
  Drivers could face delays while Junction widening works are carried out on two busy roads in Stapleford.Temporary traffic signals will be in plave in both Ilkeston Road and Pasture Road while the work is carried out.Work will begin in Ilkeston Road on August, 14 and is expected to last until until October 6, while repairs drivers in Pasture Road will face disruption between July, 17 and August 18.The junction widening to accommodate a new development off Ilkeston Road.Local residents fear they..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Who has boss Mark Warburton put his faith in for Nottingham...

  14-04-2017 15:08
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton named an unchanged side for the crunch Championship clash with Blackburn Rovers at the City Ground.The Reds boss kept faith with the same XI that produced arguably their best performance of the campaign so far to beat Huddersfield Town last Saturday.On that day, Forest were worthy 2-0 winners to move five points clear of safety, and Warburton knows a repeat performance against Tony Mowbray's Rovers will all-but seal their survival in the second tier -...
  
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• JonPritchard published Easter opening hours for DIY stores in Nottinghamshire

  14-04-2017 14:59
  
  The Bank Holiday weekend is finally upon us – but it doesn't look like we're in for a scorcher.The back-up plan when the weather isn't playing ball is usually to get those hammers out and get involved with some DIY.If you are planning on some home improvement, then you'll be wanting to know when the big DIY stores are open over the Easter weekend.Read more: When will Easter weather be best in Nottingham during the four-day break?We've put together the opening times of Homebase, Wickes,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published 'Will Evangelos Marinakis be any better than Fawaz Al Hasawi?' -...

  14-04-2017 14:37
  
  Nottingham Forest fans have been reacting to the news Evangelos Marinakis is understood to be closing on a deal to takeover the club. The Greek has been going through the process of undertaking the Football League's owners' and directors' test, which it is believed he is set to pass. And, according to the Telegraph, Marinakis will secure a 50 percent stake in the Reds with "a.n.other", who might not be current owner Fawaz Al Hasawi. Marinakis had tried to buy a majority stake...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Crewe v Notts County LIVE from Gresty Road

  14-04-2017 14:31
  
  Can Notts County extend their best run of the season at Crewe on Good Friday? The Magpies will head to Gresty Road in confident mood, after winning their last four matches, against Barnet, Wycombe Wanderers, Colchester United and Carlisle United. Can they make it five wins in a row in League Two for the first time this season?
  Read more: Shola Ameobi hails Notts County's fighting spirit and jokes about his MTV Cribs appearanceOur Notts man Leigh Curtis will be at the ground for every...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published BBC Flog It experts are in Nottingham to value your collectables

  14-04-2017 14:07
  
  You could get your antiques and collectables valued for free by experts from the BBC programme Flog It - but you'll need to be quick about it.The popular BBC One antiques programme presented by Paul Martin is in Nottingham today, Good Friday.The Trent Building at the University of Nottingham is hosting the Flog It valuation day.But it only lasts until 4pm - so you need to get down there pronto.Read more: If you've got old Dinky Toys, they could be worth thousandsMembers of the public are invited
  
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• rodmalcolm published Dog breeder fined by court after neighbours complained about...

  14-04-2017 13:50
  
  A dog breeder must make her pets behave after a court heard that neighbours were plagued by the barking of 26 spaniels. Amanda Downie, 37, was ordered to keep only three dogs at home after being found to have breached a noise abatement notice issued by Gedling Borough Council.Neighbours claimed the racket started shortly after 5am and often went on until 11pm. Downie said they exaggerated the problem. But District Judge Leo Pyle said: "She closed her ears to the noise coming from her...
  
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• TracyWalker published Electric car charging points to be 'part of the fabric' of...

  14-04-2017 13:42
  
  The green energy credentials of the new £100m Trent Basin development are set to get a boost with electric car-charging points. More than 75 percent of the plots in the first phase of the new neighbourhood, off Daleside Road, have been snapped up by buyers attracted to the eco-friendly ethos of the site. As a result, regeneration specialist and Trent Basin developer, Blueprint, is keen to ensure that environmentally-friendly transport is readily available and is a key focus for the new...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Residents react to murder investigation in Mapperley Top

  14-04-2017 12:33
  
  Shocked residents have spoken of their surprise at waking up to a murder investigation on their doorsteps in Mapperley Top. Police were called to a property on Woodborough Road at around 1am this morning following a serious assault on a man. The victim was treated at the scene but died shortly afterwards. Locals described the area as being peaceful and quiet, with "lovely people" living in the community.
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• Nottingham police launch murder inquiry after assault victim dies - The Guardian

  14-04-2017 12:31
  
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  Nottingham police launch murder inquiry after assault victim dies
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  Police cordoned off a wide area around the scene of the killing. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images. Nottingham. Nottingham police launch murder inquiry after assault victim dies. Officers treated man, who has not been named, at scene in ...
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• rodmalcolm published Teenager who was an 'utter pain' growing up is banned from being...

  14-04-2017 12:30
  
  A teenager got arrested because he failed to walk the streets alone. A criminal behaviour order bars Connor Kelsall from being "in a group of two or more" and he broke that when three friends approached in a street. Defence solicitor Nicola Gray told a court that the restriction was imposed because he had been "an utter pain" when growing up. She told Nottingham Magistrates' Court: "It is extremely tight. He is not allowed to be with one other person in any public place....
  
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• Nottingham Post published If you've got old Dinky Toys, they could be worth thousands

  14-04-2017 12:00
  
  Toys which once cost pocket money are now treated as gilt-edged investments worth thousands of pounds - provided that is, they are in the original box.Cult TV shows and epic films, from Dr Who and the Daleks to Star Trek with its host of devoted 'Trekkies' and Star Wars, the list seems endless. Mattel's Barbie dolls, which first appeared in 1959, and those of British rival Sindy that followed in 1963, have long been keenly collected, as has their macho counterpart Action Man. Find any early...
  
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• LynetteP published Competition is rife in the battle of the burgers at Annie's...

  14-04-2017 11:49
  
  It was the battle of the burgers at Annie's Burger Shack in Nottingham and all three finalists had ingenious flavours but there could only be one winner... The annual competition to devise a burger worthy of joining the 30+ creations already on the menu attracted more than 2,000 entries.Out of the extravagant, crazy, and sometimes very weird suggestions that flooded in, it was Moroccan, Indian and American flavours that caught the eye of restaurant owner Anmarie Spaziano and her head chef.With..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Six fire crews deal with suspected arson at derelict building

  14-04-2017 11:04
  
  Six fire crews rushed to tackle a blaze at a derelict building in a case of suspected arson. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the former Butterley Works building in Coach Road, Ripley, shortly after 8pm on Thursday.A spokesman for the service said that additional crews were sent to the scene because of the severity of the blaze. At one stage, crews from Alfreton, Ripley, Derby, Heanor, Belper and Crich were at the scene. The spokesman said that nobody appeared to have been...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Evangelos Marinakis believed to be closing on deal to takeover...

  14-04-2017 10:30
  
  Evangelos Marinakis is understood to be closing on a deal to takeover Nottingham Forest. And it is believed the Greek will hold a 50 percent stake in the club. Current owner Fawaz Al Hasawi confirmed last month he had held fresh investment talks with Marinakis - who had tried to buy a majority holding in the Championship club last year - but said no "serious" offers to buy the Reds were on the table. However, Marinakis has retained his interest and has been going through the...
  
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