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• Greek tycoon Evangelos Marinakis hoping to seal Nottingham Forest takeover in next fortnight - Mirror.co.uk

  16-04-2017 23:29
  
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  Greek tycoon Evangelos Marinakis hoping to seal Nottingham Forest takeover in next fortnight
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  Marinakis, also owner of Olympiacos, and current Reds owner Fawaz Al Hasawi are believed to have agreed terms on a 100 per cent buyout. The Greek tycoon is understood to be awaiting the green light from the Football League to complete the deal.
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• TracyWalker published Appeal launched for £40k US operation to help Ellie-Mae,...

  16-04-2017 21:54
  
  A mum has launched a fundraising appeal for a life-changing operation to help her 11-year-old daughter to walk.Cerebral palsy sufferer Ellie-Mae Childress has been unable to attend Nottingham Emmanuel School for over a month due to the agonising pain linked to her condition, and is doing schoolwork at home.Ellie-Mae, who lives with her family in Sneinton, has a wheelchair and also uses a Kaye walker, which is a wheeled frame, to get around.But it's her dream to be able to join her able-bodied...
  
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• Cafe aimed at supporting dementia patients opens in Hucknall - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 20:44
  
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  Cafe aimed at supporting dementia patients opens in Hucknall
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  A cafe aimed at supporting those suffering with dementia has opened Hucknall – after the success of similar ventures elsewhere in Nottingham. The Memory Lane Cafe has been running at West Bridgford's Methodist Church since 2013 as a joint project with ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Cafe aimed at supporting dementia patients opens in Hucknall

  16-04-2017 19:56
  
  A cafe aimed at supporting those suffering with dementia has opened Hucknall – after the success of similar ventures elsewhere in Nottingham. The Memory Lane Cafe has been running at West Bridgford's Methodist Church since 2013 as a joint project with the town's Rotary Club. And after hearing of the positive impact the sessions have on those suffering with the disease, a "dementia cafe" has now been set up in Hucknall by the mining town's Rotary club.Read more: Family of...
  
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• Nottingham teen dies following a serious street attack - Daily Mail

  16-04-2017 19:40
  
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  Nottingham teen dies following a serious street attack
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  Police have launched a murder investigation into a teenager's death after he was attacked on the street. Matthew Rothery, 18, from Nottingham, was left with a serious injury after he was attacked on Woodbrough Road in the early hours of the morning. He ...
  Police name man, 18, who died in Woodborough Road assaultNottingham Post
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• Rain threatening to deny Nottinghamshire a chance to beat Durham - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 18:51
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  Rain threatening to deny Nottinghamshire a chance to beat Durham
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  Only 50 minutes' play was possible on the third day of Durham's home match against Nottinghamshire in Division Two of the Specsavers County Championship. Strongly placed to make it two wins out of two, Notts took two wickets but were frustrated by rain.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rain threatening to deny Nottinghamshire a chance to beat Durham

  16-04-2017 18:40
  
  Only 50 minutes' play was possible on the third day of Durham's home match against Nottinghamshire in Division Two of the Specsavers County Championship.Strongly placed to make it two wins out of two, Notts took two wickets but were frustrated by rain. And there is a danger of more on the final day, when Durham will resume on 201 for seven, 58 ahead.Play began at 12.25pm with lunch scheduled for 1.30pm, but the rain returned at 1.15pm and persisted all afternoon.Notts assistant coach Paul Franks
  
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• JemmaPage published Tributes paid to Mapperley Top 'murder' victim - '18 is no age to...

  16-04-2017 18:39
  
  A cordon still surrounds an apartment in Mapperley Top where a teenager was assaulted during the early hours of Good Friday. Floral tributes have been left at the scene, in Woodborough Road, Mapperley, following the serious assault, which happened just before 1am on April 14. Police, who have since launched a murder investigation, have named Matthew Rothery, who attended Nottingham Academy, as the victim. The 18-year-old was taken to Queen's Medical Centre but died shortly afterwards due...
  
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• MattDavies published Can you name every Nottingham Forest manager?

  16-04-2017 18:04
  
  Nottingham Forest had eight managers from 1936 until 1993.Since then they have had a further 21! We want to know if you can name every man to hold the top job at the City Ground.The man pictured, who won the league title and two European Cups by the way, is probably a pretty easy one to get.Read more: Former Forest winger set for Champions LeagueHowever, there are a few more obscure names from the distant and perhaps not so distant past.We've not included caretakers like...
  
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• MattDavies commented Can you name every Nottingham Forest manager?

  16-04-2017 18:04
  
  Nottingham Forest had eight managers from 1936 until 1993.Since then they have had a further 21! We want to know if you can name every man to hold the top job at the City Ground.The man pictured, who won the league title and two European Cups by the way, is probably a pretty easy one to get.Read more: Former Forest winger set for Champions LeagueHowever, there are a few more obscure names from the distant and perhaps not so distant past.We've not included caretakers like...
  
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• Transfer talk: Newcastle, Swansea and Burnley chase Nottingham Forest midfielder - Derby Telegraph

  16-04-2017 17:50
  
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  Transfer talk: Newcastle, Swansea and Burnley chase Nottingham Forest midfielder
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  Newcastle United are said to be ready to step up their pursuit of Nottingham Forest's Derby-born midfielder Ben Osborn this summer. The promotion-chasing Magpies are keen to land the 22-year-old, with Swansea City and Burnley also interested, according ...
  Newcastle transfer gossip: United to go back in for Nottingham Forest's Ben OsbornChronicleLiveall 4 news articles &raq
  
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• RachelGorman published Police cars seen 'blocking off' city centre street

  16-04-2017 17:49
  
  Police cars, officers, vans and dogs having been spotted blocking a road in Nottingham. The incident (pictured above) was seen next to the Gooseberry Bush Wetherspoon's pub, in Peel Street at around 4pm on Easter Sunday.Read more: Police name man, 18, who died in Woodborough Road assaultAn eyewitness told the Post that they had seen "lots of police cars, vans, undercover vehicles and police dogs" on the road earlier in the day.Read more: Teenager 'threatened with knife' in attempted...
  
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• Police name man, 18, who died in Mapperley Top murder - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 17:47
  
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  Police name man, 18, who died in Mapperley Top murder
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  The man who died following a serious assault in Mapperley Top during the early hours of Friday morning has been named as Matthew Rothery. Officers were called to an address in Woodbrough Road just before 1am on Friday, April 14. The 18-year-old was ...
  Nottingham teen dies following a serious street attackDaily Mail
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• Four Nottingham Panthers players in Great Britain's World Championships squad - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 17:44
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  Four Nottingham Panthers players in Great Britain's World Championships squad
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  Four Nottingham Panthers players have made the cut for a place in Great Britain's 23-man squad to play in the first men's World Championship in the UK for 25 years. Defenceman Steve Lee and forwards David Clarke, Robert Farmer and Robert Lachowicz ...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Police name man, 18, who died in Mapperley Top murder

  16-04-2017 17:35
  
  The man who died following a serious assault in Mapperley Top during the early hours of Friday morning has been named as Matthew Rothery. Officers were called to an address in Woodbrough Road just before 1am on Friday, April 14. The 18-year-old was taken to Queens Medical Centre but died shortly afterwards.Matthew attended at Nottingham Academy, and he previously went to Whitcliffe Mount School in Cleckheaton
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• Fire at historic social club believed to have been started deliberately - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 17:31
  
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  Fire at historic social club believed to have been started deliberately
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  Firefighters who spent more than four hours tackling a blaze in a derelict social club in Eastwood believed it was started deliberately. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Eastwood District and Victory club, in Walker Street, at ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Four Nottingham Panthers players in Great Britain's World...

  16-04-2017 17:25
  
  Four Nottingham Panthers players have made the cut for a place in Great Britain's 23-man squad to play in the first men's World Championship in the UK for 25 years.Defenceman Steve Lee and forwards David Clarke, Robert Farmer and Robert Lachowicz have been selected by coach Pete Russell.Belfast's SSE Arena will host the six-team IIHF World Championship Division 1 Group B from April 23 to 29.GB will come up against Japan who were relegated from Division 1 Group A last year and Division 2 Group A.
  
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• GemmaToulson published British F4 Series drivers Billy Monger and Patrik Pasma in...

  16-04-2017 16:58
  
  Two drivers have been taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham following a crash during a race at Donington Park this afternoon.The crash happened earlier this afternoon (Sunday, April 16) involved 17-year-old Billy Monger, and Patrik Pasma, who were competing in the British F4 series.The event is being broadcast live on ITV4 as part of the British Touring Car Championships calendar and the crash could be seen on Monger's onboard camera.He was involved in a collision with another car, which
  
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• Man dies in crash near Cottam power station

  16-04-2017 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The driver died at the scene and four passengers were taken to hospital "with varying injuries".
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke set to play in the Champions League next season - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 16:42
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke set to play in the Champions League next season
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  Former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke is set to go from the Championship to the Champions League in the space of a year after RB Leipzig secured a top four finish in the Bundesliga. Burke joined unfancied – and unpopular – Leipzig for £13m last ...and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Fire at historic social club believed to have been started...

  16-04-2017 16:37
  
  Firefighters who spent more than four hours tackling a blaze in a derelict social club in Eastwood believed it was started deliberately.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Eastwood District and Victory club, in Walker Street, at 9pm on Saturday (April 15). Twenty firefighters from Eastwood, Ilkeston and Stockhill stations spent three hours tackling the blaze using four hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation fan.
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• Jack Lester hopes Nottingham Forest U23s continue gaining 'good experience' at Alfreton next season - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 16:23
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  Jack Lester hopes Nottingham Forest U23s continue gaining 'good experience' at Alfreton next season
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  Nottingham Forest Under-23s hope to be able to continue playing their home games at Alfreton Town next season. Jack Lester's young Reds have used Alfreton's Impact Arena as their base for much of this season, having previously played matches at their ...
  
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• Watch Sikh Vaisakhi celebrated with vibrant procession through Nottingham streets - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 16:22
  
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  Watch Sikh Vaisakhi celebrated with vibrant procession through Nottingham streets
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  Nottingham's streets were awash with colour on Easter Sunday as crowds turned out to celebrate Sikh Vaisakhi with floats, flower garlands, live music and food. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Starting in Church Street, Lenton, and ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies commented Former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke set to play in the...

  16-04-2017 16:12
  
  Former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke is set to go from the Championship to the Champions League in the space of a year after RB Leipzig secured a top four finish in the Bundesliga. Burke joined unfancied – and unpopular – Leipzig for £13m last August in a shock move. The German club had barely registered on the football radar in this country at that point having only been formed in 2009. However, they shot up the leagues with huge backing from Red Bull, earning...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Jack Lester hopes Nottingham Forest U23s continue gaining 'good...

  16-04-2017 16:08
  
  Nottingham Forest Under-23s hope to be able to continue playing their home games at Alfreton Town next season. Jack Lester's young Reds have used Alfreton's Impact Arena as their base for much of this season, having previously played matches at their Wilford Lane training ground. Head coach Lester says it has given his players a better matchday experience as they look to make the breakthrough into senior football. And it is an arrangement he would like to see put in place again for the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man dies following serious crash near Nottinghamshire power...

  16-04-2017 15:53
  
  A man has died following a serious crash near a power station in Nottinghamshire, police have confirmed. One car collided near the power station, in Outgang Lane, Cottam, at around 11.50pm yesterday (Saturday, April 15). The driver died at the scene and four passengers were taken to the Northern General Hospital, in Sheffield, with different injuries.
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• 'Character key for Nottingham Forest at Cardiff after buckling under pressure against Blackburn' - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 15:53
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  'Character key for Nottingham Forest at Cardiff after buckling under pressure against Blackburn'
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  Nottingham Forest face Cardiff City in a crunch Championship clash on Easter Monday. Here, the Post's Reds man Paul Taylor focuses on the tactics Mark Warburton's side might employ in Wales as they seek a vital away win, and the all-important team news.
  Nottingham Forest 0-1 Blackburn RoversBBC Sport
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• Nottmtails published 'Character key for Nottingham Forest at Cardiff after buckling...

  16-04-2017 15:19
  
  Nottingham Forest face Cardiff City in a crunch Championship clash on Easter Monday. Here, the Post's Reds man Paul Taylor focuses on the tactics Mark Warburton's side might employ in Wales as they seek a vital away win, and the all-important team news.Talking tactics: For Forest, character is key. They have shown they have the ability to play the brand of passing, attacking football that Mark Warburton wants to introduce, with their fluid performances against Derby, Preston and Huddersfield...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'Character key for Nottingham Forest at Cardiff after buckling...

  16-04-2017 15:19
  
  Nottingham Forest face Cardiff City in a crunch Championship clash on Easter Monday. Here, the Post's Reds man Paul Taylor focuses on the tactics Mark Warburton's side might employ in Wales as they seek a vital away win, and the all-important team news.Talking tactics: For Forest, character is key. They have shown they have the ability to play the brand of passing, attacking football that Mark Warburton wants to introduce, with their fluid performances against Derby, Preston and Huddersfield...
  
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• Cafe owner speaks out after being fined over 'nuisance' A-boards - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 15:13
  
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  Cafe owner speaks out after being fined over 'nuisance' A-boards
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  A café owner who was fined after leaving advertising boards on the pavement outside his business has spoken out after being handed a court fine. Brendan Quinn, the owner of Café Amelia, in Arnold, has spoken to the Post after action was taken by ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Cafe owner speaks out after being fined over 'nuisance' A-boards

  16-04-2017 15:08
  
  A café owner who was fined after leaving advertising boards on the pavement outside his business has spoken out after being handed a court fine. Brendan Quinn, the owner of Café Amelia, in Arnold, has spoken to the Post after action was taken by Nottingham magistrates earlier this week.Several complaints had been received about the obstructions – a range of A-boards – outside his Front Street business.
  Mr Quinn was given five days to clear the obstruction and was...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Cafe owner speaks out after being fined over 'nuisance' A-boards

  16-04-2017 15:08
  
  A café owner who was fined after leaving advertising boards on the pavement outside his business has spoken out after being handed a court fine. Brendan Quinn, the owner of Café Amelia, in Arnold, has spoken to the Post after action was taken by Nottingham magistrates earlier this week.Several complaints had been received about the obstructions – a range of A-boards – outside his Front Street business.
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• Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren 'angry' over Derby County sacking as he seeks new job - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 15:04
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren 'angry' over Derby County sacking as he seeks new job
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  Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren is eager to land another job as swiftly as possible after revealing his "anger" at being sacked by Derby for a second time. The former England boss was fired in March, having also been dismissed in May ...and more »
  
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• Crash involving teenage driver Billy Monger stops Donington Park race - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 15:02
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  Crash involving teenage driver Billy Monger stops Donington Park race
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  Messages of support have flooded in for seventeen-year-old Billy Monger, who was competing in the British F4 series when the incident was caught on camera. The event is being broadcast live on ITV4 as part of the British Touring Car Championships ...and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Teenager 'threatened with knife' in attempted street robbery

  16-04-2017 14:58
  
  A 13-year-old girl was threatened with a knife in an attempted street robbery, police have confirmed. Officers were called to Old Farm Road, in Top Valley, at around 4.10pm on Friday, April 14, to reports a teenager had been threatened with a knife and searched by two men, who then ran off.
  Read more: Mapperley Top murder investigation: Everything we know so far The victim suffered minor scratches to her shoulder. The men are said to have been wearing black clothing and balaclavas. Police...
  
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• MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren 'angry' over Derby...

  16-04-2017 14:50
  
  Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren is eager to land another job as swiftly as possible after revealing his "anger" at being sacked by Derby for a second time. The former England boss was fired in March, having also been dismissed in May 2015 after results collapsed and they missed out on the play-offs. He is yet to find a new club, but the 55-year-old is keen to get back into the dugout and says the manner of this departure from Pride Park has left him hungrier than...
  
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• RachelGorman published Watch Sikh New Year celebrated with vibrant procession through...

  16-04-2017 14:37
  
  Nottingham's streets were awash with colour on Easter Sunday as crowds turned out to celebrate Sikh New Year with floats, flower garlands, live music and food. Starting in Church Street, Lenton, and finishing in at the £1.5 million Gurdwara Baba Budha Ji temple, in Haydn Road, Sherwood the vibrant procession brightened up an otherwise overcast morning and afternoon with gatka (Sikh martial arts) displays, turban tying, langar (free food) and stalls. Read more: The 'secret' tapas bar and...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Watch Sikh Vaisakhi celebrated with vibrant procession through...

  16-04-2017 14:37
  
  Nottingham's streets were awash with colour on Easter Sunday as crowds turned out to celebrate Sikh Vaisakhiwith floats, flower garlands, live music and food. Starting in Church Street, Lenton, and finishing in at the £1.5 million Gurdwara Baba Budha Ji temple, in Haydn Road, Sherwood the vibrant procession brightened up an otherwise overcast morning and afternoon with gatka (Sikh martial arts) displays, turban tying, langar (free food) and stalls. Read more: The 'secret' tapas bar and...
  
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• MattDavies published Crash involving teenage driver Billy Monger stops Donington Park...

  16-04-2017 14:37
  
  A crash involving a teenage driver stopped a race at Donington Park this afternoon. Messages of support have flooded in for seventeen-year-old Billy Monger, who was competing in the British F4 series when the incident was caught on camera. The event is being broadcast live on ITV4 as part of the British Touring Car Championships calendar and the crash could be seen on Monger's onboard camera. He was involved in a collision with another car, which was believed to have stopped on the...
  
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• RachelGorman published Charity Easter egg trail held in honour of 'rainbow baby' Leo...

  16-04-2017 14:06
  
  Hundreds of pounds are expected to have been raised at a charity Easter egg trail - held in honour of 'rainbow baby' Leo Fearless Beau Edwards.Members of community group The Wollaton Social were inspired to organise the family event on Sunday after hearing of Leo's early battle for life after he was born at just 28 weeks by emergency cesarean section at Queen's Medical Centre.Despite the odds - which saw the now eight-month-year-old baby survive a further two set backs - Leo is now a healthy...
  
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• Ben Osborn reveals Nottingham Forest's fury as they head to Cardiff for 'bigger than ever' clash - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 14:03
  
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  Ben Osborn reveals Nottingham Forest's fury as they head to Cardiff for 'bigger than ever' clash
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  Ben Osborn says the Reds were furious with themselves for allowing Blackburn Rovers to escape the City Ground with three points on Friday – a result that dragged Mark Warburton's side right back into the relegation fray. Midfielder Osborn says Forest ...
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• Leigh_Curtis commented How Notts County can overcome League One-bound Portsmouth at...

  16-04-2017 14:00
  
  Notts County will put their unbeaten home record under Kevin Nolan on the line when they welcome promotion chasing Portsmouth to Meadow Lane on Monday afternoon. Following their 2-2 draw at Crewe on Good Friday, Leigh Curtis looks at where the game could be won and lost.Rob Milsom is expected to be available to Notts County boss Kevin Nolan who opted to rest the midfielder for Good Friday's 2-2 draw at Crewe.Milsom should win his place back in the heart of midfield after impressing in recent...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Man appears in court accused of attempting to contact girls for...

  16-04-2017 13:53
  
  A man must wear an electronic tag after appearing in court accused of attempting to contact girls for sexual activity. Bail was granted to 32-year-old Lee Henson who was ordered to remain at home in George Road, West Bridgford every night between 7pm and 7am. He must also report to West Bridgford police twice weekly.Read more: Who has been drink-driving?He was brought before Nottingham magistrates on Saturday. The case was sent to the Crown Court where it is due to be heard on May 15. Henson,...
  
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• HellYeah at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos ... - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 13:50
  
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  Last night at Rock City, an intimate crowd were treated to an eclectic night of music as headliners HellYeah returned to the UK after almost three years in support ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails commented Ben Osborn reveals Nottingham Forest's fury as they head to...

  16-04-2017 13:39
  
  Simple anger will be Nottingham Forest's biggest motivation as they head to south Wales. Ben Osborn says the Reds were furious with themselves for allowing Blackburn Rovers to escape the City Ground with three points on Friday – a result that dragged Mark Warburton's side right back into the relegation fray. Midfielder Osborn says Forest were angered by their own failure to take the opportunity to pull themselves clear of danger in the Championship, following an afternoon when victory...
  
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• NottmPostEG published HellYeah at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos

  16-04-2017 13:16
  
  Last night at Rock City, an intimate crowd were treated to an eclectic night of music as headliners HellYeah returned to the UK after almost three years in support of their 2016 and fifth studio album, Unden!able.First up were Milton Keynes' Raveneye who delivered their usual high energy performance. Also promoting their latest album, Nova, it was hard to believe that this current line up have only been together for eight months as they delivered their catchy songs Madeline and Breaking...
  
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• Crash causes road closure and bus diversions in Gedling - Nottingham Post

  16-04-2017 12:54
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  Crash causes road closure and bus diversions in Gedling
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  A car has crashed causing a telegraph pole to come down and block a busy road. The A6211, in Gedling, is closed in both directions between Main Road and Shelford Road. The crash was reported to Nottinghamshire Police at 10.30am this morning (April ...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented We look at who's playing who on CRUNCH Easter Monday in...

  16-04-2017 12:52
  
  Easter Monday will be another big day in the Championship relegation battle. While Nottingham Forest head to Cardiff City, FOUR of their rivals fighting to beat the drop face each other. Nigel Clough takes his Burton Albion side to St Andrew's to face Birmingham City, and after beating Forest at the City Ground on Good Friday Blackburn Rovers host Bristol City at Ewood Park. Wigan Athletic, who have given themselves hope of getting out of the relegation zone by winning their last two...
  
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• laurahammond published Crash causes road closure and bus diversions in Gedling

  16-04-2017 12:32
  
  A car has crashed causing a telegraph pole to come down and block a busy road. The A6211, in Gedling, is closed in both directions between Main Road and Shelford Road. The crash was reported to Nottinghamshire Police at 10.30am this morning (April 16). A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that the incident was ongoing at 11.10am.
  Read more: Jobless criminal tells court he'll have to 'commit crime again' to pay fineIt is not known if anyone has been injured in the crash or...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County aim to 'spoil Portsmouth's promotion party' in front...

  16-04-2017 11:32
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan intends to "spoil Portsmouth's promotion party" as the Magpies prepare for one of their biggest home games of the season.More than 10,000 fans are anticipated at Meadow Lane for the Easter Monday clash, with Pompey expected to bring a travelling contingent that will surpass 4,000 supporters.The gate could eclipse the 11,328 that watched the derby against Mansfield Town in January as the visitors look to secure an automatic promotion place.Read more: Matt...
  
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