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• laurahammond published Runners flock to Thoresby Hall for multi-distance event

  23-04-2017 22:50
  
  More than 1,000 runners and walkers took part in a multi-distance event in the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Hall. The Longhorn saw people of all abilities walk or run a variety of distances in the grounds of the 19th Century country house, in Ollerton, on Sunday, April 23. The event, organised by BRE Events, wasn't just for runners, Nordic Walkers and Canicross contestants - dogs with runners or walkers - also completed 5k, 10k and half marathon distances. The Longhorn was organised by...
  
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• laurahammond commented Runners flock to Thoresby Hall for multi-distance event

  23-04-2017 22:50
  
  More than 1,000 runners and walkers took part in a multi-distance event in the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Hall. The Longhorn saw people of all abilities walk or run a variety of distances in the grounds of the 19th Century country house, in Ollerton, on Sunday, April 23. The event, organised by BRE Events, wasn't just for runners, Nordic Walkers and Canicross contestants - dogs with runners or walkers - also completed 5k, 10k and half marathon distances. The Longhorn was organised by...
  
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• laurahammond published Nottingham's A&E still missing targets - but performance is...

  23-04-2017 20:00
  
  Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is failing to meet A&E waiting time targets - but its performance is improving month-on-month.Latest NHS England data on performance shows that NUH, which manages the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, is failing to meet the national target of treating or admitting 95 per cent of patients requiring urgent and emergency treatment within four hours.Instead, the trust saw an average of 76.6 per cent of patients within the target.
  
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• Nottingham Post published David Clarke on target for Great Britain in World Championship...

  23-04-2017 19:55
  
  Nottingham Panthers ace David Clarke scored as Great Britain made a winning start to their World Championship Division 1 Group B campaign by beating Croatia 4-2 at Belfast's SSE Arena.In the first men's tournament to be held in the UK since 1992, Britain were looking to make it third time lucky with promotion after two successive second-placed finishes.Robert Dowd, having last week helped Sheffield Steelers lift the Elite League play-off trophy, fired Britain ahead on the powerplay at 15.30.But.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Survival will be down to who holds their nerve - five things we...

  23-04-2017 19:20
  
  A Britt Assombalonga brace helped Nottingham Forest seal a crucial 3-2 victory over Reading at the City Ground, providing a shot in the arm for their hopes of survival. Sarah Clapson looks at what we learned from the match. 1. Britt's got talent Britt Assombalonga has had his critics this season. Some flat performances saw fans start to debate where he fell in the striker pecking order, particularly given the emergence of Ben Brereton. But those two goals against Reading showed exactly why...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Survival will be down to who holds their nerve - five things we...

  23-04-2017 19:20
  
  A Britt Assombalonga brace helped Nottingham Forest seal a crucial 3-2 victory over Reading at the City Ground, providing a shot in the arm for their hopes of survival. Sarah Clapson looks at what we learned from the match. 1. Britt's got talent Britt Assombalonga has had his critics this season. Some flat performances saw fans start to debate where he fell in the striker pecking order, particularly given the emergence of Ben Brereton. But those two goals against Reading showed exactly why...
  
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• laurahammond published Pink heart balloons released in memory of baby who died at...

  23-04-2017 18:46
  
  The family of a baby who died while on a day out to Wollaton Park came together to pay tribute to her at the spot where she passed away. Eight-month-old Maisie-Leigh Lamb was born with spina bifida, a condition where the spine does not develop properly, and hydrocephalus, a build-up of fluid of the brain. Mum Shannon Tideswell took her for a walk around Wollaton Park on Sunday, April 9, but when she went to take her daughter out of her pram, she noticed that her lips had turned blue and she...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham's Ellie Downie wins 'mind-blowing' FOUR European...

  23-04-2017 18:34
  
  History-maker Ellie Downie will return to Nottingham from the European Championships with an amazing four medals.The 17-year-old proved she is a major contender for the next Olympics in Tokyo with a stunning performance in Cluj – winning one gold, two silver and one bronze medal.After making history by becoming the first Brit to win the all-around title on Friday, Downie's medal rush continued over the weekend as she won a silver on the vault and in the floor final, and bronze on the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Notts runners battle through London Marathon to raise thousands...

  23-04-2017 18:20
  
  Nottinghamshire's London Marathon runners were given a royal seal of approval as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry got the famous race underway.The Royal Family members clapped and cheered runners as they passed them on the start line before taking up a position along the route in Greenwich to motivate the runners.And while no one from the county managed to challenge winners of the men's and women's elite race - Daniel Manjiru and Mary Keitany - some weren't too far off.Read...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'There's light at end of the tunnel for Nottingham Forest BUT...

  23-04-2017 17:54
  
  For Nottingham Forest, the bright light of optimism and hope continues to shine at the end of the tunnel. But they have not emerged from the darkness just yet. In the space of one dramatic afternoon at the City Ground, Mark Warburton's side somehow managed to deliver a performance that both suggested there are better, exciting times on the horizon and perfectly epitomised why they are struggling in the Championship in the first place. But, while the 3-2 scoreline is one that might have...
  
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• JonPritchard published Two men in balaclavas steal cash from post office in daylight...

  23-04-2017 17:07
  
  Robbers attacked tills and stole cash from a Nottinghamshire post office this weekend.They struck at the Station Street branch in Mansfield Woodhouse shortly before midday on Saturday, threatening staff and attacking tills before driving away.Read more: Actress Vicky McClure reveals she was thrown off her own tram in NottinghamThe two men, who were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, used a black Peugeot 207S that had recently been stolen as their getaway car.Police are now appealing for...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Two men in balaclavas steal cash from post office in daylight...

  23-04-2017 17:07
  
  Robbers attacked tills and stole cash from a Nottinghamshire post office this weekend.They struck at the Station Street branch in Mansfield Woodhouse shortly before midday on Saturday, threatening staff and attacking tills before driving away.Read more: Actress Vicky McClure reveals she was thrown off her own tram in NottinghamThe two men, who were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, used a black Peugeot 207S that had recently been stolen as their getaway car.Police are now appealing for...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Former Nottingham Forest star says Aston Villa's derby win was...

  23-04-2017 16:59
  
  Aston Villa's victory over Birmingham City was the perfect present for Nottingham Forest, sent "with love" from Villa Park. Steve Bruce's side got the better of their struggling neighbours 1-0, with a goal gift-wrapped by former Reds star Henri Lansbury, who swung in the corner from which Gabby Agbonlahor bagged the winner. And for ex-Forest striker Stan Collymore, the win was extra special. While Villa remain Collymore's first love, the Reds still a hold a special place in his...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented 'Pacy wingers have to be top of Notts County's summer shopping...

  23-04-2017 16:47
  
  The Post's Notts County man Leigh Curtis looks at five things he learned from the Magpies' 2-1 defeat at Luton Town in League Two.1. Notts are going to miss Michael O'ConnorThe captain has been ruled out for the next nine months due to a cruciate injury and his absence deprives Notts of a composure in midfield.O'Connor is very good in possession and recycles the ball extremely well. He is also the only central midfield player adept at playing the kind of defence-splitting passes defenders...
  
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• JonPritchard published Speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week beginning...

  23-04-2017 16:14
  
  Mobile speed cameras will be out and about patrolling Nottinghamshire's roads over the next week.Speed camera vans will be in the following locations from Monday, April 24.The schedule of sites lists the roads in Nottingham and the wider county to be monitored by the Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership up until May 1.Read more: Police call for dash cam footage after serious crashNottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, HucknallB6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield B6023 Mansfield...
  
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• Nottmtails published Secret to goal-hero Britt Assombalonga's 'outstanding' display...

  23-04-2017 15:48
  
  Britt Assombalonga is proof of the value of fitness and belief, says Nottingham Forest boss Mark Warburton. The striker netted twice to take his tally for the season to 12 – and more importantly help the Reds to three massive points against Reading on Saturday. It comes at the tail end of a frustrating season for the £5.5m front man, who has seen his efforts hampered by injury for much of the campaign. But Warburton revealed Assombalonga has been putting in the miles on the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Secret to goal-hero Britt Assombalonga's 'outstanding' display...

  23-04-2017 15:48
  
  Britt Assombalonga is proof of the value of fitness and belief, says Nottingham Forest boss Mark Warburton. The striker netted twice to take his tally for the season to 12 – and more importantly help the Reds to three massive points against Reading on Saturday. It comes at the tail end of a frustrating season for the £5.5m front man, who has seen his efforts hampered by injury for much of the campaign. But Warburton revealed Assombalonga has been putting in the miles on the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County players 'have been through a hell of a lot' this...

  23-04-2017 15:44
  
  Kevin Nolan was eager to retain perspective after Notts County's defeat at 10-man Luton Town by insisting his players "have been through a hell of a lot" this season.The Magpies were beaten 2-1 at Kenilworth Road where Elliott Hewitt's strike was cancelled out by Ollie Palmer and Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu.Luton forward Danny Hylton saw red for two bookable offences as Notts tried manfully to find an equaliser, but they couldn't find the breakthrough.Read more: Make me WANT to keep you, boss...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County players 'have been through a hell of a lot' this...

  23-04-2017 15:44
  
  Kevin Nolan was eager to retain perspective after Notts County's defeat at 10-man Luton Town by insisting his players "have been through a hell of a lot" this season.The Magpies were beaten 2-1 at Kenilworth Road where Elliott Hewitt's strike was cancelled out by Ollie Palmer and Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu.Luton forward Danny Hylton saw red for two bookable offences as Notts tried manfully to find an equaliser, but they couldn't find the breakthrough.Read more: Make me WANT to keep you, boss...
  
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• JonPritchard published Rings and watch stolen in Newark burglary

  23-04-2017 15:01
  
  Police are trying to trace rings and a watch which were stolen during a burglary in Newark.The crime took place at a home in St Catherines Close in the town at about 4.45pm on Thursday, April 20.Two men entered the home but were disturbed and then threatened the occupants. They managed to get away with three gold rings, two which have diamonds in and the other with a black stone.Read more: Armed police raids and investigations 'do not pose a risk to public'They also stole a TAG Heuer watch with.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Henri Lansbury does former club Nottingham Forest HUGE favour in...

  23-04-2017 14:56
  
  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury did his old club a big favour as he helped Aston Villa to victory in the West Midlands derby. Steve Bruce's Villa side got the better of rivals Birmingham City 1-0, to leave the Blues stuck below Forest in the Championship table. A draw at Villa Park would have moved Birmingham level on points with the Reds, though Mark Warburton's team have a better goal difference; a win would have taken City above Forest. Defeat, though, leaves them...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'Now get the job done' is Mark Warburton's message to Nottingham...

  23-04-2017 14:20
  
  Mark Warburton has told his Nottingham Forest players: "Now get the job done." The Reds gave themselves a huge boost in their relegation fight with an impressive 3-2 win over Reading at the City Ground, which lifted them three points clear of third-from-bottom Blackburn Rovers, with two Championship games left to play. Another exciting attacking performance – albeit one that also included a hugely nervy finale – provided fresh reason for optimism, when it comes to the...
  
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• isaacashe published Nottingham's St George's Day parade was biggest yet

  23-04-2017 14:03
  
  More than 5,000 people took part in a St George's Day parade in Nottingham that organisers say may be the country's biggest.At noon today (Sunday, April 23) thousands flocked to the Forest Recreation Ground for a parade put together by the Radford Branch of The Royal Society of St George.Headed by riders from the Knights of Nottingham, people of all ages - and a few four-legged family members too - marched in front of waving onlookers to Nottingham city centre, ending underneath the country's...
  
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• isaacashe commented Nottingham's St George's Day parade was biggest yet

  23-04-2017 14:03
  
  More than 5,000 people took part in a St George's Day parade in Nottingham that organisers say may be the country's biggest.At noon today (Sunday, April 23) thousands flocked to the Forest Recreation Ground for a parade put together by the Radford Branch of The Royal Society of St George.Headed by riders from the Knights of Nottingham, people of all ages - and a few four-legged family members too - marched in front of waving onlookers to Nottingham city centre, ending underneath the country's...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published WATCH Nottingham Forest clinch crucial 3-2 victory over Reading...

  23-04-2017 13:46
  
  A gripping encounter at the City Ground saw Nottingham Forest do their survival hopes the world of good as they got the better of promotion-chasing Reading, 3-2. And you can relive all the drama, and a crucial victory, by watching highlights of the match below. The Reds went into the game sat just one point above the relegation zone, but they eased the tension by storming into a three-goal lead. Having dominated the opening stages, they finally made it count as Britt Assombalonga netted...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Has Fawaz Al Hasawi just said goodbye to Nottingham Forest?

  23-04-2017 13:10
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi appears to have said his goodbyes to Nottingham Forest, hinting the takeover of the club is imminent. Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis has been working towards buying the Championship side – a deal which would end Al Hasawi's spell at the helm. Marinakis, partnered by telecommunications mogul Socrates Kominakis, is looking to secure a 100 percent stake in the Reds, with Football League approval the last hurdle to overcome. That is expected to happen before...
  
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• Neighbours left homeless after house fire in Mansfield - Nottingham Post

  23-04-2017 12:49
  
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  Neighbours left homeless after house fire in Mansfield
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  A fire which ripped through a house in Mansfield and damaged neighbouring properties has left a mother and her two children homeless. The blaze caught hold of a property in Big Barn Lane in the early hours of April 20 and firefighters have been praised ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Defeat to Luton shows Notts County still have work to do before...

  23-04-2017 12:30
  
  Notts County suffered a second successive defeat as they were beaten 2-1 on the road at Luton Town. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis gives his verdict on the game.Having completed the first objective of the five-year plan that owner Alan Hardy has in place at Notts County, the next phase of his project will undoubtedly be the most challenging.While the Magpies chairman is keen on securing a top seven finish next season, defeat to Luton proved there is work to do before that dream can become...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Neighbours left homeless after house fire in Mansfield

  23-04-2017 12:23
  
  A fire which ripped through a house in Mansfield and damaged neighbouring properties has left a mother and her two children homeless. The blaze caught hold of a property in Big Barn Lane in the early hours of April 20 and firefighters have been praised for 'undoubtedly' saving the lives of those inside. Roxana Walker and her two children, Jemma, 17, and Liam, seven, have been left homeless following the fire and have been getting by on the "good grace" of friends.
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• NottmPostEG published Counterfeit at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos

  23-04-2017 12:14
  
  It's Record Store Day 2017 with gigs and shows happening across the city. One band that are celebrating the rise and rise of their career since the release of their debut album last month is Counterfeit.Last time they played the Basement in Rock City it was nowhere near as full, but tonight it's jam packed and the excitement is palpable. Counterfeit don't mess about, tearing through a high octane set with endless singalongs, hand claps and circle pits.Read more: Tommy at the Nottingham Playhouse
  
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• Wilko Johnson at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos - Nottingham Post

  23-04-2017 12:12
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  Wilko Johnson at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos
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  What a privilege to witness the legendary Canvey Island coffin dodger Wilko Johnson entertain a reverential Rock City with his own unique brand of refined Oil City British rhythm and blues. It's the first time back to Nottingham for the former Dr ...
  
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• isaacashe published Notts youngsters on song as they build a choir in a day

  23-04-2017 11:58
  
  Hundreds of youngsters are raising their voices in Nottingham to create a choir in a day.The Ginormous Choir 2017 event will see some 500 members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire come together today (Sunday, April 23) to create a choir in time for a performance of Disney songs at 4pm for friends and families.Taking part are members of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Seniors aged from five to 25 are taking part alongside adult leaders and volunteers from all over Nottinghamshire, with...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Wilko Johnson at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos

  23-04-2017 11:51
  
  What a privilege to witness the legendary Canvey Island coffin dodger Wilko Johnson entertain a reverential Rock City with his own unique brand of refined Oil City British rhythm and blues.It's the first time back to Nottingham for the former Dr Feelgood axe man since suffering from his ordeal as a dead man walking with a seemingly incurable cancer. Incredibly, it's 40 years since Johnson left Dr Feelgood. But the manic stare, sideways shifts and staccato moves are all intact as he nears his...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Wilko Johnson at Nottingham's Rock City - Review and photos

  23-04-2017 11:51
  
  What a privilege to witness the legendary Canvey Island coffin dodger Wilko Johnson entertain a reverential Rock City with his own unique brand of refined Oil City British rhythm and blues.It's the first time back to Nottingham for the former Dr Feelgood axe man since suffering from his ordeal as a dead man walking with a seemingly incurable cancer. Incredibly, it's 40 years since Johnson left Dr Feelgood. But the manic stare, sideways shifts and staccato moves are all intact as he nears his...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published 'Genuinely excited for next season after that' - Nottingham...

  23-04-2017 11:43
  
  Nottingham Forest fans have been having their say following the Reds' vital 3-2 victory over Reading. Mark Warburton's side eased a few nerves and boosted their hopes of avoiding the drop into League One by clinching three valuable points at the City Ground. But they certainly put supporters through the wringer along the way. A Britt Assombalonga brace and a strike from Mustapha Carayol had given the hosts a useful 3-0 cushion, but there was no time for fans to relax as two goals from...
  
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• isaacashe published Residents can join cast of hundreds to celebrate historic hall's...

  23-04-2017 11:39
  
  Amateur actors are being sought for a community theatre project to mark a historic Nottinghamshire hall's £2.3 million renovation. Grade II listed Georgian building Bridgford Hall in West Bridgford will be reopening in June as a hotel and civil wedding ceremony venue. Rushcliffe Borough Council is looking for people to take part in a specially commissioned community theatre project this summer to celebrate the reopening of the Bridgford Park landmark following the work funded by the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Tommy at the Nottingham Playhouse - Review

  23-04-2017 11:33
  
  This new version of The Who's classic rock opera has style and spectacle in spades. A co-production between Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre and Ramps On The Moon, a group devised to give deaf and disabled performers more opportunities, it is technically assured, innovatively presented and thrillingly performed, with close deference to, and great respect for, The Who's brilliant tunes.The ground-breaking nature of the show starts with the casting. The part of Tommy is taken by William Grint, one of.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Make me WANT to keep you, boss Kevin Nolan tells Notts County...

  23-04-2017 10:46
  
  Kevin Nolan told his out of contract Notts County stars to "make me want to keep you" after admitting he was disappointed with their first half display at Luton.The Magpies were beaten 2-1 at Kenilworth Road by the 10-man Hatters, who secured their place in the League Two play-offs as they look to join Portsmouth, Plymouth and Doncaster in League One.Notts had taken the lead after just six minutes when Elliott Hewitt lashed in a superb strike from 13 yards which set them up to bounce...
  
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• MattDavies published Broad's mad celebration and asking for the Forest score shows...

  23-04-2017 10:41
  
  Nottinghamshire's demolition of Sussex made it three wins out of three in the County Championship as they played with a mix of skill, exuberance and bad celebrations. Matt Davies reflects on the victory by an innings and 88 runs.As Nottinghamshire's players zipped around the field on Saturday, Stuart Broad and Luke Fletcher shouted into the stands to see if Nottingham Forest had won yet. It was a sight which highlighted how this is a team playing with the freedom and exuberance that comes...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reds boost survival hopes with crucial...

  23-04-2017 10:16
  
  Welcome to Sunday's LIVE Nottingham Forest blog. We'll have all the latest Reds news, rumours and reaction throughout the day. Recovered from yesterday yet? It was a dramatic afternoon at the City Ground as Forest bagged a crucial victory over Reading, courtesy of a Britt Assombalonga brace and a goal from Mustapha Carayol. But they did it the hard way – letting a 3-0 lead slip as the Royals fought back to 3-2 and set up a nerve-wracking finale. Mark Warburton's side hung on,...
  
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• isaacashe commented Actress Vicky McClure reveals she was thrown off her own tram in...

  23-04-2017 09:24
  
  Award winning actress Vicky McClure has revealed she was kicked off a Nottingham tram named in her honour after the ticket inspector failed to recognise her.Despite starring in hit shows like Broadchurch and Line Of Duty, the household name was mistaken for a fare dodger and ordered off in 2015 - just after the unveiling of the tram - she told The Graham Norton Show this week.After the ceremony had taken place she said she was told she could have a free ride with her mother - only to be...
  
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• Two cars on fire in Nottingham street - Nottingham Post

  23-04-2017 09:04
  
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  Two cars on fire in Nottingham street
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  Two cars on fire in a Nottingham cul-de-sac were put out by fire crews this morning. Fire crews from London Road were called to the scene in Miall Street at 6.30am today (Sunday, April 23) where two cars were well alight, causing a large smoke stack ...
  
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• isaacashe published Two cars on fire in Nottingham street

  23-04-2017 08:37
  
  Two cars on fire in a Nottingham cul-de-sac were put out by fire crews this morning.Fire crews from London Road were called to the scene in Miall Street at 6.30am today (Sunday, April 23) where two cars were well alight, causing a large smoke stack which could been across the city.Fire fighters using breathing apparatus hosed out the fire in Radford and left the scene by 7am.Read more: Trapped person cut free from wreckage after crashThe cause of the blaze is not yet known.Yesterday (Saturday,..
  
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• isaacashe published Police call for dash cam footage after serious crash

  23-04-2017 08:10
  
  A serious crash on a Nottinghamshire road which left two people seriously hurt has prompted a police appeal for information. The collision, which involved two cars, happened at around 5.30pm on Friday (April 21) on Blyth Road at the junction with Hundred Acre Lane, at Carlton Forest near Worksop. Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Read more: Man, 72, dies after serious A60 crashNow Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for witnesses to help with their investigation. A...
  
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• isaacashe published Trapped person cut free from wreckage after crash

  23-04-2017 07:56
  
  This is the remains of a car after fire crews had to cut a trapped person free from the wreckage of a crash.At around 12.20am today (Sunday, April 23) emergency services were called to the A617 in Rainworth.When Mansfield and Ashfield fire crews arrived at the scene they found two vehicles had collided.Read more: Man, 72, dies after serious A60 crashOne person had climbed free from the vehicles before their arrival, but a second was trapped inside a car.Fire crews used Homatro cutting tools to..
  
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• JonPritchard published What was life like in Nottingham in 1970?

  23-04-2017 07:00
  
  It was the decade that brought us Star Wars, disco and some incredibly dodgy outfits - but wasn't life great back in the 70s?We've dug into our archives to find images that encapsulate the first year of the decade, including an interesting look inside the Broadmarsh, which is soon to be completely revamped.Staying on the shopping centre theme, there is also a snowy look at the contruction of the Victoria Centre.Read more: Temperatures set to plummet in NottinghamThere's also a fascinating look..
  
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• JonPritchard commented What was life like in Nottingham in 1970?

  23-04-2017 07:00
  
  It was the decade that brought us Star Wars, disco and some incredibly dodgy outfits - but wasn't life great back in the 70s?We've dug into our archives to find images that encapsulate the first year of the decade, including an interesting look inside the Broadmarsh, which is soon to be completely revamped.Staying on the shopping centre theme, there is also a snowy look at the contruction of the Victoria Centre.Read more: Temperatures set to plummet in NottinghamThere's also a fascinating look..
  
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• DanRussell published Supercars set to pull up in Old Market Square with very special...

  23-04-2017 07:00
  
  Some of the most expensive cars in the world will be pulling up in Old Market Square after giving a lift to poorly children.Ahead of the official Luxury Motor Show, children from Rainbows Children's Hospice will be given a chauffeur driven tour which will end in Old Market Square on Thursday.Some of the cars in the convoy, which will set off from Goosedale, in Papplewick, where the show will be held on May 21, include McLaren 675LT, McLaren 650S, Ferrari 458', Lamborghini Murcielago, Bentley...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Precious win at Stevenage keeps Mansfield Town in the thick of...

  23-04-2017 00:10
  
  Mansfield Town are just a point outside the League Two play-off places with two games to go after a 1-0 win at Stevenage.Victory means the Stags are one place below their opponents with three points separating seventh and 12th places.Striker Danny Rose got the only goal when he rifled a shot home in the final minute of the first half. Mansfield manager Steve Evans credited his players' work ethic after a deserved win."We knew they would have a go in the first 15 minutes But I said to the...
  
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