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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham college student shows 'This Girl Can'

  26-04-2017 21:30
  
  A sport student from Central College Nottingham has been chosen as an ambassador for the 'This Girl Can' national campaign.Amber Maitland-Meek of Sandiacre was one of 70 students selected nationally, from nearly 200 entries, to help raise awareness of the campaign.'This Girl Can' aims to increase female participation in sport. The 19-year-old recently attended a special training event at the Olympic Park in London where she was presented with a detailed insight into the campaign and given tips..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented New 'Metro Strategy' will bring Nottingham and Derby closer...

  26-04-2017 21:30
  
  The two cities of Nottingham and Derby will be joining forces to allow its residents to share services - such as leisure facilities and libraries - using a 'Metro card'.The card will mean people in Nottingham could use facilities such as the £27 million Derby Arena velodrome and also get discounts in shops in both cities.The announcement comes as the cities launch their 'Metro Strategy', which will involve working together, including possibly combining backroom IT services between the city
  
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• rodmalcolm published Murder suspect let son 'languish in custody', court hears

  26-04-2017 21:22
  
  A murder suspect was accused in court of caring nothing about the death of a man in a bungled burglary.Nottingham Crown Court heard that Marcus Barton failed to answer police questions about the death of Tony Fisher in a house on Coningswath Road, Carlton.Earlier in the trial Barton, 42, told the jury that the murder was carried out by Simon Palmer, 43, of Edwin Street, Daybrook.
  Read more: Watch: Ten men found guilty after Forest and County fans brawlAs the hearing continued, he was...
  
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• MattDavies commented Trent Bridge hope to host after ECB members vote for new T20...

  26-04-2017 21:22
  
  Trent Bridge hopes to be a host venue for the controversial new Twenty20 tournament after a landslide vote to change the ECB constitution.In order to launch the competition in 2020, 31 of the 41 ECB members - the 18 first-class counties, MCC, the Minor Counties Association and the 21 non-first-class boards – had to back the new competition.Nottinghamshire voted in favour with 38 yes votes cast. Only Middlesex and Essex said no with Kent abstaining.Notts chief executive Lisa Pursehouse has.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented ​Labour announce candidate for Nottingham North

  26-04-2017 21:00
  
  City councillor Alex Norris has been selected as Labour's candidate for the Nottingham North constituency and will stand in this June's general election.Mr Norris lives in the constituency and currently represents Basford on the city council. Over the last few years, he has worked closely with the current MP, Graham Allen.Speaking after his selection, Mr Norris said: "Nottingham is my home. It's where I live and work and I am proud to be Labour's candidate for June's general...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Jail for secretary who stole £270,000 from farm

  26-04-2017 20:51
  
  A trusted secretary was jailed for fiddling £270,000 from a farm - and lost count of the cash she took.The "colour drained from her face" when Stephanie Worthington was told of the extent of her six-year fraud, Nottingham Crown Court heard. She pumped some money into a farm shop she ran at the premises. More went to a fencing firm she operated with her husband. She used the farm's money to pay one of her tax bills and also for electricity at her home. But police found no assets...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Jail for secretary who stole £270,000 from farm

  26-04-2017 20:51
  
  A trusted secretary was jailed for fiddling £270,000 from a farm - and lost count of the cash she took.The "colour drained from her face" when Stephanie Worthington was told of the extent of her six-year fraud, Nottingham Crown Court heard. She pumped some money into a farm shop she ran at the premises. More went to a fencing firm she operated with her husband. She used the farm's money to pay one of her tax bills and also for electricity at her home. But police found no assets...
  
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• 'Caught out on Facebook' Iain Theyers cleared of bigamy

  26-04-2017 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The judge threw out the case because he accepted Iain Theyers' first marriage may not have been legal.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Time for Nottingham Forest to back up one good result with...

  26-04-2017 20:38
  
  Double European Cup winner Garry Birtles is confident Nottingham Forest will stay up, but it is time for them to back up a good win with another result when they go to QPR. From one week to the next emotions swing from one extreme to the other when it comes to Nottingham Forest's chances of avoiding relegation. After last week's great win against Reading I'm confident they'll be fine. I imagine most people are. Three points clear of the drop zone with two games to go means you should have...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented School bus driver had 'particular attraction to teenage girls in...

  26-04-2017 20:29
  
  A school bus driver must never resume the job after a court heard of his attraction to teenage girls in uniform. The restriction was imposed on Simon Kerry, 49, who was found to have used his wife's computer to download child porn.A six-month prison term, suspended for two years, was imposed on Kerry. He must also attend 25 sessions with probation officers to curb the problem.Judge Rosalind Coe QC said he had downloaded videos and still pictures but had not passed them on.Sitting at Nottingham..
  
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• rsherdley commented Watch: Ten men found guilty after Forest and County fans brawl

  26-04-2017 20:27
  
  This is the moment Nottingham Forest and Notts County fans clashed during a mass brawl at a Nottingham pub.The organised clash kicked off outside the Major Oak, in Pelham Street, on Saturday, March 19, last year.Nottingham Crown Court heard there was a stand-off, with Notts County gathering outside the pub doorway and the Nottingham Forest group near barriers to the beer garden.Ten men will be sentenced for their varying roles in the fighting tomorrow.CCTV showed there was "immediate verbal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Amazing send-off for tragic boxer and Forest fan Ed Bilbey

  26-04-2017 20:00
  
  Hundreds of people lined the streets for boxer Ed Bilbey's funeral in Ripley - donning red and white to say farewell to the Nottingham Forest fan.The Reds supporter - who boxed with a Forest logo on his shorts - died in hospital after competing in an amateur match on March 24 at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, Derbyshire.More than 700 people turned up to pay their respects to the 17-year-old boxer last week. The send-off was described as "tremendous" by Mike Shinfield, of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kanye West's Yeezy shoes go on sale in Nottingham this weekend -...

  26-04-2017 19:51
  
  Avid trainer fans have begun queueing in Nottingham for the latest footwear to be released by American rap star Kanye West - despite them not going on sale until Saturday.Armed with camping chairs, tents, and thick coats a group of friends from London have started queuing outside 18montrose, in Bridlesmith Gate, for the release of the Adidas Yeezy Boost trainer.Four men have set up shop and have claimed their spot ready for the launch, which takes place on Saturday morning.The shoe up for grabs.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kanye West's Yeezy shoes go on sale in Nottingham this weekend -...

  26-04-2017 19:51
  
  Avid trainer fans have begun queueing in Nottingham for the latest footwear to be released by American rap star Kanye West - despite them not going on sale until Saturday.Armed with camping chairs, tents, and thick coats a group of friends from London have started queuing outside 18montrose, in Bridlesmith Gate, for the release of the Adidas Yeezy Boost trainer.Four men have set up camp and have claimed their spot ready for the launch, which takes place on Saturday morning.The shoe up for grabs.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'I feel desperately sorry for him' says Birtles as he pays...

  26-04-2017 19:34
  
  Post columnist Garry Birtles reflects on a tough time as he pays tribute to Trevor Francis' wife Helen after attending her funeral and former Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu. It has been a tough few weeks in the world of football with good people passing away. Last week I attended the funeral of Trevor Francis' wife Helen, who lost her life after a long battle with cancer. I knew her well and she was a lovely woman. I go back along way with the two of them. Not only did I play with...
  
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• MattJarram published Police officer accused of assaulting man on way to hospital...

  26-04-2017 19:19
  
  A police officer accused of physically assaulting a man who was trying to take his ill son to hospital said he 'feared for his safety' during the incident.PC Graeme Thornhill, of Nottinghamshire Police, is accused of gross misconduct after stopping the man in Western Boulevard in the early hours on November 26, 2014, for what he said was "erratic driving".A panel at police headquarters in Sherwood Lodge heard that the man was driving his son, who cannot be named for legal reasons, to...
  
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• TracyWalker published Planning permission granted for £9m health centre at UK's...

  26-04-2017 18:56
  
  A new £9m state-of-the-art health centre is set to transform the biggest doctors' surgery in the UK after councillors gave the go-ahead for its redevelopment. Nottingham City Council has granted planning permission for a "21st century facility" to replace the Cripps Health Centre, based at the University of Nottingham's University Park campus. The surgery was built in 1969, when it had 6,000 patients and staff. It now boasts a list of more than 41,000 patients – the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Parents worried after knife fight outside Nottingham Academy

  26-04-2017 18:53
  
  Parents have said they are worried for their kids' safety after pupils were kept inside a school as police dealt with a knife fight outside the gates. Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested after the incident, which happened yesterday (Tuesday, April 25) outside the Nottingham Academy site in Greenwood Road, Bakersfield, at 3.20pm. A knife was found nearby, and one of the boys suffered minor injuries.The 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article....
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Kevin Nolan vows to make the most of Notts County opportunity

  26-04-2017 18:41
  
  Kevin Nolan admits he will pour all of his energy into making Notts County a success because he will "eat himself up" if he doesn't make the most of his time at Meadow Lane.The Magpies boss has done a magnificent job since arriving in January having transformed the club on the pitch and leading them to Football League safety with games to spare.Nolan is now looking ahead to next season's campaign when he looks to take the next step on his journey with Magpies owner and chairman Alan...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest trio have reminded fans of their importance,...

  26-04-2017 18:39
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles says it is great to see a trio of Nottingham Forest players prove their worth at the City Ground.To some extent this week has been about players proving their critics wrong at Nottingham Forest.We've seen Ben Osborn come in for flak from some fans who question why he is constantly getting picked.Then we see he is second in the Championship charts when it comes to chances created with his 100th coming in the win against Reading.Only Fulham's Tom Cairney has more.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police say attempted robberies of post offices are linked

  26-04-2017 18:35
  
  A robbery and an attempted robbery at two post offices in Mansfield Woodhouse are believed to be linked, according to Nottinghamshire Police.At 11.50am on Saturday April 22, two males wearing dark clothing and balaclavas entered the Post Office on Station Street. They threatened staff before leaving with a quantity of cash, making off in a black Peugeot 207 S that had been recently stolen in the local area.Read more: These people will spend 80 years in prison after an armed robberyThen just...
  
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• DanRobinson published Meet some of the companies bidding for Nottingham Post Business...

  26-04-2017 18:35
  
  From embryonic start-ups already making an impact to established veterans that continue to make forward strides, the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2017 shortlist features a vast range of firms.And this week the finalists from across 13 categories came face-to-face ahead of the awards ceremony on May 24.Sponsors also attended the champagne and canapé reception at Alea Casino, in Upper Parliament Street, last night (Tuesday, April 25).In the running for the excellence in manufacturing...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Death on A52 is seventh fatality on the road in past year

  26-04-2017 18:10
  
  The death of a man on the A52 in Nottingham today was just the latest in a string of tragedies to have occurred on the road in the past 12 months.The man diedfollowing a crash at 9.30am on the road near Edwalton, between the Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Island.It is the seventh death on the A52 in Notts that the Post has reported on since the beginning of May last year. Four of those who died were drivers or passengers, two were motorcyclists, and one was a pedestrian.Read more: These...
  
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• HannahMitch published Meet the new head teacher with big plans for Trinity Catholic...

  26-04-2017 17:54
  
  The new headteacher of Trinity Catholic School in Aspley has big plans to make his school 'the best in Nottingham.'Sean McClafferty, 50, has been in charge for just over one week after starting on April 18.He previously worked at St Mary's Catholic High School in Chesterfield but he now commutes 45-minutes from his home in Sheffield to Trinity School each morning. He said: "It can be unsettling when a new head teacher arrives, particularly after an era of stability, but I have been a head...
  
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• LynetteP commented Famous Nottinghamshire landmark provides inspiration at one of...

  26-04-2017 17:30
  
  The famous hangout of Robin Hood has provided inspiration for one of the world's most iconic cocktail bars.Bartenders used the history of Sherwood Forest to create five cocktails for the American Bar's drinks menu at the five-star London hotel, The Savoy.A Frosty Reception, Heathland History, Merry Major Oak, the Shire Cocktail, costing £18-£22, form part of the Coast to Coast menu, together with a £11.50 mocktail, Sherwood Forest.The Shire cocktail is made from an 18-year-old.
  
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• HMadge commented McDonald's home delivery service is coming to Nottingham this...

  26-04-2017 17:20
  
  McDonald's will be introducing a home delivery service to several of its Nottinghamshire branches this summer.The US chain joins fast food rivals Burger King as the latest brand to offer the food-to-your-door service amid the growing popularity of delivery services such as Deliveroo and Just Eat.It is thought that the service will be available to customers at the end of May in at least five restaurants across Notts, although the exact branches have not yet been revealed.A launch date will be...
  
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• RachelGorman published Demolition of former Winning Post pub in Clifton can now...

  26-04-2017 17:01
  
  Work to demolish a Clifton boozer - to make way for eight homes - has been given the go ahead. The Winning Post pub, in Farnborough Road, can now officially be razed after an application to flatten the site was given the go ahead by Nottingham City Council on condition that work starts within five years.Six week's notice of the proposed demolition must also be given to the City Secretary before work can begin. Read more: Application submitted to demolish former Winning Post pub in CliftonNick...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Ekow Essuman produces best pro performance to date as he powers...

  26-04-2017 17:00
  
  Ekow Essuman was delighted with his "best professional performance to date" as he crushed Casey Blair in three rounds.The Nottingham welterweight produced a powerful display to take his record to three wins on the undercard of Tommy Langford's defeat to Avtandil Khurtsidze.Blair was down at the end of the second round and Essuman finished the job 26 seconds into round three which had fans purring.The former Team GB boxer is hoping to be a force to be reckoned with and said he was...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ruby Wax heads to Nottingham Playhouse for a sold out show to...

  26-04-2017 16:50
  
  Following on from the sell-out success of her one woman show, Sane New World, comedian, author and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax is back with Frazzled including a date at Nottingham Playhouse. Molly Coffey spoke to the "poster girl for mental illness" about the show based on her best-selling book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled"Rest has become a dirty word. The only time we get to legitimately rest is when we're in the bathroom," writes Ruby Wax in her number...
  
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• MattDavies published Champions Trophy call came out of blue for Jake Ball as he forgot...

  26-04-2017 16:50
  
  Jake Ball admits his call-up to England's Champions Trophy squad came out of the blue – because he had forgotten it was being announced this week.The Nottinghamshire seamer edged out Steven Finn for a place in next month's tournament, which will take place on home soil.He has also been named in the squads for series against Ireland and South Africa as he looks to force his way into the 11 when England play Bangladesh on June 1.While the 26-year-old is thrilled to have the opportunity to...
  
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• HannahMitch commented ​Boots wins top award for baby changing rooms

  26-04-2017 16:49
  
  Boots has been named as having the best baby changing facilities in the country by parents. The Nottingham retailer fought off stiff competition from ASDA, John Lewis, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer to be crowned the winner of the best retailer category in the Sudocrem Care & Protect Baby Changing Room Awards.
  Staff from the Boots store at Riverside Retail Park accepted the award today (April 26) from The National Childbirth Trust and representatives from Sudocrem.
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire include Billy Root but James Pattinson rested for...

  26-04-2017 16:00
  
  Nottinghamshire will look to transfer their flying start to the season into 50-over cricket when they take on Worcestershire Rapids in their opening Royal London One Day Cup match at New Road on Thursday.After securing three wins from three in the County Championship, Notts will adopt their Outlaws moniker and switch from whites to green kits for eight straight games as they look to qualify from the North Group.Notts failed to make it through last year despite possessing a decorated squad. That.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Comedy star James Acaster on his Trelogy tour ahead of three...

  26-04-2017 15:39
  
  James Acaster is on the road with a re-cap of his three Edinburgh award-nominated shows – Recognise (2014), Represent (2015) and Reset (2016) - called The Trelogy. It includes three dates at Nottingham's Glee Club. Ben Williams had a few questions…Most comedians wouldn't use a stand-up show to clear the name of Yoko Ono, repeatedly sing a Kettering Town FC chant or reveal their true identity as an undercover cop. But then James Acaster isn't like most comedians.Over the last eight..
  
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• JemmaPage published These 10 people will spend a total of 80 years in prison after an...

  26-04-2017 15:32
  
  A gang of 10 people have today been sentenced to a combined total of more than 80 years in prison following an armed robbery in Newark. Four men entered Andrew Michael's jewellers, in Stodman Street, with hammers and a shotgun just before 5pm on January 6, 2015. They stole around £250,000 worth of watches and jewellery. As they were about to escape, they were confronted by two off-duty Lincolnshire police officers who had heard the commotion. The officers tried to stop the offenders....
  
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• NottmPostEG published Introducing folk punk band Skinny Lister who play Nottingham's...

  26-04-2017 14:52
  
  They've held gigs in Land Rovers. They've sung while wing-walking. They've toured in a narrow boat. They've stomped and jigged on restaurant tables, in hotel elevators and in record label car parks. They are Skinny Lister and they're playing Nottingham Rescue Rooms on May 3. Sue Atkinson had a few questions for Lorna ThomasYou're regulars to Nottingham, what have you been up to since you were last here? We love Nottingham crowds! They're mental. Max and I also grew up in Leicester...
  
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• JemmaPage published A52 reopens following fatal crash

  26-04-2017 14:32
  
  The A52 has reopened following a crash on the road this morning which claimed a man's life.
  The man died following the one-car collision, which happened at around 9.30am on the eastbound carriageway, towards Tollerton, between the Nottingham Knight roundabout and the Wheatcroft Island.
  More on this: How today's events unfolded The road was closed for around four hours to allow for the series collision team to carry out their investigation today, April 26.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Heartbreaking 'I don't need a dog' note left with this abandoned...

  26-04-2017 14:32
  
  A terrier was left abandoned at a car boot sale site with a note which read - 'I don't need a dog'.The heartbreaking find was made by an animal rescue service at five o'clock in the morning.Tessa was left tied up at the Oldcotes Car Boot site in Blyth Road, Oldcotes, near Worksop, with a carrier bag containing some dog food and a note written by a neighbour who had been looking after her.Read more: Swans, badgers, owls and a wallaby: The animals found dead on our roadsThe note said her owner had
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary, April 28 to May 4, with Jeanie Barton

  26-04-2017 14:23
  
  The Pelican Club in the Lace Market have Swingologie playing their gypsy jive from 10pm-2am on Friday, April 28. Stray's Tapas and Jazz in Newark on Saturday, April 29 present Jan Kopinski, tenor saxist and composer from 3.30pm-5.30pm.
  It's International Jazz Day on Sunday, April 30 and here's where to celebrate...The Lion at Basford host a sax summit featuring Ben Martin, Marcus Joseph and Sam Norris accompanied by drummer Andrew Wood's Trio between 1pm-4pm (Matt Ratcliffe on keys...
  
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• laurahammond commented Mum needs £60,000 house refurb after losing both legs to...

  26-04-2017 14:04
  
  A former carer who lost both her legs and one of her fingers after contracting meningitis is trying to raise £30,000 to support much-needed adaptations to her home.Sonia Raymond's life was turned upside down when she caught the deadly virus in July last year.The 54-year-old, who worked as a carer for Nottingham City Council before she got ill, spent months in hospital and had both of her legs amputated. She also lost some of fingers.The mother of three was eventually discharged to her home
  
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• RachelGorman commented Fancy being a Dinosaur Ranger at Wollaton Park this summer?...

  26-04-2017 14:01
  
  Fancy a summer job with a bit more bite? Well, dinosaurs are on their way to Nottingham and those brave enough can volunteer to look after them. Applications are now open to become a Dinosaur Ranger - with responsibilities including looking after Hunter the animatronic Sinraptor on his public appearances at Splendour Festival, the 20/20 cricket at Trent Bridge and the Riverside Festival. It'll be a bit like this...The rather unusual opportunity is part of the Dinosaurs of China, Ground Shakers..
  
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• JemmaPage published Man left with broken jaw after assault in Nottingham bar

  26-04-2017 14:00
  
  A man was left with a broken jaw which needed surgery after he was punched in the face in a Nottingham bar. Nottinghamshire Police has released images of four people they want to speak to following the assault, which happened in Cucamara, in Hurts Yard, sometime around 1am on Saturday, February 18.The first man in the photo is described as white with dark curly hair and a moustache. He was wearing a short sleeved checked shirt and baggy black trousers.Read more: Fight outside Nottingham...
  
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• JemmaPage published Road closed after collision between car and van in Arnold

  26-04-2017 13:53
  
  A road has been closed after a collision between a car and a van in Arnold. Nottinghamshire Police was called to the crash, in Calverton Road, at 11.30am today (Wednesday, April 26). The air ambulance is also at the scene. A spokesman for the police said: "The road has been closed and we are not aware of the injuries at the moment."
  Read more: Man dies after serious collision on A52 Trent Barton's Calverton Connection service is diverting via Mellors Road. Nottingham City...
  
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• JonPritchard published Appeal after mobile phone stolen from Aldi till

  26-04-2017 13:38
  
  Police are appealing for information after a mobile phone was stolen from a till at a supermarket in Long Eaton.Officers from Derbyshire have released this image of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the theft.A woman was shopping at the Aldi store on Cross Street in the town on February 1 this year. She put her mobile phone down while bagging up her shopping between 2.40pm and 2.50pm, which was then picked up and stolen.Read more: Live updates: Man dies after serious...
  
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• LynetteP commented Nottingham Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has a new menu - its...

  26-04-2017 13:30
  
  Summer is set to be a colourful, hot and spicy affair in Nottingham. In the first major overhaul of its menu since opening in the city centre in 2012, Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has created new dishes full of vibrant, fresh flavours. Chefs have ramped up the veggie, vegan and gluten-free options - but there's still plenty to keep meat-lovers interested at the Cornerhouse eatery.The 15 new dishes include Bajan beef cheeks and the slow-braised beef rib features the meaty jerk Jacob's Ladder..
  
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• JemmaPage published Woman taken to hospital after two-car crash in Carlton

  26-04-2017 13:25
  
  A woman was rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Carlton. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the collision, in Westdale Lane East, shortly after 11am today (Wednesday, April 26). Firefighters left the scene just before 12pm.
  Read more: Man dies after serious collision on A52 A spokeswoman for the service said two cars were involved in the collision and a woman was taken to hospital by East Midlands Ambulance Service. Her injuries are not...
  
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• RachelGorman published The best reactions to Ed Sheeran being in Nottingham (his fans...

  26-04-2017 13:20
  
  The results seem to be... Nottingham loves Ed Sheeran and we just aren't afraid to show it (tweet it, Instagram it...) It probably should come as no surprise considering his two date stint at the Motorpoint Arena sold-out in just six minutes when his visit was announced in February. Then yesterday, fans started queuing at 8am outside the venue (more than 12 hours before the star was due on stage) to get their spot within spitting distance of the singer. Indeed, Twitter user Laura Eaton...
  
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• karenantcliff published This is what is happening to the Notts property market right now

  26-04-2017 13:18
  
  Strong prices and high demand are the new hallmarks of the residential sales market. While some said that Brexit spelt doom and gloom for the UK's property industry and then worried that the snap election would deter buyers, in Nottingham, agents and new homes builders say that a positive trend has emerged, which is creating the sales required to maintain a buoyant market across the city.
  Bloor Homes says sales rates and visitor numbers at its developments across the Midlands region have...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man dies after serious collision on A52

  26-04-2017 13:05
  
  Police have confirmed a man has died following a serious crash on the A52 this morning (Wednesday, April 26).
  The one-car collision happened at around 9.30am on the eastbound carriageway, towards Tollerton, between the Nottingham Knight roundabout and the Wheatcroft Island. The road is expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon to allow for the serious collision team to carry out their investigation.
  Latest: A52 reopens following fatal crashA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said:...
  
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• JemmaPage published Teenager missing from Nottingham for almost six days

  26-04-2017 12:33
  
  Police are concerned about a teenager who has been missing from Nottingham city centre for almost six days. Yelmira Trymbak was last seen at around 7am on Friday, April 21. The 16-year-old is described as white, of slim build, and having long light brown hair. She is around 5ft 3ins tall. Read more: Meet the bus driver who found a missing four-year-old on his double-deckerA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Officers are concerned for her safety after she was reported...
  
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• JemmaPage published Fight outside Nottingham Academy 'involved knives'

  26-04-2017 12:12
  
  A fight outside Nottingham Academy involved two teenagers with knives, police have confirmed. Two males, aged 15 and 16, were arrested after the incident, which happened yesterday (Tuesday, April 25) outside the academy's Greenwood Road site, in Bakersfield, at 3.20pm.The 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article. The 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray and wounding with intentBoth were released pending further investigation. One...
  
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