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• MattJarram published Notts Police want more black and Asian officers to build...

  04-05-2017 22:41
  
  Nottinghamshire Police are aiming to employ more officers from ethnic backgrounds so they can build "confidence" in communities that might not engage with the force.A recruitment drive has been launched this week to see more than 80 new police constables employed across Nottinghamshire - with applications open from Friday, May 5. Nottinghamshire's Chief Constable Craig Guildford and Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping were at Forest Fields Tram Stop to spread...
  
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• MattJarram commented Notts Police want more black and Asian officers to build...

  04-05-2017 22:41
  
  Nottinghamshire Police are aiming to employ more officers from ethnic backgrounds so they can build "confidence" in communities that might not engage with the force.A recruitment drive has been launched this week to see more than 80 new police constables employed across Nottinghamshire - with applications open from Friday, May 5. Nottinghamshire's Chief Constable Craig Guildford and Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping were at Forest Fields Tram Stop to spread...
  
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• MattJarram published Another life claimed on A52 sees death toll rise to eight in past...

  04-05-2017 21:53
  
  Another life has been claimed on one of the county's busiest roads – the A52 – making it the eighth tragedy to occur on the route in the past year. Nottinghamshire Police said a male pedestrian, who has not yet been named, was involved in a collision with a car at about 8.50pm on Wednesday, and was pronounced dead at the scene.A police investigation has been launched. The road was closed in both directions between the Gamston Lings Bar Roundabout and the Saxondale Roundabout...
  
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• MattJarram commented Another life claimed on A52 sees death toll rise to eight in past...

  04-05-2017 21:53
  
  Another life has been claimed on one of the county's busiest roads – the A52 – making it the eighth tragedy to occur on the route in the past year. Nottinghamshire Police said a male pedestrian, who has not yet been named, was involved in a collision with a car at about 8.50pm on Wednesday, and was pronounced dead at the scene.A police investigation has been launched. The road was closed in both directions between the Gamston Lings Bar Roundabout and the Saxondale Roundabout...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Councillor broke rules by revealing pay off details of new...

  04-05-2017 21:03
  
  A councillor broke rules when she showed officers a confidential report detailing the £230,000 pay-off package received by the man who will oversee the merger of Nottingham's two biggest colleges.Joy Garner, a Labour councillor at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, photographed the report revealing details of the redundancy package of John van de Laarschot, who is now being trusted to oversee the merger of New College Nottingham and Central College Nottingham.The councillor took the picture with
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Councillor broke rules by revealing pay off details of new...

  04-05-2017 21:03
  
  A councillor broke rules when she showed officers a confidential report detailing the £230,000 pay-off package received by the man who will oversee the merger of Nottingham's two biggest colleges.Joy Garner, a Labour councillor at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, photographed the report revealing details of the redundancy package of John van de Laarschot, who is now being trusted to oversee the merger of New College Nottingham and Central College Nottingham.The councillor took the picture with
  
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• Jail for Forest fan involved in outbreaks of city centre violence - Nottingham Post

  04-05-2017 20:35
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  Jail for Forest fan involved in outbreaks of city centre violence
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  A judge has jailed a football fan for his involvement in two separate shocking outbreaks of violence in Nottingham city centre. Callum McKenzie, 27,of Lingmell Close, West Bridgford, was involved in fights at the Major Oak pub and near The Cornerhouse.
  
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• rsherdley published Jail for Forest fan involved in outbreaks of city centre violence

  04-05-2017 20:27
  
  A judge has jailed a football fan for his involvement in two separate shocking outbreaks of violence in Nottingham city centre.Callum McKenzie, 27,of Lingmell Close, West Bridgford, was involved in fights at the Major Oak pub and near The Cornerhouse.The Reds supporter was in the Nottingham Forest group when fighting broke out between Notts County and Nottingham Forest fans at the Major Oak pub, in Pelham Street, on March 19, 2016.Read more: Watch: Ten men guilty after Forest and County fans...
  
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• rsherdley commented Jail for Forest fan involved in outbreaks of city centre violence

  04-05-2017 20:27
  
  A judge has jailed a football fan for his involvement in two separate shocking outbreaks of violence in Nottingham city centre.Callum McKenzie, 27,of Lingmell Close, West Bridgford, was involved in fights at the Major Oak pub and near The Cornerhouse.The Reds supporter was in the Nottingham Forest group when fighting broke out between Notts County and Nottingham Forest fans at the Major Oak pub, in Pelham Street, on March 19, 2016.Read more: Watch: Ten men guilty after Forest and County fans...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Dog owner landed with court bill despite 'trying everything' to...

  04-05-2017 20:06
  
  Rescue dog Cvoky landed its owner with a £1,020 bill because it barks when lonely. Nottingham City Council staff served a noise abatement notice on warehouseman Robert Minar and he admitted breaching it a dozen times.Nottingham magistrates heard that the problem cropped up when the dog was left alone - and seemed linked to the failing eyesight of the 17-year-old Tibetan terrier.Michaela Dunk, mitigating, told the court: "That made the dog distressed and persistently barking."As a...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Woman ordered to pay £105 after stealing Stella Artois...

  04-05-2017 19:51
  
  A woman must pay £105 for stealing two bottles of Stella Artois from a Tesco store.Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard that Angela Nugent wanted to share them with a friend but was spotted by staff of the shop on Fletcher Gate.A six-month conditional discharge was ordered for Nugent, 53, of Mansfield Road, Carrington. She admitted theft on February 26 and must pay £85 prosecution costs with a £20 government surcharge.Read more: Nottingham man, 64, admits rape of teenager in...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough backs former club Nottingham...

  04-05-2017 19:49
  
  Nigel Clough has backed former club Nottingham Forest to beat the drop and secure another season of Championship football. And the Burton Albion boss has admitted he was 'hugely tempted' by the offer to take up the managerial reins at the City Ground earlier this season. While Clough's Brewers are already safe in the second tier, the Reds go into the final day of the season with their fate still in the balance. Mark Warburton's team host Ipswich Town on Sunday and currently sit outside the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough backs former club Nottingham...

  04-05-2017 19:49
  
  Nigel Clough has backed former club Nottingham Forest to beat the drop and secure another season of Championship football. And the Burton Albion boss has admitted he was 'hugely tempted' by the offer to take up the managerial reins at the City Ground earlier this season. While Clough's Brewers are already safe in the second tier, the Reds go into the final day of the season with their fate still in the balance. Mark Warburton's team host Ipswich Town on Sunday and currently sit outside the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Take a peek into the diary of Nottingham's Victoria Cross hero -...

  04-05-2017 19:30
  
  Historians have been searching for the Albert Ball diaries for years – but now Bygones can reveal their location and content. ANDY SMART is the first journalist to read the notes written by Nottingham's most celebrated First World War hero a century ago.The final entry in the red pocket diary reads: "Combat with four Albatros Scouts. Got one of them down."The words were written by Captain Albert Ball on May 6, 1917 – just 24 hours before Britain's greatest air ace plunged...
  
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• NatalieFahy published East Midlands Airport evacuated due to fire alarm

  04-05-2017 18:58
  
  Hundreds of people were evacuated from East Midlands Airport on Thursday morning after the fire alarm went off.
  Firefighters from within the airport attended the check-in hall at the south terminal building at around 11am, but the incident turned out to be a false alarm.Travellers and staff were allowed back into the building after around an hour.Read more: Nottinghamshire ranks in the top ten cities for house price growthThe incident caused delays of less than an hour to three flights to...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Hartlepool United can rest easy, Notts County are treating...

  04-05-2017 18:53
  
  Notts County play their final match of the season on Saturday and could have a huge say on who gets relegated from League Two. As Leigh Curtis reports, Notts are taking the matter extremely seriously.As soon as Kevin Nolan began his final press conference of the season, over in the north east of England there were plenty of interested observers. While Hartlepool United must overcome title-chasing Doncaster Rovers in their last assignment of the campaign, their Great Escape can only be...
  
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• laurahammond published GPs to be phased out of Nottingham's Urgent Care Centre

  04-05-2017 18:33
  
  GPs are going to be phased out from Nottingham's Urgent Care Centre with extra nurses being brought in to replace them.The walk-in centre, in London Road, is open every day of the year and works with the aim of being an alternative to visiting the emergency department at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) for patients experiencing non-life threatening illness and injury.It is designed to assess and treat patients experiencing conditions such as minor burns, skin infections and suspected broken...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's 'very exciting talent' Jake Ball backed to have...

  04-05-2017 18:20
  
  Similarities between the pair have been noticeable since the word go in England colours, and now Steven Finn is backing his fellow fast bowler Jake Ball to continue to deliver on the world stage.Nottinghamshire seamer Ball has not even been an international for a year, but has already cemented himself a place in the long-term plans of the selectors, both in Test and limited-overs cricket.That has culminated in a place in the England squad for this summer's Champions Trophy while his wits will...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Which Notts County player is going to be the biggest threat at...

  04-05-2017 18:10
  
  Notts County travel to Newport County at the weekend in a hugely important game for the Welsh hosts. A win would guarantee them Football League survival. Leigh Curtis has the team news, where the game could be won and lost, and the key battles that will take place. Team news Notts County will be missing the services of skipper Michael O'Connor, who is still waiting to undergo surgery for a cruciate knee ligament injury. Elliott Hewitt is set to continue in his absence, meaning he is likely...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Contemporary to host Thea Gilmore concert and she...

  04-05-2017 17:50
  
  Thea Gilmore is a Brit Award nominated singer songwriter described as "world class" (Q Magazine) and rated by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and Martha Wainwright. She will play Nottingham Contemporary on June 11 as part of The Counterweight UK Tour. Sue Atkinson had a few questionsYou did a fantastic show last time you were here - what have you been up to in the meantime?I took a while out to make the new album. I decided to focus completely on recording...
  
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• karenantcliff published More than 70 new homes to be built in Aslockton

  04-05-2017 17:49
  
  Full planning permission has been granted to build 74 new homes on an 11-acre site in the village of Aslockton. Midlands house builder Avant Homes plans to build three, four and five-bedroom semi and detached homes on the site.Glyn Mabey, Avant Homes Midlands managing director, said: "As a business we continue to grow and this development takes the number of new sites we have launched in the first quarter of 2017 to four.Read more: Nine questions that you should be asking your house...
  
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• DanRobinson published £1m investment for Notts firm that processes half a million...

  04-05-2017 17:39
  
  The company that processes much of Nottingham's waste has invested £1m in its business – coinciding with recognition in a national award.Wastecycle, which processes more than 500,000 tonnes of waste at its Colwick Industrial Estate headquarters and another site in Leicester, has bought eight new vehicles to enable it to meet increased demands for its services.It has already taken delivery of four DAF vehicles, with a further two DAF and two Mercedes trucks arriving over the next four
  
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• DanRobinson commented £1m investment for Notts firm that processes half a million...

  04-05-2017 17:39
  
  The company that processes much of Nottingham's waste has invested £1m in its business – coinciding with recognition in a national award.Wastecycle, which processes more than 500,000 tonnes of waste at its Colwick Industrial Estate headquarters and another site in Leicester, has bought eight new vehicles to enable it to meet increased demands for its services.It has already taken delivery of four DAF vehicles, with a further two DAF and two Mercedes trucks arriving over the next four
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County star Rob Milsom set for crunch talks at Meadow Lane

  04-05-2017 17:27
  
  Rob Milsom expects negotiations over a new contract to go smoothly after expressing his desire to remain at Notts County next season. Milsom is one of a number of players free to leave the club in the summer, a list that includes top scorer Jon Stead and defenders Richard Duffy and Haydn Hollis. The former Rotherham midfielder has been excellent over the last few months and has banked the Players' Player of the Season and Fans' Player of the Season awards. Boss Kevin Nolan has already...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest to unveil new home kit in crunch clash with...

  04-05-2017 17:21
  
  Nottingham Forest will unveil their new home kit in Sunday's relegation decider against Ipswich Town at the City Ground. The Reds face Mick McCarthy's Tractor Boys on the final day of the season, with their Championship status in the balance. But, as they take to the pitch looking to clinch the victory they hope will secure survival, they will do so wearing their new kit. A statement on the club website said: "Nottingham Forest supporters will get the first look at the new 2017-18...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest to unveil new home kit in crunch clash with...

  04-05-2017 17:21
  
  Nottingham Forest will unveil their new home kit in Sunday's relegation decider against Ipswich Town at the City Ground. The Reds face Mick McCarthy's Tractor Boys on the final day of the season, with their Championship status in the balance. But, as they take to the pitch looking to clinch the victory they hope will secure survival, they will do so wearing their new kit. A statement on the club website said: "Nottingham Forest supporters will get the first look at the new 2017-18...
  
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• HannahMitch published Man trapped in overturned car after Hucknall crash

  04-05-2017 17:16
  
  A man was trapped in an overturned car on Watnall Road in Hucknall following a crash that caused long delays.The man was safely removed from the car - which had crashed and overturned. Police and the fire service are currently at the scene.A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We were called to a one car collision at 3.50pm on Watnall Road."The collision involved an overturned car where a man was trapped inside, he has now been removed and there appears to be no...
  
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• laurahammond published First steps in investigation into historic child sex abuse claims

  04-05-2017 17:14
  
  The chair of an investigation into historic child sex abuse claims at care homes in Nottinghamshire will announce key parties in the inquiry next week.Professor Alexis Jay, chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), will announce the investigation's 'core participants' at a preliminary hearing at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London on Thursday, May 11.IICSA defines a 'core participant' as "an individual, organisation or institution that "played,...
  
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• JonPritchard published Delight for dog groomer nominated in Best of Broxtowe Borough...

  04-05-2017 16:58
  
  Smarty Paws may have only been in Beeston for around two months - but the business has already been a big hit with the locals.Leanne Stirland, who runs the company, has been a dog groomer since she was 14 and had previously worked out of New Basford but has moved to the other side of Nottingham to put down roots.Originally from Beeston, the 25-year-old is pleased to be offering the service to people from her hometown - and thrilled they have recognised her company in the New Business of the Year
  
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• NottmPostEG published British Blues Awards winners King King head to Nottingham Rescue...

  04-05-2017 16:50
  
  Blues rockers King King, who were inducted into The British Blues Award Hall Of Fame after winning the Best Band category three years running, play Nottingham's Rescue Rooms on May 7. Frontman Alan Nimmo spoke to Kevin CooperYou underwent surgery on your vocal chords last year. How are things now?I have been on the road to recovery, doing my best to take things easy and do everything possible to get myself back on track.Didn't you recently have a scare whilst performing...
  
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• Nottingham Post published A slow start but Notts Outlaws still looking to win the group,...

  04-05-2017 16:40
  
  Nottinghamshire all-rounder Steven Mullaney is looking forward to returning from injury and, in his latest Post column, says the Outlaws are still targeting progress in the Royal London One Day Cup.After our flying start to the season in the County Championship we hit a bump in the road with two defeats in the Royal London One Day Cup.However, we bounced back with a win against Derbyshire and it was one we needed.I thought we played well, although if I'm being honest we probably could have won..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man jailed for causing death of teen on A1 was tracking wife

  04-05-2017 16:29
  
  A driver who caused the death of a teenage moped rider after he was distracted by using his mobile phone was jailed for four and half years.Kenneth Wallace, 53, was continuously looking down at a tracking App which he had fitted on his phone as he sped north on the A1, a court heard. The PR consultant was also sending text messages and searching Google shortly before his E-Class Mercedes-Benz struck moped rider Calum Dowers, 17, near Grantham.Read more: Fly-tipping angers residents in Long...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest reportedly eyeing up former Leicester City...

  04-05-2017 16:26
  
  Former Leicester City goalkeeper Adam Smith is said to be the subject of interest from three clubs after confirming his departure from Northampton Town.
  Championship sides Nottingham Forest, their East Midlands rivals Derby County and newly-promoted League One champions Sheffield United are the trio of clubs believed to be in the running to sign the 24-year-old, according to The Sun. Smith left the Premier League champions in 2015 and joined the Cobblers a year later, where he played under...
  
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• LynetteP published Meet the former Nottinghamshire chef whose restaurant in Malawi...

  04-05-2017 16:20
  
  An African student who started as a pot washer at a Nottinghamshire restaurant before training as a chef was forced to leave the UK when his visa expired. But Chisomo Kadzakumanja (CK for short) vowed to carry on cooking in his homeland, Malawi – and he has made quite a name for himself in the country's second biggest city Blantyre.
  Ten years after bidding farewell to Tom Browns Brasserie, he has returned to share his success story with owners, brothers Adam and Robin Perkins, who gave him
  
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• TracyWalker published Muddy Dog Challenge - Tough Mudder-style course for pets and...

  04-05-2017 16:18
  
  Dogs and their humans will crawl, jump, climb slide and wade through 17 different mud-covered obstacles at this year's Muddy Dog Challenge - all in the name of raising money for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.The Tough Mudder-style challenge- one of only four in the country - is coming to Wollaton Hall and Deer Park on Saturday, May 6.Competitive Collies, athletic Akitas and sprinting Spaniels should get ready as this is the UK's first obstacle course where animal-lovers can compete with...
  
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• karenantcliff published Got £550,000 to spare? This four-bed in Thrumpton could...

  04-05-2017 15:56
  
  There's just something about Orchard House that draws you in.Perhaps the appealing design of its exterior, its historic location or maybe its meticulously designed and maintained interior. Whatever it is that attracts you, it is clear that this is a stunning Nottinghamshire home.
  Set in the oldest part of the conservation village of Thrumpton and close to the 12th Century church, Orchard House provides a distinct mix of old and new.READ MORE: What will you be doing this weekend? Don't miss...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published WATCH Leigh Curtis pay tribute to BBC commentator Colin Slater...

  04-05-2017 15:36
  
  Notts County's League Two campaign will come to an end on Saturday evening with a trip to south Wales to face Newport County.The Magpies will be looking to end the season with back-to-back wins having seen off play-off chasing Blackpool in their final home game last time out at Meadow Lane.Kevin Nolan's side travel to Rodney Parade to face Mike Flynn's County, who have given themselves a real chance of survival as they sit two points clear of Hartlepool United who occupy the final relegation...
  
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• Tickhill and Harworth DHL workers to stage strikes

  04-05-2017 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up to 120 members of the Unite union will start a series of strikes with a 24-hour walkout on 15 May.
  
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• JonPritchard published Fly-tipping angers residents in Long Eaton

  04-05-2017 15:28
  
  A pile of rubbish has been left on a street in Long Eaton for more than a week.Erewash Borough Council has said it has given the person responsible until tomorrow to clear the rubbish before it takes further action. The pile of rubbish includes plastic bottles, bricks and tyres and has been left on Nelson Street in the town.Read more: Nottingham man, 64, admits rape of teenager in 1992Scott Cartledge, Erewash Borough Council's neighbourhood warden manager, said: "Erewash Borough Council is...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented How using Kodi illegally could now mean ten years in jail

  04-05-2017 15:00
  
  If you regularly use streaming software like Kodi to download TV shows and films, then you could potentially be facing time in prison.The Government's Digital Economy Act has recently become law, and one of the changes it has brought in is to increase the maximum prison term for copyright infringement from two years to ten years.The higher sentences are only for people who are making a business out of their activities.So what does this mean for those that engage in illegal streaming? Kodi, for..
  
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• laurahammond published Nottinghamshire voters head to the polls

  04-05-2017 14:57
  
  Nottinghamshire's residents have made sure their vote counts as the polls open in the latest county election.Today's poll will decide which 66 of the 264 candidates will take a seat at County Hall, in West Bridgford, and help shape the future of Nottinghamshire over the next four years.The 66 seats make up 56 areas of the county, known as divisions. Ten of those will be represented by two councillors, with 46 single councillor divisions.County elections are held every four years and today's poll
  
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• Man admits 1992 Nottingham bus stop kidnap and rape - BBC News - BBC News

  04-05-2017 14:45
  
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  Man admits 1992 Nottingham bus stop kidnap and rape - BBC News
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  DNA samples taken 25 years ago proved crucial in proving a 64-year-old man was the attacker.
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• Man admits 1992 Nottingham bus stop kidnap and rape

  04-05-2017 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  DNA samples taken 25 years ago proved crucial in proving a 64-year-old man was the attacker.
  
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• DanRobinson published Key investment for firm that supplies electronics kits to schools

  04-05-2017 14:44
  
  After inspiring more than a million people to build their own electronic kits, Nottingham firm Kitronik has made a £42,000 investment in its manufacturing capability.The company, which specialises in developing electronic project kits and associated learning resources for schools and home hobbyists, has bought new machinery.It will help to build electronic circuits faster and use the latest generation of components, enabling Kitronik to expand its product range and meet growing customer...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Character more important than tactics in game where Nottingham...

  04-05-2017 14:42
  
  Nottingham Forest face a relegation decider on Sunday as Ipswich Town visit the City Ground, with the Reds' Championship fate in the balance. Forest reporter Paul Taylor looks ahead to the crunch clash. Talking tactics For Nottingham Forest, this is one game where tactics and formations are probably less important than qualities such as bravery, character and composure. Forest have a defined, honed and entertaining footballing ethos drilled into them by boss Mark Warburton. They have...
  
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• RachelGorman published 11 miles, 11 pubs, 11 hours... have you got what it takes to...

  04-05-2017 14:40
  
  "Eat a fry up, line your stomach, and leave your heels at home" is the advice for those brave enough to take part in this Saturday's epic Nottingham pub crawl. Not for the those with a weak disposition, the 11-hour-long drinking sesh will see participants travel 11 miles ("mostly running," according to organisers) on a crawl that visits 11 pubs, showcasing 11 local bands... and it's all against the clock. The I'm Not From London Marafun (which is raising money for Nottingham...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Andrew Combs says 'Nottingham is always one of my favorite shows'...

  04-05-2017 14:11
  
  Nashville musician Andrew Combs, whose breakthrough album All These Dreams earned him international accolades and comparisons to everyone from Leonard Cohen to Harry Nilsson, is on a tour following the release of follow-up Canyons of My Mind, including The Maze in Nottingham. Sue Atkinson had a few questions... For anyone new to you, how do you describe your music? Not too sure. A blend of folk, soul, and country?All These Dreams was out in 2015 and Canyons of My Mind is out...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Port Vale eager to sign Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker on...

  04-05-2017 14:06
  
  Port Vale are keen to re-sign Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker on loan next season. The 20-year-old spent the second half of this campaign with the League One club, and boss Michael Brown is eager to see him return in 2017/18. Walker made a flying start to life with the Valiants, marking his first two games with a goal after joining the club in January. He went on to make a further four appearances before a knee ligament injury in February stopped him in his tracks and ended his...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Newport County boss says beating Notts County would spark big...

  04-05-2017 13:55
  
  Mike Flynn says there will be the "biggest party" Newport has ever seen should they secure their Football League safety. The Welsh side face Notts County on Saturday knowing a win would see them avoid relegation and send Hartlepool United down to the National League. Newport were 11 points adrift of safety at one stage of the season but are close to sealing one of the greatest escapes in their history. And Flynn says should they pull it off, then it is going to lead some...
  
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• HannahMitch commented Intu Victoria Centre will close off bridge to make residents feel...

  04-05-2017 13:26
  
  Victoria Centre residents are 'over the moon' with the outcome of a two year campaign to bring safety measures to the entrance of their flats.Michael Pearce, who lives above the shopping centre, set up a petition over two years ago to bring about improvements at the Clinton Street entrance to the flats.The entrance to the staircase and the bridge has previously attracted people who have congregated at the bottom.This had made the residents not want to use the entrance at all and more than 400...
  
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