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• Leigh_Curtis published Chris Read frustrated as Notts beaten by Durham under Trent...

  11-05-2017 23:18
  
  Notts captain Chris Read admitted a four-wicket defeat to Durham in the Royal London One-Day Cup was tough to swallow. An inspired knock by Paul Collinwood helped seal the visitors' victory as he produced an unbeaten 73 to secure the win with five balls remaining. Notts had finished on 298, which included a century from Alex Hales, and it looked like they were in control. But Collinwood did the damage and Read could not hide his frustration. "It's a tough one to take but that is...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Chris Read frustrated as Notts beaten by Durham under Trent...

  11-05-2017 23:18
  
  Notts captain Chris Read admitted a four-wicket defeat to Durham in the Royal London One-Day Cup was tough to swallow. An inspired knock by Paul Collinwood helped seal the visitors' victory as he produced an unbeaten 73 to secure the win with five balls remaining. Notts had finished on 298, which included a century from Alex Hales, and it looked like they were in control. But Collinwood did the damage and Read could not hide his frustration. "It's a tough one to take but that is...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Century from Alex Hales not enough for Notts as Durham seal...

  11-05-2017 22:55
  
  Paul Collingwood rolled back the years to help Durham complete a remarkable run chase under the Trent Bridge floodlights. The 40-year old scored an unbeaten 73 not out as his side completed a four-wicket victory in theRoyal London One-Day Cup, with five balls remaining, having been set to score 298. Collingwood scored his runs from only 47 balls, hitting a six and eight fours, the last of which sealed a highly-impressive win. Durham's chase had got off to the worst possible start when...
  
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• One-Day Cup: Durham battle back to beat Nottinghamshire in last over

  11-05-2017 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham move up to second in the North Group of the One-Day Cup with a four-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire.
  
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• Fire-damaged restaurant to become four-storey univeristy building - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 22:28
  
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  Fire-damaged restaurant to become four-storey univeristy building
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  The site of a former 'eyesore' in the heart of the city could be transformed under plans for a four-storey office block for Nottingham Trent University. The former Posh Spice restaurant was destroyed by fire in 2010. It left the building an empty shell ...
  
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• HannahMitch published Two men charged following Chilwell firearms incident

  11-05-2017 21:58
  
  Two men have been charged after a firearm was allegedly found at the scene of a crash in Chilwell last Friday.Police were called to the junction of School Lane and Field Lane, where a car had collided with other vehicles at around 2pm on Friday (May 5).Read more: White van man crashes into ditch after downing can of lagerAmbulances were called to the scene, together with officers from Nottinghamshire Police and the National Police Air Support Service.Police said a firearm was found at the scene.
  
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• Scale of Nottinghamshire historical abuse inquiry revealed

  11-05-2017 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The inquiry is studying "thousands of documents" from a range of public bodies.
  
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• HannahMitch published Ashfield primary school goes from 'requires improvement' to...

  11-05-2017 20:50
  
  Children at a Nottinghamshire school are not making good enough progress and are not prepared for the next stage of their education by the time they leave, Ofsted inspectors have said.Inspectors from the education watchdog visited Hillocks Primary School, in Unwin Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, at the beginning of March rating it inadequate overall - down from its previous inspection in 2015 when it was rated 'requires improvement'. The lead inspector, Di Mullan, said: "Leadership and management...
  
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• HannahMitch published Fire-damaged restaurant to become four-storey university building

  11-05-2017 20:36
  
  The site of a former 'eyesore' in the heart of the city could be transformed under plans for a four-storey office block forNottingham Trent University.The former Posh Spice restaurant was destroyed by fire in 2010. It left the building an empty shell which was too dangerous to enter. It was finally demolished at the start of this year.Planning officers are recommending that city councillors grant permission for the new building when they meet on Wednesday.The university bought the land last...
  
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• HannahMitch commented Fire-damaged restaurant to become four-storey university building

  11-05-2017 20:36
  
  The site of a former 'eyesore' in the heart of the city could be transformed under plans for a four-storey office block forNottingham Trent University.The former Posh Spice restaurant was destroyed by fire in 2010. It left the building an empty shell which was too dangerous to enter. It was finally demolished at the start of this year.Planning officers are recommending that city councillors grant permission for the new building when they meet on Wednesday.The university bought the land last...
  
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• HannahMitch published Rebecca Adlington's post cute picture as daughter gets her first...

  11-05-2017 20:27
  
  The daughter of double-Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington could be set to follow in her footsteps.Rebecca hung up her swimsuit in 2013 after a successful career in the pool but it looks like her daughter, Summer, is ready to dive straight in.
  Read more: Cafe forced to close after owners are locked outBecky's daughter can be seen in this tweet eating a biscuit after receiving her first swimming badge.
  And so it begins.... Summer's first swimming badge #swimtots #proudmama...
  
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• HannahMitch commented Rebecca Adlington posts cute picture as daughter gets her first...

  11-05-2017 20:27
  
  The daughter of double-Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington could be set to follow in her footsteps.Rebecca hung up her swimsuit in 2013 after a successful career in the pool but it looks like her daughter, Summer, is ready to dive straight in.
  Read more: Cafe forced to close after owners are locked outBecky's daughter can be seen in this tweet eating a biscuit after receiving her first swimming badge.
  And so it begins.... Summer's first swimming badge #swimtots #proudmama...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented White van man crashes into ditch after downing can of lager

  11-05-2017 19:57
  
  A builder is ready to catch the bus after getting a ban when a hit-and-run driver shunted his van into a ditch. Andrew Ogilvie escaped unhurt but his passenger suffered an arm injury in the incident on Nottingham Road in Ravenshead, magistrates heard.Shortly before, Ogilvie had downed a can of lager in a Sainsbury's car park after returning from a job.A one-year driving ban was imposed on Ogilvie of Lambley Lane, Gedling. He admitted driving with 51 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of...
  
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• Sherwood Forest 'will not be fracked,' council says

  11-05-2017 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ineos has revealed it plans to survey another area of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Rotherham.
  
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• The issues Nottingham Forest must address to give Mark Warburton a chance of success - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 19:43
  
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  The issues Nottingham Forest must address to give Mark Warburton a chance of success
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  Mark Warburton has already begun work to strengthen – and also streamline – his Nottingham Forest squad, with the Reds boss intent on stripping away some of the dead wood within a squad left bloated by needless additions last summer, while also adding ...
  Chris Cohen: Nottingham Forest club captain signs new contractBBC Sport
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• rodmalcolm published Man accused of GBH in connection with death of woman in West...

  11-05-2017 19:34
  
  A man, accused of causing grievous bodily harm to a woman, was barred from entering West Bridgford when he faced city magistrates. Dwayne Ballin, 34, must report to police twice weekly and must live in Woolsington Close, Strelley. Magistrates banned him from making contact with 11 people. He was ordered to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on May 26. The restrictions were part of his bail conditions.Read more: Inquiry will look into six decades of alleged abuse in NottinghamshireBallin is charged
  
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• JHLewis published France honours Notts Normandy veteran with highest accolade

  11-05-2017 19:29
  
  Don Sutton, 99 last week, has a chest full of campaign stars and medals but pride of place now goes to the enamel cross on his left lapel. One of Britain's last fighting cavalrymen, who fought on horseback before he ever climbed into a tank, is now a chevalier of the Legion of Honour. The warrior-turned-teacher from Ravenshead is the latest recipient of a knight's rank in France's highest order of merit, conferred by President Francois Hollande in 2015 on all the surviving British service...
  
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• France honours Notts Normandy veteran with highest accolade - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 19:29
  
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  France honours Notts Normandy veteran with highest accolade
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  Don Sutton, 99 last week, has a chest full of campaign stars and medals but pride of place now goes to the enamel cross on his left lapel. One of Britain's last fighting cavalrymen, who fought on horseback before he ever climbed into a tank, is now a ...
  
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• karenantcliff published These are the most and least expensive Notts homes sold in March

  11-05-2017 19:23
  
  Could you guess where the most and least expensive areas are in Notts? Here's a snapshot of them based on houses sold during March 2017.There are the usual suspects, West Bridgford features in the list, but there are also some surprises.
  Most expensive homesTopping the list of most expensive homes sold during March is a detached house in Wollaton Road, Beeston, which sold for a mighty £913,813 on Friday, March 10. The next closest to this when it comes to price was a detached in Davies...
  
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• karenantcliff commented These are the most and least expensive Notts homes sold in March

  11-05-2017 19:23
  
  Could you guess where the most and least expensive areas are in Notts? Here's a snapshot of them based on houses sold during March 2017.There are the usual suspects, West Bridgford features in the list, but there are also some surprises.
  Most expensive homesTopping the list of most expensive homes sold during March is a detached house in Wollaton Road, Beeston, which sold for a mighty £913,813 on Friday, March 10. The next closest to this when it comes to price was a detached in Davies...
  
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• JonPritchard published General election 2017: All you need to know about Sherwood

  11-05-2017 19:14
  
  Sherwood has been a constituency with some small margins in previous elections - but the Conservative Party will be hoping to strengthen its grip on the seat in this coming election. Tory candidate Mark Spencer will be hoping to defend the seat this time around, having won it in 2010 with a majority of just 214. He took over the seat following the retirement of Paddy Tipping, who is now Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner. Mr Spencer then won in 2015 with a majority of...
  
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• Nottingham midwife hopes to raise money for Liberia mission - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 19:08
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  Nottingham midwife hopes to raise money for Liberia mission
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  A Nottingham midwife has taken a year off work to help mums-to-be in 'the most dangerous country in the world to give birth'. Helen Loewenstein, of Sherwood, is just over half way through a sabbatical allowing her to volunteer in Liberia with the ...
  
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• laurahammond published Nottingham midwife hopes to raise money for Liberia mission

  11-05-2017 19:08
  
  A Nottingham midwife has taken a year off work to help mums-to-be in 'the most dangerous country in the world to give birth'. Helen Loewenstein, of Sherwood, is just over half way through a sabbatical allowing her to volunteer in Liberia with the charity Life for African Mothers. The 33-year-old, who normally works at Nottingham City Hospital, went out to Liberia in October last year, and returned from the first part of her trip on Wednesday (May 10). She will be home for around a month...
  
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• Masseur guilty of using secret camera to film clients - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 19:04
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  Masseur guilty of using secret camera to film clients
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  A masseur who used a secret camera hidden in a clock to film some woman in intimate areas has been found guilty. Iraq War veteran Matthew Yates was convicted by a jury of five charges of voyeurism and three sexual assaults. Recorder Paul Mann QC ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County boss Kevin Nolan seeking talks over refereeing...

  11-05-2017 19:03
  
  Kevin Nolan is seeking talks over the standard of refereeing after insisting Notts County paid the price for too many bad decisions. The Magpies boss believes his side were denied clear penalties against Crewe and Portsmouth and felt Newport's spot-kick on the final day of the season shouldn't have been given. Nolan appreciates how tough referees have it, but says there were too many poor decisions over the last month to let the matter slide. "I am not really happy about it," he...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County boss Kevin Nolan seeking talks over refereeing...

  11-05-2017 19:03
  
  Kevin Nolan is seeking talks over the standard of refereeing after insisting Notts County paid the price for too many bad decisions. The Magpies boss believes his side were denied clear penalties against Crewe and Portsmouth and felt Newport's spot-kick on the final day of the season shouldn't have been given. Nolan appreciates how tough referees have it, but says there were too many poor decisions over the last month to let the matter slide. "I am not really happy about it," he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Child sex abuse inquiry hears of rape ordeal

  11-05-2017 19:00
  
  A man who claimed he was repeatedly made to watch his sister being raped by their foster father has applied to give evidence to an inquiry looking into historical child sexual abuse in Nottinghamshire.The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) held a preliminary hearing in London today to set out timetables for its investigation and decide who should be considered as "core participants".The inquiry will look into alleged historical sexual abuse of children in care in...
  
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• General election 2017: Everything you need to know about Nottingham East - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 18:57
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  General election 2017: Everything you need to know about Nottingham East
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  Despite strong polling nationally for the Tories, Labour will be confident of holding on to Nottingham East heading into polling day. Current Labour MP Chris Leslie will be looking to defend a majority of 11,894 in a seat which has been held by Labour ...
  General Secretary of Nottingham Labour Students quits after racist tweets emergeNotts TV
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• Inquiry will look into six decades of alleged abuse in Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 18:53
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  Inquiry will look into six decades of alleged abuse in Nottinghamshire
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  Children in care were allegedly left to suffer after failings by Nottinghamshire councils, an inquiry into historical sexual abuse over a 60-year period heard. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) was set up after allegations of ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails commented The issues Nottingham Forest must address to give Mark Warburton...

  11-05-2017 18:51
  
  Mark Warburton has already begun work to strengthen – and also streamline – his Nottingham Forest squad, with the Reds boss intent on stripping away some of the dead wood within a squad left bloated byneedless additions last summer, while also adding 'three or four quality additions' of his own.But, while he and director of football Frank McParland will have a busy summer of business ahead of them in the transfer market, there are other issues that must be resolved at the City...
  
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• HannahMitch published General Election 2017: Everything you need to know about...

  11-05-2017 18:50
  
  The candidates for Rushcliffe have been released – here is everything you need to know. Rushcliffe is a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Nottingham. It is well-populated around West Bridgford but includes surrounding villages such as Radcliffe-on-Trent and East Leake. The constituency has been held by the Conservative Party for the last 47 years and it is considered a safe seat. One of the country's most experienced MPs, Ken Clarke has held the seat since he was elected in...
  
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• Mental health: It's good to talk, Nottingham is urged - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 18:43
  
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  Mental health: It's good to talk, Nottingham is urged
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  A mental health support service this week hit the streets of Nottingham to persuade people to talk openly about their experience of problems like anxiety, stress and depression. Campaigners say being as up-front about mental health problems as about ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Inquiry will look into six decades of alleged abuse in Nottingham...

  11-05-2017 18:41
  
  Children in care were allegedly left to suffer after failings by Nottinghamshire councils, an inquiry into historical sexual abuse over a 60-year period heard.The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) was set up after allegations of abuse, some of it sexual, at children's homes previously operated by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council, and other organisations dating back to the 1940s.The county is the subject of one of 13 investigations being carried out by.
  
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• HannahMitch published One lane of Maid Marian Way will be closed tonight

  11-05-2017 18:39
  
  Emergency works will be taking place overnight on a main city centre road.Seven Trent Water will be carrying out the work which will see one lane of traffic being blocked off on Maid Marian Way.Read more: Road closed after motorcyclist suffers serious injuries The company will be installing three boundary boxes, which are used to alleviate poor water supply problems, along the road.The works will be taking place overnight and are expected to be completed between 7pm this evening (May 11) and 5am
  
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• GemmaToulson published Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at...

  11-05-2017 18:03
  
  Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a derelict school building. The former Fairham Community College, in Farnborough Road, Clifton, was significantly damaged by fire at about 7.50pm on Tuesday, May 9. Officers arrested three boys, aged 15, 14, and 13, on suspicion of arson yesterday (Wednesday, May 10) in connection with the incident. They have been released under investigation.
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• RachelGorman published Family pubs with children's play areas in and around Nottingham

  11-05-2017 18:00
  
  From soft play kid zones to swings, slides and sea-saws, there's plenty to keep the little ones out of trouble at these family pubs as the weather starts to get warmer (you may even be able to enjoy a quick half).Here's our guide to kid friendly pubs in and around Nottingham. The Beekeeper, Beeston Where? Meadow Lane, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 5AEWhat? Beer garden, Sky Sports and free wifi are all on offer at this family boozer located in between the A6005 and A52.Opening hours:...
  
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• JonPritchard published General election 2017: Everything you need to know about...

  11-05-2017 18:00
  
  Nottingham South is one of the constituencies Labour will be confident of keeping - having held the seat since 1992. Lillian Greenwood has held the seat since 2010, taking over from Alan Simpson who took the seat in 1992 from Tory Martin Brandon-Bravo. Ms Greenwood currently has a majority of 6,936 - a total of 16 percent of voters - so it would be a surprise to see it change hands on June 8.
  However, with the Conservatives expecting to make huge gains on Labour territory in the election, it...
  
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• JHLewis published Mental health: It's good to talk, Nottingham is urged

  11-05-2017 18:00
  
  A mental health support service this week hit the streets of Nottingham to persuade people to talk openly about their experience of problems like anxiety, stress and depression. Campaigners say being as up-front about mental health problems as about physical health problems such as heavy colds or back pain could help get the ailments tackled sooner. The organisation Wellness in Mind's Nottingham initiative coincided with Mental Health Awareness Week, which continues until Sunday.Wellness...
  
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• rsherdley published Masseur guilty of using secret camera to film clients

  11-05-2017 17:55
  
  A masseur who used a secret camera hidden in a clock to film some woman in intimate areas has been found guilty.Iraq War veteran Matthew Yates was convicted by a jury of five charges of voyeurism and three sexual assaults.Recorder Paul Mann QC bailed him until tomorrow, to give time for the defence to consider at a Sexual Harm Prevention Order proposed by the prosecution. The defence also requested a psychiatric report.Read more: Nottingham women in court after selling fake make-up on eBayThe...
  
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• Nottingham food and drink stars shortlisted for Midlands Food, Drink ... - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 17:51
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  A Nottingham bar is taking on the big dogs in the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards - one of seven finalists from the city. 400 Rabbits, a tequila and ...and more »
  
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• LynetteP published Nottingham food and drink stars shortlisted for Midlands Food,...

  11-05-2017 17:30
  
  A Nottingham bar is taking on the big dogs in the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards - one of seven finalists from the city.400 Rabbits, a tequila and mezcal bar, in Hurts Yard, has been shortlisted for best cocktail bar, up against four Birmingham venues Aluna, Bourne & Co, The Botanist and The Edgbaston. The results will be determined by a public online vote. Also flying the flag for Nottingham in the fine dining category is the Lace Market Hotel and Hart's is a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Championship gossip: Is Paul Lambert on his way at Wolves over...

  11-05-2017 17:30
  
  Paul Lambert is reportedly on the brink of quitting Wolves over a dispute about the club's transfer policy. The Scot is said to be close to quitting the Championship club after Jorge Mendes, who is branded as one of the game's super agents, was allegedly put in charge of player recruitment. That is said to have disappointed Lambert, who, according to the Telegraph, has left him on the verge of resigning just six months after being installed Walter Zenga's successor. The Telegraph claims...
  
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• One-Day Cup: Alex Hales smashes six into BBC commentary box

  11-05-2017 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Listen as Notts opener Alex Hales smashes a six into the BBC commentary box in his side's One-Day Cup match with Durham at Trent Bridge.
  
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• GemmaToulson published General election 2017: Everything you need to know about Gedling

  11-05-2017 16:48
  
  Labour has won the Gedling seat in every General election since 1997.The incumbent Labour MP, Vernon Coaker - a former deputy head teacher in Nottingham - has held the seat since winning in 1997 with a majority of 3,802.
  The Conservatives finished in second place in Gedling in the 2015 General election with candidate Carolyn Abbott winning 17,321 votes compared to Mr Coaker's 20,307.The facts:The Gedling constituency includes Arnold, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Colwick, Daybrook, Gedling,...
  
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• Former Nottingham Post reporter Tim Utton launches debut novel at Waterstones - as TM Logan - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 16:19
  
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  Former Nottingham Post reporter Tim Utton launches debut novel at Waterstones - as TM Logan
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  TM Logan is a Nottingham author whose debut thriller, Lies, has just been launched at Waterstone's in the city and has already sold 80,000 copies. Tim Utton, 46, is a former Nottingham Post reporter who went on to work at the Daily Mail and is ...
  
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• Chris Cohen: Nottingham Forest club captain signs new contract

  11-05-2017 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest club captain Chris Cohen signs a one-year contract with the Championship side.
  
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• Notts-based blinds maker Hillarys sold for £300m - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 15:54
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  Notts-based blinds maker Hillarys sold for £300m
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  Hillarys, the Nottinghamshire company which makes blinds used in homes across the country, has been sold to a competitor for £300m. The Colwick-based firm has been taken over by Hunter Douglas, an internationally-renowned window covering business.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Forest will announce season ticket prices once takeover ... - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2017 14:37
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  Nottingham Forest are not expected to announce season ticket prices for next season until the club's ownership has been confirmed. But it is still hoped that will ...
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• isaacashe published Road closed after motorcyclist suffers serious injuries

  11-05-2017 14:26
  
  UPDATE - 2pm - The road has now reopened.A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on a Nottinghamshire road.A motorbike and a car collided on Jubilee Way North near Mansfield Golf Club shortly before 11am today (Thursday, May 11).Read more: Police confirm man has died in A38 incidentThe motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to Queen's Medical Centre by ambulance. A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "The road remains closed whilst officers carry out their...
  
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• RachelGorman published BAFTAs 2017 - Nottingham nominees Ed Balls v Vicky McClure in...

  11-05-2017 14:20
  
  Nottingham's finest are going head-to-head for a BAFTA gong at this year's red carpet awards. Strictly star and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls is up against prime time telly star Vicky McClure and the rest of her Line Of Duty co-stars for Virgin TV's Must See Moment at the Royal Festival Hall ceremony on Sunday, May 14.
  Read more: Strictly Come Dancing star Ed 'Glitter' Balls on how growing up in Notts 'widened his horizons' Ed, who spent his childhood growing up in Rushcliffe,...
  
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