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• Glamorgan v Nottinghamshire: Stuart Broad and Luke Fletcher lead way for visitors

  20-05-2017 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stuart Broad and Luke Fletcher lead the way as Nottinghamshire take control on day two of their match against Glamorgan.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Injury scare for Chris Read but Nottinghamshire take charge as...

  20-05-2017 20:19
  
  Nottinghamshire assumed total control on day two of their Specsavers County Championship game against Glamorgan at the SSE Swalec in Cardiff. Having reached 448 all out with the bat, thanks to half centuries from Chris Read and Brett Hutton, they bowled out Glamorgan for 187 and will choose overnight, whether or not to enforce the follow on.
  Notts head coach Peter Moores said; "I felt it was a really good score on the pitch."A lot of the hard work was done on the first day, but I...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Forest striker Neil Harris guides Millwall to the...

  20-05-2017 19:30
  
  Former Nottingham Forest striker Neil Harris has guided Millwall back to the Championship, but a pitch invasion marred their Wembley win and angered goal hero Steve Morison.Veteran striker Morison's late strike earned the Lions a 1-0 win over Bradford in the League One play-off final.Harris, Morison's predecessor as Millwall's talismanic striker, described the experience as "awesome" as his team responded to the disappointment of losing out to Barnsley in last year's final.He said:...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Forest striker Neil Harris guides Millwall to the...

  20-05-2017 19:30
  
  Former Nottingham Forest striker Neil Harris has guided Millwall back to the Championship, but a pitch invasion marred their Wembley win and angered goal hero Steve Morison.Veteran striker Morison's late strike earned the Lions a 1-0 win over Bradford in the League One play-off final.Harris, Morison's predecessor as Millwall's talismanic striker, described the experience as "awesome" as his team responded to the disappointment of losing out to Barnsley in last year's final.He said:...
  
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• The Notts boyhood home of Pippa Middleton's new husband - Nottingham Post

  20-05-2017 18:51
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  The Notts boyhood home of Pippa Middleton's new husband
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  Pippa Middleton's new husband James Matthews is used to travelling the world and rubbing shoulders with royalty but he spent some of his childhood years growing up in manor house in Nottinghamshire. James' childhood was reported to have been split ...and more »
  
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• RachelGorman commented Firefighters rescue 10-week-old twins from locked car in...

  20-05-2017 18:33
  
  Ten-week-old twins have been rescued from a locked car in Stapleford after firefighters used a 'window punch' to gain entry. Archie and Leo, who have spent nearly three months in hospital with health conditions following their early arrival, became trapped in the vehicle due to a mechanical failure.Read more: Couple devastated after Labrador puppy mauled by pit bull terrierFirefighters had to work quickly as one of the babies was still unwell and on an oxygen supply. Stapleford Fire Station crew
  
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• GemmaToulson published The Notts boyhood home of Pippa Middleton's new husband

  20-05-2017 18:21
  
  Pippa Middleton's new husband James Matthews is used to travelling the world and rubbing shoulders with royalty but he spent some of his childhood years growing up in manor house in Nottinghamshire.James' childhood was reported to have been split between St Barts and Caunton Manor, an 18th century manor house on his family's 30-acre estate in Caunton, near Newark.Speaking to the Post during a visit to Nottingham in 2014, James' brother, reality television star Spencer Matthews said he was born..
  
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• GemmaToulson commented The Notts boyhood home of Pippa Middleton's new husband

  20-05-2017 18:21
  
  Pippa Middleton's new husband James Matthews is used to travelling the world and rubbing shoulders with royalty but he spent some of his childhood years growing up in manor house in Nottinghamshire.James' childhood was reported to have been split between St Barts and Caunton Manor, an 18th century manor house on his family's 30-acre estate in Caunton, near Newark.Speaking to the Post during a visit to Nottingham in 2014, James' brother, reality television star Spencer Matthews said he was born..
  
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• MattJarram published Studio school is failing its pupils says Ofsted

  20-05-2017 18:00
  
  A Mansfield school has received a damning Ofsted inspection report which has heavily criticised its leadership and quality of teaching.Vision Studio School, in Chesterfield Road South, has been rated 'inadequate' following an inspection in March, with Oftsed now calling into question its overall effectiveness, leadership and management, quality of teaching, personal development, behaviour and welfare, and its outcomes for pupils.The school, which is sponsored by Vision West Nottinghamshire...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall already knows club -...

  20-05-2017 17:48
  
  New Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has overhauled the behind-the-scenes structure at the City Ground, including appointing Nicholas Randall as chairman. But who is the man taking on the role? The Post takes a look.
  Nicholas who?Many Forest fans may not have heard of Nicholas Randall – or Nicholas Randall QC, to be precise – but he is well-known in the legal world, practising in the areas of sports, employment and pensions law. His sport work has mainly focused on...
  
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• RachelGorman published Restaurants to make new Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos...

  20-05-2017 17:37
  
  It's taken long enough for the Forest takeover to come to fruition so the city should probably go to some lengths to make sure new Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis sticks around. The Greek shipping boss and Olympiacos owner signed off on the deal on Thursday (after more than a year in negotiations) promising to bring back the club's glory days. Evangelos, alongside countryman Sokratis Kominakis, has bought 100 percent of the club, which is certainly cause enough for a celebratory meal... not that.
  
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• RachelGorman commented Restaurants to make new Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos...

  20-05-2017 17:37
  
  It's taken long enough for the Forest takeover to come to fruition so the city should probably go to some lengths to make sure new Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis sticks around. The Greek shipping boss and Olympiacos owner signed off on the deal on Thursday (after more than a year in negotiations) promising to bring back the club's glory days. Evangelos, alongside countryman Sokratis Kominakis, has bought 100 percent of the club, which is certainly cause enough for a celebratory meal... not that.
  
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• MattDavies published From channelling Donald Trump to legal threats: Fawaz Al Hasawi's...

  20-05-2017 17:13
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi was a prolific user of Twitter during his five years as owner of Nottingham Forest. Here the Post looks at his good, bad and sometimes weird use of social media, with the Kuwaiti unlikely to go down as a beacon for other bosses. Football club owners and Twitter rarely make for a happy marriage. Peterborough's Darragh MacAnthony might be one exception, while Alan Hardy is attempting to buck the trend at Notts County. However, Fawaz Al Hasawi will not be heralded as a social...
  
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• 'Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall has earned his place in England's Young Lions squad' - Nottingham Post

  20-05-2017 17:03
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  'Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall has earned his place in England's Young Lions squad'
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  European Cup winner Kenny Burns has his say on Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall being called up to England's Young Lions squad for this summer's Toulon Tournament. Well done, Joe Worrall. An England call-up for the Young Lions is superb.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall has earned his place in...

  20-05-2017 17:00
  
  European Cup winner Kenny Burns has his say on Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall being called up to England's Young Lions squad for this summer's Toulon Tournament. Well done, Joe Worrall. An England call-up for the Young Lions is superb. You can see how proud the young lad is when he plays for Nottingham Forest, and I'm sure it will be the same if he gets to pull on the shirt for his country. He's a proud man, so getting into the squad for the Toulon Tournament this summer will mean...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottingham pub holds charity head shave in memory of 'much loved'...

  20-05-2017 16:58
  
  There wasn't a dry eye in the house as the last few strands of hair were buzzed off teenager Libby Boyd's head at a charity head shave organised in memory of a 'much-loved' fellow darts player.The 17-year-old had the chop at Sneinton's The Vine Inn, raising more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support - a charity which helped her friend and teammate Annie Wells before she lost her fight with the illness in February. A regular at the Handle Street pub and well-liked member of the...
  
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• Dollar for Dawson appeal launched for boy with liver cancer

  20-05-2017 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dawson Willcock has not responded to chemotherapy.
  
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• isaacashe published Work needs to be done to improve healthcare experience of LGBT+...

  20-05-2017 16:08
  
  Work needs to be done to ensure members of Nottinghamshire's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients receive respectful healthcare, according to a report by patient watchdog Healthwatch A report published this month into the experiences of patients from the LGBT+ community in the city and county show mixed feelings towards their treatment by health and care services.The research by Healthwatch Nottingham and Healthwatch Nottinghamshire, which is made up of 76 responses from people across
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest are still in the Championship because of...

  20-05-2017 15:39
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi says he leaves Nottingham Forest with a base to build on in the same league as when he bought the club, after selling it to Evangelos Marinakis this week. Former owner Al Hasawi took to Twitter to blame injuries to key players such as Chris Cohen, Britt Assombalonga and Andy Reid – as well as a subsequent transfer embargo – as the main reasons the club never reached the Premier League in his five-year tenure. Even though they finished in a lower position in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ed Miliband joins Labour's campaign trail in Arnold

  20-05-2017 15:32
  
  Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has been out on the campaign trail in Arnold where he spoke to voters about the key issues facing the electorate ahead of the General election.Mr Miliband, who led the party between 2010 and 2015, joined Vernon Coaker, the incumbent Labour MP for Gedling, as he knocked on doors in Arnold earlier today (Saturday, May 20).The MP for Doncaster North said: "I am here to support Vernon who is a fantastic representative and colleague in the House of Commons....
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts man waved knife at supermarket staff after theft of whisky...

  20-05-2017 15:29
  
  A Nottinghamshire man has avoided jail for his part in the theft of a bottle of whisky which ended up with a supermarket security guard being attacked and staff threatened with a kitchen knife.The two thieves - East Leake resident Luke Parker and Leicester man Ben Rowland - were later caught after staff from the Loughborough store recognised them on Facebook, a court heard.Parker, aged 25, of Manor Road, admitted possessing an offensive weapon and was given a two year jail sentence, suspended...
  
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• isaacashe published Can I take my child out of school for a holiday? Advice for...

  20-05-2017 14:40
  
  With the May half-term looming and summer fast approaching many Nottinghamshire families will be looking to book a holiday in the coming weeks. And many will have noticed how much cheaper it can be to take a trip during term time. But is it okay to take your child out of school for a trip? And what are the punishments for taking time off school for a family holiday?
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• isaacashe commented Can I take my child out of school for a holiday? Advice for...

  20-05-2017 14:40
  
  With the May half-term looming and summer fast approaching many Nottinghamshire families will be looking to book a holiday in the coming weeks. And many will have noticed how much cheaper it can be to take a trip during term time. But is it okay to take your child out of school for a trip? And what are the punishments for taking time off school for a family holiday?
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• Sarah_Clapson published Jamie McGuire takes on coaching role at Mansfield Town after...

  20-05-2017 14:38
  
  Midfielder Jamie McGuire has taken on a coaching role at Mansfield Town, after calling time on his professional playing career.The 33-year-old was made an offer by boss Steve Evans and will now be part of the academy backroom staff, coaching Stags players in the under-21s and youth teams.McGuire made 107 appearances in his four years with Mansfield, since making the move from Fleetwood Town in 2013, and scored three goals.However, he hopes that although he may no longer be running out on to the.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Why cigarettes must be sold in plain green packaging from this...

  20-05-2017 14:14
  
  New rules on tobacco and herbal cigarette packaging came into affect today (Saturday, May 20), with products now sold in standard packaging with the same green-brown colour, and containing graphic pictures and health warnings on the sideHealth officials in Nottingham say they hope that the introduction of standardised packaging will help reduce the number of children taking up smoking.Read more: Tough stance on 'dangerous' parking working at Nottingham hospitalsNow, the only way to differentiate
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Evangelos Marinakis not just saying right things, he's DOING the...

  20-05-2017 13:55
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns gives his verdict on Evangelos Marinakis completing his takeover of the club, and looks back on Fawaz Al Hasawi's time at the helm. Thank God for that. The takeover of Nottingham Forest has finally gone through. I was beginning to think it would never happen. Now, the sooner Fawaz Al Hasawi is away out of Nottingham, the better. He's taken this club down and down and down. This is a fresh start under the new owner, Evangelos Marinakis. I like what...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 'Evangelos Marinakis not just saying right things, he's DOING the...

  20-05-2017 13:55
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns gives his verdict on Evangelos Marinakis completing his takeover of the club, and looks back on Fawaz Al Hasawi's time at the helm. Thank God for that. The takeover of Nottingham Forest has finally gone through. I was beginning to think it would never happen. Now, the sooner Fawaz Al Hasawi is away out of Nottingham, the better. He's taken this club down and down and down. This is a fresh start under the new owner, Evangelos Marinakis. I like what...
  
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• rsherdley published Who has been prosecuted for drink-driving?

  20-05-2017 13:00
  
  Magistrates have been punishing drink drivers by banning them from the roads, dishing out fines and court costs.One offender was Colin Lounds, 44, of Roosevelt Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, who was banned from driving for 42 months for being over the limit in a BMW.Magistrates in Mansfield heard he had 73 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, over the limit of 35, in Peacock Street, Mansfield, on April 20.He was fined £120, ordered to pay £30 towards victim services, and...
  
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• The secret beach that's 45 minutes from Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  20-05-2017 12:02
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  The secret beach that's 45 minutes from Nottingham
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  Luckily, there's a hidden gem of an sandy beach within a 45-minute drive from Nottingham - and it's open 364 days of the year. Read more: Over 100 family fun things to do across Nottingham and beyond during the summer of 2017. Bosworth Water Trust ...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Budget boost of 10 percent for Notts County boss as owner Alan...

  20-05-2017 12:00
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan will benefit from a budget boost of 10 percent this summer as owner Alan Hardy targets the League Two play-offs next season.The Magpies have already started their recruitment for the 2017/18 campaign, with winger Terry Hawkridge becoming their first new signing when he put pen to paper on Thursday.Hardy has said he expects about eight new arrivals at Meadow Lane as Nolan is given more cash to work with."Our playing budget last year was about the seventh or...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Budget boost of 10 percent for Notts County boss as owner Alan...

  20-05-2017 12:00
  
  Notts County boss Kevin Nolan will benefit from a budget boost of 10 percent this summer as owner Alan Hardy targets the League Two play-offs next season.The Magpies have already started their recruitment for the 2017/18 campaign, with winger Terry Hawkridge becoming their first new signing when he put pen to paper on Thursday.Hardy has said he expects about eight new arrivals at Meadow Lane as Nolan is given more cash to work with."Our playing budget last year was about the seventh or...
  
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• isaacashe commented The secret beach that's 45 minutes from Nottingham

  20-05-2017 11:52
  
  Living in landlocked Notts, we do like to be beside the seaside. But what do you do if you don't fancy a two hour drive to the nearest beaches, or a two month wait for Nottingham by the Sea in Old Market Square to arrive?
  Luckily, there's a hidden gem of an sandy beach within a 45-minute drive from Nottingham - and it's open 364 days of the year.Read more: Over 100 family fun things to do across Nottingham and beyond during the summer of 2017Bosworth Water Trust Leisure Park is just 32 miles...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest linked with non-league midfielder Kurtis...

  20-05-2017 11:36
  
  Nottingham Forest have been linked with non-league midfielder Kurtis Cumberbatch. The 21-year-old plays for Harrow Borough in the Ryman League but has reportedly caught the eye of clubs further up the football ladder thanks to his passing and knack of finding the back of the net. The Reds are one of a number of sides to have taken an interest, according to the Daily Mail, along with Bristol Rovers and Oxford United, as well as overseas teams. Cumberbatch joined Harrow in January and went...
  
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• isaacashe published Delays as crash closes lanes on M1

  20-05-2017 11:09
  
  UPDATE - 11am - All lanes have now reopened.Delays are reported on the M1 this morning following a collision. Two lanes were closed on the south bound side of the motorway just after 10am today (Saturday, May 20).
  Read more: Young man who cooked food after drinking died on New Year's DayThe incident has taken place at Junction 25, between the exit and entry slip roads. Queues are forming back up the motorway to Junction 26 as a result of just one lane remaining open.
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• MattDavies commented Who is David Cook, the new chief commercial officer at Nottingham...

  20-05-2017 11:00
  
  Nottingham Forest's reputation within football and the business world was undoubtedly damaged under Fawaz Al Hasawi's ownership. New owner Evangelos Marinakis set about remedying that with a series of behind the scenes appointments on his first day in charge. Among them is David Cook, who is unlikely to become a familiar face to fans, but is someone who has a huge role to play as chief commercial officer. Part of Cook's role will be to negotiate sponsorship deals and increase revenue...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reds news, rumours and reaction to...

  20-05-2017 09:56
  
  Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Nottingham Forest blog. We'll have all the latest Reds news, rumours and reaction throughout the day. And what a week it has been! After Evangelos Marinakis' takeover of the club was confirmed on Thursday afternoon, yesterday saw Forest announce their reduced season ticket prices for next term. We'll hear from Reds legend Kenny Burns as we find out what he thinks about this week's developments. What does Kenny make of the structure Marinakis has put in place...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reds news, rumours and reaction to...

  20-05-2017 09:56
  
  Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Nottingham Forest blog. We'll have all the latest Reds news, rumours and reaction throughout the day. And what a week it has been! After Evangelos Marinakis' takeover of the club was confirmed on Thursday afternoon, yesterday saw Forest announce their reduced season ticket prices for next term. We'll hear from Reds legend Kenny Burns as we find out what he thinks about this week's developments. What does Kenny make of the structure Marinakis has put in place...
  
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• Nottingham Post published These Notts pubs need a landlord - and it could be you

  20-05-2017 09:49
  
  Have you ever pictured yourself behind bars? Now here's your chance - as a number of Midlands pubs including several in Nottinghamshire need new landlords. Admiral Taverns is hosting an open day at the Holiday Inn Express, in Pride Park, Derby, on Tuesday, May 23, from 10am and 5pm. The firm is recruiting for eight watering holes in the region - including the Bakersfield in Nottingham, the Olde White Hart in Newark and the White Swan and Parkhall Tavern in Mansfield - and potential publicans...
  
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• isaacashe published Money seized from loan sharks handed out to savers

  20-05-2017 09:14
  
  Sensible savers in Shirebrook are being rewarded with cash seized from illegal 'loan shark' lenders. Proceeds of crime money, confiscated from convicted loan sharks, is being used to sponsor new credit union accounts in the town, near Mansfield. The new scheme will see The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) working with 2 Shires Credit Union to raise awareness ofillegal lending and prevent more residents from falling victim of one.Read more: Southwell pensioner short-changed out of...
  
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• isaacashe published Tough stance on 'dangerous' parking working at Nottingham...

  20-05-2017 09:02
  
  A new tougher stance on 'dangerous' parking at Nottingham's hospitals has driven down problems. Stronger action to tackle dangerous, inappropriate and inconsiderate parking Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital came into force in March. Working alongside Nottinghamshire Police, new measures were introduced to tow away any vehicles parked dangerously, or preventing emergency access, including parking on double yellow or red lines or in hatched areas. Fines ranging from £150 to...
  
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• isaacashe commented Tough stance on 'dangerous' parking working at Nottingham...

  20-05-2017 09:02
  
  A new tougher stance on 'dangerous' parking at Nottingham's hospitals has driven down problems. Stronger action to tackle dangerous, inappropriate and inconsiderate parking Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital came into force in March. Working alongside Nottinghamshire Police, new measures were introduced to tow away any vehicles parked dangerously, or preventing emergency access, including parking on double yellow or red lines or in hatched areas. Fines ranging from £150 to...
  
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• isaacashe published Time running out to register to vote in the 2017 General Election

  20-05-2017 09:01
  
  People who aren't registered to vote by midnight on Monday will not be able to have their say in the 2017 General Election. With the deadline to be eligible looming, people are being urged not to leave it too late. The easiest and quickest way to register to vote on June 8 is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact Nottingham City Council's Electoral Services team on 0115 876 4111.People living in Nottinghamshire need to contact their local district council.
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• isaacashe published Experience life inside massive Viking camp on banks of River...

  20-05-2017 09:01
  
  A 1,100-year-old Viking encampment on the banks of the River Trent has been brought to life by a new computer simulation. An exhibition has opened in York - which is scheduled to visit Nottingham later this year - featuring a virtual reality experience of the Viking Great Army's camp at Torksey, on the Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire border, in the winter of AD 872-873. Three dimensional images and soundscape reveal what life was like as thousands of Vikings prepared to conquer vast swathes of...
  
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• isaacashe published Warning over council tax band scam

  20-05-2017 09:00
  
  Cold-callers have been targeting Nottinghamshire residents offering cheaper council tax in a bid to steal bank details. An alert has been issued by Ashfield District Council after a number of its council tax customers were called by scammers. The calls pretend to be from the authority or from a private company offering to lower the council tax banding of properties.
  Read more: These Notts pubs need a landlord - and it could be youA spokesman said: "The council has been made aware that a...
  
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• Week of engineering works to hit Nottingham train services - Nottingham Post

  20-05-2017 08:42
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  Rail services to and from Nottingham will be affected by engineering works which begin today. East Midlands Trains says the essential works, which run from today (Saturday, May 20), until Friday, May 26, have led to alterations across its timetables.
  
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• isaacashe published Southwell pensioner short-changed out of £200 by conman

  20-05-2017 08:40
  
  Residents are being urged not to fall foul of conmen asking for change in order to steal from people's wallets. The warning follows an incident in Southwell yesterday where an elderly man had £200 taken in the street. The incident took place at around 11.50am in Nottingham Road.
  Read more: 'Shockingly lenient' punishment for van driver who accidentally killed motorcyclistNottinghamshire Police's Sherwood beat team said: "An elderly male was approached at the top of Nottingham Road...
  
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• isaacashe published Week of engineering works to hit Nottingham train services

  20-05-2017 08:24
  
  Rail services to and from Nottingham will be affected by engineering works which begin today. East Midlands Trains says the essential works, which run from today (Saturday, May 20), until Friday, May 26, have led to alterations across its timetables. No services today are changed, but from tomorrow some services will run later, some earlier, and others not at all.
  Read more: Two men stabbed and beat man with metal pole in dispute over a carA spokesman said: "Check your journey details...
  
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• isaacashe published Water supplies affected by emergency repairs in Rushcliffe

  20-05-2017 08:13
  
  Towns and villages in south Nottinghamshire were left without regular water supplies for several hours this morning. At around 4am today (Saturday, May 20), Severn Trent Water said it was carrying out an emergency repair in the NG12 postcode area, which covers Radcliffe on Trent, Cotgrave, Keyworth, Plumtree and Widmerpool areas. At around 7am, the firm said supplies should have been fully restored.
  Read more: Pensioner died after fire 'started by candle' broke out at homeA spokesman said:...
  
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• TracyWalker published Couple devastated after Labrador puppy mauled by pit bull terrier

  20-05-2017 07:00
  
  The owner of a puppy has hit out after her pooch was mauled by a pit bull terrier in an attack where her partner was also bitten. Robert Schofield was walking his four-month-old chocolate Labrador, Charlie, in a wooded area off Hucknall Road, north of Nottingham City Hospital, when it was set upon by the larger dog, which was light brown with white patches and not on a lead. Charlie was rushed to the vet's and has suffered a broken shinbone and significant skin damage following the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Concern after Labrador puppy mauled by pit bull terrier

  20-05-2017 07:00
  
  The owner of a puppy has hit out after her pooch was mauled by a pit bull terrier in an attack where her partner was also bitten. Robert Schofield was walking his four-month-old chocolate Labrador, Charlie, in a wooded area off Hucknall Road, north of Nottingham City Hospital, when it was set upon by the larger dog, which was light brown with white patches and not on a lead. Charlie was rushed to the vet's and has suffered a broken shinbone and significant skin damage following the...
  
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