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• UK terror threat level raised to 'critical' after Manchester Arena attack - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 23:34
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  UK terror threat level raised to 'critical' after Manchester Arena attack
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  The threat of further terrorist attacks following the Manchester atrocity has been raised to its highest possible rating, the Prime Minister has said tonight. In a live televised statement from Downing Street, the Prime Minister said the terror threat ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham man's 200 mile trip to help people in Manchester terrorist attack - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 23:29
  
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  Nottingham man's 200 mile trip to help people in Manchester terrorist attack
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  A Nottingham man drove to Manchester in the middle of the night help the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. Jacob Brentnall, 21, from Nottingham city centre saw the events unfolding on his Twitter and decided to drive to Manchester to help.
  
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• GemmaToulson published UK terror threat level raised to 'critical' after Manchester...

  23-05-2017 23:18
  
  The threat of further terrorist attacks following the Manchester atrocity has been raised to its highest possible rating, the Prime Minister has said tonight.In a live televised statement from Downing Street, the Prime Minister said the terror threat level would be increased to "critical", meaning an attack was expected imminently as it was possible a "wider group of individuals" could have been involved in the Manchester Arena attack rather than just suicide bomber Salmn...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented UK terror threat level raised to 'critical' after Manchester...

  23-05-2017 23:18
  
  The threat of further terrorist attacks following the Manchester atrocity has been raised to its highest possible rating, the Prime Minister has said.In a live televised statement from Downing Street, the Prime Minister said the terror threat level would be increased to "critical", meaning an attack was expected imminently as it was possible a "wider group of individuals" could have been involved in the Manchester Arena attack rather than just suicide bomber Salmn Abedi.In a...
  
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• HannahMitch published Nottingham man's 200 mile trip to help people in Manchester...

  23-05-2017 23:15
  
  A Nottingham man drove to Manchester in the middle of the night help the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. Jacob Brentnall, 21, from Nottingham city centre saw the events unfolding on his Twitter and decided to drive to Manchester to help.After reading about families and children being stranded in the city, he set off at 1am and arrived in Manchester at 3am.Read more: Manchester terror attack: Concert-goer rang 999 in fear for her lifeWhen he arrived he described the city as...
  
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• Man charged after stabbing outside Nottingham bar - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 22:54
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  Man charged after stabbing outside Nottingham bar
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  A 43-year-old man charged after a stabbing outside a city bar has been remanded to appear at Nottingham Crown Court. Damion Johnson, of Westville Gardens, in St Ann's appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (May 23) charged with affray, ...
  
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• laurahammond published Do you recognise men wanted in connection with burglary?

  23-05-2017 22:54
  
  Nottinghamshire Police has released images of two men officers want to speak to about a burglary at a jewellers.The burglary happened at C.H. Sperink Jewellers, in Forest Road, New Ollerton, on Monday, May 8.A number of items of jewellery were taken in the burglary. Sentimental items were also stolen from a flat above the jewellers.Read more: Extra police to patrol Nottingham streets after Manchester terror attackThe men's faces were picked up on a CCTV camera - and they were seemingly unaware..
  
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• laurahammond published Man charged after stabbing outside Nottingham bar

  23-05-2017 22:45
  
  A 43-year-old man charged after a stabbing outside a city bar has been remanded to appear at Nottingham Crown Court.Damion Johnson, of Westville Gardens, in St Ann's appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (May 23) charged with affray, possession of an offensive weapon and section 18 wounding.Read more: Man caught trying to throw drugs in HMP RanbyHe was charged after a 43-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his back outside Friends and Flames bar, in Alfreton Road, Nottingham, at
  
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• First victims of Manchester terror attack named - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 22:38
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  First victims of Manchester terror attack named
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  Twenty-two people - including children - were killed and at least 59 were injured on Monday (May 22) night when a man detonated a homemade device as people left a concert by pop star Ariana Grande. Three of the people killed in the attack were named on ...and more »
  
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• laurahammond published First victims of Manchester terror attack named

  23-05-2017 22:26
  
  The first victims killed in an explosion at Manchester Arena have been named.Twenty-two people - including children - were killed and at least 59 were injured on Monday (May 22) night when a man detonated a homemade device as people left a concert by pop star Ariana Grande.Three of the people killed in the attack were named on Tuesday (May 23).Saffie Roussos, eight, Leyland in Lancashire, had gone to the concert with her mother Lisa Roussos and older sister Ashlee Bromwich, who are both in...
  
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• laurahammond published Stapleford stands in solidarity with victims of Manchester terror...

  23-05-2017 21:57
  
  Tears flowed at a moving vigil that paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack in Manchester.Around 100 people gathered at the Walter Park VC Memorial Square, in Stapleford, for the service on Tuesday (May 23) night.The vigil, organised by Councillor Richard MacRae, was led by Captain Marcus Mylechreest, of Stapleford Salvation Army.Captain Mylechreest gave a brief speech before urging those in attendance to hold hands and observe a minute's silence.Those gathered at the vigil lit candles.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest will head into big pre-season in positive frame...

  23-05-2017 20:15
  
  A new contract for David Vaughan, an international call-up for Joe Worrall and impressive season ticket sales – there is lots to talk about in our latest Nottingham Forest podcast. These are just some of the topics covered by Sarah Clapson and Barry Cooper, as well as reflecting on last week's takeover of the Reds by Evangelos Marinakis. While Forest have yet to welcome any new signings to the City Ground this summer, Vaughan has extended his stay at the club, following Chris Cohen...
  
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• Jury discharged in murder trial - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 20:02
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  Jury discharged in murder trial
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  A jury has been discharged in the trial of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend and trying to murder their friend. Judge Gregory Dickinson QC, the Recorder of Nottingham, said on Tuesday (May 23) a new jury would be sworn in on June 6 at ...
  
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• Manchester attack: Armed police patrols increase in Nottinghamshire

  23-05-2017 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire Police has increased armed police patrols as "a message of reassurance".
  
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• Why gradual progress is the way forward for Nottingham Forest under Evangelos Marinakis - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 19:52
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  Why gradual progress is the way forward for Nottingham Forest under Evangelos Marinakis
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  After starting his Nottingham Forest reign with an overhaul at the City Ground and winning over fans, Sarah Clapson looks at what's next for new owner Evangelos Marinakis. Impressive. Exciting. Positive. As first impressions go, Evangelos Marinakis has ...
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• Sarah_Clapson published Why gradual progress is the way forward for Nottingham Forest...

  23-05-2017 19:30
  
  After starting his Nottingham Forest reign with an overhaul at the City Ground and winning over fans, Sarah Clapson looks at what's next for new owner Evangelos Marinakis.Impressive. Exciting. Positive.As first impressions go, Evangelos Marinakis has got it pretty much spot on. The new Nottingham Forest owner has essentially given a masterclass in how to win people over. There is much to admire. The off-field structure which has been put in place, the choice of people who make up that...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Why gradual progress is the way forward for Nottingham Forest...

  23-05-2017 19:30
  
  After starting his Nottingham Forest reign with an overhaul at the City Ground and winning over fans, Sarah Clapson looks at what's next for new owner Evangelos Marinakis.Impressive. Exciting. Positive.As first impressions go, Evangelos Marinakis has got it pretty much spot on. The new Nottingham Forest owner has essentially given a masterclass in how to win people over. There is much to admire. The off-field structure which has been put in place, the choice of people who make up that...
  
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• rsherdley published Man caught trying to throw drugs into HMP Ranby

  23-05-2017 19:29
  
  A recovering drug addictwas caught before he threw cannabis over the wall of HM Prison Ranby, a court heard. Jason Donald, 31, of Albany Road, Sherwood Rise, was detained close to the prison on June 27 last year. Dawn Pritchard, prosecuting, said it was believed a "throw over" was about to take place, and Donald was searched and two brown taped packages found in his coat pockets.
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• laurahammond published Coroner opens inquest into the death of Mapperley Top murder...

  23-05-2017 19:27
  
  An inquest into the death of a teenager found with stab wounds has been opened by a coroner - but the case is 'likely to be dealt with in the crown court'.Matthew Rothery, 18, died at the Queen's Medical Centre on Good Friday - Friday, April 14.Nottinghamshire Police launched an investigation into the 18-year-old's death after they were called to an address in Woodborough Road, in Mapperley Top, early that morning.Opening the inquest at Nottingham's Council House on Tuesday (May 23),...
  
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• laurahammond published Extra police to patrol Nottingham streets after Manchester terror...

  23-05-2017 19:18
  
  Nottinghamshire Police's chief constable has spoken out to reassure residents following the terror attack in Manchester.Craig Guildford told The Post that extra police - both armed and unarmed - will patrol the county's streets after an explosion rocked Manchester Arena on Monday (May 22) night.Mr Guildford urged residents to be vigilant in the wake of the attack but said there is nothing that links the events to Nottinghamshire.He said: "We stand as one against this vile threat. I want to...
  
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• Extra police to patrol Nottingham streets after Manchester terror attack - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 19:18
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  Extra police to patrol Nottingham streets after Manchester terror attack
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  Nottinghamshire Police's chief constable has spoken out to reassure residents following the terror attack in Manchester. Craig Guildford told The Post that extra police - both armed and unarmed - will patrol the county's streets after an explosion ...and more »
  
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• rsherdley published Jury discharged in murder trial

  23-05-2017 19:02
  
  A jury has been discharged in the trial of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend and trying to murder their friend.Judge Gregory Dickinson QC, the Recorder of Nottingham, said on Tuesday (May 23) a new jury would be sworn in on June 6 at Nottingham Crown Court.Pawel Lupa, 47, of Gleneagles Drive, Kirkby-in-Ashfield,denies the murder of his girlfriend, Aleksandra Mrozik , last July, and the attempted murder of Wojcek Bocek.Read more: Driver banned from the roads after he drove at 100mph on...
  
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• MattJarram published Meet the nine-year-old who carried on swimming despite rare...

  23-05-2017 19:02
  
  A young girl who was told she may never be able to swim again after suffering from a rare condition which sees her skin easily bruise has been awarded a top honour.Evie Woodward, nine, from Sutton in Ashfield, started swimming lessons at Everyone Active's Lammas Leisure Centre when she was five. She quickly developed a love for the water and visited the centre at least two times a week with her family. Two years later, however, Evie was diagnosed with a rare condition that left her extremely...
  
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• Haydn Hollis: Central defender signs new Notts County contract

  23-05-2017 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County defender Haydn Hollis signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the League Two club.
  
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• Download Festival has 48-hour social media blackout following Manchester attack - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 18:31
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  Download Festival has 48-hour social media blackout following Manchester attack
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  Download Festival's social media accounts will be silent for the next 48 hours following the terrorist attack in Manchester last night. In a statement on the event's Facebook page it was stated that the blackout was "in sympathy with all those that ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Haydn Hollis pens new Notts County deal - one he was 'DESPERATE'...

  23-05-2017 18:23
  
  Defender Haydn Hollis has put pen to paper on a new deal with Notts County – one he says he has "been desperate to sign".Out of contract this summer, the 24-year-old was one of several players to be offered fresh terms by the Magpies, and follows Elliott Hewitt in committing to the club."Since the manager (Kevin Nolan) told me he wanted to offer me a new deal I've been desperate to sign it," said Hollis."The gaffer's someone I love working for and Richard Thomas...
  
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• Mansfield Town sign David Mirfin & Johnny Hunt on free transfers

  23-05-2017 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield sign defenders David Mirfin and Johnny Hunt on free transfers after leaving Scunthorpe and Chester respectively.
  
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• RachelGorman published Download Festival has 48-hour social media blackout following...

  23-05-2017 18:10
  
  Download Festival's social media accounts will be silent for the next 48 hours following the terrorist attack in Manchester last night. In a statement on the event's Facebook page it was stated that the blackout was "in sympathy with all those that lost their lives or were injured, physically and/or mentally, by the devastating attack".It went on to say that their thoughts were with those affected as well as the emergency services "working tirelessly to keep us safe in all that we...
  
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• Tresidder published Fewer sewer floodings as profits up at Severn Trent Water

  23-05-2017 18:03
  
  Water company Severn Trent says it cut the number of sewer floodings, leakages and supply interruptions last year while announcing improved turnover and profits.The company, which supplies water and sewerage services in Nottinghamshire and across the Midlands, is to pursue an aggressive dividend policy for a regulated business, paying shareholders four percent above rises in the retail price index. The share price today (Tuesday, May 23) rose to not far short of its historic peak of 2,505p...
  
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• Manchester terror attack: Nottingham parent's relief after finding daughter following bombing - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 18:01
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  Manchester terror attack: Nottingham parent's relief after finding daughter following bombing
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  A Nottingham parent said finding his daughter after the Manchester Arena attack was the best moment of his life. Nick Haywood travelled by train from Nottingham with daughter Caitlin and her friend to see Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena on Monday.and more »
  
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• HannahMitch published Skate park to re-open with memorial wall for man who died in...

  23-05-2017 17:50
  
  A memorial tribute for a man who died in a collision on the A52 will be unveiled when a skate park in Radcliffe-on-Trent reopens on its 20th anniversary after being refurbished. The skate park in Wharf Lane, which was first opened in 1997, was closed in 2016 after it was deemed unsafe to use but a team of volunteers raised £2,500 to have it repaired.Read more: Residents outraged over Victoria Embankment paddling pool's futureIt will be reopened at an event this Sunday, May 28, when a new..
  
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• Opening date for Nottingham's new £1.6m trampoline park is confirmed - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 17:39
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  Opening date for Nottingham's new £1.6m trampoline park is confirmed
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  One of the UK's largest trampoline parks, featuring more than 130 trampolines, is to open this summer at a cost of £1.6m. For the past three months, work has been underway to create the latest Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park at a 38,000 sq ft warehouse at ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published There'll be 'loads of love and good vibes' from Daudi Matsiko at...

  23-05-2017 17:38
  
  Nottingham folk musician Daudi Matsiko, who has been described as "reminiscent of Nick Drake", will be playing Nottingham's JamCafe to launch his latest EP, A Brief Introduction to Failure
  Listen to our track of the day from @hellodaudi! https://t.co/lHcgaZysUB #NowPlaying— TCMmagazine (@clothesmaiden) May 9, 2017 Your double EP is coming out on Naim Records on May 26, so tell us about the record and the recording process. The record is called 'An Introduction To...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Opening date for Nottingham's new £1.6m trampoline park is...

  23-05-2017 17:30
  
  One of the UK's largest trampoline parks, featuring more than 130 trampolines, is to open this summer at a cost of £1.6m.For the past three months, work has been underway to create the latest Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park at a 38,000 sq ft warehouse at the Blenheim Industrial Estate near Bulwell. The centre's owner had hoped to open the centre - the company's second on the UK - in early 2017 but moved back the launch date to summer. He has now confirmed that it will be opening on...
  
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• DanRussell published Manchester terror attack: Nottingham parent's relief after...

  23-05-2017 17:24
  
  A Nottingham parent said finding his daughter after the Manchester Arena attack was the best moment of his life.Nick Haywood travelled by train from Nottingham with daughter Caitlin and her friend to see Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena on Monday.Just as the concert was finishing a suicide bomber detonated his device in the foyer of the arena killing 22 and injuring 59 others.Read more: Manchester terror attack: Concert-goer rang 999 in fear for her life Mr Haywood was waiting outside the...
  
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• The longest sentences handed out to killers in Notts - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 17:16
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  The longest sentences handed out to killers in Notts
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  The sentences given this week to the men who murdered Tony Fisher were some of the harshest handed down in Nottingham in the past decade. Simon Palmer, 43, and Marcus Barton, 42, were given life sentences and will have to serve 33 and 25 years ...
  
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• Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena reveals it trains staff in event of terrorist attack - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 17:05
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  Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena reveals it trains staff in event of terrorist attack
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  In the face of an attack, Motorpoint Arena staff are trained in "counter terrorism and emergency procedures" the venue has said in a statement today. The news follows the devastating suicide bomber attack at an Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena last ...
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• Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena reveals it trains staff in event of ... - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 17:05
  
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  In the face of an attack, Motorpoint Arena staff are trained in "counter terrorism and emergency procedures" the venue has said in a statement today. The news ...
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• rsherdley published Driver banned from the roads after he drove at 100mph on M1

  23-05-2017 17:01
  
  A driver who was involved in an 'appalling' piece of driving on the M1 has been sentenced to a community order by a court.Nottingham Crown Court heard that Artur Senja, 42, of Bowness Close, Gamston, drove dangerously between junctions 21 and 26, and failed to stop after an accident with a Skoda and a Mercedes on April 20 last year.Senja, in a Range Rover,tailgated and flashed his headlights to a driver in front, tried to undertake, drove on the hard shoulder, then went back onto the motorway...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena reveals it trains staff in event of...

  23-05-2017 17:01
  
  In the face of an attack, Motorpoint Arena staff are trained in "counter terrorism and emergency procedures" the venue has said in a statement today. The news follows the devastating suicide bomber attack at an Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena last night, in which 22 people were killed and at least 59 injured. Staff at Nottingham's own arena have sent their "thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and injured and all those affected by this terrible...
  
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• EllieCullen published Where you can pay tribute to the victims of the Manchester terror...

  23-05-2017 16:57
  
  As the country reels from the horrific terror attack in Manchester, fellow cities have come together to show their solidarity.Vigils and church services have been organised up and down the country, to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the bombing.Nottinghamshire is no different, and several events have been arranged to give people in the city and county the chance to pay their respects.Here are some of the events that have already been organised. We'll be adding to them as we hear...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published The longest sentences handed out to killers in Notts

  23-05-2017 16:54
  
  The sentences given this week to the men who murdered Tony Fisher were some of the harshest handed down in Nottingham in the past decade. Simon Palmer, 43, and Marcus Barton, 42, were given life sentences and will have to serve 33 and 25 years respectively before even being considered for parole. They were part of a gang of four men who broke into Mr Fisher's home in Carlton, before torturing and then murdering him in order to steal jewellery and between £10,000 and £14,000 in...
  
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• MattJarram commented Vandals target community buses to ferry the elderly

  23-05-2017 16:41
  
  Vandals attacked three community buses run by a charity which ferries elderly and vulnerable people across Nottinghamshire.Ravenshead Community Transport in Swinton Rise provides day trips and shopping trips for the local elderly community.It also provides transport to doctor's appointments and rides to day centres to ensure that those people are able to get out and about.Read More: Manchester terror attack: Concert-goer rang 999 in fear for her lifeOvernight on Thursday, May 18, vandals...
  
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• NatalieFahy published This is what to do if you want to donate blood in Nottingham...

  23-05-2017 16:20
  
  Potential blood donors in Nottingham are being urged to keep trying the NHS website, as the service experiences a huge surge in interest following the Manchester terror attack.Twenty-two people died following the blast at the Manchester Arena at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.But in the hours that followed the tragedy, people began to turn to the NHS Blood and Transplant Service to try and help out by donating blood.The interest has been so great, however, that the website..
  
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• Manchester attack: Woman recalls aftermath

  23-05-2017 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heidi Berkeley says she will never go to a concert again after the Manchester attack.
  
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• man charged over attempted theft of Nottingham supermarket's till - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 15:09
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  A man has been charged in connection with the attempted theft of a Nottingham supermarket's till. Dean Earl, 35, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Sunday afternoon and has today been charged with burglary.
  
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• Nottingham Forest fan banned for City Ground pitch invasion - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2017 14:46
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  Nottingham Forest fan banned for City Ground pitch invasion
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  A football fan was banned from games after running onto the pitch during Nottingham Forest's relegation escape. Father-of-two Luke Abrahams broke the rules when Forest went 2-0 up in the crucial City Ground clash with Ipswich Town on May 7. On Tuesday ...
  
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• isaacashe published Homeless man charged over attempted theft of Nottingham...

  23-05-2017 14:35
  
  A man has been charged in connection with the attempted theft of a Nottingham supermarket's till.Dean Earl, 35, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Sunday afternoon and has today been charged with burglary.Read more: Pregnant woman and her sister ran away from Manchester attackNottinghamshire Police officers were called to the Co-op store in Netherfield at around 8.30pm on Saturday, May 20, after a man had reportedly tried to take the till. A staff member had intervened and the offender got away.
  
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• EllieCullen published Manchester terror attack: Concert-goer rang 999 in fear for her...

  23-05-2017 14:30
  
  A Notts woman has told how she desperately rang 999 in fear for her life after an explosion rocked Manchester Arena.Sophie Evans, 20, urged the emergency services to get there quickly as panic ensued around her.She was so scared she might not leave the venue alive that she also called her boyfriend to tell him she loved him.Miss Evans, of Sutton-in-Ashfield, had been at the arena for the Ariana Grande concert with her mum, Jude Gaskin, 47, and was walking towards the exit when the suicide bomber
  
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• rodmalcolm published Nottingham Forest fan banned for City Ground pitch invasion

  23-05-2017 14:22
  
  A football fan was banned from games after running onto the pitch during Nottingham Forest's relegation escape. Father-of-two Luke Abrahams broke the rules when Forest went 2-0 up in the crucial City Ground clash with Ipswich Town on May 7. On Tuesday he faced Nottingham magistrates and was fined £230 with £85 prosecution costs and a £30 government surcharge. The ban lasts for three years and bars him from attending all Premiership and Football League matches as well as...
  
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