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• SarahBryan1 published Olympic golden-girl Rebecca Adlington's concerns about going back...

  11-07-2017 21:35
  
  Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington has confessed it is difficult to tell if future romances are interested in her - or in what she has achieved.The champion and mum-of-one has said the concerns have been highlighted after her now ex-husband Harry Needs said he "idolised her".The fellow former swimmer Harry Needs was younger than her, but the couple still married in 2015, and now share young daughter Summer.The Mansfield-born athlete was asked in a recent interview with the Radio...
  
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• SarahBryan1 commented Olympic golden-girl Rebecca Adlington's concerns about going back...

  11-07-2017 21:35
  
  Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington has confessed it is difficult to tell if future romances are interested in her - or in what she has achieved.The champion and mum-of-one has said the concerns have been highlighted after her now ex-husband Harry Needs said he "idolised her".The fellow former swimmer Harry Needs was younger than her, but the couple still married in 2015, and now share young daughter Summer.The Mansfield-born athlete was asked in a recent interview with the Radio...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Man jailed for 13 years for sexual offences including the rape of...

  11-07-2017 21:11
  
  A 34-year-old man has been jailed after he was found guilty of numerous sexual offences against a young girl - including rape.Dean Lewis, formerly of Southchurch Court, Clifton, was sentenced to 13 years at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday (July 10).He was found guilty of seven counts.The offences were committed in the Nottingham area between 2015 and 2017.As well as his prison sentence, Lewis was made subject of a sexual harm prevention order, and he must sign the sex offenders' register for...
  
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• Nottmtails published Brereton 'inspired' by Nottingham Forest team-mate Worrall's...

  11-07-2017 20:52
  
  Ben Brereton believes his England experience will help ensure he is firing on all cylinders when he kicks off the new season with Nottingham Forest – but says he is not finished with his international adventure just yet.The Reds striker scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Germany that secured England's Under-19s European Championships semi-final showdown with the Czech Republic in Tbilisi tomorrow night (Wednesday).Brereton says England's players have the confidence they can go all the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Notts County dealt blow as target Liam Noble signs new Forest...

  11-07-2017 20:23
  
  Notts County's hopes of signing Liam Noble appear to have suffered a blow as the midfielder has penned a new deal at Forest Green Rovers.The Magpies had made "a number of bids" for the player in an attempt to bring him back to Meadow Lane, according to owner Alan Hardy.But Noble says he was keen to stay at newly-promoted Rovers and has agreed a contract which will keep him at The New Lawn until 2020.Read more: 'Notts County simply cannot panic buy because it will undermine all the hard...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Safety barriers to be installed outside Trent Bridge ahead of...

  11-07-2017 20:20
  
  Traffic barriers will be installed outside Trent Bridge ahead of Nottinghamshire's summer of cricket - in line with safety advice handed down by the Government for major events.Trent Bridge hosts the second Test between England and South Africa, which starts on Friday, a One Day International against the West Indies, as well as a full summer of cricket for Nottinghamshire CCC.Nottinghamshire County Council has said extra measures will be installed for the safety of pedestrians in the form of...
  
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• SarahBryan1 commented Safety barriers to be installed outside Trent Bridge ahead of...

  11-07-2017 20:20
  
  Traffic barriers will be installed outside Trent Bridge ahead of Nottinghamshire's summer of cricket - in line with safety advice handed down by the Government for major events.Trent Bridge hosts the second Test between England and South Africa, which starts on Friday, a One Day International against the West Indies, as well as a full summer of cricket for Nottinghamshire CCC.Nottinghamshire County Council has said extra measures will be installed for the safety of pedestrians in the form of...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Gambler smashed six TVs with metal chair after losing bet in...

  11-07-2017 20:17
  
  Gambler Steven Bourne lost money on a slot machine and vented his anger on six TV sets in a bookie's office.But he avoided paying because Ladbrokes failed to send in a precise bill for the damage in the Carrington Street premises, a court heard.An eight-week prison term, suspended for a year, was imposed on Bourne, who had committed 102 convictions since 2007. City magistrates ordered him to pay a £115 government surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.Read more: Commons speaker John...
  
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• isaacashe published How devastated community pulled together in desperate search for...

  11-07-2017 20:00
  
  When news spread that 12-year-old Owen Jenkins had gone missing in the River Trent, a whole community immediately sprung into action. As dozens of firefighters raced to the scene, along with police officers and paramedics, ordinary members of the public came out in their droves to see what they could do to help. Crowds of people gathered at the riverside near Beeston Weir, nervously waiting and praying for a glimmer of hope. Sadly the tragic news they had all been dreading came a little...
  
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• DanRobinson published Meet the 27-year-old who is now a law firm director

  11-07-2017 19:51
  
  As a young professional in his mid-20s and working at a law firm, Ben Trott may have expected to still be working his way up a steep career ladder.But after four years at Cartwright King, he has already reached the top to become the national firm's youngest director at 27 – despite not being a practising lawyer.As director of marketing and business development, the former Nottingham Trent University student is within a six-strong central management team and responsible for the complete...
  
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• karenantcliff published Bungalow with bonus boat sells for almost double its asking price

  11-07-2017 19:49
  
  A surprise addition to a lot in SDL Auctions latest sale certainly created a wave of interest in the room.A 'Gentleman's cruiser' was the unexpected late addition to the Nottingham sale and it came as part of the sale of number 14 Trentside at Burrows Farm in Clifton Village.So, not only did the bidder walk away with a two-bedroom, riverside timber bungalow with mooring and fishing rights, but also a cruiser in which to take full advantage of this fabulous location."Serenity of Hamble"...
  
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• Beeston Marina river death: Owen Jenkins, 12, was 'hero'

  11-07-2017 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eyewitnesses say Owen Jenkins fell into the River Trent while trying to save a girl.
  
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• JHLewis published How the Patchings Art Festival became one of the biggest draws in...

  11-07-2017 19:26
  
  It has grown from small beginnings into England's largest annual event of its type. Up to 20,000 professional artists, hobby painters, photographers, art-lovers and crafts shoppers will converge on Nottinghamshire tomorrow for one of the art world's great success stories.The four-day Patchings Festival has expanded with the emergence of the venue, Patchings Arts Centre, near Calverton, as a go-to destination both for practitioners - beginners, improvers and established artists - and those who...
  
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• KitSandeman published Mourners acted like 'thugs' in nightclub attack, says judge

  11-07-2017 19:20
  
  Three mourners attacked a man in a Nottingham nightclub after attending the funeral of a friend, a court heard.Liam Brown, Kane Chambers and Curtis Coxon went to Propaganda, in Broadway, Nottingham, after paying their respects to Martin Maughan, a man who was allegedly killed in the city.Mr Maughan, 27, was found with a stab wound in West Walk, Sneinton, in December last year. He died as a result of his injuries. A 19-year-old man has been charged with his murder.Read more: Suspended prison...
  
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• KitSandeman commented Mourners acted like 'thugs' in nightclub attack, says judge

  11-07-2017 19:20
  
  Three mourners attacked a man in a Nottingham nightclub after attending the funeral of a friend, a court heard.Liam Brown, Kane Chambers and Curtis Coxon went to Propaganda, in Broadway, Nottingham, after paying their respects to Martin Maughan, a man who was allegedly killed in the city.Mr Maughan, 27, was found with a stab wound in West Walk, Sneinton, in December last year. He died as a result of his injuries. A 19-year-old man has been charged with his murder.Read more: Suspended prison...
  
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• Nottmtails published The remarkable stat that proves Joe Worrall is right to hope for...

  11-07-2017 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor looks at why defender Joe Worrall might have highlighted an issue that could transform the Reds' prospects this season.There can be few stats that better sum up the chaos of last season – and why the seemingly simple observations of Joe Worrall, over the last few days, could actually mean so much.In the first 10 Championship matches under Philippe Montanier, Nottingham Forest not only changed the personnel in defence in every game – they did not
  
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• Nottmtails commented The remarkable stat that proves Joe Worrall is right to hope for...

  11-07-2017 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor looks at why defender Joe Worrall might have highlighted an issue that could transform the Reds' prospects this season.There can be few stats that better sum up the chaos of last season – and why the seemingly simple observations of Joe Worrall, over the last few days, could actually mean so much.In the first 10 Championship matches under Philippe Montanier, Nottingham Forest not only changed the personnel in defence in every game – they did not
  
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• HannahMitch published Ratchet Clothing founder Dhillan Bhardwaj is making a T-shirt for...

  11-07-2017 18:52
  
  A clothes designer has added another A-list celebrity to the list of stars who wear his clothing.Dhillan Bhardwaj, who set up Ratchet Clothing when he was just 16, is in the process of designing a shirt for pop mega star Rihanna.The 21-year-old experimented with tie-dye in his father's garage and has gone on to set up a successful clothing company - which has already seen the likes of Miley Cyrus wear his shirts.Five years after setting up his business, and with shops in Long Eaton, the...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Owen Jenkins' parents pay tribute to their 'amazing son'

  11-07-2017 18:37
  
  The mum and dad of a 12-year-old boy who died after going into the River Trent have paid tribute to their 'amazing son' Owen.Owen died on Monday after going into the river at Beeston Weir to rescue two girls who were in trouble in the water.A huge rescue operation swung into action, with many locals turning out to help, but the talented runner and rugby player's body was found at around 10pm.Read more: Grandparents pay tribute to 12-year-old Owen Jenkins who died in the River TrentNicola and...
  
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• HannahMitch published Grandparents pay tribute to 12-year-old Owen Jenkins who died in...

  11-07-2017 18:09
  
  The grandfather of 12-year-old Owen Jenkins has described him as a "loving" and "caring" young boy.Owen's grandparents, John and Lynda Fletcher, paid their respects to their grandson at Beeston Rylands Methodist Church on Tuesday lunch time.Mr Fletcher called for safety measures to be put in place at the canal after his grandson jumped in to rescue two girls who had got into difficulties in the water.He said: "They should do something to stop the near deaths that happen...
  
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• Liam Noble: Forest Green Rovers captain signs new deal after Notts County offers

  11-07-2017 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County transfer target Liam Noble signs a new three-year deal with League Two newcomers Forest Green Rovers.
  
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• SimonWilson commented Splendour Festival 2017 stage times released

  11-07-2017 17:58
  
  The stage times for Nottingham's biggest music festival of the year have been released. Splendour 2017, headlined by Kaiser Chiefs and featuring Busted, Tony Hadley, Billy Ocean, Black Grape and others across three music stages, returns to Wollaton Park on Saturday, July 22. Along with the Main Stage, ConfettI Stage and Acoustic Rooms Stage, there's the Comedy Stage and new Fringe Stage to factor in when you are planning your day. Read more: How much is a pint at Splendour Festival...
  
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• MattDavies published Success with Nottinghamshire can help Ish Sodhi's career kick on,...

  11-07-2017 17:46
  
  New Zealand's greatest ever cricketer will be keeping a close eye on how countryman Ish Sodhi performs for Nottinghamshire.Sir Richard Hadlee enjoyed 10 years of success at Trent Bridge as the all-rounder became one of the club's best players of all time, if not the best.A current member of the New Zealand cricket board, Hadlee wishes leg spinner Sodhi every success as he plays for Notts Outlaws in the NatWest T20 Blast this season."Ish has been in and out the international side. He has...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Suspended prison sentence for man who carried hedge trimmer after...

  11-07-2017 17:37
  
  A plumber carried a hedge trimmer in a city street after being the target of abusive rowdies.Neil Wheat, 36, took the tool out of his van after a group made comments to passers-by, Nottingham magistrates heard.His action scared a woman and was caught on CCTV. It left him ordered to do 200 hours unpaid work and getting a six-month jail term, suspended for two years.Read more: Fine for man who hid his face when driving off without paying for petrolCity magistrate William Smith told him:...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottinghamshire book festival will feature over 100 authors,...

  11-07-2017 17:24
  
  Newark-on-Trent is set to be transformed into a land of adventure, heroes and storytelling street entertainment for this year's Newark Book Festival, which will take over the town for the weekend of July 15 and 16.Back for its third year, the festival's organisers have announced their biggest ever programme of events under this year's theme: Adventures and Heroes! with more than 100 authors, artists, entertainers, wordsmiths and street performers booked for this two-day literary...
  
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• MattJarram published Commons speaker John Bercow pays tribute to Owen Jenkins

  11-07-2017 17:22
  
  A 12-year-old boy who died in a river after going to help two girls who were in difficulty has been hailed a hero and mentioned in the House of Commons today.Owen Jenkins - who was a talented runner and rugby player - has been described as a "friendly giant" and a "loving, kind, considerate and well-mannered lad", who would do anything to help anyone.Owen's bravery was praised in parliament, with Commons speaker John Bercow saying he wanted to send his "deepest...
  
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• DanRobinson published Call to end 'cash in hand' jobs and alter rights for those...

  11-07-2017 17:20
  
  'Cash in hand' jobs should be scrapped but zero-hour contracts allowed to continue in certain cases, according to a new blueprint for modern working practices.Matthew Taylor, an honorary Nottingham Trent University lecturer who was commissioned by the Prime Minister last year to carry out a review into employment culture, has outlined "seven principles for good quality work for all" in a list of recommendations to the government.The 116-page Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices...
  
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• LynetteP published This Nottinghamshire pub has bounced back to win a Camra award......

  11-07-2017 17:10
  
  A Nottinghamshire pub that was given a new lease of life after standing empty for three years has been crowned East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2017 by Camra.The Wheatsheaf in Bingham also scooped the Vale of Belvoir branch title earlier this year."It's a sign of things to come. It's really good as we only opened in August," said bar manager Louise Smith. "We're going for pub of the year next!"The pub in Long Acre had been known as The Bingham at the time it closed but the...
  
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• LynetteP commented This Nottinghamshire pub has bounced back to win a Camra award......

  11-07-2017 17:10
  
  A Nottinghamshire pub that was given a new lease of life after standing empty for three years has been crowned East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2017 by Camra.The Wheatsheaf in Bingham also scooped the Vale of Belvoir branch title earlier this year."It's a sign of things to come. It's really good as we only opened in August," said bar manager Louise Smith. "We're going for pub of the year next!"The pub in Long Acre had been known as The Bingham at the time it closed but the...
  
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• KitSandeman published Family of 18-year-old Becky Brock who died in Ibiza were not told...

  11-07-2017 16:57
  
  The cause of death of a young woman who died in Ibiza will be explored almost two years after her death.Eighteen-year-old Becky Brock was found dead in a hotel room on the Spanish island in September 2015, after she had travelled to surprise a friend for her birthday.The pre-inquest hearing, held at Nottingham Coroners' Court, in Council House, heard that the family had not been informed of the date for the first hearing of the inquest opening, and heard about it from friends who had seen it in.
  
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• isaacashe published Two elderly dogs dumped by owner in a Cossall car park

  11-07-2017 16:37
  
  Two elderly Jack Russell terriers were abandoned together in a Nottinghamshire car park.The inseparable pair, Harvey, 12, and Hector, 13, were found by a member of the public in Cossall, with out of date microchips.The abandoned animals, found on June 4, are part of a recent trend of older pets being dumped by owners, says Broxtowe Borough Council - which is reminding residents about responsible dog ownership.Harvey and Hector, a friendly and playful pair of friends, have spent their entire...
  
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• sherdley published Lorry driver spared jail after he ploughed into cars on M1 slip...

  11-07-2017 16:33
  
  A lorry driver was going 53mph on the M1 when he crashed into a line of cars queuing on a slip road, a court heard.Laurence Goodrich, 63, of Manston Mews, Radford, ploughed into multiple cars near the South Normanton area just before 8am on March 6.Nottingham Crown Court heard on Tuesday (July 11) the lorry hit the rear of a stationary blue Fiesta, driven by a lone woman, on the northbound slip way at Junction 28.Read more: Tractor 'didn't stop' after collision with cyclistShe suffered a...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published I played under health pressure but didn't realise it, admits...

  11-07-2017 16:25
  
  Sir Richard Hadlee might be New Zealand's greatest ever cricketer and arguably the best to ever represent Nottinghamshire, but that does not mean it was plain sailing during his time at Trent Bridge.The 66-year-old played a huge part in helping Notts win County Championships in 1981 and 1987, as well as battling depression in the early 80s, at a time when a sportsman's mental health was a taboo subject.Hadlee suffered a heart attack in 1990 and had open heart surgery the following year.He has...
  
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• MattJarram published Nearly 800 lives have been saved thanks to organ donation

  11-07-2017 16:19
  
  A Nottinghamshire woman is calling for more people to sign up to the organ register after nearly 800 lives have been saved in the area thanks to donations.Debra Barlow, 52, from Mansfield Woodhouse, underwent a double lung transplant in October 2015 after contracting chicken pox pneumonia in 2006 which severely damaged her lungs. The mother-of-one had to use an oxygen cylinder for nine years and was told at one point during the diagnosis that she would not survive.But she was handed the good...
  
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• MattDavies published Can Nottinghamshire match their greatest ever cricket season?

  11-07-2017 15:32
  
  It is 30 years since Nottinghamshire enjoyed their most successful season, when they won the County Championship and NatWest Trophy. The current crop will hope to match that, as they have already secured the Royal London One Day Cup and can legitimately have their sights set on lifting the Division Two title and T20 Blast.However, the side of 2017 still has a long way to go before it can be considered to be the equal of the 1987 squad, considering that team had two of the greatest, if the not...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Driving ban for bereaved man who drove home after drinking at...

  11-07-2017 15:25
  
  Bereaved Alman Powell lost his licence after he took a two-minute drive home from a wake.City magistrates heard that he pulled out "a little quickly" at a junction and failed a breath test on June 25.Ellie Gould, mitigating, told the court: "Mr Powell's friend had sadly passed away the Saturday before."In Jamaican tradition, they held a wake celebrating his life. He went to the house and had no intention of drinking.Read more: Fine for man who hid his face when driving off...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson 'thrilled' to sign...

  11-07-2017 15:25
  
  Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson says he's 'thrilled' to have completed the capture of goalscorer Josh Shalla. The 25-year-old arrives in Nottingham having been one of the top 10 goalscorers in the East Coast League last season. Neilson said: "He's another guy who fits the bill. Young, hungry, motivated and works hard. He can be deadly in front of goal and he increases our options up front. Read more: Corey Neilson "bugged" Evan Mosey for a year about coming back...
  
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• isaacashe commented Trams running with delays after man hit by tram in Nottingham...

  11-07-2017 15:18
  
  Trams are delayed across Nottingham's network after a man was injured in a collision in Old Market Square.The man was trapped under the front of a tram at the South Parade tram stop, at Old Market Square, after the incident at 8.55am today.Tram services along the line were halted as emergency services attended the scene, with stops across the city centre not served.Read more: Fly-tipper lands £1,500 fine for dumping 'substantial' number of bin bagsTrams were back to full timetable at...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Colin McIntyre Classic Thriller Season in Nottingham - what to...

  11-07-2017 15:14
  
  The Colin McIntyre Classic Thriller Season is back in Nottinghambut this time at the Playhouse and National Justice Museum for a three-week run. Jessica Sansome headed down to rehearsals to catch up with two cast regulars, Anna Mitcham and David Osmond as they prepare to appear in all three playsHow are rehearsals going?David: Great so far. We are working at quite an economical rate considering how little time we have to prepare so it's going really well.Anna: Everyone's turned up pretty...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Fine for man who hid his face when driving off without paying for...

  11-07-2017 15:12
  
  A driver hid his face as he filled up at petrol stations - then headed off without paying when staff cut the supply.Mark Barna pulled the trick twice in two days and ended up with a £230 fine when he faced magistrates in Nottingham.The 21-year-old claimed that he had no money. He also had no documents which he could leave at garages to collect when he returned with cash, he said.Read more: Pensioner handed suspended jail term for attempting to sexually assault womanBut presiding magistrate
  
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• isaacashe published Catholic priest thanks passers-by who helped him after nasty fall...

  11-07-2017 15:12
  
  A Bulwell priest who banged his head after a fall in Nottingham city centre wants to thank the people who rushed to his aid.Rev Anthony Dolan, 78, had a fall in Goose Gate, Hockley, at around 4.30pm on Tuesday last week (July 4), hitting his head on the floor.Three woman and a man helped him, calling for an ambulance and staying at his side until medical help arrived.Read more: IT issues affecting Nottingham doctors surgeryRev Dolan, a retired Catholic priest, now wants to thank these Good...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Pensioner handed suspended jail term for attempting to sexually...

  11-07-2017 15:02
  
  An 82-year-old man who attempted to sexually assault a woman by getting in her bed at 6am has been handed a suspended jail term. Retired Rolls-Royce welder Alan Stevenson told the victim "it's about time I gave you a good seeing to" after getting into her bed in the summer of 2015.
  Stevenson, of Myrtle Avenue, Long Eaton, was arrested after his victim reported the matter. His trial at Nottingham Crown Court was told he got into the victim's bed at 6am and also told her "you've...
  
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• isaacashe published Tractor 'didn't stop' after collision with cyclist

  11-07-2017 15:00
  
  A tractor failed to stop after a collision with a cyclist, say police.Officers are appealing for information after a woman sustained injuries to her face, leg and shoulder after being knocked off her bike.She suffered the injuries after a collision with a tractor towing what was believed to be a heavy field cultivator, possibly blue, on Friday, July 7, at around noon.Read more: IT issues affecting Nottingham doctors surgeryOn the A6097 between Lowdham Island and Gunthorpe Bridge, the tractor is.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'Notts County simply cannot panic buy because it will undermine...

  11-07-2017 14:56
  
  When Notts County manager Kevin Nolan spoke to supporters during a recent question and answer session, he began to address his plans in the transfer market.He said the spine of the team will be his focus over the coming weeks as he looks to fill the three key positions that will have a large bearing on how the Magpies fare next season.A commanding centre-back, a creative central midfield player and a goalscorer are on the agenda, but, if you want quality, they are arguably the hardest positions.
  
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• LynetteP published Nottinghamshire country house plans to become a top wedding venue...

  11-07-2017 14:48
  
  An historic country house in rural Nottinghamshire is hoping to become one of the county's top wedding venues. A new £500,000 function room has replaced a marquee where couples used to celebrate in the grounds of Cockliffe House Hotel. The latest investment is part of a £1m transformation at the 17th century property in Burnstump Country Park, between Arnold and Calverton. The hotel, set in three acres of land, was taken over three years ago by the independent hotel group...
  
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• SimonWilson published Football Manager video game exhibition is coming to Nottingham

  11-07-2017 14:43
  
  Nottingham's National Videogame Arcade is to host the first exhibition dedicated to the video game phenomenon called Football Manager: The Beautiful Exhibition. Opening in September, it will celebrate and explore the history and future of the world's most popular football management simulation, played by millions on computers, smartphones and tablets. Read more: EM-Con will return to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in 2018 - here's how to get tickets There will be exclusive items from the...
  
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• DanRobinson published New event firm with offices in San Francisco, Florida - and...

  11-07-2017 14:39
  
  A new event firm with offices in San Francisco and Florida has chosen Nottinghamshire as its base for the Midlands.TR Global Events Ltd, set up by the boss of a Cambridge hotel, will deliver event creation, planning, logistics and management to clients across the globe.It is run by four directors split between the UK and USA, with Steve Warren based in Car Colston, where he is also managing director of marketing agency Creativeminds.Founder Tony Murdock, who runs the Quy Mill Hotel & Spa and
  
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• Nottmtails published Toby Edser hopes to earn Nottingham Forest chance - and follow in...

  11-07-2017 14:33
  
  Toby Edser wants to follow in the footsteps of Joe Worrall and Ben Brereton by walking into the Nottingham Forest first team this season.The highly-regarded midfielder has been working hard with the senior squad out in Florida, where he says he continues to learn a huge amount from players like David Vaughan and Chris Cohen.But, at the same time, Edser also says the younger members of the Reds squad are an inspiration to him, as he looks to continue his own rise.Edser, 18, regularly captained...
  
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• JonPritchard published Trucker who tried to bite police officer has sentence cut

  11-07-2017 14:11
  
  A lorry driver who tried to bite a police officer - and 'grabbed and squeezed the testicles' of another - has had his jail term cut by top judges.Rampaging road haulage man Alex Johnson, 27, ran amok during a three-month period between July and September last year.He assaulted police officers three times, assaulted a man at a wedding and drove a motorbike into his girlfriend's ex-partner.Johnson, of Wyndale Drive, Kirk Hallam, near Ilkeston, was mentally unstable at the time and had...
  
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• MattJarram published Calls made to make Beeston Weir safer after tragic death of Owen...

  11-07-2017 13:57
  
  Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has called for an immediate review of safety at Beeston Weir following the tragic death of 12-year-old Owen Jenkins.The Beeston Rylands youngster died after jumping into the River Trent to help a girl who was struggling in the water near Beeston Marina. His aunt said he had gone in at the weir on the river.The land is owned by the Canal and River Trust, and a meeting is being organised with all relevant parties to review its safety. Read more: 12-year-old who died in the.
  
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