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• MattJarram published Travel agent left with head injuries after attempted armed...

  12-07-2017 23:12
  
  A travel agent was assaulted when a thief brandishing a weapon demanded money from a shop in Carlton Hill.Nottinghamshire Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery at Destinations Travel which took place at 3.10pm on Wednesday, July 12.A male offender entered the Carlton Hill travel agency with a weapon before reportedly demanding money. He assaulted the shop owner who challenged him and managed to get him out of the agency. Police said that nothing was taken in the...
  
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• MattJarram published Shopkeeper left with head injuries after attempted armed robbery

  12-07-2017 23:12
  
  A shopkeeper was assaulted when a thief brandishing a weapon demanded money from a travel agents in Carlton Hill. Nottinghamshire Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery at Destinations Travel which took place today (Wednesday, July 12) at 3.10pm. A male offender entered the Carlton Hill shop with a weapon before reportedly demanding money. He assaulted the shop owner who challenged him and managed to get him out of the shop.Police said that nothing was taken in the...
  
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• MattDavies commented Lukas Nmecha admits it has been hard to watch Ben Brereton...

  12-07-2017 22:10
  
  Injury time hero Lukas Nmecha admits it has been hard to watch Ben Brereton scoring goals after he fired England into the UEFA Under-19 European Championships final.The Manchester City striker has had to watch from the bench as Nottingham Forest forward Brereton scored three times in the tournament.However, Nmecha replaced Brerton in the 60th minute of the semi-final against the Czech Republic and then hit the only goal in the 93rd minute."It's disappointing to not start. The manager (Keith...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest's players are not distracted by Britt...

  12-07-2017 21:49
  
  Nottingham Forest's players hope to see key figures like Britt Assombalonga play a part in their bid to climb the Championship table next season – but are not distracted by transfer speculation.That is the message from Joe Worrall, who admits he does look around the dressing room and hope that leading figures like wanted-man Assombalonga – who is being targeted by Burnley, Middlesbrough and Watford, among other clubs – are still a part of the squad when the new campaign...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire sign Mark Footitt after he asked to leave Surrey

  12-07-2017 21:00
  
  Nottinghamshire have re-signed left-arm seamer Mark Footitt following his release from Surrey.The 31-year-old has agreed a deal for the rest of the 2017 summer and the two seasons to follow.Nottingham-born Footitt came through the ranks at Trent Bridge, making his First-Class debut in 2005.He previously played in the Nottinghamshire Premier League as a teenager and had a successful spell at Derbyshire prior to his move to the Kia Oval.Read more: Mick Newell hints Nottinghamshire will offer...
  
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• JonPritchard published One of Notts' richest men landed with court bill after row over...

  12-07-2017 20:47
  
  One of Nottingham's most successful businessmen has lost a court battle with his neighbours over a one-yard strip of land between their homes.The row began after Professor Nat Puri, 77, objected to his neighbours' "ugly" security fence between their substantial houses in Mapperley.He is now expected to be landed with thousands of pounds of court costs after losing the case.The fence had been erected by John and Gabrielle Gibney as a precaution in 2006 due to security concerns at their...
  
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• JonPritchard commented One of Notts' richest men landed with court bill after row over...

  12-07-2017 20:47
  
  One of Nottingham's most successful businessmen has lost a court battle with his neighbours over a one-yard strip of land between their homes.The row began after Professor Nat Puri, 77, objected to his neighbours' "ugly" security fence between their substantial houses in Mapperley.He is now expected to be landed with thousands of pounds of court costs after losing the case.The fence had been erected by John and Gabrielle Gibney as a precaution in 2006 due to security concerns at their...
  
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• MattDavies published Ben Brereton helps England into the Under-19 European Championshi...

  12-07-2017 20:35
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton started the match in which substitute Lukas Nmecha's injury-time winner sent England into the final of the UEFA U19 European Championship.With only seconds to spare against the Czech Republic, the Manchester City striker cleverly flicked home Marcus Edwards' pass from the right to spark jubilation for the Young Lions in Tbilisi.The late strike – coming at the end of three allotted minutes – sets up a final against Portugal on Saturday. They beat
  
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• Mark Footitt: Nottinghamshire sign Surrey bowler until 2019

  12-07-2017 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire sign Surrey left-arm pace bowler Mark Footitt on a deal until the end of the 2019 season.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 'Nottingham Forest cannot worry if Ben Brereton has done too well...

  12-07-2017 20:10
  
  It's brilliant to see Ben Brereton enjoy such success at the Under-19 European Championships.He had three goals in the tournament when I wrote this and that's a fantastic achievement for a talented young man.When I was his age I was fitting carpets after being rejected by Aston Villa as a 16-year-old.Now here he is wearing the Three Lions of England with pride and showing Nottingham Forest in a good light.People might worry that he's doing a bit too well, that his antics will only tempt clubs to
  
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• JonPritchard commented Bid to overturn murder conviction of mother who stamped her...

  12-07-2017 20:00
  
  A mother serving life behind bars for the brutal killing of her baby daughter should have her murder conviction overturned after fresh evidence emerged, her lawyers have claimed.Kathryn Helen Smith, who previously lived in Annesley, was found guilty of murder and child cruelty after 21-month-old Ayeeshia Jane Smith was beaten and stamped to death at her home in Burton-upon-Trent.The 24-year-old was ordered to serve at least 24 years behind bars at Birmingham Crown Court in April last year.Smith,
  
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• KitSandeman published Headteacher may make redundancies as cuts to Nottingham schools...

  12-07-2017 19:44
  
  A head teacher has said may be forced to make redundancies due to proposed budget cuts, as the state of education in Nottingham has been debated in Parliament.Nottingham's MPs came together for a debate in Parliament around the new funding formula, which is expected to come into effect in April next year.Exact details are yet to be finalised, but the government's predictions showed that every single school in Nottingham would lose money in real terms.School minister Nick Gibb stopped short of...
  
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• HannahMitch published 'Hidden gem' found beneath Nottingham after reservoir drained

  12-07-2017 19:35
  
  Seven Trent Water has drained a reservoir which is used to supply local homes and business with water - and found a 'hidden gem' in the process.The Belle Vue service reservoir complex is 150 years old and is located just off Mapperley Road in the city.There are, in fact, two reservoirs located there which were built in the 1850s and 1860s as part of the system of pipes and storage tanks to help ensure Nottingham had a reliable supply of water.The reservoir has been drained down as part of an...
  
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• HannahMitch commented 'Hidden gem' found beneath Nottingham after reservoir drained

  12-07-2017 19:35
  
  Seven Trent Water has drained a reservoir which is used to supply local homes and business with water - and found a 'hidden gem' in the process.The Belle Vue service reservoir complex is 150 years old and is located just off Mapperley Road in the city.There are, in fact, two reservoirs located there which were built in the 1850s and 1860s as part of the system of pipes and storage tanks to help ensure Nottingham had a reliable supply of water.The reservoir has been drained down as part of an...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Loyal Chris Cohen will be the most popular Nottingham Forest...

  12-07-2017 19:18
  
  I can't believe it's been a decade since Chris Cohen joined Nottingham Forest.It's pretty much unheard of for a player to stick with a club for 10 years these days. He's been an incredibly loyal servant and a very good player.Obviously it's a great shame he's suffered three serious knee injuries in that time, but he's shown great mental strength to come back on each occasion.No-one will ever change my opinion of Chris Cohen.He's a fine person and the kind every football club needs. Forest are...
  
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• MattJarram published Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape in Nottingham

  12-07-2017 19:18
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after an incident in the Arboretum area of Nottingham. A 22-year-old woman was walking home from work in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 8) and had got to Waverley Street at the junction with Raleigh Street when a man assaulted her. Nottinghamshire Police said she managed to fight him off and run away.
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• MattJarram published Review of signage and safety rings at Beeston Weir after Owen...

  12-07-2017 19:10
  
  A review of signage and safety rings at Beeston Weir will be carried out by the Canal and River Trust following the death of 12-year-old Owen Jenkins.The Chilwell School pupil died in the River Trent attempting to rescue two girls on Monday evening. Concerns have been raised about the lack of signs and safety rings at the popular beauty spot and an urgent meeting has been called with all relevant bodies at Broxtowe Borough Council offices.Read More: Huge convoy of bikers to ride through Notts in
  
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• Nottingham woman jailed for 1,800 'abusive' 999 calls - BBC News - BBC News

  12-07-2017 18:50
  
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  Stacey White "unleashed a tirade of abuse" on call handlers, costing the NHS £31000 in one year.and more »
  
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• SarahBryan1 commented Increased on-street parking charges could 'push people out of the...

  12-07-2017 18:49
  
  Consultation over the first wave of changes to on-street parking charges in Nottingham city centre has revealed some residents could have to pay an extra £90 per month to park near their homes.Nottingham City Council is introducing a raft of changes to on-street parking in the city - with six streets near to Nottingham train station being the first under consultation.Under the proposals, anyone parking on Waterway Street, Newthorpe Street, Crocus Street, Eugene Street, Summer Leys Lane or.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest's transfer strategy leaves me with some...

  12-07-2017 18:49
  
  Nottingham Post columnist Garry Birtles says Nottingham Forest's transfer strategy is an interesting gamble.Nottingham Forest want to sign Luton right-back James Justin as they continue to target young, hungry players.On one hand that's a strategy I like, but on the other it leaves me with some trepidation.It's a gamble to sign a lot of young players. It could go either way.The hope is they all step up and forge a bond that makes for a good season. That reminds me of Forest under Paul Hart.You..
  
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• Nottingham woman jailed for 1,800 'abusive' 999 calls

  12-07-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stacey White "unleashed a tirade of abuse" on call handlers, costing the NHS £31,000 in one year.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County captain Michael O'Connor doesn't blame Portsmouth's...

  12-07-2017 18:45
  
  Notts County captain Michael O'Connor says he holds no malice towards Portsmouth midfielder Gary Roberts for the tackle that led to the worst injury of his career.The Magpies skipper is recovering from an operation to his right knee in which he damaged his ACL, his medial ligament and the meniscus.The injury followed a challenge by Roberts in the defeat to Pompey back in April, which led to some criticism from Notts manager Kevin Nolan.But speaking in depth for the first time since undergoing...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County captain Michael O'Connor doesn't blame Portsmouth's...

  12-07-2017 18:45
  
  Notts County captain Michael O'Connor says he holds no malice towards Portsmouth midfielder Gary Roberts for the tackle that led to the worst injury of his career.The Magpies skipper is recovering from an operation to his right knee in which he damaged his ACL, his medial ligament and the meniscus.The injury followed a challenge by Roberts in the defeat to Pompey back in April, which led to some criticism from Notts manager Kevin Nolan.But speaking in depth for the first time since undergoing...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County captain Michael O'Connor won't rush rehab after...

  12-07-2017 18:01
  
  Michael O'Connor says his knee injury is the worst he has suffered in his career as he vowed not to rush his rehabilitation.The Notts County skipper is currently recovering from a knee operation to repair damage to the cruciate ligament and the meniscus.He suffered the injury during the defeat to Portsmouth in April when he was caught on the right knee in a challenge by midfielder Gary Roberts.The 29-year-old is now working on his recovery, which will keep him out until next year, but says he...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County captain Michael O'Connor won't rush rehab after...

  12-07-2017 18:01
  
  Michael O'Connor says his knee injury is the worst he has suffered in his career as he vowed not to rush his rehabilitation.The Notts County skipper is currently recovering from a knee operation to repair damage to the cruciate ligament and the meniscus.He suffered the injury during the defeat to Portsmouth in April when he was caught on the right knee in a challenge by midfielder Gary Roberts.The 29-year-old is now working on his recovery, which will keep him out until next year, but says he...
  
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• HannahMitch published Almost £500,000 awarded to councils to tackle violence...

  12-07-2017 17:53
  
  Nearly half a million pounds has been awarded to councils by the government to help prevent violence against women and girls.Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council will receive just under £446,000 between them over the next three years as part of the government's 'Violence Against Women and Girls' transformation fund.The sum will go towards a range of activities to support victims by working with perpetrators of abuse to change their behaviour, supporting victims,...
  
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• HannahMitch commented Almost £500,000 awarded to councils to tackle violence...

  12-07-2017 17:53
  
  Nearly half a million pounds has been awarded to councils by the government to help prevent violence against women and girls.Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council will receive just under £446,000 between them over the next three years as part of the government's 'Violence Against Women and Girls' transformation fund.The sum will go towards a range of activities to support victims by working with perpetrators of abuse to change their behaviour, supporting victims,...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Mick Newell hints Nottinghamshire will offer injured bowler Luke...

  12-07-2017 17:50
  
  Director of cricket Mick Newell said he doesn't "see any issues" with injured bowler Luke Fletcher signing a new Nottinghamshire contract.Fletcher has been ruled out for the rest of the season, having being hit on the head in Notts Outlaws' defeat to Birmingham Bears on Saturday.The 28-year-old was left concussed and with a nasty-looking gash after Sam Hain drove the ball back at him as Fletcher bowled the first ball.He was taken to hospital and kept in overnight before being released...
  
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• KitSandeman published Boots pulls make-up advert after it causes outrage

  12-07-2017 17:47
  
  One of Nottingham's most-famous companies, Boots, has banned an advert from its stores after an online campaign.The advert for Benefit's 'Boing' concealer caused uproar online, and now Boots and Debenhams have banned the promotional advert from their stores.The poster shows a young woman having just woken up, holding an alarm clock.Above the woman a message reads: 'Skip class not concealer.'Hundreds of people took to social media to voice their anger at the ad.Labour MP for Rotherham and Shadow.
  
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• KitSandeman commented Boots pulls make-up advert after it causes outrage

  12-07-2017 17:47
  
  One of Nottingham's most-famous companies, Boots, has banned an advert from its stores after an online campaign.The advert for Benefit's 'Boing' concealer caused uproar online, and now Boots and Debenhams have banned the promotional advert from their stores.The poster shows a young woman having just woken up, holding an alarm clock.Above the woman a message reads: 'Skip class not concealer.'Hundreds of people took to social media to voice their anger at the ad.Labour MP for Rotherham and Shadow.
  
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• DanRobinson published £2m investment in precision engineering firm's factory will...

  12-07-2017 17:29
  
  Precision engineering firm Lasershape has invested more than £2m in adding extra factory space and buying new equipment – creating about 20 jobs.By refurbishing three units to the rear of the company's Chilwell plant, it has added 25,000 sq ft to its capacity, taking total floor space to about 60,000 sq ft.The investment, part-funded by the D2N2 local enterprise partnership, is part of a move for the laser and waterjet cutting expert to become a complete service company by adding...
  
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• LynetteP published Where to watch Wimbledon on a big screen while drinking Pimm's in...

  12-07-2017 17:26
  
  Tennis fans can lap up all the action of Wimbledon on the biggest TV screens at any Nottingham city centre pub. Shooters, in Friar Lane, is screening all the matches, vowing: "It's the next best thing to actually being at SW19." While cheering on their favourite players, punters can also enjoy pitchers of Pimm's at the bar, which is part of the Bierkeller Entertainment Complex. All the live action is being shown through to the women's and men's finals on the weekend of July 15...
  
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• isaacashe published Sherwood store to close as owners don't feel safe

  12-07-2017 17:22
  
  A shop in Sherwood is closing down this weekend - as the owners say they don't feel safe operating in that part of Nottingham.Highbury Design, in Mansfield Road, is holding a closing down sale on Saturday at its store in Mansfield Road - before shutting up shop and moving all operations to their Arnold store.But joint owner Nicholas Flynn, 67, says the decision has been taken to leave after 18 months not due to poor trading at the soft furnishings store - but because of safety concerns.Read...
  
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• rsherdley published Email alert led to discovery of attempt burglary

  12-07-2017 17:14
  
  A simple email alert from a CCTV system led a resident to discover a would-be burglar had been trying to get into his home, a court heard.A family man with a wife and children, the warning message told him to check his CCTV.Footage showed Leigh Paddon, who has 38 convictions for 80 offences, with another man at the front of his home in Sapphire Close, Mansfield, at 4.04am on June 1.Read more: Mourners acted like 'thugs' in nightclub attack, says judgeOne of the men tried the door handle to the..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published I dodged a bullet, admits Notts bowler Luke Fletcher on head...

  12-07-2017 17:12
  
  How big was the gash? Luke Fletcher gestures with his hands, spreading them about a foot apart. "Oh, it was about that big," teases the Nottinghamshire bowler."The biggest they'd ever seen in the hospital – they couldn't believe I was still here!"The wound on the top of his head isn't quite that long, but it's pretty big nonetheless. And it is an injury which has now ruled him out for the rest of the season.In typical style, though, Fletcher is taking it all in his...
  
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• LynetteP published Take a look at the revamped Peacock pub in Clifton

  12-07-2017 17:03
  
  A family pub in the heart of Clifton has re-opened with a fresh new look after a significant six-figure investment.An outdoor bar, opening this weekend, is one of the new features at The Peacock, in Southchurch Drive. It will launch with a barbecue, Slush Puppies for the kids and an alcoholic slush for adults.Eight new jobs were created following the makeover, which took less than a fortnight to complete, and comes a couple of months after Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson popped in to pull a pint
  
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• HannahMitch published Best and worst GP surgeries in Nottinghamshire revealed - see how...

  12-07-2017 16:54
  
  NHS England has released the latest findings of its GP Patient Survey which ranks all GP practices in the country according to what patents think. The poll surveyed more than 1 million people and the latest findings have been announced. The survey covers everything from the trust patients have in their doctor, to the attitude of receptionists and how easy it is to get an appointment. The latest findings show that St Georges Medical Practice in West Bridgford has been rated the best in the...
  
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• karenantcliff published This is what is being built on the old Coal Board site in...

  12-07-2017 16:47
  
  Some twenty-nine homes are being built on the former Coal Board site in Moor Road, Bestwood Village and the developer plans to have them all ready within just 18 months.Read more: Inside Nottingham's best kept property secret - flats at the old Midland BankThe project is the brainchild of Narinder Sekhon, who has plans to create 20 houses and nine apartments at the development, which has been named Sycamore Park.He said: "The site of the old Coal Board had been closed for many years, and...
  
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• karenantcliff published An octagonal lounge, amazing windows, turret... you can rent the...

  12-07-2017 16:42
  
  It's got an incredible design, good accommodation - and if pink is your favourite colour, then this Grade II listed property is for you.Unique in its arrangement, The Old Dairy was modernised in 2017 but retains many of its original features.Now the spacious family home provides fabulous accommodation including a turret and an octagonal lounge.Read more: Just look what's happening at the old Hardys and Hansons site in KimberleyThere's a large entrance hallway with storage cupboards, and during..
  
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• Bus crashes into roundabout in Nottingham city centre - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2017 16:15
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  At around 2.15pm on Wednesday (July 12), a Trent Barton bus smashed into the traffic lights at the roundabout, at the bottom of Tollhouse Hill. The driver of the bus is believed to have been taken ill at the wheel and has been taken to QMC ...
  
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• HannahMitch commented Bus crashes into roundabout in Nottingham city centre

  12-07-2017 15:56
  
  A bus has crashed into the roundabout at the top of Maid Marian Way.At around 2.15pm on Wednesday (July 12), a Trent Barton bus smashed into the traffic lights at the roundabout, at the bottom of Tollhouse Hill.The driver of the bus is believed to have been taken ill at the wheel and has been taken to QMC.Nottinghamshire Police are at the scene and directing traffic.The roundabout is at a busy Nottingham junction and traffic is queueing up Tollhouse Hill and Wollaton Street.A spokewoman from...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Man who exposed himself in street was 'enjoying the sunshine'

  12-07-2017 15:49
  
  A 59-year-old man who exposed himself in his street claimed he took his clothes off and 'was enjoying the sunshine'.Paul Shackford, of Westmoore Close, Mapperley, said he "got carried away" when he spoke to a police officer called to the scene by a concerned member of the public.Nottingham Crown Court heard Shackford actually had is trousers around his ankles and was performing a sexual act in the street.Then he sat down on the kerb and laid back.He was arrested and charged with...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Man charged after stabbing in Hucknall

  12-07-2017 15:33
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a number of incidents in Hucknall - including a stabbing.It was alleged that a group of men were being abusive and threatening violence outside the Plough and Harrow pub, on High Street, just before 8.30pm on June 4.Later, at approximately 10.30pm, two men were allegedly stabbed in High Street. Both suffered minor injuries.Police officers then received reports of a man threatening people with a knife at The Chequers pub in.
  
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• isaacashe published Masked man chased from Nottingham newsagents by shopkeeper with...

  12-07-2017 15:12
  
  A man dressed all in black was chased out of a Nottingham newsagents before he could carry out a robbery.The shopkeeper at a store in Foxhill Road in Carlton scared off the man, whose face was covered, using a baseball bat.Now Nottinghamshire Police officers investigating the attempted robbery have released CCTV from the store.Read more: Violent thief banned from Nottinghamshire town centre for three yearsThey are are appealing for anyone with information over the incident, which took place at..
  
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• Luke Fletcher: Nottinghamshire bowler says he felt no pain after being hit on the head

  12-07-2017 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire paceman Luke Fletcher tells BBC East Midlands Today he felt no pain when he was hit on the head by the ball.
  
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• isaacashe published Burst main which has shut a West Bridgford road a 'major...

  12-07-2017 15:04
  
  Works to fix a burst water main in West Bridgford are set to last until the end of the week.Congestion is reported along the A60 Loughborough Road at the junction with Eton Road, where roadworks have already been in place for several days.This is due to a burst main, with Nottinghamshire County Council and their highways partner Via East Midlands describing the works as a "major incident".A Severn Trent spokesman said: "Our engineers are working to repair a burst water pipe at the...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Fashion retailer Store Twenty One goes into liquidation

  12-07-2017 14:50
  
  High street fashion chain Store Twenty One has gone out of business – months after the Clifton branch was closed.The retailer had been battling for survival after it failed to secure investment following a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) in July 2016 – which allows companies to pay creditors over a fixed period.This led to a closure of around 80 shops.Now the remaining 122 stores will be closed – resulting in 900 job losses – after recovery and business advisory firm.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Free exhibition shows off work of 170 art and design masters...

  12-07-2017 14:33
  
  Original art and design works by Masters students from around the globe will go on public display for Nottingham Trent University's annual postgraduate show: Mastered.The curated exhibition – which is free to the public - will showcase the works of 170 emerging artists and designers from 30 different countries all who study at the university's School of Art & Design.Originating from countries as far and wide as China, India, Jamaica, Egypt, Colombia, United States and more, students...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Ever fancied being a postie? There are jobs available in Notts

  12-07-2017 14:32
  
  Being out in the open air, getting exercise, and finishing at a reasonable hour - there's a lot to recommend about being a postman or postwoman.And let's face it, who isn't just a tiny bit nosey about the type of mail that people are receiving?As the Royal Mail itself says: "From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases, joining Royal Mail gives you the opportunity to deliver much more than mail. It allows you the chance to deliver smiles and successes."If...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Man who failed to appear in court on fake cigarette charges could...

  12-07-2017 14:30
  
  A man is liable for immediate arrest after failing to face court on charges relating to dodgy cigarettes and tobacco in the city.After an application by Nottingham City Council, a warrant was issued for Adam Sam, 35, whose address was given on court papers as Windermere Road, Forest Fields.City magistrates were told that council officers had checked that location when he did not appear in court for a hearing on June 14.The door was answered by an Iranian woman "who could not speak much...
  
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