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• Nottmtails published Rae's Wimbledon dream is over, following defeat to Murray and...

  13-07-2017 21:40
  
  Arnold's Jocelyn Rae's Wimbledon dream is over, after she and partner Ken Skupski were beaten in the mixed-doubles quarter-finals.It was Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis who instead progressed into the semi-finals, following a 6-4 6-4 win on centre court. Britain's Murray and Switzerland's Hingis won in one hour and four minutes, as they bid for their second imbledon mixed doubles titles.The Scot previously won in 2007, when he was successful alongside Jelena Jankovic, a Serbian, while Hingis...
  
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• Newark man, 24, denies strangling Hannah Pearson, 16

  13-07-2017 21:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Morton insists he never meant to do Hannah any harm and his actions were consensual.
  
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• KitSandeman published Ikano Robin Hood Marathon official T-shirts revealed

  13-07-2017 21:03
  
  The official race T-shirts of this year's Ikano Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon have been unveiled.The shirts are available to buy ahead of the race itself so people can wear them on the big day.Both T-shirts designs include a stag, which the race adopted as its motif two years ago as it is synonymous with Nottingham and the scenic Wollaton Park - one of the many famous landmarks on the picturesque Nottingham route.Thousands of runners are expected to cross the finish line when the event..
  
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• JonPritchard published Police called to court after man tried to film hearing

  13-07-2017 20:52
  
  A tax debtors' court was disrupted after magistrates saw a man trying to film from public seats.He was ordered to stop but several people began to shout and six security officers were called to the hearing.After the alarm was raised, three police cars arrived at Nottingham Justice Centre as calm was restored. Eight police officers entered court room nine.A man and a woman were later questioned by police. Nobody was hurt but several onlookers were shocked by the incident during an afternoon...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Police called to court after man tried to film hearing

  13-07-2017 20:52
  
  A tax debtors' court was disrupted after magistrates saw a man trying to film from public seats.He was ordered to stop but several people began to shout and six security officers were called to the hearing.After the alarm was raised, three police cars arrived at Nottingham Justice Centre as calm was restored. Eight police officers entered court room nine.A man and a woman were later questioned by police. Nobody was hurt but several onlookers were shocked by the incident during an afternoon...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Burnley ready to make fresh offer for Nottingham Forest's Britt...

  13-07-2017 20:40
  
  Burnley are ready to deliver a fresh twist to the Britt Assombalonga saga, by making an improved offer for the Nottingham Forest star.Middlesbrough have pushed hard to get a deal over the line for the striker over the last 24 hours, tabling a bid that could be worth as much as £14m for the in-demand front man.Armed with £47m in parachute payments following their relegation from the top-flight, Boro are also understood to be willing to offer as much as £60,000 a week in wages to
  
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• KitSandeman published Controversial plan for 117 new apartments in historic Lace Market...

  13-07-2017 20:25
  
  A plan to build more than a hundred homes in a historic city-centre building look set to be approved, despite a host of objections.Abode Nottingham Ltd has submitted a planning application to build 117 apartments on High Pavement and Short Hill.The scheme would involve the conversion and restoration of four listed buildings and the development of two new, five and seven-storey buildings, all around a central courtyard.Now, planning chiefs at Nottingham City Council have advised that the scheme..
  
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• KitSandeman commented Controversial plan for 117 new apartments in historic Lace Market...

  13-07-2017 20:25
  
  A plan to build more than a hundred homes in a historic city centre building look set to be approved, despite a host of objections.Abode Nottingham Ltd has submitted a planning application to build 117 apartments on High Pavement and Short Hill.The scheme would involve the conversion and restoration of four listed buildings and the development of two new, five and seven-storey buildings, all around a central courtyard.Now, planning chiefs at Nottingham City Council have advised that the scheme..
  
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• RachelGorman published First look around the Nottingham Beach as it returns to Old...

  13-07-2017 20:20
  
  With the urban beach back in Old Market Square summer really is well and truly here (even if the dreary weather may suggest otherwise).Scores of mums, dads, grandparents, teenagers and little 'uns headed into the heart of the city this afternoon for the official opening of Nottingham By The Sea – and a little bit of rain wasn't going to put them off from settling into a deck chair. Read more: Nottingham Beach to reopen with brand new attractions in the Old Market SquareThe beach will...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Barriers have been installed near Trent Bridge to ensure...

  13-07-2017 20:12
  
  New traffic barriers have been installed outside Trent Bridge ahead of Nottinghamshire's summer cricket - but some businesses have said it would have been nice to be told about it.Business owners in the area have raised concerns about the knee-high barriers claiming they were not told about the installation, while others have praised them.Nottinghamshire County Council said the barriers were put in place for the safety of pedestrians in the form of traffic barriers - and will be in place until..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published 'Bleak reality is Nottingham Forest are fighting for best deal...

  13-07-2017 20:01
  
  Nottingham Forest are facing an uphill battle to keep hold of star striker Britt Assombalonga – and Reds reporter Paul Taylor gives the latest update on the situation in our Forest video.With Middlesbrough, Burnley, Watford and Huddersfield Town all keen on the Reds front man, it looks increasingly likely that Assombalonga will not be at the City Ground come the start of the new campaign.One bid has already been rejected, at least one more appears to be on the horizon – and the club.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented 'Bleak reality is Nottingham Forest are fighting for best deal...

  13-07-2017 20:01
  
  Nottingham Forest are facing an uphill battle to keep hold of star striker Britt Assombalonga – and Reds reporter Paul Taylor gives the latest update on the situation in our Forest video.With Middlesbrough, Burnley, Watford and Huddersfield Town all keen on the Reds front man, it looks increasingly likely that Assombalonga will not be at the City Ground come the start of the new campaign.One bid has already been rejected, at least one more appears to be on the horizon – and the club.
  
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• MattJarram published Victims of hate crime come together to support major research...

  13-07-2017 20:00
  
  Nottingham Citizens brought together 100 victims of hate crime from all over the city at the launch of its research into hate in the city.The charity works to develop the skills of socially and economically disadvantaged communities - and said national incidents like the Manchester and Finsbury Park attacks has led to an increase in hate crime.Between June 2015 and May 2016, Nottinghamshire Police recorded 964 hate crimes. Between June 2016 and May 2017, the police recorded 1,418 hate crimes,...
  
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• MattJarram commented Victims of hate crime come together to support major research...

  13-07-2017 20:00
  
  Nottingham Citizens brought together 100 victims of hate crime from all over the city at the launch of its research into hate in the city.The charity works to develop the skills of socially and economically disadvantaged communities - and said national incidents like the Manchester and Finsbury Park attacks has led to an increase in hate crime.One victim of hate crime who attended the launch was Ukraine-born Sofia Ben, 19, a first year student at the University of Nottingham, says she has been..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County midfielder Terry Hawkridge believes League Two is...

  13-07-2017 19:41
  
  Terry Hawkridge believes League Two is wide open next season and says the Magpies have the quality and experience to achieve their ambitions.The winger is relishing the start to the new season and is hoping for further success after winning the National League title with Lincoln City last term.Hawkridge has also been promoted from League Two having gone up automatically with Scunthorpe United earlier in his career.With Portsmouth, Plymouth, Doncaster and Blackpool all promoted, the division has.
  
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• KitSandeman published Crash and broken down car causing traffic chaos on A52

  13-07-2017 19:19
  
  There are severe delays around the A52 due to a broken down vehicle on Clifton Bridge, with traffic already queuing back to the QMC.This road is also blocked at Bingham following a crash between two cars. No injuries were reported, but debris on the road meant the route had to be blocked.The collision and the broken-down vehicle appear to be causing confusion, with some reporting that there had been a collision on the bridge.However a spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police confirmed to the Post...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Banned driver spared jail after he crashed partner's car

  13-07-2017 19:12
  
  A banned driver has been spared jail after he crashed his partner's car during a "spree of offending".Police saw Michael Turley driving the mother-of-five's Renault Scenic in Helston Drive, Strelley, and tried to stop him but he carried on his way.Nottingham Crown Court heard Turley, 40, of Coleby Road, Broxtowe, drove at speed and with no consideration for anyone on the Strelley estate.He collided with a car before he was arrested on June 7.Read more: Police appeal to trace three men...
  
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• World Para-athletics: Richard Whitehead - marathon man turned 40-year-old sprint star

  13-07-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Richard Whitehead has world records in marathons and sprints, plus a pile of medals - and is still winning at the age of 40.
  
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• RebeccaSD commented Alcoholic jailed for 11 years after stabbing friend in Radford

  13-07-2017 18:58
  
  An alcoholic found guilty of stabbing a friend five times in a Radford bedsit has been jailed for 11 years.Attilla Luzsanyi, 54 , denied malicious wounding with intent but was convicted after a five-day trial at Nottingham Crown Court earlier this month.The injured man made a full recovery after the attack in Luzsanyi's bedsit on Player Street on January 20. He described Luzsanyi as a friend of 20 years and "like a brother".Read more: Police encourage cricket fans to 'say hello' ahead...
  
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• JHLewis published Ex-addict crusades for gambling safeguards as he tells how habit...

  13-07-2017 18:39
  
  It started with a pocket-money flutter on the ITV Seven and it ended with prison. Ian Bartlett's ruinous life of betting makes his a special and important voice in the rumbling national debate on tougher gambling laws.Now a reformed addict, the crusader from Nottingham and his campaign group GamServe are targeting two key areas in the hope that fewer people will be drawn into a world where betting is no longer fun … but a destructive habit that could claim not just their money but also...
  
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• MattJarram published Cyclist taken to hospital following collision in Cinderhill

  13-07-2017 18:24
  
  A cyclist has been sent to hospital following a collision with a car in Cinderhill Road.Nottinghamshire Police received a call at 3.36pm today (Thursday, July 13) following a collision between a car and a cyclist.The cyclist has been sent to hospital with injuries believed not to be life-threatening.Read More: Top Valley man accused of unlawful killing and Tesco affrayDamon Robson, 18, from Beeston, was travelling to the city centre on the 79 bus when he witnessed the incident out of the...
  
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• LynetteP commented First look around the new Miller & Carter Steakhouse in...

  13-07-2017 18:17
  
  A carvery has been transformed into an upmarket steakhouse with swish surroundings and premium beef.Miller & Carter Sherwood Forest will officially open at the former Seven Mile Inn on the A60 at Arnold tomorrow, Friday July 14.The 177-seater restaurant specialises in 30-day aged steaks.The company boasts: "At Miller & Carter we know a thing or two about steak. In fact, we could say that we're one of the best steakhouses in Nottingham. But we'd rather leave that to your...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Shoplifter threatened to bite staff and said 'I've got AIDS'

  13-07-2017 17:52
  
  A shoplifter assaulted members of staff and a security guard at Nottingham's Castle Retail Park.Jarred Harley, 24, was noticed by workers at Maplin Electronics moving items to the front of the store in prepartion of taking them.Nottingham Crown Court heard one employee stood in front of him to stop him leaving - but Harley thumped him in the face at 5.50pm on June 20.A second staff member was grabbed in a headlock.When someone intervened and tried to pull the defendant's arm away, Harley shouted
  
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• KitSandeman published Huge pile of rubbish left in Lenton garden for two weeks

  13-07-2017 17:30
  
  A large pile of rubbish which wasn't cleared up for more than two weeks has caused a headache for Lenton residents.When students moved out of the house in Harrington Drive, they left several bags of rubbish outside the front door, expecting it to be collected.But it was only cleared up two-and-a-half weeks later and according to one resident, the waste was starting to attract rats and foxes.Viriginia Rochester, 44, lives next to the property and spoke to the Post before the waste was cleared...
  
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• KitSandeman commented Huge pile of rubbish left in Lenton garden for two weeks

  13-07-2017 17:30
  
  A large pile of rubbish which wasn't cleared up for more than two weeks has caused a headache for Lenton residents.When students moved out of the house in Harrington Drive, they left several bags of rubbish outside the front door, expecting it to be collected.But it was only cleared up two-and-a-half weeks later and according to one resident, the waste was starting to attract rats and foxes.Virginia Rochester, 44, lives next to the property and spoke to the Post before the waste was cleared...
  
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• Nottmtails published Five factors that must be considered as Britt Assombalonga edges...

  13-07-2017 17:13
  
  The prospect of Britt Assombalonga being sold has seen many Nottingham Forest fans up in arms on social media, where they have been quick to voice their frustration at potentially seeing another of the club's prize assets allowed to leave the City Ground.Middlesbrough are strong favourites to land the striker, as they are willing to pay upwards of £14m for the 24-year-old, but they may still have to fend off late rival interest from Premier League Burnley, Huddersfield Town and...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Five factors that must be considered as Britt Assombalonga edges...

  13-07-2017 17:13
  
  The prospect of Britt Assombalonga being sold has seen many Nottingham Forest fans up in arms on social media, where they have been quick to voice their frustration at potentially seeing another of the club's prize assets allowed to leave the City Ground.Middlesbrough are strong favourites to land the striker, as they are willing to pay upwards of £14m for the 24-year-old, but they may still have to fend off late rival interest from Premier League Burnley, Huddersfield Town and...
  
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• SimonWilson published Beeston to host first Street Art Festival - and they're looking...

  13-07-2017 16:54
  
  A group of Beeston residents have started collecting design submissions from artists for a potential Street Art Festival.The 1960s Square building was partly renovated in 2014 but still has its original dark walls along Station Road and facing Beeston Centre's Tram Interchange.The group would like to turn these walls into an attraction for the town. Broxtowe Council has expressed interest in the project; they have an £8000 budget, which is ring fenced for art so, subject to committee...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Listen to our Notts County podcast on Magpies' transfer window...

  13-07-2017 16:41
  
  Notts County owner Alan Hardy has admitted the club offered £30,000 for an unnamed player, after being tipped off by an agent. Unfortunately for Notts, their recent frustration in the transfer market continued after the club rejected their advances, despite Notts offering £5,000 more than what they thought to be the asking price. It follows on from the Liam Noble transfer saga where Notts were chasing the Forest Green Rovers midfielder, only to see their final bid rebuffed last...
  
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• MattDavies published The Broad family looking to make a difference during second Test...

  13-07-2017 16:24
  
  Stuart Broad will look to make a difference on the pitch, while his family try to make a difference off it at Trent Bridge on Friday.The third oldest Test ground in the world will host the second Test between England and South Africa and once again the Broad Appeal will be represented on day one.The Appeal was launched by Stuart, his sister Gemma and their father, former Nottinghamshire batsman and England international Chris Broad to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.Stuart, who will be.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Top Valley man accused of unlawful killing and Tesco affray

  13-07-2017 16:17
  
  A Top Valley man was accused in court of the unlawful killing of a 40-year-old and then causing an affray in a Tesco store a day later.Mark Purdie, 39, who appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court for a 40-minute hearing today (Thursday, July 13).The case was sent to the city's Crown Court on August 10. Purdie, of Coxmoor Court, is charged with the manslaughter of Thomas Burns of Pleasant Row, Hyson Green on July 9.The second charge relates to an incident at the Tesco branch in Top Valley on...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published City centre McDonald's to reopen after temporary closure for...

  13-07-2017 16:10
  
  A city centre McDonald's is set to reopen this afternoon (Thursday, July 13) following a temporary closure for essential electrical work to take place.Readers contacted the Post this morning to say the branch in Exchange Walk was closed.Jerry Nicholls, who owns the branch, said it is closed for work to be carried out to fix electric circuits.Read more: Jail for Notts man who sexually assaulted two women in their sleepBut the said he hopes the branch will be reopened by this afternoon.Mr Nicholls
  
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• MattDavies published It's surprising it doesn't happen more - Stuart Broad on 'scary'...

  13-07-2017 15:59
  
  Stuart Broad admits he is surprised there have not been repeats of the "scary" incident which saw Nottinghamshire team-mate Luke Fletcher ruled out for the season after he was hit on the head.Fletcher has been told he must sit out the second half of the campaign by doctors after being struck on the skull during his follow through after his first ball against Birmingham Bears in the NatWest T20 Blast last Saturday.Broad was not at the game having linked up with England, but he was aware...
  
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• MattJarram published Thieves smash their way into popular Notts student cafe

  13-07-2017 15:40
  
  Thieves smashed their way into a popular board game café and fled with money from the till.The Dice Cup cafe in Mansfield Road was burgled sometime between Tuesday night (July 11) and Wednesday morning (July 12), after the culprits smashed the shop door.The board game café, which is a popular hang-out for students, has only been open for a year.Once the door was smashed, thieves crawled through the broken glass and snatched around £100 from the till.Read More: Bid to overturn
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Police appeal to trace three men wearing balaclavas after safe is...

  13-07-2017 15:38
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a safe containing a 'substantial amount of money' was stolen in Newark.Nottinghamshire Police received reports that three men were seen carrying the safe after a burglary at a property in Hawton Road.The incident happened at about 1.50pm on June 21.Read more: Mysterious package delivered to police turns out to be part of a rocketA box containing a quantity of cash was also taken by the men, who were wearing balaclavas.A dark coloured jeep-style vehicle,..
  
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• MacMillan Fest 2017 to return to Nottingham with seven stages, head shaves, food stalls and prizes - Nottingham Post

  13-07-2017 15:30
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  MacMillan Fest 2017 to return to Nottingham with seven stages, head shaves, food stalls and prizes
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  MacMillan Fest 2017, the annual charity live music event across a number of Nottingham venues, is now in its eighth year and promises more bands, more food stalls, more head shaves, body waxes and the like... Adam Humphries finds out more from ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County owner reveals £30,000 bid for player was...

  13-07-2017 15:19
  
  Notts County owner Alan Hardy says the club will not be panicked into transfer deals as he tells of his frustrations so far this summer.Over the last few days we have been working towards adding to the squad, but it has proven to be an immensely frustrating period.As the manager, Kevin Nolan, explained in his question and answer session before Saturday's game against Rolls Royce, the spine of the team is very much our priority.A centre-back, central midfielder and centre forward are the primary.
  
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• NottmPostEG published MacMillan Fest 2017 to return to Nottingham with seven stages,...

  13-07-2017 15:10
  
  MacMillan Fest 2017, the annual charity live music event across a number of Nottingham venues, is now in its eighth year and promises more bands, more food stalls, more head shaves, body waxes and the like... Adam Humphries finds out more from organiser Kris DavisSo, what can we expect from this years' festival?This year you can expect some incredibly talented artists from across the UK, over seven stages, with more food stalls, lots of goodies to be won and given away, ridiculous fundraising...
  
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• SarahBryan1 commented Plans to extend 30mph speed limit near Sherwood Forest

  13-07-2017 14:53
  
  Plans have been put forward to extend a 30mph speed limit along a section of road near Sherwood Forest.A consultation is on-going to introduce the new limit in Church Street and Swinecote Road – a 45m extension to what is already in place.Residents have been sent letters, and advised to send feedback about the proposals.VIA East Midlands, which manages the County's highway network on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, say the changes are being introduced as a result of the proposed.
  
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• Nottingham Forest defender hopes to be fit for start of season after ankle injury - Nottingham Post

  13-07-2017 14:52
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  Nottingham Forest defender hopes to be fit for start of season after ankle injury
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  Nottingham Forest defender Anel Ahmedhodzic hopes to be fit for the start of the new season, after suffering an ankle injury at the Under-19s European Championships. The 18-year-old was stretchered off just past the half hour mark after making the ...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest defender hopes to be fit for start of season...

  13-07-2017 14:37
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Anel Ahmedhodzic hopes to be fit for the start of the new season, after suffering an ankle injury at the Under-19s European Championships.The 18-year-old was stretchered off just past the half hour mark after making the starting line-up for Sweden's final group game in Georgia.At the time, he says, he feared he had broken his foot in the 2-2 draw with Portugal which meant his country finished bottom of the table and failed to progress to the semi-finals. But...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Notts County legends to raise awareness of cot death charity

  13-07-2017 14:00
  
  Former Notts County footballers will take to the pitch to support a family who lost their baby to sudden infant death syndrome.Tommy Johnson, Michael Johnson, Mark Draper, Lee Hughes and many more who will take to the field at Dunkirk Football Club, in Lenton Lane.The charitable act will see the legend players take on a Lullaby Trust charity team on Sunday, August 13 at 2pm.Christopher Hampson and his wife Stephanie, formally of Long Eaton who now live in Swansea, have organised the charity...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published If you lost your Sky phone and broadband this week you can get...

  13-07-2017 13:50
  
  A number of locations in Notts - including Arnold, Hucknall and Wollaton - were affected by a problem this week which saw Sky customers lose their phone and broadband service. The problem started on the afternoon of Monday, July 10, when an underground fire damaged fibre network cables, and it wasn't fully resolved until Tuesday lunchtime.
  Resolved: East Midlands. Engineers have confirmed all work is complete and there should be no risk of further disruption.— Sky Help Team...
  
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• Who is Nottingham Forest target James Justin? - Nottingham Post

  13-07-2017 13:20
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  Who is Nottingham Forest target James Justin?
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  Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton has identified Luton Town's James Justin as a man he thinks is worth spending £1m of Evangelos Marinakis' money on. The League Two club have since rejected Forest's advances and you'd expect that wouldn't ...
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• SarahBryan1 published Mysterious package delivered to police turns out to be part of a...

  13-07-2017 13:20
  
  Bomb experts have disposed of part of a rocket - after it was delivered to a Nottinghamshire police station.Nottinghamshire Police received the odd delivery yesterday, Wednesday, July 12.But it was established that the item did not pose any danger, and was later disposed of by the bomb experts.The rocket part was found by workmen near the A46 roundabout.Read more: Police encourage cricket fans to 'say hello' ahead of South Africa Test matchA Nottinghamshire Police spokesman, said: "Officers...
  
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• JHLewis published Pop-up choc cafe at record store Rough Trade

  13-07-2017 13:13
  
  The harmonious flavours of an adventurous firm of chocolatiers can be sampled at Nottingham music store Rough Trade in a pop-up venture every weekend until the end of July.Ottar Chocolate, based at the North Notts foodie enclave of Welbeck Estate, has set out its stall at a record emporium that is already into partnerships with indie food businesses. Rough Trade's share of the Broad Street pavement has been made over to Street Food Revolution, whose frankfurters and lamb koftas are a favourite..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Who is Nottingham Forest target James Justin?

  13-07-2017 13:08
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton has identified Luton Town's James Justin as a man he thinks is worth spending £1m of Evangelos Marinakis' money on.The League Two club have since rejected Forest's advances and you'd expect that wouldn't be the end of the matter, but what do we know about the teenage defender?What's all the fuss about?In truth, few in Nottingham would probably have heard of 19-year-old James Justin before the week began, prior to the news Forest had lodged a bid,...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Who is Nottingham Forest target James Justin?

  13-07-2017 13:08
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton has identified Luton Town's James Justin as a man he thinks is worth spending £1m of Evangelos Marinakis' money on.The League Two club have since rejected Forest's advances and you'd expect that wouldn't be the end of the matter, but what do we know about the teenage defender?What's all the fuss about?In truth, few in Nottingham would probably have heard of 19-year-old James Justin before the week began, prior to the news Forest had lodged a bid,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Why you should make the 45 minute journey to rock festival...

  13-07-2017 12:57
  
  The summer festival season is in full swing, but there is no need to mourn Glastonbury or to dream of being back at Download – Bloodstock is just a few weeks away.Returning for its 13th year at Catton Hall, Derbyshire, the festival that brings you all things heavy will take place between August 10 and 13, and will only take you a 45 minute drive from Nottingham.The headliners taking over the Ronnie James Dio stage cover all the bases, with Viking metallers Amon Amarth hitting it on Friday,
  
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• Food Sleuth tries afternoon tea at Patisserie Valerie | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  13-07-2017 12:57
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  Food Sleuth tries afternoon tea at Patisserie Valerie | Nottingham Post
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  Perhaps it was the effect of the BBC's annual Wimbers overkill but on Wednesday I was overwhelmed with the desire for a cream tea. I rarely touch them ...and more »
  
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