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Late chemists Fri

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Arnold: M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda, 111-127 Front Street, 7am to 11pm.

Beeston and Lenton Abbey: Grewal Chemist, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines, Sainsbury's, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor Pharmacy, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm.

Bestwood: Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm.

Bilborough: Co-op Pharmacy, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm.

Burton Joyce: Burrows & Close, 49 Main Street, to 6.30pm.

Clifton: Day Night Pharmacy, 116 Southchurch Drive, to Midnight.

Cotgrave: The Co-operative, 9 The Precinct, to 6.30pm.

Daybrook: Snowden-James Pharmacy, Daybrook Health Centre, Mansfield Road, to 6.30pm.

East Leake: Manor Pharmacy, 12/14 Gotham Lane, to 6.30pm.

Eastwood: Co-Op, 2A Church Walk, to 6.30pm.

Gamston: Morrisons Store Pharmacy, Lings Bar Road, to 10pm.

Heanor: W R Evans, 67 Mansfield Road, to 6pm.

Hucknall: Health Centre, Curtis Street, to 7pm; Lloyds, Farleys Lane, to 6.45pm; Tesco, Ashgate Road, 6.30am to 10.30pm.

Hyson Green: Asda Superstore, 7.30am-10pm.

Jacksdale: Acorn, 8-10 Main Road, to 6.30pm.

Keyworth: Co-operative, 2 The Square, to 6pm; Keyworth, The Square, 8.30amto 6.30pm.

Kimberley: Manor Pharmacy, Greens Lane, to 7pm.

Long Eaton: Boots, Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland Street, to midnight; Tesco Extra, 6.30am to 10.30pm.

Mansfield: Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm.

New Basford/Forest Fields: Shally's Chemists, 37 Beech Avenue, to 6.30pm.

Nottingham central: Glasshouse Chemist, 42-44 Glasshouse Street, to 7pm; Canning, 2 Beastmarket Hill, Old Market Square, to 6.30pm; Boots, Riverside Retail Park, 9am-midnight; Castle Marina Sainsbury's, 7am-11pm.

Radford: Canning, 61 Ilkeston Road, to 7.15pm.

Radford: Midnight Pharmacy, 194 Alfreton Road, 9am to midnight.

Rise Park: Knights Pharmacy, 9 Bestwood Park Drive West, 9am-7pm.

Selston: Selston Pharmacy, 137 Nottingham Road, to 6.30pm.

Sherwood and Woodthorpe: Lloyds Chemist, 678 Mansfield Road, to 6.30pm; Jayplex Chemist, 724 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe, to 6.30pm.

Sneinton and St Ann's: D Parmar, 298 Woodborough Road, 9am-12.30pm and 2-6.30pm; Phakey's, Family Medical Centre, 149 Carlton Road, 9am-6.15pm.

Southwell: Lloyds Chemist, 2-4 King Street, 8.30am-6pm; Co-operative, The Ropewalk, 7am-11pm.

Stapleford: Co-op, Stapleford Care Centre, Church Street, 7am-11pm.

Strelley: Omega Chemist, 25 Flamsteed Road, 8.45am-1pm and 2.30pm-6.30pm.


Green and Gospel back for Panthers

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NOTTINGHAM Panthers'  grand slam winner Craig Kowalski – far and away the best goaltender in the  Elite League last season – has Dan Green and teenager Sam Gospel  returning as his back-ups once again next season.

 

And the American said: "Because goalies work so close together they have to get on so I'm glad Dan and Sam are back with us.

 

"We work well as a team and when he was called upon, Dan had a great year for us."

The three goalies made hockey history last season when they all featured in a shut-out victory over Edinburgh Capitals last October.

When Kowalski left the game at the end of the first period to return home  for personal reasons, he was replaced by back-up Green, with Gospel  -- on the team-sheet as a skater – changing into his netminder's gear to become the new No.2.

 

And when Green was injured late in the game, Gospel duly came on to see out the last five minutes for a three-goalie shut-out.

 

Harry boxes clever on visit to youth club in heart of St Ann's

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STEPPING out of the makeshift boxing ring, seven-year-old Fenton Brady couldn't keep the smile from his face.

The youngster was one of four members of the KK Boxing club to chat to Prince Harry, who crouched next to the group to hear about their hobby.

"It was my first time to see any Prince in the world," said Fenton. "When I first saw him I wasn't expecting him in that costume. I thought he would be really royal, but then I realised why – he was coming to box so why would he wear his royal costume?

"He was the one who wanted to see how we train and I told him all about that.

"He told me about his brother and what his life has been about. He seemed really pleased to meet us."

Minutes before talking to the youngsters, Prince Harry sparred with Shabaz Baz, 11, and watched others take part in training exercises.

Marcellus Baz, who runs Carlton-based KK Boxing, said: "It went fantastically, the kids really enjoyed it and Harry was an amazing guy, really genuine like his mother.

"For me this has motivated me to do more and it's given me more strength to carry on doing what I'm doing."

KK Boxing was the final organisation Prince Harry met during his visit to Russell Youth Club, St Ann's.

Arriving to scores of schoolchildren and residents wearing union jack hats and waving flags, the Prince made his way inside to hear raps performed by pupils from Blue Bell Hill Primary School, in St Ann's.

Nodding his head in time with the music, the prince took time to chat to the schoolchildren before meeting people from education projects the Epic Partnership and Learn 2 Learn Comprehensive.

He then heard another performance by teenagers from the Community Recording Studio, in St Ann's. Trevor Rose, who runs the studio then took the Prince into the "heart of the centre" – the recording studio.

"It's such a great achievement to have Prince Harry come in here and make our home part of his," said Mr Rose. "The performances were amazing. For most of the youngsters it was their first one so to be able to do their debut in front of Prince Harry, there's nothing better and we are only going to go up from here."

Harry also signed a "tag", a graffiti-art version of his name, which artist Steven Dilks had been working on since 8am yesterday.

Harry boxes clever on visit to youth club in heart of St Ann's

Prince Harry fails at one-handed nappy changing

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PRINCE Harry failed a challenge to change a nappy one-handed – and joked that his brother would fare no better – during his visit to the headquarters of a brain injury charity.

The 28-year-old prince's first stop was Bradbury House, headquarters of Headway, in Bagnall Road, Old Basford.

Hundreds of people turned out to greet the prince, who arrived at 10.30am.

As well as attempting to change the nappy using just one hand, Prince Harry was also challenged to walk wearing visual impairment goggles and experience what it is like without a sense of touch – all possible side effects of brain injury.

It came after meeting brain injury survivor Dominic Hurley who fell off a moped 18 years ago, which left him in a coma for three months.

When he came round he had to learn to do everything all over again and he still has minimal use of the right side of his body.

He explained to Prince Harry how difficult it was to change the nappies of his three-year-old daughter, Nina.

The 40-year-old added: "A lot of people said that I would never walk or talk again and it has been a struggle.

"I don't really remember my life before the accident.

"My brain is now like a big wall; you throw mud at it and some of it sticks, some of it slides off gradually and some things don't stick at all."

Struggling to fasten the sides of the nappy, Prince Harry said: "This is exactly how my brother is going to be.

"All the mothers will be saying 'Don't let him near the children'."

After failing the nappy challenge he added: "It is amazing how you really appreciate what you have got."

On his way out of Bradbury House he officially opened the new building and was the first person to sign the guest book.

He said: "I very much admire Headway and the vital work that it does.

"Today's short visit has given me a real understanding after talking to the guys here.

"It has made me realise what an impact brain injury has, not just on those affected but also on their families."

Prince Harry has followed in his mother's footsteps as Diana, Princess of Wales, was the royal patron of the charity between 1991 and 1996.

Headway special ambassador Johnson Beharry VC said: "It is good to see him supporting the charity that his mother was a patron for.

"Now Harry has been I am hoping that he will return in the future and keep showing his support."

Prince Harry was wearing a poppy to commemorate Anzac Day – the day of remembrance for the armed forces of Australia and New Zealand who have died serving their country.

Prince Harry fails at one-handed nappy changing

Headway team rise to the challenge

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DURING his visit to Headway Prince Harry was invited to take part in one of two challenges that service users will complete in 2014.

The first – North Sea to Atlantic – a daunting trek from one side of the Scottish Highlands to the other will take place over five days.

It will begin in the village of Beauly, ten miles west of Inverness, with the terrain varying from flat and open valleys, to stony ascents.

The final challenge for the team, all of whom are living with the effects of brain injury, will be Beinn Bhan – an 896-foot high peak.

The second challenge – From Sea to Source – will take place over three days.

Starting at Hillhead, the team will face a 96km walk, paddle and pedal from the sea to the source of the River Dart.

Day one will involved an 11km walk along coastal path, followed by kayaking along the River Dart, while day two will see the team transfer to mountain bikes for a nine hour ride. The challenge will finish with a 25km trek on day three.

POLL: Is cutting street lights a good way of saving the council money?

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THE Conservatives have pledged to continue with their plans of turning off street lights if elected, but Labour have said they want to turn them back on. The Liberal Democrats have said they want to listen to people and find out their views before deciding whether to turn lights off, but what do you think? Vote in our poll here: And take a look at the results as they come in below:

POLL: Is cutting street lights a good way of saving the council money?

Focused Majewski is ready to get down to serious business as Nottingham Forest face must win game at Millwall

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AS he complains about having to do a string of media interviews, Radi Majewski is struggling to keep a straight face.

It is a running joke at Nottingham Forest that the little Pole uses the language barrier as an excuse to duck out of such duties, even though his English has been perfect for some time, since he first arrived in the city almost four years ago.

And, after finally being cajoled into facing the press again, he wanders into the room already muttering complaints, albeit through a knowing, cheeky grin.

Last season, after scoring a hat-trick against Crystal Palace, Majewski demonstrated that he was equally sharp witted off the pitch, when he jokingly – but sternly – rebuked then manager Steve Cotterill for daring to interrupt what was probably his last interview, while live on radio, insisting 'when you score a hat-trick, you can talk'.

And, Majewski, you sense, is in similar mood as, midway through his latest rambling complaint, he suddenly stops to ask 'Anyway, are we going to start this interview or what?'.

It is the kind of change of tack that has left many Championship defences flat-footed this season.

But, as he gradually makes the transition from humorous to serious, you start to get a sense of the other side of the midfielder's character.

When he does get talking – in better English than some players who were born in this country – Majewski comes across as a man with clear, pin-sharp focus.

And, as Billy Davies' side head to Millwall for a game they know they must win if they are to have a hope of securing a play-off place, Majewski is clearly ready for the challenge.

"Can you enjoy games like this? I know I feel much better when I have this kind of motivation; when we are playing for something important," says Majewski, who scored five goals in three games as Forest kick-started a run of six consecutive wins back in February.

"I am a competitive person, everything I do has to be a competition, whether it is in training or in games.

"I am not a gambler, but I have a will to win. I want to win in everything I do. I can find myself in games like this.

"I would be very happy if I score in the last two games and we win. If I can do that, I will be very happy.

"But now is not the time to think about individual performances, now is the time to focus on being a team.

"That is where we are."

Forest head to a ground where they have rarely tasted much joy in the past, winning only twice in 26 visits since 1929.

But they are also up against a Lions side who are struggling for confidence at the New Den, where their ten defeats this season have left them with one of the worst home records in the Championship.

"I did not know that, I didn't know about their home record," says Majewski. "But it is just a statistic.

"I don't think Middlesbrough were in good form when we went there – and we lost the game.

"That does not tell us about their mood, it does not tell us about their confidence or about how well they are playing.

"What we need to do is remind ourselves of our own good times, of what things were like when we were on a good run.

"We have to get back to that, because we need three points.

"We need to win, because we want to keep our hopes alive for the last game against Leicester."

Majewski admits Davies has been an inspiration since he returned for a second spell as manager.

"There is a lot of change when a new manager comes in, there always is," says the Pole. "But I know him from before and he gives me confidence.

"I scored some goals and we won some games, we won six in a row. But I have not scored in quite a few games now, so it is difficult to explain.

"When you are in form, you can do what you want (on the pitch) and it all works for you.

"Now we have to forget about the past, forget what has happened in previous games and just worry about beating Millwall. That is it.

"It is not the time to think about individuals, it is about playing as a team. That is our strength.

"We cannot afford to drop points against Millwall. There is nothing else we can say about that game."

Since Davies' returned as manager, Darius Henderson is the only striker to have scored for Forest, with Simon Cox, Dexter Blackstock and Billy Sharp all on something of a barren run – and Henderson is suspended for the trip to face his former club.

But Majewski reiterates his belief that Forest will only succeed as a team, if they are to make the top six.

"Yes, the strikers have not scored in a while, but we are a team," he adds.

"If the strikers do not score, we have the players who can get a goal from other positions.

"It may be a time for the strikers now, in this position – but the midfielders also need to prove that we can keep scoring as well.

"It does not matter who scores the goals, it does not matter if Karl Darlow scores the goal, as long as we win the game.

"That is the only thing that matters.

"This is the time for us to show what we are, if we want to be in the play-offs.

"It is a strange season, we have had three managers and we cannot forget about that.

"But we can still be there. Forget about the past, forget about the good runs, the bad runs – just focus on Millwall.

"We cannot think about the fact that we have not scored in three games, but we had been scoring quite a few in our previous run. Now we just need to get back to that."

In the space of ten minutes, Majewski has demonstrated that he can be as incisive off the pitch as he is on it.

Then he is reminded that he still has television interviews to do and the playful persona returns as he walks out the exit.

"No, no, really, surely I have done enough . . ."

Focused Majewski is ready to get down to serious business as Nottingham Forest face must win game at Millwall

Gargoyles and pots stolen from five gardens in one evening

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GARGOYLES and pots were stolen from five front gardens in one evening. Thieves targeted homes in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area overnight on Sunday, April 21. PC Bradley Hunt, from Sutton Police Station, said: "These items were all taken in one evening and would have needed to be taken away in a van or large car. Did you see anything?" Items taken included: Two large pots from Chestnut Gardens. A pair of stone gargoyles from All Saints Court, Huthwaite. Three stone coloured ceramic pots from a garden in New Hucknall Waye, Huthwaite. Pot plants from the front garden of another house in the same road. Two pottery and one glazed three foot high pots from a garden in Twinyards Close. PC Hunt added: "If you do display pots and ornaments in your garden please be vigilant and consider putting a security light on your house to try and deter would-be thieves." Anyone who spotted anything unusual that evening or who thinks they have been offered any of the items for sale should call Notts Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Gargoyles and pots stolen from five gardens in one evening


Pensioner locked in conservatory by burglars

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A WOMAN was locked in her conservatory by burglars who raided her home on her 79th birthday.

The victim was approached by the two men as she went outside to empty her bin in Lenton on Sunday, April 14.

Both burglars then walked into her house.

When she followed them back in and confronted them they locked her in the conservatory and searched her home.

They stole jewellery including a gold zodiac pendant, an aquamarine drop pendant on a gold chain, an antique 19th century bracelet and a silver filigree brooch.

Police said some of the items were family heirlooms.

Detective Constable Chris Sutton said: "This was a callous offence on a vulnerable victim who has been left very shaken.

"She had to climb through a window to get into her garden where she was shouting for help for a considerable time."

Police are asking for any potential witnesses to come forward.

Officers are also asking people to think about security and to keep doors and windows locked.

Both the men were white, heavily built and around five feet eight inches tall.

One is thought to be in his 40s and the other is believed to be in his 20s and has short dark hair.

The burglary happened at about 2.30pm.

DC Sutton added: "Did you see anything unusual in the Lenton area that afternoon? Do you recognise the description? Have you been offered any jewellery? If you think you can help the investigation then please get in touch.

"We'd also like to remind people to stay security conscious at all times – don't let your home be a target. Be aware of who is in your street and don't forget to check on neighbours."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 extension 8505 266 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Pensioner locked in conservatory by burglars

Nottingham Forest must have faith as they head into the 'biggest game of the season' says Radi Majewski

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NOTTINGHAM Forest must forget their recent dip in form and focus on what is still possible, as they head into the "biggest game of the season" at Millwall tomorrow.

Radi Majewski says the Reds players know they head into the Lions' Den in a do-or-die situation, if they are to secure the top-six finish they crave.

But, rather than worry about their recent run, which has seen them fail to win in six matches, the Polish international insists they must only set their sights on securing the three points they need to set up a thrilling last day encounter with local rivals Leicester City.

Majewski believes the Forest fans will have a big part to play, with around 2,000 expected to make the journey to London.

But he also adds that the players are fully aware of the importance of the occasion.

"We know this game is the biggest yet for us this season, as players," he said. "The fans are just as passionate about it.

"And we know the supporters will back us, because they always do. They can give us the lift that we need in this situation.

"For us this is the biggest game of the season because, after this game, we will see where we are. If we do not get three points, we will not have a chance of getting into the top six.

"We need to win both games to get into the top six. We have been in the top six, but we have dropped out and we have to win two if we want to be there."

Majewski netted five goals in three games to kick-start Forest's run of six consecutive victories back in February.

And he added: "I hope we can get back to the form we were in when we won six in a row. The important thing is that we beat Millwall, then we can look at Leicester.

"We put ourselves under pressure because we have not won in a few games. We just have to cope with the pressure in the last few games, if we do want to be in the play-offs.

"I have not scored for a while, so I am not as confident as I was when I kept scoring.

"But I want to prove to myself that I can find my form again by scoring against Millwall."

Nottingham Forest must have faith as they head into the 'biggest game of the season' says Radi Majewski

Lights in county to be turned on or off depending on election result

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ONE of the most talked about policies in the last four years is up for discussion again as the county election approaches.

In September 2010, Notts County Council started a four year programme of altering street lighting to cut 25 per cent from its lighting bill – making a saving of £1.25 million a year.

However, the policy split the main political parties and the outcome of the election – being held on May 2 – could mean the difference between the lights coming back on or staying off for another four years.

And resident Penney Poyzer of Patrick Road West Bridgford said: "I think when it comes to turning off street lights it should be a matter of safety first.

"If it is not suitable to turn off a light in an area the council should look at installing an LED light like the one outside my house.

"They save both money and energy compared to the traditional lights.

"The question must be, how many people are using the area when they are off and what are the risks?"

The LED lights are being trialled in four streets across the county and could offer a solution, but as it stands, the Conservatives remain committed to the switch-off.

Conservative councillor, Richard Jackson, portfolio holder for transport and highways, said: "The programme is currently in place in 37 areas across the county and we have only seen a slight increase in two of those which is not a pattern.

"There have been no increases in accidents either.

"We are only part way through the scheme and we are looking at rolling it out to the rest of the county in the next 18 months.

"We are not plunging people into complete darkness because there are still some lights on."

Labour leader Alan Rhodes said: "We have always been against these lights being switched off.

"Most of us don't become victims of crime in our lives but we still like to feel safe.

"If we get voted in we will turn the lights back on.

"We need to be investing in LED Lighting which makes savings and also reduces our carbon footprint.

"It is difficult to say from where at the minute but we will keep the lights on."

Liberal Democrat leader Jason Zadrozny said: "I think we would have gone about the turning off of street lights in a very different way than the Conservatives have done. The main difference is that we would have actually spoken to communities more and found out what they think before making decisions. From talking to people on the doorstep, there are some people who want their lights off, some who want their lights staying on and some that don't mind and we need to represent that as best as possible.

"It is true that money needs to be saved and this is one way of doing it, but if we were part of any administration, we would push for quality consultation on any changes."

Lights in county to be turned on or off depending on election result

Unwanted clothes? Help 'Keep a Child Warm' at Trent College

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Help poor children in Central and Eastern Europe stay warm next winter by donating unwanted clothes to the Operation Orphan 'Keep a Child Warm' appeal at Trent College in Long Eaton before Friday 3 May.

Operation Orphan is the Beeston-based charity which aims to create a brighter future for orphans and vulnerable children in our world. The 'Keep a Child Warm' appeal focuses on collecting and then distributing new and second-hand WARM winter clothing directly to  impoverished children at risk of dying of hypothermia each October in time for winter.

Trent College is delighted to be able to provide a collection point for warm clothes donations. Any members of the local community can drop off donations at the school's Haughton Lodge reception during office hours between Monday 29 April and Friday 3 May.

Much of Central and Eastern Europe remains below freezing throughout the winter and, shockingly, many children freeze to death, even in their own homes, each year.

Please raid your wardrobes and cupboards to ensure the school can provide a collection that will really make a difference to the children in the region.

All of Operation Orphan's UK administrative costs are underwritten, which means that 100% of all the donations they receive are used to fund these projects.

Mrs Gill Dixon, Head of Trent College, said: "By providing a collection point, we are providing a very simple but very effective way to directly help in time for next winter. You may have a coat or sweater that has sat at the back of your wardrobe for years, or boots or trousers that no longer fit, but to the children those items could be the difference between life and death."

Operation Orphan was set up in 2003 by a Nottingham couple, Brad and Cyrilyn Moore. Through their hard work and the goodwill of friends and local companies, the charity is growing and has a number of projects in progress to address issues such as extreme poverty, harsh winter conditions, HIV/AIDS, urban slums, human trafficking and inadequate access to health care, education, clean water and safe sanitation.

If you know any other organisation that would like to be involved in collecting items for the charity please contact Operation Orphan on KACW@operation-orphan.org

Trent College is located on Derby Road in Long Eaton (postcode NG10 4AD). For more information about Operation Orphan visit www.operation-orphan.org

Unwanted clothes? Help 'Keep a Child Warm' at Trent College

More than 80 people fined in bus lane rule crackdown on A52

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MORE than 80 drivers have now been fined in a Police crackdown on people illegally using the bus lane on the A52 in to Nottingham. Officers have been targeting the inbound side of the Derby Road stretch of the route at rush hour after complaints from people living in the area. On Thursday 14 fixed penalty notice £60 fines were issued between 7am and 10am in the latest of several operations this month. Officers from the Broxtowe South beat team said the campaign meant more than 80 drivers have now been caught using the lane. Police have been targeting the road in the area of the Priory Island. PCSO Chris Archer said: "The only vehicles permitted to use the bus lane on this stretch of the A52 are buses, coaches and pedal cycles - there is no reason for any other vehicle to travel in the bus lane."

More than 80 people fined in bus lane rule crackdown on A52

TRAVEL: No major issues on Notts' main roads

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Nottingham's main roads appear to be running as normal following the morning rush-hour. The Highways Agency has no reports of any incidents on main arterial routes in the city and county, including the M1, A453, and A52. Elsewhere,an earlier accident which left the A6097 in East Bridgford partially blocked at the junction with East Bridgford Road has been cleared. Police were called after a Peugeot and Mini collided at around 7.55am. There were no serious injuries. If you're planning to catch a train today, East Midlands Trains services are running as normal through Nottingham at present. For the latest updates on travel in your area, visit our traffic map.

TRAVEL: No major issues on Notts' main roads

Man in court for claiming bomb was at Morrisons in Bulwell

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A MAN has been charged with telling police there was a bomb in Morrisons in Bulwell.

James Thomson, 30, of Mulberry Gardens, Bulwell, denied making the claim from his home address on January 26 this year.
 
It is alleged he communicated the information to Nottinghamshire Police, which he knew or believed to be false, with the intention that the person or persons receiving the information thought there a bomb.

He is on unconditional bail to attend Nottingham Crown Court on August 19.

Man in court for claiming bomb was at Morrisons in Bulwell


It's lights, camera action as Prince Harry visits city studio

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"EY up mi duck" is probably one of the last things one would expect a Royal to say.

But it was with this famous Nottingham catchphrase that Prince Harry yesterday launched a new training course in the city.

The flame-haired prince visited the specialist music, gaming and film college Confetti, in Convent Street, behind the Oceana nightclub, to get a glimpse of the training on offer and to officially launch the Notts TV Institute.WATCH: Crowds waiting for Prince Harry outside Headway

The institute will be where students will be trained to work on Notts TV, a new TV channel being set up in the area.

As the Prince pulled a lever which triggered a short film about the new TV channel, he gave a sparkling smile and cheekily said "ey up mi duck" – much to the delight of the audience of students, staff, press and special guests inside Confetti.

He arrived at the college around 1.40pm to a crowd of at least 500 people.

After waving and smiling to his fans, he was whisked inside the college and treated to a selection of taster training sessions.

The first was an exercise in news reading. Harry was introduced to some Confetti students and read a brief autocue to camera about Nottingham star Jake Bugg.

He was then given a chance to do a spot of DJ-ing in the studio. After spinning the decks for less than a second he had the crowd of students bouncing and chanting "Harry, we love you Harry!"

Emily Lappin, of Confetti, explained why the Prince's visit was so important to the college.

She said: "We are very lucky indeed to have the honour of a visit from Harry and everyone has worked so hard in preparation for him coming.

"This is the first Royal visit we have had. It is wonderful, as it rewards the students for all their hard work and shows how they are brilliant ambassadors for the college."

After spinning the decks Harry moved on to a taster session in gaming. The college had prepared an avatar of him, which was a computer-game character in ruby red armour, taking part in the game called "Royal Run".

As he attempted to jump across a ravine on the game, console in hand, Harry said: "Who made this game? It's extremely difficult."

But he was in no rush to put the controller down – showing he, like many boys at heart, loves a good video game.

As Harry was led around the college he took a real interest in the students, asking questions, getting stuck in with the demonstrations and making jokes at every turn.

Before the prince launched the Notts TV institute, Confetti managing director Craig Chettle said: "We are going to achieve so much at the institute. This time next year there will be young people in this room behind the camera, not just taking pictures.

"We are thrilled to have had Prince Harry here today."

See all the pictures from yesterday's visit in our gallery here. Relive all the action - and watch videos of Harry - on our live page here.

It's lights, camera action as Prince Harry visits city studio

LIVE: 48 hours of fashion in Nottingham

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From today Nottingham will be transformed into a fashion runway for two days as the best of the city's brands are celebrated. We'll be here from 11.30am to bring you all the news, pictures and video from the front row of the VIP event. Follow our live blog for all the action...

LIVE: 48 hours of fashion in Nottingham

Armed police swoop on vehicles in Bulwell - three arrested

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THREE people have been arrested following police raids on vehicles in Bulwell and Broxtowe. Notts Police say they carried out pre-planned vehicle stops in the two areas this morning as part of an ongoing investigation into "organised crime activity". It led to three people being arrested and they have been taken in to custody. No further details have been released from police at this time. The arrests followed reports on Twitter that shots had been fired in the Bulwell area. Police have denied that shots were fired, however.

Armed police swoop on vehicles in Bulwell - three arrested

Fire crews called to tackle blaze at cigarette factory

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FIREFIGHTERS have been called to tackle a blaze at a tobacco factory in Radford. Crews from Central fire station dealt with the fire in a substation at Imperial Tobacco, in Triumph Road. The incident took place at 1.15pm and crews left the scene just before 2pm.

Fire crews called to tackle blaze at cigarette factory

Wollaton event aims to raise awarness of Syrian crisis

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AN Event has been organised to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The Muslim Hands charity is holding a event on May 4 from 1pm to 5pm at the Muslim Cultural Centre in Radford Bridge Road, Wollaton. The charity event will include stalls, games, entertainment and a barbecue The Lord Mayor of Nottingham Councillor Unczur will be attending. For more information call 07854018227.
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