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Sherwood Forest visitor centre plans back on track

March 30, 2014, 10:36 pm
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PLANS for a long-awaited multi-million-pound visitor centre at Sherwood Forest are back on track. Nottinghamshire County Council selected Discovery Attractions as preferred bidder for a £13 million Discover Robin Hood venue in October 2012. But the authority was forced to issue a 10-week deadline in January for the company to present its funding package for the site – and said that other options were explored in case the deadline is not met. But the funding is now in place and work on the project can begin. Marketing director of Discovery Attractions Rob Gray said that problems with the financial market were to blame for the delays. He added: "We are pleased to announce that we have now secured the final round of funding needed to turn the plans for Discover Robin Hood into reality. "Unfortunately, delays have been caused by the extremely difficult financial market but we are now back on track and grateful for the patience and support of Nottinghamshire residents and the county council. "We are now working together with the council on the next steps to move the project forward." Mr Gray added the first phase for a new visitor centre, café and shop was expected to be ready and open in spring 2015 with the full visitor attraction open and operational by Easter 2016. According to the developers, around 100 jobs will be created, benefiting the economy by more than £2 million a year. Derek Higton, service director for youth, families and cultural services at the council, said: "We are delighted Discovery Attractions has announced it has now secured funding for the Robin Hood attraction at Sherwood Forest. "The county council now needs to undertake a thorough process of financial and legal checks with Discovery and its funders to ensure that the project can move smoothly on to the next stage, which will involve the finalisation of our contractual arrangements for the delivery of the new visitor centre and accompanying attractions. We're hopeful that this process can be concluded over the next few weeks. "We have worked closely with Discovery Attractions to progress this multi-million- pound project ever since they were announced as the preferred bidder and we are pleased that we are another step closer to a world-class Robin Hood attraction at Sherwood Forest." Do you think the county and city does enough to promote Robin Hood? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
THE present Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre was built in the 1970s. In 2002, Notts County Council agreed to relocate it from national nature reserve land by 2016 and looked at moving to a nearby field. The authority had previously sought external funding, including a failed attempt for £50 million from the Big Lottery Fund. After that setback, plans were scaled back to a £10 million attraction drawing 500,000 visitors a year. These plans were ''under review'' when the Conservative administration took charge in 2009. In February 2010, plans for a £5.2 million centre were revealed. Around 350,000 people a year visit the centre and it is also the site of the Robin Hood Festival, attracting 20,000 visitors. In September 2012, the county council said it wanted private companies to run the centre and Discovery Attractions won the bid soon after. Discovery Attractions aimed to submit planning before the end of 2012 but it has been delayed ever since.

Sherwood Forest visitor centre plans back on track

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Nottingham tram construction enters next phase

March 30, 2014, 10:41 pm
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THE latest phase of construction of a new tram line through Beeston is set to begin this week. Initial works on a section of Chilwell Road, between its junctions with Devonshire Avenue and Foster Avenue, will involve moving power and communication cables away from the tram route. It is expect to take two to three weeks to complete, before work to lay new tram tracks can begin. The track is expected to be in place on the St John the Baptist's Church side of the road by the end of May. The works will then switch to constructing tracks on the other side of the road. This phase is expected to be complete by August. The work to build the new tram line along Chilwell Road began in March last year, and was initially expected to take 12 months to complete. The new tram line between Nottingham and Chilwell, via Beeston, is now due to be completed in December.
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Talk on impact of migration on police

March 30, 2014, 10:50 pm
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CRIME Commissioner Paddy Tipping is hosting a seminar on the impact of European migration on policing today. Police officers will join academics and equality campaigners to explore whether migration is placing any additional pressures on public services. The seminar takes place at the Arrow Centre in Hucknall between 1pm and 4pm. Issues raised will contribute to a research project later in the year. Mr Tipping said: "This seminar is aimed at identifying any issues that exist so we can improve our reach to newcomers and promote more effective integration."
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Man injured as car hits hospital wall

March 30, 2014, 10:52 pm
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A MAN was injured after a car crashed into a wall at the Queen's Medical Centre. The incident happened at around 12.30pm yesterday. When the car came to rest it was overhanging a parapet and firefighters used a winch to move it to safety and into the hospital's car park. A Notts Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the man was rescued from the car and taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. No further details about his condition have been released.
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Schoolchildren to get sneak peek of new Gedling Country Park

March 30, 2014, 10:54 pm
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SCHOOL pupils are to get a behind-the-scenes tour of a new country park. Children from All Hallows Church of England Primary School, in Gedling, will get a sneak peek of Gedling Country Park tomorrow. The £1 million park is set to open in the autumn. And the school asked to visit the former Gedling colliery site, which is not open to the general public yet, for a school project. The 15 Year 5 pupils will hear about the work that is going on at the site. They will meet the Parks Development Officer who will explain the vision for the park in the future and Graham Tavner, a former Gedling Pit miner and local resident, will chat to the children about mining at the site, how the landscape has changed and show them some mining artefacts. Councillor Peter Barnes, portfolio holder for the environment, said: "It's great that these youngsters are taking an interest in their local natural environment and we're really proud to show off the work we're doing to get the country park ready for the public later in the year. I'm looking forward to meeting the children and hope they learn a lot from their visit."
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'Nottingham Forest can make the play-offs with Gary Brazil in charge'

March 30, 2014, 10:56 pm
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DANNY Collins believes Nottingham Forest would mount a serious play-off push with Gary Brazil at the helm until the end of the season. But the Reds skipper says the players must also remember they have a responsibility to perform like 'men' in the remaining seven games of the campaign, regardless of who is in charge. Caretaker boss Brazil has made a positive impression in the dressing room, during a week in charge since the sacking of Billy Davies – and his bold team selection almost paid off as the Reds came close to snatching all three points at Ipswich in a 1-1 draw. Ultimately, Forest did not manage to bring an end to a run of ten games without a win – but they did produce a vastly improved performance. And Collins believes Brazil deserves credit for lifting the mood among the squad, saying: "He talks really well, he knows his stuff and he has been great personally. If you ask the other lads, they will say the same thing. He has got us motivated. "He made a few changes that a few people might have considered to be a risk. He gave Ben (Osborn) his debut. Ben did very well. He was great out there. And Lee Peltier was great as well, he was solid in front of us. "Credit to Gary, because he came in with his own methods, he has changed the formation – fair play to him. "If he does end up taking over until the end of the season, then fair play to him. He has done a good job. I would fancy our chances of getting into the play-offs if he was in charge." Forest's search for a new boss continues, with Malky Mackay and Stuart Pearce having distanced themselves from the role, while the club still retain an interest in Gianfranco Zola. But chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi and club ambassador John McGovern have now cast their net wider in the search for a new boss. Forest's performance on Saturday may have taken the pressure off a little, with Brazil having shown himself to be capable of inspiring a positive response. And, in the meantime, Collins says the most important thing for Forest is not to let their chances of a top six finish slip away without a fight. "We don't want to slip away and have nothing at the end of the season now. We have worked so hard," he said. "We have seven games left and we need to get ourselves together, regardless of what happens off the pitch. "Whether it is Gary in charge or a new man, we have to be men, we have to step up, we have to be fully committed and get into the play-off spots. "This is a step in the right direction. We have two home games coming up now, if we can take confidence from this performance and get one or two players back, hopefully we can find our form at the right time. "It is still up to you, as a player, to do your best for the club, regardless of who is in charge, though."

'Nottingham Forest can make the play-offs with Gary Brazil in charge'

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Shaun Derry: Ruthlessness the key in Notts County's third straight win

March 30, 2014, 11:05 pm
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SHAUN Derry praised Notts County's ruthlessness as they continued their 'Great Escape' with a victory over Colchester. The Magpies boss watched as his side secured a 2-0 win at Meadow Lane on Saturday to move out of the bottom four on goal difference. Ronan Murray's fifth goal in four games set Notts on their way after just seven minutes before Haydn Hollis added a second just before half-time. Asked what pleased him most about the priceless victory, Derry said it was his side's killer instinct. "The ruthlessness was key," he said. "Against Crewe in midweek we had three or four opportunities when we could score goals and we did. "There were not too many opportunities against Colchester where we probably had more half-chances than anything else. "But the two that we managed to create we scored from them. "Sometimes when you start the way we did, sometimes chances can come too early, but Ronan took his like a seasoned pro – he is delivering on a regular occasion." Derry reserved particular praise for the supporters who created a terrific atmosphere at Meadow Lane with more than 5,000 fans inside the ground. A giant roar erupted at the final whistle and the decibels were not lost on the Notts manager who said he appreciated their backing. "Each and every man, woman and child were magnificent and we could hear the support from the first minute to the last," he said. "That's how it has to be – all of us together and we hope that we stay up together." Notts now travel to Brentford next week in what looks an imposing task against a Bees side chasing automatic promotion. But Derry does not fear the trip south and is seeking a point at least. "We need to back these nine points up and I want to keep this run going," he said.

Shaun Derry: Ruthlessness the key in Notts County’s third straight win

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Mansfield Town will not switch off just yet, says Paul Cox

March 30, 2014, 11:12 pm
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BOSS Paul Cox insists Mansfield Town cannot afford to assume they are safe from relegation just yet. Adam Murray's free-kick saw the Stags reach 50 points and go 12th in the table as they beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 on Saturday. Victory stretched the gap over second-bottom Northampton Town to ten points, with Torquay United a further four points behind heading into the last six games. Cox though, is taking nothing for granted and said: "I'm not going to turn round to my players now and tell them it's time to switch off. Now is where we need to put what I call a quick lap in. "We need to regroup and get our legs back because there was a lot of hard work out there on Saturday. "The spirit in the camp is brilliant but we need to re-focus for next weekend (at Morecambe). "I'm hungry for another three points and I'm hoping the players are. Nothing's been done yet, nothing's been achieved yet." Mansfield came through a 'scrappy' affair at the One Call Stadium in which they were made to battle by the Dons. Cox was pleased with his team's work ethic and is eager for them to keep that up over the next few weeks. Before the campaign closes, he is keen to give some of the club's young talent a run-out, but with the stakes so high, he will not take the risk while survival remains in doubt. "I don't want to become arrogant and think we're there," said Cox. "I'd rather finish the season on an incredible high. But I've got quite a number of young players that I want to give a little bit of experience to for next season, because I think there's going to be some very good players. "I want the club to keep moving forward, and to do that we've got to make sure we're in this league next year. "And until the fat lady sings and that's confirmed mathematically, we'll keep working hard and keep trying to win football matches."
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Ipswich Town 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Match analysis – Reds' play-off hopes still have life in them yet

March 30, 2014, 11:14 pm
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IT is rare that a manager, despite seeing his side sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table, can emphatically insist that it is now 'impossible' for them to win the title. In Jose Mourinho's case, there was more than a faint whiff of mind games about his comments, as he wrote off Chelsea's hopes following their shock defeat at Crystal Palace. The canny Portuguese manager has been around the block enough times to know their title aspirations have not yet flat-lined. You suspect that every word he utters has been carefully considered long before it is given voice. His poker face is finely honed. At Nottingham Forest, a run of ten games without a win would, you might imagine, actually provide genuine cause for such pessimism. And there will be some among those who did not make the journey to Portman Road who might have subsequently filed away their hopes of securing a top-six finish; packed away their promotion aspirations, until next season, come 5pm on Saturday evening. But they would have been wrong to do so. Despite everything, it is too soon to write off Nottingham Forest. A poor run of form, the sacking of a manager who, while consistently managing to divide opinion, also generally got the job done on the pitch, regardless of the circus he created off it, does not suggest much cause for optimism. But the performance at Ipswich most certainly did. More than that, it suggested that, in Gary Brazil, they have a man who is not only capable of holding the reins until a permanent replacement for Billy Davies is found, but also somebody who could yet be capable of breathing fresh life into their play-off challenge himself. Fawaz Al Hasawi spoke last week of the need to bring in "the right man" for Forest. It was important, according to the Kuwaiti owner, to find "somebody who can lift the team, who can change the system and give us something different". With respect to Brazil, he is not yet at the point where he has put a compelling case forward to be given the job on a permanent basis. But, in the blue corner of Suffolk, he has already achieved those objectives laid out by Al Hasawi. And, if nothing else, he has proven himself to be a more than capable pair of hands to steer the club forward, while the search continues for a more permanent solution. Forest made a change in formation, a change in personnel and they performed like a side who had seen their confidence levels invigorated by change. The inclusion of Jamie Mackie and Jamie Paterson as a new-look strike partnership ensured that Forest's work rate began from the front, with the duo harassing, closing down and generally making pests of themselves from the moment the game kicked off. Having two men working together, rather than Simon Cox toiling as a lone striker without getting much support, was an instant, obvious improvement. But it was in midfield where the boldest selections of all paid off most impressively. Loan signing Lee Peltier and academy product Ben Osborn were drafted into a midfield diamond – and it was hard to escape the thought that neither would have happened had there not been a change at the top. Davies has never exactly had a track record of giving young players their debut. Jamaal Lascelles and Karl Darlow have both flourished in the team under him this season, as has Paterson. And Osborn had been included on the bench under the Scotsman. But it felt as though that was more of a message from Davies, to highlight the depth of the injury problems at the club. Brazil had the courage not only to hand the teenager a starting place, but also to leave out some of the more established players in the squad. When asked if the likes of Rafik Djebbour, Djamel Abdoun and Darius Henderson – who were all missing from the squad – were injured, Brazil's response was telling. "We picked a team that we felt was appropriate for the game and we have come out well from it," he said. "There will be boys who will need to train well on the training ground and put a case forward to get in the squad next week." The message was clear: I am the boss. Whether it is for a week, a month or two months, I am in charge. And the end result was the performance of a side who had seen a weight lifted off their shoulders. On a different day, it was a game they might have had wrapped up by half time. Danny Collins gave Forest the lead after just four minutes, with the skipper rising to head home a deliciously flighted corner from Danny Fox. Mackie might have made it 2-0, when he angled into the box, only for Dean Gerken to ruin the script with a smart save, rushing out to block at his feet, while Collins too also had a second effort blocked and the lively Paterson sent a bending shot just wide. By half time, Forest's dominance was such that the home side had been forced into two changes, with Sylvan Ebanks-Blake brought off the bench after barely half an hour and Frank Nouble introduced during the interval. With Mick McCarthy – himself a target for Forest shortly after Al Hasawi had purchased the club – having delivered a stirring team talk, the second half was a different story and required different qualities from Forest. The Reds had been on top in the first period, but the second half saw Ipswich respond. Darlow swatted away a powerful header from Ebanks-Blake, acrobatically saved a driven effort from Daryl Murphy and reacted brightly to block a powerful drive from Nouble. And he could be absolved of blame on the one occasion he was beaten, with Murphy rising to powerfully head home a cross from Nouble, in the 78th minute. In the end, it was a fair result. Forest were not able to hold on for a win that would have brought a decisive end to their recent frustrating run. When they faced Charlton last week, Brazil had found himself with barely 24 hours to prepare the side. Understandably cautious, he tinkered with things only a little and the result was all too familiar, when it came to a limp performance. Having been bolder – and more ruthless – with his second team selection, having had a few more days to consider his options, it garnered a noticeable response. Last Wednesday morning, it felt as though a crisis was looming if Forest did not make an appointment as a matter of urgency. Now, as they prepare for two consecutive home games – with the prospect of the likes of Andy Reid, Henri Lansbury, Kelvin Wilson and David Vaughan returning from injury – it feels as though the club is in safe hands. More than that, it feels as though a sense of optimism is creeping back, following a turbulent, damaging spell at the club. Regardless of the club's search for a new manager, Nottingham Forest's play-off hopes still have life in them yet.
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Nottingham court listings: Who has been appearing before magistrates?

March 30, 2014, 11:22 pm
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Nottingham: @Glenford Stewart, 52, of Wilford Crescent East, The Meadows, will appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday March 31 charged with producing cannabis at his address on September 14. He is on bail. Long Eaton: @Melanie Scott, 40, of Albert Road, pleaded guilty to two benefits offences. She failed to notify Erewash Council and the Department for Work and Pensions a change in circumstances in that she was living with a man. Scott claimed housing and council tax benefit between January 9, 2012, and August 20, 2013. She received income support between January 3, 2012, and August 20, 2013. Magistrates in Nottingham handed her a community order with supervision from the probation service for six months. She was ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge. No order was made for costs. Newark: @Jaroslav Marcinkeviciu, 32, of Grange Road, pleaded guilty to assaulting a policeman in the town on February 21. Magistrates in Nottingham fined him £340 and ordered him to pay a £34 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Nuthall: @Vinod Rana, 51, of Hillingdon Avenue, denied drink-driving in Basford on August 27 last year. When tested, he is alleged to have had 67 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, over the limit of 35. He was bailed to attend his trial at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on June 20. Strelley: @Frank Sneap, 37, of Aspley Drive, is on bail after he is alleged to have grown 17 cannabis plants in Broxtowe. His case will be listed at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on April 10. Netherfield: @Nicholas Walton, 37, of Chandos Street, pleaded guilty to stealing lead from Spring Lane Nursing Home, Lambley, between September 29 and October 1 last year. He was bailed to attend Nottingham Magistrates' Court on April 8. Selston: @Shaun Greatorex, 46, of Nottingham Road, admitted drink-driving on the A608 Mansfield Road, Annesley, on November 24 last year. When tested, his reading was 189 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, over the limit of 80. He is on bail to attend Nottingham Magistrates' Court on July 1. Hucknall: @Bryn Jones, 56, of Leadale Avenue, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and failing to give his name and address after an accident. He was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Insignia in North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, on November 4 last year. Damage was caused to a bicycle, and then Jones failed to stop and give his name and address. JPs in Nottingham fined him £40 and ordered him to pay £12.36 compensation, a victim surcharge of £20 and £85 costs. Three penalty points will be added to his licence.
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Motorcycle crash victim with one arm is deemed fit enough to work

March 30, 2014, 11:23 pm
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A MAN who lost an arm in a motorbike accident says it is "ridiculous" that he has been deemed fit to work. Disability assessor Atos has considered Jonathan Collinge (pictured), of Ilkeston, to be fit to work, with the 28-year-old having an appeal against the decision refused. He says he is now preparing to take his battle to the European Court of Human Rights. Mr Collinge, who lost his left arm in a motorbike accident seven years ago, said: "Atos said I was fit to work even though I'm on morphine and have one arm. "I appealed saying I wanted to deal with it in person but they made the decision to cut my Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) in February behind my back." Mr Collinge now receives £21 per week disability living allowance. He said: "I can't claim Jobseekers Allowance and I can't apply for so many jobs because of my disability. They've left me in a real bind." A Department for Work and Pensions spokeswoman said each individual was assessed on what they could and could not do in deciding whether or not they were fit for work.

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Beaming smiles as museum steams in

March 30, 2014, 11:28 pm
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RELICS from Nottingham's industrial past were back in all their noisy glory at Wollaton Park this weekend. It was the first time the public had been allowed to see steam engines at the Industrial Museum since a major fault in the boiler meant the Steaming Sundays could not go ahead. A team of volunteers had been working since July to see how the boiler could be fixed – and yesterdaysun, the pistons were pumping and the whistles whistling again. Dave Potts, 73, of Keyworth, was one of three people who helped bring the boiler back to life. He said: "It's good to be back. When we discovered the leak, we had three options including replacing the boiler, which would have cost thousands. "But we've worked hard and this is the result – having the steamings up and running again. "This is our history – it's important to keep it going and show it off to people. I've always been a steam man, it's just something I'm passionate about." Conrad Ives, 76, of Hucknall, is another volunteer at the museum. He said: "We have had to work pretty hard to get everything up and running but it's all been worth it." The centrepiece of the museum is the massive Basford beam engine which was put to use at the Nottingham Waterworks Basford Pumping Station from 1858. The engine used to lift drinking water from a well sunk 110 feet deep into the ground and pump it to Belle Vue Reservoir, in Mapperley Road, or Mapperley Reservoir, on Mapperley Plains. It was brought dismantled to the museum from Basford Pumping Station in the 1960s and eventually a complete set of parts from the three original beam engines at Basford was obtained. It was then rebuilt and restored and now runs on steam. Among those marvelling at the engines was David Baxter, a 27-year-old electrician from Nuthall. He said: "It's just really cool to see how all this stuff works. I work in the building trade and just like seeing how things are put together and function. "I just find it cool because you have the mechanical aspect and the historical one too." Also at the event was Marcus Cheeseman, 39, of Awsworth. He said: "It's a nice day to come out and see what was going on and it's great for the children." Laurissa Hortoncorr, 36, of Awsworth, added: "It's not as if it's far from us and it's been really interesting seeing what is here." Nottingham Industrial Museum, based in the Courtyard buildings at Wollaton Park, has been successfully managed by volunteers for the past two years and they have raised £2,500 for the steam generator's restoration work. Additional funds came from the Nottingham Arkwright Society, which donated £2,500, and the remaining expenditure has been covered by Nottingham City Council. Dave Trimble, portfolio holder for leisure and culture at the authority, said: "The volunteers have done a tremendous job since they took over the running of the Industrial Museum in 2012. "Their enthusiasm and commitment is a credit to Nottingham and we are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated group in the city. "Now they are up to full steam again, we hope the museum will go from strength to strength and bring in a new wave of visitors to enjoy Nottingham's industrial past."
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New inquests into Hillsborough disaster to open

March 31, 2014, 12:38 am
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NEW inquests into the deaths of the 96 people killed in the Hillsborough disaster will begin in Warrington today. The hearing is expected to last for several months and most of today will be taken up with jury selection and opening statements from the coroner. The Hillsborough disaster was the country's worst sporting tragedy, with the 96 fans dying at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Thousands of fans were crushed on the ground's Leppings Lane terrace. Verdicts of accidental death from the original Hillsborough inquest in March 1991 were quashed in December 2012, after the Hillsborough Independent Panel delivered its final report on the disaster earlier that year. Later in the hearing the jurors will make a site visit to Sheffield's Hillsborough stadium but will be directed not to read the "deeply moving" tributes on the memorial to the tragedy. For more football news, click here.

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Vase Win Lifts Whole Schools Says Trent College Rugby Head

March 31, 2014, 12:51 am
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Trent College's victorious Head of Rugby, Guy Hope, believes the Under 18s' historic NatWest Vase victory can provide even greater impetus to inspiring achievement across all sports at the Long Eaton school.
Trent College claimed the silverware on their first ever appearance in a NatWest Schools' Cup competition final as they clinched a nail-biting 17-16 victory over Exeter College at Twickenham on Saturday (29 March).
Their win has been the tip of the iceberg for sporting success at Trent College this year, with the school's hockey and netball stars excelling in regional championships, and progressing to the National Finals, across many age-groups, while individual talents, such as judo player, Jamie Spencer Pickup, also continue to shine.   
Trent were backed by a vocal 300-strong travelling support at Twickenham, as pupils, parents and staff alike sang from start to finish to inspire their team to victory. Mr Hope admits the feel-good factor around the school gives a lift to everything.
He said: "The buzz around the school in the lead up to the final was fantastic and you could see that with the support we had at Twickenham. The supporters have been absolutely outstanding and a massive thank-you on behalf of the team to everyone who travelled down to help us.
"It was a tough, tough game against Exeter, but the boys' self belief got them through. It's belief in that teammate next to you, and these boys have got that in abundance, they've showed it all season. Everybody stuck to their task, did their jobs and we scored three fantastic tries. The supporters definitely played their part in that." Having trailed 8-0 after 30 minutes, tries from James Benstead, Ashley Britton and Ben Trembling, plus a Gabriel Calland conversion, handed Trent a 17-11 lead heading into injury time. But it was a nervy final few minutes as Exeter hit back with a try of their own at the death, only to fail to land a difficult conversion with the game's last kick that handed Trent victory.
Despite not turning 16 until late April, lock Benstead played as big a part as anyone in the U18s' success this year, not only scoring the team's first try at Twickenham, but also going over twice in their semi-final win over Bristol QEH. 
With no fewer than four of Trent's Twickenham 22, including full back Calland, centre Greg Fieldhouse – the youngest – and winger Oliver Davidson, still potentially having another two years of rugby at Trent to enjoy, the future looks bright.
Benstead said: "It's an exciting time to be involved in rugby at Trent. From pre-season, right from the start, I've loved it and it's been a great experience. We just need to keep going now, and doing what we've been doing, play like we play and keep working hard for each other and never giving in. That's what has got us here."
Trent's U16 and U14 hockey boys will be the next to test their mettle against the best of the country when they compete at the National Schools Hockey Championships For Boys at Cannock HC on 1-2 May and 6 May respectively. By reaching this stage they are already ranked in the top eight teams nationally.
The NatWest Schools Cup competition is the premier tournament in schools rugby. 1,000 teams, at U15 and U18 level, enter the competition. All schools that enter play for a main Cup, and there is also a Vase for teams knocked out in the early rounds. A host of England and British Lions stars have played in the Natwest Schools' Cup in the past including England captain Chris Robshaw, scrum-half Danny Care, centre Manu Tuilagi, flanker James Haskell, and forwards Tom Croft and Courtney Lawes.
For more information about sport at Trent College visit www.trentcollege.net

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Mumford & Sons beat city to award

March 31, 2014, 10:00 pm
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NOTTINGHAM City Council made it to the final of a national awards scheme for its management of Armed Forces Day.

They were up for Event of the Year but lost out to Mumford & Sons' Gentlemen of the Road tour.

The Armed Forces Day event was hosted and organised by the council to celebrate the contribution that service people make to everyday lives, as well as acting as a thank you from the city.

The authority's work, alongside Historical Event Promotions and HM Armed Forces, earned them a joint nomination at the National Outdoor Events Association awards ceremony held in London.

Although the council organised a variety of events in the run up to Armed Forces Day on June 29 last year, the main focus was a Red Arrows flyover across the city centre, followed by a parade. Around 100,000 people attended the event.

Councillor Dave Trimble, portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said: "It was a proud day for Nottingham to host the national Armed Forces Day flagship event and an honour to pay tribute to all of those who have served."

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Take a bow, George, say city theatres

March 31, 2014, 10:00 pm
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THEATRE bosses in Nottingham have welcomed proposals for a new tax relief designed to support their businesses.

Chancellor George Osborne announced during his Budget the tax theatre relief would offer a rate of 25 per cent for qualifying touring productions and 20 per cent for other qualifying productions.

Robert Sanderson, managing director of the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, said: "A scheme which supports touring productions is very welcome for theatres such as ours.

"Hopefully, more productions will be encouraged to tour, and to tour more widely."

Stephanie Sirr, chief executive of Nottingham Playhouse, said: "If the Treasury can incentivise investment in the creation and touring of regional productions – the absolute lifeblood of the UK's international reputation for great theatre – that is to be applauded."

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Free tram travel for pass holders

March 31, 2014, 10:00 pm
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CONCESSIONARY pass-holders on Nottingham's tram network will be able to travel for free from today.

Those with a pass can take advantage of the offer after 9.30am and travel free all day on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Jamie Swift, Nottingham Express Transit marketing manager, said: "This is the first of several positive changes over the coming months. In addition to the new ticket vending machines, the new ticketing system will also enable them to use Mango smartcards which offer 25 per cent off adult single fares."

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Cable work to delay motorists

March 31, 2014, 10:00 pm
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DRIVERS will face delays as work to install high-voltage cables above a road in Basford is carried out.

Work began at 8pm last night as lanes of Nuthall Road are closed between Stockhill Lane and Cinderhill Island. Overnight work will run from 8pm until 4am, ending Saturday morning.

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Teen drivers on course for safety

March 31, 2014, 10:00 pm
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YOUNGSTERS are being offered the chance to get behind the wheel in a bid to cut road deaths in the county.

Notts County Council runs the scheme for people aged between 15 and 17 in a bid to reduce road traffic casualties.

The next one-day session is being held at the Nottingham Forest football ground on Friday, April 11.

The session runs from 9am until 4pm, is open to all 15-17 year-olds who live or are educated in Nottinghamshire and costs £35.

Kevin Greaves, chairman of the council's transport and highways committee, said: "This course gives young people their first experience behind the wheel of a car in a safe, controlled environment.

"Research shows young people form and crystallise their driving attitudes well before they actually take to the road themselves so it's important they receive the right message from the right people."

Bookings can be made by phoning 0300 500 8080. Spaces are limited.

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Arran set to boost autism awareness with his own brand of fundraising

March 31, 2014, 10:00 pm
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A 58-YEAR-OLD man is hoping to break a world record to raise awareness about autism.

Arran Linton-Smith will attempt to have the most brand logos on a single piece of sports clothing tomorrow in The Square, Beeston, at 11am.

The current world record, held by Australian Mathew Dickerson, stands at 89 but Arran believes he can reach a staggering 200 sponsors.

The Nottingham resident said: "After taking part in a number of fundraising challenges over the past few years, I wanted to mark 2014 and World Autism Awareness Day by doing something different.

"But as well as being about fundraising, this world record attempt is also an opportunity to get people talking about autism.

"People with autism can experience great difficulty in finding and staying in employment, often due to inadequate support and misunderstandings related to their condition.

"I hope the challenge will increase awareness so that potential employers and colleagues know how to communicate with people with the condition and recognise that they can and do make excellent employees."

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