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Stuart Pearce refuses to gloss over poor performance as Nottingham Forest suffer first home defeat at hands of Blackburn

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STUART Pearce refused to gloss over a disappointing performance from Nottingham Forest, as they stuttered to a seventh game without a Championship win – and called on his side to get back to being hard to beat.

Three sloppy goals in 11 second half minutes saw Blackburn romp to a 3-1 win at the City Ground, after Matty Fryatt had initially given the Reds the lead, just before half time.

Reds boss Pearce was frustrated with the failure to build on their advantage after the break, when Rovers were allowed to take control of the game.

"We were reasonably pleased in the first half, coming in ahead," he said. "We felt we could get on top of them in the second half; we felt we could get a second goal. But we did not take the game by the scruff of the neck and the more Blackburn got on top of us, the more we did not show the leadership required to stem the flow and put the pressure back on them.

"We were unfortunate at 1-1, not to get back in the game, with Britt Assombalonga's effort and Henri Lansbury's chances. But it was a disappointing performance from us and credit to Blackburn, because they deserved that win on the back of their second half performance.

"It was a disappointing afternoon and I am not going to gloss over that. We as a group and as coaching staff and players, we have to galvanise ourselves and make sure that we work hard, from Monday morning, to make sure we deliver a performance next weekend."

Henri Lansbury twice came close to scoring once Alex Baptiste had levelled for the visitors, seeing one effort saved and another hit the post.

But, after that short flurry from Forest, Blackburn hit back with two goals in two minutes, from giant sub Rudy Gestede and poacher Jordan Rhodes.

"Often goals change games and, had we got our noses back in front, the game might have been different. But it was a concern that, when Blackburn built up a head of steam and put pressure on us, we did not show enough character to survive that," said Pearce.

"They had momentum before he came on, but Gestede gave them a platform to build on, once he came on. His goal was helpful to them.

"We will have a look at things over the weekend and have a chat collectively, but we probably gave some sloppy goals away, which we have done recently. At the start of the season we looked very good defensively and hard to break down. As a starting point, we need to get back to that."

Stuart Pearce refuses to gloss over poor performance as Nottingham Forest suffer first home defeat at hands of Blackburn


Police arrest two men during Nottingham Forest game against Blackburn Rovers

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POLICE arrested two men during Nottingham Forest's game against Blackburn Rovers at the weekend.

Aiden Booth, 30, of Watford Road, Aspley was charged with pitch incursion under the football act 1991.

Booth has been bailed to appear at Nottingham magistrates court on November 10.

A second man was arrested for possession of Class A drugs He is 30 and has received a caution.

Forest lost the game at the City Ground, the first home defeat of Stuart Pearce's reign as manager.

The Reds were leading 1-0 at half time but quickly shipped three goals losing the game 3-1.

Police arrest two men during Nottingham Forest game against Blackburn Rovers

Loan signings imminent at Nottingham Forest

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STUART Pearce will look to land at least one loan signing today and may make it two in total before the weekend, as he tries to give Nottingham Forest a lift with the club looking to end their Championship malaise.

The Reds boss says he will be on the phone to a Premier League manager this morning, in an effort to close a deal that has been on the table for several weeks, as he works to end a run of seven games without a league win after the 3-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers.

Pearce was coy about the identity of the player – but says he may even bring in two new additions, as the club look to get over a stutter in form that has seen them slide out of the top six for the first time since August.

Forest already have Jack Hunt, Jamaal Lascelles and Karl Darlow on loan and can only name five loan players in their match day squad – but Pearce is considering using both remaining available berths in an effort to reignite the Reds' promotion push.

"We have got two loans left available to us when you look at the loan players we have already got," he said. "If we can bring the right ones in, we will.

"They have to be the right ones, but when you produce performances like that, the situation does get more critical.

"We are speaking with clubs, we are waiting on answers on players we feel would help us. But their managers have injury problems here and there and wanted to wait over making a decision.

"I've been continually talking to one manager over the last two weeks and basically the answer is 'give us a ring back, we have a couple of injuries at the moment but if they free themselves up we'll do some business.' I'll be giving him a call first thing Monday morning.

"We are aware that we have got two loans up our sleeves, that we can bring in. If we keep producing more performances like that, it will only become more critical for us to do that.

"If you go six or seven games without a win you do need a lift. But sometimes that lift can come from the manager, it can come from a goal scorer or even a defender – every day you need a lift, if you are not getting results."

"At this moment in time, we need a lift that comes from getting a victory, more than anything, probably."

Pearce also revealed that the club are still debating whether to recall Stephen McLaughlin from his loan spell at Notts County or whether to allow him to extend his stay at Meadow Lane, where the winger has made a big impact, making five starts in League One, as Shaun Derry's side climbed to third in the table.

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"We will have a look at it and, if we feel that Steve can come back in and add to the squad, we will bring him back, if that is the proper thing to do," he said.

"If we feel as though his experience, at this moment in his career, is best suited by playing at Notts County, we will make that decision. We will decide that over the weekend."

Loan signings imminent at Nottingham Forest

Is this the end of the line for Nottinghamshire's HS2 hopes?

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Nottinghamshire's hopes of being home to the East Midlands Station on the new HS2 high-speed rail line look to have been dashed. The Post revealed earlier this month that plans to build the station at Toton were close to being scrapped – with an alternative station in Derbyshire being considered. On Monday a report produced by HS2 chairman David Higgins says a new site "to the West of Toton" – believed to be near Breaston – should be looked at to "provide much better road and rail connections via the M1 and Midland Main Line". In the report, Mr Higgins said the new location must benefit both Nottingham and Derby. He said: "To their credit both cities recognise that and, therefore, fundamentally I believe the East Midlands hub continues to make sense. There is a question, however, as to whether the particular location at Toton is the best physical choice." The report states that the aim for the project now has to be for a station to provide better links to the centre of Nottingham and Derby. The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visited Beeston on Friday and pledged that people in Notts would benefit from HS2, wherever the station was placed. He said: "I am a big supporter of HS2. What I would say is, it is a great project and I am absolutely confident that the people of Nottinghamshire are going to be big beneficiaries of HS2. "The economic benefits are going to help businesses here and bring jobs here." Construction on the £50 billion HS2 project is due to start in 2017. But the latest news had also cast doubt over plans to build 500 homes around the proposed station in Toton. Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry said: "The argument is that if it is this side or the other side of the county line it will bring huge economic advantages . "But I am worried that if it doesn't come to Toton we won't see the impact here in Notts. "If it does come here it will be of huge benefit to the economy, jobs and the rest of the county." Deputy leader of Nottingham City Council Graham Chapman said the news was "not a disaster" for the city. He said: "We had an agreement with the surrounding authorities and it's an agreement we would have wished to stick to, and that was our first preference. However the current proposal is not a disaster and it does have an advantage to the city in that it's an on a direct line into Nottingham."

Is this the end of the line for Nottinghamshire's HS2 hopes?

Notts County webchat with the Post's Leigh Curtis

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Notts County are in an unbelievable run of form at the moment having won their sixth straight game. Is there anything about the Magpies' run of form you are particularly enjoying? There's so no much to talk about so why don't you get involved in our webchat at noon when Leigh Curtis will be on hand to answer your questions.
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Dynamo to bring debut tour to Nottingham next year

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Worldwide hit magician Dynamo will be coming to Nottingham next year on his debut UK tour. The star of Magician Impossible, the TV series which has been seen by over 250 million people in 180 countries, is to present five shows at the Capital FM Arena from December 2 to 6, 2015. "After four series of Magician Impossible I was ready for a new challenge and for a long time I have wanted to take my show to the stage," he said. "I am hoping that like I did for magic on TV, I can reinvent the live magic show and produce something fans have never seen before. This is something I have been working towards for the last 20 years and I can't wait to amaze audiences what I have in store for them". Steven Frayne was recently awarded Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, a position only held by 300 magicians worldwide, one of whom is HRH Prince of Wales. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, October 31, priced at £36.40, £44.24 and £110.88 (includes administration fee). They will be available at capitalfmarena.com/online/dynamo, via 0843 373 3000 or in person at the venue. There is an exclusive venue pre-sale from 9am on Thursday, available to Mailing List subscribers. Sign up at capitalfmarena.com.


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Dynamo to bring debut tour to Nottingham next year

Thieves broke in through 90-year-old Stapleford woman's window

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Thieves broke in through the window of a 90-year-old woman's house to steal cash while she slept.

The burglary took place in Sisley Avenue, Stapleford, between 10pm on Thursday October 23 and 7am on Friday October 24.

Police would not confirm the amount of cash taken from the elderly woman and are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

If you saw anything, you can contact Nottinghamshire Police via 101.

Thieves broke in through 90-year-old Stapleford woman's window

Nottinghamshire recycling centres announce winter opening times

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RECYCLING centres in the county will reduce their opening hours for the winter months.

From Friday, (Nov 1) Nottinghamshire's 13 recycling centres will close at 4pm.

Centres have stayed open until 6pm since October 1 after reducing summer opening times which see them stay open until 8pm.

The centres, which are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, will open until 6pm again from March 1.

Recycling Centre Locations

  • Beeston Recycling Centre - Lilac Grove, Beeston, NG9 1PF
  • Bilsthorpe Recycling Centre - Brailwood Road, Bilsthorpe, NG22 8UA
  • Calverton Recycling Centre - Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, NG14 6NR
  • Giltbrook Recycling Centre - Gilthill, Giltbrook, NG16 2HR
  • Hucknall Recycling Centre - Wigwam Lane, Hucknall, NG15 5SZ
  • Kirkby Recycling Centre - Sidings Road, Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 7JZ
  • Langar Recycling Centre - Coach Gap Lane, Langar, NG13 9HP
  • Mansfield Recycling Centre - Kestral Park, Kestral Road, Mansfield, NG18 5FT
  • Newark Recycling Centre - Brunel Drive, Newark, NG24 2EG
  • Retford Recycling Centre - Hallcroft Road, Retford,DN22 7LE
  • Warsop Recycling Centre - Oakfield Lane, Warsop, NG20 0JG
  • West Bridgford Recycling Centre - Rugby Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7HA
  • Worksop Recycling Centre - Shireoaks Road, Worksop, S80 3HA
  • Nottinghamshire recycling centres announce winter opening times


    Get the Vanessa Hudgens glamorous look in Nottingham

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    Actress and former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens sparkled in this sequin number in Paris.

    The 25-year-old was in the city of love to present her new movie "Gimme Shelter" on October 26.

    The compassionate drama tells the tale of a pregnant teenager who flees her abusive mother to search for her father. 

    Vanessa accessorised her stunning floor length dress with silver and black jewellery pieces and a sequin-filled clutch bag. 

    The entire outfit is perfect for the Christmas party season as it's glitzy, glamorous and classy.

    We've picked out a similar black gown from Lipsy which will flatter almost every figure. Team this with a pair of statement earrings from Debenhams, a show stopping ring from Topshop and a head-turning clutch from Accessorize. 

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    Toton HS2: Fears over more housing to replace Nottinghamshire station

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    NEW fears have been raised over the number of houses that could be built in Toton if high speed rail does not come to the county. On Sunday, HS2 chairman David Higgins announced that the village was no longer the preferred site for the East Midlands station and that the £50 billion project was now looking to run the route to the west of the area – rumoured to be near Breaston, Derbyshire. Although the final decision has not been made, this latest announcement has worried local people, who believe that the minimum of 500 homes earmarked to be built on the site could more than double as a replacement to the transport hub. Christine Batham, 67, of Edale Rise, Toton, said: "I am worried because people are talking about us having more than 500 homes now. "I live two houses down from the site and the infrastructure isn't good enough now without hundreds of more houses. "Without the investment of HS2 I would prefer them not to build any at all." Lynne Talbot has lived in the area for 32 years and does not want housing built on the greenbelt land as proposed. The 60-year-old administration assistant of Woodstock Road, Toton, said: "The number of houses that could now be built is of great concern to everyone in the village. "We don't want to lose any more greenbelt and if we have to build I would prefer HS2 than housing. "Having more housing is a lose, lose situation." South Broxtowe 20/20 has vowed to keep campaigning to bring HS2 to the area. Co-founder Michelle Patel, said:"We now think there is a real potential that HS2 will not come to Nottinghamshire. "We don't think this is the final decision because the route won't be announced until late next year. "HS2 was never certain and there is now no guarantee that we won't get more houses on the site but without the investment or infrastructure the project was going to bring. "There is a real worry that more housing will be now built instead of the planned station. "There is also a fear that because there is no maximum amount of housing we could get a lot more than 500 on the site." In July the Government gave its seal of approval for 30,550 new homes to be built in Nottingham and Gedling and Broxtowe boroughs over the next 14 years. Part of Broxtowe Borough Council's plan included a minimum of 500 homes on land around the proposed HS2 station at Toton. Council leader Milan Radulovic said: "This is exactly what I thought was going to happened and for me nothing has changed. "The land near Breaston is strongly opposed because it is prone to flooding. "What are they going to do - build a HS2 station under water? "I still think that there is hope for Toton and they are looking at other options to please the egos of politicians in Derby. "If HS2 doesn't come we will be opposing the 500 homes. If it doesn't go ahead nothing will go ahead." The Chamber of Commerce for Nottinghamshire believe the report has not answered vital questions. Chris Hobson, head of information and representation, said: "The Report confirms the need for a hub in the East Midlands but has failed to address the location and connectivity issues, leaving huge doubts about where the hub might be located and how much work is going to be needed to deliver the connectivity for the whole region to benefit economically. "It's vital that all interested parties in the region put aside local differences and come together to ensure HS2 hub station can deliver for the whole region and it's crucial that local business is given the opportunity to feed into the development of HS2 to ensure the region reaps maximum benefit."

    Toton HS2: Fears over more housing to replace Nottinghamshire station

    Self-taught topiary is the talk of Eastwood

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    AFTER a lifetime of working in a factory, Beryl Brindley has turned her hands to garden creations - with her hedges becoming the talk of Eastwood.

    The 76-year-old, of Shewton Street, has taught herself topiary in her retirement and spent 12 years chopping a range of figures in her back garden.

    Mrs Brindley has seven in all, including jockeys jumping over hedges, spinning tops and even a comfy, leafy armchair.

    But the modest lady thought nothing of her hard work and it took her husband of 50 years calling The Post to see it celebrated.

    Keith Brindley, 78, first met his wife when they were working at the car seat factory Birnam's Products in Eastwood in the 1950s.

    He said: "I saw the article about the bush with the word 'one' carved into it in the paper and wanted to show everyone what my wife has done in our garden.

    "She has worked so hard at it and is entirely self-taught. I'm so proud of her and it is a real talking point with the neighbours."

    Mrs Brindley is now working on her next creation – a greenery tortoise.

    She said: "He thinks I've worked hard but to me it is nothing out of the ordinary. I just wanted a hobby!"

    But the gardening fanatic admits it has taken a long time to perfect her art.

    "The ideas just come to me when I look at a bush and decide what shape I can make out of it," she added. "I do spend a lot of hours working on it but it is all worth it in the end.

    "I just need to keep on top of it!"

    Do you have unusual designs in your garden? Let us know at newsdesk@nottinghampost.com.

    Self-taught topiary is the talk of Eastwood

    Have a cup of tea with Rachel Riley in the Old Market Square

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    COUNTDOWN'S maths whiz Rachel Riley will be sharing a brew and toasty treats with people in Nottingham's Old Market Square this Wednesday.

    Her October 29 visit is part of energy firm NPower's Snug Squad roadshow and Acts of Warmness campaign.

    The TV presenter will also be collecting the city's top tea stories during her cosy stay.

    Guests can also receive a blow-dry or sit in a warming massage chair while getting energy saving advice.

    NPower is celebrating Britain's favourite favourite drink, tea, of which 60.2 billion cups are drunk in the country in a  typical year.

    Rachel Riley will be taking the tour across the country, visiting Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Sheffield. 

    Have a cup of tea with Rachel Riley in the Old Market Square

    Retired hairdresser discovered lying face down in a Long Eaton canal

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    A RETIRED hairdresser was discovered lying face down in a Derbyshire canal by a 20-year-old cyclist who was riding down a footpath.

    Mary Gerrard's inquest heard how police were called to the Erewash Canal, in Long Eaton, after Dean Green saw her in the water at 7.30am on April 1.

    The hearing was told that Mrs Gerrard had been drinking alone in the Harrington Arms pub and was last seen "unsteady on her feet" leaning against a bin on the canal path which is around 100m from her home in Regent Street.

    She was pulled from the water and pronounced dead at the Royal Derby Hospital and detectives began an investigation into the circumstances.

    A post-mortem examination revealed no evidence that she had drowned and instead it is believed she either suffered "a heart episode" or died after being sent into shock as she landed in the water.

    Dr Deidre McKenna, who carried out the post mortem examination on the 64-year-old, said her blood contained 292 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

    The legal drink-drive limit is 80.

    Dr McKenna said: "The likely sequence of events is that her recent excessive alcohol intake in conjunction with underlying heart problems brought about her death.

    "I did not find any evidence to support any cause of death as drowning."

    Coroner Paul McCandless asked Dr McKenna: "Do you think she may have been dead before she hit the water?"

    Dr McKenna replied: "I would say she was undergoing the process.

    "I cannot rule out what we call 'dry drowning' where the immediate shock of hitting cold water can be a contributing factor to bringing about death.

    "Given the recent excess alcohol intake the likelihood was that the cardiac event would cause her to end up in the water."

    Dr McKenna gave the cause of death as recent excess alcohol consumption and the heart muscle disease cardiomyopathy.

    PC Stacey Polydore told the inquest, at Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court, how she was called to the canal, by the Derby Road bridge at 7.40am on April 1.

    She said when she arrived Mr Dean and a second man were there on the path and officers pulled Mrs Gerrard's body from the water.

    PC Polydore said: "The area was cordoned off while detectives made their inquiries.

    "Witnesses said they saw Mrs Gerrard drinking alone on the Harrington Arms on the afternoon of March 31 and when she left she was unsteady on her feet.

    "Another witness, who knew Mrs Gerrard, said she saw her on the canal path by the bridge leaning against a bin and smoking a cigarette.

    "She also said she was unsteady on her feet and a third witness said he too saw her on the canal path and she was stumbling."

    The inquest heard how Mrs Gerrard's body was formally identified by her son Lee Gerrard, who lives in Ilkeston.

    Mr McCandless reached a conclusion that Mrs Gerrard died as a result of an accident.

    Retired hairdresser discovered lying face down in a Long Eaton canal

    Bonfire night and firework displays in and around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 2014

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    Check our listings for details on firework displays and bonfire nights across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. If you have one you want to let us know about, fill in the form at the bottom of the article.


    Saturday, October 25

    Clumber Fireworks and Fire Extravaganza, Clumber Park, Blyth Road A Pyro-musical firework spectacular with the biggest fireworks display in the area. Fire performers will be fire spinning, breathing and juggling throughout the evening. There will also be live music from Ruffas Folk, along with traditional fairground games including the coconut shy, hook a duck, bouncy castles. Gates open at 5.30pm, fireworks start at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £6.50 each or £25 for a family (2 adults, 3 children). They can be purchased at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark.



    Friday, October 31

    Beeston Hockey Club, University Boulevard Gates open at 6:45pm. There will be dodgems, simulators, Children's rides, a fire eater & juggler and lots of other attractions. There will be a professional firework display set to scary music by Ist Galaxy Fireworks. Real ale, mulled wine, hog roasts and mushy peas will be on offer. Pre-booked cars are priced at £16 and people carriers £20. On the nights, tickets for adults are £5 (£4 for those in Halloween costumes) and children under 12 are priced at £3. For further information visit www.highfields.org.uk or email thegrimreaper@highfields.org.uk. The display is supporting Help For Heroes and various other charities.

    Long Eaton United Football Club, Grange Park, Long Eaton, Nottingham A massive firework display in association with "Big Bang Fireworks." The newly refurbished clubhouse and bar will be serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Hot and cold food will also be available throughout the night. Gates open at 6pm, and the fireworks start at 8pm. Tickets are £3 for adults and £1.50 for children. More information can be found at www.longeatonutd.co.uk.


    Saturday, November 1

    King George V Recreation Ground, Standhill Road, Carlton Gates open at 7pm with the firework display starting at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £2 for children.

    Beeston Marina As well as fireworks there will be an outside disco, barbeque, hot food stall, licensed bar, live entertainment, teacup ride and stalls on offer. Gates open at 6:30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7:30pm and the fireworks display starts at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £3.50 for adults and £2 for children. More information available by calling 0115 922 3168.

    S W Notts District Scouts Fireworks Extravaganza, Hemlock Scout Camp, Bramcote Come and join your local Scouts at your community Fireworks Extravaganza. Who better to build a bonfire than the Scouts? We can promise you fireworks, fires, food and fun - we'll also have a bar. Admission is priced at £6 for adults and £3 for children. Wear your Necker and receive £1 discount. Pay on the door. More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/FireworksFun. Gates open at 5:30pm.


    Sunday, November 2

    Pyromusical Firework Display at Mansfield Town FC's One Call Stadium, Mansfield Gates open at 5.00pm with the main event pencilled in for 7.00pm. Amongst the attractions will be a magnificent pyromusical firework display, several fairground rides and numerous food, tombola, raffle stalls. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. Under 5s are admitted free-of-charge. Tickets are available at the Stags' ground and will also be available to purchase at the turnstiles on the night.


    Tuesday, November 4

    Coppice Park, off Ransome Road, Mapperley Funded by NCC and The Friends Of Coppice Park Mapperley. Beef and veggie burgers, hot dogs, cakes and cold and hot drinks will be available. There will be light sticks and glow bracelets for sale. Entry is free for all. The fun begins at 7pm.


    Wednesday, November 5

    Erewash Bonfire and Fireworks Show, West Park, Long Eaton Advance tickets are available from West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton Town Hall and Ilkeston Town Hall. Family tickets (two adults, up to three children) are £9.50, adult tickets are £3.90, 16 and under or 60 and above tickets are £1.70. Admission is free for children aged five and under. Tickets will cost more on the night.

    James Mellors Amusements, in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the Forest Recreation Ground The funfair opens at 5:30pm with the children's small firework display starting at 7:15pm. The main firework display will begin at 9pm. The firework display is free and open to all ages.

    Erewash Bonfire and Fireworks extravaganza, West Park, Long Eaton The firework display will be set to music based on a theme of 'A night with the stars.' Gates open at 6pm with funfair rides, stalls and food all available. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the firework display beings at 7:30pm. Discounted tickets are available at Ilkeston Town Hall, Long Eaton Town Hall and West Park Leisure Centre. Tickets are priced at £3.90 for adults (£5 on the night), £1.70 for under 16s and over 60s (£2.50 on the night) and admission is free for children under 5.


    Thursday, November 6

    Blue Bell Hill Primary School, St Ann's There will be live music, stalls, food and drink and the Nottingham Panthers will be making an appearance. Entry is free and doors open at 6pm. More information is available by calling 0115 915 1161.


    Saturday, November 8

    Firewalk and Firework Spectacular, Nottingham Castle Gates open at 7pm, the Firewalk starts at 8:30pm and the fireworks display will begin at 9pm. Tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £7 for concessions and £4 for children. Tickets can be bought at www.mysightnotts.org.uk/events/firewalk-firework-spectacular

    Pepperpots, 3rd Woodthorpe Scout Ground, Mapperley A fun family event in its 33rd year. This bonfire and firework display also serves traditional bonfire food. For health and safety, alcohol, personal fireworks/sparklers and cars are not allowed on the site. Tickets cost £4 for adults, £3 for children and under 5's are free. Email gsl@3wscouts.org.uk for tickets. Gates open at 6:30pm. Pay on the gate: Adults £4, kids (5-15) £3, under 5's free

    Clifton All Whites FC, Green Lane, Clifton Fair rides, side stalls, hot food and inflatables will accompany the traditional fireworks at this family-friendly event. Admission is £1 on the gate and payment is to be made on entry. Gates open at 6:30pm. 

    Great Central Railway, Mere Way, Ruddington Gates open at 5:30pm and the firework display starts at 7:30pm. Hot food, funfair, miniature railway, a licensed bar, chocolate fountain and live music from "The Pinch" will also be on offer. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults, £3 for children and £12 for a family in advance. Tickets can be purchased in advanced by calling 0115 940 5705.

    Calverton Miners Welfare, Holinwood Lane, Calverton The Bonfire Party starts at 7pm and there will be a BBQ and bar on offer. Parking is also available onsite. Tickets cost £2 for adults and children go free. Call 07579003027/0115 965 4390 or email vivcorkytopclub@gmail.com for tickets and more information.

    Trowell Uniformed Groups Community Bonfire, Trowell Hot food will be available as well as a bar. Brownies will be singing campfire songs. Tickets are priced at £4 for adults and £2 for children. They can be bought at Trowell Post Office or on the event's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Trowell-Village-Bonfire-Firework-Display

    4th Carlton Scouts, Standhill Park, Carlton Gates open at 7pm with the firework display starting at 8pm. Refreshments will also be on sale. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults, £2 for children and a family ticket is £12 (2 adults + 2 children). For more information visit facebook.com/4cScoutEvents.

    NRFS firefighters and George Spencer Academy charity bonfire, Stapleford NRFS firefighters and George Spencer Academy will be hosting a charity bonfire night held at the academy. The event hopes to raise money for The Firefighters Charity and The Frogs, which raises money for school projects. Doors open at 6 with the bonfire starting 6.30pm and fireworks following at 7pm. There will also be a bar, hot food and a fairground for everyone to enjoy. Advance cheaper tickets are £2.50 for an adult, £1.50 for a child and a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is £6.00. They are available to buy from the school. Tickets will also be available to buy on the night for an extra 50p. 

    Butt Field Sports Club, Bingham Hot and cold food, licensed bar, live music, bouncy castles. Doors open at 6pm, the bonfire lighting commences at 6.15pm, the children's fireworks start at 7pm and the main firework show begins at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £3 for adults, £2 for children and under 2s go free. Tickets can be bought on the gate.

    Keyworth United Community Football Club, Platt Lane, Keyworth As well as a spectacular fireworks display, children's funfair rides, side-stalls, tombola, hot food and a licensed bar will all be available. Gates open at 6pm with the fireworks display commencing at 8pm. Family tickets (2 adults and up to 3 children) are priced at £10 in advance or £12 on the gate. Adult tickets are £4 and children's tickets are £3. Advance tickets are available at www.keyworthunited.com. Tickets on the night can be purchased at the gate. For health and safety reasons, no are sparklers are allowed on site.

    The Old Cross, Church Street, Stapleford The evening starts at 5pm with the first of the two firework displays by a professional pyrotechnic starting at 6pm. Tickets are on sale now and can be bought behind the bar at the Old Cross. Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £1.50 for children. Family tickets are available: two adults and two children are priced at £8 and two adults and three children at £9. Food will also be on sale including burgers, hot dogs, mushy peas, sweets, crisps and soft drinks.

    2nd Kimberley Scout Group, Kettlebrook Lodge, Kimberley The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and there will be a disco until 10pm Hot food and licensed bar will also be available. Admission is £3 for adults and £1.50 for children. Under 2s go free.

    Bonfire night and firework displays in and around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 2014

    Pet Idol 2014 - Photo Special out on 11/11/14

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    The Nottingham Post invited pet owners to enter our fantastic new competition.

    We had some fabulous entries all hoping to win one of these fabulous prizes....

    * Pet Idol Champion 2014 - £250 pet gift card and a large canvass print
    * Runner Up - £150 pet gift card and a medium canvass print
    * 3rd-Place £100 pet gift card and a small canvass print

    Entry is now closed. All eligible pets will be printed inside a special supplement on Tuesday 11th November when voting will commencePlease take time to read the terms and conditions: Pets name and owners name will be printed in the special photo supplement published in the newspaper in print and online. Only one pet per entry can be submitted. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that all photographs appearing in the newspaper are of the highest quality possible, it should be noted that pictures reproduced on newsprint may not be of original quality. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and reside within the Nottingham Post circulation area. Employees of Local World and associated companies involved in the promotion may not enter their pet or participate in the voting. By entering the competition you are agreeing to have your pets photograph published in the Nottingham Post and associated media. Although every effort will be made to ensure all entrants' photographs are published, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances where they do not appear, no compensation will be offered. The Nottingham Post deems that the parent or guardian stated upon the official entry form has the responsibility for the named pet and consent to the publication of the photograph in the Nottingham Post Pet Idol Photo Special, in paper and online and other media associated with this promotion. Readers will be invited to vote for their favourite pet picture by using in-paper voting panels. Full voting instructions will appear in-paper in the published supplement and subsequent published voting coupons, printed daily in the Nottingham Post from Tuesday, 11th November 2014, to Saturday, 29th November, 2014 (dates may be subject to change). Special voting coupons may be published in your newspaper throughout the voting period which give the readers access to multiple votes, see your newspaper for details. Additional votes may be made available online on the newspaper website and/or using the newspaper's Facebook page. If this occurs, readers will be given full details and terms and conditions of how to vote using these methods published in the newspaper. All votes must be received by the published closing time and date to qualify. Any votes received after this time will not be counted. Using in-paper votes, readers can vote as many times as they like for each baby, following the published instructions and using the unique voting code published in the supplement. The top 3 pets with the most votes will be the winners. The Pet Idol Champion of 2014 will win a £250 pet gift card and a large canvass print, runner up will win a £150 pet gift card and a medium canvass print and 3rd place will win a £100 pet gift card and a small canvass print. Votes will be independently verified and no correspondence will be entered into. The number of votes for each pet will not be disclosed unless published in the newspaper. No responsibility is accepted for invalid, inaccurate or damaged votes or votes which are not received for whatever reason. Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of delivery. Photocopied voting coupons will NOT be accepted. Please ensure the correct postage appears on any envelope. The Editor's decision is final. The Editor reserves the right in his absolute discretion to disqualify any entry, add to or rewrite any rules, or to cancel the whole or part of the promotion at any stage without prior notification. Publicity may be given to winners and winners' names and images may be published in the relevant Local World title and on the newspaper website and other website(s) relating to the promotion. Winners must co-operate fully for publicity purposes if so required. Usual Local World Promotions Rules apply, see nottinghampost.com/houserules

    Pet Idol 2014 - Photo Special out on 11/11/14


    Nottingham man Stuart Mayes - charged with murdering mother and attempting to murder sister - appears in court

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    Stapleford man Stuart Frederick Mayes has appeared in court, charged with murdering his mother and attempting to murder his sister. The 36-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his mother, 67-year-old Maria Mayes, in her home in Rockingham Close, Shepshed, Leicestershire, on the night of Saturday October 11. He is also charged with attempting to murder his sister, Donna Mayes, 33, at the same address. Mayes, of Thorpe Close, spoke only to acknowledge his name during the five minute preliminary hearing at Leicester Crown Court. The case was adjourned for a plea and case management hearing at the same court on January 15. A provisional trial date was given as March 23. There was no application for bail. Judge Nicholas Dean QC remanded Mayes back into custody.

    Nottingham man Stuart Mayes - charged with murdering mother and attempting to murder sister - appears in court

    Forgotten soldier buried 100 years after death in First World War

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    FAMILY of a forgotten soldier laid to rest almost exactly 100 years from his valiant death attended his "poignant" remembrance service.

    Private John Richmond, of Radford, was buried with full military honours at the Y- Farm Cemetery near Lille last Wednesday October 22 along with fourteen other First World War soldiers.

    The son of a lace worker died on October 18 1914, aged 28, under heavy machine gun fire as his 2nd Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment were sent to take the French village of Radinghem.

    Great nephew Barrie Richmond, of Linwood Crescent in Ravenshead, travelled to France with sister Janet Allen, who now lives in Sheffield, and around 140 members of various soldiers' families.

    Mr Richmond said: "It was really quite poignant on the day - really emotional. It was a chance to pay our respects to our great uncle, who we never knew, that lost his life for his country."

    The skirmish saw Pte Richmond's regiment run into enemy forces near the hamlet of Beaucamp Ligny, where 93 were wounded and 34 killed.

    Of the 15 soldiers who were found in 2009, 11 had been identified by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Ministry of Defence.

    Close family members were tight-lipped about John, and Barrie had never heard of him until his oldest sister, Joan Jones, researched the family tree. He was one of thirteen siblings, only seven of whom lived into adulthood.

    "The timing was as if it was meant to be," said Mrs Jones, 81, of Belper Avenue, Carlton. "Although the whole conflict seems rather pointless, I'm glad he is at rest at last."

    The siblings said they found it tough to choose a personal inscription for Pte Richmond's grave, having never known him.

    It reads: "He fell and was lost but now he is found. Rest in peace at last. His life given so that we might be free."

    After learning that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission was looking into who these 15 unknown soldiers were, Barrie gave a DNA sample to find prove it was John beyond doubt.

    "It's just amazing that so close to 100 years on we've been able to pay our respects," said Barrie. "I've got grandchildren now and they will be able to visit this grave in years to come and so will many generations of our family."

    Following confirmation of the DNA check, printed in The Post in March, Barrie was contacted by more distant relatives he was unaware of.

    Pauline Clay, of Newark, and her son Richard have now met Barrie after realising that Pauline's great grandfather Miles was Pte John Richmond's brother.

    "I'm very pleased that we've been able to bring family back together," said Barrie.

    Peter Francis, spokesman for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, said: "It was an incredibly moving ceremony and I felt privileged to be there with the families as five years of detailed investigative work concluded with the reburial with full military honours in one of our war cemeteries.

    "It reminds you that behind every single one of these headstones is a human story and a human tragedy."

    Forgotten soldier buried 100 years after death in First World War

    Nottingham Trent graduate designs knitwear range for Asda

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    SEEING your first clothing collection fly off the shelves may be a dream for some, but for knitwear graduate Thea Sanders it's becoming a reality. The 23-year-old designer graduated from Nottingham Trent University in May of last year but has already been snapped up by the fashion bosses at George at Asda. Her first range of knitted jumpers, cardigans and skirts, described online by Asda as "an assortment of striking styles and creative combinations", is available to buy now and has proven to be a huge success. Thea, who is originally from Taunton in Somerset and now lives in London, said: "It was pretty amazing to see the collection online. "The thing that I was most excited about was the label and having my name printed on the clothes. "I'm really pleased with the collection. I think it represents my style and it's very similar to how I envisioned it." Prices range from £12 for a printed knitted skirt, to £18 for a knitted jumper or dress. The range comes after Thea was crowned the winner of the Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week in August of last year. The prize was the chance to work alongside knitwear company Stuart Peters to adapt her graduate collection for retail sale. She said: "There are some pieces that are exactly the same, such as the printed jumper, but we've made others a bit more commercial. "I took a lot of my inspiration for the designs from floor tiles. I looked at how different cultures influence British interior design. That's why there's a lot of pattern on pattern and clashing. "The people at Asda told me some pieces were nearly sold out already so it's great to know they are popular." Course leader for fashion knitwear and knitted textile design at Nottingham Trent University, Ian Mcinnes, said that they are delighted and proud of the graduate's success. He said: "Thea is a very talented young designer who has a love of colour and texture and attention to detail. "She is always keen to push the boundaries and the collection for George is testimony to this. Thea is a great ambassador for the course at NTU." After completing the Asda range, Thea is now working for knitwear design studio Fiona Colquhoun, but has big dreams of one day starting her own collection. She added: "In the future I would love to have my own collection, but at the moment I'm working in the industry and getting as much experience as I can."

    Nottingham Trent graduate designs knitwear range for Asda

    Have you seen missing parrot flapping around Bramcote?

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    ANIMAL lover Sarah Parker is appealing for people to keep a look out for a parrot flapping around Bramcote.

    The nine-year-old African Grey Congo parrot, called Oliver, has been missing from home for five weeks.

    He used to sing, dance, and welcome Miss Parker each time she entered her home near Church Street, Bramcote.

    She is offering a reward to anyone who can help find Oliver – who cost her £600 as a baby from a specialist breeder.

    "I miss him so much," said Sarah, 43. "He's my best friend. He interacts a lot. He's a singer, whistler, dancer and talker."

    Oliver flew out of Sarah's home when she answered the front door while cleaning his cage.

    "I saw him fly off," she said. "It feels awful. The house just feels empty now. He was always chattering and listening to the radio. He had a good sense of humour.

    "He was such a cheeky chappie; when you were talking to someone and looking the other way he will do a little dance behind you.

    "I miss how he says hello every time I come in and goodbye every time I leave the house," she added.

    Sarah has already put leaflets through 800 doors in the area and ventured to Arnold and Long Eaton to put up posters to help track Oliver down. She has also used social media.

    Oliver has been micro chipped, so if somebody finds him they can simply take him to their local vet.

    But Sarah is worried for his wellbeing as he had never flown outside on his own before, or gathered his own food.

    "Parrots easily get psychological problems which can lead to them pulling their feathers out," said Sarah. "I'm worried to death about him."

    Rebecca Blagg, of Eastwood-based Guardian Angels Bird Sanctuary, said larger birds like African Greys are unlikely to travel far if they escape.

    "It might have landed in someone's garden and be settling in there," she said. "The bigger birds tend not to fly that far because they aren't fit enough having been in cages most of their lives."

    Rebecca said if anyone finds Oliver they should feed him a balanced diet, not just seeds.

    "Scrambled egg is a good source of protein," she said. "They have a similar diet to us. Most people just feed them seeds but it isn't enough."

    She advised anyone who finds the parrot to take it to the vet in a dog or cat carrying case as African Greys can probably chew through a cardboard box, so it might not be best to keep it in one of those for very long.

    Have you seen missing parrot flapping around Bramcote?

    Excavation work begins to uncover secrets of Lenton Priory

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    WHEN Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536, countless treasures were pillaged and sold. But budding archaeologists are hoping to discover whether any were left behind at one of Nottingham's most iconic sites. Volunteers began a £60,000 excavation on Monday at Lenton Priory, off Old Church Street, founded in around 1106. As well as establishing the size and scale of the monastery, the dig aims to uncover historic artefacts. Laura Binns, community archaeologist with Trent and Peak Archaeology, said: "When the site was dissolved it would have been a free-for-all and people would have taken as much of value as they could get their hands on. "It's unlikely we will find many treasures, but it will be interesting to see if we can learn more about how the priory was dismantled." Lenton Priory, founded by Cluniac monks, was renowned in medieval England for the Lenton Fair, a market held annually over Martinmas (November 11) to celebrate the beginning of winter. Archaeologists have been digging at the site for two years but there are still many questions they hope to answer. Paul Flintoft, project manager with Trent and Peak, added: "We've started to piece together where the great church was and where the market place might have been, but there's still a lot to learn. "We're getting volunteers involved to help us out, which is great for the community. "This is something on people's doorsteps and an important part of Nottingham's history. It's great to see people connect with their past." Over the next four weeks, members of the public will be digging nine trenches on site. Diane Horsley, 50, of Albert Road in Bunny, grew up in Lenton and got married in the Priory Church of St Anthony. She joined Monday's dig and said: "It's always been something I've been interested in so I wanted to see what they would find in this dig. "It would be lovely if I came across some precious jewels or some gold, but I'm just happy to get to know more about the Priory and what life would have been like for the monks."

    Excavation work begins to uncover secrets of Lenton Priory

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