BULWELL Rangers pipped Ruddington Colts 5-4 in a thrilling NYL U18 Sunday KO Cup tie.

Bulwell started well, missing chances to score before a Ruddington put a lob over the Bulwell defence which led to Ed Robinson making it 1-0.

Rangers pushed forward but were again caught out as Ruddington striker James Coskun beat the keeper at the far post.

Rangers were put on the back foot before Ben Davies inspired them with a perfect header just under the bar following Liam Towel's pin-point corner kick.

Tyrell Miles, having his best game of the season, then passed the ball to Liam Towel who coolly made it 2-2.

Tyrell then chipped the ball to Jack Norman who headed the ball over the keeper for Towel to make it 3-2 at half time.

Ruddington came out from the break with some precise passes which lead to James Coskon's second of the game to make it 3-3.

Then a brilliant pass from George Cokkinos split the Ruddington defence and let Towel in for a run on goal.

He was tripped in the box and this led to a penalty, which Towel easily converted.

But Ruddington wouldn't give in and they bounced back to equalise with a goal from Josh Pierer-Beresford.

After chances at both ends came to nothing, a cross from Towel was converted by the impressive Jack Norman whose shot just went under the bar.

MARCH Hare marched on in the NFA Sunday Senior Cup after beating New Welfare 1-0. Lorran Young got the deciding goal.

March Hare are the only surviving Combination club in the last 16 of the Senior Cup. Mellish and Priory both bowed out of after losing to Nuthall and Old Colonial respectively.

Mellish went down 7-1 to Nuthall despite a goal from Matt Storer.

Priory lost 6-2 to Old Colonial. Danny Walsh and Michael Murphy got the goals.

Vernon Villa and Woodhouse both crashed out of the NFA Intermediate Cup. Vernon went out after a 9-3 drubbing by Burton Joyce. Matt Penfold scored two for Vernon. Woodhouse lost 3-1 against The Arrow, Steven Gill getting the consolation.

In the Premier Division, Athletico T8's beat struggling AFC Pelican 3-2 thanks to a hat-trick from Ryan Tennant. Stephen Russell replied with a brace for Pelican.

The only other game saw Hilltop Castle run out 3-0 winners over Phoenix, thanks to goals from Damien Holmes, Ryan Cook and Rich Hodgeman.

In Division One AFC Rolls Royce eased to a 4-0 win against Park Tavern through Jamie Start (2), Jonty Bradshaw and Mitch Duffin.

Bear beat Sporting Wheelbarrow 2-1 thanks to efforts from Bernett Berhane and Rich Johnson. Wheelbarrow replied through Conor Scott.

AFC Nottm had a hard-fought 1-0 win over Optima, Hamin Mohamed bagging the vital goal.

Redhill continue to fly high in Division Two after a 3-1 win over Kimberley MW. Harry Gorgiou added a brace to his season's tally, while Liam Baker scored for Kimberley.

Sherwood Chestnut Tree beat Notts United 5-1 thanks to braces from Liam Webster and Steff Whitely. Reggie Royes added the fifth. Notts Utd replied through Ashley Dixon.

Broad Oak eased to a 5-2 victory over Southbank. Shawne Evans and Warren Kenton both bagged braces. Matt Wheat was also on the scoresheet. Kieran Riddle scored both Southbank goals.

La Toque won by the same scoreline against Gremio after Dean Boden grabbed a hat-trick. Saul Sanders and Michael Dinnell got on the score sheet for Gremio.

Pure beat Southglade Park 4-2 thanks to Luke Davis and Luke Thorpe, who both recorded braces. Ryan Bush and Ryan Bramley replied for Southglade. N.C.H and Nuthall County shared the points in a entertaining 3-3 draw. Liam Hemsley, Callum Cossey and Steven Fox all scored for N.C.H. with Liam Honeyman, Rob Drabble and Connor Brown on the scoresheet for Nuthall.

Real United's early season form in Division Three continued with a 5-0 win over Whitemoor, Shea Mellor (3) and Dan Belcher (2) sharing the goals.

H2O had a 4-1 victory over D.H Simpson, thanks to a hat-trick from Jamie Johnson. Mark Armitage added the fourth.

The Vale beat AC Nottm 5-3. Wade Lees (2), Rich Taylor, Dion Moss and Corey Middleton got on the scoresheet. Sam Albott and Dan Shaw (2) gave AC Nottm a glimmer of hope.

Rose & Crown and Aspley shared the points in a 3-3 draw. Adam Willetts, Ash McKay and Dan Smith scored for Rose & Crown, Aspley replying through Andrew Barratt and Mark Draycott (2).

Medz FC beat Arnold Victory 4-2 through Ervin Wallace (2), Taurean Isepeare and Gary Christie.

NOTTS County Ladies' senior team put on a sparkling performance to beat Appleby Frodingham 7-0 at home.

They could only find the back of the net twice in the first half but made up for it after the break by bagging five.

County camped in the visitors half early on but had to wait 20 minutes for a goal.

Jasmin Bear floated the ball across the face of the goal and it dipped into the far corner.

Five minutes later she was involved again when she crossed for Alexandra Johnson to head her first goal for the club.

Ten minutes into the second striker Courtney Walters turned her marker and smashed a shot into the bottom far corner.

County were now playing superb football with April Bingham a danger down the left.

Captain Selina Luciw was driving the team on and after 65 minutes Bear again crossed from the right and Courtney, on the far post, headed the ball over the advancing keeper to make it 4-0. Courtney got her hat-trick on 80 minutes, blocking a goal kick and coolly slotted past the keeper.

Appleby never stopped battling but they were up against a well organised back four of Lauren Jubb, Serena Mason, Robyn Henton and Susan Cronin.

A couple of substitutions were made with Cath Eyley coming on Anna Horton making her debut.

Horton immediately made her mark, smacking the ball into the far bottom corner for 6-0.

To wrap up an excellent team performance Courtney got her fourth when player of the match Bear floated the ball into Courtney's path and she slotted into the far corner.

The U9s also hit top form as Carlie Brown put five past Underwood Villa (Development football) in Linby.

It took machine Brown just ten seconds to get the ball in the back of the net.

Brown was causing the visitors problems while the midfield duo of Ellie May Bramley and Cody Burton were also not afraid to run the ball forward.

Brianne Brown and Poppy Waller did well in defence along with keeper Tasia Bruce.

The seven stars of Notts County U10s entertained Derby County and produced another solid performance.

The first ten minutes were even as both sides traded shots.

Notts took the lead when Paris Greenham tucked a shot into the bottom corner.

Derby hit two quick goals before Phoebe Wardle-Collins raced clear and leveled things up on the 20-minute mark.

Great defensive work from Rosie Bradley kept Derby out for the rest of the game.

Lucia Wardle came close to increasing her tally but her efforts just went wide.

Midfielder Elena Gale hammered her first goal in four seasons into the roof of the net. Then Wardle-Collins tucked two more in for Notts.

The U11's were a goal to the good against West Bridgford after only 11 seconds through Tashan Keeling, who went on to bag five goals before going in goal.

Siobhan Simms was untroubled in the first half in goal and scored twice during the second half. Rebecca Shelton added four to her tally.

The U13s were no match for unbeaten Woodlands Black Socks, losing 9-0.

NOTTS County are revved up to tear into Sheffield United at Meadow Lane tomorrow night.

It might not be a big league game – but they still want to put the Blades to the sword in the second round Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The Magpies have been in great form on the road this season and extended their record unbeaten run to 13 league games with a 4-0 win at Carlisle United.

But they have won three games and lost four on home soil, including their last two against Stevenage and League One leaders Tranmere Rovers.

They are determined to get it right at Meadow Lane and give their fans something to cheer about.

"They want to see us rip teams apart," said boss Keith Curle.

"We don't like losing, but you have to give credit to the teams that have come here and been well organised with two banks of four, trying to frustrate us and our crowd and get them on the players' backs.

"We're still learning how to play against teams that come here with those game plans.

"We have to move the ball quicker to try to open them up and if we can't go through them we have to be able to go round them."

The winner of tomorrow's Trophy tie will face Coventry City away in the third round of the competition.

Despite being unhappy with four home defeats, Curle is not going to slam his players.

"Those games have gone. No matter what I do, I can't change those results," he added.

"We will learn from them, but they are history.

"We don't want an environment where players are scared of making mistakes or going onto the field thinking 'I can't do this or that' because they end up not performing.

"When they go out on the pitch it's all about what they're going to do.

"We put them in a positive frame of mind about how they are going to hurt the opposition."

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A KIERAN Harding goal three minutes from time put Tollerton Rangers through to the second round of the U18 Sunday KO Cup with a 2-1 win over Keyworth Utd Green.

Rangers took the lead after captain Bobby Gamble scored his first goal for the club.

Callum Donnington levelled midway through the second half and, with extra time looming, Harding popped in the winner.

A Macauley Spencer brace earned Hucknall Warriors a 3-1 victory over Gedling Southbank Red.

After an even first half in which the teams scored a goal apiece, Long Eaton Utd took control with Jason Simnett scoring three times to give his side a 5-1 win over Gedling Southbank Blue.

Liam Towle scored three as Bulwell Rangers won by the odd goal of nine against Ruddington Colts Black, James Coskun getting two for Ruddington.

A penalty shoot out was required to settle the West Bridgford Pumas versus Aldercar match after it finished 3-3 after extra time. Pumas went through 4-1 on penalties.

Aslockton won at Calverton with Daniel Thurman, Tom Sweeting, Chris Pitsillos and Edward Hodgson sharing the goals.

Kyler Hofton struck four as Inter City FC had a comfortable win at Burton Joyce Green.

The match of the day in the U16 Cup was at Teversal where the home side beat Greasley MW 3-2, Jack Wagstaff netting twice for Teversal.

Nial Davie was the top scorer of the day, hitting five in Dunkirk Colts Red's win at Attenborough Colts. Jordan Richards bagged three for Dunkirk.

Two goals by Ryan Charles and Kaylum Mitchell set Priory Celtic up for a 6-3 win over Southwell City Cavaliers, while Aslcokton Cranmers went through thanks to a Sam Beardsley goal at Keyworth United Black.

Keyworth United Green beating Netherfield Boys 6-1, Jack Koczalski bagging three and Declan Norwood two.

Meanwhile, Jared Chamberlain and Anthony Dwyer got hat-tricks as Arnold Town Yellow proved too strong for United FC.

Hucknall Sports White eased their way into the next round, Macauley Walker rattling in three in a 6-1 win against Hyson Green Cavaliers.

Arnold Town Maroon and Ernehale Colts met in the U15 Sunday KO Cup, Colts winning by the odd goal of five. Chris Bexton netted twice as Colts came back from a goal down at the break.

Bestwood Park Rangers won by a similar score at Keyworth United Black, Stephen Ramsden scoring both Keyworth goals. Rangers replied through Kelvin Madden, Kalon Walker and an own goal.

After sharing six goals in normal time, Beeston Centurions eventually beat Ravenshead Reds 5-2 with extra time goals, Daniel Pearson helping himself to a brace.

Ravenshead Reds Stars had better luck as they beat Real United Red 2-1 – their first defeat of the season.

Beeston Park Rangers won a marathon at Kimberley MW as the teams were locked at 2-2 at the end of normal time. It went to a penalty shoot-out, Rangers winning 4-3.

There was no such problem for Aspley Beacon who beat Gedling Town Red 7-0, while Clifton AW Blue also had a comfortable win at Gedling Town Black, Drew Gibson scoring twice for the visitors.

Two goals from Howard Waby and Luke Clements gave Sandiacre Town Reds a safe passage into the next round at the expense of West Bridgford Jets with a final score of 6-2.

Attenborough Colts Blue also won 6-2 at Ruddington Colts, while Jack Duffy and Adam Wright scored twice to give Wilford Mavericks a 7-1 win at Arnold Town Yellow.

An Adam Boyfield hat-trick and a brace from Macauley Walker paved the way to a 7-0 victory for Hucknall Sports Red at Gedling Southbank Red in the U16 Saturday KO Cup.

Teversal proved too strong for Second Division Burton Joyce, who fought until the final whistle. Connor Green, Kyle Hempshall, Sam King and Liam Moran scored a brace apiece.

Robbie Hamblin took the man-of-the-match award as his four goals helped Toton win a place in the next round with a 7-0 success against Long Eaton Utd. West Bridgford Wolves beat West Bridgford United 3-1.

AFC Vernon won a 12-goal thriller 7-5 against Arnold Town Blue in the U15 Saturday KO Cup. Will Horton scored four of the Arnold goals, while Drew Gibson, Luke Farmer and Munashe Musvaburi all got two.

Two goals by Omar Lindo and Ryan Carey gave Carlton Town a 4-3 win at Wollaton Hall Yellow. Town went two goals to the good in the first half and had to work hard after the break as the home side fought back.

A solitary Kyle Walsh goal gave Toton FC victory over Clifton Aces, while Gedling Southbank Blue won by the odd goal of nine against Bingham Town.

Bradlee Underwood completed his hat-trick as Carlton FC were 4-2 victors at Edwalton Cavaliers and Shavoy Taylor netted twice as Pegasus Youth Broncos won 3-2 at Hyson Green Cavaliers.

Gotham Rangers had a comfortable win at Hucknall Sports White, Connor Hainsley and Jacob Consterdine scoring three each.

After four consecutive league wins Priory Celtic were beaten for the first time on their visit to Trowell FC in the U18 Division One (Sunday).

Neither side could break the deadlock in the first half, Trowell's Jack Sanders, Benji Hill and James Plumb eventually giving the home side a comfortable margin of victory. Sam Jackson replied for Celtic. Aiden Butler struck three times for Burton Joyce with Luke Webster adding two more to help their side to a 6-1 win over Ruddington Colts Yellow.

Dunkirk Colts are handily placed in third spot after winning 6-1 at Wollaton Hall.

Burton Joyce Blue made it four wins in a row in U18 Division Two (Sunday) with a 7-3 result at Sandiacre Town.

Netherfield Colts Blue are hard on their heels after winning 3-2 at Arnold Town Maroon, George Camp adding two more to his tally.

A Luke Knightley second-half goal and an own goal secured all three points for Bingham Town Red against Netherfield Boys Blue. Gotham Rangers won by a similar score against Bagthorpe Athletic, Tom Rofe and Nathan Ball getting the goals.

Reece Bestwick gave Bilborough Town a first-half lead at West Bridgford Wanderers but they had to be content with a point as Callum Smith levelled after the break.

Bagthorpe Athletic bagged their first win of the season in U15 Division One and they did it in style with a 6-1 result at Attenborough Colts Yellow.

Cotgrave and Keyworth Utd Green shared eight goals in U15 Division One (Saturday), Makade Bramhall getting a brace for Cotgrave. Dunkirk Colts and Southwell City ended all square at 2-2.

RACHEL Murnaghan's life changed forever after the separation of her parents.

She spiralled into manic depression and attempted to take her own life.

Having originally been deemed as schizophrenic, Rachel was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

The 43-year-old says: "I had my first manic episode when I was 19 and it was clear that the break-up of my parents was the trigger.

"It was a very frightening experience; I became very manic and suicidal and it was like being on a speeding train.

"I didn't know what level of contact I would have with my father and that uncertainty caused problems."

Rachel's story did not improve after her first visit to hospital. The mother-of-one says: "On the first occasion, I took an overdose of 19 antihistamine but a few years later I took another overdose, of 30 paracetamol.

"I have been in hospital seven times now, including the two overdoses and several manic episodes."

One of the symptoms that most clearly defines sufferers of bipolar disorder is psychosis, which is most commonly defined as a loss of contact with reality and can take many forms.

Rachel describes her psychotic episodes with great clarity and is keen to make them understood by the wider public. She says: "During one episode, I was so manic that I actually accused a male nurse, who was looking after me, of sexually assaulting me.

"I was so unwell at the time that, in my psychosis, I believed it was true, even though it wasn't."

The former civil servant says there is an important message to be portrayed about psychosis. "The media like to pick up on people hearing voices, but this is only a small part of things.

"I would often see more positive things, like visualising beautiful paintings or hearing music.

"Psychosis isn't necessarily an overtly negative thing – people can have much less worrying experiences."

Rachel's life has moved on during her time in Nottingham for the past eight years or so.

After moving from Brighton, she lived in various places before settling at Church Drive, Daybrook.

Despite moving around a lot, she has found a sense of balance in her life.

"I give great credit to Nottingham psychiatric services. They have found a good medication blend that suits me.

"I also have regular visits to my psychiatrist and I have a personal assistant who visits every morning to take me shopping and such things.

"It provides motivation and someone to help rationalise things. If someone comes in a morning, you have a function for the day. The routine keeps me stable."

Rachel has tackled her problems head-on by volunteering at Nottingham Recovery College and Education Centre, in Mapperley. The centre is run by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and provides more than 50 courses for sufferers.

"People can learn about triggers and symptoms at the centre and they can learn to manage the illness themselves – it is so valuable," she says.

"Education is the new way of treating people."

Despite having struggled with her disorder, Rachel has a positive message.

"There is always hope," she says.

"You can have a rollercoaster ride of experience but even if you are in a down place, things will change, and you can make them better yourself as well.

"People must take responsibility for their illness – come to the recovery college and learn about your situation.

"People should volunteer as well – I've got a group of friends now and it's like having a large family. I get out there and get involved."

Nottingham's Mental Health Awareness Weeks began on October 5 and runs until Friday, with events each day across the county. Project chairman Rosemary Renouf says the aim was to co-ordinate a series of events which together promoted understanding of mental health issues in the community.

"It's important to lessen the stigma.

"Not so many years ago, 'cancer' was a word that no-one used and we are hoping that mental health will become similarly part of people's understanding. Only then will people get better support from the community.

"The overall goal of the week is to give a group of organisations a focus once a year so that together we can make a bigger impact.

"When we started 20 years ago, people with mental health conditions were very nervous about coming to events. Now people are willing and even proud that they are coping in the community."

To find out more about Nottingham's Mental Health Awareness Weeks, go to www.mhaw.org.uk.

THE stench from a landfill site in Arnold is making life so unbearable that it should be closed, it has been claimed.

Katherine Kirk, 43, of Shandwick Close, less than a mile away from the tip, said she didn't use her garden because of the smell.

"It's absolutely disgusting," she said. "It's revolting – like a decomposing body. It's not a smell you can just ignore.

"It is so pungent, it seeps through the windows.

"I often go shopping or to visit friends to escape the smell in my house but sometimes you just want to stay at home and have a nice time.

"It seems the only solution would be to shut the place down."

The Dorket Head site, off Woodborough Lane, has been operated by Waste Recycling Group Limited – now FCC Environment – since 1993.

The tip is monitored by the Environment Agency, which first started receiving complaints about smells in 2009.

This year, it has received 242 complaints until the end of August.

Councillor Michael Payne, deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, represents the St Mary's ward, which includes Dorket Head.

He said he was appalled by the situation.

"We have called for a meeting with the Environment Agency to discuss the problems.

"This has been going on long enough – they need to do something about it."

Hugh James Solicitors, with offices in London and Cardiff, is working on a compensation claim against FCC Environment on behalf of more than 40 Arnold families.

A spokeswoman for the Environment Agency said: "We have attended a number of meetings with the site operator, councillors, local authority and residents to listen to their concerns and look at solutions to resolve the issues.

"Over the last 18 months, we have required the operator to make significant infrastructure and operational improvements at the site and this led to a significant reduction in the number of complaints we received until this summer.

"However, we do recognise there has recently been a significant increase in odour complaints and we are working hard with the operator to identify the cause."

Will Gander, regional operations manager for FCC Environment, said: "We are committed to being a responsible operator and a good neighbour within the local community.

"Taking account of feedback from the local community, and to minimise the risk of any odour at the site, we continue to invest in the sites' infrastructure.

"This work includes providing a high level of ground coverage, whereby a greater area of waste is covered using a thicker layer than we usually use on landfill sites.

"We have also extended our gas management system, which ensures the whole site can channel gases produced by the waste underground.

"The site has remained fully compliant with its operating permit in relation to odour during 2012.

"It is important that local residents with any concerns about the site contact us directly rather than going to a third party. This helps us to monitor, understand and deal with any issues.

"We can be contacted by phone on 0115 967 3446 or e-mail us at dorket.head@fccenvironment.co.uk."

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THREE budding journalists have joined the Post on work experience placements as part of our Get Notts Working campaign.

Tom Surgay, Nathaniel Middleton and Jordan Olifent are helping out in the Post's editorial and newspaper sales departments for two weeks at our Tollhouse Hill offices.

They all hope their experience will help with their search for work in the media.

Tom spent his first morning yesterday interviewing members of the public for a story in the Post.

The 21-year-old, from Hucknall, has been searching for work since finishing a degree in English with journalism in Huddersfield last summer.

He said: "The main problem finding work is getting some experience. That is what all employers want. If you can't get experience then you are really struggling. That is why I am really grateful for this chance.

"I have enjoyed going out and speaking to people and helping out on stories for the paper."

Nathaniel, 22, of Hucknall, is also searching for work as a journalist and has a keen interest in writing features.

With that in mind, the Post sent him out to write an article on Jamie Oliver's city centre restaurant. While he was there, he got to do some pasta tasting.

He said: "It is tough finding a job as a journalist. I have found that out already.

"People say that experience is the most important thing, that is why I am so pleased to be here this week and next.

"I like doing feature-type stories. I had a great morning. That's the kind of work I really want to do. It was great fun."

Jordan, 18, of Carlton, has recently finished a media course at Carlton Academy.

He said: "I've been out interviewing people. I really want to get into the media, especially photography, so this is a great experience."

The Get Notts Working campaign launched earlier this year to try to boost employment rates in the city and county.

After a successful drive to create apprentice posts, we turned our attention to work experience.

We are encouraging employers in the area to offer work experience placements to one or more unemployed people which can either lead to a job there or improve their chances of work elsewhere.

The campaign is run together with the Notts and Derbyshire Chamber of Commerce, Nottinghamshire City and County Employment and Skills Board, Jobcentre Plus and local councils.

Businesses wanting to get involved should visit www.getnottsworking.co.uk or call 0115 934 9556.

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NOTTINGHAM'S first hydrogen fuel filling station is set to open for business.

Drivers of hydrogen-powered vehicles will be able to fill up at the University of Nottingham's new £9 million Energy Technologies Building from tomorrow.

The facility will be the first in the city to offer a hydrogen production and refuelling station, and one of only around 20 hydrogen refuelling sites that are open or proposed across the UK.

Gavin Walker, professor of sustainable energy technologies at the University of Nottingham, said: "Hydrogen energy is a strategic research focus for the university and an important new technology."

He said hydrogen fuel could reduce the amount of carbon emissions generated by transport.

The new refuelling station also includes charging points for electric cars.

The UK's first commercial hydrogen filling station opened at car manufacturer Honda's plant in Swindon in September last year.

The Government launched an initiative earlier this year to try to make hydrogen-powered cars a commercial success.

Unlike petrol and diesel, hydrogen gas produces only water when it is burned and no carbon emissions.

Hydrogen-powered cars use a fuel cell that takes oxygen from the air and combines it with hydrogen from a tank to create electricity.

The electricity then powers electric motors, which drive the car's wheels.

Keith Peat, East Midlands co-ordinator for the Association of British Drivers, said it may be a while before hydrogen fuel becomes the norm on Nottingham's forecourts.

He said: "There's a lot of potential in it and good luck to them, but realistically it's going to be a long while before we replace the internal combustion engine. If anyone can come up with a cheap, viable alternative to the internal combustion engine then great."

He added: "The fact of the matter is that it's very hi-tech, and the average driver won't get their hands on a hydrogen-powered car for a long time."

A hydrogen-powered black cab and transit van will be among the first vehicles to officially use the new filling station, which is located on The University of Nottingham Innovation Park, on the Jubilee campus.

The hydrogen taxi has been provided by sponsor Intelligent Energy, while the hydrogen transit van is from energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power, which has installed the hydrogen station at the Energy Technologies Building.

The university hopes the building will give students the chance to carry out research into future low-carbon innovations.

The building includes a testing facility for the university's Department of Architecture and Built Environment that enables experts to create full-scale building exteriors and other building features to test their energy efficiency.

It also has laboratory space for low carbon research, as well as a "green roof" with solar panels and ecological habitats.

Among guest speakers at the launch will be Steve Holliday, chief executive of the National Grid, and E.On chief executive Dr Tony Cocker.

THERE is huge pressure on secondary school places in West Bridgford and Arnold, according to the most recent application figures.

Schools there, on average, have more than two applications for each Year 7 place they have.

That is an issue a group behind plans for two new free schools hope to solve.

Today, proposals for a new Trent Bridge Free School in West Bridgford and a Nottingham Free School in Arnold have been revealed.

They are the brainchild of the Torch Academy Gateway Trust, which runs Toot Hill School in Bingham.

John Tomasevic, chief executive of the trust and Toot Hill principal, says there is a huge need for extra places in both areas.

During the most recent round of applications earlier this year, West Bridgford School had 549 applications for its 210 places.

Meanwhile Rushcliffe School in West Bridgford had 522 for 236 places and Arnold Hill Academy 545 for 260.

Mr Tomasevic said: "There is a real demand for extra school places in these areas. We believe these two schools would contribute to helping that."

Free schools are the latest type of school set up by the Government as part of an overhaul of the education system.

Mr Tomasevic said some buildings had been identified for the two new schools – near Trent Bridge and in Arnold town centre – though it was too early to reveal exactly where they are.

The group said they were unsure how much transforming the buildings would cost, but admitted it could range from thousands of pounds to millions.

The trust is launching a consultation into the plans and has planned a series of public meetings in the coming weeks, where parents of children currently in Years 4 and 5 at primary schools are invited.

The meetings over the Arnold school will be held on:

Tuesday, October 30, between 5pm and 7pm at Arnold Leisure Centre.

Friday, November 2, between 5pm and 7pm, at The Place Activity Centre, Melrose Street, Sherwood.

Wednesday, November 7 between 5pm and 7pm at the Atrium, Hucknall Road, Carrington.

The West Bridgford School meetings will be at:

Monday, October 29 between 5pm and 7pm at the Long Room, Trent Bridge cricket ground.

Wednesday, October 31 between 6pm and 8pm in Rushcliffe Arena.

Tuesday, November 6 between 5pm and 7pm at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

If the consultation shows approval, the group will apply to the Department for Education to open the schools from September 2014.

Each would initially just take in 120 to study in Year 7. They would take in a further 120 each year after, meaning by September 2018, they will both have 600 pupils. They could also create sixth forms.

Trent Bridge would specialise in maths and sport, while Nottingham would be a science and creative arts specialist.

Jodie Legge, 41, a parent from Woodthorpe, said: "As a parent of a Year 3 pupil I'm very interested to hear about the proposals for a new school in Arnold."

But teaching unions are against the setting up of free schools. Ivan Wels, joint division secretary for the National Union of Teachers in Notts, said: "We are less than thrilled about these proposals.

"Free schools can open up anywhere, even in a garage. Some have already collapsed. They are taking us away from mainstream education, where we should be."

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MANSFIELD Town boss Paul Cox says his side must show a real mental toughness if they are to make progress in the FA Cup at unglamorous Workington.

The Stags head north on Saturday in the fourth round qualifying tie.

And the eight-hour, 400-mile round trip to the edge of Cumbria to take on a side in the Blue Square North is not one many will fancy.

The Stags have kept consecutive clean sheets in their last two league matches, both on home soil. But away, they have conceded 19 goals in just six games.

Cox warns: "We cannot look at Workington and go 'they are a league below, we will be fine'. This is Mansfield Town, not Manchester United.

"We have to earn the right, everywhere we go, to win a football match. I have been there before and it is a very difficult place to go, a long trip.

"But we want to do well in all competitions and although they will be right up for it, we have to show real character and mental strength."

A winding-up petition against Mansfield Town has been heard in the High Court and adjourned, as the Stags dispute the debt relating to a petition issued by Minotaur Assets Finance.

Mansfield confirmed the petition relates to ex-chairman Andy Perry trying to recover the £85,000 loan he made to the football club together with interest (around £92,000 in total).

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A MAJOR new development including houses, offices shops and community facilities could be built on a former gasworks.

Mar City Developments has asked for permission to build on the site in Radford Road Basford.

If approved the site, which was earmarked for mixed use development in Nottingham City Council's local plan, will become home to:

35 houses

27 apartments

Discount food retail

Shops

Offices, industrial units and storage and distribution space

Leisure facilities

In a statement made in support of its application Mar City Developments said: "The proposal will be sympathetic to the character and appearance of existing development in the area."

The company said it also intends to provide employment opportunities, and improve access across the site for pedestrians and cyclists.

New parks and "enhancement" of the River Leen are also being proposed.

It is the second time Birmingham-based Mar City Developments, which specialises in urban regeneration, has submitted an application.

After acquiring the site in 2007 from the National Grid it announced plans in July 2008 for an industrial and retail park but that failed to materialise.

Cathy Kurr, who lives in Radford Road, hoped that wouldn't be the case this time.

"It will make the area look a lot better," said the 37-year-old. "People are always complaining there are not enough shops – there is only a little newsagent so it would be good for the community."

Mar City Developments has already discussed its plans with Nottingham City Council. A habitat survey has been carried out and noise and transport reports submitted.

James Spencer, 34, of Berridge Road, Basford, was pleased to hear the site would be mixed use.

He said: "Industrial warehouses won't be good for the environment but if it's houses and shops as well then that is also doing some good for the community."

Helen Smith, 37, of Northgate Road, Basford, welcomed the prospect of more homes and a discount shop.

"It would be good for the community to have cheaper food – there's a lot of poor and homeless people in the area so it would help them," she said.

"It will also make more houses available to those in need."

Mar City Developments was unable to provide further comment.

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A MAN who was found dead in Sneinton had been dismembered and police have still not found all of his body parts, a court heard.

Kevin Kennedy, 50, was found on land between Burrows Court and Rossington Road on August 8.

Prosecutor Dawn Pritchard told Nottingham Crown Court yesterday that "certain body parts" are still missing and police are continuing to carry out searches.

Two people have been charged with his murder.

Tara Swift, of West Street, Leicester, was arrested and charged earlier this week.

The 40-year-old, formerly of Sneinton, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday for a bail hearing and has been remanded in to custody.

Peter Healy, 50, of Lord Nelson Street, Sneinton, is also charged with murder, as well as causing actual bodily harm and theft. He appeared in court in August and is also now in custody.

A trial is due to start in January.

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A YOUNG dad who was stabbed to death has been remembered at an emotional funeral service.

Danny Parekh was laid to rest at Bulwell Cemetery after a ceremony at St Ann with Emmanuel Church, in St Ann's, yesterday.

The 21-year-old was found with a stab wound in the leg in a park off Oakleigh Street, Old Basford, on July 8. He died in hospital a few weeks later.

Yesterday his coffin was carried in to the church followed by family including his mum, Lesa Buckingham, and dad Vijay.

Dozens of friends, some wearing T-shirts and tops with "RIP Danny" on them and his favourite colours of red and black, also filled the church.

The service was led by the Reverend Karen Rooms.

She said: "We'll remember Danny, tell his story and share his memories and give thanks for his life and all that remains."

Danny was born on February 16 1991 and grew up in St Ann's, living for many years in Serlby Rise.

He was a former Blue Bell Hill Primary School pupil and was living in Old Basford when he died, having moved there four years ago.

In a speech read out on her behalf by Reverend Rooms, his mother Lesa paid tribute to her son as a "mischievous and loving" child.

"He was the best son, always smiling with his pure white teeth," she said.

Danny left a three-year-old son, Antwon, who Danny had with his former fiancee Melissa Freeman, 18, of Bestwood Park.

Standing beneath a projector screen showing pictures of Danny, his sister Kirah Henry-Buckingham, 20, said: "Danny was my big brother and me and him were so close."

Fighting back tears, she added: "Danny was very kind and caring, loveable, respectful and helpful to his family and friends. We miss him so much even though me and him would be falling out."

Kirah was among the pall-bearers as Danny's coffin was carried out of the church to the song Danny Boy.

He was buried in Bulwell Cemetery with his brother, Anton, who was stillborn in 1994.

Danny, who had nine brothers and sisters, had been planning to go to college before his death.

On Saturday, more than 100 people attended a fundraising event in Danny's memory in St Ann's at the Chase Neighbourhood Centre, which raised about £400 towards the cost of Danny's funeral.

The appeal is still open – donations should be taken to the centre, in Robin Hood Chase.

A 20-year-old man and 15-year-old youth have been charged with his murder.

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A NURSE made a "catastrophic" error by giving a four-month-old baby a fatal overdose of salt, a hearing was told yesterday.

Samuel McIntosh suffered fatal brain damage after Louisa Swinburn gave him ten times the prescribed dose of an infusion, it was said.

Just days before the blunder, Swinburn posted a picture of herself asleep next to the child on Facebook without the consent of the hospital or parents, the Nursing and Midwifery Council heard.

Samuel was born prematurely on March 1, 2009, at City Hospital, Nottingham, weighing 1lb 4oz and was given a 25 per cent chance of survival.

He was transferred to the Queen's Medical Centre to receive intensive care and by June there was talk of him going home.

But he became unwell again on July 4. Blood tests revealed that his sodium chloride levels were low and he was put on a course of fluid infusion.

Samuel, who is referred to as "Baby A" for the purposes of the NMC hearing, was prescribed three milimoles of the fluid infusion per kilogram per day.

But his sodium chloride levels remained low and after observations it was decided to give him a separate salt solution infusion.

It was then that Swinburn made a "catastrophic drug administration error" by giving him the fatal overdose.

As a result, by 3.40am he had lost 340grams of weight, 12.5 per cent of his body weight, and was suffering swelling to his brain.

"Over the next 24 hours Baby A remained significantly unwell," said Hannah Stephenson, for the NMC.

"He remained ventilated and he received fluids to correct his sodium level.

"Neurologically Baby A had a decreased consciousness level and persistent seizures.

"His sodium level gradually improved. However, there was no improvement in the neurological status."

Two days later Samuel's heart stopped and he had to be resuscitated.

At this point doctors determined that the damage caused to his brain was "non-survivable".

Samuel's parents, Sarah and Robert McIntosh, of Mansfield, were told and a joint decision was taken to stop his intensive care treatment.

He died at 11am on July 7, 2009, sparking a trust investigation.

Bosses found the syringe used to administer the fatal salt dose contained ten times the prescribed amount of sodium chloride.

Swinburn, who is not attending the central London hearing, admits administering the fatal salt dose and posting a picture of herself with Samuel on Facebook, but denies falling asleep on duty.

If found guilty of misconduct she could be kicked out of the profession.

She was dismissed from the hospital after the incident for gross misconduct.

The hearing continues.

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THE first four days of next year's Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge sold out within hours of going on general sale yesterday.

The ticket office's hotline and online booking system saw unprecedented demand, with 9,500 people queuing online at one stage. Some fans had to wait two to three hours to secure their tickets for the Australia clash. Others gave up.

The club said 22,000 tickets had been snapped up within six hours of going on sale at 9.30am. Others had already been bought by members.

Club chief executive Lisa Pursehouse said: "We have a great tradition of selling out Test matches at Trent Bridge and we are extremely pleased to have handled so many transactions in a single day.

"We wish to thank all of the ticket buyers for their patience in waiting in line to have their call answered or to get through to our online sales page.

"Our system prioritises those who have been in the queue for the longest and we have processed more transactions today than ever before.

"We have set a new record for the number of tickets sold in a single day and that is testament to the passion of England fans in the East Midlands and the dedication of our ticket office staff."

The match, from July 10-14, will be the first of the five-Test series. It will be the first Ashes Test at the ground since England won the crucial fourth Test there in 2005.

Dave Rhodes, 24, of Mapperley, was one of those who persevered and was rewarded, getting his tickets booked after a three-hour wait. He said: "I'm very pleased to get tickets. It will be great for the city to host the opening Ashes Test and a major event of 2013."

Mike Cooper was also successful. He tweeted: "Thank you @TrentBridge. Ashes 2013 sorted."

Some fans, meanwhile, were left frustrated. Adrian Keys, 33, of Doncaster, opted to buy tickets for the second Test, at Old Trafford, after failing to get past the queue page on the club's website despite waiting for two hours. He was able to buy five tickets from Lancashire's website within ten minutes of accessing it and said: "I think Lancashire's system is run by Ticketmaster, which helps, something Notts could look at for the future."

Some people didn't manage to secure tickets at all and tweeted their annoyance at missing out on the opportunity to see one of the biggest sporting contests of 2013.

@trickytree52 tweeted: "42 phone calls to Trent Bridge later and I still don't have Ashes tickets."

@Claire_Holmes tweeted: "Been in the online queue for three hours but now it doesn't seem to be moving any closer to the end. #help."

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CAMPAIGNERS say they are disappointed that plans for a 126-metre high wind turbine in Beeston Rylands have been turned down.

The turbine was one of three proposed by the University of Nottingham, with the other two to be built in Clifton.

Broxtowe Borough Council turned down the application for the turbine in Beeston Rylands with Nottingham City Council set to decide on the other two turbines in the future.

Brian Goss, of Nottingham Pro Wind Alliance, said: "We are very disappointed by the decision of Broxtowe council to refuse the university's proposal to install a wind turbine on its land.

"We are surprised the council does not appear to support the university as a major local employer."

A University of Nottingham spokesperson said the decision was disappointing.

He added: "It is also very surprising, given that one of Broxtowe Borough Council's key Green Objectives, laid out in its corporate plan, is to take a lead in promoting renewable energy.

"This was an excellent opportunity for the council to demonstrate its commitment to renewable energy and lend its support for a scheme that has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the area by 7,000 tonnes a year.

"The university has spent more than five years developing a scheme that will help in the battle against climate change by generating electricity with wind turbines, one of which would be within Broxtowe borough.

"We will now take time to consider the council's decision and review the comments made in detail, before deciding on the next steps in this process."

Broxtowe Borough Council's development control committee discussed the plans on Wednesday.

Councillors refused to grant permission for the turbine in Grove Farm Field, Lenton Lane, because it would be too close to the Boots site, which could be developed for housing in the future.

Officers said the turbine would have an unacceptable impact on these plans and councillors added it would lead to loss of amenity for residents living nearby as well as loss of visual amenity.

More than 200 residents signed a petition against the plans, claiming it was too close to housing, unsafe for aircraft and would impact on the natural beauty of the area.

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