Stephen Thirkill
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Rolls-Royce Leisure U12s take on Hucknall Harriers (yellow and black)

Do you feature in these smashing retro football pics from around town?

Nottingham Forest face Chelsea on the final day of the season with a Champions League place on the line.

Here's where the supercomputer thinks Forest will finish the season

Stuart Maynard felt his side gave AFC Wimbledon a head start in their play-off defeat.

Maynard bemoans 'sloppy' Notts County defending

Lars Bohinen is one of a number of players to have donned the shirts of both Nottingham Forest and Derby County.

20 players who have played for both Forest and Derby

Ladbrokes expect Nottingham Forest to find the going tougher in the 25/26 season.

This is how the bookies think the 2025/26 Premier League season will look

The Fox and Hounds in Blidworth Bottoms is highly recommended for its roast dinners.

Here's some top tips for the best places to go for Sunday dinner

Maddy Green has joined The Blaze to replace Orla Prendergast.

Kiwi batter signs for The Blaze on a short-term deal

Taiwo Awoniyi receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Forest and Leicester.

Forest star has urgent surgery after picking up injury in Leicester draw

Prince Edward (later known as Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, 1984-1972) meets with Notts County players ahead of a match against Clapton Orient FC in Clapton, London, on May 1921.

Here's 15 fascinating images showing Notts County over the years

The North Nottighamshire area is blessed with some brilliant pub beer gardens to enjoy great views and a refreshing pint.

25 of the best pub beer gardens to visit around town this weekend

Clumber Park was the seat of the Pelham-Clintons, Dukes of Newcastle, was purchased by the National Trust in 1946. It is listed Grade I on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.The main house was demolished in 1938 after damage by several fires. The nearby Grade I listed chapel in Gothic Revival style and a four-acre walled kitchen garden still survive.

17 beautiful pictures showing our fantastic county at its picturesque best

As far as scenery and tourist spots goes, Nottinghamshire is right up there.

Stephen Thirkill

Tammy Beaumont finished 112 not out to guide The Blaze to victory.

Beaumont brilliance guides The Blaze to victory in Metro Bank One-Day Cup

Ollie Robinson celebrates a wicket for Sussex against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge today. Credit: Jas Ghata-Aura.

Leaders Nottinghamshire ease past Sussex inside three days

Notts were denied a victory by bad weather on the last day against Warwickshire.

Dominant Nottinghamshire are denied victory by the weather

Michaela Kirk has agreed a loan deal with Northamptonshire.

Blaze batter Kirk agrees loan switch and Notts seconds slip to defeat

Haymaking in Clifton in 1895.

These rare historic pictures show life around Notts over a century ago

Notts County fans celebrate their team's victory in the Vanarama National League play-off match against Chesterfield at Meadow Lane on June 05, 2021.

Do you feature in this cracking gallery of Notts County's loyal fans?

Nottingham Forest are well on course for a Champions League place after completing the double of Man United in midweek.

Supercomputer predicts the Premier League's top four as Forest take big step

Teams who have racked up most League Two points over last 20 seasons

There are plenty of cracking chip shops across North Notts that will always hit the spot.

Where to go for fish and chips this weekend across the Notts area

Figures released by the salarysport.com website show just how much value Nottingham Forest are getting from their player wage budget.

This is how much Forest are said to be dishing out in wages

Watching Nottingham Forest isn't a cheap business these days.

The matchday ticket prices for every Premier League club - where Forest rank

Ticket prices for top flight football used to be affordable to the masses, with ticket prices just a small fraction of the average wage.

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There have been 1,170 yellow cards and 37 red cards in this season's Premier League.

This is the dirtiest side in the Premier League - find out where Forest rank

45 eye-catching pictures of Forest fans watching their beloved side

Fans have been having their say on the best and worst matchday experiences around the Premier League.

This is said to be the Premier League's worst matchday experience

Fans around the land have had their say on the best and worst matchday experiences around League Two.

This is said to be League Two's worst matchday experience - see if you agree

Morgan Gibbs-White is rated as Nottingham Forest's best player this season by national football website whoscored.com

Forest players snubbed in list of Premier League's top 20 players of the season

Australia superstar Marcus Stoinis has become Trent Rockets’ first Direct Signing in The Hundred.

Trent Rockets sign Stoinis ahead of The Hundred campaign

Nottingham Forest remain on course for a top four finish after some excellent form.

Who are the Premier League's best and worst sides right now?

A Rubik's cube is one of the most popular toy for boys and girls of the 80s, guaranteed to provide hours of fun, or should that be hours of frustration.

15 brilliant toys from the 1980s that will make you feel instantly nostalgic

MK Dons have seen good crowds come through the gates despite their side's struggles on the pitch.

These are best and worst supported teams in League Two

Nottingham Forest have been watched by 361,000 fans at the CIty Ground this season.

Here's how many fans have watched every Premier League club this season

Notts County have enjoyed some big gates this season as they push for promotion to League One.

These are best and worst supported teams in League Two

County have had great crowds this season as fans enjoy some great attacking football.

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A fascinating walk through Sherwood Forest, taking in the site of St Edwins Chapel, Major Oak, and a number of other historical sites, is one of many you can try this weekend.

Here's 20 must-visit Notts beauty spots to visit this spring

Notts County are right where they want to be with 17 games of the season left.

The latest League Two promotion odds as County look to finish the job

Doncaster Rovers remain in the top three despite defeat at Chesterfield on Friday night.

AI gives latest verdict on whether Rovers will clinch a top three spot

Cricket legend Don Bradman is pictured batting during a test match against England at Trent Bridge in 1930.

21 stunning pictures showing Nottinghamshire's proud sporting heritage

MK Dons are ten points off the play-offs after defeat to Bromley.

Where will MK Dons finish as season begins to fade?

Notts County moved up to second in the table after victory over Morecambe.

The latest final AI table for League Two as County bolster promotion hopes

Nottingham Forest last appeared in the FA Cup final in 1991 where they lost to Spurs.

The whopping odds you can still get on Nottingham Forest winning the FA Cup

Paul Franks is to take charge of Notts this summer in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Franks to lead Notts Outlaws in Metro Bank One Day Cup

McDonald's Victoria Centre is rated 3.8 from 2,436 Google reviews.

'More dangerous drunks than Magaluf' - diners have their say on area's McDonalds

Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas has signed up for a six game spell with Notts CCC.

Pakistan international signs for Notts CCC stint

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