Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Here's what's happening across our region: 

• A final decision could be made next month on controversial plans to build 450 homes near Stapleford
• A new system for funding education will hit school budgets the city, Nottingham MP Lilian Greenwood warns  
• Just over 15,000 fans saw Forest draw 1-1 with Preston

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

Here's my forecast for the East Midlands...

BBC Nottingham Sport

Just 15,864 of you were at the City Ground last night. 

It was the lowest crowd at the City Ground since Forest played Bristol Rovers in League One in 2008.  

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Thomas Lam's volley rescued a point for Nottingham Forest against Preston at the City Ground last night.

Image source, Michael Regan/Getty Images

His shot went in via North End goalkeeper Chris Maxwell as the game ended 1-1, which means the Reds stay in 16th in the Championship table. 

Nine points off the play-off places for any optimists out there...

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome along to Thursday across Nottinghamshire. I'll be with you until later with the region's news, sport, weather and travel. 

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