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• Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County stars involved in FA Cup giant-killings - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 22:18
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County stars involved in FA Cup giant-killings
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  Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County players were involved in two of the biggest FA Cup shocks in recent history as the top two in the Premier League both fell at home. The Magpies' former skipper and player of the season Gary Liddle played the ...
  
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• LucyBudge published National Lottery Results: Lotto draw numbers for Saturday,...

  24-01-2015 21:46
  
  This week's lottery draw was a triple rollover with an estimated £12.2million up for grabs, were you lucky enough to win a share?The winning numbers were as follows: 4, 8, 19, 35, 44, 49, bonus ball 17.The winning Thunderball numbers were: 2, 8, 9, 18, 36, bonus ball 5.There will also be fifty lucky Lotto raffle winners of £20,000 each.The National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball draws were hosted by Gaby Roslin, with guest, actor James Dreyfus, who starred in the..
  
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• LucyBudge commented National Lottery Results: Lotto draw numbers for Saturday,...

  24-01-2015 21:46
  This week's lottery draw was a triple rollover with an estimated £12.2million up for grabs, were you lucky enough to win a share?The winning numbers were as follows: 4, 8, 19, 35, 44, 49, bonus ball 17.The winning Thunderball numbers were: 2, 8, 9, 18, 36, bonus ball 5.There will also be fifty lucky Lotto raffle winners of £20,000 each.The National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball draws were hosted by Gaby Roslin, with guest, actor James Dreyfus, who starred in the..
  
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• jonmattos published Cricket: Lumb and Wessels all set for Big Bash T20 final after...

  24-01-2015 21:41
  
  Nottinghamshire duo Riki Wessels and Michael Lumb will play in the Big Bash T20 cricket final in Australia after helping their Sydney Sixers side to a thumping victory away to Adelaide Strikers in the semi-finals.The duo opened the batting together for the Sixers, who batted first, and helped get their team off to a quick start by putting on 41 for the first wicket in 4.4 overs.Wessels, during this time, had one near miss when a bouncer hit his helmet and stuck in the grill and another when
  
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• Nottingham Forest see gap to play-offs stretch to 13 points in the Championship - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 21:39
  
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  Nottingham Forest see gap to play-offs stretch to 13 points in the Championship
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  Nottingham Forest find themselves 13 points off the play-off places in the Championship after a remarkable result at Vicarage Road saw sixth-paced Watford come from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Blackpool 7-2. The Reds were not in action after their ...
  
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• jonmattos published Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County stars involved in FA...

  24-01-2015 21:22
  
  Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County players were involved in two of the biggest FA Cup shocks in recent history as the top two in the Premier League both fell at home.The Magpies' former skipper and player of the season Gary Liddle played the whole game for League One Bradford City as they came from 2-0 down to beat Jose Mourinho's Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge – while ex-Notts players Alan Sheehan and Francois Zoko were unused substitutes.Meanwhile, on-loan Patrick..
  
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• Notts County 1-2 Peterborough United

  24-01-2015 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christian Burgess helps Peterborough register their first win in seven games as they beat Notts County at Meadow Lane.
  
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• jonmattos commented Nottingham Forest see gap to play-offs stretch to 13 points in...

  24-01-2015 21:01
  
  Nottingham Forest find themselves 13 points off the play-off places in the Championship after a remarkable result at Vicarage Road saw sixth-paced Watford come from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Blackpool 7-2.The Reds were not in action after their game with Fulham scheduled for the weekend was brought forward to midweek due to the FA Cup fourth road and their 3-2 loss at Craven Cottage coupled with the Hornets' results sees the gap stretched further.Andrea Orlandi and Steve Davies had...
  
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• Mansfield Town 0-0 Wycombe Wanderers

  24-01-2015 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wycombe Wanderers extend their unbeaten run to 10 matches with a goalless draw at Mansfield Town.
  
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• Wollaton knife assault: Residents left "shocked" - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 19:10
  
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  Wollaton knife assault: Residents left "shocked"
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  Five arrests have been made after the incident yesterday afternoon which left two teenage boys in hospital. Nottinghamshire Police were called to the area at 3.35pm on Friday where they cordoned off a section between Grangewood Court and Edlington ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wollaton knife assault: Residents left "shocked"

  24-01-2015 18:45
  
  Residents say they are "shocked" following a knife attack in Wollaton.Five arrests have been made after the incident yesterday afternoon which left two teenage boys in hospital.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the area at 3.35pm on Friday where they cordoned off a section between Grangewood Court and Edlington Drive - off Wollaton Vale.The road, near Fernwood School, was re-opened on Saturday around 1pm.The incident left one teenage boy with "lacerations to his neck and back" and one..
  
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• TomNorton published Cancer patient Tom Crawford thanks his hundreds of supporters who...

  24-01-2015 18:26
  
  A cancer patient has thanked the hundreds of people who helped prevent bailiffs from evicting him.Tom Crawford, who is battling prostate cancer, said that a team of supporters are now on standby to deal with any future visits.Yesterday, more than 500 people arrived in Fearn Chase, Carlton, to help the 63-year-old who has a long-running dispute with building society Bradford and Bingley over his mortgage.Mr Crawford said he has been told by the bank and the courts that.
  
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• TomNorton commented Cancer patient Tom Crawford thanks his hundreds of supporters who...

  24-01-2015 18:26
  
  A cancer patient has thanked the hundreds of people who helped prevent bailiffs from evicting him.Tom Crawford, who is battling prostate cancer, said that a team of supporters are now on standby to deal with any future visits.Yesterday, more than 500 people arrived in Fearn Chase, Carlton, to help the 63-year-old who has a long-running dispute with building society Bradford and Bingley over his mortgage.Mr Crawford said he has been told by the bank and the courts that.
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottinghamshire prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

  24-01-2015 18:19
  PREPARATIONS are in hand across the county to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.The nationwide event will be officially held on Tuesday but there are a number of activities throughout the next couple of days for people to pay tribute.Promoted by The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, the day has taken place since 2001 to remember those affected by the crimes against humanity committed during the Holocaust.This year also marks the 70th anniversary since the liberation of Auschwitz, where on January 27,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 0 Wycombe Wanderers 0: Match report

  24-01-2015 17:55
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• Nottingham Post commented Mansfield Town 0 Wycombe Wanderers 0: Match report

  24-01-2015 17:55
  
  Mansfield Town brought their losing streak to an end with a 0-0 draw against Wycombe Wanderers.It was a good point for the hosts against the league leaders but they perhaps should have had all three after having the better of the chances at the One Call Stadium.Looking to end a run of three successive defeats, boss Adam Murray made two changes to his line-up for the visit of Wycombe.A groin injury to Martin Riley – whose back-pass led to the decisive penalty in last week's reverse to...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 1 Peterborough 2 - Garry Thompson stunner can't...

  24-01-2015 17:54
  
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• PMBlackburn published World War One fallen heroes remembered in Carlton book

  24-01-2015 17:17
  
  THE sacrifices of soldiers who bravely fought in the First World War have been celebrated as part of a community project to document their lives.The Carlton Remembers WW1 booklet, which was unveiled on Saturday, lists the achievements and honours of around 110 men and women who served during the Great War to mark the centenary of the outbreak of war.Compiled by five volunteers who took stories, photos and information from members of the public in the area, the finished 64 page booklet was..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gallery: 500 protestors gather to stop cancer victim being...

  24-01-2015 16:03
  
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• Trainees build up skills while improving estate - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 14:26
  
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  Trainees build up skills while improving estate
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  Chief executive Anna Mimms said: "The community gets four beautiful bungalows and the physical regeneration of the estate. "But we are also using local labour so we're creating jobs for people on the estate." Nottingham City Council deputy leader ...
  
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• Full steam ahead to get old railway carriages back on track - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 14:26
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  Full steam ahead to get old railway carriages back on track
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  But, after many thousand man hours, what was once a shell used for military exercises is now the jewel in the Great Central Railway Nottingham's crown. Once it is up and running, it will be the second functioning train of its kind in the UK. It has ...
  
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• Nottingham's Sauce Shop tickles the tastebuds - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 14:04
  
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  Nottingham's Sauce Shop tickles the tastebuds
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  “It's our answer to brown sauce, inspired by the story of HP Sauce which was invented in Nottingham. The guy had to sell the recipe to another company unfortunately and its roots have gone so we thought should have a sauce in Nottingham again.
  
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• VIDEO: Crowds stop cancer patient's eviction

  24-01-2015 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bailiffs planning to evict a man from his home are blocked by hundreds of people who gathered outside.
  
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• LynetteP published Nottingham's Sauce Shop tickles the tastebuds

  24-01-2015 13:00
  
  The spark of an idea came to James Digva as he opened the fridge door to see find it jam packed with bottles of ketchup and chilli sauce.His wife Pam explains: "James does a lot of cooking and we literally had a fridge full of supermarket sauces. He said 'I make everything else so why don't I try making some ketchup?"His first foray into sauce-making in the kitchen of their home in Gordon Road, West Bridgford, resulted in a smoky chipotle ketchup.Pleased with his efforts, James began giving
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wollaton knife assault: Police make fifth arrest

  24-01-2015 12:46
  Five arrests have been made following a knife attack in Wollaton yesterday which left two teenage boys in hospital.Police have arrested five men, who remain in custody pending further enquiries.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the area at 3.35pm on Friday and a cordon remains in place between Grangewood Court and Edlington Drive - off Wollaton Vale.The incident left one teenage boy with "lacerations to his neck and back" and one with head injuries. One of the injured...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Wollaton knife assault: Four arrests after fight which left two...

  24-01-2015 12:05
  
  Arrests have been made following a knife attack in Wollaton which left two teenage boys in hospital.Police arrested four men, who remain in custody pending further enquiries.The incident left one teenage boy with "lacerations to his neck and back" and one with head injuries. One of the injured parties has left hospital and the other is expected to leave shortly.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the area at 3.35pm on Friday and a cordon remains in place between Grangewood Court and.
  
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• LynetteP published Ten Poems about Knitting launched by Nottinghamshire publisher

  24-01-2015 12:00
  A new poetry collection comes with the unusual addition of a ball of wool. LYNETTE PINCHESS learns the story behind it THE cacophony of machines and chattering women filled the air as did wafts of toast at the knitwear factory that Di Slaney remembers as a girl.Owned by her grandmother Doris Conroy, Anderson Hills in Nottingham's Lace Market was where she and her brothers, Ian and Robert, spent their Saturdays while their parents shopped.Jumpers, cardigans and all kinds of knitted garments were.
  
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• University of Nottingham coach Martyn Lewis convinced National Badminton ... - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 11:14
  
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  Competing with Nottingham Forest, Notts County, Nottingham Panthers and Nottingham Rugby, means finding room for badminton is a challenge Martyn Lewis recognises. But the University of Nottingham coach is convinced the new National Badminton ...
  
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• Dorus de Vries could earn himself a new Nottingham Forest deal if he maintains ... - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 09:05
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  By Nottingham Post | Posted: January 24, 2015. Dorus de Vries' form has put him in the frame for a new Nottingham Forest contract. Comments (15). Dorus de Vries could earn himself a new contract at Nottingham Forest if he maintains his current form ...
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• LynetteP published Great British Bake Off star Jordan Cox finds long lost family on...

  24-01-2015 09:00
  
  It has been a life-changing few months for Great British Bake Off competitor Jordan Cox.On the day we meet he's in the middle of a baking lesson – a prize for a charity's Christmas raffle – and the natural-born raconteur is making everyone laugh with his tales about hit BBC series.Despite being booted out in week three and never having the honour of being named star baker, 33-year-old Jordan has been in demand.Charity requests, opening shops, fulfilling cake orders....all on top of..
  
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• LynetteP commented Great British Bake Off star Jordan Cox finds long lost family on...

  24-01-2015 09:00
  
  It has been a life-changing few months for Great British Bake Off competitor Jordan Cox.On the day we meet he's in the middle of a baking lesson – a prize for a charity's Christmas raffle – and the natural-born raconteur is making everyone laugh with his tales about hit BBC series.Despite being booted out in week three and never having the honour of being named star baker, 33-year-old Jordan has been in demand.Charity requests, opening shops, fulfilling cake orders....all on top of..
  
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• Motorist drove from Wales to Nottingham after drinking bottle of wine - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 08:34
  
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  Motorist drove from Wales to Nottingham after drinking bottle of wine
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  Yesterday, Wattam appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court and admitted four charges – including driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after a road accident. The court was told he had drunk a bottle of wine before driving the 90 ...
  
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• Dr Judith Rowbotham: Tales of temperance in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  24-01-2015 08:07
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  Dr Judith Rowbotham: Tales of temperance in Nottingham
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  For those who think alcohol is a modern problem, historian Dr Judith Rowbotham looks at the ways Nottingham tried to escape from it in previous eras. Currently, there is a campaign to encourage us to consider making this month Dry January, to make up ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published University of Nottingham coach Martyn Lewis convinced National...

  24-01-2015 07:00
  There is only so much room at the table when it comes to attracting people to watch a feast of sport in a city packed full of professional clubs.Competing with Nottingham Forest, Notts County, Nottingham Panthers and Nottingham Rugby, means finding room for badminton is a challenge Martyn Lewis recognises.But the University of Nottingham coach is convinced the new National Badminton League can take off as the sport is transformed to draw in new fans.Nottingham's third game of the inaugural...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Travel: Fresh air and breathtaking views in the Lake District

  24-01-2015 07:00
  
  FEW places in the UK can compete with the utter beauty of the Lake District.Winding roads cut through picturesque landscapes and vast pools of water hide around almost every turn, leaving viewers gasping for breath.Activities of all kinds – from hardcore water sports to comfortable strolls ending with afternoon tea – are also on offer within beautiful surroundings.But having so many draws makes finding the right place to stay a difficult task, with thousands of B&Bs, hotels and..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Trainees build up skills while improving estate

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Apprentices at a firm that aims to reduce unemployment are helping to regenerate an estate by building four homes.Workers are learning new skills while they develop the bungalows in Aspley.It is the first time the Broxtowe Education, Skills and Training social enterprise's BESTbuild project has been involved in a new development.Joiner Chris Stark, of Barwell Drive in Strelley, is a finalist in the apprentice of the year category of the Building Communities in the East Midlands Awards (BCEMA)..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tim Sexton: Where are the signs of spring?

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Tim Sexton from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, assistant manager at Attenborough Nature Centre, is on the lookout for early signs of spring. It may be a little premature to be thinking about the coming of spring, particularly given that over the last week we have seen snow over much region.But following some of the coldest weeks of the winter, the subtle signs around the reserve that spring is on its way are enough to brighten up even the gloomiest of days.A rather chilly walk around the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Teenager suffers knife injuries in mass fight

  24-01-2015 07:00
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• Nottingham Post published Shaun Derry admits Notts County's interest in Rangers' Nicky...

  24-01-2015 07:00
  
  Shaun Derry has played down speculation linking him with a move for Nicky Clark, but says the Rangers striker was on his list of targets.The Notts County boss is still eager to add to his squad before the transfer window shuts, having made six signings so far.Clark has been rumoured to be next through the door having failed to hold down a place in Rangers' first team.While Derry says the player interests him, there has been no contact with Rangers."In terms of Nicky, you look at the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County manager Shaun Derry sympathises with under pressure...

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Notts County boss Shaun Derry has sympathised with Peterborough counterpart Darren Ferguson after a fans' poll called for a change in management at London Road.A survey conducted by the Peterborough Evening Telegraph resulted in 54 per cent of voters wanting the Scot to leave the club.More than 1,000 people took part in the online poll, but when presented with the results Ferguson "guessed support for him would be around the 50 per cent mark".Notts boss Derry, who leads his side...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County assistant boss Greg Abbott reveals club's plan for...

  24-01-2015 07:00
  
  When Greg Abbott went for a pint in the Trent Navigation pub in the wake of Notts County surviving relegation, the reception he received had a long lasting impact."I was treated like I have never been treated before," he says."The respect afforded to me that night, by about 20 fans, is something I will never forget."Where I am from, if you are looked after by people then you have to show them the same courtesy."And that is why I want to tell them exactly...
  
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• Nottingham Post published ​Nigel Kirk: Ilkeston vase was damaged but still valuable

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Nigel Kirk from Mellors & Kirk auction house on a damaged vase which was still worth more than £3,000.Hardly a day passes without someone telling me they'd love my job. They imagine a never-ending stream of beautiful objects from the past, works of art, jewels and collector's items just waiting to emerge from the boxes and carrier bags at one of our valuation days, allowing me the thrill of revealing that a dusty old vase is worth thousands. The reality is that the internet and popular
  
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• Nottingham Post published Neil Sutcliffe: Natural swimming pools will be big in 2015

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Neil Sutcliffe of Creative Roots landscape gardeners, based in West Bridgford, predicts the main gardening trends for 2015.So here we go – it's time to stick my neck out a little, and make some predictions about what I think we are likely to see more of within the garden design industry this year, and the trends I think are most likely to happen.Swimming pools.You might think that as we emerge from one of the longest and deepest recessions in most people's careers that a swimming pool...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Motorist drove from Wales to Nottingham after drinking bottle of...

  24-01-2015 07:00
  A MOTORIST who drove home from Wales after drinking a bottle of wine, then crashed into his neighbours' cars, said he was "disgusted" by his own behaviour.Mark Wattam smashed into several cars on East Crescent, Beeston, before pulling into his own driveway, then reversing out again and bumping into another vehicle.Neighbours raised the alarm and when officers arrived, they found the 52-year-old hiding in his garden. He fell asleep in the police car.Yesterday, Wattam appeared at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Letters Jan 24: 'Help us to mark 60 years since High Pavement...

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Early in September, 1955, High Pavement Grammar School opened its doors of the new building at Gainsford Crescent, Bestwood, to some 600 boys who had spent the previous one to five years in the old Victorian building on Stanley Road, Forest Fields.This was a truly momentous occasion in the history of the school. In fact it was also just 60 years since the school had moved from its original home on High Pavement to Stanley Road. In addition some 130 new boys joined the school as fresh-faced.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jury finds dad-of-two guilty of rape attempt

  24-01-2015 07:00
  
  A MARRIED man must register as a sex offender after he was found guilty of trying to rape a woman after a night out and stealing her belongings.But Aziz Achab, of Birding Street, Mansfield, was cleared of raping his victim and sexually assaulting her in her home.Achab looked shell-shocked as he was unanimously convicted of attempted rape and theft by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday.The attempted rape charge was a late addition to cover his conduct on the night in question. Judge...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen McCullen: I need to be outside to cycle

  24-01-2015 07:00
  Cyclist Helen McCullen from Beeston looks at the value of keeping training up during the winter.The snow and ice may have disappeared for the time being, but it's still cold, wet and unappealing out there!Cycling magazines are crammed with reviews of turbo trainers, and articles trying to convince me that sitting on a turbo is more exciting than watching paint dry. However, recent injury has forced me to re-evaluate my love-hate relationship with the dreaded machine. And I have to say, given the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gloves are on as Mansfield Town players try out boxing

  24-01-2015 07:00
  The gloves may be off when it comes to Mansfield Town's battle for survival in League Two.But as part of their training at least, they are very much on.In a bid to help improve their fitness as well as sharpen their mental approach to games, Adam Murray's men have been taking part in sessions at the new Stags' Boxing Academy.And skipper Martin Riley says turning their hand to a new sport has benefited the players."It's the first time I've done boxing," said the centre-back....
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles: Time for Nottingham Forest's players to take...

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