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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Elise Christie scoops three gold medals at European...

  25-01-2015 20:37
  
  Speed skater Elise Christie was crowned the overall Ladies European champion as she left Holland with three gold and one silver in a tidy medal haul.The Nottingham-based Olympian, a World Championship silver medalist in 2014, was the stand-out performer at the ISU European Short Track Championships.On Saturday, the 24-year-old Scot – who trains every day with the rest of the GB squad at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham – claimed victory in both the 1,500m and 500m...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham's Elise Christie scoops three gold medals at European...

  25-01-2015 20:37
  Speed skater Elise Christie was crowned the overall Ladies European champion as she left Holland with three gold and one silver in a tidy medal haul.The Nottingham-based Olympian, a World Championship silver medalist in 2014, was the stand-out performer at the ISU European Short Track Championships.On Saturday, the 24-year-old Scot – who trains every day with the rest of the GB squad at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham – claimed victory in both the 1,500m and 500m...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers 6 Braehead Clan 3: Match report - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 20:28
  
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  Nottingham Panthers 6 Braehead Clan 3: Match report
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  Nottingham Panthers delivered their second dominant win in as many games against an Elite League title rival as they beat leaders Braehead Clan 6-3 at the National Ice Centre. This was billed as being realistically must win given Clan's favourable run ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Mobile speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire - from...

  25-01-2015 20:10
  
  Speed cameras will be in the following locations for the week commencing Monday, January 25:A60 Nottingham Rd, MansfieldA60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, RavensheadB6023 Mansfield Rd, Sutton in AshfieldA6191 Southwell Rd West, MansfieldKirkby Road, Sutton in AshfieldA60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield WoodhouseA60 Carlton in Lindrick/CosthorpeB6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit sectionA631 Gringley to Beckingham (Nr Mutton Lane)A616 Ollerton Rd, CauntonB6041 Kilton Hill, WorksopA60 Bellar Gate -...
  
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• PMBlackburn published The Nottinghamshire medics who volunteer to save your life

  25-01-2015 20:04
  
  Volunteer doctors responded to hundreds of 999 calls last year – backing up stretched emergency services when people needed life-saving help.
  East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) - who are blue light trained - has four committed medical specialists giving up their free time to treat people who have been in car accidents, had falls or other serious life-threatening incidents in Nottinghamshire.
  And last year, the doctors responded to 314 emergency call-outs in the county...
  
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• BenIreland published Bestwood Park pensioner's horror after dog attack leaves...

  25-01-2015 19:57
  
  PENSIONER Angela Blogg says her Yorkshire terrier is lucky to be alive after he was tossed around "like a rag doll" by another dog.Six-year-old Toby needed surgery after being bitten in the neck as the pair were out walking near Pedmore Valley, Bestwood Park.Mrs Blogg, 80, was with friends when she said a bullmastiff-type dog, which wasn't on a lead, ran over to them."The lady who was walking the dog threw a ball for it to fetch," said Mrs Blogg, of Chiltern Way. "It was a massive, vicious
  
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• BenIreland commented Bestwood Park pensioner's horror after dog attack leaves...

  25-01-2015 19:57
  
  PENSIONER Angela Blogg says her Yorkshire terrier is lucky to be alive after he was tossed around "like a rag doll" by another dog.Six-year-old Toby needed surgery after being bitten in the neck as the pair were out walking near Pedmore Valley, Bestwood Park.Mrs Blogg, 80, was with friends when she said a bullmastiff-type dog, which wasn't on a lead, ran over to them."The lady who was walking the dog threw a ball for it to fetch," said Mrs Blogg, of Chiltern Way. "It was a massive, vicious
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers 6 Braehead Clan 3: Match report

  25-01-2015 19:47
  
  Nottingham Panthers delivered their second dominant win in as many games against an Elite League title rival as they beat leaders Braehead Clan 6-3 at the National Ice Centre.This was billed as being realistically must win given Clan's favourable run in on paper and Panthers delivered not just the points but also the performance to match.Goals from Colby Cohen, Chris Lawrence and two each for Chris Higgins and Guillaume Doucet ensured it was a near perfect weekend for Panthers, who saw...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County loan star Jack Grealish in trouble over...

  25-01-2015 19:25
  
  Former Notts County loan star Jack Grealish, a player strongly linked with a move to Nottingham Forest in recent weeks, has found himself in a storm about his use of social media site Twitter.The 19-year-old Aston Villa winger, who made such a big impact for the Magpies in League One last season, has reportedly been fined over a message he posted where he made reference to his lack of first-team opportunities at Villa Park.Grealish, who signed a four year deal with the Premier League..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Notts County loan star Jack Grealish in trouble over...

  25-01-2015 19:25
  
  Former Notts County loan star Jack Grealish, a player strongly linked with a move to Nottingham Forest in recent weeks, has found himself in a storm about his use of social media site Twitter.The 19-year-old Aston Villa winger, who made such a big impact for the Magpies in League One last season, has reportedly been fined over a message he posted where he made reference to his lack of first-team opportunities at Villa Park.Grealish, who signed a four year deal with the Premier League..
  
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• Review: Queen + Adam Lambert, Capital FM Arena - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 19:00
  
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  Review: Queen + Adam Lambert, Capital FM Arena
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  I reckon he would have liked the fresh-faced kid. He's got the beautiful looks, the ear-rings, the tatts, the studded black leather gear, the camp confidence, the swaggering ego – and the voice is pretty good too! Okay, he looks like a grandson ...
  
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• TomNorton published Primary school brings art and literacy together for exciting...

  25-01-2015 18:04
  
  PRIMARY school pupils will be taking part in a unique programme using literature to inspire them to create beautiful works of art.Teachers at Harrington Junior School in Long Eaton have organised a week of creative classes starting today that will culminate in an art exhibition. Harrington pupils will be encouraged to read books to inspire them to create something – with the theme of the exhibition being colours in nature.The ten best pieces of work will then be put on display for the rest
  
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• BenIreland published Plans for 1,000 homes near Linby would cause traffic gridlock...

  25-01-2015 17:46
  
  Campaigners say the lack of a transport assessment for a 1,000-home development near a Nottinghamshire village could leave it "gridlocked".Planning permission for 38 of the 1,000 homes on green belt-land at Top Wighay, near Linby, could be given on Wednesday at a Gedling Borough Council planning committee.But action group Brownfield 1st and members of Linby Parish Council say a decision on the Strata Homes development comes too soon because there is no plan to cope with expected traffic...
  
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• jonmattos published Tennis: Teenager Nick Kyrgios makes history at Australian Open...

  25-01-2015 17:45
  
  Nick Kyrgios is the name on everybody's lips at the moment in Australia and the teenager's meteoric rise all started in Nottingham back in June.The 19-year-old has become the first Aussie player to reach the Australian Open men's quarter-finals for ten years and there he will face Great Britain's Andy Murray on Tuesday.Kyrgios saved a match point and came from two sets down to reach the last eight, stunning Roger Federer's conqueror Andreas Seppi 5-7 4-6 6-3 7-6(5) 8-6 at the Hisense Arena in...
  
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• Wollaton knife assault: Five people released on bail - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 17:35
  
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  Wollaton knife assault: Five people released on bail
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  A spokesman for Nottingham Police said: “The five that were arrested have been released on bail pending further enquiries. “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. “Police have now left the scene and the road is back ...
  
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• TomNorton published Plans to combine Notts councils would threaten local identity,...

  25-01-2015 17:33
  Critics claim plans to create a combined authority for Nottinghamshire will lead to local areas losing their identity.The plans are up for consultation and would see all nine councils in the county working more closely together on planning and transport.Advocates of the proposals say the deal could bring in more money from Government, but others have called them "the thin end of the wedge".David Watts, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Broxtowe Borough Council, said he believed the...
  
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• jonmattos published Cricket: Nottinghamshire pair Gurney and Patel star in England...

  25-01-2015 17:09
  
  Nottinghamshire pair Harry Gurney and Samit Patel played a big role in helping the England Lions see off South Africa A in the first game of their unofficial one-day international series at Bloemfontein.Left-armer Gurney took three wickets, while Patel hit the winning runs as the Lions won by four wickets with 93 balls to spare.The hosts were all out for 172 as Gurney (three for 26 off seven overs) and Ben Stokes (four for 22) did the damage.In reply, at Chevrolet Park, opener Jason...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wollaton knife assault: Five people released on bail

  25-01-2015 17:04
  
  RESIDENTS living in the neighbourhood where a mass fight broke out between teenagers – with one suffering knife injuries – say they are "shocked" by what happened.Police arrested five people in connection with the incident, on Friday afternoon, which left two teenage boys in hospital. But all have now been released on bail pending further enquiries.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the area in Wollaton at 3.35pm to reports that around 30 teens were fighting in Grangewood...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wollaton knife assault: Five people released on bail

  25-01-2015 17:04
  
  RESIDENTS living in the neighbourhood where a mass fight broke out between teenagers – with one suffering knife injuries – say they are "shocked" by what happened.Police arrested five people in connection with the incident, on Friday afternoon, which left two teenage boys in hospital. But all have now been released on bail pending further enquiries.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the area in Wollaton at 3.35pm to reports that around 30 teens were fighting in Grangewood...
  
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• jonmattos published Non-league round-up and results: Basford hit eight ahead of...

  25-01-2015 16:26
  
  Basford United prepared for their re-arranged Notts Senior County Cup quarter-final with Carlton Town this week by recording their biggest ever Midland League win.Ruben Wiggins-Thomas scored four as Basford beat Heath Hayes 8-1 to go within five points of leaders Long Eaton United, who drew 1-1 at Stourport Swifts, with two games in hand.Ryan Whitehurst got Basford off to a perfect start when he scored with a diving header after just three minutes, and Wiggins-Thomas made it two when he squeezed
  
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• GB ice pair become medal contenders

  25-01-2015 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nick Buckland, from Nottingham, and Penny Coomes feel better equipped than ever to become the first pair since Torvill and Dean to win an Olympic ice dancing medal.
  
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• Christie crowned European champion

  25-01-2015 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham-based Elise Christie wins the overall title at the Short Track Speed Skating European Championships in the Netherlands.
  
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• Nottingham Scottish Association celebrate Burns Night in traditional style - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 15:12
  
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  Nottingham Scottish Association celebrate Burns Night in traditional style
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  At the Masonic Hall, members cheered as the Address to the Haggis took place along to traditional piping music from Nottingham piper, Bill Fernie. Welcoming guests to the event was the president of the Nottingham Scottish Association, Bernice Young.
  
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• Dancer Rebekah Hemsley has high hopes for the Miss England contest - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 15:12
  
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  Dancer Rebekah Hemsley has high hopes for the Miss England contest
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  If she were to claim the sash, Rebekah would be going head to head in the Miss England contest against Miss Nottingham - 18-year-old Rebecca Drysdale, of Wollaton. Rebekah believes that she has the potential to go the whole way. “I'm a normal girl from ...
  
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• Ambulances stuck queuing outside hospitals for hours because of bed shortages - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 15:12
  
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  Ambulances stuck queuing outside hospitals for hours because of bed shortages
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  Tim Guyler, interim chief operating officer at Nottingham University Hospitals, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, said: “We have an increase in emergency admissions and unprecedented pressures on services. Patients have been ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Mr Selfridge re-opens for business with a host of new characters

  25-01-2015 14:34
  WILL the new series of Mr Selfridge finally see Agnes Towler finding happiness?
  Tomorrow's opening episode of ten in the third series of this award-winning ITV drama has the character, played by Nottingham's Aisling Loftus, walking down the aisle, so one would expect so. But the joy is short-lived.
  Agnes is at a wedding when she and Henri, recently returned from the War, are reunited. It's been four years and the couple can't wait to wed. By the end of the episode that's exactly what they do....
  
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• Shaun Derry vows to inspire Notts County response to Peterborough setback - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 13:57
  
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  Shaun Derry vows to inspire Notts County response to Peterborough setback
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  There were a good 20 minutes or so before Shaun Derry emerged to face the press having pored over defeat to Peterborough with his assistant Greg Abbott and academy chief Paul Hart. Having analysed and dissected a meek performance which handed the ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Slipknot fans given 'no spikes' warning

  25-01-2015 13:57
  
  Slipknot fans who will be attending the US band's concert at the Capital FM Arena are being warned not to wear spikes.
  Entry to the gig on Monday January 26, their first at Nottingham's largest venue, may be refused if security deem attire to be a health and safety risk.
  "Unfortunately, we cannot allow spiked jewellery, belts, shoes or any other spiked attire so please don't wear this to the event," fans were told in a statement on the arena website.
  "If you do, you'll be asked to remove...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Shaun Derry vows to inspire Notts County response to Peterborough...

  25-01-2015 13:11
  
  There were a good 20 minutes or so before Shaun Derry emerged to face the press having pored over defeat to Peterborough with his assistant Greg Abbott and academy chief Paul Hart.Having analysed and dissected a meek performance which handed the troubled visitors a 2-1 win, you didn't need to be a body language expert to read his mood. The Notts County manager said he felt anger, disappointment and frustration and it was easy to understand why given his team only showed their...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Shaun Derry vows to inspire Notts County response to Peterborough...

  25-01-2015 13:11
  
  There were a good 20 minutes or so before Shaun Derry emerged to face the press having pored over defeat to Peterborough with his assistant Greg Abbott and academy chief Paul Hart.Having analysed and dissected a meek performance which handed the troubled visitors a 2-1 win, you didn't need to be a body language expert to read his mood. The Notts County manager said he felt anger, disappointment and frustration and it was easy to understand why given his team only showed their...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Review: Queen + Adam Lambert, Capital FM Arena

  25-01-2015 13:02
  
  SO, the big question is ... what would Freddie have made of Adam Lambert?
  I reckon he would have liked the fresh-faced kid. He's got the beautiful looks, the ear-rings, the tatts, the studded black leather gear, the camp confidence, the swaggering ego – and the voice is pretty good too!
  Okay, he looks like a grandson visiting the old folks but, complementing rather than competing with the fire and passion of those two white-haired rock giants, he stands tall and proud.
  Here is a guy who is
  
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• PMBlackburn published Ambulances stuck queuing outside hospitals for hours because of...

  25-01-2015 12:56
  
  Thousands of patients were left waiting in ambulance queues for hospital treatment last year – including a person who was not seen by medics for five hours and 25 minutes.The problem is caused by beds being filled by people who don't need them but are difficult to discharge into community social care, and high demand on Accident and Emergency and paramedics.When ambulances arrive at hospital they have to wait until their patient has a bed to go to and staff can pass on clinical...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Ambulances stuck queuing outside hospitals for hours because of...

  25-01-2015 12:56
  
  Thousands of patients were left waiting in ambulance queues for hospital treatment last year – including a person who was not seen by medics for five hours and 25 minutes.The problem is caused by beds being filled by people who don't need them but are difficult to discharge into community social care, and high demand on Accident and Emergency and paramedics.When ambulances arrive at hospital they have to wait until their patient has a bed to go to and staff can pass on clinical...
  
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• Badger first for nature reserve

  25-01-2015 12:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Badgers are filmed at a Nottinghamshire nature reserve for the first time.
  
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• LucyBudge published Dancer Rebekah Hemsley has high hopes for the Miss England...

  25-01-2015 11:44
  
  FOR 23-year-old Rebekah Hemsley, getting through to the final of the Miss England contest would be a "dream come true".Rebekah, of Carlton, is urging people to go online and vote to be declared winner of the Miss Social Media title - taking her through to compete for the Miss England trophy.The casino waitress has always wanted to apply for the coveted crown, but said that she "didn't want to go into it half heartedly".She said: "I've wanted to do this for a long time. I always knew I had..
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottingham Scottish Association celebrate Burns Night in...

  25-01-2015 11:33
  
  ADDRESSING the haggis at the annual Burns Night celebration was the Nottingham Scottish Association.Members wore their kilts with pride as over 90 people gathered for the joyous events on Saturday evening.Held at the Masonic Hall, in Goldsmith Street, the night kicked off with The Selkirk Grace - an opening prayer traditionally done before the first course.Burns Night is celebrated every year on January 25 and celebrates the life, works and spirit of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759 to...
  
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• VIDEO: Political Week in 60 seconds

  25-01-2015 11:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sunday Politics East Midlands headlines
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: I fear we won't see Andy Reid in a Nottingham...

  25-01-2015 11:00
  
  I have to admit, I'm starting to fear we won't see Andy Reid in a Nottingham Forest shirt again this season.He's had this groin problem for around a year now and it still isn't going away.Sidelined for the final two months of last season with it, he only played six games of this campaign in the Championship before it struck again and we haven't seen him in a Reds shirt since the 1-1 draw with Derby at the City Ground back in mid-September.And now, more than four months since he last...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: I fear we won't see Andy Reid in a Nottingham...

  25-01-2015 11:00
  
  I have to admit, I'm starting to fear we won't see Andy Reid in a Nottingham Forest shirt again this season.He's had this groin problem for around a year now and it still isn't going away.Sidelined for the final two months of last season with it, he only played six games of this campaign in the Championship before it struck again and we haven't seen him in a Reds shirt since the 1-1 draw with Derby at the City Ground back in mid-September.And now, more than four months since he last...
  
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• Nottinghamshire weather: Sunday, January 25 - Nottingham Post

  25-01-2015 10:10
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  Nottinghamshire weather: Sunday, January 25
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  The day will get off to a foggy start but there will be brighter intervals between 11am to 1pm. Forecasters have also predicted periods of patchy rain during the afternoon, particularly in the west of the county. It will be mild with a maximum ...
  
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• Nottingham cancer patient's eviction blocked by crowds - BBC News

  25-01-2015 09:21
  
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  Nottingham cancer patient's eviction blocked by crowds
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  He said the protest outside his bungalow in Carlton, Nottingham, had given him "a new lease of life". Last summer, after an online plea for help, crowds gathered to support the 63-year-old. UK Asset Resolution Ltd said it will now go back to the courts ...
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  Cancer patient Tom Crawford thanks his hundreds of supporters who warded off ...Nott
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottinghamshire weather: Sunday, January 25

  25-01-2015 09:03
  It's going to be a cloudy Sunday for most parts of Nottinghamshire.The day will get off to a foggy start but there will be brighter intervals between 11am to 1pm. Forecasters have also predicted periods of patchy rain during the afternoon, particularly in the west of the county.It will be mild with a maximum temperature of 9°C expected.Going into Sunday night, it will continue to be cloudy overhead with extensive hill fog in higher parts of Nottinghamshire. A minimum temperature of
  
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