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• TracyWalker published Three chimney fires in two hours for fire crews

  06-02-2015 23:53
  
  Firefighters were called to three chimney fires within the space of two hours.A crew from Ilkeston was sent to Coronation Road, in Stanley, Ilkeston, to the first incident, at 4.10pm on Friday.A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The incident involved a chimney fire in a two-storey house. There were no injuries. Firefighters used chimney rods to extinguish the fire."Firefighters were at the scene for around an hour.Then at 5.40pm, a crew from Alfreton..
  
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• TracyWalker commented Three chimney fires in two hours for fire crews

  06-02-2015 23:53
  Firefighters were called to three chimney fires within the space of two hours.A crew from Ilkeston was sent to Coronation Road, in Stanley, Ilkeston, to the first incident, at 4.10pm on Friday.A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The incident involved a chimney fire in a two-storey house. There were no injuries. Firefighters used chimney rods to extinguish the fire."Firefighters were at the scene for around an hour.Then at 5.40pm, a crew from Alfreton..
  
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• Illuminating times as Nottingham dazzles for Light Night - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 23:26
  
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  Illuminating times as Nottingham dazzles for Light Night
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  Lightsaber duel - members of the English Combat in Dunkirk group is Nicholas Randle, 16 from Lenton and Lizzy Blankley, 20 from Mapperley Park. Comments (1). The dark and gloomy evenings may still be here, but Nottingham shone brighter than ever last ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Illuminating times as Nottingham dazzles for Light Night

  06-02-2015 22:41
  
  The dark and gloomy evenings may still be here, but Nottingham shone brighter than ever last night.
  
  
  Thousands of visitors made their way around various attractions at the eighth annual Light Night.
  
  
  From a pedal-powered disco next to the Brian Clough statue, to a procession of glowing sea creatures in Sneinton and lightsaber duels near Nottingham Castle, there was something for all ages to enjoy.
  
  
  The castle, which put on dazzling light displays, attracted almost 3,000 visitors within an.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Illuminating times as Nottingham dazzles for Light Night

  06-02-2015 22:41
  
  The dark and gloomy evenings may still be here, but Nottingham shone brighter than ever last night.
  
  
  Thousands of visitors made their way around various attractions at the eighth annual Light Night.
  
  
  From a pedal-powered disco next to the Brian Clough statue, to a procession of glowing sea creatures in Sneinton and lightsaber duels near Nottingham Castle, there was something for all ages to enjoy.
  
  
  The castle, which put on dazzling light displays, attracted almost 3,000 visitors within an.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Nottingham Light Night 2015

  06-02-2015 21:51
  
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• Julie Semper death: Tributes paid to former teacher and lecturer - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 20:19
  
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  Julie Semper death: Tributes paid to former teacher and lecturer
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  Tributes have been paid to a former teacher and lecturer who was found dead at her home. Julie Semper, 47, was a cover teacher at Bilborough College, and had also been a business lecturer at South Notts College until 2012. Her body was found at an ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Julie Semper death: Tributes paid to former teacher and lecturer

  06-02-2015 19:50
  
  Tributes have been paid to a former teacher and lecturer who was found dead at her home.Julie Semper, 47, was a cover teacher at Bilborough College, and had also been a business lecturer at South Notts College until 2012.Her body was found at an address in Magdala Road, in Mapperley Park, on Wednesday.A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday night and is being questioned on suspicion of her murder.She had been working at Bilborough College since September, and the principal
  
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• Dougie Freedman ready to handle pressure at Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 19:26
  
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  Dougie Freedman ready to handle pressure at Nottingham Forest
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  Dougie Freedman knows there will be pressure on his shoulders to deliver results, as he looks to follow in the footsteps of a club legend in Stuart Pearce – but the new Nottingham Forest manager says nobody will put him under greater pressure than himself.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman ready to handle pressure at Nottingham Forest

  06-02-2015 19:18
  
  Dougie Freedman knows there will be pressure on his shoulders to deliver results, as he looks to follow in the footsteps of a club legend in Stuart Pearce – but the new Nottingham Forest manager says nobody will put him under greater pressure than himself.Having played for the club as a striker, the Scotsman knows about expectation levels at the City Ground – and is also aware that a few positive results are needed just to fend off the growing threat of a relegation...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman ready to handle pressure at Nottingham Forest

  06-02-2015 19:18
  
  Dougie Freedman knows there will be pressure on his shoulders to deliver results, as he looks to follow in the footsteps of a club legend in Stuart Pearce – but the new Nottingham Forest manager says nobody will put him under greater pressure than himself.Having played for the club as a striker, the Scotsman knows about expectation levels at the City Ground – and is also aware that a few positive results are needed just to fend off the growing threat of a relegation...
  
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• AlexBritton published Extremists and crackpots 'over-represented' on social media,...

  06-02-2015 19:09
  
  Rushcliffe MP and former cabinet minister Ken Clarke has said he fears online debate can appear superficial.
  He was speaking to the Post after a question and answer session with sixth formers at the East Leake Academy.
  During the conversation, he said he feels "extremists and crackpots are slightly over-represented amongst all the perfectly ordinary sensible people on there."
  He said: "All that (social media) is fine, you have got to adjust to new technology I'm just.
  
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• AlexBritton commented Extremists and crackpots 'over-represented' on social media,...

  06-02-2015 19:09
  Rushcliffe MP and former cabinet minister Ken Clarke has said he fears online debate can appear superficial.
  He was speaking to the Post after a question and answer session with sixth formers at the East Leake Academy.
  During the conversation, he said he feels "extremists and crackpots are slightly over-represented amongst all the perfectly ordinary sensible people on there."
  He said: "All that (social media) is fine, you have got to adjust to new technology I'm just.
  
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• Hopkins a 'lose-lose' fight - Froch

  06-02-2015 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fight does not excite the Nottingham boxer
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kyle Dixon admits it was a wrench leaving Notts County

  06-02-2015 18:53
  
  Kyle Dixon has admitted it was a wrench to leave Notts County, but said it was the best move for his career.The young midfielder parted company with the Magpies on transfer deadline day, leaving the club by mutual consent.He was immediately snapped up by Conference North side Boston United, who offered the 20-year-old a deal until the end of next season.His move to the Pilgrims, where he enjoyed a loan spell earlier in the season, ended a five-year stay at Meadow Lane and he says it was.
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire police officer tried to help fans at Hillsborough...

  06-02-2015 18:24
  
  A Nottinghamshire Police sargeant has told the Hillsboruogh Inquest he implored officers to let fans over the fences.Adrian Brazener was acting as a spotterin the crowd fans when 96 Liverpool fans were killed following a crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.The jury heard part of a statement Mr Brazener wrote shortly after the disaster on April 15.He said: "I then was grabbing police officers to stop them - shouting at them to stop them pushing the...
  
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• DanRobinson published Pupil parliament united in belief that school dinners need...

  06-02-2015 18:21
  
  School dinners chosen by pupils, clean changing rooms and websites for youngsters form the idealistic world for primary school children.Pupils stood up to get their voices heard about issues like these affecting them as they took on the role of politicians yesterday. Some 56 children from 28 schools attended the Rushcliffe Learning Alliance Pupil Parliament at County Hall.They posed questions to incoming Nottinghamshire County Council chief executive Anthony May and debated in...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Pupil parliament united in belief that school dinners need...

  06-02-2015 18:21
  
  School dinners chosen by pupils, clean changing rooms and websites for youngsters form the idealistic world for primary school children.Pupils stood up to get their voices heard about issues like these affecting them as they took on the role of politicians yesterday. Some 56 children from 28 schools attended the Rushcliffe Learning Alliance Pupil Parliament at County Hall.They posed questions to incoming Nottinghamshire County Council chief executive Anthony May and debated in...
  
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• Where to watch the Six Nations in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 18:11
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  Where to watch the Six Nations in Nottingham
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  Ahead of the huge clash between England and Wales tonight, there are plenty of places to watch the Six Nations rugby tournament over the next few weeks. The Southbank in West Bridgford has just installed a 90 inch television for sports fans to catch ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town have finally found replacement for Alan Marriott,...

  06-02-2015 18:08
  Mansfield Town have finally found a replacement for Alan Marriott, according to boss Adam Murray.This season, Dimitar Evtimov, Sascha Studer and Alan Smith have all occupied the spot between the posts, with all three under the age of 24.Marriott by contrast, was 35 when he was released in the summer.But in Lenny Pidgeley, 30, (pictured), who joined this week on loan from Newport County, Murray believes he has a goalkeeper with much needed experience."I spent my Sunday beating myself up
  
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• EllieCullen published Serial thief stole more than £1,000-worth of goods from...

  06-02-2015 18:07
  A serial thief stole more than £1,000-worth of goods from shops over the course of four months – as well as stealing hundreds from his 87-year-old grandmother's bank account.David Brooks, of Manor Road in Eastwood, appeared at Nottingham Magistrate's Court yesterday after admitting a total of 14 offences, including 11 thefts.The court heard that the 34-year-old had stolen items such as perfume, joints of meat and a set of knives from shops in Eastwood and Giltbrook between.
  
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• EllieCullen commented Serial thief stole more than £1,000-worth of goods from...

  06-02-2015 18:07
  
  A serial thief stole more than £1,000-worth of goods from shops over the course of four months – as well as stealing hundreds from his 87-year-old grandmother's bank account.David Brooks, of Manor Road in Eastwood, appeared at Nottingham Magistrate's Court yesterday after admitting a total of 14 offences, including 11 thefts.The court heard that the 34-year-old had stolen items such as perfume, joints of meat and a set of knives from shops in Eastwood and Giltbrook between.
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Mum pays tribute to Abbie Chambers who died in A610 horror smash

  06-02-2015 18:02
  
  The mother of a young mum tragically killed in a road smash said she was "beautiful on the inside and the outside".Sandra Chambers said she will now bring up her daughter Abbie's children Elouise, three, and Eva, two – who have still yet to be told that their mother has died.And Mrs Chambers added that she has no idea why 21-year-old Abbie was on the bike when she died on the A610 near Ikea at Ilkeston.The 48-year-old said: "She will be missed by literally hundreds and hundreds of people..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adam Murray is loving challenge at Mansfield Town

  06-02-2015 17:55
  
  Adam Murray pulled up at the One Call Stadium first thing Monday morning and promptly pranged his car.It just about summed up the way things are going at the moment.It has been one bad news story after another for Mansfield Town – slips on the field, a slip down the table and a succession of injuries, with midfielder Matty Blair the latest long-term absentee.Murray could be forgiven for wondering why he had signed up for a career in management.The youngest boss in the Football...
  
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• JonPritchard published Where to watch the Six Nations in Nottingham

  06-02-2015 17:55
  
  Ahead of the huge clash between England and Wales tonight, there are plenty of places to watch the Six Nations rugby tournament over the next few weeks.The Southbank in West Bridgford has just installed a 90 inch television for sports fans to catch all the latest action, and will be showing every game of the Six Nations live over the company weeks.The Approach, in Friar Lane, will also screen all of the games. The pub boasts two large HD screens as well as five 47in HD screens and full...
  
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• rsherdley published Bulwell man fined for threatening to stab and petrol bomb...

  06-02-2015 17:44
  
  Threats of stabbing and petrol bombing his neighbour's home were drunkenly uttered in the street by a 62-year-old Bulwell man, a court heard.Ian McCallum, of Whitebeam Gardens, admitted racially-aggravated behaviour and threatening criminal damage.Judge Philip Head told him at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, February 6, as he fined him £80: "I make no judgement about who is at fault or whether you are both at fault in terms of your relationship with your neighbour."But he said.
  
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• Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady aims to impress against Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 17:37
  
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  Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady aims to impress against Nottingham Forest
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  Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady is aiming to impress against Nottingham Forest, as he looks to secure a long-term future at Brighton. The former Notts County man (pictured) was tipped to leave the club before Christmas, with Sheffield United keen ...
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady aims to impress against...

  06-02-2015 17:28
  Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady is aiming to impress against Nottingham Forest, as he looks to secure a long-term future at Brighton.The former Notts County man (pictured) was tipped to leave the club before Christmas, with Sheffield United keen to take him on loan.But, having signed a three-year deal at the Amex back in the summer, O'Grady does not want to go anywhere."My family are here. We are settled. The kids are in school and happy. It's definitely the target and the goal,"
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady aims to impress against...

  06-02-2015 17:28
  
  Nottingham-born striker Chris O'Grady is aiming to impress against Nottingham Forest, as he looks to secure a long-term future at Brighton.The former Notts County man (pictured) was tipped to leave the club before Christmas, with Sheffield United keen to take him on loan.But, having signed a three-year deal at the Amex back in the summer, O'Grady does not want to go anywhere."My family are here. We are settled. The kids are in school and happy. It's definitely the target and the goal,"
  
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• Police 'threw' fans back into pens

  06-02-2015 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottinghamshire police sergeant tells the Hillsborough inquest that fans who tried to escape were "thrown" back into pens by police officers.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ryan Hough hopes Nottingham Rugby fans turn up the volume against...

  06-02-2015 17:17
  
  Ryan Hough is hoping for another "great atmosphere" as Nottingham Rugby prepare for their second game at Lady Bay on Sunday.The winger said all the players relished the noise from the crowd, which he felt was louder than at their previous home of Meadow Lane, when they beat Plymouth last month.Championship leaders Worcester Warriors present a daunting task when they come to town, but Hough  says home fans turning up the volume can only help their cause come the 3pm kick-off."The..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby v Worcester Warriors: Team news

  06-02-2015 17:09
  
  Nottingham Rugby head coach Martin Haag has handed a full debut to centre Nick Carpenter for Sunday's visit of league leaders Worcester Warriors.Carpenter arrived on a dual registration with Bristol ahead of last Saturday's trip to Jersey, where the Green and Whites narrowly lost, 12-10. He comes in to the team in place of Ed Styles, who reverts to the bench.In the pack, Haag has made three changes. Dan Montagu and Paul Grant have picked up knocks and are replaced by Rupert Cooper
  
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• Chris Lawrence: Nottingham Panthers fans play their part in success of the team - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 17:08
  
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  Chris Lawrence: Nottingham Panthers fans play their part in success of the team
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  Panthers fans always make themselves well heard at the National Ice Centre at home games. Comments (0). Chris Lawrence cannot praise Nottingham Panthers fans highly enough. The Toronto-born centre has become something of a cult favourite this ...
  
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• Mansfield Town v Stevenage

  06-02-2015 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Mansfield Town and Stevenage.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Chris Lawrence: Nottingham Panthers fans play their part in...

  06-02-2015 16:48
  
  Chris Lawrence cannot praise Nottingham Panthers fans highly enough.The Toronto-born centre has become something of a cult favourite this season after getting off to a relatively slow start with his new club.He has now won over the supporters and Lawrence says their backing for the team in their pursuit of the Elite League title has not gone unnoticed."The fans have been amazing. I can't say enough about them," he said."They bring amazing energy at home and travel in numbers away. You've...
  
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• uniqueauction published New Look Antiques & Collectors auction at Unique Auctions

  06-02-2015 16:22
  
  This Saturday 7th February sees a new look Antiques, Collectors & General auction at Unique Auction's Fosseway sale rooms on Newark Rd (A46). The auction rooms are currently being developed and the sale now includes Antiques, Collectables as well general items.The sale includes over 650 lots from three estates in Lincoln and Newark. Due to a large increase in the number of individuals selling and increase in house and estate clearances, at least two Antiques & General auctions are...
  
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• EllieCullen published Julie Semper death: Neighbours tell of their shock after...

  06-02-2015 15:40
  
  Neighbours have reacted with shock following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Mapperley Park.A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.The body of 47-year-old Julie Semper was found at a house in Madgdala Road on Wednesday, February 4.On Friday afternoon the house was taped off and police forensic investigators were at the scene.Fran Rhoden, 61, said: "It's quite a quiet area. These things can happen anywhere but I'm surprised because it's an...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's GB speed skaters in good spirits for German leg of...

  06-02-2015 15:37
  The Nottingham-based GB Short Track Speed Skating squad are competing in the first competition in the European stage of the ISU World Cup this weekend in Dresden, Germany.The fifth and penultimate event in the 2014/15 ISU series, the British athletes that train at the National Ice Centre will be competing against more than 200 of the world's best skaters from 36 nations. The squad go into the competition with an extra boost of confidence after team-mate Elise Christie was crowned European..
  
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• Jools Holland books return to Nottingham with KT Tunstall - Nottingham Post

  06-02-2015 15:29
  Jools Holland books return to Nottingham with KT Tunstall
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  Jools Holland will return to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall later this year, with KT Tunstall as his special guest. Tickets for the show on Saturday, November 21, where he'll be joined by his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, are on sale now priced at £36. It ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nightmares On Wax guest DJs at Irish Centre

  06-02-2015 15:24
  
  George Evelyn, better known as Nightmares On Wax or DJ Ease, guests at the Irish Centre on Friday, February 6.
  The Ibiza resident, who grew up in Leeds, is considered to be the 'granddaddy' of Warp Records, releasing the groundbreaking 90s albums Smokers Delight and Carboot Soul.
  His new album, Feelin' Good, is described as "zesty with funk, soul and even throbbing low slung house".
  He says: "House was always about fun to me. There was a period when it didn't sound like it was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch: I could end up having two fights this year... and one...

  06-02-2015 15:10
  
  Carl Froch says he could still fulfil his dream of fighting in Las Vegas – even if he lands a City Ground showdown against Bernard Hopkins.The four-time super-middleweight champion of the world is hoping to return to the ring in June to face the legendary Hopkins at the home of Nottingham Forest.But the 37-year-old still fancies a trip to Sin City to have his name up in lights, which has been a lifelong ambition for the WBA champion.He was due to fight Julio Cesar...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Carl Froch: I could end up having two fights this year... and one...

  06-02-2015 15:10
  Carl Froch says he could still fulfil his dream of fighting in Las Vegas – even if he lands a City Ground showdown against Bernard Hopkins.The four-time super-middleweight champion of the world is hoping to return to the ring in June to face the legendary Hopkins at the home of Nottingham Forest.But the 37-year-old still fancies a trip to Sin City to have his name up in lights, which has been a lifelong ambition for the WBA champion.He was due to fight Julio Cesar...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jools Holland books return to Nottingham with KT Tunstall

  06-02-2015 15:06
  Jools Holland will return to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall later this year, with KT Tunstall as his special guest.
  Tickets for the show on Saturday, November 21, where he'll be joined by his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, are on sale now priced at £36.
  It's part of a 31 date tour that comes swiftly after he played the Royal Concert Hall just before Christmas.
  "It's become an annual event really, touring the UK around December but we're on tour somewhere or other all the time," he...
  
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• Nottingham v Worcester: Chris Pennell back for Warriors - BBC Sport

  06-02-2015 14:48
  
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  England full-back Chris Pennell returns for Worcester at Nottingham on Sunday as the Championship leaders bid to maintain their 19-match winning streak. Pennell was absent on England Saxons duty in Ireland as the Warriors won 25-5 against Doncaster ...
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• Man quizzed after suspicious death

  06-02-2015 14:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man is being questioned by police after the body of a 47-year-old woman is found in Nottingham.
  
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• DanRobinson published The Meadows residents celebrate 12 story poles made from felled...

  06-02-2015 14:25
  
  "No tree leaves The Meadows" was the bold statement made by residents when work began to extend the tram line - and yesterday they celebrated their rebirth as story poles.
  About 50 people joined a tour along Queen's Walk of 12 tree chunks installed as sculptures telling tales of The Meadows.
  The £26,000 project was completed on Wednesday - three years after 45 lime trees were cut down as part of the tram extension.
  Pat Thomas, chairwoman of the New Meadows Tenant & Resident
  
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• DanRobinson commented The Meadows residents celebrate 12 story poles made from felled...

  06-02-2015 14:25
  
  "No tree leaves The Meadows" was the bold statement made by residents when work began to extend the tram line - and yesterday they celebrated their rebirth as story poles.
  About 50 people joined a tour along Queen's Walk of 12 tree chunks installed as sculptures telling tales of The Meadows.
  The £26,000 project was completed on Wednesday - three years after 45 lime trees were cut down as part of the tram extension.
  Pat Thomas, chairwoman of the New Meadows Tenant & Resident
  
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• GarlickFiend commented Soldiers man 'machine guns' in Nottingham while driving in...

  06-02-2015 13:57
  Soldiers carrying heavy weapons in a military-style jeep were spotted in Nottingham in an apparent Army recruitment stunt.
  The three men, wearing camouflaged uniform, were captured on camera stuck in Canal Street
  traffic alongside civilian vehicles.
  One stood on top of the jeep manning a mounted machine gun, while the passenger carried a similar "weapon".
  A poster along the side of the vehicle, carrying the Army logo, said "Join now. Drive...
  
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• DanRobinson published Soldiers man 'machine guns' in Nottingham while driving in...

  06-02-2015 13:57
  
  Soldiers carrying heavy weapons in a military-style jeep were spotted in Nottingham in an apparent Army recruitment stunt.
  The three men, wearing camouflaged uniform, were captured on camera stuck in Canal Street traffic alongside civilian vehicles.
  One stood on top of the jeep manning a mounted machine gun, while the passenger carried a similar "weapon".
  A poster along the side of the vehicle, carrying the Army logo, said "Join now. Drive this!"
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• AlexBritton published City centre office block to be converted into flats

  06-02-2015 13:48
  Another city centre office block is to be turned into flats which will be marketed for students.Avalon Court in Kent Street is to be converted into more than 100 flats and will be open by August.It is the latest in a long line of office accommodation which is being converted into living space following similar developments at Talbot House, and the 'Maid Marian Towers' of Newtown House and Newland House.The five-floor building of Avalon Court will be turned into 98 self-contained flats in a.
  
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