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• Nottingham Post published Hockey: Spies at the double as Beeston's men close the gap at top...

  08-02-2015 22:54
  
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• Murder investigation launched after man dies following city centre fight - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 22:49
  
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  Murder investigation launched after man dies following city centre fight
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  A total of seven men have now been arrested in connection with the incident, which happened in Thurland Street, on Sunday February 8, just before 4am - they all remain in police custody. Cordons are still in place at Thurland Street at the junction ...
  
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• RachelGorman published Murder investigation launched after man dies following city...

  08-02-2015 22:28
  
  Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a city centre brawl.A total of seven men have now been arrested in connection with the incident, which happened in Thurland Street, on Sunday February 8, just before 4am - they all remain in police custody.Cordons are still in place at Thurland Street at the junction with Clinton Street, Pelham Street and Clumber Street and are likely to remain until further searches have been...
  
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• RachelGorman commented BAFTA win for Nottingham-trained actor Jack O'Connell

  08-02-2015 22:01
  
  Nottingham-trained actor Jack O'Connellhas won the EE Rising Star Award at the BAFTAs.Jack's outstanding performances in Starred Up, '71 and Angelina Jolie's Unbroken have led him to receive the gong.The 24-year-old, of Alvaston, enjoyed a hugely successful year in 2014 and was presented the award by James McAvoy.Margot Robbie of The Wolf of Wall Street, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley, were also nominated for the gong  – which was decided by a public...
  
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• Nottingham Rugby 3 Worcester Warriors 58: Match report - Class tells at Lady Bay - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 21:36
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  Nottingham Rugby 3 Worcester Warriors 58: Match report - Class tells at Lady Bay
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  Promotion hopefuls Worcester Warriors cruised to a Championship victory at Lady Bay as they swept aside Nottingham in an emphatic 58-3 victory. It was the fourth meeting between the sides so far this season and arguably the most one sided of the lot.
  Nottingham 3 Worcester Warriors 58: Warriors roar to their 20th win in successionBirmingham Mail
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• Nottingham Post published Hull Stingrays 5 Nottingham Panthers 2: Match report - unhappy...

  08-02-2015 21:26
  
  Nottingham Panthers were beaten twice at the weekend as they lost 5-2 to Hull Stingrays.
  Defeat on Saturday to Sheffield Steelers dealt a blow to Panthers' Elite League title hopes and that was significantly compounded on Humberside a day later, although they remain three points behind leaders Braehead Clan in third.
  In truth, it was a perfect weekend for the Clan as they beat Belfast Giants before sitting back to see Panthers lose their game in hand to Hull and Sheffield to Cardiff Devils.
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Another Sunday... another East Midlands manager...

  08-02-2015 20:51
  
  For the second Sunday in a row, East Midlands football fans are reacting to the news of a managerial departure.This time last week it was Stuart Pearce getting the sack by Nottingham Forest to be replaced soon after by Dougie Freedman, and now it's the turn of Nigel Pearson, who it is understood has been sacked by Leicester City.The Foxes find themselves bottom of the Premier League, having won promotion last season from the Championship, and are four points adrift of safety.And...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Another Sunday... another East Midlands manager...

  08-02-2015 20:51
  
  For the second Sunday in a row, East Midlands football fans were reacting to the news of what looked like a managerial departure.This time last week it was Stuart Pearce getting the sack by Nottingham Forest to be replaced soon after by Dougie Freedman, and then it seemed to be the turn of Nigel Pearson, with reports suggesting he had been sacked by Leicester City dominating the internet, social media and on Sky Sports News throughout Sunday evening.The Foxes find themselves...
  
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• Julie Semper death: Man charged with murder - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 20:03
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  Julie Semper death: Man charged with murder
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  James McCarthy, of Collyer Road, Calverton, will be kept in custody until he appears before Nottingham Magistrates on Monday February 9. Miss Semper was found at her home in Magdala Road by friend Nicky Noyes de Soto on Wednesday February 4.
  
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• TracyWalker published I Love Beeston Business Awards: Toni is a 'fixture' of Beeston

  08-02-2015 20:00
  
  Toni Fox's dulcet tones are a familiar sound on the streets of Beeston as she shouts out the latest offers from Fred Hallam's grocers, in her role as team leader with the shop.
  The mum-of-two, who is originally from Muirhead, near Glasgow, is known as "the Strawberry Lady" as she sells strawberries from Starkeys Fruit in Southwell. A familiar holler is: "Not dutch strawberries, not Spanish strawberries, but Nottingham strawberries."
  The grandmother-of-two is up for the local hero category of..
  
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• RachelGorman published Friends pledge to travel 3,000 miles this year in memory of late...

  08-02-2015 20:00
  
  Two friends who both lost younger siblings to bone cancer have pledged to travel 3,000 miles this year – raising money for research into the disease.Luke Clifford and Sarah Jack began their challenge - the distance from Nottingham to Canada - on January 1 and have already clocked up nearly 500 miles and raised around £300 pounds for Bone Cancer Research - a charity which supported both their siblings.Luke told the Post that while he will never get over the death of his...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby 3 Worcester Warriors 58: Match report - Class...

  08-02-2015 20:00
  
  Promotion hopefuls Worcester Warriors cruised to a Championship victory at Lady Bay as they swept aside Nottingham in an emphatic 58-3 victory.It was the fourth meeting between the sides so far this season and arguably the most one sided of the lot. Warriors scored four tries in the first half despite Nottingham taking an early lead through the boot of fly half Will Maisey.The visitors added another four tries in a disjointed second period to replace Bristol at the top of the league, and look...
  
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• Nottingham Post published James Taylor relishes prospect of World Cup debut on Valentine's...

  08-02-2015 20:00
  
  Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor cannot wait for what could be his perfect Valentine's Day – walking out in front of 90,000 fans at the MCG.The 25-year-old has secured his place in the England team since the tour of Sri Lanka, compiling four half-centuries in his last nine one-day internationals, form that is likely to see him retain his place for the showpiece opener against Australia on Saturday.And Taylor admits the prospect of going from small crowds in his Leicestershire days
  
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• RachelGorman published Julie Semper death: Man charged with murder

  08-02-2015 19:46
  
  A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Mapperley teacher and author Julie Semper.James McCarthy, of Collyer Road, Calverton, will be kept in custody until he appears before Nottingham Magistrates on Monday February 9.Miss Semper  was found at her home in Magdela Road by friend Nicky Noyes de Soto on Wednesday February 4.She had died of multiple stab wounds.The 47-year-old had written one book, Emily Moon And The Fire Demon, and was writing her second novel.She.
  
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• AlexBritton published Warning that petrol prices may soon increase

  08-02-2015 19:30
  
  Petrol prices are still hovering around the £1 a litre mark – but may soon be on the up.The Big Four supermarkets – Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's – all slashed their prices after the price of oil plummeted.But despite the promise of a return to 2009's rates, the price at the pumps has remained steady for almost a month, but it won't last.Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association said: "From a low point of $45 per barrel for Brent Crude in
  
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• AlexBritton published Nottingham petrol prices for Sunday February 8

  08-02-2015 19:30
  
  Here's where to find the cheapest fuel in Nottingham today:Unleaded1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 103.7p2. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, 103.7p3. Snax 24 Daybrook, Mansfield Road, Daybrook Square, 103.9p4. Sainsbury's Arnold, Nottingham Road, Arnold, 103.9p5. Tesco Cinderhill Nottingham Express, Nuthall Road, 103.9pDiesel 1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 109.7p2. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 110.7p3. Snax 24 Daybrook, Mansfield.
  
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• AlexBritton commented Warning that petrol prices may soon increase

  08-02-2015 19:30
  
  Petrol prices are still hovering around the £1 a litre mark – but may soon be on the up.The Big Four supermarkets – Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's – all slashed their prices after the price of oil plummeted.But despite the promise of a return to 2009's rates, the price at the pumps has remained steady for almost a month, but it won't last.Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association said: "From a low point of $45 per barrel for Brent Crude in
  
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• AlexBritton commented Nottingham petrol prices for Sunday February 8

  08-02-2015 19:30
  
  Here's where to find the cheapest fuel in Nottingham today:Unleaded1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 103.7p2. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, 103.7p3. Snax 24 Daybrook, Mansfield Road, Daybrook Square, 103.9p4. Sainsbury's Arnold, Nottingham Road, Arnold, 103.9p5. Tesco Cinderhill Nottingham Express, Nuthall Road, 103.9pDiesel 1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 109.7p2. Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 110.7p3. Snax 24 Daybrook, Mansfield.
  
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• AlexBritton commented Conservatives hit out at trade union facility time

  08-02-2015 19:30
  
  Nottingham City Council has been accused of wasting thousands of pounds a year on staff working on trade union activities rather than for the authority.The council has 15 staff who are paid from the public purse who take time off for union duties – with six of these working for the union on a full time basis.The Conservatives have said this bill should be reduced at a time of job losses and budget cuts.But Labour has said union reps are worth the cost.Jane Hunt, Conservative...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Indiana predicts No. 17 chart success in the shower

  08-02-2015 19:24
  
  The debut album by Nottingham's Indiana has shot straight into the Top 20. No Romeo reached No. 17 on The Official UK Chart... a position she predicted in the shower.
  "I was in the shower, the glass was all steamed up and I said to myself 'write the number you think you're going to be in the glass and you will be that number,'" says the singer songwriter who released the album just a week ago.
  "And I wrote 17. I wish that, if it was some sort of witching power, that I'd wrote 1," she laughs.
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• Nottingham Post published League One round-up: Bristol City see lead cut to one point

  08-02-2015 18:40
  Bristol City's lead at the top of the table is down to one point after their clash with third placed MK Dons ended goalless.
  Swindon were the big beneficiaries as they moved into the top two after beating Barnsley 2-0 thanks to goals from Raphael Rossi Branco and Ben Gladwin.
  Oldham are sixth after they beat Scunthorpe 1-0 to push Sheffield United out of the play-off places following a surprise 2-0 defeat at Gillingham.
  Walsall moved to within three points of the play-offs after winning 2-0 at.
  
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• MattDavies published Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest flop Tom Ince savours...

  08-02-2015 17:43
  
  Tom Ince flopped at Nottingham Forest – but he savoured a "dream start" to life as a Derby County player.
  Ince netted twice on his Rams debut to help them to a 4-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers at the iPro Stadium on Saturday.
  The forward saw his loan with the Reds end early before he joined Derby on loan from Hull City on transfer deadline day.
  "I've not had a debut as good as that before," said Ince. "It's been a good week. I've enjoyed training, I've felt strong and I've felt...
  
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• MattDavies commented Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest flop Tom Ince savours...

  08-02-2015 17:43
  
  Tom Ince flopped at Nottingham Forest – but he savoured a "dream start" to life as a Derby County player.
  Ince netted twice on his Rams debut to help them to a 4-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers at the iPro Stadium on Saturday.
  The forward saw his loan with the Reds end early before he joined Derby on loan from Hull City on transfer deadline day.
  "I've not had a debut as good as that before," said Ince. "It's been a good week. I've enjoyed training, I've felt strong and I've felt...
  
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• jonmattos published Horse racing: AP McCoy retirement: A look at his Southwell...

  08-02-2015 17:30
  
  The end of the current jumps season will mark the end of a glittering career for jockey AP McCoy.The 40-year-old shocked the horse racing world on Saturday afternoon when announcing his intention to retire just minutes after Mr Mole gave him his 200th winner of the season at Newbury.McCoy is well clear of Richard Johnson in the race to be crowd champion jockey for a magnificent 20th time, which would be a fitting way to end his career in April.With well over 4,000 winners to his name, including.
  
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• AlexBritton published Mobile speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for week...

  08-02-2015 16:57
  
  Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations this week:A60 Nottingham Rd, MansfieldNottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, HucknallNew Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield WoodhouseB6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, MansfieldB6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in AshfieldA6117 Old Milll Lane, MansfieldB6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit sectionB6041 Kilton Hill, WorksopA616, OmptonA17 Sleaford Road, CoddingtonRaymoth and Thievesdale Lane, WorksopA60 Bellar Gate - Woodthorpe Dr, NottinghamA610...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Mobile speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for week...

  08-02-2015 16:57
  
  Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations this week:A60 Nottingham Rd, MansfieldNottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, HucknallNew Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield WoodhouseB6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, MansfieldB6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in AshfieldA6117 Old Milll Lane, MansfieldB6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit sectionB6041 Kilton Hill, WorksopA616, OmptonA17 Sleaford Road, CoddingtonRaymoth and Thievesdale Lane, WorksopA60 Bellar Gate - Woodthorpe Dr, NottinghamA610...
  
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• TracyWalker published Show some love for poorly pooch Valentino who was found abandoned...

  08-02-2015 16:56
  
  It's not just people looking for love on Valentine's Day – this dog desperately needs a little TLC after being abandoned in a cemetery.Valentino the black and white Jack Russell crossbreed was found tied up in Stapleford Cemetery by a passer-by.Neighbourhood wardens from Broxtowe Borough Council were called and he was sent to kennels at Babbington Rescue Centre, in Awsworth.But Valentino is suffering from an eye problem and sadly the vet says the poorly pooch needs to have one of his.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Valentine's Day: The Post launches Love is in the Square

  08-02-2015 16:44
  
  The countdown to the most romantic day of the year is on – and the Post will be bringing love to the city this week to celebrate.
  Post representatives will be out in the Old Market Square all week snapping loved-up couples inside our love heart and collecting romantic messages to commemorate Valentine's Day.
  The photographs will then feature in our online gallery.
  Loved-up couple Lucy Pearmain, 30, and Mark Sheen, 36, both Calverton, decided to pop their heads through one of..
  
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• jonmattos published Non-league football round-up: Carlton Town lose at home as AFC...

  08-02-2015 16:18
  Carlton Town goalkeeper Martin Kearney had a day to forget as Carlton Town lost 3-0 at home to championship chasing Mickleover Sports in the Evo-Stik First Division South.Kearney will count himself unlucky to have been sent off for an altercation with a Mickleover player, while he was at fault for the first Mickleover goal – which was scored by former Ilkeston striker Gary Ricketts, who bagged the first two goals at Stoke Lane before Liam Walshe sealed the win in the 90th minute.The loss.
  
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• Stroke survivor hopes to start driving again - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 15:48
  
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  A stroke survivor is hoping to get behind the wheel again – after receiving a grant for a pair of specialised glasses. Keith Ridley, who was in full health at the time, suffered a stroke eight months ago and after spending 11 days being treated in ...
  
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• AlexBritton published Colwick Park 'assault': Police have said claim was false

  08-02-2015 15:07
  
  Police have reassured the public after reported of an assault Colwick Park turned out to be false.Officers investigated claims from a woman who said she was assaulted by a man on Friday evening.The incident is said to have happened near what used to be a children's play area, close to the Colwick Hall entrance to the park following the incident, around 7.30pm on Friday.But police have now said the claim was false.A statement from officer said: "Following an in-depth police investigation...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Colwick Park 'assault': Police have said claim was false

  08-02-2015 15:07
  Police have reassured the public after reported of an assault Colwick Park turned out to be false.Officers investigated claims from a woman who said she was assaulted by a man on Friday evening.The incident is said to have happened near what used to be a children's play area, close to the Colwick Hall entrance to the park following the incident, around 7.30pm on Friday.But police have now said the claim was false.A statement from officer said: "Following an in-depth police investigation...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stroke survivor hopes to start driving again

  08-02-2015 14:56
  
  A stroke survivor is hoping to get behind the wheel again – after receiving a grant for a pair of specialised glasses.Keith Ridley, who was in full health at the time, suffered a stroke eight months ago and after spending 11 days being treated in Nottingham City Hospital was left having physiotherapy to help him walk again and speech therapy to rebuild his communication skills.But the 54-year-old caravan enthusiast who wasn't used to staying in at home, wanted to..
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest

  08-02-2015 14:52
  
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• AlexBritton published Ed Miliband on Boots, the General Election and fair funding for...

  08-02-2015 14:28
  Labour leader Ed Miliband has said a "fairer approach" to council funding will be a priority if he is elected Prime Minister. Mr Miliband was speaking at the Local Government Association Labour group conference at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Saturday. Both Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County councils have said they feel discriminated against by Government when it comes to funding.The city has said its funding has been cut in half since 2010/11 compared to a national...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Ed Miliband on Boots, the General Election and fair funding for...

  08-02-2015 14:28
  
  Labour leader Ed Miliband has said a "fairer approach" to council funding will be a priority if he is elected Prime Minister.
  Mr Miliband was speaking at the Local Government Association Labour group conference at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Saturday.
  Both Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County councils have said they feel discriminated against by Government when it comes to funding.
  The city has said its funding has been cut in half since 2010/11 compared to a national.
  
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• Nottmtails published Danny Collins believes Brighton win was the boost Nottingham...

  08-02-2015 12:55
  
  Nottingham Forest's battling success at Brighton was just the morale boost the squad needed, said former outcast Danny Collins.The defender was drafted back into the starting XI for the first time this season, as Dougie Freedman marked his first game as manager with a win.Collins also marked his own return with a goal, firing the equaliser as the Reds showed some ruthlessness in front of goal on the south coast.After Collins had cancelled out Lewis Dunk's opening goal, Henri Lansbury and Ben...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dougie Freedman 'proud' as he marks Nottingham Forest debut as...

  08-02-2015 12:51
  
  Dougie Freedman was 'proud' of Nottingham Forest's success over Brighton, as he made a winning start to life as Reds boss.The new manager saw his side ride their luck a little as they secured a 3-2 win at the Amex, against Chris Hughton's strugglers.But Freedman was convinced that three points were earned through discipline and commitment on the south coast.Danny Collins' header cancelled out Lewis Dunk's opening goal for the home side, just before half time. A free kick from Henri Lansbury
  
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• Nottingham fight ends in man's death - BBC News

  08-02-2015 12:46
  
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  Nottingham fight ends in man's death
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  Five men have been arrested in connection with the death after the fight in Nottingham at about 04:00 GMT. Police have put up a cordon around an area of Thurland Street, and several shops will remain closed while investigations are carried out. The ...
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• Man is killed in city centre fight

  08-02-2015 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man dies as a result of a brawl in Nottingham city centre the early hours of Sunday.
  
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• Man dies after Nottingham city centre fight - ITV News

  08-02-2015 12:40
  
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  Man dies after Nottingham city centre fight
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  A man has died after a fight in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of this morning. It happened just before 4:00 in Thurland Street. Five men have been arrested in connection with the incident and will be questioned later today. A cordon is in ...
  
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• Review: Kaiser Chiefs, Capital FM Arena - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 12:22
  
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  Review: Kaiser Chiefs, Capital FM Arena
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  Indie-pop-rockers Kaiser Chiefs graced the Capital FM Arena full of energy and excitement during their 11-date tour around the UK. “They're still going?!” I hear you ask. It's been a long fifteen years for the five-piece who have somehow always managed ...
  
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• Man dies after city centre fight - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 12:22
  
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  Man dies after city centre fight
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  Five men have been arrested after a man died in a city centre fight after officers were called to Thurland Street, near Hockley, in the early hours of Sunday morning. There were four separate areas cordoned off – part of Pelham Street, an area between ...
  
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• AlexBritton published Man dies after city centre fight

  08-02-2015 12:10
  
  Five men have been arrested after a man died in a city centre fight.Officers have not identified the victim but have said he died from facial injuries.Police were called to Thurland Street at 4am on Sunday and have put up a cordon from Clinton Street to Clumber Street.The five arrested men will be questioned later today.Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101.
  
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• Marks & Spencer launches cartons of double-yolk eggs - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 12:09
  
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  Marks & Spencer launches cartons of double-yolk eggs
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  But now Marks and Spencer are putting them on the market. The store is selling six eggs with guaranteed double yolks at stores including Nottingham. M&S product developer Ali Rodham said: “We're really excited to be selling double yolkers. We think ...
  
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• Have-a-go-hero frog marches suspect to police station - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 12:09
  
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  Have-a-go-hero frog marches suspect to police station
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  Donovan Snape, 45 of Basford is pictured with his Chief Constable's Commendation after he helped to catch a violent criminal who was on the run from the police. Comments (0). MOST people wouldn't want to chase down a violent criminal. But it didn't ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Kaiser Chiefs, Capital FM Arena

  08-02-2015 11:56
  
  Indie-pop-rockers Kaiser Chiefs graced the Capital FM Arena full of energy and excitement during their 11-date tour around the UK.
  "They're still going?!" I hear you ask.
  It's been a long fifteen years for the five-piece who have somehow always managed to secure a place on the musical map. Their smashing debut 'Employment' is well remembered by music lovers and since then there have been four more studio albums and one greatest hits collection.
  "Nottingham we've come to your town to entertain...
  
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• Nottingham traffic and travel update: Repair works to affect Nottingham City ... - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 11:47
  
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  Nottingham traffic and travel update: Repair works to affect Nottingham City ...
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  Nottingham City Transport is making passengers aware of carriageway repair works that will affect some bus stops today. The stops affected are King Street K1, used by Red 44 and Pathfinder 100, King Street K2, used by Red 43, Milton Street T1, used by ...
  
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• Chinese New Year: What events are being planned in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2015 11:47
  
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  Chinese New Year: What events are being planned in Nottingham?
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  Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association at the celebrations for Chinese New Year in Beeston Square. Comments (0). THE Chinese New Year has become one of the most exciting and colourful times of the year for Nottingham folk ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Have-a-go-hero frog marches suspect to police station

  08-02-2015 11:47
  
  MOST people wouldn't want to chase down a violent criminal.But it didn't faze Donovan Snape.In fact, the 'have-a-go-hero' has come to the aid of police not just once, but twice.The 45-year-old, of Bagthorpe Green in Basford, has been awarded a commendation by Nottinghamshire Police's Chief Constable in recognition of his bravery.In the most recent incident, Donovan single-handedly detained a man wanted in connection with a domestic assault.He chased after the alleged attacker after spotting...
  
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