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• Nottingham Forest 17-year-old Oliver Burke tipped to be as good as £15m man ... - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 22:32
  
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  Nottingham Forest 17-year-old Oliver Burke tipped to be as good as £15m man ...
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  Dougie Freedman believes Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has the potential to be better than £15m England winger Wilfried Zaha. The Reds boss oversaw Zaha's development when he was manager at Crystal Palace, helping to establish him as a ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 17-year-old Oliver Burke tipped to be as good...

  15-02-2015 22:24
  
  Dougie Freedman believes Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has the potential to be better than £15m England winger Wilfried Zaha.The Reds boss oversaw Zaha's development when he was manager at Crystal Palace, helping to establish him as a force in the Championship, prior to his big-money move to Old Trafford in January 2013 – and believes teenager Burke has every bit as much ability.Freedman handed Burke, 17, his Championship debut as a second half substitute at Blackpool,..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 17-year-old Oliver Burke tipped to be as good...

  15-02-2015 22:24
  
  Dougie Freedman believes Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has the potential to be better than £15m England winger Wilfried Zaha.The Reds boss oversaw Zaha's development when he was manager at Crystal Palace, helping to establish him as a force in the Championship, prior to his big-money move to Old Trafford in January 2013 – and believes teenager Burke has every bit as much ability.Freedman handed Burke, 17, his Championship debut as a second half substitute at Blackpool,..
  
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• JonPritchard published Mystery Brian Clough lookalike in the crowd at Blackpool v...

  15-02-2015 22:07
  
  This mystery Brian Clough lookalike was snapped in the crowd at Forest's 4-4 draw against Blackpool on Saturday.Ol' Big Ead is cheering on Forest in the away end, but we are not sure he would have been happy with the defending that saw them let a 4-3 lead slip with just seconds left.Whoever the gentleman is, let's hope he has the same effect on the team as Cloughie did all those years ago. Currently sitting 10th in the league, they could do with his magic.Do you know who the man is?...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Mystery Brian Clough lookalike in the crowd at Forest v Blackpool

  15-02-2015 22:07
  
  This mystery Brian Clough lookalike was snapped in the crowd at Forest's 4-4 draw against Blackpool on Saturday.Ol' Big Ead is cheering on Forest in the away end, but we are not sure he would have been happy with the defending that saw them let a 4-3 lead slip with just seconds left.Whoever the gentleman is, let's hope he has the same effect on the team as Cloughie did all those years ago. Currently sitting 10th in the league, they could do with his magic.Do you know who the man is?...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Mystery Brian Clough lookalike in the crowd at Blackpool v...

  15-02-2015 22:07
  
  This mystery Brian Clough lookalike was snapped in the crowd at Forest's 4-4 draw against Blackpool on Saturday.Ol' Big Ead is cheering on Forest in the away end, but we are not sure he would have been happy with the defending that saw them let a 4-3 lead slip with just seconds left.Whoever the gentleman is, let's hope he has the same effect on the team as Cloughie did all those years ago. Currently sitting 10th in the league, they could do with his magic.Do you know who the man is?...
  
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• Thief breaks into Forest Town house and steals..... Magnum ice creams - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 22:06
  
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  Thief breaks into Forest Town house and steals..... Magnum ice creams
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  A thief broke into a bungalow and stole a box of Magnum ice creams from a freezer. Other items stolen include a frozen salmon fillet, a packet of Richmond sausages, frozen vegetables and two packets of Aunt Bessie's chips. The crook gained entry to the ...
  
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• University of Nottingham high jumper Pooley lets nerves get better of her at ... - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 21:22
  
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  University of Nottingham high jumper Pooley lets nerves get better of her at ...
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  Isobel Pooley admits she has to get the better of her nerves if she is going to make an impact on the biggest stage after the high jumper came away with bronze at the Sainsbury's British Indoor Championships. Despite the medal it was a disappointing ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published University of Nottingham high jumper Pooley lets nerves get...

  15-02-2015 21:09
  
  Isobel Pooley admits she has to get the better of her nerves if she is going to make an impact on the biggest stage after the high jumper came away with bronze at the Sainsbury's British Indoor Championships.Despite the medal it was a disappointing outing for Pooley, who saw her British record broken by Katarina Johnson-Thompson – who soared to 1.97m on her way to victory. It was a three-horse race heading into the closing stages but Pooley fell off the pace and could only manage 1.88m as.
  
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• Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Match analysis: Reds can't pitch a case for ... - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 21:01
  
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  Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Match analysis: Reds can't pitch a case for ...
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  Henri Lansbury peels away in delight with the ball under his arm after scoring from the penalty spot for Nottingham Forest in their 4-4 draw at Blackpool. Comments (0). As they prepare to collect a pass, most footballers will not be thinking about ...
  
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• Edward VIII's love letter to Nottingham socialite goes up for auction - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 20:52
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  Edward VIII's love letter to Nottingham socialite goes up for auction
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  A LOVE letter written from the Prince of Wales to a Nottingham-born lacemaker's daughter is to be sold at auction this week. The letter addressed to Freda Dudley Ward was written in 1919 and is of more than 2000 he wrote to her over the course of 16 years.
  
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• Bolton boss Lennon fires warning to players ahead of trip to Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 20:45
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  Bolton boss Lennon fires warning to players ahead of trip to Nottingham Forest
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  Nottingham Forest were not the only side involved in a goal fest as their opponents next weekend, Bolton Wanderers, lost 4-3 at home to fifth-placed Watford as sub Troy Deeney's injury-time goal gave the visitors all the points. The hosts had trailed 1 ...
  Troy Deeney earned Watford a 4-3 win at Bolton in the Sky Bet Championship ...Football365.com
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 1 Northampton Town 1: Match analysis: 'We were...

  15-02-2015 20:34
  
  It wasn't just the physical exertion in evidence when Adam Murray emerged to face the media early Saturday evening; the raw emotion was clear too.Still in his Mansfield Town kit and sweat dripping from his furrowed brow, the manager let rip.Perhaps his views would have been a little more considered had he spent the afternoon in his more recent uniform of shirt and tie, but fuelled by adrenaline and having been right amid the blood and thunder of this match, he was taking no prisoners.His team...
  
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• TomNorton published Edward VIII's love letter to Nottingham socialite goes up for...

  15-02-2015 20:33
  A LOVE letter written from the Prince of Wales to a Nottingham-born lacemaker's daughter is to be sold at auction this week.The letter addressed to Freda Dudley Ward was written in 1919 and is of more than 2000 he wrote to her over the course of 16 years.The Prince who later became King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson. However before the romance that saw him step down from the throne, he had a series of relationships with married women including Mrs Dudley..
  
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• TomNorton commented Edward VIII's love letter to Nottingham socialite goes up for...

  15-02-2015 20:33
  
  A LOVE letter written from the Prince of Wales to a Nottingham-born lacemaker's daughter is to be sold at auction this week.The letter addressed to Freda Dudley Ward was written in 1919 and is of more than 2000 he wrote to her over the course of 16 years.The Prince who later became King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson. However before the romance that saw him step down from the throne, he had a series of relationships with married women including Mrs Dudley..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Match analysis: Reds can't pitch...

  15-02-2015 20:20
  
  As they prepare to collect a pass, most footballers will not be thinking about their first touch – instinct will take care of that.Instead they are debating where to deliver the ball next. Like a chess master, they are thinking a few moves ahead.At Bloomfield Road, this was just impossible. Every ounce of focus and attention had to be on one thing – the path and bounce of the ball. Anything less and there was a danger of being left red faced by seeing it slip under a boot.Michail...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Match analysis: Reds can't pitch...

  15-02-2015 20:20
  
  As they prepare to collect a pass, most footballers will not be thinking about their first touch – instinct will take care of that.Instead they are debating where to deliver the ball next. Like a chess master, they are thinking a few moves ahead.At Bloomfield Road, this was just impossible. Every ounce of focus and attention had to be on one thing – the path and bounce of the ball. Anything less and there was a danger of being left red faced by seeing it slip under a boot.Michail...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County star Gary Liddle and Bradford City celebrate...

  15-02-2015 20:04
  
  Former Notts County stars were involved in another FA Cup shock with League One Bradford City.Gary Liddle was in the Bantams' starting XI as they beat Premier League Sunderland 2-0 in the fifth round of the competition.Fellow ex-Magpies team-mates Alan Sheehan and Francois Zoko were on the bench as Phil Parkinson's men added another scalp to their collection.Bradford, who famously made the final of the League Cup two years ago when a League Two outfit, had seen off top flight leaders...
  
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• Yorkshire Carnegie 43 Nottingham Rugby 14: Match report - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 19:34
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  Yorkshire Carnegie 43 Nottingham Rugby 14: Match report
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  Nottingham Rugby suffered a potentially damaging defeat in their hunt for a top-four finish in the RFU Championship as they were crushed 43-14 away to Yorkshire Carnegie. The Green and Whites still sit fourth in the league standings but have the likes ...
  
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• jonmattos published Yorkshire Carnegie 43 Nottingham Rugby 14: Match report

  15-02-2015 19:22
  
  Nottingham Rugby suffered a potentially damaging defeat in their hunt for a top-four finish in the RFU Championship as they were crushed 43-14 away to Yorkshire Carnegie.The Green and Whites still sit fourth in the league standings but have the likes of Rotherham Titans, Jersey, Bedford, Yorkshire and Cornish Pirates breathing down their neck in the quest for the final place in the end-of-season promotion play-off matches – with the top two (Worcester and Bristol) already pulling away and.
  
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• Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Player ratings - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 18:45
  
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  Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Player ratings
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  Read what Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor made of each Reds player in the 4-4 draw at Blackpool, but do you agree with his assessment? Karl Darlow: Made some important saves and even came close to stopping two of the four Blackpool goals.
  
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• Nottmtails published Blackpool 4 Nottingham Forest 4: Player ratings

  15-02-2015 18:30
  
  Read what Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor made of each Reds player in the 4-4 draw at Blackpool, but do you agree with his assessment?Karl Darlow: Made some important saves and even came close to stopping two of the four Blackpool goals. Needed better protection. But nor was this his most commanding afternoon. 5/10Eric Lichaj: The American came close to scoring twice when he pushed forward down the right, but also admitted himself after the game that he had made one costly slip. A mixed..
  
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• JonPritchard published Thief breaks into Forest Town house and steals..... Magnum ice...

  15-02-2015 18:26
  
  A thief broke into a bungalow and stole a box of Magnum ice creams from a freezer.Other items stolen include a frozen salmon fillet, a packet of Richmond sausages, frozen vegetables and two packets of Aunt Bessie's chips.The crook gained entry to the property, in Barton Close, Forest Town, after breaking into the bungalow's adjoining garage.The incident took place on between 10pm on February 2 and 8.15am on February 3.Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call the...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Thief breaks into Forest Town house and steals..... Magnum ice...

  15-02-2015 18:26
  
  A thief broke into a bungalow and stole a box of Magnum ice creams from a freezer.Other items stolen include a frozen salmon fillet, a packet of Richmond sausages, frozen vegetables and two packets of Aunt Bessie's chips.The crook gained entry to the property, in Barton Close, Forest Town, after breaking into the bungalow's adjoining garage.The incident took place on between 10pm on February 2 and 8.15am on February 3.Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town boss Murray lashes out at 'embarrassing' referee

  15-02-2015 18:16
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray dubbed the standard of refereeing 'embarrassing' after Mansfield Town's 1-1 draw with Northampton Town.Murray felt his side had been 'robbed' of three points after a stoppage time penalty awarded by referee Lee Collins saw Marc Richards cancel out Vadaine Oliver's opener.It wasn't clear, though, who the spot-kick was given against as the Stags claimed Lee Beevers was penalised for a foul made by Junior Brown after both closed in on Ivan Toney.Murray raged: "The..
  
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• JonPritchard published Mobile speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week...

  15-02-2015 18:01
  
  Here are the locations of speed cameras in Nottinghamshire this week:A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, RavensheadNew Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield WoodhouseA6117 Old Milll Lane, MansfieldA6191 Southwell Rd West, MansfieldKirkby Road, Sutton in AshfieldA60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield WoodhouseA60 Carlton in Lindrick/CosthorpeB6040 Retford Rd, WorksopA631 Gringley to Beckingham (Nr Mutton Lane)A616 Ollerton Rd, CauntonB6041 Kilton Hill, WorksopA611 Hucknall Rd, NottinghamA6005 Castle...
  
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• jonmattos published Bolton boss Lennon fires warning to players ahead of trip to...

  15-02-2015 17:47
  
  Nottingham Forest were not the only side involved in a goal fest as their opponents next weekend, Bolton Wanderers, lost 4-3 at home to fifth-placed Watford as sub Troy Deeney's injury-time goal gave the visitors all the points.The hosts had trailed 1-0 and 3-2 although had also led 2-1 and levelled at 3-3 before losing late on, which brought to an end Bolton's unbeaten league home record under ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon at the Macron Stadium."It takes away all the positivity we should be...
  
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• jonmattos published Bolton boss Lennon fires warning to players ahead of hosting...

  15-02-2015 17:47
  
  Nottingham Forest were not the only side involved in a goal fest as their opponents next weekend, Bolton Wanderers, lost 4-3 at home to fifth-placed Watford as sub Troy Deeney's injury-time goal gave the visitors all the points.The hosts had trailed 1-0 and 3-2 although had also led 2-1 and levelled at 3-3 before losing late on, which brought to an end Bolton's unbeaten league home record under ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon at the Macron Stadium."It takes away all the positivity we should be...
  
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• jonmattos published League One review: Sheffield United send out warning ahead of...

  15-02-2015 17:14
  
  The top three all lost in League One on a weekend where Notts County had an enforced break because of Preston's match with Manchester United in the FA Cup.The Magpies slid down to 16th without playing, although could still find themselves just two points off the play-offs should they win on Tuesday night at home to Sheffield United.The Blades had the standout performance of the weekend with an impressive 3-1 victory against leaders Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The fifth-placed Blades...
  
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• Families get ready for half-term fun in Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 16:49
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  Families get ready for half-term fun in Nottinghamshire
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  Messy fun, pancake-making and adventure golf are some of the activities on offer for children over the February half-term this week. Events will be held across the city, including at Nottingham Castle, Nottingham Contemporary art gallery, the ...
  
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• DanRobinson published Families get ready for half-term fun in Nottinghamshire

  15-02-2015 16:34
  
  Messy fun, pancake-making and adventure golf are some of the activities on offer for children over the February half-term this week.
  Events will be held across the city, including at Nottingham Castle, Nottingham Contemporary art gallery, the Cornerhouse and Green's Windmill.
  The Wheel of Nottingham is also open for a final week before it leaves on Sunday, February 22.
  Mum-of-one Rachel Scanlon, 36, of Wollaton, said: "There are definitely facilities out there but you need to have a good
  
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• jonmattos published Non-league football round-up and results: Ilkeston stay in the...

  15-02-2015 16:05
  
  Ilkeston FC remain in the hunt for promotion after a third-minute goal from James Reid was all they needed to see off visitors Frickley Athletic in front of 428 at the New Manor Ground.The result leaves the Robins second in the Evo-Stik Northern League Premier Division, five points behind leaders Skelmersdale United but with a whopping six games in hand.However, Kevin Wilson's men are not the only ones with games in hand as second down to sixth are separated by just three points and all have...
  
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• Who is the mystery litter picker in West Bridgford? - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 15:49
  
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  Who is the mystery litter picker in West Bridgford?
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  He is a “pillar of the community” who has been spotted picking up other people's litter while walking in West Bridgford. Dressed in a grey jacket and brown flat cap, the elderly man touched the heart of a passer-by, who shared his good deed on social ...
  
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• Nottingham Forest star to spark bidding war with Manchester United, Arsenal ... - Express.co.uk

  15-02-2015 15:32
  
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  Nottingham Forest star to spark bidding war with Manchester United, Arsenal ...
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  The 18-year-old striker, son of former England defender Des Walker, has caught the eyes of a number of the Premier League's top clubs. As well as Arsenal and United, Tottenham and Liverpool are also said to have sent scouts to keep tabs on the young ...
  Wicked Whispers: Teenage Nottingham Forest striker linked with Manchester ...Nottingham Post
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• TomNorton published Footballers evacuated following 'bomb scare' at West Bridgford...

  15-02-2015 14:47
  
  Around one hundred people were evacuated from a sport complex following a bomb scare this morning.A police cordon was put in place around the car park and the back of the Gresham Playing Fields in West Bridgford  while officers investigated.Sunday league players at the sport complex were evacuated following the call which police have said was a hoax. The call was received at around 9.50am this morning.Four police cars, police dogs and an unmarked police vehicle were
  
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• TomNorton commented Footballers evacuated following 'bomb scare' at West Bridgford...

  15-02-2015 14:47
  
  Around one hundred people were evacuated from a sport complex following a bomb scare this morning.A police cordon was put in place around the car park and the back of the Gresham Playing Fields in West Bridgford  while officers investigated.Sunday league players at the sport complex were evacuated following the call which police have said was a hoax. The call was received at around 9.50am this morning.Four police cars, police dogs and an unmarked police vehicle were
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Lirica Chamber Choir, Kingswood Methodist Church,...

  15-02-2015 14:38
  Love was in the air in Wollaton on Saturday afternoon. But it was Valentine's Day, so no surprises there. What was surprising was the degree of passionate commitment that the musicians brought to their task of presenting 'Love's Joys and Sorrows' in a wide-ranging programme which encompassed words and music spanning nearly 500 years.
  
  Lirica is a chamber choir for sopranos and altos, numbering just 19 on Saturday. They may be small in number but they bring long experience of music and life to
  
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• NottmPostEG published In pictures: Katherine Jenkins at the Royal Concert Hall

  15-02-2015 14:20
  
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• Review: Katherine Jenkins, Royal Concert Hall - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 14:16
  
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  Review: Katherine Jenkins, Royal Concert Hall
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  Is there a better way to spend a romantic Valentine's night than being serenaded by the lovely Katherine Jenkins? For a packed Royal Concert Hall the answer was a resounding no. We knew we were in for a treat when the National Symphony Orchestra took ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Katherine Jenkins, Royal Concert Hall

  15-02-2015 14:05
  
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• Review: Jack Savoretti, Rescue Rooms - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 14:00
  
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  Review: Jack Savoretti, Rescue Rooms
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  Singer of songs Jack Savoretti was in Nottingham on Saturday night. Andy Afford was on hand to witness the love. All around... “Don't have me come down there for you to kick my ass,” says a somewhat frustrated if still good-humoured Jack Savoretti. It ...
  
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• Dougie Freedman blasts Nottingham Forest for throwing away two points at ... - Nottingham Post

  15-02-2015 14:00
  
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  Dougie Freedman blasts Nottingham Forest for throwing away two points at ...
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  Dougie Freedman believes Nottingham Forest threw away two points at Blackpool – and today pledged to ensure that it does not happen again. The Reds boss was hugely critical of his players for switching off an allowing Lee Clark's side to equalise in ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Teenage Nottingham Forest striker linked with...

  15-02-2015 13:53
  
  Teenage Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker is reportedly attracting interest from big Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.The son of former Reds and England defender Des Walker is said to have been scouted by the Red Devils as well as Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.The 18-year-old has helped fire Forest into the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup this season, impressively scoring a hat-trick as they dumped West Brom out of the competition at the Hawthorns.They will face.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Teenage Nottingham Forest striker linked with...

  15-02-2015 13:53
  
  Teenage Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker is reportedly attracting interest from big Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.The son of former Reds and England defender Des Walker is said to have been scouted by the Red Devils as well as Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.The 18-year-old has helped fire Forest into the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup this season, impressively scoring a hat-trick as they dumped West Brom out of the competition at the Hawthorns.They will face.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Jack Savoretti, Rescue Rooms

  15-02-2015 13:40
  
  Singer of songs Jack Savoretti was in Nottingham on Saturday night. Andy Afford was on hand to witness the love. All around...
  
  
  "Don't have me come down there for you to kick my ass," says a somewhat frustrated if still good-humoured Jack Savoretti. It has to be said that things certainly aren't going to plan for the 31-year-old singer-songwriter tonight, despite a sell-out crowd and the imminent prospect of a Top Ten album.
  
  A superfan is giving the Anglo-Italian the most well-intentioned of
  
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• TracyWalker published Could Wilkinson be returning to Beeston?

  15-02-2015 13:33
  
  HARDWARE chain Wilkinson could be open in Beeston's The Square as soon as April, the Post can reveal.A source has confirmed that the company will return to the town and set up shop below the new Pure Gym, although Wilkinson refused to be drawn on the rumours.Workers have been seen entering and leaving the boarded-up premises, which is in between the newly-opened Costa coffee shop and Argos.But the firm would not be drawn on its intentions for Beeston.A Wilkinson's spokesperson would only say:...
  
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• bluecherry commented Severn Trent customers in Notts to pay ONE of the HIGHEST...

  15-02-2015 13:32
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• Nottmtails published Dougie Freedman blasts Nottingham Forest for throwing away two...

  15-02-2015 13:14
  
  Dougie Freedman believes Nottingham Forest threw away two points at Blackpool – and today pledged to ensure that it does not happen again.The Reds boss was hugely critical of his players for switching off an allowing Lee Clark's side to equalise in the 97th minute, after Forest themselves had taken a 4-3 lead only two minutes before, against a Blackpool side who had only nine men on the pitch – one of whom was carrying an injury.It was a truly incredible game at Bloomfield Road,
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dougie Freedman blasts Nottingham Forest for throwing away two...

  15-02-2015 13:14
  Dougie Freedman believes Nottingham Forest threw away two points at Blackpool – and today pledged to ensure that it does not happen again.The Reds boss was hugely critical of his players for switching off an allowing Lee Clark's side to equalise in the 97th minute, after Forest themselves had taken a 4-3 lead only two minutes before, against a Blackpool side who had only nine men on the pitch – one of whom was carrying an injury.It was a truly incredible game at Bloomfield Road,
  
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• DanRobinson published Who is the mystery litter picker in West Bridgford?

  15-02-2015 13:00
  
  He is a "pillar of the community" who has been spotted picking up other people's litter while walking in West Bridgford.Dressed in a grey jacket and brown flat cap, the elderly man touched the heart of a passer-by, who shared his good deed on social media.Now the Post wants your help to track down the neighbourhood champion and thank him for his work.Alexa Smith, 41, was stuck in traffic while driving from her Wilford home to work in the city centre when she saw the man in Loughborough Road
  
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