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• TracyWalker published Get rooting for Nottinghamshire's Mighty Oak

  16-02-2015 20:58
  
  Nature lovers are being urged to root for the legendary Major Oak in Sherwood Forest in the poll to find the European Tree of the Year.The mighty oak - believed to be 800 to 1,000 years old and said to have been a hideout for Robin Hood and his Merry Men - is England's fire-ever representative in an annual competition designed to identify Europe's most loveable tree.Votes are accepted until Saturday, February 28, and at the midway stage of the month-long ballot, Major Oak was ...
  
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• Rushcliffe oil site: A look behind the scenes - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 20:08
  
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  “There's oil in this area that's for sure – but it's not Texas, let's get that straight”, says energy boss David Messina. Over the past 12 weeks his company, Hutton Energy Plc, has caused waves of concern among the residents of Radcliffe-on-Trent, with ...
  
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• RachelGorman published Rushcliffe oil site: A look behind the scenes

  16-02-2015 19:48
  "There's oil in this area that's for sure – but it's not Texas, let's get that straight", says energy boss David Messina.Over the past 12 weeks his company, Hutton Energy Plc, has caused waves of concern among the residents of Radcliffe-on-Trent, with plans to drill two exploratory oil wells in a field off Grantham Road.Objections have ranged from concerns about noise pollution and the production of radioactive waste to claims the 20 metre tall infrastructure would be a blot on the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Green's Windmill has sails replaced for first time in 30 years

  16-02-2015 19:48
  Green's Windmill is in the process of having two of its sails replaced – for the first time since it reopened in 1985.An inspection at the restored and working 19th-Century tower windmill, in Sneinton, in April last year revealed two of its four sails had started rotting.The sails were originally installed following the building's renovation on July 6, 1985 – almost 100 years after it was abandoned following the death of George Green, the man who built the windmill in.
  
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• Staff 'missed signs' of boy's sepsis

  16-02-2015 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenager who died from sepsis after having an appendix removed could have survived if treated sooner, a coroner says.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Paul Taylor column: Dougie Freedman's stark assessment of...

  16-02-2015 18:50
  
  Dougie Freedman has always been refreshingly blunt in his assessment of the situation he took on at Nottingham Forest.There have been no overblown statements of intent; no grand promises.His mantra has been simple from the off: "We are still looking over our shoulders".It would take five or six games before he had properly assessed the qualities of his squad, he has frequently stated. And, in the meantime, the priority was starkly simple – get enough points to avoid being sucked into.
  
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• Rail worker walked into path of train

  16-02-2015 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A track worker died after walking into the path of a train because he assumed it was going to a different platform, a report claims.
  
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• Nottingham duo April Towers launch beer to celebrate single release - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 18:14
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  As if being playlisted by Radio 1 wasn't enough, Nottingham synth-pop duo April Towers are celebrating the release of their new single by launching their own beer... Within just over an hour of uploading it to the BBC Introducing website, April Towers ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham duo April Towers launch beer to celebrate single...

  16-02-2015 18:11
  
  As if being playlisted by Radio 1 wasn't enough, Nottingham synth-pop duo April Towers are celebrating the release of their new single by launching their own beer...
  
  Within just over an hour of uploading it to the BBC Introducing website, April Towers' first single, Arcadia, was being played by Fearne Cotton on her Radio 1 show.
  And it threw the Nottingham synth-pop duo into a spin.
  "It was just a coincidence that it was BBC Introducing day," says Charlie Burley, of the BBC initiative which...
  
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• Derby County: Team of Rams fans to face Nottingham Forest supporters in ... - Derby Telegraph

  16-02-2015 18:02
  
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  A team of Derby County fans will play a team of Nottingham Forest fans in a charity match at the City Ground on May 29. Comments (0). A TEAM of Derby County fans will play a team of Nottingham Forest fans in a charity match at the City Ground on May 29.
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• Mansfield Town v Luton Town

  16-02-2015 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Mansfield Town and Luton Town.
  
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• Winter pressures leave Nottingham families waiting a month to bury loved ones - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 17:52
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  Winter pressures leave Nottingham families waiting a month to bury loved ones
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  Increasing death rates and lack of crematoria have left city mortuaries struggling - and families having to wait up to a month to bury their loved ones. Local funeral director AW Lymn says the rise in deaths, pressures at the Queen's Medical Centre and ...
  
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• Notts County v Sheffield United

  16-02-2015 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Notts County and Sheffield United.
  
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• JonPritchard published Traffic backs up on Alfreton Road after two car crash

  16-02-2015 17:46
  
  Two cars were involved in a rush-hour crash on the Alfreton Road, causing delays for road users.A witness heard a loud bang at around 4pm and went outside to help the two men in the cars which had collided near to teh junction with Hartley Road on the A610 Alfreton Road.Police closed the road and buses had to be re-directed along Hartley Road and Radford Boulevard heading away from the city.Muhammed Aslam, 24, who lives in nearby Warren Street, described helping one of the occupants of one.
  
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• JonPritchard commented Traffic backs up on Alfreton Road after two car crash

  16-02-2015 17:46
  A crash on Alfreton Road caused headaches for rush-hour commuters on Monday afternoon.A witness heard a loud bang at around 4pm and went outside to help the two men in the cars which had collided near to the junction with Hartley Road on the A610 Alfreton Road.Police closed the road and buses had to be re-directed along Hartley Road and Radford Boulevard heading away from the city.Muhammed Aslam, 24, who lives in nearby Warren Street, described helping one of the occupants of one of the...
  
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• JonPritchard published In pictures: Alfreton Road

  16-02-2015 17:23
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Sheffield United: Match in focus

  16-02-2015 17:13
  
  Notts County could count themselves desperately unfortunate not to have beaten Sheffield United earlier in the season.Having taken the lead through Mike Edwards' strike, Stephen McLaughlin missed a real sitter to make it 2-0 and it was duly punished.Shaun Derry will remember how his team were excellent that night at Bramall Lane as they hustled and harried the Blades when they were in possession.Nigel Clough likes his teams to be expansive and play the game through midfield so it is...
  
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• DanRobinson published Carl Froch finally gives his fiancée Rachael Cordingley an...

  16-02-2015 17:09
  
  In the boxing ring, Carl Froch likes to get the job done quickly and without a fuss.
  But it has taken 10 months since he proposed to Rachael Cordingley - immediately after knocking out George Groves in the eighth round at Wembley - for him to get her an engagement ring.
  The Cobra's glamour model fiancée posted a picture on Twitter of the glittery band on Sunday after receiving it on Valentine's Day.
  She wrote: "Proposed to at Wembley on 31/5/14 &.
  
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• DanRobinson commented Carl Froch finally gives his fiancée Rachael Cordingley an...

  16-02-2015 17:09
  
  In the boxing ring, Carl Froch likes to get the job done quickly and without a fuss.
  But it has taken 10 months since he proposed to Rachael Cordingley - immediately after knocking out George Groves in the eighth round at Wembley - for him to get her an engagement ring.
  The Cobra's glamour model fiancée posted a picture on Twitter of the glittery band on Sunday after receiving it on Valentine's Day.
  She wrote: "Proposed to at Wembley on 31/5/14 &.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Former Nottingham Forest target Callum Wilson...

  16-02-2015 17:04
  
  Back in the summer, before his move to Championship high-flyers Bournemouth, there were strong rumours going around that talented striker Callum Wilson was going to sign for Nottingham Forest.Then Reds boss Stuart Pearce was understood to have watched the player himself while he was playing at League One Coventry but Forest went for Britt Assomablonga from Peterborough United instead as Wilson ended up at the Cherries.And 22-year-old Wilson has continued his scoring form on the south..
  
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• JonPritchard published New Basford drug user grew £10,000 of cannabis after...

  16-02-2015 17:00
  
  Concerns over the quality of cannabis led to a drug user growing it himself in his shed.Luke Simpson, of Zulu Road, New Basford, grew 13 plants in a partitioned area of his shed at an address in Radcliffe-on-Trent.Daniel Pietryka, prosecuting, told Nottingham Magistrates Court yesterday that the yield of cannabis from the plants could have been up to £10,800.The 34-year-old admitted a charge of producing cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of MDMA.Mrs Kate MacMillan,.
  
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• JonPritchard commented New Basford drug user grew £10,000 of cannabis after...

  16-02-2015 17:00
  
  Concerns over the quality of cannabis led to a drug user growing it himself in his shed.Luke Simpson, of Zulu Road, New Basford, grew 13 plants in a partitioned area of his shed at an address in Radcliffe-on-Trent.Daniel Pietryka, prosecuting, told Nottingham Magistrates Court yesterday that the yield of cannabis from the plants could have been up to £10,800.The 34-year-old admitted a charge of producing cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of MDMA.Mrs Kate MacMillan,.
  
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• DanRobinson published 'We have no faith in the NHS': Parents of teenager Lewis Close...

  16-02-2015 16:44
  
  The parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after a catalogue of "missed opportunities" by medics to help him say they have "no faith" in the NHS.
  Fiona Simpson and Rene Close yesterday spoke of their frustration with GPs and nurses, who failed to refer their son Lewis Close to hospital - despite his condition deteriorating.
  Lewis, of Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, died from sepsis - a whole-body inflammation - on October 9, 2013, a month after having an operation to remove his appendix while.
  
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• DanRobinson commented 'We have no faith in the NHS': Parents of teenager Lewis Close...

  16-02-2015 16:44
  
  The parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after a catalogue of "missed opportunities" by medics to help him say they have "no faith" in the NHS.
  Fiona Simpson and Rene Close yesterday spoke of their frustration with GPs and nurses, who failed to refer their son Lewis Close to hospital - despite his condition deteriorating.
  Lewis, of Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, died from sepsis - a whole-body inflammation - on October 9, 2013, a month after having an operation to remove his appendix while.
  
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• Nottingham City Schools football round-up: U14s fight back to claim impressive ... - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 16:21
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  Nottingham Schools' representative sides had two games on Saturday when the U14s and U12s played Wolverhampton Schools. The U14s got off to a poor start when they failed to clear their lines after three minutes and went 1-0 down. Seven minutes later ...
  
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• Midland Hockey League round-up: Premier Division wins for Notts duo - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 16:19
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  Midland Hockey League round-up: Premier Division wins for Notts duo
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  Nottingham's keeper Hamish Hall makes a fantastic save in their derby clash with Boots. Picture: Joseph Raynor. Comments (0). There were five goals and away wins for the two Notts clubs in the Midland Premier Division of the Warwick Printing Midland ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Midland Hockey League round-up: Premier Division wins for Notts...

  16-02-2015 16:14
  There were five goals and away wins for the two Notts clubs in the Midland Premier Division of the Warwick Printing Midland League.Nottingham University, who have been in the top three places all season, struck five goals without reply at Northampton Saints.Leading through a Warwick Bestwick goal, they took charge of the second half exchanges as Jon Ruiz (2), Tommy Norris and a Kevin Ratcliffe penalty corner strike gave the varsity the three points to climb above Lichfield, who lost 2-1 at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town's talented teenager Jack Thomas urged to keep his...

  16-02-2015 16:11
  Teenager Jack Thomas has been urged to keep his feet on the ground after a standout full debut for Mansfield Town.The midfielder (pictured) claimed the man of the match award for an impressive performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Northampton Town.The highlight was a 50-yard run which saw him shrug off challenges from the visiting defence and almost create an opening for the hosts.But he also showed a good range of passing and made some excellent tackles.Not only did it earn him praise...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town v Luton Town: Match preview

  16-02-2015 16:10
  
  Mansfield Town will look to channel their frustration in a positive manner when Luton Town visit the One Call Stadium on Tuesday evening.Adam Murray and his side were livid at a stoppage time penalty which saw them held to a 1-1 draw by Northampton Town on Saturday, with the manager saying some of his players were 'virtually in tears' afterwards.Midfielder Ricky Ravenhill though, insists the Stags have enough character in their squad to bounce quickly back from that blow and will be fired..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham City Schools football round-up: U14s fight back to...

  16-02-2015 16:00
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham County Schools football round-up: Reign as national...

  16-02-2015 15:56
  
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• TracyWalker published CCTV footage issued of terrifying raid on Long Eaton hotel

  16-02-2015 15:44
  This is the terrifying moment raiders burst into a hotel in the early hours and demanded money from a safe.
  
  
  Detectives investigating a robbery at the Best Western hotel in Bostocks Lane, Long Eaton have released CCTV footage of the incident.
  
  
  Police say three men broke into the premises and forced a member of staff to hand over cash from a safe.
  
  
  The men, who were all wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered, then fled the scene.
  
  
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• TracyWalker commented CCTV footage issued of terrifying raid on Long Eaton hotel

  16-02-2015 15:44
  
  This is the terrifying moment raiders burst into a hotel in the early hours and demanded money from a safe.
  
  
  Detectives investigating a robbery at the Best Western hotel in Bostocks Lane, Long Eaton have released CCTV footage of the incident.
  
  
  Police say three men broke into the premises and forced a member of staff to hand over cash from a safe.
  
  
  The men, who were all wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered, then fled the scene.
  
  
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• rsherdley published Fraudster used litter picker to steal credit card details from...

  16-02-2015 15:35
  
  A fraudster used a litter pick-style grabber to pinch credit card documents from letterboxes at the end of long driveways in Ruddington.Ephraim Chivunga supplied stolen post to an unidentified associate in London to use to make false applications for credit cards.The amount of credit available on the cards issued was in region of £40,000 but they were never used, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Monday, February 16.Chivunga, 33, of Sneinton Boulevard, pleaded guilty to fraud by...
  
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• rsherdley published Fraudster used a 'grabber' to steal post in Ruddington

  16-02-2015 15:35
  
  A fraudster used a litter pick-style grabber to pinch credit card documents from letterboxes at the end of long driveways in Ruddington.Ephraim Chivunga supplied stolen post to an unidentified associate in London to use to make false applications for credit cards.The amount of credit available on the cards issued was in region of £40,000 but they were never used, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Monday, February 16.Chivunga, 33, of Sneinton Boulevard, pleaded guilty to fraud by...
  
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• Watch Nottingham BASE jumper break hearts during terrifying 100mph flight ... - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 15:04
  
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  Breaking hearts on Valentine's Day isn't seen as the right thing to do – but that might change when you see how a base jumper from Nottingham decided to do it. Sam Hardy 'flew' 2,525m down the hillside in Chamonix, in France, with his 'Valentine' and ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Watch Nottingham BASE jumper break hearts during terrifying...

  16-02-2015 14:56
  Breaking hearts on Valentine's Day isn't seen as the right thing to do – but that might change when you see how a base jumper from Nottingham decided to do it.
  Sam Hardy 'flew' 2,525m down the hillside in Chamonix, in France, with his 'Valentine' and co-pilot Nathan Jones, smashing their target of a heart on the way down.
  This video shows the pair reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour as they hurtle down the hills – all in the name of charity.
  Sam said: "After...
  
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• JonPritchard published Watch as Nottingham BASE jumper breaks hearts on Valentine's Day

  16-02-2015 14:56
  
  Breaking hearts on Valentine's Day isn't seen as the right thing to do – but that might change when you see how a base jumper from Nottingham decided to do it.
  
  
  Sam Hardy 'flew' 2,525m down the hillside in Chamonix, in France, with his 'Valentine' and co-pilot Nathan Jones, smashing their target of a heart on the way down.
  
  
  This video shows the pair reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour as they hurtle down the hills – all in the name of charity.
  
  
  
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• JonPritchard commented Watch Nottingham BASE jumper break hearts during terrifying...

  16-02-2015 14:56
  
  Breaking hearts on Valentine's Day isn't seen as the right thing to do – but that might change when you see how a base jumper from Nottingham decided to do it.
  Sam Hardy 'flew' 2,525m down the hillside in Chamonix, in France, with his 'Valentine' and co-pilot Nathan Jones, smashing their target of a heart on the way down.
  This video shows the pair reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour as they hurtle down the hills – all in the name of charity.
  Sam said: "After...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Reader letter: Shows in Nottingham are too expensive

  16-02-2015 14:51
  THE family has recently been looking at details for city centre shows, to give our disabled granddaughter a treat.Olly Murs ticket price £61! Mrs Brown's Boys £44! Mr Tumble £25! Where do they get these extortionate prices from? Who on earth can afford tickets at these prices? Not the working class, that's for sure. (Personally, you would have to pay me to watch Olly Murs.) There can be no realistic reason to charge these prices.This is not the West End of London. It is a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Reader letter: Shows in Nottingham are too expensive

  16-02-2015 14:51
  
  THE family has recently been looking at details for city centre shows, to give our disabled granddaughter a treat.Olly Murs ticket price £61! Mrs Brown's Boys £44! Mr Tumble £25! Where do they get these extortionate prices from? Who on earth can afford tickets at these prices? Not the working class, that's for sure. (Personally, you would have to pay me to watch Olly Murs.) There can be no realistic reason to charge these prices.This is not the West End of London. It is a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Youth League football round-up for February 14 & 15

  16-02-2015 14:18
  
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• LucyBudge published Steal actress Margot Robbie's red carpet outfit in Nottingham

  16-02-2015 14:07
  
  Blonde bombshell Margot Robbie stepped out in monochrome for the premiere of her latest movie.The Australian actress, 24, was on the red carpet alongside Will Smith, in which they co-star in new con-film Focus - showing in cinemas February 27.For the premiere in Leicester Square, London, Margot made sure to wrap up warm with a long black blazer-style coat.This was worn over the top of a simple black and white jumpsuit, with matching pointed heels.Jumpsuits are still as popular as ever and..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Bugg, Saint and Indiana feature on BBC compilation album

  16-02-2015 14:05
  
  Three Nottingham musicians will be featured on a new compilation from the BBC, showcasing current and future stars.
  BBC Introducing Presents... Volume 1 is 32-track collection of live recordings and includes songs by Jake Bugg, Indiana and Saint Raymond.
  Bugg's Taste It was recorded at Radio 1's Big Weekend, while Indiana's Top 20 single Solo Dancing and Saint Raymond's Fall At Your Feet were both part of BBC Maida Vale sessions, recorded for broadcast on BBC radio.
  The album, released on March.
  
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• tongsampah114 published "Cheap Kîtchens U.K" .T h irty E.x Di s p...

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• jonmattos published Cricket: Notts' Alex Hales goes unsold at IPL auction once again

  16-02-2015 13:38
  
  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales was one of over 150 players to go unsold in the high-profile India Premier League (IPL) T20 auction.For the 26-year-old England batsman, it's the second year in a row he has been left without a team bidding for him for the prestigious and money-spinning tournament.In November 2013, Hales penned a new deal to keep him at Trent Bridge until 2016 and, under the terms of that deal, Notts would then grant him leave from the club during April and May to feature in the
  
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• PMBlackburn published Scarlet fever: Parents, doctors, schools and nurseries urged to...

  16-02-2015 13:36
  
  Parents, doctors, schools and nurseries have been warned to watch out for scarlet fever as cases of the bacterial illness double in Nottingham.Doctors have diagnosed 18 cases in the city so far this year, up from nine last year.And in the rest of the county 24 cases of the rare condition – which causes rashes and swelling – have been spotted, an increase from 14 last year.The illness, also known as Scarletina, is sweeping across the UK faster than at any time in 50 years, with..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Scarlet fever: Parents and schools urged to be vigilant as...

  16-02-2015 13:36
  
  Parents, doctors, schools and nurseries have been warned to watch out for scarlet fever as cases of the bacterial illness double in Nottingham.Doctors have diagnosed 18 cases in the city so far this year, up from nine last year.And in the rest of the county 24 cases of the rare condition – which causes rashes and swelling – have been spotted, an increase from 14 last year.The illness, also known as Scarletina, is sweeping across the UK faster than at any time in 50 years, with..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Rae Morris will be Tom Odell's special guest at Sherwood Forest...

  16-02-2015 13:19
  
  Rae Morris, who played a sold out show at the Rescue Rooms on Sunday February 15, has been announced as the special guest for Tom Odell's Forest Live gigs this summer.
  It includes Sherwood Forest on Friday, June 26.
  Morris was featured on the BBC's Music Sound Of 2015 list, recorded with Bombay Bicycle Club, Clean Bandit and Tom Odell and has made the Top 10 with her debut album, Unguarded, which includes the singles Closer and Under the Shadows.
  "I supported Tom on a sold out UK indoor venue...
  
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• Nottingham to become one of the most sustainable cities in Europe thanks to a ... - Nottingham Post

  16-02-2015 13:01
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  The city has been selected for the pioneering £5 million project – which includes seven initiatives – by the European Commission due to its reputation as one of the cleanest in the country. Comments (6). More than 400 homes will be “super insulated ...
  
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