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• Nottingham Post published Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi reveals Nottingham Forest boss Dougie...

  18-02-2015 23:50
  
  Dougie Freedman must still earn himself a long-term future at Nottingham Forest, after owner Fawaz Al Hasawi revealed the manager's position will be reviewed in the summer.Kuwaiti chairman Al Hasawi revealed the Scotsman has only initially penned a contract until the end of the season, with an option to extend it for a further 12 months in the summer.Al Hasawi has told Freedman he believes the club still have a 'big chance' of making the play-offs and, while he has not told the...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi reveals Nottingham Forest boss Dougie...

  18-02-2015 23:50
  
  Dougie Freedman must still earn himself a long-term future at Nottingham Forest, after owner Fawaz Al Hasawi revealed the manager's position will be reviewed in the summer.Kuwaiti chairman Al Hasawi revealed the Scotsman has only initially penned a contract until the end of the season, with an option to extend it for a further 12 months in the summer.Al Hasawi has told Freedman he believes the club still have a 'big chance' of making the play-offs and, while he has not told the...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 2: FA Youth Cup quarter-final match report - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 23:14
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  Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 2: FA Youth Cup quarter-final match report
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  Nottingham Forest were denied a place in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals by ruthless Tottenham, but only after a battling display in front of more than 4,000 fans at the City Ground. The Reds found themselves needing to fight back from 2-0 down after ...
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• DanRussell published Can you help find missing Lee Evans?

  18-02-2015 22:57
  
  Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for anyone that has seen a missing man.Officers are are concerned for the welfare of Lee Evans, who was last seen in the Lower Parliament area of the city centre between 5.30pm and 6pm on Wednesday.The 32-year old is described as slim, around 5ft 9ins tall and has close cropped, light-brown hair. He was wearing a black shell suit, tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and a dark grey Superdry hooded coat.He was also carrying a distinctive grey and orange...
  
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• DanRussell published 101 new Bestwood homes approved

  18-02-2015 22:40
  
  Plans for 101 new homes have been given the go-ahead despite residents' fears of increased traffic and accidents.Last night Gedling Borough Council approved the homes off Moor Road, Bestwood.The outline plans also include a new road and open space.But people living nearby say the area will not be able to cope with the increase.Personal assistant Sharron Yates, 46, of Moor Road, said: "My 21-year-old son was hit by someone about 18 months ago and he was injured."His car was hit in the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 2: FA Youth Cup quarter-final match...

  18-02-2015 22:28
  
  Nottingham Forest were denied a place in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals by ruthless Tottenham, but only after a battling display in front of more than 4,000 fans at the City Ground.The Reds found themselves needing to fight back from 2-0 down after goals from Kyle Walker-Peters and Ismail Azzaoui put the visitors ahead with two goals in the space of two second half minutes.Matthew Cash pulled one back for Forest, who fought hard to find an equaliser but it was not to be, as Spurs held on for a...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Garry Birtles column: Britt Assombalonga can come back stronger...

  18-02-2015 20:05
  
  Britt Assombalonga's injury sounds a bit like the one Derby County's Shaun Barker suffered in a derby clash against the Reds a few years ago – but thankfully not as bad.It's taken Barker three years and three operations to recover from a dislocated knee and ruptured ligaments, while hopefully the Reds' £5.5m club record buy will be back in a year having had surgery on the dislocated kneecap and ligament damage he sustained just over a week ago.A year is still a hell of a long time...
  
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• University of Nottingham £40 million sports village approved - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 19:49
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  University of Nottingham £40 million sports village approved
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  A £40 million sports village has finally been given the green light – after it was moved nine metres to save veteran oak trees from being felled. The proposals were initially refused by Nottingham City Council's planning committee last month as they ...
  
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• sherdley published Hucknall drink driver cried after he demolished wall

  18-02-2015 19:30
  
  A drink driver sobbed as he crashed his car into a wall, causing £7,000 damage, after speeding through the streets and mounting a kerb, a court heard.Patryk Sokolowski emerged from his car, after he had been tearing along at more than twice the drink drive limit, and began to cry.Nottingham Crown Court was told by Balraj Bhatia, prosecuting, Sokolowski had been "extremely concerned" about the wellbeing of his passenger and admitted he was wrong because he had been drinking.He was...
  
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• sherdley commented Hucknall drink driver cried after he demolished wall

  18-02-2015 19:30
  
  A drink driver sobbed as he crashed his car into a wall, causing £7,000 damage, after speeding through the streets and mounting a kerb, a court heard.Patryk Sokolowski emerged from his car, after he had been tearing along at more than twice the drink drive limit, and began to cry.Nottingham Crown Court was told by Balraj Bhatia, prosecuting, Sokolowski had been "extremely concerned" about the wellbeing of his passenger and admitted he was wrong because he had been drinking.He was...
  
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• DanRussell published Chuka Umunna vows to give people power over economy as he visits...

  18-02-2015 19:09
  
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• DanRussell commented Chuka Umunna vows to give people power over economy as he visits...

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• EllieCullen published Noisy neighbour fined for singing and playing Wayne Wonder too...

  18-02-2015 19:00
  
  Loud singing and noisy music from the home of Michael Dobbyn drove his neighbours to the brink of depression, a court heard.The 27-year-old would invite his friends round and play reggae music at his flat on Ribblesdale Court in Chilwell.But his neighbours complained to the council that they were being kept awake by the noise and said they were "desperate for it to stop".Dobbyn was served with an abatement notice – which ordered him to keep the noise down.But he was prosecuted for failing.
  
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• EllieCullen published Noisy neighbour fined after complaints about his singing and loud...

  18-02-2015 19:00
  
  Loud singing and noisy music from the home of Michael Dobbyn drove his neighbours to the brink of depression, a court heard.The 27-year-old would invite his friends round and play reggae music at his flat on Ribblesdale Court in Chilwell.But his neighbours complained to the council that they were being kept awake by the noise and said they were "desperate for it to stop".Dobbyn was served with an abatement notice – which ordered him to keep the noise down.But he was prosecuted for failing.
  
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• EllieCullen commented Noisy neighbour fined after complaints about his singing and loud...

  18-02-2015 19:00
  
  Loud singing and noisy music from the home of Michael Dobbyn drove his neighbours to the brink of depression, a court heard.The 27-year-old would invite his friends round and play reggae music at his flat on Ribblesdale Court in Chilwell.But his neighbours complained to the council that they were being kept awake by the noise and said they were "desperate for it to stop".Dobbyn was served with an abatement notice – which ordered him to keep the noise down.But he was prosecuted for failing.
  
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• AlexBritton published University of Nottingham £40 million sports village...

  18-02-2015 18:46
  
  A £40 million sports village has finally been given the green light – after it was moved nine metres to save veteran oak trees from being felled.The proposals were initially refused by Nottingham City Council's planning committee last month as they would have meant the loss of three oak trees that were at least 150 years old.The University of Nottingham came back with plans to shift the centre nine metres to the south-east – meaning the trees can stay.The sports village...
  
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• AlexBritton commented University of Nottingham £40 million sports village...

  18-02-2015 18:46
  
  A £40 million sports village has finally been given the green light – after it was moved nine metres to save veteran oak trees from being felled.The proposals were initially refused by Nottingham City Council's planning committee last month as they would have meant the loss of three oak trees that were at least 150 years old.The University of Nottingham came back with plans to shift the centre nine metres to the south-east – meaning the trees can stay.The sports village...
  
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• MattDavies published Paul Franks hopes World Cup stint with UAE will help him develop...

  18-02-2015 18:40
  
  Paul Franks hopes his work in the World Cup will help improve the next generation of players at Nottinghamshire.Franks (pictured) is currently coaching the United Arab Emirates bowlers as they look to make an impact in Australia and New Zealand.When he returns home he will go back to working with the second XI and academy players at Trent Bridge – and he feels he will bring a lot back with him."It's great experience that lets me expand my horizons and improve as a coach," he...
  
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• Squash: Air-IT Nottingham deliver major boost to play-off hopes in national ... - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 18:29
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  A comprehensive victory for Air-IT Nottingham, in a potentially very tough encounter with the Birmingham Lions, has bolstered the team's chances of making the Premier Squash League play-offs for the first time since the 2011/12 season. World No.15 Emma ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Squash: Air-IT Nottingham deliver major boost to play-off hopes...

  18-02-2015 18:18
  
  A comprehensive victory for Air-IT Nottingham, in a potentially very tough encounter with the Birmingham Lions, has bolstered the team's chances of making the Premier Squash League play-offs for the first time since the 2011/12 season.World No.15 Emma Beddoes set the team on track with a 3-0 victory over Katrina Burrows as the Commonwealth Games medalist's superior class shone through.Lions hit back as Nottingham's Ollie Holland, the world No.151, took a 1-0 advantage but started to tire as...
  
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• jonmattos published Non-league football round-up: Cup joy for Ilkeston and Long Eaton

  18-02-2015 17:57
  Ilkeston FC: The Robins have qualified for the semi-finals of the Evo-Stik Northern League's Doodson Sports League Cup thanks to a thrilling penalty shoot-out success in the last eight.Kevin Wilson's side twice came from behind at home to Spalding United at the New Manor Ground as James Reid equalsied before the break and Jake Wright made it 2-2 on 63 minutes, which is how it ended.And then Ilkeston triumphed 5-4 on penalties to book a tie away to either Leek Town or Warrington Town in the week
  
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• RachelGorman published Interactive film puts story in audience's hands at Framework...

  18-02-2015 17:09
  The life of a young textiles apprentice was put in the hands of a group of schoolchildren on Wednesday February 18, as part of an interactive film at Framework Knitters Museum.
  It was the premier screening of Breaking the Frame, a film starring students from Rushcliffe School, which tells the story of Ben and his dilemma over joining the Luddites during the industrial revolution.
  Audience members were asked at strategic crossroads throughout the film to pick what Ben should do next, this...
  
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• rsherdley published Jobless drugs courier caught with £4k stash in Nottingham's...

  18-02-2015 16:58
  
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• rsherdley commented Jobless drugs courier caught with £4k stash in Nottingham's...

  18-02-2015 16:58
  
  A drugs courier has been jailed after he was caught with thousands of pounds worth of drugs as he stepped off a bus in Nottingham's Broadmarsh.Marcin Ludwicki, 28, was out of work when someone he knew from Poland offered him £100 to do a drugs run.Police stopped the Pole with 13.5 grams of cocaine, 27.69 grams of ecstasy and 272.85 of Class B amphetamine on December 7 last year.At Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, February 18, Ludwicki was jailed for a total of 20 months after
  
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• NottmPostEG published Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas on solo success and losing his...

  18-02-2015 16:37
  Grant Nicholas is a Welsh musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist with the rock band Feeder. After 20 years with the band, he decided to take a break and last year released a solo album, Yorktown Heights, which charted at number 29, despite little promotion. He has since recorded a mini-album, Black Clouds...
  
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  It's really good at the moment. We are on what you could describe as the second leg of the Yorktown Heights Tour (laughs). The plan was for me..
  
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• jonmattos published Wicked Whispers: Bolton visit Nottingham Forest still in the hunt...

  18-02-2015 16:28
  
  In his Nottingham Forest column this week, Post writer Paul Taylor asked the question of whether or not the Reds could still make the play-offs this season.He concluded that while it was mathematically possible, it would be a monumental challenge for Dougie Freedman's side to go on a wonder run to make the top six.With 15 games to go, Forest sit on 41 points and 12 points off the play-offs.With an average of between 70 and 71 points usually being the amount needed to inch into sixth...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Brian Clough lookalike Jim Parsons flattered to compared to...

  18-02-2015 16:20
  
  Nottingham Forest supporter Jim Parsons has been thrust into the limelight after he was identified as a lookalike of his hero Brian Clough.A Post photographer snapped Mr Parsons in the stands during the Reds' 4-4 draw away at Blackpool on Saturday and fans began to discuss the then mystery supporter's striking likeness.And Mr Parsons, who said he has been the topic of discussion in his local pub, while friends and family have also sent him messages about the picture, is looking...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Brian Clough lookalike Jim Parsons flattered to be compared to...

  18-02-2015 16:20
  
  Nottingham Forest supporter Jim Parsons has been thrust into the limelight after he was identified as a lookalike of his hero Brian Clough.A Post photographer snapped Mr Parsons in the stands during the Reds' 4-4 draw away at Blackpool on Saturday and fans began to discuss the then mystery supporter's striking likeness.And Mr Parsons, who said he has been the topic of discussion in his local pub, while friends and family have also sent him messages about the picture, is looking...
  
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• BenIreland published Former rail worker will be prosecuted after death of track worker...

  18-02-2015 16:00
  
  The Office of Rail Regulation is prosecuting a former rail worker after a track worker died when he was hit by a train.John Wright, 49, was hit by a passenger train and killed as it approached Newark North Gate station at 11.34am on January 22, 2014.He was airlifted to hospital but died from his injuries nine days later, on January 31.A preliminary hearing is due to take place at Nottingham Crown Court in March.A spokesperson for the Office Of Rail Regulation (ORR) said:...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County on prowl for more non-league talent

  18-02-2015 15:46
  
  Shaun Derry will continue to prowl non-league football for undiscovered talent and says it is a market Notts County must exploit.The Magpies raided Conference side Lincoln City last week to recruit left-back Sean Newton on a loan deal with a view to making it permanent in the summer.Newton, who made his debut against Sheffield United on Tuesday night as a second half substitute, has excelled at the Imps in the last two seasons, topping the assist charts on each occasion.The left-back..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Win a Wedding 2015 - VOTE NOW!

  18-02-2015 15:45
  
  The Nottingham Post's famous wedding competition is BACK for 2015 and open for business.We've teamed up with Nottinghamshire's number one wedding venue, Woodborough Hall, for the second year in a row, to offer a mega package to help make your dreams come true.Entry is now closed. Vote NOW daily inside the Nottingham Post.Vote online here Meet all the couples who have entered Win a Wedding 2015. Click here for more information about the competition. This amazing prize package consists of:
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town overcome psychological barrier with Luton win,...

  18-02-2015 15:39
  
  Boss Adam Murray believes Mansfield Town have overcome a psychological barrier with their 1-0 win over Luton Town on Tuesday night.Twice in their previous four games the Stags had failed to see out a win after going ahead – at Carlisle United and, most recently, against Northampton Town, when a last minute penalty left them devastated.It is an issue which has dogged them all season and the manager admitted after Saturday's 1-1 draw that an anxiety gripped his team as they tried..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Comedian Milton Jones on his Temple Of Daft

  18-02-2015 15:25
  Milton Jones is touring the UK with a brand new show, The Temple of Daft, which sees the Mock The Week regular take on the mantle of Indiana Jones...
  
  
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  Basically, previous tours have been lots of jokes in different forms, but basically lots of jokes. This is more of a story, more like one of my radio shows. It loosely, and I say loosely, follows a kind of adventure-archaeology type story. It started off with me noticing that I had the same surname as...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Theatre-goers snap up bargain tickets at Nottingham Playhouse

  18-02-2015 15:09
  
  Theatre goers are flocking to Nottingham Playhouse to snap up bargain tickets for hit comedy Posh.
  The Pay What You Can Scheme, popular in London's West End, is being trialed in Nottingham today for the first time.
  Playhouse bosses have invited people to turn up at the box office and hand over whatever amount they want for a ticket to see tonight's performance, which starts at 7.30pm.
  "We've had small change up to £10 so far," says publicity officer Jo McLeish of the tickets which are...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Nottingham nights out: Ocean nightclub 2004-2008

  18-02-2015 14:30
  
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• TV star Cleo Rocos leads tequila masterclass at Nottingham bar - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 14:04
  
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  TV star Cleo Rocos leads tequila masterclass at Nottingham bar
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  BUBBLY TV star Cleo Rocos breezed into Nottingham to deliver a masterclass in one of her biggest passions – tequila. Cleo, who co-starred in the cult 1980s series The Kenny Everett Show, has become an expert in the Mexican spirit and three years ago ...
  
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• Art review: Playing Around, Nottingham Lakeside Arts - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 14:04
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  Art review: Playing Around, Nottingham Lakeside Arts
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  The current last message in the visitors' comment book at this exhibition about two regional theatre companies is a long and angry one. The gist of it is this: thanks for the show but it's no wonder small theatre companies get into financial trouble ...
  
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• TracyWalker published TV's Robert Lindsay backs Stanton ironworks memorial campaign

  18-02-2015 14:02
  
  TV star Robert Lindsay is backing a campaign to honour the thousands of workers of a long-established ironworks amid plans for its redevelopment.Stanton Ironworks, a 470-acre site in Stanton-by-Dale, between Ilkeston and Stapleford, could be developed to make way for 1,950 homes, shops, offices and other facilities including a school, if plans are approved by Erewash Borough Council.But before any possible changes at the site, which could have a major impact on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
  
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• JemmaPage published Pupils from a St Ann's primary school become superheroes for a...

  18-02-2015 13:54
  
  Five-year-old Harvey-Leigh Metcalfe has always dreamed of becoming the dark crusader Batman – and for a half term treat his wish came true.Sixty pupils from Blue Bell Hill Primary School, in St Ann's, donned their favourite costumes as part of a Superhero Day.An array of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers and Transformers descended on the school to take part in games, make Spiderman cupcakes and Superman puppets.Harvey, who took time out from his busy schedule saving...
  
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• AlexBritton published Five Guys to open Nottingham restaurant in March

  18-02-2015 13:38
  
  An opening date for the new Five Guys burger restaurant in Nottingham has been announced.The eaterie on the Old Market Square will be open for business from March 16.Sixty-four people have already put in applications to become crew members at the store – and get perks including free burgers and fries.The joint claims there are 250,000 different ways of ordering a burger and their new restaurant on the Old Market Square at the site of the old Pizza Hut is part of a big expansion in the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Art review: Playing Around, Nottingham Lakeside Arts

  18-02-2015 13:33
  
  The current last message in the visitors' comment book at this exhibition about two regional theatre companies is a long and angry one.
  The gist of it is this: thanks for the show but it's no wonder small theatre companies get into financial trouble when the money that is being wasted on paying professional 'arts administrators' should be paid to actors who can do most of the admin jobs themselves.
  'Where are the wise politicians who will address this?' adds the writer, who sounds as if she (or.
  
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• Rail worker prosecuted over death

  18-02-2015 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former railway worker is being prosecuted after one of his colleagues was struck and killed by a train.
  
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• Scarlet fever: Parents concerned as cases of illness doubles in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 13:12
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  Scarlet fever: Parents concerned as cases of illness doubles in Nottingham
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  Parents have said they are concerned about the lack of information about scarlet fever after the number of cases in Nottingham double in what experts fear could be the biggest outbreak for fifty years. Doctors have diagnosed 18 cases in the city so far ...
  
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• The Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, February 20-27 - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 12:59
  
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  The Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, February 20-27
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  The week swings into action on Friday, February 20 at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Road, Ilkeston, where Kal's Kats (a 10 piece jump jive band led by Kal Vaikla on sax and vocals) play at 8pm. The evening also includes a free dance lesson from ...
  
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• Five Guys hiring for their new Nottingham store - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 12:52
  
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  Five Guys hiring for their new Nottingham store
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  Hit America burger chain Five Guys has started hiring staff for its new Nottingham eaterie. Sixty-four people have already put in applications to become crew members at the store – and get perks including free burgers and fries. The joint claims there ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, February 20-27

  18-02-2015 12:50
  
  The week swings into action on Friday, February 20 at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Road, Ilkeston, where Kal's Kats (a 10 piece jump jive band led by Kal Vaikla on sax and vocals) play at 8pm. The evening also includes a free dance lesson from their female vocalist Ruby Rich. Tickets are £5 adults and £3 for children call Kal on 07793 956653. The same evening in the centre of Nottingham, the RMW organ trio play the Pelican Bar, 55 Saint Mary's Place, at 10pm.
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• The Vamps book outdoor show in Sherwood Forest - Nottingham Post

  18-02-2015 12:42
  
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  The Vamps book outdoor show in Sherwood Forest
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  British pop band The Vamps have been announced as the third and final headliner for the Forest Live shows in Sherwood Forest this summer. The quartet, who reached No. 2 with their debut album Meet The Vamps, will follow their May 5 show at the Capital ...
  
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• AlexBritton published Five Guys hiring for their new Nottingham store

  18-02-2015 12:32
  
  Hit America burger chain Five Guys has started hiring staff for its new Nottingham eaterie.
  Sixty-four people have already put in applications to become crew members at the store – and get perks including free burgers and fries.
  The joint claims there are 250,000 different ways of ordering a burger and their new restaurant on the Old Market Square at the site of the old Pizza Hut is part of a big expansion in the UK.
  The company opened its first restaurant in the UK in...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Five Guys hiring for their new Nottingham store

  18-02-2015 12:32
  
  Hit American burger chain Five Guys has started hiring staff for its new Nottingham eaterie.
  Sixty-four people have already put in applications to become crew members at the store – and get perks including free burgers and fries.
  The joint claims there are 250,000 different ways of ordering a burger and their new restaurant on the Old Market Square at the site of the old Pizza Hut is part of a big expansion in the UK.
  The company opened its first restaurant in the UK
  
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• PMBlackburn published Carlton residents confused by two different speed limit signs on...

  18-02-2015 12:25
  
  Motorists are being sent mixed messages about the speed they are allowed to travel on one Carlton road.Drivers on Middledale Road are confronted with two different speed limit warning signs - with no suggestion of which is the correct speed.On the left hand side of the road, a speed sign informs that drivers should not exceed 30 mph, but on the opposite side a 20 mph limit sign stands tall.More to follow...
  
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