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• Nottingham Panthers 4 Sheffield Steelers 7 (7-8 on aggregate): Challenge Cup ... - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 23:48
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  What some might have thought would be routine proved to be anything but as Nottingham Panthers saw their Challenge Cup reign of five years ended – with a rookie goaltender from the home city proving the most unlikely of heroes. Panthers lost 7-4 on the ...
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 4 Sheffield Steelers 7 (7-8 on aggregate):...

  24-02-2015 23:44
  
  What some might have thought would be routine proved to be anything but as Nottingham Panthers saw their Challenge Cup reign of five years ended – with a rookie goaltender from the home city proving the most unlikely of heroes.Panthers lost 7-4 on the night, 8-7 on aggregate as Sam Gospel kept them out in a penalty shootout when Chris Lawrence, Robert Farmer and Bruce Graham all missed.That tells nothing like the full story though. Panthers went into the second leg of the semi-final with a
  
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• Latest: Nottingham Panthers (3-3) Sheffield Steelers (aggregate 6-4) - The Star

  24-02-2015 22:18
  
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  Latest: Nottingham Panthers (3-3) Sheffield Steelers (aggregate 6-4)
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  He has goaltended for Nottingham Lynx, Cougars, Jaguars and Leopards - but tonight Sam Gospel was playing the biggest match of his life...against his home town team Nottingham Panthers. For Sheffield Steelers. In a Challenge Cup semi final.
  
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• DanRobinson published Person trapped in car after car crash near Retford

  24-02-2015 22:16
  
  A person was trapped in a car after a crash near Retford.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Retford Road, Stokeham, after reports of a two-car collision at 6.40pm.Two fire engines from Retford and Tuxford, as well as a specialist rescue unit from Highfield, attended the scene.A fire service spokeswoman said one person was trapped and had to be cut free by firefighters.
  
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• The Voice winner Jermain Jackman visits Nottingham school to talk about youth ... - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 21:37
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  The Voice winner Jermain Jackman visits Nottingham school to talk about youth ...
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  He has already won over the nation's music fans - and now The Voice winner Jermain Jackman wants to get Nottingham youngsters onside for a project that gave him the life skills to succeed. The 20-year-old, who won the BBC singing competition last year, ...
  
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• DanRobinson published The Voice winner Jermain Jackman visits Nottingham school to talk...

  24-02-2015 21:31
  
  He has already won over the nation's music fans - and now The Voice winner Jermain Jackman wants to get Nottingham youngsters onside for a project that gave him the life skills to succeed.The 20-year-old, who won the BBC singing competition last year, visited Bluecoat Academy's Aspley Lane campus on Tuesday to talk about the National Citizen Service (NCS) youth programme. He also performed What It Is, a track from his self-titled debut album due to be released next month, in front
  
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• Painting by one of Nottingham's greatest artists to go on sale for £15000 - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 20:35
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  Painting by one of Nottingham's greatest artists to go on sale for £15000
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  Inspired by the Nottingham Goose Fair, Dame Laura Knight's illustrations of circus life symbolised her interest in marginal communities. She even became one of them after travelling with performers and is recognised as being among Britain's most ...
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth: Match in focus at the City Ground - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 20:35
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  Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth: Match in focus at the City Ground
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  Team news: Forest have no fresh injury concerns, with Michael Mancienne and Kelvin Wilson both having trained strongly this week, according to Dougie Freedman. The Forest boss did reveal that Andy Reid is still three weeks away from a return to ...
  
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• DanRobinson published Fire at old Dairy Crest building in Langley Mill

  24-02-2015 20:14
  
  Firefighters put out a blaze at a disused dairy farm in Langley Mill on Tuesday.Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.05pm to the fire at the old Dairy Crest building in Cromford Road.A spokesman said a "small quantity of rubbish" had been set alight in the one-storey building, which is eight metres by 10 metres.A hose reel was used to extinguish the flames within half an hour.
  
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• VIDEO: Boxing: BUCS title for Nottingham Trent University ace Derrick - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 20:05
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  VIDEO: Boxing: BUCS title for Nottingham Trent University ace Derrick
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  Nottingham Trent University boxer Derrick Osazemwinde admitted he was blowing hard despite taking the BUCS Nationals title in Sheffield by a unanimous decision. Osazemwinde joined 6,000 other university students in the Steel City for the UK's largest ...
  
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• Nottingham Trent University student Lili in running for the Golden Shears Awards - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 20:04
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  Nottingham Trent University student Lili in running for the Golden Shears Awards
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  A student looks suited to a bright future in high-end clothes design after being shortlisted for one of the tailoring industry's most coveted awards. Lili Liu, in her final year of a fashion design degree at Nottingham Trent University, has beaten ...
  
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• Drink-driver drove into Strelley roundabout and ploughed into fire hydrant - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 20:04
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  Drink-driver drove into Strelley roundabout and ploughed into fire hydrant
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  An unlicensed drink-driver walked free from court after magistrates heard he had refound his Muslim faith and quit the booze. When police arrived in Broxtowe Lane, Strelley, they found Asif Masood stood next to a Ford Focus he had borrowed after he had ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham Trent University student Lili in running for the...

  24-02-2015 20:00
  
  A student looks suited to a bright future in high-end clothes design after being shortlisted for one of the tailoring industry's most coveted awards.Lili Liu, in her final year of a fashion design degree at Nottingham Trent University, has beaten tough competition from scores of other hopefuls to be in the running for the Golden Shears Award.The gongs are often hailed as "the Oscars of the tailoring world" and the winner is chosen by some of the most well-known faces in fashion.Ms Liu, 24,.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Drink-driver drove into Strelley roundabout and ploughed into...

  24-02-2015 20:00
  
  An unlicensed drink-driver walked free from court after magistrates heard he had refound his Muslim faith and quit the booze.When police arrived in Broxtowe Lane, Strelley, they found Asif Masood stood next to a Ford Focus he had borrowed after he had driven into a roundabout and ploughed into a fire hydrant.The car's wheel had come off, whist tyre tracks and debris lay across the road, Nottingham Magistrates Court heard yesterday.The 40-year-old told officers: "I've crashed my...
  
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• DanRobinson published Painting by one of Nottingham's greatest artists to go on sale...

  24-02-2015 20:00
  
  Inspired by the Nottingham Goose Fair, Dame Laura Knight's illustrations of circus life symbolised her interest in marginal communities.
  She even became one of them after travelling with performers and is recognised as being among Britain's most popular and successful painters.
  Now one of the Long Eaton-born artist's paintings is expected to fetch about £15,000 when it goes under the hammer.
  The Comedy Riders artwork, a 25-inch by 30-inch oil painting, will go on sale at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published VIDEO: Boxing: BUCS title for Nottingham Trent University ace...

  24-02-2015 19:40
  
  Nottingham Trent University boxer Derrick Osazemwinde admitted he was blowing hard despite taking the BUCS Nationals title in Sheffield by a unanimous decision.
  Osazemwinde joined 6,000 other university students in the Steel City for the UK's largest annual multi-sport event.
  And the 21-year-old certainly made sure to leave his mark in the ring at Ponds Forge, defeating Leeds' Ben Akram in the men's novice 69-75kg competition.
  Osazemwinde had previously breezed through the initial...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth: Match in focus at the City...

  24-02-2015 19:37
  
  Team news: Forest have no fresh injury concerns, with Michael Mancienne and Kelvin Wilson both having trained strongly this week, according to Dougie Freedman.The Forest boss did reveal that Andy Reid is still three weeks away from a return to training, however, as he recovers from surgery slightly slower than hoped.Jack Hobbs is also sidelined with hamstring problem, while Chris Cohen and Britt Assombalonga are long-term knee injury victims.Bournemouth's dangerous winger Matt Ritchie faces
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth: Match in focus at the City...

  24-02-2015 19:37
  
  Team news: Forest have no fresh injury concerns, with Michael Mancienne and Kelvin Wilson both having trained strongly this week, according to Dougie Freedman.The Forest boss did reveal that Andy Reid is still three weeks away from a return to training, however, as he recovers from surgery slightly slower than hoped.Jack Hobbs is also sidelined with hamstring problem, while Chris Cohen and Britt Assombalonga are long-term knee injury victims.Bournemouth's dangerous winger Matt Ritchie faces
  
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• Is this the shortest cycle lane in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 19:32
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  Is this the shortest cycle lane in Nottingham?
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  Some cyclists may back-pedal at what could be the shortest stretch of marked bike path in the county. But West Bridgford residents have defended their “daft-looking” pavement markings saying anything that can help cyclist to stay safe is a good thing ...
  
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• RachelGorman published Is this the shortest cycle lane in Nottingham?

  24-02-2015 19:30
  
  Some cyclists may back-pedal at what could be the shortest stretch of marked bike path in the county.But West Bridgford residents have defended their "daft-looking" pavement markings saying anything that can help cyclist to stay safe is a good thing.The six metre stretch of cycle path, in Melton Road, between Manvers Road and Carnarvon Road, caused a stir on social media yesterday.It came after a photo of the markings was uploaded by West Bridgford Wire onto its Facebook page alongside
  
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• RachelGorman published Edwalton family left without a boiler for six weeks

  24-02-2015 19:30
  
  A family has been left without hot water or heating for six weeks – forcing them to make a round trip of at least 16 miles to visit relatives for a wash.Dad Richard Gilbert says Metropolitan housing association, which look after his family home in Edwalton, has continually failed to secure a spare part needed to make their boiler safe.The 27-year-old, along with his girlfriend Cristal Bennett, and 15-month-old baby Jamie, has resorted to huddling around a gas fire in the living room..
  
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• RachelGorman commented Is this the shortest cycle lane in Nottingham?

  24-02-2015 19:30
  
  Some cyclists may back-pedal at what could be the shortest stretch of marked bike path in the county.But West Bridgford residents have defended their "daft-looking" pavement markings saying anything that can help cyclist to stay safe is a good thing.The six metre stretch of cycle path, in Melton Road, between Manvers Road and Carnarvon Road, caused a stir on social media yesterday.It came after a photo of the markings was uploaded by West Bridgford Wire onto its Facebook page alongside
  
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• RachelGorman commented Edwalton family left without a boiler for six weeks

  24-02-2015 19:30
  
  A family has been left without hot water or heating for six weeks – forcing them to make a round trip of at least 16 miles to visit relatives for a wash.Dad Richard Gilbert says Metropolitan housing association, which look after his family home in Edwalton, has continually failed to secure a spare part needed to make their boiler safe.The 27-year-old, along with his girlfriend Cristal Bennett, and 15-month-old baby Jamie, has resorted to huddling around a gas fire in the living room..
  
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• Bradford sign Burke on loan

  24-02-2015 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City sign 17-year-old winger Oliver Burke on a month-long loan deal from Nottingham Forest.
  
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• JonPritchard published 'Tram works leave Clifton couple's garden in a mess'

  24-02-2015 18:19
  
  Tram works that spilled over into a couple's front garden has left them feeling "embarrassed" for months, they have said.Tony Doran and Alicia McMillan had their lawn torn up and privet cut down so electric works could be laid down as part of the tram installation in Clifton.Mr Doran agreed with Nottingham Express Transit for the privet to be replaced by fencing, but four months after the work was done, he is still waiting for the fence to be put up.The couple, who live in...
  
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• JonPritchard commented 'Tram works leave Clifton couple's garden in a mess'

  24-02-2015 18:19
  
  Tram works that spilled over into a couple's front garden has left them feeling "embarrassed" for months, they have said.Tony Doran and Alicia McMillan had their lawn torn up and privet cut down so electric works could be laid down as part of the tram installation in Clifton.Mr Doran agreed with Nottingham Express Transit for the privet to be replaced by fencing, but four months after the work was done, he is still waiting for the fence to be put up.The couple, who live in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wilbur the cat is feline stylish at Ruddington hair salon

  24-02-2015 18:14
  
  Set a hair-dryer going anywhere near a cat and they usually run a mile.But one moggie has taken to the soothing sounds of drying hair at his local salon just yards from his home in Ruddington.Wilbur is a regular visitor to Classic Cuts in High Street, and even has his own chair.The pale ginger and white tom cat delights customers so much that if he is not there, they ask: "Where's Wilbur?"Salon owner Traysi (correct) Kirk said: "He has been dropping by for about six months. He is so...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wilbur the cat is feline stylish at Ruddington hair salon

  24-02-2015 18:14
  
  Set a hair-dryer going anywhere near a cat and they usually run a mile.But one moggie has taken to the soothing sounds of drying hair at his local salon just yards from his home in Ruddington.Wilbur is a regular visitor to Classic Cuts in High Street, and even has his own chair.The pale ginger and white tom cat delights customers so much that if he is not there, they ask: "Where's Wilbur?"Salon owner Traysi (correct) Kirk said: "He has been dropping by for about six months. He is so...
  
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• Nottingham pupils catch reading bug at The Biggest Book Show on Earth - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 18:10
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  Nottingham pupils catch reading bug at The Biggest Book Show on Earth
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  BOOKWORM Bailey Lane was thrilled to open a new chapter on his literary life by being part of one the biggest childrens' book shows in the country. The 11-year-old was among hundreds of children who attended The Biggest Book Show on Earth at the ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Dougie Freedman hopes Bradford loan spell will help Oliver...

  24-02-2015 18:00
  
  Dougie Freedman believes Oliver Burke's loan spell at Bradford City will be a 'fantastic experience' for the winger – and hopes he will return to Nottingham Forest as a better player.The 17-year-old has joined the League One club on a short-term loan deal, for 28 days.Forest boss Freedman does believe Burke has a bright future at the City Ground but felt that his first team opportunities were currently being limited by the fine form of people like Michail Antonio and Chris Burke, as well..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dougie Freedman hopes Bradford loan spell will help Oliver...

  24-02-2015 18:00
  
  Dougie Freedman believes Oliver Burke's loan spell at Bradford City will be a 'fantastic experience' for the winger – and hopes he will return to Nottingham Forest as a better player.The 17-year-old has joined the League One club on a short-term loan deal, for 28 days.Forest boss Freedman does believe Burke has a bright future at the City Ground but felt that his first team opportunities were currently being limited by the fine form of people like Michail Antonio and Chris Burke, as..
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham pupils catch reading bug at The Biggest Book Show on...

  24-02-2015 17:59
  
  BOOKWORM Bailey Lane was thrilled to open a new chapter on his literary life by being part of one the biggest childrens' book shows in the country.The 11-year-old was among hundreds of children who attended The Biggest Book Show on Earth at the Nottingham Playhouse yesterday.The event tours across the country in the build up to World Book Day, a national event that is designed to give every child in Britain a free book to read. The show at the Playhouse included talks from authors including...
  
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• EllieCullen published Long Eaton Tesco closed after fire in chicken oven

  24-02-2015 17:13
  
  Shoppers had to be evacuated from Tesco Extra in Long Eaton after a fire broke out in a hot chicken oven.The store had to be closed for 30 minutes while the small blaze was extinguished.Staff were able to put out the fire almost immediately, but shoppers were asked to leave as a precaution.A spokesman for Tesco said: "Our Long Eaton Extra store was closed for a brief period this morning as a precautionary measure due to a small fire. Colleagues acted swiftly to safely extinguish..
  
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• EllieCullen commented Long Eaton Tesco closed after fire in chicken oven

  24-02-2015 17:13
  
  Shoppers had to be evacuated from Tesco Extra in Long Eaton after a fire broke out in a hot chicken oven.The store had to be closed for 30 minutes while the small blaze was extinguished.Staff were able to put out the fire almost immediately, but shoppers were asked to leave as a precaution.A spokesman for Tesco said: "Our Long Eaton Extra store was closed for a brief period this morning as a precautionary measure due to a small fire. Colleagues acted swiftly to safely extinguish..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Harrison Ford's son brings blues band to Nottingham

  24-02-2015 17:01
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fan column: Freedman's Forest feels different

  24-02-2015 17:00
  
  Saturday was one of the most enjoyable days that I have spent at the City Ground for as long as I can remember.For the first time in what feels like an eternity, Nottingham Forest kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon with the aim, intention and wherewithal to obliterate the opposition.And they did just that, in the greatest of style. If it wasn't for some fine goalkeeping, defending and at times, wayward finishing, the Reds could have hit double figures before the break.Arguably, it was...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fan column: Barry Cooper: Freedman's Forest...

  24-02-2015 17:00
  
  Saturday was one of the most enjoyable days that I have spent at the City Ground for as long as I can remember.For the first time in what feels like an eternity, Nottingham Forest kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon with the aim, intention and wherewithal to obliterate the opposition.And they did just that, in the greatest of style. If it wasn't for some fine goalkeeping, defending and at times, wayward finishing, the Reds could have hit double figures before the break.Arguably, it was...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest fan column: Barry Cooper: Freedman's Forest...

  24-02-2015 17:00
  
  Saturday was one of the most enjoyable days that I have spent at the City Ground for as long as I can remember.For the first time in what feels like an eternity, Nottingham Forest kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon with the aim, intention and wherewithal to obliterate the opposition.And they did just that, in the greatest of style. If it wasn't for some fine goalkeeping, defending and at times, wayward finishing, the Reds could have hit double figures before the break.Arguably, it was...
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Kenny Burns and Garry Birtles among six Nottingham Forest ... - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 16:44
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  They helped created memories for all Nottingham Forest fans with their European Cup final victories, have since caused big debate as Nottingham Post columnists and now Kenny Burns and Garry Birtles are having horse races named after them this summer.
  
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• DanRussell published Radford man is sentenced for the twenty third time - and avoids...

  24-02-2015 16:29
  
  A prolific thief was given "one last chance" to stop shoplifting and turn his life around – as he was sentenced for the twenty third time.Stuart Imrie appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning charged with stealing nearly £100 worth of goods from two shops on the same day.The Radford resident stole 11 packs of Neurofen tablets worth £60.50 from Tesco in Carlton and four packs of razor blades worth £33.96 from the Co-operative in Netherfield on...
  
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• DanRussell commented Radford man is sentenced for the twenty third time - and avoids...

  24-02-2015 16:29
  
  A prolific thief was given "one last chance" to stop shoplifting and turn his life around – as he was sentenced for the twenty third time.Stuart Imrie appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning charged with stealing nearly £100 worth of goods from two shops on the same day.The Radford resident stole 11 packs of Neurofen tablets worth £60.50 from Tesco in Carlton and four packs of razor blades worth £33.96 from the Co-operative in Netherfield on...
  
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• Worst-wage firm blames legislation

  24-02-2015 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A charity that topped a list of employers failing to pay staff the minimum wage blames "complex" and "ambiguous" legislation.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Arts Theatre to become multi-purpose venue

  24-02-2015 16:28
  Nottingham Arts Theatre will become multi-purpose venue due to a new partnership with Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies.
  The theatre in George Street, home to amateur productions and touring shows for over 60 years, is now embracing its digital future with the help of the Nottingham-based centre for creative industry education and training.
  Confetti will take an active role in installing the latest digital equipment in spaces, bringing to life areas that are usually quiet during the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Kenny Burns and Garry Birtles among six...

  24-02-2015 16:28
  
  They helped created memories for all Nottingham Forest fans with their European Cup final victories, have since caused big debate as Nottingham Post columnists and now Kenny Burns and Garry Birtles are having horse races named after them this summer.The duo, whose views feature in the Post and at nottinghampost.com on Monday (Burns) and Thursday (Birtles) every week, are two of six Reds stars from the past who are being celebrated on Monday, June 15 at Nottingham...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Kenny Burns and Garry Birtles among six...

  24-02-2015 16:28
  
  They helped created memories for all Nottingham Forest fans with their European Cup final victories, have since caused big debate as Nottingham Post columnists and now Kenny Burns and Garry Birtles are having horse races named after them this summer.The duo, whose views feature in the Post and at nottinghampost.com on Monday (Burns) and Thursday (Birtles) every week, are two of six Reds stars from the past who are being celebrated on Monday, June 15 at Nottingham...
  
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• Nottingham Sound: Louis Antoniou - Nottingham Post

  24-02-2015 16:21
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  Nottingham Sound: Louis Antoniou
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  'Beardy stompy blues cat' Louis Antoniou will soon release his debut EP, a mix of Dylan-esque lyrics and foot-stomping riffs and beats. He'll be launching it at the Jam Cafe on Friday, March 6... Where are you from? Originally from Watford, which is ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Waltz King André Rieu books December show at arena

  24-02-2015 16:18
  The world's most successful violinist will return to the Capital FM Arena Nottingham with his Johann Strauss Orchestra for one night only on Thursday, December 17.
  André Rieu, the Dutch King of The Waltz, says: "I am very much looking forward to returning to Nottingham! It's wonderful to see how people from all over the world dance, sing along with us and have a lot of fun, no matter if they're young or old, British, German, Brazilian, Chinese or Australian.
  "We're celebrating a big party
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rugby union: Four-try Reeson stars as Paviors too strong for...

  24-02-2015 16:17
  
  Paviors proved too strong for visitors Newark as they dominated the Midlands 1 East match, scoring six tries to one in a 38-8 victory.It was an important game at Burntstump – a Paviors win should effectively see them clear of relegation, whilst a Newark win would take them above Mansfield.Newark, however, were left wondering 'what if', especially after an early breakout by wing James Challenger. He looked certain to score, but for a good cover tackle by Bobbie Ratcliffe, who sprinted...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rugby union: Stubborn defence a Bug-bear for Ilkeston as they...

  24-02-2015 16:12
  
  A stubborn Bugbrooke defence helped keep Ilkeston at bay as they were beaten, 19-5, away from home.Elks began brightly, stealing a line-out and Jake Smithurst driving into the Bugbrooke 22. But an accidental offside gave the hosts chance to clear.Another attack was created after Simon Bennett turned ball over. Dan Taylor made a break and the ball moved left, but play was halted for a forward pass and another chance was gone.The Elks were becoming frustrated with their own mistakes and allowed..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rugby union: Missed chances prove costly for Mansfield

  24-02-2015 16:08
  In a bruising encounter, Mansfield couldn't get the better of play-off hopefuls Bedford Athletic, falling 38-12 as the hosts moved into third place in Midlands 1 (East).Head coach Neil Stent had to contend with a very late replacement as the travelling second XV fly-half had to be pressed into action just before kick-off.He commented: "It wasn't the best preparation but Ryan Hill came in and did a brilliant job. "Our defence let us down at crucial times and there are a lot of bodies out...
  
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