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• BenIreland published Operation Tosca: Remembering a time when the bullets flew

  26-02-2015 22:41
  
  Bullet holes pepper the side of most of the buildings you see on a standard patrol of Cyprus's Green Line: remnants of a war that remains politically unfinished.The last victim of live gunfire – a Cypriot hunter unattached to either side – lost his life in 2004.But tension is still high on an everyday patrol, when members of Midlands regiment the Mercians make their way across various parts of the 192km "buffer zone" between the Greeks and Turks."There are three types of..
  
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• AlexBritton published Nottinghamshire County Council budget passes after 11 hour debate

  26-02-2015 22:40
  Council tax and care homes were top of the agenda as Nottinghamshire County Council decided where its half a billion pound budget would be spent next year.The plans which were passed by 34 votes to 33 after a chairman's casting vote will see £30 million cut over the next three years and around 490 jobs lost.Residents will be paying more in council tax with a 1.99 per cent increase passed – with Labour saying the average household will pay 39p a week more.David Kirkham,
  
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• JonPritchard published Two-thirds of public back plans to demolish Victoria Embankment...

  26-02-2015 22:07
  
  Plans to demolish a historic cricket pavilion are one step closer to going ahead after the public gave it a thumbs up during a consultation period.Two-thirds of the 355 people who took part in the consultation over plans to demolish the cricket pavilion on the Victoria Embankment were in favour of the plans.A public meeting was held last night at The Embankment, to discuss the plans and give feedback on the consultation.But the meeting took on a fiery nature as residents who oppose the
  
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• JonPritchard commented Two-thirds of public back plans to demolish Victoria Embankment...

  26-02-2015 22:07
  
  Plans to demolish a historic cricket pavilion are one step closer to going ahead after the public gave it a thumbs up during a consultation period.Two-thirds of the 355 people who took part in the consultation over plans to demolish the cricket pavilion on the Victoria Embankment were in favour of the plans.A public meeting was held last night at The Embankment, to discuss the plans and give feedback on the consultation.But the meeting took on a fiery nature as residents who oppose the
  
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• Notts County v Port Vale: Match in focus - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 19:30
  
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  Notts County v Port Vale: Match in focus
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  Shaun Derry seems to have found a tried and trusted formula when it comes to the centre of midfield. In terms of quality, the Notts boss has plenty of talent at his disposal so it makes sense to dip into the reservoir of talent. Derry seems to have ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Port Vale: Match in focus

  26-02-2015 19:23
  
  Shaun Derry seems to have found a tried and trusted formula when it comes to the centre of midfield.In terms of quality, the Notts boss has plenty of talent at his disposal so it makes sense to dip into the reservoir of talent.Derry seems to have settled on Gary Jones, Liam Noble and Curtis Thompson as his midfield trio which is a great mix of youth and experience.With Vale expected to play a 4-4-2 formation Notts will have the extra man in the middle of the park and it's vital they use it.If...
  
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• Abandoned pets are still hoping for a happy ending - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 19:08
  
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  Abandoned pets are still hoping for a happy ending
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  Jasmine Pollard who works at the Babbington rescue centre, with Staffie puppies Grace and Wellington. Babbington Rescue Centre's deputy manager Laura Rowan with (left to right) Bubble and Squeak. Babbington Rescue Centre's deputy manager Laura ...
  
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• DanRussell published Conservative cabinet minister defends Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry...

  26-02-2015 19:01
  A cabinet minister has defended Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry after it was claimed she shouted an obscenity during a parliamentary debate.
  Michael Fallon, the secretary of state for defence, visited Alderman Pounder Infant School with Miss Soubry on Thursday morning. 
  While at the Eskdale Drive school in Chilwell he said the claims would not stop her retaining the seat at the General Election.
  He said:"Broxtowe is a key seat and I am very confident Anna will hold it.
  "She is one of.
  
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• Unique eatery Kayal named the Post's Indian Restaurant of the Year - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 18:58
  
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  Unique eatery Kayal named the Post's Indian Restaurant of the Year
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  Pictured centre left is Nottingham Post deputy editor Charles Walker presenting the certificate to restaurant co-owner Jaimon Thomas. Pictured front right with the trophy is restauarnt co-owner Dennis Thomas. Mix seafood curry served at the Kayal ...
  
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• Reading v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 18:57
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  Reading v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus
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  Despite facing Bournemouth at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest produced what could almost be regarded as a typical, efficient away performance, as they secured three impressive points on Wednesday night. And many of the same qualities will be ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Unique eatery Kayal named the Post's Indian Restaurant of the...

  26-02-2015 18:52
  
  Unique fine dining restaurant Kayal introduced Nottingham to the concept of Kerala cuisine in 2007 – and has now been awarded the Post's Indian Restaurant of the Year accolade.
  The Post's deputy editor Charles Walker presented the sub-continental eatery with the honour yesterday.
  Ligo Jose, the restaurant manager, said: "It's good to bring this authentic cuisine to Britain and establish it in another part of the world. I'm glad Nottingham is accepting of our food."
  Jaimon...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Reading v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus

  26-02-2015 18:43
  Despite facing Bournemouth at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest produced what could almost be regarded as a typical, efficient away performance, as they secured three impressive points on Wednesday night.And many of the same qualities will be required as they head to Royal Berkshire.Forest's win over the Cherries was arguably their most impressive result yet under Dougie Freedman, as they rolled up their sleeves to deal with one of the best footballing sides to come to the City Ground in..
  
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• TracyWalker published Abandoned pets are still hoping for a happy ending

  26-02-2015 18:41
  
  These pooches have had a ruff start to the year - but are hoping for a happy end to their tails.We are just eight weeks into 2015 but already the Post has covered a significant number of stories of animals being abandoned in Nottinghamshire.We caught up with some of the pets - and found many are still waiting to be rehomed.Valentino the Jack Russell cross breed was found tied up and abandoned in Stapleford Cemetery in late January.Broxtowe Borough Council dog wardens took him to Babbington.
  
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• Nottingham Business Expo: Hundreds attend celebration of city's businesses - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 17:52
  
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  Nottingham Business Expo: Hundreds attend celebration of city's businesses
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  Nottingham was celebrated as a prime location to do business at the city's first Business Expo. Hundreds of people attend the event at the Nottingham Conference Centre on Thursday. Gary Allen, of event organiser All About Tourism, said: “The Expo was a ...
  
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• Mouse droppings found in kitchen of Chinese takeaway - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 17:52
  
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  Mouse droppings found in kitchen of Chinese takeaway
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  MICE nibbled a water melon in a Chinese takeaway and left droppings over the kitchen floor, a court was told. Seaweed and egg fried rice were also at risk of being contaminated by the rodents, according to environmental health officers who inspected ...
  
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• Brain tumour patient appeals to Nottingham to wear hats for awareness day - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 17:48
  
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  Brain tumour patient appeals to Nottingham to wear hats for awareness day
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  Despite surgery it has now returned and doctors say they are struggling to diagnose what type it is. Now Ryan, of Stathern Walk, Nottingham, is appealing for people across the city to take part in a national campaign to help patients and find a cure ...
  
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• Campbell-Ryce rejoins Notts County

  26-02-2015 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United's Jamaican winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce rejoins Notts County on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottingham Business Expo: Hundreds attend celebration of city's...

  26-02-2015 17:33
  
  Nottingham was celebrated as a prime location to do business at the city's first Business Expo.
  Hundreds of people attend the event at the Nottingham Conference Centre on Thursday.
  Gary Allen, of event organiser All About Tourism, said: "The Expo was a major success. It just goes to show that Nottingham really is a city to be proud of. Sometimes we don't show it because we are a very modest city.
  "This is the start of something that should be on the calendar every year."
  
  
  
  
  
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• TomNorton published Brain tumour patient appeals to Nottingham to wear hats for...

  26-02-2015 17:18
  Eighteen months ago Ryan Taylor suffered a seizure caused by a rare brain tumour. Despite surgery it has now returned and doctors say they are struggling to diagnose what type it is.Now Ryan, of Stathern Walk, Nottingham, is appealing for people across the city to take part in a national campaign to help patients and find a cure. Wear A Hat Day, organised by charity Brain Tumour Research, encourages everyone across the country to don headgear and make donations to the charity. Ryan, 23, was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mouse droppings found in kitchen of Chinese takeaway

  26-02-2015 17:15
  
  MICE nibbled a water melon in a Chinese takeaway and left droppings over the kitchen floor, a court was told.Seaweed and egg fried rice were also at risk of being contaminated by the rodents, according to environmental health officers who inspected the Chinese Palace, in Ilkeston.Restaurant owner Ying Yuan Chen, 52, was fined £340 after he admitted failing to control pests, keep the premises clean and keep raw materials free from the risk of contamination. He was also...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mouse droppings found in kitchen of Chinese takeaway

  26-02-2015 17:15
  
  MICE nibbled a water melon in a Chinese takeaway and left droppings over the kitchen floor, a court was told.Seaweed and egg fried rice were also at risk of being contaminated by the rodents, according to environmental health officers who inspected the Chinese Palace, in Ilkeston.Restaurant owner Ying Yuan Chen, 52, was fined £340 after he admitted failing to control pests, keep the premises clean and keep raw materials free from the risk of contamination. He was also...
  
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• New project inspires Nottingham lace industry memories - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 17:12
  
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  New project inspires Nottingham lace industry memories
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  Memories of Nottingham's world-famous lace industry were pieced together during the first of a series of workshops involving older people. A display and talk about lace garments at Radford Care Group, a day centre for the elderly in Prospect Street ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Masked robber with knife makes off with £1,300 from shop in...

  26-02-2015 16:56
  
  A robber brandishing a knife stole around £1,300 from a shop in Radford after threatening a sales person and demanding cash.The male suspect, who entered the shop with a scarf covering his face, stole the money from a locked drawer at Zebra Lets, on Ilkeston Road, shortly after 6pm on February 17.Police are now appealing for witnesses to track down the masked raider.He is described as 5'10'' tall, slim – medium build, his face partially covered with a scarf and wearing dark
  
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• TracyWalker published New project inspires Nottingham lace industry memories

  26-02-2015 16:52
  
  Memories of Nottingham's world-famous lace industry were pieced together during the first of a series of workshops involving older people.A display and talk about lace garments at Radford Care Group, a day centre for the elderly in Prospect Street, Radford, inspired centre users' own tales of relatives who had worked in the city's textile industry.Two groups of 30 people have taken part so far, including some with dementia.Judith Edgar, curator of costume and textiles at Nottingham City...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jamal Campbell-Ryce back at Notts County

  26-02-2015 16:47
  
  Jamal Campbell-Ryce is back at Notts County.The 31-year-old winger has rejoined the Magpies on loan from Sheffield United until the end of the season.Campbell-Ryce only left Meadow Lane to join the Blades last summer, but he is reunited with Notts boss Shaun Derry after just eight months.It is a big boost for the Magpies and Derry, who never wanted to lose Campbell-Ryce, offering him a new deal at the end of last season after he had helped keep Notts in League One.Campbell-Ryce is also
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Jamal Campbell-Ryce back at Notts County

  26-02-2015 16:47
  
  Jamal Campbell-Ryce is back at Notts County.The 31-year-old winger has rejoined the Magpies on loan from Sheffield United until the end of the season.Campbell-Ryce only left Meadow Lane to join the Blades last summer, but he is reunited with Notts boss Shaun Derry after just eight months.It is a big boost for the Magpies and Derry, who never wanted to lose Campbell-Ryce, offering him a new deal at the end of last season after he had helped keep Notts in League One.Campbell-Ryce is also
  
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• JonPritchard published Tracking device led police straight to stolen Mansfield sweet...

  26-02-2015 16:41
  A tracking device placed inside confectionery by a business owner in Mansfield led police straight to his stolen goods - and now police are appealing for help in catching the crooks.Police have identified four men who they would like to speak to in connection with the theft, which took place at a business on Millennium Business Park in the town.Around £3,000 worth of confectionery was stolen and £7,000 worth of damage was caused during the break in.The tracking device was placed
  
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• Sam Jones joins Fleetwood Mac on Isle of Wight Festival bill - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 16:29
  
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  Sam Jones joins Fleetwood Mac on Isle of Wight Festival bill
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  Within 30 seconds of coming off stage, Sam Jones was told he'd be playing the Isle of Wight Festival – by the bloke who runs it. This was last month at the Half Moon in Putney, where his management team had pulled in a few contacts from the music ...
  
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• Wymeswold property: comes complete with a pool, cinema, tennis court ... - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 16:08
  
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  Wymeswold property: comes complete with a pool, cinema, tennis court ...
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  There is no compromise when it comes to Wymund House. A luxurious interior, en tout cas tennis court, lovely woodland on your doorstep – perfect for a stroll, a heated swimming pool, cinema... this house has it all. If family fun and entertaining is ...
  
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• VIDEO: Nottingham Panthers highlights and weekend match preview - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 16:08
  
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  VIDEO: Nottingham Panthers highlights and weekend match preview
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  Corey Neilson says he and his Nottingham Panthers team must pick themselves up and right the wrongs in Scotland this weekend. Tuesday's 7-4 defeat to Sheffield Steelers saw the winners of the last five years knocked out of the Challenge Cup to continue ...
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town striker Liam Hearn making good progress in...

  26-02-2015 16:02
  
  Mansfield Town striker Liam Hearn is making good progress in his recovery from injury.The 29-year-old has been sidelined since August, when he limped off with torn knee cartilage only 16 minutes into his full debut and later had to undergo surgery.That game against Sheffield United in the Capital One Cup was only Hearn's second appearance for the Stags following his move from Grimsby Town in the summer.His absence came as a huge blow after some impressive pre-season performances...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Sam Jones joins Fleetwood Mac on Isle of Wight Festival bill

  26-02-2015 16:00
  Within 30 seconds of coming off stage, Sam Jones was told he'd be playing the Isle of Wight Festival – by the bloke who runs it.
  This was last month at the Half Moon in Putney, where his management team had pulled in a few contacts from the music industry to see him.
  Among them was John Giddings, a music agent and promoter who has worked with the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Genesis and David Bowie. He also revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and still runs it.
  "Before the gig I was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wymeswold property: comes complete with a pool, cinema, tennis...

  26-02-2015 16:00
  
  There is no compromise when it comes to Wymund House. A luxurious interior, en tout cas tennis court, lovely woodland on your doorstep – perfect for a stroll, a heated swimming pool, cinema... this house has it all.If family fun and entertaining is your passion, then you'll love the facilities that this house offers. Situated within approximately four acres of grounds on the edge of the highly desirable village of Wymeswold, the house not only has plenty of outdoor recreational space,...
  
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• Nottingham engineering student banned from driving after drinking two thirds ... - Nottingham Post

  26-02-2015 15:55
  
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  A student has been fined more than £350 after drinking two thirds of a pint - tipping him just over the drink drive limit. Jordan Richmond, 23, of Bishopdale Drive, Watnall, was one milligramme over the 80 milligramme limit in 100 millilitres of blood ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published VIDEO: Nottingham Panthers highlights and weekend match preview

  26-02-2015 15:37
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  Corey Neilson says he and his Nottingham Panthers team must pick themselves up and right the wrongs in Scotland this weekend.
  Tuesday's 7-4 defeat to Sheffield Steelers saw the winners of the last five years knocked out of the Challenge Cup to continue a terrible run of form, which now extends to six defeats in the last seven games.
  Neilson took a large proportion of the blame after seeing Panthers lose 8-7 on aggregate to the Steelers following a penalty shootout at..
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Tesco asks shopper, 50, for proof of age ID to buy a bag of nuts

  26-02-2015 15:37
  
  Fifty-year-old Tony Morris thought he was going nuts when he was asked for age verification at Tesco.All he was buying was some bananas and a bag of mixed nuts at the store in Carlton – but the self-service till still flagged up that he needed to show proof of age.Recently a woman shopper at a Tesco in Plymouth was told that a new policy meant age verification was needed for fruit in case it fermented.Tesco later said that was meant as a joke from a member of customer services – and.
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham engineering student banned from driving after drinking...

  26-02-2015 15:36
  
  A student has been fined more than £350 after drinking two thirds of a pint - tipping him just over the drink drive limit.Jordan Richmond, 23, of Bishopdale Drive, Watnall, was one milligramme over the 80 milligramme limit in 100 millilitres of blood.Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates' Court he pleaded guilty to the charge of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the limit.He was also disqualified from driving for 12 months.The incident took place on December 13..
  
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• TomNorton commented Nottingham engineering student banned from driving after drinking...

  26-02-2015 15:36
  
  A student has been fined more than £350 after drinking two thirds of a pint - tipping him just over the drink drive limit.Jordan Richmond, 23, of Bishopdale Drive, Watnall, was one milligramme over the 80 milligramme limit in 100 millilitres of blood.Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates' Court he pleaded guilty to the charge of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the limit.He was also disqualified from driving for 12 months.The incident took place on December 13..
  
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• JemmaPage published £30 million housing development in Ollerton granted full...

  26-02-2015 15:13
  A development of 147 new homes in Ollerton has been given the green light.The £30 million development, called Rufford Oaks, by housebuilder Ben Bailey Homes has been granted full planning permission and will encompass 14.5 acres of land.The two, three and four-bedroom semi-detached and detached properties will be located to the north of Wellow Road.Work on the site is due to begin shortly, and the first homes are set to be ready in September.The development will create a...
  
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• JonPritchard published Gritters out in force at temperature drops across Nottinghamshire

  26-02-2015 15:10
  Freezing temperatures overnight will mean gritters will be out on the roads across Nottinghamshire tonight.Forecasters have suggested the temperature could drop below zero tonight, leading to a slight frost on the ground on Friday morning.Nottinghamshire County Council have confirmed they will be sending out gritters tonight to salt the main routes.The temperature should pick up by Friday afternoon, and while rain is predicted across most of the weekend, a drop in temperatures could...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v AFC...

  26-02-2015 15:09
  
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• Forest players 'embracing challenge'

  26-02-2015 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman praises his team after they extended his unbeaten start as manager to five games.
  
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• Milton adds three at Cheltenham

  26-02-2015 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cheltenham Town sign Bury's Pablo Mills, Notts County striker Shaun Harrad and Scunthorpe midfielder Matt Sparrow on loan.
  
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• JemmaPage published £1,000 reward for Mansfield attempted bag snatch informatio...

  26-02-2015 14:37
  
  A would-be thief attempted to snatch a woman's handbag after she left a Post Office in Mansfield Woodhouse.
  The woman was followed by a man after leaving the building, and the man tried to steal her bag opposite Lloyds TSB in Church Street.
  The crook then fled on foot heading towards Church Side.
  And now police are wanting to speak to the man in this video, who was in the area at the time, in connection with the attempted theft.
  Crimestoppers is offering a £1,000 reward.
  
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• JemmaPage published Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him after...

  26-02-2015 14:37
  A would-be thief attempted to snatch a woman's handbag after she left a Post Office in Mansfield Woodhouse.
  The woman was followed by a man after leaving the building, and the man tried to steal her bag opposite Lloyds TSB in Church Street.
  The crook then fled on foot heading towards Church Side.
  And now police are wanting to speak to the man in this video, who was in the area at the time, in connection with the attempted theft.
  Crimestoppers is offering a £1,000 reward.
  
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• JemmaPage commented £1,000 reward for Mansfield attempted bag snatch informatio...

  26-02-2015 14:37
  A would-be thief attempted to snatch a woman's handbag after she left a Post Office in Mansfield Woodhouse.
  The woman was followed by a man after leaving the building, and the man tried to steal her bag opposite Lloyds TSB in Church Street.
  The crook then fled on foot heading towards Church Side.
  And now police are wanting to speak to the man in this video, who was in the area at the time, in connection with the attempted theft.
  Crimestoppers is offering a £1,000 reward.
  
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• Swans found mutilated at reservoir

  26-02-2015 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four swans are found mutilated at a nature reserve prompting fears they were killed by people for food.
  
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• JemmaPage published Hucknall wheelchair user campaigns to make Kirkby-in-Ashfield...

  26-02-2015 13:30
  A wheelchair user with a rare condition is campaigning to make a local train station more disabled-friendly.Emma Donaldson, of Hucknall, has been using the Robin Hood Line to get about independently since she was a teenager.The 28-year-old, who has suffered with focal cervical spinal atrophy since birth, would like to use the train to visit her friend of over 20 years in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.But the station does not have wheelchair-friendly facilities – meaning Emma has..
  
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• DanRobinson published Aspley and Bilborough residents prepared to wait for Asda to open...

  26-02-2015 12:52
  
  Residents in Aspley and Bilborough say they are prepared to wait several months for a new supermarket - because of the lower prices.The Co-op in Strelley Road closed after 32 years on Saturday, February 14 following its sale to the retail giant. It is currently being refurbished and the new Asda store is due to open in the summer.The nearest supermarkets are Asda, in Hyson Green, and Tesco, in Bulwell. Both are 2.5 miles away but many residents said they already used them instead.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Property interiors: Lawson and Cameron offer

  26-02-2015 12:34
  Nigella Lawson and Samantha Cameron have both revealed the secrets of their kitchen style recently providing an insight into their taste and personalities, for while kitchens are for eating, drinking and socialising, they also speak volumes about us – as a glimpse into the kitchens of Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron and celebrity chef Nigella Lawson revealed.While there's a homely, eclectic feel to the Downing Street space, with open shelves cluttered with..
  
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