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• Nottingham Post published Poldark: Aidan Turner's Cornish pasty ban - because of nude...

  07-03-2015 22:57
  
  Aidan Turner is best known for his roles in The Hobbit and Being Human. The Irish actor tells Jeananne Craig why he was ready to come down to earth for new drama Poldark Aidan Turner has been the go-to guy for fantasy roles, lending his dark and brooding looks to the supernatural TV series Being Human, and movies The Hobbit and The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones."If it wasn't a werewolf, a dwarf or a vampire, it wasn't for me," the Dublin-born actor says.But his latest role –.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Poldark: Aidan Turner's Cornish pasty ban - because of nude...

  07-03-2015 22:57
  Aidan Turner is best known for his roles in The Hobbit and Being Human. The Irish actor tells Jeananne Craig why he was ready to come down to earth for new drama Poldark Aidan Turner has been the go-to guy for fantasy roles, lending his dark and brooding looks to the supernatural TV series Being Human, and movies The Hobbit and The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones."If it wasn't a werewolf, a dwarf or a vampire, it wasn't for me," the Dublin-born actor says.But his latest role –.
  
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• Nottingham Panthers 6 Braehead Clan 0: Match report - hosts destroy league ... - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 22:13
  
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  Braehead arrived looking to move a step closer to the Elite League title have led the table for virtually the whole campaign. What was meant to be a close game was anything but though as the home team won 6-0. Clan were made to look incredibly average ...
  
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• Take Me Out: Nottingham's Stephanie Bains finds love on the Isle of Fernando's - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 21:59
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  Take Me Out: Nottingham's Stephanie Bains finds love on the Isle of Fernando's
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  A second date has already been booked in for love birds Stephanie Bains and Darian Lloyd after a sizzling date on the Isle of Fernando's. 21-year-old Stephanie was back on our screens on Saturday evening as the result of her romantic getaway was ...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 6 Braehead Clan 0: Match report - hosts...

  07-03-2015 21:37
  
  Nottingham Panthers produced arguably their best performance of the season to dismantle Braehead Clan.
  Braehead arrived looking to move a step closer to the Elite League title have led the table for virtually the whole campaign.
  What was meant to be a close game was anything but though as the home team won 6-0. Clan were made to look incredibly average by a Panthers team which has often frustrated, but was at the peak of their powers at the National Ice Centre.
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• Swindon Town 3-0 Notts County

  07-03-2015 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Swift's well-taken strike sets promotion-chasing Swindon on their way to an easy victory over 10-man Notts County.
  
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• RachelGorman published Take Me Out: Nottingham's Stephanie Bains finds love on the Isle...

  07-03-2015 20:15
  
  A second date has already been booked in for love birds Stephanie Bains and Darian Lloyd after a sizzling date on the Isle of Fernando's. 21-year-old Stephanie was back on our screens on Saturday evening as the result of her romantic getaway was revealed on the last episode in the season of ITV dating show Take Me Out.In last weekend's episode, the trainee mortgage advisor from Hucknall took a chance on Darian, a 27-year-old adrenaline junkie from Hartlepool.The pair's date got off to a flying.
  
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• RachelGorman commented Take Me Out: Nottingham's Stephanie Bains finds love on the Isle...

  07-03-2015 20:15
  
  A second date has already been booked in for love birds Stephanie Bains and Darian Lloyd after a sizzling date on the Isle of Fernando's. 21-year-old Stephanie was back on our screens on Saturday evening as the result of her romantic getaway was revealed on the last episode in the season of ITV dating show Take Me Out.In last weekend's episode, the trainee mortgage advisor from Hucknall took a chance on Darian, a 27-year-old adrenaline junkie from Hartlepool.The pair's date got off to a flying.
  
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• TomNorton published In pictures: the best of Nottingham's American restaurants

  07-03-2015 20:09
  
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• RachelGorman published National Lottery Results: Lotto draw numbers for Saturday, March...

  07-03-2015 20:08
  
  What would you do with a hefty £4.2 million in your bank account? Could Nottinghamshire have a new millionaire after tonight's National Lottery Draw?The winning Lotto numbers for Saturday, March 7 were 2, 17, 21, 26, 30, 48. The bonus ball was 31.The jackpot was £4.2m and there were also 50 Lotto raffle winners of £20,000.In the Thunderball draw, the top prize was £500,000.The winning balls were 20, 24, 29, 30, 34 and the Thunderball was 5.The draw was presented by Gaby..
  
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• RachelGorman commented National Lottery Results: Lotto draw numbers for Saturday, March...

  07-03-2015 20:08
  
  What would you do with a hefty £4.2 million in your bank account? Could Nottinghamshire have a new millionaire after tonight's National Lottery Draw?The winning Lotto numbers for Saturday, March 7 were 2, 17, 21, 26, 30, 48. The bonus ball was 31.The jackpot was £4.2m and there were also 50 Lotto raffle winners of £20,000.In the Thunderball draw, the top prize was £500,000.The winning balls were 20, 24, 29, 30, 34 and the Thunderball was 5.The draw was presented by Gaby..
  
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• Bulwell community cafe is feeding the needy - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 19:50
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  Bulwell community cafe is feeding the needy
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  Mrs. Star Zulu (left) and Mrs. Patience Osayange, who are volunteers from the Covenant Ministry of Top Valley who were providing for the HOPE Food Cafe at the Bulwell Baptist church. Comments (0). Two churches in Bulwell have joined forces to help feed ...
  
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• RachelGorman published Bark for Life comes to Rushcliffe Country Park thanks to...

  07-03-2015 19:50
  
  Award-winning businesswoman Bella Bidmead hopes fellow animal lovers will help raise cash for Cancer Research at a charity dog walking event next month.The 21-year-old from Cotgrave, who scooped the Post's Sole Trader of the year award back in November, has helped organise a Bark for Life fundraiser at Rushcliffe Country Park on Saturday April 25.She organised the event with her sister Heidi who is on the board of Relay for Life - a dog-loving family the pair share three dogs between them...
  
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• JonPritchard published Bulwell community cafe is feeding the needy

  07-03-2015 19:34
  
  Two churches in Bulwell have joined forces to help feed those in need.Bulwell Baptist Church, on Coventry Road in the town, have been hosting the Hope Community Cafe, which is being run by Covenant Ministries.The twice-weekly cafe offers those on or around the breadline a cheap home-cooked meal.Joseph Zulu, pastor at the Covenant Ministries, said he wanted to help as many people in the area as possible.He said: "The dream is to have such service facilities in a number of locations."We.
  
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• JonPritchard commented Bulwell community cafe is feeding the needy

  07-03-2015 19:34
  Two churches in Bulwell have joined forces to help feed those in need.Bulwell Baptist Church, on Coventry Road in the town, have been hosting the Hope Community Cafe, which is being run by Covenant Ministries.The twice-weekly cafe offers those on or around the breadline a cheap home-cooked meal.Joseph Zulu, pastor at the Covenant Ministries, said he wanted to help as many people in the area as possible.He said: "The dream is to have such service facilities in a number of locations."We.
  
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• RachelGorman published Alice in Wonderland comes to life at Lowdham's Children's Book...

  07-03-2015 19:21
  
  Children were led through the looking glass on Saturday, as they took part in a real life Mad Hatter's Tea Party - part of Lowdham's first Children's Book Festival.The fantastical hi-jinks, performed by local party organisers What a Hoot, included etiquette lessons from a formidable Queen of Hearts and a slice of cake with Alice herself.Eight-year-old Joshua Smith was one of a dozen kids who dressed up in their finest tea party outfits and headwear for the interactive re-telling of Lewis...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Middlesbroug...

  07-03-2015 19:08
  
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• Cheltenham Town 1-1 Mansfield Town

  07-03-2015 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billy Kee's second-half equaliser earns Mansfield a point against relegation rivals Cheltenham at Whaddon Road.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 2-1 Middlesbrough

  07-03-2015 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest come from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at home to promotion-chasing Middlesbrough.
  
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• Nottingham Forest's Dexter Blackstock hits winner to see off Middlesbrough - The Guardian

  07-03-2015 18:21
  
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  Nottingham Forest's Dexter Blackstock hits winner to see off Middlesbrough
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  Nottingham Forest's Gary Gardner, left, celebrates against Middlesbrough in the Championship at the City Ground. Photograph: Matt Bunn/BPI/Rex. Richard Rae at the City Ground. Saturday 7 March 2015 12.17 EST Last modified on Saturday 7 March 2015 ...
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• Swindon Town 2-0 Notts County

  07-03-2015 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Swift's well-taken strike sets promotion-chasing Swindon on their way to an easy victory over 10-man Notts County.
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 2 Middlesbrough 1: Match report - Blackstock...

  07-03-2015 18:02
  
  A spectacular strike from Gary Gardner and a poacher's finish from Dexter Blackstock helped Nottingham Forest to come back from behind and bounce back to winning ways against Middlesbrough.Dougie Freedman's side had tasted defeat for the first time under the Scotsman at Charlton in midweek, but they responded by knocking their visitors off the top of the Championship table.Grant Leadbitter had put Boro ahead with a slightly fortunate goal in the 27th minute, with his cross having found the net..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 2 Middlesbrough 1: Match report - Blackstock...

  07-03-2015 18:02
  
  A spectacular strike from Gary Gardner and a poacher's finish from Dexter Blackstock helped Nottingham Forest to come back from behind and bounce back to winning ways against Middlesbrough.Dougie Freedman's side had tasted defeat for the first time under the Scotsman at Charlton in midweek, but they responded by knocking their visitors out of the top two in the Championship table.Grant Leadbitter had put Boro ahead with a slightly fortunate goal in the 27th minute, with his cross having found...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Swindon Town 3 Notts County 0 - match report: Noble sees red in...

  07-03-2015 17:55
  
  Ten-man Notts County were the latest victims of Swindon Town's promotion assault as the Robins sealed a 3-0 win at the County Ground this afternoon.The Magpies had started brightly and could have taken the lead in the opening 10 minutes with Gary Jones and Liam Noble both denied by goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.Swindon's threat was limited but Andy Williams was afforded an opportunity when Haydn Hollis missed a clearance, but he screwed his shot wide of the far post.The rest of the first half...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Swindon Town 3 Notts County 0: Match report - Noble sees red in...

  07-03-2015 17:55
  
  Ten-man Notts County were the latest victims of Swindon Town's promotion assault as the Robins sealed a 3-0 win at the County Ground this afternoon.The Magpies had started brightly and could have taken the lead in the opening 10 minutes with Gary Jones and Liam Noble both denied by goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.Swindon's threat was limited but Andy Williams was afforded an opportunity when Haydn Hollis missed a clearance, but he screwed his shot wide of the far post.The rest of the first half...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cheltenham Town 1 Mansfield Town 1: Match report - Billy Kee...

  07-03-2015 17:50
  
  Billy Kee ensured Mansfield Town came away with something to show for their efforts at Cheltenham Town, securing a 1-1 draw.The Stags were forced to come from behind at Whaddon Road against their fellow strugglers, and though their winning run came to an end, a point ensured they maintain distance between themselves and the relegation zone.A tentative, scrappy first half saw chances at a premium, though the visitors were twice denied by the woodwork.The Robins opened the scoring through Wes...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cheltenham Town 1 Mansfield Town 1: Match report

  07-03-2015 17:50
  
  Billy Kee ensured Mansfield Town came away with something to show for their efforts at Cheltenham Town, securing a 1-1 draw.The Stags were forced to come from behind at Whaddon Road against their fellow strugglers, and though their winning run came to an end, a point ensured they maintain distance between themselves and the relegation zone.A tentative, scrappy first half saw chances at a premium, though the visitors were twice denied by the woodwork.The Robins opened the scoring through Wes...
  
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• RachelGorman published Moor Bridge to have lights installed after three die at crossing

  07-03-2015 17:24
  A tram and rail crossing, where three people were killed, will have lighting installed this weekend.Jean Hoggart, 56, and her seven-year-old grandson Mikey Dawson were hit by a train at Moor Bridge crossing near Bestwood in 2008.Lindsey Inger, 13, was killed by a tram at the crossing in 2012.A campaigned followed for a footbridge to be installed, which it was in 2013. Nottinghamshire County Council is installing the lighting over the weekend.The council said there had been a delay because of...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Moor Bridge to have lights installed after three die at crossing

  07-03-2015 17:24
  
  A tram and rail crossing, where three people were killed, will have lighting installed this weekend.Jean Hoggart, 56, and her seven-year-old grandson Mikey Dawson were hit by a train at Moor Bridge crossing near Bestwood in 2008.Lindsey Inger, 13, was killed by a tram at the crossing in 2012.A campaigned followed for a footbridge to be installed, which it was in 2013. Nottinghamshire County Council is installing the lighting over the weekend.The council said there had been a delay because of...
  
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• JonPritchard published Lane closure on A453 to continue due to burst water main

  07-03-2015 17:14
  
  Work on the A453 in Clifton is set to continue tonight after a water main was burst overnight.The inside lane was closed overnight as work was carried out, but that closure is now set to continue over the weekend, as Severn Trent Water carry out repair works to the main.A spokesman for the Highways Agency said: "During the work, we have gone through a mains water pipe. We have now got a situation where we have a burst water pipe."It has been reported to Severn Trent Water and they are.
  
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• Shoppers' anger as Emett Clock to be given new home - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 17:06
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  Shoppers' anger as Emett Clock to be given new home
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  Nottingham's much-loved Emett Clock will return to the Victoria Centre this summer – but shoppers are outraged at the decision to move it from its original position. The timepiece will not resume its place on the ground floor but instead take up ...
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• TomNorton published In pictures: Arnold Hill Academy through the ages

  07-03-2015 17:01
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• JonPritchard published Every police force in England and Wales facing major cuts

  07-03-2015 16:42
  
  Every police force in England and wales are facing up to making huge cuts over the next five years due to the loss of Government grants.Nottinghamshire Police have to find almost £12m in cuts during the 2015/16 financial year, which is on top of £42m they have over the last three years.Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said he is not surprised to find Mr Tipping said: "We are losing 5.2 per cent of our Government grant, and projecting over the next...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Every police force in England and Wales facing major cuts

  07-03-2015 16:42
  Every police force in England and wales are facing up to making huge cuts over the next five years due to the loss of Government grants.Nottinghamshire Police have to find almost £12m in cuts during the 2015/16 financial year, which is on top of £42m they have over the last three years.Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said he is not surprised to find other forces are struggling.Mr Tipping said: "We are losing 5.2 per cent of our Government grant, and
  
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• JonPritchard published Shoppers' anger as Emett Clock to be given new home

  07-03-2015 16:32
  
  Nottingham's much-loved Emett Clock will return to the Victoria Centre this summer – but shoppers are outraged at the decision to move it from its original position.The timepiece will not resume its place on the ground floor but instead take up residence in the centre's upper mall, outside the Disney Store.It is a decision that has prompted disapproval from shoppers.Jackie Schofield, 66, from Carlton, said: "It's very impressive, particularly when you used to look down on it from the.
  
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• JonPritchard commented Shoppers' anger as Emett Clock to be given new home

  07-03-2015 16:32
  
  Nottingham's much-loved Emett Clock will return to the Victoria Centre this summer – but shoppers are outraged at the decision to move it from its original position.The timepiece will not resume its place on the ground floor but instead take up residence in the centre's upper mall, outside the Disney Store.It is a decision that has prompted disapproval from shoppers.Jackie Schofield, 66, from Carlton, said: "It's very impressive, particularly when you used to look down on it from the.
  
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• TomNorton published Travel review: A Cotswold getaway is great with or without kids!

  07-03-2015 15:38
  TAKE a loved-up couple, a quaint cottage, and some of the most picturesque, peaceful countryside England has to offer.Great, right?Now spool forward a few years, add two small children and some more stress lines into the mix.Still great?This was the question we set out to answer, packing four-year-old Evie and her 10-month old sister Alice into the car, along with the usual array of tablet computers, cuddly toys and wet wipes.Two hours and a fair amount of screaming later, we arrived in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fashion blogger: Ellie Burns

  07-03-2015 14:50
  Name: Ellie BurnsAge: 19Occupation: @Fashion promotion studentBlog address: @www.elliesfavouritethings.comSocial media links: Twitter and Instagram, @ElliesFTFOR me, I love this outfit because it's extremely comfy and easy to wear. I'm really into all the trapeze-shaped dresses at the moment as they're oversized but still a really nice length – even when you've got short legs, like me!I saw this one in Brandy Melville and I absolutely love it. I seem to be going down a 70s route at the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Noel Gallagher's set list for Nottingham Capital FM Arena

  07-03-2015 14:13
  The Oasis star wowed audiences last night in Nottingham with a barnstorming set featuring songs from the High Flying Birds as well as classics like Don't Look Back in Anger and The Masterplan.You can read our full review from the gig right here.For those of you lucky enough to catch the Britpop legend live here's his setlist from yesterday evening.) Do the Damage2) (Stranded On) The Wrong Beach 3) Everybody's on the Run 4) Fade Away5) In the Heat of the Moment6) Lock All the Doors 7) Riverman 8)
  
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• Chicken wing restaurant Bunk comes to Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 13:53
  
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  Chicken wing restaurant Bunk comes to Nottingham
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  THE recent Americanisation of the Nottingham restaurant scene continues with the opening of Bunk, the chicken wings specialist in a moody Lace Market basement. With Annie's Burger Shack, Jim's and Rub Smokehouses, Red's True Barbecue and the ...
  
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• Nottingham artist Jon Burgerman on life and 'doodling' in New York - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 13:10
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  Nottingham artist Jon Burgerman on life and 'doodling' in New York
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  HE has a thriving career, a catalogue of work that's earned him international acclaim and a home in New York. It would be easy for Jon Burgerman to forget where his career started. The reality is the down-to-earth illustrator is very fond of the city ...
  
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• TomNorton published Basketball: Nottingham Hoods 112 Birmingham 76

  07-03-2015 13:00
  
  THE Nottingham Hoods put on a great show for a sell-out crowd, running out convincing 112-76 winners against Team Birmingham.The win leaves them just two more victories away from clinching the league title and promotion.The game was a must-win, with only three games left in the regular season.And the Hoods started strongly as they took a quick 13-0 lead after just three minutes, thanks to Wright and Siczek.A time-out from Team Birmingham did nothing to stop the rot as great inside work from Wong
  
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• NottmPostEG published Hi-de-Hi! star pays tribute to Laurel and Hardy

  07-03-2015 12:51
  And This Is My Friend Mr Laurel at the Poppy & Pint pub in Lady Bay...
  
  
  Regarded as the driving force behind the legendary partnership, Stan Laurel began his career as understudy to Charlie Chaplin before achieving worldwide fame as one half of Laurel and Hardy.
  One of the few silent movie acts to survive the transition to talkies, their films are still loved today and their knockabout style can be seen in Morecambe and Wise, Cannon and Ball, and The Chuckle Brothers.
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• NottmPostEG commented Hi-de-Hi! star pays tribute to Laurel and Hardy

  07-03-2015 12:51
  
  And This Is My Friend Mr Laurel at the Poppy & Pint pub in Lady Bay...
  
  
  Regarded as the driving force behind the legendary partnership, Stan Laurel began his career as understudy to Charlie Chaplin before achieving worldwide fame as one half of Laurel and Hardy.
  One of the few silent movie acts to survive the transition to talkies, their films are still loved today and their knockabout style can be seen in Morecambe and Wise, Cannon and Ball, and The Chuckle Brothers.
  And This Is My Friend.
  
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• Former Nottingham Trent University gets full-time job at prestigious fashion brand - Nottingham Post

  07-03-2015 12:40
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  Former Nottingham Trent University gets full-time job at prestigious fashion brand
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  A former Nottingham Trent University student was offered a full-time job at a formalwear company after winning the brand's annual competition. Jemma Page caught up with the design assistant. Less than 12 months ago Melahat Uskuri was busy stitching, ...
  
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• Tram crossing lit up after deaths

  07-03-2015 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lighting is installed at a tram and rail crossing where three people have been accidentally killed.
  
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• JemmaPage published Former Nottingham Trent University gets full-time job at...

  07-03-2015 12:30
  A former Nottingham Trent University student was offered a full-time job at a formalwear company after winning the brand's annual competition. Jemma Page caught up with the design assistantLess than 12 months ago Melahat Uskuri was busy stitching, styling and sewing – almost a year later she is living her dream and working for 1913 shirt specialists Hawes & Curtis.The 22-year-old was announced the winner of the brand's prestigious student designer of the year competition in May, which.
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham artist Jon Burgerman on life and 'doodling' in New...

  07-03-2015 12:20
  HE has a thriving career, a catalogue of work that's earned him international acclaim and a home in New York. It would be easy for Jon Burgerman to forget where his career started.The reality is the down-to-earth illustrator is very fond of the city in which he began his journey to becoming a world-renowned artist.The 35-year-old graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2001 with a first class honours degree in Fine Art, before spending the next nine years in the city.Four years ago, he...
  
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• JonPritchard published Crufts off with a bang as Nottinghamshire owners scoop prizes

  07-03-2015 11:44
  This years Crufts show has started well for dog owners in Nottinghamshire, with scores of prizes being awarded to dogs bred in the county.The world famous event is being held in Birmingham, and the first two days of competition has seen scores of breeders from Nottingham win prizes.From best puppy to best in breed to highly commended and fifth place prizes, the first two days have gone well for owners from the county.But there is still plenty of more prizes to be won, including the main best in.
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Noel Gallagher: Former Oasis star wows at Nottingham's Capital FM...

  07-03-2015 11:42
  CHASING Yesterday.It's not just the title of Noel Gallagher's latest solo effort - much of which was played to a sold-out crowd at Nottingham's Capital FM Arena on Friday night – but an insight into the reasons why I, and thousands of others queued to see the Mancunian music legend.A throng of adults, now in semi-real jobs with semi-real responsibilities, some still hanging onto Paul Weller haircuts and Parka jackets, just wanted the chance to remember the old days for a night.Not wanting.
  
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