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• Investigation launched over safety concerns at Nottinghamshire care home - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 20:41
  
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  Investigation launched over safety concerns at Nottinghamshire care home
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  AN investigation has been launched and three members of staff suspended after "serious concerns" were raised about the safety of residents at a Nottinghamshire care home. Health chiefs have suspended their contracts with the Forest Care Centre, ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Investigation launched over safety concerns at Nottinghamshire...

  09-03-2015 20:23
  AN investigation has been launched and three members of staff suspended after "serious concerns" were raised about the safety of residents at a Nottinghamshire care home.Health chiefs have suspended their contracts with the Forest Care Centre, in Southwell Road West, Mansfield, and will not send any more residents to the home until action is taken to improve standards.Senior nursing staff have been sent to the home to help improve the level of care, and social care workers from...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Worries for council's future as £27 million of cuts are...

  09-03-2015 20:18
  
  A senior city councillor has said he is worried about the future of finance at the council – as the authority voted through £27 million of cuts.Council tax will be increased by 1.95 per cent, some charges for council services will be increased and up to 240 staff will lose their jobs.The budget plans were voted through by 49 votes to four. There was one abstention.Deputy leader Graham Chapman said the cuts to Government grants – by £29 million this year – are...
  
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• Traffic chaos for Nottingham commuters as Lady Bay Bridge is closed again - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 19:02
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  Traffic chaos for Nottingham commuters as Lady Bay Bridge is closed again
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  Traffic was brought to a standstill during rush hour due to the closure of Lady Bay bridge. The entrance to the bridge was blocked by police. Police were on the scene at Lady Bay Bridge. Mark Lee. Traffic was brought to a standstill during rush hour ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Traffic chaos for Nottingham commuters as Lady Bay Bridge is...

  09-03-2015 18:43
  
  Rush hour traffic was brought to a standstill in Nottingham city centre as police closed Lady Bay Bridge for the second time in two weeks.
  
  The main artery out of the city for workers was closed at around 5.30pm as police officers wearing fluorescent jackets appeared to be talking to a man on the bridge.
  
  Traffic tailed back up London Road and right back onto Maid Marian Way.
  
  On February 24, police closed the road in the early hours of the morning when a man was spotted on the bridge. The...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Traffic chaos for Nottingham commuters as Lady Bay Bridge is...

  09-03-2015 18:43
  
  Rush hour traffic was brought to a standstill in Nottingham city centre as police closed Lady Bay Bridge for the second time in two weeks.
  
  The main artery out of the city for workers was closed at around 5.30pm as police officers wearing fluorescent jackets appeared to be talking to a man on the bridge. Firefighters were also at the scene.The man could be seen from the banks of the river to be sitting on the edge of the bridge.
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• Red Bull's paper plane world championships come to Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 18:28
  
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  Red Bull's paper plane world championships come to Nottingham
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  Darts, Japanese swords and coffins were all design inspirations in Nottingham's qualifying heat for a worldwide paper plane competition. Contestants entered one of three categories – longest distance, longest airtime and best aerobatics - at Nottingham ...
  
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• BenIreland published Red Bull's paper plane world championships come to Nottingham

  09-03-2015 18:15
  
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• BenIreland commented Red Bull's paper plane world championships come to Nottingham

  09-03-2015 18:15
  Darts, Japanese swords and coffins were all design inspirations in Nottingham's qualifying heat for a worldwide paper plane competition.
  
  Contestants entered one of three categories – longest distance, longest airtime and best aerobatics - at
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  The winner in each category, from all nine stops of the nationwide tour, will travel to organiser Red Bull's Austrian headquarters for the world championships.
  
  Students checked in with Red Bull staff dressed as air.
  
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• BenIreland commented Is it Weaverthorpe Road or Weaverthope Road? Council installs...

  09-03-2015 17:24
  Visitors to Weaverthorpe Road, in Woodthorpe, could be forgiven for turning up late because of a spelling mistake on one of the road signs.Resident Reg Jones wondered whether the council staff who installed the sign were restricted by foggy weatherOn one side of the road, a sign correctly says Weaverthorpe Road, while across the road the 'r' is missing. Satellite navigation systems, probably, wouldn't find 'Weaverthope Road'."I do think they make some interesting decisions," said Mr...
  
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• Modou Barrow: Swansea winger set for Nottingham Forest loan - BBC News

  09-03-2015 17:05
  
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  Modou Barrow: Swansea winger set for Nottingham Forest loan
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  The 22-year-old Gambian winger, who recently signed a new four year deal with Swansea, is being linked with a switch to Forest. Barrow was signed from Swedish club Ostersunds in September 2014 and has made an impact at the Premier League club this ...
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• Swansea's Barrow set for Forest loan

  09-03-2015 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swansea City's Gambian winger Modou Barrow is linked with a loan move to Championship club Nottingham Forest.
  
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• DanRobinson published Bilborough College told it 'requires improvement' in latest...

  09-03-2015 17:03
  
  A sixth form college has been downgraded in its latest Ofsted inspection report - as its teaching and student monitoring was criticised.Bilborough College, rated as good six years ago, has been told it now "requires improvement".Principal Chris Bradford and its governing body admitted they "weren't surprised" but claim they have already put in place measures to turn it around.Lead inspector Steward Jackson said the college - which has 1,750 students - had low success rates...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Bilborough College told it 'requires improvement' in latest...

  09-03-2015 17:03
  
  A sixth form college has been downgraded in its latest Ofsted inspection report - as its teaching and student monitoring was criticised.Bilborough College, rated as good six years ago, has been told it now "requires improvement".Principal Chris Bradford and its governing body admitted they "weren't surprised" but claim they have already put in place measures to turn it around.Lead inspector Steward Jackson said the college - which has 1,750 students - had low success rates...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Swansea City's Gambian winger Moudou Barrow linked with...

  09-03-2015 16:55
  
  Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in bringing winger Moudou Barrow to the club on loan from Swansea City.The 22-year-old signed for the Swans from Swedish second-tier club Ostersunds on a short-term deal as a development player in September 2014 but impressed enough to be handed a four-year contract in January.Barrow has made nine appearances for the club and became the first Gambian to play in the Premier League when he came on for his debut as a sub in the 2-1 win over Arsenal on...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Swansea City's Gambian winger Moudou Barrow linked with...

  09-03-2015 16:55
  
  Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in bringing winger Moudou Barrow to the club on loan from Swansea City.The 22-year-old signed for the Swans from Swedish second-tier club Ostersunds on a short-term deal as a development player in September 2014 but impressed enough to be handed a four-year contract in January.Barrow has made nine appearances for the club and became the first Gambian to play in the Premier League when he came on for his debut as a sub in the 2-1 win over Arsenal on...
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Robert Tesche image sees Nottingham Forest fans poke fun ... - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 16:15
  
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  Wicked Whispers: Robert Tesche image sees Nottingham Forest fans poke fun ...
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  Nottingham Forest fans have been enjoying a bit of fun at the expense of Derby County fans online on social media following the Rams' result at the weekend in the Championship. Steve McClaren's men were leading 2-0 against Birmingham City on Saturday ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Robert Tesche image sees Nottingham Forest fans...

  09-03-2015 16:11
  
  Nottingham Forest fans have been enjoying a bit of fun at the expense of Derby County fans online on social media following the Rams' result at the weekend in the Championship.Steve McClaren's men were leading 2-0 against Birmingham City on Saturday thanks to goals from Jamie Ward and former Forest loanee Tom Ince.But Ince, who missed out on the February Championship Player of the Month award to Henri Lansbury, then fouled Forest midfielder Robert Tesche inside the box to give away a penalty...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Robert Tesche image sees Nottingham Forest fans...

  09-03-2015 16:11
  
  Nottingham Forest fans have been enjoying a bit of fun at the expense of Derby County fans online on social media following the Rams' result at the weekend in the Championship.Steve McClaren's men were leading 2-0 against Birmingham City on Saturday thanks to goals from Jamie Ward and former Forest loanee Tom Ince.But Ince, who missed out on the February Championship Player of the Month award to Henri Lansbury, then fouled Forest midfielder Robert Tesche inside the box to give away a penalty...
  
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• BenIreland published Is it Weaverthorpe Road or Weaverthope Road? Council installs...

  09-03-2015 16:10
  Visitors to Weaverthorpe Road, in Woodthorpe, could be forgiven for turning up late because of a spelling mistake on one of the road signs.Resident Reg Jones wondered whether the council staff who installed the sign were restricted by foggy weather.On one side of the road, a sign correctly says Weaverthorpe Road, while across the road the 'r' is missing. Satellite navigation systems, probably, wouldn't find 'Weaverthope Road'."I do think they make some interesting decisions," said Mr..
  
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• DanRussell published West Bridgford School expands catchment area to include...

  09-03-2015 15:48
  
  One of the best performing schools in the county has expanded its catchment area to give parents more choice.For the first time, West Bridgford School will allow automatic entry to students living in Wilford.The unanimous decision by the school governors was made after a consultation with parents resulted in 130 responses – 112 in support.Head teacher Rob McDonough said: "We had 86 responses from parents living in Wilford and everyone was supportive of us expanding the catchment...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Youth League football round-up for March 7 & 8

  09-03-2015 15:33
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• Nottingham Post published County and city schools football round-up: Cashin to captain...

  09-03-2015 15:28
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• Midland Hockey round-up: Notts teams have a weekend to forget - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 15:01
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  Midland Hockey round-up: Notts teams have a weekend to forget
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  There were disappointing results for Notts clubs in the Warwick Printing Midland League as dropped points saw promotion hopes recede or relegation fears increase. Nottingham University, having contested the Midland Premier Division title with Lichfield ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Midland Hockey round-up: Notts teams have a weekend to forget

  09-03-2015 14:45
  There were disappointing results for Notts clubs in the Warwick Printing Midland League as dropped points saw promotion hopes recede or relegation fears increase.Nottingham University, having contested the Midland Premier Division title with Lichfield and Bournville all season, lost 3-1 at West Bridgford and with three matches remaining trail Lichfield by five points.The University opened the scoring from a Ben James penalty corner in the 15th minute.But Bridgford, who held the University to a..
  
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• BenIreland published Signed Carl Froch training T-shirt raffled to raise cash for QMC...

  09-03-2015 14:24
  
  Sandwich shop owners are raffling a signed Carl Froch T-shirt in a bid to raise money for the cancer ward that looked after their daughter.Although Danielle Hunt, now 22, never had cancer, she was often in isolation on E37 at the Queen's Medical Centre because of her bronchiolitis.Mum Debi Barrick, owner of K's Katering, in Rolleston Drive, Arnold, has not forgotten the "fantastic" efforts of nurses on the ward and wants to buy toys for its patients.Debi, 48, said: "Danielle was a
  
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• AlexBritton published Clifton man ordered to pay £500 - after using dead mother's...

  09-03-2015 14:16
  A Clifton man has been hit with a £500 fine – after using his dead mother's disabled badge to get free parking.Michael Randle, 62, of Greencroft, was caught after he altered the expiry date of his deceased mother's blue badge.He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on March 4 and was ordered to pay £558.09 after pleading guilty to fraudulently using a Blue Badge, all because he did not want to pay £1.20 to park. Councillor Dave Liversidge, Portfolio Holder for...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Clifton man ordered to pay £500 - after using dead mother's...

  09-03-2015 14:16
  A Clifton man has been hit with a £500 fine – after using his dead mother's disabled badge to get free parking.Michael Randle, 62, of Greencroft, was caught after he altered the expiry date of his deceased mother's blue badge.He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on March 4 and was ordered to pay £558.09 after pleading guilty to fraudulently using a Blue Badge, all because he did not want to pay £1.20 to park. Councillor Dave Liversidge, Portfolio Holder for...
  
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• DanRobinson published The Home Show: Nottinghamshire couples can win £15,000 in...

  09-03-2015 14:15
  
  "Fun and lively couples" are wanted for a new TV series in which they could win £15,000 towards the cost of their first home.Objective Productions is searching for first-time buyers who are struggling to save for a deposit for The Home Show.The cash prize is being offered as a deposit for the winning couple's first home together.The company has previously produced TV shows including Peep Show, The Cube and a series of Derren Brown programmes.Email...
  
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• Horse racing: Punters get ready for bumper week at Cheltenham Festival - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 14:07
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  Horse racing: Punters get ready for bumper week at Cheltenham Festival
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  At 1.30pm tomorrow, Cheltenham Racecourse will be packed to the rafters for the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. When the tapes go back for the first race and the commentator let's you know they're off and racing, you'll hear one of the greatest ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Horse racing: Punters get ready for bumper week at Cheltenham...

  09-03-2015 13:40
  At 1.30pm tomorrow, Cheltenham Racecourse will be packed to the rafters for the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.When the tapes go back for the first race and the commentator let's you know they're off and racing, you'll hear one of the greatest noises in sport: The Cheltenham Roar. The big race of the day is the Champion Hurdle and it's Willie Mullins who has the red-hot favourite in this one with Faugheen. The horse could be something seriously special, but his short price means it could
  
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• 'Stone photo stump' is Roman artefact

  09-03-2015 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A stone stump used as a photo tripod by visitors to a country park is found to be an ancient Roman artefact.
  
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• MattDavies published Cricket: England crash out of the World Cup after miserable...

  09-03-2015 12:52
  When Peter Moores remonstrated angrily with an ICC official after Chris Jordan was controversially run out, it was a reminder of the famous quote from Graham Taylor.
  "Tell your mate he's just cost me my job" the former England manager said as he saw his country's World Cup qualification hopes go up in flames in 1993.
  Now national coach Moores might well have been saying the same thing after England crashed out of the cricket World Cup following a woeful defeat to Bangladesh.
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• MattDavies commented Cricket: England crash out of the World Cup after miserable...

  09-03-2015 12:52
  When Peter Moores remonstrated angrily with an ICC official after Chris Jordan was controversially run out, it was a reminder of the famous quote from Graham Taylor.
  "Tell your mate he's just cost me my job" the former England manager said as he saw his country's World Cup qualification hopes go up in flames in 1993.
  Now national coach Moores might well have been saying the same thing after England crashed out of the cricket World Cup following defeat to Bangladesh.
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• JonPritchard published Give us a Chance: Can you help find these young people an...

  09-03-2015 12:46
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• Tram on track to create 30 more jobs - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 12:33
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  Tram on track to create 30 more jobs
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  Tram operators are gearing up to hire 30 new members of staff as work on extending the lines to Chilwell and Clifton nears completion. The new recruits would add to the 115 people who have been taken on as drivers, travel officers, customer services ...
  
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• BenIreland published Tram on track to create 30 more jobs

  09-03-2015 12:23
  Tram operators are gearing up to hire 30 new members of staff as work on extending the lines to Chilwell and Clifton nears completion.The new recruits would add to the 115 people who have been taken on as drivers, travel officers, customer services advisers, cleaners and in administration roles in the last year.Around 60 per cent of the recruits live in the central Nottingham area. The tram extension was originally supposed to be complete by December last year but after delays it is set to be...
  
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• BenIreland commented Tram on track to create 30 more jobs

  09-03-2015 12:23
  Tram operators are gearing up to hire 30 new members of staff as work on extending the lines to Chilwell and Clifton nears completion.The new recruits would add to the 115 people who have been taken on as drivers, travel officers, customer services advisers, cleaners and in administration roles in the last year.Around 60 per cent of the recruits live in the central Nottingham area. The tram extension was originally supposed to be complete by December last year but after delays it is set to be...
  
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• Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Mansfield Chad

  09-03-2015 12:11
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  'Chasing Yesterday' - the title name of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' new album - couldn't be further from the truth of what the Mancunian is about these days. There is no attempt at trying to replicate Oasis without brother Liam - and that is ...
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• Recreate Poppy Delevingne's nautical-inspired look in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 12:06
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  Recreate Poppy Delevingne's nautical-inspired look in Nottingham
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  Model Poppy Delevingne added a touch of glamour to the front row during Paris Fashion Week. The sister of supermodel Cara joined a host of stars – including Kelly Rowland, Lorde and Olivia Palermo – to watch the Chloe Autumn/Winter 2015 collection go ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County midfielder Liam Noble suspended for three games

  09-03-2015 12:05
  Notts County have confirmed Liam Noble will miss the next three games through suspension after his red card at Swindon.Noble received two yellow cards in the space of a minute of the 3-0 defeat for arguing with referee Gavin White.It was the midfielder's third dismissal of the season and manager Shaun Derry admitted he could no longer defend one of his prized assets.Noble yesterday offered a heartfelt apology for his actions admitting he had let everybody down.The club have since confirmed he...
  
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• JemmaPage published Recreate Poppy Delevingne's nautical-inspired look in Nottingham

  09-03-2015 12:00
  Model Poppy Delevingne added a touch of glamour to the front row during Paris Fashion Week.The sister of supermodel Cara joined a host of stars – including Kelly Rowland, Lorde and Olivia Palermo – to watch the Chloe Autumn/Winter 2015 collection go down the runway.The 28-year-old rivalled the French's simple and elegant aesthetic in her classic and understated outfit – and completed the look with perfect curls in her hair. The blonde bombshell donned a houndstooth top with a..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire property: For sale from £37,000 plus...

  09-03-2015 11:44
  Thirty-three properties are up for sale in Graham Penny's next auction to be held on Friday, March 27, at Nottingham Racecourse.The mixed sale includes residential and commercial property as well as land. Residential guide prices start from £37,000+ - this is set for a two-bed bungalow in Huthwaite.Vejay Pal, senior valuer, said: "Our latest catalogue features a wide range of properties from terraced houses ideal for landlords to apartments ideal for owner occupiers and development...
  
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• Matt Shelton: After quidditch could more sports learn from literature? - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 11:10
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  Matt Shelton: After quidditch could more sports learn from literature?
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  After the British Quidditch Cup took place at the weekend, Matt Shelton from West Bridgford asks could sport learn from the world of literature? This Saturday saw the British Quidditch Cup at Wollaton Hall, that's right, the sport that features in the ...
  
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• RachelGorman published South Nottinghamshire Academy blames sweet shop for students' bad...

  09-03-2015 11:02
  
  A Radcliffe-on-Trent school has blamed a local sweet shop for its students' bad behaviour.Head of South Nottinghamshire Academy Dan Philpotts raised his concerns about the students "filling up on sweets before the school day has even started" in a letter to parents last Friday.In the letter Mr Philpotts said the school was now facing several issues because of the students' early morning trips to the Sweet Cottage, in Bingham Road.These included concerns that students were using their..
  
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• RachelGorman commented South Nottinghamshire Academy blames sweet shop for students' bad...

  09-03-2015 11:02
  
  A Radcliffe-on-Trent school has blamed a local sweet shop for its students' bad behaviour.Head of South Nottinghamshire Academy Dan Philpotts raised his concerns about the students "filling up on sweets before the school day has even started" in a letter to parents last Friday.In the letter Mr Philpotts said the school was now facing several issues because of the students' early morning trips to the Sweet Cottage, in Bingham Road.These included concerns that students were using their..
  
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• Nottingham artist Jon Burgerman on his life, career and 'doodling' in New York - Nottingham Post

  09-03-2015 11:01
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  Nottingham artist Jon Burgerman on his life, career 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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• Bristol Rugby match analysis: Nottingham blown away by Andy Robinson's big ... - Bristol Post

  09-03-2015 10:58
  
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  Bristol Rugby match analysis: Nottingham blown away by Andy Robinson's big ...
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  THE home straight is coming into view, the end of the season where the business gets done is almost here – and Bristol will hope this is how it looks when they get there. With six matches to go in the GKIPA Championship regular season, Andy Robinson ...
  
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• Sign up for bike ride in Nottingham - Hucknall Today

  09-03-2015 10:51
  
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  Entries are now officially open for the Nottingham City Ride which takes place on Saturday 20th June 2015 as part of Cycle Live Nottingham. The family friendly rides, which consist of a choice of 2.5, 7.5 or 10.5 mile routes, start and finish at ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham artist Jon Burgerman on his life, career and...

  09-03-2015 10:44
  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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