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• TomNorton published Bobbers Mill pub The Wheatsheaf on course for development after...

  16-03-2015 20:52
  
  A derelict pub which has stood empty for years could finally be redeveloped after being bought for more than £200,000.The Wheatsheaf in Nuthall Road (pictured), Bobbers Mill has been acquired by development company Paragon.The Nottingham firm have proudly advertised their new ownership outside the building which is still covered in metal shutters. According to the city council planning site, the last application for development on the site was back in 2011 to use its car park as a car wash
  
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• TomNorton commented Bobbers Mill pub The Wheatsheaf on course for development after...

  16-03-2015 20:52
  
  A derelict pub which has stood empty for years could finally be redeveloped after being bought for more than £200,000.The Wheatsheaf in Nuthall Road (pictured), Bobbers Mill has been acquired by development company Paragon.The Nottingham firm have proudly advertised their new ownership outside the building which is still covered in metal shutters. According to the city council planning site, the last application for development on the site was back in 2011 to use its car park as a car wash
  
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• TracyWalker published Bulwell man attacked girlfriend's mum's car after he couldn't get...

  16-03-2015 20:44
  
  A spurned lover went on a wrecking spree – taking a claw hammer to a car and smashing up a kitchen – after he could not get any cannabis.Raymond Daniel Porter, 22, of Connelly Court, Bulwell, "flipped" and kicked a fridge, punched a microwave, threw a chair at a wall and smashed plates at the home of his on-off partner of three years, Hayley Booth, in St Ann's, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.Later, he followed her to her mother's home in Marshall Road, where he...
  
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• BenIreland published Is this the end for district councils? Nottingham politicians...

  16-03-2015 20:29
  
  On May 7, you will be voting for both your Member of Parliament and your local councillor. But will this be the last time?Council leaders are calling for more powers to be shared among bordering local authorities while opposition think a whole new reorganisation of the system is needed.And today delegates from a combined authority bid across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are thrashing out a deal in Whitehall for more powers over transport, education and job creation.Rushcliffe Borough Council..
  
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• BenIreland commented Is this the end for district councils? Nottingham politicians...

  16-03-2015 20:29
  
  On May 7, you will be voting for both your Member of Parliament and your local councillor. But will this be the last time?Council leaders are calling for more powers to be shared among bordering local authorities while opposition think a whole new reorganisation of the system is needed.And today delegates from a combined authority bid across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are thrashing out a deal in Whitehall for more powers over transport, education and job creation.Rushcliffe Borough Council..
  
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• sherdley published 'Idiot' Audi A3 driver jailed after he smashed into a police car...

  16-03-2015 19:49
  
  An Audi driver was a "complete idiot and a lunatic" as he sped along busy streets, mounted a pavement and smashed into a police car.Naythan Lewis was jailed for 16 months for dangerous driving and banned from the roads for 18 months when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday, March 16.Judge Andrew Hamilton told disqualified driver Lewis: "You drove like a complete idiot and a lunatic on busy roads with traffic on them, which you simply avoided by driving on the wrong...
  
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• sherdley commented 'Idiot' Audi A3 driver jailed after he smashed into a police car...

  16-03-2015 19:49
  An Audi driver was a "complete idiot and a lunatic" as he sped along busy streets, mounted a pavement and smashed into a police car.Naythan Lewis was jailed for 16 months for dangerous driving and banned from the roads for 18 months when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday, March 16.Judge Andrew Hamilton told disqualified driver Lewis: "You drove like a complete idiot and a lunatic on busy roads with traffic on them, which you simply avoided by driving on the wrong...
  
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• New £60m private hospital for Nottingham will create 250 jobs - Nottingham Post

  16-03-2015 18:42
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  Plans to bulldoze disused buildings at Tollerton Airport to make way for the 56 bed development have been approved by Rushcliffe Borough Councillast Friday. The hospital, run by Spire Healthcare, will include 20 consulting rooms, a critical care unit ...
  
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• TomNorton published Fire at car wash in London Road causes traffic chaos

  16-03-2015 18:42
  
  Traffic slowed to a crawl along London Road following a fire at a car wash.Firefighters and police cordoned Crocus Street while the blaze was tackled. Emergency services vehicles were pulled up along London Road from the junction of Meadow Lane to the car wash, reducing traffic to one lane. The incident was reported at around 2.20pm this afternoon.It is believed it started after a port-a-cabin container overheated. Staff on site told firefighters that they had been burning old wood – it is
  
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• TomNorton commented Fire at car wash in London Road causes traffic chaos

  16-03-2015 18:42
  
  Traffic slowed to a crawl along London Road following a fire at a car wash.Firefighters and police cordoned Crocus Street while the blaze was tackled. Emergency services vehicles were pulled up along London Road from the junction of Meadow Lane to the car wash, reducing traffic to one lane. The incident was reported at around 2.20pm this afternoon.It is believed it started after a port-a-cabin container overheated. Staff on site told firefighters that they had been burning old wood – it is
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottingham Pet Crematorium-owner risked life to save ashes of...

  16-03-2015 18:09
  
  Heroic crematorium-owner John Harbury-Carlisle risked his own life to save the ashes of his clients' pets, when his business went up in flames.The animal-lover was left "coughing spluttering and covered in ash" after dashing into the burning building, at Antara, in West Bridgford, several times as part of his rescue mission.John, who runs the pet funeral service, in Radcliffe Road, along with his wife Rita, discovered the fire just before 6am on Sunday March 8. Rita said: "All...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Nottingham Pet Crematorium-owner risked life to save ashes of...

  16-03-2015 18:09
  
  Heroic crematorium-owner John Harbury-Carlisle risked his own life to save the ashes of his clients' pets, when his business went up in flames.The animal-lover was left "coughing spluttering and covered in ash" after dashing into the burning building, at Antara, in West Bridgford, several times as part of his rescue mission.John, who runs the pet funeral service, in Radcliffe Road, along with his wife Rita, discovered the fire just before 6am on Sunday March 8. Rita said: "All...
  
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• Nottingham schools get the most funding outside London - Nottingham Post

  16-03-2015 18:05
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  Secondary schools in Nottingham are the best funded outside of London – but have some of the worst results in the country. New Department for Education figures show that city schools will receive £185 million during the 2015-16 academic year. But ...
  
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• Notts County v Rochdale

  16-03-2015 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Notts County and Rochdale.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Is Wayne Rooney's goal celebration for Manchester United the best...

  16-03-2015 17:55
  
  While Wayne Rooney's celebration proved a knock-out across the footballing world, the recent past has seen some of our very own etch their names into post-goal folklore, writes Alex Metcalfe.
  The Manchester United striker tumbled backwards to the Old Trafford turf after scoring against Tottenham as he mocked himself when a video emerged of former team-mate Phil Bardsley leaving him sparked out on his kitchen floor after some impromptu boxing.
  Closer to home, German midfielder Robert Tesche gave.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Is Wayne Rooney's celebration for Manchester United best ever? Or...

  16-03-2015 17:55
  
  While Wayne Rooney's celebration proved a knock-out across the footballing world, the recent past has seen some of our very own etch their names into post-goal folklore, writes Alex Metcalfe.The Manchester United striker tumbled backwards to the Old Trafford turf after scoring against Tottenham as he mocked himself when a video emerged of former team-mate Phil Bardsley leaving him sparked out on his kitchen floor after some impromptu boxing.Closer to home, German midfielder Robert Tesche gave...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Is Wayne Rooney's celebration for Manchester United best ever? Or...

  16-03-2015 17:55
  
  While Wayne Rooney's celebration proved a knock-out across the footballing world, the recent past has seen some of our very own etch their names into post-goal folklore, writes Alex Metcalfe.The Manchester United striker tumbled backwards to the Old Trafford turf after scoring against Tottenham as he mocked himself when a video emerged of former team-mate Phil Bardsley leaving him sparked out on his kitchen floor after some impromptu boxing.Closer to home, German midfielder Robert Tesche gave...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Rochdale: Match in focus

  16-03-2015 17:53
  
  After scrapping to a point against Bradford at the weekend, Shaun Derry will hope to build for another profitable home performance tomorrow night.The Notts County manager changed his tactics for the game against the Bantams, opting for a back three instead of a four in what, at times, looked a 3-4-1-2 formation.Blair Adams and Elliott Whitehouse occupied the flanks, Curtis Thompson and Gary Jones were partnered in midfield and Paddy McCourt was given licence to roam.The Northern Irishman popped.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County v Rochdale: Match in focus

  16-03-2015 17:53
  
  After scrapping to a point against Bradford at the weekend, Shaun Derry will hope to build for another profitable home performance tomorrow night.The Notts County manager changed his tactics for the game against the Bantams, opting for a back three instead of a four in what, at times, looked a 3-4-1-2 formation.Blair Adams and Elliott Whitehouse occupied the flanks, Curtis Thompson and Gary Jones were partnered in midfield and Paddy McCourt was given licence to roam.The Northern Irishman popped.
  
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• Mansfield Town v AFC Wimbledon

  16-03-2015 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Mansfield Town and AFC Wimbledon.
  
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• Wicked whispers: Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough linked to Southampton ... - Nottingham Post

  16-03-2015 17:43
  
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  Wicked whispers: Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough linked to Southampton ...
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  Nottingham Forest are reported to be battling it out with Middlesbrough once again for the signature of a striker. The duo were previously linked with Blackburn star Jordan Rhodes and now the man in the frame is Southampton youngster Sam Gallagher, who ...
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town v AFC Wimbledon: Match preview: Stags out to...

  16-03-2015 17:37
  
  Questioned by their manager, Mansfield Town are eager to right a few wrongs against AFC Wimbledon tomorrow night.Boss Adam Murray criticised his players' lack of "application" in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at home to Bury, accusing them of complacency after a good run had moved the Stags eight points clear of the League Two relegation zone.Although loath to admit that was the case, striker Vadaine Oliver says he and his team-mates will be out to prove a point at the One Call...
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottingham schools get the most funding outside London

  16-03-2015 17:34
  
  Secondary schools in Nottingham are the best funded outside of London – but have some of the worst results in the country.New Department for Education figures show that city schools will receive £185 million during the 2015-16 academic year.But despite schools gaining £5,309 per pupil, only half of students achieved the benchmark five A* to C GCSE grades last year, leaving Nottingham ranked 150 out of 152 education authorities nationwide. Principal Paul Halcro from The Bulwell.
  
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• DanRobinson published Car crashes into barrier on Clifton Bridge

  16-03-2015 17:13
  
  A car crashed into a barrier on Clifton Bridge, causing traffic congestion on the road.The vehicle collided in Clifton Boulevard on Monday at about 3.10pm. A woman was involved and suffered minor injuries but did not need to be taken to hospital.Police closed one of three lanes on the road, with traffic building up.A police spokeswoman said: "One lane will be closed until we can recover the vehicle and clean up any spillage."We would advise anyone to avoid the area."
  
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• RachelGorman published New £60m private hospital will created 250 jobs

  16-03-2015 17:00
  
  A £60 million new private hospital will open next year – creating 250 jobs.Plans to bulldoze disused buildings at Tollerton Airport to make way for the 56 bed development have been approved by Rushcliffe Borough Councillast Friday.The hospital, run by Spire Healthcare, will include 20 consulting rooms, a critical care unit and key hole surgery theatres.Airport landowner Brian Wells called the development a "major step in the right direction".He said: "The hospital will
  
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• RachelGorman published New £60m private hospital for Nottingham will create 250...

  16-03-2015 17:00
  
  A £60 million new private hospital will open next year – creating 250 jobs.Plans to bulldoze disused buildings at Tollerton Airport to make way for the 56 bed development have been approved by Rushcliffe Borough Councillast Friday.The hospital, run by Spire Healthcare, will include 20 consulting rooms, a critical care unit and key hole surgery theatres.Airport landowner Brian Wells called the development a "major step in the right direction".He said: "The hospital will
  
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• RachelGorman commented New £60m private hospital for Nottingham will create 250...

  16-03-2015 17:00
  
  A £60 million new private hospital will open next year – creating 250 jobs.Plans to bulldoze disused buildings at Tollerton Airport to make way for the 56 bed development have been approved by Rushcliffe Borough Councillast Friday.The hospital, run by Spire Healthcare, will include 20 consulting rooms, a critical care unit and key hole surgery theatres.Airport landowner Brian Wells called the development a "major step in the right direction".He said: "The hospital will
  
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• DanRobinson published East Midlands visitor attractions experience mixed fortunes, new...

  16-03-2015 16:58
  
  Hardwick Hall had a downturn in visitors last year. The Elizabethan country house, near Chesterfield, welcomed 210,898 people through the doors - down three per cent from 218,095 before.Visitor numbers also dropped by five percent at Chatsworth House, in Bakewell, Derbyshire, from 644,908 to 610,083. This made it the 52nd most popular tourist attraction in Britain - the highest in the East Midlands.Calke Abbey, in Ticknall, Derbyshire, enjoyed a 16 per cent rise in visitors from 266,097 to...
  
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• Nottmtails published Dougie Freedman says Southampton striker Sam Gallagher is not a...

  16-03-2015 16:57
  
  Southampton striker Sam Gallagher is not on Dougie Freedman's list of targets at Nottingham Forest.The Reds boss says reports linking the 19-year-old with a loan move to the City Ground are just 'agent talk' and says he has not made an effort to sign him.Freedman does still hope to sign a striker on loan, but admits he is facing an uphill battle as he looks to work within the constraints of a Financial Fair Play transfer embargo.The Scotsman says he does have a number of calls in regarding...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Dougie Freedman says Southampton striker Sam Gallagher is not a...

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• Nottingham Post published Kids go FREE this Easter

  16-03-2015 16:38
  
  Throughout this week inside the Post we're making days out this Easter holiday easier than ever before. Each day, we'll be printing a different cut-out voucher enabling kids to go free at some of Merlin's favourite family attractions across the UK.Make sure you see today's Post for the very latest deal. There are two offers each day and we've got details below:Sea Life London:NEW this Easter the Sea Dragon Kingdom at SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a unique, engaging experience that offers...
  
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• DanRobinson published Firefighters tackle blaze at car wash in The Meadows

  16-03-2015 16:36
  
  A car wash was cordoned off by firefighters on Monday afternoon, as they tackled a blaze in a temporary office building on the forecourt.Firefighters battled to put out the blaze in the container, used for storage at the car wash, in Crocus Street, The Meadows.Three fire engines from Central, Stockhill and Highfields fire stations attended the scene after a member of the public called Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service at about 2.20pm.Breathing apparatus, hose reels and water jets were used
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Horsepool feels whole Great Britain speed skating team is...

  16-03-2015 16:32
  Elise Christie might have been the shining light at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Russia, but her boss feels the whole team is on track for the next Winter Olympics.Christie (pictured) became the first Briton to win two medals at a single Championships, much to the delight of Great Britain performance director Stuart Horsepool.As the season concludes, he feels promising performances from other skaters means the Nottingham-based team is on course for more success at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football: What's on offer to watch in midweek?

  16-03-2015 16:03
  
  Alfreton Town face Lincoln City for a fifth time this season in all competitions when the Imps go to the Impact Arena on Tuesday night for a Conference Premier clash.The Reds will be looking to extend their winning run to four games and stretch the gap between them and the bottom three, which is now eight points after Tom Shaw's late goal saw them beat Dartford at the weekend.Manager Nicky Law has no suspensions to contend with and no new injury worries with on-loan left-back Aaron Bentley...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Bad Boyz and Benny's boxers shine in latest show

  16-03-2015 15:56
  
  Bad Boyz Boxing Gym celebrated another hugely successful amateur show with brothers Akim and Akai Douglas recording impressive victories.Held at Notts County's Sports Bar, there were a total of 18 bouts full of high quality boxing.Akim and Akai both led the way for Bad Boyz as they underlined their status as talent to watch out for.Akai recorded an impressive second round knockout against Boston fighter Kier Sellars and his brother Akim secured a third round TKO against Bobby Gilder.Joel Wilson.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: Home (15)

  16-03-2015 15:50
  
  Humans and cute aliens unite to save Earth in Tim Johnson's entertaining but shamelessly contrived computer-animated adventure.
  The new dog performing old tricks on the DreamWorks block, which previously housed Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How To Train Your Dragon, lacks the belly laughs and heart-breaking emotion of those films, but merrily rehashes elements from all three.
  Thus the extra-terrestrial invaders discover they like to wave their hands in the air like they just don't care to our...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ray Winstone: 'I'm an animal'

  16-03-2015 15:38
  
  Such is Ray Winstone's reputation for partying, that news he'd apparently given up the late nights made headlines.
  "Rubbish. I'm an animal!" says the actor, grinning. "When I was younger, you could go out and come back in the morning, but it catches up with you hun, and it's caught up with me.
  "Every now and again I have a dive off the deep end, but not that often now," he adds, in that familiar gruff East End growl.
  Winstone, who has a pub in the back garden of his...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Ray Winstone: 'I'm an animal'

  16-03-2015 15:38
  
  Such is Ray Winstone's reputation for partying, that news he'd apparently given up the late nights made headlines.
  "Rubbish. I'm an animal!" says the actor, grinning. "When I was younger, you could go out and come back in the morning, but it catches up with you hun, and it's caught up with me.
  "Every now and again I have a dive off the deep end, but not that often now," he adds, in that familiar gruff East End growl.
  Winstone, who has a pub in the back garden of his...
  
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• BenIreland published Last words of 'wonderful' seven-year-old inspire musical

  16-03-2015 15:12
  The last words of a seven-year-old boy who died nearly 21 years ago have inspired a musical about Jesus.Andrew Pickering, of Bulwell, passed away on March 29, 1994, after a battle with leukaemia.When his dad Gary questioned the man upstairs, Andrew said: "Don't blame Jesus, dad, it's not his fault." They were his final words.His then-head teacher at Southwark Juniors, Sue Aldridge, was inspired by the youngster and wrote a musical called 'Who is this Jesus?'It aims to question and...
  
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• Hockey: Nottingham University keep pace in chase for Midland Premier Division ... - Nottingham Post

  16-03-2015 15:00
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  Nottingham University are third on goal difference in the Midland Premier Division after defeating Sutton Coldfield 6-0. Second-placed Bournville cut Lichfield's lead to two points with a 2-1 home win against the Staffordshire club. West Bridgford's ...
  
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• DanRussell published School gets freshly prepared meals for the first time ever

  16-03-2015 14:55
  
  Soggy and greasy school dinners are a thing of the past at a city school after more than 60 years.Nearly £250,000 has been spent at Djanogly Strelley Academy, installing a new kitchen and updating the furniture.The school in Helston Drive, Strelley, can now provide hot and healthy food for all 408 students.Head of school Tim Jeffs said: "This school is nearly 63 years old and this is the first time we have been able to cook meals on site."For us it is an historic moment as...
  
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• DanRobinson published The Exchange in Nottingham evacuated for false alarm

  16-03-2015 14:51
  
  Staff in a Nottingham shopping arcade had to evacuate the building – in what turned out to be a false alarm.The Exchange, under the Council House, was evacuated on Monday at about 1.15pm.Fire engines attended the scene but left within 15 minutes after realising there was no safety issue.A woman who works in Austin Reed said: "The alarm went off so we all went outside. It's just a fire precaution but it turned out to be nothing."
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Youth League football round-up for March 14 & 15

  16-03-2015 14:45
  
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• Nottingham Post published County and city schools football round-up: Notts side eye semis...

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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: Insurgent (12A)

  16-03-2015 14:41
  
  Adapted from Veronica Roth's bestselling trilogy for young adults, Insurgent is a slickly engineered sequel that moves the dystopian narrative along at pace to a startling final revelation.
  Robert Schwentke's action-packed film crams its visual pyrotechnics into the climactic 30 minutes when Shailene Woodley's heroine Tris must complete a series of tasks to prove that she possesses the qualities of all five factions: the selflessness of Abnegation, the courage of Dauntless, the honesty of...
  
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• Trams could start hour earlier

  16-03-2015 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tram services in Nottinghamshire could be extended so they start running from 05:00 in the morning - an hour earlier than they currently do.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: The Voices (15)

  16-03-2015 14:32
  
  In Peter Barnes' satirical play The Ruling Class, a paranoid schizophrenic, who believes he is God, is asked to justify his delusion.
  "Simple," replies the nobleman. "When I pray to Him, I find I'm talking to myself."
  We all hear voices: an internal monologue of wicked things we dare not say aloud, mantras of self-encouragement or heartfelt prayers.
  Most of us ignore the hubbub or argue back.
  In Marjane Satrapi's bonkers and bloodthirsty black comedy, a shy factory worker...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hockey: Nottingham University keep pace in chase for Midland...

  16-03-2015 14:30
  Nottingham University are third on goal difference in the Midland Premier Division after defeating Sutton Coldfield 6-0.Second-placed Bournville cut Lichfield's lead to two points with a 2-1 home win against the Staffordshire club.West Bridgford's tactic were to avoid conceding penalty corners at Rugby and East Warwicks, where the home side's specialist Poland international Szymon Oszysczyk has scored 48 goals and is second in the leading scorers list to Sikh Union Nottingham's 54 goal...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County's Roy Carroll and Paddy McCourt win Northern Ireland...

  16-03-2015 14:26
  
  Notts County duo Roy Carroll and Paddy McCourt have been called up by Northern Ireland.The duo are in Michael O'Neill's 27-man squad which faces Scotland in a friendly on March 25, before playing Finland in a Euro qualifier four days later.It means goalkeeper Carroll and on-loan Brighton winger McCourt will miss the Magpies' game against Scunthorpe because of international duty.The game against the Scots at Hampden Park will be used a warm-up ahead of the clash with Finland in Belfast.Finland...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Film review: Wild Card (15)

  16-03-2015 14:23
  Jason Statham's winding path to the big screen is certainly unorthodox: market stall holder, member of the British National Diving Squad, fashion model for French Connection, stubbled action man with a heart of gold.
  Since his eye-catching debut in Guy Ritchie's 1998 calling card Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, the Derbyshire-born actor has carved out a lucrative niche from which he rarely strays.
  On the surface, Wild Card is a perfect fit.
  Adapted for the screen by William Goldman from his
  
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