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• Nottingham Post published Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest slip 11 points behind as...

  03-04-2015 23:30
  
  Good Friday's results havecreated a mini separation in the top eight as the race for promotion intensifies.Forest's 2-1 loss to Wolves saw them slip 11 points behind the play-offs with just six games to go.The win for Wolves lifts them onto 68 points and are one of four teams from fifth to eighth battling it out now for the last two play-off spots, it would seem.Derby and Ipswich both drew with sides gunning for automatic promotion, in second-placed Bournemouth and Watford respectively, and...
  
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• Sportsmail's Big Match Stats: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Wolves - Daily Mail

  03-04-2015 23:04
  
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  Sportsmail's Big Match Stats: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Wolves
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  Sportsmail provides you with al the facts and figures from Wolverhampton Wanderer's 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest in the Championship. Kangaroos get around! This roo made a... Read More · 0:39min · Anna Heinrich freaks out after she is... Read More.
  
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• JamesPallatt published League One round-up and results: Notts County still in bottom...

  03-04-2015 23:00
  
  Notts County stayed in the relegation zone in League One, after their 0-0 draw at Walsall.But they are only one point adrift of safety in 21st place ahead of facing Coventry City at Meadow Lane.They are level on 44 points with 22nd-placed Crawley, who also drew 0-0, at Crewe.Colchester United, in 23rd place, closed the gap on them to three points with a 2-1 win at Port Vale, while bottom side Yeovil Town lost 3-2 against Chesterfield on home soil.Scunthorpe United lifted themselves three points.
  
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• Donington Park gearing up for opening weekend of British Superbike ... - Nottingham Post

  03-04-2015 22:40
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  Donington Park gearing up for opening weekend of British Superbike ...
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  Action from the British Superbike Championship's official test day at Donington Park at the end of March. Comments (0). Easter weekend marks the return of the MCE British Superbike Championships (BSB) as the East Midlands' premium race track, ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman aims to 'come to an agreement over contract' at...

  03-04-2015 22:15
  
  Dougie Freedman's future as Nottingham Forest manager could be secured tomorrow, with the Scotsman set to enter into contract talks with chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi.The two men have now agreed a plan for the future – with Freedman keen to do things the "Forest way" next season, by giving young players their opportunity, alongside a few wise additions.Freedman – who could yet be offered a slightly longer term contract, rather than just his one-year extension that was previously
  
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• Nottingham Post published Donington Park gearing up for opening weekend of British...

  03-04-2015 21:36
  Easter weekend marks the return of the MCE British Superbike Championships (BSB) as the East Midlands' premium race track, Donington Park' plays host to the season opener.Practice and qualifying begins tomorrow and continues Sunday, with the main race on Easter Monday and thousands are expected to turn out across the three days.The very best Superbike riders in the country will make the trip to Donington Park to kick-start the new campaign and they will be joined by a few new faces.Making their.
  
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• TracyWalker published More misery on Beeston roads as week-long sewerage works are...

  03-04-2015 20:00
  
  Residents and businesses in a town blighted by tramworks say they face more misery with new work starting next week.Queens Road, in Beeston, is expected to be closed for seven days between Lower Regent Street and Mona Street from Tuesday while Severn Trent carry out essential repairs to the sewers.A diversion will be in place via the B6003 Toton Lane, A52 Derby Road/Brian Clough Way and the A6464 Woodside Road, as well as local diversions.Locals say they are "frustrated" that more...
  
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• TracyWalker commented More misery on Beeston roads as week-long sewerage works are...

  03-04-2015 20:00
  
  Residents and businesses in a town blighted by tramworks say they face more misery with new work starting next week.Queens Road, in Beeston, is expected to be closed for seven days between Lower Regent Street and Mona Street from Tuesday while Severn Trent carry out essential repairs to the sewers.A diversion will be in place via the B6003 Toton Lane, A52 Derby Road/Brian Clough Way and the A6464 Woodside Road, as well as local diversions.Locals say they are "frustrated" that more...
  
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• sherdley published East Leake parents give their views on the eating habits of...

  03-04-2015 19:59
  
  Exploring the world of food is relatively new for 23-month-old Jacob Marshall who loves his vegetables and fruit.His parents proudly look on as he happily munches on a slice of cucumber in Stonebridge City's Farm restaurant, where organic vegetables are dug fresh from the garden and used in cooking.Jacob's tastes will change and develop in the future but mum and dad, Emma and Joe, Marshallof East Leake, will ensure he maintains his healthy diet and educate him about where his food comes from.A..
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 1 Wolves 2: Reds player ratings

  03-04-2015 19:57
  
  Karl Darlow: Did not do a huge amount wrong, with the first goal being a decisive finish and the second coming from the penalty spot. Otherwise actually took a few crosses quite impressively at important times. 6/10Michael Mancienne: Did much better than he had done at Norwich, at least until he was finally got the better of by Sako, with Lansbury then lured into giving away a penalty with a clumsy challenge on the winger. 6/10Kelvin Wilson: The defender made some important interceptions and...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 1 Wolves 2: Reds player ratings

  03-04-2015 19:57
  
  Karl Darlow: Did not do a huge amount wrong, with the first goal being a decisive finish and the second coming from the penalty spot. Otherwise actually took a few crosses quite impressively at important times. 6/10Michael Mancienne: Did much better than he had done at Norwich, at least until he was finally got the better of by Sako, with Lansbury then lured into giving away a penalty with a clumsy challenge on the winger. 6/10Kelvin Wilson: The defender made some important interceptions and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Nottingham Forest v Wolves

  03-04-2015 19:30
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County were denied 'stonewall penalty' at Walsall, says...

  03-04-2015 19:22
  
  Paul Hart felt Notts County were denied a "stonewall penalty" in their clash against struggling Walsall as he hailed a performance full of fight at the Bescot.In a game of few chances, Garry Thompson appeared to be held back in the area by Adam Chambers when attempting to head in Gary Jones' cross.But referee Graham Horwood, who had little help from his assistant, refused to give the spot-kick leaving Notts incredulous.And caretaker boss Hart, who has steered the Magpies to two...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Wolves

  03-04-2015 19:14
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampto...

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• Walsall 0-0 Notts County

  03-04-2015 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall fail to find a way past Notts County despite striker Jordan Cook twice hitting the woodwork.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray hails performance despite defeat...

  03-04-2015 19:02
  
  Boss Adam Murray felt an improved performance offered plenty for Mansfield Town to build on amid a tough Easter weekend.Two mistakes proved costly at Southend United as the Stags fell 2-0, but they still put together some nice passages of play.Unlike their opponents, Murray's men couldn't make the most of that possession, but it was still more than they could manage in last weekend's desperately poor 4-1 defeat to York City.And ahead of facing another team in the promotion shake-up, in...
  
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• Southend United 2-0 Mansfield Town

  03-04-2015 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barry Corr's eighth goal in nine games helps Southend beat Mansfield and kept alive their slim automatic promotion hopes.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 1-2 Wolves

  03-04-2015 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Benik Afobe scores 27 seconds in to the second half as Wolves move in to the play-off places with victory at Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Walsall 0 Notts County 0: Magpies player ratings

  03-04-2015 18:32
  
  Roy Carroll: The Northern Ireland goalkeeper was rarely tested. His kicking was hit and miss though. Still commands his box well. Rating: 6/10Mustapha Dumbuya: Did a decent job at right-back, but attacking moments were few and far between. Rating: 6/10Hayden Mullins: Captain is blessed with Premier League technical ability and always kept a cool head. Rating: 6/10Haydn Hollis: Was fortunate not to be punished for a mistake in the opening two minutes. Recovered from that fairly well. Rating:...
  
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• Nottingham Forest 1-2 Wolves: Benik Afobe and Bakary Sako goals give visitors ... - Daily Mail

  03-04-2015 18:11
  
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  Nottingham Forest 1-2 Wolves: Benik Afobe and Bakary Sako goals give visitors ...
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  Stand up and take a bow anyone who came up with Benik Afobe, who was one of Arsenal's own before they loaned him to MK Dons and sold him to Wolves. Afobe is young, electric-paced and on 28 goals this season - one behind man-of-the-moment Harry ...
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• AlexBritton published Election 2015: George Osborne visits housing development in...

  03-04-2015 18:05
  
  Chancellor George Osborne feels there are "too many obstacles" to development of housing on brownfield land.He was speaking to the Post during an election campaign visit to Kings Acre in Clipstone where developers Taylor Wimpey are building 180 new homes.Mr Osborne met a couple who had been given support from the Government to help buy their first home on the site.But critics of the Government still say not enough is being done to deal with shortages and lack of affordability of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Southend United 2 Mansfield Town 0: Match report

  03-04-2015 18:02
  
  They couldn't, could they? After looking to be on the verge of survival, are Mansfield Town about to throw all their good work away?Three defeats on the trot suggests the danger is far from over.Their 2-0 loss at Southend United wasn't quite as bad as what they had to offer at the One Call Stadium a week earlier, but it wasn't great.The game was all but over after 30 minutes when Barry Corr and Will Atkinson put the Shrimpers in control. There was an improvement from the visitors after the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Walsall 0 Notts County 0: Match report

  03-04-2015 18:00
  
  Notts County ground out what could be a valuable point in their fight to avoid relegation as they held fellow strugglers Walsall to a goal-less draw.A dour first half sprung to life close to half-time when Graham Burke saw Richard O'Donnell make a terrific save from his 25-yard howitzer.Walsall started the second half well and could have taken the lead in a chaotic couple of minutes when Jordan Cook hit the post and the bar.Notts fought back strongly and surged forward with intent late on and...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 1 Wolves 2: Match report

  03-04-2015 17:57
  
  Nottingham Forest tasted defeat for the first time at the City Ground under Dougie Freedman and, in the process, saw their play-off hopes drift a little further from their grasp.The Scotsman had challenged his side to win both games of the Easter period to maintain their slim chances of making a push for the top six.But they were unable to add to their tally of five straight home wins and it was instead Wolves who enhanced their own chances of securing a play-off place, with what was ultimately.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 1 Wolves 2: Match report

  03-04-2015 17:57
  
  Nottingham Forest tasted defeat for the first time at the City Ground under Dougie Freedman and, in the process, saw their play-off hopes drift a little further from their grasp.The Scotsman had challenged his side to win both games of the Easter period to maintain their slim chances of making a push for the top six.But they were unable to add to their tally of five straight home wins and it was instead Wolves who enhanced their own chances of securing a play-off place, with what was ultimately.
  
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• Wollaton man calls for better treatment for people with muscular dystrophy - Nottingham Post

  03-04-2015 17:40
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  Wollaton man calls for better treatment for people with muscular dystrophy
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  CHARITY volunteer Nirav Shah fears he will be left unable to do something as simple as hold a glass of water for himself if specialist treatment for his muscle-wasting condition is not provided by health chiefs in Nottingham. The 28-year-old economics ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Wollaton man calls for better treatment for people with muscular...

  03-04-2015 17:19
  
  CHARITY volunteer Nirav Shah fears he will be left unable to do something as simple as hold a glass of water for himself if specialist treatment for his muscle-wasting condition is not provided by health chiefs in Nottingham. The 28-year-old economics graduate has congenital muscular dystrophy and is wheelchair-bound for 16 hours a day, but is concerned that his condition will continue to worsen without physiotherapy. Mr Shah, who has never been able to walk, says his fingers are beginning...
  
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• JenniferScott published Easter heron chicks hatch at Attenborough Nature Reserve

  03-04-2015 17:17
  Good Friday brought Easter chicks to Attenborough Nature Reserve after staff spotted newly hatched baby grey herons.Staff visited the heronry with a team of volunteers from the South Nott's Bird Ringing Group to check the progress of the nests and were delighted to find that a number of them already had young birds in – most less than a week old.Like many other heron species, grey herons are communal nesters and up to 40 nests have been recorded at the reserve.Tim Sexton, assistant manager
  
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• TracyWalker published Concern over lights making Beeston church 'look like Disneyland'

  03-04-2015 17:00
  
  Plans to illuminate a historic church in the centre of Beeston could leave it looking like "Disneyland", says a concerned councillor.A planning application has been submitted for St John the Baptist Parish Church in Middle Street to be fitted with coloured lights, which will change in sequence, to enhance the features on the grade-II listed building.The idea is that it will highlight the church and make it look more attractive as it is in a prominent location and will be seen by users.
  
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• DanRobinson published New speed limits for lorry drivers set to come into force

  03-04-2015 16:40
  
  New speed limits for lorry drivers will make roads safer, according to a transport group.From Easter Monday, the maximum limit for HGVs weighing more than seven-and-a-half tonnes will be 50mph on single carriageways and 60mph on dual carriageways.The 10mph rise, which is only in England and Wales, comes for the first time in 50 years and is aimed at reducing congestion on busy trunk roads.The TTC Group, a safety organisation that trains 300,000 drivers a year, said the new speed limits will...
  
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• DanRobinson commented New speed limits for lorry drivers set to come into force

  03-04-2015 16:40
  
  New speed limits for lorry drivers will make roads safer, according to a transport group.From Easter Monday, the maximum limit for HGVs weighing more than seven-and-a-half tonnes will be 50mph on single carriageways and 60mph on dual carriageways.The 10mph rise, which is only in England and Wales, comes for the first time in 50 years and is aimed at reducing congestion on busy trunk roads.The TTC Group, a safety organisation that trains 300,000 drivers a year, said the new speed limits will...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Greg Smith expects Nottinghamshire to challenge for honours on...

  03-04-2015 16:00
  
  After following the route taken by new team-mates Stuart Broad, Harry Gurney and James Taylor, by leaving Leicestershire for Nottinghamshire, Greg Smith cannot wait to begin his new venture.Having joined Notts in the winter, Smith has spent pre-season getting to know his new surroundings and is now eager to get going in the new campaign.The 26 year-old right-handed opener has trained hard ahead of the 2015 season, which starts for Notts with a trip to Lord's on April 12 where they face...
  
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• NHS trust's chief executive quits

  03-04-2015 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of a Nottinghamshire hospital trust placed in "special measures" leaves with immediate effect
  
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• sherdley published Delays after collision on A52 near Tollerton

  03-04-2015 15:49
  
  Nottinghamshire bus operator trentbarton has warned of possible delays after a collision on the A52 near Tollerton.Services may be hit by the incident.More to follow...
  
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• DanRobinson published Former Player's factory fire: Blaze starts to die down on fifth...

  03-04-2015 15:49
  
  Residents, businesses and firefighters say they are "relieved" that the fire in the former Player's cigarette factory in Radford has started to burn out.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it did not believe anymore of the building would need to be demolished unless high winds returned. Smoke had considerably reduced yesterday as several fire crews left the scene and Radford Boulevard was reopened in one direction. It meant drivers could access Castle Retail Park for the first
  
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• DanRussell published When do kids go back to school after Easter?

  03-04-2015 15:46
  
  As the Easter weekend starts children from across the county are preparing for half term.Pupils in the city were let out of school on Thursday, April 2, and will return on Thursday, April 16.Children in the county also broke-up on the Thursday but will not return to lessons until Monday, April 20.
  
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• AlexBritton commented Election 2015: Disgraced landlord Victoria Martindale steps down...

  03-04-2015 15:44
  
  A landlord who failed to carry out gas safety checks leading to the death of a tenant will no longer be standing at the General Election.Victoria Martindale, 40, was announced as the Green Party candidate last week for Erewash but has stepped down.She pleaded guilty in October 2013, to seven charges that she failed to maintain a gas boiler and other appliances at her property in Stanley Common.That November, she was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for two years.Martindale would have.
  
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• Shock after 'nightmare' Arnold robbery - Nottingham Post

  03-04-2015 14:39
  
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  Shock after 'nightmare' Arnold robbery
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  The Front Street store was targeted by three men on Thursday and on Friday people working and living nearby said they hoped the gang would be caught. Landlord Phil Reed, from the Cross Keys pub, captured footage of various people entering and leaving ...
  
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• DanRussell published Shock after 'nightmare' Arnold robbery

  03-04-2015 14:05
  
  Businesses and shoppers have been left shocked after a "nightmare" supermarket robbery.Armed men stole cash from Iceland in Arnold during an early-evening raid.The Front Street store was targeted by three men on Thursday and yesterday people working and living nearby said they hoped the gang would be caught.Landlord Phil Reed, from the Cross Keys pub, captured footage of various people entering and leaving the store before the police arrived at 6.20pm.He said: "Being just across..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Crash in Thurgarton causes delays

  03-04-2015 14:02
  
  Bus passengers and drivers are being warned of possible delays after an accident on the A612 in Thurgarton. Nottingham City Transport said its Pathfinder 100 service between Nottingham, Burton Joyce and on to Southwell was being held up.
  No further details of the crash have been made available.There has been an RTC in Thurgarton, which is causing delays to Pathfinder 100.— Nottm City Transport (@NCT_Buses) April 3, 2015
  
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• VIDEO: Sneaky free-kick baffles Gunners

  03-04-2015 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County Ladies score a well worked free-kick in their 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal Ladies.
  
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• Theatrical White free-kick a one-off

  03-04-2015 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England striker Ellen White admits her inventive free-kick for Notts County Ladies against Arsenal can only be a one-off.
  
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• NottmPostEG published David Hasselhoff returns to Nottingham for new musical

  03-04-2015 13:08
  
  TV's Knight Rider David Hasselhoff just can't get enough of Nottingham.Little over a year after he left the city, after appearing as the dastardly Captain Hook in the Theatre Royal's Christmas panto Peter Pan, he's back - and this time he's starring in a brand new 90s-set musical.The one time guest editor of our very own Nottingham Post will be playing a party-going DJ and night club owner in Ibiza in Last Night a DJ Saved My Life at the Royal Concert Hall in November.In the musical all is going
  
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• TracyWalker published Living near a Waitrose can add to the value of your home, says...

  03-04-2015 12:53
  
  Living close to a Waitrose supermarket could add almost £40,000 to the value of your home, according to new research.But if you live near an Aldi, the value could drop by nearly £6,000, says the survey from Lloyds Bank.And setting up home next to a Lidl could see a decrease of around £4,700.According to the bank, the average price of a house that is "within easy reach" of a branch of the supermarket is 12 per cent higher than those in the same area that are not.The...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Living near a Waitrose can add to the value of your home, says...

  03-04-2015 12:53
  Living close to a Waitrose supermarket could add almost £40,000 to the value of your home, according to new research.But if you live near an Aldi, the value could drop by nearly £6,000, says the survey from Lloyds Bank.And setting up home next to a Lidl could see a decrease of around £4,700.According to the bank, the average price of a house that is "within easy reach" of a branch of the supermarket is 12 per cent higher than those in the same area that are not.The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts trio in Great Britain squad for European Gymnastics...

  03-04-2015 12:40
  
  She is not fully fit and is fitting in gymnastics around studying for her GCSEs, but Ellie Downie is beginning to make her mark on the senior stage.A memorable week for the 15-year-old from Nottingham was completed with a call-up to the European Championships, having returned from the British Championships with a hat-trick of medals.She will take her place alongside elder sister Becky and also Nottingham's Sam Oldham when the Great Britain squad travel to Montpellier, France for the tournament..
  
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• DanRobinson published Family of missing Baljeev Johal make renewed appeal six months...

  03-04-2015 12:18
  
  The family of Baljeev Johal say each day gets more difficult as they hope to hear whether he is safe and well.Sunday marks six months since the Bramcote resident disappeared and police are no closer to finding any clues to help track him down.In a renewed appeal, his sister Haneet Johal said: "As a family it gets harder and harder for us. "People say things get easier over time, but for us it gets worse."We just need some peace of mind, and to know if Baljeev is out there...
  
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• 'Lucky' crash teen meets paramedics

  03-04-2015 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenage cyclist is reunited with some of the ambulance staff who saved his life when they happened to drive past the scene of his accident in Nottinghamshire.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Barack Obama's favourite artist Glenn Ligon launches 'personal...

  03-04-2015 11:21
  
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