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• London Scottish v Nottingham Rugby: Match preview - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 23:22
  
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  London Scottish v Nottingham Rugby: Match preview
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  Martin Haag is calling on his Nottingham Rugby players not to let all of their hard work go to waste as they reach the business end of the season. With three games to go, the Green and Whites have a one-point cushion on fifth-placed Rotherham as they ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman's man management has been brilliant at Nottingham...

  10-04-2015 23:15
  
  Dougie Freedman's man management skills can help make him a success at Nottingham Forest, says Kelvin Wilson.The experienced defender credits Freedman for bringing a sense of harmony and togetherness to the Reds dressing room.And he believes the main sign of the Scotsman's success is that even the players who are not regularly involved in the starting line-up are happy – and looking forward to the future with optimism."He has been brilliant, he has been a breath of fresh air, the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jack Prince felt like a king on Great Britain debut back in...

  10-04-2015 23:13
  Jack Prince was shaking with nerves as he made his Great Britain debut.The 24-year-old need not have worried though as he scored in the 6-4 win against Poland at the National Ice Centre on his return to Nottingham.He was back in the city after moving to America in 2007, but his appearance for the national team seemed a distant dream when he played his first game of ice hockey – and lost 44-0.Prince came up through the ranks with age-group teams in the city.He then played for Nottingham...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Who should you tip to win the 2015 Grand National at Aintree?

  10-04-2015 22:35
  
  Racing fans are in for a real treat this afternoon as The Grand National gets underway at Aintree – followed by ten minutes of enthralling action, big jumps, some falls, plenty of drama and a winner claiming over £500,000.Of course, in a race held over this mammoth distance and with 30 huge fences jumped, you need a bit of luck to pick the winner.There's 40 horses going to post at 4.15pm and it's never easy to find the one to take the spoils.However, what you can always do is have a.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby boosted by Dan Mugford return from injury

  10-04-2015 22:15
  
  Nottingham Rugby are boosted by the return from injury of fly-half Dan Mugford for their trip to London Scottish.He takes his place among the Green and Whites' replacements, following his recovery from a broken leg sustained in January.Head coach Martin Haag has made two changes to his starting line-up for the match.Dan Montagu misses out with a groin injury, so Tom Price takes his place in the second row.Tiff Eden is unavailable, so Will Maisey starts at fly-half.Brent Wilson continues to...
  
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• JonPritchard published Masterchef 2015: Clifton's Pete Hewitt sails through to last...

  10-04-2015 22:03
  
  Nottingham's next big culinary star has taken one step closer to his dream after sailing through to the last eight of this years of Masterchef.Pete Hewitt, a graphic designer from Clifton, produced his best dish of the competition as the final nine chefs cooked off against each other.The 25-year-old wowed judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode with a pigeon dish that included a number of complex pieces.He served the pair a pigeon breast, confit pigeon leg, cauliflower miso puree, fish sauce...
  
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• Nottingham Post published London Scottish v Nottingham Rugby: Match preview

  10-04-2015 22:00
  
  MARTIN Haag is calling on his Nottingham Rugby players not to let all of their hard work go to waste as they reach the business end of the season.With three games to go, the Green and Whites have a one-point cushion on fifth-placed Rotherham as they chase a play-off place.They go to third-placed London Scottish tomorrow with head coach Haag insisting he is not worried by what Rotherham do in their game at home to Doncaster in ninth.Nottingham and Rotherham then meet in the penultimate game at...
  
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• John Dempster enjoying transition from playing to coaching at Mansfield Town - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 20:45
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  John Dempster enjoying transition from playing to coaching at Mansfield Town
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  Stags defender John Dempster has been out with a groin injury this season and is making the transition to coaching. Comments (0). On the pitch, he is almost the forgotten man at Mansfield Town. Behind the scenes though, John Dempster is proving a key ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman looking to win, not experiment, as Nottingham...

  10-04-2015 20:30
  
  Dougie Freedman insists he will name his strongest possible team to face Huddersfield tomorrow.The Forest boss believes it would be unfair to fans if he used the remainder of the campaign to experiment with his line-up.And he has told his players he expects them to maintain their levels of commitment in the remaining games."Forest fans will come along expecting us to win against Huddersfield and I will be telling the players that is the expectation too," said Freedman (pictured)....
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman looking to win, not experiment, as Nottingham...

  10-04-2015 20:30
  
  Dougie Freedman insists he will name his strongest possible team to face Huddersfield tomorrow.The Forest boss believes it would be unfair to fans if he used the remainder of the campaign to experiment with his line-up.And he has told his players he expects them to maintain their levels of commitment in the remaining games."Forest fans will come along expecting us to win against Huddersfield and I will be telling the players that is the expectation too," said Freedman (pictured)....
  
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• Dean Yates named as new Notts County defensive coach - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 20:24
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  Dean Yates named as new Notts County defensive coach
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  Club legend Dean Yates will be in the Notts County dugout for the game with Yeovil Town tomorrow after it was confirmed he will be joining the coaching staff at Meadow Lane. The 47-year-old has been named as first team defensive coach after holding ...and more »
  
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• Viva Las Vegas for two Nottingham poker players - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 20:08
  
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  Viva Las Vegas for two Nottingham poker players
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  Poker playing duo Caroline Quinn, 48 of Bestwood Park and Martin Bremner, 52 of Hucknall prepare for the final of the UK pub poker championship held in Las Vegas. Comments (0). Playing poker started off as a "bit of a laugh" down the pub for Caroline ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dean Yates named as new Notts County defensive coach

  10-04-2015 20:00
  
  Club legend Dean Yates will be in the Notts County dugout for the game with Yeovil Town tomorrow after it was confirmed he will be joining the coaching staff at Meadow Lane.The 47-year-old has been named as first team defensive coach after holding talks with Magpies chairman Ray Trew.Yates, who made his debut for the club during the 1984/85 campaign, made close to 400 appearances for Notts as a cultured defender and his return comes 20 years after he left the club in a big-money move to Derby...
  
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• Radford returns to normal as Player's factory fire dies out - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 19:56
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  Radford returns to normal as Player's factory fire dies out
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  LIFE has begun to return normal for residents and businesses near the former Player's factory following a 10-day fire. Cordons around the Player Street site and on Radford Boulevard have been lifted as demolition crews and the city council take over ...
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• EllieCullen published Viva Las Vegas for two Nottingham poker players

  10-04-2015 19:49
  
  Playing poker started off as a "bit of a laugh" down the pub for Caroline Quinn.But now the 48-year-old has perfected her poker face and cashed in thousands of pounds in the process.Next month she will jet off to Las Vegas to pit her skills against the best in the business – as she vies to become the first woman to be named the UK's pub poker champion.Caroline, who works as an accountant, said: "No woman has won the tournament yet, so I'm going to do it for womenkind. I...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jack Hobbs: Missed opportunities and frustration, but Forest...

  10-04-2015 19:45
  
  For Jack Hobbs, this has been a season of endless personal frustration. For Nottingham Forest, he believes it has been a tale of simple missed opportunities.The defender's own campaign has been stymied by a persistent ankle injury that has required two rounds of surgery to put right.Tomorrow, when Huddersfield visit the City Ground, Hobbs will hope for better fortune, as he makes what will be just his 13th Championship start of the campaign. But it is not merely his own struggle for fitness that
  
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• Nottingham Post published Chris Powell not ready to walk away from Huddersfield, as they...

  10-04-2015 19:30
  Chris Powell says he is already planning for the future at Huddersfield – ending speculation that he was ready to walk away from the club.The Terriers are just about safe from relegation following their impressive 2-1 win over promotion-chasing Ipswich last weekend.And Powell says he is already looking forward to the new campaign, when Huddersfield will start a fourth season in the division.Powell only arrived at the club in September and has had mixed fortunes since.But the former...
  
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• Election 2015: Nottingham's minority groups want a louder voice - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 19:27
  
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  Election 2015: Nottingham's minority groups want a louder voice
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  There are 48 men standing in the 11 seats in Nottinghamshire, including Erewash, compared to 19 women. There are no candidates running for Parliament in Notts from ethnic minorities. Melanie Jeffs, of Nottingham Women's Centre, said: "You have to have ...
  
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• TomNorton published Radford returns to normal as Player's factory fire dies out

  10-04-2015 19:25
  
  LIFE has begun to return normal for residents and businesses near the former Player's factory following a 10-day fire. Cordons around the Player Street site and on Radford Boulevard have been lifted as demolition crews and the city council take over the operation. The blaze began at 2pm on Monday, March 30 at the old factory building, which was being turned into student accommodation. Many residents nearby were told to leave their homes and put into hotels while firefighters dealt with the...
  
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• Terror arrest men plead not guilty

  10-04-2015 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men, including one from Nottingham, accused of helping a 17-year-old Cardiff boy leave the UK to join fighters in Syria plead not guilty to terrorism charges.
  
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• BenIreland published Election 2015: Nottingham's minority groups want a louder voice

  10-04-2015 18:56
  
  Women and ethnic minorities are calling for stronger representation after the full list of Notts candidates for the general election was announced.There are 48 men standing in the 11 seats in Nottinghamshire, including Erewash, compared to 19 women. There are no candidates running for Parliament in Notts from ethnic minorities.Melanie Jeffs, of Nottingham Women's Centre, said: "You have to have a Parliament that represents the people it serves. A main reason that people lack confidence in..
  
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• BenIreland commented Election 2015: Nottingham's minority groups want a louder voice

  10-04-2015 18:56
  
  Women and ethnic minorities are calling for stronger representation after the full list of Notts candidates for the general election was announced.There are 48 men standing in the 11 seats in Nottinghamshire, including Erewash, compared to 19 women. There are no candidates running for Parliament in Notts from ethnic minorities.Melanie Jeffs, of Nottingham Women's Centre, said: "You have to have a Parliament that represents the people it serves. A main reason that people lack confidence in..
  
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• Notts County Ladies v Aston Villa Ladies

  10-04-2015 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by match report of Sunday's FA Women's Cup game between Notts County Ladies and Aston Villa Ladies.
  
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• NottmPostEG published In pictures - Britain's Got Talent behind the scenes

  10-04-2015 18:33
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• Nottingham Post published Goals still a problem for Mansfield Town but Liam Hearn will not...

  10-04-2015 18:30
  
  Mansfield Town could make this a record-breaking season – but with an honour they do not want.The Stags have netted 33 goals so far this term, eight shy of the lowest number scored in a campaign, which stands at 41 in 1971/72 and 1984/85.With five games to go, they look likely to finish short of that total."We're well aware of what the problems are this season," said boss Adam Murray."We're not overnight going to pull an Ian Rush out the wardrobe or anything like that, so...
  
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• Nottingham Post published John Dempster enjoying transition from playing to coaching at...

  10-04-2015 18:00
  
  On the pitch, he is almost the forgotten man at Mansfield Town. Behind the scenes though, John Dempster is proving a key figure at the club.For so long a rock at the back for the Stags, the defender is now looking to put in place foundations of a different kind.Dempster has had to accept his playing days are all but over, a groin injury having blighted his season.He has not featured since August, and although he teases there 'might be a cameo coming', the 32-year-old has begun to look towards...
  
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• Aspley law student cleared of sex assaults - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 17:50
  
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  Aspley law student cleared of sex assaults
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  A law student was cleared unanimously of twice sexually assaulting a woman in her bed. Muhammad Shaikh left Nottingham Crown Court with his previous good character in tact. The 27-year-old, of Aspley Park Drive, looked relieved as Recorder Timothy ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - AmeCon comes to Nottingham

  10-04-2015 17:45
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• Nottingham Post published England 'stand every chance' at World Cup, says Notts County...

  10-04-2015 17:45
  
  Notts County Ladies forward Jess Clarke believes England "stand every chance" at the Women's World Cup.The 25-year-old is hoping to be in the England squad for the tournament in Canada this summer.She was an unused sub in their final home friendly victory over China, as Notts team-mate Ellen White earned her 50th cap as a late sub.And, as England prepare to name their 23-player World Cup squad on May 11, Clarke (pictured) says she has come a long way since her initial introduction to..
  
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• JonPritchard published Margaret Gretton hearing: Sacked headmistress banned from...

  10-04-2015 17:38
  Disgraced headmistress Margaret Gretton has been banned from teaching for the rest of her life.A report outlining the decisions made by a panel who heard Ms Gretton's case confirmed she would be prohibited from teaching indefinitely, and would not be allowed to re-apply to to teach.The teacher, who continues to deny the accusations, was dismissed from her role at Burton Joyce Primary at the start of last year following allegations of gross misconduct.During the hearing last month, it was heard..
  
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• sherdley published Aspley law student cleared of sex assaults

  10-04-2015 17:35
  A law student was cleared unanimously of twice sexually assaulting a woman in her bed.Muhammad Shaikh left Nottingham Crown Court with his previous good character in tact.The 27-year-old, of Aspley Park Drive, looked relieved as Recorder Timothy Spencer QC told him he was free to go on Friday, April 10.Shaikh always maintained he did not sexually assault the woman and pleaded not guilty to both allegations.He said in his defence statement that he had been left asleep downstairs, then got into...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz determined to focus on youth at Notts County in the...

  10-04-2015 17:27
  As Ricardo Moniz let the mud dry on his boots after his first Notts County training session it was evident he prefers suits of the track variety.He was straight down to business at Arnold on Wednesday as he met his new charges in the knowledge there is no time to waste if the Magpies are to mount another Great Escape, just a year after the last one.While the Dutchman has a very immediate and pressing goal – get enough points from six games to keep Notts in League One – he already has
  
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• Steven Mullaney feels Nottinghamshire are perfectly prepared for the ... - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 17:25
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  Steven Mullaney feels Nottinghamshire are perfectly prepared for the ...
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  Nottinghamshire all-rounder Steven Mullaney feels the pre-season trip to Barbados has prepared the club in the best way possible for their season opener against Middlesex. The 28-year-old has had an impressive few weeks and is keen to return to the ...
  
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• Nottingham girl suffers serious injuries after 300ft cliff fall in North Yorkshire - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 17:25
  
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  Nottingham girl suffers serious injuries after 300ft cliff fall in North Yorkshire
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  A 15-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after falling off a cliff while on holiday in North Yorkshire. The girl, understood to be from Nottingham and called Leah Price, lost her footing while taking photographs on the cliff near Blue ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Thompson impressed with new Notts County manager Ricardo...

  10-04-2015 17:19
  Garry Thompson has been impressed with Ricardo Moniz's first few days as Notts County's new manager and says the Dutchman "knows football inside out".Moniz was appointed Shaun Derry's successor earlier this week as Ray Trew's pursuit of the highly-rated coach finally ended with him signing a three-year contract.His work has taken him all over Europe and he has been highly recommended by former Spurs duo Martin Jol and Danny MurphyAnd Thompson, having seen his workon the training...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns among headline acts as WWE...

  10-04-2015 17:15
  
  The most famous wrestlers in the world had 76,000 fans on their feet at Wrestlemania last month – and now they are coming to Nottingham.The Capital FM Arena is set to be packed out tomorrow night as the likes of Daniel Bryan, Roman Reigns and the Big Show prepare to put on an entertainment extravaganza.Reigns, who was in the main event in California against Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins, is set to close out proceedings as he takes on the giant Big Show in what is being billed as a street..
  
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• Playhouse Youth Theatre search for madness in Bedlam for Dracula - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 17:08
  
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  Playhouse Youth Theatre search for madness in Bedlam for Dracula
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  Bram Stoker didn't exactly invent the vampire but the Irish author's 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula remains literature's most famous story with a blood sucker as its lead. It is the tale of vampire Count Dracula, who attempts to move from ...
  
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• BZR stabbing: Two men charged with offences after fight outside club - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 17:08
  
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  BZR stabbing: Two men charged with offences after fight outside club
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  Two men have been charged with three offences after a stabbing outside BZR nightclub in Lace Market. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning, and police cordoned off the area earlier this week as they carried out their investigations.
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham girl suffers serious injuries after 300ft cliff fall...

  10-04-2015 17:04
  
  A 15-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after falling off a cliff while on holiday in North Yorkshire.The girl, understood to be from Nottingham and called Leah Price, lost her footing while taking photographs on the cliff near Blue Dolphin Holiday Park, near Filey, on Thursday evening.She was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary after being rescued by the coastguard and is understood to be in a "critical but stable condition".A spokesman for Blue Dolphin Holiday Park...
  
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• DanRobinson published Bark in the Park 2015: Pitbull owner says 'dangerous' dogs can be...

  10-04-2015 16:51
  A licensed pitbull owner says "dangerous" dogs don't have to be a risk to the public if they are properly trained.John Francis, of The Meadows, won a year-long battle with the courts to keep hold of three-year-old Blade, who has a tattoo with his licence number on his belly.The 31-year-old forklift driver has entered his pet into the Nottingham Post's Bark in the Park competition at Victoria Embankment on Friday.Blade, who is micro-chipped, must be muzzled and wear a harness in public.
  
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• 'Racist' head banned from teaching

  10-04-2015 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head teacher of a Nottinghamshire village primary school is banned from teaching for life for racism and bullying.
  
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• Possession 50% 50% 0 mins Nottingham Forest Huddersfield Town - BBC Sport

  10-04-2015 16:37
  
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  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman will check on Chuba Akpom's fitness before the visit of Huddersfield. Fellow striker Matty Fryatt (Achilles) is likely to be sidelined again, while midfielder Gary Gardner will return from a two-match suspension.
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• Long Eaton church treasurer plundered £18000 from repair fund - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 16:35
  
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  Long Eaton church treasurer plundered £18000 from repair fund
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  A church treasurer has been jailed for 20 months after he plundered £18,000 from vital donations in a "despicable" breach of trust. David Meers splashed out £900 at Argos and on a trip to London. But the cash was supposed to pay for the upkeep and ...
  
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• Who will be Nottingham's beauty king and queen? - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 16:33
  
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  Who will be Nottingham's beauty king and queen?
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  Miss Forest and Fens beauty contest finalists. L-R: Emma Briggs, 18 of Mansfield, Chelsea Atkin, 21 of Keyworth, Victoria Marriott, 19 of Nuthall, Ellen Tetlow, 21 of Lenton and Zhane Harrison, 21 of Bilborough. Comments (0). Catwalk queens will be ...
  
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• Amecon comes to Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  10-04-2015 16:33
  
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  Amecon comes to Nottingham
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  Social workers, finance managers, housekeepers and people from other walks of life dressed as their favourite characters as part of an anime and manga convention. Around 500 people are expected to descend on Nottingham's Britannia Hotel, off Maid ...and more »
  
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• Plymouth Argyle v Mansfield Town

  10-04-2015 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Plymouth Argyle and Mansfield Town.
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town

  10-04-2015 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town.
  
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• Cliff fall girl in critical condition

  10-04-2015 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old girl, believed to be from Nottingham, is in hospital with head injuries after falling off a cliff in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Playhouse Youth Theatre search for madness in Bedlam for Dracula

  10-04-2015 16:15
  Bram Stoker didn't exactly invent the vampire but the Irish author's 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula remains literature's most famous story with a blood sucker as its lead.It is the tale of vampire Count Dracula, who attempts to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse. His only opposition is a group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.After numerous film and big budget stage adaptations, the Youth Theatre at Nottingham Playhouse..
  
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• sherdley published Long Eaton church treasurer plundered £18,000 from repair...

  10-04-2015 16:00
  
  A church treasurer has been jailed for 20 months after he plundered £18,000 from vital donations in a "despicable" breach of trust.David Meers splashed out £900 at Argos and on a trip to London.But the cash was supposed to pay for the upkeep and repairs at Long Eaton Spiritualist Church, Nottingham Crown Court heard.Meers, 35, of Cavendish Close, Castle Donington, showed no emotion as he was sentenced for the fraud on Friday, April 10.He took cash needed to pay utility...
  
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