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• JemmaPage published Masterchef 2015: Pete Hewitt leaves the competition

  20-04-2015 22:04
  
  Despite serving up a sweet treat in the honour of Sir Winston Churchill, Nottingham's very own Masterchef contestant has been kicked out the competition. Pete Hewitt, of Clifton, managed to bag a space in the final five of BBC One's amateur chef competition last week. But the 25-year-old failed to impress the judges in the first challenge during the final's week.Last night saw the graphic designer take on the "toughest recipe" he has ever cooked. He replicated the final dessert in a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Motorsport round-up: Notts riders shine at Brands Hatch and in...

  20-04-2015 20:52
  
  Nottinghamshire rider Richard Cooper wants to take his aggressive approach into future rounds of the British Superbike Championship this season.The Anvil Hire TAG Kawasaki Racing Team star had a mixed weekend during round two at Brands Hatch and admitted he was happier with his 15th-place finish in race two than his 11th in the opening race.Cooper, who started 14th on the grid in race one and 18th in race two, said: "It was a tough weekend, but we had good pacethroughout."If I'm...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Chris Read rues dropped chances by Nottinghamshire ahead of third...

  20-04-2015 20:43
  
  Chris Read felt Nottinghamshire could be going into day three in a stronger position against Yorkshire.The visitors closed on 226 for three to leave Notts 202 runs ahead at Trent Bridge.However, the hosts put down four catches of varying degrees of difficulty with Alex Lees dropped twice on the way to scoring 100.Captain Read said: "We've put down a few chances, so we've not helped ourselves particularly, but the Yorkshire top order applied themselves very well."We've got to look at...
  
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• JemmaPage published Have you seen missing Mandy Poole?

  20-04-2015 20:18
  
  A 47-year-old woman has gone missing.Mandy Poole, of Mansfield Woodhouse, was last seen by her family on Sunday at about 2pm.She is described as white, around 5ft 4ins and of petite build.She has light blonde shoulder-length hair.If anyone believes they have seen Mandy, or knows where she may be, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 775 of 19 April.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Social worker emailed confidential details of 23 service users to...

  20-04-2015 20:09
  
  A former Notts social worker has admitted breaching confidentiality after emailing the records of people who use the care system to a personal contact.Sinead Louise Stanley emailed sensitive and confidential information relating to records of 23 people who use of Nottinghamshire County Council's care service. Mrs Stanley, who has a health condition, also admits that during the course of her employment between March 2010 and September 2012 she also accessed her own personal records without a...
  
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• Voters believe legal immigrants should have same rights as UK citizens - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 20:03
  
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  Voters believe legal immigrants should have same rights as UK citizens
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  Voters believe the country needs tougher rules on immigration – but legal immigrants should enjoy the same rights as UK citizens, a new nationwide survey found. Readers of Local World newspapers – which includes the Nottingham Post – have been using ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Community Voluntary Service reopens doors after city council ... - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 20:02
  
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  Nottingham Community Voluntary Service reopens doors after city council ...
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  An organisation that supports Nottingham's vibrant voluntary sector is looking forward to its future – despite having its local authority funding withdrawn. Nottingham City Council pulled the plug on £236,000 of its cash for Nottingham Community ...
  
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• Nottingham surgeons rebuild a man's face in his son's image - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 20:02
  
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  Nottingham surgeons rebuild a man's face in his son's image
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  Pioneering surgeons have rebuilt the face of a man who lost his nose, cheekbones, jaw and palate to cancer – using his son as a model. An operation to remove a life-threatening tumour left Keith Lonsdale without a large part of his face. Attempts to ...and more »
  
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• Ricardo Moniz has the belief Notts County can beat the drop - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 20:01
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  Ricardo Moniz has the belief Notts County can beat the drop
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  Much of the rhetoric from Ricardo Moniz over the last week has centred on Notts County being "dead or alive". And it's certainly hard to escape the Western movie feel surrounding the Magpies at present given many believe they are supping in the last ...and more »
  
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• BenIreland published Bus busker tells of 'insane' viral video

  20-04-2015 20:00
  
  When Warren Ireland whipped out his guitar and played Oasis classic Wonderwall on his bus ride home, he wasn't expecting nearly 160,000 people to see it.But the 21-year-old busker, of Kirkby-in-Ashfield has seen his performance go "insane" since Saturday April 18, clocking up 159,375 views on Youtube to date.Warren, who regularly plays for the passing public in Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Nottingham, also gave renditions of Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall, Elvis Presley's.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham Community Voluntary Service reopens doors after city...

  20-04-2015 19:59
  An organisation that supports Nottingham's vibrant voluntary sector is looking forward to its future – despite having its local authority funding withdrawn.Nottingham City Council pulled the plug on £236,000 of its cash for Nottingham Community Voluntary Service (NCVS) in March due to "huge budget pressures."And after closing its doors for four weeks following the news, the centre reopened yesterday feeling optimistic.Ferg Slade, policy, communications and resources manager
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz has the belief Notts County can beat the drop

  20-04-2015 19:55
  
  Much of therhetoric from Ricardo Moniz over the last weekhas centred on Notts Countybeing"dead or alive".And it's certainlyhard to escape the Western moviefeelsurrounding the Magpies at present given many believe they aresupping in the last chance saloon.Two home games againstPreston and Doncaster equal two bullets in the revolver and should the gunslingers miss, we all know what happens next.Sitting two points adrift of safety, Notts' fate is at least in their own...
  
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• 'Dozens of injuries' on dead child

  20-04-2015 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A seven-year-old girl who was found dead in her bed had more than 50 injuries to her face and body, a murder trial hears.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Taylor column: Why Nottingham Forest must fight hardest to...

  20-04-2015 19:45
  
  And so the nail biting begins for Nottingham Forest fans.Last summer the Reds faithful had hoped that April and May would bring a sense of nervous trepidation, in the form of the hopes and fears that accompany a Premier League promotion push.But, while there has been no shortage of drama, their dreams of a top six finish have long since faded.Yet still there remains a looming sense of anticipation. It just isn't for the reason they had hoped. Instead, before the season finale, the speculation...
  
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• JemmaPage published Voters believe legal immigrants should have same rights as UK...

  20-04-2015 19:45
  
  Voters believe the country needs tougher rules on immigration – but legal immigrants should enjoy the same rights as UK citizens, a new nationwide survey found. Readers of Local World newspapers – which includes the Nottingham Post – have been using a new election compass tool to find out which parties their beliefs are closest to.
  If you are viewing this on a mobile device, click hereAnd nearly 80 per cent of first 9,000 respondents agree that immigrants must adapt to...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham surgeons rebuild a man's face in his son's image

  20-04-2015 19:42
  
  Pioneering surgeons have rebuilt the face of a man who lost his nose, cheekbones, jaw and palate to cancer – using his son as a model.An operation to remove a life-threatening tumour left Keith Lonsdale without a large part of his face.Attempts to recreate his features with a facial prosthesis proved difficult – until his son Scott volunteered to help.Medics created three new aces for Mr Lonsdale, 74, but none quite fitted – with the pensioner having to use elastic to make sure
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Nottingham surgeons rebuild a man's face in his son's image

  20-04-2015 19:42
  
  Pioneering surgeons have rebuilt the face of a man who lost his nose, cheekbones, jaw and palate to cancer – using his son as a model.An operation to remove a life-threatening tumour left Keith Lonsdale without a large part of his face.Attempts to recreate his features with a facial prosthesis proved difficult – until his son Scott volunteered to help.Medics created three new aces for Mr Lonsdale, 74, but none quite fitted – with the pensioner having to use elastic to make sure
  
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• Lees leads fightback against Notts

  20-04-2015 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Lees hits 100 as Yorkshire reach 226-3 in reply to Nottinghamshire's 426 all out on day two at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Preston: Match in focus

  20-04-2015 19:31
  
  The biggest tactical conundrum facing Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz is how to deal without the creative players in his team.Moniz has spoken consistently about players who have individual flair and class, but he is short in this department.That's even more the case now because Jamal Campbell-Ryce is injured and so too is Paddy McCourt.But not all hope is lost.Liam Noble trained on Sunday and the midfielder could certainly be a contender for the number ten position.Not only has he shown he is..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, day two report: Hales makes history,...

  20-04-2015 19:11
  
  After Alex Hales provided an unnecessary reminder of his Test match credentials, a Yorkshireman did the same to set up an intriguing final two days.Alex Lees was the centurion this time, making exactly 100, as the county champions closed on 226 for three, still 202 behind Nottinghamshire, who were dismissed for 428 in the morning after losing their last four wickets for 35.Hales made the highest score by a Notts batsman against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge as he was finally dismissed for 236,...
  
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• JemmaPage published Hundreds of residents object plans for advertising board in...

  20-04-2015 18:46
  
  More than 100 residents have objected to plans for a large advertising board near a "village gateway" to show off newly built properties.If a developer is granted permission, the temporary board would be put up in Ruddington to advertise new homes being built in the village.Developer Bloor Homes has already sold a number of its properties on the Silk Gardens estate, off Woodhouse Gardens. But now the company is hoping to put up a 4.2-metre-tall board for up to a year next to Sellors...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Hundreds of residents object plans for advertising board in...

  20-04-2015 18:46
  
  More than 100 residents have objected to plans for a large advertising board near a "village gateway" to show off newly built properties.If a developer is granted permission, the temporary board would be put up in Ruddington to advertise new homes being built in the village.Developer Bloor Homes has already sold a number of its properties on the Silk Gardens estate, off Woodhouse Gardens. But now the company is hoping to put up a 4.2-metre-tall board for up to a year next to Sellors...
  
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• Shanay Walker murder trial: 'Teachers told injuries were accidental' - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 18:16
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  Shanay Walker murder trial: 'Teachers told injuries were accidental'
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  Teachers at seven-year-old Shanay Walker's school filled out forms detailing injuries she explained had been accidentally caused. Witness statements were taken from several members of staff at Southglade Primary School, in Beckhampton Road, ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham's formal City of Literature bid to be submitted to UNESCO - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 18:16
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  Nottingham's formal City of Literature bid to be submitted to UNESCO
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  Nottingham's City of Literature bid is official, and the team behind the bid is hoping to draw on past heroes and future prospects in its road to acclaim. From literary greats such as Byron and Lawrence, to the annual Lowdham Book Festival and prison ...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published In pictures: Graphic Life - 2014 Part 1

  20-04-2015 18:12
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham's formal City of Literature bid to be submitted to...

  20-04-2015 17:55
  
  Nottingham's City of Literature bid is official, and the team behind the bid is hoping to draw on past heroes and future prospects in its road to acclaim.From literary greats such as Byron and Lawrence, to the annual Lowdham Book Festival and prison reading courses – Nottingham is hoping to prove itself as an index of reading and writing.The bid team has been busy penning an encyclopaedia of literary activities that take place in the county and are ready to submit its formal...
  
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• sherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: 'Teachers told injuries were...

  20-04-2015 17:54
  
  Teachers at seven-year-old Shanay Walker's school filled out forms detailing injuries she explained had been accidentally caused.Witness statements were taken from several members of staff at Southglade Primary School, in Beckhampton Road, in Bestwood, where she was a pupil from January 14, 2013, until her death last July.Shanay's aunt and legal guardian, Kay-Ann Morris, of Beckhampton Road, denies Shanay's murder and also cruelty towards her. Shanay's grandmother, Juanila Smikle, 53, Easegill..
  
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• JemmaPage published Three people taken to hospital after crash in Bulwell

  20-04-2015 17:35
  Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Bulwell.An ambulance attended the incident at 3pm, on the junction of Dursley Close and Cinder Hill.Those who have been taken to Queen's Medical Centre are not believed to have life threatening injuries.The vehicles have been moved out of the way of the road.
  
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• Notts County v Preston North End

  20-04-2015 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Notts County and Preston North End.
  
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• Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, day two, tea: Lees and Pujara frustrate hosts - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 17:02
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  Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, day two, tea: Lees and Pujara frustrate hosts
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  Nottinghamshire were only able to take one wicket after lunch as Yorkshire fought their way to 140 for one at tea on day two. After Notts were dismissed for 428, the visitors to Trent Bridge moved along steadily at 2.85 an over. Harry Gurney took the ...and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper published In pictures: Graphic Life - February 2015

  20-04-2015 16:54
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, day two, tea: Lees and Pujara...

  20-04-2015 16:52
  
  Nottinghamshire were only able to take one wicket after lunch as Yorkshire fought their way to 140 for one at tea on day two.After Notts were dismissed for 428, the visitors to Trent Bridge moved along steadily at 2.85 an over.Harry Gurney took the sole wicket thus far as Will Rhodes edged a drive to Samit Patel at second slip to go for 41.India international Cheteshwar Pujara got off the mark with a slightly streaky shot through the slips and almost played on while on nine.Notts restricted the.
  
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• NottmPostEG published John Barrowman talks Doctor Who, his MBE and dancing naked ahead...

  20-04-2015 16:45
  
  Ahead of his Nottingham tour date next month all-round entertainer and actor John Barrowman chats with Kevin Cooper about joining the cast of Doctor Who, receiving an MBE and his latest album You Raise Me Up – which was paid for entirely by fans' donationsTV star, singer and critically acclaimed stage actor John Barrowman is an all-round entertainer in the truest sense of the title. Since his professional theatre debut the 48-year-old has played lead roles in musicals on both Broadway and.
  
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• D.I.Y. skills for residents at Daybrook homeless charity centre - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 16:43
  
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  D.I.Y. skills for residents at Daybrook homeless charity centre
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  Homeless charity Framework has enlisted the help of contractors to help teach residents D.I.Y. skills to help them into the world of work. Ashley Goulding, who lives at the charity's Elizabeth House site in Daybrook, is now hoping to enrol on an ...
  
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• 'Caterpillar fungus' could cure arthritis, Nottingham scientists say - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 16:16
  
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  'Caterpillar fungus' could cure arthritis, Nottingham scientists say
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  Scientists at the University of Nottingham are using a parasitic mushroom that lives on caterpillars to develop a drug for people with arthritis or cancer. The study will look at the painkilling potential of a compound in cordyceps mushrooms which are ...and more »
  
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• BenIreland published D.I.Y. skills for residents at Daybrook homeless charity centre

  20-04-2015 16:14
  
  Homeless charity Framework has enlisted the help of contractors to help teach residents D.I.Y. skills to help them into the world of work.Ashley Goulding, who lives at the charity's Elizabeth House site in Daybrook, is now hoping to enrol on an apprenticeship using the new skills he has learnt.The 16-year-old took part in a week of workshops where he and other volunteers were taught how to prepare, paint and finish the walls of their rooms."It's been brilliant working on the D.I.Y. course..
  
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• JonPritchard published A60 crash inquest: Speeding boyfriend lost control of car in...

  20-04-2015 16:10
  
  The driver of a car which hit a bus killing him and his girlfriend was travelling "significantly above the speed limit" - an inquest has ruled.Robert Bowker and Jennifer Hopkinson, from Mansfield, were killed following the crash on the A60 on December 10, which also saw a number of passengers on the bus sustain injuries.An inquest into the death of the couple was held at the Exchange Building South on Monday.The hearing was told Mr Bowker lost control of his Vauxhall Corsa when going..
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Invisible Orchestra's James Waring talks Grammy awards, The...

  20-04-2015 16:05
  
  WHO IS IN THE BAND?Quite a diverse range of musicians and artistes spanning lots of different genres, backgrounds and age ranges coming together for a common goal. We have members who have played with the likes of The Specials, Lee Scratch Perry and Bad manners to Harleighblu, The Natural-ites, Royal Gala and so much more...We've also worked with MC Spyda and Natalie Duncan on previous shows. WHAT'S WITH THE NAME?I'd like to say something pretentious like 'Music is the only invisible art-form'..
  
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• JemmaPage published Have you seen missing Jadon Page?

  20-04-2015 15:51
  
  A 16-year-old boy, from Arnold, has been missing for almost one month.Jadon Page was last seen at his house address by his grandmother at 8.30am on March 24. He has been seen three times since, including once by his father on April 11.He is described as white, approximately 5ft 6ins, of slim build with short brown hair.If you have seen Jadon please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Avengers Age Of Ultron: Who's who in the latest instalment of the...

  20-04-2015 15:46
  The latest instalment in the Marvel Comics franchise is set to be spring's mammoth blockbuster. Not sure who's who? Let us introduce you...It's been three years since Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye and the Black Widow, banded together in The Avengers. Now the sequel's almost upon us, and it's set to be even bigger and better than their last outing.Once again, S.H.I.E.L.D. - the international peacekeeping agency made up of Marvel Superheroes, must use their powers to save the.
  
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• PMBlackburn published 'Caterpillar fungus' could cure arthritis, Nottingham scientists...

  20-04-2015 15:43
  
  Scientists at the University of Nottingham are using a parasitic mushroom that lives on caterpillars to develop a drug for people with arthritis or cancer.The study will look at the painkilling potential of a compound in cordyceps mushrooms which are widely used in Chinese traditional medicine - and researchers expect to produce a treatment in six years.The project, which will be led by Dr Cornelia de Moor at the university, has been paid for by charity Arthritis UK who have put up...
  
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• BenIreland published Second arrest in connection with Sherwood bag snatch

  20-04-2015 15:12
  A second man has been arrested in connection with a bag snatch in Sherwood.A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the theft of a shopping bag from a 68-year-old woman in Daybrook Street on Thursday, April 9.He is also being questioned about a similar incident which happened on nearby Victoria Street on April 11.Nottinghamshire Police have already arrested and bailed a 45-year-old man pending further enquiries.The 68-year-old victim told the Post that thieves targeting the elderly...
  
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• Notts put Bradley return on hold

  20-04-2015 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County defender Sophie Bradley's injury comeback remains on hold, despite being on the bench against Birmingham.
  
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• Property to let: Landlords, do you furnish your rented property? - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 15:09
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  Property to let: Landlords, do you furnish your rented property?
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  To furnish or not to furnish? Well that really is the question, according to Tamsin Wheatcroft. Which property suits furnished, and which type of tenants will it appeal to? Well, the property type can determine whether to furnish or not. In our ...
  
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• The Park property: Know your area - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 15:00
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  The Park property: Know your area
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  There's nothing quite like it. Gas lighting, the image of practical and aesthetic planning, stunning architecture...The Park is 19th Century development at its best. Nottingham's Park Estate has an air of exclusivity that has been retained over the ...
  
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• Nottingham Rugby sign Ben Morris from Newcastle Falcons - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 14:59
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  Nottingham Rugby sign Ben Morris from Newcastle Falcons
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  Nottingham Rugby have strengthened their back row options with the signing of Ben Morris from Newcastle Falcons ahead of next season. Morris, 23, plays as a blindside flanker but is equally adept at number eight. He has spent the current campaign on a ...
  
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• KarenzaM12 published Sailing Club Ready To Bounce Back After 'Lost' Year

  20-04-2015 14:57
  Sutton in Ashfield SC is vowing to put its 'lost' 2014 behind it by making 2015 its most memorable year yet after an outbreak of blue-green algae left local sailors on the shore for three months last summer.The Kings Mill Reservoir-based club is 're-launching' with a bumper calendar to get the community back on the water from late April as it bids to make up for lost time after last year's outbreak prematurely put the brakes on sailing at the club.On Saturday 9 May, local people can try sailing.
  
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• Mary Portas to help independent businesses in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 14:49
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  Mary Portas to help independent businesses in Nottingham
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  Retail guru Mary Portas is coming to Nottingham to help businesses improve their customer experience. The producers of the next series of Channel 4's 'Mary Portas: Secret Shopper' are currently looking for independent retailers in the Nottingham area ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Panthers set to reveal who will be their coach next season as ... - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 14:43
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  Nottingham Panthers set to reveal who will be their coach next season as ...
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  Nottingham Panthers are yet to announce who will be their coach next season – but fierce rivals Sheffield Steelers have made the shock choice to sack Gerad Adams. Panthers are expected to publicly reveal whether Corey Neilson will be kept on in the ...and more »
  
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• New College Nottingham's new site nears completion - Nottingham Post

  20-04-2015 14:42
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  New College Nottingham's new site nears completion
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  Personal success coach Jo Williams with students Kirsty Belshaw-Staniforth and Tyler Davidson and Carl Ara who is A Level 3 lead tutor in public services. Comments (0). In six months' time, students will walk through the doors of New College Nottingham ...
  
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