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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz wants to overcome "biggest challenge" for...

  24-04-2015 22:15
  
  Ricardo Moniz has expressed sympathy to Notts Countyabout the club's plight this season, but promised to try to overcome his "biggest challenge".The Magpies face one of two dates with destiny tomorrow afternoon as they look to beat Doncaster Rovers to enhance their chances of beating relegation.Notts go into the game two points off safetyand know a victory would mean a win at Gillingham on the last day could keep them in League One.Moniz (pictured), who was only appointed Notts...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Thompson determined to fire Notts County to safety

  24-04-2015 22:11
  
  Garry Thompson is surveying Meadow Lane andthe only sound which can be heard is the noise of water bouncing back off the grass.The sprinklers have been turned on and they have done a magnificent job of turning Notts County's pitch into the equivalent of a snooker baize.It is very much the calm before the storm, because once the shrill of the whistle goes at 3pm thisbeautiful setting will host one almighty battle.It will have a great bearing on what division Notts will be playing next...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz frustrated by injury to Notts County loanee Paddy...

  24-04-2015 22:04
  Ricardo Moniz admits he has heard nothing from Brighton about Paddy McCourt as he revealed his frustration at losing the midfielder to injury.The Notts County boss is preparing to be without the on-loan starfor tomorrow's crunch game against Doncaster because of an ankle problem.Moniz claims McCourt's injuryis not as serious as Jamal Campbell-Ryce's, who will also miss the clash against Doncaster because of medial knee ligament damage.The Dutch coach admitted he would love to be able to call...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest can look back with frustration, but ahead with...

  24-04-2015 22:00
  
  As he looks back on the season, Jack Hobbs concedes that the overriding mood is one of intense frustration for Nottingham Forest.But, amid the disappointment of what he regards as a missed opportunity to push for a place in the top flight, there are also nuggets of optimism to be found.As the defender puts it himself, it is time for Forest to stop talking about being promotion contenders and to start showing that they are.And, as they look to do exactly that next season, one thing gives Hobbs...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Freedman has praise for McCarthy's Ipswich – but believes...

  24-04-2015 21:55
  
  Dougie Freedman has praised Mick McCarthy for turning Ipswich into promotion contenders on a limited budget.The Forest manager is expecting a tough test at Portman Road, against a side looking to cement their place in the top six.Freedman knows Ipswich will be well organised, hard working and disciplined."Every team has different players and managers have different philosophies," said Freedman. "Mick (pictured) does things in a certain way, but he has been working on a budget that
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's players will all know what their future holds...

  24-04-2015 21:50
  
  Nottingham Forest's players will all know if they feature in Dougie Freedman's plans by the end of next week.The Reds boss plans to have told every member of his squad where they stand, after finalising the budget he has to work with next season with owner Fawaz Al Hasawi in the last few days.Freedman has already stated that he expects to tell at least six players, who are not out of contract, that they are free to find new clubs. Some have been informed already – and the rest will find...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby spell helped me grow up, says retiring...

  24-04-2015 21:14
  
  Sean Romans originally intended to stay at Nottingham Rugby for six months. Four years later, he is finally saying farewell.He takes back to New Zealand with him some happy memories, lifelong friends... and a better knowledge of the British palate.Returning to his homeland last summer, to recover from knee surgery, played its part in convincing the scrum-half the end of this season was a good time to call it quits.The injury did that too, but so did baked beans."It had been about three...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Matt Davies column: Who has made the right choice? Nottingham...

  24-04-2015 20:56
  
  It is probably unsurprising when two great rivals fundamentally disagree on the way to reach their goals.This is not an examination of the contrasting policies of the Conservatives and Labour as the election draws near, this is the sport section after all.And no matter what sport we are talking about, it can be an unforgiving business. Sympathy and patience is in short supply in most places.That is clearly the case up the M1 in Sheffield, where the Steelers this week sacked a coach who won the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Corey Neilson says patience will be key as Nottingham Panthers...

  24-04-2015 20:53
  
  Corey Neilson says patience will be key to building a roster as he looks for players who will make an impact for a new look Nottingham Panthers.Neilson has been retained as coach after an uncertain period and he is in the thick of a recruitment drive designed for a team with four lines and 22 players next season."Four line hockey is always what we've envisioned. There's room for that in our league," he said."It's real hockey, the way it should be played. We are looking at having..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Success but no sibling rivalry for gymnasts Becky and Ellie...

  24-04-2015 20:47
  
  Not content with making history, Ellie Downie hasalso been chasing records.Fresh from becoming the first British woman to win a major championships all-around medal, she and sister Becky have been on the media trial.'Record of 7 interviews in one day' the younger Downie tweeted this week.It is something she will no doubt have to get used to, with her bronze at the European Championships, on her senior debut no less, confirming her status as one of the rising stars of British...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sam Oldham says Nottingham is toast of British gymnastics after...

  24-04-2015 20:44
  
  Sam Oldham says Nottingham is the toast of British gymnastics as four of the country's eight European Championships medals came back to the city.Oldham won silver on high bars in Montpellier, while sisters Ellie and Becky Downie grabbed headlines for winning three medals between them, with 15-year-old Ellie shining on senior debut as she took all-around bronze.Her 23-year-old sister Becky won silver on beam and uneven bars and Oldham said both were incredible inFrance."It was a great...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers sign Great Britain defenceman Paul Swindlehur...

  24-04-2015 20:13
  
  Nottingham Panthers have signed Great Britain defenceman Paul Swindlehurst for next season.The 21-year-old has just returned from GB's successful World Championship campaign in Eindhoven, scoring his first international goal for the senior team against Holland en-route to the team winning a silver medal.He has played for Dundee during the last two seasons in the Elite League.He played 39 games for them during the last campaign, taking his Elite League tally to 99 games, after trying his luck in.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Will Gidman makes no apology for 'trying too hard' as he seeks...

  24-04-2015 19:00
  
  Will Gidman admits he has not had the start to his Nottinghamshire career he hoped for – but he insists it is not for a lack of trying.The all-rounder has a bowling average of 130 and a batting average of 12 from just two LV County Championship games.Having been head-hunted from Gloucestershire to bat at eight, Gidman (pictured) is determined to deliver the same sort of form he showed in Division Two with top flight Notts.He said: "I'm desperately trying to get off to a good start and
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hampshire v Nottinghamshire: Match preview: Andre Adams ready for...

  24-04-2015 19:00
  
  When Ron Atkinson became Nottingham Forest manager in 1999 he famously went to the wrong dugout before his first home game.Forest lost 1-0 to Arsenal and got relegated in Atkinson's final job in management.Fast forward to Sunday, and Andre Adams might be a Hampshire player, but he could be forgiven for walking into the Ageas Bowl's away dressing room as his new side take on Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.Atkinson was a flop with Forest, but Adams was anything but across the road from
  
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• TomNorton published Man appears in court charged with causing death of Nottingham...

  24-04-2015 18:27
  
  A MAN has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a female cyclist through careless or inconsiderate driving.Adam Stuart Haywood, 29, of North Street, Langley Mill, entered no plea at Nottingham Magistrates' Court this afternoon.Appearing in court, Haywood was shaking and wiping away tears as he was addressed by JPs.Also in the court room were a number of family members of Louise Wright, the cyclist who died.The incident took place on July 3, 2014, at the Lower Parliament Street...
  
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• KarenzaM12 published New Wellbeing Report Shows Need For 'Positive Education'

  24-04-2015 17:52
  
  A Long Eaton senior teacher believes schools need to look towards 'Positive Education' after a new report found the number of schoolgirls at risk of emotional problems has risen sharply. The study in the Journal of Adolescent Health, published last week (19 April), compared the responses of 1,600 pupils aged 11-13 in 2009 to 2014, and found a 7% spike in girls reporting emotional issues while boys' answers remained fairly stable. Magnus Cowie, Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Trent College,..
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham IVF centre to offer refund to patients who don't get...

  24-04-2015 17:50
  Couples using IVF treatment to have children will be refunded if they do not get pregnant under a pioneering new scheme launched in Nottingham.CARE Fertility, based at Nottingham Business Park, have launched their refund scheme which will see couples who don't get pregnant after three IVF cycles given a 70 per cent refund.It is the first time a scheme of this kind has been launched in the Midlands, and has been welcomed by Christine Shaw, who spent more than £20,000 on IVF treatment before
  
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• BenIreland published Security staff at East Midlands Airport confiscate four-year-old'...

  24-04-2015 17:48
  
  Four-year-old James Hayward had his orange and yellow toy Nerf gun confiscated by "over-zealous" security staff at East Midlands Airport.His dad Phil Hayward said the following body search was "ludicrous" and that security staff should loosen up.The £6 plastic "weapon" – described as a "semi-automatic soft dart gun" by its manufacturers – was taken while the family, of Doncaster, were en route to Lanzarote in Spain.The youngster was also.
  
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• BenIreland commented Security staff at East Midlands Airport confiscate four-year-old'...

  24-04-2015 17:48
  
  Four-year-old James Hayward had his orange and yellow toy Nerf gun confiscated by "over-zealous" security staff at East Midlands Airport.His dad Phil Hayward said the following body search was "ludicrous" and that security staff should loosen up.The £6 plastic "weapon" – described as a "semi-automatic soft dart gun" by its manufacturers – was taken while the family, of Doncaster, were en route to Lanzarote in Spain.The youngster was also.
  
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• Nottingham's Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains forced to quit Everest - Nottingham Post

  24-04-2015 17:38
  
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  Sat Bains (left) in his chef whites while the team mocked up a dinner party before his descent. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Two-star Michelin chef Sat Bains. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Sat Bains needed ...
  
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• TomNorton published Recovering heroin addict steals £3,600 worth of comic books

  24-04-2015 17:28
  
  A RECOVERING heroin addict has narrowly avoided prison after stealing thousands of pounds worth of comic books to feed his habit, a court has heard.Christian Kirk-Ellis, who turned 30 today, celebrated his birthday in Nottingham Magistrates' Court, pleading guilty to stealing more than £3,600 worth of graphic novels in the city.Kirk-Ellis, of Carlton Road, Nottingham, avoided jail "by a thread" according to JPs who handed down his sentence.Speaking outside court, the former...
  
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• TomNorton commented Recovering heroin addict steals £3,600 worth of comic books

  24-04-2015 17:28
  A recovering heroin addict has narrowly avoided prison after stealing thousands of pounds worth of comic books to feed his habit, a court has heard.Christian Kirk-Ellis, who turned 30 today, marked his birthday in Nottingham Magistrates' Court, pleading guilty to stealing more than £3,600 worth of graphic novels in the city.Kirk-Ellis, of Carlton Road, Nottingham, avoided jail "by a thread" according to JPs who handed down his sentence.Speaking outside court, the former support..
  
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• rsherdley published M-Cat dealer locked up in Nottingham after he was caught by...

  24-04-2015 17:14
  A dealer of the party drug M-Cat has been sent to youth custody – after messages found by police on his mobile phone caught him out.Jordan Coleman was caught dealing last July.He was bailed and continued to sell to fund his habit of the powerful stimulant Mephedrone, also called 'meow meow'.Coleman was locked up yesterday for 20 weeks for supplying M-Cat and cannabis, and possessing 1.93 grams of M-Cat with intent to supply.Police searched his address after receiving information he was...
  
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• AlexBritton published Election 2015: City centre hustings to be held at Speakers'...

  24-04-2015 16:54
  
  Politicians are set to spar off in the open air on Saturday as the People's Hustings take place just off Nottingham's Old Market Square.The event at the Speakers' Corner will see Jane Hunt, the Conservative candidate for Nottingham South, David Mellen, Labour candidate for Rushcliffe, Stephen Crosby UKIP candidate for Nottingham North and Liberal Democrat candidate for Broxtowe Stan Heptinstall all take part ahead of the polls on May 7.A range of voluntary groups, including Emmanuel House, Keep.
  
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• BenIreland published Housing developer axes hundreds of trees in bird nesting season...

  24-04-2015 16:36
  
  Furious residents hope police will investigate a housing developer which cut down hundreds of trees during bird nesting season in "an act of environmental vandalism".Harworth Estates, behind plans for 150 homes off Spring Lane and next door to the new Gedling Country Park, has been criticised by the council and conservationists and if prosecuted could face fines of £5,000 for each nest lost.A condition of the planning permission says no trees, hedgerows shrubs or grassland should
  
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• BenIreland commented Housing developer axes hundreds of trees in bird nesting season...

  24-04-2015 16:36
  
  Furious residents have called for an investigation after claiming a housing developer cut down hundreds of trees during bird nesting season in "an act of environmental vandalism".Harworth Estates, which is behind plans for 150 homes off Spring Lane and next door to the new Gedling Country Park, has been criticised by the council and conservationists and if prosecuted could face fines of £5,000 for each nest lost.A condition of the planning permission says no trees, hedgerows...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham students show their creative side with exhibition at...

  24-04-2015 16:34
  Youngsters from schools in Nottingham have had their artwork displayed in the same gallery as art superstars Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol.Their work was inspired by previous exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary, which is currently home to an exhibition curated by Glenn Ligon, which includes works by the two art legends.The gallery also held workshops where students met artists to encourage children to get in touch with their creative side.The 'Start' project worked with children aged...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains forced to quit...

  24-04-2015 16:22
  
  Celebrated chef Sat Bains has been forced to pull out of a record-breaking attempt to cook for the world's highest dinner party on Mount Everest.It took two days to get him down the mountain, over the border and into hospital in Kathmandu after he was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening form of altitude sickness.High-altitude pulmonary oedema, causing fluid within the lungs, can be fatal within hours without proper emergency treatment.But after leaving hospital earlier today, Mr Bains.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham's cystic fibrosis centre celebrates first birthday

  24-04-2015 16:07
  Nottingham's swanky £6.6 million cystic fibrosis centre will soon be celebrating its first anniversary after a successful 12 months.On April 28, 2014, the state-of-the-art centre opened its doors – and it has since seen more than 176 patients.The first patient to experience the purpose-built hub, at Nottingham City Hospital, was 25-year-old Sam Deakin.The Carlton resident has to stay in the centre for two weeks every six weeks for a course of intravenous antibiotics.She said:...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham's cystic fibrosis centre celebrates 1st birthday

  24-04-2015 16:07
  
  Nottingham's swanky £6.6 million cystic fibrosis centre will soon be celebrating its first anniversary after a successful 12 months.On April 28, 2014, the state-of-the-art centre opened its doors – and it has since seen over 176 patients.The first patient to experience the purpose-built hub, at Nottingham City Hospital, was 25-year-old Sam Deakin.The Carlton resident has to stay in the centre for two weeks every six weeks for a course of intravenous antibiotics.She said: "The...
  
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• DanRobinson published Raleigh factory was one of Nottingham's 'big three' industries

  24-04-2015 16:05
  
  It was one of Nottingham's most iconic buildings and the centre of the city's industry.Almost everyone in the city knew someone who worked at the Raleigh factory in Triumph Road – and many others owned one of the company's famous bicycles.The last factory building was demolished 12 years ago as production moved overseas but its legacy in the city remains.Nottingham Civic Society vice-chairwoman Hilary Silvester said: "It employed a huge number of Nottingham people and was tremendously
  
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• Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest

  24-04-2015 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest.
  
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• rsherdley published Man accused of causing death by dangerous driving of barrister...

  24-04-2015 15:35
  
  A man is due in court, accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of popular Nottingham barrister Alastair Munt.Simon Plowright, 50, of Barton Lane, Barton in Fabis, was bailed by magistrates in Leeds last Friday, April 17, to attend the city's crown court on Wednesday, April 29.He was charged after Mr Munt died in a collision in Nottingham Road, between Gotham and Clifton, while driving from his city centre chambers, KCH Chambers, in Oxford Street, to play volleyball on Tuesday, December
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andy Reid column: It's been a typical season at Nottingham Forest

  24-04-2015 15:12
  
  With the season drawing to a close next weekend, looking back, I suppose it's been a typical season at Nottingham Forest really, hasn't it?!It's certainly been another eventful one but, in the end, there's no hiding from the fact that it's been a disappointment for us too.Personally, this season has been horrible. I've only managed to play a handful of games; it's been the worst season I've ever had injury wise.I came back really fit and worked hard in pre-season, so to pick up the injury when I
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andy Reid column: PFA player of the year award has to go to...

  24-04-2015 15:10
  
  Sunday night is the PFA Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House in London, and we'll find out who has been chosen as Player of the Year by their fellow professionals.When the ballot papers come out, there's always a bit of debate between the lads about who's going to get their vote, but this year I think it's a pretty clear choice between Eden Hazard and Harry Kane.For me, the theme of this year's nominees could be about how each player has managed to adapt to life in the premier league.Diego Costa..
  
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• JemmaPage commented Why did the duck cross the road in Nottingham?

  24-04-2015 15:00
  
  The duck has been the butt of every joke ever since we can remember - and recently the classic one-liner came to life in Nottingham.Top Valley Resident Sam Gardiner thought he was going quackers when he spotted the rare sight.He sent the Post these pictures of a duck crossing the road at the bottom of Wollaton Street.The 28-year-old, who was on his daily commute into work, said: "I just couldn't believe my eyes. I had to stop and make sure the duck made it safely across the road."And..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Junior Brown would be happy to stay at Mansfield Town

  24-04-2015 14:55
  
  Winger Junior Brown would be happy to stay at Mansfield Town next season.But he knows he must do his best to convince boss Adam Murray he is worth holding on to.The majority of players at the One Call Stadium are out of contract in the summer and have two final games to stake their claim for a new one."At this time of the season, everyone is up in the air about what's going to be happening contract wise and where they're going to be playing," said Brown (pictured)."You have to...
  
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• Bristol Academy v Notts County Ladies

  24-04-2015 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by match report of Saturday's Women's Super League game between Bristol Academy Women and Notts County Ladies.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Now I can be the manager I want to be, says Mansfield Town boss...

  24-04-2015 14:20
  Safe from the threat of relegation, Adam Murray wants to see a 'freedom of expression' from his Mansfield Town players in their final two games.And it seems the same applies to the manager.Murray feels he has not yet 'been himself' on the touchline.Thrown straight into a survival battle in his first job, fighting fires took precedence over finding his feet.Now all that is behind him and another season in League Two has been secured, it's time for the real Adam Murray to stand up."The way...
  
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• Mansfield Town v Portsmouth

  24-04-2015 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Mansfield Town and Portsmouth.
  
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• DanRobinson published Hillsborough disaster: Half of 18 witnesses who tried to save...

  24-04-2015 13:27
  An appeal to find 18 witnesses who fought to save some of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster has seen half identified in 24 hours.CCTV images were released of the individuals as part of the ongoing inquests, at the request of coroner Sir John Goldring and the victims' families.Detectives investigating the 1989 tragedy believe these people could provide new evidence.The remaining unidentified witnesses, who all helped some of those who were fatally injured at the FA Cup clash between...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dan Green signs for a sixth season with Nottingham Panthers

  24-04-2015 13:23
  Back-up netminder Dan Green will spend a sixth season with Nottingham Panthers.
  The 32-year-old has become the eighth name on next season's roster with six of those players being British.
  He feels coach Corey Neilson is assembling a strong team - and the club is the perfect place for Brits.
  "It's an excellent core of players. Most of them are the nucleus of the team," he told the club.
  "They've been here for a long time. We know Corey, Corey knows us and we know what it takes to..
  
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• JonPritchard published Top Valley bodybuilder following in grandfather's footsteps

  24-04-2015 13:06
  A bodybuilder is hoping to compete for a national title in Nottingham later this year – after winning his first competition.Tryan Hunter, 29, started going to the gym to get fitter and lose weight so he could give himself a better chance of starting for his football team – but is now entering natural bodybuilding competitions instead.The bus driver, from Top Valley, is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, 74-year-old Gladstone Hibbert, who rubbed shoulders with Arnold...
  
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• More respond to Hillsborough appeal

  24-04-2015 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottingham Forest fan is among the Hillsborough witnesses who have come forward following a police appeal.
  
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• TracyWalker published I Love Beeston Awards: A town celebrates

  24-04-2015 12:34
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• Nottingham Post published Medals from Iremonger brothers at Forest and County up for sale

  24-04-2015 12:30
  
  The medals from one of Nottingham's most famous sporting families are about to be sold, as Mellors & Kirk auctioneer Nigel Kirk reveals.There is never a dull moment in the auction world because you never know what is going to arrive in the saleroom. Sometimes it is not so much the object itself that is of tremendous importance but the history behind it, or the provenance, which is really interesting. A perfect example of this was the palpable sense of excitement in the office when five...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Medals from Iremonger brothers at Forest and County up for sale

  24-04-2015 12:30
  
  The medals from one of Nottingham's most famous sporting families are about to be sold, as Mellors & Kirk auctioneer Nigel Kirk reveals.There is never a dull moment in the auction world because you never know what is going to arrive in the saleroom. Sometimes it is not so much the object itself that is of tremendous importance but the history behind it, or the provenance, which is really interesting. A perfect example of this was the palpable sense of excitement in the office when five...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Bristol Academy v Notts County Ladies: Match preview: Lady Pies...

  24-04-2015 12:15
  Notts County Ladies and Bristol Academy are both bidding for their first win of the new FA Women's Super League season as they meet today at the Stoke Gifford Stadium (6.30pm).Though Notts are so far without a league win, they remain in the FA Women's Cup having blown away Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa with nine goals in two games to reach the semi-finals.They have also picked up creditable points against Arsenal and, most recently, in a goalless draw with Birmingham.Despite that clean...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Best sirloin steak in England from Nottinghamshire Food and Drink...

  24-04-2015 12:04
  Oneof the sponsors of Nottinghamshire Food and Drink Awards has won an award for England's best sirloin steak.Owen Taylor & Sons triumphed in a national competition run by meat industry organisation EBLEX.The family butchery business, based in Leabrooks, Derbyshire, supplies hotels, restaurants, hospitals and universities across Notts. After winning the independent butcher category, it went on to be crowned overall champion at finals in London. Managing director Richard Taylor said:...
  
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• Notts County v Doncaster Rovers

  24-04-2015 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Notts County and Doncaster Rovers.
  
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