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• Top 40 success for Nottingham band Amber Run - Nottingham Post

  26-04-2015 21:32
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  Top 40 success for Nottingham band Amber Run
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  Nottingham indie band Amber Run have scored their first Top 40 hit in the Official UK Albums Chart. The quintet, who got together while studying at the University of Nottingham, entered the chart at No. 36 with their debut album, 5am. They join the ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray positive youth prospects can make...

  26-04-2015 21:15
  
  Boss Adam Murray believes he has a core of young players good enough to provide the building blocks for a 'successful side'.The Mansfield Town manager hailed the performances of goalscorer Jack Thomas, full debutant Joe Fitzpatrick and Liam Marsden after Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth.The teenage trio gave a good account of themselves in a frustrating last home game of the season for the Stags.And Murray feels they prove the future looks bright for the club as he starts plotting a squad...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Top 40 success for Nottingham band Amber Run

  26-04-2015 20:46
  
  Nottingham indie band Amber Run have scored their first Top 40 hit in the Official UK Albums Chart.
  The quintet, who got together while studying at the University of Nottingham, entered the chart at No. 36 with their debut album, 5am.
  They join the likes of Jake Bugg, Lucy Kay and Indiana, who have all had recent success in the chart, although they are the first local band since 2001 to reach the Top 40 with an album. That was Deep Down and Dirty by Stereo MCs, which got to No. 17.
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• Prolific Hales adds another century

  26-04-2015 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales scores a century for the second game running to put his side on top against Hampshire.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fear Swindon will field weakened team against...

  26-04-2015 20:00
  
  MK Dons boss Karl Robinson hit out at Swindon for making seven changes to their team which was beaten 3-0 at Preston on Saturday.Preston and the Dons are going head to head for automatic promotionin League One, but the Robins named an inexperienced sideat Deepdale.Swindon have a game in-hand to play at Colchester on Tuesday night which could have a major bearing on Notts County's own bid to avoid relegation.And with Mark Cooper's side already assured of a play-off place, Notts fear he could...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County fear Swindon will field weakened team against...

  26-04-2015 20:00
  
  MK Dons boss Karl Robinson hit out at Swindon for making seven changes to their team which was beaten 3-0 at Preston on Saturday.Preston and the Dons are going head to head for automatic promotionin League One, but the Robins named an inexperienced sideat Deepdale.Swindon have a game in-hand to play at Colchester on Tuesday night which could have a major bearing on Notts County's own bid to avoid relegation.And with Mark Cooper's side already assured of a play-off place, Notts fear he could...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales hits another century to help Nottinghamshire build...

  26-04-2015 19:34
  
  Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales struck an impressive century but Hampshire's evening wickets evened up day one on 301 for six at the Ageas Bowl.England man Hales classily reached fifty from 108 balls before only needing 48 more deliveries to reach three figures.Hales has started the season with vigour – after smashing 236 against champions Yorkshire last week. After being put in by Hampshire skipper Jimmy Adams on an overcast but bitterly cold morning, Notts opening pair Steven Mullaney
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County 2 Doncaster Rovers 1: Match analysis: Victory gives...

  26-04-2015 18:38
  As Notts County's players headed back towards their dressing room, the roar which accompanied their departure felt as if soldiers were being waved off to battle.Theirwar against relegation continues next weekend, but the brothers in arms which left Meadow Lane following this 2-1 victory look more than ready for their last date with destiny.There has never been a better time to rediscover the fortitude which made Notts a potent force in the early stages of the season, especially with just one...
  
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• JonPritchard published Notts County Football in the Community celebrate young talent as...

  26-04-2015 18:34
  
  Notts County's charitable arm celebrated 25 years of using sport to help people change their lives at an anniversary ball.The charity have gone from rags to riches in their time – starting off with just a bag of balls and a few cones – to owning the Portland Centre, which is set to get a £1.2million revamp later this year.Those that work for Notts County Football in the Community were joined by fans, musicians and business people to celebrate reaching the milestone.The charity.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ipswich 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Match analysis: Different day, but...

  26-04-2015 18:30
  
  On a day when Troy Deeney and Matej Vydra both netted to help Watford secure a £120m promotion jackpot, Dougie Freedman was left to contemplate a future shopping on a very different budget, as he looks to equip Nottingham Forest with the firepower they require to establish their own promotion credentials.Deeney's 21st Championship goal of the campaign and Vydra's 15th – after he had come off the bench to replace 20-goal front man Odion Ighalo – were enough to see the Hornets to
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ipswich savour 'massive' victory over Nottingham Forest in...

  26-04-2015 18:25
  
  Mick McCarthy warned his Ipswich side that they cannot afford to fall at the final hurdle when they head to Blackburn this weekend – after edging to a narrow victory over Nottingham Forest.The Blues boss labelled it a 'massive' three points against the Reds, after Freddie Sears' late winner broke the resolve of Dougie Freedman's side, with a Christophe Berra own goal having previously followed Daryl Murphy's opener."Of course it's a massive three points for us but we have to be...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest have to rediscover winning formula, says Dougie...

  26-04-2015 18:13
  
  Dougie Freedman knows the problems he has to address over the summer, at Nottingham Forest.But before he gets stuck into those, he wants to give Reds fans some cause for optimism.When it comes to the issues that have seen Forest stutter towards the end of the campaign, it will not have been difficult for the Scotsman to identify the two biggest ones.Because the same ones have blighted his side for the past month or more – and never more so than in their last three outings.Forest's lack of.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest have to rediscover winning formula, says Dougie...

  26-04-2015 18:13
  
  Dougie Freedman knows the problems he has to address over the summer, at Nottingham Forest.But before he gets stuck into those, he wants to give Reds fans some cause for optimism.When it comes to the issues that have seen Forest stutter towards the end of the campaign, it will not have been difficult for the Scotsman to identify the two biggest ones.Because the same ones have blighted his side for the past month or more – and never more so than in their last three outings.Forest's lack of.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest must make clean sheets a priority, warns Jack...

  26-04-2015 18:01
  
  Nottingham Forest must up their quota of clean sheets if they are to be a success in the Championship, warns defender Jack Hobbs.The Reds have not kept a clean sheet in their last seven games, as their season threatens to stutter to a frustrating finale.Their last shut-out came against Rotherham, in what was also their last win, back in mid-March.Forest again missed several golden opportunities to claim all three points at Ipswich, before the home side eventually took the spoils with a late goal
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies look to kick on and build 'momentum' after...

  26-04-2015 18:00
  
  Notts County Ladies midfielder Aileen Whelan is adamant her side's first win of the FA Women's Super League (WSL) season away to Bristol Academy can act as a springboard for the rest of their campaign.Whelan scored one of the Lady Pies' goals in the 5-2 victory as Fern Whelan, England international Alex Greenwood and Rachel Williams, twice, also got on the scoresheet.And after taking their league tally to five points from four matches, Whelan claims the squad's ever-growing familiarity with each
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 1 Portsmouth 2: Match analysis: Fans in no mood to...

  26-04-2015 18:00
  
  In the end only about 20 or so stayed behind, waiting for a lap of honour that never materialised. The rest of the fans were long gone.It's clear this is a season everyone at Mansfield Town wants over and done with as quickly as possible.After safety was guaranteed last week, after a gruelling few months, the last home game should have been something of a celebration.Survival in League Two, after all, is no mean feat – more so with a boss who still has his L plates on. Just ask Tranmere...
  
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• JonPritchard published Big Day Out: Families have fun in the sun as attractions allow...

  26-04-2015 17:03
  
  Attractions in Nottinghamshire were swamped with visitors this weekend thanks to the Big Day Out.More than 20 centres opened their doors to visitors for free as part of the event in a bid to celebrate Nottingham's heritage.Families flocked to attractions such as Stonebridge City Farm, Green's Windmill and Newark Air Museum to make the most of the free entry and beautiful weather.Emma Kingston, 33, from West Bridgford, enjoyed a day at Stonebridge City Farm with friends and family, including...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Peter Kay: Highlights from the comedian's career

  26-04-2015 17:00
  Peter Kay returns to the small screen this month and to celebrate, we pick our highlights from the funny man's back catalogueAfter breaking a Guinness World Record for having the most successful comedy tour of all time, Peter Kay's giving stand-up a break and making a return to the small screen with Peter Kay's Car Share.In the show, Kay plays John Redmond, a man forced into a company car share scheme alongside his colleague Kayleigh, played by Sian Gibson.With each trip the 'travel buddies'...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hampshire v Nottinghamshire, day one, tea: Hales and Mullaney...

  26-04-2015 16:50
  
  Nottinghamshire batsmen Steven Mullaney and Alex Hales posted half-centuries in the afternoon session – as the visitors reached 182 for two against Hampshire on day one of the County Championship Division One clash in Southampton.Opener Mullaney reached his patient first fifty of the season in 138 balls, while England one day international Hales brought up his milestone in a more brisk 108 balls.The pair recorded the second fifty partnership of the game – putting on 84 for the second
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Premier League cricket season up and running with some...

  26-04-2015 16:00
  
  The opening day of the Notts Premier League season threw up some close finishes and some surprise results.Welbeck claimed the first top spot of the season with a rapid six-wicket win over last season's Bassetlaw champions, Farnsfield.On losing the toss, the visitors were asked to bat by the home skipper and found Tom Lungley in inspired form.Only four Farnsfield batters made double figures as they folded to 83 all out in the 33rd over.Lungley claiming figures of five for 37.Jamie Wagstaff...
  
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• Nottingham Post published No place for Michail Antonio in PFA's Championship team of the...

  26-04-2015 15:35
  
  Nottingham Forest fans will be surprised to learn that star winger Michail Antonio has missed out on selection for the PFA Awards' Championship team of the year.Antonio has enjoyed a superb season for the Reds since his summer move from Sheffield Wednesday, with his 15 goals and impact out wide sparking interest from Premier League clubs.With the fact many teams in the second tier of English football have opted to double up when marking him this season, it seems a shock to see his name absent in
  
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• Swansea City recall Modou Barrow from Nottingham Forest loan - BBC Sport

  26-04-2015 15:11
  
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  Swansea City recall Modou Barrow from Nottingham Forest loan
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  Swansea City have recalled forward Modou Barrow from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest following Wayne Routledge's season-ending injury and Jefferson Montero's hamstring concern. Routledge has had ankle surgery, while fellow winger Montero was ...
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• BenIreland published Nepal: Pregnant Nottingham woman safe after 'devastating'...

  26-04-2015 15:03
  
  A pregnant Nottingham woman is said to be safe and well after witnessing the horrors of Saturday's earthquake in Nepal.So far, more than 2,300 people have lost their lives as a result of the disaster, which hit 7.9 on the Richter scale.Authorities say that number is likely to rise and numerous aftershocks have been felt in the region.Ele Walker Carriete is in the country for three weeks visiting blind children at an orphanage her handmade jewellery business Elefair supports.The shop sells...
  
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• BenIreland published Space age see-saw among new rides at long-awaited revamped...

  26-04-2015 14:52
  
  Children and parents were out in force at the opening of a "fantastic" new village play park with a "space age see-saw".Keyworth Community Park Project raised £21,000 during a gruelling 19-month mission to make the improvements to the play area off Nottingham Road.Dozens of families basked in the Sunday sun as children clambered on to the new climb-on toy train and incline wall and whizzed down the improved slide."These are the best toys I've played on," said.
  
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• JonPritchard published 'Bus Busker' Warren Ireland performs at Costa in Hucknall after...

  26-04-2015 14:46
  
  Bus-ker Warren Ireland played a show to a packed out Costa Coffee in Hucknall after a video of him singing on a bus went viral. The 21-year-old was videoed singing on the bus from Nottingham to Kirkby entertaining passengers last week - which turned into an unsuspecting internet hit. Rachel Liffen, manager of the Costa Coffee store on High Street, saw the video on Facebook and got in touch with the talented singer to invite him in to play.She said: "It...
  
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• VIDEO: Nurse recruitment drives begins

  26-04-2015 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A recruitment drive is taking place at hospitals in the East Midlands which need nurses in cardiac units and other departments.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ipswich 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Reds player ratings

  26-04-2015 14:02
  
  Karl Darlow: It was opposite number Bart Bialkowski who had more to do on a nervous afternoon for the home side at Portman Road and Darlow had few meaningful saves to make. Was not at fault for either goal, particularly the second, which took a huge deflection. Rating: 6/10Michael Mancienne: The right-back did his best to block Freddie Sears' shot and was unlucky to see the ball deflect off him as a result, leaving Darlow helpless to prevent it from finding the back of the net. Rating:...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest must find their cutting edge warns boss Dougie...

  26-04-2015 13:41
  Nottingham Forest must find their killer touch, warns manager Dougie Freedman.The Reds might well have thrown a spanner in the works at Portman Road, after carving out several good chances to take the lead after Christophe Berra's own goal had cancelled out Daryl Murphy's opening goal for the home side.But while Henri Lansbury and Michail Antonio were both denied by strong saves from Bart Bialkowski and Chuba Akpom bent another effort high and wide of the target, Freddie Sears took his chance to
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'It's a good feeling, but we are still not safe', says Notts...

  26-04-2015 13:00
  
  Given all of the drama on a chaotic afternoon, the Notts County manager Ricardo Moniz remained one of the calmest men inside Meadow Lane.Running his hands through his hair as he faced the press for the post-match inquisition, the Dutch manager was ice cool in his assessment of a pivotal win against Doncaster.The 2-1 win lifted Notts out of the bottom four, aided by Crawley conceding a 90th minute goal at Peterborough to lose 4-3.The sight of fans being glued to their smart phone screens was...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Portico, Rock City

  26-04-2015 12:46
  
  Armed with bleeps, clicks and synths, the jazz maestros formerly known as Portico Quartet flexed their electro muscles - dropping the Quartet from Portico, drum machines and synths replaced the sax and double bass.Focusing solely on new album Living Fields, they opened with the moody, echoing electronic pulse of Living Fields.Sat behind mixing desks and keyboards, Jack Wyllie and Duncan Bellamy slowly built their enchanting web of sound with layers of textures and harmonies. They delicately...
  
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• JonPritchard published Sunday Times Rich List: Speedo owner and Sir Paul Smith among...

  26-04-2015 12:18
  
  Sir Paul Smith has managed to keep hold of his £290 million fortune over the past year - but it has still seen him drop 26 places in the Sunday Times Rich List.The fashion designer and his wife, Lady Pauline Smith, are 353rd in the list, which shows how the rich have got richer over the last 10 years.The top Nottingham-related person in the list is Stephen Rubin and his family, who run sportswear company Pentland, which owns Speedo.The 77-year-old bought a 55.5 per cent stake in Reebok for
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Nottingham Forest must sign leader this...

  26-04-2015 12:08
  
  The season is almost over and for a good few players I think this could be the end of the road when it comes to them and Nottingham Forest.Even though the club is under embargo I'd expect changes.I'm not sure how many, but if Forest are ever going to get the Premier League they've got to do it gradually now and invest carefully in the right players with whatever resources the Financial Fair Play restrictions allow.I could reel off a list of players I don't think will be back; David Vaughan,...
  
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• BenIreland published Four Nottingham parks share £116,000 in spruce up of city's...

  26-04-2015 10:59
  Four city parks will get a makeover as £116,000 has been earmarked to spruce up the green spaces.Nearly £40,000 will go to Victoria Park and St Mary's Rest Garden in Bath Street for horticultural, landscaping and play area work.Hoylake Park, off Hoylake Crescent in Bilborough will get £36,000 for new plants, entrances and flattening the five-a-side pitches.The council report said the Friends Of Hoylake Park group was pivotal in securing the money for improvements after tireless
  
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• Police investigate alleged racist abuse at Notts County game - Nottingham Post

  26-04-2015 10:47
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  Police investigate alleged racist abuse at Notts County game
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  Police are appealing for help from Notts County fans around an incident of "serious racial abuse" directed at an away team's player. The force is asking anyone who was sat in the Kop for the Magpies' home game against Barnsley on April 14 to come ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham runners taking part in London Marathon today - Nottingham Post

  26-04-2015 10:32
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  Nottingham runners taking part in London Marathon today
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  Thousands of athletes and amateur runners will take to the streets for the London Marathon today. Jemma Page spoke to a Nottingham fitness enthusiast about why he is taking part for the fourth time. During her seven-year battle with Alzheimer's, Elaine ...and more »
  
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• BenIreland published Police investigate alleged racist abuse at Notts County game

  26-04-2015 10:28
  
  Police are appealing for help from Notts County fans around an incident of "serious racial abuse" directed at an away team's player. The force is asking anyone who was sat in the Kop for the Magpies' home game against Barnsley on April 14 to come forward with any information..@nottspolice @NottPolFootball are seeking witnesses to an incident that occurred at the Notts County v Barnsley game on Tuesday 14/04/15 >— NottsPolice Football (@NottPolFootball) April 25,...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham runners taking part in London Marathon today

  26-04-2015 10:05
  
  Thousands of athletes and amateur runners will take to the streets for the London Marathon today. Jemma Page spoke to a Nottingham fitness enthusiast about why he is taking part for the fourth time.During her seven-year battle with Alzheimer's, Elaine Moody ran the London Marathon twice – becoming with first woman with the disease to complete the prestigious event.Two years after her passing, her son will follow in her footsteps and cross the capital tomorrow to raise money and awareness..
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham weather: Chance to bask in Sunday sunshine before...

  26-04-2015 09:44
  
  Nottingham folk can enjoy the Sunday sun as barbecues are set to be ditched for brollies from Monday.Sun is forecast for Nottingham on Sunday, April 26, with temperatures likely to reach 13C.But rain and dark clouds are expected to follow in a wet week as April showers hit from Monday to Thursday.Temperatures could drop to as low as 3C over the course of the week.Nottingham has been forecast to see the hottest spring on record and Easter Monday was the hottest day of the year so far.So events...
  
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• BenIreland published Nepal earthquake: Death toll passes 1,900 but Nottingham chef Sat...

  26-04-2015 09:21
  
  Nottingham Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains could be on his way home from earthquake-hit Nepal today. The death toll in the country has reached more than 1,900 following the disastrous quake, which hit 7.9 on the Richter scale. He had been at Everest Base Camp as part of a team attempted to cook the world's highest ever dinner party on the mountain, but was on his way home after suffering with altitude sickness. Two people died at base camp after avalanches hit as a result of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest

  26-04-2015 02:04
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