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• NottmPostEG published Review: Amber Run, Rescue Rooms

  28-04-2015 23:50
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz wants to keep goalkeeper Roy Carroll at Notts...

  28-04-2015 23:00
  
  Ricardo Moniz would love to keep Roy Carroll at Notts County next seasonafter admitting the goalkeeper's experience is of "huge importance".Carroll has been in sensational form for the Magpies this season and is a contender for player of the season.But the former Manchester United stopper is out of contract in the summer and will be available to leave the club on a free transfer.The Northern Ireland goalkeeper has said he would love to remain at the club, having revealed he has...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Playing for Mansfield Town means everything to me, says Jack...

  28-04-2015 23:00
  FIVE years ago, Jack Thomas was a season ticket holder, watching Mansfield Town from the stands.Now he finds himself playing under the man he admired most.Adam Murray, former skipper and current Stags manager, was Thomas' hero when he was even more of a fresh-faced teenager than he is now.And it is Murray who Thomas credits for giving him the confidence to take the first-team by storm this season."He's been brilliant for me. Even when I played for the youth team he was really good for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County's fate in their own hands after Colchester draw with...

  28-04-2015 22:41
  
  Notts County will decide their own destiny on Sunday after Colchester United could only draw their game in hand in the League One relegation battle.
  Their 1-1 draw with Swindon means the Magpies will start the final day outside the bottom four on goal difference.
  A win at Gillingham will be enough to keep them up, barring an almost inconceivable ten goal swing if Crawley and Crewe also win.
  However, Magpies boss Ricardo Moniz will surely be satisfied with the result at the Colchester Community..
  
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• Taylor to captain England in Ireland

  28-04-2015 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor will captain England for the first time in the one-day international against Ireland on 8 May.
  
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• EllieCullen published Pensioner cut free after car crashes into house

  28-04-2015 22:06
  
  A pensioner was rushed to hospital after his car crashed into the side of a house near Sutton-in-Ashfield.The 86-year-old had to be cut free from his car by firefighters following the incident on Clumber Crescent in Stanton Hill.Emergency services rushed to the scene at just after 4.30pm on Tuesday.Crews from Mansfield and Ashfield fire stations attended the incident. Paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service took the man to hospital.
  
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• EllieCullen published Fire in Bilborough spreads to two houses

  28-04-2015 21:40
  Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze in Bilborough after it spread from a fence to two neighbouring houses.The fire broke out at just after 1.50pm on Denewood Crescent.One crew from Stockhill fire station used a hose reel and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the blaze.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed no one was hurt in the incident.
  
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• Nottingham Post published David Jackson column: Cycle challenge worth all the pain

  28-04-2015 21:15
  
  I must be mad but it's looking likely I'll do the Nottingham Rugby Charity Cycle Challenge again next year.A massive thank you to everyone that took part, supported, helped on the day and those who donated this time.We've raised over £6,500 so far and the Just Giving page is still liveat www.justgiving.com/NRCCC2.The 100 mile route turned out to be 105 miles by the time we made it back to Lady Bay.Whether that was because we took some wrong turns, I don't know, but what I do know is that..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham swimmer Rosie Rudin off to Singapore for World Juniors...

  28-04-2015 21:00
  Nova Centurion swimmer Rosie Rudin has been rewarded for her excellent showing at the British Championships with a place in the GB squad for the FINA World Junior Championships in August.The Notts 16-year-old is one of 12 athletes in the squad for the event in Singapore – which will feature the world's best girls aged 14-17 and boys aged 15-18.Rudin will head to Thailand for a short holding camp before dropping into Singapore three days out from competition for her final preparations to...
  
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• Mobile phone warehouse 'may close'

  28-04-2015 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mobile phone distribution centre with 500 staff could move to Nottinghamshire, it has been revealed.
  
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• rsherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Child would stand at top of stairs...

  28-04-2015 20:30
  
  Schoolgirl Shanay Walker would stand at the top of the stairs and claim she was falling when she was in foster care, the trial of a woman accused of her murder has heard.Alison Robinson, who fostered Shanay for 14 months, said young Shanay would say, "Alison, I'm falling, I'm falling".Mrs Robinson, speaking at the trial of Kay-Ann Morris, who denies the murder of Shanay, insisted "the whole thing was for attention", jurors at Nottingham Crown Court heard on Tuesday, April...
  
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• Taylor & Hales put Hants in trouble

  28-04-2015 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brendan Taylor and Alex Hales help put Nottinghamshire in a commanding position on day three against Hampshire.
  
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• EllieCullen published Lord Mayor "even more proud" of Nottingham as year in...

  28-04-2015 19:45
  
  The outgoing Lord Mayor of Nottingham says his year in office has made him "even more proud" of the city he has lived in all his life.Councillor Ian Malcolm hosted his final tea dance at the Council House on Tuesday as he prepares to hand over the reigns to his successor.A new Lord Mayor will be chosen following next week's elections.Councillor Malcolm, who has not stood for re-election in his Clifton South seat, said he had learned new things about the place he has called home for 64.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brendan Taylor and Alex Hales pile on runs to give Nottinghamshir...

  28-04-2015 19:36
  Nottinghamshire batsman Brendan Taylor scored his third ton of the summer, as the visitors made Hampshire toil on day three at the Ageas Bowl.
  Taylor put on 164 with England one day star Alex Hales – himself scoring a quality 94 – as Notts lead by 391 going into the final day, closing on 296 for four.
  Hales said: "I was very disappointed, especially how I got out. I had all the leg side to aim for and I picked out the bowler.
  "I'm trying not to think about getting 1000 runs by the...
  
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• EllieCullen published Tributes paid to disabled rights campaigner

  28-04-2015 19:20
  
  Tributes have been paid to an Arnold man who championed the rights of disabled people in Nottinghamshire – leaving a lasting legacy for people across the UK.Terry Gallagher, who helped launch Nottinghamshire's first disability registration card, has died at the age of 64.The former teacher, who died from bronchopneumonia and heart disease, worked with the county council to create the card in 2008 after he experienced discrimination from people who had challenged him about using a disabled.
  
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• DanRussell commented New head teacher appointed at failing Wollaton school

  28-04-2015 19:16
  
  A new head teacher has been brought in to turn round a failing school following an inspection by education watchdog Ofsted.Firbeck Academy has been classed as inadequate – the lowest rating – with inspectors saying pupils had "gaps in their learning" and teachers failed to have "high expectations" of their students. They found the Wollaton school is failing in nearly all areas, including quality of teaching, pupil achievement and leadership.As a result, Vicky...
  
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• sherdley published Men jailed after £25k cannabis grow looked like "a...

  28-04-2015 19:13
  
  A property where more than £25,000 worth of cannabis was grown by two salesmen looked like a "garden centre", a court heard.Father-of-seven William Mulligan and work mate Jordan Rollinson were jailed at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday for producing the Class B drug.Police discovered 47 cannabis plants inside a rented property, in Granby Street, in Ilkeston.Officers had actually gone to arrest someone for an unconnected offence.Mulligan, 47, a sales manager, was evasive about...
  
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• sherdley commented Men jailed after £25k cannabis grow looked like "a...

  28-04-2015 19:13
  A property where more than £25,000 worth of cannabis was grown by two salesmen looked like a "garden centre", a court heard.Father-of-seven William Mulligan and work mate Jordan Rollinson were jailed at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday for producing the Class B drug.Police discovered 47 cannabis plants inside a rented property, in Granby Street, in Ilkeston.Officers had actually gone to arrest someone for an unconnected offence.Mulligan, 47, a sales manager, was evasive about...
  
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• DanRussell published Kimberley School slips from good to requiring improvement after...

  28-04-2015 19:05
  
  The headteacher of a struggling academy has told parents not to worry about a bad school report.Kimberley School, in Newdigate Street, has been judged as "requiring improvement" in all areas by Ofsted inspectors.When the school was last inspected, before it became an academy in 2012, it was classed as "good". Headteacher Chris Teal said: "We have scrutinised where we are and we classed ourselves as requiring improvement. This is not a cause for concern for parents but we
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham Forest and Derby County fans to go head-to-head to...

  28-04-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest and Derby County are set to clash once again – but this time the fans will be taking to the pitch.Supporters from both teams will put their differences aside for a 90-minute game to raise money to help a poorly five-year-old – although a bit of "friendly banter" is still expected from the old rivals.Ari Rainford has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer called thalamic anaplastic astrocytoma.And because the youngster's tumour cannot be removed...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police appeal for witnesses to Worksop robbery

  28-04-2015 18:01
  
  Police are urging witnesses to a robbery in Worksop town centre to come forward.The victim was approached by two men at about 11.25am under the Trader Clock at the junction of Newcastle Avenue and Bridge Place on Saturday (April 25).It is alleged the victim was then assaulted and had his belongings, including a mobile phone, taken from him.Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened.DC Gary Hewson of Nottinghamshire Police said: "We are particularly keen to hear from
  
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• NottmPostEG published Go West, Nik Kershaw and T'Pau team up for UK tour

  28-04-2015 17:51
  Go West, Nik Kershaw and T'Pau have teamed up for a UK tour that comes to Nottingham later this year.
  The Eighties trio will be playing the Royal Concert Hall on Friday, November 20.
  Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 30 at 9am priced from £27.50 to £31.50.
  This year marks the 30th anniversary since Go West had their first hit single, We Close Our Eyes. Others that followed included Call Me, Goodbye Girl, Don't Look Down, Faithful and King of Wishful Thinking, the theme song from.
  
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• Notts County Ladies v Sunderland Ladies

  28-04-2015 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Women's Super League game between Notts County Ladies and Sunderland Ladies.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch says 'curtains are closing' on his career

  28-04-2015 17:34
  Carl Froch says the 'curtains are closing' on his career as he moves one step closer to retirement.
  The Nottingham boxer's dream of a final fight in Las Vegas looks to be on the rocks after potential opponent Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr was comprehensively beaten by Andrzej Fonfara.
  Now the 38-year-old WBC world super middleweight champion says the clock is ticking when it comes to fighting again after a fight with Chavez Jnr was shelved due to injury before the Fonfara bout took place.
  The four time
  
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• DanRobinson published Do you know these Nottinghamshire landmarks from the air?

  28-04-2015 17:27
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary by Jeanie Barton, May 1-7

  28-04-2015 17:15
  Your bank holiday begins on Friday night with jazz and tapas, when guitar duo Double Take (John Illingworth and Steve Rodda) return to Stray's, 16-20 Middlegate, Newark from 7.30pm.
  Later on at The Pelican Club Andrew Wood's Trio (Matthew Ratcliffe on piano, Martyn Spencer on double bass and Andrew Wood on drums) play the music of Tin Pan Alley from 10pm.
  On Saturday, Kal's Kats Swing Band are playing jump jive, Lindy, swing and Charleston at a Gangster's and Molls themed night (fancy dress...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham chef Sat Bains relives Nepal earthquake drama

  28-04-2015 17:14
  In the space of a week Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains has survived a life-threatening health scare on Mount Everest and Nepal's devastating earthquake. Back home in Nottingham, he talks to LYNETTE PINCHESS about the dramaIt is not even 24 hours since he stepped off a plane but already Sat Bains is in his chef whites at his restaurant.After a plateful of bangers and mash, a good night's sleep and a shower, he's been there since 8.30am this morning. A dose of normality after the drama of the last
  
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• DanRussell published Latin to be taught in Nottingham primary schools again

  28-04-2015 16:50
  
  Children in city primary schools could soon be saying carpe diem once again as Latin will be revived in the classroom.The Nottingham Latin Network for teachers has been launched by Nottingham Trent University and the city council to bring back the ancient language into mainstream education.The network will support city schools in introducing Latin across the curriculum in subjects such as primary languages, history, and English. Year six teacher Adrian Pulk from Robert Shaw Primary School, in...
  
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• Weston20 published Nottingham lawyers welcome 'rising star' Shamiza to the top table

  28-04-2015 16:48
  A Nottingham law practice is toasting the success of a 'rising star' who has qualified as a solicitor.  Shamiza Zia, will now be one of the leading figures at Nottingham Family Law Group, based at the firm's Albion Street headquarters in the city centre."I am delighted to have qualified and am grateful for the opportunity to be able to help the people of Nottingham through what is often a difficult and tragic time in their lives," said Shamiza who specialises in Matrimonial,.
  
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• From home World Cup to Wembley dream

  28-04-2015 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How social media is keeping Desiree Scott connected with Notts County's run to Wembley while she focuses on a home World Cup.
  
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• Fatal bike crash witness sought

  28-04-2015 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist who was at the scene of a crash where a cyclist was killed is being sought by police.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hampshire v Nottinghamshire: Day three, tea: Notts set about...

  28-04-2015 16:31
  Hampshire bowler Gareth Berg bagged an early breakthrough but Nottinghamshire lead by 149 at tea at the Ageas Bowl.
  Berg managed to trap Steven Mullaney (23) in front – before rolling his ankle while appealing – in the tenth over as Notts reached 54 for one.
  Brendan Taylor reached 20 by the interval, which was taken early at 3.11pm after a short shower.
  Zimbabwean Taylor found a piece of early luck as Danny Briggs put down a simple chance at midwicket – the batsman on seven at.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County handed more tickets for crunch game at Gillingham

  28-04-2015 16:13
  Notts County have been handed more tickets for their relegation decider at Gillingham on Sunday after their second allocation of 1,400 sold out.
  An extra 654 tickets go on sale from 9am tomorrow at Meadow Lane, while they can also be bought online or over the phone.
  The Magpies go into the game with their fate in League One in the balance. They are hovering just above the drop zone on goal difference ahead of tonight's game between Colchester and Swindon.
  A Colchester win would plunge Ricardo...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police hunt motorcyclist who could help investigation into...

  28-04-2015 16:09
  Police are trying to trace a motorcyclist who could hold the key to understanding how a 52-year old cyclist was killed.Sally Shalloe, 52, of Barton Lane, Attenborough, died after her bicycle collided with a motorcyclist close to the junction of Wollaton Road and Middleton Boulevard just after 7.30am on Tuesday, April 21.A 31-year old man - the motorcyclist involved - remains in a critical condition in the Queen's Medical Centre seven days after the collision.Now detectives are launching a fresh.
  
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• NottmPostEG published 13 Nottingham acts in Nusic battle to play Splendour

  28-04-2015 15:58
  The penultimate stage of a competition to win a slot on the bill at this summer's Splendour Festival has been reached.
  A diverse range of bands and musicians from across the county have made it through to the semi-final of the Future Sound of Nottingham, the annual contest which gives one act the chance to play the main stage at the music all-dayer in Wollaton Park on Saturday, July 18.
  The 13 acts now pitching for support in an online vote to decide who will reach the final are: Lacey, As...
  
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• DanRobinson published New civil war museum set to open in Newark

  28-04-2015 15:58
  
  From executed kings to ordinary families, tales from one of Britain's bloodiest conflicts will be brought alive at a new £5.4 million museum.More than 60,000 people are expected to visit the National Civil War Centre in Newark each year after it opens its doors for the first time on Sunday. It tells the story of the civil wars in Britain and Ireland between 1638 and 1653 - which saw Newark besieged three times.England became a republic and five per cent of the population died during the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wayne Scott named new Carlton Town manager

  28-04-2015 15:51
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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: Unfriended (15)

  28-04-2015 15:34
  An online prank spirals out of control in Unfriended, which takes the philosophical concept of a 'ghost in the machine' to the outlandish next level.
  Directed by Levan Gabriadze and written by Nelson Greaves, this sleek horror pits a group of high school students against an online predator, one year after their classmate committed suicide.
  In a neat twist, the film unfolds on the laptop of one heroine.
  Browser windows, video chat links and instant messengers open and close on her cluttered...
  
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• Nottingham Post published James Taylor named England captain for one day game against...

  28-04-2015 15:25
  
  Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has been named captain of England for the forthcoming one day international against Ireland.
  The Outlaws' right-hander leads a youthful England side for the game in Dublin on Friday May 8, which also includes his county team-mate Alex Hales.
  Taylor, who joined Notts in 2012 and has since averaged 74.42 in List A cricket for the county, has 17 ODI caps to his name having made his international debut back in 2011.
  Having skippered the England Lions since 2011,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan's column: Lee Clarke: There is a case for...

  28-04-2015 15:21
  
  With the curtain about to come down on the 2014/15 campaign, it is an all too familiar scene for the Nottingham Forest faithful.With the club about to take on Cardiff City in their final game of the season at the City Ground this Saturday those of a red persuasion will look back at another season of managerial change, on-field frustration and ultimately a failure to achieve our goals.Incoming boss Dougie Freedman deserves a lot of credit for the way he has gone about his business since he...
  
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• DanRussell published Police raid home and find cannabis factory

  28-04-2015 15:03
  
  A tip-off by a member of the public led to the discovery of a cannabis factory.Nottinghamshire Police officers received a call on Monday afternoon about a house in Northdown Road, Ainsley,Following an investigation the house was raided the following day.Officers found that the home was abandoned but they removed a "quantity" of cannabis plants from the address.A spokesman from Nottinghamshire Police said: "There was no one in the property and no arrests have been made."A...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Meadowlark support Amber Run at sold out Rescue Rooms

  28-04-2015 14:55
  Nottingham's Amber Run are the latest of our acts to make a successful run at the charts, reaching the Top 40 with their debut album 5am this week.
  But they've still a long way to go to match the success of Kate McGill, one half of Meadowlark, the duo who'll be supporting them at the Rescue Rooms tonight.
  At least in social media terms.
  McGill was only 17 when she launched her YouTube channel and she has been heralded as one of the biggest success stories of the site, having achieved around 35..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hampshire v Nottinghamshire, day three, lunch: Youngster Wood...

  28-04-2015 14:05
  Nottinghamshire fast bowler Luke Wood collected his best bowling figures as Hampshire fought to 248 for eight at lunch at the Ageas Bowl.Hampshire bumbled over the follow-on total, 222, but lost wickets regularity throughout the morning session and are likely to end with a first innings deficit.Adam Wheater had scored all nine of the early runs before Will Gidman trapped him in front for 14.England under 19 bowler Wood – who ended the session with career best figures of three for 68...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ventriloquist Keith Harris dies aged 67

  28-04-2015 13:44
  Entertainer and well-known ventriloquist Keith Harris has died, aged 67. The news was confirmed by his agent, Robert C Kelly, via Twitter on Tuesday morning. He said: "Sad to announce death from cancer of my client, dear friend and great talent, Keith Harris." Harris was famous for his act alongside the green bird puppet, Orville, with which he had a top ten hit song called I Wish I Could Fly, in 1982. In the same year, Harris joined the likes of Barbara Windsor and Billy Dainty...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Tributes paid to blues music promoter Barry Middleton

  28-04-2015 13:37
  
  Tributes have been paid to veteran music promoter Barry Middleton who died at home on April 25, just four days before his 68th birthday.
  The blues fan, best known for his time at the Running Horse in Alfreton Road, has been .
  Friends have taken to social media to share their memories of Barry, who moved to Nottingham in the early Nineties.
  Justin Dodsworth called him "a true champion of the local blues music scene in Nottingham for as many years as I can remember. So many great nights and great.
  
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• DanRussell published Arnold pub's 50p parking charge welcomed despite traffic problems

  28-04-2015 13:07
  Buses, cars and bin lorries were left trying to squeeze through a narrow street yesterday – dodging cars with parents avoiding a 50p parking charge as they dropped their children off at school.Parents with youngsters at Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School used to use a neighbouring pub's car park as a drop off point – but have now been told they have to pay.As a result many have started parking on both sides of Calverton Road, in Arnold, which has caused congestion at the...
  
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• DanRussell published Arnold pub's 50p parking charge for school-run cars welcomed -...

  28-04-2015 13:07
  
  Buses, cars and bin lorries were left trying to squeeze through a narrow street yesterday – dodging cars with parents avoiding a 50p parking charge as they dropped their children off at school.Parents with youngsters at Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School used to use a neighbouring pub's car park as a drop off point – but have now been told they have to pay.As a result many have started parking on both sides of Calverton Road, in Arnold, which has caused congestion at the...
  
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• DanRussell commented Arnold pub's 50p parking charge for school-run cars welcomed -...

  28-04-2015 13:07
  
  Buses, cars and bin lorries were left trying to squeeze through a narrow street yesterday – dodging cars with parents avoiding a 50p parking charge as they dropped their children off at school.Parents with youngsters at Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School used to use a neighbouring pub's car park as a drop off point – but have now been told they have to pay.As a result many have started parking on both sides of Calverton Road, in Arnold, which has caused congestion at the...
  
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• Nottingham Rugby: Club signs four players from Plymouth Albion - BBC Sport

  28-04-2015 12:25
  
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  Championship side Nottingham Rugby have announced the signings of four players from relegated Plymouth Albion. Back-rower Rob Langley, 23, and prop Tom Heard, 21, have both previously played for Premiership side Gloucester. Centre Ben Woods, 24, ...
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• Nottingham sign four from Plymouth

  28-04-2015 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Nottingham Rugby announce the signings of four players from recently relegated Plymouth Albion.
  
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