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• Notts County Ladies 4-2 Sunderland

  29-04-2015 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County come from behind to win an entertaining Women's Super League game against Sunderland at Meadow Lane.
  
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• DanRobinson published Plans to cut PCSOs subject to review, Stapleford hustings crowd...

  29-04-2015 23:15
  A review could be carried out into plans to cut 70 police community support officers in Nottinghamshire, it was revealed at an election debate last night.Anna Soubry, who is trying to defend her seat in Broxtowe, told a lively hustings event in Stapleford that she had been informed by police chiefs the decision was not final.Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said last week he was consulting unions about the reductions to save £2.8 million after budget cuts.Mrs Soubry, a...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Plans to cut PCSOs subject to review, Stapleford hustings crowd...

  29-04-2015 23:15
  A review could be carried out into plans to cut 70 police community support officers in Nottinghamshire, it was revealed at an election debate last night.Anna Soubry, who is trying to defend her seat in Broxtowe, told a lively hustings event in Stapleford that she had been informed by police chiefs the decision was not final.Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said last week he was consulting unions about the reductions to save £2.8 million after budget cuts.Mrs Soubry, a...
  
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• DanRobinson published Neighbours raise money for disabled Arnold widow who lost...

  29-04-2015 23:08
  
  A disabled widow who had more than £4,000 stolen from her by bogus builders says her life has been "destroyed" as she no longer feels safe in her own home.Pensioner Paula Wheatley was conned by men who pretended they were carrying out work at her new home in Arnold on two occasions.Police are investigating how they knew detailed information about the 77-year-old, including her phone number, the type of work she was having done and apparently her son Gary Wheatley's shift...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies move into third after dominant display...

  29-04-2015 22:45
  
  Notts County Ladies produced a ruthless performance as they swept aside Sunderland 4-2 to go third in the FA Women's Super League.Despite going behind early on at Meadow Lane, Rick Passmoor's outfit prepared for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final showdown against Everton in dominant fashion.Sunderland took an early lead through star striker Beth Mead. The 18-year-old picked up on a hopeful chip forward and lofted the ball over a helpless Carly Telford.Notts were level after 20 minutes when Dani Buet's..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kevin Wilson hails battling performance as Ilkeston reach...

  29-04-2015 22:45
  Ilkeston boss Kevin Wilson hailed a 'battling' performance from his players as they clinched a place in the Evo-Stik League Premier Division play-off final.A second half goal from Kane Richards proved the difference as the Robins triumphed 1-0 at in-form Workington.They will now meet Curzon Ashton in the final on Saturday at the Tameside Stadium in Manchester."It was a fantastic battling performance by all the players," Wilson said of the semi-final victory."It was always going to
  
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• Nottingham Rugby confirm triple signing - Nottingham Post

  29-04-2015 22:07
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  Nottingham Rugby have signed three players from Bedford Blues to bolster their squad for next season. The Green and Whites have secured the signatures of Darryl Veenendaal, Antonio 'TJ' Harris and Viliami Hakalo, following strong performances in the ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles column: FA Cup should not be re-branded as Emirates...

  29-04-2015 22:00
  Whatever next? The Aldi Champions League?I can't believe the FA Cup looks set to be named the Emirates FA Cup.I don't care how much the sponsorship deal is worth, it simply shouldn't happen.This is the FA Cup we're talking about here.It is the oldest and most famous cup competition in the world. There's no way it should be re-branded.The Football Association might be about to get £30m for a three-year sponsorship deal with the airline, but the reality is it will devalue the cup even more..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Garry Birtles column: FA Cup should not be re-branded as Emirates...

  29-04-2015 22:00
  Whatever next? The Aldi Champions League?I can't believe the FA Cup looks set to be named the Emirates FA Cup.I don't care how much the sponsorship deal is worth, it simply shouldn't happen.This is the FA Cup we're talking about here.It is the oldest and most famous cup competition in the world. There's no way it should be re-branded.The Football Association might be about to get £30m for a three-year sponsorship deal with the airline, but the reality is it will devalue the cup even more..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Clipstone relishing chance to play at Mansfield Town's ground in...

  29-04-2015 21:45
  
  Playing at the One Call Stadium can help "bring the best out of" Clipstone in the Notts Senior Cup final, according to their manager.The NCEL Division One champions are up against Basford United at Mansfield Town's ground this evening (7.30pm kick-off).Boss Chris Millington admits his side are the underdogs, with Basford having earned promotion to the Evo-Stik League through their own title-winning antics in the Midland Football League.But having exceeded expectations already this...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby confirm triple signing

  29-04-2015 21:30
  
  Nottingham Rugby have signed three players from Bedford Blues to bolster their squad for next season.The Green and Whites have secured the signatures of Darryl Veenendaal, Antonio 'TJ' Harris and Viliami Hakalo, following strong performances in the Championship this year.Veenendaal is a 24-year-old scrum half, who came through the Bedford Academy and has been a first team regular since 2010.He has a good turn of pace, superb passing ability, an excellent eye for the line and is strong in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles column: Nottingham Forest could learn from Premier...

  29-04-2015 21:00
  
  I was sat there with a big smile on my face the other night, watching a club reap the rewards of picking a good manager and sticking with him, of making smart signings in the transfer market and of playing attractive, attacking football – and I just wished it was Nottingham Forest.The Reds could learn from Bournemouth, who are on the brink of promotion into the Premier League after beating Bolton 3-0 in their final home game of the season in the Championship on Monday night – any...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Stuart Brothers: Going into last game...

  29-04-2015 20:30
  
  It was just gone 7am as I wrote this, sat on the floor, freezing cold with the sun not long risen over the red side of the Trent.Myself and my mate Paul had been sat outside the ticket office at Meadow Lane for not even an hour, but we'd questioned what we were doing there more than half a dozen times.But you see this is it. Our season has come down to this – potentially the last allocation of tickets for us Notts County supporters to see our team (we hope) clinch yet another...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Shaun Murphy through to World Snooker Championship semi-finals

  29-04-2015 20:20
  
  SHAUN Murphy booked his place in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals and now has his sights set on emulating Alex Higgins by going all the way to glory, ten years after his maiden Crucible triumph.
  Higgins, one of the most iconic players ever to have lifted a cue, was known as the People's Champion but had to endure two defeats in the final after his 1972 victory, before winning the title again a decade later.
  Nottingham-based Murphy has been in ominous form over the last 12 days and had.
  
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• Match fixing trial footballer jailed

  29-04-2015 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Notts County player Delroy Facey is found guilty in a match fixing trial.
  
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• Victim 'came to school with bruises'

  29-04-2015 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A seven year old girl who died of brain injuries had told teachers she would be beaten on her hands and arms if she was naughty, a court hears.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Delroy Facey jailed for more than two years for match-fixing

  29-04-2015 19:07
  
  Former Notts County striker Delroy Facey has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after he was convicted of being part of an international match-fixing ring.The footballer was described by a judge as being "the cancer at the heart of football" after he was found guilty of conspiring to commit bribery.A court heard the 35-year-old offered six lower league players "easy money" in exchange for throwing football games as part of an international crime syndicate. Working alongside
  
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• EllieCullen published Hillsborough disaster: Police issue further images of people who...

  29-04-2015 19:04
  
  Hillsborough investigators have released more images of potential witnesses in a bid to help the ongoing inquests into the disaster.The 24 people are thought to have helped some of the 96 people who died at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989.Although the images are now 26 years old, it is hoped that the public will be able to help identify those pictured.It follows a similar appeal last week, which sought the identity of 18 people.So far, 11 of those.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures: Imperial Tobacco's Horizon factory through the ages

  29-04-2015 18:45
  
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• rsherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Jury told about her punishments at...

  29-04-2015 18:29
  
  The trial of a woman accused of the murder of Shanay Walker heard the child spoke of punishments at home and went to school with accidental burns and bruises.The seven-year-old, who was allegedly murdered by her aunt Kay-Ann Morris, claimed to teachers her auntie stuffed food in her mouth - if she was slow at eating - and had to wash her own clothes if she wet herself.Details of Shanay's claims were documented at Southglade Primary School, in Beckhampton Road, in Bestwood, where she was a pupil.
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Strypes talk blues, Arctic Monkeys and old-fashioned rock 'n'...

  29-04-2015 18:23
  
  Around four years ago, a group of friends from Cavan in Ireland starting playing blues-influenced music and gigging in local pubs and clubs.
  Fast forward to the present day and after a record company battle to sign them, and building up a roster of celebrity fans including Noel Gallagher, Sir Elton John and Dave Grohl, The Strypes are one of the most rapidly ascending bands around.
  But before talking about the ascent, there's a burning question: how do you find four guys in a remote region of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Picture gallery: Re-live Notts County's Great Escape from last...

  29-04-2015 17:33
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire miss out on chance to beat Hampshire as rain...

  29-04-2015 17:23
  Rain prevented any chance of a first win of the season as Nottinghamshire made it three draws in a row at the Ageas Bowl.
  Only 9.4 overs were possible on the final day as on-off showers plagued Notts' chance of winning – the two captains finally shaking hands at 3.30pm.
  Hampshire were 391 runs adrift heading into the last three sessions but the morning was washed out.
  When the weather cleared Notts declared and opening batsmen Jimmy Adams and Liam Dawson safely negotiated a 40-minute spell
  
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• Hampshire v Notts ruined by rain

  29-04-2015 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Just 9.4 overs of cricket are possible on day four at the Ageas Bowl as Hampshire's game against Nottinghamshire ends as a draw.
  
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• DanRussell published 'Administration error' sees child's school place withdrawn

  29-04-2015 17:02
  A computer error has left a heartbroken family without a school for their child.Three-year-old Aimee Valencia already has the uniform and two acceptance letters for Springbank Primary School - but has now been told there is not a place for her.Nottinghamshire County Council said that due to an "administrative error" the Eastwood school had accepted her by mistake.Her family say they are confused and upset by the decision which could see Aimee, who has recently been diagnosed as being..
  
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• DanRussell commented 'Administration error' sees child's school place withdrawn

  29-04-2015 17:02
  
  A computer error has left a heartbroken family without a school for their child.Three-year-old Aimee Valencia already has the uniform and two acceptance letters for Springbank Primary School - but has now been told there is not a place for her.Nottinghamshire County Council said that due to an "administrative error" the Eastwood school had accepted her by mistake.Her family say they are confused and upset by the decision which could see Aimee, who has recently been diagnosed as being..
  
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• Mayweather vs Pacquiao: When and where can I watch it in Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  29-04-2015 16:54
  
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  Mayweather vs Pacquiao: When and where can I watch it in Nottingham?
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  When Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather get together in the ring this weekend it's going to be one of the biggest fights in years - and we've got everything you need to know about what time it starts, and where you can watch it. The fight will take ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Victoria Centre resident hands over petition to make steps safer

  29-04-2015 16:38
  
  More than 400 people have signed a petition to make an entrance to the Victoria Centre safer for residents and shoppers.Michael Pearce has handed his petition to Nottingham City Council, intu, Nottingham City Homes and a property management company who own the steps, who are based in Liverpool.Mr Pearce said he and other residents of the Victoria Centre feel threatened by the state of the stairs due to a lack of security.His petition has been signed by 431 people, a mixture of residents of the..
  
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• AlexBritton published Community pub could be turned into convenience store

  29-04-2015 16:34
  
  A former community-run pub could be turned into a Co-op and flats – despite a vocal campaign against the move.The New White Bull in Giltbrook closed in January after being on the market for more than a year.Locals fought to keep the pub, in Nottingham Road, open after owners Greene King said they wanted to sell up, but plans to pass on the premises to the nearby Blue Monkey Brewery didn't materialise.Now, Broxtowe Borough Council has received an application from Paragon Property...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hampshire v Nottinghamshire: Day four, tea: Weather scuppers...

  29-04-2015 16:10
  Hampshire opening batsmen Jimmy Adams and Liam Dawson saw out the best part of ten overs before rain once again scuppered any chance of a positive result at the Ageas Bowl.
  Nottinghamshire declared on their overnight score of 296 – leaving James Taylor on an unbeaten 53 – to set Hampshire 392 to win in 70 overs.
  After a washed out morning session, play began at 1.20pm but 40 minutes later a sharp downpour forced the players off.
  In the 9.4 overs Adams and Dawson – Hampshire's..
  
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• TracyWalker published Residents welcome news of Aldi's plans for Stapleford

  29-04-2015 16:08
  A budget supermarket chain's plans to set up shop in a Notts town could help revitalise the area, say shoppers.Aldi has submitted a proposal to build a new store on the Pinfold Business Park in Nottingham Road, Stapleford.If given the go-ahead, the scheme would bring 40 jobs, as well as 100 construction jobs, and associated housing.The company has been looking at opening in the town for some time, with the idea first floated around September 2014, with a public consultation.But the proposals...
  
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• JemmaPage published Wollaton family-run car wash reopens in Waitrose car park

  29-04-2015 15:50
  A family run business, which has been washing Wollaton's cars for nearly two decades, is celebrating after residents won their campaign to keep it open. S.A.S Hand Car Wash was worried it would have to shut up shop after luxury supermarket Waitrose took over the former Co-op in Trowell Road. The supermarket told the owners it did not want a car wash on the site. But locals rallied to keep the business alive, going to their local councillor for support and negotiating with Waitrose. The...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County goalkeeper Fabian Spiess is training with Liverpool

  29-04-2015 15:26
  Notts County goalkeeper Fabian Spiess has been training with Premier League side Liverpool.Spiess has been with the Reds for the last three days having and is hoping to impress manager Brendan Rodgers.The German has found appearances limited at Meadow Lane this season because of the form of Northern Ireland international Roy Carroll.He has played two games for the Magpies this season but they have come in the Johnstone Paint Trophy.They were both victories against Mansfield and Scunthorpe.Spiess
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County goalkeeper Fabian Spiess is training with Liverpool

  29-04-2015 15:26
  
  Notts County goalkeeper Fabian Spiess has been training with Premier League side Liverpool.Spiess has been with the Reds for the last three days having and is hoping to impress manager Brendan Rodgers.The German has found appearances limited at Meadow Lane this season because of the form of Northern Ireland international Roy Carroll.He has played two games for the Magpies this season but they have come in the Johnstone Paint Trophy.They were both victories against Mansfield and Scunthorpe.Spiess
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Mayweather vs Pacquiao: When and where can I watch it in...

  29-04-2015 15:18
  When Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather get together in the ring this weekend it's going to be one of the biggest fights in years - and we've got everything you need to know about what time it starts, and where you can watch it.The fight will take place at the world-famous MGM Grand in Las Vegas with the undercard starting at 3pm local time (11pm BST). The main event is scheduled to start around 8pm Vegas time (4am BST).If you fancy going out in Nottingham to watch the fight - having not been..
  
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• NottmPostEG published The five best gardens to visit this spring in Nottinghamshire

  29-04-2015 14:46
  
  Felley Priory: This spectacular place boasts ancient walls, yew hedges and a five-acre bluebell wood which will go down a treat during spring. And the priory's tranquil two and a half acre garden, where visitors will find many rare and unusual plants, is one of the county's best-kept secrets.The house and its grounds are nestled in beautiful rolling countryside in north Notts, just half a mile from junction 27 of the M1, near Underwood. Manager Michelle Upchurch says: "The bluebell wood is.
  
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• NottmPostEG commented The five best gardens to visit this spring in Nottinghamshire

  29-04-2015 14:46
  
  Felley Priory: This spectacular place boasts ancient walls, yew hedges and a five-acre bluebell wood which will go down a treat during spring. And the priory's tranquil two and a half acre garden, where visitors will find many rare and unusual plants, is one of the county's best-kept secrets.The house and its grounds are nestled in beautiful rolling countryside in north Notts, just half a mile from junction 27 of the M1, near Underwood. Manager Michelle Upchurch says: "The bluebell wood is.
  
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• AlexBritton published Election 2015: UKIP investigating candidate's 'Islamophobic...

  29-04-2015 14:33
  
  UKIP is investigating claims that one of its candidates has shared a number of Islamophobic pictures on Facebook.Shaun Hobson is a candidate for the Aspley ward of Nottingham City Council and his Facebook page – which has since been taken down – was said by national campaign group Hope Not Hate to have included pictures and cartoons with offensive messages about US President Barack Obama and Muslims. It also said there was a picture of a Muslim family with claims about the family...
  
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• EllieCullen published Shanay Walker murder trial: Teacher tells court she felt 'under...

  29-04-2015 14:30
  A teacher told a murder trial how she felt herself 'under interrogation' by the aunty of Shanay Walker during her time at her school.Speaking at the trial of Kay-Ann Morris, 23, of Beckhampton Road, Bestwood, who denies her niece's murder, Lisa Hyland told how she taught Shanay at Southglade Primary School.Shanay was found dead in bed at Morris's home with more than 50 injuries, including a fatal head injury, on July 31 last year.Mrs Hyland, who has spent her entire 15-year teaching career at...
  
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• Blown fuse stops force's 999 calls

  29-04-2015 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police force's 999 calls are handled by another force after a blown fuse knocks out its call centre.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham fundraisers raise money for Nepal earthquake

  29-04-2015 13:45
  
  Good Samaritans from Nottingham have started raising money to help the thousands of people caught up in the devastating earthquake in Nepal.The Depot Climbing Centre, in King Edward Street, will be donating all of its Bank Holiday Monday takings to UNICEF's Nepal earthquake appeal.The centre, which opened in October 2012, decided to contribute to the charity's plea after seeing the devastating aftermath caused by the natural disaster, which hit Kathmandu on Saturday.Dozens of British and Irish..
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham fundraisers act after Nepal earthquake

  29-04-2015 13:45
  
  Good Samaritans from Nottingham have started raising money to help the thousands of people caught up in the devastating earthquake in Nepal.The Depot Climbing Centre, in King Edward Street, will be donating all of its Bank Holiday Monday takings to UNICEF's Nepal earthquake appeal.The centre, which opened in October 2012, decided to contribute to the charity's plea after seeing the devastating aftermath caused by the natural disaster, which hit Kathmandu on Saturday.Dozens of British and Irish..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Thorntons "cautious" about trading performance over...

  29-04-2015 13:38
  Thorntons, the Somercotes confectionary retailer, said it was cautious about its trading performance over the rest of the financial year after reporting disappointing sales over Mothering Sunday. In a third quarter trading update for the 15 weeks to April 25, chief executive Jonathan Hart said: "Looking ahead to our fourth quarter, we remain cautious about the outlook for the full year and continue to maintain strict control of costs as the economic situation is still challenging for many..
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Swansea City's Modou Barrow backs Nottingham Forest for ... - Nottingham Post

  29-04-2015 13:33
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest loanee Modou Barrow has backed the club to make a successful play-off push next season. The winger was recalled by parent club Swansea City this week after an ankle injury to Wayne Routledge at the Liberty Stadium. His Reds ...
  Swansea City recall Modou Barrow from Nottingham Forest loanBBC Sport
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• Nottingham Post published Hampshire v Nottinghamshire, day four lunch report: Rain...

  29-04-2015 13:24
  
  Rain frustrated Nottinghamshire's quest to beat Hampshire on day four at the Ageas Bowl.Play was delayed for the whole of the morning session after dark clouds and rain were a constant above Southampton – the umpires not even scheduling an inspection as they abandoned any hope of morning play just after midday. Notts are expected to declare with a lead of 391 if the weather clears up in the afternoon – giving themselves a maximum of two sessions to bowl Hampshire out.The visitors are
  
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• NottmPostEG published Faiza Butt: Paracosm, New Art Exchange

  29-04-2015 13:10
  
  One of Faiza Butt's smaller drawings shows three figures pressed close together as if they were up for a group selfie. One is Elton John, one is Eminem and the other is Butt's friend Reema, a young Muslim woman who's sucking the straw in a carton of Ribena.
  The picture, so the gallery notice tells us, highlights the artist's conviction that, contrary to popular belief, there are no cultural differences between people of east and west.
  No differences? Really? Butt's own CV and work undermine this
  
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• Nottingham Post published Great Food and Drink Festival comes to Nottingham Castle

  29-04-2015 13:00
  Foodie heaven is coming to Nottingham Castle next month in a three-day bank holiday extravaganza.The Great Food and Drink Festival is expected to draw crowds of 12,000 to see demonstrations by a host of chefs, both celebrity names and home grown talent, plus hundreds of stalls to browse and feed the hungry hordes.Andy Whyles, one of the organisers from All About Tourism, said: "We are over the moon to have secured Nottingham Castle for this year's event which will showcase a wide variety of
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Importance Of Being Earnest: Burton Joyce Players put on...

  29-04-2015 11:58
  The Burton Joyce Players are in the very last stages of rehearsal for their up-coming "totally cross-gendered" version of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. Why cross-gendered?Well, director Patrick McDonough says the simple answer is "why not?""Cross gendered roles are perhaps more common than people imagine, from Sarah Bernhardt in 1899 through to Maxine Peake in 2014 playing Hamlet, and not forgetting Matthew Bourne's all male production of
  
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• Nottingham Post published Blair Adams Notts County column: We must learn from our mistakes...

  29-04-2015 11:58
  The final whistle on Saturday brought huge feelings of elation around Meadow Lane.It meant we were lifted out of the relegation zone and gave ourselves a real chance to avoid the drop.I'm sure it was a nervy Tuesday night for Notts fans as we all eagerly awaited the result of Colchester against Swindon.A win for them would have sucked us back into the relegation zone but thankfully, Swindon managed a draw.It means we are not relying on other results at the weekend; we can concentrate fully on...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stapleford property: Launch of new branch

  29-04-2015 11:57
  Saint Properties celebrated the opening of its new Stapleford office at the weekend.The branch, at 22 Derby Road, Stapleford, is the third office for the sales and lettings firm. Jason Osborne, branch manager, said: "We see Stapleford as an up and coming area that we want to be a part of. Our new branch links our two existing offices, which are in Beeston and Ilkeston to create a network that has got the whole local area covered."He added: "We are all local people and have a great
  
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