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• JonPritchard published Chancellor George Osborne visits Ravenshead in final push for...

  05-05-2015 22:45
  
  Chancellor George Osborne put on his chefs' whites and got his hands dirty as the Conservatives made one last rallying cry to voters in the Sherwood constituency.He visited The Hutt pub in Ravenshead last night with Mark Spencer, throwing his support behind the man who won the seat in 2010. The Chancellor also pulled pints and chatted with regulars during his visit.The seat is expected to be one of the main battle grounds in the East Midlands on Thursday, with Labour odds-on to take back the...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Chancellor George Osborne visits Ravenshead in final push for...

  05-05-2015 22:45
  Chancellor George Osborne put on his chefs' whites and got his hands dirty as the Conservatives made one last rallying cry to voters in the Sherwood constituency.He visited The Hutt pub in Ravenshead last night with Mark Spencer, throwing his support behind the man who won the seat in 2010. The Chancellor also pulled pints and chatted with regulars during his visit.The seat is expected to be one of the main battle grounds in the East Midlands on Thursday, with Labour odds-on to take back the...
  
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• Police PA admits computer misuse

  05-05-2015 22:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The personal assistant of Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner admits misusing force computers to view case details of people she knew.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Election results in Broxtowe in 2001, 2005 and 2010

  05-05-2015 22:04
  
  Election results from Broxtowe. 2001 turnout: 66.5%<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span> 2005...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Roy Carroll signs new deal with Notts County despite relegation

  05-05-2015 20:28
  
  NOTTS County have been handed a huge boost in the wake of their relegation to League Two after it was announced goalkeeper Roy Carroll has signed a new contract with the club.
  The 37-year-old was a massive hit in his first season at Meadow Lane as he played 50 times in total after being signed by former boss Shaun Derry.
  Current manager Ricardo Moniz had already made it clear he wanted to keep Carroll.
  "He is somebody I would love to keep, no doubt about it," he said.
  "A good...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Roy Carroll signs new deal with Notts County despite relegation

  05-05-2015 20:28
  
  Notts County have been handed a huge boost in the wake of their relegation to League Two after it was announced goalkeeper Roy Carroll has signed a new contract with the club.
  The 37-year-old was a massive hit in his first season at Meadow Lane as he played 50 times in total after being signed by former boss Shaun Derry.
  Current manager Ricardo Moniz had already made it clear he wanted to keep Carroll.
  "He is somebody I would love to keep, no doubt about it," he said.
  "A good...
  
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• Nottingham Forest's Dimitar Evtimov reacts on Twitter to Kevin Wilson's ... - HITC

  05-05-2015 20:06
  
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  Nottingham Forest youngster Dimitar Evtimov is delighted to see former Derby County striker Kevin Wilson appointed the new Nuneaton Town manager. Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his ...
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• sherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Child had to 'run up and down stairs'

  05-05-2015 19:56
  A girl of seven, whose auntie is on trial for her murder and cruelty, previously had food shoved in her mouth and was made to run up and down stairs, a jury heard.Kay-Ann Morris was also alleged to have dragged and dropped Shanay Walker on the floor and would kick and slap her as well, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Tuesday, May 5.In the next phase of evidence jurors watched a video recording of a girl speaking to a police officer after Shanay's death.The child claimed Morris had forced Shanay.
  
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• TracyWalker published Family still looking for a home of their own after freak fire in...

  05-05-2015 19:30
  
  Emergency accommodation has saved the George family after they lost their home in a freak house fire, sparked by a faulty hairdryer and hairspray.But mum Kristel George and her two sons are hoping for a new start with a home of their own. The family have been living in temporary accommodation since the Mapperley blaze on Friday, March 13.And after six weeks in temporary accommodation in Radford, the 35-year-old single mum to Patrick, 12, and five-year-old Edenn, who has a mild form of cerebral..
  
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• TracyWalker commented Family still looking for a home of their own after freak fire in...

  05-05-2015 19:30
  
  Emergency accommodation has saved the George family after they lost their home in a freak house fire, sparked by a faulty hairdryer and hairspray.But mum Kristel George and her two sons are hoping for a new start with a home of their own. The family have been living in temporary accommodation since the Mapperley blaze on Friday, March 13.And after six weeks in temporary accommodation in Radford, the 35-year-old single mum to Patrick, 12, and five-year-old Edenn, who has a mild form of cerebral..
  
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• DanRussell published Clifton school bans juice in the classroom

  05-05-2015 19:30
  
  Children at a Clifton school have been told they are not allowed to take juice into the classroom.New rules introduced at Highbank Primary mean that pupils are only allowed to drink tap water provided by teachers from a designated bottle.Staff at the Winscombe Mount school hope that move will improve concentration and learning in the classroom – but some parents do not agree with the changes.Mother of four Linda Hill, 39, of Moreton Road, Clifton, said: "All they are allowed is tap...
  
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• DanRussell commented Clifton school bans juice in the classroom

  05-05-2015 19:30
  
  Children at a Clifton school have been told they are not allowed to take juice into the classroom.New rules introduced at Highbank Primary mean that pupils are only allowed to drink tap water provided by teachers from a designated bottle.Staff at the Winscombe Mount school hope that move will improve concentration and learning in the classroom – but some parents do not agree with the changes.Mother of four Linda Hill, 39, of Moreton Road, Clifton, said: "All they are allowed is tap...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County: A five-point plan for League Two

  05-05-2015 19:15
  
  1. Give the manager the final say on transfers: Notts will introduce a transfer committee next season, with a panel set to discuss new signings.It's not unique because Liverpool have adopted something similar, but it has not come without its problems.It is the manager's job which is on the line when results go wrong so it's only fair he has the final say on which players are put forward.2. Sign a strong centre-back with leadership qualities: The majority of Notts' defensive issues have stemmed..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Notts County were simply not good enough to...

  05-05-2015 19:15
  
  Before the coaches had even left the stadium, the post-mortem was already under way.The 3-1 defeat at Gillingham was somebody's fault and everybody wanted to point the finger because apportioning blame helps the suffering.So who was it? The manager? The players? The previous manager? The owners? How about the chefs?As usual, social media was awash with the kind of conspiracy theories which would make those cops from the X-Files blush.The truth is out there, and although it's a brutal truth, the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen Richardson-Walsh column: GB hockey star on her 250th cap...

  05-05-2015 19:15
  
  In February last year I played in my 249th match for England or Great Britain in San Diego.Fourteen months later, following my second back surgery and the most challenging time of my career, I am proud to say that I've finally received my 250th international cap.From the team's perspective the next two months are the most crucial on the road to Rio because it's qualification time!More often than not the qualification process is much more stressful than the tournament itself.The team will take...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County: A five-point plan for League Two

  05-05-2015 19:15
  
  1. Give the manager the final say on transfers: Notts will introduce a transfer committee next season, with a panel set to discuss new signings.It's not unique because Liverpool have adopted something similar, but it has not come without its problems.It is the manager's job which is on the line when results go wrong so it's only fair he has the final say on which players are put forward.2. Sign a strong centre-back with leadership qualities: The majority of Notts' defensive issues have stemmed..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leigh Curtis column: Notts County were simply not good enough to...

  05-05-2015 19:15
  
  Before the coaches had even left the stadium, the post-mortem was already under way.The 3-1 defeat at Gillingham was somebody's fault and everybody wanted to point the finger because apportioning blame helps the suffering.So who was it? The manager? The players? The previous manager? The owners? How about the chefs?As usual, social media was awash with the kind of conspiracy theories which would make those cops from the X-Files blush.The truth is out there, and although it's a brutal truth, the.
  
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• JonPritchard published M1 coach crash injured dozens of people

  05-05-2015 19:12
  
  More than 30 people have been injured, including the driver, after a coach crash on the M1.Ambulance crews have treated 36 patients after the collision on the southbound carriageway between junction 30 and junction 29 of the motorway shortly before 12.30pm on Tuesday.The driver was airlifted to the Queen's Medical Centre following the crash, but there are not thought to be any serious injuries.The road was closed for a short time but has since re-opened.One person had to be pulled from the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published The Dojo karate club returns from Las Vegas with medal haul

  05-05-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham's The Dojo karate club returned with a medal haul from the World Cup in Las Vegas.Sonny Roberts and West Bridgford fighter James Wells claimed bronze as part of the three-man team event, with Wells securing victory for Great Britain in the deciding fight against the USA with a head-kick in the dying seconds.Roberts also bagged individual heavyweight gold, while his training partner Wells was knocked out at the quarter-final stage in both the same category and the openweight.In the US.
  
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• Beevers among seven let go by Stags

  05-05-2015 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town announce they have released seven players, including defender Lee Beevers and midfielder Ricky Ravenhill.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town release seven players as Adam Murray announces...

  05-05-2015 18:46
  
  Seven players have been released as Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray announced his retained list.It means the Stags currently have six players on their books, with Murray looking to bring in 13 new faces over the summer.The manager will now wait for answers from the seven players who have new deals on the table, as well as youth team players Anthony Dwyer and Chris Spencer, who have been offered professional contracts.Those released by the club are Lee Beevers, Alex Fisher, Simon Heslop, Ricky...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mansfield Town release seven players as Adam Murray announces...

  05-05-2015 18:46
  
  Seven players have been released as Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray announced his retained list.It means the Stags currently have six players on their books, with Murray looking to bring in 13 new faces over the summer.The manager will now wait for answers from the seven players who have new deals on the table, as well as youth team players Anthony Dwyer and Chris Spencer, who have been offered professional contracts.Those released by the club are Lee Beevers, Alex Fisher, Simon Heslop, Ricky...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rugby Union: Casuals beat Southwell rivals to lift Notts Cup

  05-05-2015 18:45
  Nottingham Casuals capped a highly satisfying season by winning the Notts Intermediate Cup, scoring five tries to defeat old rivals Southwell 29-13.Casuals took the lead after eight minutes when the forwards put in a huge drive from a line-out on Southwell's 22 line, and Gareth Davies-Jones dived over from short range.It took another 30 minutes before there was a change in the scoreline.Southwell got back into the game with a penalty, but Casuals extended their lead when Steve Naylor finished...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Golf round-up: Notts quartet celebrate ace success, while Worksop...

  05-05-2015 18:45
  
  Four golfers in Nottinghamshire have been rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1Club after achieving a hole-in-one.The quartet won a limited-edition luxury watch, after the German brand once again pledged to reward club golfersfor every hole-in-one recorded during a club competition in 2015, after giving away more than £1m-worth oftimepieces since its launch in 2013.Peter Brooks, 61 and an 11-handicapper, scored his ace on the 140-yard, par-three seventh at Rufford...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Ilkeston FC boss Kevin Wilson named Nuneaton Town manager

  05-05-2015 18:24
  
  Former Ilkeston FC manager Kevin Wilson has made a swift return to the game after being named Nuneaton Town's new boss.
  Wilson left the Robins after they lost the Evo-Stik Northern League Premier Division play-off final to Curzon Ashton at the weekend.
  However, he did not have to wait long for work as Nuneaton asked the former Northern Ireland striker to help them recover from relegation from Conference Premier.
  He has been given a two-year deal but it is not clear if Robins assistant Steve...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham coroner urges slimmers not to take "dangerous&quo...

  05-05-2015 17:57
  
  Slimmers have been sent a stark warning about the "devastating" effect of taking unregulated diet pills following the death of a talented boxer who collapsed in the ring.Lance Ferguson-Prayogg fell unconscious after a 'white collar' fight at The Forum in the Cornerhouse and was rushed to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre, where he died the following day.An inquest at Nottingham coroner's court yesterday revealed the father-of-one had been taking a "dangerous" fat burning...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Coroner urges slimmers not to take 'dangerous' fat burning pills

  05-05-2015 17:57
  
  Slimmers have been sent a stark warning about the "devastating" effect of taking unregulated diet pills following the death of a talented boxer who collapsed in the ring.Lance Ferguson-Prayogg fell unconscious after a 'white collar' fight at The Forum in the Cornerhouse and was rushed to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre, where he died the following day.An inquest at Nottingham coroner's court yesterday revealed the father-of-one had been taking a "dangerous" fat burning...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Nottingham coroner urges slimmers not to take "dangerous&quo...

  05-05-2015 17:57
  
  Slimmers have been sent a stark warning about the "devastating" effect of taking unregulated diet pills following the death of a talented boxer who collapsed in the ring.Lance Ferguson-Prayogg fell unconscious after a 'white collar' fight at The Forum in the Cornerhouse and was rushed to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre, where he died the following day.An inquest at Nottingham coroner's court yesterday revealed the father-of-one had been taking a "dangerous" fat burning...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Coroner urges slimmers not to take 'dangerous' fat burning pills

  05-05-2015 17:57
  Slimmers have been sent a stark warning about the "devastating" effect of taking unregulated diet pills following the death of a talented boxer who collapsed in the ring.Lance Ferguson-Prayogg fell unconscious after a 'white collar' fight at The Forum in the Cornerhouse and was rushed to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre, where he died the following day.An inquest at Nottingham coroner's court yesterday revealed the father-of-one had been taking a "dangerous" fat burning...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham grime star Gino Bonazzi gets 20,000 video hits in 24...

  05-05-2015 17:13
  
  Grime star Gino Bonazzi notched up over 20,000 hits on his latest music video - in just 24 hours. The performer, of Radford, dressed up as infamous outlaw Robin Hood for the video for the song 'Oh Well' and even shot a segment alongside a crowd of fans in the Old Market Square.After releasing the music video on YouTube on Sunday, the singer managed to get over 20,000 views in one day. The video has since racked more than 700 'likes'. After posting a message on social media sites Twitter and...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham carnival heading to The Meadows

  05-05-2015 17:11
  
  Nottingham's 'Caribbean carnival' is set to return to its original home in the Meadows after more than 50 years. The event, now known as the Nottingham Carnival Weekend, will take place at two venues now over two days. The event will start on Saturday, August 22 at the Forest Recreation Ground with a music festival which in the past has attracted some of the world's top musicians and DJsThen, on the Sunday, the carnival moves to the Meadows at the Embankment for a parade along the River Trent...
  
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• Frozen characters get ready to skate into Nottingham for Disney On Ice show - Nottingham Post

  05-05-2015 17:01
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  Frozen characters get ready to skate into Nottingham for Disney On Ice show
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  Join Frozen's Elsa, Anna and Olaf the snowman as Disney On Ice skates into Nottingham. Lucy Budge speaks to cast member and ice skating star James Hunt. Donning their pairs of skates and sparkly costumes are the cast of popular ice skating show Disney ...and more »
  
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• Diet drugs led to boxer's death

  05-05-2015 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The death of a boxer who collapsed after a "white collar" match was partly caused by a fat burning drug, an inquest concludes.
  
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• JemmaPage published Have you seen missing Christine of Mansfield?

  05-05-2015 16:32
  
  A woman has gone missing from her home in Mansfield.Christine Puhlhofer was last seen at about 11pm on Monday and has not been heard from since.She is described as white, around 5ft tall, of slim build, with dark brown shoulder length hair.She was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and leopard print leggings. If anyone believes they have seen Christine or knows of her whereabouts, call the police on 101.
  
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• JemmaPage published Have you seen missing Christine from Mansfield?

  05-05-2015 16:32
  
  A woman has gone missing from her home in Mansfield.Christine Puhlhofer was last seen at about 11pm on Monday and has not been heard from since.She is described as white, around 5ft tall, of slim build, with dark brown shoulder length hair.She was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and leopard print leggings. If anyone believes they have seen Christine or knows of her whereabouts, call the police on 101.
  
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• JemmaPage published New community centre set to open in Ravenshead

  05-05-2015 16:18
  
  The legacy of a local lady has inspired a church to build a new community centre in Ravenshead.St Peter's Church decided it would give back to local residents after the late Laura Smith left a £120,000 donation to the place of worship in her will.The fully-accessible centre – which will officially open this weekend next to the church in Sheepwalk Lane – has three rooms, full catering facilities and under-floor heating.The building, which cost £550,000 to build, replaces..
  
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• LucyBudge published Frozen characters get ready to skate into Nottingham for Disney...

  05-05-2015 16:06
  
  Join Frozen's Elsa, Anna and Olaf the snowman as Disney On Ice skates into Nottingham. Lucy Budge speaks to cast member and ice skating star James HuntDonning their pairs of skates and sparkly costumes are the cast of popular ice skating show Disney On Ice.The team will be skating their way into Nottingham on Thursday 7 May for the first show of the week at the Capital FM Arena.Named Magical Ice Festival, this year's show will include new Disney favourites, the characters from Frozen, as well as
  
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• LucyBudge commented Frozen characters get ready to skate into Nottingham for Disney...

  05-05-2015 16:06
  
  Join Frozen's Elsa, Anna and Olaf the snowman as Disney On Ice skates into Nottingham. Lucy Budge speaks to cast member and ice skating star James HuntDonning their pairs of skates and sparkly costumes are the cast of popular ice skating show Disney On Ice.The team will be skating their way into Nottingham on Thursday 7 May for the first show of the week at the Capital FM Arena.Named Magical Ice Festival, this year's show will include new Disney favourites, the characters from Frozen, as well as
  
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• Ex-officer in court over force theft

  05-05-2015 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A retired police officer, from Nottingham, appears in court, charged with the theft of £113,000 from Warwickshire Police's former HQ.
  
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• TracyWalker published Mum-to-be tells of Nepal earthquake ordeal

  05-05-2015 15:05
  
  A mum-to-be has spoken of her "guilt" after she fled the devastation of the Nepalese earthquake.Businesswoman Ele Corriette, her husband Robby and their intern Lydia Denton were sitting down to a cup of tea with friends on the fourth floor of a building in Sorakhutte, Kathmandhu, when the 7.8 magnitude quake hit. Ele, who is six months pregnant with her first child and had been experiencing stomach problems, said: "The building moved from side to side and the ground shook. I...
  
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• DanRussell published Shanay Walker murder trial: Victim was 'dragged and dropped' on...

  05-05-2015 14:54
  
  A girl claimed a woman accused of the murder of Shanay Walker would "drag and drop" Shanay on the floor.The youngster's police video interview was played at the trial of Kay-Ann Morris, who denies Shanay's murder and cruelty, and Shanay's grandmother Juanila Smikle, who pleads not guilty to five counts of cruelty - one related to Shanay.The girl, who cannot be identified, alleged Morris got Shanay and dragged and dropped her to the floor. She also claimed the defendant kicked and...
  
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• DanRussell published Boy killed in Langar crash named as Luke Aitken

  05-05-2015 14:19
  
  A boy who died in a crash has been named as 12-year-old Luke Aitken, from Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire.Luke died on Monday when a Ford Transit Tipper van he was a passenger in crashed at Langar Industrial Estate at around 3.10pm.A 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit remains in custody.Anyone with any information about the incident should telephone Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 491 of 4 May.
  
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• Nottingham firm warns of wait on royal baby shawls - ITV News

  05-05-2015 14:15
  
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  The shawl priced at £68 has attracted buyers from the United States, Australia and Japan. Photo: PA. A family firm from Nottingham has said items on their website will need to be pre-ordered following demand for the white woollen shawl which gained ...
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• Barry_Cooper published McDonald's announce turnaround plan

  05-05-2015 14:12
  McDonald's have issued a turnaround plan to help increase business after the fast food giant posted disappointing results in the first quarter of the year so far. Chief executive Steve Easterbrook stated that their recent performance had been "poor" as the business faced stronger threats from competitors like Five Guys also adding that "the numbers don't lie." He said: "I will not shy away from the urgent need to reset this business, and how we galvanise competitive...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented McDonald's announce turnaround plan

  05-05-2015 14:12
  
  McDonald's have issued a turnaround plan to help increase business after the fast food giant posted disappointing results in the first quarter of the year so far. Chief executive Steve Easterbrook stated that their recent performance had been "poor" as the business faced stronger threats from competitors like Five Guys also adding that "the numbers don't lie." He said: "I will not shy away from the urgent need to reset this business, and how we galvanise competitive...
  
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• Notts 'a force to be reckoned with'

  05-05-2015 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Laura Bassett says Notts County are "a force to be reckoned with" after reaching their first FA Women's Cup final.
  
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• Nottingham company who dressed Royal baby see boom in overseas trade - Nottingham Post

  05-05-2015 13:44
  
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  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, with their newborn daughter The Princess of Cambridge, dressed in a shawl from G H Hurt and Son. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire. Comments (0).and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper published DadBods: The latest social media craze

  05-05-2015 12:52
  Have you seen the latest craze taking social media by storm? College Dad Bods has been created on Instagram and is giving a unique group of men notoriety.Those chaps who aren't carrying a beer belly but at the same time aren't perfectly toned either are now the subject of much interest on the account which now has over 10,000 followers. If you are the sort of guy who pays a visit to the gym every so often but is quite happy to have a kebab and chips on a Friday night with a few beers,...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented DadBods: The latest social media craze

  05-05-2015 12:52
  
  Have you seen the latest craze taking social media by storm? College Dad Bods has been created on Instagram and is giving a unique group of men notoriety.Those chaps who aren't carrying a beer belly, but at the same time aren't perfectly toned either, are now the subject of much interest on the account which now has over 10,000 followers. If you are the sort of guy who pays a visit to the gym every so often but is quite happy to have a kebab and chips on a Friday night with a few beers,...
  
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• JemmaPage published Celebrities endure life in The Workhouse in Southwell for BBC TV...

  05-05-2015 12:49
  
  Celebrities stepped out of their comfort zones and became paupers for the day to discover the harsh conditions in a Victorian Workhouse.Six stars traded in their fame and descended on the Workhouse in Southwell to sleep in dormitories and empty their chamber pots in the privies. Former politician Ann Widdecombe, Outnumbered star Tyger Drew-Honey, impressionist Alistair McGowan, Welsh athlete Colin Jackson, TV presenter Miquita Oliver and actress Zoe Lucker took part in the time-travelling treat.
  
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