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• Cameron completing cabinet reshuffle

  11-05-2015 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Cameron is appointing his new cabinet with Nottingham's Anna Soubry among those promoted.
  
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• Labour shake-up: Leslie replaces Balls

  11-05-2015 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harriet Harman reshuffles Labour's shadow cabinet, replacing Ed Balls with Nottingham's Chris Leslie.
  
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• Paul Taylor column: Nottingham Forest will pin their hopes on another QPR ... - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 21:26
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  Paul Taylor column: Nottingham Forest will pin their hopes on another QPR ...
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  This time a year ago, the sight of Bobby Zamora breaking Derby County hearts at Wembley provided at least a small amount of solace for Nottingham Forest fans, following a dramatic, fractious and ultimately frustrating campaign on the banks of the Trent.and more »
  
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• EllieCullen published Broxtowe Borough Council elections: Kimberley result revealed...

  11-05-2015 21:12
  
  The councillors who will represent Kimberley on Broxtowe Borough Council have finally been revealed - after votes from Thursday's election had to be repeatedly recounted.Conservative candidates Shane Easom and Mel Crowe won the most votes (1,607 and 1,546 respectively), with Labour's Richard Robinson clinching the final seat.It had been a tense few days for the candidates after the original count on Friday found just one vote between third and fourth places - with fellow Labour candidate Andy...
  
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• Homes evacuated in Redhill as car crashes into house - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 21:03
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  Homes evacuated in Redhill as car crashes into house
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  Residents have had to be evacuated after a car crashed into a house and made it structurally unsafe. As well as the two occupants of the house, in Monsell Drive, off the A60 in Redhill, residents from four other properties had to leave their homes ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Taylor column: Nottingham Forest will pin their hopes on...

  11-05-2015 21:00
  
  This time a year ago, the sight of Bobby Zamora breaking Derby County hearts at Wembley provided at least a small amount of solace for Nottingham Forest fans, following a dramatic, fractious and ultimately frustrating campaign on the banks of the Trent.Twelve months down the line and, following another equally dramatic and frustrating season, Reds fans could again be looking to Queens Park Rangers to provide a source of optimism; a ray of light. And this time, there is more than just petty...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Pathway Academy to hold open night

  11-05-2015 21:00
  
  The Notts County Pathway Academy schemewill hold an open evening tomorrow as part of a new educational course designed to find careers for teenagers in sport.All 16 to 18-year-olds are being invited to talk to tutors and coaches about the programme which is a result of a partnership between the Magpies and Rolls Royce.The open evening is being held at the aero manufacturer's base in Hucknall where students will be based when the course gets underway.The Pathway scheme offers the chance to win...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Roy Carroll's leadership is just as...

  11-05-2015 21:00
  
  The decision by Roy Carroll to sign a new contract with Notts County was terrific, but let's be honest, it was news we certainly did not expect.He was comfortably one of the best players last season, a player who stopped defeats becoming severe beatings and won games on his own.Yes he's a little crazy, butallgoalkeepers are slightly off the beaten track because who in their right mind would let people shoot at them?But for all of the needless bookings, the indisputable truth is that Carroll...
  
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• Nottingham Post published England boss Mark Sampson sets sights on winning World Cup after...

  11-05-2015 21:00
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Paul Taylor column: Nottingham Forest will pin their hopes on...

  11-05-2015 21:00
  
  This time a year ago, the sight of Bobby Zamora breaking Derby County hearts at Wembley provided at least a small amount of solace for Nottingham Forest fans, following a dramatic, fractious and ultimately frustrating campaign on the banks of the Trent.Twelve months down the line and, following another equally dramatic and frustrating season, Reds fans could again be looking to Queens Park Rangers to provide a source of optimism; a ray of light. And this time, there is more than just petty...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented England boss Mark Sampson sets sights on winning World Cup after...

  11-05-2015 21:00
  
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• TracyWalker published Homes evacuated in Redhill as car crashes into house

  11-05-2015 20:39
  
  Residents have had to be evacuated after a car crashed into a house and made it structurally unsafe. As well as the two occupants of the house, in Monsell Drive, off the A60 in Redhill, residents from four other properties had to leave their homes. Fire chiefs say a pensioner was trying to park a silver Peugeot when she misjudged it, careering through a fence and then into the house, leaving it in an "unsafe structural condition". A 150-metre cordon was put in place as there was a risk
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wickets tumble as Nottinghamshire move into position to beat...

  11-05-2015 19:55
  
  Nottinghamshire are favourites to record their first win of the season after a day on which 18 wickets fell at Chester-le-Street.
  Although Durham's Mark Wood celebrated his return from England duty in Dublin by picking up four, Riki Wessels followed his first innings century with an unbeaten 42 in Nottinghamshire's second innings total of 178.
  That set Durham a target of 261 to win, which looked a tall order after being dismissed for 163 in their first innings after an opening stand of 65.With..
  
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• sherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Accused spoke to teacher about the...

  11-05-2015 19:25
  
  The woman accused of the murder of Shanay Walker would discipline her - but denied hurting her when spoken to about alleged home punishments, a jury heard.Assistant head teacher Monchih Ponty had been with teacher Lisa Hyland when Shanay claimed she was punished by her legal guardian and aunt Kay-Ann Morris.Church-going Morris, 23, of Beckhampton Road, in Bestwood, denies Shanay's murder, along with cruelty towards her and another child.Shanay's grandmother, Juanila Smikle, 53, of Easegill...
  
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• JonPritchard published Car crashes into house in Redhill

  11-05-2015 18:52
  
  A car has crashed into a house in Redhill, causing delays on the roads.Firefighters were called to the house on Monsell Drive on Monday evening to make the house safe. No one was trapped in the car, and no one else was injured following the crash.The incident caused delays on the roads, with Nottingham City Transport tweeting congestion was causing delays to their purple 87 service.More to follow.
  
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• JonPritchard published Hucknall residents speak of surprise at 'aggravated robbery'...

  11-05-2015 18:38
  
  Residents living near to the scene of an "aggravated robbery" have spoken of their surprise at the crime.The victim was attacked at Moda restaurant, on Annesley Road, Hucknall, between 11pm and midnight on Sunday, and their belongings were later found almost five miles away in Bestwood Country Park.The scene was cordoned off by police yesterday afternoon as officers continued their inquiries. There was also a police presence at Bestwood Country Park throughout the day.The victim is...
  
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• TomNorton published First patient at City Hospital's £12.5 million operating...

  11-05-2015 18:11
  
  The first patient at the City Hospital's new £12.5 million operating theatres has said the improvements will make a huge difference for those going under the knife.David Hodgkin, 66, has recently undergone surgery on both his knees with one procedure at the old theatre and one at the new.The project, which was completed earlier this month, includes four new theatres, a new recovery unit and admissions lounge, enabling staff to carry out an extra 850 operations per year.Mr Hodgkin, of...
  
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• TomNorton commented First patient at City Hospital's £12.5 million operating...

  11-05-2015 18:11
  The first patient at the City Hospital's new £12.5 million operating theatres has said the improvements will make a huge difference for those going under the knife.David Hodgkin, 66, has recently undergone surgery on both his knees with one procedure at the old theatre and one at the new.The project, which was completed earlier this month, includes four new theatres, a new recovery unit and admissions lounge, enabling staff to carry out an extra 850 operations per year.Mr Hodgkin, of...
  
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• Nottingham Forest release teaser image of 150th anniversary home kit - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 18:05
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  Nottingham Forest release teaser image of 150th anniversary home kit
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  The countdown is on as Nottingham Forest get ready to mark the 150th anniversary of their football club. And rumours about the Reds sporting specially-commissioned '150 years' home and away kits in the Championship to mark the occasion have surfaced ...
  
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• TomNorton published Family of Notts RAF amputee gives away his prosthetic leg to...

  11-05-2015 17:46
  
  It was more than ten years ago when Ilkeston-born Gerry Shooter had to have his leg amputated after health complications left doctors no choice but to cut it off.Following his death in February the replacement leg he was given has been donated to another soul in need on the other side of the world.Former RAF chef Gerry, who lived in Nottinghamshire throughout his life, was 74 when he died after a battle with cancer.Having spent time in Africa during the 1960s as a cook in the Royal Air Force...
  
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• jonmattos published Nottingham Forest release teaser image of 150th anniversary home...

  11-05-2015 17:43
  
  The countdown is on as Nottingham Forest get ready to mark the 150th anniversary of their football club.
  And rumours about the Reds sporting specially-commissioned '150 years' home and away kits in the Championship to mark the occasion have surfaced across the internet.
  One Twitter account posted a picture of a red kit with a special '150 years' badge that resembles the kit worn by Forest in the European Cup winning exploits.
  It was suggested on Twitter the image had been leaked out, but the...
  
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• BenIreland published 24-hour football game to raise £15K for amateur Gedling...

  11-05-2015 17:35
  
  Footballers have kicked up a plan to raise £15,000 for their club and a charity by playing a 24-hour-long game.Around 300 players from all 20 teams at Gedling Southbank FC will be taking part at the Powerleague five-a-side pitches in Lenton from 6pm on Friday May 15.The long-term goal for the club is to raise enough funds for a permanent home in the next five years, which could be built at Lambley Lane Recreation Ground.And the generous team has decided to offer half of their donations to.
  
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• EllieCullen published Police appeal for witnesses after alleged indecent assault in...

  11-05-2015 17:26
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported she had been indecently assaulted in Mansfield.The attack allegedly took place at about 2.30am on Sunday, April 19, near the works station in Bath Lane.Officers are particularly keen to speak to two men who were walking down Bath Lane away from Mansfield town centre and may have seen a lady take a fall near the Redmount Dental Surgery shortly before this incident.They may have seen the woman being helped to her feet by a lone male.The...
  
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• BenIreland published Thief kicks in police car door after being caught stealing...

  11-05-2015 17:24
  
  A recovering alcoholic kicked-in a police car door after being caught stealing a bottle of red wine.Alan Harvey had twice tried to flee Sainsbury's in Carlton Street, Hockley, after trying to steal the £6 bottle of booze.The 33-year-old, of Forest Fields, was stopped by security at the store and said police – called later – had been heavy-handed with him."He went into Sainsbury's on Carlton Street, took a bottle of red wine and was detained by security staff," said...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham woman Danielle Stretton, 24, dies of kidney failure...

  11-05-2015 17:23
  
  A YOUNG woman died of kidney failure after a catalogue of medical blunders meant doctors failed to spot the problem.Danielle Stretton, of The Downs, Wilford, was found dead in her home by distraught family members on Boxing Day. She was 24.Her mum, Ruth Braddock, has spoken of her dismay after doctors failed to spot the illness when her daughter began complaining of lethargy and feeling weak in 2008.Mrs Braddock said: "It is beyond horrific. We cannot imagine our lives without our...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Durham v Nottinghamshire: Day two, tea: Hales and Taylor set...

  11-05-2015 17:23
  Nottinghamshire duo Alex Hales and James Taylor bottled up their one-day expertise and dug deep into their reserves of patience as they set out to bat Durham out of the game at Chester-le-Street.
  Coming together at 40 for two after Steven Mullaney had opened up with 33 off 35 balls, they added 43 in 16 overs before Hales played on against Chris Rushworth.
  The ball breached the immaculate forward defensive he had presented throughout his innings of 16 off 63 balls.
  It wasn't many, but in the...
  
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• LucyBudge published Summer beauty treatments: Where to go in Nottingham to get beach...

  11-05-2015 17:19
  
  Gear your body up for the warmer weather and treat yourself to a few moments of pampering. Lucy Budge shows you where to head around Nottinghamshire for the best beauty treatmentsFor the ultimate pampering package to get you ready for summer then head to Ragdale Hall.The grand house is situated in the rolling countryside – the perfect retreat away from the city.The spa, located in Melton Mowbray, has a range of facilities and a menu of treatments to suit all of your beauty needs. This...
  
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• Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter ruled for four weeks with injury - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 16:37
  
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  Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter ruled for four weeks with injury
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  Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter has been ruled out for the next four weeks with a side problem. Carter has just returned from a successful loan spell at Glamorgan and was expected to feature in the opening NatWest T20 Blast game against Birmingham ...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter ruled out for four weeks with...

  11-05-2015 16:22
  
  Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter has been ruled out for the next four weeks with a side problem.Carter has just returned from a successful loan spell at Glamorgan and was expected to feature in the opening NatWest T20 Blast game against Birmingham Bears at Trent Bridge on Friday night.However, director of cricket Mick Newell revealed the 26-year-old will miss the next month as his frustrating time with injury continues.He said: "Andy did well at Glamorgan. We felt he was lacking match...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter ruled for four weeks with...

  11-05-2015 16:22
  
  Nottinghamshire bowler Andy Carter has been ruled out for the next four weeks with a side problem.Carter has just returned from a successful loan spell at Glamorgan and was expected to feature in the opening NatWest T20 Blast game against Birmingham Bears at Trent Bridge on Friday night.However, director of cricket Mick Newell revealed the 26-year-old will miss the next month as his frustrating time with injury continues.He said: "Andy did well at Glamorgan. We felt he was lacking match...
  
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• DanRobinson published Anna Soubry given Cabinet role by David Cameron

  11-05-2015 15:28
  
  Anna Soubry has been appointed as a Cabinet minister by David Cameron. The Broxtowe MP is the new Minister of State for Small Business in a reshuffle by the Prime Minister.Anna Soubry is the new Minister of State for Small Business. She will attend Cabinet.— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 11, 2015She is one of a number of female MPs to be promoted after the Conservatives won the general election last week. New vacancies became available after the Tories won an overall majority,...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Anna Soubry given Cabinet role by David Cameron

  11-05-2015 15:28
  
  Anna Soubry has been appointed as a Cabinet minister by David Cameron. The Broxtowe MP is the new Minister of State for Small Business in a reshuffle by the Prime Minister. Anna Soubry is the new Minister of State for Small Business. She will attend Cabinet.— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 11, 2015 She is one of a number of female MPs to be promoted on Monday after the Conservatives won the general election last week. Baroness Stowell of Beeston was re-appointed as the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Victim shaken after aggravated robbery at Moda restaurant,...

  11-05-2015 15:16
  
  A victim's belongings were recovered almost five miles away after an aggravated robbery.The burglary took place in Moda restaurant, in Annesley Road, Hucknall, between 11pm and midnight on Sunday.The items stolen during the raid were later recovered at Bestwood Country Park.Nottinghamshire Police said the victim was left shaken by the incident, although his injuries are not believed to be serious.Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.
  
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• Notts County Ladies quartet picked by England for World Cup - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 14:50
  
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  Notts County Ladies quartet picked by England for World Cup
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  Ellen White is one of four Notts County Ladies players picked by England for this summer's World Cup. Comments (0). Four Notts County Ladies players have been picked in England's World Cup squad. Goalkeeper Carly Telford, defenders Laura Bassett and ...and more »
  
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• Film review and trailer: Pitch Perfect 2 (12A) - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 14:50
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  Film review and trailer: Pitch Perfect 2 (12A)
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  Lightning almost strikes twice in the eagerly anticipated sequel to the feel-great comedy Pitch Perfect. Actress Elizabeth Banks nestles in the director's chair for this uproarious second outing and she confidently conducts a choir of familiar faces ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures: Nottingham Festival 1972- 1985

  11-05-2015 14:44
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies quartet picked by England for World Cup

  11-05-2015 14:30
  
  Four Notts County Ladies players have been picked for England's World Cup squad.Goalkeeper Carly Telford, defenders Laura Bassett and Alex Greenwood and striker Ellen White have all been selected in a 23-player squad for the tournament in Canada this summer.But Jess Clarke has missed out.England Women's boss Mark Sampson said: "It was incredibly tough narrowing my World Cup squad down to 23 players."Telford was keeping tightlipped about her World Cup chances, after the Lady Pies' 1-0..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: A Royal Night Out (12A)

  11-05-2015 14:26
  
  In this celebrity-obsessed age of 24-hour social media and omnipresent paparazzi, it's inconceivable that younger members of the royal family could mingle with us, the unwashed hoi polloi, without attracting attention. Heirs to the throne would be engulfed by a sea of flashing smart phones, their every word regurgitated and scrutinised in 140 poorly punctuated characters. Seventy years ago, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen of England, and her sister Princess Margaret briefly escaped from...
  
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• Chapman in England World Cup squad

  11-05-2015 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker Ellen White is one of four Notts County Ladies players included in England's squad for the 2015 Women's World Cup.
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest interested in Real Madrid youngster - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 14:18
  
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  Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest interested in Real Madrid youngster
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  The 22-year-old defender currently plays under French World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane for Madrid's B team, Real Madrid Castilla, and is said to be out of contract with the Spanish giants this summer. The Reds are thought to be one of several clubs ...and more »
  
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• Chris Leslie named new shadow chancellor for Labour - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 14:18
  
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  Chris Leslie named new shadow chancellor for Labour
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  The Nottingham East MP replaced Ed Balls, who lost his Morley and Outwood seat in the general election. Mr Leslie retained his seat in a landslide victory with a majority of almost 12,000 votes. He first won the seat in 2010, succeeding John Heppell ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Durham v Nottinghamshire: Day two, lunch: Notts enjoy best of the...

  11-05-2015 14:07
  
  Nottinghamshire enjoyed the best of the opening hours of the second day in Durham, as they reduced the hosts to 155 for seven.
  Wickets always looked likely following morning rain at Chester-le-Street and after much playing and missing in the first 50 minutes, Durham lost three wickets in nine balls on 110.
  Phil Mustard briefly threatened a counter-attack before Brett Hutton swung one through the left-hander's airy drive to have him lbw and claim his third wicket.
  Paul Collingwood needed all his.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: Pitch Perfect 2 (12A)

  11-05-2015 14:02
  
  Lightning almost strikes twice in the eagerly anticipated sequel to the feel-great comedy Pitch Perfect. Actress Elizabeth Banks nestles in the director's chair for this uproarious second outing and she confidently conducts a choir of familiar faces through soaring musical mash-ups and pitch-slapping putdowns. Screenwriter Kay Cannon, who penned the original, enforces the message of femme power by contriving a spectacular fall from grace for the Barden Bellas in order that her plucky...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest interested in Real Madrid...

  11-05-2015 13:40
  
  Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Real Madrid youngster Derik Osede.The 22-year-old defender currently plays under French World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane for Madrid's B team, Real Madrid Castilla, and is said to be out of contract with the Spanish giants this summer.The Reds are thought to be one of several clubs tracking Osede, with Southampton, Watford, Leicester City, Burnley, Bolton and Wolves also understood to be monitoring his situation in Spain.A host of scouts watched him.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest interested in Real Madrid...

  11-05-2015 13:40
  
  Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Real Madrid youngster Derik Osede.The 22-year-old defender currently plays under French World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane for Madrid's B team, Real Madrid Castilla, and is said to be out of contract with the Spanish giants this summer.The Reds are thought to be one of several clubs tracking Osede, with Southampton, Watford, Leicester City, Burnley, Bolton and Wolves also understood to be monitoring his situation in Spain.A host of scouts watched him.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Mad Max is back in Fury Road and here's what you need to know

  11-05-2015 13:36
  
  Three decades after Mad Max last ripped up the big screen, the anti-hero is back, with Tom Hardy replacing Mel Gibson in the iconic role. Susan Griffin chats to its cast and creator...Back in 1979, a 23-year-old Mel Gibson, fresh out of drama school, appeared in the title role in George Miller's Mad Max.
  Set in a not-too-distant future, where ghoulishly-dressed biker gangs rule the arid roads, Gibson was the lone wanderer haunted by his past. Made on a relative budget, it went on to make...
  
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• YouTube 10: Nottingham's best contributions - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 13:33
  
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  YouTube 10: Nottingham's best contributions
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  YouTube is celebrating its 10th birthday and over the course of the last ten years, it has captured the imagination of millions around the globe. Not only has it been used to show tragic international events such as the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004, it ...
  
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• Chamber comments on appointment of new Business Secretary - Nottingham Post

  11-05-2015 13:31
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  Chamber comments on appointment of new Business Secretary
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  Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed Sajid Javid as Secretary of State for Business during his Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Javid, the MP for Bromsgrove, in Worcestershire, was Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in the previous Cabinet.and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published Chris Leslie named new shadow chancellor for Labour

  11-05-2015 13:21
  
  Chris Leslie has been appointed Shadow Chancellor in a reshuffle by the Labour party.The Nottingham East MP replaced Ed Balls, who lost his Morley and Outwood seat in the general election.Mr Leslie retained his seat in a landslide victory with a majority of almost 12,000 votes.He first won the seat in 2010, succeeding John Heppell, and has previously been Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.Other big moves in the Shadow Cabinet included Hilary Benn moving to Shadow Foreign Secretary and Emma.
  
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• DanRobinson commented Chris Leslie named new shadow chancellor for Labour

  11-05-2015 13:21
  
  Chris Leslie has been appointed Shadow Chancellor in a reshuffle by the Labour party. The Nottingham East MP replaced Ed Balls, who lost his Morley and Outwood seat in the general election.
  He told the Post: "While we did well in Nottingham, we had a disappointment across the rest of the country."My first priority is regrouping and making sure that Labour provides a strong opposition to the Conservatives."The election changed quite a few things but it didn't change the fact that..
  
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