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• Burnley look to Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury as they prepare ... - Daily Mail

  13-05-2015 23:31
  
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  Burnley look to Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury as they prepare ...
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  The Turf Moor club made a £3million bid to sign him in January and remain keen on the former Arsenal midfielder. With Burnley having been relegated straight back down to the Championship following a single season in the top flight, Lansbury has already ...
  
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• BenIreland published Help save Notts County's football sessions for dementia patients

  13-05-2015 22:31
  
  Football sessions for people with early onset dementia could be lost if Notts County Football in the Community fails to win £25,000 funding.The project gives men with dementia the chance to play football for two-hours a week, helping them stay fit and giving them a sense of routine.It is among 3,000 schemes shortlisted for the Aviva Community Fund and organisers are asking for your votes to help them win the money, which could extend the service for more than two years.Ian Richardson,...
  
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• BenIreland published Sheriff of Nottingham is 'sex on sticks' - says TV's Gyles...

  13-05-2015 21:40
  
  The Sheriff of Nottingham is "sex on sticks", according to author, broadcaster and actor Gyles Brandreth.Former MP Mr Brandreth was in the city to tell the tale of his ancestor Jeremiah Brandreth, who was the last man to be beheaded for treason in the country.His story is set to be immortalised at Nottingham Castle, where Mr Brandreth spoke to businesses in a bid to encourage them to help contribute towards the final part of the £24 million needed to create a world-class visitor.
  
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• BenIreland published 'Behold the head of a traitor': Gyles Brandreth tells of family's...

  13-05-2015 21:22
  
  Author, broadcaster and actor Gyles Brandreth told the story of his distant relative Jeremiah – the last man to be beheaded for treason – at Nottingham Castle.His visit was part of a fresh appeal from the Castle Trust to businesses to make up the remaining funding it needs for its £24million revamp.Mr Brandreth, a former MP who read history at Oxford, said the castle had the chance to put Nottingham on the map with a "world-class" tourist attraction.Plans include...
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest 'weighing up' summer move to sign Haris Vuckic - HITC

  13-05-2015 20:52
  
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  Report: Nottingham Forest 'weighing up' summer move to sign Haris Vuckic
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  Forest ended the season with an eight game winless run, leaving manager Dougie Freedman with work to do ahead of next term. It's hard for Freedman to plan with the club's transfer embargo still in place, but with Leeds having theirs overturned this ...
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles: The Football League must act now to resolve FFP...

  13-05-2015 19:45
  So the Football League find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place – and it is hard to see how they are going to wriggle out of their predicament without upsetting somebody.What is absolutely certain is that they need to sort out the mess surrounding QPR and Financial Fair Play as soon as possible.It cannot be allowed to drag on. Forget any hand wringing or procrastination, this is an issue that has to be resolved now. Because, until it is, the pre-season plans of every...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles: Bournemouth are a source of hope for the Reds

  13-05-2015 19:45
  
  While the situation revolving around QPR has put the future of Financial Fair Play in doubt, even ifForest do end up working in a limited marketplace this summer there is still reason for hope.Because it is possible for them to build a successful side, from the foundations they have in place.Bournemouth have already proved as much. Their rise into the Premier League is not quite the fairytale that some have made out. They have not put together their team with a collection of cast offs, free...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Garry Birtles: The Football League must act now to resolve FFP...

  13-05-2015 19:45
  
  So the Football League find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place – and it is hard to see how they are going to wriggle out of their predicament without upsetting somebody.What is absolutely certain is that they need to sort out the mess surrounding QPR and Financial Fair Play as soon as possible.It cannot be allowed to drag on. Forget any hand wringing or procrastination, this is an issue that has to be resolved now. Because, until it is, the pre-season plans of every...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Garry Birtles: Bournemouth are a source of hope for the Reds

  13-05-2015 19:45
  
  While the situation revolving around QPR has put the future of Financial Fair Play in doubt, even ifForest do end up working in a limited marketplace this summer there is still reason for hope.Because it is possible for them to build a successful side, from the foundations they have in place.Bournemouth have already proved as much. Their rise into the Premier League is not quite the fairytale that some have made out. They have not put together their team with a collection of cast offs, free...
  
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• TracyWalker published Mum knows best after being shortlisted for national blogging...

  13-05-2015 19:37
  
  The madcap antics of bringing up a toddler have earned Notts mum Yvette Lamb a place on the shortlist in a national blogging competition.The 34-year-old's parenting blog, Big Trouble In Little Nappies, depict the ups and downs of family life.But one piece, called A Word On Loss, sees Yvette sharing her story after suffering a miscarriage, having endured an ectopic pregnancy last September at seven weeks.The Bramcote-based blogger has been writing on the Brit Mums website for a year and has beat.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Sherwood couple urge Nottingham to support Nepal earthquake...

  13-05-2015 19:34
  
  A Sherwood couple who carried aid to villagers left homeless after the Nepal earthquake have urged the people of Nottingham to support charity appeals.Bob Latchford and Paula Brady had been trekking in the Himalayas for nearly two months when the biggest quake for 80 years hit the country on April 25, killing more than 8,000 people.Struck by the horror of the situation, they maxed out their credit cards and phoned family and friends for financial support, raising £2,500 to buy essential...
  
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• JonPritchard published Masterchef's Pete Hewitt to tour country in his food van after...

  13-05-2015 19:30
  
  He wowed the Masterchef judges with his exciting Japanese-inspired food, but now Clifton's Pete Hewitt is hoping to tickle the taste buds of the nation.The 25-year-old has had a whirlwind few months after making it to the final five in the BBC1 cookery competition – before eventually bowing out after cooking with two Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines.The graphic designer admitted he temporarily lost his appetite for cooking due to the pressures of the Masterchef kitchen.But he is now...
  
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• Shanay Walker murder trial: Social services had closed case before death - Nottingham Post

  13-05-2015 19:09
  
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  Shanay Walker murder trial: Social services had closed case before death
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  Social services had closed the case on Shanay Walker, weeks before she was found dead with more than 50 injuries in her aunt's Bestwood Park flat, a jury heard. Jurors at the trial of Shanay's aunt and legal guardian Kay-Ann-Morris heard about social ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Outlaws v Birmingham Bears: Match preview: Mick Newell...

  13-05-2015 19:00
  
  Notts Outlaws start their bid to win the NatWest T20 Blast on Friday night – and Mick Newell says they are determined to make up for underachieving last season.The Outlaws are aiming to get off to the perfect start in front of an anticipated 10,000-plus crowd as they host defending champions Birmingham Bears (6.30pm) at Trent Bridge in front of the Sky cameras.Director of cricket Newell (pictured) believes they have assembled a team capable of lifting the trophy for the first time, having.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brendan Taylor excited to pull on Notts Outlaws shirt for the...

  13-05-2015 19:00
  
  Brendan Taylor is used to experiencing culture shifts on and off the pitch.The 29-year-old signed a three-year deal with Nottinghamshire this summer after leaving his native Zimbabwe – a country where democracy has been a foreign concept under Robert Mugabe.Now he lives in England, where millions took for granted the right to a free and fair election only last week.On the field, he left his international career behind after the World Cup to embrace a new challenge with Notts – and...
  
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• BenIreland published Paper Lace singer and drummer's mum turns 100 - and puts her...

  13-05-2015 19:00
  
  The mother of the lead singer and drummer from Nottingham's 1970s pop sensations Paper Lace has turned 100.And Winnie Wright says her secret to a long and healthy life is drinking Mackeson's milk stout – 17 bottles a week.The centurion, who was confirmed at Southwell Minster at the age of 92, ran a "musical household" which son Phil says helped inspire his career.Mrs Wright said: "I can't believe it [reaching 100] myself sometimes. If you want to know the secret, it's...
  
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• rsherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Social services had closed case...

  13-05-2015 18:36
  
  Social services had closed the case on Shanay Walker, weeks before she was found dead with more than 50 injuries in her aunt's Bestwood Park flat, a jury heard.Jurors at the trial of Shanay's aunt and legal guardian Kay-Ann-Morris heard about social services's contact with her after Morris was approved to take over Shanay's care from a fosterer.Morris, 23, of Beckhampton Road, in Bestwood Park, is on trial accused of Shanay's murder and cruelty towards her and another child.Shanay's grandmother,
  
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• TracyWalker published More than 60 jobs at risk as Tesco announces closure of its...

  13-05-2015 18:05
  
  More than 60 local jobs are at risk after Tesco announced the closure of its store in Netherfield.The premises, at Victoria Retail Park, is one of six of the supermarket's remaining Homeplus stores which are closing in the country.In total, 450 jobs could be lost nationally, although Tesco bosses say they are looking at deploying staff into other roles.The news comes as the firm recorded its poorest ever results with a record pre-tax loss of £6.4bn for the year to the end of February.A...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jake Bugg banner goes up for auction

  13-05-2015 17:59
  
  A banner celebrating Jake Bugg's No. 1 album success in 2012, that hung on the Council House in the Old Market Square, has gone up for auction.Local music champions Nusic made two banners to mark the Nottingham musician scoring the city's first chart-topping album of the Millennium. One was given to his mum, who lives in Clifton, and now the other has been put on eBay to raise money for charity.Bugg, 21, will be at Notts County's Meadow Lane ground on Saturday, May 16 for a charity event called.
  
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• TomNorton published Second Ilkeston Food and Drink Fair is on its way

  13-05-2015 17:48
  
  ARTISAN cakes, cookies and cheeses are just among some of the fine treats that will be in store later this month with the arrival of the second Ilkeston Food and Drink Fair. This year will not only include some of the finest local food and drink but entertainment including dance recitals, live music and a petting zoo for youngsters and will be opened by Masterchef finalist Pete Hewitt. Organisers Carol and Gordon Pringle have both worked in catering for years and were inspired by similar events.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Art: Lady Bay Arts Festival, May 16 and 17

  13-05-2015 17:26
  
  Remember the 1980s indie music scene? Of course – and so does Shaun Belcher, who designed a few abstract covers for bands on the-then young Creation label such as The Weather Prophets.
  This weekend Belcher is recreating the feel of the era in an '80s-themed room at the Lady Bay Arts Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
  Belcher's exhibition of new abstracts, collectively titled Second Wind, will be on show at 117 Holme Road and will be accompanied by the correct 'mood.
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham cherry-picked for early morning Italian running craze

  13-05-2015 16:47
  
  Determined runners will be lacing up their trainers before most people have woken up as part of an Italian craze set to take over Nottingham later this year.Run 5.30 sees early-risers take part in 5.3 kilometre run around empty city centre streets – starting at 5.30am.Runners will also be treated to a healthy fruit breakfast to help them kickstart the day. The event will be held in the city on July 3 - but a taster session is being held tomorrow.A handful of lucky runners will take part,..
  
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• JemmaPage published Doctor leaves behind her stethoscope to bring a piece of India to...

  13-05-2015 16:38
  
  A much-loved practitioner has decided to hang up her stethoscope to focus on bringing a piece of India to Nottingham.Dr Heena Patel had worked as a consultant at the Peacock Health Centre, in Carlton Hill, for 31 years.During that time, the 59-year-old introduced a range of holistic treatments to assist her patients in focusing on the mind, body and soul.And after more than three decades of service Dr Patel, of Bleasby, decided to retire as a practitioner to develop a model of care that she can.
  
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• NottmPostEG published John Barrowman Q&A ahead of Royal Concert Hall date

  13-05-2015 16:04
  
  John Scot Barrowman, MBE, is a Scottish-American actor, singer, dancer, presenter and writer who holds both British and American citizenship.Born in Glasgow, he emigrated to the United States with his family in 1975. Since his debut in professional theatre, Barrowman has played lead roles in various musicals both in the West End and on Broadway, including Miss Saigon, The Phantom Of The Opera, Sunset Boulevard and Matador.After appearing in Sam Mendes' production of The Fix, he was nominated...
  
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• Nottingham vicar Andrew Waude guilty over child porn images - BBC News

  13-05-2015 15:56
  
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  Nottingham vicar Andrew Waude guilty over child porn images
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  A vicar has been given a three-year community order after he admitted possessing indecent images of children. Nottingham Crown Court was told Andrew Waude, 40, had 476 indecent images of children in his possession. Waude was suspended by his ...and more »
  
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• Vicar sentenced over child images

  13-05-2015 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A vicar is given a three-year community order after pleading guilty to possessing indecent images of children.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published IN PICTURES: 2015 Robin Hood Marathon route

  13-05-2015 15:52
  
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• JonPritchard published Fight for justice over tragic schoolboy continues - as convicted...

  13-05-2015 15:40
  
  The family of a schoolboy who was killed in a crash in Zante could be waiting for another year for justice to be served – after the man found guilty of causing his death appealed against his sentence.Jamie Leek died after he was hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road on holiday in Zante on June 5 2012 – his ninth birthday. His parents Chris and Lydia Leek, from Clifton, flew to the country this week to be in court as biker Spiridon Koklas was convicted of involuntary homicide...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Stuart Brothers: Lady Pies are bright...

  13-05-2015 15:30
  
  Notts County is a club which is very much hurting at the moment.Hot on the heel of relegation has come a disconcerting list of retained players and days of poring over 20 minute's worth of words from the club's chief executive.In amongst the constant self-loathing, however, there is a legitimate bright spot at the football club.Notts County Ladies are on a fantastic run of form right now.Whilst the majority headed home dejectedly from Gillingham a week last Sunday, having suffered relegation to.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County fan column: Stuart Brothers: Lady Pies are bright...

  13-05-2015 15:30
  
  Notts County is a club which is very much hurting at the moment.Hot on the heel of relegation has come a disconcerting list of retained players and days of poring over 20 minute's worth of words from the club's chief executive.In amongst the constant self-loathing, however, there is a legitimate bright spot at the football club.Notts County Ladies are on a fantastic run of form right now.Whilst the majority headed home dejectedly from Gillingham a week last Sunday, having suffered relegation to.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Play by "Quentin Tarantino of the stage" heads for...

  13-05-2015 15:04
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest striker appointed as Chesterfield boss - Nottingham Post

  13-05-2015 14:59
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest striker appointed as Chesterfield boss
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  Saunders, who has also been linked with the Notts County job in recent years, replaces Paul Cook, who has left the Spireites to take over at Portsmouth. Saunders has signed a two year contract with the Derbyshire club. Chesterfield were beaten in the ...and more »
  
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• TomNorton published Fitness instructors who spat at and punched former colleague...

  13-05-2015 14:57
  
  A pair of fitness instructors from Nottingham are to be sentenced next month for attacking a former colleague in the street.Kiran Hassan and Sylwai Tunajek were found guilty by a jury of their peers at Nottingham Crown Court for inflicting grievous bodily harm on Edyta Kolodziejczyk. The incident, which took place on October 19 2013, resulted in Miss Kolodziejczyk suffering from a fractured cheek bone, swelling to her nose and bruising among other injuries. The decision was made around midday...
  
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• DanRobinson published BBC Three show Don't Tell the Bride wants engaged couples for new...

  13-05-2015 14:55
  
  Nottinghamshire couples looking to tie the knot this year could bag a free wedding – by taking part in TV show Don't Tell the Bride.Applications are now open for the BBC Three programme, which gives grooms-to-be sole responsibility for organising every detail of their big day, from venue and cake to decorations and wedding dress.In the show they are given £12,000 to help towards costs but the catch is that the bride must have no involvement.Producers are looking for new grooms to...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham's street pastor scheme saved as donations flood in

  13-05-2015 14:44
  
  A charity project which has helped thousands of people and saves the local NHS and police millions of pounds has been given funding to continue making a difference.The Malt Cross Trust's Street Pastor programme, which sees more than 100 volunteers walking the city's streets at night to help drunk revellers, was faced with having to fold next month after funding dried up.But now donations totalling £12,000 have been made by the Nottingham BID, shopping centre firm Intu, the police and crime
  
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• Barry_Cooper published VIDEO: First look at The Muppets Show

  13-05-2015 13:47
  
  If you were excited at the news we brought to you last week that The Muppets were making a return to our television screens, nothing will prepare you for the trailer that has just been released. It was announced last week by U.S. network ABC that the puppets will have their own show for the first time since the 1980s. The characters have featured in a number of feature films over the years, most recently last year when they starred alongside comedian and star of The Office Ricky...
  
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• Coach Haag signs new Nottingham deal

  13-05-2015 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Rugby head coach Martin Haag signs a new two-year contract with the Championship side.
  
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• DanRobinson published Giant water slide at Wollaton Park causes social media frenzy -...

  13-05-2015 12:58
  
  Social media went into a buzz about plans to bring a giant water slide to Nottingham this summer.Thrill-seekers will be able to have a go on the 300m City Slide – a piece of vinyl the size of three football pitches – at Wollaton Hall if it gets the green light.Nottingham City Council originally said the proposal was for two weeks in August but now it has been revealed the company behind the inflatable slide want to bring it here for a week next month and a second week in August.It...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Giant water slide at Wollaton Park causes social media frenzy -...

  13-05-2015 12:58
  
  Social media went into a buzz about plans to bring a giant water slide to Nottingham this summer.Thrill-seekers will be able to have a go on the 300m City Slide – a piece of vinyl the size of three football pitches – at Wollaton Hall if it gets the green light.Nottingham City Council originally said the proposal was for two weeks in August but now it has been revealed the company behind the inflatable slide want to bring it here for a week next month and a second week in August.It...
  
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• Nottmtails published Former Nottingham Forest striker appointed as Chesterfield boss

  13-05-2015 12:50
  
  Former Nottingham Forest front man Dean Saunders has been appointed as manager of Chesterfield.Saunders, who has also been linked with the Notts County job in recent years, replaces Paul Cook, who has left the Spireites to take over at Portsmouth.Saunders has signed a two year contract with the Derbyshire club.Chesterfield were beaten in the League One play-off semi-final by Preston, before the manager decided to leave to take on the task of reviving former Premier League club Portsmouth.Pompey.
  
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• Nottmtails published Former Nottingham Forest appointed as Chesterfield boss

  13-05-2015 12:50
  
  FORMER Nottingham Forest front man Dean Saunders has been appointed as manager of Chesterfield.Saunders, who has also been linked with the Notts County job in recent years, replaces Paul Cook, who has left the Spireites to take over at Portsmouth.Saunders has signed a two year contract with the Derbyshire club.Chesterfield were beaten in the League One play-off semi-final by Preston, before the manager decided to leave to take on the task of reviving former Premier League club Portsmouth.Pompey.
  
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• rsherdley published Sneinton vicar admits possessing child porn - including image of...

  13-05-2015 12:36
  
  The vicar of a Sneinton church has been spared custody after he admitted possessing child porn of children as young as two.Rev Andrew Waude had been working at St Cyprian's Church, in Lancaster Road as part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, when he was caught with 476 images and videos.After pleading guilty at Nottingham Crown Court at an earlier hearing, he was sentenced to a three-year community order and supervision from probation and 250 hours of unpaid work on Wednesday.The...
  
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• rsherdley commented Sneinton vicar admits possessing child porn - including image of...

  13-05-2015 12:36
  
  The vicar of a Sneinton church has been spared custody after he admitted possessing child porn of children as young as two.Rev Andrew Waude had been working at St Cyprian's Church, in Lancaster Road as part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, when he was caught with 476 images and videos.After pleading guilty at Nottingham Crown Court, he was sentenced to a three-year community order and supervision from probation and 250 hours of unpaid work.He will be subject to a sex offenders'...
  
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• KarenzaM12 published Still Time To Push The Boat Out With Free Sailing In Nottinghamsh...

  13-05-2015 12:24
  
  There is still time to try sailing for FREE or low cost in Nottinghamshire as four more sailing and windsurfing clubs in the county open their doors for national RYA Push The Boat Out 2015 this weekend (16-17 May).Trent Valley SC, Trent Windsurfing Club, The Nottingham SC and Girton SC will be giving all-comers the chance to get out on the water and discover a new sport that is much more accessible than you might think, right on your doorstep.RYA Push the Boat Out is a nine-day...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest linked with released Derby...

  13-05-2015 12:13
  
  Nottingham Forest have been linked with released Derby County forward Jamie Ward.The 29-year-old was only officially released by the Reds' arch enemies yesterday, after four years with the club.But it has not stopped the former Chesterfield and Sheffield United player being quickly linked with other clubs, including Forest.Despite being under a transfer embargo, there would be nothing stopping the Reds signing Ward if they are interested in him because he will become a free agent when his...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest linked with released Derby...

  13-05-2015 12:13
  
  Nottingham Forest have been linked with released Derby County forward Jamie Ward.The 29-year-old was only officially released by the Reds' arch enemies yesterday, after four years with the club.But it has not stopped the former Chesterfield and Sheffield United player being quickly linked with other clubs, including Forest.Despite being under a transfer embargo, there would be nothing stopping the Reds signing Ward if they are interested in him because he will become a free agent when his...
  
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• JonPritchard published Pram containing medication stolen from communal area in Wollaton

  13-05-2015 12:06
  
  Police are warning people to be on the lookout for a quantity of prescription drugs that were taken when a pram was stolen in Wollaton.The pram was taken from a communal area at a property in Calderdale, Wollaton, between 11am and 6.30pm on Tuesday.It contained around 85 Amitriptyline tablets – a prescription antidepressant – which were in blister packs and hidden inside a zipped pocket of the red and dark grey 'Merc' pram.The tablets pose no immediate risk to the public, however...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary by Jeanie Barton, May 15-21

  13-05-2015 12:01
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Songhoy Blues, Nottingham Lakeside Arts

  13-05-2015 11:54
  
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• NottmPostEG published Film review and trailer: Mad Max: Fury Road (15)

  13-05-2015 11:44
  
  Fasten your seat belts and hold on white-knuckle tight as writer-director George Miller invites you to an orgy of high-octane auto mayhem that makes Fast & Furious 7 looks like a sedate Sunday afternoon drive.
  Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth instalment of the post-apocalyptic franchise, delivers a blitzkrieg of propulsive pursuits featuring almost 150 hand-built death machines of every conceivable shape and size.
  These thrillingly choreographed sequences of carmageddon build to a jaw-dropping
  
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