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• Nottingham Post published Steven Mullaney drops moustache and mullet and is ready for T20...

  14-05-2015 22:59
  When you appear on screen looking like a cross between Ben Stiller's odious character in Dodgeball and an extra from Life on Mars, you can probably expect more than a few jibes from team-mates.That was certainly the case for Steven Mullaney as the Notts Outlaws all-rounder made his return to the world of acting in the teaser for the club's latest promotional film for their NatWest T20 Blast campaign.The 28-year-old followed his performance in last year's award winning Cricket Has Landed film...
  
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• DanRussell published Pensioner charged with attempted child abduction

  14-05-2015 22:41
  
  A 68-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attempted abduction of a three-year-old boy in Eastwood.Nottinghamshire Police launched an investigation after the young child was targeted in Princes Street on Monday, May 11. The incident is believed to have happened between 4.20pm and 4.30pm.Alan Martin of Brunel Avenye, Newthorpe, has also been charged with two counts of indecent exposure relating to offences in Stapleford earlier this month.Martin will appear before Nottingham...
  
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• Nottingham's Tom Crawford loses eviction battle - BBC News

  14-05-2015 22:40
  
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  Nottingham's Tom Crawford loses eviction battle
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  A man has lost his court battle against eviction after a bid to stay in his home was backed by thousands of people. Tom Crawford was in a dispute with Bradford & Bingley, which claimed he owed £43,000 in mortgage payments on his Nottingham home.
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• Man loses home appeal after campaign

  14-05-2015 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man loses his court battle against eviction, despite thousands of people supporting his bid to stay in his home.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Midfielder Adam Chapman returns to Mansfield Town

  14-05-2015 20:36
  Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray has made his first signing of the summer, capturing Newport County midfielder Adam Chapman on a free transfer subject to Football League approval.The 25-year-old was on loan with the Stags for two months during their Conference Premier-winning season in 2012/13, scoring four goals in 11 appearances.On his return to the club, the former Oxford United and Newport player said: "It feels brilliant to be back."I've turned down more money from other clubs..
  
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• DanRussell published Attenborough road sign becomes home for hundreds of bees

  14-05-2015 20:14
  
  A swarm of bees has set up home on an Attenborough road sign.This picture was taken by Attenborough Nature Reserve and posted online.A spokesman from the reserve, said: "It will be a new queen setting up a colony. "The scouts fly off a few at a time to look for a suitable permanent home."They come back to the queen and do a waggle dance to let the others know they have found somewhere."The Great British Bee Count is held throughout May each year to gather statistics so...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest: Five reasons for optimism, as Dougie Freedman...

  14-05-2015 19:47
  
  As the dust settles following a season packed with plenty of drama, but also no little frustration, the spectre of the Financial Fair Play transfer embargo has left a dark cloud hanging over the City Ground.But, while Nottingham Forest may not be able to splash the cash on big money signings, it is not all doom and gloom for the Reds.Here, Paul Taylor looks at five reasons for optimism that can give Forest fans hope, as they look forward to a first full season under manager Dougie Freedman.With.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest: Five reasons for optimism, as Dougie Freedman...

  14-05-2015 19:47
  
  As the dust settles following a season packed with plenty of drama, but also no little frustration, the spectre of the Financial Fair Play transfer embargo has left a dark cloud hanging over the City Ground.But, while Nottingham Forest may not be able to splash the cash on big money signings, it is not all doom and gloom for the Reds.Here, Paul Taylor looks at five reasons for optimism that can give Forest fans hope, as they look forward to a first full season under manager Dougie Freedman.With.
  
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• EllieCullen published Tom Crawford court case: Read the judge's conclusions

  14-05-2015 19:42
  
  Cancer patient Tom Crawford has vowed to fight on after losing his court case.Mr Crawford has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with Bradford and Bingley bank over his mortgage.But on Thursday, a judge refused to give him permission to appeal a possession order issued for his home.The judgement was delivered at Nottingham County Court by judge Nigel Godsmark QC, following a full hearing on May 1.See below for a copy of the judge's conclusions delivered in his judgement:
  
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• EllieCullen commented Tom Crawford court case: Read the judge's conclusions

  14-05-2015 19:42
  Cancer patient Tom Crawford has vowed to fight on after losing his court case.Mr Crawford has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with Bradford and Bingley bank over his mortgage.But on Thursday, a judge refused to give him permission to appeal a possession order issued for his home.The judgement was delivered at Nottingham County Court by judge Nigel Godsmark QC, following a full hearing on May 1.See below for a copy of the judge's conclusions delivered in his judgement:ic
  
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• rsherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: 'Malicious' allegation made against...

  14-05-2015 19:00
  
  A social worker who followed up an allegation made against Kay-Ann Morris, who is on trial for the murder of her niece, found the claim to be untrue and malicious.Jurors at Nottingham Crown Court heard a referral was made from the NSPCC in November 2013, raising some concerns Morris' niece Shanay Walker was left in a car.Family support worker Dawn Munroe, who worked on the case involving the troubled seven-year-old, went to Morris' home to do a safe and welfare check.Prosecutor Richard Pratt QC.
  
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• Theft accused ex-officer 'had debts'

  14-05-2015 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A retired detective accused of stealing £113,000 from a former police headquarters had debts of more than £50,000, a jury hears.
  
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• BenIreland published Four piglets found in bucket rehomed by Notts rescue centre

  14-05-2015 18:52
  
  Brinsley Animal Rescue has re-homed four young piglets that were dumped outside a vet in a bucket.The pigs - two boys and two girls - were temporarily looked after by staff at the vet, in Watford, who called countless rescue centres in a bid to keep them safe.Eventually, they found Brinsley, who have now found a new home for the piglets in South Normanton.Trustee Beth Hewis said: "They are really, really tiny and were dumped in a bucket outside the vets."The nurses fell in love with...
  
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• AlexBritton published Nottingham needs elected mayor to get devolution deal, says...

  14-05-2015 18:48
  
  Chancellor George Osborne has said Nottingham must agree to have a directly-elected mayor to unlock more control over spending power.Mr Osborne was speaking in Manchester about plans to devolve more power and money to the regions of the country and said it would be included in the Queen's Speech on May 27.It could mean the area getting hundreds of millions of pounds and greater control over housing, public transport and health.But having a 'metro-mayor' – an elected person covering more...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Nottingham needs elected mayor to get devolution deal, says...

  14-05-2015 18:48
  
  Chancellor George Osborne has said Nottingham must agree to have a directly-elected mayor to unlock more control over spending power.Mr Osborne was speaking in Manchester about plans to devolve more power and money to the regions of the country and said it would be included in the Queen's Speech on May 27.It could mean the area getting hundreds of millions of pounds and greater control over housing, public transport and health.But having a 'metro-mayor' – an elected person covering more...
  
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• BenIreland published Tributes paid to "feisty" and "opinionated"...

  14-05-2015 18:26
  
  Tributes have been paid to a "feisty" and "opinionated" woman who wrote hundreds of letters to the Post for 30 years.Lilian Thornley passed away on May 7 at the age of 86 following a stroke and heart problems.She formed views on the NHS and care for the elderly and worked at Cropwell Bishop Surgery for decades.Her letters spanned many interests, from current affairs, through to education and celebrities."She would be thrilled to see her name featured in the Post once...
  
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• Man hands himself in over attack

  14-05-2015 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man hands himself in to police after a "good Samaritan" was knocked unconscious in a city centre.
  
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• Social worker caseload 'too high'

  14-05-2015 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The caseload of Nottinghamshire social workers is so high it has left it impossible for them to do the job safely, an expert claims.
  
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• Wood eager to follow Froch's path

  14-05-2015 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Wood aims to win English title
  
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• Nottingham abortion services criticised as patients are not given counselling - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 17:03
  
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  Nottingham abortion services criticised as patients are not given counselling
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  Health services in Nottingham have been criticised by inspectors for failing to provide counselling for women having abortions. NHS watchdog the Care Quality Commission inspected the Nottingham Treatment Centre, based at the Queen's Medical Centre ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Outlaws' Alex Hales in talks to jet off to Indian Premier...

  14-05-2015 16:49
  
  Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales is in negotiations over a prospective short-term stint with IPL franchise the Mumbai Indians.A deal has not yet been signed and Hales will be available for selection for the NatWest T20 Blast opener against Birmingham Bears tomorrow.The terms of Hales' contract at Trent Bridge include the right to accept an offer from the IPL and Mumbai are looking to replace the injured Corey Anderson for the remainder of the tournament.After today's fixture against Kolkata...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham abortion services criticised as patients are not given...

  14-05-2015 16:45
  
  Health services in Nottingham have been criticised by inspectors for failing to provide counselling for women having abortions. NHS watchdog the Care Quality Commission inspected the Nottingham Treatment Centre, based at the Queen's Medical Centre – which is run by private firm Circle – earlier this year and said the overall service was good but "termination" services required improvement. The inspection report revealed that patients were not always given access to...
  
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• AlexBritton published Future of the tram network heading to Kimberley hangs in the...

  14-05-2015 16:36
  
  The chances of the tram network heading out to Kimberley are looking slim following the local election.The Conservative group took control of Broxtowe Borough Council after last week's counts.And the new leader of the council, Richard Jackson, has already given backing to quicker solutions to public transport problems, like bus priorities, rather than the tram. Some residents hope the early stage plans, which will see the tram be extended from Phoenix Park to the old brewery site will be...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Future of the tram network heading to Kimberley hangs in the...

  14-05-2015 16:36
  
  The chances of the tram network heading out to Kimberley are looking slim following the local election.The Conservative group took control of Broxtowe Borough Council after last week's counts.And the new leader of the council, Richard Jackson, has already given backing to quicker solutions to public transport problems, like bus priorities, rather than the tram. Some residents hope the early stage plans, which will see the tram be extended from Phoenix Park to the old brewery site will be...
  
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• New bike store to open in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 16:33
  
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  New bike store to open in Nottingham
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  A store aimed at elite cyclists will be pedalling into Nottingham at the end of the month – just a few yards from another successful biking chain. Cycle Republic will be the new shop on the block when it opens on May 29 in Maid Marian Way. And after ...
  
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• Lincoln sign Rhead from Mansfield

  14-05-2015 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conference Premier side Lincoln City sign striker Matt Rhead from League Two team Mansfield Town on a two-year deal.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published IN PICTURES: Splendour Festival over the years

  14-05-2015 16:31
  
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• JemmaPage published New bike store to open in Nottingham

  14-05-2015 16:30
  
  A store aimed at elite cyclists will be pedalling into Nottingham at the end of the month – just a few yards from another successful biking chain.Cycle Republic will be the new shop on the block when it opens on May 29 in Maid Marian Way.And after eight years serving city centre customers, Evans Cycles – which stocks more than 350 bikes – will be facing competition from newcomer.Six years ago Cycle Republic, which is part of the Halfords group, closed its eight cycling stores..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Q&A: Laurie Vincent of Slaves ahead of Rescue Rooms sell-out

  14-05-2015 16:09
  
  London punk duo Slaves, one of the most hotly tipped young bands in the UK, are gearing up for the release of a new single, Cheer up London and album, Are you Satisfied?, with a UK tour that comes to Nottingham on Thursday, May 14...
  Are you looking forward to tonight?
  I am ecstatic and can't wait to play to a Nottingham crowd.You are a punk band, so what makes you angry?
  What has always made me angry is unaware people. You know when you are walking through a shopping centre andsomeone...
  
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• DanRussell published Man hunted following attempted break-in

  14-05-2015 16:03
  
  Police investigating an attempted burglary have released this image in the hope someone may be able to identify the offender.The attempted break-in happened at around 7.15pm on April 17, in Kenrick Road in Porchester. The offender is believed to have been trying to gain access to the property via the back door when he was disturbed an fled.The man sought is described as white, aged between 25 and 30 with fair to ginger coloured hair and beard.If you think you can help call Nottinghamshire Police
  
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• DanRussell commented Man hunted following attempted break-in

  14-05-2015 16:03
  
  Police investigating an attempted burglary have released this image in the hope someone may be able to identify the offender.The attempted break-in happened at around 7.15pm on April 17, in Kenrick Road in Porchester. The offender is believed to have been trying to gain access to the property via the back door when he was disturbed an fled.The man sought is described as white, aged between 25 and 30 with fair to ginger coloured hair and beard.If you think you can help call Nottinghamshire Police
  
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• Who will you leave your Facebook page to in your will? - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 15:56
  
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  Who will you leave your Facebook page to in your will?
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  It isn't the most pleasant of topics to discuss, but Facebook have introduced a new setting allowing control of your page to be given to somebody when you die. The 'Legacy Contract' is being introduced which allows a named user to manage the page, ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police praised for stronger presence after spate of bike thefts...

  14-05-2015 15:56
  
  POLICE have been praised by West Bridgford residents for having a stronger presence in the community following a spate of bike thefts.Two stolen cycles were seized in the town during the early hours of Wednesday morning when officers responded to reports of two men acting suspiciously at the back of residential homes.Both men pedalled away from the scene on bikes that were later found to be stolen. One of the men was arrested and, while the second managed to escape, he left the bike he was...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Police praised for stronger presence after spate of bike thefts...

  14-05-2015 15:56
  
  Police have been praised by West Bridgford residents for having a stronger presence in the community following a spate of bike thefts.Two stolen cycles were seized in the town during the early hours of Wednesday morning when officers responded to reports of two men acting suspiciously at the back of residential homes.Both men pedalled away from the scene on bikes that were later found to be stolen. One of the men was arrested and, while the second managed to escape, he left the bike he was...
  
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• Matt Rhead turns down Mansfield Town to join Lincoln City - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 15:49
  
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  Matt Rhead turns down Mansfield Town to join Lincoln City
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  Striker Matt Rhead has turned down a contract offer at Mansfield Town to sign for Conference Premier outfit Lincoln City. The former Corby frontman, 31, bagged 15 goals in 120 league appearances during a three-and-a-half-year spell at Mansfield.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Matt Rhead turns down Mansfield Town to join Lincoln City

  14-05-2015 15:39
  
  Striker Matt Rhead has turned down a contract offer at Mansfield Town to sign for Conference Premier outfit Lincoln City.
  The former Corby frontman, 31, bagged 15 goals in 120 league appearances during a three-and-a-half-year spell at Mansfield.Stags' manager Adam Murray said: "We offered a deal to Matt which we believed to be of good value for the football club and for what he brought to the team.
  "Matt has decided he wants to pursue his career elsewhere and has taken the decision to drop to...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Who will you leave your Facebook page to in your will?

  14-05-2015 15:30
  
  It isn't the most pleasant of topics to discuss, but Facebook have introduced a new setting allowing control of your page to be given to somebody when you die. The 'Legacy Contract' is being introduced which allows a named user to manage the page, although that person won't be able to access certain private information. Whoever you sign over the reins to will be able to accept friend requests, add posts, photos and take down anything they deem inappropriate. Over recent years Facebook...
  
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• BenIreland published Can you help raise £5,000 for a Labrador rescue charity by...

  14-05-2015 14:53
  
  Professional dog walker John McGinley is asking owners to treat a local rescue centre to £5,000 by simply walking their dogs a mile and take a picture.He has launched a new campaign asking dog owners to donate £1 to East Midlands Labrador Rescue for every mile they walk their pet pooch.It culminates in a 33-mile walk of Grantham Canal, where John will walk his four Labradors – Ruby, Daisy, Humphrey and Skye, – with son Josh on Saturday, June 27."I could have gone out
  
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• DanRobinson published Student's vibrating wristband idea for disabled bus passengers...

  14-05-2015 14:50
  
  Vibrating wristbands could soon become commonplace on buses for disabled passengers – thanks to the ingenuity of a Bilborough College student.Daria Buszta won a national transport competition after coming up with the idea to alert people with hearing and visual impairments to their bus stop.She could now see her dream become a reality as the Department for Transport, which ran the contest, has contracted a company to design a prototype ahead of potentially launching the product.The...
  
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• University of Nottingham team to lead European research into wireless technology - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 14:36
  
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  University of Nottingham team to lead European research into wireless technology
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  Scientists from the University of Nottingham are leading the way to improve wireless technology for mobile phones, tablets and computers. The team from Nottingham will lead a group of European Universities, which has been awarded a €3.41 million grant.
  
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• Nottingham Forest fans v Derby County fans: Charity match preview at the City ... - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 14:21
  
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  Nottingham Forest fans v Derby County fans: Charity match preview at the City ...
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  Forest players (from left) George Downes, Thomas Newton and Steve Hyland, pictured at the City Ground where the game is to take place. Comments (0). Fans of Nottingham Forest are looking well prepared for their encounter with followers of Derby County ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fans v Derby County fans: Charity match preview...

  14-05-2015 14:09
  
  Fans of Nottingham Forest are looking well prepared for their encounter with followers of Derby County in a charity football match this weekend.Saturday will see both sets of fans put their rivalry to one side in order to raise money for five-year-old Derbyshire boy Ari Rainford, who has been diagnosed with thalamic anaplastic astrocytoma, a form of brain cancer.Forest fan Thomas Newton, who set up the up event after hearing about Ari's story through social networking site Twitter, said the...
  
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• David Ferrer: Spaniard to play at Nottingham ATP - BBC Sport

  14-05-2015 14:08
  
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  David Ferrer: Spaniard to play at Nottingham ATP
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  David Ferrer is one of five world top-20 players to confirm they will be competing at the new ATP World Tour event in Nottingham in June. The former world number three is a two-time Wimbledon quarter-finalist and reached the 2013 French Open final.and more »
  
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• BenIreland published University of Nottingham team to lead European research into...

  14-05-2015 14:08
  
  Scientists from the University of Nottingham are leading the way to improve wireless technology for mobile phones, tablets and computers.The team from Nottingham will lead a group of European Universities, which has been awarded a €3.41 million grant.It comes from the EU's biggest research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, which helps mathematicians, physicists and electrical engineers collaborate to innovate next generation technology.It is hoped the research will lead to new...
  
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• Ferrer to play Nottingham ATP event

  14-05-2015 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Ferrer is one of five world top-20 players competing at the new ATP World Tour event in Nottingham in June.
  
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• Cobden and Everard handed new Nottingham Rugby contracts - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 13:41
  
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  Cobden and Everard handed new Nottingham Rugby contracts
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  Nottingham Rugby's Joe Cobden and Matt Everard have signed new contracts with the club ahead of the 2015/16 Championship season. The news comes a day after the Green and Whites' announcement that head coach Martin Haag has signed a new deal ...and more »
  
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• Food Sleuth: Kayal, Broad Street - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 13:39
  
  Food Sleuth: Kayal, Broad Street
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  It was back down Flobbadob Boulevard this week, past the giant Bill and Ben flower pots to the curry parlour that offers fans of Indian food something a little bit different – the scoff of the Malabar Coast. Unsurprisingly, fish is a speciality. The ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cobden and Everard handed new Nottingham Rugby contracts

  14-05-2015 13:27
  
  Nottingham Rugby's Joe Cobden and Matt Everard have signed new contracts with the club ahead of the 2015/16 Championship season.
  The news comes a day after the Green and Whites' announcement that head coach Martin Haag has signed a new deal with the club.
  Centre Cobden, a former Leicester Tigers academy player, has been out of action for the best part of two years following consecutive knee injuries that required surgery.
  Everard also joined the club from Leicester last summer and made 17...
  
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• BBC show The Voice is coming to Nottingham in hunt for new singing talent - Nottingham Post

  14-05-2015 13:25
  
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  BBC show The Voice is coming to Nottingham in hunt for new singing talent
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  Singers in Nottingham can start their bid for a place on the fifth series of BBC One show The Voice next week. Production staff from the musical talent programme will be at Rofl Audio recording studio in Perth Street on Thursday, May 21. It will be an ...and more »
  
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• NottmPostEG published Food Sleuth: Kayal, Broad Street

  14-05-2015 13:24
  
  It was back down Flobbadob Boulevard this week, past the giant Bill and Ben flower pots to the curry parlour that offers fans of Indian food something a little bit different – the scoff of the Malabar Coast.
  Unsurprisingly, fish is a speciality. The restaurant's emblem is the little oil lamp that is suspended in boats by nocturnal fisherman who stalk the creeks of Kerala, intent on snaffling the first passing tilapia or kingfish.
  The decor of the Broad Street dining room is decidedly light
  
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