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• DanRobinson published In pictures: Luxury Motor Show

  17-05-2015 21:41
  
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• DanRobinson published Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini supercars woo families at Luxury...

  17-05-2015 21:18
  
  Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Bentleys were some of the supercars that sent starry-eyed petrol heads into meltdown as a wedding venue was transformed into a motoring dreamland.More than 5,000 people descended on the grounds of Goosedale conference and banqueting suite in Papplewick yesterday to see about 300 top-of-the range vehicles.It was a record turnout for the third Luxury Motor Show, which organisers believe raised at least £25,000 for Nottingham children's charity When You Wish Upon a.
  
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• Nottingham Forest working on plans to stage pre-season celebration match to ... - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 21:09
  
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  John McGovern (right) mingles with the Forest faithful at the charity fan match held at the City Ground on Saturday morning. Picture: Dan Westwell. Comments (0). European Cup winning captain and Nottingham Forest club ambassador John McGovern says ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Vernon Philander happy with day one despite Nottinghamshire...

  17-05-2015 20:43
  
  Vernon Philander feels Somerset got away from Nottinghamshire at one stage, but the home side enjoyed a strong first day at Trent Bridge.He took four for 56 as Somerset made 312 before Notts closed on 57 for two.However, Somerset were 101 for five at lunch having been asked to bat on a green wicket and Philander says they might have been dismissed for around 240 before Craig Overton blazed 55 at number ten."We found it well in the morning. After lunch we bowled a bit short and let them get.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest working on plans to stage pre-season celebratio...

  17-05-2015 20:21
  
  European Cup winning captain and Nottingham Forest club ambassador John McGovern says the Reds are working on plans to stage a pre-season match to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary.At the end of March, rumours circulated that Forest would host a tournament in the summer at the City Ground as part of their celebrations – with Malmo and Hamburg as the opponents.The Swedish and German outfits were the two sides Forest beat as Brian Clough guided them to the greatest moment in the club's.
  
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• Man arrested after assault that left two people in hospital - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 20:20
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  Man arrested after assault that left two people in hospital
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  A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a city centre assault that left two people requiring hospital treatment on Sunday evening. Police said their injuries were not life-threatening or life-altering. Witnesses ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County re-signing Alan Smith was good business, says...

  17-05-2015 20:20
  
  Roy Carroll believes Alan Smith's leadership will be a significant weapon for Notts County next season as the club prepares for life in League Two.Smith has joined his former Manchester United team-mate Carroll in committing his future to the Meadow Lane club by penning a new one-year deal.Smith played 27 games for Notts last season and also helped out with coaching behind the scenes.Goalkeeper Carroll said Smith's winning mentality will be essential for next season's campaign as the Magpies...
  
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• JonPritchard published Blades go flying as countdown axe and knife-throwing championship...

  17-05-2015 19:50
  
  Throwing knives and axes around might not be every family's idea of a day out – but for the Ball family it's business as usual.Mum Lynn, dad Scott and sons Zachary and Cameron, from Sandiacre, took part in the Spring Fling at Woodend Farm in Huthwaite on Sunday.They were just some of the people who travelled to Nottinghamshire from all over the country to hone their axe and knife throwing skills ahead of the EuroThrowers Championship in August.It was a chance for some of the country's...
  
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• JemmaPage published 'Capture bike' used to catch thieves was stolen - and never...

  17-05-2015 19:50
  
  A bike used by police to catch thieves was stolen and never returned, it has been revealed.The yellow "capture bike" was stolen from Queen's Medical Centre on March 13, 2014, and the cycle has yet to be found.Phil Matthews, chairman of Nottinghamshire Police Federation, said the thefts are not unexpected and they happen from time to time.He added: "These things happen for a whole host of different reasons."It's professionally a little embarrassing but you have to take the...
  
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• JemmaPage commented 'Capture bike' used to catch thieves was stolen - and never...

  17-05-2015 19:50
  
  A bike used by police to catch thieves was stolen and never returned, it has been revealed.The yellow "capture bike" was stolen from Queen's Medical Centre on March 13, 2014, and the cycle has yet to be found.Phil Matthews, chairman of Nottinghamshire Police Federation, said the thefts are not unexpected and they happen from time to time.He added: "These things happen for a whole host of different reasons."It's professionally a little embarrassing but you have to take the...
  
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• Should Nottingham Forest snap up Callum Chettle from Ilkeston Town? - HITC

  17-05-2015 19:46
  
  Should Nottingham Forest snap up Callum Chettle from Ilkeston Town?
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  There is no other word to describe Steve Chettle at Nottingham Forest other than legend. The Nottingham-born centre-back was at Forest from 1983 to 1999, playing over 500 times for the club and guiding them to a best ever Premier League finish back in ...
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Somerset: Day one report

  17-05-2015 19:42
  
  Mick Newell has previously complained Nottinghamshire have taken too long to bowl teams out this season.Although they only needed 69.4 overs to dispatch Somerset in their first innings, the Notts director of cricket might still be disappointed in some of his attack as a struggling side scored 312 after losing the toss.Home skipper Chris Read must have been itching to say 'we'll have a bowl' after walking out to see the greenest of wickets under cloudy skies at Trent Bridge.It looked a great toss
  
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• DanRobinson published Man arrested after assault that left two people in hospital

  17-05-2015 19:42
  
  A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a city centre assault that left two people requiring hospital treatment on Sunday evening.Police said their injuries were not life-threatening or life-altering.Witnesses described seeing one of the victims lying down with blood coming from his neck.A 20ft cordon blocked the entrance to Nottingham Trent University's Arkwright Building, in South Shakespeare Street.A police car and a crime scene investigation van were at
  
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• EllieCullen published Police investigate incident in Nottingham city centre

  17-05-2015 18:59
  
  A police cordon has been put up in Shakespeare Street, in Nottingham city centre.Nottinghamshire Police say they are currently investigating an "incident" in the area.A police car and a crime scene investigation van are at the scene, close to Nottingham Trent University's Arkwright Building.The cordon measures about 20ft and is blocking the entrance to the Arkwright Building.Witnesses have described seeing an injured man lying on the floor shortly before 5pm on Sunday.John Fuller, 23,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Gareth Bale should stick with Real Madrid and...

  17-05-2015 17:39
  
  The Champions League was at the semi-final stage last week with Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid.A lot has been said that he might come back to this country because he's supposedly struggling in Spain.His form hasn't been on the same level as it was last season, when he was brilliant, and he's apparently alienated in the dressing room because he doesn't speak Spanish.I don't know if that's true or not, but if I were him I wouldn't leave Madrid yet.I'd stick it out to prove a point, prove...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Mansfield Town midfielder's hopes of playing in World Cup...

  17-05-2015 17:37
  
  A Notts-born Dominica international should be looking forward to a potentially once in a lifetime World Cup qualifying match.But former Mansfield Town midfielder Curtis Shaw's hopes of playing against Canada are in jeopardy due to a lack of money. The 27-year-old, who used to live in St Ann's before moving to the city centre, has been told he must fund his own trip – and he admits he can't afford to do that."I got called up to play for my country but it turns out they're not funding..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Chris Adcock turns attention to biggest prize of all

  17-05-2015 17:29
  
  As Chris Adcock turns his attentions to the biggest prize of all, the Nottingham badminton ace admits it is the small margins he will be emphasising on the road to Rio.After topping the pile alongside mixed doubles partner and wife Gabby at last year's Commonwealth Games, Adcock has found success harder to come by so far in 2015.It is not for the lack of effort though, the world No.7 pairing only falling to duos that are seeded higher than them in the standings.Adcock will be hoping to change...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Outlaws bring down Eagles

  17-05-2015 17:26
  
  Nottingham Outlaws powered to a third successive victory at the home of joint league leaders Sheffield Hallam Eagles.The Outlaws had to twice come from behind before overpowering their opponents with a dominant second half performance to register a magnificent 23-16 victory – and their first ever win against their opponents.Despite dominating the opening exchanges, the Outlaws fell behind to a sucker punch from the Eagles.A moment of indecision saw the ballbounce free and as the Outlaws...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town's Mitchell Rose driven on by success of his...

  17-05-2015 17:23
  
  Mansfield Town's Mitchell Rose says seeing his older brother Danny doing well at Tottenham drives him on to become a better player.The 20-year-old midfielder is the Stags' second new signing of the summer, following Adam Chapman's return to the One Call Stadium."I look to my brother for a lot of advice," he said."Watching him play and having the opportunity to watch Tottenham train always gives me the edge to want to work harder and be better, as that is ultimately everyone's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Somerset: Day two, lunch: Allenby leads...

  17-05-2015 17:08
  
  Nottinghamshire needed two more wickets to dismiss Somerset, who were 270 for eight at tea.
  The visitors fought back fairly well at Trent Bridge having been 101 for five at lunch as Vernon Philander took three wickets and Steven Mullaney two in the morning.
  Peter Trego and Jim Allenby led the recovery as they put on 85 for the sixth wicket. Trego played with his normal aggression as the Somerset man occasionally rode his luck, seeing the ball land safe when he was on ten and 13 respectively.
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• Taste of Scandinavia comes to Nottingham with Nordic Walking challenge - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 17:03
  
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  Taste of Scandinavia comes to Nottingham with Nordic Walking challenge
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  For seven-year-old Ben Ramowski, Nordic Walking is just one more sport to beat his family at. The youngster, from Wollaton, took part in the British Nordic Walking Challenge, which was held at Wollaton Park on Sunday. He was one of 150 people to grab ...
  
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• Olympic champion Jayne Torvill skates into Ruddington for charity fun day - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 17:03
  
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  Olympic champion Jayne Torvill skates into Ruddington for charity fun day
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  Jayne Torvill talks to baby Eliyia Nadeem who was adopted through the charity Faith in Families. Comments (0). Winter Olympic champion Jayne Torvill skated into Ruddington to meet with fans and show her support at an annual charity event. The star ...
  
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• Hundreds of youngsters become Disney stars at Nottingham's Albert Hall - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 17:03
  
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  Hundreds of youngsters become Disney stars at Nottingham's Albert Hall
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  Young Peter Bennett first fell in love with Disney's the Lion King after watching it a couple of years ago with his family. Since then the 10-year-old, of Wollaton, has always dreamed of performing his favourite songs from the movie in front of a large ...
  
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• JemmaPage published Hundreds of youngsters become Disney stars at Nottingham's Albert...

  17-05-2015 17:00
  
  Young Peter Bennett first fell in love with Disney's the Lion King after watching it a couple of years ago with his family.Since then the 10-year-old, of Wollaton, has always dreamed of performing his favourite songs from the movie in front of a large audience.Yesterday the youngster's dream finally came true after he got to sing songs from the film surrounded by hundreds of other children at the Albert Hall.The event, which was organised by Nottingham-based charity Music for Everyone, aimed to.
  
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• JonPritchard published Taste of Scandinavia comes to Nottingham with Nordic Walking...

  17-05-2015 16:47
  
  For seven-year-old Ben Ramowski, Nordic Walking is just one more sport to beat his family at.The youngster, from Wollaton, took part in the British Nordic Walking Challenge, which was held at Wollaton Park on Sunday.He was one of 150 people to grab their trainers and trot around the park.And while others wanted to beat their previous best time, lose some weight, or simply get some exercise, Ben only had one thing on his mind.He said: "I just wanted to make sure I beat my mum and my sister,.
  
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• Archaeologists are uncovering an industrial revolution relic in Papplewick - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 16:05
  
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  Archaeologists are uncovering an industrial revolution relic in Papplewick
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  If there is a time to wander through Moor Pond Wood it is now, in late spring. The trees are newly in leaf and the air is thick with the scent of bluebells. But beyond a carpet of cowslips, sunk into an embankment, is new evidence of a long-departed ...
  
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• Attenborough CC are the surprise leaders of the Notts Premier League - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 16:01
  
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  Attenborough CC are the surprise leaders of the Notts Premier League
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  South Notts champions Attenborough have belied the regular fortunes of newly promoted sides and sit proudly atop the table after travelling to the Notts Academy and returning with 20 points. After winning the toss and putting their hosts in to bat, the ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Attenborough CC are the surprise leaders of the Notts Premier...

  17-05-2015 15:52
  
  South Notts champions Attenborough have belied the regular fortunes of newly promoted sides and sit proudly atop the table after travelling to the Notts Academy and returning with 20 points.
  After winning the toss and putting their hosts in to bat, the Squirrels had the Academy in trouble at 65 for four.Daniel Freeman (42) added 64 with Simon Webster (58 not out) to start the recovery with Ben Kitt also unbeaten on 45.The pair adding 70 to close the Academy innings on 226 for six.
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws captain James Taylor hopes win over Birmingham...

  17-05-2015 15:45
  
  Winning captains often play down the notion of sending a message to their rivals, but Notts Outlaws skipper James Taylor hopes others sit up and take notice after they dismantled Birmingham Bears.
  Notts thrashed the NatWest T20 Blast holders by eight wickets with 33 balls to spare on Friday night as Alex Hales hit seven sixes in eight balls on the way to 86 not out.
  Taylor believes the result is a significant one – if the Outlaws can back up their efforts in the first game at Trent Bridge.
  
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• David Suchet unveils commemorative plaque in Nottingham - ITV News

  17-05-2015 15:44
  
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  David Suchet unveils commemorative plaque in Nottingham
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  Theatre said they were 'delighted' that David Suchet unveiled the plaque for them. Photo: Theatre Royal Nottingham. David Suchet has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham to celebrate its 150th anniversary in September.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Archaeologists are uncovering an industrial revolution relic in...

  17-05-2015 15:44
  
  If there is a time to wander through Moor Pond Wood it is now, in late spring. The trees are newly in leaf and the air is thick with the scent of bluebells. But beyond a carpet of cowslips, sunk into an embankment, is new evidence of a long-departed industry.Behind orange and white safety netting aimed at deterring children with bikes is a recently-unearthed stone-lined water channel. It is part a complex network of sluices that distributed water down the Leen Valley to power the neighbourhood's
  
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• JemmaPage published Olympic champion Jayne Torvill skates into Ruddington for charity...

  17-05-2015 15:31
  
  Winter Olympic champion Jayne Torvill skated into Ruddington to meet with fans and show her support at an annual charity event.The star visited a family fun day, held at the Great Central Railway, which was organised by the attraction and the South Notts Freemasons to raise money for local charity Faith in Families, a voluntary adoption agency.The 1984 gold medallist has been a patron for the charity, based in West Bridgford, since the beginning of the year. The skating legend dropped in on the.
  
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• Nottinghamshire v Somerset: Day one, lunch: Philander and Mullaney shine - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 15:18
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  Nottinghamshire v Somerset: Day one, lunch: Philander and Mullaney shine
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  Vernon Philander and Steven Mullaney inspired Nottinghamshire to a strong first morning as they reduced Somerset to 101 for five after being put in at Trent Bridge. Former Somerset man Philander was outstanding as he took three for ten on the back of ...and more »
  
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• Cyclist killed in collision named

  17-05-2015 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A cyclist who was fatally injured when he was struck by a car in Nottinghamshire is named by police.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Somerset: Day one, lunch: Philander and...

  17-05-2015 14:10
  
  Vernon Philander and Steven Mullaney inspired Nottinghamshire to a strong first morning as they reduced Somerset to 101 for five after being put in at Trent Bridge.
  Former Somerset man Philander was outstanding as he took three for ten on the back of an inspired first spell of 7-5-6-2 after making the most of overhead cloud and a very green wicket.
  He bowled Marcus Trescothick for a duck with the six ball of the day to make it nought for one. Johann Myburgh then saw Riki Wessels unable to reach.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Middlesbrough and Norwich City will battle it out for place in...

  17-05-2015 13:28
  
  Nottingham Forest will face Ipswich Town and Brentford in the Championship again next season, after they both lost in the play-off semi-finals.Middlesbrough and Norwich City will battle it out in the final for a place in the Premier League.The Canaries beat Ipswich 3-1 in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Carrow Road to win 4-2 on aggregate, ending the top-flight dreams of former Forest players Luke Chambers, Paul Anderson and David McGoldrick and ex-Notts County goalkeeper Bartosz.
  
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• Former West Bridgford school site to become flats for the elderly - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 13:24
  
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  Former West Bridgford school site to become flats for the elderly
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  A former school site which has lay empty for six years is to become a complex of flats for elderly people. Planning permission has been granted to turn the old Becket School site in Wilford Lane into 58 apartments. The school moved from its Wilford ...
  
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• AlexBritton published Former West Bridgford school site to become flats for the elderly

  17-05-2015 13:00
  
  A former school site which has lay empty for six years is to become a complex of flats for elderly people.Planning permission has been granted to turn the old Becket School site in Wilford Lane into 58 apartments.The school moved from its Wilford Lane site to a new build on the Becket Way in 2009.Work is expected to get under way shortly on the four-storey scheme which will feature 32 one-bedroom and, 26 two-bedroom high quality retirement apartments for the over 70s.And residents living near to
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Next season pivotal in careers of Chris Cohen...

  17-05-2015 12:34
  
  Nottingham Forest's players will be sunning themselves for the next few weeks before pre-season, with the likely exception of two men who can't wait for the first game of the season.Andy Reid and Chris Cohen played so little football due to injury this year, six games each to be precise.They'll be working hard this summer with the intention of playing again when August rolls around.It goes without saying that having them both in the squad for that first game would be a massive lift for both of..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: Next season pivotal in careers of Chris Cohen...

  17-05-2015 12:34
  
  Nottingham Forest's players will be sunning themselves for the next few weeks before pre-season, with the likely exception of two men who can't wait for the first game of the season.Andy Reid and Chris Cohen played so little football due to injury this year, six games each to be precise.They'll be working hard this summer with the intention of playing again when August rolls around.It goes without saying that having them both in the squad for that first game would be a massive lift for both of..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: Teams like QPR and Bristol City shouldn't...

  17-05-2015 12:15
  
  The dust is yet to settle on this season with games still to play, but already we are looking to the next.It's the nature of football fans to immediately start thinking about who their team should sign, when the fixtures are out and how they will fare in the league next time around.When you look at the Championship, I think it will be wide open, which bodes well for Nottingham Forest.In seasons gone by you see teams drop out of the Premier League and bounce straight back.QPR did it a couple of..
  
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• Derby County finally beat Nottingham Forest - but five-year-old Derby boy is ... - Derby Telegraph

  17-05-2015 11:13
  
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  DERBY County finally beat Nottingham Forest 6-2 on Saturday - taking the Brian Clough and Peter Taylor Trophy in the process. But the real winner on the day in the fans' match was the charity set up for five-year-old Derby boy Ari Rainford, who has ...
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• JemmaPage published Mobile speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week...

  17-05-2015 10:25
  
  Find out where the mobile speed cameras will be in Nottinghamshire this week:A60 Nottingham Rd, Mansfield New Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield Woodhouse A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield A60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse B6040 Retford Rd, Worksop 40 limit section A631 Flood Plains Road, Beckingham A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton B6041 Kilton Hill, Worksop A60 Carlton Road, Worksop A60 Bellar Gate - Woodthorpe Dr, Nottingham A609 Ilkeston Rd/Wollaton...
  
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• JemmaPage published Over 200,000 obese people in Nottinghamshire could be offered...

  17-05-2015 09:55
  
  Some of the 235,000 obese people in the city and county could be given free DNA tests on the NHS to give them specific diets that will fit their genes.A £50,000 scheme, funded by the Big Lottery, is being piloted by the NHS in Essex, the Telegraph reported.If it is deemed to be successful, it could soon be rolled out across the country.The initiative allows people to be tested to find which characteristics in their DNA are linked to weight gain.In January last year, public health leaders..
  
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• JemmaPage commented Over 200,000 obese people in Nottinghamshire could be offered...

  17-05-2015 09:55
  
  Some of the 235,000 obese people in the city and county could be given free DNA tests on the NHS to give them specific diets that will fit their genes.A £50,000 scheme, funded by the Big Lottery, is being piloted by the NHS in Essex, the Telegraph reported.If it is deemed to be successful, it could soon be rolled out across the country.The initiative allows people to be tested to find which characteristics in their DNA are linked to weight gain.In January last year, public health leaders..
  
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• JemmaPage published Headteachers at 'coasting' schools face threat of sack in new...

  17-05-2015 09:43
  
  Head teachers at "coasting" schools could be sacked under new plans to improve failing institutions, it has been announced.Schools that are not considered to be performing as well as they could be will face having their leadership replaced, being taken over and turned into an academy.Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, education secretary Nicky Morgan said: "Our big priorities will be to speed up the process of tackling failing schools; extend our academies programme to tackle...
  
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• Business closed for 3 hours after Long Eaton assault - Nottingham Post

  17-05-2015 09:31
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  Business closed for 3 hours after Long Eaton assault
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  A man was taken to hospital after the attack in Derby Road, Long Eaton, which took place shortly before 9am. The offenders left the scene on foot towards Derby Road bridge. The Convenience Foods store, in Derby Road, had to shut up shop following the ...and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Sunday, May 17

  17-05-2015 09:27
  Here we bring you traffic and travel updates for Sunday, May 17.6.00am: Carlton Tesco and Southcliffe Road stops towards city remain closed. Nottingham City Transport recommends using Carlton Square or Chesterfield stops instead.7.00am: Bus stops W1 and W2 outside Wilkinsons, in Parliament Street, are closed. The 34, 77, 78 and 79 will stop around the corner on George Street instead.7.30am: King Edward Street stop is closed today, affecting Lilac, Red, Blue Line and Pathfinder buses.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham weather: Sunday, May 17

  17-05-2015 09:23
  
  The sun will make a few appearances on Sunday morning, although clouds will increase throughout the afternoon.When you do manage to stand in the sun, the weather will feel pleasantly warm, but tempered by the westerly breeze.The odd shower is expected early evening, with highs of 13 degrees.Clouds will continue to thicken as the evening draws in, and heavier bursts of rain are expected.For the latest weather visit nottinghampost.com/weather.
  
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• JemmaPage published Business closed for three hours after Long Eaton assault

  17-05-2015 09:20
  
  A business was left closed for three hours on Saturday morning after an assault.A man was taken to hospital after the attack in Derby Road, Long Eaton, which took place shortly before 9am.The offenders left the scene on foot towards Derby Road bridge.The Convenience Foods store, in Derby Road, had to shut up shop following the incident while police officers searched the area.Ashok Makhecha, who has owned the store for 35 years, said: "There was about eight or 10 police vehicles and a lot of
  
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