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• How one former Nottingham Forest chairman saw managerial promise in Dougie ... - Nottingham Post

  22-05-2015 23:25
  
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  Dougie Freedman had obvious managerial potential, even when he was pulling his boots on for Forest, according to former Reds chairman Phil Soar, who was the striker's neighbour. Phil Soar pictured with striker Pierre van Hooijdonk. Comments (1).
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• Nottingham Post published How one former Nottingham Forest chairman saw managerial promise...

  22-05-2015 23:23
  
  It is only a few months sinceDougie Freedman persuaded Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi that he was the right man for the job.But, more than 15 years ago, the Scotsman had already planted a similar seed in the mind of another Reds chairman. When Freedman was plying his trade as a striker at the City Ground, fate dictated that he would end up living next door to former chief executive and chairman Phil Soar.The duo would discuss the progress of the side, then managed by David Platt, over..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented How one former Nottingham Forest chairman saw managerial promise...

  22-05-2015 23:23
  
  It is only a few months sinceDougie Freedman persuaded Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi that he was the right man for the job.But, more than 15 years ago, the Scotsman had already planted a similar seed in the mind of another Reds chairman. When Freedman was plying his trade as a striker at the City Ground, fate dictated that he would end up living next door to former chief executive and chairman Phil Soar.The duo would discuss the progress of the side, then managed by David Platt, over..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Forest's history can be defined by events spanning just 839 days,...

  22-05-2015 23:00
  
  Phil Soar's view of Nottingham Forest's history has changed dramatically in the space of 17 years, since he first mapped the club's story in print.After updating the Official History of the club to mark the 150th anniversary of the Reds, the former chairman and chief executive has a different perspective on things."When I first did the book in 1998, it was just after we had finished third in 1995, we had people like Pierre van Hooijdonk in the side – and, at that point, you could...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mick Newell relishes prospect of Darren Sammy strengthening Notts...

  22-05-2015 22:42
  
  Mick Newell is already relishing the prospect of Darren Sammy being available for Notts Outlaws after they lost by six wickets to Yorkshire Vikings.The Outlaws were only able to score 143 for seven as they struggled to match their exploits of the week before when they thrashed Birmingham Bears by eight wickets.Director of cricket Newell felt Notts were lacking hitting power on the night – something that could be remedied by West Indies all-rounder Sammy, as well as the return of star...
  
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• Notts Outlaws v Yorkshire Vikings: T20 match report - Nottingham Post

  22-05-2015 22:33
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  Notts Outlaws v Yorkshire Vikings: T20 match report
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  Samit Patel top scored for Notts Outlaws against Yorkshire Vikings at Trent Bridge. Picture Anglea Ward. Comments (0). Notts Outlaws were unable to make it two from two in the NatWest T20 Blast as they lost by six wickets with seven balls to spare to ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Outlaws v Yorkshire Vikings: T20 match report

  22-05-2015 22:17
  
  Notts Outlaws were unable to make it two from two in the NatWest T20 Blast as they lost by six wickets with seven balls to spare to Yorkshire Vikings.Exactly a week earlier Birmingham Bears made 141 for seven on the same wicket, a score that was considered well below par as Mick Newell's men won by eight wickets with 33 balls in hand at Trent Bridge.The Outlaws could only make two more here, 143 for seven, as they struggled to get the ball away. Only Samit Patel (41 from 27 balls) and Steven...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Notts Outlaws v Yorkshire...

  22-05-2015 21:10
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch: 'I fear no man - including Golovkin'

  22-05-2015 20:42
  
  Carl Froch has offered no guarantees he will ever fight again, but insists a mouthwatering showdown with knockout king Gennady Golovkin does "excite him".The Cobra's promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed talks with Golovkin's management over a potential Wembley showdown later this year.Golovkin has a stunning record of 30 knockouts in 33 fights and dispatched latest victim Willie Munroe in six rounds to retain the WBC, WBA and IBO titles last weekend.But the Kazakhstan star is desperate...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers linked to former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Theo ... - Nottingham Post

  22-05-2015 20:11
  
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  The social media rumour mill says so after he followed Panthers captain David Clarke on Twitter, as well as former import Cody Wild and another rumoured target in Kevin Westgarth. The 27-year-old has also followed Panthers equipment manager and former ...
  
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• Accused grandmother 'was beaten'

  22-05-2015 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman accused of harming her seven-year-old granddaughter tells a court how she was beaten as a child.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz looking forward to summer of...

  22-05-2015 20:08
  Ricardo Moniz cannot wait to begin his "interesting project" with Notts County this summer as he looks to plan their route out of League Two.The Magpies boss has been feverishly working behind the scenes having been tasked with rebuilding a squad capable of challenging for honours.Moniz has already extended the deals of midfielder Alan Smith and goalkeeper Roy Carroll and is set for talks with Garry Thompson, Gary Jones and Balint Bajner on Tuesday.The Dutchmanrevealed he has been...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paralympian Sarah Storey has 'unfinished business' in Nottingham'...

  22-05-2015 19:47
  
  Given her list of achievements, it is perhaps a surprising statement, but Dame Sarah Storey – multiple Paralympic gold medallist and world champion – has "unfinished business".And it is right here in Nottingham.The 37-year-old is a regular on the world stage and has an honours list to match. Adding to that collection in Rio next year is firmly on the horizon.But before then, on Sunday, her focus is on the city centre Milk Race.Last year, Storey finished 13th, having crashed
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers linked to former Edmonton Oilers defenceman...

  22-05-2015 19:40
  
  Could Nottingham Panthers be about to sign former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Theo Peckham?The social media rumour mill says so after he followed Panthers captain David Clarke on Twitter, as well as former import Cody Wild and another rumoured target in Kevin Westgarth.The 27-year-old has also followed Panthers equipment manager and former bench coach Adam Goodridge.All of that has prompted more than 50 Nottingham fans to follow Peckham. If he were to sign, it would represent a major coup for the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town duo Matty Blair and Luke Jones must hit 'certain...

  22-05-2015 19:40
  
  Injured Mansfield Town duo Matty Blair and Luke Jones are making good progress in their recovery.But boss Adam Murray says the pair must hit 'certain targets' in their rehab before they will be offered new deals.Blair suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury at the end of January, shortly after signing for the club, but could be back in action before the start of the new season."He's flying," said Murray."He's ahead of schedule. We're hoping he might be back for the start of the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham flyweight Jamie Williams ready for his toughest...

  22-05-2015 19:35
  
  Jamie Williams says he faces a step up in class when he fights Usman Ahmed tomorrow night, but maintains the challengewill bring the best out of him.The talented Nottingham flyweight puts his international masters title on the line at the city's Britannia Hotelagainst hisDerby rival, a product of the famed Ingle gym.Williams has only had two weeks off since overcomingMikheil Soloninkini on points over eight rounds back in March.He realisesAhmed represents a serious challenge but...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham rower Rowan Law hoping to be inspired by Olympians as...

  22-05-2015 19:32
  
  Gap years are often a time for travel. And for Nottingham rower Rowan Law it will be no different.Rather than trekking thousands of miles across the world to explore Australia or backpack around India however, he will make a 150 mile trip towards Caversham, near Reading.It is all with the aim of pursuing his dream to make the Great Britain senior squad.Eighteen-year-old Law has competed for his country before, at junior level.Making the under-23 squad is his first target, having trialed for a...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nurse and Midwife of the Year 2015 winners: Staff who show...

  22-05-2015 19:30
  
  Major surgery can be a traumatic experience for anyone – particularly when a child is involved.Putting their young minds at ease can be difficult enough, but often the biggest challenge for nurses is looking after anxious parents.Luckily for families in E17, a children's renal ward at the Queen's Medical Centre, Kim Helm knows exactly how to support them through the ordeal.Now the 55-year-old, a paediatric transplant nurse specialist, has been recognised as she was crowned the overall...
  
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• Green and Benning join Mansfield

  22-05-2015 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield re-sign striker Matt Green from Birmingham and bring in Walsall defender Malvind Benning.
  
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• AlexBritton published Plans to light up Beeston church turned down

  22-05-2015 19:00
  
  Plans to light up a Beeston church – which critics have said would make it look like Disneyland – have been turned down.St John the Baptist Parish Church was looking to get approval for the fitting of £26,000 of LED lights to "enhance" the features.It is a Grade II listed building and the church said the lights would highlight Beeston as a "modern, vibrant, must visit town".Broxtowe Borough Council decided to turn the plans down last week.A statement from...
  
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• Trans player claims discrimination

  22-05-2015 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers of a football tournament aimed at tackling homophobia are accused of discriminating against a transgender man.
  
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• Tributes paid to 20-year-old dad killed in Bulwell crash - Nottingham Post

  22-05-2015 18:08
  
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  Tributes paid to 20-year-old dad killed in Bulwell crash
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  The family of a 20-year-old man tragically killed in a late-night crash have said he was a loving father and life "won't be the same" without him. Cameron Davis, of St Ann's, was driving his moped when it collided with another vehicle in Bulwell ...and more »
  
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• Man arrested over fatal A46 crash

  22-05-2015 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested after a fatal crash closed a major road in Nottinghamshire for much of the day.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Statement of intent' by Mansfield Town as Matt Green returns

  22-05-2015 17:47
  
  Mansfield Town have made a 'statement of intent' by re-signing striker Matt Green on a permanent deal.The 28-year-old became a fans' favourite in his two years at the club, initially during a loan spell. And the 25 league goals he netted in the 2012/13 season helped the Stags secure their place back in the Football League as they clinched the Conference Premier title.Green won the 'golden boot' that year and secured a move to Birmingham City, while Mansfield have struggled to replace his...
  
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• BenIreland published Bargain basement thief caught on stealing spree with goods in...

  22-05-2015 17:34
  
  A thief was caught on a bargain basement stealing spree when he was found with his haul in his young son's pram.Lukasz Marszalkowski was busted by security at Newark's Wilkos store with £35.95-worth of food and other items.Earlier that day, he had plundered £35.30-worth of goods from Morrisons, two packets of £2 pork mince from Iceland and £9.06-worth of miscellaneous items from Poundstretcher.The Polish 24-year-old father-of-two, of St Mary's Gardens, pleaded guilty to..
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham University Samworth Academy making progress to be...

  22-05-2015 17:29
  
  A struggling school has been told that it is on its way to turning round its performance.Nottingham University Samworth Academy (NUSA) was one of six schools found to have "serious weaknesses" in November 2013 by education watchdog Ofsted.The schools were placed in special measures – the lowest rating – and were challenged to improve within two years by Nottingham City Council.With six months to go NUSA has been visited again by inspectors who found that "the academy..
  
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• PMBlackburn published NHS chiefs urge more blood donors to come forward as Nottingham's...

  22-05-2015 17:28
  
  The second biggest blood donation centre in the country opened in the city yesterday – with health bosses urging 1,000 new Nottingham donors to come forward and save lives.The new centre, in North Church Street, just off Trinity Square, can see 100 people every day, with the facilities much bigger and more modern than those at the previous base just off Castle Boulevard.NHS chiefs think they need to persuade 1,000 more local people to take up giving blood regularly to satisfy the need at..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fresh 'fracking' bid in north Nottinghamshire

  22-05-2015 17:19
  
  An energy firm has made a fresh scoping request to look into the potential of "fracking" in north Nottinghamshire.IGas Energy Plc is looking into the chances of drilling for shale gas in the county.Its new proposed site lies to the north-east of the Nottinghamshire village of Misson.IGas submitted an initial scoping request to Nottinghamshire County Council in late January to look at a location off Springs Road and the new site is 200 metres further from the village.Following...
  
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• TomNorton published Tributes paid to 20-year-old dad killed in Bulwell crash

  22-05-2015 17:18
  
  The family of a 20-year-old man tragically killed in a late-night crash have said he was a loving father and life "won't be the same" without him.Cameron Davis, of St Ann's, was driving his moped when it collided with another vehicle in Bulwell. Police and paramedics dashed to the smash, on Highbury Road near Deptford Crescent, at 11.30pm on Thursday evening.And residents living nearby rush out to help – but sadly Cameron died at the scene.Police cordoned off the road until the..
  
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• TomNorton commented Tributes paid to 20-year-old dad killed in Bulwell crash

  22-05-2015 17:18
  
  The family of a 20-year-old man tragically killed in a late-night crash have said he was a loving father and life "won't be the same" without him.Cameron Davis, of St Ann's, was driving his moped when it collided with another vehicle in Bulwell. Police and paramedics dashed to the smash, on Highbury Road near Deptford Crescent, at 11.30pm on Thursday evening.And residents living nearby rush out to help – but sadly Cameron died at the scene.Police cordoned off the road until the..
  
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• AlexBritton published Nottingham City Council 'regret' delays in selling Beechdale...

  22-05-2015 16:55
  
  Nottingham City Council has spoken of its "regret" over the failure of plans to market the Beechdale Baths site to a supermarket.The authority was looking to sell the land in a joint deal with the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), which owns adjoining land. Talks have been going on for two years between the organisations to market the land just off the ring road for a supermarket.But the council said EMAS had "consistently failed to agree a route forward" and owing to..
  
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• AlexBritton commented Nottingham City Council 'regret' delays in selling Beechdale...

  22-05-2015 16:55
  
  Nottingham City Council has spoken of its "regret" over the failure of plans to market the Beechdale Baths site to a supermarket.The authority was looking to sell the land in a joint deal with the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), which owns adjoining land. Talks have been going on for two years between the organisations to market the land just off the ring road for a supermarket.But the council said EMAS had "consistently failed to agree a route forward" and owing to..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Matt Shelton: Bullworkers, rowing machines and Wii Fit

  22-05-2015 16:54
  
  Matt Shelton from West Bridgford on the health fads that have come and gone.Summer is coming…..and with summer comes the need for sunbathing and a 'Beach Body.But as Protein World found out after being forced to pull that advertising campaign which asked 'Are You Beach Body Ready?', those actually come in all shapes and sizes.In fact ,this year's big thing for men is to have a 'Dad Bod' and I'm lucky in that respect; even if mine is slightly more dad than bod, it finally means I can stop.
  
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• AlexBritton published One person dies after 'serious' crash on A46

  22-05-2015 16:35
  
  Police have said one person has died after a crash on the A46 this morning.Officers have arrested one person on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and have launched an appeal for witnesses.A lorry and two cars collided on the road near the Farndon roundabout at 8.30am on Friday.The road was shut in both directions between the A616 Great North Road and the B6166 Farndon Road junction for seven hours while investigations and recovery took place.Sergeant James Greely from East Midlands
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham communities come together to raise money for Framework

  22-05-2015 16:04
  
  From five-a-side football to dressing head-to-toe in orange, communities were out in force to raise money to support local vulnerable people.The events were part of homelessness charity and housing association Framework's annual fundraising day.Do it for Framework raised cash to prevent people from losing their homes, help those who are homeless and to provide opportunities for vulnerable people to change their lives.The charity supports more than 11,000 people a year and relies on fundraising..
  
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• BenIreland published Malakai McKenzie murder trial: Brother tells of 'near miss...

  22-05-2015 16:00
  
  Murdered teenager Malakai McKenzie had to jump for cover to avoid being shot, just months before his death as a gang feud intensified, a jury heard.His brother, Cameron McKenzie, took the stand at Nottingham Crown Court to give his version of events on an alleged drive-by shooting attempt on Malakai months before his death outside a Sherwood pub in April 2012.The jury at Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday, May 22, that Cameron had been walking through Vernon Park, Basford, with younger...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Severn Trent Water reports fall in pre-tax profits

  22-05-2015 15:30
  
  The firm which supplies most of Nottinghamshire with water has reported a 53.5 per cent drop in its pre-tax profits. Severn Trent Water's latest financial results shows the business made a pre-tax profit of £148.2 million this year, compared to £318.9 million in 2014. The water and sewerage service company's turnover was "stronger than expected", increasing 2.5 per cent from a year earlier to £1.8 billion. Sarah Bentley, director at Severn Trent Water, said:...
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest outcast Djamel Abdoun attracting interest ... - Nottingham Post

  22-05-2015 15:16
  
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  Nottingham Forest outcast Djamel Abdoun is reported to have attracted interest from Greek sides AEK Athens and PAOK Salonika. The Reds are keen to move the winger on this summer, after he has failed to impress during his time at the City Ground.and more »
  
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• PC sacked over sexual misconduct

  22-05-2015 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottinghamshire police officer is sacked for gross misconduct in connection to relationships with women.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest outcast Djamel Abdoun...

  22-05-2015 15:04
  
  Nottingham Forest outcast Djamel Abdoun is reported to have attracted interest from Greek sides AEK Athens and PAOK Salonika.The Reds are keen to move the winger on this summer, after he has failed to impress during his time at the City Ground.He finished the season on loan at Belgium club Lokeren and it was hoped he would earn a permanent switch to the Continent in the process, but Abdoun made just four appearances during his time there.The 29-year-old Algerian international didn't feature at..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest outcast Djamel Abdoun...

  22-05-2015 15:04
  
  Nottingham Forest outcast Djamel Abdoun is reported to have attracted interest from Greek sides AEK Athens and PAOK Salonika.The Reds are keen to move the winger on this summer, after he has failed to impress during his time at the City Ground.He finished the season on loan at Belgium club Lokeren and it was hoped he would earn a permanent switch to the Continent in the process, but Abdoun made just four appearances during his time there.The 29-year-old Algerian international didn't feature at..
  
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• BenIreland published Broadband faults more annoying than car breakdowns says new study

  22-05-2015 15:04
  
  Broadband faults are more annoying than car breakdowns, according to a new study.Judged on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most irritating, broadband issues were rated 9 as car breakdowns scored 8.The data came from a survey of 2,500 UK residents by broadband, TV and mobile comparison site Cable.co.uk.It was also found by their customers to be more annoying than bad customer service, transport delays, hot water failures and waiting for a delivery that does not turn up.Broadband expert and.
  
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• Mei Shan in Nottingham fined £10k for repeatedly flouting hygiene rules - Daily Mail

  22-05-2015 14:01
  
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  Mei Shan in Nottingham fined £10k for repeatedly flouting hygiene rules
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  A 'filthy' Chinese restaurant has been fined £10,000 after hygiene inspectors found surfaces covered in grease and food stored in a back yard, attracting pests. Food safety rules were repeatedly broken at the takeaway, called Mei Shan, where pots were ...
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottinghamshire police officer dismissed for gross misconduct

  22-05-2015 13:32
  
  A serving Nottinghamshire police officer has been dismissed without notice for gross misconduct.PC Chris Young, 47, most recently based as a response officer at Hucknall, admitted breaching the standards of professional behaviour, as set out in the police's Code of Conduct.He admitted abusing his position dating back to 2005, when he met and pursued sexual relationships with women he had met as part of his policing duties. He also admitted misusing police systems and mishandling a piece of...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Paul Southby is appointed chairman of Marketing Nottingham and...

  22-05-2015 13:00
  
  The former chairman of Nottingham Means Business has been appointed to head up a new organisation created to promote inward investment.Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will combine Experience Nottinghamshire, Invest in Nottingham and Nottingham Means Business into one company, with the objective of driving economic growth through increased inward investment and improved visitor numbers, spend and length of stay.After its announcement in March, the search was on for a new chairman to will
  
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• NottmPostEG published Late Of The Pier drummer Ross Dawson dies in 'very sudden and...

  22-05-2015 12:57
  
  The drummer of Nottingham-based alternative rock band Late Of The Pier has died following a "very sudden and tragic accident". Ross Dawson's family have paid tribute to the flame-haired musician, calling him "multi-talented, modest, kind and generous", following his death on May 15. They added in an official statement: "'Our beloved Ross was involved in a very sudden and tragic accident. "As well as writing and playing his own material, Ross was a drummer with...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Widmerpool property: Five acres of woodland makes this home a...

  22-05-2015 12:40
  
  With nearly five acres of mature gardens, Wildwood lives up to its name.The gardens and parkland were originally the property of Widmerpool Hall and as the owner says: "The garden is beautiful, especially in spring when all the blossom is out." Adding: "It's long established; it was created as part of the original hall in 1883 when the hall was built. It has some wonderful trees such as Blue Cedar, Wellingtonia, Redwoods and Oaks."The house was built in 1965 and since then...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Shakespeares and SGH Martineau law firms to merge

  22-05-2015 12:34
  
  Two of the Midlands' law firms, Shakespeares and SGH Martineau, have confirmed a date they will complete their merger. The deal will see the creation of Shakespeare Martineau on June 15, a new legal force employing 900 people with a combined annual turnover of £75m. The firm will have offices in Birmingham, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and Brussels. Andy Raynor, chief executive officer at Shakespeares, which has an office in Station
  
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• RebeccaSD commented Shakespeares and SGH Martineau law firms to merge

  22-05-2015 12:34
  
  Two of the Midlands' law firms, Shakespeares and SGH Martineau, have confirmed a date they will complete their merger. The deal will see the creation of Shakespeare Martineau on June 15, a new legal force employing 900 people with a combined annual turnover of £75m. The firm will have offices in Birmingham, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and Brussels. Andy Raynor, chief executive officer at Shakespeares, which has an office in Station
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby sign Ricky Andrew from Ulster

  22-05-2015 12:34
  
  Nottingham Rugby have bolstered their squad by signing the versatile Ricky Andrew from Ulster.The 24-year-old can play anywhere across the back line, giving head coach Martin Haag further options in that area.Andrew, who stands at 183cm tall and weighs in at 80kg, came through the Ulster Academy before establishing himself in the club's first-team squad. He is described as being strong in defence and exciting in attack. "Ricky is a great signing for us," said Haag, who recently signed.
  
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