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• Britain's Got Talent: Nottingham group The Kanneh-Masons storm into semi-finals - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 22:15
  
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  Britain's Got Talent: Nottingham group The Kanneh-Masons storm into semi-finals
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  Nottingham music group The Kanneh-Masons have stormed into the semi-final of Britain's Got Talent following a superb performance on the ITV show in Saturday night. An error occurred. Unable to execute Javascript. The classical group, consisting of six ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Britain's Got Talent: Nottingham group The Kanneh-Masons storm...

  23-05-2015 21:43
  
  Nottingham music group The Kanneh-Masons have stormed into the semi-final of Britain's Got Talent following a superb performance on the ITV show in Saturday night.The classical group, consisting of six brothers and sisters, had the crowd on its feet and even received a standing ovation from all four judges.Their masterful use of lively piano, violin and cello had Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden clapping to the beat.The six members live together with their mum and dad, Kaidi and Stuart, in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Family and friends celebrate life of David Windley, 25, with...

  23-05-2015 20:30
  
  A GRIEVING mother has paid heartfelt tribute to her young son after he fell into a diabetic coma and died.David Windley, known as Tony to his family, was found dead at his home in Bestwood Park. He was 25.During a special Viking-themed celebration of his life in Mansfield Woodhouse today, his mother, Brenda Seal described David as "courageous" and "wise".Speaking to the Post, Mrs Seal said: "He was a lovely boy. He was quiet and kept himself to himself but he was always.
  
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• TomNorton published Missing Bulwell woman returns home

  23-05-2015 19:31
  
  A woman reported missing earlier this week has been found.Estelle McGee, 29, has returned home safe and well after disappearing on Tuesday morning. She had last been seen in Bulwell. Despite having connections with many areas in Nottingham she had not made contact with relatives between Tuesday and Friday.Nottinghamshire Police has thanked everyone who helped and offered support in tracking her down.
  
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• TomNorton published A46 fatal crash victim named

  23-05-2015 18:57
  
  The victim of a fatal crash on the A46 has been named by police.Jessica Wallace, 28, from Newark, was killed when her Ford Focus collided with a lorry on Friday. The incident took place just north of the A46 Farndon roundabout. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A 58-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail in connection with the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward. Call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 126 of 22 May.
  
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• Thousands flock to Nottingham Castle for festival of food and drink - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 18:37
  
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  Thousands flock to Nottingham Castle for festival of food and drink
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  Nottingham staked its claim as one of the finest culinary cities in the country with a festival of all things food and drink. Thousands of people flocked to the picturesque Nottingham Castle on Saturday where hundreds of independent shops and ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Corrie's Kate Ford talks Tracy Barlow and why she's "obsesse...

  23-05-2015 18:27
  CORONATION Street's Tracy Barlow has never been Carla Connor's biggest fan, but things are set to boil over when her arch enemy usurps her.
  This time, with Liz planning on starting a new life with Tony in Spain, Carla decides to buy the landlady's share of the Rovers Return, but in doing so, scuppers Tracy's dastardly plan to take over the pub with Tony, her secret lover.
  "Tony comes to her and tells her that their plan hasn't worked out, and he's not been able to secure the other half of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Corrie's Kate Ford talks Tracy Barlow and why she's 'obsessed'...

  23-05-2015 18:27
  
  CORONATION Street's Tracy Barlow has never been Carla Connor's biggest fan, but things are set to boil over when her arch enemy usurps her.This time, with Liz planning on starting a new life with Tony in Spain, Carla decides to buy the landlady's share of the Rovers Return, but in doing so, scuppers Tracy's dastardly plan to take over the pub with Tony, her secret lover."Tony comes to her and tells her that their plan hasn't worked out, and he's not been able to secure the other half of the...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Thousands flock to Nottingham Castle for festival of food and...

  23-05-2015 18:17
  
  Nottingham staked its claim as one of the finest culinary cities in the country with a festival of all things food and drink.Thousands of people flocked to the picturesque Nottingham Castle on Saturday where hundreds of independent shops and businesses showcased the very best in local produce from pies to puddings and cheese to cake.The Great Food and Drink Festival even attracted star chefs like Adam Simmonds and Simon Rimmer who gave masterclasses to hoards of keen foodies.Co-owner of the...
  
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• Fatal A46 crash victim is named

  23-05-2015 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman killed in a crash which closed a major Nottinghamshire road is named by police.
  
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• TomNorton published Will it be 'Nil points' for UK's Electro Velvet or Eurovision...

  23-05-2015 16:25
  
  FOR the 60th time, singers and songwriters from across Europe gather to showcase their latest works in the hope of lifting the Eurovision trophy.In the run-up to the shindig, we've already been treated to numerous celebrations of the competition's diamond anniversary.Conchita Wurst, the female alter ego of Austrian drag artist Tom Neuwirth, won last year. As a result of Conchita's victory, the 2015 competition takes place in the picturesque surroundings of Vienna, where we're promised there will
  
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• Nottingham Post published Eastenders' Anita Dobson on stepping up to the role of Elizabeth...

  23-05-2015 16:11
  
  Anita Dobson's breathtaking new look for BBC Two's part-dramatised documentary Armada: 12 Days To Save England, was as much of a shock to the actress as it will surely be for her fans, who, of course, know her best as EastEnders' landlady Angie Watts.Temporarily laying her nipped-in waists and trademark curly do to rest ("I still like big hair," she says with a laugh), the actress spent hours in the make-up chair being made-under to play the ageing and pockmarked Queen Elizabeth I.Set.
  
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• What wine goes best with barbecue? - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 15:46
  
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  What wine goes best with barbecue?
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  The promised "three-month heatwave" may have sizzled out mere moments after its announcement, but as spring marches on into summer, barbecues are definitely on the horizon (whatever the weather). And although this means you'll want a wine rack with ...and more »
  
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• Things to do in Nottingham: Galleries of Justice Museum to hold variety of events - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 15:32
  
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  Things to do in Nottingham: Galleries of Justice Museum to hold variety of events
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  Families can look forward to a host of activities at Nottingham's Galleries of Justice Museum during half-term. A number of actor-led tours, exhibitions and free activities for the children will take place every day between Saturday, May 23 and May 31 ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Which wine goes best with barbecue?

  23-05-2015 15:24
  
  As National Barbecue Week beckons, Claire Spreadbury sources wines to set the coals aglowThe promised "three-month heatwave" may have sizzled out mere moments after its announcement, but as spring marches on into summer, barbecues are definitely on the horizon (whatever the weather). And although this means you'll want a wine rack with some drops of white (try Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, half price at £6.49, Ocado), some sparkling (the delicious Camel Valley...
  
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• Nottingham Post published What wine goes best with barbecue?

  23-05-2015 15:24
  
  As National Barbecue Week beckons, Claire Spreadbury sources wines to set the coals aglowThe promised "three-month heatwave" may have sizzled out mere moments after its announcement, but as spring marches on into summer, barbecues are definitely on the horizon (whatever the weather). And although this means you'll want a wine rack with some drops of white (try Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, half price at £6.49, Ocado), some sparkling (the delicious Camel Valley...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Things to do in Nottingham: Galleries of Justice Museum to hold...

  23-05-2015 15:07
  
  Families can look forward to a host of activities at Nottingham's Galleries of Justice Museum during half-term.A number of actor-led tours, exhibitions and free activities for the children will take place every day between Saturday, May 23 and May 31. Children can even stand trial in the venue's courtroom. To find out more or to book your tickets, contact the High Pavement-based venue on 0115 9520555 or email [email protected].
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: An Evening With Lulu, Royal Concert Hall

  23-05-2015 14:40
  
  Lulu is back on the road after a ten year hiatus to promote her latest album, Making Life Rhyme, and this female Peter Pan defied her 66 years to produce an impressive performance at the Royal Concert.
  With no support act, the set was spread over two halves.She positively skipped onto the stage at 7.30pm prompt, sporting a black trilby and white jacket and launched into Republica hit, Ready To Go.
  Before the applause had time to die down, Lulu took ownership of her hit single with Take That;...
  
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• Cycling routes get £6.1m funding

  23-05-2015 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £6.1m investment programme to improve cycling routes in Nottingham is revealed.
  
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• New Secondary Facility For Nottingham Free School - West Bridgford Wire

  23-05-2015 13:15
  
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  New Secondary Facility For Nottingham Free School
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  G F Tomlinson has started work on a project that will see part of a former clothing factory in Nottingham open its doors to secondary school children in September 2015. The school will create nearly 600 new school places when it reaches capacity. It is ...
  
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• Up-market delivery service Deliveroo is launched in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 13:14
  
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  Up-market delivery service Deliveroo is launched in Nottingham
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  Homes and workplaces in the city centre can now get premium restaurant food delivered to the door. LYNETTE PINCHESS puts Deliveroo to the test. Our stomachs are rumbling, it's chucking it down with rain and we don't have the time or inclination to ...
  
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• Mums, who met in Nottingham, launch children's bamboo clothing - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 13:03
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  Mums, who met in Nottingham, launch children's bamboo clothing
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  AS well as being the main food source for giant pandas and a cane used to construct conservatory furniture, bamboo can be turned into a fabric as soft as silk. Two mums, who spotted a gap in the UK market, have now launched a new online business ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Up-market delivery service Deliveroo is launched in Nottingham

  23-05-2015 13:00
  
  Homes and workplaces in the city centre can now get premium restaurant food delivered to the door. LYNETTE PINCHESS puts Deliveroo to the test Our stomachs are rumbling, it's chucking it down with rain and we don't have the time or inclination to leave the office for lunch.So what are we going to do? Go online to up-market takeaway service Deliveroo and have gourmet restaurant food brought straight to the door.The rapidly expanding company launched in Nottingham on Monday, delivering to homes...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mums, who met in Nottingham, launch children's bamboo clothing

  23-05-2015 13:00
  
  Two mums have launched a new business selling children's bamboo clothing. AS well as being the main food source for giant pandas and a cane used to construct conservatory furniture, bamboo can be turned into a fabric as soft as silk.Two mums, who spotted a gap in the UK market, have now launched a new online business selling bamboo clothing for babies and toddlers."It's a fabulous concept and we wanted to bring it more into the public eye in the UK," says Anna Spencer, co-founder of...
  
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• Man appears on dog and child porn charges in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 12:00
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  Man appears on dog and child porn charges in Nottingham
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  A 66-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with making indecent images of children and possessing pornographic images of a dog. Kadeem Nouri, of Bracknell Crescent, Whitemoor, attended Nottingham Magistrates' Court yesterday. His charges ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal

  23-05-2015 11:52
  
  A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre. I say funny but what I really mean is infuriating – the traffic gods on the A38 and the M1 were against me.
  So I arrived rather late, meaning I missed the first of the three ballets, Les Rendezvous. Sorry, folks. Blame the Highways Agency.
  But I was in good time to see Kin, an abstract 20-minute show which is dark and full of pathos. There is no synopsis, so you have to make your own mind up about the story.
  What I saw was a gloomy,...
  
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• Rugby star Phil Vickery to launch clothing collection in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 11:12
  
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  Rugby star Phil Vickery to launch clothing collection in Nottingham
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  Rugby legend Phil Vickery is heading to Nottingham to launch his clothing brand Raging Bull. He chats to LYNETTE PINCHESS about menswear, sport and why he's unlikely to follow Celebrity MasterChef with Strictly. Phil Vickery has many strings to his bow.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rugby star Phil Vickery to launch clothing collection in...

  23-05-2015 11:00
  
  Rugby legend Phil Vickery is heading to Nottingham to launch his clothing brand Raging Bull. He chats to LYNETTE PINCHESS about menswear, sport and why he's unlikely to follow Celebrity MasterChef with Strictly Phil Vickery has many strings to his bow.An illustrious England rugby union career, a talented cook and Celebrity MasterChef winner and his own clothing brand, Raging Bull, which is about to go on sale at the House of Fraser in Nottingham.The man himself will be at the store next Friday..
  
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• Appeal hearing set for death row dog Diesel - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 10:58
  
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  Appeal hearing set for death row dog Diesel
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  THE owner of a pitbull-type dog who is appealing against the decision to put his pet to sleep will appear in court next month. The first hearing for Simoney Jones's appeal is listed at Nottingham Crown Court for June 5. His three-year-old dog Diesel ...and more »
  
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• PMBlackburn published Thrill seekers invited to become Alton Towers rollercoaster...

  23-05-2015 10:20
  Thrill seekers are being invited to apply for a job which could be the best in the world.Alton Towers theme park is looking for a new rollercoaster tester and is running a competition to find the lucky candidate.The job will involve testing the 'big six' rollercoasters, which include: The Smiler, Air, Nemesis, Rita, TH13TEEN and Oblivion.The theme park's website said: "Alton Towers Resort is looking for a rollercoaster tester to try out the Big Six before the rides open to the public. You..
  
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• Nottingham Trent fashion students showcase their final year designs on the ... - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 10:03
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  Seeing their final year collections on the catwalk for the first time this week were Nottingham Trent University fashion students. Lucy Budge finds out more from the front row. Models dressed in everything from insect-inspired jackets and floral ...
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottingham Trent fashion students showcase their final year...

  23-05-2015 10:00
  
  Seeing their final year collections on the catwalk for the first time this week were Nottingham Trent University fashion students. Lucy Budge finds out more from the front rowModels dressed in everything from insect-inspired jackets and floral onesies to printed suits and nautical jumpers strutted down the catwalk at Nottingham Trent University this week.Fashion design and fashion knitwear design students added the final touches to their third year collections as they were showcased in front of.
  
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• Lorry crash and severe fire closes M1 - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 09:54
  
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  Lorry crash and severe fire closes M1
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  A crash between two lorries, which saw one of the vehicles gutted by fire, has closed the M1 North of Nottingham. Drivers have been told to expect severe delays as a result of the incident which has closed the road Southbound coming towards Nottingham ...and more »
  
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• PMBlackburn published Lorry crash and severe fire closes M1

  23-05-2015 09:36
  
  A crash between two lorries, which saw one of the vehicles gutted by fire, has closed the M1 North of Nottingham.Drivers have been told to expect severe delays as a result of the incident which has closed the road Southbound coming towards Nottingham at junction 29 and 30.The crash happened between junction 29 for the A617 and junction 30 for the A616.A diversion is in place with drivers being sent to Chesterfield on the A619 and back onto the M1 on the A617 where the road is open.Recovery work.
  
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• JemmaPage published Jessie Hart talks about playing Baby in Dirty Dancing musical...

  23-05-2015 09:30
  
  Iconic lifts and an unforgettable soundtrack – it can only be Dirty Dancing and it will be making its way to Nottingham next week. Jemma Page spoke to the actress who is stepping into the shoes of the much-loved BabyIt has been almost three decades since audiences first fell in love with the classic tale of Baby and Johnny.And now the romantic story has been transformed into a glistening musical, which is currently touring across the country and making audiences' hearts flutter all over...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham's Big Night Out: Friday, May 22

  23-05-2015 09:09
  
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• PMBlackburn published Firefighters tackle Upper Parliament Street blaze

  23-05-2015 09:07
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze above a shop in the city centre on Saturday night.The fire broke out at around 9.50pm in a kitchen extractor in the roof of a building between Upper Parliament Street and Forman Street.Upper Parliament Street was completely taped off while firefighters tackled the blaze - with three crews on the scene.The fire was put out by 10.30pm and the road is reopen. Nobody was reported to have been injured.
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Firefighters tackle Upper Parliament Street blaze

  23-05-2015 09:07
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze above a shop in the city centre on Saturday night.The fire broke out at around 9.50pm in a kitchen extractor in the roof of a building between Upper Parliament Street and Forman Street.Upper Parliament Street was completely taped off while firefighters tackled the blaze - with three crews on the scene.The fire was put out by 10.30pm and the road is reopen. Nobody was reported to have been injured.
  
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• 104 up for Bestwood great-grandmother - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 08:14
  
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  104 up for Bestwood great-grandmother
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  A mother who fled Singapore during the Second World War to protect her family has celebrated her 104th birthday. Grace Stowe, a resident of Acorn Care Home, in Carrington, was born in China on May 23, 1911, and has lived through two world wars as well ...
  
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• Nottingham's Milk Race: Everything you need to know for this weekend - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 08:02
  
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  Nottingham's Milk Race: Everything you need to know for this weekend
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  Tens of thousands of people will line the city's streets tomorrow to watch dozens of elite cyclists compete in the Milk Race. Four-time world champion Laura Trott and Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy will both take part in the main race, which is in ...and more »
  
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• Figures reveal best times to catch train in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 08:02
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  Figures reveal best times to catch train in Nottingham
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  Looking to book a train? New statistics have shown the best time to hop on board without any risk of delays. Figures released by recenttraintimes.co.uk have shown the best times to travel with East Midlands Trains on weekdays. They have also shown the ...
  
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• Nigel Kirk: Brough cars were superbly elegant - Nottingham Post

  23-05-2015 07:01
  
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  Nigel Kirk: Brough cars were superbly elegant
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  A rare 1930s publicity brochure for Brough Superior Cars will be sold on Wednesday May 27. Nigel Kirk of auctioneers Mellors & Kirk takes a closer look. George Brough's name and, one suspects his personality, was part and parcel of his superb ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tim Sexton: How to help ground-nesting birds survive

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  Tim Sexton from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, assistant manager at Attenborough Nature Centre, looks at the dangers facing ground-nesting birds.Ask a child where birds nest, and they will probably say 'in a tree'. But not all birds are tree nesters, and the Attenborough Nature Reserve is home to a number of special birds which choose to nest on the ground – Attenborough's 'Secret Seven'. These birds lay their eggs and raise their chicks within the rich scrubby grassland on the reserve,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Shanay Walker murder trial: Mother of accused reveals daughter's...

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  The jury at the Shanay Walker murder trial has been told of the family's brutal background in Jamaica.The seven-year-old's grandmother Juanila Smikle gave evidence yesterday – saying she beat her daughter Kay-Ann Morris, who is accused of killing Shanay, when she was a child.The 53-year-old, who stands accused of cruelty to Shanay and other children, said she hit Morris and her siblings when they were young.Morris, 23, has denied the murder of Shanay and cruelty after the child's body was.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Revd David Monkton: After VE Day a different battle began

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  Methodist minister Revd David Monkton from Woodthorpe remembers how it felt in the aftermath of VE Day.The termination of war in Europe on VE Day was in the eyes of some not so much a celebration of victory but an ending of war in one zone, soon to be followed by termination in another, with fears of nuclear warfare in the future. For some, VE day made life for those who had lost loved ones even more unbearable, as friend's and relatives' children would soon return home safely. I was 13 at the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Milk Race: Everything you need to know for this...

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  ANTICIPATION is building as one of the country's biggest cycling events pedals into Nottingham.Tens of thousands of people will line the city's streets tomorrowto watch dozens of elite cyclists compete in the Milk Race.Four-time world champion Laura Trott and Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy will both take part in the main race,which is in its third year in Nottingham.Dani King, who won the event in 2013, said: "I am very excited to take part in the Milk Race for the third year...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nigel Kirk: Brough cars were superbly elegant

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  A rare 1930s publicity brochure for Brough Superior Cars will be sold on Wednesday May 27. Nigel Kirk of auctioneers Mellors & Kirk takes a closer look.George Brough's name and, one suspects his personality, was part and parcel of his superb motorcycles of the 1930s – the famous Brough Superior. They are regarded as being amongst the very best, if not the best, of classic motorcycles. Last year, a 1929 Brough Superior motorcycle sold for £315,100 at auction, one of the highest...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Neil Sutcliffe: Pushing the boundaries with garden features

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  Neil Sutcliffe of Creative Roots landscape gardeners, based in West Bridgford, on features to give your garden that 'wow' factor.If you visit any of the RHS flower shows this year you will notice that nearly all the show gardens will have at least one 'feature', it might be water, a firepit, a sculpture or even a pergola or structure of sorts, but all of the gardens will have an element that makes you go, wow! These focal points help a garden to have a point to walk towards, to look closer at or
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man appears on dog and child porn charges in Nottingham

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  A 66-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with making indecent images of children and possessing pornographic images of a dog.Kadeem Nouri, of Bracknell Crescent, Whitemoor, attended Nottingham Magistrates' Courtyesterday.His charges include holding a pornographic image of a person performing sex acts with a dog.Nouri is also charged with making a pseudo-photograph, which could have been done with computer software, of children.His case was sent to Nottingham Crown Court and will be...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Geoff Futcher: How hard is it to write a good walking guide?

  23-05-2015 07:00
  
  Geoff Futcher from Nottinghamshire Footpath Preservation Society on what he likes and dislikes about published walking routes.What sort of walking do you prefer? Forget any references to Monty Python 'silly walks', or even any reference to types of terrain; what I am referring to is whether you prefer to set out with a written guide in your hand; to follow routes you already know; or to construct your own route using a map.I have used many books, booklets and pamphlets over the years, in...
  
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