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• Cook praises England 'team effort'

  25-05-2015 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Alastair Cook said a team effort after a "rocky road" earned England victory in the first Test against New Zealand.
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren sacked by Derby - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 20:36
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren sacked by Derby
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  Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren has been sacked as Derby head coach, the Championship club has announced. McClaren, who succeeded Reds' legend Nigel Clough as boss at the iPro Stadium back in September 2013, has paid the ...
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren sacked by Derby

  25-05-2015 20:15
  
  Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren has been sacked as Derby head coach, the Championship club has announced.McClaren, who succeeded Reds' legend Nigel Clough as boss at the iPro Stadium back in September 2013, has paid the ultimate price for failing to guide the Rams to the Premier League this season.Derby led the Championship at one stage, but a terrible run of form saw them eventually finish eighth and miss out on a play-off place."Derby County have terminated the contract of
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren sacked by Derby

  25-05-2015 20:15
  
  Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren has been sacked as Derby head coach, the Championship club has announced.McClaren, who succeeded Reds' legend Nigel Clough as boss at the iPro Stadium back in September 2013, has paid the ultimate price for failing to guide the Rams to the Premier League this season.Derby led the Championship at one stage, but a terrible run of form saw them eventually finish eighth and miss out on a play-off place."Derby County have terminated the contract of
  
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• TracyWalker published Neil bares the brunt of semi-naked charity bungee

  25-05-2015 20:00
  
  Devoted daredevils took the plunge to raise thousands of pounds for victims of child sex abuse.More than 50 brave souls hurled themselves from a platform 175ft above the car park of the Elwes Arms pub in Oakdale Road, Carlton yesterday.The charity bungee jump was in aid of IMARA, a West Bridgford-based charity that supports child sex abuse victims. Organisers estimate that around £6,000 was raised.Neil Saunders, a 34-year-old printer from Arnold, took the thrill-seeking feat to the next...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Neil bares the brunt of semi-naked charity bungee

  25-05-2015 20:00
  
  Devoted daredevils took the plunge to raise thousands of pounds for victims of child sex abuse.More than 50 brave souls hurled themselves from a platform 175ft above the car park of the Elwes Arms pub in Oakdale Road, Carlton yesterday.The charity bungee jump was in aid of IMARA, a West Bridgford-based charity that supports child sex abuse victims. Organisers estimate that around £6,000 was raised.Neil Saunders, a 34-year-old printer from Arnold, took the thrill-seeking feat to the next...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Taylor: Nottingham Forest must recover patience and...

  25-05-2015 19:45
  It is time for a change at Nottingham Forest.Or, more accurately, it is time for the long established climate of change to be brought to a halt. It is time to have a season without change.Now, more than ever before, stability must be the key word.It need not come at the expense of ambition or hope.But, as the club begin the long journey they hope will lead them out of a Financial Fair Play transfer embargo, a new mentality is required.As the embers of another season of frustration die out, it is
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies ace Laura Bassett hoping sticker omen leads...

  25-05-2015 19:45
  Laura Bassett has revealed how her mother believes England Women are destined for a good World Cup – because of a packet of Panini stickers.The Notts County Ladies ace says mum Marie picked up a sticker album promoting the glamorous showpiece as a momento of her daughter's involvement with the Lionesses.But Bassett's mum received an almighty shock when she opened her first packet and it contained a sticker of the trophy and her own daughter."Mum got the album as a bit of a keepsake...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Paul Taylor: Nottingham Forest must recover patience and...

  25-05-2015 19:45
  It is time for a change at Nottingham Forest.Or, more accurately, it is time for the long established climate of change to be brought to a halt. It is time to have a season without change.Now, more than ever before, stability must be the key word.It need not come at the expense of ambition or hope.But, as the club begin the long journey they hope will lead them out of a Financial Fair Play transfer embargo, a new mentality is required.As the embers of another season of frustration die out, it is
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County talk to Liverpool about forging stronger loan links

  25-05-2015 19:06
  
  Notts County could be set to delve deeper into Liverpool's treasure trove of young talent, following the success of Jordan Williams' loan last season.Reds Academy head Alex Inglethorpe has spoken to Magpies boss Ricardo Moniz about the two clubs strengthening their relationship and giving Notts more access to young players.It comes on the back of defender Williams' spell with Notts last season in which he was given valuable first team football in order to progress hisdevelopment.Williams is...
  
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• TomNorton published Pizza cook-off for charity takes over Lambley pub car park

  25-05-2015 18:52
  
  IT was dough balls at dawn this weekend as a group of food lovers duked it out in a pizza cook-off challenge for charity.Dozens turned out to Woodlark Inn in Lambley to get a slice of the action as a group of intrepid amateur chefs attempted to make 200 pizzas in one day. Revellers got to enjoy a piece of pie as well as a raffle, live music from local band the Food Doctors and a bouncy castle, all within the confines of a pub car park. The event, which took place yesterday afternoon, was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New clay courts at West Bridgford Tennis Club prove a big hit

  25-05-2015 18:48
  
  NEW clay tennis courts in West Bridgford are a hit with youngsters, say coaches.The three courts at West Bridgford Tennis Club have been packed with young people since they were officially opened in time for the summer holidays.The scheme cost £90,000 – with Rushcliffe Borough Council paying £13,000.The artificial clay courts are the first of their kind in Nottinghamshire.They offer the exact experience of playing on real clay but are usable in all weather conditions, including
  
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• Nottmtails published Matt Mills set to become Nottingham Forest's second summer...

  25-05-2015 18:41
  
  Matt Mills will become Dougie Freedman's second permanent addition at Nottingham Forest – with the defender expected to put pen to paper on a two-year contract tomorrow.The 28-year-old has undergone an extensive medical over the weekend, while also agreeing personal terms over a move to the City Ground.The final details of the move are now expected to be nothing more than a formality.Mills, who was released by Bolton earlier in the month after failing to agree fresh terms at the Macron,...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Matt Mills set to become Nottingham Forest's second summer...

  25-05-2015 18:41
  
  Matt Mills will become Dougie Freedman's second permanent addition at Nottingham Forest – with the defender expected to put pen to paper on a two-year contract tomorrow.The 28-year-old has undergone an extensive medical over the weekend, while also agreeing personal terms over a move to the City Ground.The final details of the move are now expected to be nothing more than a formality.Mills, who was released by Bolton earlier in the month after failing to agree fresh terms at the Macron,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Down's Syndrome sufferer Beth Gardiner, 20, dances...

  25-05-2015 18:37
  
  PROUD parents Mike Gardiner and his wife Judy experienced every expectant couple's nightmare when they discovered their baby girl had been born with Down's Syndrome. But 20 years later their daughter Beth has defied all the odds and is now making a name for herself in the world of dance. Through sheer hard work and determination, the former Bilborough-based Oak Field School student has just become the first person in the country with the condition to secure a spot on the Centre for Advanced...
  
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• Nottingham Post published South Notts Cricket League round-up: Ellerslie climb to top of...

  25-05-2015 18:15
  
  Ellerslie (130-4) moved to the top of the Division A table with a convincing six-wicket win over Wollaton (129-10).New signing Hamish Moore (40 not out and 4-37) along with Patrick Gada (3-43) guided them to the summit.Gedling Colliery (256-6) dominated in a winning draw against Collingham (133-9) and were denied the win by a dogged 38 not out from Will Cousins.Long Eaton (128-10) knocked Belvoir (111-10) off top spot as they ran out winners by 17 runs.Hucknall (141-6) hit a little form when...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Five-star Toot Hill win Forest Bowl on big Nottingham Forest...

  25-05-2015 18:10
  
  The 33rd successive Nottingham Forest Schools' Night at the City Ground proved another successful occasion as more than700 spectators watched six matches.The evening opened with the semi-finals of the Ron Matthews Memorial Trophy for the four City Under-11 sides who had won their leagues at the 'Karnival 7-a-sides'.Goals were in short supply in both semi-finals involving Cantrell School against Whitemoor Academy and Fernwood against Nottingham High.Both ended goal-less, with Cantrell and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest striker Rafik Djebbour celebrates title...

  25-05-2015 17:25
  
  Former Nottingham Forest striker Rafik Djebbour celebrated title success in Cyprus by brandishing a machine gun. The Algerian helped APOEL Nicosia win the Cypriot top flight on the last day of the season this weekend, scoring twice as they beat Ermis Aradippou, 4-2. The club had already won the Cypriot Cup last week. And Djebbour was pictured celebrating with a gun. The pictures were tweeted by Moha Abdelkebir and a French football site.
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest striker Rafik Djebbour celebrates title...

  25-05-2015 17:25
  
  Former Nottingham Forest striker Rafik Djebbour celebrated title success in Cyprus by brandishing a machine gun. The Algerian helped APOEL Nicosia win the Cypriot top flight on the last day of the season this weekend, scoring twice as they beat Ermis Aradippou, 4-2. The club had already won the Cypriot Cup last week. And Djebbour was pictured celebrating with a gun. The pictures were tweeted by Moha Abdelkebir and a French football site.
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• rsherdley published Nottingham lawyers raise funds on 10km walk after Legal Aid cuts

  25-05-2015 17:00
  
  Legal eagles from a Nottingham law firm are stepping out on a Magna Carta-themed fundraiser to help secure justice for all.The energetic bunch from Blavo & Co Solicitors, based in Stoney Street in the Lace Market, are joining the annual Nottingham Legal Walk on Monday, June 1, in aid of the Midland Legal Support Trust.All proceeds from the 10km post-work sponsored walk around the city will go towards providing free legal advice for the most vulnerable in society.The charity raises funds to..
  
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• rsherdley published What do Nottingham shops think about going fully digital?

  25-05-2015 16:48
  
  Nottingham shoppers and business are moving away from physically splashing their cash and relying on the speediness of paying by plastic.As the city welcomes a wave of international students annually, card payment is becoming the preferred method of payment.Recent national data revealed for the first time, in July 2014, non-cash payments made by businesses, consumers and financial organisations as a whole overtook cash payments.The Payments Council found the total number of cash payments made...
  
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• JemmaPage published Robin Hood returns to Nottingham... as a dancing pensioner

  25-05-2015 16:30
  
  Heroic outlaw Robin Hood has returned to Nottingham – but this time as a dancing and singing pensioner.
  Peter Parsons, of Rodwell Close, Beechdale, donned his Lincoln green tights and bow and arrow to record a video paying homage to the infamous archer.The former lace worker superimposed himself at iconic locations across the county – including Nottingham Castle and Sherwood Forest – for the song's music video.The 78-year-old came up with the idea for the song while he was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Notts County captaincy might help Liam Noble...

  25-05-2015 16:24
  
  Liam Noble recently gave an interview with this newspaper in which he stated that his disciplinary woes were behind him.He had to learn the hard way of course, but the fact he recognises there is a problem is the first step to solving them.But rather more interestingly was the Notts County manager, Ricardo Moniz, had spoken to Noble about how he can be important next season.Providing he can curb the fiery mannerisms which landed him in the dock last season, there is absolutely no question Noble.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leigh Curtis column: Notts County captaincy might help Liam Noble...

  25-05-2015 16:24
  
  Liam Noble recently gave an interview with this newspaper in which he stated that his disciplinary woes were behind him.He had to learn the hard way of course, but the fact he recognises there is a problem is the first step to solving them.But rather more interestingly was the Notts County manager, Ricardo Moniz, had spoken to Noble about how he can be important next season.Providing he can curb the fiery mannerisms which landed him in the dock last season, there is absolutely no question Noble.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Liverpool link would be great for Notts...

  25-05-2015 16:16
  
  After Liverpool's thrashing at Stoke on Sunday, Monday was probably not the ideal day to print Notts County were hoping to strengthen their relationship with the Reds.As expected, there were plenty of wags out in force who suggested that some of their first team would struggle to get a game for the Magpies as a result of their 6-1 thrashing at the Britannia.But rib-breaking laughter aside, the news that Reds academy head Alex Inglethorpe has spoken to Ricardo Moniz about further cooperation can.
  
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• EllieCullen published Gun fired during serious assault in Bestwood

  25-05-2015 15:52
  
  Police have today confirmed that a gun was fired during a serious assault in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon on Nottingham's Bestwood estate.A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with injuries to his forearm.But police have today refused to confirm that he was shot.Officers had been searching the scene of the incident on Laybourne Drive on Monday, which is when officers say they discovered a gun had been discharged. A cordon, which had been in place overnight, has now been lifted, but...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Which Nottingham restaurants and takeaways have zero stars for...

  25-05-2015 14:21
  
  Food hygiene ratings are important when deciding where to spend your cash - and now we've got all the latest figures in one place. Every single Nottingham restaurant, takeaway and cafe is mapped out in our interactive graphic. And city residents say it is one of the main deciding factors when looking for a place to eat. Bus driver Emma Parnham, 31, from Sneinton, said she would never eat anywhere that did not have one - or had a low rating. "I have seen quite a few places around with three...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham to host Craft Beer Week - the country's first outside...

  25-05-2015 14:04
  
  Another ale festival for Nottingham? Jeremy Lewis hears from the champions of craft beer.Nottingham is rapidly becoming the destination city for Britain's hop-heads. As well as hosting one of the UK's three biggest real ale festivals every autumn, it is now the home of Craft Beer Week – the country's first outside London.The inaugural event will take place throughout the city from Monday, June 15. It will, says co-founder Nigel Garlick, "inform about the endless possibility of styles.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham to host Craft Beer Week - the country's first outside...

  25-05-2015 14:04
  
  Another ale festival for Nottingham? Jeremy Lewis hears from the champions of craft beer.Nottingham is rapidly becoming the destination city for Britain's hop-heads. As well as hosting one of the UK's three biggest real ale festivals every autumn, it is now the home of Craft Beer Week – the country's first outside London.The inaugural event will take place throughout the city from Monday, June 15. It will, says co-founder Nigel Garlick, "inform about the endless possibility of styles.
  
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• Beer festivals in Nottingham over the years - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 14:02
  
  Beer festivals in Nottingham over the years
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  As Nottingham prepares for the inaugural Craft Beer Week, we take a look back at some of the beer festivals to hit the city over the past few years. 0Share 0Share 0Tweet 0Share. Report this gallery. 1 of 29. Alyson Turner samples the Boggart Hole ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Long Eaton tobacconist says illegal cigarettes are killing trade...

  25-05-2015 13:48
  
  More than 3,600 cigarettes were seized by customs officers during an investigation in Long Eaton.HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) visited three outlets, taking hundreds of pounds worth of non UK-duty paid tobacco products from two premises. This included 3,640 cigarettes, with a suspected £1,117 duty and VAT evaded and 3.35 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco, with a suspected £791 duty and VAT evaded. The news of the seizure has been welcomed by tobacconist Sonny Singh, who runs Holmes...
  
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• EllieCullen published Beer festivals in Nottingham over the years

  25-05-2015 13:17
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham actor mingles with the stars at Cannes Film Festival

  25-05-2015 12:53
  
  Yacht parties, rubbing shoulders with a Hollywood star and mingling with musicians was on the agenda for up-and-coming actor Zaff Malik.The 37-year-old, of Radcliffe-on-Trent, spent five days in picturesque Cannes for the city's annual film festival.The father-of-three went out to the event last week to promote his latest project – a British thriller feature film called Gemma's Tale.Zaff, who has appeared on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, spent his time on the beach catching rays..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Dot To Dot Festival 2015 (2 of 2)

  25-05-2015 12:46
  
  Our very own Joy Mumford kicked off the morning at Stealth with a chilled out, simplistic set featuring her beautiful vocals that resemble hotly-tipped soul singer Lianne La Havas.
  Alt-rock trio Kagoule quickly became a personal highlight for many in their very own hometown. Their short and heavy set could give Smashing Pumpkins a run for their money – debut album dropping later this year. Big things deserve to be on the horizon for this threesome.
  Upcoming support for George Ezra around..
  
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• Review: Dot To Dot Festival 2015 (1 of 2) - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 12:36
  
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  Review: Dot To Dot Festival 2015 (1 of 2)
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  "Welcome to Dot to Dot" announce psychedelic Nottingham hopefuls Crosa Rosa, prior to a set of squalling noise and grungy discord which, on any other day, would sound incongruous at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. But this is Dot to Dot, the city's annual, ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Forest flop Rafik Djebbour celebrates Cypriot title win ... with a ... - HITC

  25-05-2015 12:33
  
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  Nottingham Forest flop Rafik Djebbour celebrates Cypriot title win ... with a ...
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  It is fair to say that Nottingham Forest fans probably do not have overly fond memories of Rafik Djebbour's time at the club. The Algerian arrived full of promise. He had scored an incredible 45 goals in 81 games at Greek giants Olympiakos prior to his ...
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• Question mark over parking levy rise

  25-05-2015 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An above inflation rise in Nottingham's Workplace Parking Levy is not ruled out after the latest results were released.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Dot To Dot Festival 2015 (1 of 2)

  25-05-2015 12:21
  
  "Welcome to Dot to Dot" announce psychedelic Nottingham hopefuls Crosa Rosa, prior to a set of squalling noise and grungy discord which, on any other day, would sound incongruous at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. But this is Dot to Dot, the city's annual, urban-roaming celebration of new music, local talent and established artists. Today is its 10th birthday, and the line-up is one of the strongest yet.Sydney four-piece The Griswolds didn't cover Holiday Road sadly (ask your older...
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottinghamshire leads the way as women celebrate 100 years in the...

  25-05-2015 12:13
  
  This year marks the 100th anniversary of women in the police force. Crime Correspondent Ellie Cullen looks at how attitudes have changed.When Edith Smith became the first woman to be given the power to arrest in 1915, she wasn't even allowed to vote.Instead of carrying a truncheon, she could only arm herself with an umbrella, and her main duty was to deal with prostitutes.With most of the country's men overseas fighting in the First World War, the decision to appoint her was more of a necessity.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Dot To Dot Festival 2015

  25-05-2015 11:53
  
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• TomNorton published In pictures: Nottingham's weirdest jobs

  25-05-2015 11:11
  
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• TomNorton published In picture: Nottingham's weirdest jobs

  25-05-2015 11:11
  
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• Nottingham Post published TV licence payers in Nottinghamshire are being 'short-changed',...

  25-05-2015 11:10
  
  The BBC is "short-changing" the region, according to a Notts MP, after new data showed only 8.5 per cent of Midlands licence fees are reinvested in the region.Midlands licence fee payers contributed £942 million to the BBC last year, yet the corporation invested just £80 million across the region – less than it spends in London in 12 days.Sherwood MP Mark Spencer said the Midlands was being "short-changed" – and vowed to raise the issue in Parliament..
  
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• EllieCullen published Bank Holiday Monday opening hours for Aldi, Asda, Lidl,...

  25-05-2015 09:22
  
  If you haven't had chance to do the weekly shop yet, or are planning a last minute barbecue, here are the opening times for Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose this bank holiday Monday.Aldi8am – 9pmSainsbury'sMost of the smaller local stores will be open as usual on Monday.Some of the bigger shops will have reduced opening hours, from 9am - 7pm. Lidl Times vary depending on location, but as a rough guide:8am to 8pmTesco As a rule the larger stores will have the 9am to 8pm...
  
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• Nottingham library's hidden history as huge furniture store - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 08:34
  
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  Nottingham library's hidden history as huge furniture store
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  A photograph from the 1880s showing the original Henry Barker store on Angel Row before it was extended and raised to five floors. Comments (0). Did you once work for renowned Nottingham furniture company Henry Barker & Smart Brown? Perhaps you ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Bank Holiday Monday, May 25

  25-05-2015 08:29
  Bank Holiday commuters should be wary as there are delays on several of the county's main roads.There are severe delays on the M1 to the North of Nottinghamshire with narrowed lanes and speed restrictions of 50 miles per hour between junction 28 for A38 Alfreton and junction 31 for for A57 Wales.Roadworks are also causing a slowing of traffic on the A610 between the A608 New Derby Road, Langley Mill and Cromford Road Heanor.Drivers are also being warned to be wary of delays on the A453 between..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire weather: Bank Holiday Monday, May 25

  25-05-2015 08:14
  
  People enjoying the Bank Holiday face a gloomy day with the sun unable to break through a blanket of clouds over Nottinghamshire today.Despite the overcast outlook Met Office forecasters are predicting that most areas will avoid rain.Temperatures are unlikely to reach highs of above than 14 degrees celsius.Explaining the day's weather, a met office forecaster said: "Generally dry, although cooler than Sunday with rather cloudy skies. There is a chance of a little light rain in a few spots..
  
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• Chef inspires Nottingham students to reinvent care home cuisine - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 07:57
  
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  Chef inspires Nottingham students to reinvent care home cuisine
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  Molecular gastronomy is more likely to be served up to the judges on MasterChef than to the residents of a care home. But chef Preston Walker is on a mission to change that. The former restaurant cook has been working to bring gourmet food to the ...
  
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• National Barbecue Week hits Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 07:38
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  National Barbecue Week hits Nottinghamshire
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  That unmistakable smell of summer barbecues will be prevalent as National Barbecue Week hits Nottinghamshire. And with temperatures set to touch 20 degrees, residents across the county will be raiding supermarkets to get their hands on burgers and buns ...
  
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• Dad fighting motor neurone disease records his voice for his children - Nottingham Post

  25-05-2015 07:28
  
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  Dad fighting motor neurone disease records his voice for his children
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  Andrew Dodsworth, 45, with his daughters Eliza Dodsworth, 13, and Molly Dodsworth, 15, at their home in Ravenshead. Comments (0). Dedicated dad Andrew Dodsworth is fighting back against motor neurone disease by 'banking' his voice so he can speak ...
  
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