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• Young footballers need help with fundraising goal - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 23:54
  
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  Young footballers need help with fundraising goal
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  Young footballers of a fledgling soccer club are hoping to represent their town with pride. But members of Stapleford Town Juniors are appealing for the public to help them on their way. The club, which has 125 boys and girls aged from four to 15 and ...
  
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• Children in Nottingham schools and nurseries offered flu jab in bid to double ... - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 23:44
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  Children in Nottingham schools and nurseries offered flu jab in bid to double ...
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  Children at Nottingham schools and nurseries will be offered flu immunisation this year as health chiefs attempt to double uptake. Last year, only around 30 to 40 per cent of youngsters aged two to four were vaccinated in the city, with rates higher ...
  
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• TracyWalker published TV reporter hurt after trapping leg in overturned drain cover

  27-05-2015 23:35
  
  Television reporter Christian Hewgill has hit out at Nottingham City Council after he claims a drain cover flipped when he stepped on it and trapped his leg up to the thigh.The 23-year-old was walking along South Sherwood Street, in the city centre, at around 7am on Wednesday when he became stuck. A passer-by went to his rescue.City council officials say an inspector checked the cover and three others nearby and all were secure.Mr Hewgill, a reporter for Notts TV, who lives in the city centre,..
  
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• TracyWalker commented TV reporter hurt after trapping leg in overturned drain cover

  27-05-2015 23:35
  
  Television reporter Christian Hewgill has hit out at Nottingham City Council after he claims a drain cover flipped when he stepped on it and trapped his leg up to the thigh.The 23-year-old was walking along South Sherwood Street, in the city centre, at around 7am on Wednesday when he became stuck. A passer-by went to his rescue.City council officials say an inspector checked the cover and three others nearby and all were secure.Mr Hewgill, a reporter for Notts TV, who lives in the city centre,..
  
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• TracyWalker published Cabbie investigated over '£33 fare for four-mile journey'...

  27-05-2015 23:24
  
  A taxi driver being investigated over claims he tried to charge a woman £33 for a four-mile journey from the city centre to Arnold could be brought before a licensing committee next month. Passenger Caroline Coyle videoed the Gedling hackney carriage cabbie as he would not let her get out of the car unless she paid the fare - around three times the standard amount. She refused to pay and the driver then took her to Arnold police station, followed by Oxclose Lane police station, in...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Cabbie investigated over '£33 fare for four-mile journey'...

  27-05-2015 23:24
  
  A taxi driver being investigated over claims he tried to charge a woman £33 for a four-mile journey from the city centre to Arnold could be brought before a licensing committee next month. Passenger Caroline Coyle videoed the Gedling hackney carriage cabbie as he would not let her get out of the car unless she paid the fare - around three times the standard amount. She refused to pay and the driver then took her to Arnold police station, followed by Oxclose Lane police station, in...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Children in Nottingham schools and nurseries offered flu jab in...

  27-05-2015 23:14
  
  Children at Nottingham schools and nurseries will be offered flu immunisation this year as health chiefs attempt to double uptake.Last year, only around 30 to 40 per cent of youngsters aged two to four were vaccinated in the city, with rates higher elsewhere.This year, children in that age group will be asked to have the vaccination at their GP surgery and, for the first time, children aged five to seven will be offered it within schools.It is hoped that replacing the flu jab with a nose spray..
  
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• TracyWalker published Young footballers need help with fundraising goal

  27-05-2015 23:08
  
  Young footballers of a fledgling soccer club are hoping to represent their town with pride.But members of Stapleford Town Juniors are appealing for the public to help them on their way.The club, which has 125 boys and girls aged from four to 15 and was founded in 2013, is trying to raise £3,500 for jackets to help establish a team identity.Jason Cockerham, a coach with the club's under-13s side, said: "At the moment they just wear their own coats, but we want them to be all looking...
  
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• Everton hero King dies aged 58

  27-05-2015 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MK Dons chief scout and former Everton midfielder Andy King dies of a heart attack at the age of 58.
  
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• International coach claims failed Nottingham Forest spell cost country Barrow ... - HITC

  27-05-2015 21:18
  
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  International coach claims failed Nottingham Forest spell cost country Barrow ...
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  Sweden have lost out on Modou Barrow, with the Swansea City winger and Nottingham Forest loanee choosing to represent The Gambia instead. View image | gettyimages.com. Sweden under-20 coach Hakan Ericson has admitted a lack of football at ...and more »
  
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• Malakai McKenzie murder trial: Gunman previously pictured on Facebook - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 20:54
  
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  Malakai McKenzie murder trial: Gunman previously pictured on Facebook
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  The man who pulled the trigger the night Malakai McKenzie was gunned down was pictured on Facebook with a pistol in the weeks before the killing, jurors heard. Cameron Cashin is now serving a life sentence for the murder of Mr McKenzie after a trial in ...
  
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• Poll: Who should Nottingham Forest face in their 150th anniversary match at ... - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 20:48
  
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  Poll: Who should Nottingham Forest face in their 150th anniversary match at ...
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  And with European Cup winning captain and Nottingham Forest club ambassador John McGovern saying the club are working on plans to stage a pre-season match in the summer to celebrate the occasion, speculation has mounted as to who the match or ...
  On this day: 1980 - Nottingham Forest won their second consecutive European ...Sport360°all 2 news articles »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Poll: Who should Nottingham Forest face in their 150th anniversar...

  27-05-2015 20:33
  
  Nottingham Forest are getting ready to mark the 150th anniversary of their football club.And with European Cup winning captain and Nottingham Forest club ambassador John McGovern saying the club are working on plans to stage a pre-season match in the summer to celebrate the occasion, speculation has mounted as to who the match or series of matches might be against.The Reds this week confirmed a trip to Sweden to train in pre-season, where they will be based at Malmo and then play three...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Poll: Who should Nottingham Forest face in their 150th anniversar...

  27-05-2015 20:33
  
  Nottingham Forest are getting ready to mark the 150th anniversary of their football club.And with European Cup winning captain and Nottingham Forest club ambassador John McGovern saying the club are working on plans to stage a pre-season match in the summer to celebrate the occasion, speculation has mounted as to who the match or series of matches might be against.The Reds this week confirmed a trip to Sweden to train in pre-season, where they will be based at Malmo and then play three...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police deal with fracas in Nottingham city centre

  27-05-2015 20:02
  
  Police were called to an altercation outside McDonalds on Clumber Street on Wednesday evening.Two police cars and an ambulance were called to the scene in Nottingham city centre at about 5.50pm.It is not believed anyone was seriously injured in the incident.Police were still on the scene just before 7pm.For all the latest jobs click here.
  
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• sherdley published Malakai McKenzie murder trial: Gunman previously pictured on...

  27-05-2015 20:00
  
  The man who pulled the trigger the night Malakai McKenzie was gunned down was pictured on Facebook with a pistol in the weeks before the killing, jurors heard.Cameron Cashin is now serving a life sentence for the murder of Mr McKenzie after a trial in June 2013.A photograph of Cashin in a car was shown on Wednesday, May 27, at the trial at Nottingham Crown Court of another man allegedly party to the killing.The case against Lo-andre Palmer, 21, of Harwill Crescent, Aspley, began last week.He was
  
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• JonPritchard published Polish man admits brutally stabbing both parents to death at...

  27-05-2015 19:50
  
  A man who brutally killed his parents at their Nottinghamshire home by stabbing them both more than 30 times has admitted their manslaughter.Kamil Dantes was originally charged with the murders of Leszek and Malgorzata Dantes, both 54, at their family home on April 21 last year – but admitted manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.The couple were found in their bedroom with multiple stab wounds after Dantes has called police to tell them he had killed his parents.The ferocious...
  
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• Nottingham Racecourse set to stage family day and then lucrative Wednesday ... - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 19:43
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  Nottingham Racecourse set to stage family day and then lucrative Wednesday ...
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  The flat racing season at Nottingham Racecourse continues with the most valuable day's horse racing ever staged in the city. First up, on Sunday there is a family fun day with children's races, pony rides and games, plus a race involving mascots. Then ...
  
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• Medicated patch 'could help strokes'

  27-05-2015 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new trial of medicated patches for the treatment of stroke patients will involve seven ambulance trusts across England.
  
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• Friends team up to launch microbrewery in garden - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 19:25
  
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  Friends team up to launch microbrewery in garden
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  Two lifelong friends hope to realise a dream by launching their own home-based microbrewery. Antony Marriott and Beau O'Dowd, who live two doors apart in Coronation Road, Nuthall, have set up Grasshopper Brewery and have already produce one recipe ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Racecourse set to stage family day and then lucrative...

  27-05-2015 19:00
  
  The flat racing season at Nottingham Racecourse continues with the most valuable day's horse racing ever staged in the city.First up, on Sunday there is a family fun day with children's races, pony rides and games, plus a race involving mascots.Then, as part of the first £1 million-plus season at Colwick Park, there is no less than £95,000 in prize-money to be won at a single fixture on Wednesday next week.The showpiece race is the new one-and-a-quarter mile £42,000...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Revealed: The A to Z of places to go on a date in Nottinghamshire

  27-05-2015 19:00
  
  One of the biggest decisions you'll ever have to make could well be where you go on the first date. It could literally make or break the relationship before it has barely begun.The big question is where you go. Do you opt for the easiest choice and head to a local bar, maybe one in the city centre or West Bridgford, how about Green's Windmill or a game at Nottingham Forest or Notts County?Options are endless, if you are feeling daring you could go karting at Langar, or watch the planes land at..
  
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• sherdley published Shanay Walker murder trial: Grandmother asked if she was...

  27-05-2015 18:57
  
  The grandmother of Shanay Walker was not responsible for her death, telling a jury, "it's not me".During her third day on the stand, more questions were put to Juanila Smikle.The 53-year-old, of Easegill Court, Top Valley, is not alleged to have played a part in the schoolgirl's murder.She denies charges of cruelty – one related to the seven-year-old.The youngster died of a head injury and her body was covered in bruises – including on the soles of her feet.Smikle's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adam Murray yet to decide if he will register as a Mansfield Town...

  27-05-2015 18:45
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray has yet to decide if he will register himself as a player next season.After taking over from Paul Cox last November, initially on a caretaker basis, the former skipper's influence came from the touchline rather than on the pitch.Preferring to focus his efforts on management, Murray made just one appearance after taking on the job – coming on as substitute in the 1-1 draw with Northampton Town in February.He admits his fitness needs to improve if he is to...
  
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• DanRobinson published Motorcycle crash blocks Western Boulevard

  27-05-2015 18:33
  
  A motorcyclist has been involved in a collision in Western Boulevard. The rider came off the vehicle but is not believed to have suffered any major injuries.
  The incident blocked all lanes south-westbound and north-eastbound between Aspley Lane and Nuthall Road on Wednesday.It caused delays to Nottingham City Transport's Grey 53 and Turquoise 77, 78 and 79 bus services.There has been an RTC on Western Boulevard, which will affect Grey 53 and Turquoise 77, 78, 79. More details to...
  
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• Police called after teens chop down trees at Gedling Country Park - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 18:07
  
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  Police called after teens chop down trees at Gedling Country Park
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  Nature enthusiasts who look after a £1.1 million country park have been left "sickened" by the felling of several mature trees. Police have been informed after youths were seen chopping down the trees in Gedling Country Park on Sunday. The offenders ...
  
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• A Skull in Connemara @ Nottingham Playhouse - Impact Magazine

  27-05-2015 17:57
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  A Skull in Connemara @ Nottingham Playhouse
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  A Skull in Connemara describes itself as a 'pitch black comedy' and, in a nutshell, that is exactly what it is. Written by Martin McDonagh, a British–Irish playwright known for the Leenane Trilogy and the Aran Islands Trilogy, the play follows four ...
  
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• DanRobinson published Friends team up to launch microbrewery in garden

  27-05-2015 17:52
  
  Two lifelong friends hope to realise a dream by launching their own home-based microbrewery.Antony Marriott and Beau O'Dowd, who live two doors apart in Coronation Road, Nuthall, have set up Grasshopper Brewery and have already produce one recipe.They have applied to Broxtowe Borough Council for planning permission to set up a small production facility in an existing workshop in Mr Marriott's garden.The duo, who will both be made redundant from their engineering jobs at the Imperial Tobacco...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Police called after teens chop down trees at Gedling Country Park

  27-05-2015 17:03
  
  Nature enthusiasts who look after a £1.1 million country park have been left "sickened" by the felling of several mature trees.Police have been informed after youths were seen chopping down the trees in Gedling Country Park on Sunday.The offenders were caught in the act by Neighbourhood Wardens, but fled the scene.Patrols are being stepped up at the 300-acre site, which was a former colliery and only officially opened two months ago, following what one councillor has been...
  
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• East Midlands Ambulance Service to take action over hospital handover delays - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 16:54
  
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  East Midlands Ambulance Service to take action over hospital handover delays
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  Ambulance service chiefs are taking urgent action after being frustrated in their attempts to reduce delays when handing patients over to hospital medics. In April, Notts ambulances were kept off the road for 4,446 hours while waiting for hospital beds ...and more »
  
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• PMBlackburn published East Midlands Ambulance Service to take action over hospital...

  27-05-2015 16:39
  
  Ambulance service chiefs are taking urgent action after being frustrated in their attempts to reduce delays when handing patients over to hospital medics.In April, Notts ambulances were kept off the road for 4,446 hours while waiting for hospital beds to become free so their patients could be transferred – and medics fear this could have a big impact on patient safety if it continues into the winter.East Midlands Ambulance Service has been trying to negotiate changes to the way patients...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented East Midlands Ambulance Service to take action over hospital...

  27-05-2015 16:39
  
  Ambulance service chiefs are taking urgent action after being frustrated in their attempts to reduce delays when handing patients over to hospital medics.In April, Notts ambulances were kept off the road for 4,446 hours while waiting for hospital beds to become free so their patients could be transferred – and medics fear this could have a big impact on patient safety if it continues into the winter.East Midlands Ambulance Service has been trying to negotiate changes to the way patients...
  
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• JemmaPage published Rare designer watches stolen from house in Silverdale

  27-05-2015 16:39
  
  Burglars stole two rare designer watches from a house in Silverdale while the victims were upstairs sleeping.Nottinghamshire Police said the watches – a black Karl Lagerfeld men's watch and a 1970s retro Lanco men's watch – had significant sentimental value for their owner and are extremely difficult to replace.A silver Macbook Air laptop, a blue Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet and an Xbox console and games were also stolen.The burglary took place in Wain Grove sometime overnight on May.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Rare designer watches stolen from house in Silverdale

  27-05-2015 16:39
  
  Burglars stole two rare designer watches from a house in Silverdale while the victims were upstairs sleeping.Nottinghamshire Police said the watches – a black Karl Lagerfeld men's watch and a 1970s retro Lanco men's watch – had significant sentimental value for their owner and are extremely difficult to replace.A silver Macbook Air laptop, a blue Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet and an Xbox console and games were also stolen.The burglary took place in Wain Grove sometime overnight on May.
  
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• Dashboard helps Nottingham schools pinpoint underperforming GCSE pupils in ... - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 16:28
  
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  Dashboard helps Nottingham schools pinpoint underperforming GCSE pupils in ...
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  Schools in Nottingham and the surrounding area can now track the progress of individual pupils in each subject at the touch of a button. Education data specialists FFT have launched their school subject dashboard as part of their data tool for schools ...and more »
  
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• FFTEducation published Dashboard helps Nottingham schools pinpoint underperforming GCSE...

  27-05-2015 16:04
  
  Schools in Nottingham and the surrounding area can now track the progress of individual pupils in each subject at the touch of a button.Education data specialists FFT have launched their school subject dashboard as part of their data tool for schools and local authorities - FFT Aspire.Dashboard data allows subject leaders to pinpoint strengths
  and weaknesses, helping them to boost future GCSE results and prepare for Ofsted inspections.Teachers can log on and find out more about results,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Mansfield Town manager Andy King dies aged 58

  27-05-2015 16:00
  
  Former Mansfield Town manager Andy King has died at the age of 58.King, who was Stags boss between 1993 and 1996, suffered a heart attack having previously recovered from one in 2009.During his time at Field Mill, King guided Mansfield to the Third Division play-offs, where they lost to Chesterfield in 1995.However, he is best known for his playing career with Everton. A statement on their website said: "Everton Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former...
  
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• JemmaPage published Twins who dream of becoming paramedics like parents spend day at...

  27-05-2015 15:47
  
  Twins George and Caitlin Young have always dreamed of following in their parents' footsteps by helping save people's lives.And after writing a letter to the chief executive at East Midlands Ambulance Service, the six-year-olds finally got their wish and spent the morning at the trust's headquarters in Aspley.The duo's parents, Keith and Jo Young, met while working in the service and have over 30 years' experience between them.Jo, 35, has been a nurse for almost 20 years and works in the...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Notts TV celebrates first year as one of UK's biggest local...

  27-05-2015 15:32
  
  With more than 200,000 viewers tuning in each week Notts TV has become one of the most successful local television channels in the UK. On the day of its first anniversary Rachel Gorman reportsTwelve months ago Notts TV launched amid a sea of blue rubber ducks.Its mission, channel boss Jamie Brindle says, was to be at the heart of Nottingham's news while curing the population of its British modesty."It's almost like we have this restrained sense of pride," says Brindle, who confesses to...
  
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• Blueprint sales top £1m mark - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 15:24
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  Blueprint sales top £1m mark
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  The team at Blueprint Promotions are pictured at their office in Long Eaton. Pictured from the left is: account manager Debbie Morgan, business development and online marketing director Ann Gott, managing director Mark Wilson, graphic designer Ellie ...
  
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• New jobs at garden centre after £3m revamp - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 15:15
  
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  New jobs at garden centre after £3m revamp
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  Thirty five new jobs have been created following a £3 million refurbishment at a garden centre in Edwalton. Notcutts, which owns Wheatcroft Garden Centre, in Landmere Lane, has redeveloped the centre in three stages over the last two years.
  
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• RebeccaSD published New jobs at garden centre after £3m revamp

  27-05-2015 14:49
  
  Thirty five new jobs have been created following a £3 million refurbishment at a garden centre in Edwalton.Notcutts, which owns Wheatcroft Garden Centre, in Landmere Lane, has redeveloped the centre in three stages over the last two years. The refurbishment is now complete, with a revamped plant area, brand new pet department and several refurbished indoor departments. The centre, which employs a total of 97 staff, has filled most of the 35 new positions, but some part time roles are still
  
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• DanRussell published Police investigate Wollaton car fire

  27-05-2015 14:43
  
  Police officers have launched an investigation after a car was deliberately set on fire and a man injured.The emergency services were called to Calderdale in Wollaton at 2.50am on Tuesday.A 46-year-old local man suffered burns to his hands, arms, face and shoulders during the incident.On Wednesday, neighbours were helping officers with the investigation. Many also sent messages of support to the victim.Barry Peers raised the alarm when he saw the fire.The 63-year-old said: "I was up late...
  
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• MattDavies published England selector Mick Newell says the future of cricket is strong...

  27-05-2015 14:42
  
  England selector Mick Newell says the decline of cricket in state schools is not a major problem when it comes to the future of the game in this country.Only seven per cent of British children attend private schools, however, of the England team that faced the West Indies in the first Test last month, only three players – James Anderson, James Tredwell and Ben Stokes – went to state secondary schools.Participation figures released by the ECB last November revealed the number of...
  
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• Sparking EnFUSEiasm For The Arts At Nottingham Girls' High School - West Bridgford Wire

  27-05-2015 14:27
  
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  Sparking EnFUSEiasm For The Arts At Nottingham Girls' High School
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  Nottingham Girls' High School has launched FUSE, a collaborative Community Arts Festival with local artists for young people across the city. The project provides young people with the opportunity to experience and be inspired by a range of arts within ...
  
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• Rural areas see fastest income rise

  27-05-2015 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People living in south Nottinghamshire see one of the largest falls in disposable incomes in the UK, according to new figures from the ONS.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The A to Z of places to go on a date in Nottinghamshire

  27-05-2015 13:29
  
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• Wicked whispers: Lukas Jutkiewicz and Jamie O'Hara to join Nottingham Forest? - Nottingham Post

  27-05-2015 13:17
  
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  Wicked whispers: Lukas Jutkiewicz and Jamie O'Hara to join Nottingham Forest?
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  The transfer rumour mill is in full swing as Nottingham Forest were today linked with a striker and a central midfielder. Relegated Premier League side Burnley are said to be considering another move for Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury. Clarets boss ...
  Derby County: Is one-time Rams target on his way to Nottingham Forest?Derby Telegraph
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• DanRussell published New bullying support sessions for Nottinghamshire parents set to...

  27-05-2015 13:09
  
  The parents of bullied children are being offered support and guidance to help them through the ordeal which "can tear families apart".Combat Bullying will launch specialist workshops for adults who are struggling to cope when their children are verbally or physically attacked by others.The Nottinghamshire charity will hold the monthly sessions from Monday.Charity founder and former bullying victim Natalie Harvey said: "As well as children having a problem with bullying it has...
  
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• DanRussell published New hockey academy for Nottingham students to be launched

  27-05-2015 12:59
  
  Hockey players will soon be able to gain a tailor made qualification while playing the sport they love.In September The Highfields Central College Hockey Academy will be launched for 16 to 18-year-olds. A new two year course will be based at the college's Clifton Centre allowing students to undertake a sport course, get the chance to improve their hockey skills and gain coaching and leadership qualifications.The project will be run in partnership with England Hockey and Highfields Hockey Centre.
  
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