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• The Stapleford shop with three faces - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 22:51
  
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  The Stapleford shop with three faces
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  Browsers on Google Maps might be wondering what to believe as the most recent view of Stapleford's Nottingham Road shows a shop in three different guises. The store, at the corner of William Road, is seen from one angle as Treetops Hospice, but one ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County loanee Jack Grealish suffers FA Cup final...

  30-05-2015 22:49
  
  Former Notts County loanee Jack Grealish suffered FA Cup final heartbreak as Aston Villa were thumped 4-0.Grealish had caught the eye with a standout performance in the semi-finals, helping his parent club overcome Liverpool.The 19-year-old winger was rewarded by boss Tim Sherwood with a place in the starting XI in the Wembley showpiece but struggled to replicate his previous heroics.In a one-sided final, the Gunners dominated throughout, though only broke the deadlock five minutes before...
  
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• BenIreland published The Stapleford shop with three faces

  30-05-2015 22:14
  
  Browsers on Google Maps might be wondering what to believe as the most recent view of Stapleford's Nottingham Road shows a shop in three different guises.The store, at the corner of William Road, is seen from one angle as Treetops Hospice, but one more click and it appears to be a Hallmark card shop.And if you double check from another angle, the same shop appears to be derelict throwing further confusion on the matter.All the other buildings in the area, including the Co-Op and Birds bakery,...
  
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• BenIreland commented The Stapleford shop with three faces

  30-05-2015 22:14
  
  Browsers on Google Maps might be wondering what to believe as the most recent view of Stapleford's Nottingham Road shows a shop in three different guises.The store, at the corner of William Road, is seen from one angle as Treetops Hospice, but one more click and it appears to be a Hallmark card shop.And if you double check from another angle, the same shop appears to be derelict throwing further confusion on the matter.All the other buildings in the area, including the Co-Op and Birds bakery,...
  
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• BenIreland published Missing Bulwell man found

  30-05-2015 21:33
  
  A 49-year-old man who was missing for 12 days has been found, say police.Ian Morris, of Bulwell, has now been found after Nottinghamshire Police appealed for the public's help in tracing him.The force thanked anyone who helped for their assistance.
  
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• Beer lovers flock to Ruddington for annual real ale festival - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 21:32
  
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  Beer lovers flock to Ruddington for annual real ale festival
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  Chocolate Gorilla, Bleeding Heart and Thundering Molly were on the menu as crowds flocked to Ruddington for an annual beer festival. The village buzzed as hundreds of drinkers supped on more than 100 real ales, ciders and perrys from more than 50 ...
  
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• BenIreland published Ruddington beer festival in pictures

  30-05-2015 21:32
  
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• BenIreland published Beer lovers flock to Ruddington for annual real ale festival

  30-05-2015 21:09
  
  Chocolate Gorilla, Bleeding Heart and Thundering Molly were on the menu as crowds flocked to Ruddington for an annual beer festival.The village buzzed as hundreds of drinkers supped on more than 100 real ales, ciders and perrys from more than 50 breweries.Live music rattled around the village green and in the five pubs which organised the Ruddfest event, which runs from Thursday May 28 to Sunday 31.Members of the Nottingham branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) who popped along for a pint.
  
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• TomNorton published In pictures: The Nottingham Triathlon

  30-05-2015 20:13
  
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• Woodborough volunteers brew up a storm for NSPCC Coffee Morning Challenge - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 20:01
  
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  Woodborough volunteers brew up a storm for NSPCC Coffee Morning Challenge
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  Cakes, coffees and chat were the order of business this weekend as part of a major anniversary fundraiser for the NSPCC. As part of the charity's 125th anniversary, organisers in Woodborough held a coffee morning which will be one of 125 held this year ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: Joe Garner should have had a bigger chance at...

  30-05-2015 19:55
  
  The play-offs are over, so we know who Nottingham Forest will face in the Championship next season.Preston have come up from League One and they look a decent side. They've got three good forwards in Paul Gallagher, Jermaine Beckford and Joe Garner. I've always liked Beckford and Garner is a good player too. For me, he should have gotten a much bigger opportunity when he was at Forest, but Billy Davies didn't really play him.It's not the first time that's happened at Forest and it won't be the..
  
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• TomNorton published Woodborough volunteers brew up a storm for NSPCC Coffee Morning ...

  30-05-2015 19:41
  
  Cakes, coffees and chat were the order of business this weekend as part of a major anniversary fundraiser for the NSPCC.As part of the charity's 125th anniversary, organisers in Woodborough held a coffee morning which will be one of 125 held this year around Nottinghamshire to mark occasion.Since April the NSPCC'S Nottingham Branch has been holding events like these as part of the Coffee Morning Challenge to raise money for local services. The event, which was held at Woodborough Village Hall on
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Former Forest boss McClaren let down by Derby...

  30-05-2015 19:41
  
  It has been a bad few weeks for managers as the season ends, including those with Nottingham Forest connections.Ex-Reds boss Steve McClaren was sacked by Derby and former player Nigel Clough was given his marching orders by Sheffield United.I think McClaren can count himself unlucky. It's been intimated that the talk of him going to Newcastle was a distraction which cost them promotion.That should be nonsense. It shouldn't affect players at all.These players are paid good money to play for a big
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: Former Forest boss McClaren let down by Derby...

  30-05-2015 19:41
  
  It has been a bad few weeks for managers as the season ends, including those with Nottingham Forest connections.Ex-Reds boss Steve McClaren was sacked by Derby and former player Nigel Clough was given his marching orders by Sheffield United.I think McClaren can count himself unlucky. It's been intimated that the talk of him going to Newcastle was a distraction which cost them promotion.That should be nonsense. It shouldn't affect players at all.These players are paid good money to play for a big
  
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• TomNorton published Woodborough volunteers brew up a storm for NSPCC Coffee Morning...

  30-05-2015 18:52
  CAKES, coffees and chat were the order of business this weekend as part of a major anniversary fundraiser for the NSPCC.As part of the charity's 125th anniversary, organisers in Woodborough held a coffee morning which will be one of 125 held this year around Nottinghamshire to mark occasion.Since April the NSPCC'S Nottingham Branch has been holding events like these as part of the Coffee Morning Challenge to raise money for local services.The event, which was held at Woodborough Village Hall...
  
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• Hundreds swim, cycle and run to the finish line at the Nottingham Triathlon - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 18:20
  
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  Hundreds swim, cycle and run to the finish line at the Nottingham Triathlon
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  Since the age of eight, Poppy Scoffings has been training and taking part in triathlons. So far she has only taken part in junior events but this weekend the 14-year-old got to take part in her first ever adult race at the Nottingham Triathlon. Around ...
  
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• Student knits 4,000ft work with arms

  30-05-2015 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A student knits almost 4,000ft (1.2km) of waste label material using her arms as needles to create her final art piece for university.
  
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• By: Ashley Iveson - Sportinglife.com

  30-05-2015 17:48
  
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  Ashley Iveson has a tip for every UK and Irish race taking place on Sunday, including Double Up at Nottingham. Sky Bet. Nottingham. Click here to bet. Roger Varian: Trains Double Up. Related Content. Free £50 matched bet · Racecards and form · Latest ...
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• TomNorton published Hundreds swim, cycle and run to the finish line at the...

  30-05-2015 17:40
  
  Since the age of eight, Poppy Scoffing has been training and taking part in triathlons.So far she has only taken part in junior events but this weekend the 14-year-old got to take part in her first ever adult race at the Nottingham Triathlon.Around 1,000 people swam, ran and cycled in the challenge at Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre on Saturday.The event, which is in its tenth year, involved a 750m swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run.Poppy, of Manthorpe Crescent, Mapperley...
  
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• BenIreland published Disabled charity launches series of fundraisers in desperate bid...

  30-05-2015 15:58
  
  Nottinghamshire's disabled could lose their "lifeline" if a Lenton charity which supports applications for benefits fails to find £15,000.Disability Direct, in Church Square, helps around 4,000 people with disabilities in the county and has lost its Big Lottery funding.Its current cash flow runs out at the end of June and the charity has bid for another grant, but won't hear the outcome until the end of September at the very earliest.So the charity has begun a series of events to
  
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• BenIreland published Can you help find missing Bulwell ferret for cash reward?

  30-05-2015 15:45
  
  A "nervous" Bulwell woman is offering a reward of £100 for anyone who can return her "terrified" missing ferret.Loki, a three-year-old brown and white polecat with distinctive "bandit mask" eyes, has not been seen since 10am on Saturday, May 30.Owner Carmen Metcalfe, of Hollydene Crescent, spent the rest of the morning desperately searching for her pet, who escaped through a rip in the mesh of his hut."He's going to be terrified because he's never been...
  
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• BenIreland commented Can you help find missing Bulwell ferret for cash reward?

  30-05-2015 15:45
  
  A "nervous" Bulwell woman is offering a reward of £100 for anyone who can return her "terrified" missing ferret.Loki, a three-year-old brown and white polecat with distinctive "bandit mask" eyes, has not been seen since 10am on Saturday, May 30.Owner Carmen Metcalfe, of Hollydene Crescent, spent the rest of the morning desperately searching for her pet, who escaped through a rip in the mesh of his hut."He's going to be terrified because he's never been...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brits Kyle Edmund and Aljaz Bedene handed wild cards to Aegon...

  30-05-2015 15:06
  British duo Kyle Edmund and Aljaz Bedene have been handed wild cards to the Aegon Open Nottingham.With Davis Cup star James Ward already signed up, it will make for strong Great Britain representation at next month's ATP World Tour 250 event.Edmund has qualified for both Grand Slams this year and progressed to the second round of the French Open with a dramatic five-set victory over Frenchman Stephane Robert.He was then due to face Nick Kyrgios before being forced to withdraw due to a stomach...
  
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• DanRussell published William Roache leads Coronation Street cast at memorial service...

  30-05-2015 14:47
  
  Ilkeston actor William Roache was one of hundreds of celebrities who paid a final farewell to Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride.The 83-year-old, who plays Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, attended a memorial service at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday morning.His co-star Ann Kirkbride, who played his on-screen wife Deirdre, died on January, aged 60, after a battle with cancer.In the 1980s, one of the soap's most famous storylines hinged on whether she would stay with Ken Barlow.In a moving...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Geno Washington at We Got Soul, Riverbank Bar &...

  30-05-2015 14:41
  
  Promoters Ben Sweet and Adam Jay promised a night of sweet soul music at the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen and that is exactly what they delivered on Friday night.
  With the We Got Soul event taking place over three rooms, it was difficult to know where to start.So armed with the obligatory talcum powder and the tassels on my loafers itching to dance I started off in the Funkin' Up Soul Room where DJ Paul Dallison kicked of the evening, followed by Jim Walters who played an excellent selection of..
  
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• BenIreland published National Lottery results for Saturday, May 30: Have you won the...

  30-05-2015 14:15
  
  Have you got a ticket for tonight's Lotto draw, with a jackpot of £4 million? The draw is set to take place at the end of the National Lottery: Who Dares Wins programme, hosted by Nick Knowles on BBC One at 8.05pm. This week's big money balls will be drawn at the end of the show, along with the Thunderball draw, and will be presented by Gaby Roslin. As well as the jackpot winner, there will be 50 Lotto raffle winners of £20,000. A jackpot of £13,538,113 was handed out...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New owners hope to put Cockliffe House in Nottinghamshire back on...

  30-05-2015 13:00
  
  Cockliffe House, a 17th century country house, on the outskirts of Nottingham, has fallen off the radar of late. But the new owners have major plans, as LYNETTE PINCHESS discovers over a very civilised afternoon tea Basking in the glorious sunshine of a summer's day with a delightfully decadent afternoon tea is a wonderful way to while away an hour or two.Since its revival a few years ago, the tradition has become a popular and affordable luxury in restaurants, tearooms and hotels.Today's lavish
  
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• Hidden history of Nottingham buried beneath Broxtowe Estate - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 12:55
  
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  Hidden history of Nottingham buried beneath Broxtowe Estate
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  It was back in 1938 that a bunch of Borstal boys helped to dig up amazing evidence of a Roman fort close to where Lindbridge Road runs through the Broxtowe estate. And it was later that same year Nottingham Corporation buried it again .. and there it ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kickstarter campaign launched to raise £5,000 for breast...

  30-05-2015 12:52
  
  After being reduced to tears while trying on bras in a high street changing room, breast cancer survivor Susan Pringle decided to take the lingerie industry into her own hands.The 53-year-old has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help raise £5,000 to start development on a new range of lingerie specifically designed for women to wear after breast cancer treatment. Ms Pringle, of Mapperley Park, was first diagnosed with the disease in 2002 and immediately after surgery she realised that...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hidden history of Nottingham buried beneath Broxtowe Estate

  30-05-2015 12:40
  
  It was back in 1938 that a bunch of Borstal boys helped to dig up amazing evidence of a Roman fort close to where Lindbridge Road runs through the Broxtowe estate.And it was later that same year Nottingham Corporation buried it again .. and there it lies, lost beneath the houses and roads of Broxtowe.Photo-journalist Jill Armitage, in her new book Nottingham A History, says that during development of the Broxtowe Estate a team of Thoroton Society archaeologists led by George Campion, moved onto.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Hidden history of Nottingham buried beneath Broxtowe Estate

  30-05-2015 12:40
  
  It was back in 1938 that a bunch of Borstal boys helped to dig up amazing evidence of a Roman fort close to where Lindbridge Road runs through the Broxtowe estate.And it was later that same year Nottingham Corporation buried it again .. and there it lies, lost beneath the houses and roads of Broxtowe.Photo-journalist Jill Armitage, in her new book Nottingham A History, says that during development of the Broxtowe Estate a team of Thoroton Society archaeologists led by George Campion, moved onto.
  
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• BenIreland published East Midlands below UK average for disposable household income

  30-05-2015 12:06
  
  Households in the East Midlands have less disposable income than the national average, according to new figures by the Office for National Statistics.A typical household has £15,893 to play with per person each year, compared to the UK average of £17,559.The data shows that there has been a 0.5 per cent growth in that figure regionally since it was last measured in 2012. But only the North West and Northern Ireland recorded lower increases.The region now makes up 6.5 per cent of the.
  
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• Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, May 30-June 4 - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 11:49
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  Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, May 30-June 4
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  On Sunday, The Lion Inn, New Basford, has Karen Lake singing with her Impressions Quintet featuring Pete Lyons on sax, Jez Matthews on piano, Rich Keates on bass and Brian Bestall on drums. The music is free from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and you can expect ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, May 30-June 4

  30-05-2015 11:39
  
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• NottmPostEG published In pictures: Indiana at Rock City

  30-05-2015 11:28
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham's Big Night Out: Friday, May 29

  30-05-2015 11:04
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire mum swaps junk food for running and loses 5st

  30-05-2015 11:00
  
  Notts mum Tanya Young was shamed into lost 5st stone by her children. She tells LYNETTE PINCHESS about her new lifestyle Tanya Young used to snack on junk food instead of proper food.The mum-of-three confessed that it left her lethargic, unattractive and suffering silent reflux ."I felt really low and hated going anywhere."I'd get up and have a coffee and biscuits before anyone else was up or maybe a chocolate bar."I'd snack on crisps and chocolate and skip tea. Then I'd wait...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottinghamshire mum swaps junk food for running and loses 5st

  30-05-2015 11:00
  
  Notts mum Tanya Young was shamed into lost 5st stone by her children. She tells LYNETTE PINCHESS about her new lifestyle Tanya Young used to snack on junk food instead of proper food.The mum-of-three confessed that it left her lethargic, unattractive and suffering silent reflux ."I felt really low and hated going anywhere."I'd get up and have a coffee and biscuits before anyone else was up or maybe a chocolate bar."I'd snack on crisps and chocolate and skip tea. Then I'd wait...
  
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• TomNorton published Obesity set to cause more cancers than smoking.

  30-05-2015 10:31
  
  Experts have warned that obesity will cause more deaths than smoking in the next ten years. There are already up to 32,000 deaths caused by obesity each year in the UK with around a quarter of adults around the country classified as obese. According to the World Health Organisation that is predicted to rise to a third by 2030.The risk of being overweight not only increases the risk of developing cancer but makes you far likelier to die earlier too.Researchers from Harvard University, who...
  
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• TomNorton commented Obesity set to cause more cancers than smoking.

  30-05-2015 10:31
  
  Experts have warned that obesity will cause more deaths than smoking in the next ten years. There are already up to 32,000 deaths caused by obesity each year in the UK with around a quarter of adults around the country classified as obese. According to the World Health Organisation, that fraction is predicted to rise to a third by 2030.The risk of being overweight not only increases the risk of developing cancer but makes you far likelier to die earlier too.Researchers from Harvard University,..
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Saturday, May 30

  30-05-2015 09:55
  
  Roads remain relatively clear this morning apart from one accident causing delays. Motorists are being affected by a collision on Isandula Road junction, New Basford, causing delays both ways.There are also some reports of congestion on the M1 southbound between junctions 31 and 30 with minor delays caused by a broken down vehicle. For Nottingham jobs visit http://jobs.nottinghampost.com/
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire weather: Saturday, May 30

  30-05-2015 09:42
  
  This weekend is set to remain overcast with some showery spells on Sunday. Today will start sunny with clouds before becoming overcast from around 11am onwards.Temperatures are on average 14C with lows of 11C towards this evening. Sunday will start off wet with heavy rain predicted from midnight until 9am.That will resume at about midday clearing up in the afternoon with a spell of sunny weather during the evning from 6pm onwards. Temperatures are set to climb to around 13C from 10am. Similar...
  
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• No slowing down, Nottingham 'peacocks' happy to strut their stuff - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 08:57
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  No slowing down, Nottingham 'peacocks' happy to strut their stuff
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  Gone are the days when elder gentlemen wore boring jumpers, beige trousers and comfortable shoes. The streets of Nottingham are now awash with grey-haired men sporting stylish beards, rolled-up jeans showing off garish socks and the classically stylish ...
  
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• Wicked whispers: Scunthorpe United considering move for Nottingham Forest ... - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 08:42
  
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  Wicked whispers: Scunthorpe United considering move for Nottingham Forest ...
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  League One side Scunthorpe United are the latest team to show an interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Radi Majewski. The Polish international was on loan at Huddersfield Town last season but only made nine appearances as he failed to impress ...
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• Thousands prepare for Nottingham Motor Show at Wollaton Park - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 08:42
  
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  Thousands prepare for Nottingham Motor Show at Wollaton Park
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  More than 20,000 petrol-heads are expected to descend on Wollaton Park for the Nottingham Motor Show on Sunday . The Post-sponsored event will feature vintage and classic vehicles as well as state-of-the-art motors. Nearly all the major car and van ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Illusionist Darcy Oake on life after Britain's Got Talent

  30-05-2015 08:30
  
  As the latest series of Britain's Got Talent draws to a close, Canadian magician is another contestant proving that you don't need to win it for the show to kickstart your career. Kevin Cooper spoke to him ahead of a UK tour that includes his first date in Nottingham
  It was a card trick his dad showed him when he was eight years old that set Darcy Oake on his journey into the world of magic and illusion.
  Over here, we'd never heard of the Canadian until he appeared on last year's Britain's Got..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Thousands prepare for Nottingham Motor Show at Wollaton Park

  30-05-2015 08:13
  
  More than 20,000 petrol-heads are expected to descend on Wollaton Park for the Nottingham Motor Show on Sunday .The Post-sponsored event will feature vintage and classic vehicles as well as state-of-the-art motors. Nearly all the major car and van brands will be represented.For those who prefer two-wheeled transport to four, Triumph, Ducati and BMW motorbikes will also be at the show.There will also be plenty to do with fairground rides, street and puppet theatre, face painting, craft and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Thousands prepare for Nottingham Motor Show at Wollaton Park

  30-05-2015 08:13
  More than 20,000 petrol-heads are expected to descend on Wollaton Park for the Nottingham Motor Show on Sunday .The Post-sponsored event will feature vintage and classic vehicles as well as state-of-the-art motors. Nearly all the major car and van brands will be represented.For those who prefer two-wheeled transport to four, Triumph, Ducati and BMW motorbikes will also be at the show.There will also be plenty to do with fairground rides, street and puppet theatre, face painting, craft and...
  
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• New Nottingham barbers serving free beer with every haircut - Nottingham Post

  30-05-2015 08:12
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  New Nottingham barbers serving free beer with every haircut
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  Offering men across the city a cut and a trim with an added cold beer in hand is male barbering brand, Jacks of London. Lucy Budge heads to their Nottingham launch. Arriving in Nottingham this week is a place where men can go for a hair cut or a shave, ...
  
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• LucyBudge published New Nottingham barbers serving free beer with every haircut

  30-05-2015 08:00
  
  Offering men across the city a cut and a trim with an added cold beer in hand is male barbering brand, Jacks of London. Lucy Budge heads to their Nottingham launchArriving in Nottingham this week is a place where men can go for a hair cut or a shave, all while sipping their favourite beer or cider.Located in the city centre's Victoria Street, Jacks of London is putting the spotlight on male grooming. The barber shop celebrated its city opening this week with a launch event and party, where...
  
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