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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open tennis top seed Radwanska aims to emulate younger...

  07-06-2015 22:30
  Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska has set her sights on winning the Aegon Open Nottingham this week.And if she does, the 14th best player in the world will emulate her younger sister Urszula, who triumphed in the Aegon Trophy ITF event held in the city three years ago.But despite arriving at the Nottingham Tennis Centre with the tag of favourite for the trophy, Radwanska (pictured) has told the Post she is taking nothing for granted."The goal is always to win the tournament, especially when you.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: I'm surprised Danny Fox is still wanted by...

  07-06-2015 22:15
  
  I must admit I'm a little surprised Danny Fox still has a future at Nottingham Forest.Rotherham were keen to sign him it seems, but he's going nowhere, even though he didn't have a great season.In fact, he couldn't get in the side in the run-in, which suggests he was out of the manager's thinking.Yes, he's an experienced player, but experience is only good if you play well or at least help others to play well.The fact is, we all have our own opinions and the manager clearly thinks we'll see more
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: I'm surprised Danny Fox is still wanted by...

  07-06-2015 22:15
  I must admit I'm a little surprised Danny Fox still has a future at Nottingham Forest.Rotherham were keen to sign him it seems, but he's going nowhere, even though he didn't have a great season.In fact, he couldn't get in the side in the run-in, which suggests he was out of the manager's thinking.Yes, he's an experienced player, but experience is only good if you play well or at least help others to play well.The fact is, we all have our own opinions and the manager clearly thinks we'll see more
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad confident of playing in home World Cup in four years...

  07-06-2015 21:45
  
  Stuart Broad has set his sights on playing in the 2019 World Cup on home soil as he insists he can still have a one day international future with England.The Nottinghamshire bowler was left out of the series against New Zealand, which starts on Tuesday, and despite having struggled with knee problems in the past, he is confident he will be worth his place in four years."I absolutely want to play in the World Cup. I'm only 28. People say your best years as a bowler are between 28 and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sarah Clapson column: Friendly atmosphere gets Aegon Open...

  07-06-2015 21:30
  
  Given its newfound status as a WTA event featuring an impressive list of elite players, the Aegon Open Nottingham could have been forgiven for getting a little above its station.It does, after all, have the world No.14 Agnieszka Radwanska, among others, gracing its stage.Not a bit of it.The atmosphere is still as friendly; the setting still as intimate as if the tournament had never received that sprinkling of stardust.Maybe it was just the weather, even so, there barely seemed a glum face...
  
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• University of Nottingham crash to Derby rivals at National Badminton League ... - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 21:08
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  University of Nottingham crash to Derby rivals at National Badminton League ...
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  Chloe Magee and Adam Hall in action in the deciding mixed doubles match of their play-off semi-final with Derby. Comments (0). University of Nottingham badminton player Adam Hall admitted his side simply came up against better opposition as they fell ...and more »
  
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• Aegon Open tennis: Portuguese power-hitter lights up qualifying rounds in ... - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 20:55
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  Aegon Open tennis: Portuguese power-hitter lights up qualifying rounds in ...
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  Olga Savchuk and Michelle Larcher De Brito (right) meet at the net following their qualifying match at the Aegon Open Nottingham. Comments (0). The Aegon Open Nottingham will see a rematch of last year's gripping second round Wimbledon contest ...and more »
  
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• Team Derby win badminton title

  07-06-2015 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham compete in first NBL Finals Day
  
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• Thousands of plants needed to make sure Nottingham Castle still wows visitors - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 20:49
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  Thousands of plants needed to make sure Nottingham Castle still wows visitors
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  We are now in the middle of our planting out season. All of the plants, baskets and containers we are growing on in the nursery over the last few months are heading for the parks and traffic islands as well as other sites throughout the city. The teams ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Entries now open for children to take part in Ikano Robin Hood...

  07-06-2015 20:42
  
  Children from across the county will soon have the chance to join Robin Hood and Maid Marian on a fun run around one of Nottingham's favourite landmarks.Hundreds of youngsters are expected to be at the starting line on Victoria Embankment when the Ikano Robin Hood Schools Challenge comes to the city on September 27.Entries are now open for the 1.5 mile race, which forms part of the Robin Hood Mini-Marathon.The challenge is open to all schools across Nottinghamshire and children of all ages....
  
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• JonPritchard published Thousands of plants needed to make sure Nottingham Castle still...

  07-06-2015 20:34
  
  We are now in the middle of our planting out season. All of the plants, baskets and containers we are growing on in the nursery over the last few months are heading for the parks and traffic islands as well as other sites throughout the city.The teams involved with this planting out process will be very busy over the next few weeks as the many thousands of plants take their position for the summer months.Some of the displays are planted up to follow designs where different plant types are used..
  
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• Tim Bladon: My best and worst hill climbs on a bike - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 20:32
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  Tim Bladon: My best and worst hill climbs on a bike
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  Andy Hardy - a teammate of Tim Bladon's at Velo Club Bread & Bitter - tackles a climb in The Alps. Comments (0). The great climbers of the sport are revered, mythical beings, such is their ability to float elegantly upwards. Climbs differ in nature ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Arnold's Jocelyn Rae hopes to boost Wimbledon chances at Aegon...

  07-06-2015 20:30
  
  Arnold ace Jocelyn Rae hopes to use the Aegon Open Nottingham to boost her chances of clinching a place at Wimbledon.Rae and partner Anna Smith face a tough draw in the first round of the doubles, up against veteran Francesca Schiavone and Lucie Hradecka on Tuesday.But the duo hope to make the most of home advantage and climb the rankings in the process."We've actually got a chance of getting direct acceptance if we do really well at this tournament," Rae said of Wimbledon. "If...
  
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• Race For Life 2015 in pictures - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 20:17
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  Race For Life 2015 in pictures
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  Thousands of women took part in race for Life this weekend to raise money to beat cancer. 0Share 0Share 0Tweet 0Share. Report this gallery. 1 of 27. Amirah Henderson, Alisha Henderson, Dawn Lear, Alice Lear, Lavena Martin, Anna; Donna Hickman, Kerry ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Tim Bladon: My best and worst hill climbs on a bike

  07-06-2015 20:17
  
  The great climbers of the sport are revered, mythical beings, such is their ability to float elegantly upwards.Climbs differ in nature, often dependent upon the conventions of road building in any given region.Climbs in the mountainous regions of the continent tend to wind their way up far higher than anything here in the UK, but rarely kick up as steeply.I have spent many years seeking out fabled, vicious climbs whenever I have had the chance, both here in the UK and in mainland Europe, and...
  
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• EllieCullen published Race For Life 2015 in pictures

  07-06-2015 20:14
  
  Gallery created by EllieCullen
  
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• Pristine gardens on show in biggest ever Park event - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 19:50
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  Pristine gardens on show in biggest ever Park event
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  Residents of The Park were banned from using a controversial weed killer last month – but it hasn't stopped their gardens from looking as pristine as ever. More than 20 gardens owned by habitants of the historic estate were open to the public yesterday ...
  
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• JonPritchard published The Nottingham Post's Sunday night quiz

  07-06-2015 19:47
  
  It's that time of the week again. Test your knowledge with our Sunday night quiz:1. Saturday was the 70th anniversary of which Second World War event?(a) El Alamein, (b) Sinking of the Bismark, (c) D-Day2. Idle Valley Nature Reserve is closest to which Notts town?(a) Worksop, (b) Newark, (c) Retford3. Trevor Bayliss has been appointed as...(a) Chief Secretary to the Treasury, (b) England cricket coach, (c) principal dancer, Royal Ballet4. The Nottingham home of the Earls of Clare was...(a)...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open tennis: Portuguese power-hitter lights up qualifying...

  07-06-2015 19:45
  
  The Aegon Open Nottingham will see a rematch of last year's gripping second round Wimbledon contest between Michelle Larcher de Brito and Jarmila Gajdosova, after both women reached the final round of qualifying today.Top qualifying seed Gajdosova eased past her opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 6-3 in less than an hour, having broken the Brazilian teenager's serve three times, while Larcher de Brito, who was seeded sixth in qualifying, downed Olga Savchuk in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(3).The pair.
  
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• University of Nottingham developing the future of rail travel - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 19:21
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  University of Nottingham developing the future of rail travel
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  The University of Nottingham is working on the Track to the Future project to provide a solution for increase in train frequencies, speeds and operating hours. Comments (0). The future of the national railway is being developed in Nottingham. A five ...
  
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• Thousands of women join fight against cancer in Nottingham's Race for Life - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 19:21
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  Thousands of women join fight against cancer in Nottingham's Race for Life
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  Thousands of women sent a powerful message in the fight against cancer during this year's Race for Life in Nottingham. Ellie Cullen reports. WHEN Helen Swarbrooke crossed the finish line of the Race for Life with her teenage daughter by her side, it ...and more »
  
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• Open Farm Sunday: Hundreds attend events across the county - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 19:21
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  Open Farm Sunday: Hundreds attend events across the county
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  Eliza Cotton, four of Bassingham sits in a tractor during Open Farm Sunday at Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst Campus. 20-month-old Oliver Poxon and his grandfather Derek Shaw, 65 of Hucknall sit inside a tractor during Open Farm Sunday at ...
  
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• Alton Towers to re-open following Smiler crash - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 19:21
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  Alton Towers to re-open following Smiler crash
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  Alton Towers will open at 10am on Monday morning for the first time since a rollercoaster crashed injuring four people. A total of 16 people were injured when the ride crashed on June 2, and the Health and Safety Executive have been investigating the ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Pristine gardens on show in biggest ever Park event

  07-06-2015 19:17
  
  Residents of The Park were banned from using a controversial weed killer last month – but it hasn't stopped their gardens from looking as pristine as ever.More than 20 gardens owned by habitants of the historic estate were open to the public yesterday as part of the annual Park Garden Trail.Thousands of people turned out for the most successful edition in the events 22-year history.Organiser Christina Jensen-Bates said they had got over some teething problems in the early afternoon to...
  
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• DanRussell published Open Farm Sunday: Hundreds attend events across the county

  07-06-2015 18:58
  
  Sheep shearing, tractor rides and tending crops are a daily occurrence on a farm, but for one day only, families were allowed to join in.Open Farm Sunday was held on June 7 and saw young and old come together at events across the county.One of the biggest in Nottinghamshire took place at Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst Campus in Southwell.Retired car delivery driver Derek Shaw was helping his 22-month-old grandson into the cab of a tractor when he spoke to the Post.The 65-year-old...
  
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• JonPritchard published Alton Towers to re-open following Smiler crash

  07-06-2015 18:52
  
  Alton Towers will open at 10am on Monday morning for the first time since a rollercoaster crashed injuring four people.A total of 16 people were injured when the ride crashed on June 2, and the Health and Safety Executive have been investigating the crash ever since.Nick Varney, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments, who run the park, said: "The accident last Tuesday was a terrible event for everyone involved. We are very aware of the impact it will have on those involved and we are...
  
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• DanRussell published University of Nottingham developing the future of rail travel

  07-06-2015 18:51
  
  The future of the national railway is being developed in Nottingham.A five year project worth £8.5 million has started in a bid to create new track which will be cheaper, quieter, last longer and be easier to maintain.The University of Nottingham is working on the Track to the Future project to provide a solution for increase in train frequencies, speeds and operating hours.Nottinghamshire Campaign for Better Transport believes the project could see the city put on the railway map.Chairman
  
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• EllieCullen published Thousands of women join fight against cancer in Nottingham's Race...

  07-06-2015 18:50
  
  Thousands of women sent a powerful message in the fight against cancer during this year's Race for Life in Nottingham. Ellie Cullen reports.WHEN Helen Swarbrooke crossed the finish line of the Race for Life with her teenage daughter by her side, it was a poignant moment.Not only was it a personal achievement for the 50-year-old – it was also an emotional reminder of her own battle with cancer.Fourteen years ago Helen was diagnosed with breast cancer, just months after giving birth to her..
  
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• Nottingham Post published University of Nottingham crash to Derby rivals at National...

  07-06-2015 18:30
  University of Nottingham badminton player Adam Hall admitted his side simply came up against better opposition as they fell short of the title at the National Badminton League Finals Day.Hall and his Nottingham team were drawn to face local rivals Team Derby in the Play-Offs at K2 Crawley after finishing third in the regular season table.They were without regular captain Chris Adcock, from Ravenshead, due to his international commitments, although they battled hard, taking their semi-final tie..
  
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• Help trace 16-year-old Kelsie Stanley, missing from Bestwood - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 18:01
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  Help trace 16-year-old Kelsie Stanley, missing from Bestwood
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  Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing 16-year-old girl from Bestwood. Kelsie Stanley was last seen at Victoria Bus Station at about 5.30pm on June 5, and has not been seen since. Kelsie is white about 5ft 5 inches tall and of a ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Worcestershire Rapids v Notts Outlaws: T20 match report: Sammy...

  07-06-2015 18:00
  
  A whirlwind 36 not out in 16 balls by Darren Sammy and a key wicket for Samit Patel tipped the balance as Notts Outlaws got their NatWest T20 Blast campaign back on track with an 11-run win against Worcestershire Rapids at New Road.Sammy smashed four sixes straight down the ground in turning an average score into a more challenging 169 for five and spinner Patel, having made 30 with the bat, dismissed Moeen Ali for 36 in a match-defining spell of three for 17.Moeen has been making the most of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: I hope Tyler Walker does not have his head...

  07-06-2015 17:49
  
  It is great for Nottingham Forest that Tyler Walker has signed a new four-year contract – now I hope he can fulfil his obvious potential at the club.When you're a young man, as he is at 18, you can have your head turned by agents, fame and the thing that goes with that – money.The good thing for Tyler is that he has the perfect source of support to keep his eyes on the true prize. His dad Des, as we all know, is a Forest legend and a former England centre-half.I was with Des in Hong.
  
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• Fighting shuts down family fun day

  07-06-2015 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A family fun-day is "terminated prematurely" after fighting broke out, its organisers say.
  
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• JonPritchard published Help trace 16-year-old Kelsie Stanley, missing from Bestwood

  07-06-2015 17:20
  
  Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing 16-year-old girl from Bestwood.Kelsie Stanley was last seen at Victoria Bus Station at about 5.30pm on June 5, and has not been seen since.Kelsie is white about 5ft 5 inches tall and of a medium build. She has blonde shoulder length hair and blue eyes.She was last seen wearing a black parka coat, a blue jersey top, blue jegging style leggings, black trainers with a blue Nike tick and white soles and she was carrying a baby pink leather...
  
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• Amber Peat: Father found out teenager was missing 'over Facebook' - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 17:10
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  Amber Peat: Father found out teenager was missing 'over Facebook'
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  The biological father of Mansfield schoolgirl Amber Peat may only have found out about his daughter's disappearance when he saw it on Facebook. The 13-year-old went missing on Saturday, May 30, from her home on Bosworth Street with a row with her ...and more »
  
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• JonPritchard published Police appeal for help in tracing missing Long Eaton man

  07-06-2015 17:06
  
  Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who is missing from his home in Long Eaton.Keith Wood was last seen at 3.30am on the morning of June 7 and is believed to have left his home on his distinctive Ducati motorcycle, registration GX05 DCV. The bike is blue and white and has a 'Fila' brand on the side.The 47-year-old is described as bald, about 5' 10 or 11" tall and of slim build. He was wearing motorcycle leathers and his helmet.Officers are appealing for Mr Wood to get in touch or
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Forest legend Des Walker has still got it at...

  07-06-2015 17:00
  
  I've just returned from Hong Kong where I was with a Nottingham Forest legend's team as they took part in a seven-a-side tournament.There were some good players out there from the recent past in David Johnson, Craig Armstrong, Alan Rogers, Des Little, Brett Ormerod and Ian Thomas-Moore.Des Walker (pictured) was also there and I've got to say he can still play a bit. The talent is definitely still there for a centre-half who played for England.The legs might have failed him a bit, but there were.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: Forest legend Des Walker has still got it at...

  07-06-2015 17:00
  
  I've just returned from Hong Kong where I was with a Nottingham Forest legend's team as they took part in a seven-a-side tournament.There were some good players out there from the recent past in David Johnson, Craig Armstrong, Alan Rogers, Des Little, Brett Ormerod and Ian Thomas-Moore.Des Walker (pictured) was also there and I've got to say he can still play a bit. The talent is definitely still there for a centre-half who played for England.The legs might have failed him a bit, but there were.
  
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• JonPritchard published Have you seen missing Balderton man?

  07-06-2015 16:58
  
  Police are growing concerned for the safety of a missing man from Balderton.Rafal Marcin Miesowicz was last seen on June 2 walking from his home towards Newark.He has not been since and police are growing increasingly concerned.Rafal is described as white, about 6ft tall, medium build with dark hair and an unkempt beard. He was last wearing a grey hooded top, beige trousers and brown shoes.Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Rafal, or believes they may have seen him, should contact.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Amber Peat: Father found out teenager was missing 'over Facebook'

  07-06-2015 16:44
  
  The biological father of Mansfield schoolgirl Amber Peat may only have found out about his daughter's disappearance when he saw it on Facebook.The 13-year-old went missing on Saturday, May 30, from her home on Bosworth Street with a row with her mother and step dad about chores. Her body was discovered by police on Tuesday evening and the force confirmed her cause of death as hanging the following day. But according to relatives, her 39-year-old father, Adrian Cook, only found out she had gone..
  
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• Paramedic priest becomes chaplain

  07-06-2015 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A paramedic who also works as a priest is appointed the chaplain of his ambulance service - but says he takes his dog collar off before treating patients.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Premier League cricket round-up: Leaders smash biggest...

  07-06-2015 15:15
  
  Notts Premier League leaders Caythorpe travelled to Ordsall Bridon and despite becoming the first team in five matches not to beat their hosts, they managed to extend their lead at the head of the pack.On winning the toss, the hosts elected to have a bowl, a decision that may have been different with hindsight.Martyn Dobson and James Oldham compiled an opening stand of 204, Oldham reaching a maiden NPL century before being first to fall having made 117 from 123 balls.Dobson followed shortly...
  
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• EllieCullen published Touching photos released of Princess Charlotte in the arms of...

  07-06-2015 14:47
  
  The first official pictures of Princess Charlotte have been released, lovingly held in the arms of her big brother Prince George.The touching images were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge herself in the middle of May - just a few weeks after the princess was born.They were released through the Kensington Palace Twitter page on Saturday, accompanied by the caption: "We're delighted to share the first photo of Prince George with his little sister Princess Charlotte."The photos show...
  
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• DanRussell published Motorbike crashed into Clifton home and driver taken to hospital

  07-06-2015 14:43
  
  The emergency services were rushed to a Clifton home after a motorcyclist crashed into it.Police,fire and the ambulance service were all called to the house in Manor Farm Lane at around 1pm on Sunday.Photography student James Brocklehurst lives three doors away from the crash scene.The 20-year-old said: "He has crashed between the front door and the front window."A lot of local people rushed out to see if they could help."The emergency services got here really quickly."There.
  
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• JonPritchard published Bulwell factory closed until further notice as investigation...

  07-06-2015 14:14
  
  Fire investigators are now on site following a huge fire at an industrial estate in Bulwell. Crews have been battling the blaze, at Blenheim Industrial Estate, off Martin Close, since around 10am on Saturday night. Two businesses are believed to be affected by the fire, cricket manufacturers B3 Cricket, and UKDJ, a DJ equipment company. One fire crew were still on site at midday on Sunday, while fire investigation officers had also arrived on scene to begin inspections into what caused the...
  
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• Plans for memorial to dead miners

  07-06-2015 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A community group is hoping to win funding for a memorial garden inside a new country park to commemorate 128 dead miners.
  
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• Review: East of England Singers, St Barnabas Cathedral - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 12:39
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  Review: East of England Singers, St Barnabas Cathedral
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  Bach's B minor Mass is the Mount Everest of choral works. The view from the top is spectacular but the route to the summit is littered with the corpses of failed choral societies who really should have known better than to risk its many hazards. So ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: East of England Singers, St Barnabas Cathedral

  07-06-2015 12:25
  
  Bach's B minor Mass is the Mount Everest of choral works.The view from the top is spectacular but the route to the summit is littered with the corpses of failed choral societies who really should have known better than to risk its many hazards.So were the East of England Singers right to choose it to celebrate their 30th Anniversary?Not only is the answer a resounding 'yes' but their performance was such a triumph that they should have planted a victory flag on the spire of St...
  
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• Review: No Tomorrow Festival (Day 1), Wollaton Park - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 12:23
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  Review: No Tomorrow Festival (Day 1), Wollaton Park
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  No Tomorrow Festival returned to Wollaton Park for a second year, expanded to two days with the likes of John Newman, Jessie Ware and James Bay appearing. Emily Oakden reports on the opening day... After the success of last year's event, there had been ...
  
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• Review: Clannad/The Young 'Uns, Gate To Southwell Festival - Nottingham Post

  07-06-2015 12:23
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  Review: Clannad/The Young 'Uns, Gate To Southwell Festival
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  Fresh from collecting their Best Folk Group 2015 award, The Young'Uns arrive with a spring in their steps and lashings of comedic confidence. Earlier in the day they'd performed in Southwell's magnificent Minster and also visited a local Church of ...
  
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