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• Nottingham Post published Gary Mills models his management style on Nottingham Forest...

  12-06-2015 23:45
  
  One of Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winners, Gary Mills will begin the next chapter of his managerial career at Wrexham when the new season kicks off in August.And the 52-year-old, who became the youngest ever finalist in the European Cup when he played in the Reds' second triumph over Hamburg in 1980, aged 18, admits he is continually influenced by the legendary Brian Clough as he tries to be a success in the dug-out."I took a lot from him," said Mills."It is a simple.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Gary Mills models his management style on Nottingham Forest...

  12-06-2015 23:45
  
  One of Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winners, Gary Mills will begin the next chapter of his managerial career at Wrexham when the new season kicks off in August.And the 52-year-old, who became the youngest ever finalist in the European Cup when he played in the Reds' second triumph over Hamburg in 1980, aged 18, admits he is continually influenced by the legendary Brian Clough as he tries to be a success in the dug-out."I took a lot from him," said Mills."It is a simple.
  
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• Queen's Birthday Honours: Nottinghamshire awards in full - Nottingham Post

  12-06-2015 23:37
  
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  Inspector Richard Stones thought the letter offering him an OBE was "a windup" at first. But after a long career working to crack down on business crime, he has been recognised for his achievements in the Queen's Birthday Honours. "I was mowing the ...and more »
  
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• Sports stars get Birthday Honours

  12-06-2015 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gareth Edwards, James Anderson, Frank Lampard, Jo Pavey and Carl Froch are recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
  
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• AlexBritton published Queen's Birthday Honours: Nottinghamshire awards in full

  12-06-2015 23:30
  
  Inspector Richard Stones thought the letter offering him an OBE was "a windup" at first.But after a long career working to crack down on business crime, he has been recognised for his achievements in the Queen's Birthday Honours."I was moving the lawn when the post arrived and I got the letter from the Cabinet Office," said Inspector Richard Stones, who will receive an OBE for services to policing and the business community."I deal with letters from the Cabinet Office...
  
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• AlexBritton published Queen's Birthday Honours: Lenny Henry gets knighthood, Frank...

  12-06-2015 23:30
  
  Famous faces receiving top awards in the Queen's Birthday Honours include those from the world of sport and celebrity.Knighthoods are to be given to comedian Lenny Henry, who co-founded Comic Relief, helping to raise more than £1 billion over the last 30 years.Mr Henry said he was "very chuffed" at the award, having confirmed it before the list of honours was officially unveiled.He added: "I'm being pummeled from all sides by my family, saying, 'do we get some land? Do we...
  
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• AlexBritton published Queen's Birthday Honours: Carl Froch gets MBE

  12-06-2015 23:30
  
  World champion boxer Carl Froch has dedicated his MBE to his fans in Nottingham – after being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.The Cobra adds the title to his Freeman of the City honour given last year and his haul of belts earned throughout his career.Colwick-born Froch, 37, is among fourteen from Notts to have been recognised for their achievements in the world of sport, education and community work.The haul of awards for local heroes in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list...
  
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• AlexBritton published Queen's Birthday Honours: Award for Netherfield headteacher

  12-06-2015 23:30
  
  Headteacher Sharon Gray was busy interviewing when the school's admin officer told her about a phone call from the Cabinet Office."They asked me why I hadn't replied to their letter and could I get back to them as soon as possible," she said.The letter was offering Ms Gray, head at the Netherfield Primary School, an OBE for her services to education.It follows a Pride of Britain award for turning around the school which was previously failing.But as the letter only referred to a...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Queen's Birthday Honours: Carl Froch gets MBE

  12-06-2015 23:30
  
  World champion boxer Carl Froch has dedicated his MBE to his fans in Nottingham – after being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.The Cobra adds the title to his Freeman of the City honour given last year and his haul of belts earned throughout his career.Colwick-born Froch, 37, is among fourteen from Notts to have been recognised for their achievements in the world of sport, education and community work.The haul of awards for local heroes in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Birmingham Bears v Notts Outlaws: T20 match report: Hosts win...

  12-06-2015 23:15
  Notts Outlaws slumped to their third loss from six games in the NatWest T20 Blast group stages as Birmingham Bears notched their fourth successive win with a seven-wicket victory at Edgbaston on the Duckworth-Lewis method.The Bears restricted the Outlaws to 149 for nine in their 20 overs through some collectively tight bowling led by a competition-best four for 29 from Oliver Hannon-Dalby.It was a moderate target which Birmingham, their batting enhanced by the presence of Ian Bell, would have...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Birmingham Bears v Notts Outlaws: T20 match report: Hosts win...

  12-06-2015 23:15
  
  Notts Outlaws slumped to their third loss from six games in the NatWest T20 Blast group stages as Birmingham Bears notched their fourth successive win with a seven-wicket victory at Edgbaston on the Duckworth-Lewis method.The Bears restricted the Outlaws to 149 for nine in their 20 overs through some collectively tight bowling led by a competition-best four for 29 from Oliver Hannon-Dalby.It was a moderate target which Birmingham, their batting enhanced by the presence of Ian Bell, would have...
  
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• Nottingham Post published England lose to New Zealand but Notts' Alex Hales plays his part...

  12-06-2015 23:00
  Notts star Alex Hales played his part in another thrilling run fest during the one-day international series between England and New Zealand.After England's record-breaking feats with the bat to win the first ODI at Edgbaston earlier in the week, more records tumbled at the Oval – although Hales and England ended up on the losing side.Previously, the highest combined total number of runs scored in an ODI in England was 651 in a game against India 13 years ago.But the two teams smashed that.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented England lose to New Zealand but Notts' Alex Hales plays his part...

  12-06-2015 23:00
  
  Notts star Alex Hales played his part in another thrilling run fest during the one-day international series between England and New Zealand.After England's record-breaking feats with the bat to win the first ODI at Edgbaston earlier in the week, more records tumbled at the Oval – although Hales and England ended up on the losing side.Previously, the highest combined total number of runs scored in an ODI in England was 651 in a game against India 13 years ago.But the two teams smashed that.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Arnold tennis star Jocelyn Rae's perfect 89th birthday present...

  12-06-2015 22:45
  
  Jocelyn Rae gave her granddad the perfect birthday present by securing her place in the doubles semi-final on home soil at the Aegon Open Nottingham.Rae (pictured) and partner Anna Smith produced an excellent display to fire past Monica Niculescu and Arantxa Parra Santonja in straight sets.The 6-1, 6-2, victory was watched by Rae's granddad Ivan, who was celebrating his 89th birthday.And the Arnold tennis talent was thrilled to be able to give him a wonderful gift of a place in the semis and one
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mum and son complete 13,000ft sky-dive in memory of young Tom...

  12-06-2015 22:37
  A MOTHER and son from Sherwood say they have "exceeded all expectations" after raising £1,500 for a diabetes charity.Jean Cartledge, 58, came up with theidea to plummet from an aeroplane in memory of son Tom Abbott, who died of the illness five years ago. He was just 26.Son Daniel, 24, also tackled the skydiveon June 2 – Tom's birthday – and sponsorship and donations havenetted£1,579 for Diabetes UK.Mrs Cartledge, of Poplar Avenue, said: "We set ourselves...
  
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• Nottingham Post published England 'need to win' against Mexico in World Cup clash, says...

  12-06-2015 21:30
  
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• Nottingham Open: Johanna Konta knocked out by Monica Niculescu - BBC Sport

  12-06-2015 21:18
  
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  British number two Johanna Konta has been knocked out of the Nottingham Open, losing 6-2 2-6 6-2 to Monica Niculescu in the quarter-finals. The 24-year-old saved 14 of 20 break points she faced but was beaten in two hours and 21 minutes by the ...
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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open tennis round-up: Top seed ready for semi-final tussle...

  12-06-2015 21:15
  
  Agnieszka Radwanska is predicting a titanic semi-final battle against Monica Niculescu in the Aegon Open singles but declared: "I'm getting better".The number one seed breezed past Lauren Davis of America at Nottingham Tennis Centre to seal her place in the final four with a 6-2, 6-2, victory.She set-up a mouth-watering clash against Niculescu, who had conquered Britain's Johanna Konta.The Romanian has an awkward style and a difficult forehand and Radwanska is relishing the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Download Festival 2015: Photos of the crowd and bands from Friday

  12-06-2015 21:05
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• 'Sickening' roof scam gang jailed

  12-06-2015 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six men are jailed for scamming pensioners out of thousands of pounds for "shoddy and non-existent work".
  
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• Nottingham Post published World record joy for Nottingham Leander swimming quartet

  12-06-2015 20:30
  A quartet of masters swimmers from Nottingham Leander Club are celebrating after being confirmed as world record holders at the second attempt, after technical issues prevented them from getting it at the first try.Alex Thurston, Iain MacMillan, Selena Burgess and Becky Milnes broke the 120+yrs Age Group 4x200m Mixed Freestyle Relay world mark at a mastersevent in November last year but have only recently received official confirmation of their achievement.The group had originally broke the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tyler Walker is looking to carve his own path at Nottingham...

  12-06-2015 20:14
  
  As a player, there was an assured calmness about Des Walker; an underlying belief that he could always get the better of his opponent, that his pace and reading of the game would ensure he came out on top.It seemed it was not just the City Ground fans who believed their famous chant about him never being beaten.That same almost cocky self belief is not yet evident in his son. But, as Tyler Walker discusses his future ambitions, there is a familiarity that stretches beyond the lithe, athletic...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire win promotion with play-off victory

  12-06-2015 20:10
  
  Nottinghamshire have won promotion into the second tier of England Hockey's County Championships, after a play-off semi-final win over Herefordshire at Old Loughtonians Hockey Club in Essex.The senior men's squad were confident going into their clash with Herefordshire.Notts started well and pinned Herefordshire deep in their own half for prolonged periods.Notts skipper Adam Innocent and Manny Soar forced Herefordshire's goalkeeper into some smart saves early on.But it wasn't until two minutes..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire teenager aiming for fencing gold at Cadet...

  12-06-2015 20:09
  
  A teenage fencer from Nottinghamshire is to represent Great Britain at the Cadet Commonwealth Games in South Africa next month.Watnall's Owen Jordan, 16, will fly out to Cape Town for the Games that will take place from July 11 to July 18 where he will be aiming for gold.Currently studying for his GCSE's at Kimberley School, Jordan is pleased to be making the trip across the globe to represent his country."It feels like it's not real to be fair," he said."I never thought I could..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Craft Beer Week arrives in Nottingham

  12-06-2015 20:00
  
  BAR staff and pub landlords are tapping kegs and getting ready to pour thousands of pints as the preparations for Nottingham's first Craft Beer Week reach a head.More than 30 bars and breweries are taking part in a series of events which will showcase the best beers from near and far.The festival, organised by the men behind city bar Junkyard, will see scores of events celebrating ales made as close to home as Basford and as far afield as New Zealand – as detailed in our diary of some of..
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Craft Beer Week arrives in Nottingham

  12-06-2015 20:00
  
  BAR staff and pub landlords are tapping kegs and getting ready to pour thousands of pints as the preparations for Nottingham's first Craft Beer Week reach a head.More than 30 bars and breweries are taking part in a series of events which will showcase the best beers from near and far.The festival, organised by the men behind city bar Junkyard, will see scores of events celebrating ales made as close to home as Basford and as far afield as New Zealand – as detailed in our diary of some of..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis Aegon Open tennis column: Could empty seats have...

  12-06-2015 20:00
  
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• BenIreland published Witnesses sought after crash leaves cyclist airlifted to hospital

  12-06-2015 19:02
  
  Witnesses to a crash on the A57 which ended up with a cyclist being airlifted to hospital are being asked to come forward.Police officers investigating the incident, on Sunday June 7, are appealing for the public's help.The cyclist was struck by a car and was airlifted to hospital after the collision at the A57 roundabout near Sainsbury's on High Grounds Road near Worksop at around noon that day.The cyclist's injuries were not serious and he has since been discharged from hospital.The driver of.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Thief pretends to be meter reader and scales four-foot fence to...

  12-06-2015 18:51
  
  A thief pretending to be a meter reader climbed over a 92-year-old's four-foot fence to gain access to her house.Police are now warning residents near Bulwer Road, in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, to be on their guard.The man was allowed into the home but left empty-handed. The elderly occupant was able to keep a close eye on him as he made his way around the property between noon and 1pm on Tuesday, June 9.She then quickly locked the door behind him as he left. Calls to her electric supplier confirmed...
  
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• BenIreland published Six doormen among eight sentenced for chip shop affray which left...

  12-06-2015 18:33
  
  Eight men – including six doormen – have been sentenced for an affray at a Newark chip shop that left two men unconscious.One of the victims was kicked while on the floor at the Castlegate Fish Bar in Newark - after already being punched while walking away, falling against a parked car.Another man had been struck to the side of the head when he challenged the group.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the scene on Saturday evening, September 13 2014, following the...
  
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• BenIreland published Can you help police find missing teen last seen in Cotgrave?

  12-06-2015 18:25
  
  Police are appealing for the public's help tracing a teenage boy from Cotgrave who was last seen two weeks ago.Albanian national Mirjan Rusi - or Rosk -, 16, was last seen in Grassmere, Cotgrave, at about 9.50am on Friday May 29.He has been reported missing to Nottinghamshire Police.Mirjan is described as Eastern European, around 5ft 5ins tall and of slim build, with short black hair and brown eyes.He was wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt and a light grey hooded top when he was last seen.If...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Good memories' of Nottingham come flooding back for Greg...

  12-06-2015 18:15
  Greg Rusedski admitted his return to Nottingham brought back some "good memories" as he dropped in to watch the quarter-finals of the Women's Aegon Open today.Rusedski wasgivinghis support to fellow Brit Johanna Konta, who lost her quarter-final clash to Monica Niculescu 6-2, 2-6, 6-2.Nottingham was a happy hunting ground for Rusedski who clinched the men's titles in 1997 and 2003 (pictured) and he was thrilled to be back."I've really enjoyed being here again because it brings...
  
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• BenIreland published Authors share secrets at first day of Gedling Book Festival

  12-06-2015 18:06
  Authors shared their secrets – including not knowing whodunit in their murder mysteries – at the opening day of the Gedling Book Festival.Book worms and budding authors were among dozens of people to attend talks on crime and learn about women's roles in the Napoleonic War.And local authors were selling copies of their work, from semi-fictional pieces based around Nottingham's Luddite rebellion to books for people with dyslexia.The event, at Arnot Hill House in Arnold's Arnot Hill...
  
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• BenIreland commented Authors share secrets at first day of Gedling Book Festival

  12-06-2015 18:06
  
  Authors shared their secrets – including not knowing whodunit in their murder mysteries – at the opening day of the Gedling Book Festival.Book worms and budding authors were among dozens of people to attend talks on crime and learn about women's roles in the Napoleonic War.And local authors were selling copies of their work, from semi-fictional pieces based around Nottingham's Luddite rebellion to books for people with dyslexia.The event, at Arnot Hill House in Arnold's Arnot Hill...
  
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• Nottmtails published Football League confirm players released by Nottingham Forest

  12-06-2015 18:04
  
  Nottingham Forest have confirmed to the Football League that, as previously reported, Danny Collins, Greg Halford and Dan Harding have all been released.The trio of defenders are all free agents, after manager Dougie Freedman opted not to offer them fresh terms - with the group included on the official Football League list of released players today.The same applies to former Sunderland man Louis Laing, who is expected to sign for Motherwell, having spent the second half of the season on loan at.
  
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• TracyWalker published Penguin pie, chilli fudge and chocolate vodka among delights at...

  12-06-2015 17:32
  
  Ever tried penguin pie? Fancy a piece of chilli fudge? Or what about a sip of chocolate vodka?All these tastes and more are on offer at the first Beeston Food and Drink Festival.The first of two days of foodie heaven kicked off yesterday in the town centre, with traders from all over the country showing off their tasty wares.It was also a chance for Beeston to be in the spotlight after years of disruption following the tram works, with stallholders telling the Post they have been impressed by...
  
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• TomNorton published Three car crash reported in Arnold

  12-06-2015 17:30
  
  A crash involving three cars has been reported in Coppice Road, Arnold.The road has been partially blocked while emergency services deal with the incident, which has taken place at the junction of Howbeck Road and Rolleston DriveAn ambulance is in attendance as well – so far only minor injuries have been reported.Police received a call at 4.05pm and remain at the scene.It involved a Suzuki Jeep, a BMW, and a Fiat Punto.Officers from Notts Police Specials have advised...
  
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• Opencast mine given final consent

  12-06-2015 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An opencast mine in Nottinghamshire is given final planning consent.
  
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• Nottingham Post published British involvement ended in Aegon Open Nottingham singles

  12-06-2015 17:25
  
  Johanna Konta admitted Monica Niculescu's awkward style proved too much for her as her Aegon Open tournament ended at the quarter-final stage.Konta was beaten 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 by the Romanian on Centre Court to end Britain's involvement in the singles competition.Konta fought back well to take the second set and looked to be changing the tide, but Niculescu was just too strong.And the 24-year-old had no complaints about the result."I knew that going into the game that shewas going to be tough and..
  
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• EllieCullen published Six members of drugs ring jailed - including two men cleared of...

  12-06-2015 17:14
  
  Six people have been jailed for a total of nearly 20 years for their roles in a "sophisticated" drugs ring – including two men who were cleared of the murder of an Arnold dad.James Stacey and Stuart Hall were acquitted of killing Andrew Dosiuk, who was shot dead in the bedroom of his home on Laneham Avenue in 2013. But during their trial, the pair admitted to being drug dealers and were charged with conspiracy to supply.They appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, alongside
  
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• TomNorton published School teachers rip off Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk for end of term...

  12-06-2015 16:56
  
  When the year 11 pupils at Big Wood School arrived for their final assembly, all they expected was a heartfelt thanks and goodbye. What they got left them in fits of laughter and cheers as teachers revealed they had made a music video to send them off. Every member of staff at the Warren Hill school, near Top Valley, joined in for a performance of pop star Mark Ronson's number one single Uptown Funk.Each person taking part was given a line or section of the song to join in with, which...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham tourists had toy guns confiscated at airport

  12-06-2015 16:45
  
  The Italian family of a Nottingham professor said their visit to the UK ended terribly after three plastic water guns were confiscated during the check-in for their flight home.Dr Gerardo Adesso, a professor at University of Nottingham, had family from his native Italy to visit last week, but said it had turned sour after the gifts he bought for his nephews were taken off them at Stansted Airport.The Aqua Blaster guns were in the hand luggage as the family checked in to fly back home to Salerno,
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham tourists had toy guns confiscated at airport

  12-06-2015 16:45
  
  The Italian family of a Nottingham professor said their visit to the UK ended terribly after three plastic water guns were confiscated during the check-in for their flight home.Dr Gerardo Adesso, a professor at University of Nottingham, had family from his native Italy to visit last week, but said it had turned sour after the gifts he bought for his nephews were taken off them at Stansted Airport.The Aqua Blaster guns were in the hand luggage as the family checked in to fly back home to Salerno,
  
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• Striker Westcarr signs for Mansfield

  12-06-2015 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town sign striker Craig Westcarr from fellow League Two side Portsmouth.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Download Festival: Photos of crowds and bands over the years

  12-06-2015 16:07
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• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County striker Craig Westcarr...

  12-06-2015 15:17
  
  Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County striker Craig Westcarr has signed for Mansfield Town.After beginning his career at the City Ground, the 30-year-old went on to help the Magpies win the League Two title in 2010 before being sold to Chesterfield in August 2011.He left the Spireites to join Walsall and spent last season at Portsmouth, scoring six goals in 33 league games.Stags boss Adam Murray believes Westcarr will be a big hit at the One Call Stadium next season."We've had to work..
  
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• Cashless tags fight festival crime

  12-06-2015 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A cashless payment system is being used at the Download festival in an effort to cut crime.
  
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• TracyWalker published Former Boots assistant manager stole almost £2,300 from...

  12-06-2015 13:00
  
  An assistant manager for Boots has avoided an instant jail term after admitting stealing almost £2,300 from the company.Thomas King, who worked at the Arnold branch, processed 17 refunds to his own bank cards as he was "struggling for cash", Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.District Judge Leo Pyle told the 24-year-old this had been a "gross breach of trust" and the sum was "not insignificant".Prosecutor David Miles said: "Enquiries from head office had
  
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• TracyWalker commented Former Boots assistant manager stole almost £2,300 from...

  12-06-2015 13:00
  
  An assistant manager for Boots has avoided an instant jail term after admitting stealing almost £2,300 from the company.Thomas King, who worked at the Arnold branch, processed 17 refunds to his own bank cards as he was "struggling for cash", Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.District Judge Leo Pyle told the 24-year-old this had been a "gross breach of trust" and the sum was "not insignificant".Prosecutor David Miles said: "Enquiries from head office had
  
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• JonPritchard published Arrest following Bulwell sexual assault appeal

  12-06-2015 12:55
  
  A man who police were hunting in connection with a serious sexual assault has been arrested in Bulwell.The 24-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested in the town on the evening of June 11.He has been released on bail pending further investigations.Looking for a job? Click here.
  
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