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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad says it would be 'unbelievable feeling' if England...

  14-06-2015 23:45
  Stuart Broad says it would be an 'unbelievable feeling' if England can find a way to win back the Ashes at Trent Bridge.The bowler's home ground hosts the fourth Test of the biggest series in cricket from August 6.England go into the first game in Cardiff next month in something of a rebuilding phase and with memories of losing the last series against Australia 5-0 still fresh for those who were involved Down Under in 2013/14, Broad included.However, the 28-year-old believes England can regain..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Stuart Broad says it would be 'unbelievable feeling' if England...

  14-06-2015 23:45
  Stuart Broad says it would be an 'unbelievable feeling' if England can find a way to win back the Ashes at Trent Bridge.The bowler's home ground hosts the fourth Test of the biggest series in cricket from August 6.England go into the first game in Cardiff next month in something of a rebuilding phase and with memories of losing the last series against Australia 5-0 still fresh for those who were involved Down Under in 2013/14, Broad included.However, the 28-year-old believes England can regain..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts and England star out to raise awareness of Broad Appeal at...

  14-06-2015 23:30
  
  Stuart Broad is not just looking forward to the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge because it offers the chance to beat Australia.The England bowler is set to see his family's charity, the Broad Appeal, boosted by another day dedicated to raising awareness of the fight against motor neurone disease during the match, which starts on August 6.Broad, his father, former England international Chris, and sister Gemma, set up the charity after Stuart's step mother Miche took her own life to ease her...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cossall Open Gardens: Hundreds attend despite wet weather

  14-06-2015 23:28
  
  FLOWER fans have been showing off their shrubbery in the latest annual Cossall Open Gardens.Hundreds of keen gardeners braved the miserable weather today to visit the village and raise money for community projects.Seventeen gardens were put on show for others to walk through and enjoy.Keith Harrison, 69, co-organises the event with fellow Cossall resident Chris Gilbert.Mr Harrison said: "I am impressed with just how many people have turned up, considering the wet weather."We do this...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Woman in hospital after crash on Ilkeston Road

  14-06-2015 23:06
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on Ilkeston Road, near the A52 Bramcote Island.The collision happened at around 5pm on Sunday evening and involved two cars.Two fire engines, two ambulances and a police car arrived at the scene.Part of Ilkeston Road between Marshall Drive and the A52 Bramcote Island was closed for a couple of hours but has since reopened.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Arnold's Jocelyn Rae takes positives despite final heartache at...

  14-06-2015 23:00
  
  Jocelyn Rae and Anna Smith missed out on their first WTA title tonight as American pair Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Smith ruined their Nottingham dream at the Aegon Open.Arnold talent Rae and partner Smith had sealed the first set 6-3 with a confident display of tennis following on from their semi-final victory over Yung-Jan Chan and Jie Zheng earlier in the day.But the Americans, who were the number one seed in the doubles, fought back to take the second set 6-3 to send the final into a...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Car parked on double yellow lines halts path of tram trial

  14-06-2015 22:01
  
  Tram testing in Beeston was delayed when a car parked on double yellow lines.A tram trial ground to a halt when a small blue car parked in Chilwell Road yesterday.NET Phase 2 officials say it only caused a minor delay lasting several minutes and the owner of the car moved it themselves.A spokesman for the firm said: "It wasn't a serious disruption."One of the by-products of the whole commissioning programme is helping people in communities that the trams are running in get used to the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Download Festival 2015: Nottingham's Evil Scarecrow on stage

  14-06-2015 21:40
  
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• TracyWalker published Members of the public thanked for their patience after rooftop...

  14-06-2015 21:11
  
  Police have thanked members of the public for their patience following major disruption as officers dealt with three separate incidents involving men having to be talked down from rooftops.Emergency services attended three call-outs within the space of six-and-a-half hours which saw roads around the city centre cordoned off.Two of the incidents on Saturday involved distressed men who had climbed on top of city centre car parks.The third - which involved armed police descending on Sneinton - saw.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Organisers hoping for a 'special' atmosphere as rain forces...

  14-06-2015 21:11
  
  Rebecca James is hoping for a "very special ending" to the Women's Aegon Open tomorrow and urged fans to turn out in force for a mouth-watering final.Tickets have been slashed to a £5 adults for the clash between Ana Konjuh and Monica Niculescu while under-16scan get it in for free at Nottingham's Tennis Centre.The tournament was due to finish today, but rain played havoc with the schedule over the weekend.The final is due to start at 11am and James, the tournament director,wantsfans...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Even late night hotel alarm can't stop teenage star Ana winning...

  14-06-2015 20:45
  
  Teenage sensation Ana Konjuh insisted an unexpected wake-up call was never going to ruin her concentration as she breezed into the final of the women's Aegon Open.The Croatian booked her place against Monica Niculescu by overcoming American Alison Riske in a 6-4, 6-3, victory in the semi-finals.Hours earlier, she had played her rescheduled quarter-final from Friday, which she won 6-2, 6-2 against American Saschia Vickery.But her preparations didn't go exactly to plan as a fire alarm went off at.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts duo help GB women's hockey team to double victory at World...

  14-06-2015 20:30
  
  West Bridgford's Helen Richardson-Walsh and Newark's Shona McCallin both featured in the Great Britain women's hockey team's double victory at the weekend.GB made it three wins from three at the World League Semi-Final in Valencia after seeing off Argentina on Saturday and then Canada yesterday.Goals from Hannah Macleod and Sophie Bray saw Great Britain tame Las Leonas 2-0 to record a first win over Argentina since 1996.Alex Danson missed a penalty stroke in the first half but that did not prove
  
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• Nottingham Post published Download Festival 2015: Photos of the crowd and bands from Sunday

  14-06-2015 20:22
  
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• Roadworks to cause disruption on main route into city - Nottingham Post

  14-06-2015 20:16
  
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  Roadworks to cause disruption on main route into city
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  Drivers are being urged to consider their routes as major roadworks take place on a key route into the city. The work is taking place around the Creative Quarter with Newark Street closed and traffic unable to turn right from Pennyfoot Street into ...
  
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• Six people killed by 'purer' heroin

  14-06-2015 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A "public health emergency" is declared in Nottinghamshire after six people died within a week after taking unusually pure heroin.
  
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• Nottingham Post published England and Hales heading to Nottingham behind in the series...

  14-06-2015 20:00
  
  New Zealand head to Nottingham this week holding the upper hand in the Royal London One-Day Series with hosts England.The Kiwis edged another high-scoring game at the Ageas Bowl at Southampton by three wickets with six balls to spare to go 2-1 up in the five-match international series.Match four takes place at Trent Bridge, a day-night clash on Wednesday, as England look to bounce back.Notts Outlaws opener Alex Hales again made a start with the bat for the home side but got out when looking well
  
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• AlexBritton published Roadworks to cause disruption on main route into city

  14-06-2015 19:53
  
  Drivers are being urged to consider their routes as major roadworks take place on a key route into the city.The work is taking place around the Creative Quarter with Newark Street closed and traffic unable to turn right from Pennyfoot Street into Manvers Street for the next 14 weeks.Buses – such as the Nottingham City Transport 44 and Citylink 2 routes – will be diverted.Nick McDonald of Nottingham City Council said the roadworks would be short term pain for long term gain, as...
  
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• Taylor ton gives Notts control

  14-06-2015 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brendan Taylor makes 152 as Nottinghamshire dominate the opening day against Somerset at Taunton.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Somerset v Nottinghamshire: Day one report: Taylor hits century...

  14-06-2015 19:00
  
  Brendan Taylor hit 152 as Nottinghamshire enjoyed the better of the opening day in the County Championship clash with Somerset at Taunton.The visitors ran up 391 for six by the close, 29-year-old Zimbabwean Taylor facing 200 balls and hitting 20 fours and a six in his highest Championship score. Michael Lumb contributed 73 to a fourth-wicket stand of 157 on his return to the side following arm surgery, while Riki Wessels ended on 59 not out.Alfonso Thomas was the most successful Somerset bowler.
  
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• TracyWalker published 30 days wild: Bird facts ruffle some feathers at Rufford Abbey...

  14-06-2015 18:33
  
  Did you know that birds of prey can die through blood loss from a broken feather?Or that in a similar way that humans have hair extensions, their broken feathers can be replaced with other birds' feathers by humans using a fibreglass needle and they will grow like their own?Or that a golden eagle could easily pick up a deer?These are just some of the interesting facts that visitors to an event at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, found out yesterday.It was held by the Steele family of..
  
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• Nottingham Post published A46 junction near Newark closed by police

  14-06-2015 18:06
  
  Motorists are being warned to avoid the A46 Farndon roundabout area, near Newark.The junction has been closed by police and diversions are in place.Newark Police tweeted: "A46 Farndon roundabout junction closed. Diversions in place. Take care and allow extra time for your journey."More to follow...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Elena Baltacha's widower receives prestigious award on her behalf...

  14-06-2015 18:00
  
  Elena Baltacha's widower was presented with a prestigious award on behalf of his late wife plus 5,000 US dollars which will be invested into the tennis star's foundation.The popular website 10sballs.com handed overthe Gussie Moran Humanitarian Award to her husband and former coach Nino Severino which recognises contributions and achievements in tennis.Baltacha was a two-time winner of women's tournaments in Nottingham and this year's Aegon Open trophyhas been named in her honour after she...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Somerset v Nottinghamshire: Day one, tea report

  14-06-2015 16:56
  
  Brendan Taylor hit a 128-ball century as Nottinghamshire's batsmen made hay in the Taunton sunshine on the opening day of the LV=County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton.Having won the toss on what looked a plum batting track, the visitors ran up 277 for three by tea, with Zimbabwean Taylor unbeaten on 137. On his comeback from injury, Michael Lumb contributed 73, with 12 fours, before being caught at slip off left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman, having helped add 157 in 37.2 overs for the..
  
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• AlexBritton published Painting by top Soviet artist sells for more than 20 times...

  14-06-2015 15:26
  
  A painting by one of the most important artists in the former Soviet Union was sold at auction for more than 20 times its estimate.The picture called The Fountain by Isaak Brodsky was expected to make between £3,000 and £4,000 when it went under the hammer at Mellors and Kirk on Friday.But bidding reached £86,800 before it was sold.Auctioneer Nigel Kirk said: "Our estimate was extremely conservative and we always knew this very attractive painting could really fly at...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Leigh Curtis Aegon Open column: Why football and other sports...

  14-06-2015 15:25
  
  Having covered a great deal of sport in more than 15 years as a journalist, it's the first time that I've covered a tennis tournament of this magnitude.A writer's first concern is making sure you get hold of all the main players and their quotes for the paper because the sports editor is always going to demand the top names.There's always a certain degree of anxiety about the protocols, but it quickly evaporated given the WTA and the organisers were a journalist's dream.Unlike football, in which
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Aegon Open top seed Radwanska can't get past Romanian 'wall' but...

  14-06-2015 15:11
  
  Agnieszka Radwanska admitted she had no answer to Monica Niculescu's touch and timing as she crashed out of the Aegon Open Women's singles tournament.
  In what was the biggest upset of the tournament, the number one seed was beaten 7-5, 4-6, 0-6, by the Romanian in the semi-final on Centre Court.
  Radwanska is ranked 13 in the world with Niculescu 61st and many predicted the Pole would breeze into the final.
  But Niculescu played some remarkable tennis and it left Radwanska with no complaint with..
  
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• Niculescu upsets top seed Radwanska in Aegon Open Nottingham semi-final - Nottingham Post

  14-06-2015 14:57
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  Niculescu upsets top seed Radwanska in Aegon Open Nottingham semi-final
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  Monica Niculescu booked her place in the final of the Women's Aegon Open singles by springing a huge upset against top seed Agnieszka Radwanska. Radwanska had started off well enough by taking the first set 7-5 and looked on course to secure another ...
  Nottingham Open: Johanna Konta knocked out by Monica NiculescuBBC Sport
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• Sidelined Salad forced to miss Nottingham decider - Racing Post

  14-06-2015 14:52
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  Sidelined Salad forced to miss Nottingham decider
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  SALAD DODGER faces another spell on the sidelines after a shoulder muscle injury forced his withdrawal from Monday's Betfair British Bred Trophy final at Nottingham. The 2014 Derby champion had run seemingly well enough when qualifying in second ...
  
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• AlexBritton published Mobile speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week...

  14-06-2015 14:52
  
  Check here for the mobile speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for the week beginning Monday, June 15:New Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield Woodhouse B6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield B6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield B6028 Stoneyford Road, Skegby A631 Gringley to Beckingham (Near Mutton Lane) A631 Flood Plains Road, Beckingham B6041 Kilton Hill, Worksop A612 Main Road, Upton Raymoth Lane, Thievesdale Lane and Farmers Branch, Worksop A609...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Niculescu upsets top seed Radwanska in Aegon Open Nottingham...

  14-06-2015 14:40
  
  Monica Niculescu booked her place in the final of the Women's Aegon Open singles by springing a huge upset against top seed Agnieszka Radwanska.Radwanska had started off well enough by taking the first set 7-5 and looked on course to secure another straight set victory.But the number one seed was shocked by the Romanian in the second set as she produced some sterling tennis to stun the former Wimbledon finalist.Niculescu eventually took the second set 6-4 and it was prelude to a remarkable final
  
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• Nottingham Post published Somerset v Nottinghamshire: Day one, lunch report

  14-06-2015 14:08
  
  Brendan Taylor hit a fluent half-century to give Nottinghamshire a solid start to their LV=County Championship clash with Somerset at Taunton.The 29-year-old Zimbabwean shared an opening stand of 82 with Steven Mullaney after the visitors had won the toss in bright conditions.Abdur Rehman made a much needed breakthrough for Somerset when beating Mullaney's forward defensive shot and bowling him for 42 in the 21st over.The experienced Pakistan left-arm spinner appeared to get some turn from the..
  
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• Top spots for a wild swim in Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  14-06-2015 14:02
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  Top spots for a wild swim in Nottinghamshire
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  Wild swimming is on the rise, and venues across Nottingham are welcoming thrill-seekers to dive in at the deep end. The Outdoor Swimming Society has catalogued a list of locations where swimmers who want to get out of the pool and into the great ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published London Philharmonic Orchestra at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall:...

  14-06-2015 13:48
  
  If you experienced a major earth tremor last night and nipped out to check that your chimney was still there, let me put your mind at rest. It was just the LPO bringing the current Nottingham Classics season to a seismic conclusion with the end of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.The Pictures have become a concert hall favourite in the orchestration by Maurice Ravel whose feel for instrumental colour was uncanny. Although he demanded huge resources (including the longest tubular bell ever.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Download Festival 2015: Review and pictures from Saturday

  14-06-2015 13:38
  For the many fans who decided to brave the misery of yet another rainy Saturday at Download, there was a definite sense of determination to not let the whole event turn into something of a damp squib. Persistent drizzle on top of Friday's downpour left the arena more than a little slippery underfoot, meaning those with the appropriate footwear, and as many without, struggled to shuttle from stage to stage. But rock fans are both hardy and resourceful, inventing new uses for plastic bags and...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Download Festival 2015: Review and pictures from Friday

  14-06-2015 13:04
  
  Thousands of festival goers endured an almost perennial trial with the weather as Download, the nation's favourite rock and metal weekend, got under way.It was a bright start for the main musical portion of the festivities which begin on Friday, with plenty of pilgrims donning their sun lotions in readiness for what seemed to be a scorcher of a day.The Massachusetts metallers All That Remains kicked off the main stage with a riotous effort that started a mixed bag of a day for the attendees....
  
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• Nottingham Forest-bound Jamie Ward helps Northern Ireland take step closer to ... - Nottingham Post

  14-06-2015 12:44
  
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  Martin O'Neill stands on the touchline during Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier draw against Scotland. Tyler Walker is looking to carve his own path at Nottingham... 1 · Football League confirm players released by Nottingham... 9 · Beeston ...and more »
  
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• Fundraising drive for board game cafe in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  14-06-2015 12:41
  
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  Fundraising drive for board game cafe in Nottingham
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  David Smith, 35 of Nottingham City Centre, Steve Raine, 32 of Sutton-in-Ashfield and Matt Pritchard, 39 of Bilborough play a boardgame at the Lincolnshire Poacher pub in Mansfield Road. Fundraising drive for board game cafe in Nottingham. X. Share ...
  
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• AlexBritton published Burgage House remembers role it played in World War One

  14-06-2015 12:41
  
  The former home of Lord Byron took a step back in time this weekend as people remembered its role in The Great War.Burgage House, in Southwell, was occupied by the writer and his mother in 1802, but lay empty when World War One broke out more than a century later.It was used by the Red Cross as a convalescence home with more than 800 soldiers passing through its doors.And over the weekend, people came to relive the past with exhibitions and reenactments taking place.Alex Gadsby, fundraiser for..
  
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• AlexBritton commented Burgage House remembers role it played in World War One

  14-06-2015 12:41
  
  The former home of Lord Byron took a step back in time this weekend as people remembered its role in The Great War.Burgage House, in Southwell, was occupied by the writer and his mother in 1802, but lay empty when World War One broke out more than a century later.It was used by the Red Cross as a convalescence home with more than 800 soldiers passing through its doors.And over the weekend, people came to relive the past with exhibitions and reenactments taking place.Alex Gadsby, fundraiser for..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest-bound Jamie Ward helps Northern Ireland take...

  14-06-2015 12:36
  
  Nottingham Forest-bound Jamie Ward played for Northern Ireland as they took a step closer to earning a Euro 2016 play-off place with a 0-0 draw against Romania at Windsor Park.But Notts County goalkeeper Roy Carroll missed the qualifier with an abdominal problem.Ireland went close to winning the Group F clash as they piled on the pressure in the final stages.But Romania goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu denied Kyle Lafferty and Oliver Norwood.A draw leaves them with 13 points, two ahead of Hungary..
  
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• BenIreland published Fundraising drive for board game cafe in Nottingham

  14-06-2015 12:29
  Three gamers are hoping to make Nottingham a "game city" by launching a new dedicated board game cafe in the city centre.Matt Pritchard, Steve Raine and David Smith hope to house more than 500 games – from Dungeons and Dragons to Hungry Hippos – at The Dice Cup, planned for a site in Mansfield Road.And they are £6,800 towards their £11,000 Kickstarter goal, which you can donate to before Friday, June 26.Matt, of Bilborough, is hoping to jack in his job as an...
  
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• BenIreland commented Fundraising drive for board game cafe in Nottingham

  14-06-2015 12:29
  
  Three gamers are hoping to make Nottingham a "game city" by launching a new dedicated board game cafe in the city centre.Matt Pritchard, Steve Raine and David Smith hope to house more than 500 games – from Dungeons and Dragons to Hungry Hippos – at The Dice Cup, planned for a site in Mansfield Road.And they are £6,800 towards their £11,000 Kickstarter goal, which you can donate to before Friday, June 26.Matt, of Bilborough, is hoping to jack in his job as an...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nightjar spotting: In search of the elusive bird

  14-06-2015 12:07
  
  You could live a long life and not see a nightjar. The bird from Africa is our most reclusive summer visitor, roosting and nesting in heathland hide-aways and waiting for the moth-hunting hours of twilight before taking wing.Sherwood Forest is home to about one per cent of Britain's nightjars - some 70 male birds and perhaps as many hens. However it is a fragile habitat, and home to a bird whose nature and habits mean we have a lot to learn.Hence a major research project aimed at increasing our.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nightjar spotting: In search of the elusive bird

  14-06-2015 12:07
  
  You could live a long life and not see a nightjar. The bird from Africa is our most reclusive summer visitor, roosting and nesting in heathland hide-aways and waiting for the moth-hunting hours of twilight before taking wing.Sherwood Forest is home to about one per cent of Britain's nightjars - some 70 male birds and perhaps as many hens. However it is a fragile habitat, and home to a bird whose nature and habits mean we have a lot to learn.Hence a major research project aimed at increasing our.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Beeston striker scores as Great Britain stun world champions...

  14-06-2015 12:04
  
  Beeston's Sam Ward scored for Great Britain as they stunned world champions Australia 3-1 in London, beating them for the first time since 1988.Great Britain made a lively start in a high-tempo opening quarter.They forced an early penalty corner, but Ashley Jackson's drag flick was charged down by Kiel Brown.Three minutes later, however, they got their reward for their early enterprise as Ward pounced to produce a lovely reverse stick deflection to hand his side the lead.Bobby Crutchley's team..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Beeston striker scores as Great Britain stun world champions...

  14-06-2015 12:04
  
  Beeston's Sam Ward scored for Great Britain as they stunned world champions Australia 3-1 in London, beating them for the first time since 1988.Great Britain made a lively start in a high-tempo opening quarter.They forced an early penalty corner, but Ashley Jackson's drag flick was charged down by Kiel Brown.Three minutes later, however, they got their reward for their early enterprise as Ward pounced to produce a lovely reverse stick deflection to hand his side the lead.Bobby Crutchley's team..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Download Festival 2015: Muse, Faith No More and fans

  14-06-2015 12:01
  
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• Nottingham Forest 'Legends' to be celebrated at Nottingham Racecourse - Nottingham Post

  14-06-2015 11:02
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  Nottingham Forest 'Legends' to be celebrated at Nottingham Racecourse
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  Nottingham Forest 'Legends' from over half a century are to be celebrated at a momentous evening race meeting at Nottingham Racecourse on Monday. City Ground stars from the 1950s onwards will be at Colwick Park for the Nottingham Forest 'Legends' ...
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• AlexBritton published Fire crews to the rescue after puppy gets head stuck in gate

  14-06-2015 10:32
  
  This camera shy pup got himself into a spot of bother on Saturday night. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called after he got his head stuck in a gate. They tweeted that crews from Ashfield went to help the stuck dog at 11.30pm on Saturday. Fortunately, they were able to rescue the dog without too much difficulty. Unfortunately, he wouldn't pose for a photo afterwards... at 23:38 Crews from Ashfield rescued a puppy who got his head stuck in a gate. (He's the brown one who is camera...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Fire crews to the rescue after puppy gets head stuck in gate

  14-06-2015 10:32
  
  This camera shy pup got himself into a spot of bother on Saturday night. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called after he got his head stuck in a gate. They tweeted that crews from Ashfield went to help the stuck dog at 11.30pm on Saturday. Fortunately, they were able to rescue the dog without too much difficulty. Unfortunately, he wouldn't pose for a photo afterwards... at 23:38 Crews from Ashfield rescued a puppy who got his head stuck in a gate. (He's the brown one who is camera...
  
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