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• JonPritchard published Clifton school raises funds for days out to ease burden on...

  16-06-2015 22:19
  
  The end-of-year trip for school pupils has long been a tradition.But for families, it can often be seen as an extra outlay in an already expensive world.One school in Clifton has come up with a novel way to make sure the trip doesn't put any extra financial strain on parents.Farnborough Academy is holding a fundraising drive to raise enough money to send every pupil from year seven, eight and nine, on their end-of-year trip.The school has been holding different fundraising events, including a...
  
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• sherdley published Arsonist 'accidentally' set fire to house in St Ann's

  16-06-2015 20:41
  
  A council tenant accidentally caused £9,000 damage to his home when he set rubbish on fire too close to an outside wall, a court heard.Kevin Hinchley had innocently started the blaze in bags of paper by his timber-clad mid-terraced house, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Tuesday, June 16.But the fire on June 7, last year, spread to the fascia, to the back of the house, and into the roof, causing extensive smoke damage.Hinchley was assaulted by unnamed people afterwards and his wife stabbed.
  
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• Jamie Mackie returns to Loftus Road after QPR agree deal with Nottingham ... - Daily Mail

  16-06-2015 19:48
  
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  QPR have confirmed the signing of former striker Jamie Mackie on a two-year deal following his release from Nottingham Forest. As revealed by Sportsmail earlier on Monday the 29-year-old, who played for Rangers between 2010 and 2013, jumped at the ...
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  Nottingham Forest striker Jamie Mackie agrees return to QP
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales is dreaming of scoring his first England century at...

  16-06-2015 19:45
  
  Alex Hales is aiming for a massive breakthrough in his career today as he dreams of scoring his first England hundred on his home ground.The Nottinghamshire batsman (pictured) is set to open the batting against New Zealand at Trent Bridge as he looks to build on a promising run in the new look England side, who trail 2-1 in the series.Having scored 99 against the West Indies in a Twenty20 match three years ago on his home ground, he feels today could be a landmark one.He said: "It would be.
  
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• rsherdley published Thug battered love rival in Ilkeston with baseball bat

  16-06-2015 19:43
  
  A railway worker battered a love rival with a baseball bat in revenge, after he caught him in bed with his ex-girlfriend, a court heard.Macaulley Swain held the baseball bat aloft and said, "oi", and uttered an offensive word.Swain, 19, of Neil Street, in Long Eaton, had discovered his partner in bed with the victim one week earlier, broke down in tears and left.But at 4am on November 9 he returned and found the same man having a cigarette in his former girlfriend's doorway.Swain...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts opener Alex Hales calling for England to drive on

  16-06-2015 19:42
  
  England must beat New Zealand at Trent Bridge today to keep the one day series alive – and Alex Hales says they cannot take a backward step if they are to do so.Under assistant coach Paul Farbrace, England's newly found attacking approach has helped deliver enthralling games.Moments of naivety have been a factor against a top class New Zealand side, who lead 2-1 with two games left.Hales believes the quality of the games has won back England fans and with that in mind they must avoid the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Partnerships key to victory at Trent Bridge says New Zealand...

  16-06-2015 19:41
  
  Kane Williamson believes the partnerships New Zealand have managed to forge will go a long way to winning the series at Trent Bridge today.Alongside Ross Taylor, who scored his second consecutive century, the pair put on a record third wicket stand of 206 in ODIs for the Black Caps in their win at Southampton last time out.Man-of-the-match Williamson, who scored 118, believes that partnership, along with others in the chase, were the key to moving 2-1 ahead in the series."I think that...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Somerset v Nottinghamshire: Day three report: Late wickets leave...

  16-06-2015 19:31
  
  Nottinghamshire took four wickets in the final session to leave Somerset's hopes of winning an LV= County Championship game on home soil for the first time this season in the balance at the end of day three.Chasing 401 to win at Taunton, the host county were seemingly well placed at 197 for one, thanks to half centuries from captain Marcus Trescothick and 21-year-old Tom Abell.However, four wickets fell within the space of 12 overs in the evening session, leaving Division One's basement county..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Somerset v Nottinghamshire: Day three report: Late wickets leave...

  16-06-2015 19:31
  Nottinghamshire took four wickets in the final session to leave Somerset's hopes of winning an LV= County Championship game on home soil for the first time this season in the balance at the end of day three.Chasing 401 to win at Taunton, the host county were seemingly well placed at 197 for one, thanks to half centuries from captain Marcus Trescothick and 21-year-old Tom Abell.However, four wickets fell within the space of 12 overs in the evening session, leaving Division One's basement county..
  
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• Church's marriage definition 'lousy'

  16-06-2015 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Bishop of Buckingham describes the Church of England's teaching that marriage is only between a man and a woman as "a lousy definition".
  
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• Nottingham Post published Matt Davies column: Alex Hales and a new look England have...

  16-06-2015 19:15
  
  Every sport needs poster boys, or girls, it seems.Of course, those who grab the attention of the public are not always clean cut.In fact often these days, it is not the hero the wider public is drawn to, but the anti-hero.For England cricket, the noble gentleman is not necessarily reviled, but they are less revered in the eyes of many.Alastair Cook is happy shovelling manure on his farm rather than spinning it on Twitter. He is more popular than many would think, but not polarising as a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies trio aim to help England make World Cup...

  16-06-2015 19:04
  
  England's women face a must-win game against Group F leaders Colombia in their final group stage fixture at the World Cup in Canada. Currently sitting second on three points, above France on goal difference, England need to claim all three points against unbeaten Colombia tonight (9pm UK time) at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal to have any hope of progressing. Colombia sit top with four points, after drawing with Mexico and securing a 2-0 victory over France. The Lionesses' boosted their...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fixtures 2015/16: All the Reds' games at the...

  16-06-2015 19:02
  
  Nottingham Forest will discover their Championship fixtures at Wednesday 9am as the Reds begin their bid to win promotion to the Premier League.Forest boss Dougie Freedman has been busy preparing for the new campaign by making moves for Jamie Ward and Matt Mills, and will be eager to see who the Reds will face.The Championship is widely regarded as the most difficult league in English football and the race to the promised land is one of the most fiercely contested.Among the teams set to be...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fixtures 2015/16: All the Magpies' games at Meadow...

  16-06-2015 19:01
  
  The Football League publishes its fixture list on Wednesday 9am with Notts County fans eager to see who the Magpies will face as they face up to life in League Two.Notts have already been handed a tough examination in the Capital One Cup having been paired with Championship Huddersfield in the first round.But the Magpies will certainly face far more easier tasks in the basement division as they look to bounce back to League One at the first attempt following relegation last season.Chairman Ray..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town fixtures 2015/16: All the Stags' games at Field...

  16-06-2015 19:00
  Mansfield Town will discover when their derby clash with Notts County will played next season when the fixtures are finally unveiled today.The Football League will publish the Stags' fixtures on Wednesday 9am with the Stags, like Notts, aiming for promotion.The derby date will be eagerly awaited by Stags and Notts fans in what will be the biggest fixture on the calendar.Boss Adam Murray has been busy in the transfer market over the summer making a series of new signings having only just avoided.
  
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• QPR bring back Mackie from Forest

  16-06-2015 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland international Jamie Mackie returns to QPR from Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.
  
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• Notts County sign midfielder Milsom

  16-06-2015 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign midfielder Rob Milsom on a two-year deal after his release by Rotherham.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Rob Milsom targets promotion after joining Notts County from...

  16-06-2015 18:33
  
  Rob Milsom admits he wants to win promotion with Notts County this season after the Magpies made the talented midfielder their latest signing.Milsom has signed a two-year deal after after leaving Championship Rotherham on a free transfer.The 28-year-old's capture is something of a coup for the Magpies with a number of clubs chasing his signature.But talks with boss Ricardo Moniz and the aim of winning promotion convinced him Notts was the right move for his career."I had a chat with the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Rob Milsom targets promotion as he joins Notts County from...

  16-06-2015 18:18
  
  Rob Milsom admits he wants to win promotion with Notts County this season after the Magpies made the talented midfielder their latest signing.Milsom has signed a two-year deal after after leaving Championship Rotherham on a free transfer.The 28-year-old's capture is something of a coup for the Magpies with a number of clubs chasing his signature.But talks with boss Ricardo Moniz and the aim of winning promotion convinced him Notts was the right move for his career."I had a chat with the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Tributes to Stapleford stalwart who helped bring war memorial to...

  16-06-2015 18:09
  
  A much-loved community stalwart who was instrumental in ensuring Stapleford had its own war memorial has died at the age of 79.The funeral of Roy 'The Boy' Taylor was at Bramcote Crematorium at 12.30pm on Wednesday.Along with Tony Hansom, former landlord of the Chequers pub and other members of Stapleford Combined Services Club, Mr Taylor, nicknamed 'The Boy' because of his diminutive height and his character, had campaigned for Stapleford's war memorial.It has been situated in the town's Walter
  
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• Nottingham Forest top 50 players of all time: Numbers 25 to 21 - Nottingham Post

  16-06-2015 17:57
  
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  It is one of those ideas that brings on an almost instant headache or can spark a riot in the pub; it remains a challenge to find the right answer to a question where one simply does not exist. Or, at least, one where everyone will have a very ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest top 50 players of all time: Numbers 25 to 21

  16-06-2015 17:30
  
  It is one of those ideas that brings on an almost instant headache or can spark a riot in the pub; it remains a challenge to find the right answer to a question where one simply does not exist.Or, at least, one where everyone will have a very different opinion about what the exact answer should be. But, as Nottingham Forest approach their 150th anniversary, it seemed an appropriate time to look at the 50 best players to have pulled on the Garibaldi red.From the FA Cup winners of 1898 and 1959...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Golf round-up: Wollaton Park duo and Sherwood Forest's Brown...

  16-06-2015 17:30
  
  Adam Callagher clinched a place in his first Golfbreaks.com PGA Fourball Championship Final despite his playing partner having to pull out because he was on honeymoon.Callagher, of Wollaton Park Golf Club, teamed up with club-mateShaun Smith for the qualifying event at Wolverhampton's Swindon Golf Club.And the move paid dividends as they finished joint top of the leaderboard with Silverstone Golf Club's Rodney Holt and Mark Jordan. They each carded six-under-par rounds of 65 to stay clear of...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest top 50 players of all time: Numbers 25 to 21

  16-06-2015 17:30
  It is one of those ideas that brings on an almost instant headache or can spark a riot in the pub; it remains a challenge to find the right answer to a question where one simply does not exist.Or, at least, one where everyone will have a very different opinion about what the exact answer should be. But, as Nottingham Forest approach their 150th anniversary, it seemed an appropriate time to look at the 50 best players to have pulled on the Garibaldi red.From the FA Cup winners of 1898 and 1959...
  
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• JonPritchard published Police release images of men in connection with Post Office...

  16-06-2015 17:26
  
  Police have released these images of men they would like to speak to in connection with two incidents in South Normanton.On May 21, at 10am, a men entered the Post Office on Alfreton Road, and asked the cashier to exchange Pound Sterling for Euros then when the cash is handed over he asked for the money to be changed into £10 notes.The cashier explained that she did not have enough £10 notes and the man said that he would have Euros as he is sending it to Spain.Another man then...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The Crystal Maze is back

  16-06-2015 17:16
  
  25 years after it first aired on Channel 4, popular nineties TV show The Crystal Maze is coming back to our screens.The show's original presenter Richard O'Brien is returning to the new series although producers are remaining tight-lipped about his exact role. The show's Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic zones will be reassembled for the one hour and 45 minute experience, however the Ocean Zone will not feature due to "health and safety" concerns.Producers have now explained..
  
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• JonPritchard published Man who set himself on fire in Nottingham city centre saved by...

  16-06-2015 17:13
  
  A 23-year-old man who had set himself on fire was saved by the quick-thinking actions of police officers who responded to teh call.The man called police on Sunday (June 14) evening threatening to pour petrol over himself and set himself alight.Police officers located him in Castle Gate within minutes after the call at around 7.40pm, but his clothes were already well alight on their arrival.They were able to put out the fire using a bag to dampen the flames and a fire extinguisher which is...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Man who set himself on fire in Nottingham city centre saved by...

  16-06-2015 17:13
  
  A 23-year-old man who had set himself on fire was saved by the quick-thinking actions of police officers who responded to the call.The man called police on Sunday (June 14) evening threatening to pour petrol over himself and set himself alight.Police officers located him in Castle Gate within minutes after the call at around 7.40pm, but his clothes were already well alight on their arrival.They were able to put out the fire using a bag to dampen the flames and a fire extinguisher which is...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire County Council scheme offers help to young carers

  16-06-2015 17:11
  
  AT JUST 11 years old, Thea Hallam has taken on far more than the average child.The Radcliffe-on-Trent youngster helps her parents by acting as a carer for her sister, Orla, who has a rare genetic disorderand debilitating syndrome which affects around 1,000 people worldwide.Orla has 22q13 Deletion syndrome, also known as Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, which means she cannot speak, dress herself, make decisions or communicate. She also has epilepsy and a condition called pica which means she tries to..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top 200 companies: Gala Coral Group

  16-06-2015 17:11
  The Gala Coral Group is one of Europe's leading betting and gaming companies, with a history stretching back to 1926.It runs a number of well established retail and online brands serving customers primarily in the UK and Italy - the two largest regulated gambling markets in Europe.Based in offices in Castle Boulevard, the group owns more than 1,800 Coral betting shops as well as online platforms Coral.co.uk, Galabingo.com and Galacasino.com.In addition, it also owns 132 UK bingo clubs through...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham cake queen Danielle Gotheridge makes showstopper for...

  16-06-2015 17:00
  
  Cake supremo Danielle Gotheridge is to shut her Hockley shop to focus on tutoring in London. But first she has a showstopping cake to unveil. LYNETTE PINCHESS meets her before she sets off for the touring Cake and Bake ShowDanielle Gotheridge's showstopper cake is a feast for the eyes.The seven-tiered masterpiece has been specially commissioned for the Cake and Bake Show which will visit four UK cities, starting with Harrogate this Friday.The official unveiling will take place before 12,000 cake
  
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• JonPritchard published Sex toys go on sale in Nottinghamshire Poundland stores

  16-06-2015 16:57
  
  Budget retailer Poundland has confirmed it has begun to stock adult toys in its stores.The shop, which has six sites in Nottinghamshire – including four in Nottingham city centre – has begun to stock his and hers adult toys in recent weeks.A spokeswoman for the business said the items were not for sale to anyone under the age of 18. The two toys are being sold at most stores across the country, including those in Nottinghamshire.A spokeswoman for Poundland said: "We can confirm.
  
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• Hoodoos, history and a family divided

  16-06-2015 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Local rivalries, mammoth journeys and divided family loyalties - BBC Sport looks at some key League Cup first-round fixtures.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top 200 companies: Wilkinsons

  16-06-2015 16:39
  
  Value retailer Wilko is the Worksop behemoth that's been kitting out the homes of savvy shoppers for 85 years.With more than 21,000 employees and 375 stores, the company had a turnover of nearly £1.5 billion (September 2014).This puts the firm in fourth place in our Top 200 companies listing. Famous for selling a cheap and cheerful variety of goods - including homeware, furniture, accessories, health and beauty products and toys - Wilko has managed to survive the recent economic downturn..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published National Lottery: Big changes to rules of the game

  16-06-2015 16:35
  
  Changes are being made to the National Lottery for the first time in 21 years, Camelot has announced.The new rules which are expected to come into force in October will see an increase in numbers for players to pick from, increasing by 10 from 49 to 59.There are a number of other changes taking place which the operator claims will give those who play the game more chance of winning a prize.Calling the fresh changes "amendments", Lotto operator Camelot said that there will be more...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented National Lottery: Big changes to rules of the game

  16-06-2015 16:35
  
  Changes are being made to the National Lottery for the first time in 21 years, Camelot has announced.The new rules which are expected to come into force in October will see an increase in numbers for players to pick from, increasing by 10 from 49 to 59.There are a number of other changes taking place which the operator claims will give those who play the game more chance of winning a prize.Calling the fresh changes "amendments", Lotto operator Camelot said that there will be more...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top 200 companies: Sports Direct International

  16-06-2015 16:28
  
  Sports Direct was founded by former county-level squash player Mike Ashley in 1982, and started trading as a single store in Maidenhead.It has since expanded to become not only the UK's leading sports retailer by revenue and operating profit, but also the owner of a significant number of world famous sport, fashion and lifestyle brands. This puts the business third in our Top 200 listings. In 2006 it overtook JJB Sports as the UK's largest sports wear retailer.The group currently operates more..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Milan Expo 2015: Nottingham artist's dazzling 'beehive' is...

  16-06-2015 16:25
  
  It's the talk of Milan as the world converges on Expo 2015 – the planet's biggest culture and technology showcase. The dazzling "beehive" British Pavilion is an eye-catching showcase for the UK's innovative talents.For UK, read Nottingham. The complex is the creation of West Bridgford-based artist Wolfgang Buttress and several local collaborators ranging from engineers and physicists to musicians and a swarm of Nottinghamshire bees."The idea of competing for the opportunity.
  
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• TomNorton published Charity boxes stolen in raid on Nottingham's Pudding Pantry

  16-06-2015 16:19
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top 200 companies: Pendragon

  16-06-2015 16:19
  
  The giant Notts-based car operation Pendragon has been in pole position in the UK motor trade for more than 25 years.Based in Annesley, the company owns hundreds of car dealerships across the country - with the Evans Halshaw and Stratstone chains selling everything from Peugeots to Porsches.Pendragon employs more than 9,000 people nationwide - including 300 in Annesley - and reported a turnover in excess of £4 billion last year. This puts the company in second place in our listings. The...
  
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• RachelGorman published Splendour 2015: Future Sound Of Nottingham competition decides...

  16-06-2015 16:01
  
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• England have won back fans - Hales

  16-06-2015 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Hales believes England's recent attacking brand of cricket has won back fans after a dreadful World Cup campaign.
  
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• RebeccaSD published Top 200 companies: Boots

  16-06-2015 15:56
  
  Pharmacy-led health and beauty giant Boots is Nottingham's biggest private sector company with nearly 6,500 staff on its Beeston site.Founded as we know it today by Jesse Boot, his father John began as a herbalist with a shop on Goose Gate on the edge of the Lace Market. Today, Boots has more than 2,500 stores across the UK taking the workforce to over 60,000.The company turns over £6.4 billion a year (making it number one in our listing) and the last set of accounts for 2013/14 show that,
  
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• RebeccaSD commented Top 200 companies: Boots

  16-06-2015 15:56
  
  Pharmacy-led health and beauty giant Boots is Nottingham's biggest private sector company with nearly 6,500 staff on its Beeston site.Founded as we know it today by Jesse Boot, his father John began as a herbalist with a shop on Goose Gate on the edge of the Lace Market. Today, Boots has more than 2,500 stores across the UK taking the workforce to over 60,000.The company turns over £6.4 billion a year (making it number one in our listing) and the last set of accounts for 2013/14 show that,
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Post Evening Edition - download your free app today!

  16-06-2015 15:40
  
  Welcome to the Nottingham Post Evening Edition on Google Play - the only way to catch up on what's been happening in Nottingham during the day.Delivered direct to your Android phone or tablet every weekday at 5pm, the Nottingham Post Evening Edition features the latest news, sport, opinion and entertainment news from all over Nottingham.Whether you're on the commute home, out and about or settling down after the school run, the Nottingham Post Evening Edition is a handpicked, bite-sized...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottinghamshire's Top 200 Companies magazine launch event

  16-06-2015 15:40
  
  Nottinghamshire's biggest businesses were celebrated at the launch of the Post's new Top 200 Companies magazine.Held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wollaton Street, more than 100 people attended the official unveiling of the new publication.The ranking of the 200 biggest companies is based on turnover and was prepared by Nottingham University Business School after being commissioned by the Post.Speaking at the launch event, David Simms, publisher and managing director of the Post, said: "What
  
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• 999 service 'misses targets again'

  16-06-2015 15:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  East Midlands Ambulance Service (Emas) fails to hit targets to reach the highest priority patients for a fifth year running.
  
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• DanRobinson published In pictures: Cute cats in Nottinghamshire

  16-06-2015 14:43
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Keeper Al-Habsi linked with Nottingham Forest...

  16-06-2015 14:37
  
  Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi is the latest player to be linked with a move to the City Ground as Dougie Freedman's search for a number one keeper continues.The Omani international was released by relegated Wigan and now Nottingham Forest are reported to be keen on the 33-year-old stopper. Al-Habsi joined the Latics on loan back before sealing an estimated £4million transfer fee son after and he immediately established himself in the first team.He had an outstanding penalty save record during...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Keeper Al-Habsi linked with Nottingham Forest...

  16-06-2015 14:37
  
  Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi is the latest player to be linked with a move to the City Ground as Dougie Freedman's search for a number one keeper continues.The Omani international was released by relegated Wigan and now Nottingham Forest are reported to be keen on the 33-year-old stopper. Al-Habsi joined the Latics on loan back before sealing an estimated £4million transfer fee son after and he immediately established himself in the first team.He had an outstanding penalty save record during...
  
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