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• TomNorton published In pictures: Arnold Carnival through the years

  20-06-2015 23:00
  
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• Patients speak out in support of Mapperley GP surgery branded 'inadequate' - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 22:37
  
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  Patients speak out in support of Mapperley GP surgery branded 'inadequate'
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  Patients of a doctor whose GP practice has been put into special measures have spoken out in his support – calling his care "phenomenal". Mapperley Park Medical Centre, in Mapperley Road, was criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and ...and more »
  
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• TomNorton published In pictures: Nottingham Cycle Live

  20-06-2015 22:22
  
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• TomNorton published In pictures: Cycle Live Nottingham

  20-06-2015 22:22
  
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• Thousands get on their bike for Cycle Live Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 22:03
  
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  Thousands get on their bike for Cycle Live Nottingham
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  Its not the way some dads might choose to spend Father's Day but Jeremy Pye is planning on a 100 mile bike ride. The 42-year-old was at Victoria Embankment this weekend for Cycle Live Nottingham, a two-day festival combining the Nottingham City Ride ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham's Luke Bambridge hopes to make Aegon Open main draw after ... - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 21:55
  
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  Daniel Smethurst provided an upset in the first round of qualifying at the Aegon Open Nottingham. Nottingham's Luke Bambridge hopes to make Aegon Open main draw after qualificati... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Luke Bambridge hopes to make Aegon Open main draw...

  20-06-2015 21:47
  
  Nottingham's Luke Bambridge hopes to make the most of home advantage again tomorrow as he battles for a place in the main draw at the Aegon Open.The 20-year-old defeated Alex Bolt, 7-6(4) 6-4, in the rain-interrupted first round of qualifying today and now faces 2013 Aegon Challenge Nottingham finalist Ruben Bemelmans."It's great to win in Nottingham. I saw going indoors as an advantage because I train here and I know how the courts play, so I'm used to them," said Bambridge.Fellow...
  
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• TomNorton published Thousands get on their bike for Nottingham's Cycle Live

  20-06-2015 21:22
  
  Its not the way some dads might choose to spend Father's Day but Jeremy Pye is planning on a 100 mile bike ride.The 42-year-old was at Victoria Embankment this weekend for Cycle Live, a two-day festival combining the Nottingham City Ride on Saturday and the Great Notts Bike Ride on Sunday. Jeremy, of Cosby Road, West Bridgford cycled the shorter City Ride on Saturday with his two girls Isabelle, 5, and Amelia, 3, and wife Emma, 35.He is now getting ready to head out with 20 others on the 100...
  
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• TomNorton published Thousands get on their bike for Cycle Live Nottingham

  20-06-2015 21:22
  
  Its not the way some dads might choose to spend Father's Day but Jeremy Pye is planning on a 100 mile bike ride.The 42-year-old was at Victoria Embankment this weekend for Cycle Live Nottingham, a two-day festival combining the Nottingham City Ride on Saturday and the Great Notts Bike Ride on Sunday. Jeremy, of Cosby Road, West Bridgford cycled the shorter City Ride on Saturday with his two girls Isabelle, 5, and Amelia, 3, and wife Emma, 35.He is now getting ready to head out with 20 others...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales unable to replicate previous display but England...

  20-06-2015 21:12
  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales couldn't quite replicate his efforts against New Zealand at Trent Bridge from earlier in the week.But that did not stop England from securing a three-wicket win to clinch the ODI series, 3-2.Hales and Jason Roy had proved pivotal to Wednesday's victory over the Kiwis with their superb opening stand.It was Jonny Bairstow though, who stole the show at Chester-le-Street; his 83 not out coming barely 24 hours after he was called up to replace the injured Jos Butler....
  
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• TomNorton published Arnold Carnival tries to cha-cha its way into the record books

  20-06-2015 20:09
  
  Latin spirit was in full swing this weekend as hundreds of people took part in a samba world record attempt.Organisers at the Arnold Carnival, which is celebrating its fifteenth year, encouraged the crowd this weekend to beat the current record of 525 dancers at one time. Anna Pink, 34, of Bagnall Avenue in Daybrook was at the front of the stage in Arnot Hill Park strutting her stuff.She said: "The samba was the main reason I came down here. I've never tried it before but I thought it was..
  
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• TomNorton published Four-car crash on A52 causing delays

  20-06-2015 19:09
  
  Police have started diverting traffic following a crash on Saturday afternoon.The incident was reported to the police at 5pm on the A52 northbound at the turn off near the Nottingham Knight roundabout. The road has been blocked and police are diverting traffic while the vehicles are recovered. An ambulance attended the incident but no serious injuries have been reported. John Martin, 25, of Forest Fields said: "There was a black four by four that looked quite damaged and I could see people.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Patients speak out in support of Mapperley GP surgery branded...

  20-06-2015 18:00
  
  Patients of a doctor whose GP practice has been put into special measures have spoken out in his support – calling his care "phenomenal". Mapperley Park Medical Centre, in Mapperley Road, was criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and inspectors said the surgery was "inadequate" and that patients were "at risk of harm". In three out of six categories inspected – service safety, service effectiveness, and whether services were well-led...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Patients speak out in support of Mapperley GP surgery branded...

  20-06-2015 18:00
  
  Patients of a doctor whose GP practice has been put into special measures have spoken out in his support – calling his care "phenomenal". Mapperley Park Medical Centre, in Mapperley Road, was criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and inspectors said the surgery was "inadequate" and that patients were "at risk of harm". In three out of six categories inspected – service safety, service effectiveness, and whether services were well-led...
  
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• Rare moth makes its home in Nottinghamshire woodland - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 15:34
  
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  Rare moth makes its home in Nottinghamshire woodland
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  FOR one month only nature-lovers have a chance to hunt out one of the country's rarest critters in the historic Sherwood Forest. The Welsh Clearwing day flying moth was thought to have been extinct in England and Wales but rangers at Nottinghamshire's ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham hair stylist up for prestigious award - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 15:22
  
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  Nottingham hair stylist up for prestigious award
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  Taking her clippers and scissors to the stage at a national competition is Nottingham hair stylist Jessica Neil. Lucy Budge heads to KH Hair, in West Bridgford, to find out more. For one Nottingham hair stylist, it would be a dream to come true to see ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Rare moth makes its home in Nottinghamshire woodland

  20-06-2015 15:21
  FOR one month only nature-lovers have a chance to hunt out one of the country's rarest critters in the historic Sherwood Forest.The Welsh Clearwing day flying moth was thought to have been extinct in England and Wales but rangers at Nottinghamshire's legendary forest found signs of the creatures in 2008.Every year since staff who tend the nature reserve have checked for signs that the shy moths – which are characterised by a flash or orange on their tail – are still living in the...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Rare moth makes its home in Nottinghamshire woodland

  20-06-2015 15:21
  
  FOR one month only nature-lovers have a chance to hunt out one of the country's rarest critters in the historic Sherwood Forest.The Welsh Clearwing day flying moth was thought to have been extinct in England and Wales but rangers at Nottinghamshire's legendary forest found signs of the creatures in 2008.Every year since staff who tend the nature reserve have checked for signs that the shy moths – which are characterised by a flash or orange on their tail – are still living in the...
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottingham hair stylist up for prestigious award

  20-06-2015 15:13
  
  Taking her clippers and scissors to the stage at a national competition is Nottingham hair stylist Jessica Neil. Lucy Budge heads to KH Hair, in West Bridgford, to find out moreFor one Nottingham hair stylist, it would be a dream to come true to see her work paraded down the catwalk and pictured in fashion campaigns across the globe.And things are definitely on the up for 26-year-old Jessica Neil, senior hair stylist at KH Hair in West Bridgford, as she will soon be competing in a prestigious...
  
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• Disruption to East Midlands trains

  20-06-2015 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  East Midlands Trains services to and from London are being disrupted while improvement work is carried out, the firm say.
  
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• PMBlackburn published MP slams fire service for paying £118,000 to chief officer...

  20-06-2015 14:39
  
  AN MP has said fire service bosses should be "embarrassed" after it was revealed a chief officer will be paid about £118,000 while he is on leave for ten months before retiring next year.Sean Frayne, who has been on gardening leave from his role as the chief executive and chief fire officer for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, will retire in April, it was revealed on Thursday.He has been on leave since February when he was cleared by a jury of a charge of rape.Despite his suspension..
  
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• PMBlackburn commented MP slams fire service for paying £118,000 to chief officer...

  20-06-2015 14:39
  
  AN MP has said fire service bosses should be "embarrassed" after it was revealed a chief officer will be paid about £118,000 while he is on leave for ten months before retiring next year.Sean Frayne, who has been on gardening leave from his role as the chief executive and chief fire officer for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, will retire in April, it was revealed on Thursday.He has been on leave since February when he was cleared by a jury of a charge of rape.Despite his suspension..
  
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• JonPritchard published Arson-hit charity shop in Long Eaton refurbished and ready for...

  20-06-2015 14:39
  
  A charity shop in Long Eaton which was damaged severely in an arson attack has been officially reopened following a major refurbishment.Councillor Val Custance, the Mayor of Erewash, cut the ribbon to reopen the PDSA shop in Market Place, Long Eaton, on Friday.The veterinary charity's shop was torched by burglars who it is believed had broken into the shop to steal a safe in February. Police are still investigating the break-in.Hundreds of donations were destroyed and PDSA staff and volunteers..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Firefighters put out Sutton-in-Ashfield factory blaze

  20-06-2015 13:31
  
  Firefighters have put out a blaze at a factory which makes car components in Sutton in Ashfield.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue was called to the scene at 5.47am on Saturday morning after magnesium in a die cast machine caught fire.The building in Orchard Way in the town is around 130m by 80m and officers evacuated all staff.The fire at the two-storey building was put out by officers at 8.33am.Two engines from Ashfield were called to the blaze and another from Mansfield came as back up at...
  
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• JonPritchard published My Job: Mirian Fernandez from Retail Assist says working tough...

  20-06-2015 13:00
  
  Just a stone's throw away from the Old Market Square is The Hub, and taking up the top two floors is Retail Assist.The firm looks after IT solutions and computer systems for top retailers, including Oasis, Karen Millen and Coast, in their shops all over the world.Their helpdesk operators can speak eight different languages, helping them to solve IT problems around in all four corners of the globe.We spoke to helpdesk team leader Mirian Fernandez to see what the job entails, and how she worked...
  
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• JonPritchard published Head teacher awarded OBE retires after 40 years of teaching...

  20-06-2015 13:00
  
  More than 40 years ago, Jane Alford made the 120 mile journey to Nottingham from Southport to kick-start her voyage into education.Mrs Alford, who lives in Lady Bay, decided to transform her love of children and passion for learning into a career spanning almost four decades.The mother-of-two, who is now 60, came to the city to train to teach at the Clifton campus of Nottingham Trent University in 1973.And after years spent teaching thousands of pupils at schools across the city, Mrs Alford has.
  
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• EllieCullen published Police reveal 21 people have been missing for more than a month...

  20-06-2015 12:55
  
  When someone goes missing, the pain and confusion for their loved ones can be devastating.But for some, that feeling of unending despair never goes away.Police have revealed that 21 people from Nottinghamshire are currently classed as "long-term" missing people.They have been missing for more than a month – leaving their loved ones not knowing whether they'll ever see them again.And despite the police's best efforts, the investigation trail has run cold.Emma Laughton, missing...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Police reveal 21 people have been missing for more than a month...

  20-06-2015 12:55
  When someone goes missing, the pain and confusion for their loved ones can be devastating.But for some, that feeling of unending despair never goes away.Police have revealed that 21 people from Nottinghamshire are currently classed as "long-term" missing people.They have been missing for more than a month – leaving their loved ones not knowing whether they'll ever see them again.And despite the police's best efforts, the investigation trail has run cold.Emma Laughton, missing...
  
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• JonPritchard published Review: Reginald D Hunter at Royal Concert Hall

  20-06-2015 12:31
  
  Strolling onto the stage, Reginald D Hunter put out his early disclaimer by saying "I am truly sorry for what you are about to hear", as he drew in the capacity crowd at the Royal Concert Hall with his The Man Who Attempted To Do As Much As Such show.From his appearances on mainstay panel shows such as Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Reggie, as he likes to be called, is now easily recognisable with his deep American Georgia accent and his long dreadlocks.With his relaxed.
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest interested in Italian under-21 international ... - HITC

  20-06-2015 12:21
  
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  Italian reports suggest Forest are keen on the winger, who is also wanted by Latina and Lanciano. View image | gettyimages.com · Nottingham Forest are being linked with a move for AS Roma youngster Giammario Piscitella by reports in Italy today.
  
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• JonPritchard published National lottery results: Lotto numbers and jackpot for Saturday,...

  20-06-2015 12:15
  
  The National Lottery draw is taking place tonight - so how much could you win?Unfortunately, it won't be as much as the lucky punter who scooped £93 million in a rollover Euro Millions draw last week.But tonight's draw is worth £4.1 million to the winner - and it could be you.And for those whose numbers do not come up, there is still a chance to win a large sum of money tonight.That is because 50 ticket-holders are guaranteed to win £20,000 in the Lotto raffle part of the...
  
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• Disruption and delays on Nottingham trains - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 12:01
  
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  Disruption and delays on Nottingham trains
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  Travellers could face delay's, disruption and a diminished service for trains to and from Nottingham this weekend. East Midlands Trains and Network Rail are carrying out work in preparation of electric trains and an increased amount of traffic and ...and more »
  
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• PMBlackburn published Disruption and delays on Nottingham trains

  20-06-2015 11:35
  
  Travellers could face delay's, disruption and a diminished service for trains to and from Nottingham this weekend.East Midlands Trains and Network Rail are carrying out work in preparation of electric trains and an increased amount of traffic and services.There will be no direct trains from London St Pancras to Nottingham or Nottingham to London St Pancras over the weekend – with services beginning or terminating at Luton before changing for a different rail or bus service.Journey times...
  
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• Nottingham Post published City restaurant staff take on Race for Life challenge in bid to...

  20-06-2015 11:30
  
  It's a family affair for two city restaurant workerswho will be donning their homemade pink t-shirts when they tackle Race for Life at Clumber Park.Kelly Ashmore, general manager of the Loch Fyne restaurant in King Street, and waitress Jessica Tate decidedto take on the challenge with a group of work colleagues because both their families have been affected by cancer.Kelly will also be joined in the 5K event by her six-year-old daughter Imogen and her mum Christine Eatonafter losing three...
  
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• Nottinghamshire bird artist reveals his true nature ahead of major exhibition - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 11:11
  
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  Nottinghamshire bird artist reveals his true nature ahead of major exhibition
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  Michael Warren trains his telescope over the meadow at Holme Pierrepont and reaches for sketchbook and pencil. A flourish of strokes could be the early stages of a definitive work by one of Britain's top wildlife artist. You will get the picture if you ...
  
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• Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi unveils picture of himself and Reds ... - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 11:11
  
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  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi has revealed an unusual painting - showing himself with brother Abdulaziz and Reds legend Brian Clough in the sky above the City Ground. The Kuwaiti businessman who took over at the club in July 2012 has ...
  
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• Civil liberties vs national security

  20-06-2015 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottingham software company is joining the fight against the radicalisation of vulnerable school children in the East Midlands.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire bird artist reveals his true nature ahead of...

  20-06-2015 11:00
  
  Michael Warren trains his telescope over the meadow at Holme Pierrepont and reaches for sketchbook and pencil. A flourish of strokes could be the early stages of a definitive work by one of Britain's top wildlife artist.You will get the picture if you visit Michael's unique exhibition next month at Southwell Library which will include ten new paintings of birdlife at nature reserves run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.It will raise funds for the trust's work in Sherwood Forest. "When I...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi unveils picture of...

  20-06-2015 10:32
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi has revealed an unusual painting - showing himself with brother Abdulaziz and Reds legend Brian Clough in the sky above the City Ground. The Kuwaiti businessman who took over at the club in July 2012 has repeatedly stated his love for Nottingham Forest and his reverence of iconic former manager Clough and it appears that has now been cemented in a piece of art. Speaking when they were unveiled as the club's new owners Abdulaziz said: ""It has...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi unveils picture of...

  20-06-2015 10:32
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi has revealed an unusual painting - showing himself with brother Abdulaziz and Reds legend Brian Clough in the sky above the City Ground. The Kuwaiti businessman who took over at the club in July 2012 has repeatedly stated his love for Nottingham Forest and his reverence of iconic former manager Clough and it appears that has now been cemented in a piece of art. Speaking when they were unveiled as the club's new owners Abdulaziz said: ""It has...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Saturday, June 20

  20-06-2015 10:21
  
  Road closures are causing slight delays in Clifton in an otherwise clear day on the roads in Nottinghamshire.The M1 is running smoothly, and most routes in the city centre are clear.However, closures on Highbank Drive and Southchurch Drive in Clifton are causing a headache for driving going in and out of the estate.All bus services appear to be running normally, however there are delays on the railways, as improvement work is carried out on the line to London.Today and tomorrow, trains to St...
  
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• PMBlackburn published 'Bedlam' on rural roads as lorry drivers ignore weight restrictio...

  20-06-2015 10:15
  
  Rural roads are being ruined by lorry drivers ignoring weight restrictions, according to the Local Government Association.The LGA, which acts as representative for councils in England and Wales, said there is "bedlam" on minor roads and a number of accidents had taken place recently as a result.The association is calling for councils to be given tougher powers to tackle the problem – with fixed penalty notices of £50 currently in place if drivers ignore weight...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented 'Bedlam' on rural roads as lorry drivers ignore weight restrictio...

  20-06-2015 10:15
  Rural roads are being ruined by lorry drivers ignoring weight restrictions, according to the Local Government Association.The LGA, which acts as representative for councils in England and Wales, said there is "bedlam" on minor roads and a number of accidents had taken place recently as a result.The association is calling for councils to be given tougher powers to tackle the problem – with fixed penalty notices of £50 currently in place if drivers ignore weight...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire weather, Saturday June 20: Chance of thunderstorm...

  20-06-2015 10:06
  
  A cloudy start to the morning will give way to bright spells - but Nottinghamshire can expect to experience some heavy showers later in the day.Those showers could even turn into hail or thunderstorms as the day wears on.Temperatures will stay quite mild, reaching a maximum of 19 degrees, but the rain will most likely spoil any chance of a lovely weekend for the county.It could mean play will be delayed as qualification for the Nottingham Open, where some of the world's best men's tennis players
  
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• Top brunch spots in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 10:02
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  Top brunch spots in Nottingham
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  Missed breakfast? How about a laid-back brunch? LYNETTE PINCHESS goes in search of something a little out of the ordinary. A GREASY spoon hangover cure with sausage, fried egg and crispy bacon isn't the only option for a rumbling stomach after a lazy ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Top brunch spots in Nottingham

  20-06-2015 10:00
  
  Missed breakfast? How about a laid-back brunch? LYNETTE PINCHESS goes in search of something a little out of the ordinaryA GREASY spoon hangover cure with sausage, fried egg and crispy bacon isn't the only option for a rumbling stomach after a lazy lie-in.Brunch is more popular than it's ever been. But the breakfast-lunchtime combination has got classier, more wholesome and more spicy at cafes and restaurants in Nottingham.Jamcafe in Hockley serves a "more refined" classic with ocal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Compensation payouts begin for victims of Alton Towers Smiler...

  20-06-2015 10:00
  
  The people injured in the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash have been given their first compensation payments.The victims of the Smiler ride crash on June 2 have been given the payments to support their rehabilitation.Firm Stewarts Law represents eight of the injured people – including Leah Washington, 17, from Barnsley, who had to have a leg amputated – and earlier said victims could be looking at millions of pounds in compensation.Alton Towers was closed for five days while the...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Firefighters battle blaze at Nottinghamshire car factory

  20-06-2015 09:49
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze at a car factory in Sutton in Ashfield.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue was called to the scene at 5.47am on Saturday morning after magnesium in a die cast machine caught fire.The building in Orchard Way in the town is around 130m by 80m and officers evacuated all staff.Two engines from Ashfield were called to the blaze and another from Mansfield came as back up at 6.06am.
  
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• Schools in Nottingham are improving - but still a long way to go says ... - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 07:51
  
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  Schools in Nottingham are improving - but still a long way to go says ...
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  One of the six secondary schools condemned during an Ofsted blitz on education in Nottingham has turned its fortunes around – pulling itself out of special measures to be rated as "good" by the watchdog. Bulwell Academy has changed its curriculum to ...
  
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• Nigel Kirk: Artefacts staying in Nottingham after recent auction - Nottingham Post

  20-06-2015 07:01
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  Nigel Kirk: Artefacts staying in Nottingham after recent auction
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  Bidders from across the world paid £750,000 at Mellors & Kirk's fine art sale this month, but as auctioneer Nigel Kirk reports, some of the most interesting items will stay in Nottinghamshire. The art market – which includes jewellery and watches – is ...
  
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