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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open top seed David Ferrer gets his hands on the European...

  22-06-2015 22:34
  David Ferrer's eyes lit up. "Ah, Champions League," he said with a grin. Two replica European Cups stood gleaming in front of the world No.7.Different sport, same language. Ferrer appreciated what those legendary Nottingham Forest teams had to go through to bag that silverware."Amazing," he cooed, listening intently as club ambassador John McGovern regaled tales of the Reds' glory days.There was a clear mutual respect between the two as Ferrer took time out of his Aegon Open.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open Nottingham feels like 'one of my tournaments' for...

  22-06-2015 22:32
  
  Aljaz Bedene has only been a British citizen a matter of months, but already he feels the Aegon Open Nottingham is 'one of my tournaments'.The Slovenian-born 25-year-old got the better of Diego Schwartzman, 6-1 6-7 6-2, in the first round to set up a tie with No.8 seed Adrian Mannarino.And he was happy with the support he received."This is one of my tournaments now. It's been really good," said Bedene (pictured). "I'm glad they came to support me."I played in Liverpool last..
  
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• Nottingham Post published It's top seeds Tuesday on Centre Court at the Aegon Open...

  22-06-2015 22:30
  
  David Ferrer will not be the only star name on Centre Court in Nottingham tomorrow.All of the three top seeds in the Aegon Open Nottingham are scheduled to play, with second seed Gilles Simon and No.3 seed Feliciano Lopez (pictured) set to follow top seed Ferrer's match against Marcos BaghdatisAfter major rain delays today, there will be two extra outside courts open for matches to try to keep the tournament on schedule.British No.4 James Ward's first-round meeting with America's Tim Smyczek is.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sarah Clapson's Aegon Open diary: Brits might not rule the tennis...

  22-06-2015 22:27
  
  Rule Britannia; Britannia rules the waves. Well, with this weather, she really doesn't have much choice.Appropriately, on the day the Brits were in action at the Aegon Open Nottingham, so too were the rain covers.A week or so to go before Wimbledon, this is about the time national press start getting twitchy about the home representatives.And yesterday there was plenty for them to get their teeth into.More media than usual turned out to see Aljaz Bedene, Kyle Edmund and James Ward in action.The.
  
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• AlexBritton published Langley Mill fire: Picture released of victim Edward Green

  22-06-2015 21:40
  
  A picture has been released of a tragic 17-year-old who died in a house fire at the weekend.Edward Green, from Belper, was one of three who died at a house fire in Langley Mill in the early hours of Sunday morning.Amy Smith, 17, and her six and a half month-old daughter Ruby-Grace Gaunt, who lived in the flat, also died.Assistant chief fire officer Gavin Tomlinson said six people – including the three who died – had been in the house.A fire service statement said: "Tragically...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Langley Mill fire: Picture released of victim Edward Green

  22-06-2015 21:40
  
  A picture has been released of a tragic 17-year-old who died in a house fire at the weekend.Edward Green, from Belper, was one of three who died at a house fire in Langley Mill in the early hours of Sunday morning.Amy Smith, 17, and her six and a half month-old daughter Ruby-Grace Gaunt, who lived in the flat, also died.Assistant chief fire officer Gavin Tomlinson said six people – including the three who died – had been in the house.A fire service statement said: "Tragically...
  
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• Why did this ram cross Trent Bridge? - Nottingham Post

  22-06-2015 21:04
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  Why did this ram cross Trent Bridge?
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  Mercian Regiment's mascot Private Derby with Cpl Philip Thornton (left with sache) and Pvte Max Taylor walking over Trent Bridge with city freemen (from left) Mitch Stevenson, Tim Reddish and Nat Puri. Why did this ram cross Trent Bridge? X. Share ...
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• David Ferrer insists 'important' Aegon Open Nottingham is not just a Wimbledon ... - Nottingham Post

  22-06-2015 20:15
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  David Ferrer insists 'important' Aegon Open Nottingham is not just a Wimbledon ...
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  Spanish world No.7 David Ferrer (right) holds the European Cup with Nottingham Forest ambassador John McGovern during a tour of the City Ground. Picture: Matthew Page. David Ferrer insists 'important' Aegon Open Nottingham is not just a Wimbledon... X.
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• Nottingham Forest to continue goalkeeper search after Brad Jones interest denied - Nottingham Post

  22-06-2015 20:15
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  Nottingham Forest to continue goalkeeper search after Brad Jones interest denied
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  Nottingham Forest will continue their search for a new goalkeeper, after reports linking them with a move for Brad Jones proved wide of the mark. Speculation over the weekend had linked the Reds with the Australian (pictured), who is a free agent after ...
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• Nottingham Post published Teenager who suffered from anorexia could have been saved, claims...

  22-06-2015 20:04
  
  A TRAGIC teenager would not have died from anorexia had she been referred into hospital care sooner, a top doctor has claimed.Emma Carpenter, from The Park, died three days before Christmas in 2006 after her weight dropped to four stone. She was just 17.The former house captain and popular pupil at Nottingham High School had battled the illness for more than three years and was admitted to Thorneywood Inpatient Unit in November of that year.After losing more weight and becoming less compliant...
  
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• Full-back Hunt signs for Mansfield

  22-06-2015 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town sign right-back Nicky Hunt following his departure from League Two rivals Accrington Stanley.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town sign former Bolton right-back Nicky Hunt

  22-06-2015 19:56
  
  Mansfield Town have signed experienced former Bolton right-back Nicky Hunt.The 31-year-old becomes the latest player to join the Stags' ranks ahead of pre-season training, which commences next Monday.Hunt started his career at Bolton and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club.Spells then followed at Birmingham City, Derby County, Bristol City, Preston North End and Rotherham United. More recently, he spent the last two seasons at Accrington Stanley, playing over 60 league games for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest to continue goalkeeper search after Brad Jones...

  22-06-2015 19:24
  Nottingham Forest will continue their search for a new goalkeeper, after reports linking them witha move for Brad Jones proved wide of the mark.Speculation over the weekend had linked the Reds with the Australian (pictured), who is a free agent after leaving Premier League Liverpool at the end of last season.It was claimed Reds bossDougie Freedman had seen off West Brom and Birmingham to land the 33-year-old, who was said to be in talks over a two-year deal at the City Ground.But the Post...
  
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• Nottingham Post published David Ferrer insists 'important' Aegon Open Nottingham is not...

  22-06-2015 19:21
  Top seed David Ferrer says the Aegon Open Nottingham is 'important' in its own right, not just as a preparation for Wimbledon.The Spaniard's tournament gets underway tomorrow when he takes on Marcos Baghdatis, having received a bye through to the second round.The world No.7 has won three titles already this year, but the Open will be his first competition on grass.Many of the players see the ATP event as a chance to get practice on the surface ahead of next week's Grand Slam, but for Ferrer it..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Don't make ex-Notts County winger Jack...

  22-06-2015 19:17
  Within a day of Jack Grealish being pictured sprawled out on a road in Tenerife, the outcry was predictable in its hysteria.Condemnation came from all quarters, butitsmelt of rank hypocrisy because most of ushave beenguilty of having one too many at some point.But when it comes to footballers we expect them to live like monks even when they are on holiday with their pals.What Grealish did was no different to what any teenager gets up to when they venture abroad in that late nights are...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leigh Curtis column: Don't make ex-Notts County winger Jack...

  22-06-2015 19:17
  
  Within a day of Jack Grealish being pictured sprawled out on a road in Tenerife, the outcry was predictable in its hysteria.Condemnation came from all quarters, butitsmelt of rank hypocrisy because most of ushave beenguilty of having one too many at some point.But when it comes to footballers we expect them to live like monks even when they are on holiday with their pals.What Grealish did was no different to what any teenager gets up to when they venture abroad in that late nights are...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Notts County must be praised for breaking...

  22-06-2015 19:13
  Nobody could accuse Notts County of sticking to the tried and trusted method of signing players who have been around the block.The news they are interested in Gill Swerts, the Belgian midfielder, is an exciting one because it proves the club are willing to look abroad for talent.Too often lower league clubs restrict themselves to the merry-go-round of players on free transfersrather than think outside the box.In Notts' case they are happy to look across Europe for talent rather than stick to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Walking The Courses' epic charity fundraiser comes to Nottingham...

  22-06-2015 19:11
  Nottingham Racecourse is next in line to host the nationwide charity fundraiser 'Walking The Courses' – Richard Farquhar's epic walk from racecourse to racecourse in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK and Racing Welfare.Farquhar will arrive at Nottingham at the meeting on Thursday, having walked the 32 miles from Leicester Racecourse over a day and half.Farquhar, 53, is walking around the country connecting all 60 racecourses in mainland Britain in a chain, in doing so covering around 3,000 miles
  
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• PMBlackburn published Why did this ram cross Trent Bridge?

  22-06-2015 19:04
  
  A RAM was paraded across Trent Bridge as part of an annual celebration of the lives and achievements of some of Nottingham's most famous sons and daughters – including Salvation Army founder William Booth.The work of Sneinton-born Booth has touched the lives of millions of people worldwide and the Salvation Army is celebrating its 150th year in 2015 – with the official anniversary falling on July 2.The great and the good of the organisation and local society assembled yesterday as...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Salvation Army founder William Booth and other Nottingham freemen...

  22-06-2015 19:04
  A RAM was paraded across Trent Bridge as part of an annual celebration of the lives and achievements of some of Nottingham's most famous sons and daughters – including Salvation Army founder William Booth.The work of Sneinton-born Booth has touched the lives of millions of people worldwide and the Salvation Army is celebrating its 150th year in 2015 – with the official anniversary falling on July 2.The great and the good of the organisation and local society assembled yesterday as...
  
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• TomNorton published Forest fan to be laid to rest in team shirt

  22-06-2015 18:55
  
  Life-long Forest fan Michael Higgins couldn't contain his excitement when the Reds won the 1979 League Cup – so in celebration he scaled then stadium floodlights to plant his club's flag.Such was his devotion to the club that "Higgy", as he was known to his friends, will be laid to rest wearing his favourite Forest shirt tomorrow. Michael, who was born and bred in Ilkeston, died last week at the age of 56 following a seven-year battle with Huntington's disease. His daughter...
  
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• TomNorton published Forest fan Michael Higgins to be laid to rest in team shirt

  22-06-2015 18:55
  
  Life-long Forest fan Michael Higgins couldn't contain his excitement when the Reds won the 1979 League Cup – so in celebration he scaled the stadium floodlights to plant his club's flag.Such was his devotion to the club that "Higgy", as he was known to his friends, will be laid to rest wearing his favourite Forest shirt tomorrow. Michael, who was born and bred in Ilkeston, died last week at the age of 56 following a seven-year battle with Huntington's disease. His daughter...
  
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• AlexBritton published Empty fire control centre had two bidders to take on lease

  22-06-2015 18:54
  
  Two potential bidders have come forward to take on a "white elephant" fire control centre unused since being built nearly a decade ago.The building, in Castle Donington, is costing the taxpayer more than £4,000 a day – deven though it has always stood empty. It was intended to be a joint control centre for all fire services in the East Midlands, but it was canned by the Government before the doors were opened.Now Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire –...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Empty fire control centre had two bidders to take on lease

  22-06-2015 18:54
  
  Two potential bidders have come forward to take on a "white elephant" fire control centre unused since being built nearly a decade ago.The building, in Castle Donington, is costing the taxpayer more than £4,000 a day – deven though it has always stood empty. It was intended to be a joint control centre for all fire services in the East Midlands, but it was canned by the Government before the doors were opened.Now Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire –...
  
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• TracyWalker published Three children injured in city centre crash

  22-06-2015 18:27
  
  Three children suffered suspected spinal injuries following a three-car crash in the city centre.Three ambulances, three police cars and a number of fire engines attended the incident, in Huntingdon Street on Sunday.Following the collision, firefighters had to cut the roof from one of the vehicles involved, which was carrying three children.A spokesman for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: "At 2.23pm on Sunday we received a 999 call reporting a three-vehicle road traffic collision...
  
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• Two men arrested over fatal Nottingham hit-and-run crash - BBC News

  22-06-2015 17:58
  
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  Two men arrested over fatal Nottingham hit-and-run crash
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  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a hit-and-run accident, which left one woman dead and a man with serious injuries. The woman, 48, died shortly after the accident on Gamble Road, in Radford, Nottingham, early on Sunday.and more »
  
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• BenIreland published Britain's Got Talent stars return to their former Nottingham...

  22-06-2015 17:38
  
  Two members of one of this year's Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists returned to Nottingham to watch a show at the dance and drama academy where they studied.Adam Corrigan and Paul McDowell are members of the Kingdom of Tenors, a 12-strong male singing group which made it to the semi-finals of this year's BGT competition – a TV talent show that can attract upwards of 11 million viewers.Both studied at the Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama, in Carlton Hill, Carlton, before joining the...
  
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• Aljaz Bedene through at Aegon Open in Nottingham - BBC Sport

  22-06-2015 17:27
  
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  Aljaz Bedene through at Aegon Open in Nottingham
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  British number two Aljaz Bedene beat Argentine world number 63 Diego Schwartzman in three sets to progress to the second round of the Aegon Open. Bedene is preparing for his first Wimbledon since switching nationality from Slovenia to the UK in March.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Why Notts Outlaws and England star Alex Hales could deliver blow...

  22-06-2015 16:49
  
  A record £100,000 Twenty20 bashing is on the cards for bookmakers Betfred if Notts Outlaws star Alex Hales top scores and England beat New Zealand tomorrow night.The one-off Old Trafford clash in Manchester has sparked a betting frenzy and scores of cricket fans are betting up to £100 at 3/1 that opener Hales continues his rich vein of form.After the drama of the closely-fought one day series, the eagerly-awaited clash has sparked an unprecedented level of interest, particularly in..
  
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• TracyWalker published Bookworms brew up support for NSPCC

  22-06-2015 16:38
  
  Bookworms are brewing up interest for a charity drive that is helping to safeguard children.The Lowdham Book Festival is supporting the NSPCC Coffee Morning Challenge, which encourages people to organise 125 coffee mornings to mark 125 years of the charity being in Nottingham.The book festival, which is running until Sunday, is in its 16th year and coincides with Independent Bookshop Week, a national celebration of bookshops.This year, the event is remembering Beatrix Potter on her wedding day..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Glastonbury 2015: All the information you need

  22-06-2015 16:37
  Glastonbury gets underway this week with some of the biggest names in music making the annual pilgrimage to Worthy Farm in Somerset.Despite the festival suffering a major setback with the news that the Foo Fighters have been forced to withdraw due to breaking his leg during a show in Sweden, there will be a whole host of stars like The Who, Lionel Ritchie and Mary J Blige.Who is performing?Friday: Florence and the Machine, Motorhead, Mary J Blige are the main acts on the Pyramid stage, while...
  
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• AlexBritton published Holy smokes, Batman! Gotham sign recovered by crime fighters......

  22-06-2015 16:35
  
  A sign stolen from a Nottinghamshire village which shares the name of Batman's home city has been found. The metal sign welcoming people to Gotham was found by officers in Loughborough after they executed a search warrant. The sign belongs to Nottinghamshire County Council and has previously been taken from its spot on Nottingham Road between Clifton and Gotham. Previously, community support officer Anthony Davies said people may take the sign as a "prank" owing to its links with...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Holy smokes, Batman! Gotham sign recovered by crime-fighters......

  22-06-2015 16:35
  
  A sign stolen from a Nottinghamshire village - which shares the name of Batman's home city - has been found. The metal sign welcoming people to Gotham was found by officers in Loughborough after they executed a search warrant. The sign belongs to Nottinghamshire County Council and has previously been taken from its spot on Nottingham Road between Clifton and Gotham. Previously, community support officer Anthony Davies said people may take the sign as a "prank" owing to its links...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire: Day one: Tea report: Notts on the...

  22-06-2015 16:31
  
  Yorkshire had Nottinghamshire on the rack at 139 for seven when a heavy downpour halted play on the first day of the LV=County Championship match. Parts of the ground were waterlogged and no further action was possible before an early tea was taken. The Division One champions had neither of their Australian stars in their line-up. Aaron Finch was trying to find some form with the Second XI against Worcestershire at Barnt Green Cricket Club and Glenn Maxwell was not called upon, James Middlebrook
  
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• Nottingham Post published Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire: Day one report: Tough going for...

  22-06-2015 16:31
  
  Yorkshire sent Nottinghamshire reeling to 169 for eight in 47.3 overs on a green tinged pitch before a second stoppage for bad light prevented any further play on a rain-hit opening day to the LV=County Championship match at Headingley.Ryan Sidebottom, back in action with the champions for the first time since his early season calf injury, claimed two wickets along with Steven Patterson, Jack Brooks and Tim Bresnan.Nottinghamshire were 139 for seven in 41.5 overs 50 minutes after lunch when a...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Apple backs down after Taylor Swift criticism

  22-06-2015 16:22
  
  Technology giant Apple has been forced to change its policy on streaming music after artists criticised its Apple Music payment policy. Music star Taylor Swift had been one of the most vocal in opposition to Apple's decision not to pay artists during a three-month trial for its customers, but the company have now issued a response to the Love Story singer backing down from its original stance. Swift had originally refused Apple permission to stream her latest album, 1989, but last night the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nursery finance manager jailed for using school cash to fund...

  22-06-2015 16:02
  
  A nursery finance manager has been jailed after siphoning off more than £12,500 in school funds to splash out on holidays and paying her boyfriend to drive a minibus.Jacqueline Haswell's actions almost brought Balderton Preschool to the brink of closure, Nottingham Crown Court was told.The 53-year-old used the school's cash to enjoy sunshine breaks in Cuba, Jordan and France and also bought a £5,000 school minibus and paid her partner £3,750 to drive it in school holidays -...
  
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• JemmaPage published Radford hit-and-run: Two men arrested on suspicion of murder

  22-06-2015 15:51
  
  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with a fatal hit and run collision in Radford.A 48-year-old woman, who has not yet formally been identified, died after being struck by a car in Gamble Street at about 1.40am on Sunday morning.A 52-year-old man suffered head injuries and is being treated at the Queen's Medical Centre. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.Two men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested on Monday morning on suspicion of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man has bank cards robbed in Shirebrook

  22-06-2015 15:44
  
  A 33-year-old man was robbed of his bank cards in Shirebrook.The man was using a cash machine in Victoria Street on Saturday at about 2.40pm, when he was approached by three other men.The offenders threatened the man and demanded cash from him before making off with his bank card.No money was stolen during the robbery.Anyone with information is asked to contact Scott Cooper of Derbyshire Police on 101.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published How to avoid the UK's most widespread phone scam

  22-06-2015 15:40
  
  Some £23.6m has been lost in a year to a phone scam that is the most widespread in the UK.The scam, which encourages customers to put money into a fraudster's account involves a victim receiving a call from somebody pretending to be from their bank, claiming their accounts have been hit by fraud.The customer is then convinced by the criminal that fraudulent activity is taking place on their account and that they should move their funds to a separate account to avoid losing their money,...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Consumers being tricked into fraud

  22-06-2015 15:40
  
  With phone scams on the rise across the country, Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) have launched a week of action to raise awareness.Last year more than £23 million was lost to criminals who fraudulently obtained money from unsuspecting members of the public.With the amount of phone scams on the rise, NHW have launched National Neighbourhood & Home Watch Week today.Throughout the week, more than 173,000 volunteers will visit homes up and down the country speaking to residents in a bid to raise
  
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• JonPritchard published 6,000 fewer people claiming Job Seekers' Allowance in Nottinghams...

  22-06-2015 15:25
  
  Unemployment figures released last week showed there were around 6,000 fewer people claiming job-seekers' allowance in Notts compared to last year. So are things looking up for the area? As part of our Just The Job series, Jon Pritchard looks at the state of the jobs market In the past, Nottingham has lagged behind other big cities when it comes to the economy. But in recent years, that has showed signs of picking up, and figures show the number of people unemployed in the city is continuing...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Slow West: Michael Fassbender talks saddle slip-ups, speedy...

  22-06-2015 14:46
  
  Michael Fassbender's one of the more fearless actors of his generation... until he has to get on a horse. He tells Susan Griffin about saddle slip-ups, dodging newspapers and why speedy shoots are crucial for 'depressing' moviesIt's a well-known fact that many actors allow a little creative licence on their CV, if it means there's more chance of being cast. Horse riding, for instance, is often boasted as an accomplished skill, whether or not someone's ever saddled up.Fortunately for Michael...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby 2015/16 fixture schedule revealed

  22-06-2015 14:28
  
  Nottingham Rugby will kick off the 2015/16 Greene King IPA Championship season with a long trip to Penzance to take on Cornish Pirates in the first week of September.The Green and Whites, who narrowly missed out on a place in the top four and the play-offs last season, have learnt their opponents for the new season after they were announced today – although kick-off times and match dates are to still be confirmed within each designated week for each fixture.A week later, Martin Haag's men.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire: Day one: Lunch report: Notts four...

  22-06-2015 14:05
  
  Yorkshire hit back strongly after Nottinghamshire openers Steven Mullaney and Brendan Taylor had put on 43 together on the first day of the LV=County Championship match at Headingley. The visitors then lost three wickets for ten runs in the space of 22 balls and at lunch they were 85 for four after being asked to bat first on a green-tinged pitch. The champions had neither of their Australian stars in their line-up. Aaron Finch was trying to find some form with the Second XI against...
  
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• Swansea City face Dorus de Vries reunion at Nottingham Forest - South Wales Evening Post

  22-06-2015 13:30
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  Swansea City face Dorus de Vries reunion at Nottingham Forest
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  SWANSEA City will be reunited with former favourite Dorus de Vries when they face Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly. Garry Monk's men will play Dougie Freedman's Forest side at the City Ground on Saturday, July 25 (3pm). Forest finished a ...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Trams, trolley-buses and other Nottingham public transport

  22-06-2015 13:28
  
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• JemmaPage published Thieves steal Vauxhall Astra parked outside house in Sandiacre

  22-06-2015 13:26
  
  Thieves broke into a house and took a beige 08-plate Vauxhall Astra that had been parked outside.The crooks also stole a silver digital camera and a white Sony Vaio laptop.The burglary took place in West Avenue between 1.30am and 8.45am on Saturday.Police investigating the offence want to hear from witnesses or anyone with information on the location of the car.Call Derbyshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference 25931/15.
  
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• Nottingham Forest escape High Court action - Nottingham Post

  22-06-2015 13:24
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  Nottingham Forest escape High Court action
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  Forest boss Dougie Freedman was spared another financial headache, on top of the FFP embargo, as a winding up petition... Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest in pole position to sign... 1 · Kenny Burns column: Nottingham Forest must find a way to get ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest escape High Court action

  22-06-2015 13:00
  
  Nottingham Forest escaped being wound up in the High Court today after settling a tax bill.A year ago a petition to wind them up by Le Bistro, a subsidiary of stadium caterers Elior, was dismissed after they settled a £200,000 billBut it was announced then that the Reds were also being chased by the Inland Revenue over an unpaid £1.8m tax bill.Today Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs counsel Caroline Addy told Registrar Nicholas Briggs that "the debt and costs had been paid in...
  
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