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• Nottingham car crash death: Murder accused pair remanded - BBC News

  24-06-2015 23:08
  
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  Two men charged with the murder of a woman who was killed in a car crash in Nottingham have appeared in court. Melanie Dolby, 48, from Sherwood Rise, was knocked down on Gamble Street in Radford early on Sunday morning. A man, 52, sustained ...
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• Murder charges over Nottingham car crash death - BBC News

  24-06-2015 23:08
  
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  Murder charges over Nottingham car crash death
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  Two men have been charged with the murder of a woman who was killed in a car crash in Nottingham. Melanie Dolby, 48, from Sherwood Rise, was knocked down on Gamble Street in Radford early on Sunday morning. A man, 52, sustained serious injuries.
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• Murder charges over car crash death

  24-06-2015 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men are charged with murdering a woman who was killed in a car crash in Nottingham.
  
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• John McGovern hopes new Nottingham Forest home kit proves a positive omen - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2015 22:58
  
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  John McGovern hopes new Nottingham Forest home kit proves a positive omen
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  Michail Antonio, Henri Lansbury, Kelvin Wilson and Ben Osborn in the new 150th anniversary kit. John McGovern hopes new Nottingham Forest home kit proves a positive omen. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.and more »
  
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• Mourner appeal for veteran's funeral

  24-06-2015 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Care home staff appeal for people to attend the funeral of a "popular" former soldier who had no known family or close friends.
  
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• Nottingham Post published John McGovern hopes new Nottingham Forest home kit proves a...

  24-06-2015 22:38
  
  Nottingham Forest legend John McGovern hopes the club's new home shirt proves a positive omen for their 150th anniversary.They unveiled the kit today and, in a departure from the norm, gold has replaced white to combine with the traditional red – something club ambassador McGovern hopes proves a precursor to success under Dougie Freedman."Nottingham Forest home shirts will always be red but I think the new gold looks great," he said."To me gold is always associated with...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented John McGovern hopes new Nottingham Forest home kit proves a...

  24-06-2015 22:38
  
  Nottingham Forest legend John McGovern hopes the club's new home shirt proves a positive omen for their 150th anniversary.They unveiled the kit today and, in a departure from the norm, gold has replaced white to combine with the traditional red – something club ambassador McGovern hopes proves a precursor to success under Dougie Freedman."Nottingham Forest home shirts will always be red but I think the new gold looks great," he said."To me gold is always associated with...
  
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• Dejected Feliciano Lopez crashes out of Aegon Open Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2015 22:36
  
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  Dejected Feliciano Lopez crashes out of Aegon Open Nottingham
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  Spanish No.3 seed Feliciano Lopez cuts a dejected figure on Centre Court during his shock defeat to Yen-Hsun Lu at the Aegon Open Nottingham last night. Dejected Feliciano Lopez crashes out of Aegon Open Nottingham. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.
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• Nottingham Post published Dejected Feliciano Lopez crashes out of Aegon Open Nottingham

  24-06-2015 22:35
  
  Dejected Feliciano Lopez was at the centre of a huge upset tonight as he crashed out of the Aegon Open Nottingham.The Spaniard was so infuriated with a 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Yen-Hsun Lu that he did not talk to the press after the match, having been on the end of one of the shocks of the tournament.It was hardly ideal preparation for Wimbledon for one of the top seeds especially given Lopez, who is ranked 14th in the world, was tipped to win the tournament.But reflecting on what was a terrific...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dejected Feliciano Lopez crashes out of Aegon Open Nottingham

  24-06-2015 22:35
  
  Dejected Feliciano Lopez was at the centre of a huge upset tonight as he crashed out of the Aegon Open Nottingham.The Spaniard was so infuriated with a 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Yen-Hsun Lu that he did not talk to the press after the match, having been on the end of one of the shocks of the tournament.It was hardly ideal preparation for Wimbledon for one of the top seeds especially given Lopez, who is ranked 14th in the world, was tipped to win the tournament.But reflecting on what was a terrific...
  
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• No verdict in police HQ cash trial

  24-06-2015 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A jury is discharged after failing to reach a verdict over an ex-detective accused of stealing £113,000 from a former police headquarters.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Marcos Baghdatis cruises into Open quarter-finals and says:...

  24-06-2015 22:31
  
  Marcos Baghdatis believes he still hasn't reached the peak of his powers, despite breezing into the last eight of the Aegon Open Nottingham.The Cypriot made light work of German challenger Alexander Zverev as he secured a 6-3, 6-3, victory in front of a bustling Centre Court.Baghdatis' performance comes on the back of a terrific win against top seed David Ferrer and he was in imperious form again.And the 30-year-old, a runner-up in the Australian Open in 2006, says there is still more to come...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fourth seed Leonardo Mayer pushed all the way as he makes Aegon...

  24-06-2015 22:28
  
  Leonardo Mayer held off a firm challenge from Jiri Vesely to book a quarter-final date with Denis Istomin.The Argentinian (pictured), playing on court one, is the Aegon Open's fourth seed and is expected to go far.But he was pushed all the way by Czech Vesely who eventually succumbed to a 7-6, 7-6 defeat.He will now meet Istomin who produced a fine display to overcome Sergiy Stakhovsky in straight sets.The Russian secured a 7-5, 6-4, win, with the former world No.33 now hoping to spring an upset
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis' Aegon Open Nottingham diary: Ace decision to let...

  24-06-2015 22:26
  
  Whoever was behind the decision to allow schoolchildren into Centre Court today needs shaking by the hand.This very column complained during the women's tournament that a great opportunity was being missed in not filling empty seats with potential stars of the future.There was a real buzz around the Nottingham Tennis Centre helped by the fact there were children everywhere.They helped add to the atmosphere on Centre Court, instantly recognisable from their uniforms, and others even enjoyed a...
  
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• Tennis stars gives doubles masterclass to youngsters at Aegon Open Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2015 22:24
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  Tennis stars gives doubles masterclass to youngsters at Aegon Open Nottingham
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  Nottingham's Marcus Walters (centre) with Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico (left) and Mariusz Fyrstenberg of Poland (right). Tennis stars gives doubles masterclass to youngsters at Aegon Open Nottingham. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tennis stars gives doubles masterclass to youngsters at Aegon...

  24-06-2015 22:23
  
  Newly-crowned French Open doubles champion Marcelo Melo was among a host of the world's top players to put a few of Britain's finest rising tennis talents through their paces in Nottingham, during the Aegon Open.Nottingham's Marcus Walters, 17, was one of the lucky youngsters to take part in a doubles masterclass hosted by former British Davis Cup player Ross Hutchins.Walters, who plays on the ITF junior circuit, said: "It's a great experience."Two of the players here have just won the
  
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• VIDEO: Playwright James Graham returns home

  24-06-2015 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Writer performs at Nottingham's Theatre Royal
  
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• BenIreland published Two charged with murder of Melanie Dolby after Radford collision

  24-06-2015 22:00
  
  Two men have been charged with murder after a collision in Radford which led to the death of 48-year-old Melanie Dolby.Jamal Rodney, 21, of Plaza Gardens, Basford, and Johan Martin, 19, of Vernon Road, Basford, have also been jointly charged with causing serious injury to a 52-year old man by dangerous driving.The collision took place on Gamble Street at around 1.50am on Sunday, June 21.The 52-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries but is said to be in a stable condition..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Garry Birtles column: Hopefully relationship between Notts County...

  24-06-2015 21:44
  
  Last season I often commented in my column how pleasing it was to see Nottingham Forest and Notts County enjoying good relations.We saw Louis Laing and Stephen McLaughlin go to Meadow Lane and have successful loan spells.Stuart Pearce and Shaun Derry – who both fit into the now former manager bracket unfortunately – seemed to be on the same page.They saw the benefits of the two clubs getting on well when it came to helping Forest's players get better and Notts get results through...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles column: Lars Veldwijk looks to have played last...

  24-06-2015 21:39
  
  It looks to me like Lars Veldwijk has played his last game for Nottingham Forest if his loan move to PEC Zwolle goes through.The club have already said he's in "extensive" talks and it looks a done deal.I like to see players go and get games to improve, but the fact he's gone back to Holland says to me he doesn't want to play in England anymore.Veldwijk came to Nottingham with a good record, having scored 30 goals in 38 games for Excelsior.He struggled to adapt to the Championship...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Garry Birtles column: Lars Veldwijk looks to have played last...

  24-06-2015 21:39
  
  It looks to me like Lars Veldwijk has played his last game for Nottingham Forest if his loan move to PEC Zwolle goes through.The club have already said he's in "extensive" talks and it looks a done deal.I like to see players go and get games to improve, but the fact he's gone back to Holland says to me he doesn't want to play in England anymore.Veldwijk came to Nottingham with a good record, having scored 30 goals in 38 games for Excelsior.He struggled to adapt to the Championship...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Garry Birtles column: Sad former team-mate Stan Bowles has...

  24-06-2015 21:34
  
  I was terribly sad this week to learn that my former Nottingham Forest team-mate Stan Bowles has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 66.Stan played for us in the 1979/80 season, when we won the European Cup for the second time.We never saw the best of him really and he is best known for his time with QPR, where he's a massive hero still.It was still clear to see what a great player he was in his short time with us.He was an absolute magician with the ball at his feet. He was a maverick
  
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• Nottingham Post published Double success for Nottingham Rowing Club at famous Henley...

  24-06-2015 21:33
  
  Three of Nottingham's junior women scullers – Lucy Holgate, Priya Jenkins and Charlotte Brown – joined forces withSt Neots RC sculler Kate Lyster to claim a famous win at Henley Women's Regatta.Racing on the world renowned Royal Regatta course, the girls, who are all 16, won the Nina Padwick Trophy for J16 Quad Sculls, after four knockout races.It is the club's first success at Henley at this age level.Single Sculler Laura Wheeler brought even more glory to Nottingham when she won...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire: Day three report: Notts thrashed on...

  24-06-2015 20:25
  
  Stuart Broad celebrated his 29th birthday with a return of seven wickets for 84 runs and a half-century for Nottinghamshire at Headingley, but Yorkshire spoiled his party.Notts were thrashed by an innings and eight runs on the third day of their County Championship match, slipping to the bottom of Division One.And director of cricket Mick Newell pulled no punches in the wake of the defeat."We were outplayed and I cannot defend our batting today and we didn't make Yorkshire bowl any magic...
  
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• Experienced keepers join Mansfield

  24-06-2015 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town sign goalkeepers Scott Shearer from Crewe and Brian Jensen from Crawley on free transfers.
  
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• Gilles Simon set to face Sam Querrey at Aegon Open in Nottingham - SkySports

  24-06-2015 19:37
  
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  Gilles Simon set to face Sam Querrey at Aegon Open in Nottingham
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  Gilles Simon will tackle Sam Querrey in the quarter-finals of the Aegon Open in Nottingham after easing past Joao Sousa on Wednesday. The French world No 13, who is ​seeded second, needed only an hour and 12 minutes to beat his Portuguese ...
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• EllieCullen published Police defend officers snapped parking on double yellow lines

  24-06-2015 19:33
  
  Police have explained why a riot van was caught on camera parked on double yellow lines following criticism from members of the public.The officers were snapped tucking into a McDonald's after parking at the entrance to the car park behind the Fox Road stand of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in West Bridgford.But police said the cops had been taking the first chance they'd had that day to eat.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "These officers had just dealt with a woman who had been.
  
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• EllieCullen commented Police defend officers snapped parking on double yellow lines

  24-06-2015 19:33
  
  Police have explained why a riot van was caught on camera parked on double yellow lines following criticism from members of the public.The officers were snapped tucking into a McDonald's after parking at the entrance to the car park behind the Fox Road stand of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in West Bridgford.But police said the cops had been taking the first chance they'd had that day to eat.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "These officers had just dealt with a woman who had been.
  
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• rsherdley published Clifford Collinge murder trial: Prosecution gives closing speech

  24-06-2015 19:10
  
  A wife on trial for her husband's murder "wanted him dead" and stepped over him as he lay dying in a pool of blood, claim prosecutors at her trial.Charlotte Collinge, 48, is alleged to have lured co-defendants Stephen Shreeves and Kelvin Dale back to the home she shared with her husband in Sandy Lane, Warsop, with the promise of sex.But it has been alleged Shreeves and Dale – who met Collinge that night in local pub The Crate and Grapes – launched a ferocious attack on Mr..
  
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• AlexBritton published Five people die after contracting superbug in Nottingham

  24-06-2015 19:10
  Five people died last year after contracting a deadly superbug in Nottingham, figures have shown.Data from the trust which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospitals show there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of cases of Clostridium difficle, or C Diff.The bug causes stomach upsets and flu-like symptoms.And a report from the Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group shows there were 113 cases detected at Nottingham hospitals last year – 15 higher than the target,..
  
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• AlexBritton commented Five people die after contracting superbug in Nottingham

  24-06-2015 19:10
  Five people died last year after contracting a deadly superbug in Nottingham, figures have shown.Data from the trust which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospitals show there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of cases of Clostridium difficle, or C Diff.The bug causes stomach upsets and flu-like symptoms.And a report from the Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group shows there were 113 cases detected at Nottingham hospitals last year – 15 higher than the target,..
  
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• Yorkshire win despite Broad defiance

  24-06-2015 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire beat Notts by an innings and eight runs despite Stuart Broad's 7-84 for the visitors earlier in the day.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 30 Days Wild: Running in the wild

  24-06-2015 18:19
  
  Army Chaplain Rev Philip Bosher of Mansfield runs through Attenborough Nature Reserve as part of the Wildlife Trust's 30 Days Wild campaign.The scheme is helping put the public in touch with nature. Ideas for people to get involved range from hugging trees and taking up wildlife photography to changing your walking, jogging or cycling route to excercise in wild places. Read the Nottingham Post every day this month for more 30 Days Wild news. or visit www.nottinghampost.com/30DaysWild. Go to...
  
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• BBC 'needs to invest in Midlands'

  24-06-2015 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC needs to invest more in the Midlands, a cross-party group of MPs has said.
  
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• £25m rail station in 'wrong place'

  24-06-2015 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £25m railway station that is failing to meet projected passenger numbers was built in the wrong place, a campaign group says.
  
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• TracyWalker published Rangers Football Club tribute to 'unknown' soldier Alex McDougall

  24-06-2015 17:53
  
  Rangers football club are sending a representative and a floral wreath along to the funeral of 'unknown' Beeston soldier Alex McDougall. Jim Hannah, fans liaison manager with the club, will attend to pay his respects to The Bears fan on behalf of the team. Lynsey Sharp, Scottish European and Commonwealth 800m silver medallist, who is also on the Rangers Supporters Trust, has also tweeted that she will attend. @RangersFirst 💔 only 25 mins from me so I'll get across on Friday— Lynsey...
  
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• Nottingham man assaulted on-off girlfriend in argument after funeral - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2015 17:38
  
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  A CITY man with a history of violence assaulted his on-off girlfriend in an argument over a bottle of drink. Paul Anderson, 24, from Hucknall Lane in Nottingham, had asked his former partner to pick him up from a funeral near Long Eaton because he had ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham man assaulted on-off girlfriend in argument after...

  24-06-2015 17:30
  
  A CITY man with a history of violence assaulted his on-off girlfriend in an argument over a bottle of drink.Paul Anderson, 24, from Hucknall Lane in Nottingham, had asked his former partner to pick him up from a funeral near Long Eaton because he had "been in a fight".The pair began arguing when Anderson tried to take a bottle of drink into the vehicle.When they arrived at her home in Bulwell, Anderson pushed her "two or three times" before hurling abuse at her.The woman...
  
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• DanRobinson published Police search for missing Broxtowe woman

  24-06-2015 17:18
  
  Police said they were concerned for the welfare of a missing woman.Emma Kelley, 33, was last seen in the Woodfield Road area of Broxtowe on Wednesday at about 1am.She is described as about 5ft 2ins, with close cropped hair. She was last seen wearing black Adidas bottoms, a grey top, white and grey trainers and glasses.Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest unveil new home kit to celebrate 150th...

  24-06-2015 17:00
  
  Nottingham Forest have launched their new home kit for the 2015/16 campaign, which has been designed to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary this year.The club unveiled the strip today, with the kit described as simple, but modern with a nod to the Reds' double European Cup winning heritage.The adidas kit, according to the club, features "a special shade of red, gold detailing on the crest, neck, arms and waist and the words '150 years' to mark a historic season for the...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest unveil new home kit to celebrate 150th...

  24-06-2015 17:00
  
  Nottingham Forest have launched their new home kit for the 2015/16 campaign, which has been designed to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary this year.The club unveiled the strip today, with the kit described as simple, but modern with a nod to the Reds' double European Cup winning heritage.The adidas kit, according to the club, features "a special shade of red, gold detailing on the crest, neck, arms and waist and the words '150 years' to mark a historic season for the...
  
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• DanRobinson published Notts County has second largest number of overseas fans in...

  24-06-2015 17:00
  
  Their recent on-field performances have often left much to be desired – but when it comes to global appeal, Notts County is one of the best football clubs around.It is currently ranked second in a list of the most foreign-based supporters out of the 72 clubs outside the Premier League.About 3,500 Magpies fans from more than 100 countries have registered with the Represent Your Club website, placing County below only Leeds United in the table.The club's historic links with Juventus, which..
  
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• TracyWalker published Businesses tell of shock at body found on tramway footbridge

  24-06-2015 16:59
  
  Police sealed off a tram stop after a man was found dead on a footbridge.A woman who regularly uses the bridge at the stop in Basford found the man's body in the early hours of Wednesday. She alerted employees at nearby construction firm Redhill.Police were called to the stop, off Nottingham Road, at around 5.40am and taped off the area, blocking access to the tram and footbridge.Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death. He is believed to be in his 50s.A...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 28 of the most dramatic demolitions of Nottingham buildings

  24-06-2015 16:49
  
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• Super bug linked to five deaths

  24-06-2015 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A superbug was linked to the deaths of five patients over a 12 month period according to NHS Trust figures.
  
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• MattDavies published Manchester Storm announced as new Elite League team after Hull...

  24-06-2015 16:18
  
  Nottingham Panthers will have fresh opponents in the Elite League next season after a rival went bust and a new, but familiar, franchise was revealed on the same day.Hull Stingrays were put into liquidation as owner Bobby McEwan cited increased costs, the loss of a major sponsor and ice time changes as the reasons for the shock move.A meeting of the League's hierarchy moved swiftly to cover the loss of a club from the ten-team competition, by announcing Manchester Storm as the newest...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Woman makes shock discovery in Krispy Kreme doughnut

  24-06-2015 15:49
  
  A pregnant woman has spoken of her surprise after finding a blue latex glove inside a doughnut. Office worker Ria Findlay was shocked when she took a bite of a Krispy Kreme special edition doughnut while celebrating a friend's birthday to find what was inside. The 33-year-old from London had purchased the box of treats from a Tesco store similar to the one at Top Valley in Nottingham and got more than she bargained for. She said: "I picked their new edition one as I'd not had one...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Woman makes shock discovery in Krispy Kreme doughnut

  24-06-2015 15:49
  
  A pregnant woman has spoken of her surprise after finding a blue latex glove inside a doughnut. Office worker Ria Findlay was shocked when she took a bite of a Krispy Kreme special edition doughnut while celebrating a friend's birthday to find what was inside. The 33-year-old from London had purchased the box of treats from a Tesco store similar to the one at Top Valley in Nottingham and got more than she bargained for. She said: "I picked their new edition one as I'd not had one...
  
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• KarenzaM12 published Trent College Sporting Stars Set For International Stage

  24-06-2015 15:34
  
  Three of Trent College's brightest sporting starlets will be showcasing their talents on the international stage representing their country over the next fortnight. This weekend (26-28 June) hockey players Nina Apoola and Josh Pavis will be part of the England Hockey U16 Girls and U18s Boys teams that take on Scotland at Lilleshall and in Glasgow respectively. Then the following week (3-5 July) rising kayaking star, Zyggy Chmiel, will once again represent Great Britain in both the K1..
  
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• JonPritchard published Wilko's store does U-turn on student ban

  24-06-2015 15:26
  
  High street chain Wilko has overturned a ban on students entering its store in Clifton after the company decided it was unfair on students.Earlier this week, the Post revealed they had decided to ban all children in uniform from entering the store, in Southchurch Drive, but that exclusion has now been lifted.The store has been working with Farnborough School for a number of months following 14 reports of thefts since January.A spokesman for the company said: "After reviewing our position...
  
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