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• JemmaPage published National lottery results: Lotto numbers and jackpot for Saturday,...

  27-06-2015 22:28
  
  The National Lottery draw is taking place tonight - so how much could you win?Tonight's Lotto draw is worth £4 million to the winner - and it could be you.The numbers were 2, 4, 8, 21, 30, 38 and the bonus ball was 22.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 game.The Thunderball draw also meant someone could be £500,000..
  
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• JemmaPage published Fake Festival returns to Hucknall for third year

  27-06-2015 22:08
  Forget Kanye West at Glastonbury – Hucknall welcomed the likes of Debbie Harry, Tom Meighan and Paul Weller to its muddy fields this weekend… Kind of.The third annual Hucknall Fake Festival played host to an array of bands paying tribute to the likes of The Jam, Blondie and Kasabian.The headlining acts were joined by local talent the Wonderers, the CTRL, 5th Pier, the Hand Me Downs and Holly Fallon.Organiser Stuart Mather, of Hucknall, said: "It's been an awesome day and it's..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Denis Istomin delighted to share Aegon Open Nottingham win with...

  27-06-2015 21:59
  
  Denis Istomin looked the large bottle of champagne up and down, carefully mulling over the question.He had just emphasised the key role his mother had played in helping to clinch his first ATP World Tour title.Klaudiya Istomina is not only a proud parent watching on from the sidelines, she is also her son's coach and could be heard calling out in his direction during Saturday's Aegon Open Nottingham final.Istomin came through it, beating number 12 seed Sam Querrey in straight sets, and he paid..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Denis Istomin delighted to share Aegon Open Nottingham win with...

  27-06-2015 21:59
  
  Denis Istomin looked the large bottle of champagne up and down, carefully mulling over the question.He had just emphasised the key role his mother had played in helping to clinch his first ATP World Tour title.Klaudiya Istomina is not only a proud parent watching on from the sidelines, she is also her son's coach and could be heard calling out in his direction during Saturday's Aegon Open Nottingham final.Istomin came through it, beating number 12 seed Sam Querrey in straight sets, and he paid..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Aegon Open Nottingham men's doubles winners have makings of a...

  27-06-2015 20:11
  
  Their first ATP World Tour title proved Chris Guccione and Andre Sa have the makings of a 'dangerous' partnership.The duo, from Australia and Brazil respectively, beat second seeds Pablo Cuevas and David Marrero reasonably comfortably to be crowned men's doubles winners at the Aegon Open Nottingham.Their 6-2, 7-5 victory came despite only playing together for a matter of months, giving them a great confidence boost."It means a lot. It means we're doing something right," said...
  
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• Denis Istomin beats Sam Querrey to win Nottingham Open - The Guardian

  27-06-2015 19:46
  
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  Denis Istomin beats Sam Querrey to win Nottingham Open
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  Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan celebrates his victory over the American Sam Querrey in the final of the Nottingham Open. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images for LTA. Les Roopanarine. Saturday 27 June 2015 13.46 EDT Last modified on Saturday 27 June ...
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• New Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham officially inaugurated - Nottingham Post

  27-06-2015 19:33
  
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  New Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham officially inaugurated
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  The Rev Canon Valerie Rampton, a former Dean of the Women's Minstry presenting the Diocesan Crosier to the bishop. New Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham promises to stand up... 1 · New bishop for Nottingham and Southwell named as Right... 1 ...
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• MattDavies published Mick Newell has faith in himself and his team to turn Nottinghams...

  27-06-2015 19:18
  
  Mick Newell has full belief in himself and his players to turn their season around after Notts Outlaws beat Northamptonshire Steelbacks by seven wickets.
  Notts moved to within a point of the top four in the NatWest T20 Blast North Group as Samit Patel and James Taylor put on 95 off 52 balls with the pressure on.
  Director of cricket Newell has come under fire after they slumped to the bottom of Division One of the County Championship and lost five games in a row in all formats.
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• JemmaPage published New Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham officially inaugurated

  27-06-2015 19:09
  Sunlight shone through Southwell Minster's stained glass windows as Bishop Paul was officially welcomed into the Diocese.The new Anglican Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Paul Williams was officially inaugurated and enthroned on Saturday.The inauguration service represented the last stage in Bishop Paul's appointment process and marked the start of his ministry at Southwell.The earlier stages included the legal protocols and paying homage to Her Majesty the Queen.Speaking at the ceremony,...
  
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• JemmaPage commented New Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham officially inaugurated

  27-06-2015 19:09
  
  Sunlight shone through Southwell Minster's stained glass windows as Bishop Paul was officially welcomed into the Diocese.The new Anglican Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Paul Williams was officially inaugurated and enthroned on Saturday.The inauguration service represented the last stage in Bishop Paul's appointment process and marked the start of his ministry at Southwell.He received his cape, mitre and pastoral staff as he officially took on the role. The earlier stages included the legal..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Samit Patel and James Taylor guide Notts Outlaws to desperately...

  27-06-2015 18:18
  
  Samit Patel and skipper James Taylor guided Notts Outlaws to victory in a virtually must win game as they beat Northamptonshire Steelbacks by seven wickets at Trent Bridge.
  Defeat to Derbyshire the day before left them with a record of three wins from eight in the NatWest T20 Blast North Group, leaving little room for error in this one.
  With the pressure on, the pair put on 95 from 52 balls as Notts scored 175 for three to win with nine balls to spare in front of a crowd of 10,146.
  Patel was...
  
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• BenIreland published Walking like dinosaurs: British Geological Survey erupts as...

  27-06-2015 18:07
  
  Volcanoes erupted and guests found out which dinosaur they walked like as Keyworth's British Geological Survey opened its doors for an annual open day.Kids clambered on igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in Nottinghamshire's geologists' paradise, which also gave the opportunity to take a simulated 3D flight around the UK and learn about the 26 different metals in a typical mobile phone.Alex Smith, of Keyworth, learned that he walks like a Troodon – a small dinosaur similar in...
  
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• Istomin wins maiden ATP Tour title

  27-06-2015 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin beats Sam Querrey 7-6 (7-1) 7-6 (8-6) to win his first ATP title at the Nottingham Open.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Denis Istomin wins Aegon Open Nottingham title, beating Sam...

  27-06-2015 17:06
  
  Denis Istomin clinched the Aegon Open Nottingham title after beating Sam Querrey in straight sets, 7-6 7-6.It was the Uzbekistani's first ATP title, though he was pushed all the way by his American opponent, with both sets requiring tie breaks.Billed as the battle of the big hitters, there was no separating the duo in the first set, with the action going according to serve early on.That all changed in the tie break though, with Istomin cruising through it, 7-1.He took that momentum into the...
  
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• Battle scenes at Wollaton Hall as Nottingham celebrates Armed Forces Day - Nottingham Post

  27-06-2015 16:57
  
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  Battle scenes at Wollaton Hall as Nottingham celebrates Armed Forces Day
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  A demolitions expert was shot by enemy fire when he was disarming an IED, in a live action display by soldiers at Wollaton Hall park. The demonstration in front of hundreds of guests was met with gasps as rounds of blanks were released and smoke ...
  
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• BenIreland published Battle scenes at Wollaton Hall as Nottingham celebrates Armed...

  27-06-2015 16:38
  
  A demolitions expert was shot by enemy fire when he was disarming an IED, in a live action display by soldiers at Wollaton Hall park. The demonstration in front of hundreds of guests was met with gasps as rounds of blanks were released and smoke grenades set off in an attention grabbing display. Armed Forces Day attracted thousands to the park on Saturday, who also saw a Hurricane flypast, army drummers and performances from the Chilwell Military Wives Choir. And Sunday expects more...
  
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• DanRobinson published Man charged with murder after cyclist death appears in court

  27-06-2015 16:34
  
  A man charged with murdering a cyclist after a fatal collision has appeared in court.Sam Spavan, 26, of Norfolk Road, Bircotes, Doncaster, appeared in Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday.He is accused of murdering Richard Pencott, 44, of Balmoral Court, Bircotes, who was killed after his bicycle was involved in a collision in Faraday Close, Harworth, on Wednesday.Spavan has been remanded in custody and will next appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, June 30.In an earlier statement,.
  
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• DanRobinson published Holidaymakers in Tunisia to be flown back to East Midlands...

  27-06-2015 15:56
  
  Holidaymakers who travelled to Tunisia before the terrorist attacks that killed at least 38 people will be flown back to East Midlands Airport on Saturday evening.Flight number BJ8700 is scheduled from Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, due to arrive in Britain at 8.10pm.It follows another flight earlier in the day, while there will be more planes bringing people back on Sunday, arriving at 12.55pm and 1.30pm.Travel companies Thomson and First Choice - which said many of the victims in...
  
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• Controversial taxi app Uber in talks to launch in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  27-06-2015 15:49
  
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  Controversial taxi app Uber in talks to launch in Nottingham
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  Controversial taxi app Uber has held preliminary discussions about launching a Nottingham operation, it can be revealed. The private hire firm has brought other cities to a standstill after protests against its introduction. The app works by allowing ...and more »
  
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• AlexBritton published Controversial taxi app Uber in talks to launch in Nottingham

  27-06-2015 15:30
  
  Controversial taxi app Uber has held preliminary discussions about launching a Nottingham operation, it can be revealed.The private hire firm has brought other cities to a standstill after protests against its introduction.The app works by allowing people to order a cab and with customers able to find out how much their journey will cost and how long their taxi will take to arrive.But retired cabbie Bryan Doherty, 70, of Bakersfield, said he was concerned about the impact of the app on his...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Controversial taxi app Uber in talks to launch in Nottingham

  27-06-2015 15:30
  
  Controversial taxi app Uber has held preliminary discussions about launching a Nottingham operation, it can be revealed.The private hire firm has brought other cities to a standstill after protests against its introduction.The app works by allowing people to order a cab and with customers able to find out how much their journey will cost and how long their taxi will take to arrive.But retired cabbie Bryan Doherty, 70, of Bakersfield, said he was concerned about the impact of the app on his...
  
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• Nottingham Post published VIDEO: Nottingham Forest sign Falcao for summer futsal...

  27-06-2015 15:17
  
  Nottingham Forest have won the race to sign Falcao.Unfortunately for Reds fans the player in question is not former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao, who looks set to join Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.However, he is one of the top futsal players in the world. Alessandro Rosa Vieira, otherwise known as Falcao, will play for the Reds in a summer futsal tournament in Kuwait.Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has entered a team in the tournament and has moved to strengthen Dougie Freedman's...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented VIDEO: Nottingham Forest sign Falcao for summer futsal...

  27-06-2015 15:17
  
  Nottingham Forest have won the race to sign Falcao.Unfortunately for Reds fans the player in question is not former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao, who looks set to join Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.However, he is one of the top futsal players in the world. Alessandro Rosa Vieira, otherwise known as Falcao, will play for the Reds in a summer futsal tournament in Kuwait.Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has entered a team in the tournament and has moved to strengthen Dougie Freedman's...
  
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• New Harley-Davidson shop: Sneak preview in pictures - Nottingham Post

  27-06-2015 14:26
  
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  New Harley-Davidson shop: Sneak preview in pictures
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  Ahead of the opening next month of a new flagship Harley-Davidson store in Lady Bay, the Nottingham Post was given behind-the-scenes access. Flick through our gallery to see what to expect. 0Share 0Share 0Tweet 0Share. Report this gallery. 1 of 24.and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published New Harley-Davidson shop: Sneak preview in pictures

  27-06-2015 13:58
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham artist's 19th century painting to be auctioned for at...

  27-06-2015 13:06
  'Brilliant' and 'genius' are ordinary English words that are frequently heard, but rarely used appropriately.Nottinghamshire has produced many fine artists over the last 250 years, from the Sandby brothers in the 18th century, James Collinson and Kate Greenaway in the 19th century and Sir William Nicholson in the 20th but, with the possible exception of the latter, there is only one whose sheer brilliance sets him apart.Richard Parkes Bonington was at the heart of the Romantic Movement in the...
  
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• Painting by Nottingham artist expected to fetch £2m to £3m - Nottingham Post

  27-06-2015 13:01
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  Painting by Nottingham artist expected to fetch £2m to £3m
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  A painting by Arnold-born Richard Parkes Bonington is expected to fetch at least £2m next month, as auctioneer Nigel Kirk reports. 'Brilliant' and 'genius' are ordinary English words that are frequently heard, but rarely used appropriately ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Painting by Nottingham artist expected to fetch £2m to...

  27-06-2015 13:00
  
  A painting by Arnold-born Richard Parkes Bonington is expected to fetch at least £2m next month, as auctioneer Nigel Kirk reports.'Brilliant' and 'genius' are ordinary English words that are frequently heard, but rarely used appropriately. Nottinghamshire has produced many fine artists over the last 250 years, from the Sandby brothers in the 18th century, James Collinson and Kate Greenaway in the 19th century and Sir William Nicholson in the 20th but, with the possible exception of the...
  
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• BenIreland published East Bridgford Show to go ahead despite pavilion fire

  27-06-2015 12:28
  
  East Bridgford Show will go ahead despite a fire that "ruined" the village's sports pavilion.Firefighters rushed to the scene at 9am on June 27 when the blaze spread to the pavilion at the village showground.Event organisers have now confirmed that the annual show will go ahead, about an hour behind schedule.Phil Clarke, chairman of East Bridgford Parish Council, said: "The sports pavilion is destroyed. The roof's gone."The fire service came and rapidly put out the fire, but.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Tom Odell in Sherwood Forest: review and photos

  27-06-2015 12:13
  
  The stall selling waterproof ponchos did brisk business at Sherwood Pines last night as the rain poured down on the first of three nights of concerts organised by The Forestry Commission.With Tom O'Dell headlining Friday night, there was support from Alfie Connor; a young singer who managed to grab the audience's attention with his haunting voice as the heavy rain tried its best to dampen spirits.Up next was Blackpool chanteuse, Rae Morris, whose melodic voice was pitch perfect in this beautiful
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Tom Odell in Sherwood Forest: review and photos

  27-06-2015 12:13
  
  The stall selling waterproof ponchos did brisk business at Sherwood Pines last night as the rain poured down on the first of three nights of concerts organised by The Forestry Commission.With Tom O'Dell headlining Friday night, there was support from Alfie Connor; a young singer who managed to grab the audience's attention with his haunting voice as the heavy rain tried its best to dampen spirits.Up next was Blackpool chanteuse, Rae Morris, whose melodic voice was pitch perfect in this beautiful
  
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• NottmPostEG published Television Workshop director Ian Smith: My life mentoring stars...

  27-06-2015 11:51
  
  Mention retirement to Television Workshop director Ian Smith and you will be greeted with a knowing laugh.Officially, the 60-year-old former English teacher will be stepping down from the role he has held for the best part of 30 years – that of mentor, surrogate dad and all-round head honcho of the BAFTA award-winning drama group - this summer.That's officially.But speaking to Ian fresh from a week-long business trip to the States one gets the distinct impression that Mediterranean cruises
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Television Workshop director Ian Smith: My life mentoring stars...

  27-06-2015 11:51
  Mention retirement to Television Workshop director Ian Smith and you will be greeted with a knowing laugh.Officially, the 60-year-old former English teacher will be stepping down from the role he has held for the best part of 30 years – that of mentor, surrogate dad and all-round head honcho of the BAFTA award-winning drama group - this summer.That's officially.But speaking to Ian fresh from a week-long business trip to the States one gets the distinct impression that Mediterranean cruises
  
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• Murder charge over cyclist death

  27-06-2015 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is charged with murder over the death of a cyclist in Nottinghamshire.
  
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• RachelGorman published My five seconds of fame: Our reporter's guest appearance in Monty...

  27-06-2015 11:24
  
  Having retired from the dramatic arts at the age of 16 (following a mortifying GCSE performance of Blood Brothers that would have seen Willy Russell hanging up his pen and parchment) I thought I'd seen the last of my acting days.But then I got a call.A part in Monty Python's Spamalot you say? With TV star Joe Pasquale? At the iconic Theatre Royal?Reluctant at first I was reassured that yes, the non-speaking part of the hay baler was in fact one of the more important roles in the play.And those..
  
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• RachelGorman commented My five seconds of fame: Our reporter's guest appearance in Monty...

  27-06-2015 11:24
  Having retired from the dramatic arts at the age of 16 (following a mortifying GCSE performance of Blood Brothers that would have seen Willy Russell hanging up his pen and parchment) I thought I'd seen the last of my acting days.But then I got a call.A part in Monty Python's Spamalot you say? With TV star Joe Pasquale? At the iconic Theatre Royal?Reluctant at first I was reassured that yes, the non-speaking part of the hay baler was in fact one of the more important roles in the play.And those..
  
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• Nottingham Forest star's wife leads appeals to loved ones after Tunisia massacre - Nottingham Post

  27-06-2015 11:04
  
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  Nottingham Forest star's wife leads appeals to loved ones after Tunisia massacre
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  The wife of Nottingham Forest star Eric Lichaj has led appeals for loved ones in Tunisia to make contact back home - after the majority of the 38 people killed in an attack were said to be British. Kathryn Lichaj contacted the Nottingham Post along ...and more »
  
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• BenIreland published Pavilion involved in fire at East Bridgford Show

  27-06-2015 10:58
  
  A sports pavilion was "well alight" when firefighters were called to a village show in East Bridgford.Two fire engines rushed to the scene at around 9am on Saturday, June 27.A spokesman said the fire was under control by 10am and there were no reports of injuries to the service, although East Midlands Ambulance Service were already on scene for the show.On arrival, the fire has engulfed the 20metre by 10 metre building, was well alight, according to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue...
  
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• BenIreland commented Pavilion involved in fire at East Bridgford Show

  27-06-2015 10:58
  
  A sports pavilion was "well alight" when firefighters were called to a village show in East Bridgford.Two fire engines rushed to the scene at around 9am on Saturday, June 27.A spokesman said the fire was under control by 10am and there were no reports of injuries to the service, although East Midlands Ambulance Service were already on scene for the show.On arrival, the fire has engulfed the 20metre by 10 metre building, was well alight, according to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham Forest star's wife leads appeals to loved ones after...

  27-06-2015 10:27
  
  The wife of Nottingham Forest star Eric Lichaj has led appeals for loved ones in Tunisia to make contact back home - after the majority of the 38 people killed in an attack were said to be British.Kathryn Lichaj contacted the Nottingham Post along with other readers to track down her friend's mum Sue Davey, from Tamworth.She and her partner Scott Chalkley have not been heard from since Friday's massacre on a Tunisian beach resort.Islamic State extremists have claimed responsibility for the...
  
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• BenIreland published Police warned not to wear uniforms while off duty amid fresh...

  27-06-2015 10:26
  
  Police officers are being told not to wear their uniforms while off-duty in the fear of a Lee Rigby-style attack on Armed Forces Day.It follows three separate terror attacks in Tunisia, France and Kuwait, yesterday. The UK's terror threat level remains at "severe".The Sun has reported that it helped foil a plot to explode a pressure cooker bomb in south London.The newspaper claimed that one of the plotters, based in Syria, had unwittingly hired an undercover reporter from the newspaper
  
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• BenIreland commented Police warned not to wear uniforms while off duty amid fresh...

  27-06-2015 10:26
  
  Police officers are being told not to wear their uniforms while off-duty in the fear of a Lee Rigby-style attack on Armed Forces Day.It follows three separate terror attacks in Tunisia, France and Kuwait, yesterday. The UK's terror threat level remains at "severe".The Sun has reported that it helped foil a plot to explode a pressure cooker bomb in south London.The newspaper claimed that one of the plotters, based in Syria, had unwittingly hired an undercover reporter from the newspaper
  
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• BenIreland published 40 per cent of women say they have considered a boob job

  27-06-2015 10:21
  
  Forty per cent of women have admitted that they have considered a boob job, in a survey by a fashion magazine.Elle asked 7,000 readers a series of questions "about their boobs" in a survey which also found that 11 per cent of females have named their breasts.And 29 per cent of women said they had stuffed their bra with toilet paper.The poll also asked the quirkier questions, revealing that 60 per cent of women think their breasts look like cows' udders when they bend over and 41 per...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham's Big Night Out: Friday, June 26

  27-06-2015 10:05
  
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• BenIreland published Second Alton Towers Smiler crash victim has leg amputated

  27-06-2015 09:25
  
  A second victim of the rollercoaster crash n Alton Towers' Smiler ride has had her leg amputated.Vicky Balch, who is 20-years-old, told the BBC that she thought she was going to die.She was one of 16 people injured in the crash, on June 2, when the ride hit the back of an empty carriage."It felt like slow motion," she told the BBC. "We banged into the car in front. I felt the bars go into my knees; we moved backwards and the car went into us again."I passed out. I was awoken.
  
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• BenIreland commented Second Alton Towers Smiler crash victim has leg amputated

  27-06-2015 09:25
  A second victim of the rollercoaster crash n Alton Towers' Smiler ride has had her leg amputated.Vicky Balch, who is 20-years-old, told the BBC that she thought she was going to die.She was one of 16 people injured in the crash, on June 2, when the ride hit the back of an empty carriage."It felt like slow motion," she told the BBC. "We banged into the car in front. I felt the bars go into my knees; we moved backwards and the car went into us again."I passed out. I was awoken.
  
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• BenIreland published Warm weekend as Nottingham prepares for scorching heat

  27-06-2015 09:14
  Temperatures continue to rise in Nottingham ahead of an expected spike next week.Saturday is forecast for highs of 23C, with some cloud cover, and despite spots of rain Sunday's temperatures are likely to reach 20C.But the real spike of sweltering weather is expected midweek, with temperatures expected to be in their 30s on Tuesday and Wednesday.A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Saturday will be a fine, dry day with light winds, some patchy cloud but also some long sunny spells,...
  
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• DanRobinson published Majority of Tunisia massacre victims were British, says country's...

  27-06-2015 07:59
  
  Most of the victims in the massacre on a Tunisian beach resort were British, according to the country's prime minister Habib Essid.Islamic State extremists have claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed 38 people.The Foreign Office has confirmed the deaths of at least five Britons and warned the death toll could rise.Tourists travelling with Thomson and First Choice were among "a number of fatalities", the holiday companies have said.They sent 10 planes to bring home 2,500...
  
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• DanRobinson published Firefighters battle blaze involving five stables

  27-06-2015 07:48
  
  Five stables in Fiskerton were involved in a fire. Firefighters from Southwell and Newark spent more than two hours battling the blaze in the early hours of Saturday morning. It was put out by 4am and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said on Twitter it will be re-inspected at 8am.Fire crews from Southwell & Newark are in Fiskerton fighting a fire involving 5 Stables.— Notts Fire (@nottsfire) June 27, 2015 The incident involving 5 stables on fire in Fiskerton...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tim Sexton: It's baby 'boom' at Attenborough

  27-06-2015 07:00
  
  Tim Sexton from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, assistant manager at Attenborough Nature Centre, on the chicks appearing all over at the site.If you are stuck for something to do this weekend in order to fulfil your remaining 30 Days Wild 'Random Acts of Wildness', then why not head over to Attenborough, do a spot of bird watching and enjoy the wild bird baby boom that we have witnessed over the last week?The star of the show is the bittern. This rare species of heron hit the headlines in early.
  
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