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• DanRobinson published Tom Crawford arrested after bailiffs repossess home - with video...

  02-07-2015 22:46
  
  Campaigner Tom Crawford was arrested after an all-day stand-off in which angry protesters clashed with police. The 64-year-old was taken away in handcuffs after bailiffs had arrived without warning to repossess his Carlton home and belongings yesterday. About 50 protesters – furious at the police's intervention in what they regard as a civil matter – tried to block a road leading to the house so a removal van carrying his possessions could leave. But more than 60 officers...
  
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• PMBlackburn published test

  02-07-2015 22:45
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County's history and tradition is a big sell, says boss...

  02-07-2015 20:25
  
  Ricardo Moniz believes Notts County's status as the oldest professional league club in the world is a massive draw to players all over Europe.The Magpies boss revealed how the Dutch press were full of stories about Gill Swerts' move to Meadow Lanelast week.Moniz says he has been inundated with players wanting to come to the Magpies and he says the history of the club is a huge attraction."We have a big name in Notts County," he said."When Gill Swerts signed all of the papers in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Straight talking Jamie Ward ready to face the challenge of...

  02-07-2015 20:22
  
  You get the impression that Jamie Ward is not a man who is wary about facing his challenges head on. The fact that he had no qualms about signing for Nottingham Forest is testimony to that.The Northern Ireland international had not only played a frequent role for Derby County in recent East Midlands derbies – he had enthusiastically pitched himself right into the heart of the fray.Ward was not shy about stoking up the flames of the rivalry during his pre and post-match interviews.And he...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Straight talking Jamie Ward ready to face the challenge of...

  02-07-2015 20:22
  
  You get the impression that Jamie Ward is not a man who is wary about facing his challenges head on. The fact that he had no qualms about signing for Nottingham Forest is testimony to that.The Northern Ireland international had not only played a frequent role for Derby County in recent East Midlands derbies – he had enthusiastically pitched himself right into the heart of the fray.Ward was not shy about stoking up the flames of the rivalry during his pre and post-match interviews.And he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Resilient' Laura Bassett backed to bounce back from World Cup...

  02-07-2015 20:17
  
  'Resilient' Laura Bassett has been backed to bounce back from her World Cup heartbreak with England on her return to Notts County Ladies.The Lady Pies captain scored a freak stoppage time own goal that led to the Lionesses being knocked out of the tournament in the semi-finals by Japan.There has been an outpouring of affection and support for Bassett in the wake of the devastating defeat, which left her in tears.And her club manager Rick Passmoor is 100 per cent confident the 31-year-old, who...
  
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• Gedling pub The Willowbrook reopens after being gutted by fire - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 19:31
  
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  Gedling pub The Willowbrook reopens after being gutted by fire
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  FIREFIGHTERS raised a glass as a Gedling pub re-opened – after being gutted by a huge blaze. It took crews nearly three hours to put out the flames at Willowbrook pub, in Main Road, in the early hours on April 2. As the pub re-opened on Thursday, ...
  
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• JenniferScott published Tunisia latest: Langley Mill couple lay flowers as the government...

  02-07-2015 19:30
  
  A local couple who witnessed the Tunisian massacre have laid flowers at the scene.Brenda and Steven Heathcote were staying at the Riviera Hotel – just metres from the beach where the shootings happened last Friday. But, despite the attack, the pair, of Langley Mill, have decided to stay for the rest of their holiday.Their daughter says the pair will "feel at home" in the country, having visited more than 20 times - even though they could see the drama unfold from their...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Gedling pub The Willowbrook reopens after being gutted by fire

  02-07-2015 19:30
  
  FIREFIGHTERS raised a glass as a Gedling pub re-opened – after being gutted by a huge blaze.It took crews nearly three hours to put out the flames at Willowbrook pub, in Main Road, in the early hours on April 2.As the pub re-opened on Thursday, manager Charlie Blomeley was able to thank them for their efforts.She said: "The firefighters from Green Watch were absolutely superb."I was the first staff member on the scene that night and they looked after me superbly."It was also
  
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• Tributes paid to founder of New Life friendship group - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 19:27
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  Tributes paid to founder of New Life friendship group
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  Tributes have been paid to the founder of a friendship group who has left a "lasting legacy" for people across Nottinghamshire. Pauline Clarke died at the age of 86 following a long battle with cancer – almost 10 years after setting up the New Life ...
  
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• EllieCullen published Emma Carpenter: Doctors treating anorexic teen were 'significantl...

  02-07-2015 19:25
  Doctors treating anorexic teenager Emma Carpenter were "significantly distracted" by complicated family dynamics, an inquest heard.Dr Jessica Morgan, an expert on eating disorders who compiled an independent report into the case, told a coroner that too much attention had been paid to dealing with the family, rather than focusing on Emma's escalating problems.The 17-year-old, of The Park, died on December 22, 2006, following a lengthy battle with the disease.The court has heard how...
  
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• EllieCullen published Emma Carpenter: Doctors treating anorexic teen were "signifi...

  02-07-2015 19:25
  
  Doctors treating anorexic teenager Emma Carpenter were "significantly distracted" by complicated family dynamics, an inquest heard.Dr Jessica Morgan, an expert on eating disorders who compiled an independent report into the case, told a coroner that too much attention had been paid to dealing with the family, rather than focusing on Emma's escalating problems.The 17-year-old, of The Park, died on December 22, 2006, following a lengthy battle with the disease.The court has heard how...
  
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• EllieCullen published Tributes paid to founder of New Life friendship group

  02-07-2015 19:18
  Tributes have been paid to the founder of a friendship group who has left a "lasting legacy" for people across Nottinghamshire.Pauline Clarke died at the age of 86 following a long battle with cancer – almost 10 years after setting up the New Life Friendship group.The club, which now has more than 300 members, gives people over the age of 50 in the county the chance to meet up and get out and about.Fellow members have vowed to carry on her good work in her memory.Marion Gray,...
  
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• Birchall brothers are kings of Castle Combe - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 19:16
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  Birchall brothers are kings of Castle Combe
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  Mansfield's Ben and Tom Birchall with their winners trophies in the the ACU/FSRA British F2 Championship at Castle Combe. Birchall brothers are kings of Castle Combe. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Birchall brothers are kings of Castle Combe

  02-07-2015 19:14
  Mansfield sidecar racers Ben and Tom Birchall followed up their success at the Isle of Man TT races with a double victory in the ACU/FSRA British F2 Championship at Castle Combe.As the first of two races got underway, the action was close on the opening few laps with the Birchalls leading the field around the 1.85-mile circuit.They pulled clear to extend their lead to 2.2 seconds at the halfway stage of the ten-lap race and were well in command.And at the flag they recorded the win with a four..
  
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• EllieCullen published Owners of Babbington Rescue Centre to sell up - after 12 years of...

  02-07-2015 19:11
  The owners of a dog rescue centre are selling up – after 12 years of re-homing and saving the lives of hundreds of pets.Babbington Rescue Centre, near Awsworth, has been put on the market as owners Tony and Yesmeen Sanderson look to pass it on to younger blood.Since setting up, the couple and their 30-year-old daughter, Samantha, have seen countless dogs pass through their doors.Over the past three years, Mr Sanderson estimates he has re-homed 750 pets each year, while another 400 a year..
  
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• Pizza wobble boarders all around Grantham after controversy in Nottingham - Grantham Journal

  02-07-2015 19:07
  
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  Pizza wobble boarders all around Grantham after controversy in Nottingham
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  Domino's stopped using the human billboards in Nottingham after the city council's threat to issue a community protection notice, with chief anti-social behaviour officer Richard Antcliff describing it as “degrading”. Among the wobble boarders in ...
  
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• Nottinghamshire law firms protest against legal aid cuts - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 19:06
  
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  Nottinghamshire law firms protest against legal aid cuts
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  Law firms in Nottinghamshire have started a protest following Government cuts to the legal aid budget which could result in a longer wait for help for those who cannot afford a lawyer. Nottinghamshire law firms protest against legal aid cuts. X. Share ...
  
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• Women's football still alive and kicking in Nottingham despite World Cup exit - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 19:05
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  Women's football still alive and kicking in Nottingham despite World Cup exit
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  England may have been knocked out of the women's World Cup in dramatic circumstances last night – but the sport is still going strong in Nottingham. Those involved in women's football in the city are hopeful the Lionesses run to the semi-finals of the ...and more »
  
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• Notts County sign striker Stead

  02-07-2015 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Notts County sign striker Jon Stead on a two-year deal after he was released by Huddersfield.
  
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• JonPritchard published Women's football still alive and kicking in Nottingham despite...

  02-07-2015 19:00
  
  England may have been knocked out of the women's World Cup in dramatic circumstances last night – but the sport is still going strong in Nottingham.Those involved in women's football in the city are hopeful the Lionesses run to the semi-finals of the competition will boost participation.Nottingham was represented by four players in England's World Cup squad, including Lady Pies defender Laura Bassett, whose injury-time own goal resulted in a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Japan in...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Women's football still alive and kicking in Nottingham despite...

  02-07-2015 19:00
  
  England may have been knocked out of the women's World Cup in dramatic circumstances last night – but the sport is still going strong in Nottingham.Those involved in women's football in the city are hopeful the Lionesses run to the semi-finals of the competition will boost participation.Nottingham was represented by four players in England's World Cup squad, including Lady Pies defender Laura Bassett, whose injury-time own goal resulted in a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Japan in...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire law firms protest against legal aid cuts

  02-07-2015 18:55
  Law firms in Nottinghamshire have started a protest following Government cuts to the legal aid budget which could result in a longer wait for help for those who cannot afford a lawyer.Solicitors' fees in England and Wales were reduced by 8.75 per cent on Wednesday. It is the second time since 2014 cuts have been made.The aim is to reduce the £1.7 billion legal aid budget, which helps people who cannot afford legal advice.Law firms in Nottinghamshire are now refusing to take on criminal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County pull off Jon Stead coup

  02-07-2015 18:39
  
  Jon Stead is relishing the challenge of spearheading Notts County's assault on League Two next season, after he agreed a sensational move to the Magpies.Terms have been agreed with the former Huddersfield striker, who will officially complete his move tomorrow once he passes a medical with a two-year deal on the table.His arrival represents a significant coup for ambitious Notts with Stead having been targeted for a return to Bradford City, following his release by the Terriers.But Stead...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County pull off Jon Stead coup

  02-07-2015 18:39
  
  Jon Stead is relishing the challenge of spearheading Notts County's assault on League Two next season, after he agreed a sensational move to the Magpies.Terms have been agreed with the former Huddersfield striker, who will officially complete his move tomorrow once he passes a medical with a two-year deal on the table.His arrival represents a significant coup for ambitious Notts with Stead having been targeted for a return to Bradford City, following his release by the Terriers.But Stead...
  
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• Worcs fold to hand Notts victory

  02-07-2015 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcestershire suffer a dramatic batting collapse after tea as Nottinghamshire beat them by 113 runs at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Nottingham's 'first-class' cystic fibrosis centre opened by Sophie Countess of ... - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 18:05
  
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  Thanks to Nottingham's "first-class" cystic fibrosis centre Kathryn Hodgson and other patients have an identity, as well as the treatment they deserve. When the 25-year-old started coming to the City Hospital as a youngster she was put on wards with ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham's "first-class" cystic fibrosis centre...

  02-07-2015 18:00
  
  Thanks to Nottingham's "first-class" cystic fibrosis centre Kathryn Hodgson and other patients have an identity, as well as the treatment they deserve.When the 25-year-old started coming to the City Hospital as a youngster she was put on wards with other patients and left to queue behind people with acute conditions.But now, Grantham-based Kathryn has access to the very best of care thanks to the mammoth fundraising efforts of individuals and organisations determined to make the dream.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham's 'first-class' cystic fibrosis centre opened by...

  02-07-2015 18:00
  Thanks to Nottingham's "first-class" cystic fibrosis centre Kathryn Hodgson and other patients have an identity, as well as the treatment they deserve.When the 25-year-old started coming to the City Hospital as a youngster she was put on wards with other patients and left to queue behind people with acute conditions.But now, Grantham-based Kathryn has access to the very best of care thanks to the mammoth fundraising efforts of individuals and organisations determined to make the dream.
  
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• Bassett will pick herself up - mum

  02-07-2015 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura Bassett's mother says England's third-place World Cup play-off will help her daughter recover from her decisive own goal.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Tom Crawford repossession: Angry clashes between protestors and...

  02-07-2015 17:14
  
  Angry protestors clashed with police as they tried to escort bailiffs away from Tom Crawford's home - with three arrests made by officers.Around 50 people - who said they were supporting Tom Crawford - tried to form a blockade as removal vans left with his belongings.The crowd had been in place all afternoon in Fearn Chase, Carlton, as the next stage in Mr Crawford's ongoing battle with Bradford and Bingley bank unfolded.A police presence of more than sixty officers formed a line to protect a...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Tom Crawford reposession: Angry clashes between protestors and...

  02-07-2015 17:14
  
  Angry protestors clashed with police as they tried to escort bailiffs away from Tom Crawford's home - with three arrests made by officers.Around 50 people - who said they were supporting Tom Crawford - tried to form a blockade as removal vans left with his belongings.A police presence of more than sixty officers formed a line to protect the van as it left the scene in Fearn Chase, Carlton. Officers had to push people away as they tried to reach the vehicle and at least two people were seen to be
  
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• Concerns growing for missing Ilkeston teenager - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 16:46
  
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  Concerns growing for missing Ilkeston teenager
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  Concern is growing for a 15-year-old boy who has been missing from his Ilkeston home since Friday. Patrick McBrearty was last seen on June 26, but he has not made contact with either family or friends since his disappearance. Patrick is described as ...and more »
  
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• A farewell to East Midlands politics

  02-07-2015 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Hess reflects on his time as political editor in the East Midlands.
  
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• Street parties across Nottinghamshire through the years. - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 16:36
  
  Street parties across Nottinghamshire through the years.
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  Beryl Tomlinson and her sister Shirley Williamson are organising a street party on Green Close in Hucknall for the royal wedding... VIEW GALLERY. Previous; Next. Beryl Tomlinson and her sister Shirley Williamson are organising a street party on Green ...
  
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• JenniferScott published Concerns growing for missing Ilkeston teenager

  02-07-2015 16:34
  
  Concern is growing for a 15-year-old boy who has been missing from his Ilkeston home since Friday. Patrick McBrearty was last seen on June 26, but he has not made contact with either family or friends since his disappearance. Patrick is described as 4ft 8ins tall, of slight build, and has a shaven head, although his hair is ginger. He usually wears a cap.Police say the teenager has connections in Long Eaton, so may be in that area, or he may still be in and around Ilkeston.Anyone who has seen...
  
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• Bailiffs possess eviction fight home

  02-07-2015 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crowds gather as bailiffs repossess the house of Nottingham's Tom Crawford who lost his court battle against eviction.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Street parties across Nottinghamshire through the years.

  02-07-2015 16:24
  
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• Notts County lead the race for FA Cup hero Jon Stead - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 16:21
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  Notts County lead the race for FA Cup hero Jon Stead
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  Notts County have moved to the front of the queue in the race to sign former Huddersfield striker Jon Stead, the Post can reveal. In what would be a sensational coup, the Magpies are understood to have held talks with the forward who is currently a ...and more »
  
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• Tom Crawford: The story in pictures so far - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2015 16:20
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  Tom Crawford: The story in pictures so far
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  Tom Crawford - who has been battling with Bradford and Bingley over his mortgage - has been evicted from his home. See all the pictures from his story here. 0Share 0Share 0Tweet 0Share. Report this gallery. 1 of 12. An attempted eviction at Tom ...
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County lead the race for FA Cup hero Jon Stead

  02-07-2015 16:12
  
  Notts County have moved to the front of the queue in the race to sign former Huddersfield striker Jon Stead, the Post can reveal.In what would be a sensational coup, the Magpies are understood to have held talks with the forward who is currently a free agent after leaving Huddersfield.Stead has been linked with a number of clubs over the summer, but chairman Ray Trew has flexed his financial muscle to sanction a move for the ex-England under-21 forward.Trew has made no secret of his desire to...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Many of us are suffering from 'digital amnesia'

  02-07-2015 16:11
  
  A new survey has suggested that people are relying on their mobile devices and forgetting important information, a term dubbed 'digital amnesia' by the researchers. Leading Internet security firm Kaspersky Labs carried out the study and found that more than half of those surveyed in Europe couldn't remember the phone number of their children or office without consulting their mobile device.While in America, 91 per cent admitted their dependence on the Internet as an extension of their brain....
  
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• Ward joins Forest after Derby exit

  02-07-2015 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Northern Ireland striker Jamie Ward following his exit from local rivals Derby County.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tom Crawford says he's 'not going anywhere' - despite bailiffs...

  02-07-2015 15:13
  
  Tom Crawford has vowed he is not going anywhere - despite bailiffs repossessing his home.Police blocked off the road leading up to the Carlton pensioner's home on Thursday afternoon, as the latest chapter in his long-running battle with the Bradford and Bingley bank over his mortgage unfolded.Around 50 supporters initially turned out in support of Mr Crawford, and more followed shortly afterwards.The crowd was mostly peaceful, however some shouted at officers and many were filming them as they..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Tom Crawford says he's 'not going anywhere' - despite bailiffs...

  02-07-2015 15:13
  
  Tom Crawford has vowed he is not going anywhere - despite bailiffs repossessing his home.Police blocked off the road leading up to the Carlton pensioner's home on Thursday afternoon, as the latest chapter in his long-running battle with the Bradford and Bingley bank over his mortgage unfolded.Around 50 supporters initially turned out in support of Mr Crawford, and more followed shortly afterwards.The crowd was mostly peaceful, however some shouted at officers and many were filming them as they..
  
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• NatalieFahy published Tom Crawford: The story in pictures so far

  02-07-2015 15:12
  
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• Jamie Ward: Nottingham Forest sign ex-Derby County striker - BBC Sport

  02-07-2015 14:45
  
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  Jamie Ward: Nottingham Forest sign ex-Derby County striker
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  Nottingham Forest have signed Jamie Ward on a four-year deal following his exit from local rivals Derby County. The 29-year-old Northern Ireland international striker played 29 games for the Rams last season, but was not offered a new deal for this ...
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• Nottingham Post published Worcestershire v Nottinghamshire: Day four, tea report: Daryl...

  02-07-2015 14:11
  
  Captain Daryl Mitchell survived one or two scares in the afternoon session to edge Worcestershire closer to victory in their LV= County Championship game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.Having reached 117 for 1 at lunch, the visitors, chasing 324 to win a championship game for only the second time this season, progressed to 189 for 3 at tea.Mitchell remains unbeaten on 75 despite a difficult afternoon during which he added only 22 runs.First, he should have been stumped by Chris Read,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Worcestershire v Nottinghamshire: Day four report: Notts climb...

  02-07-2015 14:11
  
  Nottinghamshire eased themselves off the bottom of the LV= County Championship Division One table with a stunning 113-run victory over Worcestershire at Trent Bridge.Having been set 324 to win a Championship game for only the second time this summer, it was Worcestershire who looked the most likely winners when Daryl Mitchell and Joe Clarke took the visitors to 175 for 3, midway through the afternoon session. However, despite the absence of injured seam bowler Luke Fletcher and with Andy Carter.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Worcestershire v Nottinghamshire: Day four, lunch report:...

  02-07-2015 14:11
  Worcestershire pushed on towards victory on the final morning of their LV= County Championship game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge thanks to an unbeaten century stand for the second wicket between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Fell.By lunch, the visitors were 117 for 1, needing a further 207 runs to win with Fell unbeaten on 51 and Mitchell 53 not out.The only wicket to fall came in the second over of the day when Ben Hilfenhaus, who took 4 for 67 in the first innings, trapped Richard Oliver..
  
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