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• Review: The Horne Section, Nottingham Playhouse - Nottingham Post

  03-07-2015 23:51
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  Review: The Horne Section, Nottingham Playhouse
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  Alex Horne and his merry band of musicians combined hoovers, audience participation and, of course, music, to hilarious effect in the run up to this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The group are hoping to follow up their fourth consecutive sell-out ...
  
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• Rotherham sign Collins & Thorpe

  03-07-2015 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Rotherham United sign defenders Danny Collins and Tom Thorpe on free transfers.
  
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• Notts County sign defender Amevor

  03-07-2015 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign Togo defender Mawouna Amevor on a two-year-deal after his release by Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles.
  
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• Widow cleared of husband's murder

  03-07-2015 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottinghamshire woman is cleared of her husband's murder after a retrial but two men are found guilty for a second time.
  
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• JonPritchard published Review: The Horne Section, Nottingham Playhouse

  03-07-2015 23:22
  Alex Horne and his merry band of musicians combined hoovers, audience participation and, of course, music, to hilarious effect in the run up to this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.The group are hoping to follow up their fourth consecutive sell-out appearance at the legendary comedy extravaganza, and on this evidence, they should.Host Horne's affable style and dry wit helps knit the skittish show together, while his impressive improvisation skills means the laughs keep coming as he talks to the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Outlaws v Worcestershire Rapids: T20 match report:...

  03-07-2015 22:45
  
  Notts Outlaws director of cricket Mick Newell has previously suggested his team might need 16 points to qualify for the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals.Defeat to Worcestershire Rapids under the watchful eye of new coaching consultant Peter Moores by 20 runs means they will need to win their last four games to get that tally.Notts finished on 153 for nine as they became bogged down when the visitors to Trent Bridge took pace off the ball in the middle overs.The Outlaws looked well on course to..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts Outlaws v Worcestershire Rapids: T20 match report:...

  03-07-2015 22:45
  
  Notts Outlaws director of cricket Mick Newell has previously suggested his team might need 16 points to qualify for the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals.Defeat to Worcestershire Rapids under the watchful eye of new coaching consultant Peter Moores by 20 runs means they will need to win their last four games to get that tally.Notts finished on 153 for nine as they became bogged down when the visitors to Trent Bridge took pace off the ball in the middle overs.The Outlaws looked well on course to..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Video: Notts County sign centre-back Mawouna Amevor and line up...

  03-07-2015 20:35
  
  Notts County have signed Togo international centre-back Mawouna Amevor and look set to follow this up by signing two more Dutch players. Amevor, who was born in Rotterdam, has signed a two-year deal with the Magpies after sitting down for talks at Meadow Lane tonight. The Magpies are also on the trail of winger Genaro Snijders, whose has held advanced talks, while another winger, Julian Jenner, is also set to sign. Notts are hoping to wrap up the deals for the duoin the coming days which...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Horse racing column: Tipster Joe Rooney from FreeRacingTips.co.uk...

  03-07-2015 20:30
  We've got an excellent day of racing coming from Nottingham on Saturday night, with a seven race card for their '80s night.It'll be a proper summer evening of racing, with quick ground and warm temperatures.The feature race of the evening comes at 7.45pm as this one mile and two furlong handicap is worth £7,500 and has some decent horses competing.Go Sakhee has to carry top weight here, but has been running some decent races this season and might have found a good opportunity here for the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz says some players have missed a fantastic...

  03-07-2015 20:15
  
  Ricardo Moniz has admitted some of his transfer targets have missed a fantastic opportunity to develop at Notts County and claims they are too influenced by theiragents.The Dutch boss has held talks with numerous players over the summer in a bid to find the attacking power which will sustain a League Two promotion push.Notts are still looking to sign wingers and strikers who can help Moniz achieve his aim of coaxing60 goals a season from his forward line.But he says some of the players he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town could give a debut to both new keepers at...

  03-07-2015 19:30
  
  Mansfield Town could give an outing to both of their new keepers when they head to Rainworth MW for their first pre-season game of the summer tomorrow.Scott Shearer and Brian Jensen both joined the club over the past week – and could be pitched into the fray in the annual clash with Rainworth.Adam Murray's new look side will be competing for the Green Energy Challenge Trophy at Kirklington Road (3pm), with both clubs having won the trophy once.In 2013, the Stags triumphed, but it was the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Peter Moores delighted to be coaching with Nottinghamshire after...

  03-07-2015 19:15
  As Peter Moores sits in the temporary Twenty20 dugouts at an empty Trent Bridge he is ready to take his first step back into cricket since being sacked by England for a second time.There is no crowd at the time, no pressure of being in the international bubble.Now he is clearly eager to get back to doing what he loves most, having joined Nottinghamshire as a coaching consultant for the rest of the season, in coaching players.Moores never quite seemed to have the backing of a sceptical public in.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Boxing: Leigh Wood spurns potential English title fight to...

  03-07-2015 19:15
  Leigh Wood has confirmed he will not be fighting for theEnglish super-bantamweight title after confirming his future lies at featherweight.Wood was tipped to fightDurham southpaw Martin Ward for the vacantbelt after the proposed scrap wentto purse bids.But Wood has decided against fighting at super-bantam because of problems with making the weight which cost him the British title against Gavin McDonnell last year.The Ingle-gym fighter has told his manager he wants to remain at feathera...
  
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• rsherdley published Joshua Bradley murder trial: Pal told police 'he feared for his...

  03-07-2015 19:08
  
  A close friend of Joshua Bradley told police he feared for his life as he saw his pal lying dying after being stabbed, a jury heard.The 19-year-old died in a city centre street fight and three men have gone on trial accused of his murder.Today jurors at Nottingham Crown Court heard a statement from Scott Limb, who was in Thurland Street with Joshua in the early hours of February 8.Jurors have heard the night ended in tragedy.In his statement to police, Mr Limb said he recalled hearing a woman...
  
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• Moores 'did good job for England'

  03-07-2015 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former head coach Peter Moores says recent England performances have shown it was right to turn to young players.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ex-footballer dies a day after wedding milestone

  03-07-2015 19:05
  
  A former engineer who died a day after his diamond wedding anniversary has been called the "best dad ever" by his family.Brian Cunningham, of Lynton Gardens, in Arnold, was well known in the area after playing semi-professional football following a stint in Nottingham Forest's youth team.The 80-year-old died after a battle with lung cancer– a day after marking his 60-year marriage toKath.Mrs Cunningham, also 80, said: "He was very friendly and would do anything for anyone,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Peter Moores happy to stay in the background when it comes to son...

  03-07-2015 19:00
  Peter Moores is not the first from his family to be on the payroll at Trent Bridge this season.His son Tom is a talented wicket-keeper/batsman making promising strides in the second and academy teams having signed over the winter.Tom's father, the former England coach, has joined the coaching staff at Notts for the rest of the season, but he does not anticipate having too much influence on the 18-year-old."With Tom's situation I didn't want to get in his way. He's his own man and he's got..
  
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• DanRobinson published Tributes paid to former engineer who died a day after 60th...

  03-07-2015 18:46
  
  A former engineer who died a day after his diamond wedding anniversary has been called the "best dad ever" by his family.Brian Cunningham, of Lynton Gardens in Arnold, was said to have been well-known in his community after playing semi-professional football following a stint in Nottingham Forest's youth team.The 80-year-old died following a battle with lung cancer on Friday, June 26 – a day after marking a 60-year marriage to his wife Kath.Mrs Cunningham, also 80, said: "He
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jon Stead sees excitement in Ricardo Moniz's Notts County...

  03-07-2015 18:45
  
  Jon Stead is surveying the stadium of the oldest professional league club in the world when he suddenly points to the Hayden Green Family Stand."It was that end so at least I've already scored here which isabonus," he says of the goal in Bradford's 1-1 draw last season.The sweepingfinish was the trademark ofa player who has built an excellent career onscaring defenders witless with his presence.He has scored goals at every level of the English gameand it is suchlethality...
  
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• DanRobinson published Tunisia attack: Services held in memory of Nottinghamshire victim...

  03-07-2015 18:38
  
  Dedicated dad John Stollery was described as "irreplaceable" and "the nicest man you could ever meet" at a memorial service in his family's Nottinghamshire village yesterday – as mourners on two continents fell silent to honour the victims of the Tunisia terrorist attack.The 58-year-old, of Walesby, near Ollerton, was one of the victims of the attack in Sousse which saw 38 people, including 30 Britons, killed.Friends gathered at St Edmund's Church in the village to...
  
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• Silence held to honour Tunisia dead

  03-07-2015 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A minute's silence has been held across the UK to remember the 38 people killed in the Tunisian beach attack a week ago, including Nottinghamshire man John Stollery.
  
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• Five areas that can help Nottingham Forest fill the void left by injuries to ... - Nottingham Post

  03-07-2015 18:19
  
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  Five areas that can help Nottingham Forest fill the void left by injuries to ...
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  One of Dougie Freedman's biggest tasks of the summer at Nottingham Forest has been to fill the void left by the knee injury that will keep Britt Assombalonga sidelined until early next year and the problem has only been intensified by the news that ...
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• EllieCullen published Police seek driver after child struck by wing mirror

  03-07-2015 18:15
  
  Police want to trace a driver following an incident which left a young child with minor injuries.The child was struck by the vehicle's wing mirror as he walked along Station Road, Edingley, with his mother at around 3.50pm on Wednesday, June 24.The driver of the car stopped to ask if the boy was OK, but left before giving any details. The boy sustained bruising and required treatment at hospital.The investigating officer wants to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or can help identify..
  
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• EllieCullen published Robber targeted woman in broad daylight in Nottingham cemetery

  03-07-2015 17:50
  
  Detectives are hunting a robber who struck in broad daylight in a Nottingham cemetery. A 22-year-old woman was walking through the Nottingham General Cemetery at around 4.15pm on Wednesday, June 24, having entered from Waverley Street. A man followed her and then walked past her before pulling her to the ground and demanding money. She handed over a small amount of cash and the man then left the scene. The victim was not injured, but was left shaken by the incident. Police have now...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Robber targeted woman in broad daylight in Nottingham cemetery

  03-07-2015 17:50
  
  Detectives are hunting a robber who struck in broad daylight in a Nottingham cemetery. A 22-year-old woman was walking through the Nottingham General Cemetery at around 4.15pm on Wednesday, June 24, having entered from Waverley Street. A man followed her and then walked past her before pulling her to the ground and demanding money. She handed over a small amount of cash and the man then left the scene. The victim was not injured, but was left shaken by the incident. Police have now...
  
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• DanRussell commented M1 crash victim named by police

  03-07-2015 17:50
  
  A man who died following a crash on the M1 has been named as Darren Bryan.The 50-year-old's van was in collision with a lorry on the southbound carriageway, close to the Junction 26 entry slip-road shortly after 10am on Tuesday, June 30.The slip road was closed for several hours to enable an examination of the scene and the recovery of the vehicles.A 43-year-old man was interviewed under caution, but no arrests have been made.Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information about it...
  
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• Nottmtails published Five areas that can help Nottingham Forest fill the void left by...

  03-07-2015 17:38
  
  One of Dougie Freedman's biggest tasks of the summer at Nottingham Forest has been to fill the void left by the knee injury that will keep Britt Assombalonga sidelined until early next year and the problem has only been intensified by the news that Matty Fryatt is not making as much progress as Forest would like as he looks to shake off his Achilles problem.But, while the club may lack a proven, out and out goalscorer when it comes to their arsenal of forwards, Freedman can find solace in the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Five areas that can help Nottingham Forest fill the void left by...

  03-07-2015 17:38
  One of Dougie Freedman's biggest tasks of the summer at Nottingham Forest has been to fill the void left by the knee injury that will keep Britt Assombalonga sidelined until early next year and the problem has only been intensified by the news that Matty Fryatt is not making as much progress as Forest would like as he looks to shake off his Achilles problem.But, while the club may lack a proven, out and out goalscorer when it comes to their arsenal of forwards, Freedman can find solace in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Greens man Hayter aims for magnificent Sevens

  03-07-2015 17:15
  
  His rugby career may have already taken him to Australia, Dubai, New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong this season, but England Sevens star Charlie Hayter admits he is most excited for a West Country homecoming in Exeter this month.The 26-year-old former Nottingham Rugby player (pictured) has enjoyed a stellar first full season with England's Sevens squad, bagging 12 tries in eight World Series events including one in May's London leg against Brazil.But with the European series in full swing after...
  
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• JonPritchard published Jobseekers given another chance to find dream career at Post...

  03-07-2015 17:14
  
  Jobseekers will have another chance to land their dream career at the Post's recruitment fairs.Four events will take place in Beeston, Hucknall, Carlton and West Bridgford in July. Beeston Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, July 14, Pearson Centre, in Nuart Road, 10am until 3pm.The Navy will be recruiting at the fair, as will New College Nottingham and East Midlands Airport. A number of training providers, such as Future, Vernon College and Broxtowe Borough Council will also be at the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Competition hots up on stunning day for Nottinghamshire School...

  03-07-2015 17:08
  Nottingham Tennis Centre hosted world class players from the sport last month – but now the stars of the future have taken over the turf.More than 1,700 children have been part of the Nottinghamshire Sainsbury's School Games so far, and yesterday the finals were held at various sites on University Boulevard.Students from schools across the county competed in tennis, tag rugby, netball and hockey matches, as well as a variety of other sports.Beth Bailey, a teacher from George Spencer...
  
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• Tunisia attack: The British victims

  03-07-2015 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What we know about the 30 British victims.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Langley Mill fire: Inquests open into deaths of teenagers and...

  03-07-2015 16:56
  
  Inquests have been opened by a coroner after two teenagers and a child died in a Langley Mill flat fire. Amy Smith, 17, her daughter Ruby-Grace Gaunt, who was just six-and-a-half months old, and family friend Edward Green, also 17, died in the blaze in the early hours of Sunday June 21.The three separate inquests were all opened and adjourned at Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court on Friday, July 3.Detective Constable Anthony Owen, said: "The fire service were called to a house fire.
  
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• JonPritchard published Music in the Park to kick off eight-day Bulwell Arts Festival

  03-07-2015 16:52
  
  Saturday sees the launch of an eight-day festival in Bulwell celebrating talent in the town.The second Bulwell Arts Fair begins from midday in Bulwell Hall Park, with a 'Music in the Park' event.A variety of events, exhibitions, workshops and walks are being held to make the most of the artistic nature of the town.It has been organised by a number of local groups, including the Bulwell Community Toy Library, We Love Bulwell Town Team and Bulwell Academy.Nicola Curzon, co-ordinator of the...
  
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• Dougie Freedman adds to his backroom staff at Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  03-07-2015 16:46
  
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  Dougie Freedman adds to his backroom staff at Nottingham Forest
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  Two men who provided significant support to the Reds boss following his appointment last season have been made permanent additions to the first team coaching staff. Jimmy Gilligan and Steve Sutton, who worked in the Reds' academy before stepping up to ...
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• Nottingham Post published 'I'm probably in the best shape of my life', says Ollie Hynd...

  03-07-2015 16:45
  
  Mansfield Paralympic and world champion Ollie Hynd insists he is in the best shape of his life ahead of this month's IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow.The 20-year-old is heading to his second World Championships as one of the favourites, after bursting onto the scene at the 2011 European Championships in Berlin.The Nova Centurion swimmer won SM8 200m individual medley gold at London 2012 and double gold at the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal.He then won the 200m IM...
  
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• Nottmtails published Dougie Freedman adds to his backroom staff at Nottingham Forest

  03-07-2015 16:40
  
  Dougie Freedman has reshuffled his backroom staff at Nottingham Forest.Two men who provided significant support to the Reds boss following his appointment last season have been made permanent additions to the first team coaching staff.Jimmy Gilligan and Steve Sutton, who worked in the Reds' academy before stepping up to assist Freedman with first-team duties following the departure of Stuart Pearce and his staff, will again work with the senior players next season.Gilligan, who had done well as.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Police pull body from Holme Pierrepont

  03-07-2015 16:12
  
  Police pulled the body of a 76-year-old man from the River Trent at Holme Pierrepont.The body was found at around 11.30am on Tuesday, June 30, after a search of the area involving the police helicopter, following a call from a member of the public around an hour earlier. Police said there are no suspicious circumstances and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
  
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• DanRobinson published Couple left with no wedding venue two months before big day after...

  03-07-2015 16:07
  
  A couple's wedding dreams have been shattered after finding out their venue had been double-booked two months before their big day. Chris Wilson and Sarah Savage, of Stapleford, were due to welcome 200 guests to the Territorial Army Reserve Centre in Bulwell on September 5.They expect to lose about half the £6,000 already spent on preparations, such as wedding decorations and entertainment, after being told on Thursday the venue was no longer available.East Midlands Reserve Forces and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paralympic gold medalist Sophie Wells joins celebrations for...

  03-07-2015 16:00
  
  Paralympic gold medalist Sophie Wells has called on local people to show their support for the Paralympics by joining celebrations for National Paralympic Day in Nottingham.Nottingham is one of three cities across the country which will be hosting the event, where people can enjoy free interactive and fun activities that replicate different aspects of Paralympic sport.Fans can go along to Smithy Row on Saturday, July 25, from 10am-5pm, where they'll be encouraged to have a go and test their...
  
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• EllieCullen published Changes in way crime is recorded gives "distorted impression...

  03-07-2015 15:48
  Changes in the way crimes are recorded have given a "distorted impression" that violence is on the up in Nottinghamshire, says the Police and Crime Commissioner.Paddy Tipping has said the changes, introduced in the last 12 months by the Home Office, create a "knock-on effect" in increasing the fear of crime.Incidents such as staring and offensive texts are now recorded as violent crimes.Mr Tipping said: "What it does is distort the picture of violence in our county, the.
  
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• EllieCullen published Changes in way crime is recorded gives 'distorted impression' of...

  03-07-2015 15:48
  
  Changes in the way crimes are recorded have given a "distorted impression" that violence is on the up in Nottinghamshire, says the Police and Crime Commissioner.Paddy Tipping has said the changes, introduced in the last 12 months by the Home Office, create a "knock-on effect" in increasing the fear of crime.Incidents such as staring and offensive texts are now recorded as violent crimes.Mr Tipping said: "What it does is distort the picture of violence in our county, the.
  
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• Tunisia attack: Nottinghamshire falls silent for victims including John Stollery - Nottingham Post

  03-07-2015 15:26
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  Tunisia attack: Nottinghamshire falls silent for victims including John Stollery
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  Hundreds gathered at the home of Nottinghamshire County Council to pay their respects to the victims of the Tunisia terrorist attack. Staff and members of the public held a minute's silence outside County Hall, in West Bridgford, at noon on Friday – a ...and more »
  
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• Charlotte Collinge cleared of murdering her husband Clifford after a retrial - Nottingham Post

  03-07-2015 15:20
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  Charlotte Collinge cleared of murdering her husband Clifford after a retrial
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  Charlotte Collinge, 48, of Sandy Lane, Warsop, showed no emotion in the dock as she was found not guilty of the charge, following Mr Collinge's death in October 2011. She had been sentenced to life in jail, with a minimum term of 23 years at Nottingham ...and more »
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi banters...

  03-07-2015 15:10
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi became embroiled in Twitter banter with Derby County fans last night.The Kuwaiti was responding to a series of tweets from Rams fans after announcing the signings of Matt Mills and ex-Derby striker Jamie Ward earlier in the day.One Derby fan tweeted "enjoy your relegation fight #dcfc" to which Al Hasawi responded "what happened to you last season?" followed by a crying emoticon.The exchanges continued which ended with the Forest owner..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi banters...

  03-07-2015 15:10
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi became embroiled in Twitter banter with Derby County fans last night.The Kuwaiti was responding to a series of tweets from Rams fans after announcing the signings of Matt Mills and ex-Derby striker Jamie Ward earlier in the day.One Derby fan tweeted "enjoy your relegation fight #dcfc" to which Al Hasawi responded "what happened to you last season?" followed by a crying emoticon.The exchanges continued which ended with the Forest owner..
  
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• Nottingham eviction fight man Tom Crawford charged - BBC News

  03-07-2015 14:47
  
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  Nottingham eviction fight man Tom Crawford charged
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  A man who was evicted from his home on Thursday has been charged with assaulting a police officer. Dozens turned out to support Tom Crawford, 64, who disputed claims he owed Bradford & Bingley £43,000 in mortgage payments. Nottinghamshire Police ...
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• Nottingham Post published Charlotte Collinge cleared of murdering her husband Clifford...

  03-07-2015 14:46
  
  The wife of Clifford Collinge has been cleared of his murder following a retrial.Charlotte Collinge, 48, of Sandy Lane, Warsop, showed no emotion in the dock as she was found not guilty of the charge, following Mr Collinge's death in October 2011.She had been sentenced to life in jail, with a minimum term of 23 years at Nottingham Crown Court in 2012, after being convicted of Mr Collinge's murder - but on Friday she walked from court an innocent woman.Her co-defendants Stephen Shreeves, 43, of..
  
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• Evicted man charged with PC assault

  03-07-2015 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who was evicted from his home on Thursday is charged with assaulting a police officer.
  
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• Nottingham Post published American football: Nottingham Caesars left with two games to save...

  03-07-2015 14:30
  Nottingham Caesars fell to a disappointing 35-0 loss to the Edinburgh Wolves at Southglade Leisure Centre.The result puts a serious dent in the Caesars' play-off hopes, leaving the side with a balanced record of four wins and four defeats.The poor performance came as a surprise to many, as the Caesars had recently turned their season around after impressive back-to-back wins against Chester and Shropshire.The Caesars started the game brightly with the offence seemingly clicking in the run and...
  
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