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• Djamel Abdoun and Radi Majewski left at home as Nottingham Forest give youth ... - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2015 23:01
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  Djamel Abdoun and Radi Majewski have not travelled to Sweden with the rest of the Nottingham Forest squad. Boss Dougie Freedman is keen to give young players Jorge Grant and Roger Riera the chance to work with the rest of the squad in Scandinavia.and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Residents voice concerns over land near proposed HS2 site in...

  06-07-2015 22:40
  
  Concerns about parking dominated discussions about a major development next to the proposed HS2 site in Toton.Members of Broxtowe Borough Council's HS2/Toton Advisory Committee met on Monday to discuss dozens of responses gathered at a consultation earlier this year on the plans for land next to Toton Sidings.The site has been mooted as a possible location for a railway station for the Government's £50 billion high-speed rail project, with the first phase connecting London and Birmingham..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Djamel Abdoun and Radi Majewski left at home as Nottingham Forest...

  06-07-2015 22:20
  
  Djamel Abdoun and Radi Majewski have not travelled to Sweden with the rest of the Nottingham Forest squad.Boss Dougie Freedman is keen to give young players Jorge Grant and Roger Riera the chance to work with the rest of the squad in Scandinavia.And, with limited places available on the tour party, the Scotsman was keen to demonstrate that young players will be given their opportunity this season."They have both earned their chance," said Freedman. "We want them to be involved...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Djamel Abdoun and Radi Majewski left at home as Nottingham Forest...

  06-07-2015 22:20
  
  Djamel Abdoun and Radi Majewski have not travelled to Sweden with the rest of the Nottingham Forest squad.Boss Dougie Freedman is keen to give young players Jorge Grant and Roger Riera the chance to work with the rest of the squad in Scandinavia.And, with limited places available on the tour party, the Scotsman was keen to demonstrate that young players will be given their opportunity this season."They have both earned their chance," said Freedman. "We want them to be involved...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Taylor column: Freedman's persuasive powers may shape...

  06-07-2015 22:15
  
  Just by watching him, you can tell Michail Antonio simply loves playing football.Positive in both his approach and his attitude, the flying winger is one of those players who seems to harbourthe same pure sense of joy with the ball at his feet as he did when he dreamed of being a professional as he skipped around the playground as a child.When they come up against him now, defenders tend to enjoy the experience slightly less. For them, it is normally rather less joyous.But, over the summer, a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'This is a dream move for me', says Notts County new boy Genaro...

  06-07-2015 22:00
  
  When Notts County's interest in Genaro Snijders emerged last week, the internet phenomenon which is YouTube became a useful tool.Assessing players by a small clip of video is certainly not foolproof because itdoes notrepresenta true picture of theirattributes such as work without the ball.But what it does show is the flashes of quality when ithas been decisive in games and for those who watched Snijders' compilation you can understand the increasing excitement.A breakneck turn of speed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Notts County have been a fascinating club to...

  06-07-2015 21:45
  
  The ink was barely dry on Jon Stead's contract when the news of further signings for Notts County began to emerge.This time it was the names of Genaro Snijders and Mawouna Amevoron the lips of every Magpies fan, who quicklyscoured the internet to get the background on their latest Dutch imports.The raft of new signings didn't stop thereeither as ex-Newcastle forward Adam Campbell and former Crystal Palace youngster Kyle De Silva were the next to sign two-year deals.Their careers have not...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andy Carter confident he will earn new deal with Nottinghamshire

  06-07-2015 21:45
  Andy Carter is not worried about his future at Trent Bridge as he backs himself to earn a new deal with Nottinghamshire.The fast bowler (pictured), who is in the last year of his contract, will have a scan on the side strain he picked up on the first day against Worcestershire last week on Tuesday.He still bravely bowled in the match, taking five wickets, and is confident he will be available soon as he looks to add to a tally of just 21 first-class games for Notts since joining them in 2008.A..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brendan Taylor says his catching this season has not been good...

  06-07-2015 21:30
  Brendan Taylor hopes his 77 went some way to making up for two dropped chances as he gave a scathing verdict on his catching this season.Taylor's aberrations only cost 15 runs against Middlesex on day one, but he feels he should be fieldingto a higher standard overall.The former Zimbabwe international, who signed over the winter,said: "You let your bowler down and your team-mates when you drop catches."It's a sickening feeling. I've dropped a few too many this season! I'm trying to...
  
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• Notts County sign three forwards

  06-07-2015 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign winger Genaro Snijders, ex-Newcastle striker Adam Campbell and attacking midfielder Kyle Da Silva.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County sign two more players and Jenner is also set to seal...

  06-07-2015 20:13
  
  Notts County are set to complete another busy day in the transfer market tomorrow as the Magpies close in on the signing of Julian Jenner.The Dutch winger is set to formalise his move to Meadow Lane once he has completed his medical, with a one-year contract believed to be on the table.Jenner's imminent arrival followed what was an extraordinary day of transfer activity at Meadow Lane where the club announced three new signings in the space of four hours to take their summer tally to nine...
  
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• Franklin spell checks Notts progress

  06-07-2015 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire close the second day on 180-4 at Trent Bridge, replying to Middlesex's first-innings total of 374 all out.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Middlesex: Day two report: Brendan Taylor...

  06-07-2015 19:40
  
  Brendan Taylor was 11 runs short of briefly becoming the highest run scorer in Division One as Nottinghamshire batted diligently on a day punctuated by rain and bad light at Trent Bridge.The Zimbabwean became the fourth man to pass 700 runs this season on the way to his 77 as Notts closed on 180 for four, 194 runs behind Middlesex after two days play.Taylor led a strong batting performance from the hosts, who fought well under cloudy skies and uncertain conditions with 20 overs lost in the...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Cyclists riding on pavement warned they could be fined

  06-07-2015 19:26
  
  Cyclists riding on a stretch of pavement next to one of Nottingham's busiest roads have been warned they could be fined.Community Protection Officers, who work as part of a partnership between Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council, targeted those flouting the law on London Road.The move comes after two incidents, including one where a visually impaired woman was hit by a cyclist as she walked along the pavement.Cyclists who regularly use the footpath, which connects the canal...
  
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• Creative successes support growing industry - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2015 19:12
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  Clothing guru Paul Smith, computer games icon Lara Croft and Nottingham's BAFTA Award-winning Television Workshop actors' studio are among the creative successes originating from the D2N2 LEP area. An estimated 24,700 people work in the creative ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Creative successes support growing industry

  06-07-2015 19:00
  Clothing guru Paul Smith, computer games icon Lara Croft and Nottingham's BAFTA Award-winning Television Workshop actors' studio are among the creative successes originating from the D2N2 LEP area.An estimated 24,700 people work in the creative industries in the D2N2 LEP catchment, representing 2.7% of total workplace-based employment. Jobs are mainly concentrated in small firms involved in ICT, software and computer services (by far the largest part of D2N2's Creative and Digital Industries, or
  
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• Lorry and trailer 'crushed' soldier

  06-07-2015 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A young soldier died after he became trapped between a military lorry and trailer on Dartmoor, an inquest hears.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Global names generate significant supply chains

  06-07-2015 18:53
  
  Planes, trains and automobiles is a phrase which really can be applied to the D2N2 catchment.Car-maker Toyota, aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and train builder Bombardier – all global names in transport equipment manufacturing – are based here and in turn generate significant supply chains stretching out from the area across the UK and beyond. A fourth big name, JCB, has its headquarters in Staffordshire but has plants straddling the D2N2 border.D2N2's Transport Equipment...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire membership passes 8,000 to reach highest in...

  06-07-2015 18:28
  Nottinghamshire's membership is the highest it has ever been in the 174-year history of the club.Notts now have 8,342 registered members, up 15 per cent from 2014, with numbers particularly on the rise among supporters aged under 21, up 23 per cent in that category.Chief executive Lisa Pursehouse said: "We're incredibly proud that we've got the highest number of members we've had."It's particularly pleasing that the number of young people joining has risen so steeply, and we're very...
  
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• In pictures: Sherwood the Bear returns as Nottingham Forest mascot - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2015 18:25
  
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  Sherwood the Bear hands over season tickets to Janis Powell and her son Mark of Aspley who won a competition. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Sherwood The Bear returned from his trip to Manchester after thieves stole him in ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Life sciences a vital industry

  06-07-2015 18:25
  
  Last year's D2N2 annual conference was held at Medicity. With an ageing population, life sciences have become a vital industry.In the D2N2 catchment, Nottingham's BioCity provides a bioscience collective, home to around 80 businesses. Medicity is a joint venture between BioCity and Alliance Boots, focusing on innovations in consumer healthcare, medical technology, diagnostics and beauty projects.D2N2 launched its Life Sciences Sector Strategy and Action Plan (2014-2023) at the Medilink Board...
  
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• Joshua Bradley murder trial: One man found not guilty - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2015 18:24
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  Joshua Bradley murder trial: One man found not guilty
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  One of the men accused of the murder of Joshua Bradley has been found not guilty on the judge's direction. Muhamad Adnan admitted violent disorder – but denied murder – after he was involved in fighting in Nottingham the night Joshua died. Joshua, 19 ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Airport plays host to cannes delegation's powerful presentation

  06-07-2015 18:19
  
  This year Cannes' annual MIPIM (Marche International des Professionals d'Immobilier) business property event was visited by the largest D2N2 area delegation ever.East Midlands Airport representatives hosted an important initiative launched by the D2N2 area delegation to the MIPIM event in Cannes this year.Each year the town in Southern France is the location for Europe's biggest property fair; where investors, developers and project managers meet with representatives of cities looking for inward
  
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• rsherdley published Joshua Bradley murder trial: One man found not guilty

  06-07-2015 18:16
  
  One of the men accused of the murder of Joshua Bradley has been found not guilty on the judge's direction.Muhamad Adnan admitted violent disorder – but denied murder – after he was involved in fighting in Nottingham the night Joshua died.Joshua, 19, of Bulwell, was allegedly stabbed in his heart by Richard Johnson, 24, of Belton Street, in Hyson Green, after the violence erupted in Thurland Street on February 8.Adnan, 22, of no fixed address, threw the first punch after Joshua's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published D2N2 joins push for devolution to give area extra economic muscle

  06-07-2015 18:13
  
  Whilst politically neutral, the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership and its business partners met a number of high profile politicians on the campaign trail towards the May 7 General Election – and took the opportunity to lobby these influencers over LEP ambitions for future Devolution for the area.With closely fought, key marginal seats in the D2N2 area – including Broxtowe and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, and Amber Valley and Chesterfield in Derbyshire – the big guns of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published D2N2: ​Investing for growth and to provide employment for the...

  06-07-2015 18:05
  
  From businesses involved in making popcorn, to marine engineering, to cutting edge healthcare and biosciences, D2N2's Unlocking Investment for Growth grants have funded long-term economic growth and jobs creation.Securing capital investment is often a stumbling block for ambitious businesses with a plan to expand – which is where D2N2's Unlocking Investment for Growth (UI4G) scheme came in.Supported by £5 million from the Government's Regional Growth Fund and £2.8 million from.
  
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• Nottinghamshire women encouraged to enter the world of construction - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2015 18:04
  
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  Research shows that across the country, in 2015, there are more men called Dave working in the industry than women all together. But local businesses and campaign groups are keen to change that in Nottinghamshire. A special event has been held to raise ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures: Sherwood the Bear returns as Nottingham Forest...

  06-07-2015 18:04
  
  Nottingham Forest have announced that Sherwood the Bear is coming back as their official mascot to replace Robin Hood.Sherwood the Bearstarted out in 2001 and was pictured at his unveiling with boss Dave Bassett 14 years ago this month.The news came of great interest as Sherwood the Bear started trending on Twitter in Nottingham.Here the Post has delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pictures of Sherwood from his first time as mascot in our picture gallery.Back in August 2007,..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented In pictures: Sherwood the Bear returns as Nottingham Forest...

  06-07-2015 18:04
  
  Nottingham Forest have announced that Sherwood the Bear is coming back as their official mascot to replace Robin Hood.Sherwood the Bearstarted out in 1997 and was pictured at his unveiling with boss Dave Bassett 18 years ago.The news came of great interest as Sherwood the Bear started trending on Twitter in Nottingham.Here the Post has delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pictures of Sherwood from his first time as mascot in our picture gallery.Back in August 2007, the club...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Celebrity football tournament forced to scrap live music

  06-07-2015 17:51
  Organisers of a celebrity football tournament have been forced to scale back the event due to health and safety concerns.
  Taken Too Soon will still go ahead at the Inspire Community Stadium in Stoke Bardolph on Sunday, July 12 but plans for live music from the likes of Union J, Rough Copy and Ray Quinn have been scrapped.
  "I'm broken-hearted about it," says Roger Henry, who has been working for months on the event, which aims to raise awareness of Nottingham youngsters who lost their lives to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire women encouraged to enter the world of constructi...

  06-07-2015 17:48
  
  MORE women in Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to enter the world of construction.Research shows that across the country, in 2015, there are more men called Dave working in the industry than women all together.But local businesses and campaign groups are keen to change that in Nottinghamshire.A special event has been held to raise awareness among women about job opportunities for them – encouraging them to try their hand at plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating.It was organised
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham mosaic artist Julie Vernon showcases giant Shaun the...

  06-07-2015 17:35
  
  Instead of wool, Julie Vernon's creation of Shaun the Sheep has 16,500 glistening glass balls and 8,500 hand-cut mosaic tiles.The award-winning artist brought the animated star of both big and small screen to life by crafting a 5ft tall and 100kg model at her home in Edwalton.Julie was chosen out of 2,000 artists who applied to make a model for Aardman Animations' Shaun in the City summer trail in London and Bristol.The whole process took the 46-year-old, who set-up her creative business in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Bishop looking forward to working with others in an 'outward-look...

  06-07-2015 17:33
  
  The new Roman Catholic Bishop of Nottingham has pledged that his will be an outward-looking ministry, seeking to work with other Christian churches and other religions."I am very keen that as a Church we look outwards, that we seek to be more missionary and that we work with others, especially all our Christian brothers and sisters but also with other faiths," said the Rt Rev Patrick McKinney.Bishop McKinney was speaking at Nottingham Cathedral after his ordination by the Archbishop of
  
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• Orient sign Mansfield striker Palmer

  06-07-2015 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two Leyton Orient sign Mansfield Town striker Ollie Palmer on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• JemmaPage published Have you seen missing teenager Megan Parker?

  06-07-2015 17:28
  Officers are asking for the public's help in tracking down missing teenager Megan Parker.The 18-year-old was last seen in Nottingham city centre with two friends on Thursday, July 2.She had travelled to the area from Preston to visit a friend on June 28, and was set to return home on July 4, but she did not make the journey.She is white, about 5ft 4 ins, with shoulder length blonde hair and blue eyes. If you see Megan, or know where she is, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cropwell Bishop Playgroup on the brink of closure

  06-07-2015 17:23
  
  A PLAYGROUP which has served a community for almost 50 years is on the brink of closure.Cropwell Bishop Playgroup is desperately appealing for donations or toddler registrations in a last-ditch bid to save it from shutting down.The pre-school has 15 children, aged between two and five, on its books for September. But it needs to double that to survive. If spaces cannot be filled, the centre's only option is a sponsorship deal to help run a service for a reduced number of children.But Helen Auty,
  
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• Nottingham Post published D2N2: We are working together to deliver on our economic

  06-07-2015 17:18
  
  THE clue to our success is in our name. LEPs are Local Enterprise PARTNERSHIPS, not agencies.What drives D2N2 is its core value of working collaboratively, to ensure that the sum is greater than the individual parts. In an area as large and diverse as the D2N2 catchment – Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – true collaboration is a big ask. It is also an absolute necessity, if this economy is to be driven forward in a way which sees all communities share the benefits..
  
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• Nottingham Post published D2N2: Our businesses see a bright future and we're here to help

  06-07-2015 16:58
  
  It's been a year in which the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership began delivering on the objectives it had set for itself following extensive consultation with the businesses, local authorities, education providers and communities in its area.Strategies for our eight key economic sectors have been put in place and are being brought to life, a £214 million pot of European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) is now available to answer business and community needs, we have seen the launch of...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Pop nostalgia weekend at Clumber Park in August

  06-07-2015 16:50
  
  Stars of the Seventies and Eighties will line up at Clumber Park for a weekend of pop nostalgia.
  The Flashback Festival, now in its sixth year, will include two separate concerts with Boney M, The Real Thing and Odyssey warming up for headliners Sister Sledge (We Are Family, Lost In Music) on Friday August 21.
  Sheffield synthpop pioneers the Human League (Don't You Want Me, Human, Together in Electric Dreams) will headline the Eighties line-up on Saturday, August 22, joined by Marc Almond, Jason
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Former Nottingham Forest man Greg Halford signs for ... - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2015 16:20
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest players Greg Halford and Danny Collins have made a swift reunion at Rotherham United. Defender Collins had already signed for the Reds' Championship rivals on a one-year deal, and Halford has now also linked up with the ...
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• Leigh_Curtis commented VIDEO: Notts County complete the signing of Dutch winger Genaro...

  06-07-2015 16:14
  
  Notts County have completed the signing of Dutch winger Genaro Snijders. The former FC Oss winger has put pen to paper on a two-year deal and is the club's seventh summer signing. Snidjers has been courted by boss Ricardo Moniz for much of the summer with the winger's pace and skill part of his ambition to create a forward line capable of scoring 60 goals. The 25-year-old has experience of the Dutch top flight having started out at Vitesse in 2008. In a four-year spell in the Eredivisie...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Anthony Howell back at Carlton Town where it all started, while...

  06-07-2015 16:12
  
  Former Mansfield Town midfielder Anthony Howell has returned to Carlton Town.And the 29-year-old could play against the Stags in a pre-season friendly at Stoke Lane tonight (7.45pm).Howell, who played over 100 league games for Mansfield and helped them win the Conference Premier title in 2013, began his career with the Millers in their academy.And chairman Mick Garton believes they have pulled off a major coup by bringing him back to the club ahead of the new season."It's great to have him...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Former Nottingham Forest man Greg Halford signs...

  06-07-2015 16:00
  
  Former Nottingham Forest players Greg Halford and Danny Collins have made a swift reunion at Rotherham United.Defender Collins had already signed for the Reds' Championship rivals on a one-year deal, and Halford has now also linked up with the Millers.Halford did not play a single game for Forest last season.After being told he could leave the City Ground, the 30-year-old was loaned to Brighton, playing 19 games in the Championship for the Seagulls.He was released by Forest last week when his...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Former Nottingham Forest man Greg Halford linked...

  06-07-2015 16:00
  
  Former Nottingham Forest players Greg Halford and Danny Collins could be set for a swift reunion at Rotherham United.Defender Collins has already signed for the Reds' Championship rivals on a one-year deal, and Halford is now being linked with a move to the Millers.Halford did not play a single game for Forest last season.After being told he could leave the City Ground, the 30-year-old was loaned to Brighton, playing 19 games in the Championship for the Seagulls.He was released by Forest last...
  
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• Morrison and Owen secure Open places

  06-07-2015 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's James Morrison qualifies for his second Open Championship - but first at St Andrews - and Greg Owen also secures his place.
  
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• BenIreland published Salvation Army members to celebrate 100th anniversary of...

  06-07-2015 15:50
  Salvation Army members are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic building in Nottingham, home of the charity's founder.The William Booth Memorial Halls, in King Edward Street, opened a century ago.The Salvation Army, founded by Nottingham methodist preacher William Booth in London 150 years ago, now serves 126 countries.This weekend's events also mark the Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls Corps 136th anniversary.Meetings will be held at the Memorial Halls on Saturday 11th July at
  
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• BenIreland commented Salvation Army members to celebrate 100th anniversary of...

  06-07-2015 15:50
  
  Salvation Army members are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic building in Nottingham, home of the charity's founder.The William Booth Memorial Halls, in King Edward Street, opened a century ago.The Salvation Army, founded by Nottingham methodist preacher William Booth in London 150 years ago, now serves 126 countries.This weekend's events also mark the Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls Corps 136th anniversary.Meetings will be held at the Memorial Halls on Saturday 11th July at
  
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• BenIreland published Mosaic 'totem pole' sculpture designed by children to mark...

  06-07-2015 15:44
  
  Pupils are helping to create a two-metre-high mosaic sculpture with a local artist to celebrate the 80th anniversary of their school.Staff and alumni of Robert Mellors Primary in Arnold say the sculpture, which forms part of a new garden area, will make the community proud.And visitors can see the children's garden work at the Bonington Drive school's gala party from noon on Saturday, July 11.Head teacher Susan Laplanche said: "It's going to be transformed. The children have come up with...
  
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• JemmaPage published National Kissing Day in Nottingham in pictures

  06-07-2015 15:36
  
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• LucyBudge published In pictures: Nottingham's Splendour festival over the years

  06-07-2015 15:32
  
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