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• Nottingham Post published Taste of Rushcliffe: Festival in pictures

  12-07-2015 22:51
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Post Sunday quiz, July 12

  12-07-2015 22:33
  
  Test out your general knowledge in our weekly quiz.Find the answers in Monday's Post.1. Britons were told this week to leave which country? (a) Syria, (b) Tunisia, (c) Iraq2. Essex gangster John Palmer was known by the name of which Bond villain? (a) Scaragmanga, (b) Dr No, (c) Goldfinger 3. After today's closure of Thoresby Colliery, name the last deep mine operating in England (a) Harworth, (b) Kellingley, (c) Welbeck4. England cricket captain Alistair Cook was struck where on Thursday? (a)...
  
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• Kitten and hamster killed in Toton house fire - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 22:22
  
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  Kitten and hamster killed in Toton house fire
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  Firefighters could not save the animals after the blaze broke out in the bedroom of a house in Chetwynd Road at around 5.45pm on Sunday, July 12. The bedroom was "severely damaged" by the flames, according to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue.
  
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• BenIreland published Kitten and hamster killed in Toton house fire

  12-07-2015 22:03
  
  A kitten and a hamster have both died in a house fire in Toton.Firefighters could not save the animals after the blaze broke out in the bedroom of a house in Chetwynd Road at around 5.45pm on Sunday, July 12.The bedroom was "severely damaged" by the flames, according to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue.Three crews were called to the scene and used a nine-metre ladder, among other equipment, to tackle the fire.
  
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• Man dies after crash in north Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 22:01
  
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  Man dies after crash in north Nottinghamshire
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  A 26-year-old man has died after the car he was in left the road in north Nottinghamshire. The crash took place on the A60 Mansfield Road, near Worksop, between the junction with the A619 and the Broad Lane crossroads at around 3am on Saturday July 11.and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Notts County will have to offload players...

  12-07-2015 22:00
  
  Notts County have continued their movement in the transfer market over the last week by making a number of signings.Among them were Englishmen, Dutchmen and an Irishman in what has been a real statement of intent by the club.Obviously they want to get back to League One and they look to have recruited some real quality.It will be interesting to see how the Dutch lads get on and I am sure the players who were already there will look to see how they perform too.There is no doubting the pedigree of
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: Notts County will have to offload players...

  12-07-2015 22:00
  
  Notts County have continued their movement in the transfer market over the last week by making a number of signings.Among them were Englishmen, Dutchmen and an Irishman in what has been a real statement of intent by the club.Obviously they want to get back to League One and they look to have recruited some real quality.It will be interesting to see how the Dutch lads get on and I am sure the players who were already there will look to see how they perform too.There is no doubting the pedigree of
  
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• BenIreland published Man dies after crash in north Nottinghamshire

  12-07-2015 21:49
  
  A man has died after the car he was in left the road in north Nottinghamshire.The crash took place on the A60 Mansfield Road, near Worksop, between the junction with the A619 and the Broad Lane crossroads at around 3am on Saturday July 11.At this stage, police do not believe any other vehicle was involved.If you witnessed the collision or have any other information about it you can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 158 of 11 July.
  
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• BenIreland published Missing 14-year-old girl found safe and well

  12-07-2015 21:46
  
  Porsha Jackson, who went missing last night, has been found safe and well.Relatives had grown concerned for the 14-year-old's safety after she was last seen getting off a bus outside King's Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield.She has now returned home and Nottinghamshire Police thanked everyone who helped in the search for Porsha.
  
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• BenIreland published Gillian Clarke - wife of Ken - was a talented quilter and...

  12-07-2015 21:27
  
  Gillian Clarke, wife of Rushcliffe MP Ken Clarke, was a talented quilter who captured the essence of her and her husband through her art, a close family friend has said.Tributes have flooded in for the former lady of 11 Downing Street after she passed away following a 13-year battle with cancer, aged 74.A 7ft by 12ft collage quilt hangs on the wall of Martin Suthers' and his wife Poppy's Flintham home, created by Gillian after the four travelled to Guyana, South America, in 1999."When a...
  
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• Sunderland Ladies 2-1 Notts County Ladies

  12-07-2015 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Beth Mead's fifth league goal of the season so far gives Sunderland a late victory over Notts County.
  
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• Mjallby 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 20:00
  
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  Chris Burke came off the bench to score an equaliser in the last ten minutes as Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Mjallby in their second pre-season game. The Reds fell behind in the tenth minute, but after making ten changes through the second half ...
  Result: Late equaliser gives Nottingham Forest draw with Swedish side Mjallby ...Sports Moleall 4 news articles »
  
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• Mjallby 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 20:00
  
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  Mjallby 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report
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  Chris Burke came off the bench to score an equaliser in the last ten minutes as Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Mjallby in their second pre-season game. The Reds fell behind in the tenth minute, but after making ten changes through the second half ...
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• Nottingham Post published Mjallby 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report

  12-07-2015 19:52
  Chris Burke came off the bench to score an equaliser in the last ten minutes as Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Mjallby in their second pre-season game.The Reds fell behind in the tenth minute, but after making ten changes through the second half levelled via the Scottish winger.Former Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard started as he continued his trial period, while there was a place for midfielder Robert Tesche, who has been consistently linked with a move to Birmingham City.Two other...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County coach takes confidence from another pre-season rout...

  12-07-2015 19:38
  
  Two games played, 17 goals scored and not one conceded.As far as the pre-season campaign goes, the numbers arestacking up nicely for Notts County at present.This 9-0 thrashing of Rolls Royce Leisurefollowed their decimation of Arnold last Wednesday and it was done in hugely impressive style.The cynics will say there is nothing to be gained by hammering part-time localsides, but goals are always good for confidence.Those scored here were of the highest quality as the experienced players,...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County coach takes confidence from another pre-season rout...

  12-07-2015 19:38
  
  Two games played, 17 goals scored and not one conceded.As far as the pre-season campaign goes, the numbers arestacking up nicely for Notts County at present.This 9-0 thrashing of Rolls Royce Leisurefollowed their decimation of Arnold last Wednesday and it was done in hugely impressive style.The cynics will say there is nothing to be gained by hammering part-time localsides, but goals are always good for confidence.Those scored here were of the highest quality as the experienced players,...
  
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• Mansfield Town sign former Notts County defender Krystian Pearce - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 19:36
  
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  Mansfield Town sign former Notts County defender Krystian Pearce
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  Krystian Pearce is now a Mansfield Town player after most recently being with Torquay United. Mansfield Town sign former Notts County defender Krystian Pearce. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE.
  
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• Sunderland Ladies 2 Notts County Ladies 1: WSL1 match report - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 19:35
  
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  Sunderland Ladies 2 Notts County Ladies 1: WSL1 match report
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  Three of England's World Cup heroes returned to duty with Notts County Ladies against Sunderland in the Women's Super League 1. But there was nothing Laura Bassett, Alex Greenwood or Ellen White could do to prevent them conceding a last-minute goal ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town sign former Notts County defender Krystian Pearce

  12-07-2015 19:35
  Former Notts County central defender Krystian Pearce has joined Mansfield Town after a successful trial period.Pearce was in the side as the Stags drew 1-1 with Tamworth on Saturday. Although he picked up an injury in the second half it was only a precaution to take him off.Pearce, who was most recently with Torquay United, has amassed nearly 250 appearances during his career.He said:"It's good to be back in the League and also to be at, what seems to be, a very good club."I'm...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sunderland Ladies 2 Notts County Ladies 1: WSL1 match report

  12-07-2015 19:32
  
  Three of England's World Cup heroes returned to duty with Notts County Ladies against Sunderland in the Women's Super League 1.But there was nothing Laura Bassett, Alex Greenwood or Ellen White could do to prevent them conceding a last-minute goal to lose 2-1.Notts also gave a debut to new loan goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain, but she was beaten by Beth Mead's stunning late strike that sealed victory for the home side.Sunderland started well, Hayley Sharp latching onto Victoria Greenwell's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Graeme Swann and Jonathan Agnew to help launch Trent Bridge Ashes...

  12-07-2015 19:29
  
  Graeme Swann, a two time championship winner with Nottinghamshire and three times an Ashes winner with England, will form a guest speaking duo alongside legendary broadcaster Jonathan Agnew, at Trent Bridge's pre-Ashes dinner on Monday August 3.Swann (pictured), who retired from cricket in December 2013, is returning to the county he served for nine years as a player to entertain guests over a fine-dining experience in the Derek Randall Suite.The 36-year-old took 255 wickets in 60 Tests for...
  
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• Stuart Broad named in unchanged England squad for second Ashes Test - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 19:05
  
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  Stuart Broad named in unchanged England squad for second Ashes Test
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  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad will hope for more of the same after being named in an unchanged 13-man England squad for the second Test against Australia at Lord's. Broad took five wickets in the first match and produced an inspired opening spell in ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published This Girl Can: Victoria Embankment 5k and 10k runs in pictures

  12-07-2015 19:05
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad named in unchanged England squad for second Ashes...

  12-07-2015 18:59
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad will hope for more of the same after being named in an unchanged 13-man England squad for the second Test against Australia at Lord's.Broadtook five wickets in the first match and produced an inspired opening spell in Australia's second innings as England went 1-0 up in the five match series.The hosts won by 169 runs in Cardiff, meaning Steven Finn and Adil Rashid are again set to miss out on a place in the final XI for Thursday's first day.New coach Trevor...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire bowler Luke Wood not thinking about the future...

  12-07-2015 18:55
  
  When Joe Root won the inaugural LV= Breakthrough Player award in 2012 he was a fresh faced 21-year-old who scored 746 runs in the County Championship.Now he is a fresh faced 24-year-old who has just won man of the match in the first Ashes Test and is arguably the only player to master all three forms of the game for England.Whether Nottinghamshire seamer Luke Wood can achieve anywhere near as much success in his whole career remains to be seen, but he is on the right track having been nominated.
  
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• Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Central College Nottingham dedicated to ... - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 18:52
  
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  Paralympic swimmer Ollie Hynd was the winner of the Nottingham Post Young Sportsperson of the Year award in 2014. VIEW GALLERY. Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Central College Nottingham dedicated to sporting... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Premier League cricket: Caythorpe slip up as Plumtree close...

  12-07-2015 18:51
  
  The battle at the top tightened after leaders Caythorpe fell to just their second defeat.After winning the toss Attenborough bowled.Martyn Dobson made 47 in an 85 run stand with Mat Dowman (63).With Akif Farooq taking four for 70 and Stanny Simon five for 47, only 33 from James Hemmings pushed the total to 224.In reply, Craig Heiden (67 not out) joined Tom Murray to add 52 for the fifth wicket, before Muhammad Usman, who retired not out, and Ben Bhabra joined him to add a further 79 to take...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Premier League: Caythorpe slip up as Plumtree close in at...

  12-07-2015 18:51
  
  The battle at the top tightened after leaders Caythorpe fell to just their second defeat.After winning the toss Attenborough bowled.Martyn Dobson made 47 in an 85 run stand with Mat Dowman (63).With Akif Farooq taking four for 70 and Stanny Simon five for 47, only 33 from James Hemmings pushed the total to 224.In reply, Craig Heiden (67 not out) joined Tom Murray to add 52 for the fifth wicket, before Muhammad Usman, who retired not out, and Ben Bhabra joined him to add a further 79 to take...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Central College Nottingham...

  12-07-2015 18:50
  
  Offering a comprehensive range of further and higher education courses, Central College Nottingham provides their students with fantastic skills and opportunities for their future careers.Sport is absolutely fundamental to the college, with students competing in a vast array of sports including football, hockey, tennis, basketball, archery, rowing and badminton.Head of Sport Adam Beazeley is hugely proud of the college's exceptional reputation for sport and is delighted to be involved with the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Residents describe chilling moment girl, 2, is killed close to...

  12-07-2015 18:12
  
  Distraught neighbours have described the chilling moment a two-year-old girl was killed yards from their doorstep.The toddler, wearing a party dress at the time, was hit by a Nissan Qashqai in Bolero Square, outside the Capital FM Arena, shortly after 8am on Saturday. She died later that evening after being rushed to Queen's Medical Centre.Residents living in Ice House, a block of flats next to the centre, ran to their windows after hearing "piercing screams."A 34-year-old woman, who..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Residents describe chilling moment girl, 2, is killed close to...

  12-07-2015 18:12
  
  Distraught neighbours have described the chilling moment a two-year-old girl was killed yards from their doorstep.The toddler, wearing a party dress at the time, was hit by a Nissan Qashqai in Bolero Square, outside the Capital FM Arena, shortly after 8am on Saturday. She died later that evening after being rushed to Queen's Medical Centre.Residents living in Ice House, a block of flats next to the centre, ran to their windows after hearing "piercing screams."A 34-year-old woman, who..
  
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• BenIreland published Books of condolence opened for victims of Tunisia massacre in...

  12-07-2015 18:06
  
  Two books of condolence have been opened, in Beeston and Stapleford, to pay tribute to the 38 victims of the beach massacre in Tunisia.Thirty of the lost, shot on June 26, were British citizens.Broxtowe Borough Council has opened its book in the council offices in Foster Avenue, Beeston.Council leader Richard Jackson, mayor Susan Bagshaw and Councillor Halimah Khaled were among the first to sign the book.A joint statement from a cross-party group of councillors said: "Our thoughts and...
  
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• 'Miracle' jockey makes racing return

  12-07-2015 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jump jockey Brian Toomey returns to racing two years after a fall which nearly killed him, but his mount Kings Grey is pulled up.
  
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• Ilkeston pub sold at auction for £5000 over the guide price - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 17:00
  
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  Ilkeston pub sold at auction for £5000 over the guide price
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  The Gallows Inn in Nottingham Road was among the lots at Nottingham Racecourse on Friday and fetched £195,000 – £5,000 over the guide price. Ilkeston pub sold at auction for £5,000 over the guide price. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to ...
  
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• My Job: Award winning double decker bus driver - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 16:47
  
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  My Job: Award winning double decker bus driver
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  Double decker bus driver Les Roome admits the sheer importance of his job does occasionally hit him. "When I first started the job I did realise you have got all these people's lives in your hands, and it made me nervous," said the 49-year-old, of Carlton.
  
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• TomNorton published Ilkeston pub sold at auction for £5,000 over the guide...

  12-07-2015 16:42
  
  Auctioneers have sold a popular Ilkeston pub that dates back to the 19th century.The Gallows Inn in Nottingham Road was among the lots at Nottingham Racecourse on Friday and fetched £195,000 – £5,000 over the guide price.The has been run by husband and wife team Sharon and Andy Tassi for the past nine years.They turned it into a thriving local, which has held anniversaries, concerts, weddings and wakes.But the couple decided to leave it behind to focus on Andy's other business,
  
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• BenIreland published Missing girl, 14, last seen getting off bus outside hospital

  12-07-2015 16:37
  
  Relatives and police are concerned for the well-being of a 14-year-old girl, who has been missing since Saturday night.Porsha Jackson was last seen getting off the 1A Mansfield to Huthwaite bus outside King's Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, at around 9pm on July 11.She is described as white, around 5ft 5ins tall, of medium build, with long straight brown hair and a pale complexion.Porsha was last wearing blue jeans, a white and grey zip up coat and light blue and grey trainers.Anyone who...
  
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• Nottingham Post published My Job: Award winning double decker bus driver

  12-07-2015 16:27
  
  Double decker bus driver Les Roome admits the sheer importance of his job does occasionally hit him."When I first started the job I did realise you have got all these people's lives in your hands, and it made me nervous," said the 49-year-old, of Carlton.But, after six weeks of training and expert help from Nottingham City Transport (NCT) trainers, he felt confident enough for the job.That was eight years ago and Les, who drives the 24/25 to Arnold and the 27 to Carlton, has never...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented My Job: Award winning double decker bus driver

  12-07-2015 16:27
  
  Double decker bus driver Les Roome admits the sheer importance of his job does occasionally hit him."When I first started the job I did realise you have got all these people's lives in your hands, and it made me nervous," said the 49-year-old, of Carlton.But, after six weeks of training and expert help from Nottingham City Transport (NCT) trainers, he felt confident enough for the job.That was eight years ago and Les, who drives the 24/25 to Arnold and the 27 to Carlton, has never...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Women's Running Race 2015: Refreshing vibe as participants lace...

  12-07-2015 14:57
  THERE was a refreshing vibe about this year's Women's Running Race at Victoria Embankment.There are races where frantically running against the stopwatch is the be all and end all.But for many at today's event, part of the This Girl Can campaign, were taking part in their first ever competitive race.The weather may have been damp and miserable, but the cheery atmosphere more than made up for it.One such runner was Katherine Rich, 30, from Mapperley.She said: "I have never ran outside or in.
  
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• DanRussell published In pictures: Keyworth Village Show

  12-07-2015 13:44
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: I wouldn't be against Darius Henderson return...

  12-07-2015 12:01
  
  Nottingham Forest's pre-season campaign is underway which Dougie Freedman will just use to improve the fitness of his players and not much else.Okay they lost to Odense last week, but people forget they are further ahead in their pre-season than Forest so will be much sharper.I've never been one for reading too much into results from friendlies, but I must say there's no point playing teams who you know you are going to beat.If you go and hammer somebody 10-0 for instance then what have you...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns column: I wouldn't be against Darius Henderson return...

  12-07-2015 12:01
  
  Nottingham Forest's pre-season campaign is underway which Dougie Freedman will just use to improve the fitness of his players and not much else.Okay they lost to Odense last week, but people forget they are further ahead in their pre-season than Forest so will be much sharper.I've never been one for reading too much into results from friendlies, but I must say there's no point playing teams who you know you are going to beat.If you go and hammer somebody 10-0 for instance then what have you...
  
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• DanRussell published In pictures: Beeston Carnival

  12-07-2015 11:24
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest's Michail Antonio a £7.5m target for ... - Nottingham Post

  12-07-2015 11:22
  
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  Nottingham Forest's star winger Michail Antonio is a £7.5m target for Premier League new boys Bournemouth, according to one report. Fellow top flight clubs Aston Villa, West Brom, Swansea and Norwich City are also said to be interested in the 25-year ...
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest's Michail Antonio a £7.5...

  12-07-2015 11:10
  
  Nottingham Forest's star winger Michail Antonio is a £7.5m target for Premier League new boys Bournemouth, according to one report.Fellow top flight clubs Aston Villa, West Brom, Swansea and Norwich City are also said to be interested in the 25-year-old, who had a stunning first season at the City Ground.After joining Forest last summer for £1.5m, Antonio was one of their best players last season and scored 15 goals.The latest speculation over Antonio's future comes less than a week.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest's Michail Antonio a £7.5...

  12-07-2015 11:10
  
  Nottingham Forest's star winger Michail Antonio is a £7.5m target for Premier League new boys Bournemouth, according to one report.Fellow top flight clubs Aston Villa, West Brom, Swansea and Norwich City are also said to be interested in the 25-year-old, who had a stunning first season at the City Ground.After joining Forest last summer for £1.5m, Antonio was one of their best players last season and scored 15 goals.The latest speculation over Antonio's future comes less than a week.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Missing Newark woman found by police

  12-07-2015 09:41
  
  Police have thanked members of the public after helping them find missing woman Kirsty Stewart.The Post reported yesterday how the 21-year-old had last been seen at The Willows at around 11.30am on Friday, July 10.Kirsty, from North Muskham, near Newark, was found safe and well in South Yorkshire.A spokesman for Nottinghamsire Police said: "Kirsty Stewart, who was reported missing on Friday, has been found safe and well in South Yorkshire. "Thanks to all who shared our...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Road closed in Beeston for...

  12-07-2015 09:24
  
  A road will be closed in Beeston today because of tram construction work.Regent Street will be closed from Middle Street through to its junction with High Road.Subsequently, bus service Orange 36 will be diverted and stops at City Road, Marlborough Road, Humber Road and Salthouse Lane will not be serviced.Elsewhere this morning, the roads appear quiet across Nottinghamshire.Want to share your travel news? Call 0115 9051971.Fancy a new career path?
  
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• Nottingham Post published Don't forget your brolly! Week of wet weather ahead for...

  12-07-2015 09:05
  
  Those long sunny days are going to feel like a distant memory over the coming days - as frequent showers tighten their grip across Nottinghamshire.The wet weather will begin on Sunday and is expected to last throughout the week.It will feel humid in places as temperatures will reach at least 20C every day.It will be a cloudy start to Sunday, July 12, with outbreaks of rain expected throughout the day.Need a new job?
  
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