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• Nottingham Post published In Pictures : Splendour 2015 - Main and Confetti Stage...

  18-07-2015 23:30
  
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• Nottingham Post published In Pictures - Face in the Crowd part 3 - Splendour 2015

  18-07-2015 23:08
  
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• Nottingham Post published In Pictures: Face in the Crowd Part 2 - Splendour 2015

  18-07-2015 22:50
  
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• Nottingham Post published In Pictures: Face in the Crowd Part 2 - Splandour 2015

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• Leigh_Curtis published Dean Yates says Notts County can still improve

  18-07-2015 21:49
  
  Dean Yates says Notts County still have much to work on after they maintained their 100 per cent pre-season record against Alfreton.The Magpies secured a 3-2 win at the Impact Arena to make it four wins out of four under boss Ricardo Moniz.Notts had to come from a goal down after John Johnstone had made the most of a mix-up between trialist Josimar Lima and goalkeeper Roy Carroll.Jimmy Spencer restored parity before goals from Wes Atkinson and Haydn Hollis made it 3-1.Conference North side...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Dean Yates says Notts County can still improve

  18-07-2015 21:49
  Dean Yates says Notts County still have much to work on after they maintained their 100 per cent pre-season record against Alfreton.The Magpies secured a 3-2 win at the Impact Arena to make it four wins out of four under boss Ricardo Moniz.Notts had to come from a goal down after John Johnstone had made the most of a mix-up between trialist Josimar Lima and goalkeeper Roy Carroll.Jimmy Spencer restored parity before goals from Wes Atkinson and Haydn Hollis made it 3-1.Conference North side...
  
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• JemmaPage published Hundreds of runners spend night in Bilborough for Cancer Research...

  18-07-2015 20:05
  
  Hundreds of runners spent the night in the newly opened Harvey Hadden Stadium as part of Cancer Research UK's annual Relay for Life. Jemma Page reportsAfterlosing her father to cancer and battling through the disease herself 15 years later, survivor Tracey Lindsay-Rowe-Todd is doing everything she can to raise awareness of the illness.The 40-year-old, of Thorneywood, was among almost 300 runners taking part in the 10th annual 24-hour Cancer Research UK Relay for Life this weekend.The event...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Hundreds of runners spend night in Bilborough for Cancer Research...

  18-07-2015 20:05
  Hundreds of runners spent the night in the newly opened Harvey Hadden Stadium as part of Cancer Research UK's annual Relay for Life. Jemma Page reportsAfterlosing her father to cancer and battling through the disease herself 15 years later, survivor Tracey Lindsay-Rowe-Todd is doing everything she can to raise awareness of the illness.The 40-year-old, of Thorneywood, was among almost 300 runners taking part in the 10th annual 24-hour Cancer Research UK Relay for Life this weekend.The event...
  
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• JemmaPage published Mutant turtle lurking beneath the lily pads in Wollaton

  18-07-2015 19:23
  
  Forget Scotland's Loch Ness Monster – lurking beneath the lily pads in Nottingham's murky waters is a mutant turtle.The reptile – which is about a foot long and yellow and black in colour – lives on a rock in the middle of Raleigh Pond, in Wollaton, and has become a local celebrity in the area.The picture of the turtle was sent to the Post by 44-year-old Howard Brown of Wollaton.The father-of-two spotted the creature perched on the rock beneath the lily pads in the pond while..
  
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• JemmaPage commented Mutant turtle lurking beneath the lily pads in Wollaton

  18-07-2015 19:23
  Forget Scotland's Loch Ness Monster – lurking beneath the lily pads in Nottingham's murky waters is a mutant turtle.The reptile – which is about a foot long and yellow and black in colour – lives on a rock in the middle of Raleigh Pond, in Wollaton, and has become a local celebrity in the area.The picture of the turtle was sent to the Post by 44-year-old Howard Brown of Wollaton.The father-of-two spotted the creature perched on the rock beneath the lily pads in the pond while..
  
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• TomNorton published Face in the crowd: Splendour Festival 2015

  18-07-2015 18:40
  
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• NottmPostEG published Splendour 2015: All the backstage gossip from the festival

  18-07-2015 18:16
  
  By early afternoon a healthy smattering of picnic blankets had already been pitched across Wollaton Park in anticipation of this year's Splendour Festival – headlined by 2-tone legends The Specials.More than 20,000 people were expected to turn out to the park with DHP Family boss George Akins telling the Post earlier this week it was the second best selling festival Splendour had seen in its eight year history.Backstage top 20 pop star Indiana was showing entertainment off her Bananarama..
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Splendour 2015: All the backstage gossip from the festival

  18-07-2015 18:16
  
  By early afternoon a healthy smattering of picnic blankets had already been pitched across Wollaton Park in anticipation of this year's Splendour Festival – headlined by 2-tone legends The Specials.More than 20,000 people were expected to turn out to the park with DHP Family boss George Akins telling the Post earlier this week it was the second best selling festival Splendour had seen in its eight year history.Backstage top 20 pop star Indiana was showing entertainment off her Bananarama..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Match report: Alfreton 2 Notts County 3 - Magpies maintain...

  18-07-2015 17:44
  
  Notts County registered their fourth successive victory of pre-season as they secured a 3-2 victory at Alfreton Town this afternoon.The Magpies, who included former Arsenal full-back Justin Hoyte in their line-up, had to come from a goal down to claim a victory to maintain their 100 per cent record.John Johnstone had given the Conference North side the lead when he made the most of a horrible defensive mix-up involving Roy Carroll and trialist Josimar Lima.Notts roared back afterwards and only a
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published In pictures and match report: Alfreton 2 Notts County 3

  18-07-2015 17:44
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published In pictures: Alfreton 2 Notts County 3 - Magpies maintain...

  18-07-2015 17:44
  
  Notts County registered their fourth successive victory of pre-season as they secured a 3-2 victory at Alfreton Town this afternoon.The Magpies, who included former Arsenal full-back Justin Hoyte in their line-up, had to come from a goal down to claim a victory to maintain their 100 per cent record.John Johnstone had given the Conference North side the lead when he made the most of a horrible defensive mix-up involving Roy Carroll and trialist Josimar Lima.Notts roared back afterwards and only a
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented In pictures: Alfreton 2 Notts County 3 - Magpies maintain...

  18-07-2015 17:44
  
  Notts County registered their fourth successive victory of pre-season as they secured a 3-2 victory at Alfreton Town this afternoon.The Magpies, who included former Arsenal full-back Justin Hoyte in their line-up, had to come from a goal down to claim a victory to maintain their 100 per cent record.John Johnstone had given the Conference North side the lead when he made the most of a horrible defensive mix-up involving Roy Carroll and trialist Josimar Lima.Notts roared back afterwards and only a
  
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• Whiley wins British Open title

  18-07-2015 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordanne Whiley wins a first Super Series singles title, beating Aniek Van Koot in the British Open final at Nottingham.
  
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• Liverpool Ladies 1-2 Notts County

  18-07-2015 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County keep up pressure on Women's Super League leaders Chelsea with a 2-1 win over Liverpool.
  
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• TomNorton published James Alexander Irons, owner of Suede in Hockley, offers secrets...

  18-07-2015 16:44
  There's more than a hint of Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter about DJ turned entrepreneur James Alexander Irons.To clarify, nothing has fallen off the back of a lorry and James' grasp of French is unclear, but the 36-year-old is definitely the kind of man who thrives on the chase of the next big deal.He points to a light bulb installation over the pizza kitchen hatch on the other side of the bar."That should have cost me £2,000," he laughs. He got it done for a score.James is a man who...
  
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• Medieval merriment at Nottingham's historic castle - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 16:29
  
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  Medieval merriment at Nottingham's historic castle
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  The event, which took place on Saturday, featured an archaeological dig as well as stalls where people could try their hand at archery, learn to become a knight or find out about medieval medicine and surgery. Nottingham's official Robin Hood was on ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Medieval merriment at Nottingham's historic castle

  18-07-2015 15:59
  
  Families were transported back to medieval times in the grounds of Nottingham's historic castle.The event, which took place on Saturday, featured an archaeological dig as well as stalls where people could try their hand at archery, learn to become a knight or find out about medieval medicine and surgery.Nottingham's official Robin Hood was on hand to greet people young and old.He said: "It's lovely. It's a great chance tocelebrate the history of this place and what a perfect venue to do...
  
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• Cones removed on the A453 Nottingham ahead of it being re-opened - ITV News

  18-07-2015 15:56
  
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  Cones removed on the A453 Nottingham ahead of it being re-opened
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  Traffic building up at the A453 Nottingham approach road before the scheme to improve it. Credit: Rui Vieira / PA Archive/PA Images. Highways England has announced that cones will begin to be removed along the A453 in Nottingham over the weekend, ...and more »
  
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• Showbiz stars say Nottingham Forest film 'I believe in miracles' will put city ... - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 15:51
  
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  Showbiz stars say Nottingham Forest film 'I believe in miracles' will put city ...
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  A blockbuster film which is to tell the story of Nottingham Forest's dramatic rise from provincial football club to European Champions will put the city back on the map, according to showbiz stars. Welsh producer and actor Jonny Owen - who is the ...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Showbiz stars say Nottingham Forest film 'I believe in miracles'...

  18-07-2015 15:39
  
  A blockbuster film which is to tell the story of Nottingham Forest's dramatic rise from provincial football club to European Champions will put the city back on the map, according to showbiz stars.Welsh producer and actor Jonny Owen - who is the partner of Nottingham acting star Vicky McClure - is currently putting the finishing touches to 'I believe in miracles' - which is expected to be released into cinemas in October.Major film distributors have been in negotiations to take on the film and..
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Showbiz stars say Nottingham Forest film 'I believe in miracles'...

  18-07-2015 15:39
  
  A blockbuster film which is to tell the story of Nottingham Forest's dramatic rise from provincial football club to European Champions will put the city back on the map, according to showbiz stars.Welsh producer and actor Jonny Owen - who is the partner of Nottingham acting star Vicky McClure - is currently putting the finishing touches to 'I believe in miracles' - which is expected to be released into cinemas in October.Major film distributors have been in negotiations to take on the film and..
  
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• TomNorton published Panto star Andrew Ryan takes to the boards for thriller season at...

  18-07-2015 15:34
  
  Anyone who loves Nottingham pantomime will no doubt have seen actor Andrew Ryan… you just might not recognise him out of his heels, wig and panto dame make-up. The stage star talks about his "fabulous" co-stars, back-stage changes and playing it straight for next month's Colin McIntyre Classic Thriller Season"When I was three. I went on holiday to Colwyn Bay [in Wales] and there was a puppet theatre (it's still there on the front) and my parents took me and I was completely
  
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• TomNorton published Crash at Four Bells pub in Woodborough leaves two in hospital

  18-07-2015 15:18
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash at a pub car park.The collision took place at the Four Bells pub in Woodborough on Saturday afternoon. The crash involved one car, a Ford Fiesta, which collided with a wall in the car park, not attached to the pub. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at around 12.15pm. Firefighters from Arnold and Carlton fire stations were called out as well as a specialist rescue unit from Tuxford station.Officers from...
  
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• Girl group Little Mix announce Nottingham tour date - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 13:59
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  Girl group Little Mix announce Nottingham tour date
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  X Factor's only winning girl group will make their way to the Capital FM Arena next year. Pop quartet Little Mix have announced they will be bringing their Get Weird Tour to Nottingham - hot off the heels of their latest number one hit single Black Magic.and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Girl group Little Mix announce Nottingham tour date

  18-07-2015 13:45
  
  X Factor's only winning girl group will make their way to the Capital FM Arena next year.Pop quartet Little Mix have announced they will be bringing their Get Weird Tour to Nottingham - hot off the heels of their latest number one hit single Black Magic.Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall became Little Mix in 2011.They have sold more than seven million records, had two UK No.1 singles and two platinum albums; DNA and Salute. They first came to the city with the X..
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest on the trail of former Bayern Munich ... - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 13:09
  
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  Nottingham Forest's search for a striker has seen them linked with many names so far this summer and one which has cropped up is Sandro Wagner. The Reds along with several other clubs are said to be interested in the Hertha Berlin forward according to ...
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest on the trail of former Bayern Munich striker? - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 12:36
  
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  Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest on the trail of former Bayern Munich striker?
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  Nottingham Forest's search for a striker has seen them linked with many names so far this summer and one which has cropped up is Sandro Wagner. The Reds along with several other clubs are said to be interested in the Hertha Berlin forward according to ...
  
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• Teenage fencing star from Nottingham going for gold at national games - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 12:30
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  Teenage fencing star from Nottingham going for gold at national games
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  Nottingham teenager Owen Jordan is targeting a gold medal at his first ever Sainsbury's School Games. The 16-year-old fencer will be one of 1,500 athletes taking part in the event in Manchester this September. All will be following in the footsteps of ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest on the trail of former Bayern...

  18-07-2015 12:24
  
  Nottingham Forest's search for a striker has seen them linked with many names so far this summer and one which has cropped up is Sandro Wagner.The Reds along with several other clubs are said to be interested in the Hertha Berlin forward according to press reports in Germany.Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday are also said to be vying for his signature with Hertha said to be willing to let the forward leave.He failed to score or create a goal last season which has prompted Hertha to allow the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest on the trail of former Bayern...

  18-07-2015 12:24
  
  Nottingham Forest's search for a striker has seen them linked with many names so far this summer and one which has cropped up is Sandro Wagner.The Reds along with several other clubs are said to be interested in the Hertha Berlin forward according to press reports in Germany.Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday are also said to be vying for his signature with Hertha said to be willing to let the forward leave.He failed to score or create a goal last season which has prompted Hertha to allow the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Teenage fencing star from Nottingham going for gold at national...

  18-07-2015 12:07
  Nottingham teenager Owen Jordan is targeting a gold medal at his first ever Sainsbury's School Games.The 16-year-old fencer will be one of 1,500 athletes taking part in the event in Manchester this September.All will be following in the footsteps of British sporting stars such as Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft, world record-breaking swimmer Adam Peaty and sprinter Adam Gemili, who competed in the School Games before going on to establish themselves at the top level of their sport.And Jordan
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Nottingham Forest mascot kisses the badge in passionate show of...

  18-07-2015 11:59
  
  The football season may not have started yet, but for this young Nottingham Forest mascot he takes pride wherever he goes.Last night's game between Stevenage and the Reds was only a friendly, but it didn't stop him from running to the away end to kiss the badge at the Lamex Stadium.He received a fine ovation from the Forest fans following his public declaration of love and it was to get even better for the Reds mad youngster.His heroes sealed a 3-0 win over Teddy Sheringham's side as Forest...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures: Forest 3-0 victory over Stevenage

  18-07-2015 11:40
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• N-ice lolly business launched by Nottingham mum - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 11:10
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  N-ice lolly business launched by Nottingham mum
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  Mum-of-two Verena Scrimshire has come up with a cool idea that's going down a treat on hot days. She talks to LYNETTE PINCHESS about her n-ice new business. BURSTING with fruit, refreshing and completely natural, Verena Scrimshire's new ice lolly ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published N-ice lolly business launched by Nottingham mum

  18-07-2015 11:00
  
  Mum-of-two Verena Scrimshire has come up with a cool idea that's going down a treat on hot days. She talks to LYNETTE PINCHESS about her n-ice new businessBURSTING with fruit, refreshing and completely natural, Verena Scrimshire's new ice lolly business was borne out of her son having food allergies. Looking for an alternative to ice cream she began making healthy fruit lollies, which have gone down so well with family and friends that she's begun selling to the public.The Nice Lolly Company had
  
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• PMBlackburn published Missing teenager Estelle Holmes-Parker Gretton found 'safe and...

  18-07-2015 10:35
  
  Police have thanked the public after a missing teenage was found safe and well.Estelle Holmes-Parker Gretton was last seen leaving her Aspley home at about 4.45pm on Thursday and officers had raised concerns about her safety.But the 15-year-old, who had recently moved to Nottingham from Blackpool has now been found.A statement from Nottinghamshire Police said: "Thank you for helping with our appeal to find missing teenager Estelle Holmes-Parker Gretton."She has been found safe and...
  
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• Nottingham's Splendour: Big crowd expected at Wollaton Park - BBC News

  18-07-2015 10:23
  
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  Nottingham's Splendour: Big crowd expected at Wollaton Park
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  Thousands of people are expected to attend a music festival in Nottingham. Splendour, held at Wollaton Park, is in its eighth year and will feature The Specials, James, and Bananarama. George Akins, the event's organiser, said ticket sales had been ...
  
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• Big crowd expected at city festival

  18-07-2015 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are expected to attend a music festival in Nottingham.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Big Night Out: Friday, July 17

  18-07-2015 10:12
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• £1.4m council jobs deal could create employment for hundreds - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 09:47
  
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  £1.4m council jobs deal could create employment for hundreds
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  Hundreds of job opportunities could be created for the long-term unemployed if a £1.4 million programme is signed off by Nottingham City Council next week. The recommendation is for the money to go into the Nottingham Jobs Fund – a scheme which has ...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham weather: Saturday, July 18

  18-07-2015 09:04
  
  Good news for all those who are going to Splendour – today is set to stay warm with sunshine throughout. The forecast is for sunny spells from this morning onwards with temperatures hitting highs of 20C from 2pm onwards. Things will start cooling from around 9pm but still warm, reaching 17C by 11pm with less than a five per cent chance of rain throughout the day. That sun is forecast to fade away on Sunday with some showers during the early hours until about 10am before clearing. Although.
  
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• Award-winning teacher Sharon Gray says goodbye to Netherfield pupils - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 08:17
  
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  Award-winning teacher Sharon Gray says goodbye to Netherfield pupils
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  Parents, teachers and children have bid farewell to one of the top principals in the country. Netherfield Primary School held a special assembly and community picnic for Sharon Gray yesterday. The multi-award-winning teacher has been at the Chandos ...
  
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• Sarah Seaton: Our clues to prehistoric Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 07:53
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  Sarah Seaton: Our clues to prehistoric Nottingham
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  Sarah Seaton, editor of the Nottinghamshire Historian magazine, looks back at what we know about the county's prehistory from finds of weapons, foods, and dwellings. After reading the recent headlines in the Post regarding the possible 'mini ice age in ...
  
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• Nigel Kirk: Royal habits should spark interest in prams - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 07:53
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  Nigel Kirk: Royal habits should spark interest in prams
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  An 1885 'Safety Landau' pram made by Mr J W Whitby which is being auctioned at Mellors ands Kirk. VIEW GALLERY. Nigel Kirk: Royal habits should spark interest in prams. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• Mum is spared jail over £19000 benefits fiddle - Nottingham Post

  18-07-2015 07:51
  
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  Mum is spared jail over £19000 benefits fiddle
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  A mum-of-two must carry out unpaid community work for claiming £19,034 in benefits as a single parent – even though she was living with her partner. Payments should have been stopped after Debbie Moffitt "entered into a civil partnership with another ...
  
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