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• Nottingham Post published Large fire at industrial site in Cotgrave

  23-07-2015 22:46
  
  Firefighters are battling a large fire a Holygate Lane Industrial Park, in Cotgrave.Six fire engines are at the scene, along with specialist officers. A large plume of black smoke can clearly be seen from Nottingham city centre.Villagers of Cotgrave are out on the streets as the drama unfolds. Police have closed off Holygate Lane from the Cotgrave end and thick black smoke hangs over the villageFirefighters have tapped in to hydrants for water to battle the blaze.Please send your pictures to...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Large fire at industrial site in Cotgrave

  23-07-2015 22:46
  
  More than 30 firefighters are battling a large fire a Hollygate Industrial Park, in Cotgrave.Six fire engines are at the scene, along with specialist officers. A large plume of black smoke can clearly be seen from Nottingham city centre. Villagers of Cotgrave are out on the streets as the drama unfolds. Police have closed off Hollygate Lane from the Cotgrave end and thick black smoke hangs over the village.Firefighters have tapped in to hydrants for water to battle the blaze.A...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Concerns raised over shortage of health visitors operating in...

  23-07-2015 20:02
  
  CONCERNS have been raised over a shortage of health visitors operating in Nottingham.According to a new report there are currently 126 full-time nurses who help people across the city in their own homes – 28 short of Government targets.Members of Nottingham City Council health and scrutiny committee have stressed the importance of the role in shaping the lives of young children and have called for work to be done to get more nurses trained and out in the community.Councillor Ilyas Aziz...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Concerns raised over shortage of health visitors operating in...

  23-07-2015 20:02
  
  CONCERNS have been raised over a shortage of health visitors operating in Nottingham.According to a new report there are currently 126 full-time nurses who help people across the city in their own homes – 28 short of Government targets.Members of Nottingham City Council health and scrutiny committee have stressed the importance of the role in shaping the lives of young children and have called for work to be done to get more nurses trained and out in the community.Councillor Ilyas Aziz...
  
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• Nottingham Riviera: Sun comes out for beach opening | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 19:20
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  Within moments of the Nottingham Riviera being officially opened, the sun came out from behind the clouds and smiled upon the returning city centre beach. "I had a word up there with Mr Sunshine and he's come out for us this afternoon", said James ...
  
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• Nottingham Riviera: Sun comes out for beach opening - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 19:20
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  Within moments of the Nottingham Riviera being officially opened, the sun came out from behind the clouds and smiled upon the returning city centre beach. "I had a word up there with Mr Sunshine and he's come out for us this afternoon", said James ...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham Riviera: Sun comes out for beach opening

  23-07-2015 19:20
  
  It was almost as if someone flicked on a light switch.Within moments of the Nottingham Riviera being officially opened, the sun came out from behind the clouds and smiled upon the returning city centre beach."I had a word up there with Mr Sunshine and he's come out for us this afternoon", said James Mellors, the man behind the summer festival that has become a modern tradition in Old Market Square.As ceremonial ribbon was cut at noon yesterday, scores of adults and children immediately
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham Riviera: Sun comes out for beach opening

  23-07-2015 19:20
  
  It was almost as if someone flicked on a light switch.Within moments of the Nottingham Riviera being officially opened, the sun came out from behind the clouds and smiled upon the returning city centre beach."I had a word up there with Mr Sunshine and he's come out for us this afternoon", said James Mellors, the man behind the summer festival that has become a modern tradition in Old Market Square.As ceremonial ribbon was cut at noon yesterday, scores of adults and children immediately
  
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• DanRobinson published Former Notts County star backs campaign to increase ethnic...

  23-07-2015 18:31
  
  Former Notts County star Michael Johnson has backed a campaign to get more adults and children from ethnic minority backgrounds playing football.The Nottingham-born defender, who had two spells with the Magpies during an 18-year career, met people taking part in an FA level 1 coaching course on Thursday.He believes the scheme, run by the FA alongside the Nottingham City of Football project, will help attract more people from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds into the game.He said:...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Former Notts County star backs campaign to increase ethnic...

  23-07-2015 18:31
  
  Former Notts County star Michael Johnson has backed a campaign to get more adults and children from ethnic minority backgrounds playing football.The Nottingham-born defender, who had two spells with the Magpies during an 18-year career, met people taking part in an FA level 1 coaching course on Thursday.He believes the scheme, run by the FA alongside the Nottingham City of Football project, will help attract more people from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds into the game.He said:...
  
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• BenIreland published Hundreds of job seekers out in force at Gedling Jobs fair

  23-07-2015 18:30
  
  Job seekers were out in force looking for apprenticeships and career changes at the Gedling Jobs Fair.The annual event, run by the Post and Nottinghamshire County Council at the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton, attracted more than 300 people.And with dozens of employers and training providers setting up stall, a range of jobs were available – from care work and bus driving to apprenticeships in marketing and ICT.Mother and daughter Alison and Robyn Walker, of Woodthorpe, were both looking
  
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• BenIreland commented Hundreds of job seekers out in force at Gedling Jobs fair

  23-07-2015 18:30
  
  Job seekers were out in force looking for apprenticeships and career changes at the Gedling Jobs Fair.The annual event, run by the Post and Nottinghamshire County Council at the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton, attracted more than 300 people.And with dozens of employers and training providers setting up stall, a range of jobs were available – from care work and bus driving to apprenticeships in marketing and ICT.Mother and daughter Alison and Robyn Walker, of Woodthorpe, were both looking
  
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• JonPritchard published Sue celebrates 50 years service at the same company

  23-07-2015 18:23
  She started her job fresh out of school – and Sue Covill is now celebrating 50 years at the same company.The 66-year-old, from Long Eaton, started working at Nixon and Knowles Ltd in 1965 as a shorthand typist.Since then she has seen many colleagues come and go, the introduction of computers and a takeover.But Sue isn't the only person to devote her working life to the company, which is now known as Gibbs and Dandy and based on Queens Drive.Despite being the longest serving member of staff
  
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• TracyWalker published Cost of divorce set to rise

  23-07-2015 18:16
  
  The cost of getting a divorce is going up – and one Nottingham solicitor has warned it could lead to more couples staying in unhappy relationships.From later this year, husbands and wives who want to end their marriage will have to pay £550 for a civil court hearding – a rise of £140.The Ministry of Justice said the fee increases, while not popular, were necessary and would ensure the rich, not the vulnerable, paid more.In 2013, the ministry first announced plans to...
  
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• Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham Trent University - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 17:58
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  Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham Trent University
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  Sir John Peace was named Doctor of Business Administration at Nottingham Trent University , inset BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam,. Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham Trent Universi... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.
  
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• Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham Trent ... - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 17:58
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  Sir John Peace was named Doctor of Business Administration at Nottingham Trent University , inset BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam,. Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham Trent Universi... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.
  
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• DanRussell published Where to find cheap meals out in Nottingham over the school...

  23-07-2015 17:55
  Cafes and community centres in Nottingham are serving up cheap meals for struggling parents in the summer holidays.Friday marks the end of the school year and as a result every child will be jumping for joy. But for many parents the six-week break can be a worrying time.A new study by YouGov, carried out on behalf of Kellogg's, has shown that six out of 10 parents with household incomes of less than £25,000 said they were not always able to afford to buy food outside of term time. As a...
  
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• DanRussell commented Where to find cheap meals out in Nottingham over the school...

  23-07-2015 17:55
  
  Cafes and community centres in Nottingham are serving up cheap meals for struggling parents in the summer holidays.Friday marks the end of the school year and as a result every child will be jumping for joy. But for many parents the six-week break can be a worrying time.A new study by YouGov, carried out on behalf of Kellogg's, has shown that six out of 10 parents with household incomes of less than £25,000 said they were not always able to afford to buy food outside of term time. As a...
  
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• JonPritchard published Police make first conviction using body cameras during trial of...

  23-07-2015 17:47
  Nottinghamshire Police have made their first conviction using the body-worn cameras during the trial of the technology.Dean Alcock, 48, of Dairy House Road, in Derby, was jailed for four weeks after assaulting a police officer in Pelham Street.He was also ordered to pay £50 in compensation by magistrates on July 13.The limited trial of the cameras, which are worn by police officers, began in the city earlier this month.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We believe the use.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Robin Hood Marathon 2015: Top coach gives tips ahead...

  23-07-2015 17:41
  
  A TOP running coach has offered his tips to Post readers gearing up for the Ikano Robin Hood Marathon.More than 15,000 runners are expected to take part in the event in Nottingham on September 27.Adults have the choice between the full marathon of 26.2 miles or the half-marathon course at 13.1 miles.There will also be a 1.5-mile fun run for children and a wheelchair race.With nine weeks until race day and anticipation building, it is around this time that training gathers momentum.Running coach.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Robin Hood Marathon 2015: Top coach gives tips ahead...

  23-07-2015 17:41
  A TOP running coach has offered his tips to Post readers gearing up for the Ikano Robin Hood Marathon.More than 15,000 runners are expected to take part in the event in Nottingham on September 27.Adults have the choice between the full marathon of 26.2 miles or the half-marathon course at 13.1 miles.There will also be a 1.5-mile fun run for children and a wheelchair race.With nine weeks until race day and anticipation building, it is around this time that training gathers momentum.Running coach.
  
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• DanRussell published Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham...

  23-07-2015 17:40
  
  The man behind one of the city's biggest success stories has been given an honorary degree.Sir John Peace was named Doctor of Business Administration at Nottingham Trent University on Thursday. The co-founder of Experian, which employs more than 3,000 people in Nottingham – and has grown into a global business worth billions – spoke of his happiness. The chairman of Burberry Group and Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire said: "This comes right up there with everything else I have
  
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• DanRussell commented Sir John Peace and BBC Radio 1 DJ MistaJam honoured at Nottingham...

  23-07-2015 17:40
  The man behind one of the city's biggest success stories has been given an honorary degree.Sir John Peace was named Doctor of Business Administration at Nottingham Trent University on Thursday. The co-founder of Experian, which employs more than 3,000 people in Nottingham – and has grown into a global business worth billions – spoke of his happiness. The chairman of Burberry Group and Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire said: "This comes right up there with everything else I have
  
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• NatalieFahy published Face on the Beach: Were you in Old Market Square today?

  23-07-2015 17:12
  
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• JonPritchard published CCTV of Mansfield knife robberies issued - with £1,000...

  23-07-2015 16:52
  
  Detectives investigating two robberies in Mansfield have issued CCTV after a third robbery in the town. A £1,000 reward has been offered for information that led to the arrest of the offender, who carried out similar robberies at the One Stop shop in Woodhouse Road at around 10.40pm on July 8 and then at the Sainsbury's store in Westfield Lane at around 10.30pm on July 12. The latest incident took place at the Shell service station in Leeming Lane South at around 10.30pm on July...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman asks for fans' patience, as he pledges to give...

  23-07-2015 16:41
  
  Dougie Freedman has pledged to give youth a chance at Nottingham Forest this season – and hopes fans will be patient as the next generation find their feet in the senior ranks.The Reds boss plans to involve young men like Roger Riera, Jorge Grant, Oliver Burke and Tyler Walker in the Championship this season.Freedman believes there are a number of players knocking on the door of the first team already, after impressing in the Academy and Under-21 sides during the last campaign.And he also.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman asks for fans' patience, as he pledges to give...

  23-07-2015 16:41
  
  Dougie Freedman has pledged to give youth a chance at Nottingham Forest this season – and hopes fans will be patient as the next generation find their feet in the senior ranks.The Reds boss plans to involve young men like Roger Riera, Jorge Grant, Oliver Burke and Tyler Walker in the Championship this season.Freedman believes there are a number of players knocking on the door of the first team already, after impressing in the Academy and Under-21 sides during the last campaign.And he also.
  
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• EllieCullen published Victim tells of terrifying ordeal after robbers rip £750,00...

  23-07-2015 16:03
  
  The victim of a terrifying robbery has spoken of the heart-stopping moment his wife was dragged to the ground and a £750,000 diamond wedding ring was ripped from her finger.Henry and Rachael Hallam had been enjoying a summer's evening in their garden when their peace was shattered by the attackers.Both were pinned to the ground as the culprits forcibly stole the ring, as well as a watch from her wrist and a second ring from her finger.Now, two years on, Mr Hallam has spoken out for the...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Victim tells of terrifying ordeal after robbers rip £750,00...

  23-07-2015 16:03
  
  The victim of a terrifying robbery has spoken of the heart-stopping moment his wife was dragged to the ground and a £750,000 diamond wedding ring was ripped from her finger.Henry and Rachael Hallam had been enjoying a summer's evening in their garden when their peace was shattered by the attackers.Both were pinned to the ground as the culprits forcibly stole the ring, as well as a watch from her wrist and a second ring from her finger.Now, two years on, Mr Hallam has spoken out for the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man 'propositioned' political lobbyist at time of Ken Clarke...

  23-07-2015 15:56
  
  A former child actor, who falsely accused Ken Clarke MP of groping him, had propositioned a government lobbyist, a court has heard.Ben Fellows, 40, posed as a Russian attache offering a fake contract to political lobbyist Ian Greer during an investigation for ITV show the Cook Report in the 1990s.But he is now standing trial accused of perverting the court of justice at the Old Bailey, after claiming the investigation caught the Rushcliffe MP on camera, plying the then-teenager with alcohol and.
  
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• Charlotte Henshaw benefiting from relaxed approach to her swimming ... - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 15:15
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  At 28 years of age, Charlotte Henshaw has been through her fair share of ups and downs – but she believes a new relaxed approach to her swimming can help produce the goods going into Rio 2016. Henshaw was in fine form at the IPC World Swimming ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Charlotte Henshaw benefiting from relaxed approach to her...

  23-07-2015 15:06
  
  At 28 years of age, Charlotte Henshaw has been through her fair share of ups and downs – but she believes a new relaxed approach to her swimming can help produce the goods going into Rio 2016.Henshaw was in fine form at the IPC World Swimming Championships, clinching silver in the 100m breaststroke in Glasgow.The medal was even sweeter given a leg infection had derailed her hopes of starring at last year's European Championships.British trials earlier this year then did not go as well as..
  
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• EllieCullen published Funeral of Nottinghamshire Tunisia victim John Stollery to take...

  23-07-2015 14:49
  
  The funeral of a Nottinghamshire social worker killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack will take place next week.John Stollery, 58, was one of 38 victims killed in the attack on June 26.He had worked at Nottinghamshire County Council for the past 33 years and had worked with children in care for the last 16 years.The service will take place on Monday (July 27) at St Edmund's Church, in Walesby, from 3pm. The funeral will be a celebration of John's life and achievements and, at the request of...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Funeral of Nottinghamshire Tunisia victim John Stollery to take...

  23-07-2015 14:49
  
  The funeral of a Nottinghamshire social worker killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack will take place next week.John Stollery, 58, was one of 38 victims killed in the attack on June 26.He had worked at Nottinghamshire County Council for the past 33 years and had worked with children in care for the last 16 years.The service will take place on Monday (July 27) at St Edmund's Church, in Walesby, from 3pm. The funeral will be a celebration of John's life and achievements and, at the request of...
  
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• Crack-cocaine and heroin dealer is jailed | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 14:48
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  A crack-cocaine and heroin dealer who threw away Class A drugs as he fled from police has been jailed for more than four years. Cameron Bateman was about to carry out a drug deal in Pleasant Row, Hyson Green, at about 12.20pm on July 3 when he and ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Miss Nottingham: Have you ever wondered what being in the Miss...

  23-07-2015 14:46
  
  The Miss England competition has a variety of different perceptions, some of which I feel are somewhat old fashioned and need to be changed. In my personal experiences of the competition, I feel it gives young women a chance to experience a huge range of opportunities and it has really helped me. Having helped raise a great deal for charities and promote local businesses around Nottinghamshire, I've been able to grow in confidence and achieve things that I never thought I could. The...
  
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• TomNorton published 'D.H. Lawrence heritage home' up for sale

  23-07-2015 14:39
  
  A former haunt of D.H. Lawrence has gone up for sale with a price tag just shy of £100,000.Number 10 Walker Street in Eastwood, features a blue plaque which states the Lady Chatterley author lived in the block of houses.Although it is debated whether Lawrence actually lived at number 10, it is indisputably part of the writer's heritage and among a small block of houses on the same street.The two-bedroom, one bathroom terraced house, is up for grabs at £99,950.It features on the Blue.
  
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• TracyWalker published Crack-cocaine and heroin dealer is jailed

  23-07-2015 14:38
  
  A crack-cocaine and heroin dealer who threw away Class A drugs as he fled from police has been jailed for more than four years.Cameron Bateman was about to carry out a drug deal in Pleasant Row, Hyson Green, at about 12.20pm on July 3 when he and a group of other men were spotted by two plain-clothes police officers who were in the area.The officers approached the men and Bateman was detained, struggling with the officer who was making the arrest, which caused a quantity of cash to fall from...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wes Atkinson sets sights on long-term stay at Notts County

  23-07-2015 14:37
  
  Notts County defender Wes Atkinson has set his sights on a long-term stay at Meadow Lane as he thanked Guy Branston for "believing" in his quality.The Magpies this week wrapped up the signing of the ex-West Brom youngster, who signed a one-year deal to become the club's 15th summer signing.Atkinson will trigger an extension should he play a certain number of games and the right-back is eager to become a regular under boss Ricardo Moniz.He says he is thankful to be given the chance...
  
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• TracyWalker published Husband's moving tribute to wife who died three months after...

  23-07-2015 14:26
  
  A husband moved medics to tears as he paid a touching tribute to his "amazing" wife who died three hours after becoming a first-time mum.Jessica-Jane Corbett was just 31 when she passed away at Queen's Medical Centre during a routine operation to remove her placenta following the birth of daughter Poppy.An inquest into the new mother's death ruled she died of natural causes arising from an amniotic fluid embolism.This is a rare condition affecting one in 8,000 to one in 80,000 births..
  
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• TracyWalker published Husband's moving tribute to wife who died three hours after...

  23-07-2015 14:26
  
  A husband moved medics to tears as he paid a touching tribute to his "amazing" wife who died three hours after becoming a first-time mum.Jessica-Jane Corbett was just 31 when she passed away at Queen's Medical Centre during a routine operation to remove her placenta following the birth of daughter Poppy.An inquest into the new mother's death ruled she died of natural causes arising from an amniotic fluid embolism.This is a rare condition affecting one in 8,000 to one in 80,000 births..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leicestershire Foxes v Notts Outlaws: T20 Blast match preview

  23-07-2015 14:26
  
  Notts Outlaws know a fourth straight win might not be enough to earn a quarter-final place in the NatWest T20 Blast tomorrow night.However, director of cricket Mick Newell says they must focus on beating Leicestershire Foxes and not become distracted by results elsewhere.Newell himself will have one eye on the scores involving Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Lancashire Lightning, but he says everyone else connected with the Outlaws must not be distracted.With the top four progressing from the...
  
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• Wicked Whispers: Ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder set for QPR talks - Nottingham Post

  23-07-2015 14:13
  
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  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Adlene Guedioura is reportedly set for talks with the Reds' Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers. QPR are understood to have been given permission by his club Crystal Palace to speak to the 29-year-old about a ...and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 58 million contactless cards at risk of major fraud

  23-07-2015 13:59
  
  Millions of customers that use contactless payments are being warned they could be the subject of fraud.Consumer magazine Which? has carried out research which found that at least 58 million cards in the UK could be scanned and used illegally by fraudsters.The investigation revealed that thieves can access the card number and expiry date by standing within range and using their device to pick up the near-field communication (NFC) data. The also tests revealed that of the 10 cards used, all were.
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town winger training with Scunthorpe ... - Scunthorpe Telegraph

  23-07-2015 13:58
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  Paul Anderson (right) seen here in action for Ipswich Town against Norwich City last season, has been training with Scunthorpe United. Former Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town winger training with Scunthorpe United... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder set for QPR...

  23-07-2015 13:57
  
  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Adlene Guedioura is reportedly set for talks with the Reds' Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers.QPR are understood to have been given permission by his club Crystal Palace to speak to the 29-year-old about a move to Loftus Road this summer, as they rebuild following relegation from the Premier League.The Algerian joined Palace from Forest back in September 2013, after 20 months at the City Ground in which he played 59 league games and scored four goals.But
  
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• Wood eyes Commonwealth title bout

  23-07-2015 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham boxer Leigh Wood says he is eyeing a Commonwealth or British title shot later this year.
  
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• Clarke learns from England omission

  23-07-2015 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County's Jess Clarke says she has learned from the disappointment of being left out of England's World Cup squad.
  
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• EllieCullen published Shop assistant tried to hide illicit cigarettes in shoe, court...

  23-07-2015 13:31
  
  A shop assistant tried to conceal illicit tobacco by hiding it inside a shoe, a court heard.Dina Mira went to great lengths to hide the illegal goods during searches by trading standards officers at the shop in Hucknall.He also stuffed cigarettes inside a body warmer, inside a ripped pouch in the hood of a jumper, underneath a chair cushion and inside empty orange cartons.The 30-year-old, of Browning Street, Derby, appeared at Nottingham Magistrate's Court on July 21.The court heard how officers
  
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• Nottingham Post published New homes site opens in Beeston with 20 houses reserved

  23-07-2015 13:23
  Twenty of the 130 homes being built on Hassocks Lane in Beeston have been reserved.Developer, Bellway, announced the sales figures just days after opening the doors of its new development, named Silk. One-hundred and thirty homes are being built on the site. The firm said that enquiries began filtering through to its regional head office as soon as the land purchase was completed in November.Ben Smith, sales director, said: "It was clear from the outset that this development would have...
  
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