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• Ben Hamer: Leicester keeper joins Nottingham Forest on loan - BBC Sport

  25-07-2015 21:02
  
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  Ben Hamer: Leicester keeper joins Nottingham Forest on loan
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  Nottingham Forest have signed goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Leicester City. Hamer, 27, joined City from Charlton Athletic on a four-year deal last term and made a total of 10 appearances. He kept three clean ...
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• BBC Sport - Ben Hamer: Leicester keeper joins Nottingham Forest on loan - BBC Sport

  25-07-2015 21:02
  
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  BBC Sport - Ben Hamer: Leicester keeper joins Nottingham Forest on loan
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  Nottingham Forest have signed goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Leicester City. Hamer, 27, joined City from Charlton Athletic on a four-year deal last term and made a total of 10 appearances. He kept three clean ...
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• Forest sign Foxes goalkeeper Hamer

  25-07-2015 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest sign goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a season-long loan from Premier League side Leicester City.
  
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• DanRussell published National lottery results: Lotto numbers and jackpot for Saturday,...

  25-07-2015 20:35
  
  Tonight's National Lottery draw was worth a huge £8.2 millionThe numbers ofthe Lotto draw were 2, 4, 5, 15, 20, 48, the bonus ball was 37The Thunderball draw also took place and the numbers were 6, 7, 11, 23, 29 and 1If you won big in tonight's draw, email [email protected]
  
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• DanRussell published Two rushed to hospital after crash

  25-07-2015 20:07
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash.The collision between a van and car on Peafield Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, happened at 4.57pm on Saturday.Three fire engines and a specialist rescue unit from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called to the scene.The road was cleared by 5.46pm.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Nottingham Forest v Swansea City

  25-07-2015 18:54
  
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• Hales bludgeons Notts to easy win

  25-07-2015 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Alex Hales hits a 56-ball ton as Notts thrash Warwickshire by nine wickets in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales thrilled to get back on form with 56-ball century for...

  25-07-2015 18:50
  
  Alex Hales was delighted to find his form in spectacular fashion as his 56-ball century helped Notts Outlaws to a nine wicket thrashing of Warwickshire Bears in their Royal London One Day Cup opener.The England batsman made 103 in Notts' total of 221 for one after Warwickshire were all out for 220 at Welbeck.Going into the game, Hales had only hit one 50 in his last 12 innings. However, his second half century of this innings alone came off 16 balls as he struck nine sixes in total, all to the..
  
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• MattDavies commented Alex Hales thrilled to get back on form with 56-ball century for...

  25-07-2015 18:50
  
  Alex Hales was delighted to find his form in spectacular fashion as his 56-ball century helped Notts Outlaws to a nine wicket thrashing of Warwickshire Bears in their Royal London One Day Cup opener.The England batsman made 103 in Notts' total of 221 for one after Warwickshire were all out for 220 at Welbeck.Going into the game, Hales had only hit one 50 in his last 12 innings. However, his second half century of this innings alone came off 16 balls as he struck nine sixes in total, all to the..
  
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• TracyWalker published Empty casket is led through fields on annual Brinsley Coffin Walk

  25-07-2015 18:06
  
  This was not your standard "funeral". There were pallbearers, "mourners" and even a funeral director. But the coffin was empty. If you were in Brinsley on Saturday you might have witnessed a walking cortege of people carrying a wooden coffin across Church Lane, from nearby St James The Great Church. It was part of a 10-year-old ritual called the Brinsley Coffin Walk, which commemorates a time pre-1861, when the village did not have a parish church. It meant...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Empty casket is led through fields on annual Brinsley Coffin Walk

  25-07-2015 18:06
  
  This was not your standard "funeral". There were pallbearers, "mourners" and even a funeral director. But the coffin was empty. If you were in Brinsley on Saturday you might have witnessed a walking cortege of people carrying a wooden coffin across Church Lane, from nearby St James The Great Church. It was part of a 10-year-old ritual called the Brinsley Coffin Walk, which commemorates a time pre-1861, when the village did not have a parish church. It meant...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 1 Swansea 1: Match report: Robert Tesche helps...

  25-07-2015 17:53
  
  Robert Tesche offered more evidence that he still has a part to play at Nottingham Forest, as the German headed home the goal that helped Dougie Freedman's side to a 1-1 draw against Premier League Swansea.The midfielder finished last season on loan with Birmingham City, after becoming frustrated with his lack of first team opportunities at the City Ground.But, after telling boss Freedman that his 'heart is still very much at Forest' the former Hamburg player has featured heavily in the club's..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 1 Swansea 1: Match report: Robert Tesche helps...

  25-07-2015 17:53
  
  Robert Tesche offered more evidence that he still has a part to play at Nottingham Forest, as the German headed home the goal that helped Dougie Freedman's side to a 1-1 draw against Premier League Swansea.The midfielder finished last season on loan with Birmingham City, after becoming frustrated with his lack of first team opportunities at the City Ground.But, after telling boss Freedman that his 'heart is still very much at Forest' the former Hamburg player has featured heavily in the club's..
  
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• DanRussell published In pictures: Nottinghamshire Pride 2015

  25-07-2015 17:50
  
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• Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 17:45
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  The annual Pride celebration took part on Saturday and to kick start the event members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer community (LGBTQ) marched through the city centre. Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride. X.
  Weekend what's on: Nottingham Pride | Central - ITV News - ITV.comITV Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 17:45
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  Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride
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  The annual Pride celebration took part on Saturday and to kick start the event members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer community (LGBTQ) marched through the city centre. Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride. X.
  Weekend what's on: Nottingham PrideITV Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Nottingham plays host to National Paralympic Day | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 17:45
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  Among those supporting the event was blind gold medallist Tim Reddish who won 43 medals throughout his 13-year international swimming career. Related content. Nottingham Post Heroes Awards: Last year's winners talk about their pride · Nottinghamshire ...
  
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• Nottingham plays host to National Paralympic Day - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 17:45
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  Nottingham plays host to National Paralympic Day
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  Among those supporting the event was blind gold medallist Tim Reddish who won 43 medals throughout his 13-year international swimming career. Related content. Nottingham Post Heroes Awards: Last year's winners talk about their pride · Nottinghamshire ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Grimsby 3 Notts County 0: Match report: Mariners cruise past...

  25-07-2015 17:44
  
  Notts County suffered their heaviest defeat of pre-season as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Conference Premier side Grimsby Town.The Magpies were a goal down inside two minutes when slack defending contributed to Jon Paul-Pittman firing home via the inside of the post.Notts fought back strongly in a bid to claim an equaliser and went close on several occasions with Kyle De Silva forcing a great save from Andy Warrington.But worryingly for the Magpies, Grimsby took further advantage of some soft
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Grimsby 3 Notts County 0: Match report: Mariners cruise past...

  25-07-2015 17:44
  Notts County suffered their heaviest defeat of pre-season as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Conference Premier side Grimsby Town.The Magpies were a goal down inside two minutes when slack defending contributed to Jon Paul-Pittman firing home via the inside of the post.Notts fought back strongly in a bid to claim an equaliser and went close on several occasions with Kyle De Silva forcing a great save from Andy Warrington.But worryingly for the Magpies, Grimsby took further advantage of some soft
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham plays host to National Paralympic Day

  25-07-2015 17:24
  
  Paralympic heroes and people from across the county came together to promote disability sport.On Saturday Nottingham was one of three cities chosen to host National Paralympic Day.The all day event in Smithy Row saw hundreds of people try their hand at rowing, fencing and tennis.Among those supporting the event was blind gold medallist Tim Reddish who won 43 medals throughout his 13-year international swimming career.The chairman of the British Paralympic Association and Freeman of the City,...
  
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• DanRussell published Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride

  25-07-2015 17:18
  
  A sea of rainbow flags washed over Nottingham as thousands of people made a stand against hate crime and homophobia.The annual Pride celebration took part on Saturday and to kick start the event members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer community (LGBTQ) marched through the city centre.The parade started in Castle Gate at 11.30am and ended in Lace Market Square where there was a host of live music and performers taking centre stage.As the crowds snaked through the city waving flags,
  
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• DanRussell commented Thousands take over of city centre for Nottinghamshire Pride

  25-07-2015 17:18
  
  A sea of rainbow flags washed over Nottingham as thousands of people made a stand against hate crime and homophobia.The annual Pride celebration took part on Saturday and to kick start the event members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer community (LGBTQ) marched through the city centre.The parade started in Castle Gate at 11.30am and ended in Lace Market Square where there was a host of live music and performers taking centre stage.As the crowds snaked through the city waving flags,
  
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• Sight-seeing travellers describe Nottingham as 'tip-top' | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 17:01
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  Traveller elder Antonio Borg, 60, with children (left to right) Venezia, nine, Armani, one, Selena, eight, Jordan, 12,... New tram routes inspire song by musical duo. 1 · UK airports braced for record-breaking numbers making big... 2 · Free travel on ...
  
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• Sight-seeing travellers describe Nottingham as 'tip-top' - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 17:01
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  Sight-seeing travellers describe Nottingham as 'tip-top'
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  Traveller elder Antonio Borg, 60, with children (left to right) Venezia, nine, Armani, one, Selena, eight, Jordan, 12,... New tram routes inspire song by musical duo. 1 · UK airports braced for record-breaking numbers making big... 2 · Free travel on ...
  
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• DanRussell published Watson Fothergill building damaged by truck

  25-07-2015 16:58
  
  An iconic city centre building has been damaged by a truck.The crash happened on Friday eveningin George Street at the former offices of renowned Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill.A section of the first floor window was struck causing masonry to fall away to the pavement below.A section of the walkway has been cordoned off until the building can be made safe.Born in Mansfield in 1841, Watson Fothergill took the best part of a decade after starting his practice to establish his reputation...
  
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• DanRussell commented Watson Fothergill building damaged by truck

  25-07-2015 16:58
  
  An iconic city centre building has been damaged by a truck.The crash happened on Friday eveningin George Street at the former offices of renowned Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill.A section of the first floor window was struck causing masonry to fall away to the pavement below.A section of the walkway has been cordoned off until the building can be made safe.Born in Mansfield in 1841, Watson Fothergill took the best part of a decade after starting his practice to establish his reputation...
  
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• TracyWalker published Sight-seeing travellers describe Nottingham as 'tip-top'

  25-07-2015 16:45
  
  A travelling family which set up camp in the centre of the city say Nottingham is "tip-top" as they plan the next stop on their tour.More than 60 travellers pitched up caravans on waste ground off Poplar Street, near BioCity, more than a week ago.They previously told the Post they were here for a two-week holiday to see the sights and find out more about Robin Hood.On Saturday, around a dozen caravans and camper vans remained at the site, but seven men from the group, from France and..
  
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• TracyWalker commented Sight-seeing travellers describe Nottingham as 'tip-top'

  25-07-2015 16:45
  
  A travelling family which set up camp in the centre of the city say Nottingham is "tip-top" as they plan the next stop on their tour.More than 60 travellers pitched up caravans on waste ground off Poplar Street, near BioCity, more than a week ago.They previously told the Post they were here for a two-week holiday to see the sights and find out more about Robin Hood.On Saturday, around a dozen caravans and camper vans remained at the site, but seven men from the group, from France and..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Queen of 'chick lit' Jane Green on coping with life's ills

  25-07-2015 16:44
  
  Once upon a time – last May to be exact – Eva Cassidy saved Jane Green's life. If she hadn't received a CD present of the late Fields of Gold singer, the author might never have discovered the malignant melanoma on her leg, which was spreading."It was May 31 – a friend of mine had given me the CD for my birthday," recalls US-based Green, 47. "When I played it, I thought how have I never heard of this incredible singer, so I Googled her and found she had died of..
  
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• LucyBudge published Pop-up shop that began as festive project is here to stay

  25-07-2015 16:31
  
  Hidden away behind a shop front next to the Malt Cross pub, in St James's Street, is an Aladdin's cave of locally made treats and trinkets.From canvases to candles and necklaces to postcards, Handmade Nottingham stocks a range of gifts and crafts that are all designed by talented Nottingham people.But what was originally intended as a fun project over the Christmas season last year has turned into such a success, that the shop is here to stay.Handmade Nottingham owner, Rhea Clements, couldn't be
  
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• Nottingham Post Heroes Awards: Last year's winners talk about their pride ... - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 16:07
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  Nicola Darby (left), who won the Editor's Award for her work campaigning for better healthcare for her partner Stephen (pictured right), despite her own battle with cancer. She sadly passed away in October last year. VIEW GALLERY. Nottingham Post ...and more »
  
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• DanRussell published Missing teenager found

  25-07-2015 16:06
  
  A missing 14-year-old girl has been found safe and well.Tracey Kervick disappeared after being seen in Isabella Street, Nottingham, at 5.50pm on Monday, July 20.On Saturday afternoon Nottinghamshire Police reported that the teenager had been found.A spokesman said: "Thank you to everyone who helped with the search."
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottingham Post Heroes Awards: Last year's winners talk about...

  25-07-2015 15:50
  
  As he watched his partner take to the stage to collect her award, Stephen Kirk felt "extremely proud" of everything that she had achieved.Nicola Darby scooped the Editor's Award at last year's Nottingham Post Heroes Awards, held at a glittering ceremony at the Nottingham Belfry in May.The West Bridgford mum was chosen by Nottingham Post editor, Mike Sassi, as the winner of the award due to her hard work campaigning for better healthcare for her partner.Stephen was permanently paralysed
  
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• rachelgorman published Rebecca Grant on dirty laughs, Midsomer Murders and how she's...

  25-07-2015 15:36
  Whether it's sharing a stage with Hollywood star Christian Slater or sharing a bill with Brit-pop legend Noel Gallagher, nothing seems to faze Mapperley actress Rebecca Grant.Just last week the former Holby City star was entertaining hundreds of revellers at Latitude Festival (which the former Oasis man headlined) with her one-woman play Avocado.Written by Vagina Monologues playwright Eve Ensler, the production (which opened to critical acclaim at West Yorkshire Playhouse, this May) follows the.
  
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• Nottingham tops table for green cities | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 15:24
  
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  Nottingham has the lowest carbon emissions of all of England's largest cities, according to new Government figures. Statistics released by the Department for Energy and Climate Change show the city's emissions have fallen by 21 per cent since 2005.
  
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• Nottingham tops table for green cities - Nottingham Post

  25-07-2015 15:24
  
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  Nottingham tops table for green cities
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  Nottingham has the lowest carbon emissions of all of England's largest cities, according to new Government figures. Statistics released by the Department for Energy and Climate Change show the city's emissions have fallen by 21 per cent since 2005.
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest land keeper Ben Hamer on loan from Leicester

  25-07-2015 15:23
  
  Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Leicester City goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a season long loan.The 27-year-old will provide competition and back up for Dutch keeper Dorus de Vries.Hamer has considerable experience despite his relatively young age for a keeper, having begun his career with Reading. He had four loan spells with Brentford, as well as loans at Crawley and Exeter.But it was at Charlton where he built his reputation, playing 121 games for the London club, before being...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest land keeper Ben Hamer on loan from Leicester

  25-07-2015 15:23
  
  Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Leicester City goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a season long loan.The 27-year-old will provide competition and back up for Dutch keeper Dorus de Vries.Hamer has considerable experience despite his relatively young age for a keeper, having begun his career with Reading. He had four loan spells with Brentford, as well as loans at Crawley and Exeter.But it was at Charlton where he built his reputation, playing 121 games for the London club, before being...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws v Warwickshire Bears: Match report: Alex Hales...

  25-07-2015 15:09
  
  Welbeck might not be the most glamorous location for an Alex Hales hundred, but it could be the venue for one of his best.The England batsman smashed a 56-ball century, the ninth one day ton of his career, as he and Dan Christian inspired Notts Outlaws to the most emphatic of nine wicket wins against Warwickshire Bears in their opening Royal London One Day Cup game.Christian took five for 40 to reduce the visitors to 220 all out in the final over at the pleasant Mansfield outpost. As good as the
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws v Warwickshire Bears: End of first innings report:...

  25-07-2015 15:09
  
  Dan Christian took five wickets as Notts Outlaws restricted Warwickshire Bears to 220 all out in their opening Royal London One Day Cup game at Welbeck.The Australian all-rounder was initially signed to play Twenty20 cricket but has been drafted in for at least three games in the 50-over format – and he made a statement in the first of them with a destructive return of five for 40 from ten overs.Ian Bell opened the batting as he looked for some much needed form with his England career...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham tops table for green cities

  25-07-2015 15:00
  
  Nottingham has the lowest carbon emissions of all of England's largest cities, according to new Government figures.Statistics released by the Department for Energy and Climate Change show the city's emissions have fallen by 21 per cent since 2005.Compared to the most populated cities outside of London, Nottingham has achieved the highest reduction.The news has been welcomed across the city.Councillor Alan Clark, portfolio holder for energy and sustainability at Nottingham City Council, said:...
  
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• Electrical fire blamed for explosion

  25-07-2015 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigators say an electrical fire was the cause of a major explosion at an industrial estate in Nottinghamshire.
  
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• DanRobinson published More than half of all private land parking fines are overturned

  25-07-2015 13:17
  
  More than half of appeals against parking tickets issued on private land in the past year have been upheld, according to new figures.Drivers were successful in 52 per cent of the 31,500 complaints made to the parking industry regulator in the 12 months leading to April.The number of appeals has also risen 20-fold in three years, with about 3,000 a month.The Parking on Private Land Appeals tribunal only handles appeals against tickets issued in privately-owned car parks, such as those in...
  
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• TracyWalker commented New tram routes inspire song by musical duo

  25-07-2015 13:00
  
  Nottingham tram journeys and the two new routes have provided inspiration for a musical duo's latest song. Brian Lund and Rich Williams have come up with a tune called Long, Long Gone, which pays homage to the tram and the communities at the end of the routes, in Clifton, Beeston and Hucknall. They filmed an accompanying video, which has been viewed more than 1,250 times on Youtube. The song's lyrics are based on a couple taking the tram out of Nottingham to the three locations. Brian...
  
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• Sookholme hosts county cricket

  25-07-2015 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire Outlaws are to play two 50-over matches at Sookholme in their first home games away from Trent Bridge in over a decade.
  
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• Nottingham colleges merger to create 40,000-learner college following FE ... - FE Week

  25-07-2015 12:47
  Nottingham colleges merger to create 40,000-learner college following FE ...
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  Governors at New College Nottingham (NCN) and Central College Nottingham (CCN) have voted to merge the two institutions following a review of FE provision in the city by commissioner David Collins. Dr Collins, pictured, launched the review in May ...
  
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• DanRobinson published M1 delays after caravan overturns and catches fire

  25-07-2015 12:27
  
  Drivers using the M1 southbound could face delays of up to an hour after a caravan overturned. The vehicle was also said to have caught fire after the incident, which happened between junctions 20 and 21, near Leicester, on Saturday at about 9am. All lanes were originally blocked before the road was reopened an hour later. But queues continued to back up to junction 22.#M1 (N) J20 - J21 is now blocked for a vehicle fire, Fire service are now on scene.. We'll update you asap. Thanks for...
  
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• TracyWalker published Tom Crawford: Five arrests made following protest

  25-07-2015 12:25
  
  Five people have been arrested following a protest at Tom Crawford's former house.The men, aged 31 to 51, were in custody on Saturday afternoon, being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder.The protest, at the 64-year-old's former home, in Fearne Chase, Carlton, continued overnight and police were still at the scene on Saturday.A Nottighamshire Police spokeswoman said: "Nottinghamshire Police officers are in attendance at an address in Fearn Chase in...
  
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• DanRobinson published Online sellers could face tax crackdown

  25-07-2015 12:19
  
  The face of online selling could soon be transformed with the taxman looking for a share of the profits.Traders using websites like eBay and Gumtree may have to declare the money they make online in one of the "biggest tax crackdowns in history" under new government plans.HM Revenue and Customs wants to collect extra data from businesses and individuals turning profits as it believes this "hidden economy" could be worth £5.9 billion in tax.It has launched a 12-week...
  
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