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• Nottingham Post published Sussex Sharks v Notts Outlaws: Royal London One Day Cup report

  30-07-2015 23:24
  
  Chris Read enjoyed a day to remember as Notts Outlaws maintained their unbeaten start in the Royal London One Day Cup with a four-wicket win over Sussex Sharks at Hove.Having earlier become the first Nottinghamshire wicketkeeper to take six catches in a one-day innings, the 36-year-old (pictured) calmed his side's nerves when they lost their sixth wicket with 53 runs still needed, contributing an unbeaten 22 to a stand of 56 with Steven Mullaney, who won the game with a six as he finished on 42.
  
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• Taylors in form as Notts beat Sussex

  30-07-2015 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A solid batting display from Nottinghamshire's middle-order sets up a four-wicket One-Day Cup win over Sussex at Hove.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ben Hamer hoping to prove he is the best man for Nottingham...

  30-07-2015 22:36
  
  Ben Hamer has not come to Nottingham expecting to walk straight into the Forest side. But he feels he had little choice but to walk away from Leicester City, in order to take the chance of securing that opportunity.Goalkeepers are a unique group; working on a daily basis with their most immediate rivals for a place.And when Hamer was signed on a season-long loan, Dutchman Dorus de Vries will have known immediately that his position was under threat, at a time when he could have been forgiven for
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Ben Hamer hoping to prove he is the best man for Nottingham...

  30-07-2015 22:36
  
  Ben Hamer has not come to Nottingham expecting to walk straight into the Forest side. But he feels he had little choice but to walk away from Leicester City, in order to take the chance of securing that opportunity.Goalkeepers are a unique group; working on a daily basis with their most immediate rivals for a place.And when Hamer was signed on a season-long loan, Dutchman Dorus de Vries will have known immediately that his position was under threat, at a time when he could have been forgiven for
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carly Telford ready and raring to go for Notts County Ladies in...

  30-07-2015 22:33
  
  Carly Telford handed Notts County Ladies the perfect boost ahead of the women's FA Cup final by insisting she has no concerns over her shoulder injury.The goalkeeper dislocated her shoulder while on World Cup duty with England last month which threatened her chances of appearing in Saturday's showpiece against Chelsea at Wembley.But Telford returned to action for the Lady Pies in their 2-1 league defeat against Arsenal last weekend and has been feverishly working with the medical staff on...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies will not be overwhelmed by FA Cup final...

  30-07-2015 22:30
  
  Midfielder Leanne Crichton says there is no chance Notts County Ladies will feel overwhelmed by the occasion, when it comes to Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.The clash between the Lady Pies and Chelsea is an historic moment in women's football, with this year the first time the match has been staged at the national stadium and BBC One set to show the tie live.On the back of this month's World Cup in Canada, the game is firmly in the spotlight.But Crichton believes the fact the players take..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carly Telford will live her dream as Notts County Ladies prepare...

  30-07-2015 22:28
  
  Carly Telford was so sure of her destiny that when she was growing up she once made a pledge to her parents."I promise you I will get toplay at Wembley," she said as her mum Yvonne and dad Colin listened with intent.It may have sounded like nothing more than a pipe dream, buton Saturday that little girl who harboured big dreams will live them out for real.She will play in goal forNotts County Ladies who will hope to return north with the Women's FA Cup firmly in their grasp.The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Amy Turner confident Notts County Ladies can handle Chelsea's...

  30-07-2015 22:23
  
  Defender Amy Turner is confident Notts County Ladies have what it takes to cope with a potent Chelsea attack.The Lady Pies are currently just behind Saturday's FA Cup final opponents in the WSL 1 table, with Turner wary of the threat they pose going forward.But the 24-year-old says it is nothing Rick Passmoor's side cannot handle."I think we've got a game plan that will counteract what Chelsea are going to do," said Turner."We've got a lot of information about Chelsea; their...
  
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• DanRussell published Ken Clarke sex abuse claim: Actor Ben Fellows cleared

  30-07-2015 22:04
  
  An actor who claimed he was sexually assaulted by Rushcliffe MP Ken Clarke has been cleared of perverting the course of justice.Ben Fellows, 40, of Solihull, in the West Midlands, had said the Conservative MP abused him in 1994.He stood trial at the Old Bailey after alleging the politician plied him with alcohol before sexually assaulting him in a lobbyist's office while he was working undercover for ITV's The Cook Report.At the time, Mr Fellows was posing as a Russian attaché offering a.
  
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• DanRussell commented Ken Clarke sex abuse claim: Actor Ben Fellows cleared

  30-07-2015 22:04
  
  An actor who claimed he was sexually assaulted by Rushcliffe MP Ken Clarke has been cleared of perverting the course of justice.Ben Fellows, 40, of Solihull, in the West Midlands, had said the Conservative MP abused him in 1994.He stood trial at the Old Bailey after alleging the politician plied him with alcohol before sexually assaulting him in a lobbyist's office while he was working undercover for ITV's The Cook Report.At the time, Mr Fellows was posing as a Russian attaché offering a.
  
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• Ken Clarke sex accuser cleared

  30-07-2015 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who claimed he was sexually assaulted by former chancellor of the exchequer Kenneth Clarke is cleared of perverting the course of justice.
  
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• BRISTOL CITY: Nottingham Forest game to be screened live on Sky - Bristol Post

  30-07-2015 19:24
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  Bristol City's home game with Nottingham Forest in October will be screened live on Sky Sports. Consequently, the Sky Bet Championship match has been brought forward to Friday, October 16th (7.45pm). It will be the club's first televised game of 2015 ...
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• EllieCullen published Neighbours tell of their shock over death of man in Hucknall

  30-07-2015 18:44
  
  Residents have spoken of their shock after a man died following an incident in Hucknall.Emergency services were called to Spruce Grove at around 10pm on Wednesday and discovered the 39-year-old man had sustained life-threatening injuries.A 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. She remains in police custody.The victim was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre but died later that night.On Thursday, the quiet cul de sac remained taped off, with residents forced to.
  
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• EllieCullen commented Neighbours tell of their shock over death of man in Hucknall

  30-07-2015 18:44
  
  Residents have spoken of their shock after a man died following an incident in Hucknall.Emergency services were called to Spruce Grove at around 10pm on Wednesday and discovered the 39-year-old man had sustained life-threatening injuries.A 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. She remains in police custody.The victim was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre but died later that night.On Thursday, the quiet cul de sac remained taped off, with residents forced to.
  
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• Nottingham named as one of worst in country for pupil exclusions - Nottingham Post

  30-07-2015 18:36
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  Nottingham named as one of worst in country for pupil exclusions
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  The number of students permanently excluded from city schools has more than double in a year – making Nottingham one of the worst in the country. Nottingham named as one of worst in country for pupil exclusions. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.and more »
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham named as one of worst in country for pupil exclusions

  30-07-2015 18:06
  The number of students permanently excluded from city schools has more than double in a year – making Nottingham one of the worst in the country.New figures released by the Department for Education shows that 61 pupils were kicked out of school last year compared to 30 in the previous year.In total the percentage of the school population to be excluded is 0.14 – the fourth highest in the country.Multi-award-winning teacher Sharon Gray has called for more to be done to keep children..
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottingham named as one of worst in country for pupil exclusions

  30-07-2015 18:06
  
  The number of students permanently excluded from city schools has more than double in a year – making Nottingham one of the worst in the country.New figures released by the Department for Education shows that 61 pupils were kicked out of school last year compared to 30 in the previous year.In total the percentage of the school population to be excluded is 0.14 – the fourth highest in the country.Multi-award-winning teacher Sharon Gray has called for more to be done to keep children..
  
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• Nottmtails published Radi Majewski and Djamel Abdoun agree deals to cancel their...

  30-07-2015 17:48
  
  Radi Majewski has thanked Nottingham Forest fans for their support, after he and Djamel Abdoun both reached deals to cancel their contracts with the club.Polish midfielder Majewski and winger Abdoun will both depart the City Ground, after agreeing a financial package with the Reds.Majewski is likely to return to his native Poland, while Abdoun is understood to be attracting interest from more than one European club.Algerian international Abdoun had one year left to run on his contract, while...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Radi Majewski and Djamel Abdoun agree deals to cancel their...

  30-07-2015 17:48
  
  Radi Majewski has thanked Nottingham Forest fans for their support, after he and Djamel Abdoun both reached deals to cancel their contracts with the club.Polish midfielder Majewski and winger Abdoun will both depart the City Ground, after agreeing a financial package with the Reds.Majewski is likely to return to his native Poland, while Abdoun is understood to be attracting interest from more than one European club.Algerian international Abdoun had one year left to run on his contract, while...
  
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• BenIreland published Car on fire in leisure centre car park in Carlton

  30-07-2015 17:44
  
  A green Nissan Micra was "well-alight" when firefighters arrived at a leisure centre car park in Carlton.Crews that attended the scene, at the Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, in Foxhill Road, believe the blaze was started deliberately.Two fire engines were dispatched after a number of 999 calls at around 3.25pm.Firefighters from Arnold and Carlton fire stations extinguished the blaze and made the area safe.Nottinghamshire Police were also called, but have not yet attended the scene.A...
  
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• JonPritchard published Parade to mark new Desert Rats brigade becoming fully operational

  30-07-2015 17:37
  
  Army reservists from Nottingham will have the chance to work with one of the most famous divisions in the force, following the formation of a new brigade.The 7th Infantry Brigade has been created due to structural changes within the Army, and will take on the famous Desert Rat nickname.The Desert Rats were formed in Africa in 1940 during the Second World War, and are a popular division of the Army.The new brigade will work with local army reservists in Kenya, Canada and Germany.A parade was held
  
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• Tresidder published Value of Nottingham's Victoria shopping centre increases

  30-07-2015 17:20
  
  The company that owns Nottingham's Victoria and Broadmarsh Centres says consumer confidence is at its highest level for nine years and rental values were rising in most of its centres. Intu, which owns nine shopping centres, released half year results to the end of June showing net rental income in its portfolio was up £18.4 million at £207.6 million. Underlying earnings improved £16.7 million to £88.7 million. The value of its portfolio stands at £9.5 billion.Intu.
  
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• TomNorton published Tributes paid to Ilkeston Rugby Club president and company...

  30-07-2015 17:11
  
  A company chairman who came out of retirement to help try and save the jobs of hundreds of men has died at the age of 69.Terrence Keely, a former boss of Belfield Furnishings in Ilkeston, was also a loyal member of Ilkeston Rugby Club and served both as its chairman and president. Mr Keely, who died after a short illness, set up Belfield in 2002 when another company he had sold began to struggle.Daughter Laura Keely, said: "Although he was a businessman he never lost his roots at all and...
  
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• BenIreland published New jobs for 12 drivers as i4 bus route increases services

  30-07-2015 17:04
  
  Twelve new bus driving jobs have been created as a busy route between Sandiacre and Nottingham expands its service.The i4 bus, which sometimes runs as far as Derby, will now run every five minutes in morning rush hour and every seven or eight minutes at other times on weekdays.Operator trentbarton has invested £120,000 to expand he number of buses on the route to 17.The bus stops in Lenton, Bramcote, Stapleford and Sandiacre while the services that run through to Derby also stop in Risley,
  
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• BenIreland commented New jobs for 12 drivers as i4 bus route increases services

  30-07-2015 17:04
  
  Twelve new bus driving jobs have been created as a busy route between Sandiacre and Nottingham expands its service.The i4 bus, which sometimes runs as far as Derby, will now run every five minutes in morning rush hour and every seven or eight minutes at other times on weekdays.Operator trentbarton has invested £120,000 to expand he number of buses on the route to 17.The bus stops in Lenton, Bramcote, Stapleford and Sandiacre while the services that run through to Derby also stop in Risley,
  
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• TomNorton published Hundreds flock to West Bridgford for new opportunities at...

  30-07-2015 17:02
  
  Khalid Mahmood has been self-employed for years but he's now looking for a job where he can support others.He was one of hundreds of people who yesterday attended the Nottingham Post Rushcliffe Jobs Fair in West Bridgford, sponsored by Nottinghamshire County Council.Mr Mahmood said that during the 1980s he helped look after his disabled younger brother, and now he wants to build on the experience by getting into a career where he can help other people.While he is receiving training to become a..
  
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• BenIreland published Decades of police work 'wasted' if 72 PCSOs go say campaigners as...

  30-07-2015 17:00
  
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• BenIreland commented Decades of police work 'wasted' if 72 PCSOs go say campaigners as...

  30-07-2015 17:00
  
  Decades of community policing will be "wasted" if a petition to save the jobs of 72 Nottinghamshire community support officers fails, say union campaigners.Dozens of Unison members met with Paddy Tipping, the county's police and crime commissioner yesterday to hand in a petition of 21,152 signatures against the proposed job losses.Unions are calling for an increase in council tax of less than £5 to pay for the PCSOs set to be axed in the latest round of Government cuts to the...
  
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• Forest net Spanish defender Pinillos

  30-07-2015 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Nottingham Forest complete the signing of Spanish defender Daniel Pinillos on a two-year contract.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest complete the signing of Spanish defender Daniel...

  30-07-2015 16:40
  
  Nottingham Forest have completed the capture of Spanish defender Daniel Pinillos on a two-year contract.The left-back has undergone a medical over the last two days at the Nigel Doughty Academy – and the final details of his move were completed this morning.Pinillos had impressed manager Dougie Freedman with his performance in the friendly game at Doncaster last week – and had also shown his quality on the training ground, during two short spells with the club.Pinillos kick started..
  
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• JemmaPage published Pensioner who died after car crash outside Four Bells pub in...

  30-07-2015 16:37
  
  A pensioner who died as a result of the injuries she received after her car crashed into a wall and a tree has been named.Marion Banks, 91, of Wollaton, was admitted to the Queen's Medical Centre on July 18 after her Ford Fiesta crashed in the car park of the Four Bells pub, in Main Street, Woodborough.She died at the hospital on Sunday, July 26.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of the crash at about 12.15pm.Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit...
  
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• JemmaPage published Carlton Life Saving Club celebrating after receiving Cash For...

  30-07-2015 16:30
  
  A Carlton club which helps people learn life-saving skills hopes to continue for many more decades after receiving a funding boost from the Cash for your Community Campaign for the second year running. Members of Carlton Life Saving Club, which is based at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, will use their £1,147.84 windfall to buy new equipment – including defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitators.The group also said it would train some of its younger members to become...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cotgrave show homes launched this weekend

  30-07-2015 16:22
  
  Two show homes are being launched at Hollygate Park this weekend.From Saturday, August 1, the four- and five-bed show homes will be open to view at David Wilson's Cotgrave development from 10:30am until 5:30 pm.Steve Smith, sales director at David Wilson, said: "We've had immense interest in Hollygate Park since launching the first release of homes for sale, and now we're looking forward to welcoming people to the development where they can see for themselves the high quality of homes on...
  
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• Bid 'to be forgotten' by Google fails

  30-07-2015 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man involved in a £51m VAT scam loses a legal bid to have news stories about him removed from Google searches.
  
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• EllieCullen published Man dies following incident in Hucknall

  30-07-2015 15:04
  
  Police have arrested a woman following an incident in which a man has since died.Officers were called to Spruce Grove in Hucknall on Wednesday evening at about 10pm.A 28-year old woman was arrested on suspicion of GBH. A 39-year old man was taken to Nottingham's Queens Medical Centre for treatment for life threatening injuries following the incident. He has since died.Police investigators remain at the property as they continue their enquiries.The woman remains in police custody.
  
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• DanRobinson published Bramley apple pie filling win European protection as national...

  30-07-2015 14:41
  
  Bramley apple pie fillings have been given a European seal of approval as a historical delicacy – much to the delight of residents and businesses in the Nottinghamshire town from which it originates.The recipe, a blend of fresh Bramley apples, sugar and water, has been awarded protected status by the European Commission.It will now join the likes of mozzarella cheese, Parma ham and Melton Mowbray pork pies on the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) list.The cooking apple's heritage..
  
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• DanRobinson commented Bramley apple pie filling win European protection as national...

  30-07-2015 14:41
  
  Bramley apple pie fillings have been given a European seal of approval as a historical delicacy – much to the delight of residents and businesses in the Nottinghamshire town from which it originates.The recipe, a blend of fresh Bramley apples, sugar and water, has been awarded protected status by the European Commission.It will now join the likes of mozzarella cheese, Parma ham and Melton Mowbray pork pies on the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) list.The cooking apple's heritage..
  
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• Reliant Robin driven on to rail line

  30-07-2015 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police try to identify a Robin Reliant driver who inexplicably reversed on to a level crossing ahead of a train approaching.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published West Bridgford family's 'smoke ring UFO' video goes viral

  30-07-2015 13:35
  
  A video posted by a Nottingham man in the wake of a fire on an industrial estate has gone viral on YouTube - amassing more than 300,000 hits in just one week.Pierce Smith uploaded his video to the website showing a black ring that was seen moving in the air above his house. The video has been viewed over 320,000 thousand times and attracted more than three hundred comments on sharing site Reddit. It has also been picked up many international news agencies.The ring turned out to be as a...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Cotgrave fire video goes viral

  30-07-2015 13:35
  
  Following last Thursday evening's fire that ripped through an industrial estate in Cotgrave, a video posted by a Nottingham man has gone viral on the internet. Pierce Smith uploaded his video to YouTube showing a black ring that was seen moving in the air above his house, which caused huge interest online.The video has been viewed over 320,000 thousand times and attracted more than three hundred comments on sharing site Reddit. It has also been picked up many international news...
  
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• JemmaPage published Timetable changes for East Midlands Trains running on Sunday

  30-07-2015 13:25
  
  A number of trains out of Nottingham will be cancelled on Sunday after a local operator confirmed it doesn't have enough staff to run them. East Midlands Trains said it will be running "a revised service on some of its local routes".Whilst pre-planned engineering works means trains to Liverpool and Cleethorpes - via Lincoln and Newark - will be cancelled. Trains from Nottingham to Skegness will depart at 9.41am, 11.57am and 4.29pm. They will return from Skegness at 12.27pm, 2.10pm and.
  
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• JemmaPage published Some East Midlands Trains cancelled on Sunday - because there are...

  30-07-2015 13:25
  
  A number of trains out of Nottingham will be cancelled on Sunday after a local operator confirmed it doesn't have enough staff to run them. East Midlands Trains said it will be running "a revised service on some of its local routes".Pre-planned engineering works also means trains to Liverpool and Cleethorpes - via Lincoln and Newark - will be cancelled. Trains from Nottingham to Skegness will depart at 9.41am, 11.57am and 4.29pm. They will return from Skegness at 12.27pm, 2.10pm and...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Timetable changes for East Midlands Trains running on Sunday

  30-07-2015 13:25
  
  A number of trains out of Nottingham will be cancelled on Sunday after a local operator confirmed it doesn't have enough staff to run them. East Midlands Trains said it will be running "a revised service on some of its local routes".Whilst pre-planned engineering works means trains to Liverpool and Cleethorpes - via Lincoln and Newark - will be cancelled. Trains from Nottingham to Skegness will depart at 9.41am, 11.57am and 4.29pm. They will return from Skegness at 12.27pm, 2.10pm and.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Some East Midlands Trains cancelled on Sunday - because there are...

  30-07-2015 13:25
  
  A number of trains out of Nottingham will be cancelled on Sunday after a local operator confirmed it doesn't have enough staff to run them. East Midlands Trains said it will be running "a revised service on some of its local routes".Pre-planned engineering works also means trains to Liverpool and Cleethorpes - via Lincoln and Newark - will be cancelled. Trains from Nottingham to Skegness will depart at 9.41am, 11.57am and 4.29pm. They will return from Skegness at 12.27pm, 2.10pm and...
  
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• Royal Centre revamp is 'all about sustainability' - Nottingham Post

  30-07-2015 12:30
  
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  Royal Centre revamp is 'all about sustainability'
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  The view from South Sherwood Street… what the development at the Royal Centre could look like if Arts Council funding is secured with, inset, the new foyer area. Above, Royal Centre managing director Robert Sanderson pictured in the stalls at the ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Donovan talks about his 50th anniversary tour

  30-07-2015 12:22
  Donovan Leitch, known simply as Donovan, was born on Glasgow in 1976 and it was there that he had his early influences."When we had family get-togethers, I used to sit under the table with my cousins and listened to all the singing by my parents and older relations," says the musician while on holiday in Majorca."There was a lot of Irish and Scottish people in Glasgow and I didn't know it at the time, but I was listening to folk songs. There were no instruments, just...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Donovan talks about his 50th anniversary tour

  30-07-2015 12:22
  
  Donovan Leitch, known simply as Donovan, was born on Glasgow in 1976 and it was there that he had his early influences."When we had family get-togethers, I used to sit under the table with my cousins and listened to all the singing by my parents and older relations," says the musician while on holiday in Majorca."There was a lot of Irish and Scottish people in Glasgow and I didn't know it at the time, but I was listening to folk songs. There were no instruments, just...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Cheesecake day: Here are 10 classics to whet your appetite

  30-07-2015 12:11
  Cheesecake has been a staple delight of Nottinghamshire folk for generations, with a whole host of flavours whetting the appetite of food lovers, and has cheesecake heritage of its own.Nottingham is, of course, well known for its Colwick cheese which makes a fine addition to any cheesecake mixture, while the Cheesecake Shop dedicates itself to producing a wide range of flavours to suit every taste.So, with today being national cheesecake day, we've compiled a list of 10 of our favourites ranging
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Cheesecake day: 10 classics to whet your appetite

  30-07-2015 12:11
  
  Cheesecake has been a staple delight of folk for generations, with a whole host of flavours to whet the appetite of food lovers.Nottingham is, of course, well known for its Colwick cheese which makes a fine addition to any cheesecake mixture, while the Cheesecake Shop dedicates itself to producing a wide range of flavours to suit every taste.So, with today being national cheesecake day, we've compiled a list of 10 of our favourites - ranging from your standard New York to white chocolate and one
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Plymouth Argyle moved to be shown live on Sky...

  30-07-2015 11:48
  
  Notts County's home game against Plymouth Argyle has been moved, in order to be shown live on Sky Sports.The Magpies will now welcome Derek Adams' side on Sunday, October 11, with a 2.30pm kick-off, with the game having initially been scheduled for 24 hours earlier.It will be the first time Notts have played Plymouth at Meadow Lane since 2010, when John Spicer and Craig Westcarr clinched a 2-0 victory for the hosts.Ricardo Moniz's team are little more than a week away from opening their League..
  
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