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• Hospital death rates 'concerning'

  04-08-2015 21:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mortality rates at Lincoln County Hospital and Sherwood Forest trust are concerning, experts say.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County: It's promotion or we've failed, says boss Ricardo...

  04-08-2015 21:46
  
  Running his hands through his jet black hair, the Notts County manager Ricardo Moniz produces a smile which could light the entire room."Oh this was not just football my friend," he begins in hisstrong Dutch accent. "It was so much more. Watching Ajax was like going tothe theatre."Recounting the days he spent watching one of the great teams football has produced, Moniz makes essential listening.There is a great intensity and passion as he remembers the three successive...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Hat-trick of pre-season...

  04-08-2015 21:45
  
  Three successive defeatshave begun to dent the optimism that has swirled around Meadow Lane during a summer that has seen the Magpies become the busiest club in the country, with 17 signings and counting.But it would be a mistake to fall into the trap of trying to equate the pre-season schedule with a club's likely form once the real business kicks off this week.The club's pre-season performances, since we were last in League One, havealmost entirely contradicted what happens when the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Liam Noble promises Notts County fans will see a changed man

  04-08-2015 21:45
  
  Liam Noble has promised Notts County fans they will see a changed man next season and insists his red card ways are behind him.The midfielder has been one of the standout players in pre-season so far and is pushing for a start in this weekend's opening game at Stevenage.Noble is helping for a more settled campaign this year after last year's was punctured by three red cards and more than ten bookings.But as he returns for a new season, he says he has learned from his indiscretions of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Guy Branston relishes head of recruitment role at Notts County

  04-08-2015 21:45
  
  Guy Branston is relishing his role as Notts County's head of recruitment and says he is excited by the project under way at Meadow Lane.The former Leicester and Rotherham defender has been working feverishly behind the scenes helping the club to identify players for the transfer committee.Notts have been the busiest team in the transfer market this summer having recruited 17 players.Among them was Jon Stead (pictured) who was highly courted throughout the summer on the back of a superb loan...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alan Smith wants to be a leader on the pitch for Notts County

  04-08-2015 21:45
  
  It is a question Alan Smith has no doubt been asked countlesstimes before, but he is still no closer to the answer."Who was the best manager I played for? Tough one that," says the former Leeds and Manchester United star, who has no shortage of options.Sir Alex Ferguson and George Graham are clearly two of the most revered, but as he rightfully points out they all have different skill sets.But having decided that he would like a career in management once he calls times on his playing..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Spencer could be the spark which ignites...

  04-08-2015 21:44
  
  Of all the many signings which have taken place over the summer at Meadow Lane, it is one who was already part of the furniture which could hold the key to their ambitions.This time last year Jimmy Spencer was wondering whether he would kick a ball for Shaun Derry's new look team in League One after rupturing his cruciate ligament in a friendly against Arnold.Eight months of arduous rehabilitation then took place before he eventually returned, but it was too late to save the club from...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Notts County's ambition there for all to see

  04-08-2015 21:44
  There have been times over the summer when trying to keep up with thespeed of Notts County's transfer dealings has been areal struggle.In one day alone the club unveiled three new players as they underlineda recruitment drive that has commanded plenty of column inches in variousgossip columns.Rather amusingly, the scarf which has been used to accompany the many'welcome' photos has even gained its own Twitter account to declare it was in need of a holiday.The cynics will maintain that,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ashes 2015: Stuart Broad poised for his 300th Test wicket but his...

  04-08-2015 21:00
  
  Stuart Broad says it would be a dream come true to take his 300th Test wicket at Trent Bridge – but his bigger focus is on winning the Ashes back on home turf.The Nottinghamshire bowler sits on 299 wickets as England target a win which would give them an unassailable 3-1 lead over the Australians.Nottingham-born Broad, 29, will have his family watching on tomorrow as the fourth Test gets underway and while he would be proud to become the fifth man to join England's 300 club, he insists he.
  
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• JemmaPage published Wilford teen flies to Japan as part of the World Scout Jamboree

  04-08-2015 20:59
  
  Young Dominic Crosby has flown almost 6,000 miles to Japan as part of the World Scout Jamboree.The 19-year-old, of Wilford, has spent the past week taking part in the extravaganza, for which 35,000 Scouts from all over the world met in Kirarahama.He is part of the 6,000-strong International Service Team who volunteer to spend their summer holiday in the engine room of the Jamboree.The once-in-a-lifetime trip comes with a hefty £9,000 price tag – but the money is used to help children
  
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• Notts County sign defender Hewitt

  04-08-2015 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Ipswich defender Elliott Hewitt becomes the 17th summer signing by League Two club Notts County.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ashes 2015: Stuart Broad ready to do his talking on the pitch in...

  04-08-2015 19:55
  
  Stuart Broad has not played a Test without James Anderson alongside him since June 2011.In a familiar tale, Anderson suffered a side strain in the previous game and sat out the next; the second match against Sri Lanka.Broad took two for 154 but now, four years older and wiser, the 29-year-old will make the walk down the Trent Bridge steps tomorrow without his travelling companion, friend and new ball partner.All the ingredients are in place for him to be England's hero. Not only can the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ashes 2015: Mitchell Johnson is ready for the Trent Bridge crowd

  04-08-2015 19:50
  
  Mitchell Johnson says he will relish the atmosphere at Trent Bridge on Thursday, no matter how fans react to the Australia fast bowler.Johnson will lead the Aussie attack as they look to level the series after going 2-1 behind at Edgbaston.He was on the end of renditions of the famous song about his wayward bowling in Birmingham as fans reminded him of his struggles of the 2009 tour.However, he insists he takes it as a compliment these days as he prepares for a "grand final" in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published What will happen to the Stanton Ironworks site now the plans for...

  04-08-2015 19:45
  
  More than two years ago, we wrote that the question mark hanging over the Stanton Ironworks had finally been answered.The 1,950 homes, 2,000 jobs and £26 million boost to the local economy seemed to be the plans that would see the site finally put back to use.But that optimism soon turned to disillusionment as the plans were picked apart by residents from nearby towns and villages.One hundred and seventy seven objections were lodged, from groups as diverse as the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
  
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• BenIreland published Beeston to be 'twinned' with Tuscany, home of the Renaissance

  04-08-2015 19:39
  
  Beeston is set to be "twinned" with Tuscany in a bid to boost tourism, art and culture in both places.A party of 50 will head to the Italian region in October, taking in Florence and Mount Amiata, for the first of many planned trips.Organiser Marysia Zipser, international events manager at Beeston's ACT (Art-Culture-Tourism) Group, said Tuscany has its very own Robin Hood – Ghinno Di Tacco.She said: "A lot of countries claim to have their own real life Robin Hood, but he...
  
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• JemmaPage published Families flock for a piece of the seaside at Beeston Bay beach

  04-08-2015 19:20
  Families flocked to Beeston as the town's Broadgate Park brought sun and sand to locals. Jemma Page reportsFor parents Stephen Macrow and Asme Belghazi, keeping five children entertained during the summer holidays can often prove problematic.The self-employed couple, who sell a range of baby products on markets across the county, have five children – aged 16, 13, 11, two and one – between them.And the duo, of Beeston, admitted that sometimes during the six-week holidays, finding...
  
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• Nottmtails published Andy Reid only 'weeks' from Nottingham Forest return after...

  04-08-2015 19:16
  
  Andy Reid has returned to first team training and is on the road to recovery at Nottingham Forest, says manager Dougie Freedman.It will be a few weeks until the influential midfielder is ready to play under-21 football.But the former Ireland international has made the step up back to full training with the rest of the squad and is making real progress as he looks to return from his long standing groin problem."Andy Reid has been good, he has been fantastic. He is a wonderful player with a..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Andy Reid only 'weeks' from Nottingham Forest return after...

  04-08-2015 19:16
  Andy Reid has returned to first team training and is on the road to recovery at Nottingham Forest, says manager Dougie Freedman.It will be a few weeks until the influential midfielder is ready to play under-21 football.But the former Ireland international has made the step up back to full training with the rest of the squad and is making real progress as he looks to return from his long standing groin problem."Andy Reid has been good, he has been fantastic. He is a wonderful player with a..
  
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• Gas firm submits 'monitoring' plan

  04-08-2015 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A gas company seeks planning permission to drill monitoring boreholes in advance of shale gas drilling in part of Nottinghamshire.
  
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• rsherdley published Blackmailer jailed for four years after he threatened to 'rape'...

  04-08-2015 19:09
  
  A blackmailer has been jailed for four years after he threatened to shoot his victim in the head and tie up his his wife and rape her.During a series of terrifying threats in four phone calls, Kier Morrison also demanded £1,000, said he knew the man's name and where he lived in Newstead.Morrison was arrested but denied he was involved, blaming an innocent man he knew was in a coma after a road traffic accident.Judge Michael Stokes, who sentenced 21-year-old Morrison today, said the poorly.
  
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• rsherdley commented Blackmailer jailed for four years after he threatened to 'rape'...

  04-08-2015 19:09
  
  A blackmailer has been jailed for four years after he threatened to shoot his victim in the head and tie up his his wife and rape her.During a series of terrifying threats in four phone calls, Kier Morrison also demanded £1,000, said he knew the man's name and where he lived in Newstead.Morrison was arrested but denied he was involved, blaming an innocent man he knew was in a coma after a road traffic accident.Judge Michael Stokes, who sentenced 21-year-old Morrison today, said the poorly.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Elliott Hewitt becomes signing number 17 at Notts County

  04-08-2015 19:06
  
  Notts County have made it 17 signings this summer after announcing versatile player Elliott Hewitt.The 21-year-old joins a squad that has over 30 first-teamers all vying for a place in Ricardo Moniz's first matchday squad this weekend away to Stevenage in League Two.Hewitt, a Wales under-21 international, started his career at Macclesfield Town before joiningChampionship side Ipswich Town. He has also spent time on loan with League One sides Gillingham, in 2013/14, and Colchester United, last...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ashes 2015: Jonathan Agnew says Stuart Broad must shine for...

  04-08-2015 19:00
  
  Jonathan Agnew says England's batting might be an overriding factor in who wins the Ashes – but their seam bowling could be the decider at Trent Bridge.The voice of cricket on the BBC will be leading the coverage on Test Match Special as England and Australia do battle in the fourth Test.If England are to win, then Agnew says the stand-in leader of the home team's attack – Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad – will have to prosper in the absence of the injured James...
  
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• Unbeaten Notts overcome Lancashire

  04-08-2015 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts beat Lancashire by four wickets in Liverpool to stay top of their One-Day Cup group and set for the last eight.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Lancashire Lightning v Notts Outlaws: Chris Read and Brett Hutton...

  04-08-2015 18:38
  Notts Outlaws continued their march towards the Royal London One Day Cup quarter-finals by beating Lancashire by four wickets in a tense clash at Liverpool, their fourth win from five Group B matches.The Outlaws restricted the Lightning to a below par 216 for eight having invited them to bat on a testing but far from impossible batting surface.Karl Brown top scored for the hosts with 77 off 114 balls, but Samit Patel's three for 31 from five overs of left-arm spin was central to a late innings..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Fantastic Four's villainous Doctor Doom played by Notts actor

  04-08-2015 17:20
  
  Fantasy blockbuster Fantastic Four opens in cinemas this weekend, starring Notts raised actor Toby Kebbell as the villainous Doctor Doom.
  Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team - who first appeared in comic form in 1961 - are played by Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell, Whiplash's Miles Teller, Reed Richards and House Of Cards actress Kate Mara.
  As Mr Fantastic, Human Torch, Invisible Woman and Thing, they must use their powers to stop him Doom from destroying the earth.
  "He's an angry.
  
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• England 'proud' to stifle Clarke

  04-08-2015 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bowler Stuart Broad says England are "proud" of negating Australia captain Michael Clarke in the Ashes.
  
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• TomNorton published TV Friar Tuck Phil Rose from Robin of Sherwood visits Nottingham...

  04-08-2015 17:00
  
  Years after delighting audiences as Friar Tuck in the 1980s TV show Robin of Sherwood, actor Phil Rose came to Nottingham to see the city that inspired the legend.The actor had been invited on a five-day trip to take part in the Robin Hood Festival, Pagan Pride and visit Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn.Phil, who revealed some of the cast would be reuniting to take part in a one-off radio special in the near future, said he still remembered the show fondly.He said: "Unfortunately we never...
  
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• TomNorton published Plans for rejected Watnall solar farm go in for second try

  04-08-2015 17:00
  
  Plans to build a solar farm just over a month after they were rejected by councillors have gone up again for approval.Earthworm Energy Limited had its scheme to build a 17MW solar farm at the former Watnall Brickworks in Long Lane turned down by Broxtowe Borough Council in June. It has now revised its application which its representatives have said will include further detail about impact on green belt and the benefits the project would have. Documents, which are still being prepared for the...
  
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• DanRobinson published Ex-drug abuser wins award from David Cameron after inspiring...

  04-08-2015 16:55
  
  Football coach Roger Henry once spent his life in the darkest depths as a drug abuser – but now he will be named as a "Point of Light" by the Prime Minister.The 48-year-old will be given the national award by David Cameron in recognition of his voluntary work with Nottinghamshire community football club Real United.He has used the sport and his own experiences to fight against crime and drugs among young people – instead helping them to progress into education, work and...
  
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• Women prefer it hotter than men! Nottingham enters the great office air con debate - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2015 16:50
  
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  Women prefer it hotter than men! Nottingham enters the great office air con debate
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  Some like it hot – and the workplace temperature is a subject warmly debated in offices across Nottingham. Now scientists have found that women favour a 25C temperature while blokes prefer a cooler 22C – with ladies putting their coats on when the air ...
  
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• Police appeal for missing Nottingham woman - ITV News

  04-08-2015 16:19
  
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  Lorraine Barlow, 42, was last at arouon noon on Conway Crescent in Carlton on Tuesday 21 July 2015. She has links to Netherfield, Nottingham city centre and the Republic of Ireland. Lorraine is white, of slim build with long straight black hair which ...
  
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• BenIreland published Women prefer it hotter than men! Nottingham enters the great...

  04-08-2015 16:17
  
  Some like it hot – and the workplace temperature is a subject warmly debated in offices across Nottingham.Now scientists have found that women favour a 25C temperature while blokes prefer a cooler 22C – with ladies putting their coats on when the air con kicks in.Staff at Nottingham's Domestic & General offices, in Wollaton Street, generally agreed with the findings – but there were exceptions.Team leader Delroy Wynter prefers it colder."We have fans we give out if...
  
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• BenIreland commented Women prefer it hotter than men! Nottingham enters the great...

  04-08-2015 16:17
  
  Some like it hot – and the workplace temperature is a subject warmly debated in offices across Nottingham.Now scientists have found that women favour a 25C temperature while blokes prefer a cooler 22C – with ladies putting their coats on when the air con kicks in.Staff at Nottingham's Domestic & General offices, in Wollaton Street, generally agreed with the findings – but there were exceptions.Team leader Delroy Wynter prefers it colder."We have fans we give out if...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Happy Jack is back at Lace Market Theatre

  04-08-2015 15:48
  
  Following a successful run at the Lace Market Theatre at the end of last year, John Godber's comedy Happy Jack returns to the venue for matinee and evening performances this weekend.The two shows are part of a short tour prior to a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival."Much planning and form filling ensued and finally everything is in place," saysNic Adams, who stars opposite Carol Parkinson in the play which is based on the writer's grandparents."The play tells their love story..
  
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• Turner backs tough doping penalties

  04-08-2015 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former hurdler Andy Turner says the sports's governing body should introduce 'one strike' bans for doping offences
  
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• Forest's Reid back in training

  04-08-2015 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid returns to training after 11 months out but is not fit to start the season.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The Ashes: Take a look at 30 glorious pictures of England vs...

  04-08-2015 15:18
  
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• University of Nottingham graduate Tom Hayes jailed for 14 years for ... - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2015 14:54
  
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  A graduate of the University of Nottingham has been jailed for 14 years for his part in the Libor scandal. Tom Hayes, 35, is the first person to be charged and stand trial over the criminal investigation into bankers manipulating lending rates. The ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published VIDEO: England cricketers play at Nottingham Forest

  04-08-2015 14:51
  England's cricketers took over the training dome at Nottingham Forest's Nigel Doughty Academy as they played out a ten goal thriller.The squad will be in action at Trent Bridge for the fourth Ashes Test from Thursday, but they took the pressure off preparations with a friendly game of football, which ended in a 5-5 draw.You can see the match highlights below.Former Nottinghamshire bowler Mark Footitt opened the scoring for his team before batting coach Mark Ramprakash levelled with a crisp drive
  
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• Ben Hamer returns to Leicester City as season-long loan at Nottingham Forest ... - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2015 14:50
  
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  Ben Hamer's season-long loan deal at Nottingham Forest has hit a glitch and he has returned to Leicester City. Reds boss Dougie Freedman has confirmed the goalkeeper has gone back to the Premier League Foxes while the two clubs try to "iron out a ...
  Leicester City goalkeeper Ben Hamer returns from Nottingham Forest loan over ...Leicester Mercury
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• Skateboarders bid for city centre 'skate plaza' - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2015 14:46
  
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  Skateboarders bid for city centre 'skate plaza'
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  Robert Johnson and Scott Underdown of Forty Two skateboard shop, which is leading discussions for a new 'skate plaza'... Eve McMullen: Pocket money won't stretch far enough for... 1 · Concern over skate park noise. 1 · 4Uth: Eddie speaks up for ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ben Hamer returns to Leicester City as season-long loan at...

  04-08-2015 14:40
  
  Ben Hamer's season-long loan deal at Nottingham Forest has hit a glitch and he has returned to Leicester City.Reds boss Dougie Freedman has confirmed the goalkeeper has gone back to the Premier League Foxes while the two clubs try to "iron out a technical issue" with the deal that revolves around Forest's Financial Fair Play transfer embargo.But he hopes the player will be back at the City Ground by the weekend, with Forest set to kick-off the new Championship season against Brighton..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Ben Hamer returns to Leicester City as season-long loan at...

  04-08-2015 14:40
  
  Ben Hamer's season-long loan deal at Nottingham Forest has hit a glitch and he has returned to Leicester City.Reds boss Dougie Freedman has confirmed the goalkeeper has gone back to the Premier League Foxes while the two clubs try to "iron out a technical issue" with the deal that revolves around Forest's Financial Fair Play transfer embargo.But he hopes the player will be back at the City Ground by the weekend, with Forest set to kick-off the new Championship season against Brighton..
  
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• JonPritchard published University of Nottingham graduate Tom Hayes jailed for 14 years...

  04-08-2015 14:26
  
  A graduate of the University of Nottingham has been jailed for 14 years for his part in the Libor scandal.Tom Hayes, 35, is the first person to be charged and stand trial over the criminal investigation into bankers manipulating lending rates.The maths and engineering graduate was jailed after a nine-week trial at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, after being found guilty of eight counts of conspiracy to defraud.Hayes, who is originally from Hampshire, committed the crimes while working for UBS,.
  
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• JonPritchard published University of Nottingham graduate jailed for 14 years for...

  04-08-2015 14:26
  
  A graduate of the University of Nottingham has been jailed for 14 years for his part in the LIBOR scandal.Tom Hayes, 35, is the first person to be charged and stand trial over the criminal investigation into bankers manipulating lending rates.The maths and engineering graduate was jailed after a nine-week trial at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, after being found guilty of eight countys of conspiracy to defraud.Hayes, who is originally from Hampshire, committed the crimes while working for UBS,
  
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• DanRobinson published Skateboarders bid for city centre 'skate plaza'

  04-08-2015 14:24
  
  Skaters are on the lookout for a new city centre venue to show off kickflips and tricks – saying it could help turn Nottingham into one of the UK's best skateboarding destinations.Staff at Forty Two skateboard shop, in Victoria Street, have led discussions with Nottingham City Council in a bid to build a new facility.There have been a small number of complaints about them using Sneinton market place and Trinity Square but the campaigners believe a centrally-located skate park could help...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Skateboarders bid for city centre 'skate plaza'

  04-08-2015 14:24
  
  Skaters are on the lookout for a new city centre venue to show off kickflips and tricks – saying it could help turn Nottingham into one of the UK's best skateboarding destinations.Staff at Forty Two skateboard shop, in Victoria Street, have led discussions with Nottingham City Council in a bid to build a new facility.There have been a small number of complaints about them using Sneinton market place and Trinity Square but the campaigners believe a centrally-located skate park could help...
  
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• sherdley published Karl Bloxham bled to death, court hears

  04-08-2015 13:30
  
  A man allegedly stabbed in Hucknall bled to death, a court heard.Karl Bloxham, 39, was found by police outside his home with a stab wound to his chest last month.His partner, Ellishia Allen, 28, also of Spruce Grove, in Hucknall, is charged with his murder.Her case was listed for a bail hearing at Nottingham Crown Court today but she did not attend from custody.Prosecutor Michael Auty told Judge Michael Stokes: "The defendant isn't here and, even if she was here, she isn't...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Drivers could face fines for driving just over the speed limit

  04-08-2015 13:30
  
  Drivers in Nottinghamshire could face fines and penalty points for driving marginally over the speed limit due to changes in technology.Traditionally, motorists have hoped they would be allowed some leeway which could be 10 per cent plus two miles an hour to allow for the accuracy of speed reading equipment, and therefore not being penalised with a fine or a point's penalty.As an example, with a small margin for error, a motorist travelling at 30mph would quite possibly be allowed to go at 35mph
  
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