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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town boss Murray says Notts County's Liam Noble...

  14-08-2015 23:30
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray said Notts County midfielder Liam Noble helped inspire his team's 2-0 win at Meadow Lane.Noble had said Notts would definitely win and that fired the Stags up as they scored either side of the break through Chris Clements and Ryan Tafazolli to record their first win of the season.Murray said: "It was three points and a clean sheet. We came here with a game plan and if I'm being honest they gave us half the team talk."We wanted to show what a good team we
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County 0 Mansfield Town 2: Match report and pictures

  14-08-2015 23:00
  
  Mansfield Town inflicted a first defeat of the season on Notts County as they deservedly won 2-0 at Meadow Lane.Notts had won both their matches going into the eagerly anticipated derby and the majority of the near 11,000 crowd will have been expecting another three points for the hosts.But it was the Stags who picked up their first win of the campaign in front of almost 2,800 of their own fans with a consummate away performance. They were quicker out of the blocks in a raucous atmosphere and...
  
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• Notts County 0-2 Mansfield Town

  14-08-2015 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield win the Nottinghamshire derby against Notts County with goals in either half at Meadow Lane.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Freedman will not be pressured into making final decision over...

  14-08-2015 22:30
  
  Dougie Freedman says he will not be rushed or pressured into a decision over the sale of Henri Lansbury – but concedes that finding a replacement will be a big factor in whether Burnley's £4m bid is accepted.Nottingham Forest have not yet accepted the bid from their Championship rivals for the midfielder – which is made up of a £3m down payment with a further £1m in potential add-ons – but nor have they rejected their proposal.Freedman says he will consider...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Freedman will not be pressured into making final decision over...

  14-08-2015 22:30
  
  Dougie Freedman says he will not be rushed or pressured into a decision over the sale of Henri Lansbury – but concedes that finding a replacement will be a big factor in whether Burnley's £4m bid is accepted.Nottingham Forest have not yet accepted the bid from their Championship rivals for the midfielder – which is made up of a £3m down payment with a further £1m in potential add-ons – but nor have they rejected their proposal.Freedman says he will consider...
  
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• Nottingham Post published This is not a sex party - world's largest bisexual convention...

  14-08-2015 22:21
  
  THIS is an expression of sexuality – but not a sex party.That was the message which greeted hundreds of people who visited the world's largest bisexual convention in Nottingham tonight.BiCon will run across the weekend as bisexuals, their partners, friends and anyone who thinks they may be attracted to both men and women, meet at the University of Nottingham.The annual event is an opportunity for people to speak freely about their sexual desires and meet new people.Katie Sutton, 28, is...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented This is not a sex party - world's largest bisexual convention...

  14-08-2015 22:21
  
  THIS is an expression of sexuality – but not a sex party.That was the message which greeted hundreds of people who visited the world's largest bisexual convention in Nottingham tonight.BiCon will run across the weekend as bisexuals, their partners, friends and anyone who thinks they may be attracted to both men and women, meet at the University of Nottingham.The annual event is an opportunity for people to speak freely about their sexual desires and meet new people.Katie Sutton, 28, is...
  
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• Newport Gwent Dragons 48 Nottingham Rugby 12: Match report - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 22:15
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  Nottingham Rugby lost their first pre-season outing of the season as home side Newport Gwent Dragons produced a fine display in the second half to bag the win, 48-12. Newport struck first through a Jason Tovey penalty but back came the Green and Whites ...
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• Conor Bullivant aims to make bigger impact in 'massively' different Nottingham ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 22:15
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  Conor Bullivant (centre) after being named man of the match for Nottingham during a B&I Cup game last season. Conor Bullivant aims to make bigger impact in 'massively' different Nottingham... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Freedman looking for a simple answer to a complex question, as he...

  14-08-2015 22:15
  
  Barely five years have passed since Dougie Freedman called time on his playing career. But, even in that small time, things have changed massively.Now, more than ever before, player power is key, while agents have vast influence.In times gone by, clubs would have the final say over player transfers. If they were not interested in letting a player move, they generally didn't. They stayed put.Conversely, if they wanted to sell somebody, they would be out of the door in a flash.Now, as Freedman is.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Newport Gwent Dragons 48 Nottingham Rugby 12: Match report

  14-08-2015 22:00
  
  Nottingham Rugby lost their first pre-season outing of the season as home side Newport Gwent Dragons produced a fine display in the second half to bag the win, 48-12.Newport struck first through a Jason Tovey penalty but back came the Green and Whites, as they burst through the home defence to score an unconverted effort for 5-3.But the Dragons then started to exert their own dominance and their pressure finally told when Hugh Gus went over and Tovey converted for 10-5 after 20...
  
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• Shock over funeral delay charge

  14-08-2015 20:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A grieving widower says he is dismayed after being charged £160 for delays at his wife's funeral.
  
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• Matty Fryatt struggling to shake of Achilles problem as Nottingham Forest ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 20:58
  
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  Matty Fryatt will not be back in action for Nottingham Forest until October at the earliest. The striker has been back to see the medical specialist this week, as he continues to struggle with Achilles problems. The Reds had hoped that surgery would ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Matty Fryatt struggling to shake of Achilles problem as...

  14-08-2015 20:30
  
  Matty Fryatt will not be back in action for Nottingham Forest until October at the earliest.The striker has been back to see the medical specialist this week, as he continues to struggle with Achilles problems.The Reds had hoped that surgery would cure the injury, which left Fryatt sidelined in the second half of the campaign, and that he would be fit to play a part in pre-season with the rest of the squad.But the former Leicester City player has still not been able to return to full training,..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Matty Fryatt struggling to shake of Achilles problem as...

  14-08-2015 20:30
  
  Matty Fryatt will not be back in action for Nottingham Forest until October at the earliest.The striker has been back to see the medical specialist this week, as he continues to struggle with Achilles problems.The Reds had hoped that surgery would cure the injury, which left Fryatt sidelined in the second half of the campaign, and that he would be fit to play a part in pre-season with the rest of the squad.But the former Leicester City player has still not been able to return to full training,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman admits it is vital for Nottingham Forest to...

  14-08-2015 20:00
  
  Dougie Freedman knows how vital it is for Nottingham Forest to register their first win of the season at the City Ground – but warns that Rotherham are not a side to be underestimated.Following defeats at Brighton and at home to Walsall in the Capital One Cup, the Reds boss says his players are itching to put things straight.But Freedman adds that Rotherham's 4-1 home defeat to MK Dons on the opening day was not as one-sided as it seemed.And he knows Forest will be in for a tough task...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman admits it is vital for Nottingham Forest to...

  14-08-2015 20:00
  
  Dougie Freedman knows how vital it is for Nottingham Forest to register their first win of the season at the City Ground – but warns that Rotherham are not a side to be underestimated.Following defeats at Brighton and at home to Walsall in the Capital One Cup, the Reds boss says his players are itching to put things straight.But Freedman adds that Rotherham's 4-1 home defeat to MK Dons on the opening day was not as one-sided as it seemed.And he knows Forest will be in for a tough task...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire all-rounder Will Gidman had mixed emotions as he...

  14-08-2015 19:00
  
  When Mark Wood took the wicket that won the Ashes three Nottinghamshire players lined the home balcony to savour the euphoric moment of victory.Will Gidman, Ben Kitt and Anuj Dal were there when Nathan Lyon dragged the ball into his stumps to consign Australia to a humiliating defeat.They sat alongside Joe Root, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes in the home dressing room as the heroes of the fourth Test toasted victory with a cold beer.It is the kind of access to the inner sanctum fans can only dream.
  
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• Nottingham Tram could make Beeston 'better than West Bridgford', says ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 18:51
  
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  Beeston has the potential to be "better than West Bridgford" once the new tram line opens, according to a member of parliament. Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry believes line three, which runs from Nottingham train station to Toton, could open up new ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Pinillos finally cleared to play for Forest - and boss Freedman...

  14-08-2015 18:48
  
  Daniel Pinillos has finally been given international clearance to play for Nottingham Forest – and is likely to be involved against Rotherham tomorrow.The Spanish defender, 22, signed a two-year contract at the City Ground almost three weeks ago, after being released by Cordoba.But he had not been allowed to play for the Reds until paperwork had been received from the Spanish FA."He is 22-years-old, which is a good age. He is not immediately going to walk into the starting line-up,...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Pinillos finally cleared to play for Forest - and boss Freedman...

  14-08-2015 18:48
  
  Daniel Pinillos has finally been given international clearance to play for Nottingham Forest – and is likely to be involved against Rotherham tomorrow.The Spanish defender, 22, signed a two-year contract at the City Ground almost three weeks ago, after being released by Cordoba.But he had not been allowed to play for the Reds until paperwork had been received from the Spanish FA."He is 22-years-old, which is a good age. He is not immediately going to walk into the starting line-up,...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham Tram could make Beeston 'better than West Bridgford',...

  14-08-2015 18:30
  
  Beeston has the potential to be "better than West Bridgford" once the new tram line opens, according to a member of parliament.Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry believes line three, which runs from Nottingham train station to Toton, could open up new opportunities for Beeston.She said it will become a more attractive proposition for new businesses and could see the town eclipse West Bridgford as a destination for families and visitors."I'd say it's the best part of Greater Nottingham as...
  
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• rsherdley published Teenager spared prison over underage sex with girl

  14-08-2015 18:24
  
  Young women have the law to protect them from irresponsible young men, said a judge as he sentenced a teenager for having underage sex with a girl.Luke Rook admitted four charges of sexual activity with a child.He was aged 17 when he first had unprotected sex with the 13-year-old, who cannot be identified.Nottingham Crown Court heard she fell pregnant but she lost the child.Sentencing Rook, of Goathland Close, in Bestwood Park, Judge James Sampson said today: " Young women - who may be...
  
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• BenIreland published Gardeners honoured at St Ann's Allotments' annual awards

  14-08-2015 17:53
  Rejuvenation was rewarded at the annual awards given to gardeners at St Ann's Allotments, the largest detached Victorian town gardens in the world.The top gong for the Most Improved Plot went to Steve Fountain, who transformed a bramble-ridden weed-filled plot into a haven for cucumbers since he took over one of the allotments' 670 gardens in April.The 46-year-old production manager enlisted the help of wife Tracey and step-son Ben Keetley to clear the space where he now grows cucumbers,...
  
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• sherdley published Judge told would-be cannabis dealer he had "just been a bit...

  14-08-2015 17:48
  A judge told a chef he had "just been a bit of a pillock" – as he sentenced him for possessing cannabis with intent to supply.Ashley Clarke was caught with nine wraps of the Class B drug in the picturesque village of Stoke Bardolph on the west bank of the River Trent.The 23-year-old, of Ashdale Road, in Bakersfield, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court today.He had admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply.The court was told he was found with £150 worth of...
  
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• rsherdley published Dad-to-be spared prison over knife attack

  14-08-2015 17:32
  A dad-to-be was given one last chance to turn his life around after launching a horrific knife attack on his ex-partner.Tommy Stark stood to be locked up for pulling the woman to the ground and putting his foot on her throat as she lay on her kitchen floor.Stark, 21, reached for a knife and slashed down at the woman, stabbing between her thumb and index finger as she held up her hands to defend herself.At Nottingham Crown Court, he admitted wounding her finger.He faced a sentence of between...
  
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• Calls for more parking spaces at Gedling Country Park - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 17:06
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  Drivers are parking "dangerously" on a narrow lane because of an overspill from Gedling Country Park, prompting calls for extra spaces at the popular dog walking spot. Residents of nearby Spring Lane say on busy summer days cars are parked on both ...
  
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• Headway Nottingham is Panthers coach Corey Neilson's official charity in ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 17:03
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  Headway Nottingham is Panthers coach Corey Neilson's official charity in ...
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  Neilson, the club's most successful coach, marks his tenth season in the city this year, with the celebrations including a testimonial game in October. Headway Nottingham is the only long-term rehabilitation and support for people who have sustained a ...
  
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• BenIreland published Calls for more parking spaces at Gedling Country Park

  14-08-2015 16:57
  
  Drivers are parking "dangerously" on a narrow lane because of an overspill from Gedling Country Park, prompting calls for extra spaces at the popular dog walking spot.Residents of nearby Spring Lane say on busy summer days cars are parked on both sides of the 40mph road, which is a regular home for mobile speed cameras.Dog walkers said there needs to be more than the current 50 spaces for motorists to park up so that the country park can be used to its potential.Gedling Borough Council
  
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• Nottingham Forest vent frustration at Spanish FA as Daniel Pinillos gets ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 16:48
  
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  Nottingham Forest vent frustration at Spanish FA as Daniel Pinillos gets ...
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  Nottingham Forest have vented their frustration at the Spanish FA for dragging their heels over granting international clearance for Daniel Pinillos. The Reds announced a two-year deal for the young defender last month, after he impressed on trial, but ...
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures: Ladies Day at Nottingham Racecourse

  14-08-2015 16:18
  
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• A-level results 2015: Star student sweeps the board - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 16:00
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  A-level results 2015: Star student sweeps the board
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  Andreas Halner, 18 of Gamston, with his family: Vera Halner, Anja Halner, 10, Katja Halner, eight, Dr Alan Halner and... A-level results 2015: High-achievers reach for the stars. 8 · ​A-level results 2015: Toot Hill student who had operation... 6 · A ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Headway Nottingham is Panthers coach Corey Neilson's official...

  14-08-2015 16:00
  Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson will link up with Headway Nottingham as his official charity for his testimonial season.Neilson, the club's most successful coach, marks his tenth season in the city this year, with the celebrations including a testimonial game in October.Headway Nottingham is the only long-term rehabilitation and support for people who have sustained a brain injury, their families and carers all over Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.Michael Tansley Thomas, services...
  
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• Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: 27 years after forming Reds take plunge ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 15:42
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  The first season of the Football League kicked off on September 8, 1888, but Nottingham Forest did not claim their place at the table until 1892 when the league was extended to 16 clubs and a second division was formed. The clubs still playing in the ...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 30 fascinating pictures of Newark Air Museum

  14-08-2015 15:40
  
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• EllieCullen published A-level results 2015: Star student sweeps the board

  14-08-2015 15:37
  
  Andreas Halner's A-level results sheet could not have looked any better – with five A*s to his name.But it's not the first time the 18-year-old has achieved top marks, having also earned 13 A*s in his GCSEs.He's now heading to Oxford to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.He said: "I'm so grateful for the opportunities I've been given and now I really want to put my knowledge to good use in helping other people."I've wanted to be a doctor since the age of about four, so I feel.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: 27 years after forming Reds...

  14-08-2015 15:32
  
  The first season of the Football League kicked off on September 8, 1888, but Nottingham Forest did not claim their place at the table until 1892 when the league was extended to 16 clubs and a second division was formed.The clubs still playing in the Football Alliance – which the Reds had won the previous season – were absorbed in the league structure and as champions from the campaign before this, Forest were placed in Division One.The new season started on September 3 away to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Conor Bullivant aims to make bigger impact in 'massively'...

  14-08-2015 15:30
  
  The strengths of Nottingham Rugby's new-look squad are "massively" different to last season, says Conor Bullivant.And the 19-year-old full-back believes a more athletic Green and Whites team can cause some damage in the new Championship season.Martin Haag's Greens kick off their campaign at Cornish Pirates on September 6.And Bullivant, who is heading into his first season as a full time professional with the Lady Bay club, said: "I'm finding performances in training in pre-season.
  
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• Adcocks world title hopes over

  14-08-2015 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Husband and wife pair Chris and Gabby Adcock have had their mixed doubles world title bid ended by illness.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Can you give a forever home to one of these six dogs?

  14-08-2015 14:51
  
  Are you looking to re-home a dog? These six pooches are currently being looked after by Jerry Green Dog Rescue, in Blidworth and they all need a home for life.Buddy, a two-year-old Lurcher is a super friendly boy who is just so happy to greet anyone. He is very playful with his toys and really enjoys a good run around. He is very excited to greet other dogsCleo, is 11-months-old and an Akita Rottweiler cross. The centre is looking for an experienced handler to re-home herA West Highland white...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Can you give a forever home to one of of these six dogs?

  14-08-2015 14:51
  
  Are you looking to re-home a dog? As well as the RSPCA, a number of independent dog rescue and re-homing centres operate around the county. These six pooches are currently being looked after by Jerry Green Dog Rescue, in Blidworth.Buddy is a super friendly boy who is just so happy to greet anyone. He is very playful with his toys and really enjoys a good run around. He is very excited to greet other dogs.Cleo is an Akita Rottweiler cross and the centre is looking for an experienced handler to...
  
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• TracyWalker published Appeal after report of 'vile and abusive racists comments' on...

  14-08-2015 14:50
  
  British Transport Police are investigating after an alleged incident of hate crime on a busy train between Nottingham and Leicester.BTP officers have issued this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following a report of "vile and abusive racist comments and chants" made by a group onboard.Investigating officer PC Luke Maher said: "Officers were called to attend platform 3 at Leicester station following reports of a group of men who had been involved in racist chanting on the
  
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• TracyWalker published Appeal after report of 'vile and abusive racist comments' on...

  14-08-2015 14:50
  
  British Transport Police are investigating after an alleged incident of hate crime on a busy train between Nottingham and Leicester.BTP officers have issued this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following a report of "vile and abusive racist comments and chants" made by a group onboard.Investigating officer PC Luke Maher said: "Officers were called to attend platform three at Leicester station following reports of a group of men who had been involved in racist chanting on
  
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• EllieCullen published Congestion in Gamston due to one-car crash

  14-08-2015 14:36
  
  Drivers are being warned of congestion in Gamston due to a one-car crash on the A52.Emergency services rushed to the scene at Gamston Lings bar, near the A6011 Radcliffe Road Island, at about 12.25pm on Friday.Police said a vehicle had left the road and the driver was seen by ambulance crews.However he was discharged at the road side and it is not believed he suffered any serious injuries.Traffic on the road is currently slow moving, as it was reduced to one lane while emergency services...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham Post Environmental Awards 2015: Wild flowers make...

  14-08-2015 14:36
  
  Long stretches of country roads can often look similar to many drivers – but some key routes have been brightened up by wild flowers.Nottinghamshire County Council planted seeds last summer in three stretches of road, including two verges in Blyth Road, near Worksop, and one verge along the A6097 in Lowdham, to also boost habitats for bees and other insects.With the flowers now in full bloom once again, the council has been nominated in the Nottingham Post's Environmental Awards. It will..
  
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• EllieCullen published Jewellery stolen from house in Long Eaton

  14-08-2015 14:31
  A haul of jewellery has been stolen during a burglary at a property in Long Eaton.The culprits forced open a rear door to a property on Lathkilldale Crescent sometime between 8am and 6pm on Wednesday, August 5. Jewellery including earrings, necklaces, rings and a gentleman's wristwatch were stolen, along with other items including aftershave and foreign currency. Anyone with information is being urged to contact DC Sarah Horton on 101 quoting crime number 33330/15. Alternatively, call...
  
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• Nottingham Post Baby and Toddler of the Year: Baby Ellie was born on the ... - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 13:36
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  Nottingham Post Baby and Toddler of the Year: Baby Ellie was born on the bathroo... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Photographer Stephanie Robinson ...
  
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• Nickelback tour is cancelled after singer's throat op - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 13:30
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  Nickelback have cancelled their UK tour due to lead singer Chad Kroeger's (pictured second left) need to recover from a throat operation. Nickelback tour is cancelled after singer's throat op. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in ...
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• UK cycle champ in van crash appeal

  14-08-2015 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former UK road cycling champion appeals for witnesses after a crash left him in a leg brace for three months.
  
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• Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, August 14-20 - Nottingham Post

  14-08-2015 13:14
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  Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, August 14-20
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  Wendy Kirkland has a busy week ahead of her; the in demand jazz pianist, Hammond organ player and singer is back at Stray's Tapas and Jazz night in Newark with her multi-instrumentalist husband Pat Sprakes on guitar/double bass tonight. Call 01636 613 ...
  
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