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• Match Report: Bolton 1-1 Nottingham Forest - Vitalfootball

  23-08-2015 23:18
  Match Report: Bolton 1-1 Nottingham Forest
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  I have to say, for the first time in a quite a while my excitement for a home game was overshadowed by nerves before this one. We needed a result, we needed to stick the ball in the bloody net and we needed to do it against our good old pal Douglas ...
  

• Notts Premier League round-up: Kimberley closing in on title - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 21:45
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  Notts Premier League round-up: Kimberley closing in on title
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  Kimberley Institute's Alex King punishes a high ball from Mossin Quyyun, of West Indian Cavaliers, in the last over of their innings. Pictures: Steve Footitt. VIEW GALLERY. Notts Premier League round-up: Kimberley closing in on title. X. Share Tweet ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire: Day three report: Harry Gurney in...

  23-08-2015 21:20
  
  Harry Gurney believes Nottinghamshire are in a good position going into day four of their LV= County Championship match against Warwickshire.Notts enforced the follow-on at Trent Bridge but were then left frustrated as deteriorating conditions wiped out the final session of the third day.Warwickshire had been dismissed for 260 in their first innings, with Keith Barker scoring 71. Jake Ball, with three for 35, was the stand out bowler for the home side, with Brett Hutton picking up three for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Premier League round-up: Kimberley closing in on title

  23-08-2015 21:00
  
  Kimberley Institute's train kept on rolling to the NCB Premier League title with their 102 run win at Birchover Park.On winning the toss, the visitors chose to bat, but at 11 for two and 53 for three, looked to have hit a buffer.Sam Johnson with 72 and Dominic Brown (62) then added 124 for the fourth wicket, before both departing in the space of five runs.An 18-ball 31 from George Bacon, in a rapid 53-run stand with Alex King pushed the final total to 235 for five.Five of the West Indian...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham Post Sunday night quiz for August 23

  23-08-2015 20:37
  
  1. Who is the new president of the IAAF?(a) Steve Ovett, (b) Sebastian Coe, (c) Steve Cram2. Charlie Dimmock and Alan Titchmarsh are involved in a row over... (a) Lawn nutrients, (b) Allotment sizes, (b) Gardening lessons in schools3. The Coronation Stone, or Stone of Destiny, is also known as the Stone of... (a) Scone, (b) Perth, (c) Cumbernauld4. Which head of state this week boarded a mini-submarine to hunt for shipwrecks? (a) Barack Obama, (b) Francois Hollande, (c) Vladimir Putin5. The...
  
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• Brave Kimberley boy with muscular dystrophy swims to find a cure - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 20:22
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  Brave Kimberley boy with muscular dystrophy swims to find a cure
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  Nine-year-old Aston Walls was born with a rare muscle-wasting condition that has robbed him of his ability to walk and stand. But the brave youngster, of Kimberley, took to the water at the weekend to raise money for a cure. Aston, who has Duchenne ...
  

• TomNorton published Brave Kimberley boy with muscular dystrophy swims to find a cure

  23-08-2015 20:02
  
  Nine-year-old Aston Walls was born with a rare muscle-wasting condition that has robbed him of his ability to walk and stand.But the brave youngster, of Kimberley, took to the water at the weekend to raise money for a cure. Aston, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), completed a 1km sponsored swim at Kimberley Leisure Centre in front of dozens of supporters on Saturday.His mother, Sarah-Louise Walls, 31, of Broxtowe Avenue, said she had not heard of any other child with the same condition.
  
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• TomNorton published Blidworth dog rescue centre opens after £1.75million...

  23-08-2015 19:51
  
  Pet owners and their pooches celebrated the opening of a "five-star" dog rescue centre funded entirely through charitable contributions.The new Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre, in Warsop Lane, Blidworth, has taken more than a year to build and cost £1.75 million, made possible through fundraising appeals and donations.The centre, which replaces an old 'run-down' building, opened at the weekend and has accommodation for 27 dogs as well as an intake block, training barn, office space...
  
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• TomNorton published West Bridgford man receives book of stamps after passport got...

  23-08-2015 19:44
  
  Royal Mail has apologised after compensating a customer with a book of stamps when his passport got lost in the post.Barman Tommy Brown, 22, of Blake Road, West Bridgford, had to fork out more than £110 for a replacement despite using special delivery.After the Post intervened, the company said it would reimburse Mr Brown for the replacement and delivery charges. Mr Brown, who is flying to south-east Asia and India for four months on Tuesday, sent his passport to the Indian Visa and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns: Conceding late on at Bolton Wanderers was unprofessi...

  23-08-2015 19:40
  
  Defensively, Nottingham Forest are quite solid, with the likes of Jack Hobbs and Matt Mills at the back.But we haven't got a striker at the minute, and that's going to be the key to pushing towards the play-off positions.I can't see us scoring more than one or two goals a game. We're never going to get three or four unless we have a striker, and if you can't score goals, you're not going to win games.If we don't win games, we're going to end up in League One.Michail Antonio can't be expected to.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest: Dougie Freedman Q&A after Bolton draw

  23-08-2015 19:40
  
  Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.Afterwards, Reds boss Dougie Freedman gave his thoughts on the match and the thinking behind a much-changed line-up.Question:You have a break now, with the international break on the horizon after next weekend's game. Has that come at a good time?Answer:If I am going to have a moan about anything it is that there are a lot of games at the start of the season in the Championship and you do seem to pick up a lot of...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Kenny Burns: Conceding late on at Bolton Wanderers was unprofessi...

  23-08-2015 19:40
  
  Defensively, Nottingham Forest are quite solid, with the likes of Jack Hobbs and Matt Mills at the back.But we haven't got a striker at the minute, and that's going to be the key to pushing towards the play-off positions.I can't see us scoring more than one or two goals a game. We're never going to get three or four unless we have a striker, and if you can't score goals, you're not going to win games.If we don't win games, we're going to end up in League One.Michail Antonio can't be expected to.
  
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• Nottingham Caribbean Carnival 2015 - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 19:33
  Nottingham Caribbean Carnival 2015
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  Members of the ABC Dance School. From the left, Katy Enfield, Xenir Scott-Smith and Tatania Woolley. VIEW GALLERY. Previous; Next. Members of the ABC Dance School. From the left, Katy Enfield, Xenir Scott; Tatania Woolley.(left) and Katy Enfield.
  

• Nottingham Post published We deserved to have won, says Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon...

  23-08-2015 19:30
  
  Neil Lennon felt Bolton had done enough to beat Nottingham Forest, never mind to merely claim a share of the spoils.The Wanderers boss felt his side had been the dominant force in the second half and said that they had been rewarded for their character when Stephen Dobbie pounced to bag an injury time equaliser."At home we've shown great character and that helped us get back in the game," said Lennon, who had a brief spell as a player at the City Ground."We've brought Stephen to...
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottingham Caribbean Carnival 2015

  23-08-2015 19:26
  
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• EllieCullen published Abandoned puppies have new lease of life six months on - as two...

  23-08-2015 19:16
  
  Four puppies who were left to freeze after being abandoned by the side of a canal are enjoying a new lease of life six months on from their ordeal – and two have now been reunited.The five-week-old Staffordshire bull terriers were found dumped in a cardboard box next to Erewash Canal in Eastwood in February.Since then all the pups have been rehomed – meaning they had to be separated.But one new owner Graham Hazledine decided to track the other dogs down so the siblings could be...
  
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• 'We are our own enemy' says Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 19:14
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  'We are our own enemy' says Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz
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  Adam Campbell misses a great chance for Notts County in their 1-1 draw against Accrington at Meadow Lane. Picture: John Sumpter @ JMS Photography. 'We are our own enemy' says Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Notts County 1 Accrington 1: Magpies player ratings

  23-08-2015 19:10
  
  Roy Carroll:Made a terrific save right near the end to deny Accrington what would have been a last-gasp winner.Rating: 7/10Mawouna Amevor:Centre-back had a few ropey moments, but otherwise did a fair job of keeping Accrington's attack quiet from open play. Rating: 6/10Thierry Audel:Lost his man for the goal and it came in the wake of a mistake against Oxford which also led to a goal.Rating: 6/10Elliott Hewitt:Had a steady game at right-back and got forward to support the attack well...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County 1 Accrington 1: Match analysis: Izale McLeod would...

  23-08-2015 19:00
  
  As Izale McLeod was paraded around Meadow Lane during the half-time interval, Ricardo Moniz was no doubt wishing his latest acquisition was playing in a shirt rather than holding one.The striker has made a good career from taking the kind of chances whichwere presented here as Notts County's search for a first home victory of the season continued.Moniz bemoaned his side's lack of ruthlessness in his post-match analysis, having pointed to a first half in which his team could, and should, have...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County's Julian Jenner leaps to defence of red-carded Liam...

  23-08-2015 18:55
  
  Julian Jenner leapt to the defence of Liam Noble by insisting the red-carded midfielder was the victim of "too much theatre".Noble was given his marching orders in the dying stages of the 1-1 draw against Accrington Stanley for a tackle on Josh Windass.The midfielder was shown a straight red and will now serve a three-match ban starting with the Capital One Cup trip to Aston Villa on Tuesday night.Jenner was right next to the incident and says Noble was harshly treated."It wasn't ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'We are our own enemy' says Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz

  23-08-2015 18:50
  
  It may have been a different opponent, but for Ricardo Moniz it was the same old story.A catalogue of missed chances allied with defensive fragility from set-pieces were the root cause of Notts County's 1-1 draw against Accrington Stanley, a game they could and should have won.The comforting aspect for Moniz is that at least he has Izale McLeod at his disposal from now on, after the club completed his signing from Crawley for an undisclosed six-figure sum.He must have been rubbing his hands at..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies 2 Manchester City Ladies 2: Lady Pies stage...

  23-08-2015 18:40
  
  Notts County Ladies produced a stunning late comeback to earn themselves a point at home to Manchester City in the FA WSL 1.The away side started the brighter of the two teams with Nikita Parris making a nuisance of herself, and the pressure told when the hosts failed to clear a corner and Steph Houghton lashed home.Parris could have made it two before the break, but she saw her header bounce back off the woodwork as City looked to close out the game.It was the visitors who were on top after the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up: Lee Hughes scores in Ilkeston FC...

  23-08-2015 18:30
  
  Former Notts County striker Lee Hughes scored as Ilkeston FC won 2-0 at Colwyn Bay in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.Jonathan Edwards fired the Robins 1-0 ahead on 34 minutes and Hughes doubled their lead five minutes into the second half.Alfreton Town are still searching for their first win of the new season in National North, after a 2-2 draw against Curzon Ashton at the Impact Arena.Sam Jones gave the home side a 15th minute lead that Matt Warburton levelled ten minutes later.Ryan Brooke then.
  
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• Caribbean Carnival brings Nottingham alive - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 18:16
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  Caribbean Carnival brings Nottingham alive
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  Spectacular costumes, vibrant dancing and a big helping of colour brought the city alive this weekend with the return of the annual Caribbean Carnival. Thousands turned out to celebrate the Caribbean culture with a mix of entertainment, pop-up stalls ...
  

• EllieCullen published Caribbean Carnival brings Nottingham alive

  23-08-2015 17:58
  
  Spectacular costumes, vibrant dancing and a big helping of colour brought the city alive this weekend with the return of the annual Caribbean Carnival.Thousands turned out to celebrate the Caribbean culture with a mix of entertainment, pop-up stalls and the ever-popular parade.This year's procession took on a new route along Victoria Embankment, but was just as impressive as ever, with sequins and glitter galore.Young and old alike joined in the parade, showing off their dance moves as the music
  
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• Bolton score stoppage-time equaliser to secure draw with Nottingham Forest - The Guardian

  23-08-2015 16:01
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  Bolton score stoppage-time equaliser to secure draw with Nottingham Forest
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  Bolton's Tom Walker, left, and Nottingham Forest's Daniel Pinillos in action at the Macron Stadium. Photograph: Paul Currie/BPI/Rex Shutterstock. Chris Brereton at the Macron Stadium. Saturday 22 August 2015 12.48 EDT Last modified on Saturday 22 ...
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  Bolton's last goal came in a 2-2 draw at Brentford 126 days ago.BB
  

• NottmPostEG published Toyah Willcox, 5 Star and Jason Donovan at Flashback Festival:...

  23-08-2015 15:10
  
  It was the rain that dominated the second day of pop nostalgia at the 80's Flashback Festival at Clumber Park, but whilst this packed crowd donned waterproofs and brollies, their enthusiasm for good 80's music was not in any way dampened. The regular compere for the Saturday night slot, Clive Jackson, the Doctor from Doctor & The Medics was unfortunately unable to attend. Toyah Wilcox took up the mantle and did a great job keeping the party going.Soul II Soul hogged the sunshine and had the.
  
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• Tourists stranded on Highfields Park boating lake - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 13:48
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  Tourists stranded on Highfields Park boating lake
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  Tourists who were stranded on the boating lake at Highfields Park for two hours are calling for clearer signs to stop more rowers getting stuck in the silt. Alice Archer, a website designer from London, was one of a party of four who took a boat out on ...
  

• BenIreland published Tourists stranded on Highfields Park boating lake

  23-08-2015 13:34
  
  Tourists who were stranded on the boating lake at Highfields Park for two hours are calling for clearer signs to stop more rowers getting stuck in the silt.Alice Archer, a website designer from London, was one of a party of four who took a boat out on the lake on Saturday, August 15."We intended to go out for a half-hour row," the 36-year-old said. "But we ended up stuck out there for two hours. There is basically no warning about this area of really thick mud."There is a...
  
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• Theft of disabled parking badges nearly triples in Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 13:28
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  Theft of disabled parking badges nearly triples in Nottinghamshire
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  Thirty-one disabled parking badges were stolen across Nottinghamshire last year - an increase of 180 per cent from 2013. Across the UK, councils have warned that the badges are proving popular with thieves, with criminals breaking into cars and ...and more »
  

• EllieCullen published Theft of disabled parking badges nearly triples in Nottinghamshir...

  23-08-2015 13:21
  
  Thirty-one disabled parking badges were stolen across Nottinghamshire last year - an increase of 180 per cent from 2013.Across the UK, councils have warned that the badges are proving popular with thieves, with criminals breaking into cars and retirement homes to get their hands on them.The Local Government Association (LGA) said that nationally, the numbers had risen from 656 in 2013 to 1,756 last year.Thieves have been selling them on the black market or using them for free parking.Blue badges
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Bolton 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Draw 'fair result' says Dougie...

  23-08-2015 12:49
  
  Dougie Freedman today revealed his disappointment at Nottingham Forest's failure to take all three points at Bolton – but also admitted that a draw was probably a fair result.The Reds looked to be on course for a hard fought win against his former club as they went into injury time with a 1-0 lead given to them by a superb goal from David Vaughan.But Bolton managed to end a six-match goal famine as Stephen Dobbie came off the bench to drive home a late equaliser and leave Forest...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Bolton 1 Nottingham Forest 1: Fan view by Ed Ford

  23-08-2015 12:10
  
  So, a last-minute day trip to the Macron was on the cards, and after a hot, sweaty journey from the West Midlands I was hoping for a good game.The team-sheet looked strong but noticeably short in attacking options, which showed in the first half.The second half burst into life with the penalty to Bolton, which, from where I was, I couldn't see enough to see if it was a valid award or not.The save led to the away fans celebrating as if we'd scored and suddenly we attacked. Jacks Hobbs has a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New Notts County striker Izale McLeod told he 'must score 25...

  23-08-2015 11:52
  
  Ricardo Moniz believes Izale McLeod's arrival is a "big compliment" to Notts County, but says the striker must now deliver in front of goal.The Magpies finally completed a move for the ex-MK Dons forward at the weekend as they paid an undisclosed six-figure sum to Crawley for his services.McLeod was unveiled at half-time of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane where the Magpies squandered a host of chances.They only had a Graham Burke header to show for their...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 'devastated' to concede late Bolton equaliser,...

  23-08-2015 11:36
  
  The old adage says that picking up draws on your travels and picking up wins at home is usually a formula for success in football.That is almost certainly true. But to Nottingham Forest, a point at Bolton did not feel like a success. It felt like a defeat.Leading 1-0 heading into injury time, the Reds looked to be on course for what would have been a hard earned, battling win; one secured through a mixture of resilence and hard work, coupled with a sublime strike from David Vaughan.But Bolton...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 'devastated' to concede late Bolton equaliser,...

  23-08-2015 11:36
  
  The old adage says that picking up draws on your travels and picking up wins at home is usually a formula for success in football.That is almost certainly true. But to Nottingham Forest, a point at Bolton did not feel like a success. It felt like a defeat.Leading 1-0 heading into injury time, the Reds looked to be on course for what would have been a hard earned, battling win; one secured through a mixture of resilence and hard work, coupled with a sublime strike from David Vaughan.But Bolton...
  
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• Nottingham crash death woman named by police - BBC News

  23-08-2015 11:26
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  Nottingham crash death woman named by police
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  A pedestrian killed when she was hit by a car in Nottingham has been named by police. Bryony Hollands, 19, from Berkshire, suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by a Mercedes in Woodthorpe Drive on Friday. A 20-year-old man, who was also hit by ...
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• Woman, 19, killed in car crash named

  23-08-2015 11:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian killed when she was hit by a car in Nottingham is named by police.
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottinghamshire weather: Sunny spells to start but heavy rain...

  23-08-2015 10:16
  
  A bright and sunny start to Sunday morning won't last long – as heavy rain looks set to put a dampener on things.Temperatures will stay warm with highs of 26C.But forecasters say the skies will soon turn cloudy, with showers moving in this afternoon.The rain will continue through the evening but it should be dry by midnight.Monday is currently looking miserable, with rain becoming increasingly persistent and at times heavy, and accompanied by strengthening winds. Temperatures will peak at.
  
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• Faster train line to London would boost tourism in Nottingham, says top ... - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 10:00
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  Faster train line to London would boost tourism in Nottingham, says top ...
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  Modern infrastructure is the only way Nottingham will keep pace with powerhouses like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds – according to a top city businessman. James Mellors, director of Mellors Amusements, responsible for the Nottingham Wheel and ...
  

• Concerns for welfare of missing teenager - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 09:51
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  Concerns for welfare of missing teenager
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  Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old girl missing from home. Shannon Roper, of Worksop, has not been seen or heard from since 3pm on Tuesday (August 18). She was last seen wearing black leggings with a grey and ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post commented Faster train line to London would boost tourism in Nottingham,...

  23-08-2015 09:47
  
  Modern infrastructure is the only way Nottingham will keep pace with powerhouses like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds – according to a top city businessman.James Mellors, director of Mellors Amusements, responsible for the Nottingham Wheel and Beach, has backed The Post's campaign for faster rail lines to and from London, saying it could spark an economic boost with more tourists visiting the region.The Post launched its Fast Track to Notts campaign last Wednesday – demanding the...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Concerns for welfare of missing teenager

  23-08-2015 09:27
  
  Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old girl missing from home.Shannon Roper, of Worksop, has not been seen or heard from since 3pm on Tuesday (August 18).She was last seen wearing black leggings with a grey and white stripe which runs up the front of the leg, a short sleeved round neck t-shirt in black with black netting around the shoulders, and white and blue Nike trainers that have a pink Swoosh motif.She has not been missing before and it is believed she..
  
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• Scientists in Nottingham make ovarian cancer breakthrough - Nottingham Post

  23-08-2015 09:20
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  Scientists in Nottingham make ovarian cancer breakthrough
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  Pioneering scientists in Nottingham have made ANOTHER cancer breakthrough which could see thousands of lives saved. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University's John Van Geest Cancer Centre have found a thread of proteins in the genes of women ...
  

• PMBlackburn published Scientists in Nottingham make ovarian cancer breakthrough

  23-08-2015 09:12
  
  Pioneering scientists in Nottingham have made ANOTHER cancer breakthrough which could see thousands of lives saved.Researchers at Nottingham Trent University's John Van Geest Cancer Centre have found a thread of proteins in the genes of women with ovarian cancer that seem to be linked to surviving the disease or dying – depending on the amount that are present.It is hoped that the discovery will lead to the development of therapies at the centre which will be able to boost or attack the...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Scientists in Nottingham make ovarian cancer breakthrough

  23-08-2015 09:12
  
  Pioneering scientists in Nottingham have made ANOTHER cancer breakthrough which could see thousands of lives saved.Researchers at Nottingham Trent University's John Van Geest Cancer Centre have found a thread of proteins in the genes of women with ovarian cancer that seem to be linked to surviving the disease or dying – depending on the amount that are present.It is hoped that the discovery will lead to the development of therapies at the centre which will be able to boost or attack the...
  
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