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• Nottingham Post published Aston Villa 5 Notts County 3 (after extra time): Capital One Cup...

  25-08-2015 23:56
  
  Notts County's Capital One Cup journey ended in heartbreak tonight as they were dumped out by Aston Villa in a controversial eight-goal thriller.The Magpies had led 3-2 in an astonishing clash against the Premier League side thanks to goals from Genaro Snijders, Jon Stead and Graham Burke.But with 12 minutes remaining referee Chris Kavanagh awarded a dubious penalty following Stanley Aborah's challenge on Kieran Richardson when he appeared to win the ball.Scott Sinclair, who had helped himself..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Outlaws v Durham: Match report

  25-08-2015 23:52
  
  Samit Patel and Steven Mullaney bowled Nottinghamshire to victory over Warwickshire on Monday.
  A day later they did it again as Notts Outlaws defied Duckworth-Lewis to beat Durham by 49 runs with 16 balls to spare in the Royal London One Day Cup quarter-finals at Trent Bridge.
  Patel took four for 11 and Mullaney three for 32 to set up a last four tie with Kent or Surrey on September 6 or 7.
  A five hour rain break meant the game was reduced to 24 overs a side with Durham set 194 to win after...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts Outlaws v Durham: Match report

  25-08-2015 23:52
  
  Samit Patel and Steven Mullaney bowled Nottinghamshire to victory over Warwickshire on Monday.
  A day later they did it again as Notts Outlaws defied Duckworth-Lewis to beat Durham by 49 runs with 16 balls to spare in the Royal London One Day Cup quarter-finals at Trent Bridge.
  Patel took four for 11 and Mullaney three for 32 to set up a last four tie with Kent or Surrey on September 6 or 7.
  A five hour rain break meant the game was reduced to 24 overs a side with Durham set 194 to win after...
  
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• Notts beat Durham to reach Cup semis

  25-08-2015 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales smashes 63 to help his side to a 49-run One-Day Cup quarter-final win over Durham.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Firefighters rescue dog from Cinderhill blaze

  25-08-2015 23:00
  
  Firefighters rescued a dog from a blaze in Cinderhill.The service was called to a house fire at a terraced property in Neston Drive at 6.42pm yesterday.The fire was contained to a kitchen on the ground floor of the property and firefighters from Stockhill rescued a dog from the house.The service was on scene for around half an hour and two engines were used.
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Road works to close one of the city's busiest roads

  25-08-2015 21:29
  
  One of the city's busiest roads is to be closed for "urgent" resurfacing works.Nottingham City Council is to close Collin Street to work on the road's junction with Middle Hill on Friday, August 28.A statement from the authority said the work would start in the morning and be completed on the same day.A diversion would see traffic moved along Canal Street, London Road, Bellar Gate, Hollow Stone, High Pavement and on to Weekday Cross while work is ongoing. Councillor Nick McDonald,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dozens of 'inspirational' volunteers celebrating after receiving...

  25-08-2015 20:45
  
  DOZENS of "inspirational" volunteers are celebrating after receiving a coveted Queen's Award.Nottingham Child Contact Centre launched in 1985 in a bid to reach out to split families across the city – offering youngsters the chance to meet with family members they no longer lived with.It was the first of its kind anywhere in the country and, following its success, has led to 450 other contact centres opening in the UK.The centre, based at St Andrew's Church in Chaucer Street, won...
  
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• Nottingham Post published West Ham to offer £5m and Matt Jarvis for Nottingham...

  25-08-2015 20:37
  
  West Ham will test Nottingham Forest's resolve over Michail Antonio with a £5m bid – and a ready made replacement in Matt Jarvis.The Premier League side are desperate to land the winger and are prepared to allow Jarvis to move on loan to the City Ground.Forest are unlikely to do business for £5m, having already rejected offers of £4m from Derby County and West Brom in recent weeks.But the inclusion of Jarvis, a player the club pursued previously in the past, could prove..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented West Ham to offer £5m and Matt Jarvis for Nottingham...

  25-08-2015 20:37
  
  West Ham will test Nottingham Forest's resolve over Michail Antonio with a £5m bid – and a ready made replacement in Matt Jarvis.The Premier League side are desperate to land the winger and are prepared to allow Jarvis to move on loan to the City Ground.Forest are unlikely to do business for £5m, having already rejected offers of £4m from Derby County and West Brom in recent weeks.But the inclusion of Jarvis, a player the club pursued previously in the past, could prove..
  
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• Nottingham Post published West Bridgford's Helen Richardson-Walsh helps fire England into...

  25-08-2015 20:10
  
  West Bridgford's Helen Richardson-Walsh helped fire England into a semi-final clash with Germany tomorrow (7.30pm) at the EuroHockey Championships 2015.She scored her 25th goal for her country in a 2-0 win over Italy at the Olympic Park that sealed their place in the last four.She struck with 15 minutes remaining, stabbing the ball in from close range, and Nicola White doubled their lead with a late goal."Germany are a class outfit and we know they have skilful players so we'll have to be...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Overturned car in Chilwell closes main road

  25-08-2015 20:03
  
  Police officers closed a road for more than an hour after a car overturned.The incident happened in Chilwell High Road on Sunday, August 23 at around 5.15pm.Officers were at the scene until 6.30pm when they reopened the road.No-one was hurt in the incident and only one car was involved.
  
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• sherdley published Judge locks up burglar for swearing from the dock

  25-08-2015 19:35
  
  Defendants who swear at judges will go to prison – as one man found when he fired a stream of expletives in court and tried to smash up the dock.Judge Andrew Hamilton added two months to Lewis Pickering's sentence for contempt of court today.And the experienced JP said he had never seen such a performance in the 14 years he had been a judge."You must not behave like that again," he told a repentant Pickering, who stood solemnly in the dock after his outburst."People can't...
  
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• sherdley commented Judge locks up burglar for swearing from the dock

  25-08-2015 19:35
  
  Defendants who swear at judges will go to prison – as one man found when he fired a stream of expletives in court and tried to smash up the dock.Judge Andrew Hamilton added two months to Lewis Pickering's sentence for contempt of court today.And the experienced JP said he had never seen such a performance in the 14 years he had been a judge."You must not behave like that again," he told a repentant Pickering, who stood solemnly in the dock after his outburst."People can't...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Teenager Connor Glossop and Latvian forward Stanislavs Precenieks...

  25-08-2015 19:28
  
  Teenager Connor Glossop and Latvian forward Stanislavs Precenieks will play for Nottingham Panthers in their pre-season games, starting tomorrow night against Coventry Blaze.Seventeen-year-old Glossop, from Nottingham, has been at Panthers' training camp for a second year running and gets a chance to against Coventry, Manchester Storm on Saturday and at home to Braehead Clan on Sunday.Meanwhile, 24-year-old Stanislavs will also dress for the Panthers as they await the arrival of imports who are.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Taylor column: Joey Barton would be a great signing –...

  25-08-2015 18:50
  
  Nottingham Forest should not sign Joey Barton.Forget talk of offering him a coaching role in order to work the finances within Financial Fair Play rules.Nor is there any need to explore potential sponsorship deals or financial juggling that could find him some kind ofback door route into the City Ground, beyond the current £10,000 a week wage cap.This is in no way a reflection on the man himself. Nor is it because it would be in any way a bad move. At least not in different...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Paul Taylor column: Joey Barton would be a great signing –...

  25-08-2015 18:50
  
  Nottingham Forest should not sign Joey Barton.Forget talk of offering him a coaching role in order to work the finances within Financial Fair Play rules.Nor is there any need to explore potential sponsorship deals or financial juggling that could find him some kind ofback door route into the City Ground, beyond the current £10,000 a week wage cap.This is in no way a reflection on the man himself. Nor is it because it would be in any way a bad move. At least not in different...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Traders fined £1,700 for selling dangerous toys at...

  25-08-2015 18:33
  
  TWO traders have been fined more than £1,700 for selling dangerous toys at last year's Goose Fair in Nottingham.Following a crackdown, Nottingham City Council's trading standards team seized almost 500 items which failed to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.These included soft toys, remote-controlled vehicles, laser light swords and flashing wands.While many received warning letters, two traders have now been prosecuted at Nottingham Magistrates' Court.Dean Lester, 43, from...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kerry-Ann Morris - An Apology

  25-08-2015 17:37
  
  On 5 June 2015, in our online edition, we published an article concerning Kay-Ann Morris, who had recently been convicted of child cruelty with her mother after the tragic death of seven year old Shanay Walker. Due to an error on our part, the photograph used in the article, under which the name Kay-Ann Morris appeared, mistakenly depicted Kerry-Ann Morris, sister and daughter of the accused, as she waited outside court to testify against her sister and mother. We very much regret the distress..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Giant 7ft dahlia flower grows in Beeston garden

  25-08-2015 17:37
  
  A dahlia has dwarfed its grower as it reached a massive 7ft – with a fishy tale to its origins.Six years ago, Steve Maddocks planted a cutting taken from a flower which had been cultivated by his late father, Walter.The 53-year-old, of Bramcote Avenue, Beeston, wanted to plant the offshoot in memory of his dad, a retired builder's labourer of Clifton who passed away aged 81 in 2009 and left behind his widow, Jean.Every year since, the plant has grown as any dahlia would, reaching no higher
  
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• PMBlackburn published Mums praise new 'relaxed' birthing facilities at Nottingham's...

  25-08-2015 17:35
  
  More than 500 women have given birth to a backdrop of candles, birthing pools and even Coldplay on the stereo at a relaxing birth centre at City Hospital.The 'sanctuary birth centre' aims to provide a more relaxing setting since it was opened in January.The facilities – which also include birthing mats and balls – have been praised by patients and medics say they can provide a better bond between mum and baby and could even help to tackle post-natal depression by providing a calm...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Meet the only man to have scored five...

  25-08-2015 17:23
  
  Did you know that Alex Higgins once helped Nottingham Forest gain promotion? Not the former world snooker champion, of course. No, this Alex Higgins, born in Kilmarnock in 1863, was the man who had the honour of scoring Forest's first goal in the Football League, in a 2-2 draw with Everton.'Sandy' Higgins joined Forest in 1890 from local rivals Derby County, where he had been leading scorer for two seasons and went on to bag 46 goals in 36 games in the Football Alliance. Higgins netted four...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Paul Swindlehurst says reputation of Corey Neilson was a key...

  25-08-2015 17:05
  
  Paul Swindlehurst says Corey Neilson's reputation for developing British talent persuaded him to reject other offers and sign for Nottingham Panthers.The defenceman moved south over the summer as he left Dundee Stars after helping Great Britain to a silver medal in their World Championships campaign.The 22-year-old is seen as the top young defenceman in the country and with that in mind was not short of options at the end of last season.He felt Panthers coach Neilson's record for improving...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Burst water main in Hucknall Lane cuts water supplies off

  25-08-2015 17:04
  
  People living off Hucknall Lane in Highbury Vale and Bulwell could be left with no water supply after a water main burst on the road.Severn Trent water have a team in the area and say they are doing "everything they can to get things back to normal as quickly as possible" - but some customers may be left without water or with lower water pressure.A statement from the firm said: "We know how difficult it is to have no water, especially during busy times of the day, and we're very...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Golf round-up: Memorable hole in one for Martin at Southwell

  25-08-2015 17:02
  
  Just six weeks after undergoing a major operation, Newark's Stephen Martin, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, achieved a hole in one.The 52-year-old nuclear power plant inspector scored his ace during a men's monthly medal competition – of which the five-handicapper was also the defending champion – at his home club, Southwell, following his third stage of chemotherapy.It came on the 134-yard, par-three seventh and was made even more special by the fact it was witnessed by
  
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• Notts chasing Champions League place

  25-08-2015 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Goalkeeper Carly Telford believes a maiden Women's Champions League berth is still within Notts County's grasp.
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham tram: Passengers get on board 'Premier League'...

  25-08-2015 16:53
  
  It could help catapult Nottingham into the "Premier League" for transport – but the tram's arrival at two brand new destinations received contrasting reactions.While the first tram that left Toton Lane at 6.02am was packed with more than 70 passengers, there were only about 20 on board the maiden service that left Clifton South at the same time.Applause and cheers followed a countdown as the tram departed Toton Lane towards Nottingham, taking in Chilwell, Beeston, the QMC,...
  
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• JonPritchard published Vandals break trees in Stapleford park, to the disgust of...

  25-08-2015 16:36
  
  Vandals have angered residents in Stapleford after nine trees were broken at a park in the town.The trees, which line a path in Archers Field Recreation Ground, off Wellspring Dale, were vandalised some time on Sunday night or Monday morning.Residents and councillors alike have condemned the act, labelling is "mindless" and "disgusting".Noreen Goodson walks her dog along the path twice a day, and said she is disappointed the trees have been targeted.The 85-year-old, of nearby...
  
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• Superman wanted for jewellers theft

  25-08-2015 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man called Superman is being sought by police for stealing a diamond-encrusted gold watch worth £21,130 from a jewellers.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Doctor Who: Nottingham company secures licence to produce...

  25-08-2015 15:33
  
  Work has started in Nottingham on creating miniature Doctor Who figurines after a Lenton company secured the licence to produce a tabletop game based on the popular BBC series.Warlord Games will produce a game system as well as an official range of miniatures.Peter Capaldi currently stars as the Time Lord but fans of previous incarnations of the much-loved character need not worry, Warlord Games will be producing a likeness of all 12 Doctor Who characters.The licence not only encompasses all of.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fan column - Barry Cooper: Henri Lansbury...

  25-08-2015 15:29
  
  The will-they-won't-they saga that has dragged on over the last few weeks surrounding the futures of Nottingham Forest duo Henri Lansbury and Michail Antonio is about to come to a head as the transfer window closes on Tuesday.Nobody really knows what happened with Lansbury and his move to Burnley – certainly not manager Dougie Freedman.That much was obvious when the Scot pulled the plug on the deal to bring Swiss striker Michael Frey to the City Ground thinking the Lansbury deal was done,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County Ladies aim to maintain perfect start at Aston Villa

  25-08-2015 14:43
  
  After losing in the FA Cup final earlier this month, Jess Clarke hopes Notts County Ladies can go one better in the FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup come the end of the 2015 season.The Lady Pies have won three out of three in the competition so far and look to continue their perfect start away to Aston Villa tomorrow night (7.45pm).Clarke admits the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley, as well as their semi-final defeat in the Continental Tyres Cup last year, has made them hungry for...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham tram: The first day trams run to Clifton and Toton...

  25-08-2015 14:21
  
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• Nottingham Post published Trent Bridge to host two England internationals in 2016

  25-08-2015 13:52
  
  Trent Bridge will host England's Royal London One-Day International fixtures against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, June 21, and Pakistan on Tuesday, August 30, in 2016.Tickets for the pair of floodlit fixtures, each with 2pm starts, are yet to go on sale, but supporters can register their interest at trentbridge.co.uk to stand the best possible chance of getting in the ground.The match against Sri Lanka is the first in a five match series, while the third One-Day International against Pakistan will...
  
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• TracyWalker published Police look for Superman after theft

  25-08-2015 13:48
  
  Police are hunting a man called Superman after a high-value theft from a jewellers.Officers want to speak to Superman Rostas, a 25-year-old Romanian national with connections to the West Midlands and Birmingham areas.Nottinghamshire Police have issued an appeal and a CCTV still picture of Rostas after a man entered Andrew Michaels Jewellers, in Stodham Street, Newark and posed as a genuine customer before stealing a high-value watch.PC Marc Taylor, who is investigating the June 19 incident,...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Police look for Superman after theft

  25-08-2015 13:48
  
  Police are hunting a man called Superman after a high-value theft from a jewellers.Officers want to speak to Superman Rostas, a 25-year-old Romanian national with connections to the West Midlands and Birmingham areas.Nottinghamshire Police have issued an appeal and a CCTV still picture of Rostas after a man entered Andrew Michaels Jewellers, in Stodham Street, Newark and posed as a genuine customer before stealing a high-value watch.PC Marc Taylor, who is investigating the June 19 incident,...
  
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• MyPlanet published Swans on Southwell Golf Course

  25-08-2015 13:48
  
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• NottmPostEG published Strictly Come Dancing: The Wanted's Jay McGuiness confirmed for...

  25-08-2015 12:54
  
  A love for Strictly Come Dancing runs in the family for The Wanted's Jay McGuiness."My family are such huge Strictly fans," says Jay, who was born in Newark and studied at the Midlands Academy of Drama and Dance in Carlton.
  The 25-year-old will join the likes of reality star Peter Andre and broadcaster Jeremy Vine on the 13th series of the BBC One show, which starts on September 5.*googling my opponents to find phobias*— Jay McGuiness (@JayMcGuiness) August 24, 2015 "I...
  
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• Full service begins on tram lines

  25-08-2015 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Full services on Nottingham's new tram lines begin, eight months behind schedule.
  
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• TomNorton published Lottery winner splashes out on £20,000 weather station

  25-08-2015 12:08
  
  If you won the lottery today what would you buy? Jewellery, a new wardrobe or a holiday abroad? How about a weather station?For 62-year-old Alan Rowley, who scooped up £1.9m on a Lucky Dip, that's exactly what he did.It will be seven years this Friday that Mr Rowley, a former business owner, struck gold. One of his grandest purchases was his state-of-the-art meteorology machine that he keeps in his back garden in Selston. As well as a new house and car, Mr Rowley splashed £20,000 on.
  
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• EllieCullen published Supersized spiders are heading our way - and it's because of the...

  25-08-2015 11:51
  
  Bad news if you're an arachnophobe – giant spiders are invading homes across Nottinghamshire.As the weather takes a turn for the worse, with autumn creeping ever closer, the eight-legged creatures are beginning to make themselves known.And this year they are super-sized.Experts say the wet, warm weather has given rise to the giant specimens – and this means they are appearing earlier than usual.Nicola Edwards, of Bestwood, says her home has been "over-run" by enormous...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Hull City interested in Nottingham Forest target...

  25-08-2015 11:26
  
  Hull City have taken an interest in Nottingham Forest target Matej Vydra.The Reds have been linked with the Watford striker this summer, with boss Dougie Freedman admitting he is a player the club 'would look at'.And Championship rivals Hull have now added their name to the list of Vydra's admirers.Tigers manager Steve Bruce said: "He's another one we've liked but whether he's available on loan I think that might only be paper talk, but we'll see."Freedman though, has said he believes...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottinghamshire's amazing dogs

  25-08-2015 11:01
  
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• NottmPostEG published Dismaland: Sleaford Mods will play new songs at Banksy's...

  25-08-2015 10:58
  
  Sleaford Mods will play new tracks at Banksy's Dismaland next month. Rachel Gorman talks to frontman Jason WilliamsonIt's hard to think of a more perfect pairing than Nottingham punk poets Sleaford Mods and political graffiti artists Banksy. Both craft their art around social observations, holding a mirror to hypocrisy and consumerism. And both aren't that fond of Disney either.So it seems fitting that the garage duo (Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn) have been invited, along with the likes of.
  
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• TracyWalker published Wetherspoons pub Sir Joseph Else on Old Market Square evacuated

  25-08-2015 10:49
  
  Drinkers and staff were evacuated after fire alarms activated near a city centre pub. About 20 people had to leave the Joseph Else pub, off Old Market Square at around 9.10am and customers were turned away. It came after a fire alarm in the empty former Norwich Union House next door went off. Five staff from the neighbouring Royal Bank of Scotland also evacuated their premises and had to temporarily close for safety reasons. Glyn Gardner, 56, a concrete caster from Netherfield, and his wife...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham tram: How the opening was marked on Twitter

  25-08-2015 10:36
  
  After three years of major building work, Nottingham's newly expanded tram network finally opened this morning.Services left Toton and Clifton for the city, Hucknall and Phoenix Park earlier today carrying passengers for the very first time and people took to twitter to give their thoughts.The very first tweets live from the opening of phase two and the signalling of a new era for Nottingham's transport networkAnnnndd we're off!!! Our 6:02 From Clifton South #NETLaunch #tramtime...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Uni students can get even more creative with Confetti

  25-08-2015 10:30
  
  The collection of businesses that fall under the umbrella of Confetti Media Group include a creative industries business hub, a film post-production company, a private creative college and an artist management operation.All are intertwined, and with the exception of a furniture and interior design firm called Constellations they are all based out of Antenna Media Centre in Beck Street – the hub for creative businesses.Built-up over the last 21 years by owner Craig Chettle and his team,...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Stage Struck at Nottingham's Theatre Royal: Review

  25-08-2015 10:26
  
  Stage Struck, the final production in this summer's Thriller Season, keeps you guessing till the final curtain. It has so many twists and turns that, by the end – and this is a criticism – it only narrowly avoids reducing the audience to a state of no longer caring who's done what to whom.From the start you can tell it's a thriller, but not a Durbridge. We're in the Home Counties certainly; and there's that sofa centre stage. But for once the statutory alcohol supply, this time...
  
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• Tresidder published 'Work for someone else? I'd rather own a peanut stall'

  25-08-2015 10:00
  
  Work should be fun, says Tim Hart, the award-winning hotelier and restaurateur with a Michelin star under his belt. Here, he talks to Richard Tresidder about what has driven his success.Tim Hart arrived in a rush. He had enjoyed a double bill of Ravel at Glyndebourne the night before and hastened to his Nottingham restaurant for a midday lunch. He knows a thing of two about business, having started five, and four are still going under his stewardship.More than 35 years ago, in a courageous move,
  
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• Tresidder commented 'Work for someone else? I'd rather own a peanut stall'

  25-08-2015 10:00
  
  Work should be fun, says Tim Hart, the award-winning hotelier and restaurateur with a Michelin star under his belt. Here, he talks to Richard Tresidder about what has driven his success.Tim Hart arrived in a rush. He had enjoyed a double bill of Ravel at Glyndebourne the night before and hastened to his Nottingham restaurant for a midday lunch. He knows a thing of two about business, having started five, and four are still going under his stewardship.More than 35 years ago, in a courageous move,
  
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• RebeccaSD published Full line-up revealed for Nottingham Post's Stand-up Challenge

  25-08-2015 09:58
  
  In November, eight brave people from Nottingham's business community will take part in the Post's Stand-up Challenge. Rebecca Smith-Dawkins reportsFrom an ex-banker to a former footballer, the line-up for the Nottingham Post's first Stand-up Challenge is now complete – and contestants are all busily preparing their comedy routines.The Post has teamed up with the Big Difference Company charity to host the challenge for members of Nottingham's business community.Each contestant will be...
  
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