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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman 'very happy' with Nottingham Forest's deadline...

  07-09-2015 22:15
  
  Dougie Freedman believes he has expanded Nottingham Forest's attacking arsenal following his quartet of deadline day deals.The Reds have completed season-long loan moves for strikers Chris O'Grady and Nelson Oliveira and winger Ryan Mendes.While a deal bringing attacking midfielder Jonny Williams to the City Ground from Crystal Palace until January is expected to be officially confirmed today.Freedman believes he has added pace and power to his Forest squad – as well as some depth –.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman 'very happy' with Nottingham Forest's deadline...

  07-09-2015 22:15
  
  Dougie Freedman believes he has expanded Nottingham Forest's attacking arsenal following his quartet of deadline day deals.The Reds have completed season-long loan moves for strikers Chris O'Grady and Nelson Oliveira and winger Ryan Mendes.While a deal bringing attacking midfielder Jonny Williams to the City Ground from Crystal Palace until January is expected to be officially confirmed today.Freedman believes he has added pace and power to his Forest squad – as well as some depth –.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Nottingham shows its support for refugees during city centre...

  07-09-2015 22:03
  
  Syrian refugee Adel Golan urged Nottingham to accept his countrymen in the wake of the crisis in war-torn countries.The 27-year-old, who fled his homeland 18 months ago, took to the steps of Nottingham's Council House during a vigil where the clear message was "refugees are welcome".More than 400 people turned up to show their support for a campaign urging Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council to take in at least 50 refugees.Mr Golan, 27, who lives in New Basford...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Councillors refuse to discuss tram link to Kimberley as study...

  07-09-2015 21:52
  
  Councillors were unable to discuss the possibility of extending the tram line to Kimberley after a £55,000 study failed to answer the questions they had asked of it.The feasibility study, carried out by Mott MacDonald, cost Broxtowe Borough Council £20,000, with the remaining money put forward by British Land.The council held a meeting of their strategic planning and economic examination and inquiry group on Monday night to discuss the study – but it lasted just 11...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mick Newell sad to miss out on final but proud of his Notts...

  07-09-2015 21:46
  
  Mick Newell was proud of his Notts Outlaws side as they slipped to an agonising Royal London One Day Cup semi-final defeat to Surrey.They recovered from 16 for three to lose by four runs after making 296 for seven. Kumar Sangakkara's 166 proved the difference despite Greg Smith hitting 124 for Notts at The Oval.Director of cricket Newell was delighted with Smith, as well as Samit Patel, who hit 51, and Dan Christian's 54 in his last appearance for the club."We did fantastically well to get...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Toton house in third of an acre now for sale

  07-09-2015 21:29
  
  Five bedrooms, a stunning interior and fabulous gardens... this individual and stylish home in Toton is worth viewing.If you are looking for a family home with plenty of space – five bedrooms worth of space and plenty of living area in fact, then you may have struck lucky. For this house stands in around a third of an acre, has the option of having either five bedrooms, with one of the bedrooms and wet room on the ground floor, or if you need more living space, you could use this room as..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Surrey v Notts Outlaws: Royal London One Day Cup match report and...

  07-09-2015 20:20
  
  A year ago Ben Stokes dashed Notts Outlaws' hopes of reaching the Royal London One Day Cup final.Today Kumar Sangakkara did the same as Surrey won the tensest of semi-finals by four runs at the Oval.The Sri Lankan great hit 166 off 138 balls to guide the hosts to 300 for five before Notts finished on 296 for seven after taking it to the final delivery.It looked to be Surrey's game after Sam Curran struck twice in the second over to reduce the Outlaws to 16 for three.No one had accounted for Greg
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Who will get your vote for Club of...

  07-09-2015 19:35
  
  The search is on to find the fourth winner of the Club of the Year accolade at this year's Nottingham Sports Awards.Won by Notts Gymnastics Academy in 2014 and again sponsored by Fraser Brown, the award will look to honour the achievements of a sporting club's wide-ranging work in the county.Nominations have been flooding in for the 15 different categories and the judges will find it tough to pick the eventual winners, especially in this category where a multitude of different sports and clubs..
  
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• TracyWalker published Concerns that homes replacing garage blocks will lead to loss of...

  07-09-2015 19:27
  
  Proposals to replace 10 garage blocks with housing have sparked fears that residents will be hemmed in.Gedling Homes plans to knock down the lock-ups in the Bestwood Lodge Drive area to make way for between 26 and 32 new homes.The housing provider says the garage blocks, in Hanworth Gardens, Danes Close, Maidens Dale, Heddington Gardens and Slowthorne Gardens, are no longer fit for purpose as they are too small for modern cars and have attracted anti-social behaviour.But householders say the...
  
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• JonPritchard published From miner to osteopath: the unusual career of Graham Miller

  07-09-2015 19:03
  
  When Graham Miller left school almost four decades ago, the obvious choice was for him to work down the pit.He started work straight from school as an apprentice electrician, and left 15 years later as an assistant electrical engineer after redundancies were made.Almost a decade ago he took the plunge to make an unlikely career change, and qualify as an osteopath.The 53-year-old, of Radccliffe-on-Trent, spent thousands of pounds taking courses to become a qualified osteopath, including taking a.
  
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• DanRobinson published Care home failed to keep full records for ill pensioner, inquest...

  07-09-2015 18:44
  
  Staff at a care home failed to keep full records or update food and fluid charts for patients, an inquest heard.Individual nurses at Park House, in Cinderhill Road, Bulwell, were accused of not always following procedures correctly.Eastgate Care Ltd, which owns the 68-bed home, admitted mistakes at the inquest of Ethel Hilton yesterday. The 99-year-old, who had struggled to eat or drink, died at the Queen's Medical Centre on February 12.Chris Gillespie, representing Eastgate, told assistant...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Izale McLeod goal underlines why Notts were...

  07-09-2015 18:40
  
  Anybody who saw Izale McLeod's lovely dinked finish over Brian Jensen last Tuesday, and has an understanding of football, will tell you that's not an average strike.Composure is what separates the top strikers from the rest and anybody doubting why the club paid a six-figure sum for his services now understands why they did.It was a terrific goal against Mansfield and offered us what we can expect from McLeod (pictured) when he is left one on one with the goalkeeper.The only other time he was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Gill Swerts has proven to be one of Notts...

  07-09-2015 18:40
  
  Judging by Gill Swerts' post on his Instagram account, the knee injury he sustained against Mansfield isn't serious after all.That will certainly please his manager Ricardo Moniz giventhe Belgian has been one of his best players this season.Whether it be left-back, right-back, centre-half or centre of midfield, his performance level has never dipped below a six or a seven.He has been excellent of late, with his display in the Capital One Cup defeat to Aston Villa being the pick of some...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leigh Curtis column: Gill Swerts has proven to be one of Notts...

  07-09-2015 18:40
  
  Judging by Gill Swerts' post on his Instagram account, the knee injury he sustained against Mansfield isn't serious after all.That will certainly please his manager Ricardo Moniz giventhe Belgian has been one of his best players this season.Whether it be left-back, right-back, centre-half or centre of midfield, his performance level has never dipped below a six or a seven.He has been excellent of late, with his display in the Capital One Cup defeat to Aston Villa being the pick of some...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen Frear: Time to turn over a new leaf on tea

  07-09-2015 18:39
  
  Helen Frear, of West Bridgford, is worried the nation has fallen out of love with the traditional cup of tea.I RECENTLY read a statistic which suggested that the nation has fallen out of love with its favourite hot beverage, tea. And by tea, I mean regular black tea from a bag. A habitual, comforting cuppa, a builder's brew, a Rosie Lee. Served with or without sugar - and a biscuit to dunk. According to research by consumer analysts Mintel, sales of black tea have dropped by 22 per cent over the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Newark couple to marry after 'spectacular' proposal following...

  07-09-2015 17:13
  
  A COUPLE will marry after a Newark man popped the all-important question in style – following a 1,000-mile charity bike ride.James Lawson, his two pals and eight-year-old son Thomas took on the gruelling challenge of riding from John O'Groats to Lands End, over seven days, in a bid to raise cash for School For Parents.To everyone's amazement, Mr Lawson had a surprise up his sleeve at the finish line and promptly dropped to one knee in front of his partner Clare Taylor, 39.Mr Lawson, 36,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Marquee still stands at Nottingham Rugby Club - despite...

  07-09-2015 17:04
  
  NOTTINGHAM Rugby Club and a local authority are in a standoff over the existence of a hospitality marquee – less than a week before the Green and Whites kick off their new season.Councillors at Rushcliffe Borough Council refused planning permission for the facility on August 20 – despite the Lady Bay-based outfit having already erected the large tent earlier this year.But the marquee is still there and causing concern for nearby residents. Councillor Richard Mallender, who represents
  
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• JemmaPage published Basford robber who targeted people on Gumtree jailed

  07-09-2015 16:39
  
  A man who targeted his victims through the internet selling site Gumtree has been jailed.Darnell Miller, 20, of Stockhill Circus, Basford, was sentenced to five years in prison after admitting five counts of robbery and three counts of theft using the website.He pleaded guilty to the offences, which related to crimes reported to Nottinghamshire Police between Thursday, February 26 and Saturday, May 16 in Basford and Bulwell.In each case, Miller approached his victims through the website under...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Basford robber who targeted people on Gumtree jailed

  07-09-2015 16:39
  
  A man who targeted his victims through the internet selling site Gumtree has been jailed.Darnell Miller, 20, of Stockhill Circus, Basford, was sentenced to five years in prison after admitting five counts of robbery and three counts of theft using the website.He pleaded guilty to the offences, which related to crimes reported to Nottinghamshire Police between Thursday, February 26 and Saturday, May 16 in Basford and Bulwell.In each case, Miller approached his victims through the website under...
  
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• BenIreland published Broken bollards causing danger to pedestrians in quiet Arnold...

  07-09-2015 16:30
  
  Broken bollards have been allowing drivers to cut through a residential cul-de-sac in Arnold, raising safety concerns among local residents.Adrian Dyer, of George Street, says motorists have been flaunting the rules by "zooming through" the junction with Nottingham Road onto his quiet street."Drivers see that the bollards are down so they assume that they can use the road," said Mr Dyer, who has lived on the street for 16 years. "Pedestrians cross the road, but cars are...
  
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• BenIreland commented Broken bollards causing danger to pedestrians in quiet Arnold...

  07-09-2015 16:30
  
  Broken bollards have been allowing drivers to cut through a residential cul-de-sac in Arnold, raising safety concerns among local residents.Adrian Dyer, of George Street, says motorists have been flaunting the rules by "zooming through" the junction with Nottingham Road onto his quiet street."Drivers see that the bollards are down so they assume that they can use the road," said Mr Dyer, who has lived on the street for 16 years. "Pedestrians cross the road, but cars are...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Student son of former Nottinghamshire police officers jailed for...

  07-09-2015 15:35
  
  The son of two former police officers has been jailed for dealing ecstasy from his student accommodation.Business student Alex Wardle, originally of Bunny Lane, Keyworth, was caught with large amounts of the party drug at his university accommodation in Beech Grove, west Hull.Hull Crown Court heard the 22-year- old's drug dealing first came to light in November last year, when he was stopped by police driving a van in the city centre.Prosecutor Stephen Robinson said: "Officers noted a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Student son of former Nottinghamshire police officers jailed for...

  07-09-2015 15:35
  
  The son of two former police officers has been jailed for dealing ecstasy from his student accommodation.Business student Alex Wardle, originally of Bunny Lane, Keyworth, was caught with large amounts of the party drug at his university accommodation in Beech Grove, west Hull.Hull Crown Court heard the 22-year- old's drug dealing first came to light in November last year, when he was stopped by police driving a van in the city centre.Prosecutor Stephen Robinson said: "Officers noted a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers sign Austria international defenceman Andreas...

  07-09-2015 15:34
  
  Nottingham Panthers have signed Austria international defenceman Andreas Wiedergut, initially on a short-term deal.The 27-year-old has 250 games in the top flight in Austria on his resume at Villacher, Saltzburg and Graz, during which time he helped to lift two championships.He only played six games last season, but coach Corey Neilson is confident Wiedergut will be an able replacement for Theo Peckham.Neilson said: "Andreas wants to prove himself, he had a fraught year last season with...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 40 passengers have flights cancelled after morning of 'chaos' at...

  07-09-2015 14:25
  
  Almost 40 passengers had their flights cancelled after a morning of 'chaos' at East Midlands Airport.Passengers were forced to travel to other airports on Monday morning, including Birmingham and Manchester, to board planes to Dublin and other parts of the UK.Airport officials say a combination of staff sickness and equipment failure led to the disruption and subsequent delays in security.One commuter from Newark, who gave her name as Olivia, was due to board a flight to Dublin at 6.30am.She...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 40 passengers have flights cancelled after morning of 'chaos' at...

  07-09-2015 14:25
  
  Almost 40 passengers had their flights cancelled after a morning of 'chaos' at East Midlands Airport.Passengers were forced to travel to other airports on Monday morning, including Birmingham and Manchester, to board planes to Dublin and other parts of the UK.Airport officials say a combination of staff sickness and equipment failure led to the disruption and subsequent delays in security.One commuter from Newark, who gave her name as Olivia, was due to board a flight to Dublin at 6.30am.She...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The Blitz: 75 years since Nottingham was bombed

  07-09-2015 14:22
  
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• JemmaPage published Children caught with illegal drugs in Nottinghamshire schools

  07-09-2015 14:20
  
  More than 50 children have been caught with class A and B drugs in Nottinghamshire schools.Two of those caught with the illegal substances were at primary school – where pupils are aged between five and 11 – and were found in possession of class B drug cannabis.The other 49 were caught with either crack cocaine, cannabis or synthetic marijuana between 2010 and June 2015 on secondary school premises.Of those caught, one was given a warning, three were charged, eight were given a...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Nottingham cancer doctor slams NHS drugs cut

  07-09-2015 13:31
  
  One of the city's leading cancer doctors has said an NHS decision to cancel life-saving drugs as makes the UK look like a "third world country".Yesterday the chief executive of the Cancer Drugs Fund – which is a government sponsored project funding cutting edge medications – announced that 23 treatments will no longer be paid for on the NHS unless the price of the pills can be negotiated with pharmaceutical companies.And consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Santhanam Sundar,...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Tom Hardy talks stepping into Bond's shoes

  07-09-2015 13:01
  
  Tom Hardy puts in a double powerhouse performance as both Ronnie and Reggie Kray, in upcoming biopic Legend. The actor tells Susan Griffin about playing the notorious gangsters, his own 'hard man' reputation and the odds on him being the next 007If the rumours are true, Spectre will mark Daniel Craig's last adventure as Bond, so bets are already on to discover who will take his place.One of the favourites is Tom Hardy, but the 37-year-old insists it's all hearsay, "myths circulated by...
  
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• BenIreland published Rise in reports of sexual abuse at schools sparks warning to...

  07-09-2015 12:59
  
  Parents should do more to keep up with teenagers' sexual language, it is warned as figures show a rise in the number of sexual offences reported at Nottinghamshire schools.Smart phones and other modern technologies are also thought to be behind the rise of almost three times in the last year.In the year running up to June, 50 reports of sexual abuse were made to Nottinghamshire Police compared to 17 the year earlier, and just six in 2013-14.Only one of the alleged offences in the last year were.
  
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• BenIreland commented Rise in reports of sexual abuse at schools sparks warning to...

  07-09-2015 12:59
  
  Parents should do more to keep up with teenagers' sexual language, it is warned as figures show a rise in the number of sexual offences reported at Nottinghamshire schools.Smart phones and other modern technologies are also thought to be behind the rise of almost three times in the last year.In the year running up to June, 50 reports of sexual abuse were made to Nottinghamshire Police compared to 17 the year earlier, and just six in 2013-14.Only one of the alleged offences in the last year were.
  
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• Man charged over two-car crash death

  07-09-2015 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is charged with causing death while driving without due care and attention after a Nottingham man died in a two-car crash on the A35 near Dorchester last October.
  
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• MattDavies published LIVE: Surrey v Notts Outlaws: Royal London One Day Cup semi-final

  07-09-2015 11:32
  
  Notts Outlaws are one game from Lord's as they take on Surrey in the semi-final of the Royal London One Day Cup today.The visitors to the Oval go into the game in tremendous form with 13 wins from 14 completed games.Surrey are on a high though having secured promotion back to Division One of the County Championship last week.The winners will play Gloucestershire in the final on September 19. Post cricket writer Matt Davies will keep you up to date with all the action. Play starts at 11.30am.Are.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Macmillan Fest 2015: Review and pictures

  07-09-2015 11:14
  
  More than 50 bands could be seen rocking out on Saturday in a bid to raise money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support. From 2pm up until 10pm you couldn't go anywhere without hearing a new band play to a full house, and there was a mini-stall and BBQ for your pleasure.There were quite a few acoustic acts playing in the bar of the Red Rooms such as Brad Dear, Samuel J Lawrence and Matt Humphreys. Matt performed covered an Ed Sheeran single whilst Lawrence was able to get the room to clap in
  
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• Nottingham Post published VIDEO: New Nottingham Forest signing Ryan Mendes bags match-winne...

  07-09-2015 11:06
  
  Nottingham Forest will hope Ryan Mendes can show the same goal-scoring form for his club as he has for his country. Seen as a potential replacement for Michail Antonio, Mendes will join up with his Reds team-mates this week after his season-long loan deal from Lille was confirmed on Friday. The confirmation came just before he featured for Cape Verde at the weekend, when he bagged a match-winning goal. The 25-year-old netted in the 90th minute for the Blue Sharks to clinch a 2-1 victory...
  
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• LucyBudge published Theatre Royal 150th anniversary: The School for Scandal kicks off...

  07-09-2015 10:39
  
  Kicking off the Theatre Royal's 150th birthday celebrations is a twist on the well-known production, The School for Scandal. Lucy Budge finds out more from director David LongfordA revival of the first ever play to take to the Theatre Royal stage will be acted out across the venue this week.The School for Scandal will be showing at the Theatre Royal from Tuesday, September 8, but it's best not described as a play – rather more, a promenade.Actors and musicians will take the audience on a..
  
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• Council launches own energy company

  07-09-2015 10:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham City Council launches what it says is the first local authority energy company in the UK.
  
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• LucyBudge published TV presenter Laura Jackson to star in new Notts fashion campaign

  07-09-2015 10:17
  
  Posing for the camera in a new Nottingham fashion campaign is TV presenter Laura Jackson. Lucy Budge speaks to the Take Me Out: The Gossip star about shooting with Alice Levine, her own personal style and jetting off to TenerifeYou may recognise her face from your small screen, but you could soon spot Laura Jackson on billboards and in magazines across Nottingham.The 28-year-old brunette is best known for her presenting slot alongside Essex cheeky chap Mark Wright on Take Me Out: The Gossip...
  
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• JemmaPage published World Pizza Championships: 10 of the best places to get a pizza...

  07-09-2015 09:11
  
  Dough-obsessed divas will dust off their rolling pins and dish out their cheese in a bid to be crowned the world's best pizza chef. The two-day World Pizza Championships is now in its 14th year and is supported by the Association of Neapolitan Pizza and Ministry of Agriculture. More than 500 competitors from across the globe take part in the competition – which is held in a temporary "pizza village" in Naples, Italy. Restaurants from Nottingham may not have made the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Monday, September 7th, 2015

  07-09-2015 09:06
  
  Petrol:1. MRH, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 104.9p2. MRH, Nuthall Road, Aspley 106.9p3.Asda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 107.7p4.Asda, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 107.7p5.Tesco, Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, 107.9pDiesel:1. MRH, Nuthall Road, Aspley, 105.9p2.Asda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p3.Asda, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 106.7p4.Morrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 106.7p5.Sainsbury's, Castle Bridge Road, Castle Boulevard, 106.9pLooking for a new...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Monday, September 7th, 2015

  07-09-2015 08:59
  
  Arnold:M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda, Front Street, 7am to 11pm.Aspley:Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey:Grewal Chemist, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines Pharmacy, Sainsbury's Complex, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor Pharmacy, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm.Bestwood:Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm.Bilborough:Co-op, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm.Burton Joyce:Burrows & Close, 49...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham vigil to pay tribute to thousands of tragic refugees

  07-09-2015 08:56
  
  A special vigil will take place in Speaker's Corner, by Old Market Square, on Monday evening in support of refugees who have lost their lives fleeing war torn countries.Nottingham Citizens has organised the vigil in light of the death of Alan Kurdi - the toddler who drowned off the coast of Turkey while his family tried to seek asylum. The boy's picture, where he was seen face down in the sand, sparked outrage throughout the globe.There will be a briefing before the 7pm vigil at St Nic's Church.
  
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• BenIreland commented Nottingham vigil to pay tribute to thousands of tragic refugees

  07-09-2015 08:56
  
  A special vigil will take place in Speaker's Corner, by Old Market Square, on Monday evening in support of refugees who have lost their lives fleeing war torn countries.Nottingham Citizens has organised the vigil in light of the death of Alan Kurdi - the toddler who drowned off the coast of Turkey while his family tried to seek asylum. The boy's picture, where he was seen face down in the sand, sparked outrage throughout the globe.There will be a briefing before the 7pm vigil at St Nic's Church.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Firefighters tackle blaze at former Nottinghamshire nightclub

  07-09-2015 08:42
  
  Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a disused nightclub in Nottinghamshire.Four crews attended the scene in Forest Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, shortly after 4am on Monday and now have the fire under control.It is not yet known what caused the large building to catch fire.
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham traffic and travel, Monday September 7

  07-09-2015 08:31
  
  Motorists are facing congestion by Crown Island as roadworks to upgrade the roundabout on busy commuter route in Ilkeston Road continue. Traffic is moving as slowly as 10mph at Ilkeston Road's junction with Coventry Lane at 7.30am, according to the AA. There are also queues on the A52, Derby Road, where it becomes one lane near Lenton Abbey. Across the city, Monday morning madness on the roads is slowing traffic in Nuthall, Ruddington, Radcliffe-on-Trent and Mapperley. There is...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Warm and sunny week ahead in Nottinghamhsire

  07-09-2015 08:24
  
  Much of Nottinghamshire will enjoy long spells of warm sunshine throughout the week.Temperatures will steadily rise from a maximum 18C on Monday to 23C on Friday afternoon.On Monday, mist will clear in the more rural parts of the county to leave a clear sky. Cloud will build in the afternoon.Following a chilly start, with temperatures around 7C, it will rise to a more pleasant 18C by the early afternoon.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham City Council's energy company launches

  07-09-2015 08:15
  
  Nottingham City Council has launched a not-for-profit energy company which it hopes will rival the "big six" operators.The company, Robin Hood Energy, is the local authority-owned not-for-profit energy supply company since 1948 and aims to help tackle fuel poverty. From Monday, September 7, it is offering services to all.It is a fully licensed national provider as well meaning tariffs are available for customers in England, Wales and Scotland.The company offers three tariffs; a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published School shoes debate: Teachers and parents have their say

  07-09-2015 07:00
  
  For many the first week of school was dominated by one thing – shoes. Schools across the city were determined to start the 2015-16 academic year just right and enforced strict uniform rules. This led to 84 pupils from two schools being sent home and hundreds of others being told to straighten up and look smart. Teachers at Oakwood Academy pulled aside all 715 pupils on the first two days of term for inspection and sent 28 pupils home for wearing the wrong shoes. The Bewcastle Road...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sarah Jordan: Will I get fined for my term-time break?

  07-09-2015 07:00
  
  Mum-of-three Sarah Jordan, 29, from Sutton-in-Ashfield, finds out today if she faces a fine for taking her kids on holiday in term-time.My daughter goes back to school today, starting her time in Year 2. She should have gone back last Thursday; however, we were away on holiday last week, so unfortunately she had to miss those first two days back at school.Today, therefore, is 'decision-day' – when I assume I will find out if I am going to be fined for 'unauthorised term-time absence' or...
  
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