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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham councillors warn of health problems for children if...

  14-09-2015 22:21
  
  REPORTED plans to axe the universal free school meals scheme in England could jeopardise children's health and wellbeing in Nottingham, city politicians have warned.Initially spearheaded by former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg the Universal Infant Free School Meals programme provided all children in Key Stage One, the first three years of primary school, with free lunches.According to senior politicians at a full meeting of Nottingham City Council on Monday, the policy currently saves...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police appeal as Nottinghamshire schoolgirl goes missing

  14-09-2015 22:06
  
  Police are appealing for the public's help in their search for a missing Nottinghamshire teenager.Samantha Hill Rose, 14, was last seen in Earp Avenue, Newark, at about 8.15am on Monday, September 14.She is described as white, about 5ft 4ins tall, with blonde hair, tied back. She was wearing a school uniform and may also be wearing a blue hooded top. If you see Samantha or have any information on her whereabouts call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
  
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• Nottingham Post published I Believe In Miracles: Nottingham Forest fans remember conquering...

  14-09-2015 20:25
  
  The memory of Forest lifting the coveted European Cup is so wonderful for Reds fans, the vast majority wouldn't think twice about downing tools to relive the joyous occasion.And that feeling is no different for lifelong supporter Glenn Sayward.The Mansfield man, 58, was in his early 20s when he and his closest pals took the "ultimate adventure" into Europe to watch both Forest's famous victories in Munich and then Madrid.And he even had time to take some impressive snaps of the action...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published VIDEO: Leigh Curtis column: Graham Burke's dazzling skill showed...

  14-09-2015 20:05
  
  There was a moment during the first half of the 3-2 win against Luton when Graham Burke picked up possession and then performed not one, but two, pirouettes. Remarkably he still came away with the ball as he breezed past three men before he casually slipped it to a team-mate. In terms of showboating it was up there with the very best as Luton's midfield tried, but failed, to lay a finger on him. Had it been Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, we would never have heard the last of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus

  14-09-2015 19:30
  
  Talking tacticsNo team has successfully managed to shut out Birmingham City so far – so the obvious initial challenge for Nottingham Forest is to be the first to keep a clean sheet.St Andrew's has been a happy hunting ground for Birmingham, who have scored nine goals within three wins and a draw at home turf.Forest have conceded a single goal in all three games on their travels so far, in a 1-0 defeat at Brighton, a 1-1 draw at Bolton and the 2-1 success at QPR – and have only one...
  
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• BenIreland published Crackdown on graffiti in Carlton after summer spate of vandalism

  14-09-2015 19:00
  
  Vandals and graffiti artists are being warned of a new crackdown on criminal damage in Gedling after a summer spate of wreckage.Mobile CCTV cameras are set to be deployed in parks and open spaces in the borough as the council looks to toughen its stance on vandalism.Tennis courts, garages, fences, electrical wiring boxes and the walls surrounding Arnold Leisure Centre are among the ruined locations.Councillor John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: "The message for vandals is...
  
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• BenIreland published Memorial service for tragic teenager Bryony Hollands at Mapperley...

  14-09-2015 18:52
  
  Mapperley has paid its respects to 19-year-old Bryony Hollands, who died in a tragic crash in Woodthorpe Drive.In a moving service, the teenager – a promising music student – was remembered through hymns and prayer at Mapperley Methodist Church.She was hit by a Mercedes car, which left the road before crashing into a lamppost outside the entrance to Woodthorpe Grange Park.He had been walking on the pavement with her boyfriend, Ben Evans, 20, who was also seriously injured in the...
  
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• rsherdley published Man in court after a father was stabbed to death in St Ann's

  14-09-2015 18:41
  
  A man appeared in court charged with murder after a father was stabbed to death in St Ann's.Jonathan Jones, 39, of Barbury Drive, Clifton, is accused of murdering 43-year-old John Parker at the end of May. Mr Parker, of Birkin Avenue, Hyson Green, was rushed to the Queen's Medical Centre, but died soon after arriving.A post-mortem examination had confirmed he died from a single stab wound.Coroner Mairin Casey opened and adjourned an inquest into his death in August.Jones, wearing a quilted...
  
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• DanRobinson published Sainsbury's worker admits stealing £1,000 by paying rent...

  14-09-2015 18:39
  
  A supermarket cashier stole almost £1,000 after paying five months' rent through the tills he worked on.Shane Farren, of Tilbury Rise, Broxtowe, used a service provided by Sainsbury's to pay for bills and rent at the store – without handing over cash.The 42-year-old, who had been struggling mentally and financially after his newlywed wife left him for another man, was yesterday ordered to pay the company back by Nottingham Magistrates' Court.The court heard how Farren, who pleaded...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fit-again Jake Libby aims to be Nottinghamshire regular

  14-09-2015 18:21
  
  Jake Libby is a driven young cricketer.After scoring a century on his Nottinghamshire debut against Sussex a year ago, it looked entirely possible the 22-year-old (pictured) would open the batting in the County Championship when this season began.However, he injured his cruciate ligament while bowling spin for his club side in Tasmania and was looking at the possibility of missing the whole of the 2015 campaign.Such was the dedication to his recovery, Notts physio Jon Alty said he was the most..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Magnificent seven in contention...

  14-09-2015 18:18
  
  From the "most remarkable" maiden century to a landmark 1,000th dismissal, from career-best double tons to a ten-wicket haul, Nottinghamshire's 2015 season has been lit up by some truly outstanding performances.And as they look set to make a strong finish in Division One of the County Championship, having narrowly missed out on a Lord's final in the Royal London One Day Cup, some of Trent Bridge's finest performers this summer have been nominated for the Cricketer of the Year Award,...
  
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• TomNorton published Funeral held for popular Nottingham club pianist Terry Daval

  14-09-2015 17:52
  
  Dozens of friends, family members and fellow performers have paid their respects to a club pianist who played across Nottinghamshire.A funeral service was held on Friday for 81-year-old Terry Trout, or Terry Daval as he was known on stage.Mr Trout, of Furlong Street, Arnold, and was well known throughout the Nottingham pub and club scene.One of his fellow performers Joy James, 76, of Colwick Park Close, in Colwick, said it was always a pleasure to share a bill with Terry.She said: "We...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Jonny Williams shows glimpses of what he can offer in a...

  14-09-2015 17:50
  
  Jonny Williams could only watch on at the weekend as his fellow new signings quickly endeared themselves to Nottingham Forest fans.The Crystal Palace loanee's first appearance in a Reds shirt wasn't quite as high profile as that of Chris O'Grady, Ryan Mendes and Nelson Oliveira, who all shone in front of the television cameras as QPR were beaten 2-1.But the handful of supporters who turned up at the City Ground to watch the Under-21s today still saw glimpses to suggest Williams could make just..
  
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• JonPritchard published Arson investigation launched into Rushcliffe Arena fire

  14-09-2015 17:42
  
  An arson investigation has been launched after it was revealed the blaze at Rushcliffe Arena was started deliberately.Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen for miles as fire caught hold at the Rugby Road facility on Sunday afternoon.Work had started on the leisure centre earlier in the summer, preparing the site for a partial demolition.But an investigation by fire officers found the fire was started deliberately, most likely with a naked flame.The fire service have now left the scene and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Basford United handed home tie in FA Cup, while duo drawn away

  14-09-2015 17:35
  
  Two of the three remaining local non-league sides in the FA Cup have been handed away ties in the second qualifying round on Saturday, September 26.Alfreton Town have been handed an away tie at National League North rivals Tamworth, while Midland Football League outfit Dunkirk travel to Stourbridge of the Evo-Stik Northern League Premier Division.For the Lenton Lane side, it is the first time ever they have made this stage of the competition.Basford United, who have not made this stage of the FA
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jonny Williams features as Nottingham Forest Under-21s beat...

  14-09-2015 16:39
  
  New signing Jonny Williams featured as Nottingham Forest Under-21s beat Cardiff City 2-1 at the City Ground.The Crystal Palace loanee made his first appearance in a Reds shirt, as he looked to build up his match fitness following a groin injury he picked up during a spell at Ipswich Town last season. And he managed 64 minutes, before being substituted in the second half.The Reds took a sixth minute lead when Joe Worrall headed home Jack Kelly's free-kick and retained their advantage through to..
  
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• JemmaPage published Leona Lewis announces UK tour including date at Nottingham's...

  14-09-2015 16:24
  
  Former X Factor winner Leona Lewis has announced she will be returning to Nottingham after a three-year break.The 30-year-old Londoner, who starred in the third series of the ITV show in 2006, will embark on a 14-date tour next year following the release of her new album.Leona made her debut in Nottingham at the then Trent FM Arena in 2010 and followed it up three years later at the Royal Concert Hall.The singer's fifth album, I Am, received praise from critics for its "defiant...
  
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• JonPritchard published Appeal to find missing 13-year-old girl

  14-09-2015 16:20
  
  Police have issued an appeal for the public to help find a missing 13-year-old girl.Officers have released these two pictures of Greta Anochinaite, who was last seen in the Vessey Close area of New Balderton.She was due to go home after heading into Newark town centre but she has not been seen since.Greta is white and has long, black straight hair, and was wearing a white t-shirt, grey jogging bottoms and a black hooded top.Anyone who sees Greta or knows where she might be should contact police.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire, day one report: Rain frustrates...

  14-09-2015 16:17
  
  Nottinghamshire's bid for a fifth successive LV= County Championship victory began in frustration as the opening day of their match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston was washed out.There was never a chance of play as overnight rain left the outfield too wet in the morning and then further drizzle throughout the day kept the players off.It leaves Nottinghamshire with just three days to press for what would be their fifth successive championship victory – the first time they have achieved...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published ​Rugby World Cup 2015: Where to watch the action live in...

  14-09-2015 16:01
  
  The Rugby World Cup gets underway this Friday as hosts England take on Fiji at Twickenham in their opening Pool A game.20 teams will compete in the competition which runs from this weekend through to October 31 with the final being held at the home of English rugby on Halloween.There are a large number of venues across the city that will be showing the games live and we've picked out five where you can enjoy all the action.1: The Horn in Hand, Goldsmith Street2: The Rose of England, 36-38...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: 8-0 up by 35 minutes as record is set

  14-09-2015 15:59
  
  Nottingham Forest's club record league win was set on April 21, 1909 in a 12-0 victory at home to Leicester Fosse.The Reds needed a win as they were in the mix of a tight relegation battle in the First Division as four points separated sixth down to 19th and the final drop place come the last of the 38 fixtures.This game was Forest's penultimate of the season and the Evening Post report of the game stated: "With victory a matter of dire necessity, Nottingham Forest today faced the Fosse on...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mansfield Town says food hygiene 'maintains the highest possible...

  14-09-2015 15:52
  
  Mansfield Town Football Club has again defended its hygiene record after a report in the Mirror claimed it has the lowest rating of any club in the Football League.The Stags now have a rating of four out of five, awarded by the Food Standards Agency this year, with a spokesman saying the club "maintains the highest possible standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the organisation."The online report refers to an "out-of-date rating", added the spokesman, with details...
  
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• DanRussell published Mother's plea for organ donation to help three-year-old

  14-09-2015 15:16
  
  The mother of a young kidney patient has told how a transplant would change their lives and allow her daughter to go to school.Amanda McLaughlin's three-year-old daughter Grace was diagnosed with an incurable kidney condition shortly after she was born.Initially, she was able to be treated with drugs at home, but when she was 18-months-old it became clear that there was no option but to remove both of her kidneys.The Arnold mum said: "She has congenital nephrotic syndrome, which meant that...
  
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• TomNorton published Police and fire service start investigation into Rushcliffe Arena...

  14-09-2015 14:54
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after flames ripped through Rushcliffe Arena this weekend.The Rugby Road leisure centre, currently being redeveloped by the borough council caught fire at around 4.30pm on Sunday.The fire service stayed at the site until late Sunday evening to bring the flames under control and secure the site.Nottinghamshire Police is now conducting a joint investigation with the fire service to find out what caused the blaze.If you saw anything call police 101 or anonymously.
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire MPs selected for Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet

  14-09-2015 14:39
  
  Jeremy Corbyn, the newly elected leader of the Labour party, has selected several Nottinghamshire MPs to join his cabinet. Earlier this morning it was announced that Vernon Coaker, MP for Gedling had been picked as shadow secretary of state for Northern Ireland, a post he held between 2011 and 2013.Also in the leader's list of appointments was Nottingham South's Lilian Greenwood who was made shadow secretary of state for transport.Corbyn had outlined prior to his election as leader that he...
  
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• JonPritchard published 200 jobs on the way as Domestic and General launch recruitment...

  14-09-2015 14:31
  
  More than 200 jobs will be created as one of Nottingham's biggest employers holds another recruitment drive.Domestic and General, based in Talbot Street, is taking on up to 230 new employees in the coming months.It means the company will employ almost 1,000 people in Nottingham by the end of the year.The roles, which will be working at the contact centre, are both full and part-time.Tracy Gill, HR manager at Domestic and General, said: "This is a great opportunity for job-seekers to join a...
  
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• TracyWalker published Inquest opens into death of stab victim

  14-09-2015 13:17
  
  An inquest into the death of a Hucknall man who died from a stab wound to the chest has been opened and adjourned.Karl Bloxham, 39, died at the Queen's Medical Centre on Wednesday, July 29, after police found him outside his Spruce Grove home.During a short hearing at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Monday, assistant coroner Amanda Cranny said Mr Bloxham's body had been identified by his father, Edward.Miss Cranny adjourned the hearing until the conclusion of criminal proceedings concerning Mr...
  
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• JonPritchard published I Believe in Miracles: More than 600 tickets sold in first 13...

  14-09-2015 13:09
  
  More than 600 tickets to Nottingham Forest film I Believe in Miracles were snapped up in the first 13 minutes after they went on sale.Tickets to the first screening of the film at the City Ground on Sunday, October 11, went on sale at 11am on Monday, and Forest fans queued at the megastore and got online to snap them up.Jonny Owen, producer of the film, said they have drafted in extra staff to deal with demand."There are queues at the box office, on the website and phone lines but be...
  
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• JonPritchard commented I Believe in Miracles: More than 600 tickets sold in first 13...

  14-09-2015 13:09
  
  More than 600 tickets to Nottingham Forest film I Believe in Miracles were snapped up in the first 13 minutes after they went on sale.Tickets to the first screening of the film at the City Ground on Sunday, October 11, went on sale at 11am on Monday, and Forest fans queued at the megastore and got online to snap them up.Jonny Owen, producer of the film, said they have drafted in extra staff to deal with demand."There are queues at the box office, on the website and phone lines but be...
  
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• LucyBudge published This Is England '90: Your verdict

  14-09-2015 12:59
  
  Viewers tuned in to Channel 4 on Sunday evening for the highly anticipated new series, This Is England '90. Starring an array of local actors including Vicky McClure, Andrew Shim, Joe Dempsie and Rosamund Hanson, it is the third and possibly final TV installment of the This Is England series. It follows the gritty lives of a group of friends living in an unnamed Midlands town and is directed by Nottingham-based filmmaker Shane Meadows. Nottingham fans of the franchise took to social media...
  
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• LucyBudge published This Is England '90: Twitter reacts to Nottingham actress Vicky...

  14-09-2015 12:59
  
  Viewers tuned in to Channel 4 on Sunday evening for the highly anticipated new series, This Is England '90. Starring Wollaton-born actress Vicky McClure, it is the third and possibly final TV installment of the This Is England series. It follows the gritty lives of a group of friends living in an unnamed Midlands town and is directed by Nottingham filmmaker Shane Meadows. Nottingham fans of the franchise took to social media platform Twitter late Sunday night after the first programme of...
  
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• LucyBudge commented This Is England '90: Your verdict

  14-09-2015 12:59
  
  Viewers tuned in to Channel 4 on Sunday evening for the highly anticipated new series, This Is England '90. Starring an array of local actors including Vicky McClure, Andrew Shim, Joe Dempsie and Rosamund Hanson, it is the third and possibly final TV installment of the This Is England series. It follows the gritty lives of a group of friends living in an unnamed Midlands town and is directed by Nottingham-based filmmaker Shane Meadows. Nottingham fans of the franchise took to social media...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published The great winter of 1962/63 - in pictures

  14-09-2015 12:26
  
  Gallery created by Barry_Cooper
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Michail Antonio reveals Tottenham move blocked

  14-09-2015 11:48
  
  Former Nottingham Forest ace Michail Antonio has revealed his mum stopped his joining Tottenham when he was a teenager, as he prepares to make his Premier League debut for West Ham.The 25-year-old winger could play his first game for the Hammers against Newcastle United at Upton Park tonight, following his £7m move from the City Ground on transfer deadline day.And he says his career could have taken a very different path if his mum had not blocked Spurs from signing him when he was...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Smoking to be banned in cars with children next month

  14-09-2015 10:44
  
  Smoking will be banned in cars where children are present from next month.The change comes into effect from October 1 across England and Wales - with the aim of prevent children from inhaling smoke.For those who are caught, they will face a £50 on-the-spot fine. E-cigarettes are excluded from the ban.The law, which will be enforced by the police and local authorities, does not apply if the driver is 17 and on their own in the vehicle and the new regulations includes vehicles with the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Campaign launched about smoking ban in cars

  14-09-2015 10:44
  
  A campaign has been launched in Wales to raise awareness about a new law which comes into force next month banning smoking in cars.From October 1, people will be banned when children under the age of 18 are present in a bid to protect them from inhaling smoke.For those who are caught in either England or Wales, they will face a £50 on-the-spot fine but this does not include e-cigarettes. The law, which will be enforced by the police and local authorities, does not apply if the driver is 17
  
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• TomNorton published East Midlands Trains disruption due to signalling problems

  14-09-2015 10:43
  
  Signalling problems are causing delays of up to 40 minutes on East Midlands Trains this morning. Disruption on the line between Leicester and Kettering is set to continue until at least 11am. The problem has been caused by signalling issues between Leicester and Market Harborough. As a consequence, trains are unable to run between Leicester and Kettering, trains may be diverted via Corby and not call at Leicester and buses are operating between Leicester and Kettering via Market...
  
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• DanRobinson published Bid to turn closed Thoresby Colliery into enterprise zone

  14-09-2015 10:39
  
  Thoresby Colliery could be turned into an enterprise zone under plans by Nottinghamshire County Council.It will submit a bid to the D2N2 local enterprise partnership to make four sites along the Robin Hood train line more appealing for start-up businesses.The partnership's board will consider the application, alongside other bids, at its meeting on Monday.It will then ask the government to help fund any projects it wants to take forward.The county council has also allocated sites in Mansfield,..
  
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• JemmaPage published Could snow start falling as early as October?

  14-09-2015 09:19
  
  Autumn weather could turn nasty as forecasters predict Nottingham could experience sub-zero temperatures as early as next month.The city has already experienced cooler weather as rain poured down and thermometers dropped to nine degrees on Monday.But experts believe the weather is going to get worse – and we could expect to see a flurry of frost as a swathe of bitter air floods in.James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, told the Daily Express: "October is likely to see a real...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Could snow start falling as early as October?

  14-09-2015 09:19
  
  Autumn weather could turn nasty as forecasters predict Nottingham could experience sub-zero temperatures as early as next month.The city has already experienced cooler weather as rain poured down and thermometers dropped to nine degrees on Monday.But experts believe the weather is going to get worse – and we could expect to see a flurry of frost as a swathe of bitter air floods in.James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, told the Daily Express: "October is likely to see a real...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Monday, September 14th, 2015

  14-09-2015 09:17
  
  Arnold:M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda Pharmacy, 111-127 Front Street, 7am to 11pm.Aspley:Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey:Grewal Chemist, Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines Pharmacy, Sainsbury's, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor Pharmacy, Chilwell Road, to 7pm.Bestwood:Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm.Bilborough:Co-op Pharmacy, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm.Burton Joyce:Burrows...
  
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• DanRussell published Poll: Should mobile phones be banned in the classroom

  14-09-2015 09:07
  
  Schoolchildren could be banned from using mobile phones in class following a Government investigation. Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced that the Department for Education was launching an inquiry on Sunday. The study will look into the effect of technology on pupils' behaviour and will also include the impact of tablet computers.Mr Gibb said: "Since 2010 we have given teachers more power to ensure good behaviour in the classroom. "But we need to make sure the advice we give...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Monday, September 14th, 2015

  14-09-2015 09:05
  
  Petrol:1.MRH, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 105.9p2.MRH, Radcliffe Road, Holme Pierrepont, 106.9p3.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 107.7p4.Morrisons, Gamston District Centre, 107.7p5.Asda, Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 107.7pDiesel:1.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p2.Asda, Radford Road, Hyson Green, 106.7p3.Asda, Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 106.7p4.Morrisons, Gamston District Centre , 106.7p5.Tesco, Middle Street, Beeston, 106.9pLooking...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire weather: Monday, September 14

  14-09-2015 08:46
  
  The dull wet start to Monday morning is expected to last throughout the day, according to forecasters.The highest temperature is predicted to be 15C.Light showers will move-in throughout the evening and into the night.A Met Office spokesman said: "The showers will become heavy and possibly thundery during the afternoon with localised torrential downpours. Winds will stay light."Overnight it will stay mostly cloudy with further showers at times.The forecast for Tuesday is expected to be...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Monday, September 14

  14-09-2015 08:28
  
  Traffic is moving freely in the city centre this morning but there are some delays on the motorway.On the M1 southbound between junction 25 for the A52 (Brian Clough Way) and junction 24 for the A6 at Kegworth, surface water is causing some delays.There is some minor congestion on the A609 too with traffic moving at around 10mph.And there are similar conditions on the A610 in Hyson Green, at the QMC roundabout, on the A52 from Gamston, on the A60 heading towards Mansfield and the A611 towards...
  
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• DanRussell published Gedling MP Vernon Coaker made Shadow Secretary of State for...

  14-09-2015 07:58
  
  Gedling MP Vernon Coaker has returned to his former role within the Labour Party.New party leader Jeremy Corbyn made the decision to remove the MP from his position of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence on Monday morning.Mr Coaker previously served as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from October 2011 to October 2013 and will now return to that role.The father of two has been the MP for Gedling since 1997 and previously told the Post that he did not see himself staying in his...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sarah Seaton: Fast food in Victorian Nottingham

  14-09-2015 07:00
  
  If you think fast food is a modern trend then Sarah Seaton, editor of the Nottinghamshire Historian magazine, says you need to look further back.In our 21st century lives our expectations are somewhat different to those of our Victorian ancestors. We expect wi-fi wherever we go, TV programmes on demand and fast food amongst many other things. However, there is one of these demands which was readily available to our ancestors – fast food. For many Nottingham folk on lower incomes in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest look stronger and less one-dimensional without...

  14-09-2015 07:00
  
  NOTTINGHAM Forest are already proving they can become a better team without Michail Antonio, according to both Reds boss Dougie Freedman and forward Jamie Ward.Freedman saw his side produce one of their most fluid performances of the season as they claimed a 2-1 win at Loftus Road to warn the rest of the Championship that their promotion credentials should not be written off just yet.Antonio joined Premier League West Ham in a £7m deadline day move, denying Forest the services of a player.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kenny Burns column: Chris O'Grady looks like a great addition...

  14-09-2015 07:00
  
  I MUST congratulate Dougie Freedman on the signings he has made. Based on Saturday's winning performance at QPR, the manager looks to have done some very shrewd business this summer.There might have been a few question marks from some people about the new boys initially, but with the players Dougie has brought in, I don't think Nottingham Forest will miss Michail Antonio.Chris O'Grady, Ryan Mendes and Nelson Oliveira all impressed on their debuts.When you bring in new players it always puts a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published How Adam Campbell's boots are helping Liam Noble's goalscoring...

  14-09-2015 07:00
  
  LIAM Noble says he has Adam Campbell to thank for his goalscoring exploits this season – after revealingthe striker had gifted him a pair of boots.The midfielder struck a dramatic, last-minute winner with a thunderous free-kick as the Magpies clinched a 3-2 win over Luton Town at Meadow Lane on Saturday.Noble's intervention came just six minutes after he came on in a game which had seen Notts blow a two-goal lead.Izale McLeod had put them ahead with two clinical finishes, but Cameron...
  
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