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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman will continue to make bold...

  15-09-2015 23:26
  
  Dougie Freedman says he will continue to make bold decisions if he believes it is in the best interests of Nottingham Forest.The Reds boss made five changes to the side that had won at QPR at the weekend at St Andrew's – but was vindicated for his choices after seeing his team notch up a deserved 1-0 win over Birmingham.Forest triumphed thanks to a goal scored by Dexter Blackstock and set up by Jamie Ward – two of the players he had restored to the starting line-up.Freedman admitted.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Birmingham City 0 Nottingham Forest 1: Player ratings

  15-09-2015 22:45
  
  Dorus de Vries: Was largely a bystander as Birmingham never really tested the Forest shot-stopper. Showed good handling, though, and will be delighted with the clean sheet. 6Eric Lichaj: A very solid performance. Certainly played his part in limiting opportunities for the home side, with some strong tackles. 7Matt Mills: Superb tackle to thwart Jon Toral with 20 minutes to go, when the Birmingham man had his sights set on goal. Had a couple of headed chances at the other end of the pitch....
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Birmingham City 0 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report

  15-09-2015 22:35
  
  Prior to kick-off, some raised question marks over Dougie Freedman's team selection. Come the final whistle, there was only vindication for the Nottingham Forest manager. Some on social media had greeted the news that Forest had made five changes to their team by writing off their chances before a ball had been kicked. As it turned out, tactically speaking, Freedman got things right for the second game running.On Saturday, three new signings had combined to secure an unexpected, but utterly...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Izale McLeod praises Notts County's character as he targets climb...

  15-09-2015 21:05
  
  Izale McLeod insists Notts County showed great character against Luton and hopes it is a springboard to launch the Magpies' League Two campaign.Ricardo Moniz's side triumphed 3-2 at Meadow Lane on Saturday courtesy of a last-minute free-kick from Liam Noble.The game had seen Notts blow a two-goal lead which had been given to them by quality strikes from McLeod, who took his tally to three in two games.But Luton pegged the Magpies back until Noble's dramatic intervention."We showed great...
  
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• Nottingham Post published More than 100 residents give views on controversial plans to...

  15-09-2015 20:06
  
  MORE than 100 residents attended a public consultation meeting to air their views over plans for 450 new homes to be built on green belt land in Stapleford.Westerman Homes, in Chilwell, was granted outline planning permission by Broxtowe Borough Council for the development at Field Farm, off Ilkeston Road, in November.Westerman, along with Cedra Planning held two drop-in events on Tuesday to discuss their proposals and hear the views of residents. The first took place at Washington Drive...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest team news: Dougie Freedman makes five changes...

  15-09-2015 20:01
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman made five changes to his starting XI as the Reds went in search of back-to-back away wins at St Andrew's.The Forest boss shuffled his pack extensively following the 2-1 success at QPR, with Kyle Ebecilio, Jamie Ward, Dexter Blackstock, Chris Burke and Ben Osborn all drafted into the team.Ryan Mendes and Chris O'Grady, who had made such a big impact on their debuts in London, were relegated to a very strong looking bench which also included fellow deadline..
  
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• Nottingham Post published MATCH LIVE: Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest

  15-09-2015 19:52
  
  Follow all our latest updates of tonight's game between Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest with our match live blog from Paul Taylor and Sarah Clapson at St Andrew's for the Championship clash.
  Live Blog Match Live: Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest
  
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• DanRussell published Teenagers arrested following Rushcliffe Arena fire

  15-09-2015 19:37
  
  Two people aged 16 and 17 have been arrested in connection with a blaze at Rushcliffe Arena.The pair detained by police on Tuesday have been bailed pending further enquiries.Rushcliffe Arena in Rugby Road, West Bridgford, was set on fire at about 4.30pm on Sunday.Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen for miles.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue found that the blaze was started deliberately.Nottinghamshire Police is conducting an investigation.Anyone with any information is still asked to call..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Proud Alex Hales relishes challenge of Test cricket

  15-09-2015 19:30
  
  Proud Alex Hales is relishing the challenge of playing Test cricket for the first time in his career.While his Nottinghamshire team-mate James Taylor says "it is a dream" to be back in England's Test squad after a three-year exile.The two Trent Bridge batsmen have been picked by their country for a three-match series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, which begins next month.And Stuart Broad completes a Notts hat-trick for the tour.Uncapped Hales will now be dreaming of...
  
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• Man fined over stadium drone flying

  15-09-2015 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is fined for illegally flying drones over football matches and tourist attractions in the first case of its kind in England.
  
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• DanRobinson published Robin Hood half marathon runner who almost died after collapsing...

  15-09-2015 18:31
  
  The last time Duncan Edwards was in the Queen's Medical Centre's intensive care unit, he had cheated death after the longest marathon of his life.The 28-year-old, of Hucknall, stayed there for 10 weeks last year – including a seven-week coma – after becoming critically ill when he collapsed shortly at the finish line of the Robin Hood half marathon.Yesterday, he returned with his family to thank the doctors and nurses who saved his life – and handed over a £5,000 donation
  
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• DanRobinson published Japanese visitors learn about importance of play at Nottingham...

  15-09-2015 18:25
  
  Japanese health workers visited Nottingham to gain an insight into how play is used in children's development while in hospital.Nine staff were given a tour around Nottingham Children's Hospital, based at the Queen's Medical Centre, where they met young patients and learned about different types of play – an established practice in the NHS.They also shared their own experiences during the three-day tour, ending today, in which they saw various wards, multi-sensory rooms, and emergency and.
  
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• rsherdley published Radford gang member caught with £2k of cannabis

  15-09-2015 18:02
  
  A Radford gang member was caught by police with £2,000 worth of cannabis in the boot of a car, a court heard.Rizwan Ahmed had recently been in prison for possessing cannabis with intent to supply and peddling the drug to others.On his release from jail he returned to his old ways.And he was arrested on his home turf when two policemen grew suspicious of his actions in the street.Ahmed admitted possession with intent to supply and supply.He is due to be sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court..
  
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• rsherdley commented Radford gang member caught with £2k of cannabis

  15-09-2015 18:02
  
  A Radford gang member was caught by police with £2,000 worth of cannabis in the boot of a car, a court heard.Rizwan Ahmed had recently been in prison for possessing cannabis with intent to supply and peddling the drug to others.On his release from jail he returned to his old ways.And he was arrested on his home turf when two policemen grew suspicious of his actions in the street.Ahmed admitted possession with intent to supply and supply.He is due to be sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Olympic champion Stott looks for home World Championsh...

  15-09-2015 18:00
  
  Etienne Stott admits he is not looking beyond this week and a home World Championships at Lee Valley.The canoe slalom star from Nottingham will be lining up alongside new partner Mark Proctor (pictured) looking to build on their fifth place finish in the C2 double event at the European Championships as the Worlds get going tomorrow (Wednesday), running until the weekend.London 2012 champion Stott faces a big task making the podium at the same venue he won Olympic gold three years ago, with...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Golf round-up: Bernie takes the plaudits at Notts Ladies' Autumn...

  15-09-2015 17:30
  
  Bernie Barton was the toast of the Nottinghamshire Ladies Golf Association's County Autumn Meeting at Norwood Park Golf Club.A total of 35 competitors took part representing 12 clubs on a fine day where the competition scratch score for the day increased to 73 from the norm of 72.The best golf of the day and winner of the scratch Challenge Bowl came from Barton of The Nottinghamshire with the lowest gross score of 83.Playing off a handicap of 14 this also enabled her to produce the lowest nett..
  
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• JonPritchard published Missing Mansfield teen found safe and well

  15-09-2015 16:19
  
  Missing teen Chantelle Kennedy has been found safe and well, police have said.The force appealed for information of her whereabouts after she was reported as missing on Friday afternoon, but she was found on Tuesday.Officers thanked all those who shared the appeal.
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham Post Evening Edition app going from strength to...

  15-09-2015 16:16
  
  Hundreds of people are beaming the latest Nottingham news to their pockets every day.The Post launched a new mobile phone and tablet app less than two months ago and the number of people trying it out is on the rise.The Evening Edition content provides free, uninterrupted, news, sport, entertainment and business stories available as the traditional working day comes to an end.Over the past few weeks business owners, famous faces and even beauty queen Miss Nottingham have downloaded the...
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottingham Post Evening Edition app going from strength to...

  15-09-2015 16:16
  
  Hundreds of people are beaming the latest Nottingham news to their pockets every day.The Post launched a new mobile phone and tablet app less than two months ago and the number of people trying it out is on the rise.The Evening Edition content provides free, uninterrupted, news, sport, entertainment and business stories available as the traditional working day comes to an end.Over the past few weeks business owners, famous faces and even beauty queen Miss Nottingham have downloaded the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Neutering campaign launched as number of unwanted cats reaches...

  15-09-2015 16:13
  
  Nottingham has become "like some of the continental countries" in terms of feral cat colonies, says an animal welfare expert.Ronnie McMillen, founder of Millwood Cat Rescue, in West Bridgford, made the stark observation as the Cats Protection Charity warned that the number of unwanted cats is at an all-time high.Figures from Cats Protection, which helps to rehome cats and kittens, show that so far this year, 313 felines have been rehomed in Nottingham.There have been 54 strays taken...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest fan column - Barry Cooper: O'Grady could be a...

  15-09-2015 16:00
  
  The feel good factor seems to have returned to Nottingham Forest following the Reds' excellent victory over Queen's Park Rangers on Saturday.Dougie Freedman would be the first to accept that the start to the season had been less than satisfactory, with just one win against bottom club Rotherham United to their name and some rather tepid performances thereafter.But like the majority of managers, it's fair to assume that Freedman will feel the season only starts once the transfer window has closed
  
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• Nottingham Post published Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire, day two report: Only four overs...

  15-09-2015 15:58
  
  The LV= County Championship match between Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire at Edgbaston is already pretty much sentenced to a draw after the weather permitted just four overs play on the second day.After a first day washout, just 15 minutes cricket was possible on the second before rain returned - and kept on returning every time there appeared a glimmer of hope of play.Not even a spectacular double rainbow could alleviate the gloom for the smattering of spectators who watched Nottinghamshire,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​Reds' early 20th Century...

  15-09-2015 15:47
  
  The 1904/05 season was the start of Forest's flirts with relegation as they begun to yo-yo between the First and Second Divisions.Only a win for Aston Villa over Bury prevented the Reds finishing in the bottom two relegation spots that season – when they ended the season with a 2-0 loss at home to Everton on April 24.However, it turns out these results and the clubs overwhelming feelings of "anxiety which has prevailed in the camp for many weeks" were unnecessary it turns out as...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Halcyon Theuri death: CCTV footage released as police try to...

  15-09-2015 15:46
  
  An emotional tribute has been paid to a 21-year-old man who was found dead in the road having suffered head injuries. Halcyon Theuri's family have also released a number of new images of him and detectives are trying to piece together his last movements detectives to find out how he died. And as part of the appeal, CCTV footage of the popular chef's last sighting has also been released to the media in the hope that it might spark a memory in a passer-by or potential witness who may hold...
  
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• DanRussell published Couple stop robbery in Chilwell

  15-09-2015 15:34
  
  Police officers want to talk to two people who helped stop a robbery.The attempted robbery took place on Sunday, September 13, at 12.45am.The force was called after a man approached a woman on a footpath, between School Lane and Leamington Drive in Chilwell, and tried to take her phone out of her hand. When a couple approached the scene, he ran off.The alleged offender is described as 5ft 5ins tall and his late 20s-early 30s. He has dark hair and a moustache, and was wearing a grey...
  
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• JemmaPage published The Vamps return to Nottingham as part of their Wake Up Tour

  15-09-2015 15:26
  
  It has only been less than three months since British pop band The Vamps visited Nottingham – but the group have already announced their return to the city.The quartet – made up of Brad Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans – will return to arenas across the globe to celebrate the release of their single and album, which will be released later this year.Wake Up, the single, will be available globally on October 2 and the album of the same name – which...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottinghamshire's scenic waterways

  15-09-2015 15:04
  
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• Nottingham Post published University of Nottingham ranked among top universities in the...

  15-09-2015 14:39
  
  The University of Nottingham has been ranked among the top universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.In the latest results, Nottingham has improved by seven places, up from 77th in 2014 to joint 70th this year. It is now among the top two per cent of global universities.Domestically, it ranked 14th out of 75 UK universities included in the table.Nottingham scored highly in academic reputation, international diversity of staff and students and its assessment of its reputation.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham drone pilot fined £1,800 after filming Premier...

  15-09-2015 14:12
  
  A security guard who flew a drone over top sports grounds across the UK to film Premier League games for his own YouTube channel has been fined £1,800.Nigel Wilson, of Rockingham Grove, Bingham, pleaded guilty to nine counts of failure to comply with air regulations when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The 42-year-old attached cameras to his robot aircraft and hovered over matches after honing his skills in his back garden, the court heard.Wilson filmed Nottingham
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Forest film I Believe In Miracles trailer released

  15-09-2015 14:08
  
  The trailer for the Nottingham Forest film I Believe In Miracles has been released.The documentary tells the story of the club's success in the 1979 European Cup under Brian Clough, using rare and unseen footage, plus interviews with 15 members of thelegendary squad.The film will be released in cinemas on Tuesday October 13 two days after its world premiere at the City Ground, where 4,000 fans and VIPs will see it for the first time on a 60-foot screen in front of the Trent End.Most of the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Rock band Boyce Avenue postpone Nottingham gig

  15-09-2015 14:05
  
  Rock band Boyce Avenue have postponed their Nottingham gig to make way for a new album.The group, who got their big break thanks to YouTube, have pushed the dates of their October UK tour back to March 2016.to focus on the recording of their third record.A statement from the group – which is made up of brothers Alejandro, Fabian and Daniel Manzano – said: "This breaks out hearts as we were beyond excited to get back out on the road and play some of our favourite cities in the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Could Nottingham get a low emission zone by 2018?

  15-09-2015 13:31
  
  Nottingham has been targeted by the Government as one of six cities that needs to improve air quality by 2020.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has launched a consultation to see what action can be taken to improve the air quality in cities such as Nottingham, and also Derby, London, Birmingham, Leeds and Southampton.Nottingham City Council said they are already looking to implement ways to reduce carbon emissions to improve the quality of the air.One of the suggested...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Nottingham one of six cities targeted by Government to improve...

  15-09-2015 13:31
  
  Nottingham has been targeted by the Government as one of six cities that needs to improve air quality by 2020.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has launched a consultation to see what action can be taken to improve the air quality in cities such as Nottingham, and also Derby, London, Birmingham, Leeds and Southampton.Nottingham City Council said they are already looking to implement ways to reduce carbon emissions to improve the quality of the air.One of the suggested...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire, day two, lunch report: Only four...

  15-09-2015 13:25
  
  There was further frustration for Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire at Edgbaston today when their LV= County Championship match belatedly got underway – but only very briefly.After a first day washout, the start of the second day was delayed by half an hour to allow the ground to dry before a start was made at 11am.But after Nottinghamshire began their innings, only four overs were possible, during which they advanced to 16 without loss, before another heavy shower arrived.An early lunch...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales named in England Test squad for first time and James...

  15-09-2015 13:06
  
  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales has been selected in England's Test squad for the first time.His Trent Bridge team-mate James Taylor has also been picked in a 16-man squad for a three-match series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, which begins next month.Taylor played his only two Tests for England against South Africa back in 2012.And he reacted to his return on Twitter, saying: "Absolutely over the moon to be back in the test squad for the UAE! Can't wait to get out...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham actor Joe Dempsie on his role starring alongside...

  15-09-2015 12:58
  
  West-Bridgford actor Joe Dempsie stars alongside Harry Potter front man Daniel Radcliffe in a BBC drama based on the story of video game Grand Theft Auto. Jemma Page finds out moreSpeaking to Joe Dempsie while he is having time off from his busy acting schedule proves one thing – he practices what he preaches.The 28-year-old, who grew up in West Bridgford, plays Rockstar Games' co-founder Jamie King in a one-off BBC drama beside megastar Daniel Radcliffe.But despite the Harry Potter star's
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Wicked Whispers: Why Lars Veldwijk's lethal form could spark...

  15-09-2015 12:39
  
  Lars Veldwijk has continued his red-hot form in the Eredivisie with a hat-trick for PEC Zwolle against his former club Excelsior.And if he keeps scoring goals in Holland during a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest it is likely to spark a debate about whether he could still have a future at the City Ground.The 24-year-old striker is now the second highest goalscorer in the Dutch top flight, after his treble took his tally to five goals in three games.Heracles forward Oussama Tannane has also
  
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• JonPritchard published Weather warning for Nottinghamshire as heavy rain forecast

  15-09-2015 12:21
  
  The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Nottinghamshire from tomorrow.The weather warning is from 8am on Wednesday until 9am on Thursday. A heavy band of rain is set to batter large parts of England from tomorrow morning.It means some heavy and thundery showers will hit the county, as well as strong gusty winds.The chief forecaster from the Met Office said: "Rain will arrive into southern areas Wednesday morning, before spreading to the rest of the warning area...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Bisto recalls 50,000 tubs of gravy after dangerous metal found

  15-09-2015 12:01
  
  The makers of Bisto have recalled 50,000 tubs of their gravy after shards of a dangerous metal were found in a batch of its gravy granules.Producers Premier Foods say that the tiny pieces of a metal were found to have contaminated the products that were produced at the factory in Worksop.The tubs of Bisto affected have BBE JAN 2017 and L5208 production codes printed on the base of the packaging.Spokesman for Premier Foods, Steve Marinker said: "Premier Foods is recalling a single batch of...
  
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• LynetteP published Food bloggers share the delights of next week's Taste of...

  15-09-2015 11:25
  
  A Taste of Nottingham served up some tempting treats to food bloggers ahead of next week's culinary celebration.From Monday a number of food and drink spots will be offering special £10 menus, discounted deals, tastings and masterclasses.But before that thegang of foodies were treated by It's In Nottingham to a taster trail around some of the city's best independent venues.The bloggers returned the favour by tweeting photos of the dishes they tucked into to their thousands of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Starts soon!

  15-09-2015 11:15
  
  Pet Idol 2015 is back!The Nottingham Post have teamed up with sponsors, Kennelgate Pet Superstore to search for this year's top pet.About 200 people entered their pets in the first ever Pet Idol Competition last year, with the public voting for their favourite.Animals included dogs, cats, budgies, horses, owls, chickens, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits.Do you think your pet can win this year's competition?Starts Monday 12th October, 2015.Terms and conditions apply.
  
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• JemmaPage published Actor Jonah Russell on stepping into the shoes of Robin Hood for...

  15-09-2015 10:42
  
  Stepping into the shoes of legendary outlaw Robin Hood in a play to celebrate 150 years of the Theatre Royal is Jonah Russell. Jemma Page spoke to the Mapperley-born actor about returning to his home stageRunning around in his garden with his bow and arrow alongside his band of merry men is the earliest memory Jonah Russell has of Robin Hood.The actor, who grew up in Woodborough Road, Mapperley, will once again bring Nottingham's most famous folklore hero to life, but this time it will be in a..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Tuesday, September 15th,...

  15-09-2015 10:05
  
  Petrol:1. Mrh Melton Road, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 104.9p2.Mrh Pierrepoint, Radcliffe Road, Holme Pierrepoint, 106.9p3.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 107.7p4.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 107.7p5.Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 107.7pDiesel:1. Mrh Melton Road, Melton Road, West Bridgford, 105.9p2.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p3.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 106.7p4.Asda Strelley...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Tuesday, September 15th, 2015

  15-09-2015 09:58
  
  Arnold:M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda Pharmacy, 111-127 Front Street,to 11pm.Aspley:Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road,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.Bilborough:Co-op Pharmacy, Bracebridge Drive,to 11pm.Burton Joyce:Burrows & Close, 49 Main Street, to...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottinghamshire weather, Tuesday, September 15: Rain later to...

  15-09-2015 08:21
  
  Tuesday is set to start off dry with clouds but the rain will develop later in the day.Scattered showers will cross the region, sometimes becoming heavy, which will lead to heavy rain on Wednesday.Forecasters at the Met Office have predicted the rain will arrive sometimes in the late afternoon, but the evening will be mostly dry. Temperatures are set to reach 17 degrees.However, the respite will be short lived as Wednesday will start off dry but thickening cloud will bring with it heavy rain,...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Nottinghamshire weather, Tuesday, September 15: Rain later to...

  15-09-2015 08:21
  
  Tuesday is set to start off dry with clouds but the rain will develop later in the day.Scattered showers will cross the region, sometimes becoming heavy, which will lead to heavy rain on Wednesday.Forecasters at the Met Office have predicted the rain will arrive sometimes in the late afternoon, but the evening will be mostly dry. Temperatures are set to reach 17 degrees.However, the respite will be short lived as Wednesday will start off dry but thickening cloud will bring with it heavy rain,...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Tuesday, September 15

  15-09-2015 08:16
  
  Congestion was building up on a number of Nottinghamshire roads as rush-hour got underway.Slow traffic was affecting flow on the A6514 Valley Road at the Futurist traffic lights.There was also congestion on the A52 Derby Road, with traffic busy but moving out of town at Priory Roundabout.The M1 at J28 for the A38 northbound at Alfreton was also experiencing slow traffic.Another hotspot for congestion on Tuesday morning was the A610 Alfreton Road, which was busy but moving at Canning...
  
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• JonPritchard published Missing Newark girl found - but Mansfield teen still missing

  15-09-2015 08:07
  
  Missing teen Samantha Hill Rose, who had not been seen since 8.15am on Monday morning in Newark, has been found safe and well.Police thanked those who shared the appeal on social media.However, they are still appealing for anyone with information about the whereabouts of 15-year-old Chantelle Williams, who went missing from Rutland Street in Mansfield on Friday afternoon.She is white, around 5ft 6 ins tall, of slim build, with long, straight brown hair.She was last seen wearing a green school...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Jade Beecroft: Why I'll be doing the Memory Walk in Wollaton Park

  15-09-2015 07:53
  
  A team from the Nottingham Post will join thousands of other volunteers for this year's Memory Walk in Wollaton Park. News editor Jade Beecroft explains why it's a cause close to her heartPASTING photos into a scrapbook, trips to the seaside, watching Star Trek with a plate of homemade chips, and feeding imaginary pigs at the bottom of the garden.As a child I spent a lot of time being looked after by my grandparents and these are just some of my wonderful memories. Grandma was a huge-hearted...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Teen hoping to fulfil his driving ambition

  15-09-2015 07:00
  
  Car mad Robbie Robertshaw has been named one of Britain's best young drivers - three years before he can officially take to the highway.The 14-year-old proved himself a wizz at the annual Young Driver Challenge, where tests included navigating tight chicanes, an obstacle course and, that most dreaded of all motoring tasks, parallel parking."It was quite nerve wracking because I was at the bottom end of the age group so everyone else was quite a lot taller than me," said the...
  
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