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• TracyWalker published Police appeal after assault in Sutton-in-Ashfield

  18-09-2015 22:55
  
  Police are appealing for help in tracing these three men following an assault.Officers want to speak to the trio after anincident is said to have happened on Priestic Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield, on August 31.Anyone who can help with the police appeal is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 593 of 31 August.Looking for a job? Click here.
  
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• TracyWalker published Robin of Sherwood TV fans help audio project move a step closer

  18-09-2015 22:33
  
  Demand to resurrect 1980s television classic Robin of Sherwood is so great, a crowdfunding campaign to fund a revival reached its £10,000 target in just 24 hours.Fans chipped in to the Robin of Sherwood: The Knights of the Apocalypse project, an audio version of the series, through crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.Producers hoped to raise £10,000 towards production costs in 30 days – but achieved their goal in less than a day and the figure is now £14,600 and rising.The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman sets Nottingham Forest challenge: Be in position...

  18-09-2015 20:17
  
  Dougie Freedman has challenged Nottingham Forest to put themselves in a position to challenge by Christmas – and then make a push for promotion when four key players return from injury.The Reds boss revealed that Andy Reid, Chris Cohen, Matty Fryatt and Britt Assombalonga could all be sidelined until the festive period.That is no surprise where Assombalonga is concerned – but the fact the other three are still struggling to recover from injuries is a blow.But Freedman (pictured) is..
  
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• Bruce Richardson and Kevin Bergin latest to sign up for Neilson's Nottingham ... - Nottingham Post

  18-09-2015 20:10
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  Two of the most popular players in Nottingham Panthers' recent history are back at the National Ice Centre next month for coach Corey Neilson's Testimonial game. French-Canadians Bruce Richardson – now the head coach at major junior team Tigres de ...
  

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• Nottingham Post published Bruce Richardson and Kevin Bergin latest to sign up for Neilson's...

  18-09-2015 20:03
  
  Two of the most popular players in Nottingham Panthers' recent history are back at the National Ice Centre next month for coach Corey Neilson's Testimonial game.French-Canadians Bruce Richardson – now the head coach at major junior team Tigres de Victoriaville – and his assistant Kevin Bergin are flying in from Canada for the game on Wednesday, October 21 , which will see Panthers' current line-up take on Neilson's All-Star team, made up of former team-mates, including some of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz dismisses chance of Nicky Wroe returning to Notts...

  18-09-2015 19:56
  
  Ricardo Moniz has dismissedNicky Wroe'schances of a return to Notts County's squad, after admitting he does not fit into his philosophy.Wroe was transfer-listedby boss Moniz over the course of the summerandjoinedBilly Daniels, the injured Will Hayhurst and Jordan Cranston who were all told their futures lay elsewhere.Cranston and Daniels have since left the club, but Hayhurst and Wroe remain and have not been included in the matchday squad this season.Wroe did feature in the...
  
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• sherdley published Violent patient who assaulted his doctor given interim hospital...

  18-09-2015 19:50
  
  A violent patient who assaulted his doctor and shouted racial abuse has been given an interim hospital order by a judge.Cameron McConney, 63, of Meldreth Road, Bilborough, was found to have attacked his GP at his surgery in Beechdale.A jury decided the defendant was behind the racially-aggravated assault by beating after a fitness to plead hearing at Nottingham Crown Court.The case was unlike a normal trial, where a jury would return a verdict of guilty or not guilty, because McConney has mental
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman refusing to get complacent as Middlesbrough pose...

  18-09-2015 19:49
  
  It was frequently the case with Sean O'Driscoll and Stuart Pearce – but less so with Billy Davies. Sometimes the simplest of questions can pique a manager's interest; can get them waxing lyrical on a particular subject.In O'Driscoll's case, finding a topic that intrigued him was almost vital, if you wanted to coerce a decent quote from him, whether it be about the upcoming opposition or, indeed, his inner chimp.Pearce, on the other hand, would often get the conversation started himself,...
  
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• rsherdley commented Carer spared jail over £34k benefit claim

  18-09-2015 19:40
  
  A carer has escaped jail "by a whisker" after he kept his massive savings secret and claimed £34,000 benefit.Nicholas Brown, a full-time carer to his youngest son, also had £30,000 stashed in five bank accounts.Nottingham Crown Court heard the father-of-three claimed housing benefit, income support and council tax benefit legitimately.But he committed a crime when he did not notify the authorities about a change in his circumstances – after he came into a substantial...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Ben Osborn has a unique plan to avoid any further spells on the...

  18-09-2015 19:36
  
  Ben Osborn's taste buds might not appreciate it, but the midfielder has a plan to ensure he does not spend any more time on the sidelines – burning his dinner.The Nottingham Forest man lost five kilos following a recent bout of food poisoning. The food was not prepared by either the club chefs or by Osborn himself – but the 21-year-old, who had only just recovered from a shoulder problem when he fell ill, is not prepared to take any chances."I have never had an injury before,...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Boro boss Karanka believes new man can be better than former...

  18-09-2015 19:26
  
  Former Nottingham Forest front man Patrick Bamford may no longer be at Middlesbrough – but Aitor Karanka believes they have an even more potent striker in their ranks as they head to the City Ground.Chelsea striker Bamford has not returned to the north east for another loan spell, but has instead joined Premier League Crystal Palace for the season.But, while Boro will miss his attacking threat, Karanka believes his replacement, Cristhian Stuani, can score even more goals for Boro.The...
  
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• TracyWalker published Woman in her 90s left shaken after burglary

  18-09-2015 19:23
  
  A woman aged in her 90s has been left shaken after a break-in at her home.Police were called to a property in Middleton Boulevard, in the Wollaton Park area, following the burglary which took place between 9pm on Monday and 7.30am on Tuesday. A handbag containing cash was taken.Detective Constable Caroline Dobson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "The victim, who is in her 90s, has understandably been left extremely shaken by this incident and is being supported by family and the...
  
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• TracyWalker published CCTV image released of armed robbery at Colwick car showroom

  18-09-2015 19:09
  
  Police have released a CCTV image showing a man brandishing what appears to be a silver handgun at a car showroom employee.Officers say a man carrying the weapon entered NG Car Sales, in Colwick, and threatened the business manager.Thankfully, he was able to flee out of a back door and the robber left the scene empty-handed.Officers investigating the incident, which happened on Saturday, July 11, have just released this still image taken from CCTV footage in a bid to identify and find the man...
  
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• TracyWalker commented CCTV image released of armed robbery at Colwick car showroom

  18-09-2015 19:09
  
  Police have released a CCTV image showing a man brandishing what appears to be a silver handgun at a car showroom employee.Officers say a man carrying the weapon entered NG Car Sales, in Colwick, and threatened the business manager.Thankfully, he was able to flee out of a back door and the robber left the scene empty-handed.Officers investigating the incident, which happened on Saturday, July 11, have just released this still image taken from CCTV footage in a bid to identify and find the man...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County ace Haydn Hollis not fazed by facing the beast in...

  18-09-2015 18:05
  
  When Adebayo Akinfenwa rips off his shirt after scoring a goal, a t-shirt reveals a hashtag accompanied by the letters BMO.The acronym stands for Beast Mode On and relates to his considerable frame and muscle which makes him formidable to look at.He has developed a cult following over the years, perhaps more through his physical appearance rather than his qualities as a player.But to use an age old cliche, he has a "decent touch for a big man" and to think he is all brawn and no brain...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz says it is a key year for...

  18-09-2015 18:00
  
  Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz hailed Liam Noble's unpredictable genius but says the midfielder is yet to fulfil his potential.Noble struck a glorious last-minute winner in the 3-2 win against Luton last weekend to take his tally to three goals for the season.It has put him on level terms with striker Izale McLeod despite having missed three games through suspension.His superb strike against Luton followstwo wonderful goals against Huddersfield in the Capital One Cup earlier on in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Craig Westcarr said he joined Mansfield for success not just to...

  18-09-2015 17:40
  
  Craig Westcarr says he has not joined Mansfield Town just "to pick up his money" as he targeted promotion this season.The former Notts County and Walsall forward was a summer signing by boss Adam Murray, who hopes the striker can fire the Stags towards glory.Westcarr has scored three goals already this season and grabbed one in the 4-0 thumping of Crawley last weekend.That lifted the Stags into the top seven and has Mansfield fans dreaming of a promotion push, something which Westcarr...
  
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• DanRussell published Teenager charged with drug and knife offence after Broadmarsh...

  18-09-2015 17:39
  
  A teenager has been charged with carrying a knife and drugs.Police officers chased the male through Broadmarsh Shopping Centre before arresting him in Listergate on Thursday afternoon.The man was charged with the offences yesterday.Hundreds of people were walking through the area at the time of the arrest and six police cars were involved in the incident.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "A 17-year-old male has been charged with possession of having a knife and a quantity of...
  
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• TracyWalker published Van driver rushed to hospital with serious injuries following...

  18-09-2015 17:04
  
  A van driver has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a collision which has seen a main road closed all afternoon.The A46 northbound, south of Bingham, is currently closed and is likely to remain closed for some time following a serious collision between a HGV and a van.The crash happened at around 11.40am on Friday on the A46 northbound at Cotgrave between the junctions for Stragglethorpe and Owthorpe.The air ambulance was called to the scene and a man, the driver of the van,
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers looking to 're-group' as new defenceman Waugh...

  18-09-2015 16:55
  
  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Geoff Waugh is hoping the home fans can play their part in helping the team pick up double points tomorrow night.The Panthers welcome new side Manchester Storm to the National Ice Centre for an Elite League and Challenge Cup double header (7pm).And new signing Waugh will be hoping to play his part in his fourth appearancesince his summer move to play in the UK for the first time.The 32-year-old from Canada, who plays international ice hockey for Croatia after...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mapperley speed skating star Cheetham keeping it in the family

  18-09-2015 16:40
  
  "No, I don't do that," he said, laughing in a mischievous way that suggests he does wind his dad up.Short Track speed skating is an obsession for Mapperley's Josh Cheetham, and his dad Simon.Having grown up seeing his dad race at club level, Josh is entering his fifth year with the Nottingham-based Great Britain Short Track speed skating team, and preparing for another assault on the World Cup series.He has not so much followed in his father's slipstream, but swept past him. Not that...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wollaton ice star Pickering hoping to join Elise Christie and Co...

  18-09-2015 16:30
  
  Wollaton's Jennifer Pickering is determined to make her World Cup breakthrough.The 18-year-old has already shown her ability at Star Class level since joining the Nottingham-based Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating team two years ago, winning several medals.And now she has set her sights on joining her GB team-mates Elise Christie and Charlotte Gilmartin on the world stage this season.Figure skater turned speed skater Pickering will race for the first time this season in an Invitation Cup..
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottinghamshire Police officer dismissed for breaching behaviour...

  18-09-2015 16:27
  
  A Nottinghamshire Police officer lost his job following an internal conduct hearing for breaching standards of professional behaviour.The officer was dismissed from duty for language used towards a colleague in the workplace, including discreditable conduct and authority respect and courtesy.The dismissal also arises from retention of police equipment, with standards of honesty and integrity and orders and instruction breached.The officer was also dismissed for behaviour and language towards a..
  
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• TracyWalker published Emergency services have been called to Mansfield Road following...

  18-09-2015 16:18
  
  Emergency services were dealing with a crash between a car and a motorbike in the city centre. The incident happened just before 3pm on Mansfield Road, near the junction with Huntingdon Street. Congestion was building up in the area and the incident affected Nottingham City Transport's Yellow, Blue and Lime services.Due to heavy traffic in the area, all services coming into the city were using Gregory Boulevard/ Alfreton Rd.There's been an RTC on Mansfield Road near to the junction of...
  
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• TracyWalker published Car and motorbike crash on Mansfield Road causes tailbacks

  18-09-2015 16:18
  
  Emergency services are on the scene following a crash between a car and a motorbike in the city centre. The incident happened just before 3pm on Mansfield Road, near the junction with Huntingdon Street. Congestion is building up in the area and the incident is affecting Nottingham City Transport's Yellow, Blue and Lime services. Due to heavy traffic in the area, all services coming into the city will use Gregory Boulevard/ Alfreton Rd. There's been an RTC on Mansfield Road near to the...
  
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• DanRobinson published M1 crash causes tailbacks for drivers

  18-09-2015 15:18
  
  Two cars have been involved in a crash on the M1 northbound. The collison happened in the outside lane, three miles north of Trowell services, near junction 25, at about 12.40pm. It caused tailbacks stretching beyond junction 24, according to reports on Twitter, but the road was clear by about 2pm.#M1 northbound within J25 | Accident http://t.co/AD3Q94BkBp— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) September 18, 2015
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Three weeks at sea worth it...

  18-09-2015 14:41
  
  Nottingham Forest sailed from Southampton on a bright May morning in 1905 on a mission for football.Apart from a stop at the island of Tenerife, they would not touch land again for three long weeks as they headed for the mysterious continent of South America.They had to endure the searing heat on the waters of the South Atlantic as they cruised across the Equator.And they fought the boredom of slow days at sea with games of deck quoits, cards, concerts ... and a game of cricket against a group..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Rugby must show right attitude at Bristol, says head...

  18-09-2015 14:30
  
  Head coach Martin Haag says attitude will be as important as application when Nottingham Rugby face Bristol on Sunday.Yet to register their first win of the Championship campaign, the Green and Whites accept they are underdogs at Ashton Gate, against last season's beaten play-off finalists.But Haag wants his squad to embrace the occasion and not shy away from the challenge."This weekend is probably going to be a case of battening down the hatches and trying to do our best – I think...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Just 'small tweaks' needed, says Nottingham Rugby captain Dan...

  18-09-2015 14:25
  
  Captain Dan Montagu believes Nottingham Rugby are just a few 'tweaks' away from registering their first win of the Championship season.The Green and Whites have been toppled by Cornish Pirates and Doncaster Knights in their opening two games, though have still picked up two losing bonus points and a try bonus point.There is no sense of panic in the camp, with Montagu confident the results will come."It's quite frustrating. You look at the reviews and there's certain things there –...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rushcliffe Community Awards 2015: Jon Ruben nominated for top...

  18-09-2015 14:17
  
  A man who "makes a genuine difference" to children's lives has become the first person to be nominated in this year's Rushcliffe Community Awards.Jon Ruben, 65, from Ruddington, has been catapulted into the limelight for his determined approach to providing inner-city children with things to do.Mr Ruben runs two after-school clubs at Hope Church in Clifton for children aged between five and 14 – Excite and 5 o' clock.During the clubs, which take in dozens of kids each week,...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Rushcliffe Community Awards 2015: Jon Ruben nominated for top...

  18-09-2015 14:17
  
  A man who "makes a genuine difference" to children's lives has become the first person to be nominated in this year's Rushcliffe Community Awards.Jon Ruben, 65, from Ruddington, has been catapulted into the limelight for his determined approach to providing inner-city children with things to do.Mr Ruben runs two after-school clubs at Hope Church in Clifton for children aged between five and 14 – Excite and 5 o' clock.During the clubs, which take in dozens of kids each week,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jamie Williams tops the bill on a action-packed night of...

  18-09-2015 14:00
  
  Jamie Williams will look to continue his impressive run of form next weekend when he takes on the unknown Georgi Georgiev in a feast of Nottingham boxing.The talented flyweight faces the Bulgarian on an action-packed card at Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre next weekend which features a host of top local fighters.Williams has won his last four fights and will hope another victory will take him closer towards a domestic title shot.Trainer and promoter Carl Greaves is expecting Williams to produce a
  
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• TomNorton published Arnold buses diverted following breakdown

  18-09-2015 13:37
  
  Arnold bus services have been diverted following a vehicle breakdown in Front Street Nottingham City Transport has said its services that would normally use Front Street are now using Ravenswood Road and Coppice Road. The transport service said the problem had been worsened by badly parked cars in the town centre.Front Street in Arnold is blocked.
  All services that would normally use Front Street are diverting, using Ravenswood Road and Coppice Road.— Nottm City Transport...
  
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• TomNorton commented Arnold buses diverted following breakdown

  18-09-2015 13:37
  
  Arnold bus services have been diverted following a vehicle breakdown in Front StreetNottingham City Transport has said its services that would normally use Front Street are now using Ravenswood Road and Coppice Road.The transport service said the problem had been worsened by badly parked cars in the town centre.Front Street in Arnold is blocked.
  All services that would normally use Front Street are diverting, using Ravenswood Road and Coppice Road.— Nottm City Transport...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Rock band Editors speak about their fifth album In Dream

  18-09-2015 13:27
  
  It's been a turbulent time for Editors who were catapulted to fame ten years ago with their debut album. As they prepare to release album number five, In Dream, drummer Edward Lay speaks to Lucy ThompsonAfter three No. 1 albums, Editors found themselves losing momentum with 2013's The Weight Of Your Love, which peaked at No. 6.It was their first since the departure of Notts guitarist Chris Urbanowicz and drummer Edward Lay admits it was a difficult time for the Stafford band... at...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Q&A with Edwin Starr's younger brother Angelo ahead of his...

  18-09-2015 13:27
  
  How is life in The Team?It's all good at the moment.I'm glad to say that everything is going fine. We are still doing the things that we set out to do a while ago now. We are still trying to keep the music alive and more to the point, keep it authentic.Where did you grow up?I was born in Cleveland, Ohio but I spent my formative years split between there and Detroit as I would often go up there to visit Edwin in the summers during the school holidays. Both places were quite significant as they...
  
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• Nottingham Post published We wanted quality not quantity in transfer window, says...

  18-09-2015 12:50
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes patience in the transfer window has paid off for Nottingham Forest.Deadline day saw Chris O'Grady, Ryan Mendes, Nelson Oliveira and Jonny Williams all arrive at the City Ground, with only the latter yet to feature for the first-team.O'Grady, Mendes and Oliveira have all impressed in the last two games, which have resulted in back-to-back away wins for the Reds, while Williams is still building up his fitness following a groin injury.Al Hasawi says it is still too soon to...
  
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• JemmaPage published The Stranglers to play iconic Black & White album at...

  18-09-2015 12:45
  
  Seventies punk rockers The Stranglers will showcase their iconic Black & White album in front of Nottingham fans.The record, which reached number two in the UK charts, was the group's third and was unleased in May 1978.The album was split into two sides – the 'white side' followed the band's previous two albums whereas the 'black side' was darker and broke away from the quartet's typical punk sound. And now the band have announced they will perform the album chronologically as part of.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Forest: Exhibition celebrating European Cup wins opens...

  18-09-2015 12:44
  
  "Ian Dury was at number one and Forest were in the European Cup. It was just an amazing time to be alive," says life-long Reds fan Andy Hallam (pictured) of the dawn of 1979.And it turns out the 57-year-old isn't the only one in Nottingham of this opinion. Indeed, within hours of The Post's request for Reds fans across the county to delve deep into their memory boxes for photographs, ticket stubs, flags and anecdotes, both the paper and the Nottingham Contemporary gallery have been...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham taekwondo youngsters win gold in national competition

  18-09-2015 12:27
  
  Two teenagers from Nottingham have kicked their way to national glory in martial arts – and are now eyeing international success.Adrian Wagstaffe, 15, and Cameron Booth, 16, won gold in their junior categories at the British Taekwondo 2015 National Championships – featuring about 650 youngsters – in Manchester last weekend.The Nottingham Taekwondo Club members hope their titles will provide a platform to further medals when they travel to Latvia for the Junior Major...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Food Sleuth: Pizza Express

  18-09-2015 11:53
  
  The first time I ran the rule over Pizza Express, a dozen years ago, I did precisely that.
  There had been all manner of coo-ing and wrist-flapping in the London prints about the diameter of Pizza Express's core product and I can remember raiding the chain's Hockley outlet with a sub-editor's typescale and attracting all sorts of rude stares as I studiously measured my Neptune pizza.
  It was 251mm, which in proper distance is about 10in. I fancy the offering I received at the firm's King Street...
  
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• LynetteP published Top 10 places for the office Christmas party in Nottingham

  18-09-2015 11:51
  
  Eat, drink and be merry - it's almost time to party. But don't leave it too late to organise your Christmas bash. Many venues have been taking bookings for months. Lynette Pinchess has this round-upWhere has the year gone? It's scary but it is that time to organise your Christmas bash.Whether it's a civilised sit-down meal or raucous night on the dance floor, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the festive season.One of the biggest extravaganzas – the Christmas Marquee, in University
  
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• DanRussell published Cases of gonorrhoea on the rise with new drug-resistant cases...

  18-09-2015 11:35
  
  Cases of one of the most common sexually transmitted infections are on the rise.The number of gonorrhoea cases in the countryhas increased by 19 per cent - from 29,419 in 2013 to 34,958 last year.A new outbreak of the infection has been identified as highly resistant to the drugs that treat it. Twelve cases of the new version have been confirmed in Leeds and a further four have been reported in Macclesfield, Oldham and Scunthorpe.Dr Mike Gent from Public Health England said: "We can...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 30 fascinating flashback pictures of Goose Fair

  18-09-2015 11:34
  
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• JemmaPage published The Libertines to play the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham

  18-09-2015 10:56
  
  Fresh from their intimate gig at Rock City, squat rockers The Libertines have announced a UK arena tour – including a date at Nottingham's Capital FM Arena next year.The rock band – made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell – have had a whirlwind year headlining the Reading and Leeds Festivals and T in the Park, along with a surprise appearance at Glastonbury. The Likely Lads must have enjoyed their mini tour, which brought them to Nottingham earlier...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Review: The Wildhearts, Rock City

  18-09-2015 10:43
  
  We all like to reminisce. Especially when it's about those formative years when perhaps we stumbled upon our lifelong musical heroes and developed those attachments which maybe weren't deemed as 'cool', but we would never care.Personally, I've never quite held The Wildhearts in that particular kind of regard but, that said, since my late teens they've always seemed to have been there, gnawing at my conscience, urging me to engage with them and their music.Frontman Ginger has always been the...
  
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• JemmaPage published Review: Florence and The Machine, Capital FM Arena

  18-09-2015 10:34
  
  It's been a huge year for Florence Welch and her Machine. After a nadir which saw her break her foot after leaping off the stage during a performance at the Coachella Festival in April, her and her band were then catapulted to the giddy stratospheres of headlining Glastonbury after Dave Grohl, from booked headliners The Foo Fighters, broke his leg during a performance.Standing in for such global rock behemoths was never going to be easy. But Florence's confidence and vim shone through, and they.
  
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• JemmaPage published Florence and The Machine, Capital FM Arena: review and photos

  18-09-2015 10:34
  
  It's been a huge year for Florence Welch and her Machine. After a nadir which saw her break her foot after leaping off the stage during a performance at the Coachella Festival in April, her and her band were then catapulted to the giddy stratospheres of headlining Glastonbury after Dave Grohl, from booked headliners The Foo Fighters, broke his leg during a performance.Standing in for such global rock behemoths was never going to be easy. But Florence's confidence and vim shone through, and they.
  
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• JemmaPage published Ellie Goulding to play Nottingham's Capital FM Arena

  18-09-2015 10:00
  
  British singer Ellie Goulding will stop off in Nottingham to perform for thousands of fans as part of her UK arena tour.The 28-year-old songstress will make her way to the 10,000-capacity Capital FM Arena on Sunday, March 13, 2016 as part of the 10-date tour.The Hereford-born singer/songwriter is no stranger to the city, making her first Nottingham appearance at the Dot to Dot Festival in 2010.She then followed this up by headlining her own gigs at the Rescue Rooms in 2010 and Rock City in 2010.
  
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• DanRobinson published Lidl to become first UK supermarket offering recommended living...

  18-09-2015 09:22
  
  Lidl will become the first UK supermarket to pay staff the recommended living wage.The discount retailer's employees will earn a minimum of £8.20 an hour across the country, and £9.35 an hour in London from next month.Staff are currently paid £7.30 an hour and £8.03 an hour inside London.The new pay system tops the amount recommended by the Living Wage Foundation. The organisation, an informal benchmark that is different to the National Living Wage, currently recommends a
  
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