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• Nottingham Post published House explosion: Neighbours tell of shock as murder investigation...

  21-09-2015 22:03
  
  Neighbours of a couple who are thought to have died in an explosion at their home have expressed their shock at the news that police are treating the woman's death as murder.Police believe Shelley Saxton-Cooper was "wounded" before the blast destroyed her house in Valley View Road, Riddings.And they say they do not think anyone other than Mrs Saxton-Cooper, 45, and her husband Simon, 50, were involved in the incident on Sunday morning.The bodies are yet to be formally identified but...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police concerned for welfare of missing woman

  21-09-2015 21:55
  
  Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman.Charlotte Court, 26, was last seen in the Bilborough Road area of Mansfield at about 4.20pm on Sunday, September 20.She is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall, with short, dark hair. She was wearing a denim jacket, a cream, three quarter length skirt and black shoes. She is of a slim build, wears a necklace with a cross on it and multiple rings. She also has a nose piercing.If you have seen Charlotte or have any...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police appeal after robbery in Nottingham city centre

  21-09-2015 21:21
  
  Police are hunting for witnesses to a robbery in Nottingham city centre.The victim was approached by a group of men near the Lloyds Bank cashpoints at the Cornerhouse, in Burton Street, at about 9.20pm on August 6.The man was assaulted but was not seriously injured. His mobile phone was stolen.One of the offenders is described as being 6ft tall with dark brown hair and a stocky build. He was wearing a shirt with blue stripes.Another man was wearing a blue and white shirt, while the other was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Primary school kids witness bike crash in Beeston

  21-09-2015 20:41
  
  YOUNG children walking to school watched in horror as a cyclist was rushed to hospital following a crash with a car.The man, believed to be in his 60s, was flung from his bike after colliding with a silver Vauxhall Zafira in Beeston, at shortly after 9am on Monday. The man remains in hospital with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.A handful of children making their way to College House Junior School witnessed the incident at the junction of Cator Lane and Gwenbrook Road. Both.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Taste of Nottingham's foodie masterclasses

  21-09-2015 20:00
  
  Foodies will be trying their hand at masterclasses in Mexican and Japanese specialities as Nottingham celebrates a feast of culinary treats this week.As a Taste of Nottingham kicked off today, the Post was given a sneak preview of how to make a burrito from the experts at Barburrito in King Street.Later this week a class of ten Mexican food lovers will be shown how to fill and fold like the professionals, who whipped up 1,000 burritos in just four hours to celebrate the shop's opening in...
  
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• LucyBudge published Chinese lion statues gifted to University of Nottingham at...

  21-09-2015 20:00
  
  The city has a new Left Lion – as two giant stone big cats were unveiled at the University of Nottingham yesterday as a gift from the Chinese city of Ningbo.The statues have been given to the university as a present to represent the tenth anniversary of the link between the two cities.Over the last decade, Nottingham and Ningbo have been working together to improve the quality of education in classrooms in both countries.In total, 25 people travelled more than 7,500 miles to celebrate the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Magnificent' Nottingham Outlaws clinch championship title

  21-09-2015 19:46
  
  Nottingham Outlaws won their first championship title for seven seasons when they overpowered previous holders Valley Cougars 39-16 in the Conference League South Championship at Bath.In a magnificent display ofpower and try scoring ability the Outlaws were simply too hot for the Welsh side to handle.Club chairman Richard Johnson said: "This magnificent win caps off a great season for the club and we have shown everyone in this league that we are by far and away the best team and fully...
  
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• EllieCullen published Family and friends say farewell to alleged murder victim Karl...

  21-09-2015 18:53
  
  Family and friends said a sad farewell to a "one in a million" father-of-two who died after being stabbed in Hucknall.The funeral of Karl Bloxham was held at Bramcote Crematorium yesterday, where poignant tributes were paid to the 39-year-old.Mr Bloxham was found outside his home on Spruce Grove with a stab wound to his chest on Wednesday, July 29.He died in hospital later that night.His partner Ellishia Allen, 28, also of Spruce Grove, has been charged with his murder.Yesterday,...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham's hospitals looking for former nurses to come back to...

  21-09-2015 18:38
  
  Returning to nursing after five years away seemed like a daunting prospect for Karen Pettigrew. The 46-year-old, who qualified as a nurse working in intensive care, had to pay for training to win back her registration before returning to a work place changed by technology and modern practices. Ms Pettigrew, of Arnold, emigrated to South Africa where she became a full-time mum and never expected to return to nursing until she returned home after her marriage broke up. And, thanks to a...
  
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• TomNorton published Apprentices build on skills at Lenton construction site

  21-09-2015 17:44
  
  Kyle Laville has always wanted to join in his father's footsteps in the construction industry and for the past two months he's been learning first hand the skills he needs to make it.Kyle, 18, of Waterdown Road, in Clifton is among of group of youngsters around his age who are working as apprentices for development firm Keepmoat.They have all been given the opportunity to work on a £14 million house building project for Nottingham City Homes and the city council.The programme of works,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Sports Awards 2015: Man behind Ollie Hynd's success...

  21-09-2015 17:18
  
  When Ollie Hynd stood on top of the world again this year, one man was by his side.Glenn Smith has been by the Mansfield Para-swimmer's side throughout his medal-laden career in the pool, in fact, having been his coach at Mansfield NOVA Centurion swimming club since 2011.And in just four years he has guided Hynd to a staggering 15 major international medals, including nine golds.There was a memorable hat-trick of medals – gold, silver and bronze – at the London 2012 Paralympics.And..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Amber Peat: Nottinghamshire Police took two days to investigate...

  21-09-2015 17:16
  
  POLICE searching for tragic teenager Amber Peat took two days to act on what turned out to be the final sighting of the schoolgirl before she died, according to a report.The 13-year-old was found hanged in bushes in Westfield Lane, Mansfield – one mile from her family home in Bosworth Street – on June 2.She had been reported missing by her mother, Kelly, and stepfather, Danny, during the early hours of May 31.Now the initial findings of an investigation by the Independent Police...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Amber Peat: Nottinghamshire Police took two days to investigate...

  21-09-2015 17:16
  
  POLICE searching for tragic teenager Amber Peat took two days to act on what turned out to be the final sighting of the schoolgirl before she died, according to a report.The 13-year-old was found hanged in bushes in Westfield Lane, Mansfield – one mile from her family home in Bosworth Street – on June 2.She had been reported missing by her mother, Kelly, and stepfather, Danny, during the early hours of May 31.Now the initial findings of an investigation by the Independent Police...
  
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• Nottingham Post published House explosion: Murder investigation launched

  21-09-2015 17:02
  
  Police have launched a murder investigation after a couple died in an explosion at their home in Riddings.Simon and Shelley Saxton-Cooper died in the blast at 7.30am on Sunday, in Valley View Road.The detached property was all but destroyed during the incident – with the roof collapsed into the house and walls reduced to rubble.Yesterday chief superintendent Sunita Gamblin, from Derbyshire Police, said: "Although we haven't made formal identifications of the man and woman who died, we...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Crawley Town: Match in focus

  21-09-2015 16:40
  
  Talking tacticsRicardo Moniz promised there would be changes to his team after their late capitulation at Wimbledon on Saturday.The Magpies were leading with five minutes to go until Dannie Bulman and Adebayo Akinfenwa struck to complete a dramatic turnaround.Moniz said he was ashamed of the defending and vowed a shake-up, and Notts fans are eager to see what he will carry out against Crawley tomorrow.The biggest bugbear for Moniz was that crosses from the right-hand side, which led to the two..
  
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• JemmaPage published Illusionist Darcy Oake on his contemporary mysticism ahead of...

  21-09-2015 16:29
  
  Canadian magician Darcy Oake hopes to transport his Nottingham audience to another dimension with exhilarating visuals and logic-defying exploits. Jemma Page went behind-the-scenes to find out more about his contemporary mysticismFor tattooed dare devil Darcy Oake, being strapped in a straightjacket and suspended 20 feet in the air below an open bear trap with just seconds to escape is nothing compared to a bit of aeroplane turbulence. "I lose my mind when it happens because my biggest fear...
  
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• Nottingham Post published I Believe In Miracles: Ken Smales' Nottingham Forest 'legacy'...

  21-09-2015 15:40
  
  The buzz surrounding the 'I Believe In Miracles' Nottingham Forest film is building more and more the closer we get to the premiere at the City Ground on October 11.The great and the good from the club's past and present will be in attendance, including the stars of the European Cup winning teams of 1979 and 1980.While others will be represented by their loved ones, having passed away since those wonderful days in the club's history.The management duo of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, of course,
  
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• Nottingham Post commented I Believe In Miracles: Ken Smales' Nottingham Forest 'legacy'...

  21-09-2015 15:40
  
  The buzz surrounding the 'I Believe In Miracles' Nottingham Forest film is building more and more the closer we get to the premiere at the City Ground on October 11.The great and the good from the club's past and present will be in attendance, including the stars of the European Cup winning teams of 1979 and 1980.While others will be represented by their loved ones, having passed away since those wonderful days in the club's history.The management duo of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, of course,
  
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• JemmaPage published Get the look: Emma Roberts at the Emmy Awards

  21-09-2015 15:39
  
  Actress Emma Roberts was dripping in diamonds as she hit the red carpet for the Emmy Awards.The 24-year-old's classically inspired gown – which had a deep V-neck bodice – was complemented by dramatic smoky eye make-up, coral pink lips and a doubled-over silver chain with matching sparkly bracelets and rings.The sleeveless off-white dress was cinched at the waist with a slightly darker belt, making the Wild Child star ooze Hollywood glamour.Emma kept her hair simple and wore it loose.
  
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• Nottingham Post published House explosion: Tributes paid to residents who died

  21-09-2015 15:28
  
  Tributes have been paid to a couple who died in a house explosion.Simon and Shelley Saxton-Cooper are believed to be the victims of the blast that occurred at 7.30am on in Valley View Road, Riddings, on Sunday.The detached property was all but destroyed during the incident with the roof collapsed into the house and walls reduced to rubble.Floral tributes are beginning to be left at the scene, which was still cordoned off on Monday morning, as a fire investigation takes place.Julie Vallance has..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Why 217 is the number to aim for as...

  21-09-2015 15:20
  
  Nottingham Forest's all-time record goal scorer Grenville Morris, who was born in 1877, played his first match for Forest in 1898.He had a prolific strike rate, scoring almost a goal every other game during 15 years as a Forest player.And no one has yet managed to match the 217 league and cup goals he notched for the club in 457 games between 1898 and 1913.It cost £200 – a considerable sum for those times but not much more than £22,000 today – to sign Morris from Swindon.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Schoolboy survives car crash but left with 'serious cuts'

  21-09-2015 15:18
  
  Schoolboy Levi Hames says he is lucky to be alive after running into the path of a car.He was thrown into the air in the collision – on his way home from school.Luckily, the 12-year-old escaped with serious cuts and bruises and was allowed home after a night in Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre.Now, Levi and his parents have spoken out to warn other children to take extra care when crossing the road – and released these shocking pictures of his injuries.Speaking at his father's...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Schoolboy survives car crash but left with 'serious cuts'

  21-09-2015 15:18
  
  Schoolboy Levi Hames says he is lucky to be alive after running into the path of a car.He was thrown into the air in the collision – on his way home from school.Luckily, the 12-year-old escaped with serious cuts and bruises and was allowed home after a night in Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre.Now, Levi and his parents have spoken out to warn other children to take extra care when crossing the road – and released these shocking pictures of his injuries.Speaking at his father's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Great Britain speed skaters set personal bests in first...

  21-09-2015 15:10
  
  Great Britain's Short Track speed skaters all achieved personal bests in the first international competition of the season in Germany.Murray Cochrane impressively led the Nottingham-based team with three personal best times in 500m, 777m and 1500m, to come 16th overall.Mapperley's Josh Cheetham, 22, was close behind him, coming 17th in the competition overall.Wollaton's Jennifer Pickering was the only female to represent Great Britain at the competition and she too enjoyed her share of record...
  
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• NottmPostEG published I Believe In Miracles: Film's world premiere sells out

  21-09-2015 15:05
  
  Tickets to the world premiere of football blockbuster I Believe In Miracles have now sold out.The film, which tells the story of Forest's European Cup success under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, will be screened to the public for the first time on Sunday, October 11, at the City Ground. Three-thousand-five-hundred tickets went on sale last Monday, priced at £28 each (concessions were available) – with queues forming at the City Ground box office well before fans were able to buy the
  
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• MattDavies published Billy Root to make debut as Nottinghamshire leave out Alex Hales...

  21-09-2015 14:55
  
  Billy Root will make his Nottinghamshire debut tomorrow as they look to come second in the County Championship.Notts end their campaign at home to Hampshire safe in the knowledge they cannot finish lower than third.Victory could see them overhaul Middlesex, who go to relegated Worcestershire with a 12-point advantage, while Hampshire must win to have a chance to stay in Division One.Batsmen Alex Hales and James Taylor will be rested ahead of England's trip to the UAE to play Pakistan, however,..
  
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• TomNorton published One hundred people in Notts sign up for Post's good deeds...

  21-09-2015 14:49
  
  More than one hundred people have taken part in a Post campaign to get people to do good for others.The Post's Good Deeds Notts campaign aims to record 1,000 people doing one good deed between now and August 2016.Over the last month, we're already managed to reach more than a tenth towards our running total with dozens more signing on every week to take part. Some of the fundraising activities that have taken place so far have included clothes fairs, auctions, sponsored runs – even charity
  
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• TomNorton published One hundred people in Notts sign up for Post's good deds campaign

  21-09-2015 14:49
  
  More than one hundred people have taken part in a Post campaign to get people to do good for others.The Post's Good Deeds Notts campaign aims to record 1,000 people doing one good deed between now and August 2016.Over the last month, we're already managed to reach more than a tenth towards our running total with dozens more signing on every week to take part. Some of the fundraising activities that have taken place so far have included clothes fairs, auctions, sponsored runs – even charity
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire gritters on standby after freezing winter reports

  21-09-2015 14:25
  
  Gritters could be out in Nottinghamshire soon after reports that Britain is about to suffer the coldest winter in 50 years.Nottinghamshire County Council's gritting teams will go on low-risk standby on October 1 – as normal for this time of year – before full 24/7 standby comes into force on November 1.It said it is "fully prepared" for whatever the winter brings, with four salt barns already full to the brim with rock salt.Winter maintenance manager Garry Chadburn said:...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire gritters could be out early in response to...

  21-09-2015 14:25
  
  Gritters could already be out in Nottinghamshire soon after reports that Britain is about to suffer the coldest winter in 50 years.Nottinghamshire County Council's gritting teams will go on low-risk standby on October 1 – as normal for this time of year – before full 24/7 standby comes into force on November 1.It said it is "fully prepared" for whatever the winter brings, with four salt barns already full to the brim with rock salt.Winter maintenance manager Garry Chadburn...
  
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• DanRobinson published Hucknall Scarecrow Festival ready for the crowds

  21-09-2015 14:14
  
  Mickey Mouse and a Lego man are set to take a pew at a Hucknall church – but not in their usual form.The children's favourites will be among the cast of characters in the Harvest Fair and Scarecrow Festival at St John's Church on Saturday. Residents at Herbert Buzzard Court, in Hankin Street, have been putting the final touches to the Mickey Mouse design over the past couple of weeks with the help of Heydays day services.The care sector activities group has won the competition the past two
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon 2015: Road closures in your...

  21-09-2015 14:05
  
  The Ikano Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon takes place this Sunday and there are a number of traffic restrictions in place across the city. Traffic restrictions and times:Vic Embankment/Wilford Grove - road closed Friday 25 Sept 15:00 Monday 30 Sept 12.00 A52 westbound - no access to Dunkirk Island Lane 1 closure and off-slip 04.30 16:30 A52/A6514 - westbound & eastbound Closure 07.30 05.00 11:15 westbound 11:50 eastbound A52 eastbound - no access to Dunkirk Island Closure off-slip...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Man rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after car and...

  21-09-2015 13:40
  
  A man has been rushed to hospital with "serious injuries" after a car crash in Beeston.The pedestrian was knocked down in the collision with a car which happened in Cater Lane.The man was rushed to the Queen's Medical Centre and it is understood that the driver of the car was not seriously hurt.Police remain on the scene and both Cater Lane and Glenbrook Road are closed.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published When is Strictly Come Dancing back on TV?

  21-09-2015 11:42
  
  The new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing is back this week with a brand new line up of celebrities competing for the prestigious glitterball trophy.Back for its 13th term, the first six dancers will take to the floor on Friday evening with a second show coming on Saturday at a slightly earlier time.Meanwhile, the 15 contestants have been revealed along with their partners for new show.They are:Ainsley Harriott and Natalie LoweAnita Rani and Gleb SavchenkoAnthony Ogogo and Oti...
  
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• Nottingham Post published The 60th birthday of the fish finger: 10 of the best places to...

  21-09-2015 11:23
  
  The humble fish finger will be celebrating its 60th birthday this weekend.The popular food was first made by Bird's Eye in 1955 at the company's factory in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with its official launch taking place on September 26.It is now considered a classic British dish and is served in restaurants across Nottingham - whether that be with a dollop of tartar sauce or smothered in tomato ketchup. We've picked out our ten favourite places to head to in Nottingham for a great serving of fish
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest internet sensation vows to keep feet on ground...

  21-09-2015 11:18
  
  Nottingham Forest teenager Virgil Gomis has vowed to keep his feet on the ground, after becoming an internet sensation.The striker scored a brilliant long-range overhead kick for the Under-18s earlier this month, with footage of the goal viewed thousands of times on YouTube.Gomis' last-minute strike clinched a 3-2 victory for the Reds over Ipswich Town, but the Frenchman admits he didn't expect to become quite the centre of attention."After the goal, I was on the moon, but I did not think...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Saint Raymond, Indiana and D.I.D among artists to play Nottingham...

  21-09-2015 10:39
  
  What a year it has been for Nottingham music.Over the last nine months the city has produced one top ten album, two top 20 records and a top 40 debut - not to mention sold out gigs, new record signings and critically-acclaimed festival appearances.To celebrate Rock City (as part of its 35th anniversary) has organised a Nottingham artist 'super gig'.The Our City concert will take place on Friday, December 4 and feature Bramcote singer-songwriter Saint Raymond, West Bridgford's D.I.D (formerly Dog
  
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• JemmaPage published Josh Groban extends UK tour and adds Nottingham date

  21-09-2015 10:24
  
  After the success of his latest album, American singer Josh Groban has extended his UK tour – including a date at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.The 34-year-old marked the release of his album Stages, which reached number one on the album charts, with a performance on BBC's The One Show as well as appearances on The Paul O'Grady Show, Loose Women and Sunday Night at the Palladium.The record is a collection of some of the greatest musical theatre songs of all time from shows such as Les...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jacco Gardner at The Bodega: Review

  21-09-2015 10:15
  
  Stepping in to The Bodega was a walk through the enchanted wardrobe, and judging by Gardner's debut album, Cabinet of Curiosities, the evening became just that, full of detailed quirks and psychedelic discovery.Jacco Gardner's sixties' influences, laden with baroque pop and epic psychedelia, shone brightly through the band's set. Clear the Air was full of enough whimsy and jaunty bursts of Wurlitzer and harpsichordal organ to rival The Zombies.The modest audience was immersed in Gardner's...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Ken Dodd at Nottingham's Theatre Royal: Review

  21-09-2015 09:55
  
  Ken Dodd will probably outlive us all. He has certainly outlived some of his jokes. But as the late Frank Carson used to say, it's the way he tells them. I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy this show or if I was just going because Dodd is someone to see and tick off a list, but I knew I had made the right choice as soon as the curtain went up and the band started playing Happiness.Ken Dodd strode onto the stage to thunderous applause, banging his drum and waving his tickling sticks like his life
  
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• TomNorton published Working class graduates to be given extra credit at job...

  21-09-2015 09:46
  
  Graduates from working class backgrounds are to receive extra support when applying for jobs at top firms over more fortunate applicants.In an aim to improve social mobility, interview candidates from poorer backgrounds will be "flagged up" and exam requirements will be reduced.Potential employers will be able to look at each candidate's grades against the overall of performance of their school.They will also be able to find out whether they had free school meals, their grade...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Britney Spears' top ten music videos

  21-09-2015 09:28
  
  One lucky Post reader will soon be jetting off to Las Vegas to watch Britney Spears live at Ceasars Palace on the famous strip. As part of this amazing trip, you'll get to meet the star, watch her perform the critically acclaimed show and enjoy travel and accommodation along with $500 spending money, all courtesy of our friends at Alea Casino on Upper Parliament Street. To celebrate this once in a lifetime opportunity, we've put together ten of Britney's best ever pop videos. 1:...
  
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• DanRobinson published When do the clocks go back in 2015?

  21-09-2015 09:19
  
  As the evenings draw in during the autumn, it will soon be time to turn the clocks back.So put a note in your diary for Sunday, October 25.That will be the date when the time will be brought back an hour at 2am.This will put the UK on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), having been on British Summer Time (BST) since the clocks were turned forward in March.While it means the evenings will get darker quickly, you can at least look forward to an extra hour in bed that morning. Just make sure you remember to
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham filmed Auf Wiedersehen, Pet picked as best ITV show of...

  21-09-2015 08:51
  
  TV comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, which had scenes shot across Nottingham, has been picked as one of the best shows of all time by British viewers.The series, which followed the journey of a group of Geordie builders who move to Germany to find work, has been voted as the best ITV programme of all time in a Radio Times poll.It beat programmes including Inspector Morse and Downton Abbey with Thunderbirds and Coronation Street trailing behind in second and third place respectively.The show used...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Monday, September 21st, 2015

  21-09-2015 08:40
  
  Petrol:1. Mrh Melton Road, West Bridgford, 102.9p2.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 107.7p3.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 107.7p4.Asda Strelley Road, Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 107.7p5.Beechdale Service Station, Beechdale Road, 107.9pDiesel:1. Mrh Melton Road, West Bridgford, 104.9p2.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p3.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 106.7p4.Asda Long Eaton Automat, Midland...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Monday, September 21st, 2015

  21-09-2015 08:36
  
  Arnold: Like thisArnold:M N Singh,to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's Pharmacy,to 10pm; Asda Pharmacy, to 11pm.Aspley:Queen's Pharmacy Centre, Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm.Beeston and Lenton Abbey:Grewal Chemist,Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines Pharmacy, Sainsbury's Complex, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor Pharmacy, Chilwell Road, to 7pm.Bestwood:Forest Pharmacy, to 7pm.Bilborough:Co-op Pharmacy,to 11pm.Burton Joyce:Burrows & Close, to 6.30pm.Clifton:Day Night Pharmacy,to midnight.Cotgrave:...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire weather: Monday, September 21

  21-09-2015 08:21
  
  Today is set to be rainy throughout most of the day before clearing up this evening, giving way to some brief sunny spells.Showers are forecast through most of this morning continuing until around 3pm, temperatures climbing to 14C this afternoon.That rain is then set to clear up from around 4pm and through the rest of the evening.Conditions are forecast to improve throughout the rest of the week with largely sunny spells on Tuesday and some rain while Wednesday is set to remain dry.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Monday, September 21, 2015

  21-09-2015 08:11
  
  Severe congestion is building up on two parts of the M1 in Nottinghamshire as commuters make their way to work.Traffic is very slow between junction 25 for the A52 Brian Clough Way and junction 26 for the A610.There are also severe delays towards the North of the county as roadworks slow progress between junctions 28 and 31.Roadworks are also causing a build up of traffic at the A606 in Edwalton, West Bridgford and the A610 from Maid Marian Way out of the city.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tributes paid to Nottingham Forest fan who sailed the world with...

  21-09-2015 07:44
  
  Tributes have been paid to a popular former welder, who sailed the world with the Navy before travelling around Europe to follow his beloved Nottingham Forest.Joe Simpson (pictured), 86, died after suffering a stroke and his son Norman has spoken fondly of his father, whom he said was an extrovert. Originally from County Durham, Mr Simpson moved to Nottingham after training to become a welder on leaving the Navy, and lived in Hyson Green and Arnold.Norman, 57, said his father was an eccentric,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Post Student Awards 2015: Nominate now!

  21-09-2015 07:00
  
  Students across the county will be recognised for going above and beyond the classroom as the Nottingham Post Student Awards returns for a fifth year. This year the prestigious ceremony will be held at Nottingham Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday, December 10. But before the big day we want to hear from readers, teachers and parents who want to nominate someone they know. To kick-off the nominations Isobel Smerdon has been put forward for her talents with a paintbrush The 11-year-old from...
  
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