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• DanRobinson published Joshua Bradley death: Final sentencing after night of 'terribly...

  25-09-2015 23:08
  
  A judge spoke yesterday of "terribly and utterly pointless" violence which left a man dead and others unconscious on a city street. Gregory Dickinson QC made the comment at the end of the last case arising from the night when amateur boxer Joshua Bradley was stabbed to death in Thurland Street. The trouble was captured on CCTV, which the judge studied several times when it was shown as evidence.Richard Johnson, 24, was jailed for murder and others were locked up for violence. The judge...
  
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• DanRobinson published Strictly Come Dancing: Newark popstar Jay McGuiness makes first...

  25-09-2015 23:01
  
  Popstar Jay McGuiness will be among the celebrities hoping to tip-tap their way to glory in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The Wanted singer, born and bred in Newark, will partner Kazakhstani dancer Aliona Vilani, who won the BBC One show in 2011.McGuiness appeared briefly during the first show on Friday night and will make his debut performance on Saturday evening.The 25-year-old, whose band went on hiatus last year after achieving 10 top 10 singles, learnt to dance in Nottinghamshire at the
  
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• Nottingham Post published Arnold firefighter, turned pro boxer, set for second fight on...

  25-09-2015 22:54
  
  Arnold's Dean Gillen takes on Lewis van Poetsch in his second professional contest at Chilwell Olympia on Saturday tonight.The 25-year-old middleweight journeyman (4-25-1) was defeated by Sonny Upton on points at York Hall last weekend and has also taken former British welterweight champion Curtis Woodhouse and Prizefighter winner Johnny Coyle the distance, losing on points.A daunting statistic for Gillen (1-0), who doubles up as a firefighter, is that the journeyman's last victory came against.
  
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• Family of former Nottingham dancer spread her ashes outside Theatre Royal - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 22:15
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  Family of former Nottingham dancer spread her ashes outside Theatre Royal
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  Joan Hachat's daughter Simone Jackson and husband Peter, who travelled from Florida to spread her ashes outside the... SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Joan Hachat, left, during her dancing heyday ...
  

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• Nottingham Forest's recruitment has been 'as good as we could get' this summer ... - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 22:08
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  Nelson Oliveira (left) and Ryan Mendes were two of the new faces brought in by Forest on transfer deadline day. Pic: Mark Fear. Nottingham Forest's recruitment has been 'as good as we could get' this summer,... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy ...
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• DanRobinson published Dancers frolick on stage for Miss East Midlands Burlesque...

  25-09-2015 22:04
  
  By day they are mums, airport ramp loaders and online moderators - but last night they stripped off to become burlesque dancers.Thirteen performers, mainly amateurs, took part in the third Miss East Midlands Burlesque Competition at Oceana nightclub in Nottingham.Adopting nicknames like Mercy Bites, Derby Rose and Ruby Rainstorm, they frolicked and flirted on stage to screams from a sell-out crowd of about 200 people.Mum-of-one Rachel Jerath, of Beeston, has been burlesque dancing for two...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's recruitment has been 'as good as we could...

  25-09-2015 21:56
  
  Nottingham Forest's summer recruitment was "as good as you could get" in the circumstances, says upbeat Dougie Freedman.And the Reds boss has revealed he has no immediate plans to fill the remaining place in his squad.Forest already have the five loan players they are permitted to include in a match-day squad, following the capture of Kyle Ebecilio, Chris O'Grady, Ryan Mendes, Nelson Oliveira and Jonny Williams.Forest have subsequently flourished since deadline day, putting in...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest's recruitment has been 'as good as we could...

  25-09-2015 21:56
  
  Nottingham Forest's summer recruitment was "as good as you could get" in the circumstances, says upbeat Dougie Freedman.And the Reds boss has revealed he has no immediate plans to fill the remaining place in his squad.Forest already have the five loan players they are permitted to include in a match-day squad, following the capture of Kyle Ebecilio, Chris O'Grady, Ryan Mendes, Nelson Oliveira and Jonny Williams.Forest have subsequently flourished since deadline day, putting in...
  
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• Andreas Wiedergut leaves Nottingham Panthers ahead of games against Cardiff ... - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 21:53
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  Andreas Wiedergut has left Nottingham Panthers ahead of their weekend home games against Cardiff Devils and Braehead Clan. The Austrian defenceman has been ruled out for several months with a hip injury having only played in two games for Panthers.
  

• DanRobinson published Family of former Nottingham dancer spread her ashes outside...

  25-09-2015 21:50
  
  In the 1930s and 1940s, Joan Hachat was a ballet dancer who graced stages at Nottingham's Council House and the Theatre Royal.She moved to the United States to set up a family but never forgot her roots.And on Friday, two years after she died, aged 93, Joan's family brought her home to spread her ashes in her home city.Her remains were scattered along the River Trent bank, outside St Saviour's Church, where she was christened, on her mum's grave in Wilford Hill Cemetery and outside the Theatre..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Andreas Wiedergut leaves Nottingham Panthers ahead of games...

  25-09-2015 21:46
  
  Andreas Wiedergut has left Nottingham Panthers ahead of their weekend home games against Cardiff Devils and Braehead Clan.The Austrian defenceman has been ruled out for several months with a hip injury having only played in two games for Panthers.He was signed as short-term cover following Theo Peckham's decision not to join the club and as such, head coach Corey Neilson felt he had no option but to release the player."Wiedergut has gone. He impressed us," he said."I liked him a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Alan Sheehan says 'it's great to be back' at Notts County

  25-09-2015 21:26
  
  Alan Sheehan is set to be back in the black and white stripes of Notts County against York City tomorrow, after returning to Meadow Lane.The 29-year-old defender has rejoined the Magpies on a three-month loan from Bradford City, just 15 months after leaving the club for Valley Parade.He trained with Notts today and the paperwork on the deal was completed in time for him to be thrown straight into the team against the Minstermen.Sheehan (pictured) revealed he was on his way back to Meadow Lane on
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire keen for Peter Moores to stay as Mick Newell...

  25-09-2015 21:21
  
  Nottinghamshire will attempt to persuade Peter Moores to remain with the club next week as Mick Newell admits his own role could change significantly if he does.Moores' arrival at Trent Bridge as a coaching consultant in June, nine weeks after being sacked by England for a second time, coincided with a huge upturn in form in the second half of the season.Director of cricket Newell is keen for Moores to remain, even if it means his own position could evolve after being in his post since...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottinghamshire keen for Peter Moores to stay as Mick Newell...

  25-09-2015 21:21
  
  Nottinghamshire will attempt to persuade Peter Moores to remain with the club next week as Mick Newell admits his own role could change significantly if he does.Moores' arrival at Trent Bridge as a coaching consultant in June, nine weeks after being sacked by England for a second time, coincided with a huge upturn in form in the second half of the season.Director of cricket Newell is keen for Moores to remain, even if it means his own position could evolve after being in his post since...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cautious Dougie Freedman admits the seeds of optimism are slowly...

  25-09-2015 21:12
  
  It has been a subtle change, but one that has not gone unnoticed. In recent weeks, there has been an unmistakablydifferent tone, where Dougie Freedman is concerned.Some of the reserved caution that had started to become a trademark in the Scotsman has been replaced by flowering seeds of optimism.There are no bold statements of intent; no pledges that the Reds are going to be among the promotion contenders.But there has been the unmistakable whiff of optimism.Four new additions and four...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Cautious Dougie Freedman admits the seeds of optimism are slowly...

  25-09-2015 21:12
  
  It has been a subtle change, but one that has not gone unnoticed. In recent weeks, there has been an unmistakablydifferent tone, where Dougie Freedman is concerned.Some of the reserved caution that had started to become a trademark in the Scotsman has been replaced by flowering seeds of optimism.There are no bold statements of intent; no pledges that the Reds are going to be among the promotion contenders.But there has been the unmistakable whiff of optimism.Four new additions and four...
  
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• Full-back Billy Robinson says Nottingham Rugby must improve defensively - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 20:52
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  Full-back Billy Robinson says Nottingham Rugby must improve defensively
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  Full-back Billy Robinson says Nottingham Rugby must shore up their defence, if they are to start climbing the Championship table. Although yet to register their first win of the season, the Green and Whites have put in three promising performances. The ...
  

• Sixty nurses and midwives to be given jobs at Nottingham hospitals - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 20:14
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  Sixty nurses and midwives to be given jobs at Nottingham hospitals
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  Daljit Athwal (deputy chief nurse for NUH), Kay Khan (maternity matron for the QMC), Christine Wooley (assistant... Roll up, roll up as preparations start for this year's Goose... 1 · Nottingham writer's crowd-funding bid to publish debut novel. 1 ...
  

• TomNorton published Sixty nurses and midwives to be given jobs at Nottingham...

  25-09-2015 19:34
  
  Dozens of nurses and midwives will be given jobs at Nottingham Hospitals thanks to a recruitment drive this week.Nottingham University Hospitals Trust said it expected to fill at least 60 vacancies.The trust is looking to recruit across all of its nursing and midwife teams with on average 200 registered nursing vacancies.The event was held at the City Ground with talks from senior members of staff on what it's like to work as a nurse at the City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre.Abbi Parsley,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Full-back Billy Robinson says Nottingham Rugby must improve...

  25-09-2015 19:27
  
  Full-back Billy Robinson says Nottingham Rugby must shore up their defence, if they are to start climbing the Championship table.Although yet to register their first win of the season, the Green and Whites have put in three promising performances.The way they competed with promotion favourites Bristol last weekend to pick up a bonus point in a 46-31 defeat was a particular 'confidence booster', according to Robinson.But he admits there is one specific area of their game where improvement is...
  
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• TracyWalker published Reformed gang member takes young boxers to Denmark - and they win...

  25-09-2015 18:55
  
  Talented young boxers led by a reformed gang member have been passing on advice on tackling crime to European counterparts.And while at the Felsted Bokseklub tournament, in Denmark, members of Nottingham School of Boxing swept the board, with all 14 of its boxers, aged 12 to 25 and from St Ann's, The Meadows and Radford, winning each of their bouts.Marcellus Baz set up the Switch Up project, which includes the Nottingham School of Boxing, to steer youngsters as young as six away from a life of..
  
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• TracyWalker published Bus provider comes to the rescue for stranded Ruddington...

  25-09-2015 18:49
  
  A bus operator has announced changes to accommodate the loss of a service provided by another firm.Nottingham City Transport's (NCT) Navy 3 buses will be re-routed between Wilford Green and Clifton (The Fairham) via Ruddington Lane, Wilford Road, Ruddington Village and Clifton Road, retaining the important bus links to Ruddington Lane, Wilford Industrial Estate and between Clifton and Ruddington.It follows Trent Barton's announcement earlier this week that it is cancelling the Ruddington...
  
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• Nottingham writer's crowd-funding bid to publish debut novel - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 18:31
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  A Nottingham man is trying to get his debut novel published through a funding site. Lynette Pinchess finds out what sci-fi fans can do to help him succeed. James Atkin works in an office by day helping small businesses to grow. But this time next month ...
  

• TracyWalker published Roll up, roll up as preparations start for this year's Goose Fair

  25-09-2015 18:29
  
  It's described as the fair that all showmen aspire to be at.The first rides and trailers have started pulling on to Forest recreation ground for this year's world-famous Goose Fair.The popular event has been taking place for more than 730 years.Showmen are carefully putting together the components of each ride, ahead of opening at 5.30pm on Wednesday. The attraction then runs until Sunday.Around 400,000 people will descend on the ground over the five days and record numbers are expected this...
  
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• Notts County sign Barmby and Sheehan

  25-09-2015 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign Leicester City midfielder Jack Barmby and Bradford City defender Alan Sheehan on loan.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jack Barmby models his game 'a little bit' on his dad Nicky...

  25-09-2015 18:20
  
  When you are the son of a former Tottenham Hotspur favourite, there can only be one boyhood club, one idol. Right? Wrong."I loved Arsenal and Thierry Henry," said Jack Barmby, almost like he was revealing a guilty secret."I was born in London so I can sort of say I'm from there, and as a kid I loved the way Arsenal and Henry played."Barmby, Notts County's new signing, loved Henry so much, in fact, he says he tries to model his own game on the French World Cup winner, as well...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Liam Noble expects another inspirational performance from Alan...

  25-09-2015 18:15
  
  Liam Noble is expecting Alan Smith to produce another inspirational performance for Notts County against York City, after hailing his team-mate's performance in their midweek victory over Crawley Town.Smith made his long-awaited return to the centre of the Magpies' midfield in Tuesday night's 4-1 win and produced an outstanding performance.And Noble paid tribute to the 34-year-old, saying his energy levels were outstanding."I would love to know how much Alan Smith ran because he was...
  
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• Alan Sheehan says he has rejoined Notts County - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 18:15
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  Alan Sheehan says he has rejoined Notts County
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  The 29-year-old defender has returned to Meadow Lane on a three-month loan from Bradford City. Sheehan revealed he was on his way back on Twitter earlier today. "Happy to have signed for Notts County on loan," he tweeted.and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Lee Collins hopes to kick-start Mansfield Town career

  25-09-2015 18:10
  
  Summer signing Lee Collins hopes to make his full league debut for Mansfield Town against Plymouth Argyle.The 26-year-old defender looks set to replace suspended Nicky Hunt at right-back at the One Call Stadium.And after an injury-hit start to his first season with the club, in which he has made just three substitute appearances in League Two, he is eager to get his campaign kick-started."I have no problems stepping in there. I've got to go in there and give it my all," he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ben Osborn: Nottingham Forest have given themselves options with...

  25-09-2015 18:10
  
  Ben Osborn believes Nottingham Forest's biggest asset is the number of options they now have in their squad.Three of the Reds four deadline day signings have settled into life at the club very quickly.Chris O'Grady and Ryan Mendes have already established themselves as integral figures in the side, while Nelson Oliveira has shown his class when given his opportunity.And, with Jonny Williams still to make his mark as he finds his match fitness, midfielder Osborn believes Forest are now well...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham writer's crowd-funding bid to publish debut novel

  25-09-2015 18:05
  
  A Nottingham man is trying to get his debut novel published through a funding site. Lynette Pinchess finds out what sci-fi fans can do to help him succeedJames Atkin works in an office by day helping small businesses to grow. But this time next month he could be close to becoming a published author.The 26-year-old, who lives in Sneinton, has launched a bid to get his debut novel Divine Nature printed through the crowd-funding site Britain's Next Bestseller, run by publishing company Live It.He..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fern Whelan targets strong Super League finish for Notts County...

  25-09-2015 18:00
  
  Fern Whelan is determined for Notts County Ladies to finish the Women's Super League 1 season on a high.The Lady Pies are in fifth place in the table ahead of facing Birmingham City Ladies at Meadow Lane on Sunday (5pm).And Whelan has targeted a victory to close the gap on the top four."I think obviously both teams will be out there to gain all three points, we want to finish as high up in the table as we possibly can," she said."We need to make sure we are not chasing them and...
  
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• BenIreland published Prince Edward cuts cake replica of Theatre Royal on venue's 150th...

  25-09-2015 17:53
  
  Exactly 150 years on from the opening day of Nottingham's Theatre Royal, Prince Edward paid the venue a special visit. The Earl of Wessex cut a scale model cake of the iconic theatre – which featured every detail from the royal box to the stage lights. It was designed and baked by Dawn Butler, of West Bridgford, who forced the Queen's son to cut it when he first said: "How can you possibly cut something so wonderful?"Mrs Butler, 38, is a...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cam Janssen calls for Nottingham Panthers to make opponents hate...

  25-09-2015 17:43
  
  Cam Janssen says Nottingham Panthers must make teams hate coming to the National Ice Centre.Panthers have three home games in a row, starting against Cardiff on Saturday evening, and the winger (pictured) says they must start making opponents fear coming to their building."Let's make this the hardest rink to play in. Let's make it miserable for teams," he said."Let's have them say 'oh no, we've got to deal with (Stephen) Schultz, (Andy) Bohmbach, Cam and (Brad) Moran. Let's make...
  
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• DanRobinson published Sellebrity Soccer: Steps singer looking forward to Meadow Lane...

  25-09-2015 17:24
  
  Former Steps singer Lee Latchford-Evans will swap 5, 6, 7, 8 for 4-4-2 when he takes on the role as a football manager next weekend.But the 40-year-old admits it would be a Tragedy if his team loses once again when they take to the field at Meadow Lane for the Sellebrity Soccer charity football match on Saturday, October 4 at 3pm.He will go head-to-head with Dawn Ward, star of reality TV show The Real Housewives of Cheshire, after being on the losing side following a penalty shoot-out at...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Van Elle named East Midlands Chamber's Nottinghamshire Business...

  25-09-2015 17:12
  
  Groundworks engineering contractor Van Elle has been named as the East Midlands Chamber's Nottinghamshire business of the year.The firm, which is headquartered in Pinxton, also walked away with the high growth business of the year award at a ceremony at Goosedale on Thursday. Over the past 30 years, Van Elle has established a reputation for delivering high quality piling and ground engineering solutions.Group CEO Jon Fenton said: "We're relatively new members of the chamber and we're...
  
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• Father charged with murdering his baby appears in court - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 17:11
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  A father accused of the murder of his two-month-old son Eden Robinson is to face a trial conducted by a High Court judge. Details were given as Easton Robinson, 38, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, a day after being remanded in custody by ...and more »
  

• JadeBeecroft published Father charged with murdering his baby appears in court

  25-09-2015 17:06
  
  A father accused of the murder of his two-month-old son Eden Robinson is to face a trial conducted by a High Court judge. Details were given as Easton Robinson, 38, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, a day after being remanded in custody by magistrates in the city. The baby died in the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham on November 11 last year, three days after being admitted. His father of Wasnidge Walk, St Ann's was recently charged with murder. Judge Michael Stokes QC, Recorder...
  
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• Ex-Nottingham rugby star pitches to Dragons' Den-style panel - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 17:02
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  The Dragons' Den panel and guests. Pictured from the left is: Mike Sassi editor of the Nottingham Post, Richard Henshell of Strelley Hall, Tom Gray of Fraser Brown, Nina Dauban of Nottinghamshire Community Foundation, The High Sheriff of ...
  

• JadeBeecroft published Father and sons in court over fatal Langley Mill fire

  25-09-2015 16:58
  
  A FATHER and two sons will face a murder trial next year over the death of three people in a flat fire in Langley Mill.A brief hearing was held at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday.But Peter Eyre, 43, of Central Avenue, Sandiacre, his son Anthony, 21, of the same address and his other son Simon, 24, of New Tythe Street, Long Eaton, did not attend the hearing.The charge arises over the deaths of Amy Smith, 17, her six-month-old daughter Ruby Grace-Gaunt and her friend Edward Green, also 17.They...
  
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• Prince Edward visits Holocaust Memorial Centre, Civil War Centre and ... - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 16:48
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  Prince Edward listening during a conversation with National Holocaust centre chairman and trustee Henry Grunwald... SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Prince Edward meets members of the Lord Grey's Regiment of Foot. SHARE ...and more »
  

• City or Arsenal to face Birmingham

  25-09-2015 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Holders Manchester City or Arsenal will host Birmingham City in the semi-finals of this year's Women's Continental Cup.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mick Newell happy Nottinghamshire were not sweating on survival...

  25-09-2015 16:38
  
  Long after a meagre crowd left Trent Bridge yesterday, Hampshire's players waited nervously to see if they would be back in the top tier of the County Championship next year.Their eight wicket victory over Nottinghamshire, coupled with Sussex's defeat to Yorkshire a few hours later, meant they would be.For Notts it was a third place finish, but as director of cricket Mick Newell reflected on defeat, he was keenly aware that his team could have been the ones in Hampshire's position, or that of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alan Sheehan rejoins Notts County

  25-09-2015 16:24
  
  Alan Sheehan has rejoined Notts County.The 29-year-old defender has returned to Meadow Lane on a three-month loan from Bradford City.Sheehan revealed he was on his way back on Twitter earlier today."Happy to have signed for Notts County on loan," he tweeted."Great to be back here. Can't wait to get back out there at Meadow Lane."The paperwork has now been completed on the deal and Sheehan is likely to be back on the Meadow Lane pitch as soon as tomorrow when the Magpies face...
  
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• DanRobinson published Ex-Nottingham rugby star pitches to Dragons' Den-style panel

  25-09-2015 16:19
  
  Former Nottingham Rugby Football Club captain David Jackson was one of the budding entrepreneurs who won funding in a Dragons' Den-style event aimed at supporting new businesses.The 33-year-old, who retired from the club in 2013 after 14 years, demonstrated his "human flag" body exercise to judges.It was part of a sales pitch for his new business, the School of Calisthenics, which provides workshops and online videos for the new bodyweight training style.The company, which he runs with...
  
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• Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: How Long Eaton lad 'Ginger' came good ... - Nottingham Post

  25-09-2015 16:11
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  George "Ginger" Maltby made his debut for Nottingham Forest on September 22, 1906, in a Division Two game against Leeds United. The City Ground fixture – which opened the 1906-7 season – was watched by 5,000 people and Forest, with Maltby pulling ...
  

• BenIreland published Prince Edward visits Holocaust Memorial Centre, Civil War Museum...

  25-09-2015 15:59
  
  Prince Edward took in a whistle-stop tour of Nottinghamshire on Friday. Reporter Ben Ireland was at each venue he visited.National Holocaust CentrePrince Edward took the journey of a young German Jewish boy in the harrowing lead up to the Holocaust during a visit to the National Holocaust Centre.At the centre, near Newark, he was welcomed in the memorial rose garden - where around 1,000 family tributes are paid to victims of the Nazi terrors - before taking the centre's 'Journey'.It follows the.
  
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• BenIreland published Prince Edward visits Holocaust Memorial Centre, Civil War Centre...

  25-09-2015 15:59
  
  Prince Edward took in a whistle-stop tour of Nottinghamshire on Friday. Reporter Ben Ireland was at each venue he visited.National Holocaust CentrePrince Edward took the journey of a young German Jewish boy in the harrowing lead up to the Holocaust during a visit to the National Holocaust Centre.At the centre, near Newark, he was welcomed in the memorial rose garden - where around 1,000 family tributes are paid to victims of the Nazi terrors - before taking the centre's 'Journey'.It follows the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: How Long Eaton lad 'Ginger'...

  25-09-2015 15:56
  
  George "Ginger" Maltby made his debut for Nottingham Forest on September 22, 1906, in a Division Two game against Leeds United.The City Ground fixture – which opened the 1906-7 season – was watched by 5,000 people and Forest, with Maltby pulling on the number three shirt, ran out 3-0 winners.It was the start of an illustrious career for the Long Eaton man.Maltby (pictured) was 19 years, 159 days old and had been given the formidable task of replacing long-serving left-back...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Splendour, No Tomorrow, Rescue Rooms and DHP Family up for awards

  25-09-2015 15:47
  
  Nottingham's DHP Family is in a battle to win back its National Promoter of the Year title having reached the final three in the industry awards run by Live UK.
  The Lace Market based company also has two of its venues - Rescue Rooms in Nottingham and Oslo in London - in theBest Venue Teamwork (under 800 capacity) category and the No Tomorrow and Splendour festivals up against each other in the Best Festival category.
  Winners are decided in a public vote by Live UK readers and the wider...
  
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