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• Jersey 27 Nottingham Rugby 29: Match report - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 23:28
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  Jersey 27 Nottingham Rugby 29: Match report
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  Nottingham Rugby picked up their third win in a row as they beat Jersey 29-27 in the Championship. Having seen off London Welsh and London Scottish in consecutive games, the Green and Whites had got their season back on track as they made the long ...
  

• Outstanding achievements of Nottinghamshire's young people honoured in 4Uth Awards - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 23:20
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  Outstanding achievements of Nottinghamshire's young people honoured in 4Uth Awards
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  The outstanding achievements of some of the most inspiring young people in Nottinghamshire have been honoured in an annual award ceremony. Jasia Byatt, of Rainworth, was crowned the 4Uth Awards winner for 2015 after a night that celebrated the trials ...
  

• 86-year-old Awsworth man goes missing from home - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 23:19
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  86-year-old Awsworth man goes missing from home
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  Police are asking for the public's help tracing an 86-year-old man who has been reported missing from home. Ron Dixon, of Awsworth, was last heard from at around midday on Friday, October 23. Mr Dixon is white, around 5ft 6'' tall and has grey hair. He ...
  

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  23-10-2015 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
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• Nottingham Post published Jersey 27 Nottingham Rugby 29: Match report

  23-10-2015 22:56
  
  Nottingham Rugby picked up their third win in a row as they beat Jersey 29-27 in the Championship. Having seen off London Welsh and London Scottish in consecutive games, the Green and Whites had got their season back on track as they made the long trip to the Channel Islands. Four defeats from the first five games seemed a distant memory as Martin Haag's men scored an eighth minute try to go 5-0 up, Dan Mugford missing the conversion. The home side soon fought back though with a converted...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 86-year-old Awsworth man goes missing from home

  23-10-2015 22:49
  
  Police are asking for the public's help tracing an 86-year-old man who has been reported missing from home.Ron Dixon, of Awsworth, was last heard from at around midday on Friday, October 23.Mr Dixon is white, around 5ft 6'' tall and has grey hair. He may be wearing a light blue padded jacket and glasses.Police believe Mr Dixon has connections with Ilkeston and may have travelled there.If you believe you have seen Mr Dixon or know of his whereabouts, you can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101,...
  
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• BenIreland published Outstanding achievements of Nottinghamshire's young people...

  23-10-2015 22:33
  
  The outstanding achievements of some of the most inspiring young people in Nottinghamshire have been honoured in an annual award ceremony.Jasia Byatt, of Rainworth, was crowned the 4Uth Awards winner for 2015 after a night that celebrated the trials against adversity and exceptional achievements of youngsters from all over the county.She was presented with the award at a special ceremony at County Hall, West Bridgford, on Friday October 23.Jasia was diagnosed with a muscle-wasting condition...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest in positive mood as they look to secure elusive...

  23-10-2015 22:00
  
  Eric Lichaj insists Nottingham Forest are in positive mood as they look to end a run of five games without a win against Ipswich on Saturday. The defender admits he was gutted not to have netted the winning goal against Burnley in midweek, after bagging his first goal for the club. The American's left footed strike looked to have secured three points against the Clarets, before Matty Taylor hit a 90th minute equaliser. It denied Forest their second home win of the campaign – but...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Becky Downie vows to bounce back from her slow start to the World...

  23-10-2015 22:00
  
  She might not have had the best start to her World Gymnastics Championships but Becky Downie insists she will be back and ready to shine for next week's finals. The British team got things going at the SSE Hydro on Friday and finished the fourth qualifying session top of the pile on 227.162. That result should be enough for a top eight spot, meaning the girls will get the chance to go again next week as well as sealing their spot at Rio 2016. For Nottingham's Downie it was far from plain...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leon Hunter leaves role as Nottingham Forest football coordinato...

  23-10-2015 20:53
  
  Leon Hunter has left his role as Nottingham Forest football coordinator, having only joined the club in March from League Two side Stevenage. A club statement said: "The club wishes to place on record its thanks to Leon for his efforts and wish him well for the future." The 33-year-old, who had been a target for Forest for several years, revamped Stevenage's player recruitment and scouting network and it was hoped he would do the same at the Championship club. At the time Hunter...
  
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• Dougie Freedman will not worry about his Nottingham Forest future, as he is ... - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 20:47
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  Dougie Freedman will not worry about his Nottingham Forest future, as he is ...
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  Dougie Freedman says he will not waste any time worrying about his future – because he has complete faith that Nottingham Forest are close to getting back into the winning habit. A run of five games without a win has left the Reds boss under growing ...
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• Nottingham Post published Can you help police find missing Newark 18-year-old?

  23-10-2015 20:21
  
  Police are growing concerned for the welfare of Curtis Nuttall, who has not been since for more than a week.Curtis, 18, was last seen at around 11.30pm on the October 14, leaving the Pound Pub, in Beastmarket Hill, Newark.Curtis is white, around 5ft 11'' and of medium build. He has medium length dark hair, possibly curly.He was last seen wearing a dark coloured jacket, a light-coloured top underneath and light coloured jeans.If anyone believes they have seen Curtis or knows of his whereabouts,..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman will not worry about his Nottingham Forest...

  23-10-2015 20:00
  
  Dougie Freedman says he will not waste any time worrying about his future – because he has complete faith that Nottingham Forest are close to getting back into the winning habit. A run of five games without a win has left the Reds boss under growing pressure, as he looks to steer his side up the Championship table. But the Scotsman says he is not going to worry about anything that is beyond his control – and feels his focus must be on ensuring the performance levels and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman will not worry about his Nottingham Forest...

  23-10-2015 20:00
  
  Dougie Freedman says he will not waste any time worrying about his future – because he has complete faith that Nottingham Forest are close to getting back into the winning habit. A run of five games without a win has left the Reds boss under growing pressure, as he looks to steer his side up the Championship table. But the Scotsman says he is not going to worry about anything that is beyond his control – and feels his focus must be on ensuring the performance levels and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County defender Alan Sheehan delighted with central role

  23-10-2015 19:30
  
  Withjust one win, two draws, four defeats and 13 goals conceded, you can perhaps understand the sheer terror which greets an away trip for Notts County these days. After all, the statistics read like a Stephen King novel and it has left nobody in any doubt as to what is stunting this team's ambition of breaking into the top seven. But, after grinding out a goalless draw at Bristol Rovers on Tuesday,there is a growing sense of optimism around Meadow Lane that life on the road is to...
  
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• EllieCullen published Good Deeds Notts: Bilborough College PE teacher to run New York...

  23-10-2015 19:30
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz wants side to go on the attack

  23-10-2015 19:00
  
  Ricardo Moniz wants Notts County to go on the attack and secure a rare away win against Exeter on Saturday. The Magpies head back down the M5 as they look to build on their goalless draw against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday. The result ensured Notts kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season. Moniz is hoping to go one better against the Grecians by securing their first away in the league since the opening day when they beat Stevenage 2-0. "I am happy for the boys and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Adam Murray hopes Mansfield Town cook up Portsmouth shock

  23-10-2015 19:00
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray believes his Portsmouth counterpart Paul Cook is the "best manager in the league" but says his side are not scared by the high-flyers. The Stags will look to build on their terrific win at Yeovil in midweek which strengthened their hold on a place in the top seven. But they face a difficult test on Saturday against a Pompey side who turned to Cook in the summer to get them out of League Two. The Scouser is so far obliging, having guided them...
  
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• Craig Kowalski grateful for chance to say proper goodbye to Nottingham ... - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 18:58
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  Craig Kowalski grateful for chance to say proper goodbye to Nottingham ...
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  Craig Kowalski is grateful he finally had the chance to say a proper goodbye to Nottingham Panthers fans before embarking on a new life as a firefighter. A broken collarbone meant the last act of Kowalski's career proved to be skating off the ice ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham ace Leigh Wood ready to showcase talent in British...

  23-10-2015 18:30
  
  Boxing often indulges in tales of fighters who have a burning dislike for each other because history and needle is usually a good ticket seller. But as Leigh Wood and Josh Wale came face to facefor their obligatory pressshots, there was no sniping, bluster or nonsensicalrough and tumble. There was nothing but respect, which ishow boxing is supposed to be when two men stare each other downbefore they trade leather. Thiseliminatorfor the British Featherweight title in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Craig Kowalski grateful for chance to say proper goodbye to...

  23-10-2015 18:30
  
  Craig Kowalski is grateful he finally had the chance to say a proper goodbye to Nottingham Panthers fans before embarking on a new life as a firefighter. A broken collarbone meant the last act of Kowalski's career proved to be skating off the ice injured in Belfast in March. He was released at the end of last season after five magnificent years in Nottingham, which saw him win four Challenge Cups, three play-off titles and a single Elite League championship. Arguably the club's greatest...
  
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• JonPritchard published Festival of colour and life as Malt Cross celebrates birthday

  23-10-2015 18:19
  
  Colour and life will be brought to The Malt Cross this weekend as it hosts a festival to celebrate the birthday of the old music hall. The venue first opened 138 years ago, and its current owners are also celebrating a year since it opened after a £1.3 million refurbishment. The festival kicked off in style last night, and a wide range of crafty and colourful events have been arranged across the weekend. David Scarborough, arts and crafts co-ordinator at the venue, said: "We...
  
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• BenIreland published Two men wanted after stealing from two elderly ladies in Arnold...

  23-10-2015 18:06
  
  Burglars forced their way into an Arnold home before stealing cash from two elderly ladies.Police have now launched an appeal to track down the two thieves who stole from the women at a home in Mapperley Orchard.Investigating officers said the victims were "considerably shaken up" by the incident, at around 9.10pm on Thursday, October 22, although they were not hurt.Both men, who distracted the women to steal the cash, are described as white and of medium height.One man is described as...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad takes key early wicket before Alastair Cook and Joe...

  23-10-2015 18:00
  
  Stuart Broad took a crucial early wicket before Alastair Cook and Joe Root helped England to 182 for three at stumps on day two against Pakistan.Captain Cook made 65 and Root was unbeaten on 76 when bad light in Dubai stopped play with the second Test evenly poised.Pakistan resumed on 282 for four but slipped to 378 all out. Notts fast bowler Broad struck in his first over as he removed Misbah-ul-Haq before he could add to his overnight score of 102.Broad (one for 48) softened up the veteran...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers weekend previews: David Ling to make return

  23-10-2015 18:00
  
  David Ling plays his first Nottingham Panthers game since the 2013 play-off final tonight when they host Dundee Stars. The 40-year-old winger, a star of the grand slam season, jetted back into the country on Tuesday and played in coach Corey Neilson's testimonial a day later. This will be his first official Panthers game since a famous overtime victory over Belfast, but Neilson says fans should not expect too much straight away. "Ling is a beauty. He's been a big part of the club...
  
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• Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Life back in the big time proves tough ... - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 16:36
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  Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Life back in the big time proves tough ...
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  In the three seasons they remained in the top flight, under manager Bob Marsters, they finished each in the bottom three before being relegated back to the Second Division in 1925 – they would not return to the upper echelons of English football until ...
  

• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest have not given up on Liam Trotter - but no deal...

  23-10-2015 16:24
  
  Nottingham Forest have not given up on signing Liam Trotter in the future – but Dougie Freedman says no deal is currently close.Bolton boss Neil Lennon this morning suggested he was hopeful that a deal could still be completed to bring the midfielder to the City Ground on loan.But Reds manager Freedman says that the club are no closer to overcoming the FFP related issues that halted the move in the first place.Although he also added that he has not yet pursued other targets, because he is.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottinghamshire's glorious wildlife

  23-10-2015 16:16
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Life back in the big time...

  23-10-2015 16:05
  
  Nottingham Forest found life back in the top flight to be a tough prospect. In the three seasons they remained in the top flight, under manager Bob Marsters, they finished each in the bottom three before being relegated back to the Second Division in 1925 – they would not return to the upper echelons of English football until 1957. First up, in the 1922/23 campaign, back-to-back wins on back-to-back days, on March 30 and 31, against Middlesbrough at home (2-1) and Stoke City away (1-0)...
  
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• Man jailed over student crash death

  23-10-2015 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is jailed for eight years for causing the death of a university student by dangerous driving.
  
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• DanRussell published Can you help find missing Ilkeston man?

  23-10-2015 15:42
  
  Police are concerned for the safety of Glenday Read who is missing from his home in Heanor Road in Ilkeston .The 52-year-old left home at 7.20am on Thursday to go to work in Belper but didn't arrive. He was seen in his red Renault Scenic, registration FB53 FHC, at lunchtime in Kilburn. There was another sighting during the evening on the A610 between Langley Mill and Codnor.Mr Read is white, six feet tall and of medium build. He has short brown hair and a stud in his left ear. He was wearing...
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town

  23-10-2015 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town.
  
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• EllieCullen published 15-year-old boy fighting for his life after being struck by car

  23-10-2015 14:57
  
  A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in St Ann's.Police are investigating the incident, which happened in Carlton Road on Thursday.They are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.The pedestrian, a 15-year-old boy, suffered life-threatening injuries following the collision which took place at around 11.30pm.A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, failing to stop and dangerous driving following the incident. She is currently in...
  
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• DanRussell published Djanogly City Academy lifted out of 'special measures' by Ofsted

  23-10-2015 14:56
  
  One of the city's struggling schools is showing signs of improvement and has been lifted out of "special measures" by inspectors. Two years ago Djanogly City Academy was placed in Ofsted's lowest category after serious weaknesses were found in every area. Inspectors have now revisited the Gregory Boulevard school and judged it as "requires improvement" – the second lowest rating – but found that it was now "good" in two out of five areas. Her...
  
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• When Strictly's Len Goodman took the dancefloor in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 14:12
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  When Strictly's Len Goodman took the dancefloor in Nottingham
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  Len Goodman and Cherry Kingston doing a Latin America demonstration at the Nottingham Palais in the 1970s. VIEW GALLERY. When Strictly's Len Goodman took the dancefloor in Nottingham. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your ...
  

• Delays in Nottingham after crash between car and bus - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 14:11
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  Delays in Nottingham after crash between car and bus
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  Traffic is building up in Nottingham city centre following a crash between a car and a bus. Police were called to the scene on Burton Street at just before 9.45am. It is not believed anyone has been injured in the collision. Recovery vehicles are on ...
  

• Nottingham GameCity Festival 2015: Football to be re-imagined in Old Market Square - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 14:01
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  Nottingham GameCity Festival 2015: Football to be re-imagined in Old Market Square
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  Python Club worker Ben Rosser, game designers Holly Gramazio and Sophie Sampson from Matheson Marcault, festival... Christmas comes early for gamers as GameCity Festival kicks... 1 · Nottingham's GameCity Festival celebrates its 10th birthday. 1 ...
  

• Bryony Hollands death: Thomas Burney jailed for eight years - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 13:59
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  Bryony Hollands death: Thomas Burney jailed for eight years
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  A judge told the driver who killed a talented music student that he had 'devastated so many lives' after he ploughed into her and her boyfriend in Mapperley. Thomas Burney admitted causing Bryony Hollands' death by dangerous driving and causing serious ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Man admits manslaughter of man found dead in Ilkeston

  23-10-2015 13:42
  
  A 24-year-old has admitted the manslaughter of a man found dead in an Ilkeston flat. Santino Giovanni Genovese, of Charlotte Street, Ilkeston, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Paul Averill, through diminished responsibility, as well as attempting to murder Jason Goodacre. Mr Averill, 30, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to the flat in Charlotte Street at about 5.40am on September 11 last year.It followed reports that two men had been seriously injured. The case...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham GameCity Festival 2015: Football to be re-imagined in...

  23-10-2015 13:37
  
  Football as we know it is to be transformed – as hundreds of youngsters are invited to try out alternative versions of the Beautiful Game in Nottingham city centre. A series of innovative new games will be held in Old Market Square after Nottingham City of Football teamed up with the 10th GameCity Festival, starting on Saturday. Ten designers have reimagined the sport for different audiences and locations, with the Gamechangers Football events involving playing games as a frog,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Why NFL International Series at Wembley is as much for fans in...

  23-10-2015 13:30
  
  It might take place more than 120 miles away but the NFL International Series is as much for the people of Nottinghamshire as it is for those dwellers in the capital.Sunday sees the second of three American Football games being staged at Wembley in 2015 as the Jacksonville take on the Buffalo.The UK has already hosted one NFL game this season, as New York Jets beat Miami Dolphins 27-14 on October 4, and a week after the Jaguars versus Bills game will see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the...
  
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• sherdley commented Bryony Hollands death: Thomas Burney jailed for eight years

  23-10-2015 12:39
  
  A judge told the driver who killed a talented music student that he had 'devastated so many lives' after he ploughed into her and her boyfriend in Mapperley.Thomas Burney admitted causing Bryony Holland's death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving of her boyfriend Benjamin Evans.He was jailed for eight years for causing Bryony's death, with a concurrent sentence of two years and nine months for the serious injury charge. Burney was also banned from the roads for..
  
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• Weekend Picks: Nottingham Comic Con - ITV News

  23-10-2015 12:11
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  Weekend Picks: Nottingham Comic Con
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  Nottingham Comic Con arrives this weekend for the third year. Credit: Tom Martin/Nottingham Comic Con. Nottingham Comic Con arrives this weekend for the third year. The family friendly event celebrates comics and art featuring exhibitors, live bands, ...
  

• EllieCullen published Delays in Nottingham after crash between car and bus

  23-10-2015 11:23
  
  Traffic is building up in Nottingham city centre following a crash between a car and a bus.Police were called to the scene on Burton Street at just before 9.45am.It is not believed anyone has been injured in the collision.Recovery vehicles are on their way, but traffic in the area has been delayed due to the car and bus blocking the road.Nottingham City Transport said the incident was disrupting some of its services.It tweeted: "Navy 4 and Local Link L14 cannot serve stops T7 or T8. Please...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Delays in Nottingham after crash between car and bus

  23-10-2015 11:23
  
  Traffic is building up in Nottingham city centre following a crash between a car and a bus.Police were called to the scene on Burton Street at just before 9.45am.It is not believed anyone has been injured in the collision.Recovery vehicles are on their way, but traffic in the area has been delayed due to the car and bus blocking the road.Nottingham City Transport said the incident was disrupting some of its services.It tweeted: "Navy 4 and Local Link L14 cannot serve stops T7 or T8. Please...
  
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• Thousands of Aldi pumpkins grown in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  23-10-2015 11:22
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  Thousands of Aldi pumpkins grown in Nottingham
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  Carved Jack-o'-lanterns will be flickering in homes of families celebrating Hallowe'en next Saturday. And if you have bought your pumpkin from Aldi, it will have come from a field in Notts. Until recently acres of farmland, just off the A60 at Redhill ...
  

• Barry_Cooper published World Gibbon Day: 11 facts about these wonderful creatures

  23-10-2015 10:57
  
  Following hot on the heels of various 'National Days' celebrating a whole number of things from pasta to curry, chocolate to milkshakes in recent weeks, possibly the greatest one of all has just arrived. World Gibbon Day is this Saturday, as part of the "Year of the Gibbon", named by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).To mark the occasion, we thought we would help to raise awareness about one of the lesser known, but remarkably beautiful and charismatic...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published National Gibbon Day: 11 facts about these wonderful creatures

  23-10-2015 10:57
  
  Following hot on the heels of various National Days celebrating a whole number of things from pasta to curry, chocolate to milkshakes in recent weeks, possibly the greatest one of all has just arrived. National Gibbon Day is this Saturday as part of the "Year of the Gibbon", named by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and to mark the occasion, here at the Post, we thought we would help to raise awareness about one of the lesser known, but remarkably beautiful...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Thousands of Aldi pumpkins grown in Nottingham

  23-10-2015 10:38
  
  Carved Jack-o'-lanterns will be flickering in homes of families celebrating Hallowe'en next Saturday. And if you have bought your pumpkin from Aldi, it will have come from a field in Notts. Until recently acres of farmland, just off the A60 at Redhill, were a sea of orange. Growers began preparing for pumpkin season at the end of May when 170,000 plants were put in the ground by growers at Hammond Produce. "The crop was harvested a couple of weeks ago and we will keep on harvesting...
  
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• JemmaPage published 10 things you need to know about the new James Bond film Spectre

  23-10-2015 10:00
  
  The 24th film in the James Bond franchise will open in cinemas on Monday. Jemma Page tells you ten things you need to know about Spectre 1. One of the props was made by a Nottingham firmIndustrial textiles company Precision Stitching was tasked with making an ejector seat parachute – which is believed to be used in a scene featuring Bond's legendary Aston Martin car – for the new movie. The Lenton-based company was asked to make the prop by a production company last...
  
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