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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 7 Dundee Stars 1: Match report: Ling scores...

  24-10-2015 23:49
  
  David Ling's return to a Nottingham Panthers jersey turned into something of an old boys' night as they impressively decimated Dundee Stars 7-1. The 40-year-old marked his first appearance in two-and-a-half years with the third goal as Panthers bounced back from consecutive defeats with a dominant performance. The first four goals went to Juraj Kolnik, Bryan Schmidt Ling and Brad Moran –a combined age of 144. With the game in the bag Andy Bohmbach, a youthful 28, added the fifth...
  
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• BenIreland published Lottery Results for Saturday October 24

  24-10-2015 22:59
  
  The National Lottery results for Saturday October 24 have been announced.The draw, which was made by disco king Nile Rodgers, was £4.2 million.Since the lottery's new balls were announced there was an unprecedented number of high numbers.The first three balls were 59, 58 and 55.I ascending order: 29, 31, 43, 55, 58 and 59. The bonus ball was 11.The Thunderball draw was also made with a jackpot of £500,000.The numbers were 9, 15, 30, 33, and 34. The Thunderball was 13.
  
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• Nottingham Post published In pictures - Face in the Crowd: Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town

  24-10-2015 22:55
  
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• Nottingham Post published Two cars collide in Derby Road RTC

  24-10-2015 22:43
  
  Two cars collided in Derby Road, between Priory Island and the Queen's Medical Centre.The crash took place at around 7.20pm on Saturday October 24 on the lane heading away from Nottingham city centre.Police were called to the scene and cordoned off the area while diverting traffic through a bus stop.Nottinghamshire Police said there were no serious injuries
  
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• MattDavies published Championship round-up: Charlton sack manager Guy Luzon

  24-10-2015 20:28
  
  Charlton have sacked manager Guy Luzon after they were beaten 3-0 at home by Brentford. Goals from John Swift, Alan Judge and Lasse Vibe left the Addicks third from bottom of the Championship. At the top of the table, Brighton are yet to lose in 13 games after they were held by Preston on the south coast. Former Nottingham Forest striker Joe Garner had an effort cleared off the line and then missed a glorious chance to win it for Preston. Steve Evans remains unbeaten as Leeds manager...
  
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• MattDavies commented Championship round-up: Charlton sack manager Guy Luzon

  24-10-2015 20:28
  
  Charlton have sacked manager Guy Luzon after they were beaten 3-0 at home by Brentford. Goals from John Swift, Alan Judge and Lasse Vibe left the Addicks third from bottom of the Championship. At the top of the table, Brighton are yet to lose in 13 games after they were held by Preston on the south coast. Former Nottingham Forest striker Joe Garner had an effort cleared off the line and then missed a glorious chance to win it for Preston. Steve Evans remains unbeaten as Leeds manager...
  
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• Portsmouth 0-0 Mansfield Town

  24-10-2015 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Veteran Goalkeeper Brian Jensen produces an inspired display as Mansfield battle to a goalless draw away at Portsmouth.
  
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• BenIreland published Strictly Come Dancing: Jay McGuiness wows judges with pasadoble

  24-10-2015 19:55
  
  Nottinghamshire's former boy band star Jay McGuiness wowed the judges on Strictly Come Dancing with his energetic pasadoble.On Saturday night's show, Jay scored 33 from the four judges, with a 9 out of 10 score from Darcey Bussell.Jay, 25, of Newark, said: "It was nice that we bounced back."The former Wanted star was given a five out of ten by Craig Revel Horwood in the previous week's show.But the week before Jay impressed with his jive, landing himself a ten out of ten from Bruno...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Portsmouth 0 Mansfield Town 0: Match report

  24-10-2015 19:38
  
  Adam Murray was happy to leave Fratton Park with a point after holding Portsmouth to a 0-0 draw in League Two. It was an resolute display from a Mansfield Town team who started the day in fourth against a Pompey side who have looked resilient at home. The hosts started the match on the front foot and looked like they would add to their promotion credentials with Kyle Bennett going close early on. But, despite periods of sustained pressure, Murray's men held firm for a point and the manager...
  
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• BenIreland published CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police want to speak to man about glasses shop...

  24-10-2015 19:31
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to about a theft from a Nottingham glasses shop.The man is pictured in Stephen Donald Eyewear in Kings Walk, on October 3.He is a white man, wearing a blue coat and a black rucksack with short dark hair.If you recognise him or think you can help, you can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 497 of 3 October 2015.
  
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• BenIreland commented CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police want to speak to man about glasses shop...

  24-10-2015 19:31
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to about a theft from a Nottingham glasses shop.The man is pictured in Stephen Donald Eyewear in Kings Walk, on October 3.He is a white man, wearing a blue coat and a black rucksack with short dark hair.If you recognise him or think you can help, you can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 497 of 3 October 2015.
  
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• BenIreland published Man wanted by police in connection with Nuthall assault

  24-10-2015 19:28
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Nottingham Road, Nuthall, on October 3.The images show a black man wearing a red baseball cap boarding a bus.The man, who appears to be in his early 20s, has a thin moustache.If you can help Nottinghamshire Police track down the man, call the force on 101.
  
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• BenIreland published Woman cut from car after two cars crash in St Ann's

  24-10-2015 19:19
  
  A woman has been cut from a vehicle after two cars crashed in St Ann's.The smash happened in Kildare Road, off the Wells Road, shortly after 4.30pm on October 24.The 65-year-old woman was cut out of the car by firefighters and taken to hospital by paramedics.Nottinghamshire Police were also called to the scene A spokesman said: "A 65-year old woman (an occupant of one of the vehicles) was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Ipswich: Paul Taylor's player ratings

  24-10-2015 19:07
  
  Dorus de Vries: Had two important saves to make, but was equal to both of them, denying Freddie Sears and David McGoldrick, when the score was still at 0-0. Was not to blame for the Ipswich goal, as the ball looped beyond his reach 7Eric Lichaj: The defender was solid enough at right back, giving little away and generally reading the game well. Did not get forward quite as often as he has done in recent games 7 Jack Hobbs: The defender was a towering figure in the heart of defence. Strong in the
  
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• Exeter City 1-1 Notts County

  24-10-2015 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Noble scores as Notts County extend their league unbeaten run to three games with a draw against mid-table Exeter.
  
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• Jersey 27-29 Nottingham

  24-10-2015 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham's good form continues as they run in four tries on their way to a narrow Championship win at Jersey.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 1-1 Ipswich Town

  24-10-2015 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Trotter's debut goal in the fifth minute of injury time earns Nottingham Forest a hard-fought draw against Ipswich.
  
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• BenIreland published Professor travels from Japan to open Southwell's Bramley Apple...

  24-10-2015 18:19
  
  The history of the humble Bramley Apple – dubbed a "miracle fruit" – brought scores of visitors to Southwell, where it was first grown. The annual Bramley Festival took place in the Nottinghamshire market town on Saturday, October 24, with hundreds of different varieties on show from the Hempsall Heritage Orchard and history about the sweet apple's Southwell links. Nottinghamshire's Women's Institute held an apple pie competition, with Marie Langden, of Radcliffe WI,...
  
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• Festival celebrates 200-year-old apple

  24-10-2015 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Bramley is celebrated in Southwell
  
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• TomNorton published Missing Gamston teen Harry Franklin found

  24-10-2015 18:06
  
  A 15-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found safe and well. Harry Franklin, was reported by police as missing on Wednesday. He had last been seen in Coniston Close, Gamston, on October 12.Officers reported on Saturday he had been found and thanked members of the public for their help.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 1 Ipswich Town 1: Match report: Trotter rescues...

  24-10-2015 18:01
  
  A debut goal for Liam Trotter rescued a point for Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.The Reds looked to be heading for a fourth home defeat of the season in the Championship thanks to Jonathan Parr's strike in the 74th minute.That would have been a real suckerpunch for the hosts as they had dominated for much of the match, laying siege to their opponents' goal and creating numerous chances, only for a cutting edge up front to desert them.However, Trotter ensured a share of the...
  
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• BenIreland published Superheroes descend on Nottingham in city's third comic...

  24-10-2015 18:00
  
  Superhero sketches of Batman, Spiderman and lots more comic book classics were the centre of Nottingham's third Comic Con.Guests who have worked on top titles such as Hellboy, the Hulk and the Beano were among the exhibitioners at the Nottingham Conference Centre convention on Saturday, October 24.And guests played their role, with an array of amazing costumes of your favourite characters from the Joker to dark Jedi knights.Among the exhibitioners was Adrian Reynolds, of Basford, who is behind..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Match report: Exeter 1 Notts County 1 : Noble goal rescues point...

  24-10-2015 17:45
  
  Notts County secured their second successive away draw as they held Exeter to a 1-1 draw.The Magpies were under the cosh for the first 20 minutes with Tom Nichols firing wide from distance as Paul Tisdale's side made a bright start.They were eventually rewarded for their endeavour when Izale McLeod was dumped to the ground in the centre circle with referee Graham Salisbury opting to play on.The ball was soon switched to Nichols, who bent a terrific strike inside the far post to give Roy Carroll.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Match report: Exeter 1 Notts County 1 : Noble goal rescues point...

  24-10-2015 17:45
  
  Notts County secured their second successive away draw as they held Exeter to a 1-1 draw.The Magpies were under the cosh for the first 20 minutes with Tom Nichols firing wide from distance as Paul Tisdale's side made a bright start.They were eventually rewarded for their endeavour when Izale McLeod was dumped to the ground in the centre circle with referee Graham Salisbury opting to play on.The ball was soon switched to Nichols, who bent a terrific strike inside the far post to give...
  
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• Nottingham Post published England suffer nightmare third day against Pakistan in second...

  24-10-2015 17:27
  
  England endured a nightmare third day as they trailed a dominant Pakistan by 358 runs at the close in the second Test.Resuming in reasonable shape on 182 for three, England were bowled out for 242 in a shocking morning in Dubai.Joe Root (88), Ben Stokes (4) and Jos Buttler (0) all fell to Wahab Riaz's accurate pace bowling before Yasir Shah spun through the lower order. Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad was 15 not out.Poor long-term form for Buttler – and Ian Bell – could open the door.
  
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• TomNorton published Tomb Raider creator praises Nottingham's GameCity festival

  24-10-2015 16:53
  
  Nottingham is leading the way in which we think about video games, according to one of the godfathers of the industry. Sir Ian Livingstone, creator of the multi-million pound franchise Tomb Raider, made the comments as Nottingham's tenth GameCity festival kicked off. The GameCity festival, now in its tenth year, has been quoted as the "Glastonbury" of gaming world with dozens of events lined up over the next week.Sir Livingstone, who is also one of the co-founders at Games...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 0 Ipswich Town 0: First half match report

  24-10-2015 16:50
  
  Nottingham Forest had the better of a scrappy first half but failed to find the breakthrough as they went in at the break all square against Ipswich Town, at 0-0.Boss Dougie Freedman made two changes for the clash at the City Ground as his side went in search of their first win in five.Midfielder Liam Trotter came straight in for his debut, after signing on loan from Bolton Wanderers, while Jonny Williams made his first start for the Reds. The suspended Henri Lansbury and Tyler Walker were the..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 0 Ipswich Town 0: First half match report

  24-10-2015 16:50
  
  Nottingham Forest had the better of a scrappy first half but failed to find the breakthrough as they went in at the break all square against Ipswich Town, at 0-0.Boss Dougie Freedman made two changes for the clash at the City Ground as his side went in search of their first win in five.Midfielder Liam Trotter came straight in for his debut, after signing on loan from Bolton Wanderers, while Jonny Williams made his first start for the Reds. The suspended Henri Lansbury and Tyler Walker were the..
  
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• TomNorton published Woman rushed to QMC following crash on M1

  24-10-2015 15:38
  
  Emergency services, including air ambulance, attended a crash on the M1 on Saturday afternoon, after two cars crashed on the motorway. The collision happened at about 12.30pm on the southbound carriageway between junction 28 at the A38 for Alfreton and junction 27 at Hucknalland involved a blue Toyota Celica and a black Ford Focus. A woman was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre with minor injuries. The incident, which led to long delays, also affected traffic on the northbound...
  
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• TomNorton published Crash closes M1 southbound

  24-10-2015 15:22
  
  The M1 southbound between junctions 28 and junction 27 has been closed following a crash. A diversion has been put in place - drivers are being advised to follow the Hollow Square exiting at junction 28 and follow the A38 to the junction with the A610, following the A610 via Ripley and rejoining the M1 at junction 26. Air ambulance and emergency services are believed to be in attendance.RT @LisaJL Standing traffic on M1 southbound just north of Nottingham. Big accident, air ambulance,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town: Team news: Liam Trotter makes...

  24-10-2015 15:19
  
  Liam Trotter was thrown straight into the Nottingham Forest starting line-up after completing his loan move from Bolton Wanderers. An on-off saga finally reached a conclusion this morning, when the Reds announced the midfielder's signature had been secured. And he was handed his debut in the team to face Ipswich Town at the City Ground, lining up alongside David Vaughan in the centre of midfield. Trotter took the place of skipper Henri Lansbury, who started a three-match ban following his...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town: Team news: Liam Trotter makes...

  24-10-2015 15:19
  
  Liam Trotter was thrown straight into the Nottingham Forest starting line-up after completing his loan move from Bolton Wanderers. An on-off saga finally reached a conclusion this morning, when the Reds announced the midfielder's signature had been secured. And he was handed his debut in the team to face Ipswich Town at the City Ground, lining up alongside David Vaughan in the centre of midfield. Trotter took the place of skipper Henri Lansbury, who started a three-match ban following his...
  
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• TomNorton published Notts County honours 101-year-old fan with signed team shirt

  24-10-2015 14:42
  
  One of the oldest Notts County fans in the world was lost for words after receiving a club shirt, signed by the team, as he reached 101 years of age.Jack Challans, who, has been following the Magpies since he was a schoolboy, was presented the shirt after having to be rushed to hospital just before his birthday.Born on October 18 1914, Jack used to run from the old Arkwright School in London Road to catch reserve games at half time.Jack, who lives in Broxtowe Lane, Aspley, was going...
  
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• Trotter signs for Forest on loan

  24-10-2015 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest sign midfielder Liam Trotter from Championship rivals Bolton on a one-month loan deal.
  
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• DanRussell published Green Party leader Natalie Bennett to speak at Nottingham...

  24-10-2015 14:05
  
  The leader of the Green Party Natalie Bennett will speak at the opening of an annual convention. The National Convention, an event where training, elections and the Young Greens' Annual General Meeting are held, will take place at Nottingham Trent University on October 31 andNovember 1. Siobhan MacMahon, Young Greens Co-Chair, said: "It's really exciting that after the Green Surge, we'll be bringing so many of our new members together and getting them involved in our campaigns and our...
  
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• Reds lose Friday night thriller against Nottingham - ITV News

  24-10-2015 13:29
  Reds lose Friday night thriller against Nottingham
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  Jersey RFC's proud home record took a dent as they were beaten 29-27 by Nottingham on Friday night. In a breathless contest at St Peter the Reds had opportunities to steal a late victory but a combination of poor execution and questionable refereeing ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's John Lewis staff challenged to feed themselves for...

  24-10-2015 13:00
  
  Staff at a Nottingham department store have partnered with the charity Barnardo's. LYNETTE PINCHESS hears how they are helping and learning a valuable lesson along the way You can't buy a coffee from a big brand chain for £2.50 but that is roughly the amount young people leaving care have to feed themselves each day. Kay Beever and Terri-Anne Ellis, both 20, shared their stories with staff at John Lewis in Nottingham, to give an insight into the kind of issues they face. The retailer...
  
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• DanRussell commented CCTV footage: Man exposed himself to teenager on bus 'repeatedly'

  24-10-2015 12:19
  
  Police are hunting for a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure on a bus. On Wednesday, September 30, between 12pm and 1pm a 17 year-old girl was on the 910 Skylink bus from Castle Donnington to Derby. A man got on to the bus in the Shardlow area and sat opposite the girl. He repeatedly lifted his top throughout the journey and exposed himself to the girl. The man was described as white, 5ft 5ins tall, of a skinny build with brown hair, stubble on his...
  
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• DanRussell published Calls to reform education and scrap GCSEs made in Nottinghamshire

  24-10-2015 12:00
  
  The director-general of the Confederation of British Industry has called for reform to Britain's education system. Speaking at a business dinner at West Nottinghamshire College, John Cridland CBE said it was time for an overhaul of the way young people are set on the path to a successful working life. Addressing an audience of VIPs, business leaders, council chiefs, educationalists and high-profile employers, he said: "How can one of the richest countries on earth, with four of the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest set to complete Liam Trotter loan signing in...

  24-10-2015 11:44
  
  Nottingham Forest have finally secured the signing of Liam Trotter on loan. The Bolton midfielder is understood to have been given clearance by the Football League to face Ipswich today. Forest boss Dougie Freedman had said the deal to sign the 27-year-old was 'dead in the water' following the 1-1 draw against Burnley in midweek. At that point, forest had spent more than a week trying to push the deal through within the limitations of the FFP transfer embargo, without success. But with...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hallowe'en party food and cocktails

  24-10-2015 11:00
  
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• TomNorton published Researchers comes up with ingredients for perfect night's sleep

  24-10-2015 10:52
  
  Researchers believe they have found the exact time for people to go bed for a perfect night's sleep.With the clocks going back by one hour on Sunday, a study has suggested that 10.37pm is the ideal time to drop off.The survey, which involved 1,000 people, also found that around half of the nation have trouble getting a good night's rest due to cold and discomfort during winter.One in four people said they left the heating on all night, the majority opting not to because of money...
  
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• Nottingham Bond Girl Rachel Grant talks about life after 007 - Nottingham Post

  24-10-2015 10:24
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  Nottingham Bond Girl Rachel Grant talks about life after 007
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  The 24th James Bond film, Spectre, is released on Monday. Jemma Page speaks to former Bond girl Rachel Grant about how her life changed after 007. From the girl next door living in Mapperley to a seductive Bond Girl, actress Rachel Grant was projected ...
  

• TomNorton published Missing 86-year-old Ron Dixon from Awsworth found

  24-10-2015 10:19
  
  Police have found an 86-year-old man who went missing earlier this week. Ron Dixon, of Awsworth, was last heard from around midday on Friday. Officers reported that Mr Dixon had been found the same evening and thanked the public for help with their missing persons appeal.
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham Bond Girl Rachel Grant talks about life after 007

  24-10-2015 10:00
  
  The 24th James Bond film, Spectre, is released on Monday. Jemma Page speaks to former Bond girl Rachel Grant about how her life changed after 007 From the girl next door living in Mapperley to a seductive Bond Girl, actress Rachel Grant was projected into the limelight 13 years ago when she caught the eye of Hollywood heart-throb Pierce Brosnan. The 38-year-old appeared in the James Bond film Die Another Die, which was released in 2002, in Pierce's final appearance as the fictional MI6...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham Bond Girl Rachel Grant talks about life after 007

  24-10-2015 10:00
  
  The 24th James Bond film, Spectre, is released on Monday. Jemma Page speaks to former Bond girl Rachel Grant about how her life changed after 007 From the girl next door living in Mapperley to a seductive Bond Girl, actress Rachel Grant was projected into the limelight 13 years ago when she caught the eye of Hollywood heart-throb Pierce Brosnan. The 38-year-old appeared in the James Bond film Die Another Die, which was released in 2002, in Pierce's final appearance as the fictional MI6...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Saturday, October 24

  24-10-2015 09:55
  
  Traffic is flowing freely across most of the county this morning apart from some minor congestion, mostly due to ongoing roadworks. There is some slow traffic on Mansfield Road at Goose Island outbound with speeds of around 10mph. Ongoing ring roads is also causing some minor delays on the A609 Nottingham towards Smalley between Radford Boulevard and Middleton Boulevard. The A611 is also closed outbound at Moor Bridge. There are no reported delays on the tram or Trent Barton and...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire weather for Saturday, October 24: Showers...

  24-10-2015 09:44
  
  Rain is forecast throughout most of today with temperatures falling beyond 10C this evening.A dry start will give way to showers at around 10am and continue until 6pm, becoming heavy for a time, remaining dry throughout the evening. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 12C around midday falling to 7C by 10pm across the county.Conditions will improve on Sunday, with a cloudy start clearing with light winds and a touch of frost in some places at dawn – highs of 11C and lows of 5C.
  
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• DanRussell published Video: Nottinghamshire firework displays

  24-10-2015 09:14
  
  With bonfire night just around the corner we have collected videos of some of the best firework displays from over the years. Riverside Festival 2015Christmas 2014Bonfire night 2013 New Year 2012
  
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• Tim Sexton: 'Gold rush' at Attenborough - Nottingham Post (blog)

  24-10-2015 08:40
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  Tim Sexton: 'Gold rush' at Attenborough
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  Tim Sexton from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, assistant manager at Attenborough Nature Centre, takes a look at Britain's joint smallest bird, which has arrived at the site. It is late autumn, and as winter closes in, thousands of birds have begun to ...
  

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