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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham religious communities prepare to celebrate Diwali in...

  10-11-2015 20:47
  
  As this year's Festival of Light begins today, Nottingham's Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities are preparing to celebrate Diwali in extravagant style. The festival runs for five days and is one of the most important in Indian tradition. In Nottingham a number of events are planned throughout the five days, including a Festival of Lights at the Hindu Temple, and a display of lights and fireworks at Highfields Park. Mr Jagjivan Gajree, the secretary at Nottingham's Hindu Temple, in Carlton...
  
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• DanRobinson published Police issue safety messages for Diwali celebrations in...

  10-11-2015 20:32
  
  Safety messages have been released by police to people celebrating Diwali. Officers pointed out the dangers of lighting divas or candles during the Hindu festival, which begins with Diwali Day on Wednesday. They also warned people against opening doors and windows, saying opportunitist thieves could be lurking. Nottinghamshire Police Community Cohesion Inspector Gurmit Kaur said: "The festival of Diwali is a time for celebration. We want to keep it that way. On Diwali Day make sure...
  
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• DanRobinson published Doorstep fraudster targeted vulnerable and elderly people

  10-11-2015 19:38
  
  A man who defrauded elderly and vulnerable people at their doorstep has been sentenced. Mark Mitchell, of Eltham Drive, Broxtowe, admitted two offences of fraud by false representation, which related to selling window and door alarms to elderly people. The 41-year-old was sentenced to 250 hours of unpaid community work and a five-year criminal behaviour order. Police said Mitchell targeted vulnerable people, entering their homes and making them feel compelled – often through fear...
  
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• JenniferScott published Fire crew tackles car blaze at Meadow Lane

  10-11-2015 19:00
  
  Emergency services are tackling a car fire outside Notts County's home ground. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene on Meadow Lane just before 6pm on Tuesday.Firefighters had to use two sets of breathing apparatus whilst putting out the blaze.A spokesman from the service said nobody had been hurt during the incident. Police are currently on route but no road closures have been put in place.
  
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• DanRobinson published Woman suffers facial burns after bungalow fire

  10-11-2015 19:00
  
  A woman suffered burns to her face and arms after a Worksop bungalow fire. She was taken to hospital after the incident on Tuesday morning. A Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the home was "severely damaged". Three fire engines from Worksop fire station attended the scene, in Monmouth Road, after receiving a call at 10.40am. Two breathing apparatus and two hose reels were used to battle the blaze, which was under control within half an hour.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham dermatology concerns could lead to letter to secretary...

  10-11-2015 17:18
  
  Councillors and health experts in Nottinghamshire could write to secretary of state Jeremy Hunt in a bid to tackle local shortages of adult dermatology consultants.It comes nearly a year after Nottingham's centre of excellence for treating patients with conditions like skin cancer and eczema collapsed when private provider Circle won the right to provide the services.Nottingham University Hospitals Trust – which runs the City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre – lost the contract...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham dermatology concerns could lead to letter to

  10-11-2015 17:18
  
  Councillors and health experts in Nottinghamshire could write to secretary of state Jeremy Hunt in a bid to tackle local shortages of adult dermatology consultants.It comes nearly a year after Nottingham's centre of excellence for treating patients with conditions like skin cancer and eczema collapsed when private provider Circle won the right to provide the services.Nottingham University Hospitals Trust – which runs the City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre – lost the contract...
  
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• DanRobinson published East Midlands Ambulance Service wins contract for non-emergency...

  10-11-2015 17:16
  
  East Midlands Ambulance Service looks set to win a contract to provide patient transport services in some areas of the region – paving the way for it to take on similar duties in Nottinghamshire. It was announced on Monday that the service was the preferred bidder for the Derbyshire non-urgent patient transport service (PTS), beating competition by private and NHS organisations. There will now be more negotiations with the four Derbyshire clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) –...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: First league game under...

  10-11-2015 17:10
  
  In their promotion season in the Second Division, Forest experienced a first in their history during the away clash at Stoke City on November 3, 1956. The game was won by the hosts 2-1 as the Reds played a league game under floodlights for the first time ever. "Forest had agreed to play the second half under floodlights, this being the first time they had taken this course for a league encounter, although they had played several friendlies under such conditions," wrote the Football...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mick Newell suggests some County Championship games should be...

  10-11-2015 17:10
  
  Mick Newell has suggested a small number of County Championship games should be played abroad to help ensure spin bowling does not become a dying art among English cricketers. Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid and Notts' Samit Patel failed to match Pakistan's spinners in the United Arab Emirates in the last month. Now the Nottinghamshire director of cricket and national selector believes each of the 18 first-class counties could play a match on foreign soil each season to help produce a world class...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mick Newell suggests some County Championship games should be...

  10-11-2015 17:10
  
  Mick Newell has suggested a small number of County Championship games should be played abroad to help ensure spin bowling does not become a dying art among English cricketers. Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid and Notts' Samit Patel failed to match Pakistan's spinners in the United Arab Emirates in the last month. Now the Nottinghamshire director of cricket and national selector believes each of the 18 first-class counties could play a match on foreign soil each season to help produce a world class...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Exclusive Q&A: Ambulance boss Sue Noyes tells Post her plans...

  10-11-2015 17:02
  
  You've been in the role for two years now, what have your achievements been? And how would you describe your record – how does the service look compared to when you took over?"I think, from my perspective I would say we have seen some very positive changes as well as some challenges. In common with the rest of the NHS it's a very challenging place two years on. There's a lot I am very proud of and one of the things I am most pleased about is our staffing programme."For example,...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Exclusive Q&A: Ambulance boss Sue Noyes tells Post her plans...

  10-11-2015 17:02
  
  You've been in the role for two years now, what have your achievements been? And how would you describe your record – how does the service look compared to when you took over?"I think, from my perspective I would say we have seen some very positive changes as well as some challenges. In common with the rest of the NHS it's a very challenging place two years on. There's a lot I am very proud of and one of the things I am most pleased about is our staffing programme."For example,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Golf round-up: Steedman set for national colleges finals after...

  10-11-2015 17:00
  
  New College Nottingham student Cameron Steedman has secured his place at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport National Championships after coming fourth in the regional tournament at Morley Hayes Golf Club in Derby.The AoC Championships is one of the largest annual sporting events in England, involving over 1,800 college students and the finals are set to take place in April in Tyne and Wear."I really enjoyed representing the college in a sport that I love. I didn't play to my best on...
  
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• BenIreland published Central College salon donates 20 £20 pamper vouchers to...

  10-11-2015 16:36
  
  A hair and beauty salon run by one of Nottingham's leading colleges has donated 20 gift vouchers to a local food bank to raffle at its Christmas fair.Salon Central, in Wheeler Gate, has given the vouchers – worth £20 each – to the Clifton NG11 Food Bank.They will be part of the hampers to be raffled off in the Christmas fun day on December 5 at the Hope/St Francis Church in Southchurch Drive.Between noon and 2pm, the charity is hosting its festive fun day, with free activities.
  
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• rsherdley published Aspley violent disorder trial update: Witness saw man hit by car

  10-11-2015 16:20
  
  The driver of a silver-coloured car hit a man running away, the impact lifting him into the air, at the scene of a street brawl in Aspley, a jury heard.The casualty slid onto the road after he landed on his hips and lower back on the car near Asian Flavaz restaurant, Nottingham Crown Court was told on Tuesday, November 10.The car reversed and moved forward at speed toward the man, said witness Harold Somersall, as he described the incident at the trial 15 men charged with violent disorder that..
  
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• Five charged over derby crowd trouble

  10-11-2015 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five men are charged after crowd trouble at the recent East Midlands derby between Nottingham Forest and Derby County.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham in 2016: 16 top things to do

  10-11-2015 15:58
  
  It might be more than six weeks until Nottingham welcomes in the New Year and before the Winter Wonderland has opened, But attention is already turning to what's on the menu for 2016. Nottingham is earning a glowing reputation for the quality and diversity of events that it hosts throughout the year. Looking ahead to next year, Experience Nottinghamshire have announced a wide range of events and delights that residents and visitors can look forward to once Christmas has been and...
  
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• JemmaPage published Chilwell traders urge shoppers to return as 'devastating'...

  10-11-2015 15:50
  
  Traders in Chilwell are calling on shoppers to return after years of "devastating" roadworks. High Road fully re-opened yesterday after more than two months of sewage works, which followed two years of construction for the new tram route, which finished on August 25. Despite the fact that the road is now open and free of roadworks, business owners in the area say they are worried they might not survive much longer. Traders say they need to get the message out that the roads are...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Chilwell traders urge shoppers to return as 'devastating'...

  10-11-2015 15:50
  
  Traders in Chilwell are calling on shoppers to return after years of "devastating" roadworks. High Road fully re-opened yesterday after more than two months of sewage works, which followed two years of construction for the new tram route, which finished on August 25. Despite the fact that the road is now open and free of roadworks, business owners in the area say they are worried they might not survive much longer. Traders say they need to get the message out that the roads are...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published IN PICTURES: What to do in Nottingham in 2016

  10-11-2015 15:37
  
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• NottmPostEG published I'm A Celebrity contestants announced

  10-11-2015 15:22
  
  The ten celebrities heading into the jungle for the new series of I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! have been announced. They are: Duncan Bannatyne OBELady Colin CampbellTony HadleyYvette FieldingChris EubankSusannah ConstantineBrian FriedmanJorgie PorterKieron DyerGeorge Shelley from boy band Union J, whose dad lives in NottinghamThey willbattle it out to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle when the series kicks off on ITV1 on Sunday, November 15. Last year saw motorcycle...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Forest and Derby hooligans will be banned from matches - but...

  10-11-2015 15:18
  
  Football hooligans face bans from attending matches for organising a punch-up between 70 fans of Nottingham Forest and Derby County.The ringleader faces immediate jail but others can expect suspended prison terms, said Michael Stokes QC, Nottingham's senior judge, at the end of the trial of one of them.By a majority of 11 to one, a jury found Ian Litman, 48, guilty of conspiracy to commit unlawful violence on September 28, 2013. The Forest season ticket holder of Western Boulevard,...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Five men charged with public order offences after Nottingham...

  10-11-2015 14:15
  
  Police have charged five men with public order offences which allegedly took place during or after Nottingham Forest's 1-0 win against Derby County last week.Graham Fisher, 54 of Breckhill Road, Woodthorpe has been charged with going onto the playing area at a football match, and Dale Haywood, 23 of Sherwood Court, Beeston has been charged with being drunk and disorderly.Police have also charged Nathan Renshaw, 25, of Garden Crescent, South Normanton, Derbyshire with being drunk in a designated.
  
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• JonPritchard published Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday

  10-11-2015 14:13
  
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• JonPritchard published Armistice Day

  10-11-2015 14:09
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• Nottingham Post published WWE wrestling legend Kurt Angle ready to lift lid on his career...

  10-11-2015 14:00
  
  Kurt Angle, one of the best professional wrestlers in the world, is coming to the East Midlands to lift the lid on his life and career for fans. While the current stars of WWE will be at the Capital FM Arena on Friday, former champion Angle is ready to be grilled by fans on November 21. He says he can't wait for questions on a life that has seen the peak of sporting success in winningOlympic gold – with a broken neck – to the troubles of substance abuse. "The tour is the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Black Friday 2015: Where can I find the best deals so far?

  10-11-2015 13:54
  
  With just over two weeks to go until the busiest shopping event of the year gets underway, high street and online stores are kicking off Black Friday early.The mega spending day, which saw Britons cough up an incredible £810 million last year will arrive on November 27, with retailers Amazon and Argos going toe-to-toe as the battle for a pre-Christmas spending boost hots up.One major player, Asda, the Walmart-owned and traditional cheerleader of Black Friday has pulled out of the day after
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Black Friday 2015: What's the deals so far?

  10-11-2015 13:54
  
  With just over two weeks to go until the busiest shopping event of the year gets underway, high street and online stores are kicking off Black Friday early.The mega spending day, which saw Britons cough up an incredible £810 million last year will arrive on November 27, with retailers Amazon and Argos going toe-to-toe as the battle for a pre-Christmas spending boost hots up.One major player, Asda, the Walmart-owned and traditional cheerleader of Black Friday has pulled out of the day after
  
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• rsherdley published Investigation launched into police reaction to man who died in...

  10-11-2015 13:09
  
  Police are to investigate how they reacted in the final minutes of the life of a man found dead outside a two-storey building in Radford.The IPCC inquiry emerged as Coroner Miss Mairin Casey opened and adjourned the inquest into the death of 35-year-old Ashley Wright.She said he died on October 30 and was identified by police, who had checked his finger and palm print impressions and they compared exactly.She gave a brief summary of the circumstances leading to the tragedy - but stressed there..
  
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• Nottingham Post published WWE stars in Nottingham for latest Capital FM Arena show

  10-11-2015 13:00
  
  The stars of WWE are coming to the Capital FM Arena to entertain wrestling fans young and old.Friday's show will be main evented by Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns and long-term adversary Bray Wyatt.Wyatt's disciples, the Wyatt family, will also be in action as they take on returning former tag team champions the Usos and Ryback.English wrestlers Neville and King Barrett will battle for the United States title with current champion Alberto del Rio, while fans can also see Stardust, Lucha...
  
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• JonPritchard published The name's Smith... Paul Smith: Designer creates sleeve for rare...

  10-11-2015 12:55
  
  There are few people in the world as well dressed as James Bond – but fashion designer Paul Smith might well be one of them. And now Nottingham's most famous fashionista has designed a book cover to celebrate the launch of the new James Bond film, Spectre. The style icon has teamed up with Peter Harrington Books, the country's largest rare book seller, to create a new cover for a first edition of The Man With The Golden Gun. The sleek design shows James Bond wearing the new Paul...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's Eric Lichaj holding Q&A during pie and...

  10-11-2015 12:52
  
  The official Nottingham Forest Supporters Club are staging a pie and peas evening on Tuesday night, where Reds full-back Eric Lichaj will be holding a question and answer session with fans.The even is being staged at the Robin Hood Suite at the City Ground and starts at 6.30pm for the pie and peas, before American Lichaj will conduct his Q&A from around 7.30pm.Places are limited to around 150 on the night and so tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.Tickets cost £5,.
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham Forest v Derby County brawl: Forest fan found guilty...

  10-11-2015 12:46
  
  A Nottingham Forest fan has been found guilty of helping to organise a punch-up with Derby County supporters two years ago.Ian Litman, 48, Western Boulevard, Nottingham was granted bail and will be sentenced in eight days, with 14 other men who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit unlawful violence on September 28, 2013.During his six-day trial at Nottingham Crown Court, the jury heard that up to 70 people were seen running through the streets of Trowell, near Ilkeston.Judge...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Nottingham Forest v Derby County brawl: Forest fan found guilty...

  10-11-2015 12:46
  
  A Nottingham Forest fan has been found guilty of helping to organise a punch-up with Derby County supporters two years ago.Ian Litman, 48, Western Boulevard, Nottingham was granted bail and will be sentenced in eight days, with 14 other men who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit unlawful violence on September 28, 2013.During his six-day trial at Nottingham Crown Court, the jury heard that up to 70 people were seen running through the streets of Trowell, near Ilkeston.Judge...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Busted head to Nottingham's Capital FM Arena for first tour in 12...

  10-11-2015 12:36
  
  It's the reunion no one thought would happen - not even band members Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne - but Busted are back. And what's more the Year 3000 singers are coming to Nottingham's Capital FM Arena on May 18. For one of their first gigs as Busted for 12 years. "A year ago James and I got together and just started hanging out … and it felt really different, somehow, to how it had ten years ago. And the idea crept into my head after all that time apart: what...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Steve Coogan's business partner Henry Normal talks poetry, fish...

  10-11-2015 11:39
  
  He's the "scruffy kid from Bilborough" who ended up writing some of the most beloved comedies on British television. So what makes Baby Cow Productions co-founder and Steve Coogan's pal Henry Normal tick? Rachel Gorman talks to the poet, comedian and producer about fish fingers, being star struck and his new Nottingham Poetry Festival Henry Normal is just that; Normal by name, normal by nature. Chatting on the phone you'd never know (with his dry sense of humour and very light...
  
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• Nottinghamshire sign paceman Siddle

  10-11-2015 11:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire re-sign Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle, who played for them in 2014, on a two-year contract.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Economic conference to look at role of East Midlands in driving...

  10-11-2015 11:08
  
  Aregional economic conference, which aims to examine the East Midlands' role in driving economic growth in the UK, takes place in Nottingham this week.Organised by East Midlands Chamber*, the 2015 State of the Economy Conference takes place at the Belfry Hotel, between noon and 4pm, on Wednesday, November 11. The event will provide business leaders with an overview of the region's performance over the past year and its prospects for the coming year, focusing on two key issues that are central...
  
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• NottmPostEG published 8 Out Of 10 Cats' James Acaster talks jury service, avocados and...

  10-11-2015 10:55
  
  It doesn't sound like the basis for a stand-up show but comedian James Acaster is looking at the funny side of his time as a juror on a murder trial for his new UK tour, Represent. "I called it Represent because it sounds mega gangsta and because I talk about courtroom issues in the show and if you're in court then you better get someone to represent you," explains the 30-year-old Kettering comic. "Plus the last show was called Recognise so I thought it'd be cool to call this...
  
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• MattDavies published Peter Siddle returning to Nottinghamshire after signing a...

  10-11-2015 10:55
  
  Australia international Peter Siddle is returning to Nottinghamshire for a second spell as an overseas player after signing a two-year contract. The 30-year-old, who has played 57 Tests for his country, will play both four day and 50 over cricket for Notts. He took 37 wickets at an average of 31.48 for Mick Newell's team in 2014 before being recalled after 11 County Championship games by Cricket Australia. Newell is not anticipating an early exit this time as the Aussies have no Tests...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Every Time I Die, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: Review

  10-11-2015 10:37
  
  "Who hasn't seen us before?" yells Every Time I Die front man Keith Buckley, waiting patiently for a show of hands. "Where have you been? This is our 48,000th time playing here! Were you watching Eastenders?" before professing that it's the only TV programme he knows. Despite the bizarre banter, Every Time I Die shows aren't for the faint of heart. A mere three songs into the set and the first casualty appears, as someone is carried out of the pit by six people as more and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

  10-11-2015 10:31
  
  Petrol: 1. Asda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 103.7p 2.Morrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 103.7p 3.Sainsbury's, Castle Bridge Road, Castle Boulevard, 104.9p 4.Express, Valley Road, Basford, 104.9p Diesel: 1. Asda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p 2.Morrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 106.7p 3.Tesco, Top Valley Drive, Top Valley, 106.9p 4.Tesco, Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, 106.9p
  
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• Nottingham Post published Takeover at Long Eaton Nepalese restaurant

  10-11-2015 10:06
  
  The new owners of a Nepalese restaurant in Long Eaton celebrated with a party for invited guests. Chandra Mainali and Mahasharma Kharel have taken over Mount Gurkha Village, in Tamworth Road, renaming it Mount Gurkha Spice. Mr Mainali, who has been in the restaurant business for 25 years, came to the UK eight years ago. The new menu is a combination of Indian curries such as dopiaza, korma and jalfrezi and Nepalese specialities. Khola ko machha is a special recipe from the chef's...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Experian reports drop in revenue

  10-11-2015 09:33
  
  Experian, one of Nottingham's biggest private sector employees, has reported a slight drop in revenue for the last six months. The data giant issued its half-yearly financial report for the six months ending September 30 on Tuesday. Total revenue was US$2,24 billion (£1.48 billion), compared with $2.39 billion (£1.58 billion) for the same period last year. Total revenue for the full year ended March 31 2015 was $4.8 billion (£3.17 billion). Brian Cassin, Chief Executive...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire weather: Tuesday, November 10, 2015

  10-11-2015 09:27
  
  Mild temperatures and black clouds are the order of the day in Nottingham today. Met Office forecasters are predicting consistent temperatures of around 15 degrees celsius. But black clouds will cover the county from around midday to late evening tonight. For all the latest weather news click here.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Three cars severely damaged in Nottingham city centre fires

  10-11-2015 08:29
  
  Three cars were left severely damaged after going up in flames overnight. Firefighters were called to two separate incidents early in the morning where cars were fully ablaze and spent nearly an hour dealing with the problems. The first incident happened at around 1.03am in Birkin Avenue, Hyson Green and firefighters spent half an hour dealing with the problem - which saw two cars severely damaged. And at 1.17am another crew had to put out a blaze which had engulfed one car in Bank Wood...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Tuesday, November 10, 2015

  10-11-2015 08:14
  
  Traffic is moving slowly on the M1 through Nottinghamshire with drivers warned to expect minor delays. Vehicles are queuing between junction 25 for the A52 Brian Clough Way and junction 24a for the A50 and Derby. Roadworks are also causing delays on some of the city's major roads including the A6005 into Nottingham and the A60 from West Bridgford to the city centre. However, Nottingham Express Transit - which runs the city's tram network - has reported that a good service is running this...
  
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• JonPritchard published Live: Breaking news from around Nottingham on Tuesday, November...

  10-11-2015 07:29
  
  Hello and welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll get all the breaking news first.6.50amThe success of a city sweet shop has led to them taking on a number of apprentices.Read more here.6.30amA family are living in fear after their car was attacked four time by a vandal.Watch the CCTV here.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Why the omens are positive that Nottingham Forest can 'build on'...

  10-11-2015 07:00
  
  The omens are positive that Nottingham Forest can take heed of their manager and skipper's words in the wake of a crucial derby victory. The Reds' 1-0 win over Derby County on Friday night at the City Ground ended a run of eight games without a win in the Championship for the team. Amid that run, Forest were producing some positive displays but failing to get the end product to put their chances away. After picking up three points over the Rams both Dougie Freedman and Henri Lansbury urged...
  
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