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• PMBlackburn published Brave Nottinghamshire firefighters and local heroes honoured at...

  12-11-2015 21:42
  
  Three men who rescued a pensioner from a house fire were among the heroic members of the public and brave firefighters honoured at an awards ceremony tonight.Joiner colleagues Mat Knight and Andy Tuft rushed to a property in the Ladybrook estate, Mansfield, in June when they heard a woman screaming that her husband was stuck inside the burning building.Security worker Sam Wilson – who lived next door – was already on the scene trying to move the man, who was in his 70s, and between..
  
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• Arsonist jailed for killing landlord

  12-11-2015 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who killed his landlord by starting a fire at flats in Nottingham is jailed for 26 years.
  
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• Nottingham Post published I Believe In Miracles: Tony Woodcock: Nottingham Forest were bit...

  12-11-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest had just made history. Trevor Francis had just scored the only goal of the game against Malmo at the Olympic Stadium in Munich. They had just lifted the European Cup for the first time. But you wouldn't have known it looking at the Reds' dressing room afterwards. This was a team used to delighting the crowds with an attractive attacking style. And despite lifting the biggest prize in club football, the players couldn't help feeling they had let their fans down. "We...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented I Believe In Miracles: Tony Woodcock: Nottingham Forest were bit...

  12-11-2015 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest had just made history. Trevor Francis had just scored the only goal of the game against Malmo at the Olympic Stadium in Munich. They had just lifted the European Cup for the first time. But you wouldn't have known it looking at the Reds' dressing room afterwards. This was a team used to delighting the crowds with an attractive attacking style. And despite lifting the biggest prize in club football, the players couldn't help feeling they had let their fans down. "We...
  
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• Nottingham Post published I Believe In Miracles: 'Nottingham Forest European Cup team...

  12-11-2015 18:50
  
  Former striker Tony Woodcock believes Nottingham Forest would have boosted their trophy cabinet further if the successful European Cup team of 1979 had stayed together longer. And he feels there is a lesson in there for the modern day club. Woodcock left the City Ground midway through the 1979-80 season, though maintains he has won two European Cups despite having joined Cologne before the Reds' second final. Midfielder Archie Gemmill, too, moved on, after being dropped for the final...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Alan Sheehan says Notts County cannot let FA Cup shambles derail...

  12-11-2015 17:45
  
  Alan Sheehan admits he is still embarrassed by Notts County'sFA Cup exit, but insists they cannot let national humiliation derail their quest for the play-offs. The Magpies are still coming to terms with their 2-0 defeat at Salford City last Friday as they crashed out of the FA Cup in one of the shocks of the competition so far. Some Notts fans have claimed it was one of the worst performances in the club's history as they lost to a team three divisions below them in the football...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Morgan Eames hopes his patience pays off at Nottingham Rugby

  12-11-2015 17:41
  
  Morgan Eames is hoping patience is rewarded as he looks to stake his claim for a regular place in Nottingham Rugby's Championship starting XV.The young lock forward is into the second of a two-year deal, but is having to bide his time as he provides cover for Toby Freeman and Dan Montagu.However, he will get his chance in the British and Irish Cup game against Cardiff Blues on Saturday – and he is raring to go."I'm looking to get that four or five shirt. You've got to be...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Non-league football round-up: Basford aim to bounce back in FA...

  12-11-2015 17:30
  
  Basford United will look to continue their good run in the FA Trophy, in their first season in the competition, when they face Warrington Town away in the second qualifying round on Saturday (3pm).United have already progressed through two rounds of the competition to reach this stage, having beaten both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Grantham Town 3-1 in previous rounds.And they will be looking to bounce back from a midweek League Cup defeat to local rivals Carlton Town."We talk about...
  
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• DanRobinson published Taxi firms start fightback against Uber after Nottingham launch

  12-11-2015 17:18
  
  Taxi firm owners in Nottingham have dismissed Uber as "just another company" as they started the fightback against the global phenomenon. They believe the multinational – which arrived in the city last Friday – does not mean the end for other taxi businesses. About 20 people, representing eight companies in Nottinghamshire, attended a "How to beat Uber" roadshow, held by the Autocab taxi software company at the DoubleTree Hilton hotel in Nuthall Road on...
  
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• BenIreland published Former teacher appears in court over alleged historic sex...

  12-11-2015 17:12
  
  A former teacher from Nottinghamshire has appeared in court charged with historic sex offences.Christopher Metcalfe, 68, of Cross Lane, Blidworth, appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court on November 12 charged with three counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault and one count of buggery.He has been bailed to appear at Derby Crown Court on December 7, when he will face trial for the alleged offences.A small group of protesters made up of campaigners against historical sex abuse in...
  
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• Gory 'Game of Thrones' cake wins gold

  12-11-2015 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three weeks spent on the gruesome gâteau
  
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• JonPritchard published Headache for Clifton residents after rise in trolleys being...

  12-11-2015 16:51
  
  Supermarket shopping trolleys are causing a headache for residents in Clifton – who say they are being dumped all over the neighbourhood. Morrisons recently removed the £1 lock pads from its trolleys to make shopping easier for customers – but it has resulted in a number of their trolleys being stolen. It also comes after shoppers nationally have started being charged 5p for each plastic bag they use. Trolleys have been spotted in bushes, left at the roadside and even...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Headache for Clifton residents after rise in trolleys being...

  12-11-2015 16:51
  
  Supermarket shopping trolleys are causing a headache for residents in Clifton – who say they are being dumped all over the neighbourhood. Morrisons recently removed the £1 lock pads from its trolleys to make shopping easier for customers – but it has resulted in a number of their trolleys being stolen. It also comes after shoppers nationally have started being charged 5p for each plastic bag they use. Trolleys have been spotted in bushes, left at the roadside and even...
  
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• HMRC reveals tax office shake-up

  12-11-2015 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's tax authority will close 137 local offices and replace them with 13 regional centres, including one in Nottingham, raising fears over job losses.
  
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• Football League to be renamed 'EFL'

  12-11-2015 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Football League is to be renamed the "English Football League" from the end of the 2015-16 season.
  
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• sherdley published Tenant who killed landlord in house fire is jailed for life

  12-11-2015 16:18
  
  A tenant was today jailed for life for murdering his landlord - after he set fire to his kitchen and left him to burn.Sekou Soumare, 56, who pleaded guilty this morning, had wanted his £600 deposit back before he left the property.There were plans to evict him, but proceedings had been unsuccessful in October last year due to a technical breach of procedure, so he remained in living in his room at the house.Property developer and owner of the property Christopher Bonnick, 55, moved in...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Construction work for Nottingham's 'cycle super highway' causing...

  12-11-2015 16:18
  
  Drivers say roadworks to create Nottingham's new "cycle super highway" have created "nightmare" traffic gridlock. As part of the £6.1 million project, construction work began in Castle Boulevard last week to create the first two-lane cycle route and is expected to take about three months. It has led to long delays throughout the day and during rush hour, with temporary traffic lights at the Castle Bridge Road junction forcing queues that stretch back to Wilford...
  
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• Nottingham Post published The top 5 tips for negotiating a better salary

  12-11-2015 16:12
  
  So, you love your job, but you want more money. You put in the hours, do the work and get the results. Quite simply, you're worth it. But how to make that all-important pitch to your boss? Here are the Post's top five tips for pulling off that tricky conversation. 1. RelaxMost people will say that their biggest hurdle when negotiating a salary is their own lack of self-confidence. We just hate asking for money! Just remember that negotiations are a completely normal part of business...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented The top 5 tips for negotiating a better salary

  12-11-2015 16:12
  
  So, you love your job, but you want more money. You put in the hours, do the work and get the results. Quite simply, you're worth it. But how to make that all-important pitch to your boss? Here are the Post's top five tips for pulling off that tricky conversation. 1. RelaxMost people will say that their biggest hurdle when negotiating a salary is their own lack of self-confidence. We just hate asking for money! Just remember that negotiations are a completely normal part of business...
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire County Council sign off 20mph speed limit on more...

  12-11-2015 15:58
  
  Roads in Rushcliffe will have their speed limits cut to 20mph after a vote by Nottinghamshire County Council. The streets in Lady Bay, along with an area marked out by Radcliffe Road, Davies Road and Albert Road in West Bridgford, have been part of a "advisory" scheme asking drivers to keep to the lower limit. But there were no powers to prosecute those who went faster and no permanent signs in place. Now the local authority will spend £22,000 to roll out the mandatory...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Nottinghamshire County Council sign off 20mph speed limit on more...

  12-11-2015 15:58
  
  Roads in Rushcliffe will have their speed limits cut to 20mph after a vote by Nottinghamshire County Council. The streets in Lady Bay, along with an area marked out by Radcliffe Road, Davies Road and Albert Road in West Bridgford, have been part of a "advisory" scheme asking drivers to keep to the lower limit. But there were no powers to prosecute those who went faster and no permanent signs in place. Now the local authority will spend £22,000 to roll out the mandatory...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sexual abuse victim loses bid for damages against Nottinghamshire...

  12-11-2015 15:55
  
  A woman who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of foster parents in Nottingham when she was a child has lost her Appeal Court bid for damages from the council responsible for her care.Three judges unanimously rejected an appeal by 38-year-old Natasha Armes against the loss of her High Court damages claim against Nottinghamshire County Council.She claimed the authority had a duty to protect her from deliberate harm by those looking after her.Lord Justice Tomlinson said Nottingham-based Ms Armes,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published How to write the perfect CV

  12-11-2015 15:53
  
  It's one of the most commonly searched for terms on Google and one of the most popular questions perspective employees ask - how do I write a CV? There is a great deal of importance placed on write one and understandably so. A CV is the first and often the only thing an employer sees, it's their first impression of you and who you are. It's effectively your own advert. If it's confused, incorrect and doesn't look the part, then it won't get a second look and you risk missing out on your...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce linked with Fulham...

  12-11-2015 15:19
  
  Former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce is understood to be interested in the Fulham job. The former England Under-21 boss was sacked by the Reds in February, but is said to be pursuing a return to the world of management. According to reports, Pearce is interested in succeeding Kit Symons, who was sacked by Fulham following a 5-2 home defeat to Birmingham. Pearce guided the Reds to the top of the Championship table, following an excellent unbeaten start last season, but form dipped...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce linked with Fulham...

  12-11-2015 15:19
  
  Former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce is understood to be interested in the Fulham job. The former England Under-21 boss was sacked by the Reds in February, but is said to be pursuing a return to the world of management. According to reports, Pearce is interested in succeeding Kit Symons, who was sacked by Fulham following a 5-2 home defeat to Birmingham. Pearce guided the Reds to the top of the Championship table, following an excellent unbeaten start last season, but form dipped...
  
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• DanRobinson published Neighbours come together to try food from around the world

  12-11-2015 15:15
  
  Lithuanian sausages, Moroccan chicken and South African bobotie curry were some of the exotic dishes on offer as residents from the Broxtowe estate came together to celebrate food from around the world. About 160 people turned out at the event at the Hope Centre, in Frinton Road, this week to taste meals from more than 30 countries. It was the latest event held by the recently-formed Broxtowe Community Club to encourage closer links in the community. Rev June Kirkham, club chairwoman and...
  
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• NatalieFahy published 25 cute nativity pictures from 2001

  12-11-2015 14:53
  
  Gallery created by NatalieFahy
  
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• DanRobinson published Aldi reduces price of television after brochure mistake

  12-11-2015 14:52
  
  A supermarket has vowed to honour a reduced price for a TV after it was mistakenly advertised in a brochure. Aldi says it will sell the 4K Ultra HD TV at its Colwick store for £219.99 - £10 less than it was supposed to cost. It came after the Post reported yesterday how the item, which was advertised at £229.99, was placed alongside the "under £220" banner in the company's "reduced special deals". A Post reader sent in a photograph of the...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Aldi reduces price of television after brochure mistake

  12-11-2015 14:52
  
  A supermarket has vowed to honour a reduced price for a TV after it was mistakenly advertised in a brochure. Aldi says it will sell the 4K Ultra HD TV at its Colwick store for £219.99 - £10 less than it was supposed to cost. It came after the Post reported yesterday how the item, which was advertised at £229.99, was placed alongside the "under £220" banner in the company's "reduced special deals". A Post reader sent in a photograph of the...
  
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• JenniferScott published HMRC to open new regional hub in Nottingham as six East Midlands...

  12-11-2015 14:12
  
  Nottingham will become a regional centre for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs after the government announced it would be closing 137 offices across the UK.The plan is to open the city hub in 2021 to replace six offices across the East Midlands - most of which are set to close between 2020 and 2021. But it has not been decided whether it will remain at its current campus on Castle Meadow or at a brand new location, yet to be disclosed.HMRC said it will employ the equivalent of up to...
  
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• JenniferScott published HMRC to open new regional hub in Nottingham as five East Midlands...

  12-11-2015 14:12
  
  Nottingham will become a regional centre for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs after the government announced it would be closing 137 offices across the UK. The plan is to open the city hub in 2021 to replace five offices across the East Midlands - most of which are set to close between 2020 and 2021. But it has not been decided whether it will remain at its current campus on Castle Meadow or at a brand new location, yet to be disclosed. HMRC said it will employ the equivalent of up to 2,600...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham author bags six-figure deal for three novels

  12-11-2015 13:23
  
  Former Nottingham Post journalist turned author Mhairi McFarlane has signed a six-figure deal with a major publisher to write three more novels.The 39-year-old, of Sherwood, enjoyed literary success with Kindle bestseller You Had Me At Hello in 2012 – selling over half-a-million copies.She went on to write Here's Looking at You, released in 2013; It's Not Me, It's You, published in April this year; and her fourth book Who's That Girl? – the first set in Nottingham – is due out.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Last ever Christmas day game...

  12-11-2015 12:45
  
  The tradition of playing back-to-back games on Christmas Day and Boxing Day ended in 1957. Playing on December 25 was something the Reds first did back in 1896 and 61 years on they played their final game on this day away to Newcastle United. Having lost 2-0 at Preston in the First Division on December 21, the Post published on this day previewed the task facing the Reds. It wrote: "Christmas lies immediately ahead, but Nottingham Forest players face their most hectic week of the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Tom Robinson, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: Review

  12-11-2015 12:32
  
  Tom Robinson is a name that may not be on everyone's musical radar. Apart from brief singles in the late 70's and mid 80's he has not troubled the charts and his biggest song, Glad to be Gay, was banned by the BBC on its release leaving only 2-4-6-8 Motorway and the later War Babies as a eulogy to an apparently dormant musical career. That's until Pledgemusic (189 per cent of funding goal) gave Tom the opportunity to release a new album, Only The Now, which has once again picked up the baton...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Londons pensions firm opens second office in Nottingham

  12-11-2015 12:20
  
  Workplace pensions provider NOW: Pensions willofficially open its Nottingham office at 37 Park Row on Thursday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood, Councillor Nick McDonald Portfolio Holder for Jobs, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, NOW: Pensions' CEO Morten Nilsson and NOW: Pensions' Chairman Nigel Waterson.With more than 500,000 companies due to introduce pensions for their staff in 2016 and 1.8 million firms still to...
  
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• GemmaToulson published 250 new jobs created as pensions firm opens second office in...

  12-11-2015 12:20
  
  Workplace pensions provider NOW: Pensions willofficially open its Nottingham office at 37 Park Row on Thursday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood, Councillor Nick McDonald Portfolio Holder for Jobs, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, NOW: Pensions' CEO Morten Nilsson and NOW: Pensions' Chairman Nigel Waterson. With more than 500,000 companies due to introduce pensions for their staff in 2016 and 1.8 million firms still to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Wicked Whispers: Nottingham Forest trialist to sign for Ajax...

  12-11-2015 12:15
  
  Accordingto sources in Romania, Nottingham Forest took young goalkeeperIonut Rus on trial in the summer.The 16-year-old was even pictured in a Forest kit in a bid to win a contract with the Reds, who eventually decided against signing him.But they say everything happens for a reason and Rus has now seemingly hit the jackpot.According to papers in Romania, Rus is now set for a move to Dutch club Ajax, the biggest and most famous club in Holland.This came about after Rus apparently impressed...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Everything Everything, Rock City, Nottingham: Review and pictures

  12-11-2015 12:07
  
  There was an air of expectation as the near capacity crowd waited for the arrival of Everything Everything. In a pulse of blue light the five piece, who formed in Manchester, took to the stage at precisely 8:30pm, in matching grey and black ensembles, and launched into a set that didn't stop for a full hour and a bit. From opener To the Blade via 2010's Schoolin' to show closer Distant Past Everything Everything kept up the energy and the crowd's enjoyment with them. Technical issues at...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker unable to help England...

  12-11-2015 11:54
  
  Tyler Walker played his part in a thrilling game for England Under-20s as they were beaten 4-3 by France. The Nottingham Forest striker started the clash in St Brieuc where Keith Downing's side took a one-goal lead into the break courtesy of Matt Grimes. England eventually surrendered their lead in the 52nd minute as the French went on to score three times in a 15-minute spell. Incredibly, England hauled themselves level through Chelsea's Charlie Colkett and Manchester United's Ashley...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers weekend preview: Neilson says players and...

  12-11-2015 11:52
  
  Nottingham Panthers end their four-game home stand with the visit of Coventry Blaze on Saturday before renewing hostilities with Sheffield Steelers on Sunday. They will be looking to extend their winning run to five having come out on top in their last three games, despite trailing in all of them. Head coach Corey Neilson says the players and fans deserve the credit for comeback victories over Edinburgh Capitals, Sheffield and Belfast Giants, not him. "I'm a tactical guy, an Xs and Os...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Who are Nottingham Forest's top five rated players on Football...

  12-11-2015 11:36
  
  One of the most hotly anticipated days in a football supporter's calendar is just a matter of hours away.Football Manager is the game that fans invest hundreds of hours in to get the likes of Alfreton Town from National League minnows to the champions of Europe, signing players like Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale to grace the Impact Arena.And the game is finally released tomorrow after months of build-up.But what about Nottingham Forest and their players?The Reds are currently languishing towards.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published What are Nottingham Forest's top five rated players on Football...

  12-11-2015 11:36
  
  One of the most hotly anticipated days in a football supporter's calendar is just a matter of hours away.Football Manager, a game that fans invest hundreds of hours in to get the likes of Alfreton Town from National League minnows to the champions of Europe, signing players like Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale to grace the Impact Arena is released tomorrow after months of build-up.But what about Nottingham Forest and their players?The Reds are currently languishing towards the bottom of the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Who are Nottingham Forest's top five rated players on Football...

  12-11-2015 11:36
  
  One of the most hotly anticipated days in a football supporter's calendar is just a matter of hours away.Football Manager is the game that fans invest hundreds of hours in to get the likes of Alfreton Town from National League minnows to the champions of Europe, signing players like Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale to grace the Impact Arena.And the game is finally released tomorrow after months of build-up.But what about Nottingham Forest and their players?The Reds are currently languishing towards.
  
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• JonPritchard published David Hasselhoff enjoys Nottingham's culinary delights on his...

  12-11-2015 11:32
  
  David Hasselhoff has returned to Nottingham for his latest tour, and has been sampling the foodie delights the city has to offer. The Hoff was in town for Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, and warmed up for the show with lunch at Oaks on Bromley Place, off Maid Marian Way. He tweeted a picture of him with staff at the restaurant, saying they did the best food in Nottingham. Best food in nottingham! @OaksNottingham @ParkPlazaHotels pic.twitter.com/v7yMbassZA— David Hasselhoff...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Former Notts County boss Shaun Derry appointed new Cambridge...

  12-11-2015 10:51
  
  Former Notts County manager Shaun Derry is the new boss of Cambridge United. The U's have appointed the former Meadow Lane favourite this morning on a deal which will run until the end of the 2017/18 season. Derry beat off competition from Northampton boss Chris Wilder to land the position and will replaced Richard Money who was axed at the beginning of November. The U's are 18th in the League Two table yet are just six points off the top seven. It will be the 38-year-old's first job...
  
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• DanRobinson published Car overturned after collision

  12-11-2015 10:47
  
  A car overturned after colliding with a parked car in Wilford. Ruddington Lane was blocked for a short while after the incident on Wednesday. Police were called to the scene at about 5.35pm. No injuries were reported.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Thursday, November 12th,...

  12-11-2015 10:17
  
  Petrol: 1.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 103.7p 2.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, 103.7p 3.Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 103.7p 4.Asda Ilkeston, Nottingham Road, 103.7p 5.Tesco Long Eaton Extra, Waverley Street, 103.9p Diesel: 1.Asda Ilkeston, Nottingham Road, 105.7p 2.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p 3.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre, 106.7p 4.Asda Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 106.7p 5. ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Thursday, November 12th, 2015

  12-11-2015 10:05
  
  Arnold:M. N. Singh, 77 High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda Pharmacy, 111-127 Front Street, 7am to 11pm. Aspley:Queen's Pharmacy Centre, 403 Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm. Beeston and Lenton Abbey: Grewal Chemist, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines Pharmacy, Sainsbury's Complex, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor Pharmacy, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm. Bestwood: Forest Pharmacy, 131 Arnold Road, to 7pm. Bilborough: Co-op, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published On the move? Is this Whatton home right for you?

  12-11-2015 10:03
  
  There is something endearing about the village of Whatton in the Vale: Its ancient church, traditional village feel and lovely country walks all pointing to a bygone era. And yet, drive out of the village and you can be on the A52 and off to Grantham or Nottingham within minutes of linking into the A46 to Leicester, Newark, the M1 or A1. A house within the village that reflects this connection between the traditional and modern way of life is Wayside. Its period exterior hiding the...
  
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• Forest extend Trotter loan deal

  12-11-2015 09:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest extend midfielder Liam Trotter's loan deal from Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers by a month.
  
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