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• Nottingham Panthers 4 Coventry Blaze 0: Match report - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 23:20
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  Nottingham Panthers 4 Coventry Blaze 0: Match report
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  Nottingham Panthers made it four out of four in their run of home games to leave them one point off the top of the Elite League with four games in hand. The Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 4-0 at the National Ice Centre as netminder Miika Wiikman earned a ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers 4 Coventry Blaze 0: Match report

  14-11-2015 22:58
  
  Nottingham Panthers made it four out of four in their run of home games to leave them one point off the top of the Elite League with four games in hand. The Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 4-0 at the National Ice Centre as netminder Miika Wiikman earned a shutout and was named man of the match after keeping out all 20 shots faced. Two goals from Paul Swindlehurst and one each for Andy Bohmbach and David Clarke saw Corey Neilson's side to a fourth straight home win. They now face a run of four...
  
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• Nottingham Post published National Lottery results: Winning numbers for Lotto draw...

  14-11-2015 22:45
  
  The next National Lottery millionaire could be made following this draw. A jackpot of £4.2 million is up for grabs on Saturday, November 14.To win a share of the cash, players must match all six of the big money balls. The winning numbers were drawn by Citizen Khan star Adil Ray. In ascending order, they were: 2, 23, 39, 54, 55 and 57. The bonus ball was 11.There was also a guaranteed raffle millionaire and 20 raffle winners of £20,000. The Thunderball draw was also made...
  
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• Highfields Park illuminated as Nottingham celebrates Diwali - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 21:41
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  Highfields Park illuminated as Nottingham celebrates Diwali
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  Glancing across the boating lake at Highfields Park, hundreds of people saw beacons of fire lighting up in the distance, gradually coming closer and closer. As the 300m of flames made their way ever closer, the faint sound of drums began to get louder ...
  

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• BenIreland published Highfields Park illuminated as Nottingham celebrates Diwali

  14-11-2015 21:22
  
  Glancing across the boating lake at Highfields Park, hundreds of people saw beacons of fire lighting up in the distance, gradually coming closer and closer. As the 300m of flames made their way ever closer, the faint sound of drums began to get louder and louder until the entire Hindu festival of light announced itself in front of the Lakeside Arts Centre. The symbolism was clear. Diwali stands for the triumph of good versus evil, of light winning over dark. As the Dhol drummers advanced...
  
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• BenIreland published Man arrested on suspicion of intentional wounding after Carlton...

  14-11-2015 20:33
  
  Police officers have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of wounding with intent in connection with an alleged assault in Carlton.The incident happened in Standhill Avenue, Carlton, on Octoner 31.The 19-year-old was arrested on Saturday, November 14, and police said they would hold him in custody.
  
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• Five Premier League loans Nottingham Forest should still consider - FootballFanCast.com

  14-11-2015 20:04
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  Five Premier League loans Nottingham Forest should still consider
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  Nottingham Forest have been making use of the loan window, despite their recent troubles with a transfer embargo. Liam Trotter and Jonny Williams have both arrived in order to bolster an injury ravaged midfield, and the recent win over Derby has helped ...
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• BenIreland published Strictly Come Dancing: Jay McGuiness slips but still impresses...

  14-11-2015 20:04
  
  Nottinghamshire's Jay McGuiness impressed judges on week eight of Strictly Come Dancing, despite a little slip-up. The Wanted star, from Newark, stumbled while performing the foxtrot with partner Aliona Vilani. But despite the slight trip, his dance still impressed most of the judges. Darcey Bussell said: "It was such a story that you told. Finally, I can see you breathing from within. "You are technically outstanding. There were so many brilliant moments and I could see you...
  
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• Cardiff Blues 20 Nottingham Rugby 20: British & Irish Cup match report - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 19:40
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  Cardiff Blues 20 Nottingham Rugby 20: British & Irish Cup match report
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  Nottingham Rugby fought back from 17-0 down at half time to draw 20-20 with Cardiff Blues in their first group game in the British & Irish Cup. The Green and Whites, under the watchful eye of Neil Fowkes for the cup games as Martin Haag looks to give ...
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• Nottingham Post published Northampton Town 1 Mansfield Town 0: Match report and reaction

  14-11-2015 19:02
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray was left to lament a lack of cutting edge in front of goal after his side slipped to a 1-0 defeat at high-flying Northampton Town. The Stags arrived at Sixfields having not found the net in their last three games in all competitions and they were behind after four minutes. There was no shortage of pressure from the visitors, however, who threatened the Cobblers goal on numerous occasions. But Northampton, who have now lost just once in their last 11 league...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cardiff Blues 20 Nottingham Rugby 20: British & Irish Cup...

  14-11-2015 18:51
  
  Nottingham Rugby fought back from 17-0 down at half time to draw 20-20 with Cardiff Blues in their first group game in the British & Irish Cup. The Green and Whites, under the watchful eye of Neil Fowkes for the cup games as Martin Haag looks to give more responsibility to other members of his coaching team, scored 20 unanswered points in the first 15 minutes of the second half to earn the draw. A much-changed line-up, to that which lost at home to Rotherham Titans in the Championship...
  
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• Northampton Town 1-0 Mansfield Town

  14-11-2015 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton move into third place in League Two thanks to Marc Richards' early goal against Mansfield.
  
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• Paris attacks: Nottingham student recalls 'nightmare' of Bataclan attack - BBC News

  14-11-2015 17:55
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  Paris attacks: Nottingham student recalls 'nightmare' of Bataclan attack
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  A student has spoken of the "nightmare" of being caught up in the attack on the Bataclan concert hall in Paris. At least 80 people were killed during the attack on the 1,500-seat venue during a sell-out gig by US rock group Eagles of Death Metal ...
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• 'Nightmare' of Paris concert attack

  14-11-2015 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A student says she thought she would die as gunmen opened fire inside the Bataclan concert hall in Paris.
  
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• Review: Sleaford Mods at Rock City, Nottingham - The Yorker

  14-11-2015 17:42
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  Review: Sleaford Mods at Rock City, Nottingham
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  Drenched in sweat and voice hoarse, Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson tells the sell-out Rock City crowd; “Nottingham, we are your sons”, and hundreds of meaty voices roar back. Solidly male and pissed, it feels like Nottingham's Mod fans have decamped ...and more »
  

• Nottingham brewery rescues landmark building - and turns it into real ale hotspot - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 17:41
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  Nottingham brewery rescues landmark building - and turns it into real ale hotspot
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  From left, manager James Johnson, Beer Consortium Geoff Newton and managing director Colin Wilde at Castle Rock's newest... 10 best Nottinghamshire food and drink treasures. 1 · Castle Rock Brewery reports 25 per cent increase in revenue. 1 ...
  

• PMBlackburn published Clifton 'Win a Wedding couple' Luke Bowers and Caroline Jankowski...

  14-11-2015 17:34
  
  Happy couple Luke Bowers and Caroline Jankowski said all of their "dreams came true" after tying the not on Saturday. The Clifton husband and wife celebrated their love with an intimate ceremony at pretty Woodborough Hall after being named the winners of the Post's Win a Wedding competition. Surrounded by family and friends now Mr and Mrs Bowers were treated to a dream £13,000 wedding with a whole host of local businesses pitching in to the best day of their...
  
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• Christmas presents fly off the shelves as families flock to Nottingham's ... - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 16:24
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  Christmas presents fly off the shelves as families flock to Nottingham's ...
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  Families flocked to the city's newest toy store to get their hands on this year's must have presents as the run up to Christmas gets into full swing. Smyths – which has set up shop in East Point Retail Park, in Daleside Road – opened its doors for the ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Letters Nov 14: Salford City not the first non-league side to...

  14-11-2015 16:04
  
  Rhyl, Bath City, Runcorn, Southport, Havant and Waterlooville, Kettering and now Salford City.That, folks, is the list of non-league clubs I have seen beat Notts County in the FA Cup since my support for them commenced in 1948.Seven in all; and I don't recall any of these six first-named clubs having the backing of a plethora of ex-premier league millionaires, or a chairman with a personal fortune of £1.9 billion pounds.So, not exactly Ilkeston Town – although they are in the same...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Christmas presents fly off the shelves as families flock to...

  14-11-2015 15:51
  
  Families flocked to the city's newest toy store to get their hands on this year's must have presents as the run up to Christmas gets into full swing. Smyths – which has set up shop in East Point Retail Park, in Daleside Road – opened its doors for the first time on Saturday and hundreds of eager youngsters dragged their parents for an early morning shopping spree. Seventy people have been given temporary contracts at the store – which is expecting a very busy few weeks...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Christmas presents fly off the shelves as families flock to...

  14-11-2015 15:51
  
  Families flocked to the city's newest toy store to get their hands on this year's must have presents as the run up to Christmas gets into full swing. Smyths – which has set up shop in East Point Retail Park, in Daleside Road – opened its doors for the first time on Saturday and hundreds of eager youngsters dragged their parents for an early morning shopping spree. Seventy people have been given temporary contracts at the store – which is expecting a very busy few weeks...
  
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• Paris attacks: Nottingham students ran for their lives from under-siege ... - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 15:50
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  Paris attacks: Nottingham students ran for their lives from under-siege ...
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  Two Nottingham students have spoken about the "haunting" moment that gunmen opened fire in a Paris music venue, killing scores of innocent people. Hanna Corbett and Jack Konda had to "crawl over a pile of people" to escape the Bataclan Concert Hall ...and more »
  

• In pictures - WWE Live at Nottingham Arena - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 15:20
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  In pictures - WWE Live at Nottingham Arena
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  WWE Superstars descended upon Nottingham Arena as the UK Live tour rolled in to town. Click through our pictures which include, Star Dust, Ryback, Roman Reigns and many more. Pics by Mark Fear. 0Share 0Share 0Tweet 0Share. Report this gallery.
  

• DanRobinson published Paris attacks: Nottingham students ran for their lives from...

  14-11-2015 14:56
  
  Two Nottingham students have spoken about the "haunting" moment that gunmen opened fire in a Paris music venue, killing scores of innocent people. Hanna Corbett and Jack Konda were at the Bataclan Concert Hall when terrorists stormed the building during a series of attacks that killed almost 130 people – and plunged France into a state of national emergency.The pair, both 21, dropped to the floor with the rest of the crowd during a performance of US rock group Eagles of Death...
  
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• Hospital heroes honoured at award ceremony - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 14:20
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  Hospital heroes honoured at award ceremony
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  The "talented and dedicated" heroes of Nottingham's health service were honoured at an awards ceremony last night. Doctors researching new avenues of medicine, nurses who have shown compassion beyond the line of duty and the men and women ...
  

• Nottingham Post published In pictures - WWE Live at Nottingham Arena

  14-11-2015 14:12
  
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• TomNorton published Hospital heroes honoured at award ceremony

  14-11-2015 14:00
  
  The "talented and dedicated" heroes of Nottingham's health service were honoured at an awards ceremony last night.Doctors researching new avenues of medicine, nurses who have shown compassion beyond the line of duty and the men and women behind the scenes who keep the city's hospitals running smoothly were all praised for their roles in helping to save local lives at Nottingham University Hospitals' NUHonours awards.In total, 48 awards were handed out at the event – which...
  
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• Nottingham's Lace Market Hotel and Merchants restaurant are back in business - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 13:49
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  Nottingham's Lace Market Hotel and Merchants restaurant are back in business
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  The closure of the Lace Market Hotel also meant the demise of one of Nottingham's favourite restaurants. But it's back in business, just in time for Christmas, reports LYNETTE PINCHESS. A new dawn has begun at Nottingham's Lace Market Hotel after its ...
  

• Trust's seventh boss in four years

  14-11-2015 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Nottinghamshire NHS trust rated inadequate by a health watchdog defends the appointment of its seventh boss in four years.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Lace Market Hotel and Merchants restaurant are back...

  14-11-2015 13:00
  
  The closure of the Lace Market Hotel also meant the demise of one of Nottingham's favourite restaurants. But it's back in business, just in time for Christmas, reports LYNETTE PINCHESS A new dawn has begun at Nottingham's Lace Market Hotel after its sudden closure last year. New owners have given the former Georgian townhouse an extensive makeover, from top to bottom, including the bedrooms, 64-seater Merchants restaurant and Saint Bar. The distinctive features have been preserved, with...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Grey speed cameras to be turned yellow and made more visible

  14-11-2015 12:37
  
  Every speed camera on Nottinghamshire's roads will be turned yellow in a government bid to make them more visible and reduce incidents of sudden braking. The move was announced by Highways England after a government ministers held a review into policy surrounding speed cameras earlier this year – and every camera on the 200 sites on England's motorways will be painted by next October. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: "I've always been clear that cameras should be...
  
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• PMBlackburn commented Grey speed cameras to be turned yellow and made more visible

  14-11-2015 12:37
  
  Every speed camera on Nottinghamshire's roads will be turned yellow in a government bid to make them more visible and reduce incidents of sudden braking. The move was announced by Highways England after a government ministers held a review into policy surrounding speed cameras earlier this year – and every camera on the 200 sites on England's motorways will be painted by next October. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: "I've always been clear that cameras should be...
  
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• Nottingham scientists uncover secret behind spread of malaria - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 12:34
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  Nottingham scientists uncover secret behind spread of malaria
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  Pioneering scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered the secret to the rapid growth of a disease responsible for nearly half a million deaths every year. Researchers have uncovered the role of cyclin – the protein molecule that ...and more »
  

• NottmPostEG published Six-figure book deal for Notts 'chick-lit' author

  14-11-2015 12:15
  
  Former Nottingham Post journalist turned author Mhairi McFarlane has signed a six-figure deal to write three more novels. The 39-year-old, who lives in Sherwood, enjoyed enormous success with her debut 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, which was published in April; and her fourth book Who's That Girl? – the first set in Nottingham – is out next spring. Now...
  
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• Cast, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - review - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 12:09
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  Cast, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - review
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  Cast were once dubbed "The Who of the nineties". That description may be an exaggeration, but there's no denying that Cast orchestrator John Power wrote some of that decade's finest moments. Now, 20 years on since their debut record, their relevance in ...
  

• PMBlackburn published Nottingham scientists uncover secret behind spread of malaria

  14-11-2015 12:04
  
  Pioneering scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered the secret to the rapid growth of a disease responsible for nearly half a million deaths every year. Researchers have uncovered the role of cyclin – the protein molecule that drives the growth of malaria within mosquitoes. It is thought the research, led by Professor Rita Tewari and Dr Bill Wickstead in the University's School of Life Sciences and published in the scientific journal PLoS Pathogens, could pave the...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Cast, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - review

  14-11-2015 11:51
  
  Cast were once dubbed "The Who of the nineties". That description may be an exaggeration, but there's no denying that Cast orchestrator John Power wrote some of that decade's finest moments. Now, 20 years on since their debut record, their relevance in the charts may have diminished, but this near sell-out crowd couldn't give a monkey's about the 'hit parade'. Which is just aswell, because they start with Time Bomb, a non-charting single from their little-known 2012 album, Troubled...
  
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• JenniferScott published Paradise Lost, Rock City: Review

  14-11-2015 11:07
  
  When you think of Halifax, you may think of a traditional Yorkshire town that prides itself on wool and Rolos. But for fans of Paradise Lost, it conjures up atmospheric, enthralling tunes that have lead the gothic/doom metal scene for almost 30 years.The five piece concluded the tour of their new album, The Plague Within, at Rock City on Friday night.The stages was awash in blues and reds, keeping the room as dark and theatrical as the songs themselves. Iconic keyboards accompanied Nick Holmes'.
  
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• DanRobinson published Asda recalls children's T-shirts

  14-11-2015 10:48
  
  Asda has issued a product recall for some of its children's T-shirts. The supermarket chain said there is a risk that "tattoos" provided with spider and skull tops could cause skin irritation. It has advised customers not to use the tattoos and return the items. Clothes affected include those aged between four years and 14, priced between £3 and £5. They carry the product code 885-1632-5585-700, with a sewing label attached inside. In a statement on its website,...
  
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• Police investigating after man suffers serious injuries following suspected ... - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 09:54
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  Police investigating after man suffers serious injuries following suspected ...
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  Police have closed Alfreton Road after a suspected stabbing left a man with serious injuries. Nottinghamshire Police were called at around 3.30am on Saturday morning after reports of a fight in the street close to Alfreton Road's junction with ...
  

• Paris attacks: Nottingham shows solidarity for victims - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 09:54
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  Paris attacks: Nottingham shows solidarity for victims
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  People in Nottingham have taken to social media to express their shock and sorrow at the Paris terror attacks. Many also offered condolences to victims in Friday night's atrocities after waking up to learn of the scale of the massacre. At least 140 ...
  

• PMBlackburn published Police investigating after man suffers serious injuries following...

  14-11-2015 09:21
  
  Police have closed Alfreton road after a suspected stabbing left a man with serious injuries.Nottinghamshire Police were called at around 3.30am on Saturday morning after reports of a fight in the street close to Alfreton Road's junction with Beckenham Road.One man was taken to hospital with "injuries consistent with a stabbing". His injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests have been made.The road remains closed between Hartley Road and Gregory Boulevard...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Review: WWE Live at the Capital FM Arena

  14-11-2015 09:00
  
  There's often quite a lot riding on the first match of a live WWE event, with he Capital FM Arena already bustling with excitement, it fell to caped superhero-alike Neville and pantomime villain Stardust to raise the room and the pair set about doing exactly that. Neville's athleticism sealed him the victory, the match serving its purpose.Alberto Del Rio's star power speaks for itself. Returning to the WWE and immediately plucking the US title from John Cena – face of the company no less..
  
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• Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​Wally's club record may never be beaten ... - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 08:55
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  Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​Wally's club record may never be beaten ...
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  Had Wally Ardron been born in a different era, he would have been a multi-millionaire; he would have enjoyed all the trappings of fame. Instead, when he gave up football, he earned more money in his first week as a steel worker than he ever did on the ...and more »
  

• DanRobinson published Paris attacks: Nottingham shows solidarity for victims

  14-11-2015 08:53
  
  People in Nottingham have taken to social media to express their shock and sorrow at the Paris terror attacks.Many also offered condolences to victims in Friday night's atrocities after waking up to learn of the scale of the massacre.At least 140 people are reported to have been killed in a series of attacks in the French capital, with hundreds more injured.Claudine West tweeted: "The tragedy, terror attacks and horror of Paris. Sending love and peace."Nadine Lindsay said: "Just...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Paris attacks: Nottingham shows solidarity for victims

  14-11-2015 08:53
  
  People in Nottingham have taken to social media to express their shock and sorrow at the Paris terror attacks.Many also offered condolences to victims in Friday night's atrocities after waking up to learn of the scale of the massacre.At least 140 people are reported to have been killed in a series of attacks in the French capital, with hundreds more injured.Claudine West tweeted: "The tragedy, terror attacks and horror of Paris. Sending love and peace."Nadine Lindsay said: "Just...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​Wally's club record may...

  14-11-2015 08:34
  
  Had Wally Ardron been born in a different era, he would have been a multi-millionaire; he would have enjoyed all the trappings of fame.Instead, when he gave up football, he earned more money in his first week as a steel worker than he ever did on the pitch.But where Forest are concerned, he was one of the most popular players to pull on the shirt – and one of the most prolific. And it was fitting that, when he died in 1978, his ashes were spread on the City Ground pitch.A shortage of goals
  
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• Truancy dropping in Nottingham schools as city jumps up national table - Nottingham Post

  14-11-2015 07:42
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  Truancy dropping in Nottingham schools as city jumps up national table
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  Students in primary and secondary schools in Nottingham spent nearly 6,000 extra hours in the classroom over the past year. Truancy dropping in Nottingham schools as city jumps up national table. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Truancy dropping in Nottingham schools as city jumps up national...

  14-11-2015 07:00
  
  The city's struggling schools believe they are taking the first steps to improvement,as the number of pupils skipping lessons without permission dropped by 17 per cent. Students in primary and secondary schools in Nottingham spent nearly 6,000 extra hours in the classroom over the past year. The latest figures have pulled the city up from near the bottom of the attendance league tables. It is now ranked 120th out of 151 local authorities. Last year, the city was placed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tributes to ex-head who adored children

  14-11-2015 07:00
  
  Tributes have been paid to the former head teacher of Nottingham Girls' Junior School, who has died at the age of 97.Mary Barnard was head of the school for 27 years, between 1953 and 1980, after securing her "dream job".Her niece, Christine Barnard, said she had left behind a lasting legacy for present and future students.She said: "She was just really happy, she adored children. Going on walks with her was always difficult as we would have to stop at every pram or child we saw...
  
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