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• Nottingham Post published Edinburgh Capitals 5 Nottingham Panthers 3: Match report and...

  21-11-2015 22:55
  
  Nottingham Panthers saw their six-match winning streak come to an end as they went down 5-3 away to Edinburgh. Corey Neilson's Elite League leading side went into the game on the back of a come-from-behind 3-2 win in the first match of their double header with the Capitals at Murrayfield Ice Rink on Friday night. In front of a Saturday night crowd of 801, the Panthers again found themselves playing catch up, against a side who had won seven games in a row at home before defeat to the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published IN PICTURES: Notts County v Northampton Town

  21-11-2015 21:51
  
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• JemmaPage published Strictly Come Dancing: Jay McGuiness impresses with salsa at...

  21-11-2015 21:35
  
  Nottinghamshire's Jay McGuiness took to Blackpool Tower's dancefloor and impressed the judges with his salsa. The Wanted star, of Newark, opened the show and impressed the judges when he performed the upbeat dance with partner Aliona Vilani. Darcey Bussell said: "For me you warmed up the ballroom, but you also warmed me up. You were flirting with Aliona from the beginning and you kept it until the end. It was a fantastic performance."Bruno Tonioli said: "Don't you feel a...
  
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• JemmaPage published In pictures: Danny Dyer meets fans at the Victoria Centre in...

  21-11-2015 20:48
  
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• JemmaPage published Hundreds of volunteers brave icy temperatures for sponsored sleep...

  21-11-2015 20:28
  
  Sleeping bags and cardboard boxes were at the ready as hundreds of volunteers braved the icy temperatures for a sponsored sleep on the streets of Nottingham. The annual Big Sleep-Out, organised by homeless charity Framework, took place in Sneinton Market on Saturday night from 8pm until 7am the following morning. About 250 people gave up their comfy beds and central heating to experience the life of a rough sleeper, and to support Nottingham's homeless population. And despite temperatures...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Championship round-up: Nottingham Forest slip to within two...

  21-11-2015 19:28
  
  Nottingham Forest find themselves just two points clear of the relegation zone in the Championship in 18th after their 2-1 loss to Brentford at Griffin Park. Other results meant MK Dons slipped into the bottom three, despite a 1-1 draw with Fulham, as Charlton and Bristol City both enjoyed fine results against sides in the top six. Hull City went into the weekend as league leaders but were held 1-1 in the early kick off at Ashton Gate against Bristol City as Shaun Maloney's first goal for...
  
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• JemmaPage published VIDEO: Danny Dyer at the Victoria Centre in Nottingham

  21-11-2015 19:23
  
  Hundreds of people queued up to meet soap star and cockney geezer Danny Dyer in Nottingham's WHSmith. The 38-year-old was in the Victoria Centre store promoting the release of his second autobiography, The World According to Danny Dyer: Life Lessons from the East End. The hardback takes the opportunity to reflect on the Londoner's life – from running wild with a gang of mates around the streets of Canning Town to getting engaged and landing the role of pub landlord Mick Carter in...
  
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• Nottmtails published Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Paul Taylor's player ratings

  21-11-2015 18:47
  
  Dorus de Vries: Only had to make a handful of saves, but two were of outstanding quality. Could do little about the goals. 7/10Eric Lichaj: The American was his usual all action self, working up and down the right side. Provided plenty of attacking threat. 7/10Matt Mills: The defender was a dominant figure in the heart of the Forest back four, winning the majority of his aerial battles. 7/10Jack Hobbs: He and Mills are forming a decent partnership in the middle of the Forest back four. Also...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 3 Hartlepool United 1: Match report and reaction

  21-11-2015 18:34
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray admitted his frustration at booing from a section of the Stags' support as his side beat Hartlepool 3-1 to claim a first win in five games.With a barren run in front of goal dating back to October 20, two goals from Matt Green and one from substitute Adi Yussuf saw them over the line against the Pools, despite Krystian Pearce's own goal.They were Green's first goals in eight games to break his own personal goal drought, but despite being level at the break Murray.
  
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• MattDavies published Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report: Stoppage time...

  21-11-2015 18:00
  
  Nottingham Forest conceded a 96th minute winner as they lost 2-1 to ten man Brentford at Griffin Park. The Reds fell behind against the run of play after 63 minutes when on loan Liverpool midfielder Sergi Canos scored two minutes after coming on. The home side had central defender Harlee Dean sent off seven minutes later for elbowing Jonny Williams and Reds skipper Henri Lansbury capitalised, stroking home a fine equaliser with 16 minutes to go. A draw was the least the visitors deserved,...
  
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• MattDavies commented Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report: Stoppage time...

  21-11-2015 18:00
  
  Nottingham Forest conceded a 96th minute winner as they lost 2-1 to ten man Brentford at Griffin Park. The Reds fell behind against the run of play after 63 minutes when on loan Liverpool midfielder Sergi Canos scored two minutes after coming on. The home side had central defender Harlee Dean sent off seven minutes later for elbowing Jonny Williams and Reds skipper Henri Lansbury capitalised, stroking home a fine equaliser with 16 minutes to go. A draw was the least the visitors deserved,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Match report: Notts County 1 Northampton 2 - Moloney goal dents...

  21-11-2015 17:46
  
  Brendan Moloney kept crisis club Northampton's unbeaten streak intact as his late goal sealed a 2-1 win at Notts County. The Cobblers, who faced uncertainty off the field because of debts of more than £10m, had started the brighter of the two sides and were rewarded when Rod McDonald headed in. Notts tried to summon a response before the break and came close to levelling when Genaro Snijders smashed the foot of the post with a fierce drive. The home fans booed the Magpies off at the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Match report: Notts County 1 Northampton 2 - Moloney goal dents...

  21-11-2015 17:46
  
  Brendan Moloney kept crisis club Northampton's unbeaten streak intact as his late goal sealed a 2-1 win at Notts County. The Cobblers, who faced uncertainty off the field because of debts of more than £10m, had started the brighter of the two sides and were rewarded when Rod McDonald headed in. Notts tried to summon a response before the break and came close to levelling when Genaro Snijders smashed the foot of the post with a fierce drive. The home fans booed the Magpies off at the...
  
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• MattDavies published Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 0: Half-time report

  21-11-2015 17:01
  
  Nottingham Forest had by far the best of the first half at Brentford but went into the break level at 0-0.It took 15 minutes for either team to threaten, but Forest were first to register an effort on goal. Jamie Ward spun away sharply from Jake Bidwell and released Nelson Oliveira, who fired straight at the feet of Bees keeper David Button.Forest were looking bright as Daniel Pinillos flashed a cross through the Brentford six yard box a minute later.The visitors looked to have a legitimate...
  
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• BenIreland published 250 children take magical Christmas journey on Santa Special from...

  21-11-2015 16:53
  
  Santa set up his grotto on a special train service to bring festive joy to 250 Nottingham children in a VIP tour of the Derwent Valley.They received their first Christmas presents of the year and asked Father Christmas for the gifts they'd like to open on Christmas Day.Disadvantaged children and young people from foster families were among passengers on board the Santa Special, which left Nottingham railway station on Saturday morning.One four-year-old boy who is deaf and confined to a...
  
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• BenIreland commented 250 children take magical Christmas journey on Santa Special from...

  21-11-2015 16:53
  
  Santa set up his grotto on a special train service to bring festive joy to 250 Nottingham children in a VIP tour of the Derwent Valley.They received their first Christmas presents of the year and asked Father Christmas for the gifts they'd like to open on Christmas Day.Disadvantaged children and young people from foster families were among passengers on board the Santa Special, which left Nottingham railway station on Saturday morning.One four-year-old boy who is deaf and confined to a...
  
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• BenIreland published More traffic chaos in Nottingham as Christmas shoppers flock to...

  21-11-2015 16:05
  
  Nottingham city centre roads were gridlocked on Saturday afternoon as the festive shopping season kicked off in earnest. It is the second day of gridlock in inner city areas following Friday's rush hour jams. The Maid Marian Way roundabout was moving very slowly as cars battled for lane space in all directions, especially at the bottleneck created by the ongoing roadworks in Derby Road. Meanwhile, there were large tailbacks near the Victoria Centre, in Glasshouse Street. The AA reported...
  
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• BenIreland commented More traffic chaos in Nottingham as Christmas shoppers flock to...

  21-11-2015 16:05
  
  Nottingham city centre roads were gridlocked on Saturday afternoon as the festive shopping season kicked off in earnest. It is the second day of gridlock in inner city areas following Friday's rush hour jams. The Maid Marian Way roundabout was moving very slowly as cars battled for lane space in all directions, especially at the bottleneck created by the ongoing roadworks in Derby Road. Meanwhile, there were large tailbacks near the Victoria Centre, in Glasshouse Street. The AA reported...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Brentford v Nottingham Forest: Team news: One change for the Reds

  21-11-2015 15:27
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman made one change to his starting line-up for the clash against Brentford at Griffin Park. On-loan Wales international midfielder Jonny Williams dropped to the bench and another loan player Liam Trotter, who has extended his own stay at the City Ground from Bolton since their last game with Derby County, was handed a start. Chris Burke did not have a place in the matchday squad, meanwhile, as Michael Mancienne was named among the subs following...
  
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• Nottingham Post published MATCH DAY LIVE: Brentford v Nottingham Forest, Notts County v...

  21-11-2015 15:02
  
  Live match updates this afternoon as Nottingham Forest and Notts County return to action after the international break. The Reds are at Brentford in the Championship, while Notts host in-form Northampton Town in League Two. Mansfield Town, meanwhile, host Hartlepool United.
  Live Blog MATCH DAY LIVE: Brentford v Nottingham Forest, Notts County v Northampton Town
  
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• BenIreland published 100-year-old says 'tell everyone I'm 21' at birthday party in...

  21-11-2015 14:59
  
  The key to long life is "everything in moderation" says a centenarian and keen gardener who puts her 100 years down to staying active and independent. Sylvia Fairholme turned 100 on Saturday, and celebrated with four generations of family as well as friends in Clifton. She is the oldest resident at Lark Hill Retirement Village, and the first to hit the landmark and receive a letter from the Queen.Evergreen Sylvia brought a swimming costume when she first checked in at Lark Hill...
  
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• TomNorton published Everything you need to know about the Christmas light switch-ons...

  21-11-2015 14:41
  
  It's that wonderful time of year again and what better way to kick it off than a Christmas light switch-on?There are events taking place across the county this weekend so we've produce a little guide on where to take your friends and family throughout the weekend. Tonight the West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch will be taking place at 5pm on Gordon Road and Central Avenue in West Bridgford with fairground rides, a Santa' Grotto and street theatre, followed by a firework finale. There will...
  
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• JemmaPage published National Lottery results: Winning numbers for Lotto draw...

  21-11-2015 14:12
  
  People across the country are dreaming of winning big in tonight's National Lottery draw. A rollover jackpot of £7.1 million is up for grabs if you manage to match six numbers. Check back here as tonight's winning numbers will appear on this page just after 10pm. Last week's winning numbers in ascending order were: 2, 23, 39, 54, 55 and 57. The bonus ball was 11. The Thunderball draw was also made with a top prize of £500,000. The winning numbers were 3, 5, 16, 27 and 29. The...
  
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• JemmaPage published Mansfield market place to be transformed using £100,000...

  21-11-2015 14:05
  
  Mansfield market place will be transformed using £100,000 worth of funding. Councillor Stewart Rickersey, portfolio holder for corporate services at Mansfield District Council, will use the money from the mayor's Economic Stimulus Funding - a package of measures designed to boost local business growth and jobs. New stalls will be dressed with canopies and stallholders will also be issued with free branded workwear and name badges The market square will also be used for themed and...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Vaccines, Capital FM Arena, Nottingham: Review and pictures

  21-11-2015 13:16
  
  Competing with the switching on of the Christmas lights in Nottingham's city centre, The Vaccines may have been the losers as a seemingly small crowd stepped out to see them play at the Capital FM Arena last night. With red Chinese lanterns looming overhead; backed by multi-instrumentalist Tim Lanham, and a snazzy light and projection design, the band, with matching white guitars, stormed onto the stage to rapturous applause from a crowd who were more than ready to get rocking, to deliver...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Opera North's Kiss Me Kate, Theatre Royal, Nottingham:Review

  21-11-2015 13:03
  
  I can't decide whether Opera North's production of Cole Porter's classic backstage musical Kiss Me, Kate is simply 'Wunderbar' or whether it could even be 'Too Darn Hot'. But I do know that, unless you are allergic to golden-age musicals, it would be hard to think how it could have been done better. But what does Opera North do that other companies can't? Is it their eye-popping sets and sumptuous costumes? Or their sizzling dance routines and stylish way with the dialogue? Possibly - because...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham beauty salon co-owner beats anxiety and depression to...

  21-11-2015 13:00
  
  Sue Shaw spent years searching for that illusive "magic pill" to cure her anxiety and depression. She talks to LYNETTE PINCHESS about her road to recovery and wanting to help others facing the daily battle On the outside Sue Shaw appeared bubbly and fun but inside she was dying. Crippling anxiety and depression plagued much of her adult life and it's not until now, at the age of 37, with a partner, young daughter and new venture, that she has been set free. Only her parents and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham beauty salon co-owner beats anxiety and depression to...

  21-11-2015 13:00
  
  Sue Shaw spent years searching for that illusive "magic pill" to cure her anxiety and depression. She talks to LYNETTE PINCHESS about her road to recovery and wanting to help others facing the daily battle On the outside Sue Shaw appeared bubbly and fun but inside she was dying. Crippling anxiety and depression plagued much of her adult life and it's not until now, at the age of 37, with a partner, young daughter and new venture, that she has been set free. Only her parents and...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Neville Staple, The Maze, Nottingham: Review

  21-11-2015 12:50
  
  When I first saw Neville Staple at The Maze in February 2009 it was only two months before he joined his old colleagues The Specials for a reunion tour and I wondered if I might have caught the original rude boy in a club setting just in time to never be able to do so again. That night he tore the place apart but when I saw The Specials they didn't in my opinion have 'it' any longer. There was no energy and the band looked for the most part as if they were fulfilling a community service...
  
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• NottmPostEG published My Life Story, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: Review

  21-11-2015 12:40
  
  The NME cited My Life Story as one of the greatest lost bands of the 90s and they're spot on, because MLS were always sort of there or thereabouts whilst the Britpop scene swelled and then imploded around them. Their orchestral pop didn't really find its own genre to snuggle into. But who cares about genres when they possess songs like their glitzy opener Sparkle? It sounds immense, even if their classical sass and sultry strings have been replaced by a keyboard. Ringleader Jake Shillingford...
  
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• TomNorton published In pictures: Lorraine and Shane Green's wedding day photos

  21-11-2015 12:06
  
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• BenIreland published Spate of petrol thefts from Nuthall service station

  21-11-2015 12:06
  
  Can you help police trace three men wanted for making off from a Nuthall service station without paying for petrol?Nottinghamshire Police has released CCTV images of the men following a string of petrol thefts earlier this month.The men, pictured, are all suspected of making off without payment from St Mary's Service Station on Nuthall Road, Nuthall.The incidents took place on November 11, November 12 and November 14.If you recognise any of them or think you can help, you can call...
  
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• BenIreland commented Spate of petrol thefts from Nuthall service station

  21-11-2015 12:06
  
  Can you help police trace three men wanted for making off from a Nuthall service station without paying for petrol?Nottinghamshire Police has released CCTV images of the men following a string of petrol thefts earlier this month.The men, pictured, are all suspected of making off without payment from St Mary's Service Station on Nuthall Road, Nuthall.The incidents took place on November 11, November 12 and November 14.If you recognise any of them or think you can help, you can call...
  
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• LucyBudge published Get the look: Jennifer Lawrence at Los Angeles movie premiere

  21-11-2015 11:51
  
  This year's most talked about actress, Jennifer Lawrence, looked radiant in white at the premiere of the last installment of The Hunger Games. The star of the film franchise was photographed on the red carpet for Mockingjay: Part 2, alongside co-stars Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson. Released in cinemas yesterday, the movie sees Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) face the final battle against the evil Capitol. For the Los Angeles premiere, Jennifer chose an all-white floor-length gown, which...
  
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• LucyBudge published Discover unique vintage finds at Nottingham homeware brand I Love...

  21-11-2015 11:43
  
  Their colourful homeware has featured on Alan Carr: Chatty Man – and they're now celebrating the launch of a new website. Lucy Budge visits the home of the creative pair behind I Love Retro Step through the door and you're greeted with a giant stamp rug, a flamingo within a glass jar and colourful printed picture frames. It's not hard to work out that the house belongs to people with a love for the creative industry – this being the home of Laura and Ian Hunter, owners of vintage...
  
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• LucyBudge published The best television picks this year over Christmas

  21-11-2015 11:25
  
  It might not be time to deck the halls just yet, but it's never too early to start working out your festive viewing. Susan Griffin rounds-up the top small-screen showsText Santa When: December 18, ITV ITV hosts its glitzy, fun-packed annual Text Santa appeal, now in its fifth year. Schofield kicks things off on December 1, when he 'does his bit in a Christmas knit' and invades every show on the ITV schedule from 6am to 10pm. Viewers will be asked to tweet #Pipknit when they see him pop...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Buy the best of Nottingham - and Johnny Depp's favourite cordial...

  21-11-2015 11:00
  
  Quintessential British food, including some of the finest flavours from Notts, can be bought from a new one-stop online shop, reports LYNETTE PINCHESS NOTTS foodies can now have Johnny Depp's favourite cordial or the butter spread in Heston Blumenthal's Michelin-starred restaurant delivered straight to their door. With a click of a button, a selection of the best food and drink from all corners of the British isles can be ordered online thanks to an enterprising couple. The Great British...
  
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• TomNorton published I Believe in Miracles by Daniel Taylor book review - 'one of the...

  21-11-2015 09:35
  
  Daniel Taylor's I Believe In Miracles – a book that has the unenviable task of following and adding to a near-perfect film telling the story of Nottingham Forest's European glories – there is an anecdote about a German writer trying to conjure the words to describe the majesty of those achievements. The writer comes to the conclusion that there has been no fairytale like that of the famous men in red with the three white stripes across their shoulders. "They literally came...
  
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• TomNorton commented I Believe in Miracles by Daniel Taylor book review - 'one of the...

  21-11-2015 09:35
  
  Daniel Taylor's I Believe In Miracles – a book that has the unenviable task of following and adding to a near-perfect film telling the story of Nottingham Forest's European glories – there is an anecdote about a German writer trying to conjure the words to describe the majesty of those achievements. The writer comes to the conclusion that there has been no fairytale like that of the famous men in red with the three white stripes across their shoulders. "They literally came...
  
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• BenIreland published Can you help find missing 85-year-old dementia patient?

  21-11-2015 09:24
  
  An appeal has been launched to find an 85-year-old dementia patient who has gone missing from his home in Forest Fields.Sum Yung Cho is understood to have left his home in the Forest Road area of the city at around 11pm on Friday, November 20.Nottinghamshire Police officers say concern is growing for his safety and well being.Mr Cho does not speak English and it is not known what clothing he was wearing at the time.He has links to the St Ann's area of the city.If you believe you have seen Sum...
  
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• BenIreland published Snow and wind warnings for Saturday as winter weather set to hit...

  21-11-2015 09:06
  
  Snow and wind have been predicted to fall in Nottinghamshire before 3pm on Saturday, the Met Office has warned.The yellow weather warning has been put out by the forecasters for Saturday, November 21.It follows a cold night, which saw temperatures drop to freezing and Nottinghamshire gritters deployed for only the second time this season.Yellow weather warnings from the Met Office ask residents in the area to be aware that hazardous weather could be on its way and to take extra care.Strong gusts
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Henning Wehn, Nottingham Playhouse: Review

  21-11-2015 08:51
  
  Henning Wehn, Nottingham Playhouse Almost a year to the day after his last performance of this show in Nottingham, German comedian Henning Wehn arrived back at the Playhouse with his 'Eins, Zwei, DIY' tour. As he was keen to point out, being a stand-up is not like being a rock star, where you can have a couple of hits and tour them for ever; instead you have to come up with fresh material every year. So it was unusual to see what was essentially a 'repeat' show here, but it didn't affect the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 8 classic Christmas TV moments

  21-11-2015 08:00
  
  As the big TV shows that millions of us will be watching this Christmas are announced, we look back at a few of the festive favourites over the years… Only Fools and Horses: While they've brought it back one too many times, in 1993 nearly 20 million of us tuned in for a classic Christmas special, one of 18 in total. Fatal Extraction was broadcast on Christmas Day and saw Raquel leaving Del. He responds by asking out another woman but when he and Raquel are reconciled, Del is convinced...
  
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• TomNorton published Mum with terminal cancer gets wedding of her dreams

  21-11-2015 07:31
  
  Shane Green may not be a man who usually shows his emotions but yesterday he choked back tears as he exchanged vows with his bride Lorraine Marsh. Many of the couple's 100 guests at the ceremony, at Nottingham's Council House, also wept at the extra-poignant occasion. For the ceremony took place exactly a week to the day since Lorraine was dealt the devastating news that she has cancer – with just weeks to live. The Long Eaton couple say they can't thank their family, friends and...
  
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• TomNorton commented Mum with terminal cancer gets wedding of her dreams

  21-11-2015 07:31
  
  Shane Green may not be a man who usually shows his emotions but yesterday he choked back tears as he exchanged vows with his bride Lorraine Marsh. Many of the couple's 100 guests at the ceremony, at Nottingham's Council House, also wept at the extra-poignant occasion. For the ceremony took place exactly a week to the day since Lorraine was dealt the devastating news that she has cancer – with just weeks to live. The Long Eaton couple say they can't thank their family, friends and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published White van man ripped off car wing mirror in Mapperley road rage...

  21-11-2015 07:00
  
  A white van man overtook a car and pulled in sharply without indicating – then caused trouble after the other motorist pipped his horn.Jason Wilson made a rude gesture towards the man, who was driving with his wife up Woodborough Road, in Mapperley, on December 20 last year, a court heard yesterday.The pair exchanged words when they stopped atred traffic lights, said David Miles, prosecuting at Nottingham Magistrates' Court.The car driver wound down his window and Wilson said: "I...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tim Sexton: No sting in the tail for these 'scorpions'

  21-11-2015 07:00
  
  Tim Sexton from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, assistant manager at Attenborough Nature Centre, on a 'scorpion' which definitely doesn't have a sting in the tail. In the last week, two species of pseudoscorpion, or false scorpion, have been confirmed at the Attenborough Nature Reserve. They become the only representatives of this fascinating group of invertebrates to be found on the site. Pseudoscorpions are so called because of their resemblance to true scorpions. They are distant...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tim Bladon: Keep those old saddles and worn-out cycling jerseys

  21-11-2015 07:00
  
  Tim Bladon, who rides with Mapperley Cycle Club and Velo Club Bread and Bitter, on why you should never throw away any of your cycling memorabilia. A friend of mine posted a picture onto his Facebook wall the other day, a picture of a bike in a cafe in Amsterdam. No surprise there, my social media feeds are full of bike-related articles and photos. But this one in particular gave me reason to pause. The bike in the picture was that of Dutchman Servais Knaven (now a Team Sky Coach), the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published OAP racially abused cabbie and punched police officer

  21-11-2015 07:00
  
  A pensioner was jailed for 18 weeks yesterday after shouting racist abuse at a Nottingham cabbie and then spitting on him. Disabled George Edgar lunged at the driver who pleaded with him: "I've got a job, please leave me alone." Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard that when police arrived, the 65-year-oldpunched an officer in the face. District Judge Leo Pyle told Edgar: "You describe yourself as unpleasant when in drink but the reality is you are much worse than...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham wildlife experts fight to save hedgehogs

  21-11-2015 07:00
  
  Wildlife experts and animal lovers are calling for people to do more to stop the rapid decline in Nottinghamshire's hedgehog population. Today has been designated Day of the Hedgehog and with it comes a new report,The State of Britain's Hedgehogs 2015, which says their population in rural areas has halved since 2000 and dropped by a third in urban areas. In the 1950s, the UK hedgehog population was estimated at 36.5 million but it is said to have plummeted to less than one million now....
  
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