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• Swail beats Holt in UK Championship

  30-11-2015 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's Joe Swail moves into the fourth round of the UK Championship by beating Nottingham's Michael Holt 6-1.
  
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• Nottingham Post published John Parker murder trial: His dying words were 'don't forget, I...

  30-11-2015 21:14
  
  A tearful woman told a murder trial on Monday how her partner said "don't forget, I love you, babes" as he lay dying from a stab wound to the neck.John Parker, 43, had been struck once with a knife at about 4pm one Sunday while with former drug user Keeley Gosling. She had been out shoplifting in the Victoria Centre, Nottingham Crown Court heard.The trial heard that Mr Parker had already been attacked and robbed of some perfumes stolen by Ms Gosling on May 31.A few minutes later, the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Have Walsall shown Notts County that...

  30-11-2015 20:26
  
  After Dean Saunders was sacked by Chesterfield over the weekend, the bookies quicklyraced to produce the odds on who would be hissuccessor. In truth, it was hardly a glittering list of names and was largely frequented by managers who have done the rounds. Danny Wilson, linked with just about every lower league job going, was one of them and so was Ronnie Moore, the current manager of Hartlepool. There were, of course, other names of young managers who are untried and lack experience...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leigh Curtis column: Have Walsall shown Notts County that...

  30-11-2015 20:26
  
  After Dean Saunders was sacked by Chesterfield over the weekend, the bookies quicklyraced to produce the odds on who would be hissuccessor. In truth, it was hardly a glittering list of names and was largely frequented by managers who have done the rounds. Danny Wilson, linked with just about every lower league job going, was one of them and so was Ronnie Moore, the current manager of Hartlepool. There were, of course, other names of young managers who are untried and lack experience...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Leigh Curtis column: Adam Campbell's commitment and respect for...

  30-11-2015 20:23
  
  Amid all the anger and vitriol following Saturday's defeat to Cambridge, one glaring positive was being lost in thered mist. Adam Campbell produced yet another outstanding performance and was head and shoulders Notts County's best player. His goal was his second of the season and followed up two assists in the 4-2 win over Barnet last Tuesday. He is now second in the assist table behind Liam Noble and his performances over the last two games have proven why he should be playing...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Leigh Curtis column: Adam Campbell's commitment and respect for...

  30-11-2015 20:23
  
  Amid all the anger and vitriol following Saturday's defeat to Cambridge, one glaring positive was being lost in thered mist. Adam Campbell produced yet another outstanding performance and was head and shoulders Notts County's best player. His goal was his second of the season and followed up two assists in the 4-2 win over Barnet last Tuesday. He is now second in the assist table behind Liam Noble and his performances over the last two games have proven why he should be playing...
  
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• JonPritchard published Shoppers snap up Cyber Monday deals as Christmas shopping spree...

  30-11-2015 20:00
  
  Black Friday has been and gone, but the Christmas shopping spree is showing no signs of slowing down. Huge chains have continued to slash prices in the run up to Christmas, with many offering big discounts on electrical goods – and yesterday the franzy moved online for Cyber Monday. Online retail specialists, such as eBay and Amazon, ran a number of deals on the back of their Black Friday campaigns. It means extra busy days for shipping and parcel companies, such as Parcelhub, based...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: 250 acts of kindness completed by Nottingham...

  30-11-2015 20:00
  
  We're a quarter of the way there! The Post has celebrated 250 acts of kindness in our communities since we kicked off our Good Deeds Notts campaign in August – setting us well on our way to our aim of encouraging 1,000 people, businesses and groups to help make Notts a better place. Good deeds so far have included charity bike rides, walks and head-shaves, volunteering at soup kitchens and care homes, and even re-homing a family of hedgehogs. Intrepid fundraiser Wendy Hopewell...
  
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• JemmaPage published Christmas Toy Appeal: Nottingham Women's Centre to benefit from...

  30-11-2015 20:00
  
  The Nottingham Women's Centre will benefit from the Post's toy appeal. Jemma Page reports.At Christmas, families hope for a slap-up roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings and lots of presents under a perfectly-decorated tree.But for many people in Nottinghamshire, the idea of that type of Christmas is just a dream. Hundreds of families are living in poverty, battling trauma and dealing with loss and bereavement.So to give those in need a bit of joy this festive season, the Post...
  
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• BenIreland published 300 residents rally against plans for homes in place of garages...

  30-11-2015 17:53
  
  Residents who say plans for between 26 and 32 new homes in Bestwood village will hem them in have launched an official campaign group to oppose the proposals. Around 300 residents who live around Bestwood Lodge Drive have drawn up a template objection letter against Gedling Homes' plans, which they would like to see reduced in size and quantity that have been designed to replace 10 garage blocks. The residents fear an influx of new houses will cramp the neighbourhood – leaving disabled...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest Under-21s suffer defeat

  30-11-2015 17:49
  
  Nottingham Forest Under-21s suffered their first defeat in four games against Sheffield United, losing 2-0 at Bramall Lane. Matt Cash (pictured) threatened for the Reds in the first half, after good work from Josh Rees. Forest goalkeeper Tim Erlandsson was then tested by David Brooks in the second half before the Blades took the lead from the penalty spot. United's Jake Wright was brought down in the box and the striker dispatched his spot-kick past Erlandsson. And the Blades doubled...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest paid agent fees of £1.44m between October...

  30-11-2015 17:40
  
  Nottingham Forest paid £1,440,730 to agents between October 2014 and September this year.The Championship club were not the highest spenders in the division, with Cardiff lavishing £2.82m, Fulham £2.73m and QPR £2.36m.The amounts include payments made by clubs on behalf of players, with the figures collated by the Football Association.League Two Notts County paid out £71k to agents during the same period, although they were in League One at the time. Mansfield Town.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest paid agent fees of £1.44m between October...

  30-11-2015 17:40
  
  Nottingham Forest paid £1,440,730 to agents between October 2014 and September this year.The Championship club were not the highest spenders in the division, with Cardiff lavishing £2.82m, Fulham £2.73m and QPR £2.36m.The amounts include payments made by clubs on behalf of players, with the figures collated by the Football Association.League Two Notts County paid out £71k to agents during the same period, although they were in League One at the time. Mansfield Town.
  
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• JonPritchard published Scheme which sends letters to parents of obese children comes...

  30-11-2015 17:35
  
  Obese children will be sent advice on how to lose weight this week – but the scheme has come under fire by some parents. The nationwide programme involves more than one million children being weighed in reception and year six at the start of term in September. Parents can opt out of the scheme, but every child who is weighed receives a letter with health tips and information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But some parents have said the scheme, called the National Child...
  
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• Medieval finds declared treasure

  30-11-2015 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three rare pieces of medieval jewellery and Viking gold ingots found in fields across Nottinghamshire are declared treasure at an inquest.
  
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• JemmaPage published Spaniels dressed as reindeers and elves to descend on their...

  30-11-2015 16:53
  
  Spaniels will be donning their best reindeer, Santa Clause and elf costumes in the hope of being crowned the best dressed festive pooch. The historic and rare British dog breed originated in Clumber Park in the late 18th century because the Duke of Newcastle wanted a heavier slower moving spaniel that could cope with the thick undergrowth on his land. And to celebrate the breed, the park, in Worksop, is holding a group walk on Sunday – with more than 14 spaniels and two six-month0old...
  
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• JemmaPage published Woman who sold Brighthouse items to buy her partner a tracksuit...

  30-11-2015 16:31
  
  A woman who sold rent-to-own items and claimed they had been stolen so she could buy her partner a new tracksuit has been fined.Jade Lane, of Jenkins Avenue, Retford, was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 months, after she admitted four charges of false representation and one of perverting the course of justice.The 21-year-old contacted Nottinghamshire Police on September 12 to report that her home had been burgled.The items stolen included an Apple MacBook, a Samsung Galaxy..
  
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• TomNorton published Medieval treasure discovered in Nottinghamshire countryside

  30-11-2015 16:17
  
  A golden ingot, a medieval ring and a 13th century silver pendant have been uncovered in the Nottinghamshire countryside. Four items, found by metal detectors across the county, were officially labelled as "treasure" following an inquest in Nottingham on Monday.Some of the haul discussed at the Council House will now be put on display in museums across Nottinghamshire. In order to be treasure, each item needed to have to be at least 300 years old and contain at least 10 per...
  
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• JemmaPage published Endangered water vole thriving in region's canals and rivers

  30-11-2015 15:44
  
  A species on the brink of becoming extinct is thriving in canals and rivers in the East Midlands. The water vole was spotted 4,000 times between May and October 2015, after the Canal & River Trust asked the public to join a battle to protect the semi-aquatic rodent. And wildlife spotters reported 16 prospective breeding sites for the shy and elusive water vole – including the Erewash Canal. Imogen Wilde, ecologist for the trust, which cares for 2,000 miles of the nation's...
  
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• JemmaPage published Endangered water vole thriving in Nottinghamshire canals and...

  30-11-2015 15:44
  
  A species on the brink of becoming extinct is thriving in canals and rivers in the East Midlands. The water vole was spotted 4,000 times between May and October 2015, after the Canal & River Trust asked the public to join a battle to protect the semi-aquatic rodent. And wildlife spotters reported 16 prospective breeding sites for the shy and elusive water vole – including the Erewash Canal. Imogen Wilde, ecologist for the trust, which cares for 2,000 miles of the nation's...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Biker jailed after ploughing into mother walking with her...

  30-11-2015 15:29
  
  A speeding biker has been jailed for two years for killing a mother who was enjoying a summer stroll with her family.Factory worker Elvis Whitaker already had points on his licence for speeding when he ploughed into Dawn Stanton, her partner and two grown-up children.And even the crash didn't slow him down. While waiting for his case to be heard at Nottingham Crown Court he was caught breaking the speed limit on two more occasions.The 48-year-old, from Ironville, was found guilty on Monday of...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Biker jailed after ploughing into mother walking with her...

  30-11-2015 15:29
  
  A speeding biker has been jailed for two years for killing a mother who was enjoying a summer stroll with her family.Factory worker Elvis Whitaker already had points on his licence for speeding when he ploughed into Dawn Stanton, her partner and two grown-up children.And even the crash didn't slow him down. While waiting for his case to be heard at Nottingham Crown Court he was caught breaking the speed limit on two more occasions.The 48-year-old, from Ironville, was found guilty on Monday of...
  
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• BenIreland published Campaign to tackle Christmas drink driving launched in Nottingham

  30-11-2015 15:24
  
  Drivers are being urged not to touch a drop before getting behind the wheel by police officers behind a new Christmas campaign to combat drink driving. More patrols will be taking place over the festive season with standard road-side checks including obligatory breath tests. Last year, 13 people were charged with drink driving within 48 hours - including Christmas Day. And between midday New Year's Eve and midday New Year's Day, 18 people were found to be over the limit. One sample reading...
  
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• JemmaPage published Paedophile who sexually assaulted five-year-old girl jailed for...

  30-11-2015 15:20
  
  A paedophile who repeatedly sexually abused two children over a period of 13 years has been jailed for 18 years.Kenneth Jones – of Wysall Road, Costock, in Rushcliffe – was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14; two counts of assault of a girl under 13 by touching; two counts of assault of a girl under 13 by penetration; two counts of sexual assault; two counts of assault of a girl 13 and over with a part of the body/thing and one count of rape.
  
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• JenniferScott published New Sherwood Forest visitor centre finally gets the go ahead

  30-11-2015 14:58
  
  Creepy crawlies, ancient oaks and a very famous outlaw will be at the centre of Sherwood Forest's future, as contracts are finally signed to rejuvenate the tourist attraction. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is leading a consortium to bring new life to the historical site – and spending £5.3m in the process. The main attraction will be a new visitors' centre. The designs are not finished yet, but there is talk of a coffee shop and restaurant, a shop and new...
  
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• Nottingham Post published The Park: A house buying guide ¦ How much do you know...

  30-11-2015 14:23
  
  There's nothing quite like it. Gas lighting, the image of practical and aesthetic planning, stunning architecture...The Park Estate in Nottingham is 19th Century development at its best. Unique in its history and planning, The Park has an air of exclusivity that has been retained over the years. Today's buyers love its proximity of the very heart of the city, its private estate status and its strangely country feel. Starting life as Nottingham Castle's deer park, it seems that The Park...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Johnny Depp talks school bullies, the box office and becoming a...

  30-11-2015 14:12
  
  A three-time Oscar nominee, Johnny Depp's powerful performance as Boston mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger might mean it's fourth time lucky for the actor. Susan Griffin finds out more about the transformative role When Johnny Depp was a little boy, his mother took him to one side and told him straight how to deal with the "little horror" who'd been bullying him at school. "She'd come from nothing but hillbillies and she said, 'OK, here's the deal. Next time anybody puts their...
  
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• NZ cricketer Cairns cleared of perjury

  30-11-2015 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former New Zealand and Nottinghamshire all-rounder Chris Cairns is found not guilty of lying under oath during a 2012 libel case.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Christmas shoppers over the years - in pictures

  30-11-2015 13:56
  
  Gallery created by NatalieFahy
  
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• NottmPostEG published Westlife's Markus Feehily joins Wet Wet Wet on 2016 tour

  30-11-2015 13:25
  
  Westlife's Markus Feehily has been confirmed as the special guest for the upcoming Wet Wet Wet Big Picture Tour, which comes to the Capital FM Arena on Sunday, February 28. "I remember listening to Marti Pellow's voice and being really inspired," says the Irishman, whose debut album, Fire, reached No. 2 earlier this year. The Wet Wet Wet frontman says: "Markus has a great voice and as he'll be performing a selection of Westlife and solo material, we're in for a real treat....
  
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• NatalieFahy published How to spot 'Santa's sleigh' in the sky on Christmas Eve

  30-11-2015 12:31
  
  On Christmas Eve, a moving object will pass through Nottinghamshire's sky - is it Santa's sleigh? Not quite - but to younger members of the family it will be fun to pretend it is. In fact the bright light in the sky will be the International Space Station, which Nasa has confirmedwill be passing over the UK on Christmas Eve. The exact time we will see it in Nottinghamshire is yet to be listed. The ISS is the largest man-made object in the sky, and weighs around 100,000 pounds. It...
  
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• MattDavies published Ex-Nottinghamshire all-rounder Chris Cairns cleared of perjury...

  30-11-2015 12:23
  
  Former Nottinghamshire and New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has been cleared of perjury and perverting the course of justice after a nine-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. The 45-year-old and fellow defendant Andrew Fitch-Holland, who faced the latter charge, were told they were not guilty after ten hours and 17 minutes of deliberations by the jury. Cairns was accused of lying under oath during a libel case against Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi in 2012, when he said had...
  
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• MattDavies commented Ex-Nottinghamshire all-rounder Chris Cairns cleared of perjury...

  30-11-2015 12:23
  
  Former Nottinghamshire and New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has been cleared of perjury and perverting the course of justice after a nine-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. The 45-year-old and fellow defendant Andrew Fitch-Holland, who faced the latter charge, were told they were not guilty after ten hours and 17 minutes of deliberations by the jury.Cairns was accused of lying under oath during a libel case against Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi in 2012, when he said had...
  
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• DanRobinson published Car crashes into traffic light at busy Nottingham junction

  30-11-2015 11:49
  
  A traffic light was damaged during a two-car crash at a busy Nottingham junction. An Audi and Ford were involved in the collision on Monday morning, with one of the vehicles hitting the light. Police were called to the scene, at the junction between Nuthall Road and Western Boulevard, at 9.35am. A spokesman said there were no serious injuries or any significant traffic problems. Nottingham City Transport said the crash would delay its Grey 53 and Turquoise 78, 79 and 79A bus...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Relive our Notts County webchat with the Post's Leigh Curtis

  30-11-2015 11:36
  
  Live Blog Notts County web chat with the Post's Leigh CurtisThe Notts County writer Leigh Curtis will be online at midday to answer all your questions on the Magpies.This weekend has been another bitterly frustrating result for Ricardo Moniz's side who lost 3-1 at Cambridge.Were you there? What did you think?Leave your questions in the box below now.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Youth Orchestra , Albert Hall - review

  30-11-2015 11:28
  
  The first half of Sunday's NYO concert came as a complete revelation: unfamiliar (but vividly colourful) music from 20th century Portugal - followed by breathtaking playing from one of the most exciting young pianists ever to have played with the orchestra.The name of Luis de Freitas Branco may not exactly trip off my tongue in future, but the NYO's performance will certainly make me want to explore his music further. His Suite Alentejana No 1, inspired by a region to the south of Lisbon,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published More Castle Donington new homes being built

  30-11-2015 10:33
  
  Work has begun on 33 new homes in Castle Donington Bloor Homes was granted permission to develop a 2.6 acre site to the north of Park Lane earlier this year, and work has now started.The new homes are an extension to the developer's existing Fairfield Manor site; it will stand to the north west of the main site. More than half of the 33 properties will be three-bed houses but there will also be a range of one, two and four bedroom houses. Nine of the homes are being provided as...
  
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• KarenzaM12 published Fifth Round Beckons In Trent College's Natwest Vase Quest

  30-11-2015 10:10
  
  Jenson Rogers and Leo Scheja both scored two tries apiece as Trent College's U15s landed a 50-0 sucker punch to Robert Smyth Academy - former school of England's World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson - to book their place in round five of the national Natwest Schools Vase rugby competition. Despite being away from home at the Market Harborough school, the Trent College XV wasted little time in exerting their authority as Scheja opened the scoring in the early minutes, demonstrating the..
  
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• Nottingham Post published How much stamp duty will I pay on a second home in Nottingham...

  30-11-2015 09:59
  
  A huge rise in Stamp Duty on second homes could mean the end of the Buy-To-Let boom for homeowners looking to boost their pension with an investment in property. How do changes in George Osborne's Autumn Statement affect you? A sharp rise in stamp duty will hit homeowners looking to play landlord by investing in a second property. Chancellor George Osborne sounded the death knell on the booming Buy-To-Market by ramping up fees on the purchase of second homes. Stamp duty on the average...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented How much stamp duty will I pay on a second home in Nottingham...

  30-11-2015 09:59
  
  A huge rise in Stamp Duty on second homes could mean the end of the Buy-To-Let boom for homeowners looking to boost their pension with an investment in property. How do changes in George Osborne's Autumn Statement affect you? A sharp rise in stamp duty will hit homeowners looking to play landlord by investing in a second property. Chancellor George Osborne sounded the death knell on the booming Buy-To-Market by ramping up fees on the purchase of second homes. Stamp duty on the average...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottinghamshire traffic and travel: Monday, November 30

  30-11-2015 08:52
  
  Major congestion has been reported on the M1 southbound between Nottingham and Derby. Traffic is moving slowly between junction 25 for the A52, Nottingham and junction 24A for Derby, caused by a broken down vehicle. All lanes have been re-opened but there is still severe congestion along the motorway. Nottingham City Transport has reported thatdue to wet weather their services will be delayed. There are no reported delays on the tram service.
  
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• TomNorton published Yellow weather warning for wind in Nottinghamshire

  30-11-2015 08:35
  
  Forecasters have predicted gales of up to 50mph across the county today.The Met Office said there is a likely chance of gusts from 9am until 6pm with showers throughout the day.The rain and wind is forecast to clear from 7pm onwards with temperatures hitting highs of 12C.The weather warning has been issued across the East Midlands.The Chief Forecaster said: "A further depression will move quickly east across the UK on Monday, crossing northern England in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Student Awards: Top teens beating the odds

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  Two stand-out students from Djanogly Academy have made it through to the final of the Nottingham Post Student Awards. Cameron Richards and Mexhisan Coku, both 14 and from Broxtowe, were nominated for the Beating the Odds category by their form tutor, Katie Newton. The Year 10 students have had to overcome difficult circumstances in their home life, but have both come through with flying colours and are set to take their GCSEs next year – a year early. Mexhisan has lived in three...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Shaun Murphy refuses to get carried away at UK Championship

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  SHAUN Murphy is refusing to get too far ahead of himself, despite cruising into the last 32 of the UK Snooker Championship in York.The Nottingham-based cueman looked spectacular as he brushed aside China's Zhou Yuelong 6-1 in a high-quality second round clash at the Barbican Centre.Murphy started the match like an express train as he compiled breaks of 63, 124, 100 and 73 in the first four frames, while Zhou made a 92 before the Englishman eased himself over the line.But, despite the one-sided..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ricardo Moniz apologises to Notts County fans after another away...

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  Ricardo Moniz offered his apologies to Notts County's long-suffering travelling support, after Shaun Derry inflicted further away misery on his old club. The Magpies surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 3-1 at Cambridge courtesy ofa dreadful second half capitulation, which allowedDerry to celebratea personal triumph against the club that sacked him in March. More than 500 Notts fans made the trip to the Abbey Stadium where Adam Campbell gave the Magpies the lead. But a Barry Corr penalty,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Revd David Monkton: Young people need to get involved in...

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  Are our young people doing enough in the community? Methodist minister Revd David Monkton from Woodthorpe gives his views. Looking back over the past year I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of occasions on which young people have gone out of their way to be helpful, both in the neighbourhood, and when travelling. There is a natural desire to be helpful, but the question is: are young people becoming involved enough in voluntary community work in a systematic and sustained way? Is...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Old mill move big boost to Amy's upholstery firm

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  Business is on the up for an upholstery firm after it moved to a new home in Long Eaton. Florrie and Bill, owned by Amy Cawson, began when she transformed a tatty vintage sofa she found at her local YMCA. She replaced the worn-out leather seats with fabric ones andnot only found a buyer for the sofa but also her calling. In early 2012 Florrie and Bill was born. Mrs Cawson said: "We moved from Leicester into the studio in Long Eaton in Marchbut it's taken six months to clear it...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire school named as 'world class'

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  A Nottinghamshire school has been named as world class. Education Correspondent Dan Russell finds out more.It takes more than excellent exam results and good behaviour to make a world class school – according to the pupils.Rushcliffe School has been awarded the prestigious World Class Schools Quality Mark.Just 26 schools now hold the accreditation and the West Bridgford school is the first in the East Midlands and north of England to win the accolade, run by independent organisation World.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's overweight children to receive letters home this...

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  Nurses and nutrition experts across the city are on hand this week to support children receiving letters telling them they are overweight. The letters come after students received growth checks by their school nurse during the first week of the new term. Each year at the start of the school term in September, more than a million children across the UK in reception and Year 6 have their height and weight measured as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Every parent will receive...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest starting to see best of Nelson Oliveira, says...

  30-11-2015 07:00
  
  Dougie Freedman believes Nelson Oliveira will shine for Nottingham Forest – now he is finally feeling at home in the Championship. The Portuguese international bagged an impressive double to help guide the Reds to a timely 3-1 win over Reading. And manager Freedman believes the forward is ready to show what he is capable of, now he has properly acclimatised to life in England. Oliveira demonstrated his quality with a superbly taken first goal, bent inside the far post from just...
  
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