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• Child slave demands council apology

  08-12-2015 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who claims he was forced to work as a child slave after being taken into foster care demands an apology from his local authority.
  
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• BenIreland published Fans meet The Charlatans at Nottingham's Rough Trade ahead of...

  08-12-2015 20:42
  
  Fans of iconic Indie band The Charlatans got to meet their idols ahead of their Nottingham gig.Legendary frontman Tim Burgess was signing copies of his book Telling Stories alongside limited edition clear vinyls of the band's album Modern Nature and tickets for December 8's Rock City show.Among the excitable fans queuing up at Nottingham's Rough Trade record store were West Bridgford couple Matt and Lucia Davies, who had their first dance to a Charlatans track at their wedding."They were...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Police inspector - who used a walking stick at work - asked...

  08-12-2015 19:46
  
  A police inspector - who claimed she could not drive long distances and needed a walking stick at work - asked a photographer not to snap her dancing at a Northern Soul night, a misconduct hearing has heard. Inspector Zoe Hallam, former neighbourhood policing sergeant for Bingham, has been accused by the professional standards unit of exaggerating the injuries she sustained following a car crash in November 2011. During a cross examination of the 48-year-old, at Tuesday's hearing in...
  
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• DanRobinson published Rick Astley to perform in Nottingham next year

  08-12-2015 19:00
  
  Pop icon Rick Astley is coming to Nottingham next year. The multi-million selling singer, whose career has spanned more than 28 years, will play at the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday, April 2. It was one of six new dates announced on Wednesday for his UK tour next spring after the original seven shows sold out immediately. The 49-year-old has sold more than 19 million records in his career and has a string of eight consecutive top 10 singles under his belt. He is best known for his...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Sarah Clapson column: Nottingham Forest starting to find a new...

  08-12-2015 18:50
  
  Chris Cohen, Andy Reid, Matty Fryatt, Britt Assombalonga. For more than a year now, injuries have deprived Nottingham Forest of key players; robbed them of leadership, guile, experience and, not least, goals. Compensating for the loss of that quartet in particular, has not been easy. Replacements have been hard to come by. All four of those players have been sorely missed during their time on the sidelines. The very heart of a good side was ripped out. Slowly but surely though, a new...
  
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• BenIreland published Crash by Nottingham Railway Station causes delays for drivers

  08-12-2015 18:36
  
  Police have closed parts of Queen's Road, near Nottingham Railway Station, causing delays for drivers. There were tailbacks during rush hour after the crash, at 5pm. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that two cars had been involved in the collision and said it was a "minor incident".
  Severe congestion across the network continues to cause delays to services. Some buses are up to 35 minutes behind schedule now, sorry.— Nottm City Transport (@NCT_Buses) December 8, 2015RTC on...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Kylie, One Direction, Elton... and Nottingham's Matt Forde on...

  08-12-2015 18:19
  
  It has been fifteen years since Matt Forde ventured into the world of stand-up comedy and that debut gig at the Malt Cross in Nottingham didn't go well. But the 33-year-old from Sneinton stuck at it. And after years of toiling on the road, as well as working for the Labour Party, Matt is now a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe and on the small screen, appearing on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Question Time. But he'll be reaching his biggest TV audience to date...
  
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• NottmPostEG published See in 2016 with hits from Hollywood and Broadway in New Year's...

  08-12-2015 18:06
  
  A who's who of stage and screen triumphs is on the way to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall this New Year's Eve. A Hollywood and Broadway atmosphere will help see out the year as Sinfonia Viva's gala concert transports the audience to the red carpet world of box-office smash musicals. From iconic film classics including the Oscar-winning Schindler's List soundtrack title music by John Williams to the magnificence of Richard Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001: A Space Odyssey) the concert...
  
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• LucyBudge published Nottinghamshire Police celebrate 100 years of women in the force

  08-12-2015 17:56
  
  Nottinghamshire Police are celebrating the 100th anniversary of women joining the force. The milestone was marked with a special event at Central Police Station, attended by current and former local female police officers. Taking to the stage was Deputy Chief Constable Sue Fish, who joined in 1986 and has been working her way through the ranks ever since. The 53-year-old, who grew up in Radcliffe-on-Trent, said: "When I joined there were only 165 women officers. The event was about...
  
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• BenIreland published Motorcyclist in hospital after serious crash with car near...

  08-12-2015 17:45
  
  A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash with an estate car near Stragglethorpe that caused them serious injuries.Witnesses are asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police if they saw a crash between an orange and black KTM trial bike and Audi A6 in Stragglethorpe Road.The bike was travelling from the A46 towards Cotgrave at around 4.05pm when it collided with an Audi at the junction with Hollygate Lane.The motorcyclist was seriously injured and taken to hospital.If you saw the motorbike..
  
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• BenIreland published Man tried to wrench elderly woman's bag in attempted Arnold...

  08-12-2015 17:36
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was targeted by an attempted robber who tried to wrench her handbag from her in Arnold.Officers from Nottinghamshire Police are asking anyone who may have seen the incident at around 6.45pm in St Mary's Close on Monday, December 7, to get in touch.The man who attempted to steal the handbag ran away when the victim began screaming at him, the force says.He is descried as white and of medium build. He was wearing a woolly hat or hood with a bobble..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz impressed by on-loan Scot...

  08-12-2015 17:35
  
  Notts County boss Ricardo Moniz has been impressed with the way on-loan Scot Bennett has aided Newport'sresurgence at the foot of League Two. John Sheridan made the Magpies defender one of his first signings, after succeeding Terry Butcher, by recruiting the former Exeter centre-back on a three-month loan. Bennett is playing a key role in the heart of defence and is currently part of a team which has gone ten games unbeaten and climbed out of the League Two drop zone. Moniz was in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New role for Chris Lawrence as he returns to Nottingham Panthers...

  08-12-2015 17:30
  
  Corey Neilson says Chris Lawrence's return to Nottingham Panthers is a perfect fit for player and club. The centre agreed a short-team deal on Monday to provide cover for injured duo Brad Moran and Stephen Schultz, having been released by Sheffield Steelers earlier that day. Lawrence was last season's top scorer for Panthers with 63 points in 61 games and Neilson considered trying to bring him back this term. The former Canadian youth international joined Coventry Blaze though, after being...
  
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• BenIreland published Friends of Gedling Country Park nominated as outstanding...

  08-12-2015 17:19
  
  Members of the voluntary group that is behind enhancing Gedling Country Park says the hard work has just begun, after being nominated for a community award.The Friends of Gedling Country Park is in the running for the 2016 Pride of Gedling Awards' Outstanding Community Project gong.The awards, run by the Post and Gedling Borough Council, are a celebration of the unsung heroes that make the borough of Gedling tick.Despite already helping oppose a controversial food waste energy plant next door,..
  
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• JemmaPage published Woman fought off thief who tried to steal handbag

  08-12-2015 17:13
  
  A woman fought off a thief who tried to steal her handbag from her.
  The woman, in her 60s, was walking in St Mary's Close, in Arnold, on Monday at around 6.45pm when she was targeted by a man. The man – described as white and of medium build – fled the scene when the victim started screaming at him. The crook was wearing a wooly hat or hood with a bobble on it and dark clothing at the time. Police officers are appealing for witnesses who saw a man acting suspiciously in the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Luke Bambridge wins first ITF singles title

  08-12-2015 17:10
  
  Nottingham's Luke Bambridge has won his first ITF singles title.The 20-year-old from Plumtree, who trains at the Nottingham Tennis Centre, is currently playing in Qatar.He has already won 13 doubles titles and played in this year's men's doubles at Wimbledon.But a singles title had eluded him until a final victory against Dominik Kellovsky (6-2, 3-6, 6-1) in the Qatar 4th Futures event.Bambridge narrowly missed out on completing a clean sweep in the tournament, after he and partner Kaichi Uchida
  
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• Nottingham Post published Medal success at British Figure Skating Championships

  08-12-2015 17:10
  
  Nick Buckland and Penny Coomes have been crowned national champions at the British Figure Skating Championships within their Senior Dance category.The five-day competition saw 222 skaters of various ages compete for national glory in various categories, from basic novice through to senior.The two-time Olympians performed their Short and Free Dance routines in the competition.Buckland and Coomes scored 173.88 overall to clinch the title.On top of winning the national title, Buckland and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carwyn Herbert makes a successful start to his boxing career with...

  08-12-2015 17:10
  
  Carwyn Herbert enjoyed a successful start to his professional boxing career with a points win over Will Cairns on his debut.The super-welterweight controlled the four-round fight to take a unanimous verdict on an action-packed show at the Rushcliffe Arena.It was an impressive performance by the Welshman, who entered the ring wearing the mask from the film 'V for Vendetta'.He now plans to be back out next March, but insists there is plenty of hard work ahead until his next outing."I thought...
  
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• JemmaPage published 10 ways to improve Nottingham: Bring back American Adventure and...

  08-12-2015 17:00
  
  I have lived in four places during my 22 years on this earth – Mansfield, Lincoln, Nottingham and South Normanton, in Derbyshire. My hometown of Mansfield will always be placed at the top of the league table, but Nottingham certainly comes close. I love its restaurant scene, the mass of giant chain and quaint independent stores and as a regular writer of the Post's 'What's On' section, the number of events taking place across the city each day. So when I was tasked with creating a...
  
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• JemmaPage commented 10 ways to improve Nottingham: Bring back American Adventure and...

  08-12-2015 17:00
  
  I have lived in four places during my 22 years on this earth – Mansfield, Lincoln, Nottingham and South Normanton, in Derbyshire. My hometown of Mansfield will always be placed at the top of the league table, but Nottingham certainly comes close. I love its restaurant scene, the mass of giant chain and quaint independent stores and as a regular writer of the Post's 'What's On' section, the number of events taking place across the city each day. So when I was tasked with creating a...
  
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• JemmaPage published Toddler born with rare brain disorder recognised for swimming...

  08-12-2015 16:57
  
  A toddler who is unable to talk, sit, crawl or walk has been recognised for being an outstanding swimmer. Evalyn Carr was born with the rare brain migration disorder called pachygyria. The disorder, which has no cure, is best treated with hydrotherapy and the two-year-old has been swimming with the baby and toddler swim school Water Babies, in Mansfield, since she turned six months old. Mum Michelle, of Blidworth, said she is "so proud" of her daughter.She added: "Since...
  
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• DanRobinson published News presenter turns rap star for new hip-hop video

  08-12-2015 16:43
  
  In his day job, Iain Chambers presents the news to thousands of television viewers. But outside the Notts TV newsroom, the 27-year-old is trying to carve out a career as a rapper. Under the pseudonym Deeks, he has just released his debut single Droppin Bangers with brother Luke – aka Nineties Boy. It has already been viewed almost 2,000 times and met by positive comments online. Mr Chambers, of Sneinton, said: "I take rap seriously and it's my real passion. "People...
  
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• LucyBudge commented New Nottingham charity aims to raise awareness of ADHD

  08-12-2015 16:33
  
  Raising awareness of ADHD through a new Nottingham charity is 27-year-old Kayleigh Ruthven. The inspirational businesswoman is aiming to banish the stigma behind the behavioural disorder through an online site which offers help, information and support to sufferers. Kayleigh, of Long Eaton, believes there is a lot of misunderstanding of the condition. She said: "My main aim is to change the public's perception about ADHD, which is largely that it doesn't exist. But research and...
  
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• TomNorton commented Police translators cost nearly half a million pounds

  08-12-2015 16:31
  
  Police should make cuts to translation services, according to Nottinghamshire's Tory Police and Crime Commissioner candidate. Tony Harper, the conservative candidate at next year's elections, says police spent almost half a million pounds on interpreters last year, a rise of £82,000 since 2013. Mr Harper has said that by directly employing language experts, as well as using agency staff, the force could then use the money to employ more bobbies on the beat. Figures show that in June...
  
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• JemmaPage published Christmas Toy Appeal: Local window firms trolley dash around Toys...

  08-12-2015 16:20
  
  Dads dashed around a toy store armed with three vans, six shopping trollies and a credit card loaded with £1,000 in the hope of bringing a smile to needy children this Christmas. Representatives from local family-run businesses The Smashing Glass Company, West Bridgford Glass and Acorn Windows were yesterday in Toys R Us filling their trollies with this year's most popular gifts.The "supermarket sweep" was part of the Post's Christmas Toy Appeal – which aims to bring joy to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: Reds have a history of...

  08-12-2015 15:30
  
  Matt Gillies was the first of three successive Scotsmen to manage Nottingham Forest after Johnny Carey was sacked in December 1968, following a poor run of results in the first half of that season.He arrived in January, 1969, having proved himself to be one of Leicester City's most successful managers.As a player, he had helped Leicester win the Second Division championship in 1954.Under his management, Leicester twice reached the FA Cup final, finished fourth in the First Division in 1963 and..
  
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• Nottingham Post published University of Nottingham internet down after national cyber...

  08-12-2015 14:57
  
  Students and staff at the University of Nottingham are experiencing major internet problems after a national cyber attack blocked their network. The disruption to internet connections across the university's campuses has meant students are having difficulty accessing Turnitin - the platform to which they upload their work before a deadline. The problems come after an attack on the national academic computer network Janet, which connects a number of universities across the country. They are...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Star Wars: 30 amazing pictures of Nottingham in 1977

  08-12-2015 14:38
  
  Gallery created by Barry_Cooper
  
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• MattDavies published Six goalkeepers Nottingham Forest could sign on loan in January

  08-12-2015 13:23
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman this week revealed he has rejected loan bids for goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov. First choice Dorus de Vries has been in impressive form this season, but Freedman has previously said he wanted to sign another keeper to provide competition. That actually happened before Ben Hamer's loan from Leicester City collapsed at the start of the season. Simililarly, de Vries' deputy Evtimov has shown plenty of promise at the City Ground, but is needed for...
  
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• MattDavies commented Six goalkeepers Nottingham Forest could sign on loan in January

  08-12-2015 13:23
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman this week revealed he has rejected loan bids for goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov. First choice Dorus de Vries has been in impressive form this season, but Freedman has previously said he wanted to sign another keeper to provide competition. That actually happened before Ben Hamer's loan from Leicester City collapsed at the start of the season. Simililarly, de Vries' deputy Evtimov has shown plenty of promise at the City Ground, but is needed for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Christmas and New Year bin collection dates in Bassetlaw

  08-12-2015 13:11
  
  As the festive period nears, there are a number of disruptions to services and Bassetlaw District Council are the latest authority in the county to issue their amended timetable for bin collections over the Christmas and New Year holiday.Here is a comprehensive list of the changes to your bin collection dates from Christmas Day.Friday December 25 will now be Tuesday December 29Monday December 28 will now be Wednesday December 30Tuesday December 29 will now be Thursday December 31Wednesday...
  
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• JonPritchard published Cuban food and drink will be brought to Nottingham as new...

  08-12-2015 12:55
  
  The Cuban revolution will be brought to Nottingham as a new bar and restaurant opens its doors. Revolucion de Cuba will welcome the public from December 17 in Market Street, after a £1.7 million transformation. And the rum bar and cantina hopes to bring some Latin flavour to the city and heat up an East Midlands winter. Robert Litchfield, general manager at the bar, said: "December is a perfect time for us to open our doors and encourage people to enjoy a Cuban...
  
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• Nottingham Post published The ultimate Christmas treat: A Brussels sprouts pizza

  08-12-2015 12:00
  
  They are the Marmite of vegetables but with a touch of reinvention even the fiercest sprout haters can be won over, reports LYNETTE PINCHESS Chefs are getting wily with the much maligned Brussels sprouts sneaking them into the most unlikely of foods. Pizza? Yes, really. Sausages too. But guess what? Even the most vociferous sprout haters, who took part in our mystery taste tests, actually enjoyed what they ate. Sprout-loathing children at an after-school club in Long Eaton were won over...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Hate Brussels sprouts? Try them on a pizza... or sausages

  08-12-2015 12:00
  
  They are the Marmite of vegetables but with a touch of reinvention even the fiercest sprout haters can be won over, reports LYNETTE PINCHESS Chefs are getting wily with the much maligned Brussels sprouts sneaking them into the most unlikely of foods. Pizza? Yes, really. Sausages too. But guess what? Even the most vociferous sprout haters, who took part in our mystery taste tests, actually enjoyed what they ate. Sprout-loathing children at an after-school club in Long Eaton were won over...
  
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• Visitor centre 'will ruin grassland'

  08-12-2015 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A proposed visitor centre in Sherwood Forest will ruin a "priceless" tract of grassland, some local residents say.
  
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• DanRobinson published Elbow frontman Guy Garvey added to Sherwood Forest music series...

  08-12-2015 11:42
  
  Elbow frontman Guy Garvey is the latest act to be announced for a Sherwood Pines Forest Park gig. He will perform in the Nottinghamshire woodland on Saturday, June 25, after recently releasing debut solo album Courting the Squall. The 41-year-old, who has played with Elbow for almost 25 years, will join the Forest Live line-up along with former The Beautiful South duo Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott. Garvey said: "I have played Forest Live once before with Elbow so I am really delighted...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Two Nottingham city centre streets closed after 'police incident'

  08-12-2015 11:36
  
  Two roads running in and out of Nottingham city centre were temporarily closed on Tuesday morning following a police incident. There were closures on both Beck Street and Nile Street around the Marco Island Building from around 9am. Nottinghamshire Police said that this was due to a person threatening to jump off a balcony. The roads re-opened just after 10am but there are still possible delays on traffic around the edge of the city centre. Nottingham Travelwise posted updates on their...
  
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• TracyWalker published 10 things to improve Nottingham: 'Ey up to a giant duck

  08-12-2015 11:05
  
  1 Bring the beach to Nottingham. Yes I know we have the Riviera in Old Market Square in the summer but for a lass from a North-East coastal town like me it was impressive but just not quite the same. You need the fishy smells, the sea breeze, and a view across to Norway.2 Make it compulsory for everyone getting off a bus to say thank you to the driver. Being a regular user of Nottingham City Transport's fleet, I'd say a good 93 per cent show their gratitude to the drivers for delivering them...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Hacktivist at The Bodega: Review and pictures

  08-12-2015 10:53
  
  You can say what you like about Hacktivist, and plenty have, but any band with the ability to pack out The Bodega on a Monday night deserve to be treated with respect. Equally celebrated and derided under labels like "rap-djent" and "grime-metal", the Milton Keynes-spawned five piece have an undeniable X-factor. It could be the lynchpin of the group, guitarist Timfy James, or the flow and unerring rapping talent of J-Hurley, or even his interplay with fellow vocalist Ben...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Lorry blocks carriageway on M1 after collision

  08-12-2015 10:53
  
  There are delays on the M1 motorway after a collision involving a lorry. The incident took place on Tuesday morning between junctions 29 and 30, near Sheffield. This caused a temporary block to the carriageway leading to severe delays from junction 28. All lanes are now open again but traffic is still congested. This could cause delays to traffic moving towards Nottingham. Highways England posted an update on the incident through their official Twitter feed, saying that the delays had...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man 'kicks out' at mobility scooter in Worksop

  08-12-2015 10:33
  
  A man "kicked out" at a mobility scooter as it was being driven down the street.The victim was driving his fully-enclosed scooter in High Hoe Road, Worksop, on November 28 at about 6pm when he approached a man who was walking with two women.Once the scooter drew close to the group, the man began kicking its front windscreen.When the victim tried to get out, the man closed the door on him and pinned him inside the scooter.The assault ended when a member of the public turned around and...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Story So Far at the Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: Review and...

  08-12-2015 10:16
  
  It's not often that I'm left speechless but tonight is one such occasion, and unfortunately it's not for a good reason. Following a support band that rank as one of the worst I have ever seen, The Story So Far had excellent odds of raising the bar and redeeming the evening. It rapidly becomes clear as they take to the stage though that they would rather be anywhere but here, appearing exhausted and disinterested. When people are more interested in a stray "happy birthday" balloon...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

  08-12-2015 10:07
  
  Petrol: 1. MRH East Lane, Westdale Lane East, Gedling, 102.9p 2.Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 103.7p 3.Morrisons Gamston, Gamston District Centre,103.7p 4.Asda Strelley Road, Strelley Road, Broxtowe, 103.7p 5.Sportsman Service Station, Meadow Lane, 103.9p Diesel: 1. Asda Nottingham, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 106.7p 2.Morrisons Gamston,106.7p 3.Asda Strelley Road,Broxtowe, 106.7p 4.Asda Long Eaton Automat, Midland Street, ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Late chemists in Nottingham, Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

  08-12-2015 10:02
  
  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. Bilborough:Co-op Pharmacy, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm. Burton Joyce:Burrows & Close, 49 Main...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Three-time Great Britain speed skating Olympian Jon Eley...

  08-12-2015 08:04
  
  Sat in the T&D cafe at Nottingham Arena, overlooking one of its Olympic size ice rinks, Jon Eley discussed one of the most difficult decisions of his life.It was not the one the three-time Olympian has made to retire from short track speed skating, however, but rather picking a name for his newborn baby, with his wife Jo.Deciding to hang up his skates after 15 years of racing for Great Britain was pretty easy, Eley said, while choosing the right name for their daughter was hard.The Eleys...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Your first record: How Vince ended up doing a duet with his ...

  08-12-2015 07:00
  
  In the second part of his survey of 'first record memories' Andy Smart canvasses more music-loving folk about town. OH those summer nights! They certainly bring back memories for the Rt Revd Paul Williams, Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, who remembers using his pocket money to buy the classic John Travolta-Olivia Newton-John hit from the musical Grease. "It was 1978, when I was ten years old, and the song had been number one for seven weeks," he recalls. "We were all...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Senior Nottingham judge slams prosecution for delays in teenage...

  08-12-2015 07:00
  
  Nottingham's senior judge yesterday slammedprosecution lawyers for delays in a rape case in which a 14-year-old girl allegedly became pregnant.Judge Michael Stokes said it was the fourth matter to be held up by the Crown Prosecution Service in the day's list at Crown Court.He said that he recently met the acting head of the region's CPS and had been assured that this "will never happen again".The judge, who isRecorder of Nottingham, said it could lead to him pressing for a formal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Retired Great Britain Winter Olympian Jon Eley says his career...

  08-12-2015 07:00
  
  Jon Eley insisted his career surpassed all of his expectations, as he announced his retirement. The 31-year-old (pictured) competed at three Winter Olympics in short track speed skating, finishing fifth on his debut in Turin in 2006. He also enjoyed the honour of being Team GB captain at last year's Sochi Games. He admits he never thought he would achieve those feats when he first came to Nottingham as a 16-year-old back in 2000 to join the Great Britain speed skating team. "When I...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Plans to cut £18k-a-day cost of hospital ward bed blocking

  08-12-2015 07:00
  
  Hospital managers have entered negotiations with local NHS chiefs to recover the vast costs of patients taking up beds they do not need. The move comes with around 90 patients sitting in Nottingham's hospital wards each day – despite being medically fit to leave. The blockage can have a knock-on effect of making it difficult for medics to get people through accident and emergency and into a bed – and hospital chiefs can be fined for not doing so quickly enough. They now want...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nursery plan for office block site in Nottingham city centre

  08-12-2015 07:00
  
  A nursery could be built in the city centre in place of office space at a 1950s block. New plans submitted to Nottingham City Council by Peart Bradley Architects include adding two extensions to the office units in Perth Street, close to the Victoria Centre in Nottingham. Outdoor play areas would be built, if given planning permission by councillors, and car parking would also be made available for staff. Parents would be expected to drop off children in Perth Street, which is described as...
  
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