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• Nottingham Post published What to do with your Christmas leftovers

  25-12-2015 17:00
  
  Bored of cold turkey sandwiches? LYNETTE PINCHESS finds something more exciting to do with your leftovers The turkey has been decimated, your head is more than a little foggy from one or two Baileys and despite the family eating their entire body weight in food today, they're clamouring for more. There's nothing wrong with a cold turkey sandwich but with a little imagination and minimal effect you can turn the festive leftovers into a scrumptious dinner. Cafe owner and blogger Abby...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Masterchef 2015: Pete Hewitt gives his verdict on the final

  25-12-2015 15:24
  
  Former MasterChef contestant Pete Hewitt, of Clifton, gives his verdict on the final. THE final week was all of a sudden upon us, and the remaining five still in it were given a scraps challenge to begin proceedings. A broth-off ensued on Tuesday night, with all chefs opting to include a liquid base to their dishes, understandably so, when you have a table of scraps presented to you to cook with – a bowl of bones and meat trimmings handled correctly can pack huge...
  
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• Your guide to Nottingham's Boxing Day sales - Nottingham Post

  25-12-2015 14:07
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  Your guide to Nottingham's Boxing Day sales
  Nottingham Post
  Shoppers are expected to start queuing outside city stores in the early hours of Boxing Day to grab the best bargains in the sales. Some stores will be opening early and most will be slashing prices on goods – from fashion and shoes to technology and ...and more »
  

• LucyBudge published Your guide to Nottingham's Boxing Day sales

  25-12-2015 14:00
  
  Shoppers are expected to start queuing outside city stores in the early hours of Boxing Day to grab the best bargains in the sales. Some stores will be opening early and most will be slashing prices on goods – from fashion and shoes to technology and homeware. Next, in Victoria Centre, will be the first to open at 6am, with other big stores like John Lewis and M&S, following at 9am. Many stores put up their big red banners signalling the start of the sale season even before...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham firefighters among Christmas Day workers keeping us...

  25-12-2015 13:54
  
  Firefighters from Stockhill Fire Station, in Basford, were among the public servants working on Christmas Day.Watch manager Tim Marston told the Post it had been a quiet morning.He said: "We had one call to assist the ambulance service, helping them get into a property after an elderly lady had collapsed."It's good that we're quiet, because it means everybody else is having a good time."Hopefully people are looking after their cooking and candles and not driving after having a...
  
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• BenIreland published Charity treats over 100 of Nottingham's homeless to scrummy...

  25-12-2015 13:22
  
  Turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings were on the menu as more than 100 of Nottingham's homeless were given a Christmas Day dinner. Volunteers and staff from homelessness charity Emmanuel House gave up their Christmasses to give to those with less than themselves. Between 100 and 120 people who would have otherwise been wandering the streets, probably alone, were given the festive lift-me-up at the charity's day centre in Hockley. Among them was John Ward, who has been living on the...
  
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• BenIreland published 'Best presents ever' as new mums welcome Christmas Day babies in...

  25-12-2015 13:05
  
  New mums have received the "best present ever" after giving birth to beautiful babies on Christmas Day.Justine Baker, of Newark, had her second son, Louie, at 1.34am after arriving at the Queen's Medical Centre at midnight in a quick labour.He weighed 8lb 5oz.The 30-year-old, who was a week late, said: "I was getting presents ready for my other little boy, Harrison. Thankfully everything was wrapped, just in case."My dad [Adrian] had to drive me here. It was all a bit rushed...
  
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• LucyBudge published Boxing Day sales: The best discounts on offer in Next, Debenhams,...

  25-12-2015 13:00
  
  Shoppers are expected to start queuing outside city stores in the early hours today to grab the best bargains in the Boxing Day sales. Some stores will be opening early and most will be slashing prices on goods – from fashion and shoes to technology and homeware. Next, in Victoria Centre, will be the first to open at 6am, with other big stores like John Lewis, and M&S, following at 9am. Many stores put up their big red banners signaling the start of the sale season even before...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Stanley Aborah signs new deal with Notts County

  25-12-2015 11:05
  
  Stanley Aborah has given Notts County fans the perfect Christmas present after deciding to extend his contract at Meadow Lane. The influential Belgian has agreed terms on a deal which will run until the summer of 2017 and was announced by the club during today's festive celebrations. Aborah has been in exceptional form for the Magpies this season after winning a contract following a successful trial spell last summer. His performances in the heart of midfield have attracted a string of...
  
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• BenIreland published Christmas Eve crash: Man taken to hospital with serious injuries...

  25-12-2015 09:36
  
  A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a motorbike crashes with a car near Netherfield on Christmas Eve.A paramedic was called to Victoria Retail Park shortly after 6pm on December 24.On arrival, the fast response unit called for back up from additional ambulances because of the extent of the man's injuries.He was then taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, and is expected to be there on Christmas Day.A spokeswoman for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were...
  
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• BenIreland published Heavy rain expected on Christmas Day in Nottingham

  25-12-2015 08:16
  
  Heavy Rain is expected on Christmas Day in Nottingham, according to the Met Office. The forecasters predict that the downpours will come in the afternoon, after a chilly start to the day. Temperatures are unlikely to reach higher than 12C and, unsurprisingly given we've seen one of the mildest Decembers on record, there will be no white Christmas. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Christmas Day will start chilly with a slight ground frost. A mainly dry, bright morning, but...
  
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• TomNorton published Boxing Day sales: What time do John Lewis, House of Fraser, Next...

  25-12-2015 07:00
  
  Looking for the best deals on Boxing Day in Nottingham this year? You'll need our guide to find out what time our biggest shops open.Nottingham's stores are opening extra early to take advantage of the sales crowd flocking to the city centre this Saturday.Next will be opening near the crack of dawn on the 24th with doors opening from 6am while House of Fraser, also in the intu Victoria Centre, an hour later. The full list of Nottingham's department stores and when they'll be opening are as...
  
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• LucyBudge published Christmas the perfect time to buy a house - despite the rise in...

  25-12-2015 07:00
  
  House prices have increased by five per cent this year in Nottingham – with an average annual salary of £28,400 now needed to get a mortgage. But local estate agents say Christmas is a good time to buy. In the past 12 months house prices have risen on average from £130,700 to £136,900 across the city, meaning budding homeowners need to gather a bigger deposit. The latest figures come from Hometrack's UK Cities House Price Index – an annual survey which...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Christmas Day walks in and around Nottinghamshire

  25-12-2015 07:00
  
  Christmas Day for many is a time for relaxing with family and friends, eating and drinking as much as is humanly possible until you fall asleep in the chair to a repeat of Only Fools and Horses.But for those who want to get out and enjoy the exceptionally mild temperatures today, we've picked out five of our favourite walks in and around Nottinghamshire.Starting close to the city or branching out across the Derbyshire border, these are five relatively short walks to enjoy before you crumble into
  
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