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• DanRussell published Shock after stabbing outside McDonald's in Nottingham city centre

  28-12-2015 20:58
  
  Violence once again closed off a busy city centre street – with a stabbing that left a man needing hospital treatment.Two teenagers and a man were arrested following the incident outside McDonald's, on the corner of Maypole Yard and Clumber Street, at 3.30amon Monday.Parts of the busy shopping street were cordoned off and the fast food restaurant was closed until just before 10.30am.The male victim was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre with minor injuries and he has since been...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In Pictures: Notts County v Morecambe

  28-12-2015 20:38
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Revenge is the motivation as Nottingham Forest head to Cardiff,...

  28-12-2015 20:28
  
  Nottingham Forest will be motivated by the desire for simple revenge at Cardiff City, says keeper Dorus de Vries. Dougie Freedman's side will be looking to extend their six-match unbeaten run in South Wales – but will also be seeking a first away win since September. And, while Dutchman de Vries admits that will be a significant inspiration, he also says Forest are determined to get some payback over the Bluebirds, following their 2-1 success at the City Ground back in August...
  
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• Nottingham Post published In Pictures - Face in the crowd: Notts County v Morecambe

  28-12-2015 20:20
  
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• Nottmtails published Dorus de Vries believes patience will be rewarded as Nottingham...

  28-12-2015 19:53
  
  Dorus de Vries is a man who knows a thing or two about how patience can be rewarded. Having spent two seasons largely sitting on the bench at Nottingham Forest – as Karl Darlow's rise to prominence at the City Ground ensured his position as number one – the 34-year-old Dutchman has finally had the opportunity to prove himself this season. And he has grasped that chance with both hands. Now firmly established as first choice, with Darlow now with Newcastle, de Vries has...
  
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• Nottmtails published Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest: Match in focus

  28-12-2015 19:18
  
  Talking tacticsHaving rediscovered their form on home turf, Nottingham Forest's challenge is to get back to winning ways on the road.Dougie Freedman's side looked resolute and hard to beat in their most recent away draws at Blackburn and Wolverhampton and such qualities will provide the starting point again.Forest actually looked to hurt Leeds on the counter attack at the City Ground at the weekend, despite being the home side – and would have done so effectively, if not for a lack of...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published We shouldn't need a 'smack in the face' to start playing, says...

  28-12-2015 18:56
  
  Ricardo Moniz saluted Notts County's character as they came back from the dead to salvage a point against Morecambe in a 2-2 draw. On chairman Ray Trew's 61st birthday, the Magpies got off to an awful start as Shaun Miller fired the visitors ahead with a clinical finish. The striker then won a penalty which was saved by Roy Carroll only for Kevin Ellison to slam in the rebound. But Izale McLeod grabbed a goal right on the stroke of half-time, before he added a second after the break from...
  
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• Mansfield Town 1-1 York City

  28-12-2015 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Krystian Pearce's equaliser secures Mansfield Town a draw at home against York City in League Two.
  
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• Notts County 2-2 Morecambe

  28-12-2015 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Izale McLeod scores twice as Notts County come back from two goals down to draw with Morecambe.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Missing 48-year-old found safe and well

  28-12-2015 18:38
  
  A 48-year-old Forest Town man who was reported missing has been found safe and well.Police were urging for anyone with information to come forward after Adam Gammon went missing on December 23.He was found safe and well on Monday evening.
  
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• LucyBudge published Shoppers urged to visit independent stores for the best in the...

  28-12-2015 18:12
  
  Nottingham shoppers should look to the independents for big bargains in January, according to local business owners. Independent shops across the city have been rallying together during the festive season in a bid to get shoppers to buy local goods as gifts and presents instead of at the big stories. And the smaller businesses are also slashing their prices, just like the well-known chains such as Next and Debenhams, in the post-Christmas sales. that are offering big discounts in the Boxing...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 2 Morecambe 2: Match report and pictures

  28-12-2015 18:02
  
  Notts County failed to give chairman Ray Trew the perfect birthday present as they were forced to settle for a draw against Morecambe.The Magpies' owner celebrated turning 61 but must have feared the worst as Ricardo Moniz's side found themselves 2-0 down inside 25 minutes.After Kevin Ellison had hit the post for the visitors, Shaun Miller gave them the lead in the eighth minute when he raced onto Jamie Devitt's pass to fire past Roy Carroll.It was to get worst for the hosts too when Thierry...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 2 Morecambe 2: Match report

  28-12-2015 18:02
  
  Notts County failed to give chairman Ray Trew the perfect birthday present as they were forced to settle for a draw against Morecambe.The Magpies' owner celebrated turning 61 but must have feared the worst as Ricardo Moniz's side found themselves 2-0 down inside 25 minutes.After Kevin Ellison had hit the post for the visitors, Shaun Miller gave them the lead in the eighth minute when he raced onto Jamie Devitt's pass to fire past Roy Carroll.It was to get worst for the hosts too when Thierry...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mansfield Town 1 York City 1: Match report

  28-12-2015 17:59
  
  Mansfield Town's hopes of leaping back into the play-off places were dented by relegation-threatened York City. City, third bottom ahead of kick-off, snatched an early lead through Dave Winfield's tenth-minute flick before the Stags were rewarded for non-stop pressure when Krystian Pearce headed in a leveller. Matt Green should have completed the recovery when he rattled the bar from close range in the 64th minute, while Reggie Lambe was also denied by the woodwork. The Stags left...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers captain David Clarke says Coventry Blaze must...

  28-12-2015 17:58
  
  Captain David Clarke says it would be foolish to assume Nottingham Panthers face an easier task than of late at Coventry Blaze on Tuesday night. Three of Panthers' last four games have been against leaders Cardiff Devils or third placed Sheffield Steelers. They go to a Coventry team which won the play-offs last season, but are currently eighth after a difficult first half of the campaign. However, they have won three of their last five games and have beaten Panthers twice...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mick Newell targets all-rounder to boost Notts Outlaws T20 side

  28-12-2015 17:24
  
  Notts Outlaws hope to sign an all-rounder for their NatWest T20 Blast campaign in the new year. Director of cricket Mick Newell told the Post he is keen to sign a player in the mould of Darren Sammy or Dan Christian (pictured), who were with the club last year for differing stages of the tournament, but he would not be drawn on whether the former West Indies captainor ex-Australia internationalwere his leading targets. "We've looked at T20 overseas," he said. "At this time...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest will only keep getting stronger, says upbeat...

  28-12-2015 17:04
  
  Nottingham Forest will only get stronger over the coming month, says an upbeat Eric Lichaj. The defender believes Dougie Freedman's side have made steady progress in recent weeks, as they amassed a six-match unbeaten run. But Lichaj also feels Forest will be even better off, as the likes of Chris Cohen, Britt Assombalonga and Matty Fryatt find their fitness again over the next month or so. Club skipper Cohen could return to the squad at Charlton next weekend and Lichaj believes that alone...
  
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• Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest

  28-12-2015 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest.
  
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• rsherdley published Dieter cancelled gastric band to lose weight the hard way

  28-12-2015 17:00
  
  Dieter Sandra Green got so fed up of being overweight that she nearly resorted to having a gastric band fitted. At her heaviest she was 23 stone and, despite losing the odd pound here and there at Weight Watchers in Nuthall, she was not getting much lighter. The prospect of undergoing surgery and a future where she would be constantly measuring the size of her meal portions was the wake-up call for Mrs Green, who cancelled the op and buckled down to the slog of dieting. And five years...
  
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• Nottingham Post published South Africa v England: Notts trio continue to fly the flag in...

  28-12-2015 16:53
  
  England look to have laid the foundations for a winning start to their four-match Test series in South Africa and Nottinghamshire can feel proud that three of their stars have played their part. Alex Hales, James Taylor and Stuart Broad are three of four Notts players in the squad for the winter tour, with Samit Patel also in the party, and all have played their part in the first Test at Durban. Taylor hit 70 to help England recover from 49 for three after losing the toss and coming under...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Corey Neilson delivers his verdict on Nottingham Panthers at...

  28-12-2015 16:18
  
  Nottingham Panthers coach Corey Neilson has delivered his half-term report as they prepare to finish 2015 with two games against Coventry Blaze. With 27 of 52 Elite League regular season games complete, Neilson admits he has been disappointed with recent form. Panthers have won seven of their last 14 games to slip to second place in the table, five points behind leaders Cardiff Devils with three games in hand. Eleven of those games were away from the National Ice Centre, but Neilson is...
  
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• TomNorton published Shoppers evacuated from H&M, River Island and New Look after...

  28-12-2015 14:59
  
  Shoppers were evacuated from the city centre after a report of a suspicious package in New Look, Lister Gate.New Look, H&M and River Island were cleared out while police investigated, following a 999 call on Monday, December 27 at around 3.35pm. A cordon was also put in place at the Castle Gate junction with Lister Gate.The reported item turned out to be a non-suspicious suitcase.
  
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• BenIreland published Rough sleepers set up camp outside Nottingham railway station and...

  28-12-2015 14:55
  
  Rough sleepers have set up camp on Station Street over Christmas in a bid to force Nottingham City Council to open empty buildings for them over the winter. The council has said it has enough room for Nottingham's homeless population through its charity-led winter shelter system. But campers, who have set up a row of 24 tents on the road, currently being renovated into a pedestrian-only gateway to the city from the train station, say they've been turned away due to a lack of space. The...
  
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• BenIreland commented Rough sleepers set up camp outside Nottingham railway station and...

  28-12-2015 14:55
  
  Rough sleepers have set up camp on Station Street over Christmas in a bid to force Nottingham City Council to open empty buildings for them over the winter. The council has said it has enough room for Nottingham's homeless population through its charity-led winter shelter system. But campers, who have set up a row of 24 tents on the road, currently being renovated into a pedestrian-only gateway to the city from the train station, say they've been turned away due to a lack of space. The...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Mobile speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire: Week commencing...

  28-12-2015 14:40
  
  Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations across Nottinghamshire from Monday:A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead Nottingham Rd/Portland Rd/Annesley Rd, Hucknall New Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield Woodhouse A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield A60 Carlton in Lindrick/Costhorpe A616, Ompton A612 Main Road, Upton Raymoth Lane, Thievesdale Lane and Farmers Branch, Worksop A60, Spion Kop, Notts A60 Bellar Gate - Woodthorpe Dr, Nottingham A610...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Disney's Frozen champagne-style drink should be removed from...

  28-12-2015 14:24
  
  Health campaigners have raised concerns over a style of drink being sold at high street retailer Home Bargains.Disney's Frozen non-alcoholic party drink is available at the discounter for as little as £1.69 a bottle according to the Sun, but with a champagne-style cork, 750ml size and bottle shape, the product has lead to a doctor suggesting the bottles should be removed from sale.In an advert on its website, Home Bargains describes the Frozen drink as: "Little princes and princesses...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Disney's Frozen champagne-style drink should be removed from...

  28-12-2015 14:24
  
  Health campaigners have raised concerns over a style of drink being sold at high street retailer Home Bargains.Disney's Frozen non-alcoholic party drink is available at the discounter for as little as £1.69 a bottle according to the Sun, but with a champagne-style cork, 750ml size and bottle shape, the product has lead to a doctor suggesting the bottles should be removed from sale.In an advert on its website, Home Bargains describes the Frozen drink as: "Little princes and princesses...
  
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• TomNorton published Children's literacy rates in Nottingham must improve according to...

  28-12-2015 13:32
  
  Improving children's literacy is a priority for Nottingham, according to the newly-formed City of Literature board. Members of Nottingham's literary community gathered earlier this month to discuss plans after the city was handed the UNESCO title.The group, which includes authors, scholars and local business owners, has said it must now decide what it can do with its new status to help improve Nottingham's poor literacy rates. Nottingham City of Literature chair David Belbin said: "We are...
  
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• DanRussell published Tram runner completes epic challenge

  28-12-2015 13:28
  
  For Stephanie Cooke Nottingham's two new tram lines did not just mean easy travel – they also provided a unique challenge. Since the opening of the lines to Toton and Clifton, the Gamston fitness fanatic has been itching to run the length of both. The 45-year-old has now completed the gruelling 13-mile challenge. The community care officer at Nottinghamshire County Council said: "I started at Nottingham station and just kept going until I reached the end of the line and then got...
  
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• TomNorton published Ex-RAF serviceman awarded medal for saving Cypriot families...

  28-12-2015 13:14
  
  When Turkish troops raided Greek villages and communities as havoc broke out in Cyprus during the 'bloody Christmas' of 1963, a man from Basford was on hand to help save women and children.Philip Backler – then a young RAF transport driver – covered his truck in a white sheet to disguise himself as a member of the Red Cross.Now, the proud 78-year-old has been awarded a general service medal for his efforts – more than half a century later.He said: "The British...
  
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• Stabbing closes busy city street

  28-12-2015 12:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three people are arrested following a stabbing outside a fast food restaurant in a busy street in Nottingham city centre.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Video: Top Valley dad takes six-week-old baby on terrifying 90mph...

  28-12-2015 12:12
  
  A disqualified motorist jumped six red lights, mounted a pavement and hit 90mph in a ten-mile terror ride with his six-week-old baby in the back of the car. James Cooper, from Top Valley, had only bought the Rover 25 he was driving for £130 that morning. Derby Crown Court heard that he also drove the wrong way around a traffic island, cut across the path of another car and sped over three zebra crossings and speed humps while he fled police between Spondon, in Derby, and...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Argos recalls Nevaboard due to "electrocution" risk

  28-12-2015 12:10
  
  Customers in Nottinghamshire who may have purchased the Nevaboard over Christmas from Argos are being advised about a possible "electrocution risk" caused by the product. After safety tests were carried out, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute have now confirmed that the Nevaboard has been recalled by the high street retailer. The product recall notice said: "As a responsible retailer, Argos takes customer safety extremely seriously."You may be aware there have...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 12 reasons to be excited about 2016 in Nottingham

  28-12-2015 11:33
  
  Everybody seems to hate this little period in between Christmas and New Year, the no man's land of the festive period which seemingly confuses the majority.And with only a week to go until normal service is resumed, we thought that in anticipation of the inevitable comedown that will be felt once Christmas is over, we'd come up with a little pick-me-up.So, rather than be down in the dumps, here are 12 things to get excited about in Nottinghamshire during 2016.1: Light Night With more than 50...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented 12 reasons to be excited about 2016 in Nottingham

  28-12-2015 11:33
  
  Everybody seems to hate this little period in between Christmas and New Year, the no man's land of the festive period which seemingly confuses the majority.And with only a week to go until normal service is resumed, we thought that in anticipation of the inevitable comedown that will be felt once Christmas is over, we'd come up with a little pick-me-up.So, rather than be down in the dumps, here are 12 things to get excited about in Nottinghamshire during 2016.1: Light Night With more than 50...
  
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• TomNorton published Police seal off city centre street after stabbing outside...

  28-12-2015 10:53
  
  Three people have been arrested after a stabbing in the city centre which has left one man in hospital.A police cordon has been put in place at the top of Maypole Yard, off Clumber Street, following the attack, which took place outside McDonald's at around 3.30am on Monday morning.The restaurant has remained closed since this morning.One victim, male, has been taken to the Queen's Medical Centre with minor injuries - they are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. Two teenagers,...
  
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• Vintage pram auction sparks memories

  28-12-2015 10:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vintage prams sold at auction spark memories for families for a "much-loved" Nottingham company set up in 1880.
  
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• Nottingham Post published 10 ways I would improve Nottingham: Make a cartoon about the tram...

  28-12-2015 10:02
  
  Post features sub editor Sam Curtis, who predominantly works from home in the sleepy city of Lincoln but reads an awful lot of features about Nottingham, shares her somewhat tongue-in-cheek ideas for ways to improve the city.1) A bunny bar. Yes, the city boasts a Kitty Café which has been a massive success with residents but why stop there? Let's see a bunny bar serving delicious cocktails with names like The Jessica Rabbit, Jugs of Bugs and The Flamin' Roger Rabbit. 2) A direct...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Today's petrol prices in Nottingham, Monday, December 28th, 2015

  28-12-2015 09:11
  
  Petrol:1. Asda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 99.7p 2. Morrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 99.7p 3. Sainsburys, Castle Bridge Road, Castle Boulevard 99.9p 4. Sainsburys, Nottingham Road, Arnold, 99.9p 5. Tesco, Top Valley Drive, Top Valley, 99.9p
  Diesel: 1. Asda, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, 103.7p 2. Morrisons, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 103.7p 3. Shell, Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, 103.9p 4. Jet, Meadow Lane, Nottingham, 103.9p 5. Rss, Daleside...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire weather: Bank Holiday sun possible

  28-12-2015 08:24
  
  Forecasters are predicting a dry, bright and breezy day with some sunny spells possible, particularly in the afternoon. Temperatures could reach 11C and it is expected become rather cloudy during the early evening, but staying dry. Overnight it will be mainly dry, cloudy and breezy for most, with winds beginning to ease later in the night. On Tuesday the Met Office expects early cloud and any rain to soon clear and leave a dry day with some good sunny spells. Winds will be lighter than...
  
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• TomNorton published Live: Breaking news from around Nottingham on Monday, December...

  28-12-2015 08:07
  
  Welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll find all the breaking news first.7:45am:More from the City Ground after Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United. 7:30am:Here are another 10 ways that we think could improve Nottingham...7am:There have been no reported traffic incidents overnight6.30am:Bilborough special school gets £4.75 million to boost places6am:Thorneywood mum saved by liver transplant as a child has miracle Christmas baby
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​'It's amazing there were no...

  28-12-2015 08:00
  
  The Main Stand at the City Ground was largely rebuilt in 1965 but on August 24, 1968 fire broke out during a First Division game against Leeds United. The stand was subsequently burned to the ground but thankfully, despite a crowd of 31,126, there were no casualties. The fire started just before half-time and, as much of the stand was built of wood, it spread rapidly and the whole stand went up in flames. David Lowe was covering the game for the Football Post that day and, in his report,...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest at 150: Flashback: ​'It's amazing there were no...

  28-12-2015 08:00
  
  The Main Stand at the City Ground was largely rebuilt in 1965 but on August 24, 1968 fire broke out during a First Division game against Leeds United. The stand was subsequently burned to the ground but thankfully, despite a crowd of 31,126, there were no casualties. The fire started just before half-time and, as much of the stand was built of wood, it spread rapidly and the whole stand went up in flames. David Lowe was covering the game for the Football Post that day and, in his report,...
  
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• DanRussell published Can you help find missing 48-year-old?

  28-12-2015 07:58
  
  Police are asking a 48-year-old Forest Town man who has been reported missing from home to make contact. Adam Gammon was reported missing on December 23. Although he has made contact with a relative, officers are encouraging him to contact them on 101 or to visit a police station as soon as possible to confirm that he is safe and well. Adam is white, 6ft 1in tall and of medium build, with a beard and glasses. He may be travelling in a grey Peugeot 308 and may be in the Lincolnshire...
  
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• Dr Judith Rowbotham: A White Christmas is rarer than you think - Nottingham Post

  28-12-2015 07:07
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  Dr Judith Rowbotham: A White Christmas is rarer than you think
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  Historian Dr Judith Rowbotham takes a look at White Christmases in Notts down the years – and explains why we get fewer than we used to. Well, dreaming of a White Christmas has been the only possible thing for those hoping for snowflakes this year.and more »
  

• 10 ways I would improve Nottingham: Ban smoking in the city centre and open a ... - Nottingham Post

  28-12-2015 07:05
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  10 ways I would improve Nottingham: Ban smoking in the city centre and open a ...
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  The Post's Digital Publisher Natalie Fahy – who spends more time in Nottingham than where she actually lives – gives her views on ten ways the city could improve. 1.More toilets; Right let's get straight to the point. There are not enough public ...
  

• New Year's Eve 2015: 14 things to do in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  28-12-2015 07:04
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  New Year's Eve 2015: 14 things to do in Nottingham
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  New Year's Eve can mean only one thing – it's time to boogie the night away into 2016. That is exactly what is being promised at The Pitcher and Piano, which will host a gig by Nottingham funk band The Disco Prophet and DJ set as part of its free ...
  

• Give Carl Froch his own statue in the city centre - Nottingham Post

  28-12-2015 07:03
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  In the latest of our 10 Things to Make Nottingham A Better Place series, sub-editor Julian Turner gives his take on what he thinks could help improve the city. 1. Rein in rental fees. Expensive property isn't just something that affects Nottingham, but ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Thorneywood mum saved by liver transplant as a child has miracle...

  28-12-2015 07:00
  
  A mum who underwent a life-saving liver transplant has celebrated her first Christmas with the baby she thought she would never have. Emma Croghan was just a little girl when she was given a new liver – and medics told her parents she might never see adulthood or have children of her own. Now aged 30, she has defied the odds and survived a "high-risk" pregnancy – which saw her give birth surrounded by specialists in London – to bring baby William home to Notts for...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Sarah Clapson: Countdown to Rio 2016 is on with Notts athletes...

  28-12-2015 07:00
  
  Well, this seems to have come around quicker than a Usain Bolt lap of the park. The new year is only days away; 2016 is almost here. And that means watching Clare Balding on TV will soon become a national pastime again. But how do you top "the best ever"? How do you follow an unparalleled triumph? Good luck with that, Brazil. JJ Abrams might have a few words of advice for those in charge of next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games. The director of the latest Star Wars...
  
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