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• Bungalow eviction supporters on trial

  06-01-2016 23:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Supporters of a man evicted from his home after a legal dispute smashed their way into the building to "occupy it", a court hears.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest agree deal to bring Aston Villa midfielder Gary...

  06-01-2016 21:40
  
  Nottingham Forest are understood to have agreed a deal to bring Gary Gardner back to the club and the player is expected to officially sign on loan within the next 24 hours. The Aston Villa midfielder is understood to have agreed a move that will bring him to the City Ground until the end of the campaign and the club hope he will arrive at the Nigel Doughty Academy tomorrow. The popular 23-year-old only signed a new long-term deal at Villa Park in the summer and is regarded as a bright...
  
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• TomNorton published Lotto results: Did you win £50.4 million jackpot?

  06-01-2016 21:37
  
  it's the biggest ever jackpot in National Lottery history - were you one of the lucky winners? Tonight's Lotto prize, a £50.4 million jackpot, has rolled over with every draw since November 18. The National Lottery's website came to a standstill on Wednesday evening as hopeful winners scrambled online to take their chances. The winning numbers were: 8, 30, 40, 50, 54, 57 and the bonus ball was 13. The millionaire raffle winning ticket was NAVY 7184 3117.
  
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• TomNorton published Thieves rob jewellers in Newark with weapon thought to be a gun

  06-01-2016 21:10
  
  Police are hunting four men following a robbery at a jewellers in Newark on Wednesday.Officers were called at around 4.55pm to Andrew Michael's in Stodman Street. The thieves entered the shop and threatened staff with a weapon, which was thought to be a gun. They then left with what is described as 'a quantity of jewellery', heading towards Castlegate. No shots were fired and no-one was injured but staff were left shaken. Police are looking for witnesses and want to speak to a female shopper who
  
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• More than twenty dogs abandoned or lost in Nottingham over Christmas - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 20:37
  More than twenty dogs abandoned or lost in Nottingham over Christmas
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  Twenty three dogs have either been abandoned or lost over the Christmas period in Nottingham with many of the animals still without a home. Nottingham's dog protection teams say they only have limited time and resources to find the animals a home, ...
  

• PMBlackburn published Patients to help DNA study aimed at finding cause of rare...

  06-01-2016 20:06
  
  Patients in Nottinghamshire are being recruited to take part in a pioneering DNA study which could revolutionise treatment and diagnosis of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Medics at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, have begun recruiting people to the project, which will see thousands of DNA samples analysed. It is hoped researchers will find trends between the genes of people with the diseases and, as a result,...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Become a carer in Nottinghamshire and save cash for the public...

  06-01-2016 20:05
  
  People across Nottinghamshire are being urged to become carers in a bid to help those with disabilities – and save council cash.The county council wants to save £180,000 from its social care budget – as part of its drive to slash spending following Government cuts – and thinks that encouraging people to become carers will help.Social care chiefs want 30 more people to become short-term or long-term carers and is putting aside a total of £40,000 to compensate those..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottinghamshire health experts call for council tax rise

  06-01-2016 20:00
  
  Doctors and health experts could call for a rise in council tax – with the public told to contribute two per cent more to pay for adult social care services in Nottinghamshire.A meeting of Nottinghamshire County Council's health and wellbeing board yesterday heard that the system is "on its knees".Members agreed to put together a proposal suggesting that the tax hike be adopted by political leaders.It comes as the county council has been told to make savings – with 182 jobs...
  
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• TomNorton published More than twenty dogs abandoned or lost in Nottingham over...

  06-01-2016 19:58
  
  Twenty three dogs have either been abandoned or lost over the Christmas period in Nottingham with many of the animals still without a home. Nottingham's dog protection teams say they only have limited time and resources to find the animals a home, or return them to their owners before they have to be put down. Breeds that have come through the council pound since Christmas Eve have included Huskies, Jack Russells, Yorkshire Terrier's, poodles and Staffordshire Bull Terriers or staffies. So...
  
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• Nottingham gets set for a weekend of 'thrills and spills' as National Ice ... - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 19:48
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  Nottingham gets set for a weekend of 'thrills and spills' as National Ice ...
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  Jack Whelbourne in action at the Star Class event last year at the National Ice Centre. VIEW GALLERY. Nottingham gets set for a weekend of 'thrills and spills' as National Ice Centre... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  

• Nottingham Post commented Dougie Freedman hopes to bring Manchester United's Nick Powell to...

  06-01-2016 19:41
  
  Nottingham Forest are among a clutch of Championship clubs hoping to land Manchester United starlet Nick Powell on loan. The attacking midfielder or forward has been a target of Dougie Freedman's for some time – and the Reds boss hopes to make a successful push to bring him to the City Ground on loan during the current window. Forest had made tentative enquires over the 21-year-old (pictured) last season, but have resumed their interest again, as Freedman looks to expand his attacking...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dougie Freedman hopes to bring Manchester United's Nick Powell to...

  06-01-2016 19:35
  
  Nottingham Forest are among a clutch of Championship clubs hoping to land Manchester United starlet Nick Powell on loan. The attacking midfielder or forward has been a target of Dougie Freedman's for some time – and the Reds boss hopes to make a successful push to bring him to the City Ground on loan during the current window. Forest had made tentative enquires over the 21-year-old (pictured) last season, but have resumed their interest again, as Freedman looks to expand his attacking...
  
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• JenniferScott published City Council promises 'digital by default' to help residents get...

  06-01-2016 19:34
  
  City residents will see the council embrace new technologies as they name 2016 the year they become "digital by default".Nottingham City Council's chief executive Ian Curryer said locals want to be able to contact the authority for whatever they need without going through call centres or council employees, so the new approach was needed to modernise services.Speaking at the council's overview and scrutiny committee yesterday afternoon, Mr Curryer said: "The world we are all moving...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Tom Crawford's son in court after alleged rooftop protest

  06-01-2016 19:28
  
  Protestors climbed onto the roof of evicted Tom Crawford's home and smashed their way in through a window in the loft during a demonstration lasting a day and a half, a jury heard. Mr Crawford and his wife Sue had left the bungalow in Fearn Chase after a warrant was granted in the County Court following a difficulty with mortgage arrears, Leicester Crown Court was told yesterday. Prosecutors claim there was a conspiracy by Mr Crawford's son, Craig Crawford, and six others to commit criminal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Grimsby boss Paul Hurst is a surprise inclusion in race to become...

  06-01-2016 19:28
  
  Grimsby Town manager Paul Hurst has emerged as a surpriserunnerfor the vacant Notts County job. On a day of more twists and turns in the race to succeed Ricardo Moniz, Hurst was a fresh inclusion on the bookies' list of candidates. Hurst was a team-mate of head of recruitment Guy Branston at Rotherham United when they won promotion to the Championship in 2001. Hurst led Grimsby to the Conference play-off final last season, which they lost to Bristol Rovers at Wembley, and Notts are...
  
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• TomNorton published MP Maggie Throup moving into former Ilkeston Co-Op

  06-01-2016 19:20
  
  Ilkeston's historic Co-Op building, which has been closed for more than two years, has welcomed the local MP as one of its first tenants. Erewash MP Maggie Throup has announced that she will be moving into one of the new units in the former store which has been refurbished over the past six months. The former department store in South Street, which was taken over by property firm ALB Investments in summer last year, will be used for a mixture of office and retail use. It has been closed...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham gets set for a weekend of 'thrills and spills' as...

  06-01-2016 18:10
  
  Nottingham-based Murray Cochrane expects plenty of "thrills and spills" when the Star Class International Speed Skating Event returns to Nottingham this weekend. The short track event will take place in the city for the second consecutive year, and will run from Friday to Sunday at the National Ice Centre. And 23-year-old GB squad member Cochrane says thosewho are attending will be treated to an exciting competition as the best athletes from around the world face off in...
  
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• Nottingham City Council 'pleased' tents removed - ITV News

  06-01-2016 17:50
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  Nottingham City Council 'pleased' tents removed
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  The group want the council to open up derelict buildings to give them somewhere to sleep in the winter. Credit: ITV News Central. Nottingham City Council said it is pleased a group of rough sleepers who built a 'tent city' outside the city's train ...
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• JenniferScott published Conservative county councillors call for Notts to go it alone and...

  06-01-2016 17:47
  
  A group of county councillors want out of the devolution deal and for Nottinghamshire to go it alone. Three Conservative members have put forward a motion for next week's full council meeting, calling for all districts to come together and form one unitary authority, rather than team up with councils from Derbyshire for the 'North Midlands' deal. Leader of the Conservative group at the county council, Kay Cutts, along with Councillor Martin Suthers and Councillor Bruce Laughton, believe it...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Conservative county councillors call for Notts to go it alone and...

  06-01-2016 17:47
  
  A group of county councillors want out of the devolution deal and for Nottinghamshire to go it alone. Three Conservative members have put forward a motion for next week's full council meeting, calling for all districts to come together and form one unitary authority, rather than team up with councils from Derbyshire for the 'North Midlands' deal. Leader of the Conservative group at the county council, Kay Cutts, along with Councillor Martin Suthers and Councillor Bruce Laughton, believe it...
  
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• New micro-pub in Derby Road to serve traditional Nottingham-brewed ale - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 17:34
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  New micro-pub in Derby Road to serve traditional Nottingham-brewed ale
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  A derelict city centre shop is being transformed into a new micro-pub serving local beers. Room with a Brew will open in Derby Road at the end of this month – after the disused premises were bought by Stapleford brewery Scribbler's Ales. The bar will ...
  

• BenIreland published Homeless protesters camping near intu Broadmarsh Centre served...

  06-01-2016 17:31
  
  Rough sleepers who have set up camp at an area of land near the intu Broadmarsh Centre have been served an eviction notice by the council. The camp was pitched on New Year's Day by a group of left-wing activists calling for Nottingham City Council to open up its empty buildings for the city's homeless this winter. It followed a camp of 24 tents in Station Road, which was served an eviction notice on December 28 after arriving on Christmas Eve. Ten remained until Wednesday, January 6. But...
  
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• BenIreland commented Homeless protesters camping near intu Broadmarsh Centre served...

  06-01-2016 17:31
  
  Rough sleepers who have set up camp at an area of land near the intu Broadmarsh Centre have been served an eviction notice by the council. The camp was pitched on New Year's Day by a group of left-wing activists calling for Nottingham City Council to open up its empty buildings for the city's homeless this winter. It followed a camp of 24 tents in Station Road, which was served an eviction notice on December 28 after arriving on Christmas Eve. Ten remained until Wednesday, January 6. But...
  
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• Nottingham Forest to sign Man United forward - ITV News

  06-01-2016 17:11
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  Nottingham Forest to sign Man United forward
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  Manchester United forward Nick Powell is set to join Championship Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season. Powell has appeared three times for United this season after recovering from injury but will now spend time at the City Ground.
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• LucyBudge published New micro-pub in Derby Road to serve traditional Nottingham-brewe...

  06-01-2016 16:57
  
  A derelict city centre shop is being transformed into a new micro-pub serving local beers. Room with a Brew will open in Derby Road at the end of this month – after the disused premises were bought by Stapleford brewery Scribbler's Ales. The bar will offer 10 varieties of locally-brewed craft ale – but the new owners say it will be a "quiet drinking experience" with no loud music or slot machines. Co-director and chief brewer Richard Nettleton said: "I do all of...
  
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• Private banking firm Brown Shipley expands to Nottingham after acqusition - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 16:48
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  Private banking firm Brown Shipley expands to Nottingham after acqusition
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  Following the acquisition in July 2015, Hampton Dean has now been fully integrated into Brown Shipley's national network. This means that from the Hampton Dean team will formally operate as Brown Shipley's Nottingham office – its six office in the UK.
  

• TracyWalker published Cleo Higgins in tribute to Michael Jackson as Thriller Live heads...

  06-01-2016 16:44
  
  The hits of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, are being brought alive during Thriller Live at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall. Tracy Walker spoke to one of its performers, Cleo Higgins, who was a fellow child starThere are many similarities between Michael Jackson and Cleo Higgins. Both were successful child stars, managed by their parents and singing with their siblings. Now Higgins - who will be familiar to 80's and 90's kids as a third of pop group Cleopatra - has landed a dream...
  
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• New College Nottingham rated 'good' by Ofsted after troubled year - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 16:23
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  New College Nottingham rated 'good' by Ofsted after troubled year
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  Principal Dawn Whitemore, Vice chair Michael Wisher and A level students Adam Brazener and Erin Wickson. New College Nottingham rated 'good' by Ofsted after troubled year. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  

• MattDavies published Stuart Broad fined 30 per cent of match fee as England given...

  06-01-2016 16:15
  
  Stuart Broad was fined 30 per cent of his match fee as England threatened one of the most embarrassing defeats in their history. The Nottinghamshire fast bowler was punished after he twice told umpire Aleem Dar to "just get on with the game" on an exhausting fourth day against South Africa. Broad, who denied the charge, had been warned for kicking the Newlands pitch in frustration. That was nothing compared to the final day of the second Test as England's top order faltered,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stephen Schultz grateful for chance to thank Edinburgh Capitals...

  06-01-2016 16:00
  
  When Stephen Schultz was lying prone on the stretcher he raised his thumb to the Nottingham Panthers fans, possibly in the belief it was the last time he would pull on their jersey. The winger was carried off by team-mates – and opponents Edinburgh Capitals – much like a fallen warrior after suffering what looked a season ending leg injury on October 28. Twenty games later though he was back, ironically against the Capitals, as if he had never been away in an 8-2 win. Schultz...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County fan column: Jacob Daniel: Magpies a team of talented...

  06-01-2016 15:54
  
  The sacking of Roberto Moniz didn't have too much of an immediate impact, then. The 4-2 defeat to Oxford United, presided over by joint caretakers Richard Dryden and Mick Halsall, featured all of the chaotic hallmarks of a Moniz display, albeit without the often customary three points at Meadow Lane. Whilst Notts County were devastated to have thrown away the points in the final ten minutes, they were incredibly lucky to be leading through Jon Stead and Curtis Thompson goals, with a fluent...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Private banking firm Brown Shipley expands to Nottingham after...

  06-01-2016 15:47
  
  A London company has expanded to Nottingham after acquiring financial advisory firm Hampton Dean. Following the acquisition in July 2015, Hampton Dean has now been fully integrated into Brown Shipley's national network. This means that from the Hampton Dean team will formally operate as Brown Shipley's Nottingham office – its six office in the UK. Brown Shipley provides private banking, wealth management and financial planning. Ian Sackfield, chief executive of Brown Shipley, said:...
  
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• TomNorton published Missing woman from Beeston found safe and well

  06-01-2016 15:40
  
  A 31-year-old woman reported missing by the police has been found. Thea Sigma Wolff, of Beeston, had not been seen since the early hours of the Wednesday morning. Police said she was found safe and well by Wednesday afternoon and thanked the public for their help with the appeal.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published How many of Nottingham's newest restaurants have you been to?

  06-01-2016 15:33
  
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• DanRussell published New College Nottingham rated 'good' by Ofsted after troubled year

  06-01-2016 15:32
  
  For the first time in eight years New College Nottingham has been rated as "good" by inspectors. The announcement was made yesterday as the college also revealed applications for courses had seen a 20 per cent rise. In total 10 Ofsted inspectors visited the college over four days at the start of December and found that it was "good" in all areas – having previously been judged to "require improvement". The college was last given the second highest rating...
  
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• TomNorton published Crash on M1 southbound causing delays

  06-01-2016 15:31
  
  Drivers are experiencing delays on the M1 following a crash on Wednesday afternoon.The collision took place between junction 28 and 29 southbound with delays of around 10 mins. The incident was reported around 2pm - conditions are expected to return to normal before 3pm.
  
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• Eversheds trainee wins Nottingham Law Society compeition - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 15:01
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  Eversheds trainee wins Nottingham Law Society compeition
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  A trainee solicitor in the Nottingham office of Eversheds has won the Nottingham Law Society's President's Cup Negotiation Competition 2015. Nadine Maher won a final which involved a live negotiation and was judged by six solicitors. During the final ...
  

• GemmaToulson published Eversheds trainee wins Nottingham Law Society compeition

  06-01-2016 14:34
  
  A trainee solicitor in the Nottingham office of Eversheds has won the Nottingham Law Society's President's Cup Negotiation Competition 2015. Nadine Maher won a final which involved a live negotiation and was judged by six solicitors. During the final of the competition, she played the role of a sole practitioner with a practice specialising in non-contentious intellectual property who wanted to form a partnership with a solicitor who specialised in contentious intellectual property. She...
  
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• Nottingham Forest on this day in 1975: The day Brian Clough first walked into ... - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 14:13
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  Nottingham Forest fans had been waiting for months to get Brian Clough to the City Ground. The campaign to get the ex-Derby boss began when Dave Mackay walked out in 1973, leaving a struggling Second Division side with a handful of genuinely talented ...
  Brian Clough's reign at Nottingham Forest -- a very personal flashbackMansfield Chadall 14 news articles »
  

• Barry_Cooper published Transfer gossip: Vote for the striker you'd like to see...

  06-01-2016 14:06
  
  Nottingham Forest may be stuck in a transfer embargo, with the club unable to sign a player on a professional contract for money, but that hasn't stopped the rumour mill spinning as football's silly season gets underway. Dougie Freedman was able to bring in genuine quality to help Forest in the summer and will be hoping to do so again in January, as he looks to try and help the Reds challenge the Championship's top six in the second half of the season. Under the terms of the embargo placed...
  
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• Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, January 8 to 14 - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 13:45
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  Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, January 8 to 14
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  A belated Happy New Year! Now we are all desperately looking forward to sunshine holidays you can wet your whistle at Stray's Tapas and Jazz in Newark on Friday, where Double Take (guitarists John Illingworth and Steve Rodda) will bring the sounds of ...
  

• Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says family tragedy played a ... - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 13:45
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says family tragedy played a ...
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  Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says the death of his two unborn children was a key factor in dropping out of the Football League at the age of 31. The left-back's wife Vicky was pregnant with triplets while he was at Forest, but only ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest on this day in 1975: The day Brian Clough first...

  06-01-2016 13:29
  
  Nottingham Forest fans had been waiting for months to get Brian Clough to the City Ground. The campaign to get the ex-Derby boss began when Dave Mackay walked out in 1973, leaving a struggling Second Division side with a handful of genuinely talented players at a crossroads.Evening Post sports editor Harry Richards had captured the mood when he wrote in October 1973: "The time has come for dynamic action."It would be dynamic to install Messrs Clough and Taylor at the City Ground but if...
  
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• Seven attacking midfielders or wingers Nottingham Forest could sign on loan - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2016 13:28
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  Seven attacking midfielders or wingers Nottingham Forest could sign on loan
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  Nottingham Forest are looking to boost their attacking options in January as manager Dougie Freedman hunts for a striker and a number ten. They have today been linked with Manchester United's Nick Powell. Here the Post looks at attacking midfielders ...
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• JemmaPage published Pensioner wanted by police could be in Nottingham

  06-01-2016 13:24
  
  Pensioner who is wanted by police in connection with an allegation of a sexual offence has links to Nottingham.Komar Uddin, 65, is wanted after he failed to answer police bail on July 20 after an allegation was made in Leicester in February.It is believed he may have connections to Mansfield, Nottingham, Birmingham and London.If you know of his current whereabouts or if you have seen him since February 2015, call Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting incident LEP-050116-0256.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary with Jeanie Barton, January 8 to 14

  06-01-2016 13:13
  
  A belated Happy New Year! Now we are all desperately looking forward to sunshine holidays you can wet your whistle at Stray's Tapas and Jazz in Newark on Friday, where Double Take (guitarists John Illingworth and Steve Rodda) will bring the sounds of Brazil, Harlem and New Orleans to your table from 7pm, call 01636 700 597 to book. JAB will be funking things up at the Pelican Club in the Lace Market from 10pm; Ben Martin on guitar, Andy Tytherleigh on double bass and Jack Atherton on drums. On..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says family tragedy...

  06-01-2016 13:13
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says the death of his two unborn children was a key factor in dropping out of the Football League at the age of 31. The left-back's wife Vicky was pregnant with triplets while he was at Forest, but only daughter Lexie survived. Harding was released by Forest at the end of last season and signed for National League outfit Eastleigh because it would allow him to spend more time with his wife and children after the family tragedy. "We already...
  
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• JemmaPage published Missing James Bramley found safe and well

  06-01-2016 13:12
  
  A man who went missing has been found safe and well. James Bramley, 26, of Newstead, was reported missing at around midday on Monday when he left his home.Nottinghamshire Police asked the public for "urgent help" to try and find him as he has health issues.He was described as white and around 6ft tall. He is of skinny build with very short, blonde hair. He was last seen wearing jogging bottoms, a black woolly coat and grey Adidas trainers. He also has distinctive, crooked upper teeth.
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottingham poets make a comeback

  06-01-2016 13:00
  
  Nottinghamshire has a history when it comes to the poetic – but one group is bringing the art form out of the past and back to the live stage.DIY Poets meets once a week to introduce local poets to one another, give them a chance to perform and help get their work published. Frank McMahon is the leader of the group, bringing 15 years of writing experience and 12 years of being on stage to new recruits. "I have been into poetry since I studied the war poets at school when I was around...
  
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• MattDavies published Seven attacking midfielders or wingers Nottingham Forest could...

  06-01-2016 12:58
  
  Nottingham Forest are looking to boost their attacking options in January as manager Dougie Freedman hunts for a striker and a number ten. They have today been linked with Manchester United's Nick Powell. Here the Post looks at attacking midfielders and wingers who could be signed on loan Jonny Williams, who can play behind the striker, has returned to Crystal Palace and freed up space in the squad. Freedman is only allowed to sign players on loan or free transfers due to the club's...
  
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