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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest winger Jamie Paterson impressing on loan at...

  19-01-2016 23:38
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Jamie Paterson scored his third goal in four games as Huddersfield Town exited the FA Cup. Paterson – on a season-long loan with the Terriers – struck after eight minutes before Reading recovered to win the third round replay 5-2. Huddersfield has Jon Hogg sent off in the first half and the Royals capitalised. The former Walsall man followed up goals against Charlton and Reading in the initial game to take his tally to five in 20 appearances this...
  
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• JonPritchard published Car severely damaged by fire in Calverton

  19-01-2016 22:15
  
  A car was severely damaged by fire in Calverton on Tuesday night. A fire crew were called to George's Lane shortly after 7pm. A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "One crew from Arnold were called to a car fire. The car was severely damaged." The crew left the scene shortly after 7.30pm.
  
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• Ex-teacher rape case originally dropped

  19-01-2016 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman who alleges a former deputy head teacher raped her tells a court her case was originally dropped 22 years ago.
  
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• Gas firm gets 'monitoring' approval

  19-01-2016 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An energy firm gets approval to drill groundwater monitoring boreholes in north Nottinghamshire.
  
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• JonPritchard published Notts County legends to be latest sporting stars to have tram...

  19-01-2016 20:28
  
  Notts County legends Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler are to be the latest sporting heroes linked to the city to have a tram named after them. Forest manager Brian Clough, Ashes-winning cricketer Stuart Broad and boxing hero Carl Froch have already had a tram named in their honour – and Notts' two biggest heroes are next. The move was revealed by former Notts manager and player Ian 'Charlie' McParland. Speaking of Jimmy Sirrel, he said: "He was a pure football man, but he was a...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Notts County legends to be latest sporting stars to have tram...

  19-01-2016 20:28
  
  Notts County legends Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler are to be the latest sporting heroes linked to the city to have a tram named after them. Forest manager Brian Clough, Ashes-winning cricketer Stuart Broad and boxing hero Carl Froch have already had a tram named in their honour – and Notts' two biggest heroes are next. The move was revealed by former Notts manager and player Ian 'Charlie' McParland. Speaking of Jimmy Sirrel, he said: "He was a pure football man, but he was a...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest column: Paul Taylor: Why Dougie Freedman's next...

  19-01-2016 20:05
  
  Even Dougie Freedman's harshest critics would struggle to argue that, when it comes to the transfer market, the Scotsman has not worked wonders at Nottingham Forest this season. Existing on a diet of free transfers and loans, Freedman has barely put a foot wrong. Matt Mills, Daniel Pinillos and Jamie Ward on free transfers, Nelson Oliveira, Ryan Mendes, Gary Gardner, Chris O'Grady and Bojan Jokic, among others, on loan – every one of them a quality Championship player; every one of them...
  
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• sherdley published Teacher indecent assault trial: Ex-pupil speaks of abuse

  19-01-2016 19:53
  
  A retired teacher on trial for rape and indecent assault allegedly abused children but "had a very good image in school", a witness claimed.Speaking to the jury in the trial of Roger Caffrey, who taught her at Northgate Primary, in New Basford, the woman described how he touched girls in class and went in a store cupboard with children.When asked by the prosecution on Tuesday, January 19, what his image was like in school, she said she saw him at the time as the head teacher's right...
  
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• sherdley published Langley Mill fire trial: Firefighters describe scene

  19-01-2016 19:09
  
  One of the firefighters who attended a blaze that killed three people heard a young man at the scene saying 'my baby is in there'.Michael Daniels, based at Ilkeston Fire Station, described the tragic words he heard before he went into the burning building in Langley Mill last June.Firefighters described the smoke and heat, how there was a car fire near the property and what their various tasks were to get the blaze under control.Mr Daniels said he could see a vehicle at the front of the building
  
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• JonPritchard published Detectives investigating Blyth burglary appeal for information

  19-01-2016 18:53
  
  Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about a burglary in Blyth to come forward. The theft took place at an address in Spitalfields at around 7pm on Monday night. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any vehicles driving in a suspicious or dangerous manner in the Blyth area around 7pm. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 688 of 18 January 2016.
  
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• JonPritchard published Police appeal over missing Nottinghamshire teen believed to be in...

  19-01-2016 18:43
  
  Nottinghamshire Police are appealing to the public to look out for a teenager missing from Balderton. Bobbi Jo Pattison has not been seen since leaving her home on Monday morning and is believed to be in Nottingham city centre. Officers are concerned for her well-being and are urging anyone who sees her or has any information on her whereabouts to get in touch on 101. The 15-year-old is described as around 5ft 2ins tall with long, straight, mousey-coloured hair. She has blue eyes, a fair...
  
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• JenniferScott published Cash to bring schools together signed off by city council

  19-01-2016 18:38
  
  Nottingham City Council has promised to invest £1.2 million in bringing together education experts to improve the city's schooling. The pot of cash will be spent over three years on schemes organised by the Education Improvement Board - set up in 2013 to tackle the poor results of Nottingham schools that languish at the bottom of national tables. Sir David Greenaway, vice chancellor of the University of Nottingham, took over the chairmanship in early 2015, changing its remit from...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Gedling two-year-old with cerebral palsy learning quickly thanks...

  19-01-2016 18:35
  
  The father of a two-year-old with a rare condition has thanked an business for donating a specialist 'play pod' – to help the youngster to learn and develop.Adrian Barker's son Jacob was diagnosed with a brain abnormality called Sturge-Weber syndrome on the day he was born.It causes regular seizures, has led to Jacob developing cerebral palsy and means he needs specialist medicine every day.Now the firm in charge of the region's power, Western Power Distribution, has paid for a charity to.
  
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• PMBlackburn published Health experts launch healthy takeaway scheme to battle the bulge...

  19-01-2016 18:32
  
  Health experts are encouraging people to swap burgers for brown rice and sausage sandwiches for salad.Nottinghamshire County Council is today launching its healthier options takeaway scheme in Broxtowe borough – with restaurants and fast-food premises asked to add healthy options on to their menus.The project is part of the council's plan to tackle obesity – with nearly 70 per cent of adults in the county obese.Businesses are being asked to offer to grill or bake and poach or steam..
  
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• JonPritchard published Man who attacked victim with claw hammer jailed for 10 years

  19-01-2016 18:17
  
  A 19-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years after attacking his victim with a claw hammer. Luke Wharton, who is of no fixed abode, hit his victim several times as he put out rubbish at an address in Edwards Lane. Wharton waited for the vulnerable young adult to leave the property before assaulting him, leaving his victim with a fractured skull, wounds to his neck which needed stitches and bruising on his neck, hands, shoulder and ribs. He was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on...
  
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• Nottingham Post published WWE wrestling legend Bret 'The Hitman' Hart coming to meet fans...

  19-01-2016 18:00
  
  WWE wrestling legend Bret 'The Hitman' Hart is coming to the East Midlands. The seven time world champion will be making a special appearance at an event dubbed St George's Day Mayhem – and fans can meet the man himself. The Canadian is holding a Q&A session with fans before the show at the Hermitage Leisure Centre in Whitwick, near Coalville, on April 23. Fans can meet Hart and have their picture taken with him for a fee of £50. He is known as one of the greatest...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Things I love about... West Bridgford: Nottingham Forest, Trent...

  19-01-2016 17:48
  
  I feel very privileged to live in West Bridgford, it's a place that has so much going for it and is one of the primary locations in Nottinghamshire that people enjoy visiting. As a rather large (not in size) sports fanatic, and being a life-long Nottingham Forest supporter, living a stone's throw from historic City Ground is something really quite special. Walking over Trent Bridge and seeing that famous old ground on a daily basis is a sight that never gets old and one I could never take...
  
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• LucyBudge published Bulwell slimmer drops nine dress sizes after overhearing fat...

  19-01-2016 17:42
  
  A determined mother-of-one has shed over 8st after overhearing cruel jibes about her weight at a job interview. Jade Pearson, of Bulwell, topped the scales at over 21st this time last year – but is now weighing in at 12st after dropping nine dress sizes. The 24-year-old joined the Cambridge Weight Loss Plan to embark on a mission to lose the pounds after hearing someone refer to her as the "fat girl" at a job interview. Jade, who is mum to two-year-old Dempsey, said:...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Young carers will taken on a well-earned treat...

  19-01-2016 17:32
  
  Young carers who have sacrificed their free time to look after relatives will be given a well-earned treat on an outdoor adventure break. Children supported by the Action for Young Carers project, run by the Carers Federation, will sail along the River Trent on a narrow boat and take part in team building activities during the two day vacation. It has been made possible because of a £1,000 donation from the intu, the company that owns both the Victoria and Broadmarsh centres. Ros...
  
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• BenIreland published Residents tell of fear after teenagers hurl bricks and 'boulders'...

  19-01-2016 17:30
  
  Teenagers hurled rocks at a Basford home after a dispute believed to have started in a school playground escalated out onto the streets.Police were called to Norburn Crescent, near Vernon Park, in Basford, to reports of bricks and "boulders" being thrown in the street.Residents said a group of more than 20 teens had gathered in Vernon Park and around ten approached a house wearing masks and scarves over their faces – armed with bricks and stones.Police said the incident resulted...
  
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• JemmaPage published Good Deeds Notts: Children's Bereavement Centre to open second...

  19-01-2016 17:28
  
  An extra 200 bereaved children will receive support and comfort – thanks to a year's worth of fundraising from a local business. The Children's Bereavement Centre, in King's Road, Newark, has announced it will open a second outreach centre after it received a donation of £87,484 from debt recovery provider TDX Group. The centre, which was established in 2002, helped more than 500 children aged between three and 18 years old come to terms with their loss last year. It launched...
  
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• JemmaPage published Father-of-two swaps office for the classrom - and retrains to...

  19-01-2016 17:24
  
  A father-of-two swapped the office for the classroom and spent a year retraining to become a teacher. Jemma Page spoke to Danny Thompson about how he followed his childhood dreams After spending 14 years working in marketing, Danny Thompson decided he wanted to bite the bullet and pursue his lifelong ambition. The 41-year-old, of Chilwell, left his job as head of product marketing at data giant Experian in 2014 to retrain and become a primary school teacher. He is now in his second term...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Accountancy firm Mazars to merge with Chinese audit company

  19-01-2016 17:09
  
  Accountancy firm Mazars is strengthening its international position by merging with Chinese audit company ZhongShen ZhongHuan. The deal follows mergers in Germany, Australia, Mozambique and Cyprus during 2015 and will add 1,800 professionals to Mazars existing global team of 16,000. Mazars has 19 offices across the UK, including one in The Ropewalk, Nottingham city centre. Zhang Liwen, chief chartered accountant of ZhongShen ZhongHuan, has been appointed to the Mazars Group executive...
  
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• TomNorton published Junior doctors' strike halted because of Tube walk-out, expert...

  19-01-2016 16:47
  
  Junior doctors don't want to put lives at risk by going on strike– according to a regional health expert.Medics in Nottingham had planned to join a nationwide strike on January 26, for two days, over ongoing disputes related to working conditions and out-of-hours pay.But yesterday On Tuesday afternoon, the British Medical Association, which represents junior doctors, and the Department of Health, announced the planned strike action had been suspended.The government has said it...
  
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• JonPritchard published Driver taken to hospital after crash in Bulwell

  19-01-2016 16:47
  
  A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash in Bulwell. The road was blocked after a car hit the central reservation on Ravensworth Road, between Ragdale Road and Hoewood Road. Police were called to the scene shortly before 3pm on Tuesday. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We were called to a single vehicle collision on Ravensworth Road. The car crashed into the central reservation. The driver was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre as a precaution." The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest 3 Bolton Wanderers 0: Video highlights

  19-01-2016 16:32
  
  A standout performance from Jamie Ward helped Nottingham Forest stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games as they eased past Bolton Wanderers, 3-0. The midfielder deservedly claimed his fair share of the plaudits after putting in his best display for the Reds. And he was able to round off a fine afternoon for both himself and the team by completing the scoring late on. The hosts were already comfortably on their way to three points by then, with the Trotters handicapped early on when Ben...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New recruit for tax consultancy Bedrock

  19-01-2016 16:27
  
  Beeston based tax consultancy, Bedrock, has announced the appointment of Lisa Topliss as a Director, joining Phill Dann on the Board. Ms Topliss helped establish Bedrock Tax Ltd in 2015 having previously worked for EDF Tax, PKF, Deloitte and HMRC. She's been a VAT specialist for more than 20 years, and is experienced in working with business owners, charities and sports organisations. Her role involves working with clients who are involved in disputes with HMRC, assists with negotiating...
  
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• Nottingham Post published New recruit for Nottingham based contractor J Tomlinson

  19-01-2016 16:16
  
  Expanding contractor J Tomlinson has appointed Antony Newton as special projects leader. Antony has been appointed to support J Tomlinson's commercial activity initially in two departments - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Facilities Management. His position is a newly created post and he joins the Nottingham-based company as it experiences unprecedented growth. Mr Newton said: "J Tomlinson is a company with an excellent reputation, working across the East Midlands, West...
  
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• BenIreland published First look at plans for initial stage of 1,050-home development...

  19-01-2016 16:14
  
  The first stage of plans for more than 1,000 homes next to Gedling Country Park have been submitted, bringing the long-discussed proposals closer to reality.Keepmoat Homes has drawn up plans for the first 506 two, three, four and five-bedroom houses and flats it hopes to build on land off Arnold Lane at Chase Farm.The 33-hectare site could receive planning permission as early as next month, if Gedling Borough Council's planning committee give it the green light.In its plans, Keepmoat says it...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Patty Griffin talks about being a musical voyager with a social...

  19-01-2016 15:37
  
  In a country where, for every person finding solace in the American Dream, another gets shot, inspiration for an album about love and war is not difficult for UK folk singer Patty Griffin, as she tells Dave Freak.When it came to recording her latest album, Servant Of Love, acclaimed US singer-songwriter Patty Griffin says she wanted to create something that was "fairly stripped down". "There's a full sound on some things," she says of the record. "But it's pretty...
  
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• DanRobinson published Bloc Party to meet fans for signing session in Nottingham ahead...

  19-01-2016 15:29
  
  Bloc Party will visit a Nottingham shop to meet fans and sign copies of their new album next month. The indie rockers will be at entertainment retailers Fopp, in the intu Broadmarsh Centre, on Tuesday, February 2, from 5.15pm. It will precede their headline show at the NME Awards Tour at Rock City the same evening, while celebrating the release of their fifth album Hymns on January 29. A Fopp spokeswoman said: "This is an exciting event for our store as they're very popular with our...
  
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• RebeccaSD published Chancellor committed to making new Nottinghamshire enterprise...

  19-01-2016 15:02
  
  Chancellor George Osborne is supporting plans for a new enterprise zone in Nottinghamshire after the subject was brought up by two local MPs in Parliament. A bid for the Robin Hood Enterprise Zone - on the sites of Thoresby Colliery, Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, Summit Park, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Berry Hill, Mansfield - was submitted last year but was not successful as it 'did not present the best business case'. On Tuesday, Sherwood MP Mark Spencer and Newark MP Robert Jenrick asked the.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Broad: I kept getting sacked by Nottingham Forest on...

  19-01-2016 14:47
  
  England cricket star and Nottingham Forest fan Stuart Broad is clearly as good on the pitch as he is on Football Manager. Broad took six for 17 at the weekend to inspire England to victory in the third Test, as well the series, in South Africa. One of his 913,000 Twitter followers joked he must have been in a rush to get back to the game which puts fans in the boss's chair, at least in cyberspace. And Nottinghamshire bowler Broad replied with a picture of what is an impressive side he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published ​How to put buyers and sellers in the mood for a house move this...

  19-01-2016 14:39
  
  Cold days, dark nights... we can have a tendency to want to hibernate in the winter, but if you are thinking of buying or selling can you really afford to neglect your house hunting activities? Su Snaith, head of estate agency at Nottingham Estate Agency, warns that serious house movers are prepared and so you're up against some fierce competition when if come to finding your perfect home. She says that getting your own house and finances in order can often put you ahead of the game. Here are...
  
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• Valencic happy at first-team chance

  19-01-2016 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County winger Filip Valencic says he was "surprised" not to get more games under former manager Ricardo Moniz.
  
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• JenniferScott published Boreholes in Misson voted through as fracking comes one step...

  19-01-2016 14:14
  
  Fracking could be a step closer in Nottinghamshire after a planning committee voted through plans to monitor groundwater in Misson.The process has to take place for a year - under government legislation - before any attempts are made to extract shale gas, leaving residents fearful about what the next steps could be on the site off Spring Lane. But members of Nottinghamshire County Council said they could only vote on the proposal in front of them, and may take a different view when, or if,...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Sainsbury's recalls bread due to health concerns

  19-01-2016 14:11
  
  Sainsbury's customers who have purchased a loaf of its own brand bread have been advised to return it due to health fears.The Sliced Wholemeal Medium and Thick sliced Bread retailing at 45p has been found to contain small pieces of metal, raising concerns from the Food Standards Authority (FSA).The FSA said that the pieces of metal presents a health risk to anyone coming into contact with the bread which has January 19 as the best before date printed on the packaging.Customers have been advised.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Former Notts County winger Jermaine Pennant joins Singapore side...

  19-01-2016 13:56
  
  Former Notts County trainee Jermaine Pennant has completed a move to Singapore side Tampines Rovers. In the process he has reportedly become the highest paid player in the 21-year history of the S-League. The 33-year-old winger, who switched from Meadow Lane to Arsenal at the age of 15, has signed a one-year deal, amid claims it is worth Sg$40,000 (£19,500) a month. Tampines chairman Krishna Ramachandra has reportedly described the player's salary as a 'sexy' figure. Nottingham-born...
  
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• JemmaPage published Police want to speak to this man in connection with a shop theft...

  19-01-2016 13:40
  
  Police would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with a shop theft.The alleged theft took place in Moorgate Service Station in Retford on January 14.If you recognise him, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published 66 amazing pictures of Nottingham's sunrise

  19-01-2016 13:19
  
  Gallery created by Barry_Cooper
  
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• DanRobinson published The Carnival of Madness Tour 2016: Hard rockers Highly Suspect on...

  19-01-2016 13:18
  
  The Motorpoint Arena will become the scene of the Carnival of Madness next week as it hits the UK for the first time, featuring an eclectic line-up of hard rock bands. Opening the All-American show will be trio Highly Suspect. Lead singer Johnny Stevens tells Dan Robinson about the band's roots on a small holiday resort, memories of their first gig and how NSYNC became an unlikely influence.Where are you from? We are from a little peninsula in the eastern most part of Massachusetts...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers: Robert Lachowicz admits frustration over his...

  19-01-2016 13:16
  
  Robert Lachowicz openly admits his season so far has been one to forget. The Nottingham Panthers forward has scored four goals and 13 points in 37 games as he struggles to produce the form he is undoubtedly capable of. His struggles in front of goal have left him frustrated, but after good performances at the weekend, he is looking to keep on building against Braehead Clan in the Challenge Cup on Wednesday. "It's fair to say it hasn't been the year I wanted. I don't think I've been...
  
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• Broad one of 'five best in history'

  19-01-2016 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Selector Newell rates Broad as top bowler
  
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• LPinchess published Celebrate 19 years of Harry Potter at Hogwarts party in...

  19-01-2016 13:02
  
  Wand at the ready? A special Night of Spells will be cast at Waterstones in Nottingham to celebrate 19 years of Harry Potter magic. A Hogwarts party, costume competition, themed refreshments and a quiz separating the Muggles from the magicians will be held in honour of JK Rowling's hero on February 4. The immortal series introduced the magic of books to a generation of young readers in 1997, growing with them, and spawning an entire extended universe with spin-off novellas, blockbuster...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Big Short: Film review

  19-01-2016 13:00
  
  A fool and his hard-earned money are soon parted and in 2008, many of us turned out to be unwitting fools when the mortgage crisis in America catalysed the collapse of financial institutions, resulting in an ice age of global austerity that has yet to thaw. Bankers were demonised, political establishment passed bucks as if they were handling red-hot potatoes and hard-working families paid an eye-watering price. The Wall Street meltdown doesn't sound like ripe fruit for a cocktail of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Why conductors need to be brought back to Nottingham's trams

  19-01-2016 13:00
  
  After 121 people were fined within a week for not having the right ticket or pass, tram passengers told the Post they would like to see conductors brought back. News editor Jade Beecroft is a regular on the network. "Oh no!" I wailed, squatting on the floor of the tram, handbag contents strewn across the seat with rump waving at my fellow passengers as I scrabbled frantically beneath my seat. "I've lost it." No, I wasn't panning for gold or hunting for a winning Lottery...
  
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• BenIreland published Owner of Carlton takeaway with zero food hygiene rating breaks...

  19-01-2016 12:55
  
  A Carlton takeaway owner who repeatedly failed food hygiene inspections has pleaded guilty in court to failing to comply with EU regulations.Mazafar Mohammed, owner of Asia Tandoori in Carlton Square will be sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on January 22.The 38-year-old breached several food hygiene regulations when the premises were inspected by Environmental Health officers last year.He failed on the maintaining and cleanliness of food and equipment, depositing food waste correctly..
  
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• MattDavies published Dougie Freedman is doing the 'best possible job' at Nottingham...

  19-01-2016 12:13
  
  Dougie Freedman is doing the 'best possible job' at Nottingham Forest, according to presenter and commentator Darren Fletcher. Fletcher, widely known for his work on BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live, is from Nottingham and keen for his hometown club to end their long exile from the Premier League. He does not see that happening this season, but says manager Freedman is making the most of the squad he has been able to assemble under a transfer embargo, which limits signings to loans and free...
  
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• MattDavies commented Dougie Freedman is doing the 'best possible job' at Nottingham...

  19-01-2016 12:13
  
  Dougie Freedman is doing the 'best possible job' at Nottingham Forest, according to presenter and commentator Darren Fletcher. Fletcher, widely known for his work on BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live, is from Nottingham and keen for his hometown club to end their long exile from the Premier League. He does not see that happening this season, but says manager Freedman is making the most of the squad he has been able to assemble under a transfer embargo, which limits signings to loans and free...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce favourite for Bristol...

  19-01-2016 11:58
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce is the bookies' favourite to fill the vacant Bristol City manager job. The former Reds defender and boss has been out of work since departing the City Ground last February, and Skybet have put him at odds of 5/6 to take charge at Ashton Gate. Ex-Forest coach John Pemberton, who is currently in caretaker charge of the Robins, is second favourite, at 4/1, to take over from Steve Cotterill on a permanent basis. Pemberton oversaw a shock 1-0 win over...
  
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