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• University of Nottingham beat Surrey Smashers in National Badminton League - SkySports

  08-02-2016 23:42
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  University of Nottingham beat Surrey Smashers in National Badminton League
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  University of Nottingham caused a surprise 4-1 upset of Surrey Smashers in their first home National Badminton League game of the season. In the match of the night - and one of the matches of the season - Chris Adcock and Adam Cwalina found their ...and more »
  

• JenniferScott published Residents fight council for future of local park

  08-02-2016 22:38
  
  Residents have drawn the battle lines to save a park that could be turned into houses, if the district council decide to sell it off.Onchan Park, off Oakdale Road, Carlton, used to be home to bowls clubs, five-a-side football teams and provide a safe place for local children to play. The park is now rundown and in need of investment, according to people from the area, but both young and old want to see the place revived. However, Gedling Borough Council says it is "reviewing the asset's...
  
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• JenniferScott published Newark by-election broke spending rules, claims investigation

  08-02-2016 21:58
  
  The Conservative Party broke the rules when it came to how much they spent during the Newark by-election, an investigation has claimed.Receipts from three by-elections allegedly obtained by Channel 4 News, including from when Robert Jenrick was voted in as MP in June 2014, claim to show the political party going over the £100,000 limit put in place to ensure richer groups don't have an unfair advantage during campaigns.The channel claims undeclared hotel receipts from the campaign period..
  
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• Nottingham in gridlock due to traffic light damage caused by earlier car crash - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2016 20:40
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  Nottingham in gridlock due to traffic light damage caused by earlier car crash
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  Temporary traffic lights were installed in London Road on Monday morning following a car crash near Trent Bridge. Traffic in Nottingham another absolute joke. 50mins to travel 3miles. Ring road and city centre all gridlocked! ������������������and more &raq
  

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• Nottingham Forest's arch rivals Derby County sack Paul Clement - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2016 20:20
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  Nottingham Forest's arch rivals Derby County sack Paul Clement
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  Nottingham Forest's arch rivals Derby County have made the shock decision to sack head coach Paul Clement. The former Real Madrid assistant manager joined in June and has been dismissed with the Rams fifth in the Championship, five points off the top ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Notts County column: Leigh Curtis: Stanley Aborah has the quality...

  08-02-2016 20:10
  
  The final act oftransfer deadline day for Notts County was to announce Gill Swerts' contract had beenterminated by mutual consent. The end came just six months into a two-year contract having been one of the first arrivals under the former manager Ricardo Monizover the summer. He was advertised as a player of pedigree and it was incredibly hard to disagree with thatgiven this was somebody who had previously been a Belgian international. He had played in World Cup qualifiers, had...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County column: Leigh Curtis: Trialist Jason Banton could...

  08-02-2016 20:00
  
  Having been linked with a move to Notts County in the summer, Jason Banton's trial with the club has come as no real surprise. He is known to both the manager, Jamie Fullarton, who coached him at Crystal Palace, and the Magpies' head of recruitment Guy Branston, who named him in his Devon team of last year. Whatever happens with Banton, who started his career at Liverpool, it's clear there is an abundance of talent that hasnot reached anywhere near its potential. He's quick, he possesses...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Nottingham in gridlock due to traffic light damage caused by...

  08-02-2016 19:38
  
  Nottingham's traffic has ground to a halt due to signalling problems in West Bridgford. Temporary traffic lights were installed in London Road on Monday morning following a car crash near Trent Bridge. Traffic in Nottingham another absolute joke. 50mins to travel 3miles. Ring road and city centre all gridlocked! ������������������— MichaelGilman-Hughes (@mikeyhughes
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest's arch rivals Derby County sack Paul Clement

  08-02-2016 19:23
  
  Nottingham Forest's arch rivals Derby County have made the shock decision to sack head coach Paul Clement. The former Real Madrid assistant manager joined in June and has been dismissed with the Rams fifth in the Championship, five points off the top two. Academy director and former Rams defender Darren Wassall takes over until the end of the season on the same day Forest legend Des Walker joined the academy coaching staff. Derby chairman Mel Morris said: "We are grateful for the...
  
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• RachelGorman published Revealed: Today's five most shared stories in Nottingham

  08-02-2016 19:17
  
  So which stories have got Nottingham clicking 'share' on social media today? A mixed bag it seems...There was a heartfelt tribute to the wonderful, wacky and weird delights of living in Wollaton (resident George The Gorilla proved to be a particularly popular talking point), and then there was news that Nottingham-made music would be broadcast 24/7 on a new bedroom-based radio station.In other good news, 150 jobs were announced at Domestic and General and the Post's latest nominee for carer of..
  
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• Community club gets £500000 for 3G football pitch - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2016 19:01
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  Community club gets £500000 for 3G football pitch
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  A community football club is going to be transformed after winning £500,000 of funding for a new '3G' pitch. Basford United have been fighting for the artificial, all weather football surface for over a year. But yesterday, the Football Foundation ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest Under-21s 0 Sheffield United 1: Match report

  08-02-2016 19:00
  
  As Storm Imogen whipped and whistled its way around the Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham Forest found life far from a breeze against an impressive Sheffield United side. The Reds put in a solid defensive performance, restricting their lively opponents to fewer chances than they perhaps deserved. They just struggled to forge many of their own at the other end as they lost 1-0. In difficult conditions, a second half goal from defender Harrison McGahey proved enough for the Blades, who are...
  
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• JenniferScott published Crash in East Leake during rush hour

  08-02-2016 18:50
  
  Roads are coming to a standstill after a collision in East Leake. The incident happened in Gotham Road, near St Mary's Crescent, at around 4.25pm on Monday.
  Nottinghamshire Police told the Post the crash involved two cars, and although no-one was trapped, one passenger was still in the vehicle with neck pains. Two fire engines attended, one from East Leake and one from West Bridgford, and firefighters extricated one person from a car and sent them to hospital in an ambulance. Nottingham City...
  
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• RachelGorman published East Midlands Train staff go extra mile to reunite little boy...

  08-02-2016 18:37
  
  Losing your favourite teddy as a kid is akin to parting ways with a best buddy... absolutely heartbreaking.Which is why (tissues ready) a kind hearted staff member from East Midlands Trains set herself a one woman mission to reunite a small boy and his beloved cuddly toy.The young chap was understandably distraught when he left his teddy bear on a train whilst travelling to visit to see his Grandma and Grandad.On hearing the poor boys plight East Midlands Trains customer relations officer Gemma,
  
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• JenniferScott published Community club gets £500,000 for 3G football pitch

  08-02-2016 18:35
  
  A community football club is going to be transformed after winning £500,000 of funding for a new '3G' pitch.Basford United have been fighting for the artificial, all weather football surface for over a year.But yesterday, the Football Foundation confirmed it was putting up the money, meaning the new pitch can be built and enjoyed by all ages. Chairman of Basford United FC, Chris Munroe, said: "Words cannot express how delighted and thankful the Community Football club is."It is...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Community club gets £500,000 for 3G football pitch

  08-02-2016 18:35
  
  A community football club is going to be transformed after winning £500,000 of funding for a new '3G' pitch.Basford United have been fighting for the artificial, all weather football surface for over a year.But yesterday, the Football Foundation confirmed it was putting up the money, meaning the new pitch can be built and enjoyed by all ages. Chairman of Basford United FC, Chris Munroe, said: "Words cannot express how delighted and thankful the Community Football club is."It is...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottingham weather: Sunshine is coming our way - at last!

  08-02-2016 18:13
  
  The past few days have been a tad soggy to say the least - but fear not sunshine is on the way... allegedly.There will be a couple of light showers during the early hours of Tuesday morning but nothing compared to the downpours of Monday or the weekend (and besides most of us will be in bed).By the time 8am comes round there will be much welcomed sunshine across the county - and it is predicted to hang around until at least noon.But while you may be able to leave your wellies at home tomorrow...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 21 rare photos of Nottinghamshire life in the 1910s

  08-02-2016 18:12
  
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• Nottingham Forest duo Henri Lansbury and Michael Mancienne set to be grilled by fans - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2016 17:42
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  Nottingham Forest duo Henri Lansbury and Michael Mancienne set to be grilled by fans
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  Henri Lansbury drives forward for Nottingham Forest in their pre-season friendly defeat against Odense BK. Henri Lansbury goal. Henri Lansbury goes for the ball at Ewood Park. Michael Mancienne goes off injured. Michael Mancienne is booked. Michael ...
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• RachelGorman published Care home residents moved out while 'urgent sewer repairs' take...

  08-02-2016 17:36
  
  Residents have been moved out of an Arnold care home while "urgent sewer repairs" take place.Twenty-two pensioners have been put in alternative care homes following checks by Nottinghamshire County Council at Coppice Lodge, in Coppice Road. Nottinghamshire County Council service director for South Nottinghamshire and public protection, Paul McKay said: "We have carried out our own checks and are satisfied that residents need to be moved out of Coppice Lodge Care Home to allow...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest duo Henri Lansbury and Michael Mancienne set to...

  08-02-2016 17:16
  
  Nottingham Forest fans will have the chance to grill two of the club's stars later this month. The Supporters Club are holding a pie and peas night on February 16 which will feature a question and answer session. The two players they are hoping will attend are Henri Lansbury and Michael Mancienne. The event will take place in the Robin Hood Suite at the City Ground from 6pm. Tickets are priced at £6 and can be purchased from Joan Bakewell on 0115 9561227 or at The Boat Club, near...
  
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• Forest legend Walker joins Derby

  08-02-2016 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker joins fierce local rivals Derby as a defensive coach working with the academy.
  
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• NottmPostEG published A Bigger Splash (15): Film review and trailer

  08-02-2016 17:06
  
  Sun, sea, sex and skulduggery are the key ingredients of writer-director Luca Guadagnino's spicy cinematic cocktail, which elegantly updates the erotically charged 1969 thriller La Piscine from St Tropez to the rugged Sicilian island of Pantelleria. Simmering sexual tensions of the original have been turned up to a furious boil in A Bigger Splash, which demands full-frontal nudity from almost the entire cast as the battle of the sexes claims at least one casualty. The striking backdrop of...
  
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• sherdley published Sherwood Rise robbery trial: 78-year-old 'thrown around like rag...

  08-02-2016 16:45
  
  A pensioner chased after a robber after he threw her around like a rag doll and stole her handbag, a jury heard.Jean Maddock was allegedly mugged in her garage, in Ebury Road, Sherwood Rise, by Carl Thomas, of Cedar Road, Forest Fields.He went on trial at Nottingham Crown Courton Monday, February 8, denying robbing 78-year-old Mrs Maddock after she parked her silver Renault Clio.She claimed she was confronted by a man, who she initially thought was her son paying a "surprise...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest defender Bojan Jokic and Mansfield Town keeper...

  08-02-2016 16:45
  
  Nottingham Forest left-back Bojan Jokic has been named in the official Football League Team of the Week. The Slovenia defender continued his impressive run of form with a fine display in Forest's 1-0 win at Leeds United on Saturday. He is joined in the line-up by Mansfield Town goalkeeper Scott Shearer, who saved not one, but two penalties in their 2-1 win over Morecambe at the weekend. Stags boss Adam Murray praised Shearer for his patience while Brian Jensen kept him out of the...
  
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• JenniferScott published Co-Op recalls cheese after worries over listeria

  08-02-2016 16:30
  
  The Co-Op has recalled on one of its own brand cheeses as it could make elderly and vulnerable people sick. Truly Irresistible Camembert has been taken off the shelves as a "precautionary measure" due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes - a bacterium that can course foodborne illness. It is especially risky for pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, those over 60 years old and anyone with a weakened immune system. The grocery store has asked shoppers to return the...
  
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• Tresidder published Maria is motoring ahead with legal advice

  08-02-2016 16:19
  
  Speed cameras, penalty points, disqualification and drinking and driving offences have become big business for solicitor Maria Moore. Committing a driving offence is a daily risk for many, a long day, a momentary loss of attention. Maria Moore began her career advising magistrates in Nottingham on criminal and motoring law. She worked in private practice for over 20 years before setting up her own specialist motoring law business last year called Moore Motoring Law. She is in demand across...
  
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• JemmaPage published Chinese New Year: Artist Jiang Hongsheng brings brush painting to...

  08-02-2016 16:14
  
  Artist Jiang Hongsheng has flown more than 5,500 miles to bring the Chinese art of brush painting to Nottingham.The 49-year-old arrived on January 11 after the University of Nottingham invited him to be part of the city's Chinese New Year celebrations.The festival officially started on Monday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Monkey.Mr Hongsheng, who is fluent in English, has been teaching students and communities how to paint peonies – the Chinese national flower...
  
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• DanRussell published 30 hours of free childcare will help parents get back to work

  08-02-2016 16:13
  
  The amount of free childcare will be doubled for working parents – thanks to local research. Nottinghamshire County Council is one of 25 local authorities across the country chosen by the Government to look at extending free childcare for three and four year olds. The expansion from 15 hours a week will be rolled out in England during 2017. As part of the council's role it will be consulting with parents like Michelle McCann who attends Hucknall Young People's Centre. The...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Hair extensions shop opens in Mansfield Road

  08-02-2016 16:00
  
  Fashion and beauty entrepreneur Sabreena Davis has opened a hair extensions shop in Mansfield Road. Luxury hair extensions, clothing and accessories boutique Brit Rocks has set up shop in the former 'Oh My Gosh Records' shop after commercial property agents FHP agreed a five year lease on behalf of university accommodation specialists, Megaclose Ltd. This deal marks Brit Rocks' first venture into the high street after Sabreena (pictured) initially set up the business as an online venture two...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker joins Derby County coaching...

  08-02-2016 15:48
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker has become the latest member of his family to join arch rivals Derby County. The former England international has been appointed their academy's defensive coach, initially until the end of the season. Walker, 50, saw his 17-year-old son Lewis join the Rams last month from Ilkeston FC. His other son, Tyler, plays for Forest.Meanwhile, former Notts County player and manager Craig Short has been added to the staff coaching Derby's under-21 side. Short...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker joins Derby County coaching...

  08-02-2016 15:48
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker has become the latest member of his family to join arch rivals Derby County. The former England international has been appointed their academy's defensive coach, initially until the end of the season. Walker, 50, saw his 17-year-old son Lewis join the Rams last month from Ilkeston FC. His other son, Tyler, plays for Forest.Meanwhile, former Notts County player and manager Craig Short has been added to the staff coaching Derby's under-21 side. Short...
  
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• LPinchess published Valentine's Day recipe: Eton Mess Cake

  08-02-2016 15:47
  
  Baker, blogger and Nottingham's Great British Bake Off contestant JORDAN COX turns his attention to Valentine's Day When coming to write this article I first conducted a quick poll of my friends and was shocked to find that almost all them see Valentine's as nothing more than a day dreamt up by supermarkets in a cunning plan to make us buy cheap, celebrity endorsed perfume. How miserable indeed! Romance, to me at least, is about showing my long suffering fiancée how much she means to...
  
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• LPinchess published Jordan Cox recipe column: Valentine's Day Eton Mess Cake

  08-02-2016 15:47
  
  Baker, blogger and Nottingham's Great British Bake Off contestant JORDAN COX turns his attention to Valentine's Day When coming to write this article I first conducted a quick poll of my friends and was shocked to find that almost all them see Valentine's as nothing more than a day dreamt up by supermarkets in a cunning plan to make us buy cheap, celebrity endorsed perfume. How miserable indeed! Romance, to me at least, is about showing my long suffering fiancée how much she means to...
  
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• BenIreland published Watch out for duster salesman who says 'I've just been released...

  08-02-2016 15:28
  
  Police have made an arrest in connection with a serial cold caller who was opening his sales pitch with: "I've just been released from prison". Local beat teams said they have seen a spike in calls reporting a cold caller doing the rounds in the Sherwood and Carrington areas and are warning that the white man, believed to be in his 30s, may return. "He often begins the conversation with 'I've just been released from prison' and is trying to sell dusters and other cleaning...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers: David Ling welcome to return as Corey...

  08-02-2016 15:24
  
  Corey Neilson says David Ling will always be welcome back at Nottingham Panthers after the forward's shock departure from the club. The 41-year-old left on Sunday night due to family reasons, bringing to an end a hugely successful second spell with the Elite League title chasers. While Ling's immediate future is uncertain, head coach Neilson is continuing an exhaustive search to strengthen his roster before the February 15 deadline for signings passes. "David Ling will always be a...
  
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• PMBlackburn published Nottingham's hospitals CAN cope with another junior doctor...

  08-02-2016 15:23
  
  The city's hospital wards will be well staffed and able to cope with demand during a planned junior doctors' strike on Wednesday. That is the message from hospital managers who have to make sure there are enough consultants to provide care.Staff have written to 27 patients having operations and 226 due to have outpatient appointments - informing them that they will be postponed if the strike goes ahead.Managers and corporate staff will be brought back to the frontline while doctors take to...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (U): Film review and...

  08-02-2016 15:16
  
  Love is in the air in the fourth instalment of the Alvin And The Chipmunks series... but not for long if the helium-voiced furballs get their way. Walt Becker's ramshackle road movie contrives a flimsy excuse for singing rodents Alvin, Simon and Theodore to want to sabotage the flourishing romance of their surrogate father. Of course, the mischievous trio learn the error of their ways en route to a sentimental reconciliation that emphasizes the importance of family over fame with all the...
  
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• BenIreland published Flood alert issued for the River Trent

  08-02-2016 15:07
  
  A flood alert for the River Trent has been issued by the Environment Agency. It is warning of high water levels between Cromwell Weir, near Newark, and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
  19mm of rain was recorded at the Met Office's Watnall station over the weekend.Across the country, which has been hit by Storm Imogen this week, 46 flood alerts and 11 warnings have been issued.A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "Flooding of low-lying agricultural land and roads is possible at Church...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Concussion (12A): Film review and trailer

  08-02-2016 15:04
  
  You don't need a medical degree or any of the titles held by Will Smith's crusading medic in Concussion to conclude that a contact sport, which delivers repeated blows to the head, might pose a health risk to competitors. In boxing, when a fighter is blindsided by a punch, they are assessed by the referee, given a standing count and asked if they wish to continue. In American football, when a player is dazed by a collision with the equivalent g-force of a sledgehammer to the cranium, they...
  
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• Nottingham could play a part in delivering 21st century infrastructure in India - Nottingham Post

  08-02-2016 15:02
  Nottingham could play a part in delivering 21st century infrastructure in India
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  Nottingham has spent more than a year developing two-way business relationships with Chandigarh and Jaipur. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India due to the colour of its buildings (pictured). Nottingham could play a part in delivering 21st ...
  

• sherdley published Langley Mill fire: Jury retires to consider verdicts

  08-02-2016 14:43
  
  A jury trying three men for the murder of a mum, her baby daughter and a friend in a flat fire has retired to consider verdicts.The panel was sent out this morning after trial judge, Mrs Justice Carr, finished her summing up at Nottingham Crown Court.Anthony Eyre, 22, his brother Simon Eyre, 24, and their father, 44-year-old Peter Eyre, all deny the murders of Amy Smith, 17, her six-month-old daughter Ruby-Grace Gaunt, and friend Edward Green, also 17, from Belper.They all died in a blaze at the
  
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• NottmPostEG published Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (15): Film review and trailer

  08-02-2016 14:40
  
  If the casual mention of the undead in the title of Burr Steers' horror comedy almost seems like an afterthought, the jarring on-screen presence of the flesh-hungry predators confirms it. Adapted from Seth Grahame-Smith's parody novel, Pride And Prejudice And Zombies puts a gruesome twist on Jane Austen's period drama, transplanting the heaving bosoms and unspoken desire to a bodice-ripping 19th-century Britain where young women are skilled in swordplay as well as needlecraft. "It is a...
  
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• RachelGorman published £600,000 makeover for inner-city play parks... and four...

  08-02-2016 14:36
  
  Put your feet up for five minutes and catch up with the stories that Nottingham is talking about this afternoon...Seven Nottingham parks to get new play areasSeven inner-city parks are getting revamped play areas thanks to a £602,000 investment in equipment, skate ramps and football pitches.The parks, in areas like Broxtowe estate and Sneinton, were chosen for a make-over after Nottingham City Council consulted residents. Three parks have already been spruced up as part of the initiative..
  
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• PMBlackburn published Police and ambulance service on scene after two car crash near...

  08-02-2016 14:29
  
  Police officers and paramedics are on the scene of a two-car crash which is blocking London Road at its junction with Truman's Road. The incident took place at 11.30am and the two cars - a BMW and a Vauxhall - are still blocking the road. Nottingham Travelwise, which monitors transport locally, also reported that traffic signals were damaged in the incident and temporary replacements are now in place.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham could play a part in delivering 21st century...

  08-02-2016 14:22
  
  Smart thinking could this week put Nottingham in a strong position to play apart in an ambitious programme to deliver 21st century infrastructure in key cities in India. Nottingham has spent more than a year developing two-way business relationships with Chandigarh and Jaipur as part of a long-term strategy to turn civic links with major economies into deals which benefit the city and its businesses. Delegations from Nottingham and Chandigarh have already visited each other pledged to work...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Agents appointed to market Beeston Business Park

  08-02-2016 14:15
  
  Commercial property agents Innes England and FHP have been appointed as joint letting agents at Beeston Business Park. The mixed-used development to the west of Nottingham, which has Enterprise Zone status and therefore offers business rates relief, was bought last year by a joint venture between Bridges Ventures (Bridges) and Chancerygate in a multi-million pound deal. Scott Osborne, (pictured left) associate director at Innes England, said: "This is an excellent opportunity as the...
  
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• RachelGorman published Right lane blocked on A1 following crash near Worksop

  08-02-2016 14:01
  
  The right lane of the A1 between the A614 and B6387 is closed following a crash involving four vehicles.Police were called to the scene near Jockey Lane, Worksop, at around 11.30am on Monday morning.The crash involved three cars and one lorry. No one involved is thought to have serious injuries.
  
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• Nottingham Post published New affordable homes for Newark

  08-02-2016 13:30
  
  Newark is to gain 70 new affordable homes at the site of a former factory on Sleaford Road. The £7.75m scheme is a partnership between house builder Westleigh, Waterloo Housing Group and Newark and Sherwood District Council. Once constructed the properties will be owned by the Waterloo Housing Group. A mix of property types and tenure are being built: 20 one-bedroom apartments, 35 two- and three-bedroom homes to be let for affordable rent, and a further 15 houses for shared...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers defenceman Sam Oakford added to Great Britain...

  08-02-2016 13:25
  
  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Sam Oakford has been called into the Great Britain squad for the first time after being drafted in for their Olympic pre-qualifying tournament. While Oakford is understandably delighted, there is disappointment for team-mate Robert Farmer, who has been forced to withdraw through injury. "It's a huge honour to be selected. I'm hoping to contribute in any way I can and enjoy myself," Oakford told the Panthers website. "It's something I've always...
  
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