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• Nottingham Rugby 22 Ealing 18: Match report: Grant equals record - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 23:46
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  Nottingham Rugby 22 Ealing 18: Match report: Grant equals record
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  Martin Haag took charge of his Nottingham side for the penultimate time at Lady Bay and masterminded a remarkable comeback. The Greens started sluggishly against lowly Ealing Trailfinders and found themselves trailing 18-10 at the break, but a fine ...
  

• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch column: Leigh Wood produced a perfect performance

  01-04-2016 23:10
  
  As part of the Kell Brook v Kevin Bizier undercard last week, Nottingham's own Leigh Woodhad the chance to reinforcehis credentials at featherweight. As part of the Sky punditry team, I was there to give my views on his Midlands Area title fight against Lee Glover, and Wood produced a quite fantastic, lethal, performance. It took him just two rounds to stop Glover with an imperious display which made him a delight to watch from my view ringside. He boxed with incredible fluency, he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Carl Froch column: Nick Blackwell has tremendous bravery and I...

  01-04-2016 23:00
  
  Coming home from the Kell Brook v Kevin Bizier fight, news started filtering through about thebleed to the brain that Nick Blackwell suffered after his fight against Chris Eubank Jr.I want to say that my thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time because he still remains in an induced coma.I sparred hundreds of rounds with Nick (pictured) when I was fighting and he isa true warrior.He is somebody who has a huge heart and never knows when to quit.I've always admired that...
  
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• Carl Froch among celebrities at launch of new £1m Nottingham restaurant - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 22:53
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  Carl Froch among celebrities at launch of new £1m Nottingham restaurant
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  Celebrities from the world of sport and dignitaries including the lord mayor of Nottingham were among the guests at the launch of a new £1m restaurant in Nottingham. Boxing hero Carl Froch, who posed for a photo with BT Sport Commentator Darren ...and more »
  

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• Nottingham Forest will not allow their Championship season to 'fizzle out', says Paul Williams - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 22:26
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  Nottingham Forest will not allow their Championship season to 'fizzle out', says Paul Williams
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  Nottingham Forest hope Oliver Burke will be boosted by making his international debut for Scotland, ahead of facing Brentford at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest will not allow their Championship season to 'fizzle out', says... X. Share Tweet Share ...
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• Man told police he had knife in Nottingham city centre - and 'felt need to hurt someone' - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 21:01
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  Man told police he had knife in Nottingham city centre - and 'felt need to hurt someone'
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  Man told police he had knife in Nottingham city centre - and 'felt need to hurt... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. Benjamin Wallace told police he had the knife in Old Market Square. Asda, Disney and Aldi all ...and more »
  

• Minty mushy peas - the Nottingham delicacy - to be sold all year round - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 19:48
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  Minty mushy peas - the Nottingham delicacy - to be sold all year round
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  Minty mushy peas have always been the staple dish of Nottingham's world-famous Goose Fair – but now hungry residents can get their fix all year round thanks to a mum-of-two. Claire Fisher left her job as a chef at The Willow Tree, in West Bridgford, to ...
  

• Nottingham Panthers: Blood, sweat and tears put play-offs trophy within touching distance - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 19:29
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  Nottingham Panthers: Blood, sweat and tears put play-offs trophy within touching distance
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  Nottingham Panthers are back at the Elite League's play-off finals weekend as they take on Fife Flyers on Saturday at the National Ice Centre. After 63 games of blood, sweat and quite possibly tears, Nottingham Panthers are within touching distance of ...and more »
  

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• Drunk mum smashes disabled neighbour's mobility car with golf club - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 19:29
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  Drunk mum smashes disabled neighbour's mobility car with golf club
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  Mum-of-three Helena Newcombe was ordered to tackle her drink problem after being found guilty of smashing the windscreen of a sick neighbour's mobility car in Carlton. The 30-year-old claimed she wasn't there when the Mercedes car window was ...
  

• Bus pass holders must pay for Nottingham to Derby service - but only one way - BT.com

  01-04-2016 19:15
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  Bus pass holders must pay for Nottingham to Derby service - but only one way
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  Bus pass holders travelling on a service between Nottingham and Derby will now have to pay - but only in one direction. 0. Share this. Facebook; Twitter; Google plus; Email; Share. 0. Passengers travelling from the city towards Derby will have to pay a ...and more »
  

• Your complete guide to Nottingham's Big Day Out - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 17:45
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  Your complete guide to Nottingham's Big Day Out
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  Nottingham's Big Day Out returns for a seventh year later this month and with more attractions opening than ever before, the 2016 event looks set to be the best yet. Organised by BBC Radio Nottingham, the day celebrates Nottingham's history and ...
  

• Film tribute to 'doyenne of dance' Nora Morrison - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 17:45
  Film tribute to 'doyenne of dance' Nora Morrison
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  Nora Morrison has taught thousands of Nottingham pupils how to dance - many of which have gone on to achieve great things on stage and screen. Now a film is being made about her life. Some of her proteges have gone on to enjoy success on stage and ...
  

• Judicial review into detective dismissal

  01-04-2016 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former detective sergeant wrongly convicted of rape is granted a judicial review into his dismissal.
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Brentford

  01-04-2016 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.
  
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• Brawl breaks out at Nottingham's Glee Club - after heckler slams comedian for telling ISIS jokes - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 15:50
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  Brawl breaks out at Nottingham's Glee Club - after heckler slams comedian for telling ISIS jokes
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  A brawl broke out at Nottingham's Glee Club – after a heckler slammed a comedian for telling jokes about paedophiles and ISIS. Roger Monkhouse was the last act to take to the stage on Friday, March 25, during the Canal Street venue's The Best in Live ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Post published Former Nottingham Forest keeper Karl Darlow can do a job for...

  01-04-2016 14:39
  
  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow has been backed to play a key part for Newcastle United in their relegation fight. Magpies boss Rafa Benitez says the Championship experience Darlow gained with the Reds can be valuable as he prepares to step into the fray against Norwich City tomorrow. The 25-year-old has made only two appearances for the Premier League club this season, but with Rob Elliot joining No.1 Tim Krul on the sidelines through injury, he is poised to start at Carrow...
  
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• DanRobinson published Telecoms firm takes on new staff as it expands office

  01-04-2016 14:16
  
  Telecommunications firm One Connectivity has expanded its footprint at its Nottingham office as it takes on two new staff. The company, based at the old British Waterways building in Trent Lock, Sawley, for the past two years, now occupies the entire ground floor – with plans to expand on to the first floor in the future. Adam Millington, 25, has joined from Technical Solutions and has nine years' experience as an engineer. He said he had been impressed with the company after...
  
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• DanRussell published Apple Macbook laptop, iPad, Fuji camera and cash stolen from...

  01-04-2016 14:12
  
  Burglars stole an Apple Macbook laptop, iPad, Fuji digital camera and some cash from a home in Ilkeston. The offenders smashed a window at the house, in Stanton Road, between 7.35am and 5.30pm on Thursday, March 31. Police investigating the offence want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity or people during the day on Thursday, March 31.
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• TracyWalker published Four arrested over suspected Bulwell kidnap

  01-04-2016 14:04
  
  Four people have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap following an incident in which a man was allegedly bundled into a car in Bulwell. The suspects,a 22-year-old woman, and three men, aged 22, 23, and 26, were detained on Friday morning in Leicester. They remained in police custody on Friday afternoon for questioning. The arrests follow an incident in which a man was reportedly forced into a car from a house in Broad Eadow Road at about 4pm on Wednesday. Read more: Police shut road...
  
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• Csaba Laszlo would do 'good job' if Nottingham Forest want a 'left field' manager appointment - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 14:03
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  Csaba Laszlo would do 'good job' if Nottingham Forest want a 'left field' manager appointment
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  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Michael Stewart is backing ex-Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo for the vacant manager's job at the City Ground. "IF Forest are going to go left field then I can't think of anyone better to go for." The 'anyone' in question ...
  

• JemmaPage commented Brawl breaks out at Nottingham's Glee Club - after heckler slams...

  01-04-2016 13:47
  
  A brawl broke out at Nottingham's Glee Club – after a heckler slammed a comedian for telling jokes about paedophiles and ISIS. Roger Monkhouse was the last act to take to the stage on Friday, March 25, during the Canal Street venue's The Best in Live Stand-up Comedy event. And just five minutes into his set, a woman started questioning the long-term stalwart's jokes about the terror attacks in Brussels and Jimmy Savile. One onlooker said the disagreement resulted in a mass fight...
  
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• DanRobinson published New course at Nottingham Trent University will give entrepreneurs...

  01-04-2016 13:16
  
  Nottingham Trent University will launch a new MSc entrepreneurship course in September this year Entrepreneurs will be pitted against their peers in a series of challenges as they pitch for capital investment in a new Nottingham Trent University course. Students on the MSc entrepreneurship, which begins in September, will compete against fellow entrepreneurs in tasks that are all related to their own business ventures. Challenges will focus on innovation, market engagement,...
  
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• Welcome Back to Nottingham for Orange Tree Head Chef - West Bridgford Wire

  01-04-2016 13:10
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  Welcome Back to Nottingham for Orange Tree Head Chef
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  After four years at the Orange tree, he moved on to run a bistro restaurant in the Canary Islands, and later became the head chef at a four-star hotel on the islands. April 1, 2016 12:04 pm. Share on Facebook · Tweet on Twitter · banner ad. Chef Ian ...
  

• jonmattos commented Csaba Laszlo would do 'good job' if Nottingham Forest want a...

  01-04-2016 12:51
  
  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Michael Stewart is backing ex-Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo for the vacant manager's job at the City Ground."IF Forest are going to go left field then I can't think of anyone better to go for."The 'anyone' in question is former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo, who the Post revealed has applied for the vacant manager's position at Nottingham Forest.The quote is from Laszlo's former skipper during his time with the Scottish Premier League side, Michael...
  
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• JemmaPage published Warning as Nottinghamshire woman falls ill after using slimming...

  01-04-2016 12:49
  
  A warning has been issued after a Nottinghamshire woman fell ill when using slimming products. The woman, who does not wish to be identified, used a chilli-based gel and took pills that she thought would help her lose weight. She had to seek medical attention after the gel made her skin burn and gave her a bad rash and the pills made her feel dizzy, faint, dehydrated and gave her diarrhoea. Nottinghamshire County Council's trading standards team were alerted to the case as the woman lived...
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​Rick Astley heads to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall

  01-04-2016 12:45
  
  Rick Astley is an English singer, songwriter, musician and radio personality. He became a pop star when his 1987 song Never Gonna Give You Up was a number one hit single in 25 countries. However, in 1993, when he was 27, Astley had a hiatus from the music industry deciding that his family life was more important. He remained largely out of the spotlight throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2004 Astley returned to music, touring for the first time in 14 years. During the late 2000s, he...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Midlands Machinery Show exhibitors meet to plan future growth

  01-04-2016 12:44
  
  More than 30 exhibitors met this month to plan the future growth and continuity of the Midlands Machinery Show (MMS). Travelling from as far as Coventry and the West Midlands to Newark Showground where the show is held every November exhibitors were given the opportunity to inject their thoughts on MMS's progression and future direction since it launched in 2014. Bob Sheldon, chairman of the committee, said: "We had some great feedback from exhibitors on this year's MMS, which we will...
  
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• DanRussell published Six cars crash into the same traffic island in one night

  01-04-2016 12:36
  
  Six cars crashed into the same traffic bollard in one night on the A60.The collisions happen between 8.30pm and 11pm on Thursday. Nottinghamshire Police was called to the A60 Spion Kop to help with the problem.Read more: World's first working regional accent translator developed in NottinghamAttended an incident earlier where 6+ cars all hit the same bollard. Nobody hurt but was a lot for just me to do! pic.twitter.com/fDuzLxEZ6R— PC 3804 Adam Pace (@CopsInTraining) March 31,...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Photos from a 'Night Manager' of a century ago are sold

  01-04-2016 12:30
  
  Forget about 'The Night Manager' – photos from a spy who was operating a century ago have created enormous interest, as auctioneer Nigel Kirk reveals. They go by many names – spook, spy, secret agent – and it is unusual for one of these most shadowy of individuals to be thrust into the spotlight, but that is what happened recently at Mellors & Kirk here in Nottingham, when 17 photographs taken by a British spy in early 20th century Russia came up for auction. Unlike a...
  
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• DanRobinson published Microsoft to give advice to businesses on using technology to...

  01-04-2016 12:23
  
  Microsoft representatives will speak about how technology can help firms find new markets overseas. It will give tips on how to connect with customers or suppliers on a global level through online, virtual meetings and driving business on a larger scale by having the right tools. The talk forms part of an event run in Nottingham's Old Market Square on Thursday, April 7, from 1pm to 3pm. Business Enterprise Support social enterprise, working in its role as a delivery partner for Virgin...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Pick your Nottingham Forest team to face Brentford: Be the boss

  01-04-2016 12:22
  
  Nottingham Forest are back in action tomorrow after the international break, hosting Brentford at the City Ground. The Reds will be looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Derby County last time out, as head coach Paul Williams goes in search of his first victory since replacing Dougie Freedman. And they are likely to be boosted by the return of both midfielder Henri Lansbury and striker Britt Assombalonga from injury. The latter made his comeback from more than a year out of...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Food Sleuth: ​La Capanna, Mansfield Road, Sherwood

  01-04-2016 12:19
  
  Nottingham Post's Food Sleuth heads to Italian restaurantLa Capanna, in Mansfield Road, Sherwood, for some "perfectly cooked pasta". I was in Sherwood the other evening and having finished my business found myself without car or umbrella and being pelted by heavy rain. As I was hungry I resolved to take cover in a restaurant. It was a toss-up between the Polish place Ania and local institution La Capanna. The latter was slightly closer so I made a mental note to return later in...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham investment manager on the effect of falling oil prices...

  01-04-2016 11:52
  
  Investment manager Helen English, of Hargreave Hale's Nottingham office, discusses the effect of falling oil prices on global stock markets Increased global production coupled with falling industrial demand has seen the price of oil fall below $30 a barrel this year, so many people have been left wondering why stock markets have not responded more positively, bearing in mind the benefits it has brought in terms of cost savings to industry and to retail consumers. Rather than seeing the long...
  
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• Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker confident of impressing in League One for Burton Albion - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 11:47
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  Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker confident of impressing in League One for Burton Albion
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  Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker is confident he can impress in League One during his loan spell at Burton Albion. The 19-year-old front man will spend the rest of the season with the title-chasing Brewers, after making the move last week. He ...and more »
  

• The best of April Fools' Day in and around Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 11:40
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  The best of April Fools' Day in and around Nottingham
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  April Fools' Day - a day that strikes fear into the gullible and enchants the mischievous. Nottingham did its very best to add a little humour to a Friday morning. The creative minds of Nottinghamshire have been working overtime as April 1st arrives in ...and more »
  

• Expanding finance firm is latest to move into Nottingham's 'Silicon Roundabout' tech hub - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 11:40
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  Expanding finance firm is latest to move into Nottingham's 'Silicon Roundabout' tech hub
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  An expanding financial firm has become the latest business to move into a multi-million pound technology hub in Nottingham. Oakbrook Finance has moved its operation from Lock House, in Castle Meadow Road, to Accelerate Places Nottingham, in Wollaton ...
  

• DanRobinson published North Midland Construction is back in profit for latest financial...

  01-04-2016 11:29
  
  North Midland Construction has released its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2015 Nottinghamshire's biggest construction firm is back in profit as it admits to being "cautiously optimistic for the future". North Midland Construction turned a £2.85 million operating loss last year into a £850,000 profit in the latest financial results, released on Friday. In the year leading to December 31, 2015, the Huthwaite-based company's revenue increased by 12.7...
  
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• DanRussell published Did you find our April Fools' Day story?

  01-04-2016 11:23
  
  You probably guessed it - but the world's first working regional accent translator was in fact a joke. Business communication company Esendex came up with the gag for April Fools' Day. Staff at the Wollaton Street business thought up the Regional Accent Translator (RAT) to help people in different parts of the country.The RAT was so convincing some readers thought it was true. The idea was to translate Cornish to Cockney, Brummie to Bristolian, on any mobile device, and enable...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker confident of impressing in...

  01-04-2016 11:06
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker is confident he can impress in League One during his loan spell at Burton Albion. The 19-year-old front man will spend the rest of the season with the title-chasing Brewers, after making the move last week. He made his debut on Monday, coming off the bench in the 2-0 defeat at Millwall, and believes he can soon hit his stride for Nigel Clough's side. "If Nigel believes in me and I believe in myself, I'm sure I can help in this league, by...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker confident of impressing in...

  01-04-2016 11:06
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker is confident he can impress in League One during his loan spell at Burton Albion. The 19-year-old front man will spend the rest of the season with the title-chasing Brewers, after making the move last week. He made his debut on Monday, coming off the bench in the 2-0 defeat at Millwall, and believes he can soon hit his stride for Nigel Clough's side. "If Nigel believes in me and I believe in myself, I'm sure I can help in this league, by...
  
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• DanRobinson published Expanding finance firm is latest firm to move into Nottingham's...

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• Nottingham's anti-begging poster campaign targeted by guerrilla artist - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 10:31
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  Nottingham's anti-begging poster campaign targeted by guerrilla artist
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  A mystery vandal going by the name of "Questionmarc" has defaced controversial Nottingham City Council posters urging people not to give to beggars. Nottingham's anti-begging poster campaign targeted by guerrilla artist. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email.and more »
  

• Barry_Cooper published The best of April Fools' Day in and around Nottingham

  01-04-2016 10:30
  
  April Fools' Day - a day that strikes fear into the gullible and enchants the mischievous. Nottingham did its very best to add a little humour to a Friday morning. The creative minds of Nottinghamshire have been working overtime as April 1st arrives in a blaze of make-believe glory. Friday morning was awash with talk of llamas on the loose, Nottinghamshire Police downsizing their fleet of vehicles, and a new app to translate text messages into a regional dialect was also on the...
  
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• DanRobinson published New 100mph trains from Nottingham to Leeds and Sheffield will...

  01-04-2016 09:48
  
  Arriva has launched its new-look Northern rail rail franchise, including improvements to trains serving NottinghamRail journeys from Nottingham to Leeds and Sheffield will be cut by 20 percent when a new fleet of trains are introduced in three years' time.Arriva launched its new-look Northern rail franchise on Friday, including a list of £1 billion improvements across its "Northern Connect" network.By 2019, new 100mph trains will operate from Nottingham to Sheffield, Leeds and...
  
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• DanRussell published Early fog and strong winds expected for April Fools' Day

  01-04-2016 08:55
  
  Nottinghamshire weather report: Friday, April 1Forecasters are predicting early fog across the county which will turn hazier throughout the day. It is expected to remain dry but southerly winds will also strengthening through the day. Maximum temperature is expected to be 11C.
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• eBay auction selling Nottingham anti-begging poster reaches more than £3000 - Nottingham Post

  01-04-2016 08:50
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  eBay auction selling Nottingham anti-begging poster reaches more than £3000
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  A charity eBay auction claiming to sell a Nottingham City Council anti-begging poster has reached more than £3,000. eBay auction selling Nottingham anti-begging poster reaches more than £3,0... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in ...
  

• DanRussell published eBay auction selling Nottingham anti-begging poster reaches more...

  01-04-2016 08:14
  
  A charity eBay auction claiming to sell a Nottingham City Council anti-begging poster has reached more than £3,000. The sale by user mlsmedley is due to end at 10.58pm on April 2. The description of the sale states "A genuine Nottingham city criminal council poster. Very good condition."I will personally meet the winner of this charity auction and remove the poster of winners choice. "Nottingham criminal council are demonising the homeless."I will donate...
  
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• DanRussell commented eBay auction selling Nottingham anti-begging poster reaches more...

  01-04-2016 08:14
  
  A charity eBay auction claiming to sell a Nottingham City Council anti-begging poster has reached more than £3,000. The sale by user mlsmedley is due to end at 10.58pm on April 2. The description of the sale states "A genuine Nottingham city criminal council poster. Very good condition."I will personally meet the winner of this charity auction and remove the poster of winners choice."I will donate every penny raised to the homeless of Nottingham. "We demand...
  
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• GB ice dancers seventh at Worlds

  01-04-2016 07:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland, from Nottingham, claim a career-best seventh at the World Figure Skating Championships.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Nottingham news and weather: Live

  01-04-2016 07:21
  
  Welcome to the Post's live news blog on Friday, April 1, 2016. We'll be here until 10pm with the latest news, traffic and weather.
  
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