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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest face 'mental battle' in last six games

  05-04-2016 23:48
  
  Nottingham Forest suffered another morale-sapping defeat in the Championship, as Reading staged a late comeback to snatch all three points. Ben Osborn had given the Reds the lead in the first half – and might have had a hat-trick, if not for impressive saves either side of his 41st minute strike from Ali Al Habsi. Forest also had to defend bravely, particularly after a back injury to Kelvin Wilson in the first half added to their defensive crisis. But Reading eventually made the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest player ratings as Reds beaten by Reading

  05-04-2016 23:22
  
  Nottingham Forest suffered a third successive defeat as they were beaten 2-1 at Reading, with Ben Osborn's goal cancelled out by strikes from Matej Vydra and Oliver Norwood. Sarah Clapson rates the Reds players.Dorus de Vries: Pulled off some really good saves, in particular the one to deny Yann Kermorgant early on. 7Gary Gardner: Walking a bit of a tightrope with an early booking but did a decent job at right-back. 6Matt Mills: Might not have been wearing the armband put certainly provided some
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest beaten 2-1 at Reading and suffer further injury...

  05-04-2016 23:10
  
  Nottingham Forest suffered a third successive defeat as they lost 2-1 at Reading. Paul Taylor describes the action.They may have had to ride out a storm of pressure but, having done so for long spells, Nottingham Forest looked to be on course to claim an unlikely, but much needed win at Reading. Instead, come the final whistle, they were left to contemplate what might have been – along with another morale-sapping defeat and another significant injury headache.This time the disappointment..
  
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• Nottingham reacts to 'sexist' love comment - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 23:05
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  Nottingham reacts to 'sexist' love comment
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  Dozens of people have had their say on whether or not the use of the term "love" during an argument is offensive. The intense reaction started after the Post reported a Nottingham City Transport driver called Clifton resident Michelle Weston the word ...
  

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• DanRussell published Nottingham reacts to 'sexist' love comment

  05-04-2016 22:40
  
  A row over the alleged "sexist" comment of a bus driver has split readers. Dozens of people have had their say on whether or not the use of the term "love" during an argument is offensive. The intense reaction started after the Post reported a Nottingham City Transport driver called Clifton resident Michelle Weston the word after a small collision. The 35-year-old claimed the driver said: "My indicators were on, love." Last night more than 80 people had...
  
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• Man dies after being arrested for naked rampage - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 22:35
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  Man dies after being arrested for naked rampage
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  Damage was caused to property and vehicles in the Holwood Court area on Tuesday morning. Man dies after being arrested for naked rampage. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. Damage was caused to property and ...
  

• DanRussell commented Man dies after being arrested for naked rampage

  05-04-2016 22:03
  
  A man died in hospital after being arrested following a naked rampage in Bulwell.Damage was caused to property and vehicles in the Holwood Court area on Tuesday morning. Nottinghamshire Police have now referred the incident to the Independent Police Complaints Commission – which is normal procedure when a person dies following police contact. One of the cars damaged during the spree at around 10.40am was an Audi Q7 which is worth more than £45,000. Last night police cordons...
  
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• DanRussell published Man jailed for trying to have sex with child

  05-04-2016 21:46
  
  A man who attempted to arrange to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex has been jailed following a sting operation. Colin Barber, 52, of Mansfield Road, Blidworth, admitted at a previous court appearance a charge of attempting to meet a child for sexual activity, along with three counts of possessing indecent images of children. He was jailed for three years at Nottingham Crown Court.The court heard Barber was involved in a lengthy text message conversation which lasted a number of weeks with a...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Reading v Nottingham Forest: Henri Lansbury back in starting...

  05-04-2016 20:22
  
  Henri Lansbury came into the starting line-up as Nottingham Forest made four changes for their trip to Reading.The midfielder came off the bench in Saturday's humbling at the hands of Brentford, as he made his comeback from an ankle injury, and regained the skipper's armband in the first XI at the Madejski Stadium.It was in defence though, where the biggest reshuffle was required as head coach Paul Williams went in search of his first win since replacing Dougie Freedman at the helm.Gary Gardner.
  
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• An AZ guide of entries in the Nottingham Post's 2016 Food and Drink Awards - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 20:13
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  An AZ guide of entries in the Nottingham Post's 2016 Food and Drink Awards
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  From cool pubs to cosy bars and exotic flavours to quirky tearooms, we've had an overwhelming response to this year's Nottingham Post Food and Drink Awards. Here's our A-Z guide to just some of the entries. So far we've had more than 2,000 nominations ...
  

• Samantha Morton's old mentor to hold open auditions in Nottingham for new feature film - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 19:57
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  Samantha Morton's old mentor to hold open auditions in Nottingham for new feature film
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  Aspiring young actors are being given the chance to star in new coming-of-age movie The Devil Outside, set in Nottingham. Open auditions are being held for three parts on April 15 at the Television Workshop, in Stoney Street – the same venue Hollywood ...
  

• rsherdley published Thug jailed for frenzied attack on Good Samaritan with child's...

  05-04-2016 19:54
  
  Mark Wood, of Mansfield, lashed out with a punch at Phillip Needham, flung him to the ground and swung and hit him on the back with the scooter.At Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, Wood was jailed for 15 months for assaulting Mr Needham during his dad's 60th birthday bash.Wood received six months concurrently for assaulting Jacqueline Edwards, a woman he hit with the scooter when she put her arm out to stop the attack.The defendant, who pleaded guilty, struck the two victims, both strangers,...
  
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• Widow of walker Roger Freeman receives 'significant damages' after cattle attack - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 19:50
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  Widow of walker Roger Freeman receives 'significant damages' after cattle attack
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  Lawyers acting on behalf of Glenis Freeman, who survived the tragedy in farmer Paul Waterfall's field in Stanford-on-Soar in 2013, have now reached an undisclosed out-of-court settlement. Mr Waterfall, of R&P Waterfall Ltd, walked free from court in ...and more »
  

• Nottingham quality control firm taken over by German-owned group - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 19:37
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  Nottingham quality control firm taken over by German-owned group
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  Food and Drug Analytical Services (FDAS) is now part of laboratories firm Tentamus Group GmbH following the acquisition. The company, which has been backed by Catapult Ventures capital fund manager for the past 12 years, provides pharmaceutical ...
  

• TracyWalker published New consortium awarded contract to run NHS 111 telephone service

  05-04-2016 19:33
  
  East Midlands Ambulance Service has been named as a partner which will manage the NHS 111 telephone service. EMAS will provide the service alongside Derbyshire Health United (DHU), which commissions out of hours GP services across Derbyshire. It follows an extensive procurement process from which the DHU and EMAS consortium were chosen from a shortlist of four potential suppliers by the 19 Clinical Commissioning Groups. The consortium will take over the contract from October and will...
  
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• TomNorton published Hundreds of votes pour in for Nurse and Midwife of the Year...

  05-04-2016 19:27
  
  Nearly 600 votes have poured in for this year's Nottingham Post Nurse and Midwife of the Year finalists, less than 48 hours since the final round of voting began.The competition, which aims to find the heroes in our local healthcare service, has received more than half the amount of total votes cast from last year's contest. Within the first two days around 13 new votes had come in every hour. This year there are 21 finalists up for the prize across seven categories including student nurse or...
  
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• Nottingham Forest's European Cup-winning sides to celebrate documentary - SkySports

  05-04-2016 19:20
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  Nottingham Forest's European Cup-winning sides to celebrate documentary
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  Nottingham Forest's European Cup-winning sides of 1979 and 1980 will be coming together for the first time to celebrate the success of the documentary 'I Believe in Miracles'. For the first time since the team's triumphant victory over Malmo in the ...
  

• The secrets behind Nottingham's best fish and chips - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 19:09
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  The secrets behind Nottingham's best fish and chips
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  Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the best fish and chips? We head to a top neighbourhood chippy just outside Nottingham to discover the secret behind its success. Light golden batter and chips that are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the ...
  

• Man dies in hospital after police arrest - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 19:08
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  Man dies in hospital after police arrest
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  Officers were called to Bulwell, near Hoefield Crescent, at around 10.40am over concerns that the man's behavior was "giving cause for concern." He was arrested but an ambulance was also called. Read more: Mystery surrounds discovery of unconscious ...
  

• TracyWalker commented Former Natwest Bank curries favour to make way for new Indian...

  05-04-2016 19:01
  
  Curry lovers will soon be getting poppadoms instead of pounds and naans rather than notes as a bank is converted into an Indian restaurant. The former NatWest Bank at the corner of Hucknall Road and Mansfield Road is being turned into a new eatery, called Masala Junction. Although little is given away on the company's website, it says the new venue is "arriving soon" and promises "relaxed, refined Indian dining".
  A sign on the building says: "Bye bye banking, hello...
  
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• RachelGorman published X Factor finalist Amelia Lily joins Newton Faulkner on stage at...

  05-04-2016 19:00
  
  Winner of two Tony Awards and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show features the music of Green Day and stars Amelia Lily and Newton FaulknerIf you're a fan of Saturday night TV, you'll remember Amelia Lily, back when she was a ridiculously talented 16-year-old who blew the X Factor judges with a rendition of Piece Of My Heart.You can still hear the powerful rock...
  
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• RachelGorman published Samantha Morton's old mentor to hold open auditions in Nottingham...

  05-04-2016 19:00
  
  Aspiring young actors are being given the chance to star in new coming-of-age movie The Devil Outside, set in Nottingham.Open auditions are being held for three parts on April 15 at the Television Workshop, in Stoney Street – the same venue Hollywood stars Joe Dempsie, Jack O'Connell and two time Oscar-nominee Samantha Morton honed their craft.The Devil Outside is an atmospheric film about faith, adolescence and friendships. Set within a Nottinghamshire ex-mining community, the main...
  
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• LynetteP published The secrets behind Nottingham's best fish and chips

  05-04-2016 19:00
  
  Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the best fish and chips? We head to a top neighbourhood chippy just outside Nottingham to discover the secret behind its success. Light golden batter and chips that are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside…. is it time for tea yet? The Cod's Scallops, in Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, stands out from the crowd after winning numerous accolades for this true British classic.Best newcomer, best in the region and most recently it was...
  
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• LynetteP published An A-Z guide of entries in the Nottingham Post's 2016 Food and...

  05-04-2016 19:00
  
  From cool pubs to cosy bars and exotic flavours to quirky tearooms, we've had an overwhelming response to this year's Nottingham Post Food and Drink Awards. Here's our A-Z guide to just some of the entries.So far we've had more than 2,000 nominations reflecting the diversity of places to eat and drink, both in the city centre and length and breadth of Notts. You've recommended more than 150 different businesses serving top food and drink, with friendly efficient service in a great location,...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham quality control firm taken over by German-owned group

  05-04-2016 18:57
  
  A BioCity-based firm in Nottingham has been bought by a German-owned company. Food and Drug Analytical Services (FDAS) is now part of laboratories firm Tentamus Group GmbH following the acquisition. The company, which has been backed by Catapult Ventures capital fund manager for the past 12 years, provides pharmaceutical quality control testing services. Larissa Taylor, technical director at FDAS, said: "The sale of FDAS to Tentamus is without doubt the best option for the company and...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Live: Reading v Nottingham Forest

  05-04-2016 18:53
  
  Will Nottingham Forest show some pride at Reading tonight? That is what head coach Paul Williams called for from the players in the wake of their City Ground horror show against Brentford on Saturday, in a 3-0 defeat.Reds head coach Paul Williams. You can find out if they provide a stirring response against the Royals by following our live match night Reds blog. We will bring you team news when we get it, as Forest look to address a crisis in defence, with Eric Lichaj suspended and...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers defenceman Steve Lee cannot wait for Great Britain spell - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 18:35
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  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Steve Lee cannot wait for Great Britain spell
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  Nottingham Panthers defenceman Steve Lee says he cannot wait to get going for Great Britain after he ended the domestic season on a high with play-off success. The Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 2-0 in Sunday's Elite League play-off final at the National ...
  

• Nottingham Panthers: David Clarke happy to make good on a promise to Cam Janssen - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 18:35
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  Nottingham Panthers: David Clarke happy to make good on a promise to Cam Janssen
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  David Clarke says it never gets old lifting trophies in front of Nottingham Panthers fans as he made good on a promise to Cam Janssen. Clarke climbing the boards at the National Ice Centre to raise cups has become a familiar sight, with Panthers ...
  

• Jury retires in toddler murder trial

  05-04-2016 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The jury in the trial of a mother and stepfather, from Nottingham, accused of stamping a toddler to death retires to consider its verdict.
  
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• Paralympian Richard Whitehead visits Victoria Centre for wildlife awareness campaign - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 17:29
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  Paralympian Richard Whitehead visits Victoria Centre for wildlife awareness campaign
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  The gold medalist runner was joined by school kids from across the city to promote wildlife protection charity the RSPB. Paralympian Richard Whitehead is encouraging children from Nottingham to embrace nature and learn about wildlife as part of a new ...
  

• Avakin Life creators hoping to expand Nottingham business with new Creative Quarter funding - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 17:28
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  Avakin Life creators hoping to expand Nottingham business with new Creative Quarter funding
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  Councillor Nick McDonald, centre, with Karl Hilton, Joel Kemp and Halli Bjornsson, of Lockwood Publishing, and Creative... Body of a man found in River Trent near Attenborough Nature... Body of a man found in River Trent near Attenborough... 1 ...
  

• Distraction burglars claimed to be builders and stole cash from elderly Nottingh... - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 17:21
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  Distraction burglars claimed to be builders and stole cash from elderly Nottingh...
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  A group of men posed as builders to distract an elderly man before stealing cash from his Arnold home and driving off. Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the men approach the victim, who lives in Langford Road, on Saturday, April 2.
  

• Cattle attack widow awarded compensation

  05-04-2016 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A walker injured in an attack by cattle in Nottinghamshire that killed her husband is awarded 'significant' damages.
  
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• Mystery surrounds discovery of unconscious man in Nottingham street - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 14:11
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  Mystery surrounds discovery of unconscious man in Nottingham street
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  Police are looking for witnesses after a man was found unconscious with serious head injuries in a Hyson Green street. A 31-year-old man remains in hospital after he was found in Noel Street on Thursday, March 10, at around 5.40pm. He was taken to ...
  

• Ambulance staff 'can't take breaks'

  05-04-2016 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) overspends by almost £12m - with staff reported to be under pressure and unable to take scheduled breaks.
  
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• Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga announces he's going to be a dad - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 13:21
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  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga announces he's going to be a dad
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  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga has cause for a double celebration following his return to football - after announcing he is going to be a dad. The 24-year-old took to his social media pages to reveal that his partner, Laura, is pregnant ...
  

• Meet the people behind Nottingham Fashion Week - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 12:59
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  Meet the people behind Nottingham Fashion Week
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  This month will see shoppers and style fans flock to Nottingham for its first fashion week of the year. Lucy Budge speaks to those who will be right at the heart of the action. It has the big-name brands, a retro vintage quarter and alleys lined with ...and more »
  

• Nottingham Forest midfielder extends loan spell - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 12:25
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder extends loan spell
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder Matty Cash has extended his loan at Dagenham and Redbridge until the end of the season. The attack minded teenager has made four appearances for the League Two club, scoring one goal in the process. Cash admits he is ...
  

• Nottingham employment specialists Staffline search for new director after Dame steps down - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 12:20
  Nottingham employment specialists Staffline search for new director after Dame steps down
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  Nottingham staffing and employability specialists Staffline has launched a search for a new non-executive director following the decision of Dame Christine Braddock to stand down. Dame Christine is retiring from the board of the £700m turnover business ...
  

• Toast at Nottingham's Theatre Royal: Review - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 10:50
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  Toast at Nottingham's Theatre Royal: Review
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  Former Stars In Their Eyes host Matthew Kelly showed his "professional versatility" as Walter Nelson in Toast at Nottingham's Theatre Royal on Monday night. Reviewer Alan Geary shares his thoughts. A night shift at a rundown bakery in Hull.
  

• Reading 2 Nottm Forest 1 - BBC Sport

  05-04-2016 09:41
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  Reading 2 Nottm Forest 1
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  Reading extended their unbeaten home run in the Championship to eight matches as they came from behind to beat struggling Nottingham Forest. Ben Osborn put Forest ahead against the run of play, beating Ali Al-Habsi after being put through by Henri ...
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• Nottingham firm now boasts biggest auction operation outside London - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 09:39
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  Nottingham firm now boasts biggest auction operation outside London
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  Pictured (L-R): Paul Gratton, chief executive of the SDL Group, Graham Penny Auctions managing director Andrew Parker,... Soul legend Edwin Starr's former Chilwell home is on the market... Soul legend Edwin Starr's former Chilwell home is on the... 1 ...and more »
  

• Don't Tell the Bride: Couples from Nottingham still wanted for £14000 show - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 09:39
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  Don't Tell the Bride: Couples from Nottingham still wanted for £14000 show
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  Romantic couples in Nottinghamshire are being given a final chance to apply for the Sky One series of Don't Tell the Bride. Wedding show producers are on the hunt for daring couples who want to be part of hit TV show Don't Tell the Bride. The show ...and more »
  

• Nottingham property firm 'not finished' after takeover makes it 4th biggest auction operation in UK - Nottingham Post

  05-04-2016 09:38
  Nottingham property firm 'not finished' after takeover makes it 4th biggest auction operation in UK
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  Pictured (L-R): Paul Gratton, chief executive of the SDL Group, Graham Penny Auctions managing director Andrew Parker,... Avakin Life creators hoping to expand Nottingham business with... Avakin Life creators hoping to expand Nottingham business... 2.and more »
  

• NatalieFahy published Breaking news from around Nottingham: Live

  05-04-2016 07:21
  
  Welcome to the Post's live blog.We'll be here until 10pm with the latest news, traffic and weather.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Thierry Audel hopes Notts County can enjoy final few games

  05-04-2016 07:00
  
  Thierry Audel is hoping to "enjoy" the run-in as he admitted his disappointment at Notts County's abysmal season. The Magpies have fallen well short of owner Ray Trew's ambition of promotion, with the club languishing in the lower reaches of League Two. They are also on their third manager of the season in Mark Cooper, having dispensed with the services of Ricardo Moniz and then Jamie Fullarton. With Notts unable to go up and unlikely to go down, the season is about finishing...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan: We would be daft not to look...

  05-04-2016 07:00
  
  Midfielder David Vaughan says it would be 'daft' to think Nottingham Forest could not get dragged into a relegation fight. The Reds are 16th in thetable ahead of tonight's trip to Reading, nine points clear of the bottom three. It should be enough to ensure another season of Championship football, but with just one win in nine games, Vaughan is taking nothing for granted. "I think you'd be daft if you didn't look over your shoulder; 46 points (Forest's current total) isn't going to...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest's Andy Reid unsure what his future holds

  05-04-2016 07:00
  
  Nottingham Forest coach Andy Reid admits he is unsure what his future holds. But the enjoyment he has felt from a coaching role with the Reds has not dimmed his desire to make his long-awaited return as a player. The midfielder has been sidelined with a groin injury since September 2014 and underwent further surgery earlier this year. After the sacking of Dougie Freedman last month, though, he was given the task of supporting head coach Paul Williams in the dugout. Out of contract in the...
  
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• DanRobinson published Radford care centre to be demolished and expanded to meet needs...

  05-04-2016 07:00
  
  Radford Care Group's centre in Prospect Street will be demolished and expanded to meet the needs of elderly peopleProperty consultants Gleeds is advising a Nottingham charity as it plans to demolish and expand a care centre. CPMG Architects is also involved with the design of the building, in Prospect Street, Radford. Radford Care Group, which specialises in offering support to older people living in the city, wants to increase the size and capacity of the centre in response to a growing...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nurse & Midwife of the Year 2016: Meet the finalists

  05-04-2016 07:00
  
  Over the past two months we've been learning all about the talented and hard-working nurses and midwives which make our hospitals so great. Now, it's your turn to let us know who you think are our Nurse and Midwives of the Year should be for 2016. Public voting has opened for the competition with 21 members of staff, selected by our panel of judges, up for an award. More than 120 individuals were nominated - public voting for the competition has begun at...
  
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