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• How Experian helps young entrepreneurs turn visions into a reality - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 22:48
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  How Experian helps young entrepreneurs turn visions into a reality
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  Anna Harry from Experian who is pictured giving the lesson with pupils (from left) Sophie Parkin, Lewis Edwards, Maddie Sharman, Harry Peacock, Kareena Landa, and JK Sanghera. How Experian helps young entrepreneurs turn visions into a reality. X.
  
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• Real-life Barbie doll studies at Nottingham University - Express.co.uk

  18-04-2016 22:07
  
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  Real-life Barbie doll studies at Nottingham University
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  Images of 21-year-old Dinara have gone viral with speculation that she has also had cosmetic surgery to make her look like a living doll. The student looks remarkably similar to Barbie's best friend, Teresa Riviera. Many have pointed out that Dinara ...
  Human copy of Barbie's best friend Teresa Rivera is Nottingham Uni studentDaily Starall 2 news articles »
  
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• GemmaToulson published How Experian helps young entrepreneurs turn visions into a...

  18-04-2016 21:31
  
  Helping people in the most deprived areas make better decisions about their money is a priority for Nottingham-based data giant Experian. The global information services group runs a number of education programmes to support people towards financial independence. Its three primary areas of focus will be improving people's financial identities and access to credit, providing credit and financial education and tackling unmanageable debt among vulnerable groups. It has also partnered with...
  
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• Nottm Forest 19:45 Blackburn - BBC Sport

  18-04-2016 21:21
  
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  Record signing Britt Assombalonga returns to the squad having been out for 15 months with a knee injury. BBC coverage. How to follow: Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website. TEAM NEWS. Nottingham ...
  Britt Assombalonga mentally ready for Nottingham Forest return after surviving getting 'smashed'Nottingham Post
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• Lancashire v Nottinghamshire: Day two report and reaction - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 21:02
  Lancashire v Nottinghamshire: Day two report and reaction
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  A typically defiant 50 by Alex Davies and a nerveless 63 not out from debutant Liam Livingstone enabled Lancashire to take a clear advantage over Nottinghamshire on the second day of their Division One match at Emirates Old Trafford. At close of play ...and more »
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire wants out of the EU, says new Post poll

  18-04-2016 20:56
  
  Nottinghamshire residents are on the side of Brexit, rather than remaining a member of the European Union.In the first poll held by the Post since the official campaigns began on Friday ahead of the referendum on June 23, 67 percent of respondents to the online vote were in favour of leaving - or 515 people. Those who wanted to stay were less than half at just 29.6 percent - or 228 people. And the undecided vote was very small, with just 3.6 percent - or 26 voters - unsure which way they were...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Nottinghamshire wants out of the EU, says new Post poll

  18-04-2016 20:56
  
  Nottinghamshire residents are on the side of Brexit, rather than remaining a member of the European Union.In the first poll held by the Post since the official campaigns began on Friday ahead of the referendum on June 23, 67 percent of respondents to the online vote were in favour of leaving - or 515 people. Those who wanted to stay were less than half at just 29.6 percent - or 228 people. And the undecided vote was very small, with just 3.6 percent - or 26 voters - unsure which way they were...
  
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• TomNorton published Armed police and helicopter called to Stapleford scrap yard

  18-04-2016 20:43
  
  Armed police were called to a scrap yard in Stapleford after reports of a "threat to kill."Officers were called to Bessell Lane at around 2.15pm on Monday after receiving a report that a threat had been made against a member of the public. Eyewitnesses said a police helicopter, five to six police cars, and officers armed with rifles had been called.
  Read more: Off-duty nurse tried to save three-year-old who died at Wheelgate ParkEmployees at the scrap yard were told to stay...
  
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• Web developers JH triumph in Las Vegas - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 20:35
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  Web developers JH triumph in Las Vegas
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  When Jamie Huskisson left New College Nottingham six years ago little did he know he would one day triumph at an international awards ceremony in Las Vegas. His company, JH which designs and builds ecommerce websites, picked up the award for best ...and more »
  
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• Macklemore and Ryan Lewis gear up for show at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 20:35
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  Macklemore and Ryan Lewis gear up for show at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena
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  Macklemore and Ryan Lewis head to Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on Sunday. Here's what Macklemore had to say for himself before the headline show. How's the tour going so far? The tour is going fantastic. Great tour. I'm having a really great time.
  
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• Anti-begging posters get a re-write from Nottingham City Council - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 20:35
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  Anti-begging posters get a re-write from Nottingham City Council
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  Controversial posters encouraging residents to stop giving money to beggars have been re-written after complaints from the public. Nottingham City Council posters, which included phrases such as "watch your money go to a fraud" or "watch your money go ...
  'Demonising' Nottingham anti-begging posters rewordedBBC News
  Some 'Demonising' Begging Posters Re-Worded in NottinghamWest Bridgford Wireall
  
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• Nottingham Panthers players help Great Britain to World Championship win over Estonia - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 20:31
  Nottingham Panthers players help Great Britain to World Championship win over Estonia
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  Great Britain made it two wins from two at the World Championship (Division 1B) as Robert Dowd's overtime winner game then a 4-3 victory over Estonia in Zagreb. Nottingham Panthers' six representatives, Evan Mosey, Robert Farmer, Steve Lee, David ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker commented Mum's anger after her son fails to get into her first-choice...

  18-04-2016 20:29
  
  Cheryl Mills says her mother-in-law will have to make four bus trips to take her four-year-old son Oliver Barratt to and from school after failing to get into their first preference. Cheryl lives in Chippenham Road, Bestwood, and has been offered a place for Oliver at Robin Hood Primary School, in Beckhampton Road, which is a 15-minute walk or three-minute drive away, and was her third-placed choice. But the 32-year-old sales analyst says her first choice was Rise Park Primary School,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Lancashire v Nottinghamshire: Day two report and reaction

  18-04-2016 20:05
  
  A typically defiant 50 by Alex Davies and a nerveless 63 not out from debutant Liam Livingstone enabled Lancashire to take a clear advantage over Nottinghamshire on the second day of their Division One match at Emirates Old Trafford.At close of play Lancashire were 311 for eight, giving the home side what is already a very valuable 69-run first-innings lead with power to add on Tuesday morning. However, Davies and Livingstone's fine contributions built on the solid foundation built by...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Lancashire v Nottinghamshire: Day two report and reaction

  18-04-2016 20:05
  
  A typically defiant 50 by Alex Davies and a nerveless 63 not out from debutant Liam Livingstone enabled Lancashire to take a clear advantage over Nottinghamshire on the second day of their Division One match at Emirates Old Trafford.At close of play Lancashire were 311 for eight, giving the home side what is already a very valuable 69-run first-innings lead with power to add on Tuesday morning. However, Davies and Livingstone's fine contributions built on the solid foundation built by...
  
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• Livingstone helps Lancashire forge lead

  18-04-2016 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Livingstone's unbeaten half century on his first-class debut helps Lancashire to build a lead over Nottinghamshire.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Panthers players help Great Britain to World...

  18-04-2016 19:47
  
  Great Britain made it two wins from two at the World Championship (Division 1B) as Robert Dowd's overtime winner game then a 4-3 victory over Estonia in Zagreb. Nottingham Panthers' six representatives, Evan Mosey, Robert Farmer, Steve Lee, David Clarke, Robert Lachowicz and Matthew Myers all featured as GB claimed two points. Russell Cowley scored twice for the first time in an international game as GB moved on to five points from their first two matches. GB took the lead after only 26...
  
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• JenniferScott published Anti-begging posters get a re-write from Nottingham City Council

  18-04-2016 19:45
  
  Controversial posters encouraging residents to stop giving money to beggars have been re-written after complaints from the public.Nottingham City Council posters, which included phrases such as "watch your money go to a fraud" or "watch your money go up in smoke", were meant to tell locals to give their money to charities who could help genuine homeless people. But campaigners took to social media to condemn the '#givesmart' project, saying it demonised the homeless people in...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Anti-begging posters get a re-write from Nottingham City Council

  18-04-2016 19:45
  
  Controversial posters encouraging residents to stop giving money to beggars have been re-written after complaints from the public.Nottingham City Council posters, which included phrases such as "watch your money go to a fraud" or "watch your money go up in smoke", were meant to tell locals to give their money to charities who could help genuine homeless people. But campaigners took to social media to condemn the '#givesmart' project, saying it demonised the homeless people in...
  
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• rsherdley published Basford burglar caught red-handed with stolen jewellery

  18-04-2016 19:31
  
  Robert Wilson, of Cranmer Street, St Ann's, helped raid the house when the family went out, Nottingham Crown Court heard today.He was nabbed by police with £900 worth of jewellery.The rest of the haul, £1,500 worth, remains missing.Sentencing Wilson to nine months for the break-in, Recorder Nigel Daly said the items taken were of great sentimental value."You pleaded guilty and I give you credit for that," said the judge.Read more: Four-year ban for driver speeding with his...
  
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• TomNorton published Death on the menu at Nottinghamshire cafe

  18-04-2016 19:27
  
  It might not be your typical chat over tea and biscuits, but one cafe is hoping to get customers talking about death.
  Rumbletums in Kimberley will be hosting a 'death cafe' this week – a session where members of the public can talk candidly about their thoughts and feeling about passing on. The session is open to anyone including those who may be bereaved, facing death themselves or within their family.
  The event takes place at from 7pm-9pm this Thursday.Read more: Bid to build wind...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Drink-driver tells court her drinks were spiked - but couldn't...

  18-04-2016 19:22
  
  Kandisa Potter told Nottingham Magistrates' Court that her drinks had been laced after her car was spotted veering around Nottingham streets.But the 25-year-old was handed a 17-month driving ban on Monday after failing to provide evidence to city magistrates. Her defence team had been preparing to ask JPs to allow her to keep on driving because she was unaware of the extra liquor in her system. Solicitor Bill Soughton told the court: "We received information that someone had tampered with...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Drink-driver tells court her drinks were spiked - but couldn't...

  18-04-2016 19:22
  
  Kandisa Potter told Nottingham Magistrates' Court that her drinks had been laced after her car was spotted veering around Nottingham streets.But the 25-year-old was handed a 17-month driving ban on Monday after failing to provide evidence to city magistrates. Her defence team had been preparing to ask JPs to allow her to keep on driving because she was unaware of the extra liquor in her system. Solicitor Bill Soughton told the court: "We received information that someone had tampered with...
  
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• Nottingham Post published First Nottinghamshire athlete confirmed for Rio 2016 Games

  18-04-2016 19:04
  
  Nottinghamshire has seen its first athlete selected for the Rio Games this summer after Natalie Blake received the nod today. The Newark star, who was among the medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, is one of four athletes who will represent ParalympicsGB in powerlifting at Rio 2016 after the announcement was made by the British Paralympic Association (BPA). Blake is the most experienced British powerlifter to be selected, with four Paralympic Games appearances already under her...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers: Watch Paul Taylor preview...

  18-04-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham Forest host Blackburn Rovers at the City Ground on Tuesday. Here is everything you need to know about the game and Paul Taylor's video verdict on the game. Talking tactics: The last meeting between these two sides ended in a 0-0 draw just before Christmas and both sides will have to overcome a recent lack of firepower, if we are to avoid the same outcome at the City Ground. Rovers have struggled a little for goals since selling Jordan Rhodes to Middlesbrough in January, netting 14...
  
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• Nottmtails published Britt Assombalonga mentally ready for Nottingham Forest return...

  18-04-2016 19:00
  
  Britt Assombalonga knows he is ready to face the hard knocks of Championship football after getting 'smashed' for the first time – and coming through it unscathed. The £5.5m striker will be included in the Nottingham Forest squad for the first time against Blackburn, 14 months after being told his career could be put in jeopardy by a serious knee injury. Assombalonga will only be on the bench at the City Ground, but it is still a massive step for the club's record signing, who...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Web developers JH triumph in Las Vegas

  18-04-2016 19:00
  
  When Jamie Huskisson left New College Nottingham six years ago little did he know he would one day triumph at an international awards ceremony in Las Vegas. His company, JH which designs and builds ecommerce websites, picked up the award for best mobile experience at the Magento Imagine Excellence Awards for their work with Nottingham clothing brand Sunspel. The 2016 Magento Imagine Excellence Awards recognise the achievements of the most innovative and successful ecommerce businesses that...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Growing Hallam Internet promotes Jonathan Ellins to senior role

  18-04-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham-based digital marketing agency Hallam Internet has promoted Jonathan Ellins to the role of senior digital marketing consultant. Mr Ellins, who joined the Hallam team in October 2013, will continue to manage client accounts and implementingcontent marketing strategies.He said: "I'm very pleased to be promoted to a senior level. It reflects my extensive experience in digital marketing, consistent results I've secured for our clients and my willingness to try new marketing...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Barnet v Notts County: Watch Leigh Curtis preview the big match

  18-04-2016 18:59
  
  Notts County will look to bounce back from a 5-0 loss to Mansfield Town on Saturday as they travel to Barnet in League Two on Tuesday night. Here we preview the game as Leigh Curtis gives his video verdict: Talking tactics: After a good hiding and a dismal derby defeat against Mansfield Town, Notts County go to Barnet tonight with criticism ringing in their ears. Tactics and systems do not win matches, but players do and if they are to stop the questions about their mentality, then a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County video nasty highlights problems with desire at...

  18-04-2016 18:58
  
  As Mark Cooper forced his players to sit through their hopeless surrender to Mansfield Town early on Sunday morning, it's fair to assume that a wretched 90 minutes must have felt like hours. The consensus from the fans was they should have been charged £18 to watch it just like the 1,700 who watched their spectacular capitulation through splayed fingers at the weekend. There would have undoubtedly been some wincing as the video nasty of the 5-0 defeat played out which, not for the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Good Deeds Notts: Kirsty's up for the chop in aid of leukaemia...

  18-04-2016 18:37
  
  It's taken Kirsty Brennan five years to grow her hair, which skims her bottom. But this Thursday it will be hair today, gone tomorrow for the 32-year-old, of Aspley, as she waves goodbye to her long, ash blond locks. The caring mum-of-three will have her hair cut to shoulder-length to raise money for the Nottingham-based Team Rossi Foundation. The charity was set up by Leanne Starbrook, of Redhill, after her six-year-old son Rossi was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in March...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Macklemore and Ryan Lewis gear up for show at Nottingham's...

  18-04-2016 18:21
  
  Macklemore and Ryan Lewis head toNottingham's Motorpoint Arena on Sunday. Here's what Macklemorehad to say for himself before the headline showHow's the tour going so far? The tour is going fantastic. Great tour. I'm having a really great time Your second album with Ryan Lewis This Unruly Mess I've Made what can you tell us about it? The album is very good. I'm very proud of it. It has a lot of different concepts, sounds, textures and energies. It makes you dance, it makes you...
  
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• What festivals are happening in Nottingham this summer? - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 18:17
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  What festivals are happening in Nottingham this summer?
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  Didn't manage to nab a ticket to Glasto this summer? Do not fear, we've got you covered with Entertainment Reporter Rachel Gorman's essential guide to the festivals taking place in and around Nottingham this year... now where did we leave our wellies? 1.
  
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• JenniferScott published Notts County fan calls for better safety in the stands after...

  18-04-2016 18:16
  
  The terrifying experience of being trampled on by football hooligans has led a life-long Notts County fan to call for better safety in the stands.John Wilmott, who is a councillor representing the Hucknall First Community Forum at Nottinghamshire County Council, went to Saturday's away game against Mansfield Town, which saw the Magpies thrashed 5-0 by their East Midlands' rivals.But it was the carnage in the stands, rather than on the pitch, that left the 73-year-old scared for his life.He says.
  
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• JenniferScott commented Notts County fan calls for better safety in the stands after...

  18-04-2016 18:16
  
  The terrifying experience of being trampled on by football hooligans has led a life-long Notts County fan to call for better safety in the stands.John Wilmott, who is a councillor representing the Hucknall First Community Forum at Nottinghamshire County Council, went to Saturday's away game against Mansfield Town, which saw the Magpies thrashed 5-0 by their East Midlands' rivals.But it was the carnage in the stands, rather than on the pitch, that left the 73-year-old scared for his life.He says.
  
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• JenniferScott published Cyclist knocked off bike in Basford

  18-04-2016 18:06
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was knocked off his bike by a car – and the driver didn't stop.The incident happened on Sunday at around 11.15am when he was cycling on Nottingham Road, between the junctions of Northgate and Egypt Road in Basford.He was struck from behind by a green saloon car, but the driver did not stop to help him.Read more: Seriously injured road-rage motorcyclist kicked and punched car while overtakingRead more: Are these the most brazen thieves in..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Battling Nottingham Forest Under-21s beaten by Crystal Palace at...

  18-04-2016 17:59
  
  A battling performance looked to have earned Nottingham Forest Under-21s a point against an impressive Crystal Palace side at the Nigel Doughty Academy. But despite standing firm for 91 minutes, a goal in added time from Randell Williams saw them succumb to a fourth successive defeat, as the visitors triumphed 1-0. It was not the way the Reds would have wanted to sign off from their home campaign in Professional Development League 2, with just one more game – away to Hull City –...
  
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• Forest's Assombalonga set for comeback

  18-04-2016 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest's Britt Assombalonga says he never stopped believing he would return from a career-threatening injury.
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire golf club now 'one of the best in the county'...

  18-04-2016 16:57
  
  Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has been labelled "one of the finest" golf clubs in Nottinghamshire after a £100,000 revamp.General manager Howard Craft said the refurbishment of the Calverton club's Course View Suite was part of a long-term investment plan.The upgrade includes a decorative feature wall at the back of the dancefloor with incorporated mood lighting and new audio facilities, as well as new blinds, carpet, furniture and ceilings.Mr Craft said: "This suite...
  
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• Did Boots cuts affect patient safety? Company faces possible investigation - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 16:46
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  Did Boots cuts affect patient safety? Company faces possible investigation
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  The General Pharmaceutical Council will consider a report from the Pharmacists' union about whether cutbacks impacted... Mum's anger after her son fails to get into her first-choice... 1 · Anti-begging posters get a re-write from Nottingham City ...and more »
  
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• TomNorton published Bid to build wind turbine in Upper Broughton shot down

  18-04-2016 16:38
  
  Campaigners are celebrating after efforts by the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to build a wind turbine in the Nottinghamshire countryside were quashed by a government official. Residents in Upper Broughton have been fighting against plans for the 40m turbine in nearby fields for the past two years.
  The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham wanted to build it on land off Melton Road in Upper Broughton, on the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire border.Read more:Did Boots cuts affect...
  
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• Nottingham man jailed for his role in 'dirty cash' money laundering scam - Nottingham Post

  18-04-2016 16:30
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  Nottingham man jailed for his role in 'dirty cash' money laundering scam
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  A Nottingham man has been jailed for 15 months for his part in a money laundering scam worth £115,000 in "dirty cash". Andrew Phillips, 56, of Pedmore Valley, Bestwood, was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court following a two-week trial. He was ...and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published New dance studio opens in Beeston's oldest house

  18-04-2016 16:30
  
  New life has been breathed into one of Beeston's oldest houses as it becomes the home of the next generation of performing artists. A garage and stable block at the Grade II-listed Manor House, in Middle Street, have been converted into a dance studio focusing on developing young talent, called Manor Arts. Also offering acting and music training, it will be run by experienced dance teacher Catherine Chivers, who owns the building with her husband Mark Chivers – a senior figure at Boots...
  
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• Cricketer prompts 'heart testing for all'

  18-04-2016 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The retirement of an international cricketer could lead to heart tests for all young people, a leading professor has said.
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottinghamshire man jailed for 15 years after raping woman and...

  18-04-2016 16:01
  
  A man who raped a woman on his 28th birthday has been jailed for 15 years. Scott Southall, of Harworth, beat and raped the woman, who was in her thirties, at his home in Rutland Crescent on the night of Friday, September 4. After beating her around the head, he carried out the violent sexual assault, before making her bathe and refusing to let her leave the house. The next day he went online to research how to cover up rape and how to clean up blood.But despite his efforts, he has now been found
  
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• GemmaToulson published Did Boots cuts affect patient safety? Company faces possible...

  18-04-2016 15:46
  
  Boots, Nottingham's biggest company, could face an investigation by the pharmacy watchdog following allegations that financial cutbacks have impacted upon patient safety.A survey by the Pharmacists' Defence Association Union (PDAU) - completed by one in ten Boots chemists - found that 75 percent of respondents believe cuts imposed by their employer have had a negative impact upon patients. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - the industry watchdog – has confirmed that it is...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Did Boots cuts affect patient safety? Company faces possible...

  18-04-2016 15:46
  
  Boots, Nottingham's biggest company, could face an investigation by the pharmacy watchdog following allegations that financial cutbacks have impacted upon patient safety.A survey by the Pharmacists' Defence Association Union (PDAU) - completed by one in ten Boots chemists - found that 75 percent of respondents believe cuts imposed by their employer have had a negative impact upon patients. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - the industry watchdog – has confirmed that it is...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham man jailed for his role in 'dirty cash' money...

  18-04-2016 15:20
  
  A Nottingham man has been jailed for 15 months for his part in a money laundering scam worth £115,000 in "dirty cash".Andrew Phillips, 56, of Pedmore Valley, Bestwood, was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court following a two-week trial.He was convicted alongside Michael McGrath, 44, of Kent, after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs which caught them red-handed with almost £60,000 in the boot of a car.Picture: Nearly £60,000 was found in the boot of Phillips'...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Advanex appoints new managing director

  18-04-2016 15:00
  
  Nottinghamshire specialist manufacturing firm Advanex Europe has appointed Ian Beardsmore as managing director. He was selected as the previous appointment, Paul Clifford takes the role of chairman after 25 years in the role of managing director. Advanex manufacture millions of springs and other precision metal components for industries including medical & pharmaceutical, aerospace and electronics.It has more than 22 operations across the globe in locations such as Japan, Singapore,...
  
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• TracyWalker published ​What do I do if my child hasn't got into their preferred primary...

  18-04-2016 14:55
  
  Thousands of families had been on tenterhooks on Monday waiting to hear whether their children have been accepted into their preferred primary schools. In the Nottingham City Council-governed area, 3328 children or 86.5 percent of applicants, got their top preference. In the Nottinghamshire County Council area, 8,485, or 91.5 percent, have been offered their first preference. Both authorities are reporting rises in the numbers of children getting into their first option school. Q But what...
  
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