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• Nottmtails published Danny Fox happy to fill central defensive void for Nottingham...

  21-04-2016 22:23
  
  Danny Fox would be happy to retain his role in the heart of Nottingham Forest's defence – as long as it means he is still playing regular football. The full-back has gone from being completely frozen out under Dougie Freedman, to being an integral figure in the back four, following a spate of injuries to the likes of Jack Hobbs, Michael Mancienne and Kelvin Wilson. Fox has looked more than solid alongside Matt Mills in an unfamiliar central role. And the 29-year-old admits he would...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire beacons lit up to mark Queen's 90th birthday

  21-04-2016 22:20
  
  Flaming beacons lit up the night sky across Nottinghamshire as thousands celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday. In total 14 official beacons were set on fire across the county at around 8.30pm last night. The Queen lit the first of the 1,000 involved at Windsor Castle, before the rest followed in a chain. Nottinghamshire's Sea Cadets ignited their giant torch close to their headquarters in Waterside Way, Colwick.It was an exciting moment for the youngsters – as well as the...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest hope Matty Fryatt's injury nightmare has an end...

  21-04-2016 22:10
  
  Nottingham Forest hope Matty Fryatt's injury nightmare is nearing an end – and that the striker will return for pre-season training. The 30-year-old has just undergone a fresh round of treatment with a specialist in the capital, which is hoped will allow him to finally shake off the Achilles problem that has dogged him for more than a year. Fryatt last played in March 2015, before succumbing to the same problem that had hampered him previously in his career. Forest have badly missed...
  
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• Nottingham stars in tribute to Prince who has died aged 57 - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 20:43
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  Nottingham stars in tribute to Prince who has died aged 57
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  The star's body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota, early on Thursday. Prince, whose real name is Prince Rogers Nelson, suffered a " medical emergency" earlier this month that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing in ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham stars in tribute to Prince who has died aged 57

  21-04-2016 20:24
  
  Tributes have been paid to singer Prince who has died at the age of 57. The star's body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota, early on Thursday. Prince, whose real name is Prince Rogers Nelson, suffered a "medical emergency" earlier this month that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing in Illinois. Nottingham stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary Purple Rain and 1999 singer. Nottingham-born Radio 1 DJ Mistajam,...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Tributes flood in for Prince who has died aged 57

  21-04-2016 20:24
  
  Tributes have been paid to singer Prince who has died at the age of 57. The star's body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota, early on Thursday. Prince, whose real name is Prince Rogers Nelson, suffered a "medical emergency" earlier this month that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing in Illinois. Nottingham stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary Purple Rain and 1999 singer. Nottingham-born Radio 1 DJ Mistajam,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Road race cyclist's death was accidental, coroner concludes

  21-04-2016 20:11
  
  The death of a cyclist who collided with a road sign at about 40mph in the closing metres of a race was an accident, a coroner has concluded.Jason Catley, of Screveton, was riding in the Curve of Doom road race around Belvoir Castle when his front wheel clipped a competitor and he lost control of his bike, an inquest into the 44-year-old's death heard.Mr Catley veered left from the pack, striking a step ladder, which was being used by the race director to film the finish, before colliding with a
  
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• Begging is Nottingham's number one issue, according to anti-social behaviour survey - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 19:41
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  Begging is Nottingham's number one issue, according to anti-social behaviour survey
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  Begging is the number one concern among residents of Nottingham, according to a recent anti-social behaviour survey. A total of 31 percent of respondents in Nottingham City Council's Respect Survey said that begging was a fairly or very big problem, ...
  
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• Basketball: Nottingham Wildcats toast WBBL national title - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 19:35
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  Basketball: Nottingham Wildcats toast WBBL national title
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  Nottingham Wildcats captain Siobhan Prior is calling on her team to refocus their efforts and not spend too much time basking in their title glory. Nottingham's top female basketball team are celebrating after winning the Women's British Basketball ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County v Cambridge United: Mark Cooper wants a team that...

  21-04-2016 19:30
  
  A familiar face returns to Notts County on Saturday, as former boss Shaun Derry brings his Cambridge United side to Meadow Lane. Current Magpies manager Mark Cooper wants his team to show some fight. It has been a week in which there has been no hiding place for a group of players who have come under fire from every quarterimaginable. Their manager Mark Cooperoffered a brutal assessment of their character, likewise thesupporters, but the most damning criticism came from one of Notts...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County v Cambridge United: Mark Cooper wants a team that...

  21-04-2016 19:30
  
  A familiar face returns to Notts County on Saturday, as former boss Shaun Derry brings his Cambridge United side to Meadow Lane. Current Magpies manager Mark Cooper wants his team to show some fight. It has been a week in which there has been no hiding place for a group of players who have come under fire from every quarterimaginable. Their manager Mark Cooperoffered a brutal assessment of their character, likewise thesupporters, but the most damning criticism came from one of Notts...
  
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• Man caught with kitchen knife in Nottingham pub said it made him feel safer - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 19:27
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  Man caught with kitchen knife in Nottingham pub said it made him feel safer
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  Aaron Dovey had a kitchen knife hidden up a sleeve as he sat in the Three Crowns pub on Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard. The knife had been spotted, police were alerted and found him in the pub where he told them: "I carry ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Meet Nottinghamshire's Marathon men and women - including civil...

  21-04-2016 19:15
  
  Nottinghamshire will be well-represented in this Sunday's London Marathon. Tracy Walker speaks to some of the runnersA minor crash led Stuart Eggleshaw to reassess his life - prompting him to lose a staggering 22 stone over two years. The 44-year-old civil servant shed almost two thirds of his 37-stone frame after signing up to Slimming World and ditching fry-ups, convenience foods and packaged sandwiches for cooking meals from scratch.Before Slimming World, Stuart, of...
  
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• These Nottinghamshire bus services are facing the chop - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 19:15
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  These Nottinghamshire bus services are facing the chop
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  Plans to cut down or scrap seven rural bus services could leave older people isolated, say concerned residents. Nottinghamshire County Council agreed the proposal yesterday to save £420,000 from its bus budget over the next year. As a result, one route ...
  
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• rsherdley published Burglars convicted of stealing treasured photos of a mother's...

  21-04-2016 19:01
  
  Defendants Lee Love, of Langley Mill, and Janet Davidson were found guilty of the Sneinton burglary at a terraced bungalow on December 9 last year.Love, 37,of Dean Street, was jailed for three years after a jury convicted him at Nottingham Crown Court. Davidson, 27, will be sentenced on May 13.The court heard how Davidson blagged her way into the woman's home by asking for a Nokia phone charger in the street. Love stayed outside. He helped himself to the woman's purse from her handbag on a...
  
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• JenniferScott published These Nottinghamshire bus services are facing the chop

  21-04-2016 19:00
  
  Plans to cut down or scrap seven rural bus services could leave older people isolated, say concerned residents.Nottinghamshire County Council agreed the proposal yesterday to save £420,000 from its bus budget over the next year.As a result, one route serving Rushcliffe villages will be completely scrapped, and six others across the county will be reduced or merged. And there is more to come, with a target of slashing £720,000 of the budget by 2018. The council says it pays the money.
  
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• JenniferScott published These are the Nottinghamshire bus services that are being...

  21-04-2016 19:00
  
  Plans to cut down or scrap seven rural bus services could leave older people isolated, say concerned residents.Nottinghamshire County Council agreed the proposal on Thursday to save £420,000 from its bus budget over the next year.As a result, one route serving Rushcliffe villages will be completely scrapped, and six others across the county will be reduced or merged. And there is more to come, with a target of slashing £720,000 of the budget by 2018. The council says it pays the...
  
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• JenniferScott commented These Nottinghamshire bus services are facing the chop

  21-04-2016 19:00
  
  Plans to cut down or scrap seven rural bus services could leave older people isolated, say concerned residents.Nottinghamshire County Council agreed the proposal yesterday to save £420,000 from its bus budget over the next year.As a result, one route serving Rushcliffe villages will be completely scrapped, and six others across the county will be reduced or merged. And there is more to come, with a target of slashing £720,000 of the budget by 2018. The council says it pays the money.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Man caught with kitchen knife in Nottingham pub said it made him...

  21-04-2016 18:45
  
  Aaron Dovey had a kitchen knife hidden up a sleeve as he sat in the Three Crowns pub on Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.The knife had been spotted, police were alerted and found him in the pub where he told them: "I carry it because I keep getting beaten up."Details were given by David Miles, prosecuting, as Dovey admitted having a large kitchen knife in a public place on April 5. The case was adjourned for reports.Mr Miles told Nottingham magistrates that...
  
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• Fulham v Nottingham Forest: Watch Paul Taylor preview Saturday's game - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 18:40
  
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  Fulham v Nottingham Forest: Watch Paul Taylor preview Saturday's game
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  Nottingham Forest head to Fulham this weekend on the back of successive draws, against Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers. We take a look at Saturday's match in focus. Talking tactics. If there is one word to perfectly describe Fulham, it is ...
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• BenIreland published Begging is our number one concern, say Nottingham residents

  21-04-2016 18:36
  
  Begging is the number one concern among residents of Nottingham, according to a recent anti-social behaviour survey.A total of 31 percent of respondents in Nottingham City Council's Respect Survey said that begging was a fairly or very big problem, making it the highest ranked concern in the city centre over drunk or rowdy behaviour and street drinking.It follows the controversial campaign against the council's anti-begging posters, which critics say demonise people who have fallen on hard...
  
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• BenIreland published Begging is Nottingham's number one issue, according to anti-socia...

  21-04-2016 18:36
  
  Begging is the number one concern among residents of Nottingham, according to a recent anti-social behaviour survey.A total of 31 percent of respondents in Nottingham City Council's Respect Survey said that begging was a fairly or very big problem, making it the highest ranked concern in the city centre over drunk or rowdy behaviour and street drinking.It follows the controversial campaign against the council's anti-begging posters, which critics say demonise people who have fallen on hard...
  
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• BenIreland commented Begging is Nottingham's number one issue, according to anti-socia...

  21-04-2016 18:36
  
  Begging is the number one concern among residents of Nottingham, according to a recent anti-social behaviour survey.A total of 31 percent of respondents in Nottingham City Council's Respect Survey said that begging was a fairly or very big problem, making it the highest ranked concern in the city centre over drunk or rowdy behaviour and street drinking.It follows the controversial campaign against the council's anti-begging posters, which critics say demonise people who have fallen on hard...
  
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• rsherdley published Taxi driver accused of raping stranger on the back seat of his...

  21-04-2016 18:30
  
  Nottingham driver Shapoor Azimi allegedly raped a former student on the back seat of his taxi in Sneinton, Nottingham Crown Court heard.He is on trial facing two rape charges involving a passenger in his private-hire taxi - but claims the stranger actually sexually assaulted him in his car.The jury heard that he had received a caution for kerb-crawling in 2006, and was convicted in 2011 for soliciting a lone female for sex.He allegedly attacked the victim in this case, after she got into his car
  
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• Nottingham Post published Basketball: Nottingham Wildcats toast WBBL national title

  21-04-2016 18:30
  
  Nottingham Wildcats captain Siobhan Prior is calling on her team to refocus their efforts and not spend too much time basking in their title glory. Nottingham's top female basketball team are celebrating after winning the Women's British Basketball League (WBBL) Championship. Having finished second a few times in recent years, the Wildcats stormed to the league crown – although after winning their first 15 games they narrowly lost 86-85 at home to Sheffield Hatters at the weekend in...
  
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• BenIreland published Bingham florist decorates window for Queen's 90th birthday

  21-04-2016 18:15
  
  A florist in Bingham has decorated its window in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday.Union Jacks, pictures of her majesty and balloons with the royal emblem adorn the window of Daisy Chain, in the Nottinghamshire town.It has been run by three sisters - Trudie, Heather and Tracey Hennessy - for 27 years.Read more: Nottinghamshire woman turns 101 on Queen's 90th birthdayTrudie said it was an important occasion.She said: "We just thought it was another landmark for the Queen and that we should...
  
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• Nottmtails published Fulham v Nottingham Forest: Watch Paul Taylor preview Saturday's...

  21-04-2016 17:44
  
  Nottingham Forest head to Fulham this weekend on the back of successive draws, against Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers. We take a look at Saturday's match in focus. Talking tactics If there is one word to perfectly describe Fulham, it is 'unpredictable'. The London club have scored almost as many goals as any other side in the Championship – but, at the same time, only Bolton have conceded more goals at the other end of the pitch than the Cottagers. Fulham can hammer an...
  
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• Nottinghamshire beacon lighting: Live - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 17:38
  
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  Nottinghamshire beacon lighting: Live
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  Hundreds of beacons will be lit across the country to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. Nottinghamshire beacon lighting: Live. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. Hundreds of beacons will be lit across the country to ...and more »
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County v Cambridge United: Watch Leigh Curtis talk about...

  21-04-2016 17:32
  
  As Notts County prepare to face former manager Shaun Derry and his Cambridge United side at Meadow Lane, Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis talks tactics, key battles and puts the opposition under the spotlight. Talking tactics Having managed Notts County, the fans know exactly what to expect from Shaun Derry's Cambridge team at Meadow Lane. Mark Cooper admitted in the build-up that The U's epitomise Derry as a player – one who could play and had a fighting mentality. There is no...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottinghamshire woman turns 101 on Queen's 90th birthday

  21-04-2016 17:16
  
  While the Queen celebrated her 90th birthday, a Nottinghamshire woman born on the same date turned a staggering 101 years of age. Evelin Annibal, of Brittania Court, in Bourne Mews, Netherfield, celebrated the day with a nice glass of wine. She said: "I'm going out for a meal with my son later and I am looking forward to a nice glass of wine – I like a glass of white wine occasionally.
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• Who is Gus Poyet? Five facts about bookies' contender for Nottingham Forest job - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 16:55
  
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  Who is Gus Poyet? Five facts about bookies' contender for Nottingham Forest job
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  Gus Poyet, who is among the bookies' favourites to be the next Nottingham Forest manager, will be leaving current club AEK Athens this summer. Here, the Post looks at his career. 1. The Uruguayan won trophies in Spain and England during a successful ...
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• DanRussell published Giant Batman mural spray-painted on Gotham nursery's wall

  21-04-2016 16:51
  
  The Dark Knight has returned to Nottinghamshire to watch over his home. The bat signal can once again be seen in Gotham – spray-painted onto the wall of a nursery. The giant mural, which also includes the caped crusader and the Batmobile, can be found at The Old Co Operative Day Nursery in Wallace Street. Nursery manager Charlotte Harris said: "At the moment we are doing a big thing on superheroes in our community and celebrating things like that and also looking at diversity...
  
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• DanRussell commented Giant Batman mural spray-painted on Gotham nursery's wall

  21-04-2016 16:51
  
  The Dark Knight has returned to Nottinghamshire to watch over his home. The bat signal can once again be seen in Gotham – spray-painted onto the wall of a nursery. The giant mural, which also includes the caped crusader and the Batmobile, can be found at The Old Co Operative Day Nursery in Wallace Street. Nursery manager Charlotte Harris said: "At the moment we are doing a big thing on superheroes in our community and celebrating things like that and also looking at diversity...
  
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• TracyWalker published Concerns for Nottinghamshire man missing from Benidorm

  21-04-2016 16:49
  
  Concerns are growing for a Nottinghamshire man feared missing from Benidorm for almost a month. Spanish and UK authorities are working together to try to determine the whereabouts of John Elkington. Worried friends of the 45-year-old, who has lived in Hucknall and Bleasby, have taken to social media to express concerns that Mr Elkington has not been seen since late March. Rhonda Morrison posted a message to The Winning Post Bar Benidorm page asking if anyone had heard from Mr Elkington,...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire beacon lighting: Recap

  21-04-2016 16:43
  
  Hundreds of beacons will be lit across the country to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. Several of the 1,000 beacons will burn across Nottinghamshire. Pubs, parks and County Hall are all taking part in the event which has been a traditional way to mark momentous national and royal occasions over the last 40 years. To see a list of the places in Nottinghamshire lighting a beacon, click here. For those who cannot make it out all the details will be here.
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire beacon lighting: Live

  21-04-2016 16:43
  
  Hundreds of beacons will be lit across the country to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. Several of the 1,000 beacons will burn across Nottinghamshire. Pubs, parks and County Hall are all taking part in the event which has been a traditional way to mark momentous national and royal occasions over the last 40 years. To see a list of the places in Nottinghamshire lighting a beacon, click here. For those who cannot make it out all the details will be here.
  
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• DanRussell commented Nottinghamshire beacon lighting: Live

  21-04-2016 16:43
  
  Hundreds of beacons will be lit across the country to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. Several of the 1,000 beacons will burn across Nottinghamshire. Pubs, parks and County Hall are all taking part in the event which has been a traditional way to mark momentous national and royal occasions over the last 40 years. To see a list of the places in Nottinghamshire lighting a beacon, click here. For those who cannot make it out all the details will be here.
  
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• Purecraft Nottingham: The pure craft of matching beer and food - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 16:42
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  Purecraft Nottingham: The pure craft of matching beer and food
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  If you are a bit namby-pamby about beer, Purecraft may not be your sort of place. Yes, the new bar and kitchen in St Peter's Gate, one of the latest licensed premises in Nottingham, offers a decent glass of wine, and connoisseurs of spirits will eye up ...
  
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• First 'anti-ageing' gin launched in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  21-04-2016 16:42
  
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  The first gin said to give you "younger-looking skin" has been launched in Nottinghamshire. Luxury hotel Thoresby Hall is now selling the Anti-aGin – a spirit distilled with pure collagen and a mixture of anti-aging botanicals. It is priced at £34.99 ...and more »
  
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• Persistence got me through - Holt

  21-04-2016 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Holt says making the last 16 of the World Championship for the second time is reward for his staying power.
  
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• TomNorton published Details emerge on why surgery was shut down

  21-04-2016 16:30
  
  New details have emerged behind why a GP surgery was closed by inspectors earlier this year. St Mary's Centre in Top Valley was shut down by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after it became concerned that patients were at risk of harm. Now the watchdog has released its full report detailing the catalogue of failuresit found during its inspection in February.These included failing to update patient records, leaving confidential patient notes in sight, and failing to monitor patients...
  
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• TomNorton commented Details emerge on why surgery was shut down

  21-04-2016 16:30
  
  New details have emerged behind why a GP surgery was closed by inspectors earlier this year. St Mary's Centre in Top Valley was shut down by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after it became concerned that patients were at risk of harm. Now the watchdog has released its full report detailing the catalogue of failuresit found during its inspection in February.These included failing to update patient records, leaving confidential patient notes in sight, and failing to monitor patients...
  
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• RachelGorman published Seven of the Harlem Globetrotters' most ridiculous trick shots

  21-04-2016 16:30
  
  Heading to the Motorpoint Arena on Monday to see the Harlem Globetrotters defy gravity and the laws of physics on the basketball court? Well let us help whet your appetite with seven of the team's most ridiculously awesome trick shots1. Who says you have to be on the court to bag a net0
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• RachelGorman published Everything you need to know about the Harlem Globetrotters ahead...

  21-04-2016 16:30
  
  Exhibition basketball team The Harlem Globetrotters will be bouncing into the Motorpoint Arena on Monday, April 25 for an evening of athleticism, theatre, and comedy - not to mention some seriously cool trick shots. Here's everything you need to know about those slum dunking heroes (including what their not-so-cool mascot is called...) How all American are the Globetrotters then? Erm, quite but interestingly they were formed by Englishmen Abe Saperstein in 1926, before playing their first...
  
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• LucyBudge published First 'anti-ageing' gin launched in Nottingham

  21-04-2016 16:30
  
  The first gin said to give you "younger-looking skin" has been launched in Nottinghamshire. Luxury hotel Thoresby Hall is now selling the Anti-aGin – a spirit distilled with pure collagen and a mixture of anti-aging botanicals. It is priced at £34.99 and has been designed to appeal to gin drinkers who care about their skin and appearance. Television presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones, most famous for her role in Channel 4 makeover show 10 Years Younger, worked with the...
  
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• JHLewis published Purecraft Nottingham: The pure craft of matching beer and food

  21-04-2016 16:30
  
  If you are a bit namby-pamby about beer, Purecraft may not be your sort of place. Yes, the new bar and kitchen in St Peter's Gate, one of the latest licensed premises in Nottingham, offers a decent glass of wine, and connoisseurs of spirits will eye up the Auchentoshan single malt and Adnams' award-winning Copper House gin. But you'll get a better idea of the place on closer inspection of the bar: eight handpumps for cask-condition ales and ten taps for a range of craft beers.Don't forget the 60
  
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• Nottingham Post published Who is Gus Poyet? Five facts about bookies' contender for...

  21-04-2016 16:27
  
  Gus Poyet, who is among the bookies' favourites to be the next Nottingham Forest manager, will be leaving current club AEK Athens this summer. Here, the Post looks at his career.1. The Uruguayan won trophies in Spain and England during a successful playing career. He helped Real Zaragoza win both the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winners' Cup before moving to Chelsea in 1997 and winning the Cup Winners' Cup for a second time, the Super Cup, FA Cup and Charity Shield with the Blues. He also...
  
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• Nottmtails published Video: Nottingham Forest will go to Fulham with confidence, says...

  21-04-2016 15:45
  
  As Nottingham Forest prepare to head to face fellow strugglers Fulham, Reds head coach Paul Wililams is finding reasons to be positive from their recent performances. Paul Williams believes Nottingham Forest can head to Fulham with optimism – as long as they keep creating chances. The Reds head coach was encouraged by the number of opportunities created against Blackburn Rovers, even if Forest were ultimately frustrated to be held to a draw. Henri Lansbury was denied by a superb save...
  
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