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• Review: Disney On Ice Silver Anniversary Celebration, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 23:34
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  Review: Disney On Ice Silver Anniversary Celebration, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
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  Disney On Ice made a triumphant return to Nottingham on Thursday night to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Jemma Page went to the show to find what audiences can expect from the ice skating spectacle. Countless mini Elsa's, Anna's and Olaf's flooded ...and more »
  
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• JemmaPage published Review: Disney On Ice Silver Anniversary Celebration, Motorpoint...

  12-05-2016 22:53
  
  Disney On Ice made a triumphant return to Nottingham on Thursday night to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Jemma Page went to the show to find what audiences can expect from the ice skating spectacleCountless mini Elsa's, Anna's and Olaf's flooded into Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena to catch a glimpse of their Disney heroes. The 10,000-capacity venue was transformed into The Kingdom of Arendelle and a sea of young girls dressed as princesses proved one thing - Frozen still rules. The...
  
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• The Nottingham Post Business Awards in pictures - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 21:43
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  The Nottingham Post Business Awards in pictures
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  The stars of Nottingham's business community gathered last night for the Nottingham Post Business Awards. 450 people attended the event at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Wednesday evening. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published The Nottingham Post Business Awards in pictures

  12-05-2016 21:10
  
  The stars of Nottingham's business community gathered last night for the Nottingham Post Business Awards.450 people attended the event at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Wednesday evening.The evening began with a champagne reception.From established to small start-ups leading the way in innovation, our awards – run in conjunction with event organisers Champions (UK) plc – included a range firms and individuals from across Nottinghamshire.Prizes were awarded in a range of...
  
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• Woman punched by 'random jogger' near Nottingham Railway Station speaks out - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 20:05
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  Woman punched by 'random jogger' near Nottingham Railway Station speaks out
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  A woman is warning people to be extra careful after she was punched by a random jogger as she made her way to Nottingham Railway Station. Catherine White said she was passing the hooded man, in a grey tracksuit, early in the morning but when she ...
  
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• Evangelos Marinakis edges closer to becoming new majority owner of Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 20:05
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  Evangelos Marinakis edges closer to becoming new majority owner of Nottingham Forest
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  Evangelos Marinakis is edging closer to completing a deal that would see him become the majority shareholder in Nottingham Forest. It is understood that the Greek president of Olympiacos has reached an agreement with chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi that ...
  
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• BenIreland published Woman punched by 'random jogger' near Nottingham Railway Station...

  12-05-2016 19:32
  
  A woman is warning people to be extra careful after she was punched by a random jogger as she made her way to Nottingham Railway Station.Catherine White said she was passing the hooded man, in a grey tracksuit, early in the morning but when she gave him a "half smile" he looked up and punched her."It all happened in an instant," said Mrs White, of West Bridgford.She had been dropping off a car at her friend's house in The Meadows before the attack near the tram stop south of...
  
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• BenIreland commented Woman punched by 'random jogger' near Nottingham Railway Station...

  12-05-2016 19:32
  
  A woman is warning people to be extra careful after she was punched by a random jogger as she made her way to Nottingham Railway Station.Catherine White said she was passing the hooded man, in a grey tracksuit, early in the morning but when she gave him a "half smile" he looked up and punched her."It all happened in an instant," said Mrs White, of West Bridgford.She had been dropping off a car at her friend's house in The Meadows before the attack near the tram stop south of...
  
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• Nottmtails published Evangelos Marinakis edges closer to becoming new majority owner...

  12-05-2016 19:29
  
  Evangelos Marinakis is edging closer to completing a deal that would see him become the majority shareholder in Nottingham Forest.It is understood that the Greek president of Olympiacos has reached an agreement with chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi that would see him take a stake of as much as 80 percent in the club.The most significant remaining hurdle is Football League approval of the deal – and the issue is understood to have been discussed at Football League board level in the last few...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Evangelos Marinakis edges closer to becoming new majority owner...

  12-05-2016 19:29
  
  Evangelos Marinakis is edging closer to completing a deal that would see him become the majority shareholder in Nottingham Forest.It is understood that the Greek president of Olympiacos has reached an agreement with chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi that would see him take a stake of as much as 80 percent in the club.The most significant remaining hurdle is Football League approval of the deal – and the issue is understood to have been discussed at Football League board level in the last few...
  
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• rsherdley published Mum-of-three spared jail after stealing photos of dead children...

  12-05-2016 19:00
  
  Janet Davidson struck in Sneinton after she befriended her victim in the street, claiming her Nokia mobile battery was flat and needed charging.The woman was only too happy to help and invited Davidson inside, leaving her boyfriend Lee Love to sneak in and steal her purse in her bag in the hallway.The couple got away with £88, bank cards, a voucher and photos of the victim's two sons who died in two car accidents.While Love was jailed for three years last month for the burglary, Davidson..
  
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• LynetteP published See inside Nottingham's new Indian restaurant

  12-05-2016 19:00
  
  Nottingham's newest Indian restaurant Masala Junction - the latest venture for the former owner of MemSaab Naj Aziz - opens on May 18. Here's what diners can look forward to
  Food and drinkDescribed as relaxed refined Indian dining. Choose from starts such as Battakh Tikka, tandoor-roasted duck breast, or the signature Junction Champen, charcoal grilled lamb chops Lahori style. If you like chicken try Tulasi Tikka, tandoori chicken breast tikkas with fresh basil, green chilli, garlic and lime...
  
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• JenniferScott published How does the EU affect your children's education?

  12-05-2016 19:00
  
  The European Union is often criticised for having its fingers in too many pies. But one area it leaves up to individual member states is education. Every country has the right to choose how best to teach their pupils and what curriculum to set. But the EU policy says it wants to share those best practices and help make sure our youngsters become employable for jobs across the continent. Graham Johnson, 39, is a teacher from West Bridgford, and says he has seen no interference from across the...
  
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• JenniferScott commented How does the EU affect your children's education?

  12-05-2016 19:00
  
  The European Union is often criticised for having its fingers in too many pies. But one area it leaves up to individual member states is education. Every country has the right to choose how best to teach their pupils and what curriculum to set. But the EU policy says it wants to share those best practices and help make sure our youngsters become employable for jobs across the continent. Graham Johnson, 39, is a teacher from West Bridgford, and says he has seen no interference from across the...
  
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• BenIreland published Family re-live horror of Tunisian beach massacre that killed 38...

  12-05-2016 18:59
  
  A mother who witnessed the horror unfold as 38 people were massacred in Tunisia has spoken of her family's battle to overcome the trauma, nearly a year after the brutal terrorist attack.Zoe Thompson, her husband Paul and daughter Millie all suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the Islamic State attack in Sousse last June.The family, of Ilkeston, were all separated during the killing spree by their hotel and heard Kalashnikov fire and grenade explosions from their hiding.
  
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• England call up uncapped Vince and Ball

  12-05-2016 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire fast bowler picked for Headingley
  
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• Nottingham Post published Smoking in bed caused killer blaze

  12-05-2016 18:45
  
  Lighting up in bed was the most likely cause of a fire that killed a pensioner, an inquest has ruled.David Owen, from West Bridgford, died of severe burns and organ failure following a blaze at his Hilton Grange home last year.Nottinghamshire Coroner Mairin Casey ruled on Thursday that the 67-year-old had most likely died after the flame from his cigarette lighter ignited his bedclothes.Ms Casey returned a conclusion of accidental death."Mr Owen had been given advice by the Fire and Rescue...
  
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• TracyWalker published Road reopen after fire in clay oven sparks traffic delays

  12-05-2016 18:16
  
  Traffic was held up for about an hour as firefighters dealt with a fire at a takeaway. Motorists travelling around Canning Circus were delayed as two fire crews dealt with a fire in a clay oven at Caspian Kebab House, on Alfreton Road. The incident happened at around 2pm on Thursday at the three-storey building. Appliances were sent from the city's Central Fire Station and firefighters taped off the take-away. Read more: Two drivers injured in Mansfield Road crash Police also...
  
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• How much are these Nottingham houses worth? Try our quiz - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 18:15
  
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  How much are these Nottingham houses worth? Try our quiz
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  You might have an idea about how much your house is worth but what about the one next door, down the road or in the next town? If you think you've got the skills of an estate agent, try our quiz and see how you score. The answers are below but no cheating.
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham failing to meet air pollution standards set by World...

  12-05-2016 18:14
  
  Nottingham is one of 10 UK cities failing to meet World Health Organisation standards for air pollution, a new report says.Around 29,000 deaths in the country are attributed to particle air pollution.As a result of the World Health Organisation report, released on May 12, Friends of the Earth is calling for clean air zones to be introduced across all UK cities and large towns and for urgent action to get the worst polluting diesel vehicles off our roads.Nottingham is one of ten cities breaching.
  
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• BenIreland commented Nottingham failing to meet air pollution standards set by World...

  12-05-2016 18:14
  
  Nottingham is one of 10 UK cities failing to meet World Health Organisation standards for air pollution, a new report says.Around 29,000 deaths in the country are attributed to particle air pollution.As a result of the World Health Organisation report, released on May 12, Friends of the Earth is calling for clean air zones to be introduced across all UK cities and large towns and for urgent action to get the worst polluting diesel vehicles off our roads.Nottingham is one of ten cities breaching.
  
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• Inmate's death 'could not be anticipated'

  12-05-2016 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A prisoner's bizarre behaviour meant his fatal illness could not be diagnosed, a report concludes.
  
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• karenantcliff published How much are these Nottingham houses worth? Try our quiz

  12-05-2016 17:20
  
  You might have an idea about how much your house is worth but what about the one next door, down the road or in the next town? If you think you've got the skills of an estate agent, try our quiz and see how you score.The answers are below but no cheating. Good luckAll of these houses are currently for sale so if you'd like to know more just following the links below. Thorncliffe Road, Mapperley Park, NG3 5BQ. This five-bed detached is priced at £550,000. For more details...
  
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• JenniferScott published The six things you need to know about your Nottinghamshire County...

  12-05-2016 17:00
  
  Each month, 67 councillors meet for a full county council meeting at Nottinghamshire' County Hall in West Bridgford. Our Political Correspondent Jennifer Scott brings you everything you need to know from May's meeting.1) Controversy at the tipNew rules making residents register before dropping off their rubbish at the tip have been thrown into doubt. The policy from Nottinghamshire County Council was introduced in March as a measure to make sure people from outside of the county were not using..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Paul Williams thanks Nottingham Forest players and fans as head...

  12-05-2016 16:51
  
  Paul Williams has offered his thanks to Nottingham Forest' s players and fans after it was announced he was leaving his coaching role with the club. The Reds head coach was only contracted until the end of the campaign and has now officially departed the City Ground. Williams took charge of ten games and steadily implemented an attacking style of play, even if he had to wait until the final few weeks of the campaign to secure his two victories, amid a five-match unbeaten run. ...
  
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• Boss Williams exits Nottingham Forest

  12-05-2016 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Williams leaves his role as temporary manager of Championship side Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Meet some of the runners taking part in the Nottingham 10k - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 16:46
  
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  Meet some of the runners taking part in the Nottingham 10k
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  Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Nottingham this weekend for the Run For All Nottingham 10k. The event is the latest addition to the Asda Foundation series, and runners will start at Old Market Square before heading off on a route which ...
  
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• Paul Williams: Nottingham Forest boss exits City Ground - BBC News

  12-05-2016 16:42
  
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  Paul Williams: Nottingham Forest boss exits City Ground
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  Williams was a first-team coach at Forest but replaced Dougie Freedman as boss when the Scot was sacked in March. The 45-year-old was out of contract this summer and BBC Radio Nottingham understands he has failed to agree terms on a return to a ...
  Caretaker manager Paul Williams leaves Nottingham Forest after taking charge for final 10 gamesDaily Mail
  Nottingham Forest and Notts County 'in shambolic state'Nottingham
  
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• Nottingham dad running 500 miles in 2016 to thank medics who saved his son's life - Nottingham Post

  12-05-2016 16:42
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  Nottingham dad running 500 miles in 2016 to thank medics who saved his son's life
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  A first-time dad has made it his mission to run 500 miles this year – to say thank you to the medics who saved his son's life. Two years ago, after what seemed to be a perfect pregnancy, Jeff Coulson and his fiance Cassie Marksman welcomed their first ...
  
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• TomNorton published Nottingham's nurses thanked by hospital during global celebration

  12-05-2016 16:34
  
  Nurses across Nottingham's hospitals have been given a special thank-you for their hard work as part of a global celebration praising hospital staff. Yesterday, top brass from Nottingham University Hospitals Trust visited staff at the Queen's Medical Centre, the City Hospital and other sites for International Nurses Day.Marked on May 12 every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions nursing has made to society. The date marks the anniversary of Florence Nightingale and her...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest will be reunited with Jamaal Lascelles and Karl...

  12-05-2016 16:30
  
  Nottingham Forest will be reunited with Jamaal Lascelles and Karl Darlow next season, after Newcastle United's relegation to the Championship was confirmed. The Magpies slipped out of the Premier League last night in painful fashion, as arch rivals Sunderland hammered Everton 3-0 to edge out of reach, with one game still to play. The Black Cats' success, under former Notts County manager Sam Allardyce, ensured that Forest will come up against Aston Villa, Norwich and Newcastle when the new...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham dad running 500 miles in 2016 to thank medics who...

  12-05-2016 16:30
  
  A first-time dad has made it his mission to run 500 miles this year – to say thank you to the medics who saved his son's life.
  Two years ago, after what seemed to be a perfect pregnancy, Jeff Coulson and his fiance Cassie Marksman welcomed their first child, Oscar, into the world.But midwives had to perform an emergency C-section after telling the Bingham couple that their baby was due to be born face first.And the heartache didn't stop there – Oscar, now two, had a series of...
  
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• JemmaPage published Meet some of the runners taking part in the Nottingham 10k

  12-05-2016 16:30
  
  Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Nottingham this weekend for the Run For All Nottingham 10k. The event is the latest addition to the Asda Foundation series, and runners will start at Old Market Square before heading off on a route which will take in some of the city's best-known landmarks, including the River Trent, Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market. But who are the people taking part in the event? Meet some of them and find out their stories below... Read more:...
  
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• DanRobinson published Largest single office space in Nottingham come to market

  12-05-2016 16:30
  
  The largest available single-floor office space in Nottingham has come on the market – which could help restore confidence and lead to more city investment, says a commercial property agent marketing the building. John Proctor, director at FHP, believes projects like Embankment House, in Riverside Business Park, are needed to help the city "function" by providing grade A office space. He spoke at an open day on Thursday after a refurbishment of the 19,272 sq ft office was...
  
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• BenIreland commented 8 pictures of shoplifters and handbag thieves caught on camera

  12-05-2016 16:28
  
  Thieves have been targeting high-end electrical items such as tablets and games consoles as well as jewellery in recent shop thefts.Police in Broxtowe have now released CCTV images from late April, and would like the public to help them identify the suspects.Their faces were captured in supermarkets in Beeston and at TK Maxx in Giltbrook Retail Park as well as at a bank in Beeston town centre, where an elderly woman reported her bag stolen after being distracted.Read more: Shoplifter stole again
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Nottingham college appoints ex-council boss just six months after reported £230k pay-off - FE Week

  12-05-2016 15:48
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  EXCLUSIVE: Nottingham college appoints ex-council boss just six months after reported £230k pay-off
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  A former chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, who reportedly received a £230,000 voluntary redundancy pay-off from the local authority just six months ago, has been appointed to lead two merging colleges. FE Week has exclusively learned that ...
  
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• BenIreland published Takeaway fire at pizza parlour causes traffic delays at Canning...

  12-05-2016 15:23
  
  Firefighters have been called to a fire at a takeaway at Canning Circus, which has left traffic delays in Alfreton Road.A small fire broke out in the clay oven of Caspian Pizza, on Alfreton Road, shortly after 2pm.Two fire engines answered the call and have taped off the area and staff have been evacuated.One direction of the single-lane road, the A610, was closed as firefighters dealt with the blaze. It caused large tailbacks up Alfreton Road through Radford.Read more: Subway open EIGHTH store.
  
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• BenIreland commented Takeaway fire at pizza parlour causes traffic delays at Canning...

  12-05-2016 15:23
  
  Firefighters have been called to a fire at a takeaway in Alfreton Road, which has caused traffic delays around Canning Circus.A small fire broke out in the clay oven of the Caspian pizza takeaway, on Alfreton Road, shortly after 2pm.Two fire engines answered the call and have taped off the area. Staff have been evacuated.The inbound lane of the A610 Alfreton Road has been closed as firefighters dealt with the blaze. It has caused large tailbacks up Alfreton Road through Radford.Read more: Subway
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Notts County under transfer embargo as sale talks continue

  12-05-2016 15:03
  
  Notts County today revealed they are under a transfer embargo, with Mansfield Town claiming they got the Football League to place a ban on them over £20,000 of unpaid derby ticket money. The Magpies chief executive Jason Turner confirmed the embargo over football-related debts in a statement on the club's website, adding: "We are currently in the process of scheduling due payments to ensure that the club can re-engage with out of contract players and enhance the squad when the new...
  
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• Notts County under transfer embargo

  12-05-2016 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Notts County confirm they are under a transfer embargo because of unpaid bills.
  
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• Ball's England call-up a 'slow-burner'

  12-05-2016 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jake Ball's international call-up is a "slow burner" and a reward for dedication, says Notts director of cricket Mick Newell.
  
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• Nottingham Post published New recruit joins Penny Strutton

  12-05-2016 13:37
  
  There's a new face at Penny Strutton as Ann Gornall has joined the team in the role of business co-ordinator. Ms Gornall will manage the day to day operations as well as support business development and she brings her own experience of managing and developing two of her own businesses.She said: "I'm truly excited to be joining the company. I've noticed how it has been steadily growing over recent years and I am delighted to now be a part of taking it to the next level".Read More:...
  
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• NottmPostEG published The Treatment return to Nottingham with new line-up

  12-05-2016 13:24
  
  English hard rock band The Treatment, who have shared stages with the likes ofAlice Cooper, KISS, Motley Crue, Slash and WASP, are on tour with their strongest album to date, Generation Me, including a return to Nottingham. Guitarist Tagore Grey tells Alli Price how the addition of his younger brother Tao Grey and former The Voice UK contestant Mitchel Emms, has changed the dynamic of the band"It's one of those things. When it all happened, when they decided to part ways it sucked, I'm...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Subway opens EIGHTH store in Nottingham city centre

  12-05-2016 13:10
  
  Food chain Subway has opened its eighth store in Nottingham city centre alone - with more than 20 other stores spanning across the rest of the county. On Wednesday, the newest addition to the chain's Nottingham empire opened on Lincoln Street, behind the Wilkos store. It joins Subway eateries on Upper Parliament Street, Long Row West and in the Cornerhouse. There are also stores on Houndsgate, Carrington Street, Lower Parliament Street and at the Victoria Shopping Centre....
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Former Nottingham Forest captain accuses Reds of 'crying' over...

  12-05-2016 13:00
  
  Former Nottingham Forest club captain Luke Chambers has had a pop at the Reds, accusing them of "crying" over their transfer embargo and then signing players on big money.And the 30-year-old Ipswich Town skipper, who played over 200 league games for Forest, also insists the Tractor Boys won't spend crazy money to try to win promotion to the Premier League like Derby County.Chambers captained Ipswich to seventh place in the Championship this season.They finished five points adrift of...
  
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• TomNorton commented Six places you'll be told to stub out this summer

  12-05-2016 12:52
  
  Nottingham City Council has confirmed a number of popular events where smokers will be told to put out their cigarettes.Earlier this year, the authority said it was planning bring in new plans encouraging others to not light up.The council carried out a pilot programme at the Nottingham Riviera (aka The Beach).Read more: Experts and doctors believe e-cigarettes should be offered to smokers Now it has announced that it will be extending it to several other events. These will include Splendour and
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest news: Live

  12-05-2016 12:43
  
  Nottingham Forest's latest manager search continues, with Chris Wilder the latest to be linked with the role. But, while the Northampton boss is in fact likely to join Sheffield United today, as they look for a replacement for Nigel Adkins, we will keep you up to date with any further twists and turns at the City Ground. Aston Villa's surprise interest in Roberto Di Matteo, at a time when they were thought to be keen on former Leicester manager Nigel Pearson, could open the door for Forest...
  
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• JHLewis published Food Sleuth: Nottingham's sweet mussels from Brussels

  12-05-2016 12:30
  
  With mussels on the menu, Trappist monastery brews in the cooler and a name like Belgo, no prizes for guessing that the new restaurant at Weekday Cross has nothing to do with Namibia. Short of a fiddler playing Eugene Ysaye plus a Kevin De Bruyne autographed photo and genuine Magritte on the walls, it's hard to imagine a place more overtly Belgian.The brand has burst out of London to occupy the Weekday Cross unit occupied until recently by the not-always-convincingly-Spanish tapas parlour La...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Winners celebrate success at Nottingham Post Business Awards

  12-05-2016 12:30
  
  Young entrepreneurs and growing businesses were championed at the 2016 Nottingham Post Business Awards. Paragon Interiors took home the coveted company of the year award, while sports kit firm PlayerLayer won the award for best small business. And there was a double win for growing student discount platform UNiDAYS. Nottinghamshire Company of the Year: Paragon Interiors Ltd Mike McKeown, director of strategy and global accounts at Paragon, said: "This is a milestone for the...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Vicious attack by blue tits forces treecreeper from home

  12-05-2016 12:30
  
  Recently we noticedthat a pair of treecreepers were nesting in one of the bat boxes on the gable end of the Delta Bird Hide at the Attenborough Nature Reserve, writes Tim Sexton from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.Treecreepers typically nest in trees with the nest site being usually rather constricted, squeezed behind a hanging piece of bark, They often lay their eggs around the same time as tits, as they depend on the same glut of caterpillars that appear from mid-May through June.Whilst...
  
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