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• TracyWalker published Nottingham's Sheku Kanneh-Mason wins BBC Young Musician 2016

  15-05-2016 22:07
  
  Nottingham's Sheku Kanneh-Mason has been named the Winner of BBC Young Musician 2016. The talented 17-year-old cellist, of Mapperley Park, wowed the audience and judges with his rousing performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto no.1. The Final of BBC Young Musician 2016 took place on Sunday at the Barbican, in London. Sheku attends Trinity Catholic Comprehensive School in Nottingham. He holds the ABRSM Junior Scholarship to The Royal Academy of Music, where he studies cello with Ben...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Luke Fletcher back with a bang for Nottinghamshire, but Bears...

  15-05-2016 21:23
  
  Chris Woakes and Keith Barker turned around Warwickshire's fortunes with splendid centuries against Nottinghamshire on the opening day of their County Championship clash at Trent Bridge. After sliding to 17 for four during a torrid opening hour, the visitors responded to reach stumps on 372 for nine, after Woakes scored 121 and Barker made 113. Luke Fletcher, with three for 70, and Jackson Bird, who took three for 81, were the pick of the home attack, but as the wicket flattened out the...
  
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• BenIreland published 5 similarities between Beeston and Amsterdam

  15-05-2016 21:14
  
  Do you ever stop and think Beeston is like a mini-Amsterdam?Well, we did, after hearing that local pub the Victoria Hotel was hosting its friends from Amsterdam boozer In de Wildeman for the 27th year they've been twinned together.Of course, the borough of Broxtowe, of which Beeston is one of the biggest towns, is officially twinned with Gütersloh in Germany.And Amsterdam - if you didn't know - has 23 sister cities including New York, Moscow, Sydney and Beijing.But we found a few...
  
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• BenIreland commented Five similarities between Beeston and Amsterdam

  15-05-2016 21:14
  
  Do you ever stop and think Beeston is like a mini-Amsterdam?Well, we did, after hearing that local pub the Victoria Hotel was hosting its friends from Amsterdam boozer In de Wildeman for the 27th year they've been twinned together.Of course, the borough of Broxtowe, of which Beeston is one of the biggest towns, is officially twinned with Gütersloh in Germany.And Amsterdam - if you didn't know - has 23 sister cities including New York, Moscow, Sydney and Beijing.But we found a few...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts Premier Cricket League: Ashraf century leads Plumtree to...

  15-05-2016 21:10
  
  League leaders Plumtree comfortably beat Clifton Village in the Notts Premier League.Saad Ashraf scored a century, which included seven sixes, as the hosts racked up another 300-plus score.Hassan Azad (34) put on 89 runs with Ashraf, who then added 96 with Oliver Soames (55), before falling for 103.After a flurry of late wickets, Plumtree closed on 305 for nine, with Liam Brazier's three for 60 being the pick of Clifton's bowling.Nicholas Winter and Matt Milnes then bossed the second innings as.
  
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• BenIreland published Sixty Dutch drinkers invade Beeston for 27th year of pub twinning

  15-05-2016 21:02
  
  Sixty Dutch beer lovers travelled to Beeston to sample the tipple and culture and celebrate nearly 30 years of twinning between pubs in Amsterdam and Nottinghamshire.They were welcomed with open arms, and a hearty buffet, at The Victoria Hotel pub in Dovecote Lane by owner and landlord Neil Kelso and his regulars.Neil first set up the twinning arrangement with Henk Eggens – owner of Amsterdam boozer Henk Eggens In de Wildeman – back in 1989 from his other local pub, the Lincolnshire.
  
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• TracyWalker published Speed camera locations from across Nottinghamshire for the week...

  15-05-2016 20:56
  
  Here's where the speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week. The information is provided by the Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership. Read more: Stuart Pearce leads runners in Nottingham 10k B6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield B6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield B6030 Forest Road, Mansfield Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield, A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton A616, Ompton Spital Hill / Leverton Road, Retford A17 Sleaford Road,...
  
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• JamesPallatt published New Nottingham Rugby head coach has sights set on Premiership

  15-05-2016 20:54
  
  Nottingham Rugby's new head coach Ian Costello has targeted the Premiership. The Irishman will begin work at Lady Bay next month, replacing Martin Haag at the helm. And his long-term vision is to lead the Green and Whites, who finished in seventh place in the Championship this season, into the top flight. "The first year is about building as much as I can on top of the great work that has been done by the previous coaching and management," he said. "The standard in the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Couple left 'shocked' after fire blows roof off bungalow in...

  15-05-2016 20:20
  
  A couple have been left with a shell of a home after the roof of their bungalow was ripped apart by a fire. Residents in Bramcote reported hearing explosions that "sounded like a plane crash" during the blaze in Bramcote on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully, the husband and wife who live there managed to get out safely and dialled 999.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service - which sent five engines, including back-up from Derbyshire, to the scene - received more than 50 calls in the...
  
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• BenIreland published Hundreds of residents attend heated meeting on future of Chetwynd...

  15-05-2016 20:09
  
  Hundreds of local residents gave up their Sunday sun to discuss the future of housing at Chetwynd Barracks and will form an action group in a bid to get the best deal for their community.The meeting at The Village Hotel in Chilwell Retail Park heard the barracks, built in 1919, had space for 1,600 new homes but Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry said the Ministry of Defence only earmarked the site for 800.Broxtowe Borough Council has been asked by the government to build 6,150 houses by 2028 and sees the..
  
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• BenIreland commented Hundreds of residents attend heated meeting on future of Chetwynd...

  15-05-2016 20:09
  
  Hundreds of local residents gave up their Sunday sun to discuss the future of housing at Chetwynd Barracks and will form an action group in a bid to get the best deal for their community.The meeting at The Village Hotel in Chilwell Retail Park heard the barracks, built in 1919, had space for 1,600 new homes but Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry said the Ministry of Defence only earmarked the site for 800.Broxtowe Borough Council has been asked by the government to build 6,150 houses by 2028 and sees the..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan certain Wales won't freeze at...

  15-05-2016 19:55
  
  Qualification for a major international tournament is something of a rare experience for Wales. So much so, Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan admits the players didn't quite know how to celebrate when their place at this summer's European Championships was confirmed. But the midfielder is confident there will be no such uncertainty when it comes to being able to handle the big occasion, in France next month. Vaughan is one of 29 players included in manager Chris Coleman's pre-tournament...
  
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• Man held after teenager hit by car

  15-05-2016 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 31-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy is hit by a car.
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Uncertainty around club crept into performances, admits Notts...

  15-05-2016 19:00
  
  Notts County defender Blair Adams has his say on the Magpies' season, in his column for the Post. We looked like a side with our shorts and flip flops on in our last game of the season. It was all a far cry from the performance in the win at Newport the previous weekend. Losing 5-0 to Carlisle United on home soil was a sorry end to the campaign – and that lack of consistency was a common theme all season. Too many times we conceded three or more goals in games, with one goal...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Takeover is most pressing matter for Notts County's future,...

  15-05-2016 16:28
  
  Notts County fan Jacob Daniel gives his verdict on the Magpies' search for a new manager and owner, in his column for the Post. There could've been few more fitting ways for this season to have ended. A 5-0 defeat at home against one of the several managers harshly sacked by Ray Trew, the defence offering as much resistance to Carlisle United as a crisp wrapper in a wind tunnel and Mark Cooper rounding things off by disappearing to a club whose location can only really be accurately...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Takeover is most pressing matter for Notts County's future,...

  15-05-2016 16:28
  
  Notts County fan Jacob Daniel gives his verdict on the Magpies' search for a new manager and owner, in his column for the Post. There could've been few more fitting ways for this season to have ended. A 5-0 defeat at home against one of the several managers harshly sacked by Ray Trew, the defence offering as much resistance to Carlisle United as a crisp wrapper in a wind tunnel and Mark Cooper rounding things off by disappearing to a club whose location can only really be accurately...
  
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• TracyWalker published Five fire engines rush to bungalow fire in Bramcote

  15-05-2016 16:03
  
  Five fire engines have been sent to deal with a bungalow fire in Bramcote. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service received more than 50 calls within eight minutes reporting the blaze at the property, in Derby Road, at around 2.30pm on Sunday. Officers from Nottinghamshire Police are at the scene to put up road closures in the Sherwin Arms area. Read more: Smoke from Highbury Vale house fire could be seen from Hucknall A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said:...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Drink-drive moped rider left child at home alone

  15-05-2016 15:33
  
  A boozy babysitter left a child locked in a house as he rode a moped to a shop.Pizza maker Andrzej Huczuk made the confession about the child after police saw him riding without a helmet along Lenton Boulevard, magistrates heard on Friday. He was arrested for child neglect and was given a 12-week prison term, suspended for a year. He was also banned from driving for 17 months.Presiding magistrate John Lock, who sat with two women colleagues, told him: "Children have to be looked after at...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Drink-drive moped rider left child at home alone

  15-05-2016 15:33
  
  A boozy babysitter left a child locked in a house as he rode a moped to a shop.Pizza maker Andrzej Huczuk made the confession about the child after police saw him riding without a helmet along Lenton Boulevard, magistrates heard on Friday. He was arrested for child neglect and was given a 12-week prison term, suspended for a year. He was also banned from driving for 17 months.Presiding magistrate John Lock, who sat with two women colleagues, told him: "Children have to be looked after at...
  
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• Stuart Pearce leads runners in Nottingham's first 10k race - Nottingham Post

  15-05-2016 15:29
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  Mario, Luigi and Robin Hood were amongst two thousand runners who raced around Nottingham for the city's first ASDA Foundation 10k on Sunday. Some took to the circuit in elaborate fancy dress while others wanted to become the event's first winner.and more »
  
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• BenIreland published House fire 'biggest in 80 years' as neighbours describe smoke 'up...

  15-05-2016 15:23
  
  Neighbours have described seeing the "biggest fire in 80 years" on a residential street in Highbury Vale which produced smoke "up to the clouds".A family home was left in ruins following the blaze in Tollerton Green, Highbury Vale with the occupant, a mother-of-three, left unable to live there.Firefighters spent hours at the burning building on Saturday evening while the community rushed to the aid of the residents forced to evacuate their homes.Next door neighbour Dorothy...
  
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• JenniferScott published Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teen hit by...

  15-05-2016 15:18
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a collision between a car and a teenage pedestrian. The crash happened at 9.40pm on Saturday in Sherwood Hall Road, close to the Samworth Church Academy in Mansfield. Read more: Can you identify these men connected with Forest v County brawl?A 15-year-old boy was taken to Queen's Medical Centre after the incident suffering from serious injuries, but a spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said they were not thought to be...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stuart Pearce leads runners in Nottingham's first 10k race

  15-05-2016 14:00
  
  Mario, Luigi and Robin Hood were amongst two thousand runners who raced around Nottingham for the city's first ASDA Foundation 10k on Sunday. Some took to the circuit in elaborate fancy dress while others wanted to become the event's first winner. Many also hoped to spot Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce, who joined the race.Some entered to raise funds for charityForty-year-old Graham Few, of Long Eaton, was homeless and sleeping under a bridge when Long Eaton-based charity the Canaan...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Stuart Pearce leads runners in Nottingham's first 10k race

  15-05-2016 14:00
  
  Mario, Luigi and Robin Hood were amongst two thousand runners who raced around Nottingham for the city's first ASDA Foundation 10k on Sunday. Some took to the circuit in elaborate fancy dress while others wanted to become the event's first winner. Many also hoped to spot Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce, who joined the race.Some entered to raise funds for charityForty-year-old Graham Few, of Long Eaton, was homeless and sleeping under a bridge when Long Eaton-based charity the Canaan...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Chris Lawrence agrees new deal with Nottingham Panthers

  15-05-2016 13:33
  
  Chris Lawrence has agreed a new deal with Nottingham Panthers for next season. The 29-year-old forward played a key part in the club's Elite League play-offs glory last season, after returning to Nottingham in December following spells at Coventry Blaze and Sheffield Steelers. He scored 22 points in 36 regular season games and two more in the play-offs. Lawrence was also the leading points scorer for the Panthers in 2014-15 when he bagged 63 points. Head coach Corey Neilson said:...
  
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• JenniferScott published How will YOUR council leaders be voting in the EU referendum?

  15-05-2016 12:30
  
  With less than six weeks until the vote on whether Britain stays in or out of the European Union, both sides are frantically trying to win your favour. But what about our local leaders? Which way will they be voting come June 23?The Post found that each leader they spoke to was firmly in the 'remain' camp. But they gave a variety of reasons. Read more: For all our coverage of the EU referendum, click here. John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, believes lots of extra cash has been...
  
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• JenniferScott commented How will YOUR council leaders be voting in the EU referendum?

  15-05-2016 12:30
  
  With less than six weeks until the vote on whether Britain stays in or out of the European Union, both sides are frantically trying to win your favour. But what about our local leaders? Which way will they be voting come June 23?The Post found that each leader they spoke to was firmly in the 'remain' camp. But they gave a variety of reasons. Read more: For all our coverage of the EU referendum, click here. John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, believes lots of extra cash has been...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Tommy Wright linked with Reds...

  15-05-2016 12:24
  
  Nottingham Forest are reported to be considering former Reds goalkeeper Tommy Wright for the role of manager. The Northern Irishman is the boss of Scottish side St Johnstone, and the Daily Record claim he is 'on a list of candidates being assessed' by Forest in their search for Dougie Freedman's permanent replacement. Former Sunderland and Brighton manager Gus Poyet had been the frontrunner to fill the City Ground hot seat. But though talks were held with the Uruguayan, last week he joined...
  
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• JenniferScott published Residents shock after fire blocks off road in the early hours

  15-05-2016 10:58
  
  Residents were woken by sirens and flashing lights after a fire behind a kebab shop in the early hours. The fire service were called to the incident in Station Street, Long Eaton, at 4.16am on Sunday. Firefighters said the blaze covered an area of around 10m x 4m and engines from Long Eaton Station rushed to put it out.They then had to break into the home above the takeaway to get someone out, and the gas board had to be called because of a leak.Bob Hughes, who lives on neighbouring East Street,
  
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• JenniferScott commented Residents shock after fire blocks off road in the early hours

  15-05-2016 10:58
  
  Residents were woken by sirens and flashing lights after a fire behind a kebab shop in the early hours. The fire service were called to the incident in Station Road, Long Eaton, at 4.16am on Sunday. Firefighters said the blaze covered an area of around 10m x 4m and engines from Long Eaton Station rushed to put it out.They then had to break into the home above the takeaway to get someone out, and the gas board had to be called because of a leak.Bob Hughes, who lives on neighbouring East Street,..
  
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• Memorial plan for WW2 air crash crews

  15-05-2016 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners seek to raise £8,000 for a memorial to honour three World War Two crews who died in crashes close to a village in Nottinghamshire.
  
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• JenniferScott published Fire outside kebab shop leads to gas leak and flat rescue

  15-05-2016 08:55
  
  Firefighters broke into a flat and saved a person from inside after a blaze outside a kebab shop. Crews were called to the scene at 4.16am on Sunday morning in Station Street, Long Eaton. The service said the fire covered an area of approximately 10m x 4m and engines from Long Eaton Station rushed to put it out. They then had to break into the home above the takeaway to get someone out, and the gas board were called because of a leak. Read more: Smoke from Highbury Vale house fire could be seen.
  
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• JenniferScott commented Fire outside kebab shop leads to gas leak and flat rescue

  15-05-2016 08:55
  
  Firefighters broke into a flat and saved a person from inside after a blaze outside a kebab shop. Crews were called to the scene at 4.16am on Sunday morning in Station Road, Long Eaton. The service said the fire covered an area of approximately 10m x 4m and engines from Long Eaton Station rushed to put it out. They then had to break into the home above the takeaway to get someone out, and the gas board were called because of a leak. Read more: Smoke from Highbury Vale house fire could be seen...
  
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• JenniferScott published Man climbing crane closes city centre street

  15-05-2016 08:17
  
  A street in Nottingham city centre has been closed off because of a man climbing a crane. Police were called to the scene at 4.49am on Sunday morning after reports of the incident next to the Habitat store on Belward Street, close to Nottingham Motorpoint Arena. The force told the Post that whilst he was on the machine, he began to throw things at officers, before eventually climbing down. Read more: Road closures for Nottingham 10kThere was then a chase in town before officers managed to catch.
  
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• karenantcliff published Brand new home in Epperstone: Yours for £465,000

  15-05-2016 07:22
  
  THERE is something fabulous about a new home. Everything is sparkly and new, you know that you'll be the first to use the oven and that everything will be perfect. And this is just what you'll get with Ley House in Epperstone. Dan Bennett, director at Humberts, said: "This new detached house not only sits in one of Nottingham's most highly regarded villages but it also offers the best in luxury living."Created by award-winning developer Epperstone Developments Ltd, it has a high...
  
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• TracyWalker published Six things you might have missed at the Nottinghamshire Show

  15-05-2016 07:00
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• TracyWalker published Six things you might have missed at the Nottinghamshire County...

  15-05-2016 07:00
  
  Saturday saw the crowds turn out for a day of agriculture-related displays and fun at the 133rd Nottinghamshire Show. Sunday promises to be just as action-packed, with livestock competitions, children's entertainment, gun displays, an array of food and lots more to offer at Newark Showground. Things were looking good on the weather front for the second day of the annual event, with the day expected to remain dry. Here are some of the things you may want to go along and see. 1 A singalong...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fly-tipping on the rise, claim angry residents who have to clean...

  15-05-2016 07:00
  
  Furious residents have been cleaning up piles of rubbish after claiming fly-tipping in their area is on the rise.Local businesses in Clifton say that in the last month alone they have seen people dumping sofas, gas canisters and carpets outside their shops and behind houses.And now they are calling on the City Council to take action.Clifton NG11 Cars director Kevin Clarke said he had seen an increase in fly-tippers near his cab business on Varney Road.Read more: Lenton woman fined £460 for
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Fly-tipping on the rise, claim angry residents who have to clean...

  15-05-2016 07:00
  
  Furious residents have been cleaning up piles of rubbish after claiming fly-tipping in their area is on the rise.Local businesses in Clifton say that in the last month alone they have seen people dumping sofas, gas canisters and carpets outside their shops and behind houses.And now they are calling on the City Council to take action.Clifton NG11 Cars director Kevin Clarke said he had seen an increase in fly-tippers near his cab business on Varney Road.Read more: Lenton woman fined £460 for
  
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• NatalieFahy published Nottingham 10k: Relive race day with our updates

  15-05-2016 07:00
  
  Today's the day - the Nottingham 10k.It all kicked off at 9.30am in Old Market Square and we were there from 9am with all the action from the runners.Read more: Road closures for Nottingham 10kThe route took in Nottingham Castle, The Park estate, Victoria Embankment, the River Trent and canal, Meadow Lane, law courts, Fletcher Gate and Pelham Street before it finished outside the Council House again.Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce also joined in the fun.Read more: Everything you need to..
  
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• NatalieFahy published Nottingham 10k: Live updates on race day

  15-05-2016 07:00
  
  Today's the day - the Nottingham 10k.It all kicks off at 9.30am in Old Market Square and we will be there from 9am to bring you all the action from the runners.Read more: Road closures for Nottingham 10kThe route will take in Nottingham Castle, The Park estate, Victoria Embankment, the River Trent and canal, Meadow Lane, law courts, Fletcher Gate and Pelham Street before it finishes outside the Council House again.Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce is also expected to join in the fun.Read...
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham boxing coach witnessed street violence in Brazil when...

  15-05-2016 07:00
  
  A reformed Nottingham gang member who has been using boxing to turn youngsters away from a life of crime has been to Brazil to teach help street kids to shun guns and violence.Marcellus Baz, of Switch Up, explained his methods at the international Fight for Peace conference in Rio de Janeiro, where representatives from all over the world came together to tackle gang culture.He talked about the importance of cutting the "vicious cycle" which stops former criminals getting work and about...
  
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• JenniferScott published The Nottingham 10k and the County Show: Live

  15-05-2016 06:00
  
  Good morning and happy Sunday to all our readers! You can expect a rather cloudy day, but with some brighter or sunny intervals at times, but thankfully it is looking like it will stay dry. And that is good news for runners, as today is the big day of the Nottingham 10k. We will be live at the event from 9am so make sure you follow all our updates. Road closures will be in place from 8am though, so click here to check your route is clear. The Nottinghamshire County Show is also continuing...
  
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