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• JonPritchard published Road closed after 'serious collision' near Newark

  16-05-2016 21:06
  
  A rural road in Nottinghamshire is to be closed "for some time" after a crash on Monday evening.Police and ambulance are at the scene on Grange Lane in Balderton, following the crash at around 6.30pm. The collision is believed to be between a motorcycle and a car.Read more: Car ends up in ditch after crash in NottinghamshireA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said he expected the road to be closed " for some time" while the emergency services attended the incident.He said:...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Michael Lumb marks World T20 win anniversary with century for...

  16-05-2016 20:39
  
  Michael Lumb registered the 20th first class century of his career to edge Nottinghamshire towards first innings parity in their County Championship match against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge. Lumb hit 20 boundaries in his 193-ball innings of 108 as Notts reached the close on 316 for seven, only 57 runs behind Warwickshire's first innings score of 373. For the visitors, Keith Barker, Rikki Clarke and Chris Woakes all picked up two wickets in a disciplined display with the ball. On the...
  
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• TracyWalker published Hotel issues apology after complaints over wedding fireworks

  16-05-2016 20:14
  
  Management at a hotel has apologised to residents following complaints about a fireworks display. Swancar House Country House, in Trowell, organised the display as part of a wedding, at 10pm on Saturday night. But a number of residents complained, especially those with animals, who said they should have been warned about the fireworks, with some saying they could be heard from as far away as Bramcote. Read more: Stapleford Carnival WILL go ahead However, the hotel issued an apology on...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'It's vital Nottingham Forest pick right manager this time'

  16-05-2016 19:44
  
  It is "absolutely vital" Nottingham Forest make the right managerial appointment, warns Frank Clark. But the former Reds player, manager and chairman also admits he has sympathy for Fawaz Al Hasawi (pictured) as he goes about his search. Clark says Forest must look to find somebody with a track record of success in the Championship. But the former defender admits that is easier said than done. The Reds have already seen interest in Martin O'Neill come to nothing, while...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'It's vital Nottingham Forest pick right manager this time'

  16-05-2016 19:44
  
  It is "absolutely vital" Nottingham Forest make the right managerial appointment, warns Frank Clark. But the former Reds player, manager and chairman also admits he has sympathy for Fawaz Al Hasawi (pictured) as he goes about his search. Clark says Forest must look to find somebody with a track record of success in the Championship. But the former defender admits that is easier said than done. The Reds have already seen interest in Martin O'Neill come to nothing, while...
  
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• Nottingham comprehensive school teenager wins BBC Young Musician competition with 'electric' performance - Telegraph.co.uk

  16-05-2016 19:12
  
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  Nottingham comprehensive school teenager wins BBC Young Musician competition with 'electric' performance
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  Classical music has long been pigeon-holed as a white, middle-class, elitist activity only available to those who can afford it. But on Sunday night, for the first time ever, a black, 17-year-old comprehensive school pupil from Nottingham won the BBC ...
  Nottingham's Sheku Kanneh-Mason wins BBC Young Musician 2016Nottingham Post
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• DaveWhitfield published Women admit running Nottingham brothel

  16-05-2016 19:10
  
  Two women have pleaded guilty to running a brothel which operated in Nottingham.Tracey Chan, 44, of Forton Road, Gosport, admitted keeping or managing a brothel in Alfreton Road between May 2014 and March 2015, when she appeared at Warwick Crown Court.And Ting Low, 34, of High Street, Ongar, Essex, pleaded guilty to assisting in the management of the brothel during the same period. She also pleaded guilty to assisting in the management of a brothel in Pool Bank Street, Nuneaton, between November
  
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• TracyWalker published Boris Johnson Brexit campaign: 'Staying in the EU could push down...

  16-05-2016 19:03
  
  Boris Johnson warned that staying in the European Union could push down wages for Nottinghamshire workers during a tour of a city firm. The outspoken Conservative MP and former London Mayor brought his Brexit battle bus to builder's merchants John A Stephens, on Castle Meadow Road on Monday, where he talked up reasons to leave the EU. Flanked by a scrum of local and national media, he toured the factory, which employs 105 staff and is a supporter of the "Vote Leave" campaign. He...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Boris Johnson Brexit campaign: 'Staying in the EU could push down...

  16-05-2016 19:03
  
  Boris Johnson warned that staying in the European Union could push down wages for Nottinghamshire workers during a tour of a city firm. The outspoken Conservative MP and former London Mayor brought his Brexit battle bus to builder's merchants John A Stephens, on Castle Meadow Road on Monday, where he talked up reasons to leave the EU. Flanked by a scrum of local and national media, he toured the factory, which employs 105 staff and is a supporter of the "Vote Leave" campaign. He...
  
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• rsherdley published Parents of child with spina bifida spared jail after dealing...

  16-05-2016 19:00
  
  A Mansfield couple peddling cannabis have been spared from prison after a judge heard powerful mitigation about their personal circumstances.Parents Nicole Tomlinson and Samuel Holmes could have been locked up after police seized the drug from their separate homes in Mansfield.But Judge Rosalind Coe took pity on the pair, and suspended their prison terms.The couple have a child with spina bifida, Nottingham Crown Court was told today.And Tomlinson, a 24-year-old carer, of Bodmin Court, had...
  
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• Nottingham Post published What was life like back in 1984?

  16-05-2016 19:00
  
  Were you around in 1984? Perhaps you remember some of the key events of that year. But what were the best-selling cars? Which clothes were in fashion?What were we watching on TV? Who dominated our bookshelves? And who were our sporting idols?Here we give some of the answers...In the newsThe world's greatest male ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev made a one-night appearance at the Theatre Royal in 1984. He danced in The Sleeping Beauty with the Northern Ballet Theatre, watched by an enraptured...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Could you run one of these Nottinghamshire pubs?

  16-05-2016 19:00
  
  Have you ever dreamed of running a pub? Licensees are being sought for three pubs in Nottinghamshire. Pub operator Admiral Taverns is hosting an open day in Cinderhill, Nottingham for would-be and current pub entrepreneurs.
  It's looking for licensees to run the Market Tavern in the Market Place, Sutton-in-Ashfield, The White Swan in Meden Square, Mansfield and The White Swan in North Gate, Newark.
  For potential licensees who are new to the pub industry, the company has specifically launched...
  
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• DanRobinson published Proposed new industrial estate could bring jobs to Bulwell

  16-05-2016 19:00
  
  Up to 30 units could be created for up-and-coming businesses at a proposed industrial estate in Bulwell. O'Keeffe Building Services, which owns 1.7 acres of land in Occupation Road, off Park Chase, wants to create a small business park to bring jobs to the area. The West Bridgford-based construction company, which has storage facilities on site, has won support from Nottingham North MP Graham Allen. It will need to gain planning permission from Nottingham City Council for the project to go...
  
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• BenIreland published 'We are not like the people on Big Fat Gypsy Weddings' - say...

  16-05-2016 18:59
  
  Travellers who have pitched up at a nature reserve in West Bridgford have told the Post they are "not like the people you see on Big Fat Gypsy Weddings".Ten caravans moved into Collington Common, which is next to the David Lloyd Centre in Rugby Road, on Sunday evening and said they wanted to stay for "a week or so".Rushcliffe Borough Council, which owns the land, says it wants to move the travellers on "as soon as possible" and police will be out in force.Residents,...
  
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• BenIreland commented Mechanics give MOT to Nottingham driver but forget to tighten her...

  16-05-2016 18:59
  
  A car dealership has apologised after sending a customer away with an MOT certificate and a full service – but with loose wheel nuts on her car.Ellen Zabulis was alarmed when she heard a "clunking" from her Vauxhall Corsa, and mechanics later told her it was a "disaster waiting to happen".She had called Evans Halshaw, where the service had been carried out, to voice her concerns, but was told she would have to wait days for another appointment.It was only when she took...
  
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• BenIreland published More travellers arrive in Nottingham and set up camp by the train...

  16-05-2016 18:52
  
  More travellers have arrived in Nottingham, and have set up camp on land near the train station.Land owners Stoney Street Properties are aware of the new arrivals, on the 1.5-acre plot, between Crocus Street and Meadows Way, and is taking steps to move the group on.The area, considered a key Nottingham regeneration area, is currently up for sale or rent by commercial property agent Innes England.A supermarket is one of the options being looked at for the derelict land, which is surrounded by...
  
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• BenIreland commented More travellers arrive in Nottingham and set up camp by the train...

  16-05-2016 18:52
  
  More travellers have arrived in Nottingham, and have set up camp on land near the train station.Land owners Stoney Street Properties are aware of the new arrivals, on the 1.5-acre plot, between Crocus Street and Meadows Way, and is taking steps to move the group on.The area, considered a key Nottingham regeneration area, is currently up for sale or rent by commercial property agent Innes England.A supermarket is one of the options being looked at for the derelict land, which is surrounded by...
  
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• DanRobinson published London property investor buys Tesco Express store in Nottingham

  16-05-2016 18:21
  
  Nottingham's potential has been recognised by a London property investor that has bought two prominent interlinked units in the city centre. M7 Real Estate has acquired the Tesco store, in Long Row, and an adjoining building that accommodates the NHS Walk-In Centre and UPS office, in Upper Parliament Street, in a £3.25m deal brokered by commercial property agency Phillips Sutton Associates. The back-to-back buildings cover a total of 30,107 sq ft. Sam Sutton, director of Phillips...
  
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• Toddler murderer mum attacked in prison

  16-05-2016 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mother from Nottingham who stamped her daughter to death is attacked in jail, the prison service says.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Your complete guide to Nottingham's neat16 festival

  16-05-2016 17:31
  
  Nottingham will once again host neat16, a month-long celebration of local, national and international theatre, art, dance, literature, comedy, music and more across 16 venues. Here's a guide to everything you need to know...What is it? The Nottingham European Arts and Theatre Festival.
  Meaning?27 days of theatre, dance, film, literature, art, comedy, video games and, erm, golf.
  Why?To celebrate local, national and international creativity in the arts.
  When is it?Wednesday, May 18 to...
  
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• TomNorton published Excitement builds ahead of Nurse and Midwife of the Year awards

  16-05-2016 17:26
  
  The nominees are ready, the votes have been counted; now it's only three days until Nottingham's best nurses and midwives will be honoured at a glitzy awards ceremony.The Nottingham Post Nurse and Midwife of the Year awards take place this Thursday with 21 nominees and nearly 2,000 votes from friends, family, colleagues and patients. Every year the contest picks out just some of the best staff working at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and puts them in the spotlight.
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County retain serious interest in Grimsby's promotion-winni...

  16-05-2016 17:20
  
  Notts County still retain an interest in Paul Hurst despite Grimsby Town's promotion to the Football League.The Magpies are understood to be seriously considering the 41-year-old in their search for a new manager.Hurst led the Mariners to National League play-off glory on Sunday as they overcame Forest Green Rovers who are managed by former Notts boss Mark Cooper. But there is a growing feeling Hurst can be prised away from Blundell Park, despite the Mariners returning...
  
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• JemmaPage published Firefighters issue safety advice after series of serious fires in...

  16-05-2016 17:17
  
  Firefighters were out and about in Nottingham yesterday after a series of serious house fires over the weekend. The first incident happened in Tollerton Green, Bulwell, on Saturday; the second on Sunday in Derby Road, Bramcote; and the third in Musters Road, West Bridgford, on Sunday evening. None of these fires are believed to be linked and all were caused accidentally.Station manager Matt Reavill, who runs the community safety team, is urging people to take on board safety advice.
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• BenIreland published Smiling man suspected of assault and robbery in Nottingham

  16-05-2016 17:05
  
  Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a robbery in New Basford.The victim of the robbery, in Egypt Street, was assaulted and had cash and a bank card stolen from him at around 5.30am on February 7, 2016.Officers looking into the case are now asking the public to help them identify the man in the picture.The suspect, with short cropped hair, is seen smiling and holding a finger to his mouth.Read more: Live Nottinghamshire traffic and breaking news...
  
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• TomNorton commented Chicken fans flock to new Cinderhill KFC

  16-05-2016 16:53
  
  Hundreds of fried chicken lovers were counting their clucky stars this morning at the opening of KFC's new Nottinghamshire eatery.The store in Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, has been in development for three months and has created 55 jobs. It is the sixth KFC in the city limits, with a further two in Netherfield and Mapperley for later this year. Read more: Inferno in Nottingham to give away 100 free pizzas on Monday Within minutes of the restaurant opening its doors on Monday morning,...
  
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• JemmaPage published Flag against homophobia flies in Nottinghamshire

  16-05-2016 16:48
  
  The rainbow flag – a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride and diversity – will be flown in Nottinghamshire.The county council has installed the flag at County Hall, in West Bridgford, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, which takes place on Tuesday. The event commemorates the day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder and is an annual landmark day for everyone who...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Flag against homophobia flies in Nottinghamshire

  16-05-2016 16:48
  
  The rainbow flag – a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride and diversity – will be flown in Nottinghamshire.The county council has installed the flag at County Hall, in West Bridgford, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, which takes place on Tuesday. The event commemorates the day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder and is an annual landmark day for everyone who...
  
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• JonPritchard published Car ends up in ditch after crash in Nottinghamshire

  16-05-2016 16:31
  
  A 64-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after her BMW ended up in a ditch in Nottinghamshire.The woman was taken to Lincoln County Hospital after the crash on Gainsborough Road in South Clifton on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.30pm.The woman was cut free from the wreckage by a crew from Newark fire station, but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.Read more: Car fire closes two lanes of M1A spokeswoman for East Midlands Ambulance.
  
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• LynetteP published McDonald's has a new range of burgers celebrating Great Tastes...

  16-05-2016 16:30
  
  Fast food junkies can get their fix with a new American range of burgers at McDonald's. Find out what 's going to be on the menu in the coming weeks.The fast food chain launched a new Great Tastes of America menu which includes two different beef burgers – including one in a bagel – plus two chicken burgers.The New York Stack, that has two 100% British and Irish beef burgers with bacon, cheese, chunky coleslaw, tomato ketchup, mustard, lettuce and pickles all packed in a sesame and..
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottinghamshire trio selected for Rio 2016 Paralympics

  16-05-2016 16:20
  
  Nottinghamshire swimmers Ollie Hynd, Charlotte Henshaw and James Crisp will compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The trio were today selected for the Great Britain para-swimming squad. Mansfield's Hynd is currently one of the most highly ranked para-swimmers in the world, being Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion and possessing several world record times. "I am so proud to be selected for Rio for ParalympicsGB, it is such an honour," he said. "The...
  
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• karenantcliff published Eight homes and land for sale that sports fans in the East...

  16-05-2016 16:18
  
  As the Leicester City team prepare to board their open top bus to celebrate their momentous achievement with their home town today, we got to thinking about homes that would be ideal for sports fans. Surely, to be within walking distance of your favourite ground or course would be heaven for the ardent fan. So here is a small taster of what's on offer at the moment. It's off our patch a little but we couldn't start the list without mentioning Leicester City's former ground on Filbert Street...
  
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• JemmaPage published Killer mum who stamped her daughter to death knifed in prison

  16-05-2016 15:58
  
  Killer mum Kathryn Smith, who stamped her daughter to death, has been knifed in prison.The 23-year-old, who was jailed for life in April after murdering her 21-month-old daughter Ayeeshia, is believed to have been attacked by two inmates in women's prison Foston Hall. Smith, of Sandfield Drive, Annesley, was tried at Birmingham Crown Court with her then partner Matthew Rigby, of Sloan Drive, Bramcote. According to The Mirror, the four-minute beating took place on April 14 in a stairwell...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 'Derby look to have choked in the play-offs - but at least they...

  16-05-2016 15:37
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns takes pleasure from arch-rival Derby's play-off defeat to Hull in his Post column.So our old rivals Derby seem to have made a right old mess of the play-offs again, then? They really are the gift that keeps on giving, when it comes to this stage of the season, aren't they? Given the money they have spent, they should have been challenging for automatic promotion this season. But, after having bottled that, they now seem to have choked in the play-offs...
  
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• JonPritchard published Car fire closes two lanes of M1

  16-05-2016 15:06
  
  A car fire on the M1 near East Midlands Airport has caused delays of up to 50 minutes. The fire broke out shortly before 2pm and closed lanes one and two on the motorway between junction 25 and junction 24a for East Midlands Airport. The car was put out by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and one of the closed lanes was re-opened after about 45 minutes, however travel time between the two junctions rose to around an hour due to heavy traffic in the area. Firefighters used breathing...
  
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• karenantcliff published Notts home buyers now have longer to pay off their mortgage and a...

  16-05-2016 14:40
  
  In July Nationwide is to raise the age limit for mortgage borrowing from 75 to 85 – a move that is said to reflect the country's aging population. We asked one of the few developers building bungalows in the area, for its opinion on the move. Ian Dyke, managing director at Rippon Homes, said: "We are delighted at Nationwide's decision to raise the mortgage age limit to 85 and we agree that it reflects the ageing population in Britain." The change will enable existing mortgage...
  
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• TracyWalker published Good Deeds Notts: Donna to tackle Blenheim Palace Triathlon in...

  16-05-2016 14:18
  
  When Donna Bickley was told her father had cancer, she realised life would never be the same again. The Mapperley resident's mum Linda rang to tell her that her father, local businessman Tony Hoffman, had been diagnosed with blood cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Now Mr Hoffman, chairman of the family business, security firm Inside Out Group, where Donna is managing director, is undergoing treatment for the condition for the second time. The grandfather-of-four, of Woodthorpe, had first been...
  
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• JemmaPage published Hundreds queue at Nottingham restaurant for free pizza

  16-05-2016 13:46
  
  Some 100 people queued up at a Nottingham restaurant for almost an hour - to get their hands on free pizza. Staff at restaurant Inferno cooked up a storm for the launch of its new offering, called The Infernover, which comes in three varieties; Molten Meaty, Spicy Pepperoni, or Veg Out Pesto, The lunchtime offer, which costs £4.95 and includes a new drink, has arrived five months after the eatery launched in the city centre. Doors opened at 12pm and the offer ran until 3pm, on a...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Jack Whitehall tour includes Nottingham and tickets on sale this...

  16-05-2016 13:41
  
  Jack Whitehall will be bringing his biggest tour to date to Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.It'll be a return to the venue for the award-winner after his debut Jack Whitehall Gets Around tour played to a sold out crowd in 2014.During that show he was joined on stage by New College Nottingham drama students who acted as animals, including wildebeests, during a sketch on The Lion King.Whitehall, who won the People's Choice Award for the King of Comedy at the 2012, 2013 and 2014 British Comedy...
  
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• DanRussell commented Driver rescued after crashing into bus shelter

  16-05-2016 13:41
  
  A driver had to be released from his car by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue after he crashed into a bus shelter. The smash happened in Mensing Avenue in Cotgrave on Monday at around 11.30am. Two crews from West Bridgford and Highfieldswere called to the scene.
  Read more: Live Nottinghamshire traffic and breaking news updatesA spokesman for the fire service said the driver, who is in his 40s, was trapped on their arrival. He was quickly released and only had minor injuries. The bus...
  
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• JemmaPage published Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder bailed

  16-05-2016 13:37
  
  A man, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has been bailed.The 31-year-old was detained after a collision between a car and a teenage pedestrian. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.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...
  
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• DanRobinson published How Nottingham-based UNiDAYS landed exclusive Apple deal

  16-05-2016 13:17
  
  Student discount platform UNiDAYS, based in Nottingham, has struck a major global deal with technology giant Apple.The company, which picked up two prizes at last week's Nottingham Post Business Awards, launched its exclusive student membership offer for its Apple Music streaming service last week. It is the latest major deal for the Castle Boulevard-headquartered company, which is fast becoming the main platform for students seeking cut-price deals for gadgets, fashion and treats from...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Accountants get on their bikes for charity appeal

  16-05-2016 13:15
  
  Staff at the Nottingham office of accountancy and business advisory firm, Mazars, are taking part in a mammoth charity cycling challenge in aid of the Saving Lives Helipad Appeal. The challenge will see more than 30 members of staff tackling 600 miles per week on a stationary exercise bike to reach their goal of cycling 5,817 miles ahead of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this August. The mileage is equivalent to the distance to Rio from the firm's offices at Park View House in...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Tommy Wright reacts to Nottingham Forest speculation by saying...

  16-05-2016 12:30
  
  Tommy Wright has reacted to speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at Nottingham Forest - by insisting he is 'happy' at St Johnstone.The Scottish media had reported that former goalkeeper Wright was on the shortlist of candidates the Reds were considering.While Wright is unlikely to be a prominent front-runner for the City Ground role, he has also played down links with his former club.The Northern Irishman has done a superb job with the Perth club, putting him on the radar of...
  
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• DanRussell commented New Nottingham College boss with no education experience named

  16-05-2016 12:25
  
  A businessman and former council boss with no education experience has been named as the leader of the new Nottingham College.John van de Laarschot is expected to take up the position on August 1 which will see him lead one of the largest further education colleges in the country, with 40,000 students, 2,000 staff and an annual turnover of £80 million. The formal announcement to merge Central College Nottingham and New College Nottingham was made in July 2015. Both colleges were...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones, Glee Club, Nottingham: Review and...

  16-05-2016 12:21
  
  The son of English folk rock trailblazers, Richard and Linda Thompson he may well be, but Teddy Thompson is very much a celebrated artist in his own right. A clutch of critically acclaimed, though commercially neglected solo albums are a firm testament to that fact. Adding Kelly Jones to the mix, a Washington born, Los Angeles based countrified singer songwriter with five albums to her name, it made for an entertaining evening at The Glee Club. First up was Sunny Ozell, whose debut album, Take..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Vision Express apprentice lands full-time role

  16-05-2016 12:15
  
  Emily Dillon always knew she wanted to help others and through doing a Vision Express apprenticeship she has been able to do that - and can expect a full time job when she finishes.The 19-year-old from Gedling is 12 months into a 13 month apprenticeship scheme at the intu Victoria Centre branch. When she finishes the scheme she will have Level 2, intermediate apprenticeship in health, equivalent to five GCSEs. She said: "My favourite part of the apprenticeship has been learning new...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nigel Kennedy: The New Four Seasons, Royal Concert Hall,...

  16-05-2016 12:00
  
  Nigel Kennedy is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the violin. It's easy to take for granted just how good he is, especially when you've sat watching him for two hours. But if you imagine what kind of crowd a busker of his skill would draw, you remember he really is one of a kind. He is to the violin, what Hendrix was to the guitar. Like most true musical talents, they ultimately deviate from their commercial success to do their own unrestrained thing. Kennedy has been doing just...
  
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• TomNorton published Live: Opening of KFC in Cinderhill

  16-05-2016 10:41
  
  We're at the opening of the newest branch of KFC in Nottinghamshire - the eighth to open in the county. The site sits opposite the Tesco Express petrol station in Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, and is a few minutes from the Basford Hall building at New College Nottingham.
  Read more: Seven of the best independent places to grab lunch in NottinghamThe development has brought 40 new jobs to the area as well. The site used to be a flower shop and a petrol station before being turned into a fast...
  
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• DanRobinson published New recruit will help keep property issues out of court

  16-05-2016 10:37
  
  Specialist property law firm Brady Solicitors has recruited Julie Carr as a director and head of real estate development. She joins the Nottingham-based business from DWF LLP in Leeds, where she was a partner and headed the firm's residential development team. Brady managing director Clare Brady believes her appointment further strengthens its property litigation and property management expertise. Ms Brady said:"Julie's appointment is a real coup for Bradys and the perfect fit for...
  
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• DanRussell published More than 200 Nottinghamshire children waiting for a foster home

  16-05-2016 10:23
  
  Everyday one child in Nottinghamshire is taken into care. Latest figures from Nottinghamshire County Council reveal that there are 620 children in foster care in the county but only 375 fostering households. There are currently 207 children waiting for a foster home in Nottinghamshire - 100 of those children are aged 11 or over. Almost 50 per cent of foster carers have been fostering for between six and 20 years with the need for more to come forward increasing. Foster Care Fortnight...
  
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