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• BenIreland published 'Maid Marian' among the runners in Nottingham's Race for Life...

  05-06-2016 22:37
  
  Nottingham's Maid Marian was among the runners in the annual Race for Life run, through which thousands of local joggers raise vital cash for cancer research.Sally Chappell, the city's official Maid Marian alongside fiance Tim Pollard as Robin Hood, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.The mother of two-year-old Scarlett joined thousands of other women in a sea of pink at Victoria Embankment. They were all running either 5k or 10k while raising money for charity.Read more: Best friend...
  
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• BenIreland commented 'Maid Marian' among the runners in Nottingham's Race for Life...

  05-06-2016 22:37
  
  Nottingham's Maid Marian was among the runners in the annual Race for Life run, through which thousands of local joggers raise vital cash for cancer research.Sally Chappell, the city's official Maid Marian alongside fiance Tim Pollard as Robin Hood, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.The mother of two-year-old Scarlett joined thousands of other women in a sea of pink at Victoria Embankment. They were all running either 5k or 10k while raising money for charity.Read more: Best friend...
  
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• BenIreland published Carl Froch: 'Muhammad Ali in the highest bracket of influential...

  05-06-2016 21:25
  
  Nottingham's former boxing world champion Carl Froch has paid tribute to Muhammad Ali, saying he is in the highest bracket of influential people in history. Ali, himself a three-time heavyweight champion who described himself as The Greatest, died on Friday after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Boxing fans and those who admired his fighting spirit in and out of the ring have since paid tribute to the man formerly known as Cassius Clay. Nottingham's former super-middleweight...
  
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• BenIreland commented Carl Froch: 'Muhammad Ali in the highest bracket of influential...

  05-06-2016 21:25
  
  Nottingham's former boxing world champion Carl Froch has paid tribute to Muhammad Ali, saying he is in the highest bracket of influential people in history. Ali, himself a three-time heavyweight champion who described himself as The Greatest, died on Friday after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Boxing fans and those who admired his fighting spirit in and out of the ring have since paid tribute to the man formerly known as Cassius Clay. Nottingham's former super-middleweight...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published British trio swap tennis balls and rackets for bows and arrows...

  05-06-2016 21:08
  
  'Just one more go. Okay, maybe two.' You can take the athlete off the tennis court, but you can't take the competitive edge off the athlete.British trio Naomi Broady, Jocelyn Rae and Anna Smith swapped hitting serves for firing arrows, enjoying a bit of down time before the start of the Aegon Open with an archery lesson at Nottingham Castle.And, out of the three, there was never really going to be any doubt who would don the Robin Hood costume.Arnold ace Rae was quick to get into the spirit as..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham's Freya Christie relishing tough first round test on...

  05-06-2016 21:07
  
  Hucknall's Freya Christie faces a tricky first test at the Aegon Open Nottingham as she aims to make an impression in her first WTA tournament this week.The Nottinghamshire ace, 18, has been drawn to play Saisai Zheng, ranked 267 places above her in the world and will take to Centre Court tomorrow afternoon.She faces a potential showdown with British number one and Australian Open semi-finalist Johanna Konta if she progresses to the next stage.While the draw has thrown up a difficult challenge..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published No extra pressure at Nottingham Open this year, insists British...

  05-06-2016 20:55
  
  Johanna Konta returns to Nottingham as British number one. She comes back to the Aegon Open having made history.But the 25-year-old insists nothing has changed.Konta's surge to the quarter-finals at this WTA event last year sparked a run of great form which saw her become the first British woman to reach a Grand Slam singles semi-final in 32 years, at the Australian Open.She went on to break into the top 25 of the world rankings, the first British woman to do so in 29 years.But despite scaling..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Kimberley are new Notts Premier League leaders

  05-06-2016 20:45
  
  Kimberley Institute are the new leaders of the Notts Premier League, following a draw with Cuckney in round eight.Kimberley batted first and were 82 for 3, despite 31 from Tom Rowe.Dominic Brown (51) joined Sam Johnson in a partnership worth 140 to get their innings back on track.But when Johnson was next out, having made a fine 118 from 101 balls, their innings fell away in the chase for quick runs.Kimberley closed on 282 for 8, Luke Thomas' 4 for 30 the pick of the bowling.In reply, Cuckney...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Beeston quartet picked by Great Britain for Champions Trophy

  05-06-2016 20:39
  
  Four Beeston players have been named in the Great Britain squad for the Champions Trophy.Harry Martin, Mark Gleghorne, Adam Dixon and David Ames are all in head coach Bobby Crutchley's 18-man squad for the tournament which gets underway in London this week, as GB step-up their preparations for the Olympic Games in Rio.Great Britain will open their campaign on Friday against Australia, who they faced in a test series last month.The following day they will take on India ahead of their other three.
  
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• MattDavies published Mick Newell urges players to 'step up' for Notts Outlaws

  05-06-2016 20:29
  
  Mick Newell has moved to temper expectations somewhat as Notts Outlaws start their Royal London One Day Cup campaign tomorrow.Notts won the equivalent competition in 2013 and have reached the semi-finals in the last two years, with only the brilliance of Kumar Sangakkara keeping them away from Lord's last summer.Since then the Outlaws have lost the services of Alex Hales to England's Test team, James Taylor to his shock retirement and Chris Read to injury.Veteran wicket-keeper Read is out for a.
  
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• BenIreland published Watch Nottinghamshire choir sing at the Menin Gate in honour of...

  05-06-2016 20:20
  
  An all-male Nottinghamshire choir has shared a video of its performance at the Menin Gate, in Belgium, 100 years on from some of the most gruesome battles in World War One. Members of Carlton Male Voice Choir were invited to the memorial gate, which is dedicated to the unknown soldiers who died in the battles of the Great War, for its traditional Last Post ceremony.Read more: Choir needs new musical directorThe gate is on one of the routes allied soldiers used to take to the front line of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Drinker spared jail after taking knife into pub in Nottingham...

  05-06-2016 19:08
  
  A troubled drinker was caught with a kitchen knife in a pub and was warned by a judge yesterday: "This is a recipe for disaster."The message was handed to jobless Aaron Dovey, 36, who was given an eight-week prison term, suspended for a year, after he went into the city centre with the weapon hidden in his clothing.District Judge Tim Spruce told him: "I have got to impress on you the seriousness of this. You have got a knife up your sleeve, you are an alcoholic and don't always...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Drinker spared jail after taking knife into pub in Nottingham...

  05-06-2016 19:08
  
  A troubled drinker was caught with a kitchen knife in a pub and was warned by a judge yesterday: "This is a recipe for disaster."The message was handed to jobless Aaron Dovey, 36, who was given an eight-week prison term, suspended for a year, after he went into the city centre with the weapon hidden in his clothing.District Judge Tim Spruce told him: "I have got to impress on you the seriousness of this. You have got a knife up your sleeve, you are an alcoholic and don't always...
  
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• BenIreland published Students patrol bars and clubs of Nottingham to keep people safe

  05-06-2016 18:54
  
  Students in Nottingham have launched the country's first volunteer programme to protect their peers from the dangers of nights out.Night Owls is the brainchild of maths undergraduate Maddy Ellis, 22, who has recruited 132 dedicated volunteers to give their time to make sure student nights out go smoothly for all involved.She started the movement – similar to the Street Pastors programme on weekends – when she found out that there were 260 incidents of violent crime in Nottingham...
  
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• BenIreland commented Students patrol bars and clubs of Nottingham to keep people safe

  05-06-2016 18:54
  
  Students in Nottingham have launched the country's first volunteer programme to protect their peers from the dangers of nights out.Night Owls is the brainchild of maths undergraduate Maddy Ellis, 22, who has recruited 132 dedicated volunteers to give their time to make sure student nights out go smoothly for all involved.She started the movement – similar to the Street Pastors programme on weekends – when she found out that there were 260 incidents of violent crime in Nottingham...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan on receiving end of Zlatan...

  05-06-2016 18:52
  
  Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan found himself on the receiving end of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's temper ahead of Euro 2016.The Reds and Wales midfielder was sent crashing to the turf by Sweden's star striker during a friendly in Stockholm ahead of the championships, which kick-off in France on Friday.A rash challenge by Vaughan on Emil Forsberg on the edge of the area presented Ibrahimovic with a great chance in the first half – but he fired his free-kick into the Wales wall and then seemingly
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan on receiving end of Zlatan...

  05-06-2016 18:52
  
  Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan found himself on the receiving end of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's temper ahead of Euro 2016.The Reds and Wales midfielder was sent crashing to the turf by Sweden's star striker during a friendly in Stockholm ahead of the championships, which kick-off in France on Friday.A rash challenge by Vaughan on Emil Forsberg on the edge of the area presented Ibrahimovic with a great chance in the first half – but he fired his free-kick into the Wales wall and then seemingly
  
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• BenIreland published Best friend completes half marathon in memory of 38-year-old who...

  05-06-2016 18:28
  
  The best friend of a 38-year-old mother who sadly died of liver cancer has completed her half marathon challenge, which she ran in her mate's memory.Louise Ward, of Chilwell, passed away this year, just four weeks after being diagnosed with the disease in April, leaving behind partner Alan Heys and seven-year-old daughter Isla.Cheryl Willey, 37, of Sawley, who knew Louise since they were teenagers, ran Derby's Ramathon half marathon on Sunday morning, June 5.She said thinking of her best friends
  
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• BenIreland published Nottingham's caravan home school family travel width of the...

  05-06-2016 17:05
  
  Your typical triathlon event is no mean feat - but a family from Nottingham has travelled the width of Britain over water, on foot and with two wheels.The Meek family, of Arnold, who made the headlines when they took daughters Amy and Ella out of school to teach them on the road in an 'Ed-venture', are about to complete their latest challenge.With school teacher parents Tim and Kerry, the girls paddled the 60-mile Great Glenn Canoe Trail, walked the Hadrian's Wall route, and more, over 90 miles.
  
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• JamesPallatt published Notts County Ladies striker Ellen White on target for England

  05-06-2016 16:46
  
  Notts County Ladies striker Ellen White scored for England as they swept aside Serbia 7-0 to remain unbeaten in the qualifying stages for the European Championships.Former Lady Pies defender Alex Greenwood was also on target for Mark Sampson's side, while Karen Carney hit a hat-trick.The Lionesses remain unbeaten in Group 7 with four wins and a draw and travel to Stara Pazova for the reverse fixture tomorrow.The floodgates opened at Adams Park from the moment Greenwood latched onto Fara...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Former Notts County boss Paul Ince gives his verdict on England's...

  05-06-2016 16:06
  
  Former Notts County boss Paul Ince has given his verdict on England's Euro 2016 squad, saying Jermain Defoe should have been picked instead of Manchester United teenager Marcus Rashford.Ince, 48, who won 53 caps and played in three major tournaments for England before retiring from international football after Euro 2000, insists Defoe would have guaranteed Roy Hodgson's side goals in France.Defoe, 33, last appeared for England as a substitute in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Chile at Wembley in...
  
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• BenIreland published Speed camera locations across Nottinghamshire for the week...

  05-06-2016 16:02
  
  Here's where the mobile speed cameras are across Nottinghamshire this week, starting Monday June 6.A60 Nottingham Rd, Mansfield A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead New Mill Lane/ Sandlands Way, Mansfield Woodhouse A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield A6191 Southwell Rd West, Mansfield A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton B6041 Kilton Hill, Worksop A616, Ompton A17 Sleaford Road, Coddington Raymoth Lane, Thievesdale Lane and Farmers Branch, Worksop A60 Bellar Gate - Woodthorpe Dr, Nottingham A609 Ilkeston
  
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• Bilsthorpe incinerator: Protestors vow to fight on

  05-06-2016 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Opponents of an incinerator plant say they will continue to fight it despite a recent decision to approve the unit.
  
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• JonPritchard published Nine of the most unusual cars at Nottingham Motor Show 2016 at...

  05-06-2016 15:07
  
  Petrolheads from around the country visited Wollaton Hall this weekend to get a glimpse of some of the oldest and most unusual vehicles.Thousands of people attended the Nottingham Motor Show, and on Sunday, Autokarna pitched up with its range of vintage and rare cars to take part as well.Mick Oldham, 71, from Lambley, said the event lived up to his usual expectations. "It's definitely got bigger this year and they've got a better mix of cars, and a lot more clubs too."I've got a Morris...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Nine of the most unusual cars at Nottingham Motor Show 2016 at...

  05-06-2016 15:07
  
  Petrolheads from around the country visited Wollaton Hall this weekend to get a glimpse of some of the oldest and most unusual vehicles.Thousands of people attended the Nottingham Motor Show, and on Sunday, Autokarna pitched up with its range of vintage and rare cars to take part as well.Mick Oldham, 71, from Lambley, said the event lived up to his usual expectations. "It's definitely got bigger this year and they've got a better mix of cars, and a lot more clubs too."I've got a Morris...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Medal joy for Downie sisters at European Championships

  05-06-2016 14:57
  
  Nottingham's Becky Downie beat world champion Daria Spiridonova to reclaim her European uneven bars title.And her younger sister Ellie Downie won two individual silver medals at the European Championships in Switzerland, on the vault and floor.Twenty-four-year-old Becky, who won the European uneven bars title in 2014, pipped Spiridonova to this year's title by scoring a stunning 15.5 points."I'm so pleased not just to win the gold but to do it with my hardest routine," she...
  
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• DanRussell published Police investigate reports of gun shots after Nottingham stabbing

  05-06-2016 14:38
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed they are now investigating if a gun was used following a stabbing in Lenton. A 30-year-old man was injured during the incident, which happened on Willoughby Street at around 4.30am on Sunday. The man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre with injuries to his body and head. The injury to his body is believed to have been caused by a knife. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Investigations are on-going but...
  
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• DanRussell commented Police investigate reports of gun shots after Nottingham stabbing

  05-06-2016 14:38
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed they are now investigating if a gun was used following a stabbing in Lenton. A 30-year-old man was injured during the incident, which happened on Willoughby Street at around 4.30am on Sunday. The man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre with injuries to his body and head. The injury to his body is believed to have been caused by a knife. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Investigations are on-going but...
  
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• Medals for Nottingham's Downie sisters

  05-06-2016 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British sisters Becky and Ellie Downie win gold and silver respectively at the European Gymnastics Championships in Bern.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham reels from second knife attack in less than a week

  05-06-2016 14:30
  
  Calls have been made to take knives off the streets after a man was injured in a street stabbing - just days after another man died in a knife attack. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed a man was stabbed on Willoughby Street, Lenton, in the early hours of Sunday morning.Detectives are also investigating whether a gun was fired in the moments after the attack.It comes just four days after 21-year-old Aqib Mazhar was knifed to death on Russell Road in Hyson Green.Two people have now been charged...
  
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• EllieCullen published Nottingham's Broadmarsh Centre evacuated

  05-06-2016 13:50
  
  The intu Broadmarsh Centre was evacuated after a suitcase was found.Readers contacted the Post to say they can been told to leave the shopping centre at about 12.45pm on Sunday.The area was taped off by police.Gemma Toyne, who was shopping at the time, said: "We were in BHS trying clothes on and staff were frantically telling us to get out with security on the doors. Security were telling staff and public to get out immediately."Police came with about four cars and taped off the...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Nottingham's Broadmarsh Centre evacuated

  05-06-2016 13:50
  
  The intu Broadmarsh Centre was evacuated after a suitcase was found.Readers contacted the Post to say they can been told to leave the shopping centre at about 12.45pm on Sunday.The area was taped off by police.Gemma Toyne, who was shopping at the time, said: "We were in BHS trying clothes on and staff were frantically telling us to get out with security on the doors. Security were telling staff and public to get out immediately."Police came with about four cars and taped off the...
  
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• DanRussell published Police looking for attacker after Lenton stabbing

  05-06-2016 13:03
  
  Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed that the incident in Lenton was an early morning stabbing. Emergency services were called to Willoughby Street at around 4.30am. The victim is not thought to have life threatening injuries.An area around Raw Physique gym has been cordoned off and police are continuing their investigation. Read more: Police presence on Lenton streetA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "A 30-year-old man was taken to Queen's Medical...
  
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• EllieCullen published Police presence on Lenton street

  05-06-2016 12:46
  
  Police have cordoned off part of a road in Lenton.A concerned resident of Harley Street contacted the Post on Saturday morning after seeing the police tape and a number of police officers on the street.He said: "Harley Street and the surrounding area has been cordoned off all morning, with a large police presence."We woke up to find ourselves inside a large police cordon. There was (what sounded like) a large party going on through the night."Pictures appear to show a cordon, with...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Manager who claims he held Nottingham Forest talks is set for job...

  05-06-2016 12:21
  
  A manager who claimed he held face to face talks with Fawaz Al Hasawi over the Nottingham Forest job looks set to take charge of a Romanian club.Former Standard Liege manager Ivan Vukomanovic appears to be on the brink of being appointed by ASA Targu Mures.The 38-year-old Serbian said he held talks with the Reds over the vacant manager's job at the City Ground back in March, following Dougie Freedman's sacking.Read more: Nottingham Forest reportedly interested in Greek international...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottinghamshire school given top award for helping epileptic...

  05-06-2016 11:40
  
  A Nottinghamshire school has picked up a national award for helping a five-year-old who has epilepsy stay in class.Banks Road Infant and Nursery School, in Toton, was presented with the 'Edward' from Epilepsy Action.The school was chosen as a winner because of its work with Poppy Cannell.Poppy has a variety of seizures, including focal, tonic-clonic, myoclonic and atonic seizures. Read more: Three police cars block and search white van at Sherwood Forest Country ParkHer parents say they struggle
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Detonate Festival 2016: Review

  05-06-2016 11:39
  
  Billed as Nottingham's biggest underground electronic music festival, Detonate at Colwick Park benefited from beautiful weekend weather and an anticipated crowd of 10,000 young clubbers. Old enough to remember him first time around, a reinvented Craig David is the event's early heavy-hitter. He reworks, nay reinterprets, nay remasters, classic tracks from his world-strafing 2000 debut, Born To Do It, before closing his set with a remix of Justin Bieber's Where Are You Now? The Southampton...
  
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• JonPritchard published Two men charged with murder of Aqib Mazhar in Hyson Green

  05-06-2016 11:16
  
  Two men have been charged with the murder of Aqib Mazhar in Hyson Green on Wednesday.Mohamud Alasow, 18, of Hamilton Road, Nottingham, and Junaid Farrukh, 21, of Heathermead Close, Oakwood, Derby, have been charged with murder and are due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.Read more: Three police cars block and search white van at Sherwood Forest Country ParkA 23-year-old man who was also arrested of suspicion of murder has been released without charge.Police were called to...
  
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• EllieCullen published Bullying victim turns life around to compete for Miss Great...

  05-06-2016 11:10
  
  After being the victim of bullying at school, Alicia Loveday began suffering from anxiety and was left with low self-esteem. But the brave 22-year-old has made it her mission to put all of that behind her - and is preparing to take part in the Miss Great Britain final.Alicia, of Newark, is the reigning Miss Nottingham and hopes to embark on a modelling and singing career. She is also studying for an NVQ in nursing.It is a huge step forward for Alicia, who was the victim of playground bullies...
  
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• DanRussell published Three police cars block and search white van at Sherwood Forest...

  05-06-2016 11:04
  
  Three police cars blocked in a "suspicious" looking van at Sherwood Forest Country Park.Police were also alerted to a second vehicle in the carpark by members of staff at the nearby visitor centre on Sunday morning.Read more: Interactive guide to finding the best pubs along the Nottingham tram routeThere have been a number of thefts in the area recently and staff at the visitor centre reported that they saw people loading things into the van.Nottinghamshire Police confirmed to the Post...
  
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• DanRussell published 30 Days Wild is back and here is what you can do

  05-06-2016 10:08
  
  Nottinghamshire nature lovers are being urged to go wild this month to promote a happy and healthy lifestyle. Throughout June Wildlife Trusts' 30 Days Wild campaign hopes to put the public back in touch with nature. The project wants people to devote time during every day of the month to get out and explore nature and take note of wildlife as well as flora and fauna across the county. Two of Michelle Everson's children have already gone wild at Attenborough Nature Reserve. The...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Watch as daredevil appears to 'lift surf' in Nottingham

  05-06-2016 09:59
  
  A video has been published on YouTube appearing to show someone 'lift surfing' in elevator shafts in Nottingham. The YouTube channel 'Beno' has hundreds of videos of what looks like someone riding on top of elevators, including one uploaded on May 28 described 'Lift Adventure in Nottingham.' In the 14-minute video, which has attracted 1,494 views, the person travels on top of Otis and MRL lifts to within feet of the elevator shaft summit, exploring floors that are normally locked to the...
  
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• DanRussell published Interactive guide to finding the best pubs along the Nottingham...

  05-06-2016 08:30
  
  A special travel guide highlighting the very best real ale pubs across the Nottingham's tram network has been launched. The Beer by Tram guide features 47 pubs chosen by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), providing information on which stop to get off at along with opening times, a list of ales served and a short description for each pub. Ordered by stop, the pocket-sized guide will give real ale enthusiasts the opportunity find the nearest pub to them when travelling on the tram, wherever...
  
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• DanRussell commented Interactive guide to finding the best pubs along the Nottingham...

  05-06-2016 08:30
  
  A special travel guide highlighting the very best real ale pubs across the Nottingham's tram network has been launched. The Beer by Tram guide features 47 pubs chosen by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), providing information on which stop to get off at along with opening times, a list of ales served and a short description for each pub. Ordered by stop, the pocket-sized guide will give real ale enthusiasts the opportunity find the nearest pub to them when travelling on the tram, wherever...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward starts as Northen Ireland...

  05-06-2016 00:04
  
  Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward played the first 45 minutes as Northern Ireland completed their Euro 2016 preparations with a 0-0 draw in Slovakia.The visitors were on the receiving end of some tough tackling and saw Craig Cathcart and Kyle Lafferty suffer injuries.Ward is likely to be a key player in the finals in France, but former Notts County goalkeeper Roy Carroll is almost certain to be left out of the first game after watching from the bench as Michael McGovern made some fine...
  
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