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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts bowler Jake Ball feeling 'settled' in England squad

  08-06-2016 23:31
  
  Jake Ball will have to wait a little longer for his Test debut after England named an unchanged team for the dead rubber against Sri Lanka.But the Nottinghamshire bowler says he feels 'settled' as part of the group and is ready to take his chance when it does come his way.Ball has joined up with England for the last two Tests, only to miss out on the final XI as they clinched a series victory with wins at Headingley and Chester-le-Street. He said: "It's been fantastic. To join in with what...
  
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• MattDavies published Dan Christian hails Notts Outlaws openers Riki Wessels and...

  08-06-2016 23:28
  
  Notts Outlaws captain Dan Christian praised his "outstanding" team after they passed 400 for the second straight game, but reserved special plaudits for Michael Lumb and Riki Wessels.The Outlaws made 415 for five to beat Warwickshire by 36 runs in the Royal London One Day Cup with Lumb scoring 133 and Wessels 76.They put on 178 for the first wicket, two days after a stand of 342, when both men scored hundreds."Michael Lumb and Riki Wessels have been outstanding for us in both...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws hit 400 again as they beat Warwickshire and Michael...

  08-06-2016 23:15
  
  Notts Outlaws hit their second highest List A score ever in the space of three days as they piled on more runs in a 36-run win over Warwickshire. Mick Newell's side blazed 415 for five in the Royal London One Cup at Trent Bridge, their third win in a row in all competitions as they became the only first-class team to score 400 in consecutive one-day games. The supreme batting display came 48 hours after they hit 445 for eight against Northants Steelbacks to give them an aggregate score 860...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest are gambling with Henri Lansbury's future, says...

  08-06-2016 23:04
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles says the upheaval at Nottingham Forest means they are gambling with skipper Henri Lansbury's future.Nottingham Forest are gambling with Henri Lansbury's future.That may sound a little over the top, I realise. But I honestly believe it to be true.If I was in his shoes right now and there was interest in me from another club, the important questions I would be asking myself would all revolve around one thing.What motivation do I have to stay at Nottingham...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest are gambling with Henri Lansbury's future, says...

  08-06-2016 23:04
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles says the upheaval at Nottingham Forest means they are gambling with skipper Henri Lansbury's future.Nottingham Forest are gambling with Henri Lansbury's future.That may sound a little over the top, I realise. But I honestly believe it to be true.If I was in his shoes right now and there was interest in me from another club, the important questions I would be asking myself would all revolve around one thing.What motivation do I have to stay at Nottingham...
  
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• One-Day Cup: Nottinghamshire post 415-5 in win over Warwickshire

  08-06-2016 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottinghamshire pass 400 for a second consecutive match as they beat Warwickshire by 36 runs in the One-Day Cup.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Jocelyn Rae's bid for doubles glory ends in first round of Aegon...

  08-06-2016 22:28
  
  Jocelyn Rae was disappointed to bow out of the Aegon Open as her bid for doubles glory was ended at the first hurdle.Nottingham's Rae and partner Anna Smith faced Alla Kudryavtseva and Lin Zhu hoping to spark another run to the final they reached last year.Having lost the first set 6-3, Rae and Smith surged back in the second set, which they claimed 6-3.But they couldn't keep that momentum going in the tie-break, which they lost 10-6, and Rae felt there were some missed opportunities."It's...
  
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• TracyWalker published Second arrest made after alleged sexual assault

  08-06-2016 21:46
  
  Police officers investigating an alleged sexual assault have arrested a second man.The 19-year-old man has been bailed by Nottinghamshire Police following further enquiries.The alleged offence is said to have happened in Manton Wood, Worksop on Sunday, May 29.Read more: Man arrested after sexual assault in WorksopA woman was walking along a footpath, in Manton Wood, at about 5.50am when it happened.The bailing of the 19-year-old follows the arrest of a 30-year-old man, who has also been...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Anett Kontaveit revels in shock win over Caroline Wozniacki at...

  08-06-2016 19:49
  
  AnettKontaveit produced one of the shocks of the Aegon Open as she knocked out third seed Caroline Wozniacki in a titanic Centre Court battle.The Estonian lost the first set on a tie-break 7-6, but roared back to take the second, 6-3, with an imperious display of tennis.In the deciding set Kontaveit, ranked 97th in the world, surged into a 4-1 lead, which had put her on the home straight to victory.But in a thrilling encounter, Wozniacki won four successive games to turn the match on its head...
  
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• JenniferScott published Does the EU drive or stop transport in Nottingham?

  08-06-2016 19:49
  
  Public transport is something we both expect and need in our cities to make sure we can get to work, visit family or just go out for a good time.But whether it is a bus, train, or even a tram, it all costs money to build the networks and keep them running - so someone has to pay. The question now is will we see more cash coming into these vital schemes if we leave the European Union, or will we risk funding for future generations?There have been a number of big projects in the city that have...
  
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• TracyWalker published Arnold Carnival 2016: All you need to know including headliners,...

  08-06-2016 19:31
  
  In the year of the Millennium, the very first Arnold Carnival took place.It may have dropped the "2000" from its name, but the free two-day event has steadily grown over the years. It is the biggest event in the Gedling borough calendar - with more than 25,000 people turning out annually.Here is everything you need to know about the two-day event.When is it?The carnival takes place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, running from noon-10.30pm on the Saturday and 10.30am-10pm on...
  
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• rsherdley published Frail Clifton pensioner robbed of cash

  08-06-2016 19:30
  
  A homeless robber has been jailed after he stole a frail 74-year-old Clifton man's wallet and raided his bank account.Wayne Haywood was sentenced to four years and eight months today, after he admitted fraud and robbery.The 31-year-old convicted crook had been living in a tent in the town when he became friends with the vulnerable pensioner.Haywood had seen the man's pin number when he previously pushed him to a cashpoint in his wheelchair.And he robbed him when he visited the house, where his..
  
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• rsherdley published Dangerous driver tore along A52 at 95mph

  08-06-2016 19:25
  
  A driver hit speeds of 95mph during a police chase on the A52, Nottingham Crown Court heard.Aaron Kirby had been driving a Fiat Bravo when police saw him behind the wheel of what they believed to be a stolen car.Kirby panicked because he was in breach of bail.He was accused of another offence and the terms of his bail meant he was not supposed to be in contact with the man who was his passenger.So the 29-year-old, of High Crescent, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, kept on driving along the A52, at Derby, on.
  
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• JenniferScott published Voters given 48-hour extension to register for EU referendum

  08-06-2016 19:14
  
  The deadline to register to vote in the EU referendum has been extended by 48 hours after a government website crashed.Applicants were meant to sign up for the June 23 poll by midnight on Tuesday, but when huge numbers of people went to the website at around 10.15pm last night, it crumbled under the pressure.Read more: Call for more time to register for EU vote after website crashesThe Electoral Commission called on the Government to introduce legislation extending the deadline and allowing...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Voters given 48-hour extension to register for EU referendum

  08-06-2016 19:14
  
  The deadline to register to vote in the EU referendum has been extended by 48 hours after a government website crashed.Applicants were meant to sign up for the June 23 poll by midnight on Tuesday, but when huge numbers of people went to the website at around 10.15pm last night, it crumbled under the pressure.Read more: Call for more time to register for EU vote after website crashesThe Electoral Commission called on the Government to introduce legislation extending the deadline and allowing...
  
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• TomNorton commented Take a look around The Nag's Head in Carlton after £200k...

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  A popular community pub in Carlton has reopened following a five-week, £200,000 refurbishment. The Nags Head in Carlton, has been makeover following a investment by pub operator, Punch, and owner Pam Jenning. The Carlton Hill pub has been completely redecorated and refurbished with new carpets, flooring, curtains, fixtures, fittings and toilets. The pub, which gets around 250 punters walking through its doors every week, was given a lick of paint outside too with new signs and...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Stylist's £1,000 bill for trying to cut costs of throwing...

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  A hairdresser was left with a £1,029 legal bill after trying to trim costs when getting rid of waste from her salon.Claire West took two full refuse sacks weekly to Calverton tip – but the contents were classed as trade waste, Nottingham magistrates heard today.It was mainly made up of hair clippings, plastic bottles and cardboard from the Sher Plus Two salon on Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, said Tamazin Wilson, prosecuting.The court was told that problems were found after Nottingham
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Stylist's £1,000 bill for trying to cut costs of throwing...

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  A hairdresser was left with a £1,029 legal bill after trying to trim costs when getting rid of waste from her salon.Claire West took two full refuse sacks weekly to Calverton tip – but the contents were classed as trade waste, Nottingham magistrates heard today.It was mainly made up of hair clippings, plastic bottles and cardboard from the Sher Plus Two salon on Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, said Tamazin Wilson, prosecuting.The court was told that problems were found after Nottingham
  
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• JenniferScott published Nottingham Forest minibus made by fans on its way to Euro 2016

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  Forest fans will be showing off their colours as they take to the continent to support England in a one-off minibus. Fifteen lads from across the county put in £250 each to buy the LDV Convoy and have decorated their chariot to represent their home pride when visiting France for Euro 2016. Gareth Clarkson, of Calverton, said the friends decided on the special way to travel over a drink and now cannot wait to take to the road. The 36-year-old said: "A friend told us he had a bus...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Nottingham Forest minibus made by fans on its way to Euro 2016

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  Forest fans will be showing off their colours as they take to the continent to support England in a one-off minibus. Fifteen lads from across the county put in £250 each to buy the LDV Convoy and have decorated their chariot to represent their home pride when visiting France for Euro 2016. Gareth Clarkson, of Calverton, said the friends decided on the special way to travel over a drink and now cannot wait to take to the road. The 36-year-old said: "A friend told us he had a bus...
  
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• Nottmtails published How England must use Jamie Vardy if they are to shine at Euro...

  08-06-2016 18:46
  
  As Roy Hodgson's England prepare to kick off their Euro 2016 tournament against Russia, former Forest and England striker Garry Birtles believes Jamie Vardy can be one of the stars in France - but only if he is given the freedom to shine. Jamie Vardy has to start for England against Russia – but it is vital we use him properly, or we might as well not bother. Vardy has a certain set of skills; qualities that can make him a dangerous player in France. He can shine in the European...
  
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• Nottmtails commented How England must use Jamie Vardy if they are to shine at Euro...

  08-06-2016 18:46
  
  As Roy Hodgson's England prepare to kick off their Euro 2016 tournament against Russia, former Forest and England striker Garry Birtles believes Jamie Vardy can be one of the stars in France - but only if he is given the freedom to shine. Jamie Vardy has to start for England against Russia – but it is vital we use him properly, or we might as well not bother. Vardy has a certain set of skills; qualities that can make him a dangerous player in France. He can shine in the European...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Take a look at what happens to half a million tonnes of rubbish...

  08-06-2016 18:39
  
  It's where half a million tonnes of waste is recycled every year – and here's a behind-the-scenes look. Waste management services firm Wastecycle invited customers and other guests to see how rubbish is processed at its headquarters in Colwick Industrial Estate on Wednesday. More than 350 visitors were given a tour of the 28-acre site, where they could watch workers using heavy machinery to pile waste, including building materials, wood and plastic, into cubes, heaps and skips. They...
  
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• Taxi crashes into building in Nottingham city centre - Nottingham Post

  08-06-2016 18:33
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  Taxi crashes into building in Nottingham city centre
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  A taxi has crashed into the side of a city centre building just as rush hour begins. The car was seen lodged into the the Apex office building on Lower Parliament Street, which plays host to BBC East Midlands studios, shortly before 5pm on Wednesday.
  
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• MattDavies published Andre Russell vows to fight fire with fire as he looks to earn an...

  08-06-2016 18:31
  
  Andre Russell is vowing to fight fire with fire on Friday night as he looks to ensure his short stay with Notts Outlaws is not necessarily his last. The charismatic West Indies all-rounder will make his debut against rivals Derbyshire Falcons at Trent Bridge before playing three more NatWest T20 Blast games ahead of a stint in the Caribbean Premier League. Russell is a box office signing for the Outlaws and has been touted as the best T20 player in the world. He is not hyping himself up,...
  
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• rsherdley published In the dock: Thief who stole from the QMC

  08-06-2016 18:30
  
  Magistrates have sentenced a 30-year-old man for helping himself to personal property at the leading teaching hospital.Michael Martinek, of no fixed address, received a community order for theft on May 27. After he admitted the offence, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard he went into a room in West Block and took two airwave terminals, Carillion jacket, cap, a Bush radio and food, all of an unknown value. Martinek was ordered to pay £85 towards victim services.Read more: Cotgrave man was.
  
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• rsherdley published Cotgrave man was an accomplice to Derbyshire stabbing

  08-06-2016 18:19
  
  A man has been sentenced in connection with a stabbing in Derbyshire.Jordan Kirkby, 21, of Ringleas, Cotgrave, admitted affray and was handed 16 months in prison at Derby Crown Court today.Co-accused Kieran Skett, 20, of no fixed address, was locked up five years for wounding 19-year-old Joshua Nugent.The court was told he was attacked as he sat in the passenger seat of a car which had stopped in Normanton on November 27.Skett and three accomplices, which included Kirkby, had waited for Mr...
  
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• JenniferScott published Taxi crashes into building in Nottingham city centre

  08-06-2016 18:18
  
  A taxi has crashed into the side of a city centre building just as rush hour begins. The car was seen lodged into the the Apex office building on Lower Parliament Street, which plays host to BBC East Midlands studios, shortly before 5pm on Wednesday. Both Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Nottinghamshire Police were on the scene as traffic began to build up in the approach to the BBC Roundabout that joins with London Road and Canal Street. Pictures sent in by a witnesses show the...
  
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• MattDavies published James Taylor undergoes surgery for heart condition

  08-06-2016 18:16
  
  Former Nottinghamshire and England batsman James Taylor has had his operation to fit a defibrillator. Taylor was forced to retire immediately at the age of 26 after being diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC). Doctors assessed the condition, similar to that suffered by former footballer Fabrice Muamba, and decided to carry out major surgery on Wednesday. He had previously carried an external defibrillator to shock his heart if necessary.
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• Caroline Wozniacki: Former world number one knocked out of Nottingham Open

  08-06-2016 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki is knocked out in the second round of the Nottingham Open.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Estate agents win Fraser Brown charity golf day

  08-06-2016 17:59
  
  Fraser Brown solicitors held its third annual charity golf day at The Nottinghamshire Golf Club on Tuesday, 7th June, raising £5,000 for My Sight Nottinghamshire. The charity, formerly Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind /NRSB, aims to ensure people living with sight loss across Nottinghamshire have access to the same life opportunities as others.Commercial director John Tansur and business development consultant Tim Clarke of Fraser Brown A total of 36 teams played in two...
  
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• JenniferScott published Jennifer Scott: Can I convince all of Download Festival to get to...

  08-06-2016 17:43
  
  Rock 'n' roll is on the menu for our Political Correspondent Jennifer Scott this weekend. But can she sneak in a bit of democracy as well?The suncream is packed as I continue to ignore all weather forecasts and get excited about my weekend away.Perhaps now I am in my 30s I should be looking at spa retreats with the girlfriends or city breaks to sit in cafes and sip champagne as I watch the world go by.But no, for the fourteenth time in a row, the rucksack and tent are going on my back and I am..
  
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• TracyWalker published Download Festival rush begins - with motorists using M1 and A453...

  08-06-2016 17:18
  
  Drivers in Nottinghamshire are being warned to plan ahead as the getaway to this year's Download Festival begins. By 4pm on Wednesday, roads in the region had already started to see an increase in traffic as music lovers headed to Donington Park for the annual rock extravaganza, with bands not officially set to perform until Friday. Travellers heading to East Midlands Airport in particular are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
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• England women qualify for Euro 2017 - without kicking a ball

  08-06-2016 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England women have qualified for Euro 2017 without kicking a ball after an administrative error.
  
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• TomNorton published Frightened community backs police search after alleged murder in...

  08-06-2016 16:58
  
  A community living in fear following the alleged murder of Aqib Mazhar has welcomed a massive police operation to stop and search people in their area. Officers arrested a teenager during an overnight crackdown in Forest Fields and he is currently being held on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and two alleged knife-point robberies. Yesterday Nottinghamshire Police told the Post that the arrest was not connected to the stabbing of 21-year-old Mr Mazhar in Hyson Green last week...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented Should the World Naked Bike Ride come to Nottingham?

  08-06-2016 16:46
  
  Back in 2012 a mass naked bike ride was cancelled here in Nottingham due to bad weather. Apparently bare skin on a wet seat can be somewhat... chafing. Four years on and the World Naked Bike Ride is doing its rounds across the UK once again with riders attracting plenty of attention when they took to their bikes in Bristol and Cardiff recently. According to its Facebook page, the free annual mass ride is all about celebrating bikes, bodies and low-impact living; highlighting...
  
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• rsherdley commented Semi-professional footballer shouted 'I'm a Forest hooligan'...

  08-06-2016 16:37
  
  A semi-professional footballer shouted "I'm a Forest hooligan" after attacking a step-father and his son outside a pub, a court heard.Macauley Diuk trained with Nottingham Forest and Burton Albion, and recently played for Dunkirk Football Club.Behind the scenes of what had been a promising sporting career, Diuk was a violent bully, attacking the two strangers and even his own girlfriend on a regular basis.As he was jailed for a total of 18 months for six assaults today, Judge Rosalind...
  
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• James Taylor: Former England batsman has operation for heart condition

  08-06-2016 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England batsman James Taylor has an operation to fit a defibrillator as part of the treatment for his career-ending heart condition.
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Men appear before magistrates charged with murder

  08-06-2016 14:32
  
  Two more men have been remanded in custody charged with the murder of 21-year-old Aqib Mazhar in Russell Road, Hyson Green.Qamran Ahmed, 21, and Mohammed Qasam, 24, both ofas Staindale Road, Aspley, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court this morning charged with the murder on June 1.They each wore grey tracksuit tops and black bottoms during the four-minute hearing.A total of four men have now been charged with the murder. Mohamud Alasow, 18, of Hamilton Road, Nottingham, and 21-year-old...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Domino's Pizza set to create 700 jobs in the region

  08-06-2016 14:30
  
  Fast-food chain Domino's Pizza has revealed plans to launch 700 new jobs across the East Midlands before the end of the year. The business plans to open 65 more stores across the country which will create around 10,000 jobs throughout 2016. While the firm refused to confirm how many jobs would be created in each area, including Nottingham, it did say that as many as 700 could be created across the East Midlands from new stores opening here. Domino's currently has nine takeaway outlets...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County believed to be chasing former Aston Villa striker...

  08-06-2016 14:28
  
  Notts County are believed to be one of several clubs chasing former Aston Villa striker Jordan Bowery.Bowery was released by Oxford United at the end of last season having scored seven goals in 17 league appearances, which helped them to promotion to League One.But boss Michael Appleton has deemed him surplus to requirements which has sparked a race for the 24-year-old's signature, with Notts believed to be among the list of suitors.Bowery, who is from Nottingham, is no stranger to Notts boss...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan takes on Gareth Bale...

  08-06-2016 14:20
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan and his Wales team-mates have been putting their final preparations in place for Euro 2016.Chris Coleman's side arrived at their base in Dinard, Brittany, earlier this week ahead of the European Championshipsin France.And Vaughan has been staking his claim for a starting spot in the opening Group B game against Slovakia on Saturday.The 33-year-old was pictured in training with Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale.Coleman says his squad have received a warm...
  
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• GemmaToulson published New public weighbridge opens in Calverton

  08-06-2016 14:02
  
  A new public weighbridge has opened in Calverton. Weighbridges can be used to measure industrial waste before it's taken to landfilland ensure heavy goods vehicles for export are not overloaded. The latest public weighbridge – located at RC Tuxford Exports, in Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, is the 14th such facility in Nottinghamshire. Under the Weights and Measures Act 1985, local authorities have a duty to ensure that public weighbridges comply with regulations for public...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Pinter classic The Birthday Party is 'oddly comical'

  08-06-2016 13:54
  
  London Classic Theatre, one of the finest touring companies around, were not at their best two years back with Betrayal, a relatively weak play from Harold Pinter. But with The Birthday Party from 1957, at the Palace Theatre in Mansfield on Wednesday night, they are back on top form.One of Pinter's most famous, and directed as ever by Michael Cabot, it's almost up to the standard of their 2010 production of The Caretaker.The plot, such as it is, involves Meg and Petey, who keep a broken-down...
  
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• Aqib Mazhar murder: Two Nottingham men charged - BBC News

  08-06-2016 13:32
  
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  Two more men have been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in Nottingham. Aqib Mazhar, from Forest Fields in the city, was stabbed on Russell Road on 1 June. He died later in hospital. Qamran Ahmed, 21, and Mohammed ...
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• Aqib Mazhar murder: Two Nottingham men charged

  08-06-2016 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two more men are charged with murder after a 21-year-old man is stabbed to death in Nottingham.
  
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• karenantcliff commented Your guide to living in Nottingham city centre

  08-06-2016 13:12
  
  Young or old, city centre living has its appeal and Nottingham has some great locations that will suit whatever stage of your life you are at. But just how do you decide which area is right for you? We've highlighted some of the city locations popular with homebuyers and renters. Living in the heart of the city centre has its advantages. Great access to amenities, public transport hubs and, if you work in the city as well, there's no commuter trek. But it also has its down side. For instance,...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Free rides at Nottingham Bus Museum open day

  08-06-2016 13:02
  
  Nottingham Bus Museum is holding a free open day on Sunday, June 12.It will include bus rides, stalls and refreshments.Run by the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles charity, the museum in Portland Road, Hucknall has buses dating from the early 20th century to the 2002 bendy bus, the only one in Nottingham.There will be opportunities to ride a number of these vintage vehicles on the day, free of charge. Stalls will include memorabilia for sale and display by bus enthusiasts.Read more: Watch the Flying.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Aegon Open Live: Caroline Wozniacki and Jocelyn Rae to feature

  08-06-2016 12:41
  
  It's day three of the Aegon Open in Nottingham where there will be much more drama to follow yesterday. All the action kicks off at midday with Monica Puig, the number four seed, taking on Michelle Larcher De Brito. Karolina Pliskova then takes on Anna Tatishvili before the great Caroline Wozniackifaces Anett Kontaveit. And finally, Nottingham's own Jocelyn Ray and doubles partner Anna Smith will be hoping to overcome Alla Kudryavtseva and Lin Zhu. Leigh Curtis is live from the tennis...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Aegon Open Live: Caroline Wozniacki and Jocelyn Rae to feature

  08-06-2016 12:41
  
  It's day three of the Aegon Open in Nottingham where there will be much more drama to follow yesterday. All the action kicks off at midday with Monica Puig, the number four seed, taking on Michelle Larcher De Brito. Karolina Pliskova then takes on Anna Tatishvili before the great Caroline Wozniackifaces Anett Kontaveit. And finally, Nottingham's own Jocelyn Ray and doubles partner Anna Smith will be hoping to overcome Alla Kudryavtseva and Lin Zhu. Leigh Curtis is live from the tennis...
  
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