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• Alex Rodman: Notts County sign former Newport winger

  24-06-2016 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Notts County sign Alex Rodman following the winger's departure from Newport County.
  
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• TracyWalker published Inquest hears Kurdish forces' tribute to Nottingham man killed...

  24-06-2016 22:11
  
  Kurdish forces in Syria have praised a Nottingham man who was killed while helping them fight ISIS as a "martyr" who "served with bravery, courage and compassion".
  Konstandinos ErikScurfield was the first Brit to die fighting jihadists representing Islamic State. The 25-year-old former Royal Marine was killed in an explosion when a missile hit the combat vehicle he was travelling in in the village of Xizela. He had gone to join members of the Kurdish People's Protection...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws gain sweet revenge with dominant T20 Blast win over...

  24-06-2016 22:02
  
  Notts Outlaws bounced back from the humbling defeat at Surrey with an equally dominant win over Derbyshire Falcons on Friday night.Having lost by 228-runs in the County Championship in their Nottinghamshire whites in midweek, the Outlaws returned to impressive form in the NatWest T20 Blast.Dan Christian (38 not out off 24 balls) hit a six to seal a seven wicket win at their local rivals with 33 balls to spare. Riki Wessels was 35 not out off 36 balls as Notts finished on 120 for three.They lost.
  
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• Chernobyl kids visit Nottingham school - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 21:33
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  Chernobyl kids visit Nottingham school
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  From left: Nikita Yaskevich, 9, of Belarus, Kenzie Limb, 12, Lina Todorenko, 9, of Belarus, and Tommy Britten, 12. Chernobyl kids visit Nottingham school. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. From left: Nikita ...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest under-18s boss Jack Lester will be a 'great...

  24-06-2016 21:30
  
  Nottingham Forest under-18s boss Jack Lester is going to be a 'great manager', according to former Reds team-mate Matthieu Louis-Jean.The ex-Reds full-back is still in touch with Lester and Andy Reid, who remains in discussions with the club over his future.Louis-Jean says Lester has what it takes to make it as a manager, possibly at Forest, where is earning a strong reputation developing the next generation of players."Jack is doing really well at Forest. He's going to be a great...
  
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• turnerturner published Chernobyl kids visit Nottingham school

  24-06-2016 21:12
  
  Twelve children from Chernobyl visited Arnold Hill Academy, Nottingham, as part of a respite visit to the UK.Kenzie Limb, 12, was one of many pupils who made painted wooden hearts withmessages on them for each of the children to take back as a souvenir of their visit. She said: "They're so happy to be here and it's making me really happy to see that. It's made me realise what I've got and what they haven't got."Charlene Mhinda, 12, added: "It's great to see their reactions as...
  
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• Why Nottingham likes award-winning Hart's Restaurant - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 21:07
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  Why Nottingham likes award-winning Hart's Restaurant
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  The Hart's team accept their award from Richard Taylor (left) of category sponsor Owen Taylor and host Aldo Zilli... Jake Bugg scores third top five album with On My One. 1 · Notts Nosh gears up to open community kitchen in Nottingham. Notts Nosh gears ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Pablo Cuevas makes first ever grass court final at Aegon Open...

  24-06-2016 21:02
  
  Pablo Cuevas was born on clay, but after a lifetime of avoiding grass he has blossomed on the lawns of Nottingham.The second seed Pablo Cuevas battled back from the brink for the third time this week to beat Gilles Muller 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 and reach his first ever grass court final at the Aegon Open Nottingham.Before his stunning run on the grass at NG7 the clay-court specialist had only ever one two matches in his career on grass.He goes on to face big-hitter Steve Johnson in Saturday's near sold.
  
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• JHLewis published Why Nottingham likes award-winning Hart's Restaurant

  24-06-2016 21:00
  
  Banker-turned-restaurateur Tim Hart placed his faith in Nottingham and the city liked what it tasted. It still does, because this week his creation Hart's reclaimed the region's top restaurant award."Great news," says Tim. "This means to me that Nottingham likes what's new at Hart's and likes what has stayed the same."The new parts are the bar area and decorations and the less formal menu. The old part is our continued focus on the basics of the best ingredients – local...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Davis Cup winner Dom Inglot eyes Aegon Open Nottingham glory

  24-06-2016 20:53
  
  British Davis Cup-winner Dom Inglot hopes to mark his burgeoning partnership with one of the world's greatest ever doubles players, Daniel Nestor, with glory at the Aegon Open Nottingham on Saturday.It is just their second week as a team, but already Inglot and Canadian Nestor – who has collected a staggering 88 ATP World Tour titles over the course of his 25-year career – have reached their first final together.It is also Inglot's second grass-court decider of the season after he...
  
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• M1 crash driver Christy George guilty of causing man's death

  24-06-2016 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman who lost control of her car on a motorway causing a fatal eight-car pile-up is found guilty of causing a driver's death.
  
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• turnerturner published Eleven men charged with drugs offences in Sneinton

  24-06-2016 20:34
  
  Eleven men will appear in court next month charged with conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs in Nottingham.The men were arrested in a Nottinghamshire Police operation earlier this year as part of an investigation into the supply of drugs in the Sneinton area of the city.The following men have each been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis betweenMay 11, 2015, and April 3 and will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday July 21.The accused are Fasal Khan, 24,...
  
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• MattDavies published Notts County sign winger Alex Rodman

  24-06-2016 20:30
  
  Notts County have completed the signing winger Alex Rodman on a free transfer.Rodman played 25 times for Newport County last season in League Two, scoring four goals, one of which came at Meadow Lane in December. He is no stranger to Notts boss John Sheridan, who managed Rodman at Newport last season and makes him his third signing since joining the Magpies in May.Winger Rodman has accrued a wealth of experience having started his career in non-league football.Read more: I've had enough of...
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean on old bosses, retirement and regret - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 19:59
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  Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean on old bosses, retirement and regret
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  Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean reflects on his time at the City Ground, some of the managers he played under and his regret at never getting back to the Premier League. A hip injury ended Matthieu Louis-Jean's career at the age ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Place in Euro 2016 quarter-finals at stake for Nottingham Forest...

  24-06-2016 19:44
  
  Nottingham Forest duo Jamie Ward and David Vaughan will be competing against each other for a place in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on SaturdayWard and Northern Ireland face Wales, with his Reds team-mate David Vaughan in the squad, at Parc des Princes in Paris.It is the second time Wales have met British opposition in the tournament, having been beaten 2-1 by England in the group stages, but boss Chris Coleman has promised his team have learnt lessons from that defeat."What we did in the...
  
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• Tourist's cash panic in Greece after Brexit - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 19:20
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  Tourist's cash panic in Greece after Brexit
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  There was a moment of panic for a Nottingham holidaymaker in Greece when he couldn't get any Euros following Britain's exit from the EU. Matt Rooney, county commissioner for Nottinghamshire Scouts, is on a break to the Mediterranean hotspot – but had a ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean on old...

  24-06-2016 19:11
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean reflects on his time at the City Ground, some of the managers he played under and his regret at never getting back to the Premier League.A hip injury ended Matthieu Louis-Jean's career at the age of 31, prompting a struggle to find a new purpose in life as he was left with a sense of regret over his time at Nottingham Forest that persists even today.The Frenchman played 201 times for the Reds between 1998 and 2005 before joining Norwich in a.
  
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• MattDavies commented Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean on old...

  24-06-2016 19:11
  
  Former Nottingham Forest defender Matthieu Louis-Jean reflects on his time at the City Ground, some of the managers he played under and his regret at never getting back to the Premier League.A hip injury ended Matthieu Louis-Jean's career at the age of 31, prompting a struggle to find a new purpose in life as he was left with a sense of regret over his time at Nottingham Forest that persists even today.The Frenchman played 201 times for the Reds between 1998 and 2005 before joining Norwich in a.
  
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• RachelGorman published Jake Bugg scores third top five album with On My One

  24-06-2016 19:00
  
  Jake Bugg is back in the Official Album Charts with his third album On My One.This time round the Clifton singer-songwriter has flown straight in at number four just below Rick Astley at number three, Red Hot Chili Peppers at number two and Radiohead in the top spot.The 22-year-old topped the charts back in 2012 with his self-titled debut album and was back at number two little over 12 months later with his second offering, Shangri La.His third record, On My One, was released last Friday and was
  
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• LynetteP published Notts Nosh gears up to open community kitchen in Nottingham

  24-06-2016 19:00
  
  If you're a fan of locally grown and made food, this new project could be right up your street. A community kitchen for workshops, teaching and pop-up restaurants will open in Nottingham tomorrow. The venture is the brainchild of Notts Nosh, a network of local producers who grow and make food to sell at markets and events across the county. The kitchen will also be available for hire, at very reasonable rates, to food producers in need of a registered kitchen. The kitchen is part of the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published I've had enough of spending Saturdays watching TV, says new Notts...

  24-06-2016 18:50
  
  Matt Tootle has had enough of spending Saturday afternoons in front of the TV.The defender wants to help Notts County make the news instead, as he targets a successful season with his new club.Tootle put pen to paper on a two-year-deal for the Magpies earlier this week, after leaving Shrewsbury Town, and following a frustrating 2015/16 he is eager to get back out on the pitch.The full-back made just 18 appearances last term, due to a combination of injury and falling down the pecking order...
  
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• A taste of Europe in Nottingham's Old Market Square - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 18:31
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  A taste of Europe in Nottingham's Old Market Square
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  Vibrant green olives sit alongside fresh Mediterranean breads, Italian cannoli vie for your attention next to crepes and waffles. The seating is covered with people enjoying homemade paella, tapas and churros in the lunchtime sun, and it seems a world ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Tourist's cash panic in Greece after Brexit

  24-06-2016 18:15
  
  There was a moment of panic for a Nottingham holidaymaker in Greece when he couldn't get any Euros following Britain's exit from the EU.Matt Rooney, county commissioner for Nottinghamshire Scouts, is on a break to the Mediterranean hotspot – but had a rude awakening on Friday morning when saw a sign at his hotel staying guests could not change their sterling into Euros. The sign, at the Blue Lagoon resort, said: "Dear guests, we would like to inform you that we cannot exchange...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Tourist's cash panic in Greece after Brexit

  24-06-2016 18:15
  
  There was a moment of panic for a Nottingham holidaymaker in Greece when he couldn't get any Euros following Britain's exit from the EU.Matt Rooney, county commissioner for Nottinghamshire Scouts, is on a break to the Mediterranean hotspot – but had a rude awakening on Friday morning when saw a sign at his hotel staying guests could not change their sterling into Euros. The sign, at the Blue Lagoon resort, said: "Dear guests, we would like to inform you that we cannot exchange...
  
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• How Brexit will affect your job, holiday, savings and pensions - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 17:50
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  How Brexit will affect your job, holiday, savings and pensions
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  After months of debate, the people of Britain have rejected the EU - but what about our money in the East Midlands? Unless you're an international financial investor, or love to gamble huge amounts on the stock market, then the money numbers being ...and more »
  
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• RachelGorman published Nine places in Nottingham you can get away from Brexit

  24-06-2016 17:24
  
  Is your social media saturated with friends bickering about the EU referendum results? Perhaps you are sick of defending your vote (or lack of one) to opposite minded pals? Maybe you would like to talk about something, anything, else?Well there is one simple way to stop the tirade of Brexit comments - step away from your phone.It's easier said than done though, isn't it?Well how about grabbing your coat and heading off to one of these places where the job is done for you.You. Are. Welcome.Read..
  
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• RachelGorman commented Nine places in Nottingham you can get away from Brexit

  24-06-2016 17:24
  
  Is your social media saturated with friends bickering about the EU referendum results? Perhaps you are sick of defending your vote (or lack of one) to opposite minded pals? Maybe you would like to talk about something, anything, else?Well there is one simple way to stop the tirade of Brexit comments - step away from your phone.It's easier said than done though, isn't it?Well how about grabbing your coat and heading off to one of these places where the job is done for you.You. Are. Welcome.Read..
  
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• Nottingham Post published A taste of Europe in Nottingham's Old Market Square

  24-06-2016 17:23
  
  Following Nottingham's decision to vote Leave in the EU referendum, it's maybe more than a coincidence that Old Market Square is hosting to a Global Food Market. Vibrant green olives sit alongside fresh Mediterranean breads, Italian cannoli vie for your attention next to crepes and waffles. The seating is covered with people enjoying homemade paella, tapas and churros in the lunchtime sun, and it seems a world away from the scenes playing out on TV and social media as the UK reels with the...
  
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• turnerturner published How Brexit will affect your job, holiday, savings and pensions

  24-06-2016 17:16
  
  After months of debate, the people of Britain have rejected the EU - but what about our money in the East Midlands?Unless you're an international financial investor, or love to gamble huge amounts on the stock market, then the money numbers being bandied about seem distant and unconnected with what really matters in our lives.But there will be an impact to finances. No one really knows whether that will be positive or negative. We certainly seem to have negotiated the first day without genocide.
  
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• DanRobinson published Notts businesses concerned by Brexit uncertainty

  24-06-2016 17:07
  
  Uncertainty created by the UK's decision to leave the European Union could harm businesses, say company owners in Nottinghamshire. But there was also a call for calmness as firms were told there will be no changes over the next two years while Britain negotiates a new trade deal with the EU – while some bosses believe the country has an "opportunity" to move forward. More than 20 business leaders gathered at the offices of law firm Fraser Brown for a debate, hosted by the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Peeping tom filmed woman as she got dressed

  24-06-2016 16:48
  
  A Peeping Tom was ordered to get help on a sex offenders' programme after setting up a hidden camera to film a woman as she dressed. Paul Jeffery, 28, was put on the Sex Offenders' Register for five years when he faced Nottingham magistrates and admitted voyeurism in the city. Presiding magistrate Paul Cantrill told him: "You have an opportunity to sort your life out. Take that opportunity. "You are not going to prison today - you are a lucky man. We recognise you need some support to...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Here's the 11 best European music festivals to head to this...

  24-06-2016 16:25
  
  There's no better time for a music festival than summer and what better place to spend your summer days and nights than soaking up some European culture (we mean beer and food of course). If you're desperate for a trip abroad and you also want to see some live music, European music festivals are the perfect combination. Every year there seems to be more festivals to choose from (who says the music industry's dead?) so we've compiled a list of all the best European music festivals this...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Potential targets show Notts County boss John Sheridan wants...

  24-06-2016 16:21
  
  Notts County fan Jacob Daniel assesses what boss John Sheridan needs to add to his squad this summer, and takes a look at who has been linked with a move to Meadow Lane.What is it about Jonathan Forte? He just can't seem to go more than a couple of years without coming back to Notts, ready to put a hat-trick past another unsuspecting opponent.This time it looks as though Forte could be coming to Meadow Lane permanently, after three previous loan spells at the club all ended with an impressive...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published John Sheridan right man to bring success to Notts County, says...

  24-06-2016 15:59
  
  New signing Matt Tootle believes Notts County have the right man to lead them to success, in John Sheridan.The defender agreed a two-year deal with the Magpies earlier this week after leaving Shrewsbury Town.And though he had other options, Tootle says speaking to boss Sheridan convinced him to make the switch to Meadow Lane."I'm a big football fan and I got a really good feeling about the place," he said."I've been to the stadium and went to meet John Sheridan, that was big for...
  
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• EU referendum: Nottinghamshire votes in favour of leaving

  24-06-2016 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All but one council area of Nottinghamshire votes to leave the EU.
  
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• Pat Hoban: Adam Murray backs new Mansfield Town striker

  24-06-2016 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield manager Adam Murray says new signing Pat Hoban will add a much-need physical presence to his side's attack.
  
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• JonPritchard published Crash between lorry and car closes one lane of M1 slip road

  24-06-2016 15:32
  
  One lane of the exit slip road on the M1 at junction 24 is closed after a crash. A lorry and a car collided on the slip road at 12.45pm on Friday, blocking the lane. Highways England have closed one lane of the slip road, with two lanes remaining open. Read more: Soubry blames EU loss on 'white working class' who have 'probably never even seen a migrant' Traffic is said to be busy on the M1, but still running smoothly. The lane is expected to reopen at around 4pm. A spokesman for...
  
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• Robert Tesche: Birmingham City sign former Nottingham Forest midfielder - BBC Sport

  24-06-2016 15:28
  
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  Birmingham City have signed midfielder Robert Tesche on a three-year deal following his release by fellow-Championship club Nottingham Forest. Tesche, 29, spent two months on loan at Birmingham at the end of the 2014-15 campaign, scoring twice in 12 ...
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• Robert Tesche: Birmingham City sign former Nottingham Forest midfielder

  24-06-2016 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  German midfielder Robert Tesche signs for Birmingham City on a three-year contract after leaving Nottingham Forest.
  
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• What impact will Brexit vote have on Nottingham universities? - Nottingham Post

  24-06-2016 15:16
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  ​What impact will Brexit vote have on Nottingham Trent University (left) and the University of Nottingham? What impact will Brexit vote have on Nottingham universities? X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. ​What ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Robert Tesche joins...

  24-06-2016 15:16
  
  Robert Tesche has signed a three-year deal with Birmingham City following his release by Nottingham Forest.The German midfielder is returning to familiar territory having enjoyed a successful loan spell at St Andrew's during the 2014/15 season as he scored twice in 12 games.Tesche was one of three players released by Forest at the end of last along as he departed alongside Kelvin Wilson and Chris Burke.Signed from Hamburg on a free transfer by Stuart Pearce, Tesche made 50 appearances for...
  
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• MattDavies commented Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Robert Tesche joins...

  24-06-2016 15:16
  
  Robert Tesche has signed a three-year deal with Birmingham City following his release by Nottingham Forest.The German midfielder is returning to familiar territory having enjoyed a successful loan spell at St Andrew's during the 2014/15 season as he scored twice in 12 games.Tesche was one of three players released by Forest at the end of last along as he departed alongside Kelvin Wilson and Chris Burke.Signed from Hamburg on a free transfer by Stuart Pearce, Tesche made 50 appearances for...
  
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• JemmaPage published What impact will Brexit vote have on Nottingham universities?

  24-06-2016 15:05
  
  Nottingham universities are working together to put in place plans to manage the impact of the UK's exit from the EU on its students and staff.The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University both receive funding from the Government for full-time and part-time students from the European Union.The educational institutions have assured students and staff that nothing will change immediately as the Government now enters a period of negotiation.Professor Sir David Greenaway, University..
  
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• JemmaPage commented What impact will Brexit vote have on Nottingham universities?

  24-06-2016 15:05
  
  Nottingham universities are working together to put in place plans to manage the impact of the UK's exit from the EU on its students and staff.The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University both receive funding from the Government for full-time and part-time students from the European Union.The educational institutions have assured students and staff that nothing will change immediately as the Government now enters a period of negotiation.Professor Sir David Greenaway, University..
  
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• JonPritchard published Primary school headteacher sacked for gross misconduct

  24-06-2016 15:04
  
  The headteacher of a primary school - who was ordered to pay £1,000 after allowing his garden to become overgrown last year - has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct.David Hutchinson, who was headteacher at John Hutt Primary School, in New Balderton, near Newark, was sacked from his role following the conclusion of an internal investigation earlier this week. Mr Hutchinson had been suspended from his position at the school since early December.Read more: Nottingham...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Actor Keanu Reeves takes a spin around Castle Donington

  24-06-2016 14:34
  
  He may be a Hollywood megastar, but it appears the Matrix and John Wick actor Keanu Reeves is just "one of the boys" when it comes to motorbikes.The A-lister has been spotted browsing the bikes at Castle Donington's Norton motorcycle factory and he even took a spin around the village.Keanu is known to be a huge motorcycle fan. According to Bike Social, a motorcycle news website, Norton's head of design Simon Skinner showed the star around and said he could sense his excitement about...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Karl Darlow 'excited' about facing former club Nottingham Forest...

  24-06-2016 14:32
  
  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow says he is 'excited' about playing the Reds this season.And the Newcastle United stopper says his experience with the Reds has prepared him for how tough the Championship will be.The release of the fixtures this week saw Forest scheduled to play both games against the Magpies in the space of a month; at the City Ground on December 3, followed by a trip to St James' Park on New Year's Eve."It's football - you are always going to back to clubs...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Karl Darlow 'excited' about facing former club Nottingham Forest...

  24-06-2016 14:32
  
  Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow says he is 'excited' about playing the Reds this season.And the Newcastle United stopper says his experience with the Reds has prepared him for how tough the Championship will be.The release of the fixtures this week saw Forest scheduled to play both games against the Magpies in the space of a month; at the City Ground on December 3, followed by a trip to St James' Park on New Year's Eve."It's football - you are always going to back to clubs...
  
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• JemmaPage published Notts politicians call for co-operation in wake of EU referendum

  24-06-2016 14:12
  
  Some Remain campaigners said they were "heartbroken" with the EU referendum result while Brexiters were "buzzing". But put aside the differing views and one thing has been made loud and clear – the call for "sensible politicians" to take Britain forward.Ken Clarke, who has been Rushcliffe MP since 1970, actively supported the Remain campaign and said although he was "angry" about the national result, he was trying to keep his thoughts under...
  
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• turnerturner published Who will lead Britain now we are leaving the EU?

  24-06-2016 14:07
  
  So who will lead Britain now the public has voted to leave the European Union?Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to step down by October after seeing his campaign to remain in the EU defeated in last night's referendum vote. The future of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is also in doubt. There are rumblings of discontent after the British public voted 52 percent to 48 percent to quit the EU, with many citing Corbyn's reluctance to engage in the discussion as a primary reason.A senior Labour..
  
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