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• JenniferScott published National Lottery results for Saturday, July 2

  02-07-2016 23:26
  
  Have you got your ticket to hand? Here are all the numbers from the National Lottery on Saturday, July 2.There was no star button pusher tonight, but there was a rollover jackpot of £14.6 million up for grabs.Read more: Cabbie's £1m win was 'karma' says customer he helped outThe Lotto numbers were 3, 9, 16, 19, 24 and 43, with the bonus ball coming in as number 13.With a jackpot of £500,000 the Thunderball numbers were 2, 12, 13, 17 and 31, and 6 came in as the Thunderball.And.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Michael O'Connor says continuity will be key to Notts County's...

  02-07-2016 22:14
  
  Michael O'Connor says continuity is the greatest weapon Notts County could use in their quest for promotion next season.The former Northern Ireland international is looking to fulfil John Sheridan's wish of getting out of League Two having signed for the club last week.The midfielder has done it once before with Rotherham who went on to secure back to back promotions to the Championship in what was a memorable era for the Millers.Read more: John Sheridan puts players through their pacesO'Connor,
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Michael O'Connor says continuity will be key to Notts County's...

  02-07-2016 22:14
  
  Michael O'Connor says continuity is the greatest weapon Notts County could use in their quest for promotion next season.The former Northern Ireland international is looking to fulfil John Sheridan's wish of getting out of League Two having signed for the club last week.The midfielder has done it once before with Rotherham who went on to secure back to back promotions to the Championship in what was a memorable era for the Millers.Read more: John Sheridan puts players through their pacesO'Connor,
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Finland international Thomas Lam set to sign for Nottingham...

  02-07-2016 21:17
  
  Nottingham Forest are set to sign promising Finnish defender Thomas Lam according to reports from Holland.Voetbalprimeur claim the 22-year-old is bound for the City Ground despiteverbally agreeing a one-year contract with his club PEC Zwolle.But Voetbalprimeur say Forest havewon the race to sign the centre-back. Initially Lam's destination had not been revealed with reports only saying he was heading for the Championship.Speaking about the move, technical director Gerard Nijkamp said:...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Finland international Thomas Lam set to sign for Nottingham...

  02-07-2016 21:17
  
  Nottingham Forest are set to sign promising Finnish defender Thomas Lam according to reports from Holland.Voetbalprimeur claim the 22-year-old is bound for the City Ground despiteverbally agreeing a one-year contract with his club PEC Zwolle.But Voetbalprimeur say Forest havewon the race to sign the centre-back. Initially Lam's destination had not been revealed with reports only saying he was heading for the Championship.Speaking about the move, technical director Gerard Nijkamp said:...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Women left 'frightened' after early hours assault in Long Eaton

  02-07-2016 20:20
  
  An attack in the early hours of the morning has left women in the area frightened of going out alone. Police are investigating an assault that took place in Long Eaton on Saturday morning. A car park at the corner of Main Street and Waverley Street was cordoned off today while officers investigated, with forensics teams seen combing through bushes. Now women in the town say the incident has left them worried of venturing out on their own and they will stick to walking in groups.Charlotte...
  
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• RachelGorman published Watch: EXTREME chilli eating contest at 4th of July party

  02-07-2016 20:12
  
  4th of July came early to Nottingham this weekend with the city's first ever Independence Day Street Party, hosted by none other than Annie's Burger Shack. Centre stage of the 12-hour long celebrations was a Man (and woman) v Food challenge that would make even the bravest of chilli heads reach for a glass of milk. Over three rounds 12 competitors attempted to eat a burger drenched in paste made from the world's hottest chilli - the North Carolina Reaper Pepper.
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• RachelGorman commented Watch: EXTREME chilli eating contest at 4th of July party

  02-07-2016 20:12
  
  4th of July came early to Nottingham this weekend with the city's first ever Independence Day Street Party, hosted by none other than Annie's Burger Shack. Centre stage of the 12-hour long celebrations was a Man (and woman) v Food challenge that would make even the bravest of chilli heads reach for a glass of milk. Over three rounds 12 competitors attempted to eat a burger drenched in paste made from the world's hottest chilli - the North Carolina Reaper Pepper.
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• Nottingham reacts to PRYZM opening - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2016 20:11
  
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  Nottingham reacts to PRYZM opening
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  City nightclub Oceana reopened its doors on Friday as PRYZM following a £800,000 revamp - so it was rather unsurprising that quite a few of Nottingham's party people wanted to go down to have a nosy around on opening night. With all 33 of the VIP ...and more »
  
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• JenniferScott published Girls just want to have fun in fascinators at Nottingham...

  02-07-2016 19:44
  
  Women from across the county donned their fascinators and braved the rain to enjoy a day at the races.Ladies Night had come to Nottingham Racecourse, next to Colwick Park, and these feisty lasses weren't put offby a bit of mud under their heels as they sipped their bubbles and had a flutter. A girls night out was on the cards for a group of colleagues based in Mansfield. "It is just nice for the ladies to be able to dress up and spoil themselves for a day," said 40-year-old Charlotte...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Girls just want to have fun in fascinators at Nottingham...

  02-07-2016 19:44
  
  Women from across the county donned their fascinators and braved the rain to enjoy a day at the races.Ladies Night had come to Nottingham Racecourse, next to Colwick Park, and these feisty lasses weren't put offby a bit of mud under their heels as they sipped their bubbles and had a flutter. A girls night out was on the cards for a group of colleagues based in Mansfield. "It is just nice for the ladies to be able to dress up and spoil themselves for a day," said 40-year-old Charlotte...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Wales' goalscoring hero Hal Robson-Kanu offered move to ...

  02-07-2016 19:30
  
  Wales' goalscoring hero Hal Robson-Kanu is reportedly attracting interest from Nottingham Forest.According to FL Agent, a Twitter account dedicated to transfer gossip, the striker is alleged to be on the Reds' list of targets.Forest are supposed to be facing competition from Brighton for Robson-Kanu who is a free agent this summer after leaving Reading.Robson-Kanu hit the headlines with a stunning goal in Wales' 3-1 victory over Belgium on Friday night as they marched into Euro 2016's...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Mansfield Town secure 2-0 win over Rainworth Miners Welfare in...

  02-07-2016 19:09
  
  Mansfield Town secured victory in their first pre-season game of the summer as they overcame Rainworth Miners Welfare. The Stags secured a 2-0 winagainst their Northern Counties East League opponents as they began their countdown to the new League Two season. It took just six minutes for Adam Murray's side to make a breakthrough courtesy of James Baxendale's goal. Predictably the Stags were dominant against their part-time opposition but despite controlling for large spells couldn't find...
  
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• Sherwood Forest migrant camps are 'fantasy'

  02-07-2016 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council reassures people that reports of migrants living in Sherwood Forest, killing deer and threatening people with knives, are "fantasy".
  
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• JonPritchard published Travellers set up camp at Clifton park and ride site - again

  02-07-2016 17:32
  
  A number of caravans have been spotted on the park and ride site in Clifton as travellers arrived on the site for the second time this year.Six caravans were spotted on the site on Friday, but two have since left. Local resident Christine Kesteven, who lives at Lark Hill Retirement Village, said she first saw the travellers arrive on Thursday night.Read more: Man 'stable' after being airlifted to hospital following Eastwood crash"It was just one at first," the 67-year-old said....
  
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• JonPritchard commented Travellers set up camp at Clifton park and ride site - again

  02-07-2016 17:32
  
  A number of caravans have been spotted on the park and ride site in Clifton as travellers arrived on the site for the second time this year.Six caravans were spotted on the site on Friday, but two have since left. Local resident Christine Kesteven, who lives at Lark Hill Retirement Village, said she first saw the travellers arrive on Thursday night.Read more: Man 'stable' after being airlifted to hospital following Eastwood crash"It was just one at first," the 67-year-old said....
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Brian Clough was smarmy and Peter Taylor was patronising - why...

  02-07-2016 17:15
  
  For some reason Liverpool have a bee in their bonnet when it comes to Nottingham Forest who form part of a famous chant at Anfield. But have you ever wondered why the most successful club in British football hate the Reds? Liverpool author Mike Nevin explains.It is a chant which Liverpool sing without fail every season and always begins with the words "we hate Nottingham Forest."Everton and Manchester United also feature in that song, but why do the Anfield giants dislike Forest when...
  
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• JenniferScott published Comic actor Caroline Aherne dies aged 52

  02-07-2016 16:59
  
  Tributes have begun pouring in after the death of award-winning actor and writer Caroline Aherne.The 52-year-old, known for her roles as television interviewer Mrs Merton and Denise in The Royale Family, had been suffering from lung cancer and had also suffered from bladder and eye cancer in the past.
  Read more: Steve Coogan's business partner Henry Normal talks poetry, fish fingers and growing up in NottsShe worked closely with Bilborough-born writer Henry Normal on creating Mrs Merton...
  
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• JonPritchard published Man 'stable' after being airlifted to hospital following Eastwood...

  02-07-2016 16:52
  
  A man who was airlifted to hospital following a serious crash on Friday afternoon is in a stable condition, police have said. The A610 at Eastwood was closed in both directions following the crash, which involved two motorbikes and a car.Read more: Car park cordoned off after assault on womanA spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that a person had been airlifted to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre with "life-threatening"...
  
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• JenniferScott published Corbyn supporters rally in Nottingham to back Labour Party leader

  02-07-2016 16:30
  
  Hundreds of people gathered in Nottingham today to show their support for troubled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.The rally took place at the Brian Clough statue, near Old Market Square, as members of the political party spoke out against the actions of its MPs - many of whom who have called on Mr Corbyn to give up his post and have resigned from his shadow cabinet. Around 300 people with banners, t-shirts and horns listened to speeches and cheered for the leader to stay in charge, claiming...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Corbyn supporters rally in Nottingham to back Labour Party leader

  02-07-2016 16:30
  
  Hundreds of people gathered in Nottingham today to show their support for troubled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.The rally took place at the Brian Clough statue, near Old Market Square, as members of the political party spoke out against the actions of its MPs - many of whom who have called on Mr Corbyn to give up his post and have resigned from his shadow cabinet. Around 300 people with banners, t-shirts and horns listened to speeches and cheered for the leader to stay in charge, claiming...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottingham reacts to PRYZM opening

  02-07-2016 15:43
  
  City nightclub Oceana reopened its doors on Friday as PRYZM following a £800,000 revamp - so it was rather unsurprising that quite a few of Nottingham's party people wanted to go down to have a nosy around on opening night. With all 33 of the VIP booths sold out in advance - revellers started to arrive at the Lower Parliament Street venue from 9pm - with TV presenter and TOWIE favourite Mark Wright jetting in from his holidays to entertain the troops for just an hour before heading off to.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Lincoln City boss Danny Cowley disappointed to lose Nottingham...

  02-07-2016 15:42
  
  Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley said he "was disappointed" to lose their pre-season friendly fixture against Nottingham Forest.The Reds were due to visit Sincil Bank for a pre-season clash on July 19 in what would have been a money-spinner for the National League Imps.But after Phillipe Montanier was appointed as Forest's new manager, the Reds have rearranged their pre-season schedule.Read more: Jamie Paterson move to Huddersfield in doubtForest's decision to pull out has attracted...
  
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• JonPritchard published 'Karma' pays back Nottingham taxi driver who scooped £1m on...

  02-07-2016 15:36
  
  Customers and colleagues of Nottingham's latest millionaire have said the windfall couldn't have happened to a nicer man. Readers have been getting in touchto express their delight at the news of Gordon Rees, 63, from Arnold, winning £1m on the EuroMillions Raffle.
  One of his customers, Peter Hastings, said the win is payback by karma for a good deed he did last year."My eldest had left her iPad in the back of his taxi," said the 32-year-old, of Top Valley. "No sooner...
  
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• JonPritchard commented 'Karma' pays back Nottingham taxi driver who scooped £1m on...

  02-07-2016 15:36
  
  Customers and colleagues of Nottingham's latest millionaire have said the windfall couldn't have happened to a nicer man. Readers have been getting in touchto express their delight at the news of Gordon Rees, 63, from Arnold, winning £1m on the EuroMillions Raffle.
  One of his customers, Peter Hastings, said the win is payback by karma for a good deed he did last year."My eldest had left her iPad in the back of his taxi," said the 32-year-old, of Top Valley. "No sooner...
  
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• Nottmtails published Championship transfer gossip: Former Forest boss lands new role

  02-07-2016 14:45
  
  Former Nottingham Forest manager Sean O'Driscoll has joined League One Oldham's coaching staff – and will also play a part in selecting their next manager.O'Driscoll, who also managed Doncaster, Bournemouth, Bristol City and Walsall, will work with the players, but will also have an advisory role to play as the Latics look for a replacement for John Sheridan – who left to join Notts County recently. Oldham have also added Peter Shirtliff to their coaching staff. Steve Evans, who had.
  
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• Nottmtails published Stuart Pearce warns England must learn to cope with expectation -...

  02-07-2016 14:17
  
  Stuart Pearce believes the pressure of expectation was simply too heavy on England's shoulders – but hopes unburdened Wales can go on to win Euro 2016.The former Nottingham Forest player and manager feels that England buckled under pressure, as they suffered an agonising defeat at the hands of minnows Iceland – leading to the departure of Roy Hodgson.In contrast, Chris Coleman continues to lead Wales on an remarkable adventure, with their 3-1 win over hotly fancied Belgium having...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Stuart Pearce warns England must learn to cope with expectation -...

  02-07-2016 14:17
  
  Stuart Pearce believes the pressure of expectation was simply too heavy on England's shoulders – but hopes unburdened Wales can go on to win Euro 2016.The former Nottingham Forest player and manager feels that England buckled under pressure, as they suffered an agonising defeat at the hands of minnows Iceland – leading to the departure of Roy Hodgson.In contrast, Chris Coleman continues to lead Wales on an remarkable adventure, with their 3-1 win over hotly fancied Belgium having...
  
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• JonPritchard published Nottingham swears in its new Lord Mayor

  02-07-2016 14:10
  
  Nottingham's new Lord Mayor says he is looking forward to another year in office after taking up the role after his stint as Sheriff of the city. Councillor Mohammed Saghir is taking over the role from Councillor Jackie Morris, who is becoming Sheriff - and has pledged to be a 'nice' Sheriff of Nottingham over the next 12 months, contrary to how the role is historically known. Both councillors spoke of their pride of taking up the roles to an assembled crowd in the grounds of Nottingham...
  
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• JenniferScott published Police at scene of car park roof fall in Nottingham city centre

  02-07-2016 13:39
  
  A man is in hospital with life threatening injuries after coming off the roof of a city centre car park.The incident happened at around 11am this morning at the Arndale NCP Car Park, at the bottom of Maid Marian Way, and a police cordon has been in place since.Read more: Man pleads guilty to racially aggravated criminal damageThe man, who was in his 60s, has been taken by ambulance to the Queen's Medical Centre and we are waiting for an update on his condition.The pavement on the corner of the..
  
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• JenniferScott published Mans falls from car park roof in Nottingham city centre

  02-07-2016 13:39
  
  A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after coming off the roof of a city centre car park.The incident happened at around 11am this morning at the Arndale NCP Car Park, at the bottom of Maid Marian Way, and a police cordon has been in place since.UPDATE: We are still waiting to hear back from police on how long the cordon was in place for and the condition of the man involved. Read more: Man pleads guilty to racially aggravated criminal damageThe man, who was in his 60s, has been..
  
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• Nottmtails published Another Nottingham Forest man could be on verge of international...

  02-07-2016 13:30
  
  It is not just Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan and Jamie Ward who could enjoy an international adventure this summer.While Vaughan in particular will be enjoying Wales' remarkable journey to the semi-finals of the European Championships, another member of the Reds squad may find himself playing even further afield – for Sweden.Tim Erlandsson is a teenage keeper who is held in very high regard at the Nigel Doughty Academy, with academy chief Gary Brazil having highlighted him as a...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Another Nottingham Forest man could be on verge of international...

  02-07-2016 13:30
  
  It is not just Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan and Jamie Ward who could enjoy an international adventure this summer.While Vaughan in particular will be enjoying Wales' remarkable journey to the semi-finals of the European Championships, another member of the Reds squad may find himself playing even further afield – for Sweden.Tim Erlandsson is a teenage keeper who is held in very high regard at the Nigel Doughty Academy, with academy chief Gary Brazil having highlighted him as a...
  
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• JenniferScott published Car park cordoned off after assault on woman

  02-07-2016 13:23
  
  A car park has been cordoned off by police as they investigate an assault on a woman in the early hours of Saturday morning.The incident happened in the car park on the corner of Main Street and Waverley Street, in Long Eaton. Forensics teams have been seen combing through bushes this morning as officers investigate the scene. Oliver Lee, 25, of Long Eaton, was on his way to work at Tesco when he saw the police cordon. He said: "I noticed that something had happened near work....
  
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• NottmPostEG published Splendour's Ady Suleiman talks Glastonbury, MOBOs and when he...

  02-07-2016 13:01
  
  From Glastonbury to Splendour via El Dorado Festival near Cheltenham, Nottingham's Ady Suleiman's has got a jam packed summer in store, leaving fans still waiting for the long awaited debut album. Stewart Thorpe caught up with the 24-year-old hours before he set off for Cheltenham.He might have been born in Grantham on the Nottinghamshire- Lincolnshire border but singer-songwriter Ady Suleiman is firmly a Notts talent.And it's not just us clambering for fame; Ady admits it himself, as the city..
  
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• JonPritchard published Watch: Lord Mayor's Parade in Nottingham

  02-07-2016 12:52
  
  Nottingham has a new Lord Mayor following the swearing in of Councillor Mohammed Saghir this morning.The Lord Mayor's Parade saw a delegation march from the Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle, with the new Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Jackie Morris, will travel in a horse and carriage procession.The parade included Saxon and Norman re-enactors from The Household and the Robin Hood Youth Orchestra.Read more: England fan arrested for drink driving on one-mile journey...
  
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• Skegby Hall School: Man charged with nine counts of indecent assault

  02-07-2016 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An 89-year-old man is charged with sex offences alleged to have happened at a boys' school more than 50 years ago.
  
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• turnerturner published Cancer-suffering dad raising money for daughter with diabetes

  02-07-2016 12:24
  
  A 54-year-old father-of-three, who is currently battling cancer, is trying to raise as much money as possible for Diabetes UK.Ian Haslam, from Underwood in Selston, Nottinghamshire, was devastated when his daughter Amelia was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2009 when she was just eight years old."I cried for weeks when I found out. It actually felt like I had lost a child, such was the fear of what the future held for her," explained Mr Haslam, who is undergoing treatment for myeloma...
  
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• Nottmtails published Huddersfield ready to give up on signing Nottingham Forest's...

  02-07-2016 12:00
  
  Jamie Paterson's immediate future will be at Nottingham Forest, after Huddersfield Town appeared to give up hope of signing the attacking midfielder this summer.The 24-year-old had a positive loan spell with the Yorkshire club last season, playing 36 times, scoring eight goals and featuring regularly under new head coach David Wagner.Wagner had stated that he wanted to sign Paterson permanently this summer, but the raft of changes at the City Ground appear to have frustrated those efforts.With..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Huddersfield ready to give up on signing Nottingham Forest's...

  02-07-2016 12:00
  
  Jamie Paterson's immediate future will be at Nottingham Forest, after Huddersfield Town appeared to give up hope of signing the attacking midfielder this summer.The 24-year-old had a positive loan spell with the Yorkshire club last season, playing 36 times, scoring eight goals and featuring regularly under new head coach David Wagner.Wagner had stated that he wanted to sign Paterson permanently this summer, but the raft of changes at the City Ground appear to have frustrated those efforts.With..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts teenager back on the pitch after being treated for...

  02-07-2016 11:12
  
  A 13-year-old keen footballer has undergone life-saving surgery to treat an incredibly rare aneurysm. Nyle Lathan underwent vascular interventional radiotherapy at Queen's Medical Centre to treat thegiant intracranial aneurysm - a type only thought to occur in five to eight percent of all aneurysms of this type. The teenager's mum, Gemma, explained what her son went through. The 35-year-old, of Rainworth, in Mansfield, said: "It all started seven years ago when he got a viral...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest weekend blog: Transfer gossip, pre-season plans...

  02-07-2016 10:57
  
  This may be one of the last few weekends without a game for Nottingham Forest this summer, but there is still plenty happening at the City Ground.Philippe Montanier and Pedro Pereira are already having a big impact at the club, with more new signings close following the arrival of Apostolos Vellios.While pre-season already has a different look to it, with the duo both keen to ensure Forest are well prepared.Read more: Nottingham Forest plan Portugal training campThe Reds will now head to...
  
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• What's happening for the Lord Mayor's Parade in Nottingham today? - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2016 10:15
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  What's happening for the Lord Mayor's Parade in Nottingham today?
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  Nottingham will have a new mayor this weekend at Councillor Mohammed Saghir is sworn in - but what are we doing to celebrate? For starters, there is the traditional Lord Mayor's Parade, which will see a delegation march from the Old Market Square to ...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Man pleads guilty to racially aggravated criminal damage

  02-07-2016 10:06
  
  A 49-year-old man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to racially aggravated criminal damage. Gary Giles, of no fixed address, will serve a 25-day community order under supervision and was ordered to pay £100 compensation and a £85 victim surcharge. He was sentenced yesterday at Mansfield Magistrates' Court. Police were called to Mill Street on June 28 to reports of a man damaging a parked car.Read more: 89-year-old charged with historic sex offences at Notts schoolGiles...
  
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• turnerturner published England fan arrested for drink driving on one-mile journey home

  02-07-2016 09:20
  
  A football fan was arrested for drink driving during a one-mile journey home from a village pub after watching England's only win in Euro 2016. Nottingham magistrates heard that farmer Robert Oldham, 60, had too much to drink following the 2-1 victory over Wales and was caught by police on the short journey home.The father-of-two failed a breath test and has now been given a 17-month driving ban and fined £300. He must pay £85 prosecution costs and a £30 government...
  
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• turnerturner commented England fan arrested for drink driving on one-mile journey home

  02-07-2016 09:20
  
  A football fan was arrested for drink driving during a one-mile journey home from a village pub after watching England's only win in Euro 2016. Nottingham magistrates heard that farmer Robert Oldham, 60, had too much to drink following the 2-1 victory over Wales and was caught by police on the short journey home.The father-of-two failed a breath test and has now been given a 17-month driving ban and fined £300. He must pay £85 prosecution costs and a £30 government...
  
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• JonPritchard published What's happening for the Lord Mayor's Parade in Nottingham today?

  02-07-2016 08:53
  
  Nottingham will have a new mayor this weekend at Councillor Mohammed Saghir is sworn in - but what are we doing to celebrate?For starters, there is the traditional Lord Mayor's Parade, which will see a delegation march from the Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle, while the new Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Jackie Morris, will travel in a horse and carriage procession.The parade at 11am will include invited guests of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff, Saxon and Norman reenactors..
  
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• JemmaPage published ​Meet the man walking BAREFOOT from Skegness to Liverpool

  02-07-2016 08:13
  
  A man who will be walking from Skegness to Liverpool without any shoes has started preparing for the challenge – by soaking his feet in his own urine. Walking the 159-mile distance is no mean feat, but charity fundraiser Lee Todd will be completing the challenge barefoot. The 50-year-old, who is the founder of the charity Shoe Aid UK, which is based in Lenton Boulevard, will set-off from Skegness on July 30.He will walk through Horncastle, Lincoln, Retford, Sheffield, Glossop and Irlam,...
  
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• Nottingham Craft Beer Week - LeftLion

  02-07-2016 01:02
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  We've got the lowdown. All you need to know about what's going off for Craft Beer Week in Nottingham, with a full overview of events. Words: Shariff Ibrahim. alt text. Nottingham Craft Beer Week is back for its second year, and bars all over the city ...and more »
  
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• Watching brief for Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan as Wales make Euro 2016 semi-finals - Nottingham Post

  02-07-2016 00:32
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  Watching brief for Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan as Wales make Euro 2016 semi-finals
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  Wales pulled off a huge upset as they beat Belgium 3-1 to make it the to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan was again an unused substitute as he awaits his first appearance of the tournament. The Welsh, surprise ...
  
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