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• Nottingham Post published Steven Mullaney magic can't prevent Nottinghamshire defeat

  27-07-2016 21:00
  
  After a match that was an absolute credit to 50-over cricket and had offered superb entertainment for nearly 5,000 supporters at North Marine Road, Notts Outlaws lost by two wickets with two balls to spare to Yorkshire Vikings.The match was a particular triumph for Tim Bresnan, who followed two important wickets with the new ball by making a match-winning 95 not out to steer his side home after the tensest of run chases. The result also greatly strengthens Yorkshire's chances of making the...
  
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• BenIreland published Jack Archer's friends to open book of condolence for teenager who...

  27-07-2016 20:45
  
  Close friends of teenager Jack Archer, who died in a crash between his bike and a car, are set to open a book of condolence for "the funniest and sweetest lad you would ever meet". The popular 14-year-old, from Newton, was knocked off his bike in Chapel Lane, Bingham, when cycling home with a friend on Monday night.Jack's friends now say they are expecting "half the school" to turn out to say goodbye to Jack, a pupil at Toot Hill School, at their event by the bandstand in...
  
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• One-Day Cup: Tim Bresnan's limited-overs best helps Yorkshire beat Notts

  27-07-2016 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tim Bresnan hits 95 not out, his highest limited-overs score, as Yorkshire beat Notts in the One-Day Cup.
  
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• TracyWalker published Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links could move...

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
  A Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links wants to come and "live happily ever after in Sherwood Forest" after being approved for release. Ravil Mingazov wants to join his former wife and their teenage son, who live in Nottingham, and is understood to have made his request to the Home Office. The 48-year-old Russian national's lawyer says he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time" when Pakistani authorities stormed an Al Qaeda safe house in Faisalabad,...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links could move...

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
  A Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links wants to come and "live happily ever after in Sherwood Forest" after being approved for release. Ravil Mingazov wants to join his former wife and their teenage son, who live in Nottingham, and is understood to have made his request to the Home Office. The 48-year-old Russian national's lawyer says he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time" when Pakistani authorities stormed an Al Qaeda safe house in Faisalabad,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Honorary degree for ex-Nottingham Forest full-back Viv Anderson...

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
  Post columnist Garry Birtles says the honorary degree received by former Nottingham Forest team-mate Viv Anderson is well deserved.I was so pleased to see my old team-mate Viv Anderson has been awarded an honorary degree by Nottingham Trent University.When I first heard I wondered where mine was! But when you think about it, you can see why Viv was chosen.It's richly deserved for all that he achieved in football. Not only did he win European Cups and a league championship, but he was the first..
  
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• JHLewis published Head for Embankment to check out Nottingham's summer butterflies

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
  Nature lovers can admire Nottingham's riverside wildlife during a butterfly count on Thursday. City council park rangers Simon Jenkins and Steve Doughty will lead the local contribution to the charity Butterfly Conservation's summer survey. All are welcome and it starts at 1pm from the Victoria Embankment playground and paddling pool. No equipment is necessary and butterfly checklists will be supplied."We could see some Meadow Browns and Ringlets in the wild flower meadow, and perhaps some...
  
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• JHLewis commented Head for Embankment to check out Nottingham's summer butterflies

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
  Nature lovers can admire Nottingham's riverside wildlife during a butterfly count on Thursday. City council park rangers Simon Jenkins and Steve Doughty will lead the local contribution to the charity Butterfly Conservation's summer survey. All are welcome and it starts at 1pm from the Victoria Embankment playground and paddling pool. No equipment is necessary and butterfly checklists will be supplied."We could see some Meadow Browns and Ringlets in the wild flower meadow, and perhaps some...
  
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• Head for Embankment to check out Nottingham's summer butterflies - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
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  Head for Embankment to check out Nottingham's summer butterflies
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  City council park rangers Simon Jenkins and Steve Doughty will lead the local contribution to the charity Butterfly Conservation's summer survey. All are welcome and it starts at 1pm from the Victoria Embankment playground and paddling pool. No ...
  
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• Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links could ... - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
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  Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links could ...
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  A Guantanamo Bay prisoner with suspected Al Qaeda links wants to come and "live happily ever after in Sherwood Forest" after being approved for release.and more »
  
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• JamesPallatt published Jake Ball will vie with Steven Finn to replace injured Ben Stokes...

  27-07-2016 18:54
  
  Nottinghamshire's Jake Ball will vie with Steven Finn to replace injured Ben Stokes in England's third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, after keeping his place in the squad.The England and Wales Cricket Board today confirmed Ball's inclusion alongside county team-mates Alex Hales and Stuart Broad – and Stokes' absence from a 13-man squad with a torn calf.Stokes limped out of England's attack as they closed on their series-levelling victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford on Monday.Jake...
  
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• Meet the team who promote Nottingham to visitors and investors ... - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 18:51
  
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  Nottinghamshire's new place marketing organisation (PMO), Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, was officially formed on April 1. Its aim is to attract ...and more »
  
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• 31 things to do in Nottinghamshire and beyond this summer - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 18:24
  
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  31 things to do in Nottinghamshire and beyond this summer
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  The six week summer holiday is finally upon us. Many children from across the county are off school for the extended period of time leaving parents with the challenge as to how to keep them entertained. If you're looking for some inspiration of what ...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Meet the team who promote Nottingham to visitors and investors

  27-07-2016 18:18
  
  Nottinghamshire's new place marketing organisation (PMO), Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, was officially formed on April 1. Its aim is to attract more visitors and inward investment to Nottinghamshire, helping to boost economic growth and job creation. Gemma Toulson speaks to the key figures from the organisation. What is it?Tourism organisation Experience Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City Council's inward investment department, Invest in Nottingham, and Nottingham Means Business (NMB).
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Meet the team who promote Nottingham to visitors and investors

  27-07-2016 18:18
  
  Nottinghamshire's new place marketing organisation (PMO), Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, was officially formed on April 1. Its aim is to attract more visitors and inward investment to Nottinghamshire, helping to boost economic growth and job creation. Gemma Toulson speaks to the key figures from the organisation. What is it?Tourism organisation Experience Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City Council's inward investment department, Invest in Nottingham, and Nottingham Means Business (NMB).
  
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• NottmPostEG published 31 things to do in Nottinghamshire this summer

  27-07-2016 18:15
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• NottmPostEG published 31 things to do in Nottinghamshire and beyond this summer

  27-07-2016 18:15
  
  The six week summer holiday is finally upon us. Many children from across the county are off school for the extended period of time leaving parents with the challenge as to how to keep them entertained. If you're looking for some inspiration of what you can do with the kids, grand-kids, nieces or nephews this summer, or something to do yourself, read on for an ultimate list of things to do in Nottinghamshire.1) Summer Nights Film Festival, Wollaton Hall, Friday August 26 – 28 ...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented 31 things to do in Nottinghamshire this summer

  27-07-2016 18:15
  
  The six week summer holiday is finally upon us. Many children from across the county are off school for the extended period of time leaving parents with the challenge as to how to keep them entertained. If you're looking for some inspiration of what you can do with the kids, grand-kids, nieces or nephews this summer, or something to do yourself, read on for an ultimate list of things to do in Nottinghamshire.1) Summer Nights Film Festival, Wollaton Hall, Friday August 26 – 28 ...
  
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• JenniferScott published Jennifer Scott: Let's celebrate Pride but remember there is more...

  27-07-2016 18:08
  
  As Pride comes back to town this weekend, political correspondent Jennifer Scott celebrates how far gay rights have come - but says it is not time to sit back. There is more work to be done. When I popped out for my regular 'breath of fresh air' at work the other day, I saw the most gorgeous couple. They were both stunning, looking into each other's eyes deeply, giggling and clearly madly in love. As they strolled along hand in hand, unaware of anyone else around them - especially the lonely,...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Jennifer Scott: Let's celebrate Pride but remember there is more...

  27-07-2016 18:08
  
  As Pride comes back to town this weekend, political correspondent Jennifer Scott celebrates how far gay rights have come - but says it is not time to sit back. There is more work to be done. When I popped out for my regular 'breath of fresh air' at work the other day, I saw the most gorgeous couple. They were both stunning, looking into each other's eyes deeply, giggling and clearly madly in love. As they strolled along hand in hand, unaware of anyone else around them - especially the lonely,...
  
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• BenIreland published Dad who had feet and a hand amputated 'overwhelmed' as colleagues...

  27-07-2016 18:07
  
  A man who had two feet and an arm amputated says he is 'overwhelmed' by the generosity of people who have donated to help him get a bionic arm.Mark Camamile, of Clifton, went home with 'man flu' and woke up with both of his feet amputated and also lost his right hand after being diagnosed with septicaemia.A fundraising campaign launched by his colleagues at Sytner BMW in Nottingham has shot up to over £20,000 of the £27,000 he needs for a bionic arm, which will give him back his...
  
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• DanRobinson published Growing Notts firm that protects St Paul's Cathedral from fire

  27-07-2016 18:01
  
  Fire and security solutions firm Tecserv UK Limited – which protects buildings owned by Marks & Spencer, English Heritage and Harvey Nichols – has marked its 15th birthday by rebranding.The company, which employs more than 50 staff at its headquarters in Underwood, near Selston, hopes the new brand identity and website will help it grow further as it plans to expand its team.Its employees include a team of field-based service engineers who install and maintain fire alarm systems,
  
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• JenniferScott published A month after Brexit - which predictions were fact or fiction?

  27-07-2016 17:56
  
  There were promises of a brave new world and horror stories of a ruined economy, but no-one really knew how Brexit would affect us in Nottingham or in the wider country before the big vote.But now a month has passed since the EU referendum and we ask what is the reality behind all the rhetoric?1) We will have control of our bordersOne of the biggest parts of the Brexit campaign was to "regain control of our borders" and cut down immigration - mainly by removing ourselves from the EU...
  
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• JenniferScott commented A month after Brexit - which predictions were fact or fiction?

  27-07-2016 17:56
  
  There were promises of a brave new world and horror stories of a ruined economy, but no-one really knew how Brexit would affect us in Nottingham or in the wider country before the big vote.But now a month has passed since the EU referendum and we ask what is the reality behind all the rhetoric?1) We will have control of our bordersOne of the biggest parts of the Brexit campaign was to "regain control of our borders" and cut down immigration - mainly by removing ourselves from the EU...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented I hope we don't see parallels between Platt and Montanier at...

  27-07-2016 17:55
  
  Garry Birtles says he is wary of Nottingham Forest signing too many players with no Championship experience in his latest Post column.Signing three players in a day is pretty rare and the addition of Hildeberto Pereira, Damien Perquis and Stephen Henderson certainly gives Nottingham Forest depth in their squad.Unfortunately we don't know how good Pereira and Perquis will be, while Henderson might not start considering goalkeeper Dorus de Vries is the player of the year.They have pedigree and I..
  
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• Eager school-leavers raise funds for Nottingham teenager's medication - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 17:28
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  Eager school-leavers raise funds for Nottingham teenager's medication
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  A group of youngsters have responded to the plight of a fellow teenager by organising a series of events to help raise funds for the medication she desperately needs. Elly Blacknell, 14, has already lost a leg to a rare form of bone cancer and she ...
  
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• JenniferScott published Firefighters rush to tackle blaze at Notts industrial site

  27-07-2016 17:21
  
  Fire crews are battling a blaze in the north of the county at an industrial site.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said they had sent engines from Edwinstowe and Retford to the site off Ollerton Road in Tuxford.
  The industrial premise is just off Ollerton Road and is close to #Tuxford. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/FNbfwS44zJ— Notts Fire (@nottsfire) July 27, 2016The call came in at 3.17pm, saying two pallets and a trailer are well alight. Three fire engines are on the scene, with...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Take a look at what Center Parcs' new village will look like

  27-07-2016 17:15
  
  Center Parcs has been given the go-ahead to build its first village outside of the UK after being granted planning permission for a new site in Ireland.The company, which has its headquarters in Ollerton and was ranked as Nottinghamshire's 12th largest company in the Post's Top 200 Companies publication, plans to develop a 395-acre site near Ballymahon in County Longford - creating its sixth village and first outside of the UK.An artist's impression of the pancake house and beach kiosk at the...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Take a look at what Center Parcs' new village will look like

  27-07-2016 17:15
  
  Center Parcs has been given the go-ahead to build its first village outside of the UK after being granted planning permission for a new site in Ireland.The company, which has its headquarters in Ollerton and was ranked as Nottinghamshire's 12th largest company in the Post's Top 200 Companies publication, plans to develop a 395-acre site near Ballymahon in County Longford - creating its sixth village and first outside of the UK.An artist's impression of the pancake house and beach kiosk at the...
  
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• How glass noticeboards could help to quadruple this company's income - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 17:14
  How glass noticeboards could help to quadruple this company's income
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  Noticeboards are used in many homes and businesses across the country every day – but people could soon by writing on glass rather than whiteboards thanks to a Nottingham firm. Online retailer Boards Direct has introduced magnetic glass noticeboards ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Cat survives after being put through a 60C wash

  27-07-2016 17:09
  
  A pet cat has used up one of its nine lives after trapping itself in a washing machine while its owner put it on a 60C cycle.Bengal crossbreed Bobby climbed into the machine for a sleep, but was quickly woken as the wash began - with vets saying he was "very lucky" to have survived the ordeal.Owner Lisa Keefe, of the Meadows, said she immediately stopped the machine when she heard a loud thudding sound and found her beloved pet inside.The nine-month-old cat was taken to Nottingham Pet...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Court told seven-year-old had never been to school

  27-07-2016 17:01
  
  Education chiefs have discovered a boy who has never been to school - although he is seven years old.The lad's parents were at Nottingham Magistrate's Court today accused of failing to ensure the regular attendance of another son aged 14.But when they showed up in court they had the seven-year-old with them - prompting questions from officials.The court was told that the family were originally from Poland, and were now living in Hyson Green. City Council education officer Jackie Martin told...
  
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• Rider banned from keeping horses over cruelty to ex-racehorse Jimmy - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 16:57
  
  Rider banned from keeping horses over cruelty to ex-racehorse Jimmy
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  A disabled woman was told she caused days of suffering to a former racehorse called Jimmy after she failed to treat a deep cut to one of his back legs. Paula McQuaid, 52, was banned for life from keeping horses after magistrates heard that she treated ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Stephen Henderson ready to battle for Nottingham Forest No.1 spot

  27-07-2016 16:46
  
  Stephen Henderson admits he is facing a big challenge to oust Dorus de Vries from his position as Nottingham Forest number one – but it is a battle he is ready for. The 28-year-old admits he may have to bide his time when it comes to getting an opportunity to prove himself with the Reds, with de Vries having deservedly claimed the Player of the Season award back in May. Henderson, who signed a two-year contract after joining from relegated Charlton Athletic, knows he will not simply...
  
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• JHLewis published Eager school-leavers raise funds for Nottingham teenager's...

  27-07-2016 16:39
  
  A group of youngsters have responded to the plight of a fellow teenager by organising a series of events to help raise funds for the medication she desperately needs.Elly Blacknell, 14, has already lost a leg to a rare form of bone cancer and she needs to raise £96,000 for a treatment that could stop the disease returning.Read more: Gran blames cuts after five-hour ambulance waitThe family has already raised several thousand pounds with events including a supermarket bag-packing session,..
  
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• TomNorton published 'Blame the cuts'says gran who waited nearly five hours for...

  27-07-2016 16:37
  
  A great-grandmother was left waiting almost five hours "in agony" for an ambulance after a fall left her immobile. Joyce Widdison says she was left on the floor of her bathroom in the middle of the night as paramedics struggled to reach her home.Although the incident was not life-threatening and did not lead to a hospital visit, Joyce, of Challond Court in Bestwood Park, said the pain was "unbearable" as she and her husband waited patiently for a crew to arrive. After...
  
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• Why will hundreds of people be kissing in Nottingham city centre? - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 16:35
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  Why will hundreds of people be kissing in Nottingham city centre?
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  The mass gesture of affection, called The Big Proud Kiss, is part of Nottinghamshire Pride on Saturday, July 30 and is a show of solidarity for the LGBT community. It will happen in Broad Street at the end of the Pride parade, which sets off in ...
  
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• Dog that went on run for eight months found in Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 16:33
  
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  Dog that went on run for eight months found in Nottinghamshire
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  A globe-hopping dog, saved from the streets of Romania, has been caught in Nottingham after going on the run for eight months. Leah, a German shepherd cross collie, was brought over to the UK in November through an animal rescue charity before being ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Rider banned from keeping horses over cruelty to ex-racehorse...

  27-07-2016 16:30
  
  A disabled woman was told she caused days of suffering to a former racehorse called Jimmy after she failed to treat a deep cut to one of his back legs. Paula McQuaid, 52, was banned for life from keeping horses after magistrates heard that she treated her bay's cut hind leg with Germolene, antiseptic spray and a bandage - before leaving it to get worse.The owner of the stables where Jimmy was kept, near Kimberley, noticed the six-inch wound was getting worse and tried without success to...
  
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• DanRobinson published How glass noticeboards could help to quadruple this company's...

  27-07-2016 16:01
  
  Noticeboards are used in many homes and businesses across the country every day – but people could soon by writing on glass rather than whiteboards thanks to a Nottingham firm.Online retailer Boards Direct has introduced magnetic glass noticeboards manufactured by German company Sigel after forming an exclusive partnership to sell the innovative products in the UK.It comes as the company, based in the Lenton Lane Industrial Estate, expands its business overseas and plans to quadruple its..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Why will hundreds of people be kissing in Nottingham city centre?

  27-07-2016 16:00
  
  Hundreds - maybe thousands - of people will be kissing in Nottingham city centre this weekend.The mass gesture of affection, called The Big Proud Kiss, is part of Nottinghamshire Pride on Saturday, July 30 and is a show of solidarity for the LGBT community. It will happen in Broad Street at the end of the Pride parade, which sets off in Castlegate (opposite Marks and Spencer) at around 11.30am and goes through the city centre, The Lace Market and Hockley.A minute's silence will be held when the.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Now a local businesswoman is going on Celebrity Big Brother

  27-07-2016 16:00
  
  A Long Eaton businesswoman who has appeared on The Apprentice and Loose Women will be joining Nottingham businessman Grant Bovey on Celebrity Big Brother.Saira Khan, who rose to fame in the inaugural reality TV series and was narrowly beaten in the final, has been confirmed as a celebrity contestant in this year's show, which begins on Thursday, July 28. The businesswoman, who was born in Long Eaton, has since become a television personality, making appearances on The Martin Lewis Money Show and
  
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• TomNorton published Dog that went on run for eight months found in Nottinghamshire

  27-07-2016 15:50
  
  A globe-hopping dog, saved from the streets of Romania, has been caught in Nottingham after going on the run for eight months. Leah, a German shepherd cross collie, was brought over to the UK in November through an animal rescue charity before being taken to a foster home in Scunthorpe. However Leah, thought to be between three and four years of age, escaped from her home by jumping over a seven foot fence in November and was living feral, in the middle of winter, for several months. Read...
  
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• TomNorton commented Dog that went on run for eight months found in Nottinghamshire

  27-07-2016 15:50
  
  A globe-hopping dog, saved from the streets of Romania, has been caught in Nottingham after going on the run for eight months. Leah, a German shepherd cross collie, was brought over to the UK in November through an animal rescue charity before being taken to a foster home in Scunthorpe. However Leah, thought to be between three and four years of age, escaped from her home by jumping over a seven foot fence in November and was living feral, in the middle of winter, for several months. Read...
  
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• Notts' Ball named in England Test squad

  27-07-2016 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England all-rounder Ben Stokes is ruled out of next week's third Test against Pakistan with a calf injury.
  
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• JonPritchard published Cat rescued from wall cavity by firefighters in Nottinghamshire

  27-07-2016 15:33
  
  A cat had to be rescued from inside a wall after it became stuck this morning.The 'paw' animal had to rescued after getting stuck in the wall at the leisure centre at The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth just after 10.30am.The moggy managed to get itself into a hole in the wall on an area of the site where work is being carried out. Fire crews from Blidworth fire station used thermal imaging cameras to try and track down the cat.Read more: Passengers evacuated after double decker bus fire in.
  
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• Nottingham Forest safety certificate situation is yet another shambles ... - Nottingham Post

  27-07-2016 15:30
  
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  Nottingham Forest great Garry Birtles gives his frank take on the capacity of the City Ground being restricted to 24357 in his Post column. A few weeks ago I ...and more »
  
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• JenniferScott published Did you see the Audi that could be a vital clue over the death of...

  27-07-2016 15:24
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a dark-coloured Audi overtake a 14-year-old cyclist before he died in a collision on Monday night.Jack Archer, of Newton, has now been formerly identified by police as the victim of the crash, which happened at 10.15pm in Chapel Lane, Bingham, when he was cycling home with a friend. A 28-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision, has been questioned...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest safety certificate situation is yet another...

  27-07-2016 15:05
  
  Nottingham Forest great Garry Birtles gives his frank take on the capacity of the City Ground being restricted to 24,357 in his Post column.A few weeks ago I wrote how optimistic I was about the season ahead when it came to Nottingham Forest.A new manager, or head coach, was appointed and I liked the way he spoke about his vision for the team. I still do.Unfortunately, all that is easily overshadowed by more shambolic stuff behind the scenes.How a Championship football club cannot have a full...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest safety certificate situation is yet another...

  27-07-2016 15:05
  
  Nottingham Forest great Garry Birtles gives his frank take on the capacity of the City Ground being restricted to 24,357 in his Post column.A few weeks ago I wrote how optimistic I was about the season ahead when it came to Nottingham Forest.A new manager, or head coach, was appointed and I liked the way he spoke about his vision for the team. I still do.Unfortunately, all that is easily overshadowed by more shambolic stuff behind the scenes.How a Championship football club cannot have a full...
  
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