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• Leeds United and Championship rivals chase Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward as Aston Villa prepare to let Joleon ... - Daily Mail

  04-08-2016 23:39
  
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  Leeds United and Championship rivals chase Nottingham Forest's Jamie Ward as Aston Villa prepare to let Joleon ...
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  Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward, 30, is attracting interest from Championship rivals Leeds United, Brighton, Birmingham and QPR. Ahead of their first season in the Championship, Aston Villa are ready to let Joelon Lescott leave on a free transfer.and more »
  
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• Safety concerns over planned EDL march lead to Nottingham beach ... - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 22:31
  
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  Safety concerns over planned EDL march lead to Nottingham beach ...
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  The council has decided to temporarily close Nottingham's beach while an English Defence League demonstration takes place nearby. The far-right group plans ...
  Nottingham City Council in EDL beach march ban plea - BBC NewsBBC News
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• Safety concerns over planned EDL march lead to Nottingham beach closure - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 22:31
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  Safety concerns over planned EDL march lead to Nottingham beach closure
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  The council has decided to temporarily close Nottingham's beach while an English Defence League demonstration takes place nearby. The far-right group plans to launch a demonstration and are heading for the city centre summer attraction on Saturday.
  Nottingham City Council in EDL beach march ban pleaBBC Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• JemmaPage published Safety concerns over planned EDL march lead to Nottingham beach...

  04-08-2016 22:13
  
  The council has decided to temporarily close Nottingham's beach while an English Defence League demonstration takes place nearby.The far-right group plans to launch a demonstration and are heading for the city centre summer attraction on Saturday. The demo will finish at Speakers' Corner, near the Brian Clough statue. Councillor Dave Trimble, Nottingham City Council's portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said he was "disappointed" that Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the march...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Safety concerns over planned EDL march lead to Nottingham beach...

  04-08-2016 22:13
  
  The council has decided to temporarily close Nottingham's beach while an English Defence League demonstration takes place nearby.The far-right group plans to launch a demonstration and are heading for the city centre summer attraction on Saturday. The demo will finish at Speakers' Corner, near the Brian Clough statue. Councillor Dave Trimble, Nottingham City Council's portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said he was "disappointed" that Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the march...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad wicket-less for England as Azhar...

  04-08-2016 22:11
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad was wicket-less as Azhar Ali scored a century against England for Pakistan on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.Azhar was dropped twice by England on his way to making 139 before being caught at first slip by captain Alastair Cook off Chris Woakes to the final ball of the day.Joe Root dropped an edge off James Anderson at second slip in the first over after lunch, while Moeen Ali failed to hang on to a return catch.Azhar shared a second-wicket stand of 181...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Who are Nottingham's Olympians set to compete at the Rio Games?

  04-08-2016 22:06
  
  Nottinghamshire will be well represented at the Olympic Games in Rio, which has its Opening Ceremony tomorrow night. We've picked out some of the main stars from our region who will compete in Brazil.Name: Chris AdcockAge: 27From: RavensheadSport: BadmintonCareer highlight: Claimed mixed doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, partnered by wife Gabby, as well as helping GB to team silver at the same event.Chris and Gabby AdcockName: Adam DixonAge: 29From: NottinghamSport:...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers sign forward Alex Nikiforuk - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 21:41
  Nottingham Panthers sign forward Alex Nikiforuk
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  Head coach Corey Neilson has been targeting the 32-year-old for several seasons and so is delighted to have finally got his man, beating off competition from a clutch of Elite League rivals to do so. "He's fast and he reads the game well and he has ...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers sign forward Alex Nikiforuk

  04-08-2016 21:25
  
  Nottingham Panthers have signed Canadian forward Alex Nikiforuk.Head coach Corey Neilson has been targeting the 32-year-old for several seasons and so is delighted to have finally got his man, beating off competition from a clutch of Elite League rivals to do so."He's fast and he reads the game well and he has been a star in leagues of a higher standard than ours," said Neilson."I've had a number of references on Alex and everyone I have talked to speaks highly of him as a player...
  
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• rsherdley published Man took photos of five-year-old girl and abused her

  04-08-2016 21:00
  
  A 20-year-old man has been locked up for two years after he took indecent photographs on his phone of a five-year-old girl and touched her sexually.Mathew Turton was told by a judge today that what he did to the child was a "calculated course of conduct"."You may have been disinhibited by drink, but you knew exactly what you were doing," said Judge Stuart Rafferty QC.Turton, of Poplar Grove, Church Warsop, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the girl twice and three charges...
  
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• JemmaPage published ​Kindness means dad-of-two could get new legs as well as bionic...

  04-08-2016 20:49
  
  A dad-of-two who woke up from a coma without any feet said he cannot believe thousands of people have supported his fundraising campaign to buy a bionic arm and legs. Mark Camamile, of Stirling Grove, Clifton, went into Queen's Medical Centre last October with what he thought was 'man flu', only to wake up four weeks later to discover he had contracted septicemia and had both his feet and his right hand amputated.A fundraising campaign launched by his colleagues at Sytner BMW, in Nottingham,...
  
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• JemmaPage commented ​Kindness means dad-of-two could get new legs as well as bionic...

  04-08-2016 20:49
  
  A dad-of-two who woke up from a coma without any feet said he cannot believe thousands of people have supported his fundraising campaign to buy a bionic arm and legs. Mark Camamile, of Stirling Grove, Clifton, went into Queen's Medical Centre last October with what he thought was 'man flu', only to wake up four weeks later to discover he had contracted septicemia and had both his feet and his right hand amputated.A fundraising campaign launched by his colleagues at Sytner BMW, in Nottingham,...
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Burton Albion - Reds wait on Chris Cohen ... - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 20:47
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  Nottingham Forest v Burton Albion - Reds wait on Chris Cohen ...
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  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor looks ahead to the Reds' first game of the season against Nigel Clough's Burton Albion. Team news: Nottingham Forest ...
  Opposition preview: Nottingham Forest host Burton Albion on opening dayBurton Mail
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• JemmaPage published Stabbing shocks ANOTHER Nottinghamshire neighbourhood

  04-08-2016 20:07
  
  A 'quiet' neighbourhood in Kirkby-in-Ashfield has been left 'shocked, scared and worried' after another stabbing in Nottinghamshire. A man was taken to hospital with stab wounds after the assault, which happened shortly after 1pm today. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after the attack, which took place in Copeland Road. Police closed the road from its junction with Copeland Avenue and Spinney Close..
  
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• rsherdley published Woman abducted child she thought needed a friend

  04-08-2016 20:00
  
  A woman has been spared jail for abducting a 15-year-old girl she was infatuated with, a court heard.Sentencing 28-year-old Amanda Hook today, Judge Timothy Spencer QC told her she had already been given a warning about contacting the child which she had ignored.He imposed a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and 30 days of a rehabilitation activity requirement, all for the abduction in June"I suspect you were infatuated with her," he said.The court was told how the...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire 'can't wait' for T20 Blast quarter-final against...

  04-08-2016 20:00
  
  Nottinghamshire all-rounder Steven Mullaney looks ahead to Monday night's T20 Blast clash with Essex in his latest Post column.All eyes are on Monday night for what is a huge game in the context of our season, when we take on Essex in the quarter-finals of the NatWest T20 Blast at Trent Bridge.I've watched a couple of their games and they're obviously a good side. I saw a stat where it said they've made the last eight in seven of the last eight or nine years.One of those years they beat us, so..
  
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• Bronx scammers tried to steal £400k from Nottingham musketeer - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 19:55
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  Bronx scammers tried to steal £400k from Nottingham musketeer
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  Part-time musketeer Stevie Chaytors had a fight on his hands when scammers from the Bronx used his bank details to try and steal £400,000 in just nine minutes. The New York fraudsters attempted 41 transactions from Mr Chaytors account, but the ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Burton Albion - Reds wait on Chris Cohen...

  04-08-2016 19:44
  
  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor looks ahead to the Reds' first game of the season against Nigel Clough's Burton Albion. Team news: Nottingham Forest will decide whether Chris Cohen is fit enough to face Burton over the next 24 hours, although Philippe Montanier says he has made good progress with the groin problem that saw him limp off against Hull City. The head coach said that Forest do still have doubts over one or two other players, which will include Dexter Blackstock, Michael...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest v Burton Albion - Reds wait on Chris Cohen...

  04-08-2016 19:44
  
  Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor looks ahead to the Reds' first game of the season against Nigel Clough's Burton Albion. Team news: Nottingham Forest will decide whether Chris Cohen is fit enough to face Burton over the next 24 hours, although Philippe Montanier says he has made good progress with the groin problem that saw him limp off against Hull City. The head coach said that Forest do still have doubts over one or two other players, which will include Dexter Blackstock, Michael...
  
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• TracyWalker published Bronx scammers tried to steal £400k from Nottingham...

  04-08-2016 19:39
  
  Part-time musketeer Stevie Chaytors had a fight on his hands when scammers from the Bronx used his bank details to try and steal £400,000 in just nine minutes.The New York fraudsters attempted 41transactions from Mr Chaytors account, but the historical battle re-enactor had the last laugh as his bankblocked their bid for the huge amount of money, which he didn't have anyway.Stevie, of Forest Fields, said the con happened shortly after he clicked on an email which he received, claiming...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Bronx scammers tried to steal £400k from Nottingham...

  04-08-2016 19:39
  
  Part-time musketeer Stevie Chaytors had a fight on his hands when scammers from the Bronx used his bank details to try and steal £400,000 in just nine minutes.The New York fraudsters attempted 41transactions from Mr Chaytors account, but the historical battle re-enactor had the last laugh as his bankblocked their bid for the huge amount of money, which he didn't have anyway.Stevie, of Forest Fields, said the con happened shortly after he clicked on an email which he received, claiming...
  
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• TracyWalker commented 'Not long' until barriers are fitted to combat travellers on...

  04-08-2016 19:27
  
  Nottingham City Council has started legal proceedings to evict travellers which have pitched up on Clifton Village Green.An encampment of around a dozen caravans and vans are on the green, after arriving on Thursday morning.It is the fourth year that the space has been used by travellers, with the vehicles often descending on the site several times a year.Residents have been calling for barriers at the site for years, but Kevin McCormick, former chairman of Clifton Village Residents'...
  
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• Nottmtails published Montanier keen to embrace Clough's Nottingham Forest past, but...

  04-08-2016 19:18
  
  Philippe Montanier is clearly enthusiastic about the prospect of going toe-to-toe with a man who embodies the "glorious past" at Nottingham Forest, in Nigel Clough; his enthusiasm is something that no language barrier could disguise. But, while he enjoys chatting about the history on the banks of the River Trent, the head coach is more concerned about ensuring the club has a bright future as well. Montanier is only too aware of the remarkable achievements of the Brian Clough era...
  
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• Nottingham Post published We want that medal, says Team GB gymnast Ellie Downie ahead of...

  04-08-2016 19:08
  
  Ellie Downie has grown used to picking up medals in the last few years. And she doesn't want that to stop now.This may be the Nottingham teenager's first Olympic Games, but she is very clear about what the target is – at least from Team GB's perspective.Along with elder sister Becky, Ellie helped Great Britain collect team silver at the European Championships in June, providing the perfect preparation for their trip to Rio.And though both will be hoping to impress individually too, the...
  
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• HR firm's new £500000 centre will increase data security - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 19:03
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  HR firm's new £500000 centre will increase data security
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  A new £500,000 centre will help protect key data from cyber attacks at one of the country's largest payroll firms. MHR, headquartered in Nottinghamshire, has installed 800 servers within an 800 sq m space in Beeston. It will back up vital information ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan targets promotion for Notts County and wants fans...

  04-08-2016 19:01
  
  You tend to find that when football managers are quizzed about their ambitions at this time of year, they are usually treated with a great deal of caution.Stock lines about reaching the magical 50 points in order to avoid relegation are common and so too are the cliched quips about first getting to Christmas before assessing targets.But in what has been a refreshing change from the countless guarded responses, the Notts County manager John Sheridan has not been afraid to nail his colours to the.
  
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• 'No offers for Britt Assombalonga', says Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 19:00
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  'No offers for Britt Assombalonga', says Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier
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  Nottingham Forest have had no offers for Britt Assombalonga – and have no plans to sell any of their squad. That was the clear message today from head coach Philippe Montanier, who says talk of the striker leaving the City Ground is "only speculation".
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• JemmaPage published Former Nottinghamshire police officer set up camera in toilet to...

  04-08-2016 18:58
  
  A former Nottinghamshire police officer has been jailed for installing a covert camera in a toilet to film two teenage girls.Scott Mayor was first investigated after it came to light that he had uploaded indecent images of girls onto a Twitter account.After being questioned by police and making admissions, Mayor went home and told his wife that a few years earlier he had, on an occasion, planted a secret filming device in a toilet. The information was passed on to the police.Mayor, who had...
  
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• Gainsborough teenager denies hit-and-run murder bid

  04-08-2016 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenager denies the attempted murder of a pedestrian seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run crash.
  
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• Black Lives Matter plan protests in London, Manchester and ... - The Independent

  04-08-2016 18:43
  
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  Black Lives Matter plan protests in London, Manchester and ...
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  Black Lives Matter are calling for a day of coordinated rebellion and protest across the UK on Friday with demonstrations planned in London, Manchester and ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham City Council in EDL beach march ban plea

  04-08-2016 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A planned English Defence League demonstration and march in Nottingham should be banned, the city council says.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented John Sheridan will not stand in striker Izale McLeod's way if he...

  04-08-2016 18:16
  
  John Sheridan will not stand in Izale McLeod's way if he wants to leave Notts County after admitting he cannot guarantee the striker first-team football.McLeod's future has been under the spotlight this summer and he was linked with a move to the Magpies' League Two rivals Stevenage.Quizzed on the striker's role at Meadow Lane ahead of Saturday's League Two opener at Yeovil Town, boss Sheridan said the forward will not be an automatic choice this term.And the former Oldham manager says if an...
  
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• Nottingham through and through: New lettings manager joins local estate agency - Nottingham Post

  04-08-2016 18:13
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  Nottingham through and through: New lettings manager joins local estate agency
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  He's Nottingham born-and-bred and now he's joined The Nottingham estate agency, Marc Taylor certainly takes his heritage seriously. Marc has been recruited by the local firm as lettings manager and says he is excited about the challenge of being part ...
  
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• karenantcliff published Record low: Rate cut is a boost for borrowers but what about...

  04-08-2016 18:00
  
  With the Bank of England's latest base rate cut to a record low of 0.25 percent, now may be an opportune time to review your mortgage, according to local estate agency William H Brown. Greg Woodhams, divisional mortgage services director at the estate agency said: "Homebuyers and those looking to re-mortgage would do well to review their current mortgage situation following the interest rate cut from the Bank of England. "Now could be a good time to secure a very attractive rate on a...
  
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• karenantcliff commented Record low: Rate cut is a boost for borrowers but what about...

  04-08-2016 18:00
  
  With the Bank of England's latest base rate cut to a record low of 0.25 percent, now may be an opportune time to review your mortgage, according to local estate agency William H Brown. Greg Woodhams, divisional mortgage services director at the estate agency said: "Homebuyers and those looking to re-mortgage would do well to review their current mortgage situation following the interest rate cut from the Bank of England. "Now could be a good time to secure a very attractive rate on a...
  
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• JenniferScott published Would you recognise the challenger to Jeremy Corbyn's Labour...

  04-08-2016 17:51
  
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• JenniferScott commented Would you recognise the challenger to Jeremy Corbyn's Labour...

  04-08-2016 17:51
  
  ocal politicians may be backing the new challenger for the Labour leadership crown - but only 30 percent of people we spoke to in the city centre even recognised his picture.Nottingham East MP Chris Leslie, Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, and Gedling MP Vernon Coaker, joined forces today to try and win voters over to the new man on the block Owen Smith in the upcoming leadership election for their party. But when the Post took his picture out into Old Market Square, just 18 people of...
  
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• Video: Hurts Yard Nottingham and other Independents Planned - West Bridgford Wire

  04-08-2016 17:45
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  Video: Hurts Yard Nottingham and other Independents Planned
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  Some of Nottingham's unique and most interesting shops and businesses will feature in a series of short films under the title HIDDEN, to promote nine areas of the city centre, from Hockley to Derby Road, and highlight the fact that Nottingham has one ...
  
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• TracyWalker published Firearm was used in armed robbery in Bulwell, say police

  04-08-2016 17:30
  
  A firearm was used to threaten a man during an armed robbery in Bulwell, say police.The victim had the contents of his wallet stolen by the offenders and the firearm was also used to assault a second man, causing minor facial injuries, according to investigators.Nottinghamshire Police have released images of two men they want to speak to in a bid to catch the alleged robbers.Read more: Live updates: Man taken to hospital after stabbingOfficers want to speak to the men pictured about the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published The coolest glasses ever? Notts Olympians enjoying life in Brazil...

  04-08-2016 17:24
  
  Nottinghamshire's Olympians are clearly loving life in Rio ahead of the Games, judging from the pictures they've been posting on Instagram since arriving in Brazil.While they have all been training hard, putting in the final preparations for competition, they have also been enjoying seeing the sights, with West Bridgford hockey ace Helen Richardson-Walsh visiting one of the world's most famous places, Sugarloaf Mountain, before she begins her fourth Olympic campaign.Another one of our...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Olympic athletes share Rio 2016 moments on Instagram

  04-08-2016 17:24
  
  Nottinghamshire's Olympians are clearly loving life in Rio ahead of the Games, judging from the pictures they've been posting on Instagram since arriving in Brazil.While they have all been training hard, putting in the final preparations for competition, they have also been enjoying seeing the sights, with West Bridgford hockey ace Helen Richardson-Walsh visiting one of the world's most famous places, Sugarloaf Mountain, before she begins her fourth Olympic campaign.Another one of our...
  
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• rsherdley published Speeding driver persuades judge to slash fine

  04-08-2016 17:13
  
  A speeding driver had his court fine slashed by a judge after he heard about his catalogue of misfortune.Kevin Phang was caught by a police mobile speed camera doing 47mph in a 40mph limit on the A52 Clifton Boulevard on September 7 last year.The delivery driver was given a fine of £220 and ordered to pay a £22 victim surcharge, £85 costs and had three points endorsed on his licence.Read more: Where are the speed cameras this week?Phang, 31, of Scotland Road, Basford, had hoped
  
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• rsherdley commented Speeding driver persuades judge to slash fine

  04-08-2016 17:13
  
  A speeding driver had his court fine slashed by a judge after he heard about his catalogue of misfortune.Kevin Phang was caught by a police mobile speed camera doing 47mph in a 40mph limit on the A52 Clifton Boulevard on September 7 last year.The delivery driver was given a fine of £220 and ordered to pay a £22 victim surcharge, £85 costs and had three points endorsed on his licence.Read more: Where are the speed cameras this week?Phang, 31, of Scotland Road, Basford, had hoped
  
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• Vadaine Oliver: Notts County striker adds new dimension says boss John Sheridan

  04-08-2016 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan says new signing Vadaine Oliver could offer his side a new attacking dimension.
  
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• JonPritchard published Warning issued by exotic fish expert for those thinking of buying...

  04-08-2016 16:56
  
  The latest Disney Pixar film, Finding Dory, is getting everyone interested in tropical fish once again.For those of us who remember Finding Nemo, this is nothing new - but a number of concerns have been raised about taking on blue tang fish (that's what Dory is) as pets.Simon Hill, who runs the tropical fish department at Bardills Garden Centre in Stapleford, said anyone who is considering buying a blue tang should do "research, research and more research".Read more: What Candy Crush...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'No offers for Britt Assombalonga', says Nottingham Forest boss...

  04-08-2016 16:53
  
  Nottingham Forest have had no offers for Britt Assombalonga – and have no plans to sell any of their squad. That was the clear message today from head coach Philippe Montanier, who says talk of the striker leaving the City Ground is "only speculation". Championship rivals Norwich City have repeatedly been linked with a £7m move for Forest's record signing, who cost £5.5m when he moved from Peterborough United roughly two years ago. But, when asked if Forest had...
  
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• Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier reveals he'd been chasing Nottingham Forest...

  04-08-2016 16:41
  
  Philippe Montanier today revealed he had been trying to sign Pajtim Kasami for two years, as he welcomed him to Nottingham Forest. The Reds head coach has brought the Swiss international midfielder to the City Ground on a season-long loan. And Montanier revealed it was the second time he had attempted to sign the 24-year-old – having previously tried to take him to France, when he was in charge at Rennes. "He is a player I wanted to sign two seasons ago, when I was with Rennes....
  
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• Nottmtails commented Philippe Montanier reveals he'd been chasing Nottingham Forest...

  04-08-2016 16:41
  
  Philippe Montanier today revealed he had been trying to sign Pajtim Kasami for two years, as he welcomed him to Nottingham Forest. The Reds head coach has brought the Swiss international midfielder to the City Ground on a season-long loan. And Montanier revealed it was the second time he had attempted to sign the 24-year-old – having previously tried to take him to France, when he was in charge at Rennes. "He is a player I wanted to sign two seasons ago, when I was with Rennes....
  
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