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• Nottinghamshire detective Peter Surgay sacked for 'affair with murderer's lawyer'

  10-08-2016 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer who supported the family of a murder victim is sacked after having an affair with a solicitor of one of the accused.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Helen Richardson-Walsh scores twice as Great Britain secure last...

  10-08-2016 22:48
  
  Great Britain's women's hockey team booked their spot in the Rio 2016 quarter-finals with two games to spare, but West Bridgford's Helen Richardson-Walsh is adamant there is more to come.Richardson-Walsh was joined by Newark's Shona McCallin as they took on world number two side Argentina on Wednesday, knowing full well a third win from as many matches would guarantee a spot in the final eight.And Richardson-Walsh was clearly eager to get the job done as her two goals put Great Britain 2-0 at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published A disastrous debut for one player but it is too early to judge...

  10-08-2016 22:16
  
  Notts County columnist Jacob Daniel says it was a poor start ot the season, but it is too early to make judgments of any players.I get it, we weren't very good last season. This is something that Notts have got to get out of their collective systems if the Magpies are to achieve anything this season.The 2-0 opening day defeat to Yeovil Town was a huge disappointment after a relatively promising pre-season. Notts didn't play well on the day and, despite a promising second half display, the damage
  
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• Nottingham Post commented A disastrous debut for one player but it is too early to judge...

  10-08-2016 22:16
  
  Notts County columnist Jacob Daniel says it was a poor start ot the season, but it is too early to make judgments of any players.I get it, we weren't very good last season. This is something that Notts have got to get out of their collective systems if the Magpies are to achieve anything this season.The 2-0 opening day defeat to Yeovil Town was a huge disappointment after a relatively promising pre-season. Notts didn't play well on the day and, despite a promising second half display, the damage
  
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• Nottingham Post published Molly Renshaw through to 200m breaststoke semi-finals at Rio...

  10-08-2016 21:03
  
  Molly Renshaw has been living and breathing every moment of her debut Olympic Games in Rio.But in qualifying for the semi-finals of the 200m breaststroke, her strongest event, the 20-year-old has proved she isn't here just for the experience.Renshaw's time of 2:23.37minutes was the fifth fastest time from the heats and ensured her safe passage through to the semi-finals, which take place later on Wednesday evening.Racing in the lane next to Danish world record holder Rikke Moller Pedersen, you..
  
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• rsherdley published Defendant thanks jury for their 'not guilty' verdicts

  10-08-2016 20:37
  
  A defendant who allegedly burgled homes and had a disguise - a black cloth mask that bore a resemblance to Batman's - shared his joy with a jury after being cleared of any involvement.Louis Clark, of Rosslyn Drive, Aspley, always denied charges of taking a Ford Focus without consent; burglary in Nottingham Road, Hucknall; aggravated-vehicle taking; and burgling a house of watches and electrical goods in Murby Crescent, Bulwell.And today he was cleared unanimously of the allegations, much to his.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest will really grow in confidence if they get...

  10-08-2016 20:30
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles gives his verdict on Nottingham Forest's start to the season and looks ahead to their next two games.It's been a fantastic start for Philippe Montanier in charge of Nottingham Forest.You can't get any better than winning your opening two games.But the big test will come at Brighton on Friday night. That will tell us a bit more about the team.There does seem to be a lot of positivity around the City Ground at the moment. Hopefully they can carry on the momentum..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest will really grow in confidence if they get...

  10-08-2016 20:30
  
  European Cup winner Garry Birtles gives his verdict on Nottingham Forest's start to the season and looks ahead to their next two games.It's been a fantastic start for Philippe Montanier in charge of Nottingham Forest.You can't get any better than winning your opening two games.But the big test will come at Brighton on Friday night. That will tell us a bit more about the team.There does seem to be a lot of positivity around the City Ground at the moment. Hopefully they can carry on the momentum..
  
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• MattDavies published Notts Outlaws wait to see if West Indies games stop Andre Russell...

  10-08-2016 20:18
  
  Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell admits he faces a monumental selection issue if Alex Hales and Stuart Broad are joined by Andre Russell at NatWest T20 Blast finals day.Newell confirmed the England pair of Broad and Hales are available to play at Edgbaston on August 20.West Indies all-rounder Russell has previously indicated he would be in Birmingham too if the Outlaws made it that far.However, two internationals against India in Florida have been added to the West Indies...
  
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• Nottmtails published Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest in no rush to sell best...

  10-08-2016 19:57
  
  Nottingham Forest will not sell any of their prize assets – unless it is completely in the best interests of the club.That was the message today from Fawaz Al Hasawi, who says he has no plans to sell Britt Assombalonga or Oliver Burke, unless the deal is absolutely right for the Reds.Assombalonga's two goal salvo on the opening day of the campaign has prompted fresh interest in the striker – particularly from Championship rivals Norwich, who are understood to have made at least one..
  
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• Nottmtails commented Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest in no rush to sell best...

  10-08-2016 19:57
  
  Nottingham Forest will not sell any of their prize assets – unless it is completely in the best interests of the club.That was the message today from Fawaz Al Hasawi, who says he has no plans to sell Britt Assombalonga or Oliver Burke, unless the deal is absolutely right for the Reds.Assombalonga's two goal salvo on the opening day of the campaign has prompted fresh interest in the striker – particularly from Championship rivals Norwich, who are understood to have made at least one..
  
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• TomNorton published TV star lamb killed at White Post Farm

  10-08-2016 19:39
  
  Farm staff have been left shocked and saddened after one of its TV star lambs was killed. White Post Farm's Panda Face, a Notts TV mascot, was found dead on Wednesday morning in his paddock in Farnsfield. Panda Face, a Jacob sheep whose name was picked by the Notts TV audience, was found with substantial injuries which appeared to have been caused a large dog. Another lamb was also injured during the attack but has made a partial recovery since. Read more: Animal lovers face fines for...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan says he will respect unwanted Notts County players

  10-08-2016 19:33
  
  John Sheridan will not disrespect his out of favour players at Notts County but maintains their exits hold the key to his transfer plans.The Magpies boss is still keen to add to his squad before the window shuts before the end of the month as he looks to get involved in the League Two promotion chase.But he conceded players will have to leave first before he can add to the team with striker Izale McLeod among those free to leave the club.Should they still remain beyond the end of the window,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented John Sheridan says he will respect unwanted Notts County players

  10-08-2016 19:33
  
  John Sheridan will not disrespect his out of favour players at Notts County but maintains their exits hold the key to his transfer plans.The Magpies boss is still keen to add to his squad before the window shuts before the end of the month as he looks to get involved in the League Two promotion chase.But he conceded players will have to leave first before he can add to the team with striker Izale McLeod among those free to leave the club.Should they still remain beyond the end of the window,...
  
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• AlexBritton commented Police officer sacked after affair with murder accused's...

  10-08-2016 19:32
  
  A police officer who supported the family of a murder victim, while at the same time having an affair with a solicitor representing one of the accused, has been sacked.Detective Constable Peter Surgay was a family liaison officer in the investigation into the murder of Clifford Collinge, who died after suffering 46 injuries in a brutal attack at his home in Warsop, Nottinghamshire, in October 2011.A misconduct panel heard the officer had been in a sexual and "volatile" on-off...
  
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• rsherdley published Mum and daughter started Bilborough fire in a bid to be rehoused

  10-08-2016 19:27
  
  A mother and daughter who wanted to be moved by "housing" from their Bilborough home faked a break-in and set the place on fire, a court heard.Kelly Nelson, 37, and her 19-year-old daughter Whitney Thornton, were spared jail today after an arson attack on their rented digs in Wigman Road on January 28 this year.The sentencing judge, Stuart Rafferty, said if things had gone wrong either or both of them might be dead, injured or scarred for life, and their neighbours might similarly have...
  
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• rsherdley commented Mum and daughter started Bilborough fire in a bid to be rehoused

  10-08-2016 19:27
  
  A mother and daughter who wanted to be moved by "housing" from their Bilborough home faked a break-in and set the place on fire, a court heard.Kelly Nelson, 37, and her 19-year-old daughter Whitney Thornton, were spared jail today after an arson attack on their rented digs in Wigman Road on January 28 this year.The sentencing judge, Stuart Rafferty, said if things had gone wrong either or both of them might be dead, injured or scarred for life, and their neighbours might similarly have...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham researchers seek roadkill badgers to test for...

  10-08-2016 19:08
  
  Scientists are carrying out a survey looking for evidence of tuberculosis (TB) in badgers that are killed on the roads. And they need help from stakeholder groups and organisations in collecting the omnivores' carcasses for examination at The University of Nottingham.A network of farmers wildlife groups is currently being established to use special kits and protocols to ensure both the safety of those doing the collecting and that the badger's remains are suitable for the study.Researchers...
  
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• TomNorton published Two arrested for attempted murder after man hit by car in city

  10-08-2016 18:50
  
  Police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was hit by a car in Nottingham city centre. The incident took place at the junction of Huntingdon Street and Alfred Street North in Nottingham at around 7.25am on Saturday.
  Read more: Revealed: The Notts drugs criminals who will always be watchedTwo men, one aged 24 and one aged 25, are now in police custody. The man who was hit by the car was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre with serious but non-life threatening...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Important for Nottingham Forest to have more players chipping in...

  10-08-2016 18:21
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles has been pleased with the Reds' free-scoring start to the season.It is so important to have different people chipping in with goals, I've always said that.And Nottingham Forest have seen the benefits of that in their first two games.It was encouraging to see Britt Assombalonga get two against Burton Albion – and the type of goals just showed why we missed him so much last season.He's a poacher. He's always there; always on the prowl.It's been great to
  
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• DanRussell published Special needs children in Nottinghamshire need more support,...

  10-08-2016 18:17
  
  Children with special needs in Nottinghamshire are not being prepared for adulthood well enough, according to a special report.Ofsted and the Care Quailty Commission carried out a joint inspection on the county to judge how much support families with children who have disabilities get.The finding were released on Wednesday and showed a mixed picture.Her Majesty's Inspector Phil Harrison wrote to Nottinghamshire County Council to explain the inspectors' findings.He said: "Most parents who...
  
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• JemmaPage published More than half a million people flew from East Midlands Airport...

  10-08-2016 18:02
  
  More than half a million people flew from East Midlands Airport last month. The airport has seen another busy month with passengers travelling for their summer getaway, with a 6.3 percent increase on the same period last year. In July, 570,581 people travelled through the airport to top destinations such as Palma, Alicante, Malaga, Faro and Tenerife. And the summer holidays are expected to see just over one million people using the airport, a 2.8 percent increase on summer 2015, in which...
  
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• JemmaPage commented More than half a million people flew from East Midlands Airport...

  10-08-2016 18:02
  
  More than half a million people flew from East Midlands Airport last month. The airport has seen another busy month with passengers travelling for their summer getaway, with a 6.3 percent increase on the same period last year. In July, 570,581 people travelled through the airport to top destinations such as Palma, Alicante, Malaga, Faro and Tenerife. And the summer holidays are expected to see just over one million people using the airport, a 2.8 percent increase on summer 2015, in which...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest analysis: What have we learned so far under...

  10-08-2016 17:28
  
  Nottingham Forest may only be two games into the new season, but there is already an optimistic mood developing under Philippe Montanier. Here, Paul Taylor looks at what we have learned about the new era, during the wins over Burton and Doncaster.David Vaughan is still a class act: Nottingham Forest fans have not seen much of him this summer, for one reason or another.The midfielder was at the European Championships with Wales, but had to endure a frustrating watching vigil, without getting a...
  
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• turnerturner published Eat curry in Notts to help kids in Nepal

  10-08-2016 17:26
  
  Everyone loves a good curry in an authentic setting, and a mouthful of chicken tikka masala should taste even better knowing it is helping children be educated in Nepal.Mewar Haveli, on Radcliffe Road, is hosting a charity night on September 19 to raise cash for a school that was damaged by an earthquake which killed 8,000 people in April 2015.Restaurant director Suraj Pathak is aiming to raise as much money as he can before flying out to Chitwan District in October to buy vital equipment for...
  
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• turnerturner commented Eat curry in Notts to help kids in Nepal

  10-08-2016 17:26
  
  Everyone loves a good curry in an authentic setting, and a mouthful of chicken tikka masala should taste even better knowing it is helping children be educated in Nepal.Mewar Haveli, on Radcliffe Road, is hosting a charity night on September 19 to raise cash for a school that was damaged by an earthquake which killed 8,000 people in April 2015.Restaurant director Suraj Pathak is aiming to raise as much money as he can before flying out to Chitwan District in October to buy vital equipment for...
  
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• Nottingham Balloon Festival flop won't be back again - Nottingham Post

  10-08-2016 17:26
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  Nottingham's first Tunes and Balloons Fiesta will also be its last - with organisers quitting the business following a series of festival flops. Punters had been promised a "mega weekend of hot air balloons" when the event hit the Forest Recreation ...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nottingham Balloon Festival flop won't be back again

  10-08-2016 17:19
  
  Nottingham's first Tunes and Balloons Fiesta will also be its last - with organisers quitting the business following a series of festival flops.Punters had been promised a "mega weekend of hot air balloons" when the event hit the Forest Recreation Ground earlier this yearbut instead dozens of families left disappointed, complaining the two grounded balloons were a "let down".Speaking after the event, which took place across the late May bank holiday weekend, mum-of-two...
  
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• RachelGorman commented Nottingham Balloon Festival flop won't be back again

  10-08-2016 17:19
  
  Nottingham's first Tunes and Balloons Fiesta will also be its last - with organisers quitting the business following a series of festival flops.Punters had been promised a "mega weekend of hot air balloons" when the event hit the Forest Recreation Ground earlier this yearbut instead dozens of families left disappointed, complaining the two grounded balloons were a "let down".Speaking after the event, which took place across the late May bank holiday weekend, mum-of-two...
  
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• MattDavies commented Three more Nottingham Forest games moved for Sky Sports coverage

  10-08-2016 17:14
  
  Three more Nottingham Forest games will be shown on Sky Sports, it has been announced.Forest, who play Brighton in front of the TV cameras on Friday night, will also have their matches against Cardiff, Barnsley and Ipswich televised in October and November.Read more: Al Hasawi hopeful on safety certificateThe game against Cardiff on Saturday October 22 has been switched from 3pm to 5.30pm, while the trip to Ipswich on Saturday November 19 has also been moved to a 5.30pm kick-off.Another away...
  
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• NottmPostEG published All you need to know about Hyson Green Cultural Festival

  10-08-2016 17:00
  
  The Forest Recreation Ground will host the third annual Hyson Green Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 13 (12 noon to 6pm), a free event featuring live music, food and drink, crafts, workshops and more. Here's the lowdown...What is it?A free community festival celebrating the multiculturalism of the Hyson Green. What's happening?World music, dance, martial arts, DJing, world cuisine, craft stalls, a raffle, information stalls and more. There'll be live music from hip hop duo Young T and...
  
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• Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest owner discusses investment with different parties - BBC News

  10-08-2016 16:26
  
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  Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest owner discusses investment with different parties
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  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi is "discussing investment in the club with different parties", despite saying in July that he hoped a takeover would be completed in a month. Forest are awaiting EFL approval for the purchase of the club by ...
  Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest in no rush to sell best players ...Nottingham Post
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi open to club invest
  
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• DanRobinson published 150 jobs to be created at aerospace firm using £1.1m...

  10-08-2016 16:26
  
  A Nottinghamshire firm that manufactures aircraft parts for the likes of Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Boeing has been selected for a £1.1m Government-backed programme that could double sales and create 150 jobs.Icon Aerospace Technology Ltd, which employs more than 200 people in Retford, will be helped by Sharing in Growth (SiG) to become more competitive so it can boost sales from about £12m to £24m by 2020.The SiG programme attracts £1.1m from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man lands £500 bill foor dumping two bags of rubbish

  10-08-2016 16:25
  
  Dumping two bags of rubbish in a car park landed a man with a £503 bill after he was caught on film. Jobless Gordon Micallef told Nottingham Magistrates Court today that his car was full of household waste and he was heading for a council tip in Kimberley. But the 44-year-old claimed he then received a phone call to say his 82-year-old father was ill and might need to be hurriedly taken to hospital. Nicola Gray, mitigating, told the magistrates: "He realised his car was overflowing...
  
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• LynetteP published All you need to know about this weekend's Nottingham Food and...

  10-08-2016 16:23
  
  The Nottingham Food and Drink Festival is back this weekend, even bigger and better, with stacks of foodie fun for all the family in Wollaton Park. Now in its third year, at least 14,000 visitors are expected and this is what they can look forward to over the two-day extravaganza. Celebrity chefs Topping the bill is enfant terrible Marco Pierre White who is a frequent visitor to his city centre restaurant but this is a rare opportunity to see him getting hands-on and is sure todraw a...
  
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• Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest owner discusses investment with different parties

  10-08-2016 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi says he is discussing potential investment with "different parties".
  
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• LynetteP published Crazy inflatables, croquet and tea with the Sheriff - fun...

  10-08-2016 16:15
  
  Fundraising isn't all about 10k runs and jumping out of an aeroplane. As these events prove, there's plenty of other ways to have fun.
  Gung Ho! NottinghamA 5k race with a difference on ten of the greatest inflatable obstacles on the planet. With the world's largest inflatable obstacle and Europe's biggest ever inflatable slide it sounds like lots bonkers bouncy fun.September 17 is the date and Wollaton Park the place.Nottingham Hospitals Charity is a local charity partner and has places...
  
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• JHLewis published Olympic star's cupping fashion hits Nottingham

  10-08-2016 16:00
  
  Michael Phelps is the most highly decorated Olympian in history – not just the 21 gold medals but all the red blobs that adorn his skin. Now the super-swimmer's go-faster marks – left by ache-relieving suction cups – have prompted Nottingham folk to splash out on the ancient Chinese therapy. "We have had two or three extra customers in the last week," says therapist Su Ling at the Yi Xin Tang clinic in Trinity Walk. Read more: All you need to know about the Robin...
  
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• DanRobinson published How USA and Canada could hold key to thriving Midlands Engine

  10-08-2016 15:53
  
  Businesses in Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to drive forward the Midlands Engine by seeking out new trade deals in the United States and Canada.The Government-supported forum, which aims to attract investment and create jobs in the region, will visit the two countries in its inaugural trade mission next month.This first in a series of market visits was announced by Government at the recent Midlands Engine Business Summit, and will be the first time that businesses and organisations from..
  
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• NottmPostEG published All you need to know about the Robin Hood Tattoo Festival

  10-08-2016 15:30
  
  The Robin Hood Tattoo Festival returns to Nottinghamshire for the third year running. Here's what to expect...What is it?Its aim is to exhibit the finest tattoo artists from across the country. As well as showing off their work, they'll be tattooing over the weekend. It's essentially a celebration of tattoo culture, for fans of body art to come together to chat, admire and get inked. When is it?Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21, 11am to 9pm.Where will it be taking place?Cotgrave Welfare...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest hopeful over safety certificate issues, says Al...

  10-08-2016 15:00
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi has offered a fresh pledge that Nottingham Forest are working to resolve their ground safety certificate issues – and hopes the City Ground will soon be back to full capacity.Only 23,012 fans were allowed to watch the dramatic opening day win over Burton Albion, after Nottinghamshire County Council capped the City Ground capacity at 80 percent, over concerns about the safety certificate.But Al Hasawi says further meetings have been held with the council in recent days and..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Richard Hounslow hopes experience will count in search for gold...

  10-08-2016 14:41
  
  Richard Hounslow believes wily experience will trump youthful exuberance when he and David Florence take to the white water in search of an Olympic gold medal on Thursday.The C2 pairing made light work of Monday's heats, needing just one run to post a time of 103.27 seconds that was good enough to secure their spot in the semi-finals.Having picked up a silver medal four years ago in London, the pair showed just why they have spent so much time out in Brazil preparing for these Games.A slick,...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Smoker's £100 bill for dropping a fag butt

  10-08-2016 14:31
  
  A smoker got a £100 bill after failing to pay a £50 litter ticket for dropping a cigarette end on Front Street, Arnold. Shannon Pressley was spotted committing the offence on May 5 - when a litter bin was only five metres away - magistrates in Nottingham were told this morning. She was issued with the ticket by a neighbourhood warden working for Gedling Borough Council. But she failed to pay, even after being sent a reminder 20 days later, said Hannah Cash, prosecuting. Pressley, 20,
  
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• DanRobinson published This Notts firm is one of the greenest in the UK

  10-08-2016 14:12
  
  Waste management firm Wastecycle has been credited as one of the greenest firms in the country after receiving the very highest environmental certificate by a group that sets standards.The Colwick Industrial Estate-based firm is now one of 100 UK businesses to be awarded a Green Accreditation by Investors in the Environment (iiE), a not-for-profit environmental accreditation scheme.It was also one of three companies recognised with the iiE's Great Green Star award – an accolade for going..
  
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• RachelGorman published New Bake Off cooking range available at Aldi from £1.99

  10-08-2016 14:00
  
  With The Great British Bake Off about to make a TV comeback, there will no doubt be a surge in budding bakers trying to rustle up some tasty treats for family and friends.It need not cost the earth either with budget supermarket Aldi releasing a limited new Bake Off range, which will be online and in stores from August 14.Read more: BBC iPlayer viewers now need a TV licence under new stricter rulesThe range starts from £1.99 and includes everything from weighing scales to counter-top...
  
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• DanRobinson published Students get taste of lawyer life – with 4 jobs up for...

  10-08-2016 14:00
  
  Budding young solicitors were given a taste of life in a law firm during a work experience project – as they competed for jobs.Eight students took part in the two-week annual vacation scheme at Eversheds, in Nottingham, last month.It involved shadowing solicitors, drafting documents, attending meetings and visiting court.The students hoped to impress enough to be offered a position in the company, with seven training contracts available over the next two years – and either three or..
  
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• JemmaPage published When does the Nottingham Post's Baby of the Year competition...

  10-08-2016 13:59
  
  Practice your poses and showcase your smile – the Post's Baby of the Year competition launches in Nottingham's Old Market Square next week. Last year around 1,000 babies and toddlers were entered into the annual competition, which is split into four categories; 0-9 months, 10-18 months, 19-36 months and 3-5 years old. The winners in each category will be given a £500 cheque. One child will also be declared the over baby or toddler of the year and receive an additional...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest and Notts County fans can nominate for new Goal...

  10-08-2016 13:57
  
  Nottingham Forest seem to have found their goalscoring touch this season, and fans are being asked to keep their eye out for a potential goal of the month contender.Sky Bet and the EFL have launched a Goal of the Month award for the 2016/17 campaign, with supporters set to play a key part.The public can put forward goals for a panel to consider, with fans of the Reds, Notts County and Mansfield Town all able to get involved.You can tweet Goal of the Month contenders to @SkyBet using the hashtag.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Review: Father Brown - The Curse of the Invisible Man, Theatre...

  10-08-2016 13:46
  
  Father Brown – the Curse of the Invisible Man is the third of four plays in the Classic Thriller Season at Nottingham's Theatre RoyalThe third Thriller Season offering stands in stark, and happy, contrast to last week's Durbridge. It's a new play, from John Goodrum, set in 1906 and loosely based on two of G K Chesterton's Father Brown stories.A sweet young artist and her aunt, an old friend of Father Brown, seek his help. The younger woman has received a highly threatening letter from an..
  
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• Nottmtails published Fawaz Al Hasawi says he is still the man running Nottingham...

  10-08-2016 13:21
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes a deal to inject fresh investment into Nottingham Forest will still get the green light – but today insisted that he is still the man running the club and pledged that his commitment will not waver.The Reds' Kuwaiti owner says he has financed the arrival of new head coach Philippe Montanier and the seven signings the Frenchman has brought to the City Ground this summer.Al Hasawi says his total investment in the club now stands at £106m – and he is ready to
  
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