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• Notts County 1-2 Plymouth Argyle

  16-08-2016 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nauris Bulvitis' first goal in English football hands Plymouth their first victory of the season at Notts County.
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest 'will fight for victory', says Philippe...

  16-08-2016 23:51
  
  Philippe Montanier has told his Nottingham Forest players to keep believing – because he is convinced they are on the right path in the Championship. The Reds head coach was frustrated to see his side spurn numerous opportunities to take at least a point from Brentford, amid a narrow 1-0 defeat. Britt Assombalonga was denied by a superb save in injury time, as Forest pushed for an equaliser at Griffin Park, on a night when they did boast a little more attacking threat. But Scott...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest 'will fight for victory', says Philippe...

  16-08-2016 23:51
  
  Philippe Montanier has told his Nottingham Forest players to keep believing – because he is convinced they are on the right path in the Championship. The Reds head coach was frustrated to see his side spurn numerous opportunities to take at least a point from Brentford, amid a narrow 1-0 defeat. Britt Assombalonga was denied by a superb save in injury time, as Forest pushed for an equaliser at Griffin Park, on a night when they did boast a little more attacking threat. But Scott...
  
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• Brentford 1-0 Nottingham Forest

  16-08-2016 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Hogan scores the only goal of the game for Brentford in their win over Nottingham Forest at Griffin Park.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County 1 Plymouth Argyle 2: Match report

  16-08-2016 23:26
  
  Jake Jervis returned to haunt Notts County as he inspired Plymouth Argyle to victory at Meadow Lane.The striker had a loan spell with the Magpies in the early part of his career when at Birmingham City, but failed to score a single goal for the club.But he produced a stunning strike early in the first half when he drilled in from 18 yards following a sublime first touch.Jon Stead scored his second goal of the season with a wonderful solo effort, and when Sonny Bradley hit his own post it looked.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Brentford 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Reds player ratings

  16-08-2016 23:15
  
  Stephen Henderson: Unlucky with the opener as made two brilliant saves in the build-up. Not tested too much apart from that. Rating: 6/10Eric Lichaj: Stuck to his defensive duties for the most part, and didn't do too bad a job of it. Rating: 6/10Matt Mills: Added a bit of gravitas at the back, but couldn't prevent the visitors from once again looking shaky. Rating: 6/10Read more: Brentford 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match reportDamien Perquis: Still doesn't look comfortable at the heart of the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Brentford 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Reds player ratings

  16-08-2016 23:15
  
  Stephen Henderson: Unlucky with the opener as made two brilliant saves in the build-up. Not tested too much apart from that. Rating: 6/10Eric Lichaj: Stuck to his defensive duties for the most part, and didn't do too bad a job of it. Rating: 6/10Matt Mills: Added a bit of gravitas at the back, but couldn't prevent the visitors from once again looking shaky. Rating: 6/10Read more: Brentford 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match reportDamien Perquis: Still doesn't look comfortable at the heart of the...
  
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• Nottmtails published Brentford 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match report

  16-08-2016 23:05
  
  It was another night of frustration and of familiar frailties, but there was also an improved performance from Nottingham Forest, who were beaten only by a solitary strike from Scott Hogan.There was an element of defensive fragility in the game's only goal, which secured three points for Brentford. But, unlike at Brighton, Forest will have left Griffin Park feeling they had deserved more. Not a win, but perhaps a point.Sub Britt Assombalonga almost wrote the perfect headlines, following the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Brentford 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Match report

  16-08-2016 23:05
  
  It was another night of frustration and of familiar frailties, but there was also an improved performance from Nottingham Forest, who were beaten only by a solitary strike from Scott Hogan.There was an element of defensive fragility in the game's only goal, which secured three points for Brentford. But, unlike at Brighton, Forest will have left Griffin Park feeling they had deserved more. Not a win, but perhaps a point.Sub Britt Assombalonga almost wrote the perfect headlines, following the...
  
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• Nottingham is one of the unhealthiest places in the country, statistics show - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 21:29
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  Nottingham is one of the unhealthiest places in the country, statistics show
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  Nottingham is one of the top three unhealthiest cities in England according to new statistics. Government research shows only Blackpool and Liverpool come out worse in the analysis which measured diet, exercise, obesity and prevalence of smoking. The ...
  
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• TomNorton published Kimberley brewery site development angers residents again

  16-08-2016 21:23
  
  CAMPAIGNERS have called on their local councillors to intervene in the re-development of an historic Nottinghamshire Brewery. The Kimberley Brewery site, which has been the subject of housing development since 2007, has yet again become a cause for concern for local residents over revisions to plans Campaigners say the design of 25 of the homes planned for the site will ruin the character of the historic brewing site which dates back to the 19th century. The new application was submitted...
  
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• TomNorton commented Kimberley brewery site development angers residents again

  16-08-2016 21:23
  
  CAMPAIGNERS have called on their local councillors to intervene in the re-development of an historic Nottinghamshire Brewery. The Kimberley Brewery site, which has been the subject of housing development since 2007, has yet again become a cause for concern for local residents over revisions to plans Campaigners say the design of 25 of the homes planned for the site will ruin the character of the historic brewing site which dates back to the 19th century. The new application was submitted...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Michael Whitaker 'deflated' as Great Britain exit team jumping...

  16-08-2016 20:58
  
  Nottingham's Michael Whitaker bemoaned Great Britain's rotten luck as they failed to qualify for the second round of the team jumping competition at Rio 2016 after a series of faults proved costly.Nick Skelton, aboard Big Star, and Ben Maher, aboard Tic Tac, both picked up four faults before Whitaker and his horse Cassionato were due to ride.A nervy start saw Whitaker drop his whip during a tricky combination of jumps, although he didn't let that deter him during a largely improved second half..
  
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• TomNorton commented Nottingham is one of the unhealthiest places in the country,...

  16-08-2016 20:43
  
  Nottingham is one of the top three unhealthiest cities in England according to new statistics. Government research shows only Blackpool and Liverpool come out worse in the analysis which measured diet, exercise, obesity and prevalence of smoking. The city ranks third worst in England when it comes to the proportion of people at 24.1% of the population in 2015 compared to a national average of 16.9%. The proportion of overweight children, aged four to five, came in at 26.7 per cent in...
  
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• RachelGorman published Behind the scenes at Nottingham pizza restaurant Inferno

  16-08-2016 20:30
  
  On a busy weekend, the chefs at fast food joint Inferno can make up to 550 pizzas a day - so it's just as well the ten inch dish can be made in the same time as a decent cup of tea.Well, at least it can if you know what you're doing (which we didn't as a morning behind the scenes of the Milton Street eatery proved).But what was lacking in technique, skill or artistic flair was more than compensated for in enthusiasm and an apparently as yet untapped talent of being able to make nearly every...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Britt Assombalonga on the bench but Matt Mills returns for...

  16-08-2016 20:07
  
  Britt Assombalonga was back in the Nottingham Forest squad for their midweek match at Brentford, but the striker had to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench - after attending the birth of his new baby and travelling down to London this afternoon.Head coach Philippe Montanier made five changes to the team which was beaten 3-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night.Matt Mills returned to the defence having shaken off a groin injury, and he was joined in the back line by Eric Lichaj...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Britt Assombalonga on the bench but Matt Mills returns for...

  16-08-2016 20:07
  
  Britt Assombalonga was back in the Nottingham Forest squad for their midweek match at Brentford, but the striker had to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench - after attending the birth of his new baby and travelling down to London this afternoon.Head coach Philippe Montanier made five changes to the team which was beaten 3-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night.Matt Mills returned to the defence having shaken off a groin injury, and he was joined in the back line by Eric Lichaj...
  
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• turnerturner published Teen's lie over robbery exposed by electronic tag signal, jury...

  16-08-2016 20:04
  
  A teenager claimed to be at home when armed robbers raided a Clifton store but he was caught out by the signal from the electronic tag on his ankle, a jury heard. The 17-year-old had a tag around an ankle to ensure he was obeying an 8pm curfew. But the tag also gave information of his location at any time and revealed he was "in the vicinity" of Costcutters Mini Market on Dungannon Road at around 7pm on February 25.At that time, the manager and his wife were being robbed by hooded...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Chris Read and Graeme Swann do battle to break fundraising record

  16-08-2016 19:38
  
  An annual charity cricket match hosted by Nottinghamshire captain Chris Read and retired England spinner Graeme Swann has smashed its previous fundraising record.An impressive £6,500 will be split between supporting the NSPCC's therapeutic services in Nottingham and helping Bowel Cancer UK's fight against the disease.Two teams made up of pros and amateurs were captained by Read and Swann in a Twenty20 match at Radcliffe-on-Trent CC. After three hours of play in the sunshine, Swann's team..
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire 'where they deserve to be' says Mick Newell after...

  16-08-2016 19:13
  
  Mick Newell says Nottinghamshire are exactly where they deserve to be after sliding to the bottom of Division One in the County Championship.Notts lost to Hampshire, who move above them, by 176 runs after being bowled out for 291 on the final day at Trent Bridge.Steven Mullaney hit 137 and Brendan Taylor 58, but director of cricket Newell says his top six have disappointed again after Notts were dismissed cheaply in the first innings."We'll get what we deserve. At the moment we're where we...
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottinghamshire 'where they deserve to be' says Mick Newell after...

  16-08-2016 19:13
  
  Mick Newell says Nottinghamshire are exactly where they deserve to be after sliding to the bottom of Division One in the County Championship.Notts lost to Hampshire, who move above them, by 176 runs after being bowled out for 291 on the final day at Trent Bridge.Steven Mullaney hit 137 and Brendan Taylor 58, but director of cricket Newell says his top six have disappointed again after Notts were dismissed cheaply in the first innings."We'll get what we deserve. At the moment we're where we...
  
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• Nottingham's smart Aleks, aged 11, joins the Mensa elite - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 19:03
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  Nottingham's smart Aleks, aged 11, joins the Mensa elite
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  The latest child to be admitted to Mensa would have been marked down for high achievement when he learned to spell his surname. Aleks Nieszczerzewski is the latest recruit to the international brainbox club - before he has even started secondary school.
  
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• JHLewis published Nottingham's smart Aleks, aged 11, joins the Mensa elite

  16-08-2016 19:00
  
  The latest child to be admitted to Mensa would have been marked down for high achievement when he learned to spell his surname. Aleks Nieszczerzewski is the latest recruit to the international brainbox club - before he has even started secondary school.Aleks, 11, who graduates this summer to Christ the King Academy in Arnold, has been admitted to the world's biggest IQ society as one of just 288 under-12s in a national membership of 20,000.Read more: Bar offers all-you-can-eat baconHe registered
  
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• Virgin Trains East Coast August strikes suspended

  16-08-2016 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Virgin East Coast train workers suspend plans for strikes due to start this week.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Jail for man who smashed courthouse window because he wanted to...

  16-08-2016 18:10
  
  A man who smashed a courthouse window and another at the Nottinghamshire Achives building before pleading to be locked up has been granted his wish.Michael McKenna has been sent to prison for eight weeks after admitting smashing the pane at Nottingham Family Court and the archives building, in Wilford Street on Friday.Nottingham Magistrates Court had heard previously that the 22-year-old had been sentenced to two community orders last week, but was so determined to go to prison he walked...
  
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• RachelGorman published BBC reveal first cast photo of remade Are You Being Served?

  16-08-2016 18:10
  
  Nottingham's Mathew Horne and Sherrie Hewson have undergone quite the transformation for the one-off reboot of department store sitcom Are You Being Served?Former Loose Woman Sherrie looks unrecognisable in her pink Mrs Slocombe wig while Gavin and Stacey's Mat cuts quite the dashing figure as Mr Grace (the original Young Mr Grace's grandson) in the remake, which will be shown sometime in September.Read more: Nottingham stars Mat Horne and Sherrie Hewson to appear in Are You Being Served?...
  
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• RachelGorman commented BBC reveal first cast photo of remade Are You Being Served?

  16-08-2016 18:10
  
  Nottingham's Mathew Horne and Sherrie Hewson have undergone quite the transformation for the one-off reboot of department store sitcom Are You Being Served?Former Loose Woman Sherrie looks unrecognisable in her pink Mrs Slocombe wig while Gavin and Stacey's Mat cuts quite the dashing figure as Mr Grace (the original Young Mr Grace's grandson) in the remake, which will be shown sometime in September.Read more: Nottingham stars Mat Horne and Sherrie Hewson to appear in Are You Being Served?...
  
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• County Championship: Hampshire hand crushing defeat to Nottinghamshire

  16-08-2016 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teenager Brad Wheal takes 6-51 as Hampshire beat Nottinghamshire by 176 runs in the Division One relegation battle.
  
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• turnerturner published Edwalton family preparing to swim the channel

  16-08-2016 17:36
  
  A family from Edwalton have been dipping their toes in local lakes in a bid to prepare for a swim across the English Channel.The Jacksons are set to swim the 21 miles to France on August 17 to raise as much as they can for the British Heart Foundation and a hospice.They will split the race into a five-part relay until reaching Cap Gris Nez.The charities have a deep connection to the family after Matt, 26, needed open heart surgery when he was six."I have wanted to swim the channel for 45...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Michael O'Connor privileged to be Notts County captain

  16-08-2016 17:30
  
  Michael O'Connor says it is an honour to be given the chance to captain Notts County.The former Crewe midfielder was handed the armband by boss John Sheridan and hopes he can spearhead a charge to League Two promotion.O'Connor made his debut as skipper at the weekend as Notts secured a 1-1 draw against Stevenage at Meadow Lane.Read more: Five things we learned from the 1-1 draw with StevenageThe 28-year-old made a classy start and revealed that Sheridan had told him he wanted him to be skipper..
  
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• JHLewis published Nottinghamshire picnics: where to go and what to pack

  16-08-2016 17:10
  
  There were rare signs of picnic weather earlier this week. As the school holidays continue, we suggest seven places to spread the blanket ... and seven hamper essentials.1. Victoria Embankment, NottinghamThe city's best place for a lazy day on the grass, with river views, a choice of sunshine or shade and fields behind the avenue for a family kickabout or cricket match. The toll bridge kiosk is ideal for sandwich and snack top-ups, while at the Trent Bridge end of the lawns, Riverbank will offer
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire thrashed by Hampshire as relegation looms large...

  16-08-2016 16:59
  
  Nottinghamshire are bottom of the table and staring relegation in the face after defeat to Hampshire in a County Championship game they simply could not afford to lose.Needing to bat out the final day at Trent Bridge, another batting collapse, this time either side of tea, meant they were dismissed for 291 in 94 overs to lose by 176 runs on a flat pitch.It was a result which allowed Hampshire to move above Mick Newell's side in Division One as they boosted their own survival hopes.Notts are now.
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottinghamshire thrashed by Hampshire as relegation looms large...

  16-08-2016 16:59
  
  Nottinghamshire are bottom of the table and staring relegation in the face after defeat to Hampshire in a County Championship game they simply could not afford to lose.Needing to bat out the final day at Trent Bridge, another batting collapse, this time either side of tea, meant they were dismissed for 291 in 94 overs to lose by 176 runs on a flat pitch.It was a result which allowed Hampshire to move above Mick Newell's side in Division One as they boosted their own survival hopes.Notts are now.
  
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• Children's day nursery in Nottingham to expand - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 16:47
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  Children's day nursery in Nottingham to expand
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  One of Nottingham's largest children's day nurseries is to expand after securing a £400,000 bank loan. Stepping Stones Day Nursery, in Arboretum Street, will offer additional childcare places for pre-school children and create 12 new jobs after ...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Children's day nursery in Nottingham to expand

  16-08-2016 16:32
  
  One of Nottingham's largest children's day nurseries is to expand after securing a £400,000 bank loan.Stepping Stones Day Nursery, in Arboretum Street, will offer additional childcare places for pre-school children and create 12 new jobs after receiving the funding from Barclays. The expansion will cost more than £500,000, with the additional costs being met by a Grant from the Nottingham City Early Years Team and company reserves. The plans include extending on the current site to..
  
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• JonPritchard published Gym equipment abandoned on public footpath in Giltbrook

  16-08-2016 16:30
  
  Sports retailer Decathlon has said it will clean up gym equipment that was abandoned on a public footpath behind its store in Giltbrook. A cross trainer was left in the middle of the footpath, while a tent bag, two bikes and another piece of gym equipment were in the stream which runs alongside the retail park. Bonnie Reedman, who works at the nearby Cossall Industrial Estate, walked down the path on her lunch break and said she was shocked to see the equipment there.
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• JonPritchard published Why clearing means there is no need to panic if you haven't got...

  16-08-2016 15:46
  
  A level students from across Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to consider the benefits of studying near to home, as universities and colleges across the region gear up for an influx of local students applying late through clearing.Nottingham Trent University says that staff have been on the phones since the beginning of summer, talking to students who have changed their minds and decided to study closer to home.Many universities across the country are geared up to talk to students who are...
  
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• Nottingham sportswear brand PlayerLayer teams up with Selfridges - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 15:32
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  Nottingham sportswear brand PlayerLayer teams up with Selfridges
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  Nottingham-based sportswear brand PlayerLayer has teamed up with Selfridges to celebrate a summer of sport by opening a "fly your flag" leggings studio pop-up at the London department store. Located on the third floor at Selfridges' new Body Studio ...
  
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• National Rum Day: Where to celebrate in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 15:25
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  National Rum Day: Where to celebrate in Nottingham
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  It seems every day, week or month is a national something or other. A month dedicated to celebrating beds is a bit of a yawn but a day in honour of rum is definitely an excuse to indulge in the spirit or make it twice as nice in a cocktail so all hail ...and more »
  
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• GemmaToulson published Fifteen new jobs at consultancy

  16-08-2016 15:25
  
  Fifteen new jobs are being created at a specialist multi-disciplinary technical and management consultancy in Newark. Waldeck Consulting has announced plans to hire at least 50 new recruits over the next 12 months due in part to a £1.5m funding package from Santander Corporate and Commercial.The jobs are being created across the company's 15 UK bases, including 15 new roles at Waldeck's base in Mather Road, Newark.This will increase its core workforce by 20 percent at the office which...
  
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• Sex shop Delta Love has licence renewed - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 15:08
  
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  Sex shop Delta Love has licence renewed
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  The owners of a sex shop that has been running for 30 years have been left very satisfied after its licence was renewed. Councillors agreed to allow the sex establishment licence for the Delta Love shop, in Radford Road, Hyson Green, to continue ...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Nottingham sportswear brand PlayerLayer teams up with Selfridges

  16-08-2016 15:06
  
  Nottingham-based sportswear brand PlayerLayer has teamed up with Selfridges to celebrate a summer of sport by opening a "fly your flag" leggings studio pop-up at the London department store.Located on the third floor at Selfridges' new Body Studio, the new venture opened in store and online on August 9 to offer customers limited edition printed leggings. Read more: Watch England stars show off their new kit - designed in NottinghamPlayerLayer, which has its headquarters in West...
  
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• TracyWalker published Sex shop Delta Love has licence renewed

  16-08-2016 15:03
  
  The owners of a sex shop that has been running for 30 years have been left very satisfied after its licence was renewed.Councillors agreed to allow the sex establishment licence for the Delta Love shop, in Radford Road, Hyson Green, to continue.During a meeting at Loxley House today, the owners of the shop, Robert and David Gleedwood, told councillors and council officers that they had had no real problems at the premises, which sells DVDs and marital aids, since they began running it more than.
  
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• TracyWalker commented Sex shop Delta Love has licence renewed

  16-08-2016 15:03
  
  The owners of a sex shop that has been running for 30 years have been left very satisfied after its licence was renewed.Councillors agreed to allow the sex establishment licence for the Delta Love shop, in Radford Road, Hyson Green, to continue.During a meeting at Loxley House today, the owners of the shop, Robert and David Gleedwood, told councillors and council officers that they had had no real problems at the premises, which sells DVDs and marital aids, since they began running it more than.
  
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• Nottingham Post published ​Nottingham Forest's Britt Assombalonga announces the birth of...

  16-08-2016 14:54
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga revealed on Instagram the birth of his daughter earlier today. After 24 hours of labour, Britt and his girlfriend Laura Wooldridge welcomed daughter Amiyah Beatrice Assombalonga into the world. The 23 year old wrote on his social media page on Tuesday: "She came in weighing 8.8lbs. "Words cannot describe this joy we have of making our family whole, the best day of my life for sure nothing has topped it! "Although I wasn't...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented ​Nottingham Forest's Britt Assombalonga announces the birth of...

  16-08-2016 14:54
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga revealed on Instagram the birth of his daughter earlier today. After 24 hours of labour, Britt and his girlfriend Laura Wooldridge welcomed daughter Amiyah Beatrice Assombalonga into the world. The 23 year old wrote on his social media page on Tuesday: "She came in weighing 8.8lbs. "Words cannot describe this joy we have of making our family whole, the best day of my life for sure nothing has topped it! "Although I wasn't...
  
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• Stop changing the team Philippe Montanier, says Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns - Nottingham Post

  16-08-2016 14:37
  
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  Stop changing the team Philippe Montanier, says Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns
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  Ahead of Nottingham Forest's game at Brentford, Reds legend Kenny Burns urges head coach Philippe Montanier to stop changing his team so much. I don't understand the need for the Nottingham Forest head coach, Philippe Montanier, to keep changing ...
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• Nottingham Post published Stop changing the team Philippe Montanier, says Nottingham Forest...

  16-08-2016 14:14
  
  Ahead of Nottingham Forest's game at Brentford, Reds legend Kenny Burns urges head coach Philippe Montanier to stop changing his team so much.I don't understand the need for the Nottingham Forest head coach, Philippe Montanier, to keep changing the team.If it isn't broke, why fix it? In my day, you always put out your best team possible.If you played well and helped the team get a result in the last game, you were in.But even if the manager is chopping and changing, the players should still know
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Stop changing the team Philippe Montanier, says Nottingham Forest...

  16-08-2016 14:14
  
  Ahead of Nottingham Forest's game at Brentford, Reds legend Kenny Burns urges head coach Philippe Montanier to stop changing his team so much.I don't understand the need for the Nottingham Forest head coach, Philippe Montanier, to keep changing the team.If it isn't broke, why fix it? In my day, you always put out your best team possible.If you played well and helped the team get a result in the last game, you were in.But even if the manager is chopping and changing, the players should still know
  
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• LynetteP published National Rum Day: Where to celebrate in Nottingham

  16-08-2016 13:59
  
  It seems every day, week or month is a national something or other.A month dedicated to celebrating beds is a bit of a yawn but a day in honour of rum is definitely an excuse to indulge in the spirit or make it twice as nice in a cocktail so all hail National Rum Day.If you're heading out into Nottingham, here's some of the top haunts - and we're not just talking about a rum and coke.The Rum HouseObviously. With a name like that there's an extensive rum list from around the world,...
  
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