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• Forest reported to have shown interest in Toulouse midfielder - Nottingham Post

  25-08-2016 22:53
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  Forest reported to have shown interest in Toulouse midfielder
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  According to French newspaper L'Equipe, Brighton and Hove Albion are keen to recruit the 23-year-old and could be prepared to make an offer, with the Reds also said to have made enquiries. Akpa-Akpro's contract with the French club runs out in 2017 and ...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest reported to have shown interest in Toulouse...

  25-08-2016 22:43
  
  Nottingham Forest have reportedly shown an interest in Toulouse midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro.According to French newspaper L'Equipe, Brighton and Hove Albion are keen to recruit the 23-year-old and could be prepared to make an offer, with the Reds also said to have made enquiries.Akpa-Akpro's contract with the French club runs out in 2017 and he has reportedly refused to sign an extension.He came close to joining Trabzonspor, in Turkey, earlier in the summer but the deal fell through and he
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Steve Evans backs former club Leeds United to beat Nottingham...

  25-08-2016 21:36
  
  Former Leeds United boss Steve Evans has backed his old club to beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday.The Whites, now managed by Garry Monk, head to the City Ground on the back of successive victories, over Sheffield Wednesday and Luton Town, the latter in the EFL Cup.Forest also made it back-to-back wins when they beat Millwall on Tuesday night to set up a third round tie against Arsenal.That 2-1 result made it four wins from six for Reds boss Philippe Montanier, who, like Monk, was appointed...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Steve Evans backs former club Leeds United to beat Nottingham...

  25-08-2016 21:36
  
  Former Leeds United boss Steve Evans has backed his old club to beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday.The Whites, now managed by Garry Monk, head to the City Ground on the back of successive victories, over Sheffield Wednesday and Luton Town, the latter in the EFL Cup.Forest also made it back-to-back wins when they beat Millwall on Tuesday night to set up a third round tie against Arsenal.That 2-1 result made it four wins from six for Reds boss Philippe Montanier, who, like Monk, was appointed...
  
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• Life-support to be turned off for 'no smile' baby girl

  25-08-2016 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge rules that medics can stop giving life-support treatment to a seriously ill baby unable to smile.
  
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• JemmaPage published Campaign set up to raise money for Michael Bugg's family

  25-08-2016 20:52
  
  Close friends of missing dad Michael Bugg have started a campaign to raise money to support the young family he has left behind.Mr Bugg's friends and family had spent days searching for him after he was last seen leaving the Southbank Bar, in West Bridgford, where he had been celebrating a friend's 40th birthday, in the early hours of Sunday morning.Extensive searches were carried out in the area adjacent to the River Trent and specialist boat teams were deployed to assist with the search.On...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Campaign set up to raise money for Michael Bugg's family

  25-08-2016 20:52
  
  Close friends of a man who went missing and was found dead in the River Trent have started a campaign to raise money to support the young family left behind.Michael Bugg's friends and family had spent days searching for him after he left the Southbank Bar, in West Bridgford, in the early hours of Sunday morning and disappeared..Extensive searches were carried out around the River Trent and specialist boat teams were brought in to help.On Wednesday, a body was pulled from the water, and the...
  
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• Nottingham Forest must send out a message - by keeping prize assets, says Philippe Montanier - Nottingham Post

  25-08-2016 20:51
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  Nottingham Forest must send out a message - by keeping prize assets, says Philippe Montanier
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  Nottingham Forest must show they are strong, by rejecting any offers they receive for their prize assets before the end of the transfer window. That was the message today from Philippe Montanier, who believes the Reds must hold on to key players like ...
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest must send out a message - by keeping prize...

  25-08-2016 20:45
  
  Nottingham Forest must show they are strong, by rejecting any offers they receive for their prize assets before the end of the transfer window. That was the message today from Philippe Montanier, who believes the Reds must hold on to key players like Britt Assombalonga and Oliver Burke, if they have any 'ambition' to be a success in the Championship. Montanier has spoken to chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi and says the Forest owner shares his belief that the club must fend off any interest in their...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest must send out a message - by keeping prize...

  25-08-2016 20:45
  
  Nottingham Forest must show they are strong, by rejecting any offers they receive for their prize assets before the end of the transfer window. That was the message today from Philippe Montanier, who believes the Reds must hold on to key players like Britt Assombalonga and Oliver Burke, if they have any 'ambition' to be a success in the Championship. Montanier has spoken to chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi and says the Forest owner shares his belief that the club must fend off any interest in their...
  
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• Cooking up a future for Nottingham's asylum seekers and refugees - Nottingham Post

  25-08-2016 20:21
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  Cooking up a future for Nottingham's asylum seekers and refugees
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  Food could be the foundation for new lives in Nottingham for dozens of refugees and asylum seekers from the world's most hostile environments. One growing and cooking group organised by the Rainbow Project is helping women and children develop new ...
  
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• Izale McLeod: Yeovil Town sign striker and loan Bournemouth's Ben Whitfield

  25-08-2016 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker Izale McLeod joins Yeovil Town on a free transfer and Bournemouth's Ben Whitfield arrives on loan until January.
  
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• Izale McLeod: Yeovil Town sign striker and Bournemouth's Ben Whitfield

  25-08-2016 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker Izale McLeod joins Yeovil Town on a free transfer and Bournemouth's Ben Whitfield arrives on loan until January.
  
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• JemmaPage published Person cut out of car after two-vehicle crash in Stapleford

  25-08-2016 20:03
  
  A person had to be cut out of a car after a two-vehicle crash in Stapleford.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the collision shortly after 6pm today at the junction of Hickings Lane and Ilkeston Road. The driver of one of the cars was taken to hospital. No-one involved in the crash are thought to have serious injuries.At 7.10pm, a spokeswoman for the police told the Post: "The crash needed a full road closure and that is still in place at the moment."Both vehicles are in the process...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Person cut out of car after two-vehicle crash in Stapleford

  25-08-2016 20:03
  
  A person had to be cut out of a car after a two-vehicle crash in Stapleford.Nottinghamshire Police were called to the collision shortly after 6pm today at the junction of Hickings Lane and Ilkeston Road. The driver of one of the cars was taken to hospital. No-one involved in the crash are thought to have serious injuries.At 7.10pm, a spokeswoman for the police told the Post: "The crash needed a full road closure and that is still in place at the moment."Both vehicles are in the process...
  
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• JHLewis published Cooking up a future for Nottingham's asylum seekers and refugees

  25-08-2016 20:00
  
  Food could be the foundation for new lives in Nottingham for dozens of refugees and asylum seekers from the world's most hostile environments.One growing and cooking group organised by the Rainbow Project is helping women and children develop new bonds in a strange country and another cooking group is helping men and women learn catering skills, giving them the chance of sustainable livelihoods.The first group has been operating at All Saints' Church in Nottingham since January. Members are all.
  
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• Nottingham Post published I think that will be it for me internationally but what a way to...

  25-08-2016 19:38
  
  West Bridgford's Helen Richardson-Walsh reflects on an incredible Rio Olympic Games which saw her ultimate career goal realised as Team GB won gold after a thrilling final against the Netherlands. And the hockey star admits it may now be time to retire from international action.Dreams do come true.As soon as we got it back to 3-3, we didn't need to say anything, we all knew to just hold on and not concede again to get it to penalties, we were that confident we'd win if we got there. I could...
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Leeds - find out which key players will be fit to face United - Nottingham Post

  25-08-2016 19:03
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  Nottingham Forest v Leeds - find out which key players will be fit to face United
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  Nottingham Forest v Leeds - find out which key players will be fit to face Unite... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. Philippe Montanier oversees the action at Millwall. Montanier aims to follow Arsene Wenger's ...and more »
  
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• zararubin published Huge GCSE turnaround for one of Nottingham's worst performing...

  25-08-2016 19:00
  
  Students at one of Nottingham's worst-performing secondary schools are celebrating huge exam success - as the school itself marks a huge turnaround in pass rates. The Oakwood Academy, formally known as Big Wood School, in Bewcastle Road, received a 71 per cent English and Maths GCSE pass rate – up from just 37 per cent last year. It was also one of six schools placed in "special measures" in November 2013. The newly-formed academy is still awaiting its first Ofsted...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest v Leeds - find out which key players will be...

  25-08-2016 19:00
  
  As Nottingham Forest look to secure a third consecutive home win, Philippe Montanier will be hoping for a far less dramatic and stressful afternoon than those witnessed against Burton and Wigan, when the Reds had to work hard to secure 4-3 victories. But the visit of Leeds also represents the hardest challenge of the season so far at the City Ground and here Paul Taylor looks at all the key factors of what is likely to be another absorbing game. Talking tactics: This section is meant to be a...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan gives insight into his man-management as Adam...

  25-08-2016 18:44
  
  Notts County head to Crawley Town at the weekend looking for a second successive victory. Ahead of the game, boss John Sheridan gives an insight into his man-management technique.John Sheridan was so incredibly talented that he was one of those players who never had to worry about being left out.On the occasions the manager thought a different direction was required, however, then he would seek answers.But, as he humorously admitted, he invariably ended up agreeing with their reasons."For...
  
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• The best I Am Team GB events in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  25-08-2016 18:42
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  The best I Am Team GB events in Nottingham
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  Thousands of people from Nottinghamshire are expected to help create the nation's biggest ever sports day as the country celebrates the homecoming of Britain's medal-winning Olympians. The free events, which take place across the city on Saturday, are ...
  
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• JemmaPage published The best I Am Team GB events in Nottingham

  25-08-2016 18:39
  
  Thousands of people from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are expected to help create the nation's biggest ever sports day as the country celebrates the homecoming of Britain's medal-winning Olympians. The free events, which take place across the city on Saturday, are part of The National Lottery and ITV's I Am Team GB initiative, which is inviting clubs and societies to put on events to enthuse the next generation of athletes. Team GB brought home a record-breaking 67 titles across 19 sports...
  
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• JemmaPage published Teen caught up in Tunisia attack celebrates GCSE results despite...

  25-08-2016 18:20
  
  A teenager who missed eight months of school after being caught up in the Tunisia terrorist attack last year is celebrating her GCSE results.Millie Twells was separated from her family after a gunman killed 38 people in June last year when he targeted tourists on the beach and Riu Imperial Marhaba Hotel in Sousse.The terrifying attack left the Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy pupil scared and vulnerable, but following support from her family and the school, Millie managed to achieve three Bs
  
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• JemmaPage commented Teen caught up in Tunisia attack celebrates GCSE results despite...

  25-08-2016 18:20
  
  A teenager who missed eight months of school after being caught up in the Tunisia terrorist attack last year is celebrating her GCSE results.Millie Twells was separated from her family after a gunman killed 38 people in June last year when he targeted tourists on the beach and Riu Imperial Marhaba Hotel in Sousse.The terrifying attack left the Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy pupil scared and vulnerable, but following support from her family and the school, Millie managed to achieve three Bs
  
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• NottmPostEG published What's on at the Nottingham Spiegel Tent in Old Market Square...

  25-08-2016 18:14
  
  The Spiegel Tent returns to Nottingham in October to delight and amaze in Old Market Square, with fun for all the family.After a successful season last year, the Spiegel Tent is back for 2016; bringing cabaret, burlesque, panto, circus skills and a star turn from comedian Russell Howard.The tent has a capacity of 250 for seated events, and 450 for standing so you're guaranteed a good view.Beautifully ornate, the Spiegel Tent is a 100 year old travelling dance hall made of wood, with gorgeous...
  
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• Nottmtails published Montanier plays down talk of striker bid and wants Forest...

  25-08-2016 18:10
  
  Philippe Montanier says he is not aware of any interest from Galatasaray in striker Lars Veldwijk – and wants to put any further transfer speculation on hold until after Nottingham Forest face Leeds this weekend.Reports in Turkey suggested Galatasaray have already made an offer for the Dutchman, who finally netted his first goal for the Reds at Millwall on Tuesday evening.Despite Veldwijk suffering a frustrating time at Forest, since joining from Excelsior just over two years ago, there...
  
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• Healthcare assistant 'posed as doctor' at Willow Medical Centre

  25-08-2016 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A healthcare assistant posed as a doctor and carried out internal examinations at a surgery without being qualified to do so, a report reveals.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Mick Newell praises 'outstanding' Nottinghamshire debutant Tom...

  25-08-2016 18:08
  
  Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell praised debutant Tom Moores for his efforts against Yorkshire.And Newell admitted he hopes for another rain-interrupted day tomorrow as Notts try to take something from the game.Moores recorded a career-best 41 not out on day three of the County Championship clash as heavy rain stopped play for the day midway through the afternoon session."Some of the quality of the shots that he played were outstanding," said Newell. "On a pitch...
  
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• TomNorton published Willows Medical Centre GP resigns as damning report released

  25-08-2016 18:02
  
  A Nottingham doctor at the centre of a Zimbabwean land-grabbing row has resigned as a practising GP after his practice was put into special measures. Dr Sylvester Nyatsuro resigned on Wednesday, the day before a damning inspection report on his surgery, the Willows Medical Centre, in Carlton, was published. The highly critical report made by the Care Quality Commission unearthed a catalogue of failures including that an unregistered healthcare assistant staff at the practice was referred to...
  
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• zararubin published 11-year-old Beeston boy gets A in GCSE Maths

  25-08-2016 18:00
  
  An 11-year-old boy from Beeston is celebrating getting an A in GCSE maths.Aadhil Shafique, a Year Six student at Round Hill Primary School, says he learnt basic maths from his father at an early age. "I started playing chess in Year Two, at the age of seven," Aadhil said. "It taught me how to focus, so my dad thought I should learn basic maths – to challenge me." Aadhil plays chess for Nottingham County and his team came third at this year's National England finals....
  
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• zararubin commented 11-year-old Beeston boy gets A in GCSE Maths

  25-08-2016 18:00
  
  An 11-year-old boy from Beeston is celebrating getting an A in GCSE maths.Aadhil Shafique, a Year Six student at Round Hill Primary School, says he learnt basic maths from his father at an early age. "I started playing chess in Year Two, at the age of seven," Aadhil said. "It taught me how to focus, so my dad thought I should learn basic maths – to challenge me." Aadhil plays chess for Nottingham County and his team came third at this year's National England finals....
  
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• DanRobinson published Co-op reveals opening date for Nottingham train station shop

  25-08-2016 17:47
  
  The Co-op will open a convenience store at Nottingham's railway station next month – offering value on-the-go food and drink for train passengers.It replaces the former My Local shop, which closed in July after the group that bought the Morrison's convenience store chain last year was placed into administration.The new shop, which is one of eight bought by the Co-op, is due to open on Thursday, September 8.It safeguards about 25 jobs, with three staff also transferring from other stores to
  
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• Nottingham Post published Tom Moores stars on debut against Yorkshire as weather boosts...

  25-08-2016 17:42
  
  Nottinghamshire's hopes of aiding their Specsavers County Championship survival hopes with an unlikely draw against Yorkshire were boosted by the weather at Scarborough.Needing to chase 452 for victory or bat out a minimum of 175 overs to save the game, Notts moved to 61-3 before heavy rain curtailed play for the day midway through the afternoon session.Tom Moores proved to be the main barrier between victory for Yorkshire, with the youngster marking his debut for Notts with a career-best 41 not
  
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• Star Wars Millennium Falcon shed attacked by raiders

  25-08-2016 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A shed replica of the Millennium Falcon cockpit from Star Wars is vandalised during a raid on a charity-run farm.
  
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• County Championship: Notts on ropes after Ballance scores ton for Yorkshire

  25-08-2016 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gary Ballance scores a century as Yorkshire set up a chance of a victory over Nottinghamshire at Scarborough.
  
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• rsherdley published Man jailed for attacking pregnant woman

  25-08-2016 17:20
  
  A thug has been jailed over a horrific assault on a pregnant woman.Shaun Miller, 35, of Langar Close, Sherwood, launched the attack after a row at an address in Hucknall, Nottingham Crown Court heard today.Jailing Miller for assault causing actual bodily harm on the woman, who was six-and-half months pregnant at the time, Judge James Sampson gave him a sentence of 15 months, of which he will serve half.He said Miller had relevant previous convictions in respect of violence against women,...
  
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• rsherdley published Brother jailed for attacking pregnant woman

  25-08-2016 17:20
  
  A thug has been jailed over a horrific assault on a pregnant woman.Shaun Miller, 35, of Langar Close, Sherwood, launched the attack after a row at an address in Hucknall, Nottingham Crown Court heard today.Jailing Miller for assault causing actual bodily harm on the woman, who was six-and-half months pregnant at the time, Judge James Sampson gave him a sentence of 15 months, of which he will serve half.He said Miller had relevant previous convictions in respect of violence against women,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan wants soft goals to stop as Notts County striker...

  25-08-2016 17:04
  
  John Sheridan says his Notts County team are very much a work in progress as he challenged them to stop conceding early goals.The Magpies have let in a goal in the opening 20 minutes of every League Two game so far, which has frustrated their manager.While Notts overcame the deficit against Hartlepool United last weekend to record a 2-1 win, Sheridan is eager for it to stop.And as his side travel to Crawley Town on Saturday in the hope of securing a second successive victory, he wants them to...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented John Sheridan wants soft goals to stop as Notts County striker...

  25-08-2016 17:04
  
  John Sheridan says his Notts County team are very much a work in progress as he challenged them to stop conceding early goals.The Magpies have let in a goal in the opening 20 minutes of every League Two game so far, which has frustrated their manager.While Notts overcame the deficit against Hartlepool United last weekend to record a 2-1 win, Sheridan is eager for it to stop.And as his side travel to Crawley Town on Saturday in the hope of securing a second successive victory, he wants them to...
  
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• Nottmtails published Why Vladimir Stojkovic will be good signing for Nottingham...

  25-08-2016 17:00
  
  Vladimir Stojkovic's experience can make him a good addition for Nottingham Forest, according to boss Philippe Montanier – who says he will decide on who will be his first choice keeper during the international break. The 33-year-old Serbia international has 68 caps for his country and has played for numerous top clubs in Europe, including Red Star Belgrade, Nantes, Sporting CP, Getafe, Partizan Belgrade and, most recently, Maccabi Haifa.Stojkovic, who also had a trial at Everton and...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Why Vladimir Stojkovic will be good signing for Nottingham...

  25-08-2016 17:00
  
  Vladimir Stojkovic's experience can make him a good addition for Nottingham Forest, according to boss Philippe Montanier – who says he will decide on who will be his first choice keeper during the international break. The 33-year-old Serbia international has 68 caps for his country and has played for numerous top clubs in Europe, including Red Star Belgrade, Nantes, Sporting CP, Getafe, Partizan Belgrade and, most recently, Maccabi Haifa.Stojkovic, who also had a trial at Everton and...
  
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• JadeBeecroft published Medics can stop life support to seriously ill baby girl

  25-08-2016 17:00
  
  A judge has ruled that Nottingham medics can stop the life-support treatment of a seriously-ill baby and "allow her to die peacefully".Nottingham City Council and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been battling in London's High Court over whether the six-month-old baby, who cannot be named, should be kept alive.The little girl - who is in local authority care - has a range of health problems and has never left hospital, but the council wanted her treatment to...
  
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• NottmPostEG published ITV dating show Take Me Out is on the lookout for contestants

  25-08-2016 16:30
  
  Popular television dating show Take Me Out is returning and searching for those on the look out for love. The ITV game show aims to matchmake a single man who enters via the Love Lift to woo one of thirty single women on stage and take them to the island of Fernandos. If the girls like what they see they leave their light on and if there is more than one girl with their light left lit after three rounds, the lucky lad gets to chose a date.Read more: Take Me Out's Jade Jones final appearance but.
  
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• MattDavies published I like what I'm seeing this year, says Nottingham Panthers head...

  25-08-2016 16:21
  
  Nottingham Panthers wind up their pre-season programme with a three-match trip to France this weekend.Panthers will play in the Napoleon Cup against German club Kassel tomorrow, before facing hosts Amiens a day later and Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres on Sunday.They will then have a final week of training camp before the regular season starts in the Challenge Cup against Coventry Blaze on Sunday, September 4.Head coach Corey Neilson is looking to fine-tune his plans, as well as enjoy a...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published ​Championship transfer rumours – Where will Hal Robson-Kanu...

  25-08-2016 16:15
  
  Nottingham Forest continue to see themselves linked with players as the transfer window heads towards its closure on Wednesday. Speculation continues to mount over two of their most prized assets, too, in Britt Assombalonga and Oliver Burke. But away from Forest, business is still being done around the Championship. Forest's opponents on Saturday, Leeds United, remain keen to hold on to want-away midfielder Charlie Taylor. The 22-year-old reportedly handed in a transfer request earlier...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Striker Jonathan Forte battling to be fit – Crawley v Notts...

  25-08-2016 16:10
  
  Notts County travel to Crawley Town on Saturday looking to build on their first win of the season, after triumphing at Hartlepool United. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis looks ahead to the game and gives an update on team news.Team newsJonathan Forte is facing a race against time to prove his fitness for the trip to Crawley Town this weekend.The Notts County striker tweaked his hamstring in the 2-1 victory against Hartlepool United and had to be replaced in the second half of the League Two...
  
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• DanRobinson published Take a look inside the revamped Wheatsheaf Inn in Burton Joyce

  25-08-2016 16:10
  
  A country pub in Nottinghamshire has undergone an extensive revamp – as its new manager admitted a refresh was crucial to attracting revellers.The Wheatsheaf Inn, in Burton Joyce, reopened this week after a full interior refurbishment, which includes new furniture, décor and layout.It has also increased the space for diners by a third – creating five new jobs at the Chef & Brewer-owned pub.General manager Darren Primrose, who joined the pub this week to mark the reopening,
  
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• DanRobinson published Take a look inside revamped popular country pub in Notts

  25-08-2016 16:10
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• NottmPostEG published Comedy star Russell Howard to perform in a tent in Old Market...

  25-08-2016 16:03
  
  Practice makes perfect, and comedy star Russell Howard is bringing a 'Work In Progress' show to the Spiegel Tent in Nottingham's Old Market Square in October.Bringing an hour of laughs as part of the Just The Tonic comedy night, the always-cheerful blonde Bristolian will be preparing material ahead of his hugely successful arena tour planned for 2017.Read more: The nine quirkiest attractions in NottinghamThe Motorpoint Arena date has limited tickets left for March 26, so fans are sure to be...
  
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