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• Nottingham Sports Awards 2016: Will Ellie Downie retain Young Sportsperson of the Year crown? - Nottingham Post

  29-08-2016 23:05
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  Nottingham Sports Awards 2016: Will Ellie Downie retain Young Sportsperson of the Year crown?
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  Nottinghamshire is renowned for the top-class, wide variety of sport it has on offer. Fans can take their pick from an exhaustive list featuring football, rugby, ice hockey, cricket, watersports and tennis, among others. But it is not only already ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottingham Sports Awards 2016: Will Ellie Downie retain Young...

  29-08-2016 22:41
  
  Nottinghamshire is renowned for the top-class, wide variety of sport it has on offer.Fans can take their pick from an exhaustive list featuring football, rugby, ice hockey, cricket, watersports and tennis, among others.But it is not only already-established stars who can be found in the county; Notts is also jam-packed full of sporting potential.And the winner of last year's Young Sportsperson of the Year award has shown just how far it is possible to go.Gymnast Ellie Downie claimed the title at
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County boss John Sheridan impressed by Rob Milsom's return

  29-08-2016 22:25
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan heaped praised on Rob Milsom for his performance against Crawley Town and says the midfielder has "worked his socks off".Milsom played his first game since last December at the Checkatrade Stadium, where he played 70 minutes of the 3-1 win.It was a fine performance from the former Rotherham midfielder, who had been absent because of a long-standing knee problem.Sheridan had admitted last week having Milsom back in the squad felt like having a new player...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest should sign David Nugent from Middlesbrough,...

  29-08-2016 22:00
  
  European Cup winner Kenny Burns suggests who Nottingham Forest should sign before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.With Oliver Burke gone, Fawaz Al Hasawi has vowed to use some, or all, of the £13m fee to strengthen Nottingham Forest's squad.Personally, I'd like to see them sign David Nugent. I still think Forest need a striker, even if Britt Assombalonga stays, and Nugent is proven quality at Championship level.He's not going to get a game at Middlesbrough. He might be on the bench
  
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• Nottmtails commented A vital few days for Nottingham Forest, as Fawaz Al Hasawi looks...

  29-08-2016 20:36
  
  Fawaz Al Hasawi admits it has been a tough 24 hours at Nottingham Forest. Some would argue that criticism and disappointment should have been expected, after the decision was made to sell one of the club's brightest young talents, in Oliver Burke, even for a club record fee of £13m to RB Leipzig.The debate over whether £13m was a big enough fee for a teenager who has started only 10 Championship games is likely to rumble on for many, many months to come.But it is over the next two...
  
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• MattDavies published Tom Moores will sign a new contract with Nottinghamshire, says...

  29-08-2016 20:01
  
  Mick Newell is sure Tom Moores will sign a new contract at Nottinghamshire after his impressive debut for the club against Yorkshire.The England under-19 wicket-keeper is only on an academy deal at Trent Bridge but has been offered improved terms after impressing for the seconds, on loan at Lancashire and in last week's County Championship defeat after being drafted in.Moores was the one bright spot in a dismal 305 run defeat as he scored 23 and 41 batting at three in a game where Notts were...
  
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• Police concern after teenager goes missing from Nottingham home ... - Nottingham Post

  29-08-2016 19:49
  
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  Police concern after teenager goes missing from Nottingham home ...
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  Police have published an appeal in a bid to track down a 19-year-old who was reported missing at the weekend. Joshua Murray was last seen in the Meadows ...and more »
  
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• Mixed feelings from Bestwood residents after travellers pitch up on park - Nottingham Post

  29-08-2016 19:47
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  Mixed feelings from Bestwood residents after travellers pitch up on park
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  Residents of Bestwood Park say they have mixed feelings about a group of travellers who have set up camp in their local park. Some locals say they are frustrated that the group have been able to pitch up on what is normally a busy park - whilst others ...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Mixed feelings from Bestwood residents after travellers pitch up...

  29-08-2016 19:30
  
  Residents of Bestwood Park say they have mixed feelings about a group of travellers who have set up camp in their local park.Some locals say they are frustrated that the group have been able to pitch up on what is normally a busy park - whilst others have been more understanding, accepting that they "have to live somewhere". The travellers, who are made up of a number of families from Nottingham, and are currently parked on the grassland bound by Beckhampton Road, Eastglade Road...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Mixed feelings from Bestwood residents after travelers pitch up...

  29-08-2016 19:30
  
  Residents of Bestwood say they have mixed feelings about a group of travelers who have set up camp in their local park.Some locals say they are frustrated that the group have been able to pitch up on what is normally a busy park - whilst others have been more understanding; accepting that they "have to live somewhere". The travelers, who are made up of a number of families from Nottingham, and are currently parked on the grassland bound by Beckhampton Road, Eastglade Road and...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Mixed feelings from Bestwood residents after travellers pitch up...

  29-08-2016 19:30
  
  Residents of Bestwood Park say they have mixed feelings about a group of travellers who have set up camp in their local park.Some locals say they are frustrated that the group have been able to pitch up on what is normally a busy park - whilst others have been more understanding, accepting that they "have to live somewhere". The travellers, who are made up of a number of families from Nottingham, and are currently parked on the grassland bound by Beckhampton Road, Eastglade Road...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Mixed feelings from Bestwood residents after travelers pitch up...

  29-08-2016 19:30
  
  Residents of Bestwood say they have mixed feelings about a group of travelers who have set up camp in their local park.Some locals say they are frustrated that the group have been able to pitch up on what is normally a busy park - whilst others have been more understanding; accepting that they "have to live somewhere". The travelers, who are made up of a number of families from Nottingham, and are currently parked on the grassland bound by Beckhampton Road, Eastglade Road and...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Fawaz Al Hasawi tells the Post 'Nottingham Forest's plan will...

  29-08-2016 19:22
  
  Nottingham Forest found themselves under fire for allowing teenage winger Oliver Burke to leave the club last night, even for a club record fee of £13m. But here, owner Fawaz Al Hasawi tells the Post that there is more business to be done before the transfer window closes - and that it should paint a more positive picture at the City Ground.Fawaz Al Hasawi today told Nottingham Forest fans that the club's plan will become clear in the next two days – with the Reds hoping to bring in.
  
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• JemmaPage published Police concern after teenager goes missing from Nottingham home

  29-08-2016 19:12
  
  Police have published an appeal in a bid to track down a 19-year-old who was reported missing at the weekend.Joshua Murray was last seen in the Meadows area of Nottingham at about 3pm on Saturday.The teenager is described as white, of slim build, and is around 5ft 9ins tall. He is described as having short blonde hair and was last seen wearing a green T-shirt and black jeans, and either grey boat shoes or black Chelsea boots.Read more: Missing man Simon Davis last seen outside East Midlands...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Police concern after teenager goes missing from Nottingham home

  29-08-2016 19:12
  
  Police have published an appeal in a bid to track down a 19-year-old who was reported missing at the weekend.Joshua Murray was last seen in the Meadows area of Nottingham at about 3pm on Saturday.The teenager is described as white, of slim build, and is around 5ft 9ins tall. He is described as having short blonde hair and was last seen wearing a green T-shirt and black jeans, and either grey boat shoes or black Chelsea boots.Read more: Missing man Simon Davis last seen outside East Midlands...
  
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• BenIreland published Young boxing champion warns against knife crime and recalls...

  29-08-2016 19:00
  
  Young boxing champion Bryer Wheatley's life could have been so different with one more slash of a knife.The bantamweight fighter got involved with knife crime and watched his friend get stabbed – twice – during altercations on the streets of Nottingham.Now, the 18-year-old is warning youngsters in the city that they need not carry the deadly weapons, which only put you in more danger of being stabbed yourself.A talented boxer since the age of ten, Bryer lost his way in his early...
  
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• JemmaPage published Woman goes to hospital after injuring finger on Center Parcs...

  29-08-2016 18:47
  
  A woman ended up in hospital after injuring her finger on the water rapids ride at the Center Parcs holiday village. The incident happened last Tuesday and the guest was taken to hospital. She then returned to the village, in Sherwood Forest, to continue her holiday. A spokeswoman for Center Parcs said: "A female adult guest sustained an injury to her finger on the Water Rapids on Tuesday; she did visit hospital before returning to the village and leaving with her group at the end of...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Woman goes to hospital after injuring finger on Center Parcs...

  29-08-2016 18:47
  
  A woman ended up in hospital after injuring her finger on the water rapids ride at the Center Parcs holiday village. The incident happened last Tuesday and the guest was taken to hospital. She then returned to the village, in Sherwood Forest, to continue her holiday. A spokeswoman for Center Parcs said: "A female adult guest sustained an injury to her finger on the Water Rapids on Tuesday; she did visit hospital before returning to the village and leaving with her group at the end of...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented I'm worried what Nottingham Forest is becoming after Oliver Burke...

  29-08-2016 18:45
  
  Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns has his say on the sale of Oliver Burke to RB Leipzig and the way the club is being run by Fawaz Al Hasawi.What a few days it has been for Nottingham Forest and Oliver Burke.My overwhelming emotion at his departure is one of wanting to wish the lad well. It's a brave move going to Germany and I hope it works out for him.I must admit though, I'm very worried about the way the deal was perceived to have been handled. It was only on Saturday night that you had..
  
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• TomNorton published Four-year-old who went to US for cancer treatment fighting back...

  29-08-2016 18:00
  
  Four-year-old Bethany Topley has had cancer almost all of her life. At 11 months old the youngster from Stapleford was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer under her left eye. Last year her family were able to raise enough money to travel to America where she received proton therapy to target the tumour. Around a year passed following the treatment, which was deemed a success, giving Bethany the chance to enjoy life without sight of a hospital wall. Read more:...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest Under-23s offer reason to be optimistic with...

  29-08-2016 17:41
  
  With one academy product departing for pastures new, Nottingham Forest Under-23s were out to prove there is still reason to be optimistic about the future.Finding another Oliver Burke may be tough, but the young Reds did their best to improve the mood of those fans who turned out to watch them beat Sheffield United 3-1 at the City Ground.The visitors looked the brighter of the two sides early on and edged possession amid a slow start. But other than a wayward free-kick and a James Wallace shot..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest Under-23s offer reason to be optimistic with...

  29-08-2016 17:41
  
  With one academy product departing for pastures new, Nottingham Forest Under-23s were out to prove there is still reason to be optimistic about the future.Finding another Oliver Burke may be tough, but the young Reds did their best to improve the mood of those fans who turned out to watch them beat Sheffield United 3-1 at the City Ground.The visitors looked the brighter of the two sides early on and edged possession amid a slow start. But other than a wayward free-kick and a James Wallace shot..
  
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• Nottingham rescue centre has over 100 cats waiting to be adopted - Nottingham Post

  29-08-2016 17:24
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  Nottingham rescue centre has over 100 cats waiting to be adopted
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  More than 100 cats at Millwood Rescue Centre, in West Bridgford, are waiting to find their forever homes. Nottingham rescue centre has over 100 cats waiting to be adopted. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• JemmaPage commented Nottingham rescue centre has over 100 cats waiting to be adopted

  29-08-2016 17:07
  
  The owner of a rescue centre in West Bridgford is having to turn people away because the cattery 'cannot cope' with the sudden influx of felines.Ronnie McMillen, owner of Millwood Cat Rescue, currently has more than 100 cats in her care waiting to find their forever homes.Just a month ago a pregnant moggy, who has since been named Betsy Boo, was locked out of her cat flap by her family.The four-year-old was then forced to find refuge – and ended up having her four kittens in a neighbour's.
  
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• Lazio's Ravel Morrison set for England return with Hull, Sunderland ... - Daily Mail

  29-08-2016 16:56
  
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  Lazio's Ravel Morrison set for England return with Hull, Sunderland ...
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  The 23-year-old, who used to play for Manchester United and West Ham, is currently with Serie A club Lazio, but is attracting interest from a host of sides as the ...
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• Nottingham Post published Rise in Notts birth rate driven by babies of parents from Eastern...

  29-08-2016 16:43
  
  A rise in the birth rate in Nottinghamshire is being driven by babies of parents from Eastern Europe.The number of live births in Nottingham city and the wider county combined went up by 1.6% last year. That means an additional 202 babies were born in 2015 compared to 2014.And more than half the increase can be attributed to babies with mothers from countries who recently joined the EU.Countries which recently joined are Croatia in 2013; Bulgaria and Romania in 2007; and Poland, Estonia, Latvia,
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Rise in Notts birth rate driven by babies of parents from Eastern...

  29-08-2016 16:43
  
  A rise in the birth rate in Nottinghamshire is being driven by babies of parents from Eastern Europe.The number of live births in Nottingham city and the wider county combined went up by 1.6% last year. That means an additional 202 babies were born in 2015 compared to 2014.And more than half the increase can be attributed to babies with mothers from countries who recently joined the EU.Countries which recently joined are Croatia in 2013; Bulgaria and Romania in 2007; and Poland, Estonia, Latvia,
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales feels criticism of his ODI form is harsh ahead of...

  29-08-2016 16:34
  
  Alex Hales says criticism of his one-day form is harsh as he prepares to open the batting for England against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.The 27-year-old goes into the sold out game at his home ground looking like he is struggling for form.The Nottinghamshire batsman averaged 19 in the Test series against the same opponents and scored seven and 14 respectively in the opening two ODIs.However, he feels in good touch and says criticism of his 50-over efforts are largely unwarranted.Read...
  
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• TracyWalker published Family's terror after greyhound and girl injured in Staffordshire...

  29-08-2016 16:23
  
  A mum says a Staffordshire bull terrier left her beloved greyhound with horrific injuries and her young daughter "traumatised".Star, a former racing dog, was allegedly attacked at the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, in Stapleford, at around 3pm on Sunday.During the scuffle, two-year-old Lola Faulkner, daughter of Star's owners Gemma Caulton and Callum Faulkner, also knocked over by the Staffie, which Gemma says was of the blue variety.Police have confirmed they are investigating the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Robin Hood and Sheriff of Nottingham square off at attraction...

  29-08-2016 15:31
  
  Robin Hood came face-to-face with an old foe at the opening of his latest attraction today.The Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Jackie Morris, was on hand to open the Robin Hood Legacy in Friar Lane.The two old enemies put their history to one side for the official opening of the attraction, which is the brainchild of businessman David Ward at 2pm on Monday.Read more: Do you remember Nottingham's old Victoria Station?Adam Greenwood, who plays Robin Hood at the attraction, said: "We've been...
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales admits fear of losing Test place is influencing...

  29-08-2016 15:21
  
  Alex Hales is still undecided on whether he will pull out of England's tour of Bangladesh as he admits losing his Test place is a factor in his decision. England will play three one-day internationals and two Tests there in October after thorough investigations into security arrangements, following the murder of 20 hostages and two police officers in July during a terror attack in Dhaka. The squad sat down with England security chief Reg Dickason last week to discuss his findings and players...
  
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• JemmaPage published Missing man Simon Davis last seen outside East Midlands Airport

  29-08-2016 15:14
  
  A man who left his Ilkeston home in the early hours of yesterday morning was last seen outside East Midlands Airport. This morning Simon Davis was seen outside the perimeter fence at the airport in the area of the A453. He headed off towards the main road.The 53-year-old left his home on Sunday morning has not been in contact with his family since. Mr Davis is 5ft 10ins tall, with a bald head and beard. He is thought to be wearing a khaki jacket with orange vents under the arms and has a...
  
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• Nottingham's Victoria Station is remembered with exhibition at intu Victoria Centre - Nottingham Post

  29-08-2016 15:01
  
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  Nottingham's Victoria Station is remembered with exhibition at intu Victoria Centre
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  Janine Tanner (front centre) is pictured alongside her group of volunteers during the first day of an exhibition about Victoria Station held at intu Victoria Centre. Nottingham's Victoria Station is remembered with exhibition at intu Victoria... X ...
  
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• Oliver Burke taking massive step, says John McGovern

  29-08-2016 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John McGovern says Scotland's Oliver Burke has "masses of potential" but cautions against placing too much expectation on the £13m winger.
  
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• JonPritchard published Notts dentist says NHS England should have spotted Desmond...

  29-08-2016 14:52
  
  A Nottinghamshire dentist has said Desmond D'Mello's large workload should have been spotted before a whistle-blower secretly filmed him flouting hygiene laws.Mr D'Mello was recently struck from the register of dentists following a two-week hearing into his action, which included failing to change gloves between patients and not sterilising equipment correctly.Simon Thackeray, who runs his own dental practice in Mansfield, has raised concerns over how Mr D'Mello was given such a large contract..
  
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• TracyWalker commented Nottingham's Victoria Station is remembered with exhibition at...

  29-08-2016 14:49
  
  Not many people under the age of 50 will know that the site where Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre now stands was once home to a "magnificent" railway station.Nottingham Victoria Station was a popular transport hub, with hundreds of steam locomotives and latterly diesel trains bustling through on a daily basis.Built in 1900 and named after Queen Victoria, it served the city on the main north-south Great Central line from London to Sheffield and beyond, and was also the eastern...
  
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• Ex-professional footballer recognised for training youngsters in the Meadows - Nottingham Post

  29-08-2016 14:46
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  Ex-professional footballer recognised for training youngsters in the Meadows
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  A 28-year old Nottingham man, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been recognised for his dedication to helping young people advance their sporting skills. Mputu Maveso, who now lives in Colwick, is an ex-professional football player ...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest Supporters Trust call for Fawaz Al Hasawi to...

  29-08-2016 14:36
  
  Nottingham Forest's Supporters Trust have called for Fawaz Al Hasawi to issue a statement to the "proposed sale of a majority stake" in the football club.The Trust are seeking an update over the as yet unapproved investment deal with Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis.The group which was formed in May, has also requested that the club clarify the "rationale" behind selling Oliver Burke to German side RB Leipzig on Sunday.It said: "We note, with concern, the sale of Oliver Burke...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Nottingham Forest Supporters Trust call for Fawaz Al Hasawi to...

  29-08-2016 14:36
  
  Nottingham Forest's Supporters Trust have called for Fawaz Al Hasawi to issue a statement to the "proposed sale of a majority stake" in the football club.The Trust are seeking an update over the as yet unapproved investment deal with Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis.The group which was formed in May, has also requested that the club clarify the "rationale" behind selling Oliver Burke to German side RB Leipzig on Sunday.It said: "We note, with concern, the sale of Oliver Burke...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Ex-professional footballer recognised for training youngsters in...

  29-08-2016 14:31
  
  A 28-year old Nottingham man, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been recognised for his dedication to helping young people advance their sporting skills.
  Mputu Maveso, who now lives in Colwick, is an ex-professional football player and now spends his time funding and training three groups for youngsters in and around the Meadows. He has even started his own team - Rossoneri FC. He has now been nominated for a Nottingham Heroes Award in the Sports Hero category, which has been
  
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• GemmaToulson published ​Where does Boots come in the top 100 brands in the world?

  29-08-2016 13:57
  
  Boots, Nottingham's largest company, has been ranked as being among the 100 most valuable brands in the world.Parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance was ranked in 89th position by branded business valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance.It comes after the merger of Alliance Boots and US drugstore giant Walgreens in late 2014 to create the first global pharmacy-led health and well-being business.Following the merger, Boots, which employs about 8,000 staff at its UK headquarters in...
  
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• GemmaToulson commented ​Where does Boots come in the top 100 brands in the world?

  29-08-2016 13:57
  
  Boots, Nottingham's largest company, has been ranked as being among the 100 most valuable brands in the world.Parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance was ranked in 89th position by branded business valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance.It comes after the merger of Alliance Boots and US drugstore giant Walgreens in late 2014 to create the first global pharmacy-led health and well-being business.Following the merger, Boots, which employs about 8,000 staff at its UK headquarters in...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Nottingham reacts to remake of Are You Being Served?

  29-08-2016 13:30
  
  On Sunday night popular British sitcom Are You Being Served? was given a revival by the BBC for a special one-off showing.The comedy classic became a favourite for its innuendo-laden script and lovable characters.The new show came with a new cast - with two well-known Nottinghamshire faces amongst them. Mat Horne, best known for his role as Gavin Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, and Sherrie Hewson, of Loose Women and Coronation Street fame, played Young Mr Grace, a new character, and...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Nottingham reacts to remake of Are You Being Served?

  29-08-2016 13:30
  
  On Sunday night popular British sitcom Are You Being Served? was given a revival by the BBC for a special one-off showing.The comedy classic became a favourite for its innuendo-laden script and lovable characters.The new show came with a new cast - with two well-known Nottinghamshire faces amongst them. Mat Horne, best known for his role as Gavin Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, and Sherrie Hewson, of Loose Women and Coronation Street fame, played Young Mr Grace, a new character, and...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest deny talk that Pedro Pereira has left the club

  29-08-2016 13:28
  
  Nottingham Forest have denied rumours that Pedro Pereira has left the club – with a Reds spokesman stating that the director of football is working on bringing new signings to the City Ground.The former Braga and Fiorentina man is busy looking to secure new additions, following the £13m sale of Oliver Burke to RB Leipzig. There had been speculation, both on social media and from his homeland in Portugal, that Pereira was ready to leave his role, following that deal to sell on the...
  
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• stewartthorpe published All you need to know about the Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival

  29-08-2016 13:00
  
  Gallons of real ale, ciders and country wines supped in a picturesque setting in the heart of Nottingham. What more do you need to know about the Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival?If you need a little more convincing about the city's biggest beer festival we've compiled everything you need to know about this year's Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival.What's all the fuss about?The Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival is the Nottingham branch of CAMRA's annual celebration of beer and cider, with...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Southwell Music Festival review: 'the magic was in the detail'

  29-08-2016 13:00
  
  Last year it was Mendelssohn's Elijah which brought the cheering audience to their feet: this year it was Elgar's Dream of Gerontius. Anyone who doubted that conductor and Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth could possibly work such magic again must now feel certain that his supremely high standards of music-making are to be the hallmark of the Southwell Music Festival for the foreseeable future.Elgar was a composer who knew exactly what he wanted. The score of Gerontius is crammed with detail..
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Championship transfer gossip: Former Forest target could move to...

  29-08-2016 12:39
  
  Speculation has reached fever pitch in the last 24 hours, since news emerged that Oliver Burke had left Nottingham Forest to join RB Leipzig in Germany.Reds owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi is believed to be lining up at least two new additions to the squad, to help ease the loss of Burke.But elsewhere across the Championship, clubs are facing a race against time to conduct their transfer business ahead of the window closing on Wednesday evening.Interest remains strong from Fulham in Derby...
  
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• JonPritchard published Mum to shave hair off to have same style as daughter who has...

  29-08-2016 12:29
  
  A doting mum is shaving her hair off for charity after her 19-month-old daughter lost her locks due to chemotherapy treatment.Carla McFarlane, of Bestwood, is taking part in Macmillan's Brave The Shave campaign this weekend to raise money for the charity which has helped her since her daughter, Jorja Dawson, was taken to hospital after feeling ill.The 19-month-old was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and has been undergoing chemotherapy that has caused her to lose her hair.Read more:...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published ​Oliver Burke admits his surprise at being allowed to leave...

  29-08-2016 10:55
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke admitted his surprise at being allowed to leave the club for RB Leipzig. Following his move for a fee believed to be in the region of £13m, the Scotland international released a statement, admitting that he knew it was time to move on as soon as the club accepted a big from the Bundesliga side, but admitted it was a tough decision. He said: "When I found out that Forest had agreed a deal to sell me, it was a surprise, but I understand that the...
  
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