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• DaveWhitfield published Review: Chinese State Circus, Royal Concert Hall

  07-09-2016 23:53
  
  If you were enthralled by the tumbling and twisting of the gymnasts during the Olympics, it might be hard to imagine that there are any athletes out there who could surpass those extreme levels of skill and bravery.In which case, think again. The performers of the Chinese State Circus might not have any gold medals around their necks, but they put on a show which equals and, in many ways, surpasses the exploits of those in Rio.Simone Biles might have won a handful of golds, but did she do any...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Great British Bake Off Episode 3 verdict by former contestant...

  07-09-2016 23:41
  
  Great British Bake Off contestant and Sneinton resident Jordan Cox gives the low down on how each baker fared on tonight's episode.Bread week always conjures up a mixture of emotions as this proved to be my downfall during my stint in the big white tent. How did this year's bunch fare when tasked with creating signature chocolate loaves, steamed dampfnudl buns and plaited multi-flour showstoppers?Andrew took some risks with his once-risen Bambrack loaf in the signature but the gamble paid off...
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn rouses thousands in Labour leadership rally at Nottingham's Forest Recreation Ground - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 23:38
  
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  Jeremy Corbyn rouses thousands in Labour leadership rally at Nottingham's Forest Recreation Ground
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  ​Jeremy Corbyn offered Messiah-like words of optimism during a rally at Forest Recreation Ground. As part of a campaign to get people to back him for the Labour Party leadership, his message to a crowd of around 2,500 on Wednesday night was one of ...
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• TracyWalker published Jeremy Corbyn rouses thousands in Labour leadership rally at...

  07-09-2016 23:30
  
  ​Jeremy Corbyn offered Messiah-like words of optimism during a rally at Forest Recreation Ground.As part of a campaign to get people to back him for the Labour Party leadership, his message to a crowd of around 2,500 on Wednesday night was one of solidarity and "empowerment of people".He likened the controversial working practices at Mike Ashley's Sports Direct warehouse to a microcosm of injustice in society.Mr Corbyn - vying against Owen Smith for the position - said...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Jeremy Corbyn rouses thousands in Labour leadership rally at...

  07-09-2016 23:30
  
  Jeremy Corbyn offered Messiah-like words of optimism during a rally at Forest Recreation Ground. As part of a campaign to get people to back him for the Labour Party leadership, his message to a crowd of around 2,500 on Wednesday night was one of solidarity and "empowerment of people". He likened the controversial working practices at Mike Ashley's Sports Direct warehouse to a microcosm of injustice in society.
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• Alex Hales top scores for England in T20 defeat to Pakistan - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 22:59
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  Alex Hales top scores for England in T20 defeat to Pakistan
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  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales scored 37 for England as they lost by nine wickets to Pakistan in a one-off T20 international at Old Trafford. Hales opened the batting for England alongside Jason Roy and hit five boundaries on his way to 37 off 26 balls ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published Alex Hales top scores for England in T20 defeat to Pakistan

  07-09-2016 22:31
  
  Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales scored 37 for England as they lost by nine wickets to Pakistan in a one-off T20 international at Old Trafford.Hales opened the batting for England alongside Jason Roy and hit five boundaries on his way to 37 off 26 balls before being bowled out by Imad Wasim.He was the top scoring batsman for England as they scored 135 for seven from their 20 overs, Pakistan racing to victory in less than 15 overs with both Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif scoring 59 runs.Sharjeel led.
  
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• zararubin published Relief after police order gypsies to leave pub car park following...

  07-09-2016 20:05
  
  Villagers have breathed a sigh of relief after a group of travellers were ordered to leave a local pub car park following complaints of 'threatening' and 'abusive' behaviour.Police had been called to the site at the Shepherds Pub, in Stragglethorpe, a number of times since Sunday, with pub-goers and residents claiming they had been verbally abused, threatened and intimidated.The pub had even decided to close its doors, saying the safety of its staff and customers was...
  
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• zararubin commented Relief after police order gypsies to leave pub car park following...

  07-09-2016 20:05
  
  Villagers have breathed a sigh of relief after a group of travellers were ordered to leave a local pub car park following complaints of 'threatening' and 'abusive' behaviour.Police had been called to the site at the Shepherds Pub, in Stragglethorpe, a number of times since Sunday, with pub-goers and residents claiming they had been verbally abused, threatened and intimidated.The pub had even decided to close its doors, saying the safety of its staff and customers was...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire batsmen have chance to put pressure on Middlesex...

  07-09-2016 19:38
  
  ​Nottinghamshire head into day three of their County Championship game against Middlesex knowing a strong batting performance will give them every chance of a win they desperately need.Victory would open the door to an unlikely escape in Division One with one game to go at Somerset, although even then they need other results to go in their favour.They lead by 18 runs with 10 wickets in hand after bowling the visitors out for 247 at Trent Bridge, in reply to Notts' 241.Middlesex's Nick
  
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• Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough 'wasn't drunk' when he tried to sign Dean Saunders - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 19:24
  
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  Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough 'wasn't drunk' when he tried to sign Dean Saunders
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  ​Former Nottingham Forest assistant manager Alan Hill has called into question Dean Saunders' much circulated story of how a drunk Brian Clough tried to bring him to the club in 1991. Saunders told talkSport how Clough insulted his agent and ended up ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough 'wasn't drunk' when he tried ... - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 19:24
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  Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough 'wasn't drunk' when he tried ...
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  Former Nottingham Forest assistant manager Alan Hill has called into question Dean Saunders' much circulated story of how a drunk Brian Clough tried to bring ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham one of four cities chosen for ground-breaking national ... - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 19:23
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  Nottingham has been chosen as one of only four places in the UK to take part in a three-year national study into how arts and culture can improve lives.and more »
  
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• Nottingham one of four cities chosen for ground-breaking national arts study - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 19:23
  
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  Nottingham one of four cities chosen for ground-breaking national arts study
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  The Big Wheel event in Nottingham earlier this year used arts as a medium for raising awareness about sustainable... Live breaking news, weather and traffic updates around Nottingham... Live breaking news, weather and traffic updates around... 1.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire can still avoid relegation insists Brett Hutton...

  07-09-2016 19:22
  
  ​Nottinghamshire may have been written off in their relegation dog fight by many, but Brett Hutton says the players are far from resigned to their fate.A win over Middlesex should mean their last game at Somerset is not a dead rubber, from their point of view.Hutton took three for 54 as Middlesex were bowled out for 247 before Notts closed on 24 without loss to give them a lead of 18 at Trent Bridge."We're on top at the moment in this game. We still believe we can stay up,"...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nicklas Bendtner still driven by desire to prove his ability...

  07-09-2016 19:16
  
  Nicklas Bendtner says the determination to prove he still has unfulfilled potential is a huge motivation – and has asked people to judge him on his performances on the pitch for Nottingham Forest. The 28-year-old arrives at the City Ground as a colourful, cult figure, after failing to reach the heady heights people thought he was capable of when he initially broke through at Arsenal, as a teenager brimming with confidence. That self-belief remains evident in the Danish international,...
  
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• Award for Nottingham school and its gold-standard food education - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 19:10
  
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  Award for Nottingham school and its gold-standard food education
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  ​Are spuds manufactured in Asda and do salad leaves grow in pressurised plastic bags? In a convenience culture seemingly out of touch with the basics of horticulture, a growing number of children in are getting the answers right. That's thanks to ...
  
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• Nottingham GP surgery closed after 'inadequate' rating - BBC News - BBC News

  07-09-2016 18:58
  
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  Nottingham GP surgery closed after 'inadequate' rating - BBC News
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  More than 2000 patients are told to find a new GP after a surgery was closed after being rated as inadequate.
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• Nottingham GP surgery closed after 'inadequate' rating - BBC News

  07-09-2016 18:58
  
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  Nottingham GP surgery closed after 'inadequate' rating
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  More than 2,000 people have been left without a GP after a surgery was closed for being inadequate. Patients at the Mapperley Park Medical Centre in Nottingham have been advised to contact other GP surgeries nearby. After being put in special measures ...
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• Nottingham GP surgery closed after 'inadequate' rating

  07-09-2016 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 patients are told to find a new GP after a surgery was closed after being rated as inadequate.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough 'wasn't drunk' when he...

  07-09-2016 18:57
  
  ​Former Nottingham Forest assistant manager Alan Hill has called into question Dean Saunders' much circulated story of how a drunk Brian Clough tried to bring him to the club in 1991.Saunders told talkSport how Clough insulted his agent and ended up crawling on his knees at Hill's house, before presenting the striker with Hill's favourite plant pot and signing Frank Sinatra during negotiations to sign him from Derby.The story, which went viral, concludes with Clough turning up in Saunders'
  
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• MattDavies commented Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough 'wasn't drunk' when he...

  07-09-2016 18:57
  
  ​Former Nottingham Forest assistant manager Alan Hill has called into question Dean Saunders' much circulated story of how a drunk Brian Clough tried to bring him to the club in 1991.Saunders told talkSport how Clough insulted his agent and ended up crawling on his knees at Hill's house, before presenting the striker with Hill's favourite plant pot and signing Frank Sinatra during negotiations to sign him from Derby.The story, which went viral, concludes with Clough turning up in Saunders'
  
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• Nottingham-based Paralympian Emma Wiggs on her love for the city - Notts TV

  07-09-2016 18:17
  
  Nottingham-based Paralympian Emma Wiggs on her love for the city
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  The Paralympics get underway in Rio tonight (Wednesday September 7) and Notts TV spoke to Nottingham-based Paralympian Emma Wiggs about her love for the city as she prepared for the games. In the second of a three part series with Emma Wiggs, the ...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Charlotte Henshaw aims to produce performance of her life at 2016...

  07-09-2016 18:05
  
  Mansfield's Charlotte Henshaw aims to produce the performance of her life in Rio. The 29-year-old para-swimmer goes into the Paralympics in great form and boasting strong medal hopes in the 100m breaststroke competition, having won a silver medal in that event at last year's IPC World Championships in a European record time. Henshaw also reclaimed her European title in that event at the European Championships in May. And while she is refusing to put too much pressure on herself by talking...
  
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• 'All I want to do is score goals' for Notts County - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 18:03
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  'All I want to do is score goals' for Notts County
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  ​Aaron Collins is determined to force his way into Notts County's first team after his debut heroics against Grimsby. The on-loan Wolves forward scored a last-minute equaliser against the Mariners to seal a 2-2 draw in a pulsating clash at Meadow Lane.
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham one of four cities chosen for ground-breaking national...

  07-09-2016 17:59
  
  ​Nottingham has been chosen as one of only four places in the UK to take part in a three-year national study into how arts and culture can improve lives.The national inquiry will be carried out by the UK branch of the world-renowned Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, an international charitable foundation with cultural, educational, social and scientific interests.In Nottingham, location studies on the civic role of arts organisations will be carried out by local groups, led by the Creative..
  
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• Nottingham universities shortlisted for THE Awards - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 17:53
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  Nottingham universities shortlisted for THE Awards
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  The awards are widely recognised as the Oscars of the higher education with one of the top awards being University of the Year - which the University of Nottingham is nominated for. The award nomination highlighted that the university had recently ...
  
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• Nine reasons you should be glad summer is over in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 17:53
  
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  Nine reasons you should be glad summer is over in Nottingham
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  With the Nottingham Beach dismantled, the little angels back to school and the evenings getting progressively darker, it's safe to say we've pretty much seen the last of summer. Back in the office and on the school run you've probably taken part in ...
  
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• rsherdley published Serial burglar raided home of 62-year-old

  07-09-2016 17:49
  
  ​A serial burglar was told if he kept on going he would die in jail, as he was locked up for raiding the home of a 62-year-old man while he slept.Jailing Luke Freeman for three years, Judge Stuart Rafferty QC told him: "You are getting too old for this"."In the blink of an eye, if you commit another burglary, you will be 50, and very shortly after that you will be 60 and then, if you simply keep going, you will die inside," the judge said.Freeman, 31,...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'All I want to do is score goals' for Notts County

  07-09-2016 17:45
  
  ​Aaron Collins is determined to force his way into Notts County's first team after his debut heroics against Grimsby.The on-loan Wolves forward scored a last-minute equaliser against the Mariners to seal a 2-2 draw in a pulsating clash at Meadow Lane.Boss John Sheridan praised the debutant's impact after the game, having brought him to the club to add pace to his attack.And Collins says he now hopes he can do it from the start with the Magpies set to face Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane
  
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• JHLewis published Award for Nottingham school and its gold-standard food education

  07-09-2016 17:44
  
  ​Are spuds manufactured in Asda and do salad leaves grow in pressurised plastic bags? In a convenience culture seemingly out of touch with the basics of horticulture, a growing number of children in are getting the answers right.That's thanks to initiatives like Food for Life, which is committed to transforming youngsters' food experiences. The network embracing 4,500 English schools has awarded 18 rare gold awards for outstanding achievements – and one of them has gone to teach
  
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• TomNorton published Building officially begins at £21 million mental health...

  07-09-2016 17:33
  
  Construction has officially started at a £21 million mental health unit  for children, young people and families. Staff at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust held a "sod cutting" ceremony at Foster Drive in Mansfield Road where the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services unit will be built. The development will replace the current adolescent unit in Porchester Road increasing the number of beds from 12 to 24. Existing buildings on the site will be...
  
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• TomNorton commented Building officially begins at £21 million mental health...

  07-09-2016 17:33
  
  Construction has officially started at a £21 million mental health unit  for children, young people and families. Staff at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust held a "sod cutting" ceremony at Foster Drive in Mansfield Road where the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services unit will be built. The development will replace the current adolescent unit in Porchester Road increasing the number of beds from 12 to 24. Existing buildings on the site will be...
  
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• RachelGorman published Nine reasons you should be glad summer is over in Nottingham

  07-09-2016 17:30
  
  With the Nottingham Beach dismantled, the little angels back to school and the evenings getting progressively darker, it's safe to say we've pretty much seen the last of summer. Back in the office and on the school run you've probably taken part in rose-tinted exchanges about how it was all over too fast, right?That you don't want to dig out your tights yet.That living like a nocturnal work horse who leaves the house when it's dark and returns home when it's dark,..
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham universities shortlisted for THE Awards

  07-09-2016 17:30
  
  ​Nottingham's two universities have been shortlisted for several prestigious awards.In total The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have been nominated in five categories of The Times Higher Education Awards. The awards are widely recognised as the Oscars of the higher education with one of the top awards being University of the Year - which the University of Nottingham is nominated for.The award nomination highlighted that the university had recen
  
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• TomNorton published Learning disabilities care home given outstanding rating

  07-09-2016 17:15
  
  ​Inspectors have given their top rating to a learning disability care service which goes "the extra mile" for its residents.Watchdogs at the Care Quality Commission awarded the Mencap Portland and Oxborough Services in the Arboretum its Outstanding award, the highest rating available following an inspection carried out in April. The investigation of its services, which operates at two homes and provides care in the community, found that staff were caring and compassionate and...
  
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• DanRobinson published £4.9m funding boost for East Midlands life sciences...

  07-09-2016 17:06
  
  ​Nottinghamshire businesses working in medical technology, pharmaceutical and bioscience could benefit from a £4.9m fund aimed at developing innovative new projects and products.Small and medium-sized firms will be able to gain access to a raft of support from the programme, called Inspiring Networking to Stimulate Technology Innovation in Life Sciences (INSTILS).It has been launched by Medilink East Midlands, the life science support organisation for the region, working alongside...
  
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• Nottingham Jazz Diary, September 9 to 15 - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 16:58
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  Nottingham Jazz Diary, September 9 to 15
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  Take your music with a taste of Italy at the Pelican on Friday, September 9 with Ben Martin, Pete Johnson and Martyn Spencer. The restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine, wine and cocktails. Free entry. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your ...
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn praises 'brillant' Nottingham model as he launches energy policy - Notts TV

  07-09-2016 16:51
  
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  Jeremy Corbyn praises 'brillant' Nottingham model as he launches energy policy
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  Jeremy Corbyn launched a new energy and environment policy in Nottingham which aims to cut prices for struggling families and tackle climate change. The Labour leader held a press conference at the Meadows Library before speaking at a rally on the ...
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• rsherdley published Grandmother goes on trial for child cruelty

  07-09-2016 16:43
  
  A grandmother has gone on trial accused of child cruelty towards five children including tragic city schoolgirl Shanay Walker.Juanila Smikle, of Easegill Court, Top Valley, has denied five charges of child cruelty.Jurors have heard how seven-year-old Shanay had been in the care and guardianship of her aunt, Kay-Ann Morris, the defendant's daughter. The child died after suffering a brain haemorrhage in July 2014, Nottingham Crown Court was told on Tuesday, September 6.She was allegedly...
  
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• Nicklas Bendtner: Nottingham Forest sign former Arsenal striker

  07-09-2016 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner signs a two-year contract with Championship side Nottingham Forest.
  
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• EllieCullen published Hucknall man was spared jail after glassing student in the face...

  07-09-2016 16:29
  
  A Hucknall man has been spared jail after glassing a student in the face and causing permanent facial scarring.​Zack Porter, 19, was attacked in a "repeated and sustained assault" on the dancefloor at Derby's Walkabout bar while on a night out.He suffered a huge, 8cm-long gash to the side of his face which needed a number of stitches and has left a permanent scar.After pleading guilty to wounding, his drunk attacker Daniel Minns received a...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Hucknall man was spared jail after glassing student in the face...

  07-09-2016 16:29
  
  A Hucknall man has been spared jail after glassing a student in the face and causing permanent facial scarring.​Zack Porter, 19, was attacked in a "repeated and sustained assault" on the dancefloor at Derby's Walkabout bar while on a night out.He suffered a huge, 8cm-long gash to the side of his face which needed a number of stitches and has left a permanent scar.After pleading guilty to wounding, his drunk attacker Daniel Minns received a...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary, September 9 to 15

  07-09-2016 16:26
  
  Squeeze the last few drops of sunshine from September and slide into the Indian Summer with this harvest of mellow, fruitful jazz… Take your music with a taste of Italy at the Pelican on Friday, September 9 with Ben Martin, Pete Johnson and Martyn Spencer. The restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine, wine and cocktails. Free entry.The Footwarmers play their usual well-honeyed set at The Bell on Sunday (12)– and The Omega Band are live there on Monday (13). Free...
  
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• Tesco scraps 24-hour opening at two Nottinghamshire stores - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 16:19
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  Tesco scraps 24-hour opening at two Nottinghamshire stores
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  The supermarket giant has revealed 30 of its stores will soon stop trading around the clock, including Hucknall and Beeston. The Long Eaton store is also involved in the plans. Read more: Nottingham drug dealers who were part of major heroin ring have ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Signing Nicklas Bendtner a huge risk but he can save his career...

  07-09-2016 16:14
  
  Signing Nicklas Bendtner is a massive risk for Nottingham Forest, but they are giving him a chance to make sure his career isn't wasted, says Post columnist Garry Birtles.​A week ago I said Forest shouldn't even be considering signing Nicklas Bendtner.Now they have. On a two-year deal. To me, it's a massive gamble but you've got to give the guy the benefit of the doubt now he's here.This is a player who has got massive ability. The problem is that some of the best managers in the world hav
  
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• DanRobinson published Telecoms firm eyes national expansion after trebling staff in 3...

  07-09-2016 16:09
  
  ​Communications firm One Connectivity is celebrating a milestone after more than trebling its team after three years in business – and has now set its sights on national expansion.The company has grown its team from four to 14 staff since launching in 2013, while earlier this year it increased its office footprint, which is based at the old British Waterways building in Trent Lock, Sawley.Now it has announced plans to open a new office in Manchester as it bids to build its name acros
  
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• Lane blocked on A52 after lorry and car transporter collide - Nottingham Post

  07-09-2016 16:04
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  Lane blocked on A52 after lorry and car transporter collide
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  A crash between a lorry and a car transporter has closed the A52 between Nottingham and Derby. The crash happened shortly after 2pm and has blocked one lane heading towards Nottingham at Borrowash.and more »
  
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• karenantcliff published ​Plan your weekend now: Property events happening this weekend

  07-09-2016 16:01
  
  Fitting in house viewings can be time-consuming so house hunters need to be organised.Get ahead this weekend and organise your viewings and events early.These property events are all happening in Nottinghamshire this weekend.Open house event in ShelfordAn open house event is being held on Saturday, September 10, from noon until 2.00pm at Simpkins Cottage.  Simpkins Cottage in Shelford is a lovely period cottage, which has been extended and refurbished to provide a...
  
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• JonPritchard published Young mum pleads for information about rare cancer which has left...

  07-09-2016 16:00
  
  ​A mum-of-three has issued a plea for information about a rare cancer that could leave her with less than a year to live.Liz Sheppard has been diagnosed with small cell stomach cancer - a condition so rare that doctors know little about how to tackle the disease.The 36-year-old is now appealing to the medical world to at least prolong her life and spread awareness of the devastating form of cancer.Read more: How awards recognition helped businesswoman build on her dreamLiz, 
  
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