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• Rio 2016 Paralympics: Richard Whitehead claims dramatic dead-heat silver

  15-09-2016 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  GB's Richard Whitehead comes storming back to snatch a joint silver medal in the men's T42 100m final.
  
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• Dramatic dead-heat silver

  15-09-2016 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  GB's Richard Whitehead comes storming back to snatch a joint silver medal in the men's T42 100m final.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Richard Whitehead bags silver medal as Charlotte Henshaw claims a...

  15-09-2016 23:38
  
  Nottingham's Richard Whitehead snatched a silver medal in the T42 100 metres at the Rio Paralympic Games.And in the pool, Mansfield's Charlotte Henshaw clinched bronze in the 100m breaststroke SB6. Henshaw, who won silver in the event four years ago at London 2012, pushed Australian Tiffany Thomas Kane all the way to the gold medal, with Sophia Herzog taking second spot on the podium.The 29-year-old Brit had set a new Paralympic record in the heats earlier in the day, stopping the clock at...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Richard Whitehead bags silver medal as Charlotte Henshaw claims a...

  15-09-2016 23:38
  
  Nottingham's Richard Whitehead snatched a silver medal in the T42 100 metres at the Rio Paralympic Games.And in the pool, Mansfield's Charlotte Henshaw clinched bronze in the 100m breaststroke SB6. Henshaw, who won silver in the event four years ago at London 2012, pushed Australian Tiffany Thomas Kane all the way to the gold medal, with Sophia Herzog taking second spot on the podium.The 29-year-old Brit had set a new Paralympic record in the heats earlier in the day, stopping the clock at...
  
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• JenniferScott published Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after rush-hour...

  15-09-2016 23:15
  
  A motorcyclist is in hospital in a 'serious condition' after a crash during rush-hour in Nottingham.The incident happened on Crossgate Drive at around 5.30pm on Thursday, where it meets with the A453 Queen's Drive, leading to the inbound lane of the major road to be closed for at least an hour. Read more: Man arrested after 'disturbance' sees armed officers rush to Notts streetA spokesman from Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the incident and said it had been a collision between a car and a...
  
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• JenniferScott published Man arrested after 'disturbance' sees armed officers rush to...

  15-09-2016 23:00
  
  A man has been arrested after a 'disturbance' in a Nottinghamshire street saw armed officers swoop on the area.Nottinghamshire Police confirmed they were called to the scene in Greedwood Drive, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, shortly after 7.30pm to reports of a man "acting suspiciously." Armed officers were on the scene, along with regular officers and dog handlers. One witness told the Post that he saw eight armed police and four other normal police in total, as well as police dogs, after the...
  
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• England 5-0 Estonia: Danielle Carter helps Lionesses top Euro 2017 group

  15-09-2016 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danielle Carter hits a hat-trick as England thrash Estonia 5-0 at Meadow Lane to go top of their Euro 2017 qualifying group.
  
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• JenniferScott published Armed police seen by residents in Kirkby street

  15-09-2016 22:20
  
  Residents are in shock after seeing armed police on a quiet local street. The armed unit were spotted in Greenwood Drive at around 8.45pm on Thursday night.Witnesses described crowds gathering in the residential area, off Chapel Street and Victoria Road in the Nottinghamshire town. Read more: Judge calls defendant 'a bonehead' after he went to house with weaponsA resident of the street told us the incident ended at around 9.10pm, but said there were still a number of officers on the scene...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fans turn out in their thousands to watch dominant England Women...

  15-09-2016 22:13
  
  It was deja vu for Danielle Carter as the Arsenal forward's second international cap matched her first, with a hat-trick against Estonia as England Women won the Euro 2017 qualifier 5-0.An impressive crowd of 7,052 at Notts County's Meadow Lane stadium was treated to a dominant performance by the Lionesses.Carter, who made her debut in an 8-0 win in Tallinn last September, scored twice in a one-sided first half to sandwich a goal from Jill Scott.She was on target again in the 56th minute and...
  
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• Nottmtails published Notts County happy to be on road, but Sheridan still demanding...

  15-09-2016 22:00
  
  Notts County make the trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday with boss John Sheridan calling for a response from his players.It is hardly reinventing the wheel to observe that a priority for Notts County, if they hope to revive their fortunes in League Two, is to stop conceding soft goals.But it is nevertheless the item right at the top of John Sheridan's agenda, as he plots how to get the Magpies on track, particularly on home soil.This weekend the thorny issue of home form can be put on a back...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Notts County happy to be on road, but Sheridan still demanding...

  15-09-2016 22:00
  
  Notts County make the trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday with boss John Sheridan calling for a response from his players.It is hardly reinventing the wheel to observe that a priority for Notts County, if they hope to revive their fortunes in League Two, is to stop conceding soft goals.But it is nevertheless the item right at the top of John Sheridan's agenda, as he plots how to get the Magpies on track, particularly on home soil.This weekend the thorny issue of home form can be put on a back...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Watch Apostolos Vellios' stunning goal for Nottingham Forest at...

  15-09-2016 21:33
  
  Apostolos Vellios scored a stunning overhead kick for Nottingham Forest, but it wasn't enough to earn victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham United. Despite having the better of the opening period, the Reds fell behind to Jon Taylor's goal on the half hour. Matt Mills got them back on level terms at the New York Stadium when he headed home from a corner with 15 minutes to go. And then five minutes from time, Vellios made it 2-1 to Philippe Montanier's side with his brilliant...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Watch Apostolos Vellios' stunning goal for Nottingham Forest at...

  15-09-2016 21:33
  
  Apostolos Vellios scored a stunning overhead kick for Nottingham Forest, but it wasn't enough to earn victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham United. Despite having the better of the opening period, the Reds fell behind to Jon Taylor's goal on the half hour. Matt Mills got them back on level terms at the New York Stadium when he headed home from a corner with 15 minutes to go. And then five minutes from time, Vellios made it 2-1 to Philippe Montanier's side with his brilliant...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts County boss considering making changes for trip to...

  15-09-2016 21:03
  
  Notts County head to Cheltenham Town on Saturday looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Accrington Stanley. Sarah Clapson looks at what to expect from the game.Team newsHe may not have any injury worries, but Notts County boss John Sheridan admits he still has a big decision to make when it comes to selecting his team for Saturday's trip to Cheltenham Town.Prior to last weekend's 2-0 defeat at home to Accrington Stanley, the Magpies were unbeaten in four.Such was his disappointment
  
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• Flexibility can be Nottingham Forest's secret weapon - Philippe Montanier - Nottingham Post

  15-09-2016 21:01
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  Flexibility can be Nottingham Forest's secret weapon - Philippe Montanier
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  The Reds head coach has a habit of keeping people on their toes with his team selection – but he also believes that it is important to keep the opposition guessing, by having versatile players who are capable of playing in more than one position. Ben ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Flexibility can be Nottingham Forest's secret weapon - Philippe...

  15-09-2016 21:00
  
  Flexibility can be Nottingham Forest's secret weapon this season, says Philippe Montanier.The Reds head coach has a habit of keeping people on their toes with his team selection – but he also believes that it is important to keep the opposition guessing, by having versatile players who are capable of playing in more than one position.Ben Osborn and Nicolao Dumitru swapped flanks during the game at Rotherham United, while Pajtim Kasami thrived in a deeper midfield role.At Aston Villa...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Flexibility can be Nottingham Forest's secret weapon - Philippe...

  15-09-2016 21:00
  
  Flexibility can be Nottingham Forest's secret weapon this season, says Philippe Montanier.The Reds head coach has a habit of keeping people on their toes with his team selection – but he also believes that it is important to keep the opposition guessing, by having versatile players who are capable of playing in more than one position.Ben Osborn and Nicolao Dumitru swapped flanks during the game at Rotherham United, while Pajtim Kasami thrived in a deeper midfield role.At Aston Villa...
  
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• JHLewis published How a Nottinghamshire firm is preserving a British style icon

  15-09-2016 21:00
  
  As a British design icon, it has mixed it with the Spitfire, the miniskirt and the Union Flag. But in an age of universal domestic and mobile phone ownership, the 21st century has not been looking good for the red telephone kiosk. In 1980 there were 75,000 of them, but now there are just 8,500. Mainly the K6 model – the most widespread of all the designs, created by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and launched in 1936 to commemorate the previous year's silver jubilee of King George..
  
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• JenniferScott published Parish against power plant at Center Parcs because of noise

  15-09-2016 21:00
  
  Plans to build a heat and power plant in Sherwood Forest have angered local residents.A planning application has been put in to Nottinghamshire County Council for the combined plant to be built within the Center Parcs complex near Rufford. The item will be discussed at next week's planning and licensing committee and Center Parks has said it will keep the "peace and tranquility" associated with its breaks. But nearby residents and the local parish council have already put in their...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Parish against power plant at Center Parcs because of noise

  15-09-2016 21:00
  
  Plans to build a heat and power plant in Sherwood Forest have angered local residents.A planning application has been put in to Nottinghamshire County Council for the combined plant to be built within the Center Parcs complex near Rufford. The item will be discussed at next week's planning and licensing committee and Center Parks has said it will keep the "peace and tranquility" associated with its breaks. But nearby residents and the local parish council have already put in their...
  
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• Nottingham Rugby can flourish against the Pirates if they can learn from defeat - Nottingham Post

  15-09-2016 20:01
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  Nottingham Rugby can flourish against the Pirates if they can learn from defeat
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  Neil Fowkes has challenged Nottingham Rugby to take another stride forward – by making the most of the kind of positive positions they got themselves into against Yorkshire Carnegie, when Cornish Pirates visit Lady Bay on Sunday. Nottingham were ...
  
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• rsherdley published Judge calls dad a 'bonehead' after storming house with weapons

  15-09-2016 20:00
  
  A judge called a man "a bonehead" after he heard how he barged his way into a teenager's house armed with weapons and made threats.Sentencing Adam Cornwell, Judge Stuart Rafferty QC said: "You are a bonehead, aren't you?"Cornwell, a father-of-four, admitted: "I'm silly at times."Cornwell, 27, of Lime Tree Avenue, Carlton-in-Lindrick, pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour and two charges of possessing an offensive weapon, and received six months in prison,...
  
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• rsherdley commented Judge calls dad a 'bonehead' after storming house with weapons

  15-09-2016 20:00
  
  A judge called a man "a bonehead" after he heard how he barged his way into a teenager's house armed with weapons and made threats.Sentencing Adam Cornwell, Judge Stuart Rafferty QC said: "You are a bonehead, aren't you?"Cornwell, a father-of-four, admitted: "I'm silly at times."Cornwell, 27, of Lime Tree Avenue, Carlton-in-Lindrick, pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour and two charges of possessing an offensive weapon, and received six months in prison,...
  
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• BenIreland published Carlton Police Station to close next year, with bobbies moving to...

  15-09-2016 20:00
  
  Carlton Police Station is set to close by next April with the neighbourhood team moving to a local ambulance station.The move comes as part of Nottinghamshire Police's cost-cutting plans after it was told to strip £54 million from its budget over the last four years and a further £12 million this year.Moving out of Carlton Police Station is expected to save the force £147,000 a year.Police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping said: "The aim is to close the present Carlton...
  
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• BenIreland commented Carlton Police Station to close next year, with bobbies moving to...

  15-09-2016 20:00
  
  Carlton Police Station is set to close by next April with the neighbourhood team moving to a local ambulance station.The move comes as part of Nottinghamshire Police's cost-cutting plans after it was told to strip £54 million from its budget over the last four years and a further £12 million this year.Moving out of Carlton Police Station is expected to save the force £147,000 a year.Police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping said: "The aim is to close the present Carlton...
  
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• Fugitive stomach stamp killer arrested by Staffordshire Police

  15-09-2016 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A convicted murderer who absconded from an open prison two days ago is arrested.
  
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• Nottingham bar Revolucion de Cuba giving away 500 cocktails this weekend - Nottingham Post

  15-09-2016 19:26
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  Nottingham bar Revolucion de Cuba giving away 500 cocktails this weekend
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  Revolucion de Cuba, in Market Street, is giving away 250 free Cuba Libre drinks on Friday, with another batch up for grabs on Saturday. The offer will be available on both nights from 7pm-10pm. It comes after the bar, which opened after a £1.7 million ...
  
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• BenIreland published Cars damaged outside Sat Bains' Michelin-starred Nottingham...

  15-09-2016 19:20
  
  Cars have reportedly been damaged by vandals outside Sat Bains' Michelin-starred restaurant. The celebrity chef took took to Twitter to say a man "took belongings and damaged four cars".
  Thank you. He damaged and took belongings to 4 cars #scumhttps://t.co/0afTh4tUgF— Sat Bains (@Satbains1) September 15, 2016Nottinghamshire Police confirmed they had received a report of vehicles being damaged in Lenton Lane on Wednesday night, at around 6pm.
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• Ex-Nottingham Forest star Marlon Harewood swaps football for fast cars - Nottingham Post

  15-09-2016 19:17
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  Ex-Nottingham Forest star Marlon Harewood swaps football for fast cars
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  Marlon Harewood's Premier League days might be long behind him but he now has his own company modifying footballers' luxury sports cars. Dan Robinson visited the Nottinghamshire base of AC13 Premier to find out what life is like in the business world ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Rugby can flourish against the Pirates if they can...

  15-09-2016 19:09
  
  Neil Fowkes has challenged Nottingham Rugby to take another stride forward – by making the most of the kind of positive positions they got themselves into against Yorkshire Carnegie, when Cornish Pirates visit Lady Bay on Sunday.Nottingham were unlucky to suffer a narrow 26-24 defeat in Yorkshire, in a game in which coach Fowkes felt they had played well for long periods.Now he is challenging his players to learn from that defeat by making more of the opportunities they create against the.
  
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• TracyWalker published Anger as Beeston town centre toilets are demolished

  15-09-2016 19:02
  
  People wanting to spend a penny in Beeston town centre may have to cross their legs for two years - after a council gave the green light to demolish a toilet block.Broxtowe Borough Council says the toilets, which were flattened last week, could be replaced as part of the Phase 2 development in the town - but this could be two years away.The local authority had considered paying local businesses to let members of the public use their loos as part of a Community Toilet Scheme, which could have...
  
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• TracyWalker commented Anger as Beeston town centre toilets are demolished

  15-09-2016 19:02
  
  People wanting to spend a penny in Beeston town centre may have to cross their legs for two years - after a council gave the green light to demolish a toilet block.Broxtowe Borough Council says the toilets, which were flattened last week, could be replaced as part of the Phase 2 development in the town - but this could be two years away.The local authority had considered paying local businesses to let members of the public use their loos as part of a Community Toilet Scheme, which could have...
  
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• TracyWalker published Nottingham bar Revolucion de Cuba giving away 500 cocktails this...

  15-09-2016 19:00
  
  Cocktail fans will be in for a treat thanks to a thirst-quenching offer. Revolucion de Cuba, in Market Street, is giving away 250 free Cuba Libre drinks on Friday, with another batch up for grabs on Saturday. The offer will be available on both nights from 7pm-10pm. It comes after the bar, which opened after a £1.7 million refurbishment of the building just before Christmas, gave away cocktails as part of National Pina Colada Day in July. Read more: Nottingham cocktails Bridget...
  
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• TomNorton published NHS Urgent Care Centre struggled to see patients, says report

  15-09-2016 19:00
  
  Staff at Nottingham's only urgent care centre say they have struggled to meet patient demand with some visitors waiting up to two hours for an appointment. Inspectors found during a three month period almost 30 percent of patients at the Nottingham Urgent Care Centre waited more than 30 minutes for an initial assessment and that staff had to make up hours-worth of cover for colleagues taking time off. Based in Seaton House, it is run by CityCare a community interest company which manages a...
  
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• DanRobinson published Ex-Nottingham Forest star Marlon Harewood swaps football for fast...

  15-09-2016 18:53
  
  Marlon Harewood's Premier League days might be long behind him but he now has his own company modifying footballers' luxury sports cars. Dan Robinson visited the Nottinghamshire base of AC13 Premier to find out what life is like in the business world for the former Nottingham Forest starFor many footballers, leaving the game can be a wrench that takes a long time to get over.But ex-Nottingham Forest player Marlon Harewood has managed to combine his love of the sport with running a successful...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Ex-Nottingham Forest star Marlon Harewood swaps football for fast...

  15-09-2016 18:53
  
  Marlon Harewood's Premier League days might be long behind him but he now has his own company modifying footballers' luxury sports cars. Dan Robinson visited the Nottinghamshire base of AC13 Premier to find out what life is like in the business world for the former Nottingham Forest starFor many footballers, leaving the game can be a wrench that takes a long time to get over.But ex-Nottingham Forest player Marlon Harewood has managed to combine his love of the sport with running a successful...
  
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• Bridget Jones: Where to buy cocktails worthy of our favourite singleton - Nottingham Post

  15-09-2016 18:40
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  Bridget Jones: Where to buy cocktails worthy of our favourite singleton
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  Bridget Jones is back on our screens tomorrow, so in true celebration of our favourite singleton we have been finding the best places in Nottingham to have a truly Bridget-style cocktail. These cocktails will get you in the mood for another movie full ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Sheridan demanding a response after Notts County suffered 'kick...

  15-09-2016 18:36
  
  John Sheridan admits his Notts County players were delivered a 'kick in the backside' by their performance against Accrington Stanley – and has challenged them to respond with a much improved display at Cheltenham Town.The Magpies boss was pulling no punches when he warned the display in the 2-0 home defeat last weekend was simply 'not good enough'.Notts have taken only two points from four League Two matches at Meadow Lane this season as their struggle for form in front of their own fans.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Sheridan demanding a response after Notts County suffered 'kick...

  15-09-2016 18:36
  
  John Sheridan admits his Notts County players were delivered a 'kick in the backside' by their performance against Accrington Stanley – and has challenged them to respond with a much improved display at Cheltenham Town.The Magpies boss was pulling no punches when he warned the display in the 2-0 home defeat last weekend was simply 'not good enough'.Notts have taken only two points from four League Two matches at Meadow Lane this season as their struggle for form in front of their own fans.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Wiggs takes gold as Nottingham-based para-canoeists add to...

  15-09-2016 18:16
  
  Emma Wiggs breezed through her final to take gold as Nottingham-based para-canoeists boosted ParalympicsGB's medal tally at the Rio Games.Wiggs posted a personal best time of 53.288 to top the podium in the women's KL2 event.Canoeing is making its debut at the Paralympics in Brazil, and as Great Britain dominated the sprint finals at the Lagoa Stadium, bronze medals went to Ian Marsden, in the men's KL1, and Nick Beighton (KL2).Wiggs, who competed for ParalympicsGB in sitting volleyball at...
  
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• Nottingham Post published West Bridgford stab victim fined for selling Big Issue to get...

  15-09-2016 18:00
  
  A bogus Big Issue seller tried to flog the magazine to pay for his bus fares after a stabbing meant he could only walk for only a few minutes at a time. Ex-drug user Gavin Doughty's problems were outlined in court when he admitted committing fraud on Bridlesmith Gate on July 12. Nottingham magistrates heard that he was not authorised by the Big Issue charity but was spotted selling the magazine early in the evening on High Pavement. He appeared to be approaching people and seemed to receive cash
  
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• Teenage rappers Young T and Bugsey land major record deal

  15-09-2016 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two teenage rappers who were part of a youth and music project set up by Prince Harry sign a professional record deal.
  
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• Teenage rappers hit the big time

  15-09-2016 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two teenage rappers who were part of a youth and music project set up by Prince Harry sign a professional record deal.
  
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• Championship is getting better all the time, says Nottingham Forest defender Armand Traore - Nottingham Post

  15-09-2016 17:48
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  Championship is getting better all the time, says Nottingham Forest defender Armand Traore
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  As Nottingham Forest host promotion-chasing Norwich City on Saturday, Reds defender Armand Traore says the standard of the Championship is increasing all the time. Before his move to Nottingham Forest, it had been more than two years since Armand ...
  
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• JenniferScott published Three trams have windows smashed in Basford - lines hit by delays

  15-09-2016 17:39
  
  Three trams have had their windows smashed by vandals, causing delays to the whole network. The incidents were reported to Nottinghamshire Police just before 3.30pm this afternoon. A tweet from Nottingham Express Transit revealed three separate trams had been affected in the Basford area in just one day, meaning they had to be removed from service and replaced with other vehicles. Disruption to service: 3 trams in concession have had smashed windows in the Basford area. These will be...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Three trams have windows smashed in Basford - lines hit by delays

  15-09-2016 17:39
  
  Three trams have had their windows smashed by vandals, causing delays to the whole network. The incidents were reported to Nottinghamshire Police just before 3.30pm this afternoon. A tweet from Nottingham Express Transit revealed three separate trams had been affected in the Basford area in just one day, meaning they had to be removed from service and replaced with other vehicles. Disruption to service: 3 trams in concession have had smashed windows in the Basford area. These will be...
  
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• 'Unforeseen circumstances': Clairvoyant cancellation sparks media storm

  15-09-2016 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A tweet about a clairvoyant cancelling her show due to "unforeseen" circumstances sparks a media storm.
  
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• rsherdley published Paedophile jailed for 17 years for abusing two girls

  15-09-2016 17:31
  
  A paedophile who abused two girls was told his offences were "shameful and serious" as he was jailed for a total of 17 years.Andrew Brooks pleaded guilty to charges of rape, sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in a sexual act and to watch a sexual act, taking and possessing indecent photos of a child.The 49-year-old, of Norwich Gardens, Bulwell, was sentenced by Judge Timothy Spencer QC at Nottingham Crown Court today."These are shameful and serious...
  
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• RachelGorman published Bridget Jones: Where to buy cocktails worthy of our favourite...

  15-09-2016 17:14
  
  Bridget Jones is back on our screens tomorrow, so in true celebration of our favourite singleton we have been finding the best places in Nottingham to have a truly Bridget-style cocktail.These cocktails will get you in the mood for another movie full of heartache and laughter.Rocket@Saltwater, CornerhouseThe Big Pants Martini is a newly launched drink to celebrate the new Bridget Jones movie. The boozy beverage will be available from Friday for £5 until further notice.Containing Absolut...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Championship is getting better all the time, says Nottingham...

  15-09-2016 17:11
  
  As Nottingham Forest host promotion-chasing Norwich City on Saturday, Reds defender Armand Traore says the standard of the Championship is increasing all the time.Before his move to Nottingham Forest, it had been more than two years since Armand Traore last played in the second tier of English football.But even in such a short space of time, the defender says the league isn't quite how he remembered it.In fact, Traore believes it is even better.The Reds know to their cost how the slightest slip.
  
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