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• JamesPallatt published James Crisp 'gutted' as gold medal hopes are dashed at Rio 2016...

  16-09-2016 23:10
  
  Nottingham's James Crisp says he will take some time out to decide his future after his gold medal hopes at the Paralympics in Rio ended in disappointment.The 33-year-old was favourite to win the S9 men's 100m backstroke in Brazil, having posted the fastest time of the year in the event on his way to becoming European champion in Funchal.But, after qualifying for the final in the joint fastest time of 1:05.00, he finished in fourth place in the final in 1:05.01 – way off the 1:04.18 he...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Everybody is working hard to keep that first clean sheet, says...

  16-09-2016 21:00
  
  Adam Collin is desperate to keep his first clean sheet for Notts County and insists all his team-mates are working hard to help achieve it.The Magpies are yet to record a shutout since the season began and have conceded the first goal in every league game so far.Collin says it is a record which has to improve if the club are to join the early pacesetters at the top of League Two.Manager John Sheridan has been annoyed with the nature of the goals that have been conceded, labelling many of them...
  
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• Four thugs jailed for 26 years over city street attack - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 20:46
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  Four thugs jailed for 26 years over city street attack
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  Four men - including a lawyer - who "hunted down" a man and brutally attacked him have been jailed for a total of 26 years. Sakhib Choudhry and Addil Hussain were found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and co-accused Iqhlas Arishad ...
  
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• Nottingham Panthers excited to play in front of own fans ... - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 20:30
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  Corey Neilson says Nottingham Panthers are excited to play in front of their own fans again – not least because they will return to good quality playing conditions ...and more »
  
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• Philippe Montanier: Nottingham Forest boss talks cheese and exciting Reds fans

  16-09-2016 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier talks to BBC East Midlands Today as he serves up cheese during his press conference.
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers excited to play in front of own fans

  16-09-2016 20:18
  
  Corey Neilson says Nottingham Panthers are excited to play in front of their own fans again – not least because they will return to good quality playing conditions.Panthers will play their first competitive game at the National Ice Centre since April's Play-Offs final on Saturday when Cardiff Devils come to town to compete for Elite League and Challenge Cup points.They go to Sheffield Steelers for the first time this season in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.Head coach Neilson is expecting two
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest aim to prove they can mix it with Championship...

  16-09-2016 20:15
  
  Philippe Montanier believes Nottingham Forest will find out if they are ready to mix it among the Championship elite when they face Norwich City. The Reds boss says the Canaries will pose the biggest challenge his side have faced so far at the City Ground – but also feels they are ready to face it. And, if they can secure a fourth straight home win, Montanier hopes it will give Forest the belief that they are good enough to challenge for promotion themselves. "It is a good way...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest aim to prove they can mix it with Championship...

  16-09-2016 20:15
  
  Philippe Montanier believes Nottingham Forest will find out if they are ready to mix it among the Championship elite when they face Norwich City. The Reds boss says the Canaries will pose the biggest challenge his side have faced so far at the City Ground – but also feels they are ready to face it. And, if they can secure a fourth straight home win, Montanier hopes it will give Forest the belief that they are good enough to challenge for promotion themselves. "It is a good way...
  
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• rsherdley published Driver will go to prison for causing serious injury to teen

  16-09-2016 20:06
  
  A dangerous driver will go to prison for three years and four months after seriously injuring a teenage girl. Judge Timothy Spencer QC said he will ban Illya Weston, 41, of Town Mill Close, Southwell, from the roads for five years and ordered he take an extended retest.The judge will formerly impose the sentence on October 4, after Weston, who is in hospital, has finished treatment for an infection contracted from injecting illegal drugs.
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• rsherdley commented Driver will go to prison for causing serious injury to teen

  16-09-2016 20:06
  
  A dangerous driver will go to prison for three years and four months after seriously injuring a teenage girl. Judge Timothy Spencer QC said he will ban Illya Weston, 41, of Town Mill Close, Southwell, from the roads for five years and ordered he take an extended retest.The judge will formerly impose the sentence on October 4, after Weston, who is in hospital, has finished treatment for an infection contracted from injecting illegal drugs.
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• Nottingham Post published Sophie Wells makes it a hat-trick of medals at Rio 2016...

  16-09-2016 19:15
  
  Sophie Wells made it a hat-trick of medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympics with silver in the individual freestyle test grade IV equestrian event.Riding Valerius, the Nottingham-based 26-year-old put in an impressive performance to finish with a total score of 76.150 percent.However she was pipped to the gold as 42-year-old Belgium rider Michele George finished with 76.300 percent to take the title.It is a third medal in Rio for Wells after golds in the individual championship test grade IV and team
  
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• Nottmtails published Henri Lansbury still pursuing the same dream he arrived at...

  16-09-2016 19:14
  
  Having tasted promotion with Norwich City and West Ham, a then 21-year-old Henri Lansbury had his eyes on a hat-trick of successes when he arrived at Nottingham Forest as a £1m signing in the summer of 2012.Four years later, that third promotion still eludes the former Arsenal man. In truth, it has often felt as though it was moving further from reach, rather than edging closer.But he has never given up on that dream and, following a summer of drastic change at the City Ground, as the dust
  
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• Nottmtails commented Henri Lansbury still pursuing the same dream he arrived at...

  16-09-2016 19:14
  
  Having tasted promotion with Norwich City and West Ham, a then 21-year-old Henri Lansbury had his eyes on a hat-trick of successes when he arrived at Nottingham Forest as a £1m signing in the summer of 2012.Four years later, that third promotion still eludes the former Arsenal man. In truth, it has often felt as though it was moving further from reach, rather than edging closer.But he has never given up on that dream and, following a summer of drastic change at the City Ground, as the dust
  
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• rsherdley commented Four thugs jailed for 26 years over city street attack

  16-09-2016 19:02
  
  Four men- including a lawyer -who "hunted down" a man and brutally attacked him have been jailed for a total of 26 years.Sakhib Choudhry and Addil Hussain were found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and co-accused Iqhlas Arishad and Haidar Mahmood were convicted of the lesser offence of causing grievous bodily harm.They attacked their victim, a 21-year-old student, in Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham in the early hours of Wednesday, April 15, last year.Judge...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Don't write off Notts County just yet, says goalkeeper Adam...

  16-09-2016 19:00
  
  In a recent interview with Jupp Heynckes, a double Champions League winner, the former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid coach lamented the game football has become. "It's lost its spirit," he said. "Football is business. It's all about being quick, quick, quick - nobody has any patience nowadays. "But then again, that is how things are in normal life, away from football. "If, for any reason at all, there is no return, then there is an immediate reaction. It's...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Don't write off Notts County just yet, says goalkeeper Adam...

  16-09-2016 19:00
  
  In a recent interview with Jupp Heynckes, a double Champions League winner, the former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid coach lamented the game football has become. "It's lost its spirit," he said. "Football is business. It's all about being quick, quick, quick - nobody has any patience nowadays. "But then again, that is how things are in normal life, away from football. "If, for any reason at all, there is no return, then there is an immediate reaction. It's...
  
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• Watch herd of cows moooove in to Gedling Country Park - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 18:58
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  Watch herd of cows moooove in to Gedling Country Park
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  Peter Barnes, environment lead at Gedling Borough Council, and Terry Lock, chairman of the Friends of Gedling Country Park, were there to meet the new additions. The British short horn cattle will stay at the Gedling Borough Council-run park for the ...and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire pub gets £300,000 revamp - creating 30 jobs

  16-09-2016 18:56
  
  Work has begun on a major £300,000 revamp of a Nottinghamshire pub – creating up to 30 jobs.The Gedling Inn will be closed for five weeks during the refurbishment, opening at the end of October under new licensees Andy Hunt and Abbie Clifton.The investment will result in a complete overhaul of the pub, in Main Road, Gedling, with owner Star Pubs & Bars aiming to transform it from a "tired" venue into a family-friendly village pub.Mr Hunt said: "Abbie and I love The...
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottinghamshire pub gets £300,000 revamp - creating 30 jobs

  16-09-2016 18:56
  
  Work has begun on a major £300,000 revamp of a Nottinghamshire pub – creating up to 30 jobs.The Gedling Inn will be closed for five weeks during the refurbishment, opening at the end of October under new licensees Andy Hunt and Abbie Clifton.The investment will result in a complete overhaul of the pub, in Main Road, Gedling, with owner Star Pubs & Bars aiming to transform it from a "tired" venue into a family-friendly village pub.Mr Hunt said: "Abbie and I love The...
  
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• DanRobinson published The new financial service aimed purely at women

  16-09-2016 18:52
  
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• All you need to know about Into Film Festival - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 18:52
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  All you need to know about Into Film Festival
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  The annual Film Festival broadcasts to over 3000 cinema events and screenings, showcasing everything and anything from specialist and classic films to documentaries and blockbusters... FOR FREE! The aim of the Into Film Festival is to engage with new ...and more »
  
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• RachelGorman published 100 sleeps to Christmas: Eight ways to get into the festive...

  16-09-2016 18:50
  
  Better start shopping now because there are only 100 sleeps until Christmas! We know it's only September and the kids have just gone back to school but the truth is Christmas is just around the corner. Nottingham has already got lots of festive fun going on to put everyone in the Christmas spirit, here are a few things you should do to be getting ready for Christmas.
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• RachelGorman published All you need to know about Into Film Festival

  16-09-2016 18:47
  
  What is the Into Film Festival? The annual Film Festival broadcasts to over 3000 cinema events and screenings, showcasing everything and anything from specialist and classic films to documentaries and blockbusters... FOR FREE! The aim of the Into Film Festival is to engage with new generations in the world of film, putting it at the heart of children and young people's education. With funding from Cinema first and support from the BFI through Lottery funding, a wide collaboration with UK...
  
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• Nottingham Forest say all debts with HMRC have been settled ahead of 'disappointing' High Court date - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 18:47
  
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  Nottingham Forest say all debts with HMRC have been settled ahead of 'disappointing' High Court date
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  Nottingham Forest say all outstanding debts with HMRC have been settled – and the latest petition for a winding-up order against the Reds will be dismissed at the High Court on Monday. The club are "disappointed" to find themselves facing another High ...
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• BenIreland published Watch herd of cows moooove in to Gedling Country Park

  16-09-2016 18:44
  
  The latest visitors to a Nottinghamshire country park were udderly unexpected by the public.Around 10 cows mooooved in to Gedling Country Park at around 2pm on Friday, September 16.Peter Barnes, environment lead at Gedling Borough Council, and Terry Lock, chairman of the Friends of Gedling Country Park, were there to meet the new additions.The British short horn cattle will stay at the Gedling Borough Council-run park for the "foreseeable future" on loan from farmer Ian Rockley, who is...
  
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• turnerturner published Drunken jobless Top Valley man took drugs then hit woman waiting...

  16-09-2016 18:24
  
  A drunk man must stop indoors for 56 nights after attacking bar staff at a bus stop. Jobless Steven McKinlay, 21, was warned that he risks jail if he defies the curfew and leaves his Top Valley home between 7pm and 7am. Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard that the victims were a couple who had just finished a night shift working in a city pub. At 2.15am they were heading for a bus on Maid Marian Way when they were approached by two men. McKinlay was not involved initially when a comment was made
  
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• JamesPallatt published Will Nelson Oliveira be fit to face Nottingham Forest for new...

  16-09-2016 18:23
  
  Nelson Oliveira is unlikely to face former club Nottingham Forest when Norwich City come to the City Ground.The 25-year-old Portuguese striker spent last season on loan with the Reds from Benfica, memorably firing them to victory over arch-rivals Derby County.His goal in a 1-0 win against the Rams last November was one of nine goals he netted for the club.He has since joined Norwich on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, but looks set to be sidelined with an injury when Forest face the...
  
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• MattDavies published Jake Ball had no second thoughts about Bangladesh after being...

  16-09-2016 18:20
  
  Jake Ball says he has no second thoughts about travelling to Bangladesh after being named in England's one-day squad today.Nottinghamshire team-mate Alex Hales withdrew himself from consideration over security concerns, as did ODI captain Eoin Morgan.Seamer Ball, 25, says he respects Hales' decision, but he is thrilled to be travelling as he looks to make his limited overs debut."I didn't really have to think about whether to travel much at all," he told the Post."We had meetings...
  
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• Award nomination for Gedling Country Park following £1.6 million revamp - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 18:20
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  Award nomination for Gedling Country Park following £1.6 million revamp
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  This year Gedling Country Park celebrated the first birthday of its £1.6 million revamp, and since then has attracted over 36,000 visitors from all across the county. In response to the success, the project has now been nominated for the public sector ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest say all debts with HMRC have been settled ahead...

  16-09-2016 18:19
  
  Nottingham Forest say all outstanding debts with HMRC have been settled – and the latest petition for a winding-up order against the Reds will be dismissed at the High Court on Monday.The club are "disappointed" to find themselves facing another High Court date over a debt they say had been settled more than a week ago.But Forest have already received written confirmation that the petition will be dismissed on Monday - which has been made available to the Post by the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 17-stone gran can't get refund on sagging sofa - because she's...

  16-09-2016 18:17
  
  A 17-stone gran has been refused a refund on her sofa because she's too fat.Furious Anita White, from Sandiacre, Derbyshire, complained to furniture giant Harveys after her brand new couch sagged and discoloured.But even though it was less than a year old, the store refused to refund disabled Anita, 51, after their insurer's report said the fault was due to both customers being of 'quite large build'.Anita, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and husband Alan, 61, were forced to hire an...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 17-stone gran can't get refund on sagging sofa - because she's...

  16-09-2016 18:17
  
  A 17-stone gran has been refused a refund on her sofa because she's too fat.Furious Anita White, from Sandiacre, Derbyshire, complained to furniture giant Harveys after her brand new couch sagged and discoloured.But even though it was less than a year old, the store refused to refund disabled Anita, 51, after their insurer's report said the fault was due to both customers being of 'quite large build'.Anita, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and husband Alan, 61, were forced to hire an...
  
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• Panthers defenceman Jeff Dimmen impresses Corey Neilson - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 18:13
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  Panthers defenceman Jeff Dimmen impresses Corey Neilson
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  Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson says returning defenceman Jeff Dimmen has been their best player of the season at this early stage. The 30-year-old was restricted to just 36 games last term as injury kept him out of contention in the ...and more »
  
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• turnerturner published Rebel City? Just how left wing is Nottingham compared to Derby...

  16-09-2016 18:05
  
  Ever wondered which is the most left-wing city in the East Midlands? Well we've got the answer right here.Exclusive analysis of more than two million general election votes cast for the Conservatives and Labour in seats in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester between 1983-2015 show significant differences of opinion.It turns out Leicester is comfortably the most left-wing of the three - with Derby the most right-leaning and Nottingham holding the centre ground.It's worth pointing out, though, that...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Indian restaurants in Nottingham city centre: A-Z guide

  16-09-2016 18:00
  
  Nottingham has a wealth of Indian restaurants, including many award-winners. Here they all are in alphabetical order...4550 Miles from Delhi41 Mount Street, Nottingham, NG1 6HE, 0115 947 5111, 4550.co.uk/Nottingham4550 Miles From Delhi is an Indian restaurant with a difference, with an open plan 'theatre' kitchen so that you can see their chefs in action. With light and airy surroundings, you're treated to an elegant feel that still has some of the hustle and bustle of Delhi with fine cuisine...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Award nomination for Gedling Country Park following £1.6...

  16-09-2016 18:00
  
  This year Gedling Country Park celebrated the first birthday of its £1.6 million revamp, and since then has attracted over 36,000 visitors from all across the county.In response to the success, the project has now been nominated for the public sector Environmental Initiative category at this year's Post Environmental Awards. Head of Gedling Borough Council, John Clarke, said about the nomination: "It was very unsafe before the revamp, but people were still using the park, however now,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'There's more to come from us', says Mansfield Town captain Lee...

  16-09-2016 17:52
  
  Mansfield Town captain Lee Collins believes there's even more to come from the Stags.Adam Murray's side have made a decent start to the new League Two season.They are up in 10th place in the table ahead of facing Hartlepool United away on Saturday, having won three of their opening seven matches.And Collins is confident Mansfield will only improve as the campaign continues."I'd say we've had a very good start," he said."It's also been a bit frustrating because we could be right up...
  
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• MattDavies published Free spirit Chris Lawrence is repaying Corey Neilson's trust at...

  16-09-2016 17:47
  
  Corey Neilson would never pretend to know what goes on in Chris Lawrence's head – but he is delighted with the Nottingham Panthers centre's early season efforts nonetheless.Lawrence has made a strong start to the campaign with four points from three Elite League games to go with some strong defensive work.The 29-year-old illustrated what a free spirit he is by ending his last interview with the Post with a tribute to Harambe, the gorilla who was killed at Cincinnati Zoo earlier this...
  
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• Body found in search for missing dad-of-two | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 17:47
  
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  Officers searching for a missing dad-of-two have found a body. Nathan Priest, 28, had not been seen since leaving a friend's house last Friday evening ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers defenceman Jeff Dimmen impresses Corey...

  16-09-2016 17:29
  
  Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson says returning defenceman Jeff Dimmen has been their best player of the season at this early stage.The 30-year-old was restricted to just 36 games last term as injury kept him out of contention in the second half of the campaign.It could have taken Dimmen time to get back into his stride, but he was in fine form in Scotland as he scored four points in the games against Dundee Stars, Braehead Clan and Fife Flyers.Read more: McGrattan the 'best...
  
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• DanRobinson published Take a look at new Christmas theme park ride made in Notts

  16-09-2016 17:28
  
  A new Christmas-themed ride is to be unveiled at a world-class attraction after being built by an Ilkeston firm.Garmendale Engineering, which has previously worked for Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park, has replaced the 18-year-old Magic Sleigh Ride at Santa Park, in Finland.It was designed from scratch at its workshop in Manners Industrial Estate and delivered in six months, with every part for the ride designed, sourced and manufactured in and around Ilkeston and the East Midlands.Once...
  
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• BenIreland published Man caught speeding on Woodside Road overturns fine...because he...

  16-09-2016 17:27
  
  A man caught driving 39mph on a 30mph road has had his speeding fine overturned after a year-long battle claiming the road signs were obstructed.Alan Edwards put together a 20-page document for magistrates, who ruled that the signs warning of the 30mph limit were obstructed and gave Mr Edwards an absolute discharge.He does not dispute driving his BMW at 39mph on Woodside Road on August 13 2015, which runs between University Boulevard and Priory Island, but said the speed limit was unclear.Mr...
  
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• EllieCullen published Body found in search for missing dad-of-two

  16-09-2016 17:17
  
  Officers searching for a missing dad-of-two have found a body.Nathan Priest, 28, had not been seen since leaving a friend's house last Friday evening (September 9).His family have been informed of the discovery, although the body has not yet been identified.They are being supported by specialist liaison officers.The news comes just hours after Nathan's partner Helen Derby and sister Chantelle Priest made an emotional public appeal for Nathan to come home.Read more: Carer steals £4,000 from
  
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• Charter launched to reduce stress and workload for teachers in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 17:06
  
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  Charter launched to reduce stress and workload for teachers in Nottingham
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  Schools in Nottingham are being encourage to sign-up to a new scheme to help make life easier for teachers. The first of its kind, the Fair Workload Charter has been devised by Nottingham City Education Improvement Board (EIB) in response to a growing ...
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• Nottingham Post published Carer steals £4,000 from vulnerable woman to treat herself...

  16-09-2016 16:44
  
  A carer treated herself to clothes worth £4,000 by taking cash from a woman with a mental age of four, a court heard. The fraud went on for six months - until it was spotted by relatives of the 27-year-old victim, who lives in a special unit in Arnold. Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard that she had few outgoings and her bank balance often reached £4,000. Although in private accommodation, she received support from a company which employed Fatourani Thamarati. Neill Fawcett,...
  
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• Nottmtails published Henri Lansbury asks 'why would I want to leave?' as contract...

  16-09-2016 16:40
  
  Henri Lansbury hopes to agree a new long-term contract with Nottingham Forest, with the midfielder insisting today: "Why would I want to leave?"Philippe Montanier believes the two parties are close to reaching an agreement over a new deal – and those sentiments were echoed by the former Arsenal man.Negotiations over the final details of the package are still ongoing, but the 25-year-old says he feels at home at the City Ground and wants to stay with the Championship club."I...
  
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• Singer who was paralysed is now running Robin Hood half marathon - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 16:21
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  Singer who was paralysed is now running Robin Hood half marathon
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  A budding singer who was paralysed just four years ago has battled back and is now preparing to run the Robin Hood half marathon. Loretta Brown was on the brink of stardom when she was struck down with a condition which left her paralysed from the ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Singer who was paralysed is now running Robin Hood half marathon

  16-09-2016 16:11
  
  A budding singer who was paralysed just four years ago has battled back and is now preparing to run the Robin Hood half marathon.Loretta Brown was on the brink of stardom when she was struck down with a condition which left her paralysed from the waist down, aged just 20.Now 24, Miss Brown, of Gedling, is preparing to take on the Ikano Bank Robin Hood half marathon next weekend to complete her remarkable comeback.Read more: Ecstasy deal in Nottingham club left girl in intensive care"I had...
  
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• Heritage groups complain 10-storey block of flats could obscure iconic Nottingham skyline - Nottingham Post

  16-09-2016 16:10
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  Heritage groups complain 10-storey block of flats could obscure iconic Nottingham skyline
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  Plans for a ten-storey block of flats on the London Road roundabout are being challenged by local heritage groups for covering up Nottingham's historic skyline. The scheme has been submitted to Nottingham City Council by Levitate Architecture, with the ...and more »
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​Chess champ to take on 24 players at the same time in Nottingham...

  16-09-2016 16:08
  
  British chess champion Mickey Adams will be in a Nottingham cafe tomorrow playing against 24 local chess buffs - at the same time.Adams will be at Ludorati Board Game Café in Maid Marian Way, on Saturday, September 17 at 1pm to show off the skills that made him British champion. A Grandmaster since the age of 17, he became England's top chess player in 1999, has beaten four world champions - Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik and Anatoly Karpov. - and been ranked fourth..
  
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