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• Nottingham Panthers 4 Sheffield Steelers 3: Match report ... - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 22:32
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  Brian McGrattan made a winning start to his Nottingham Panthers career as they beat arch rivals Sheffield Steelers 4-3 in the Challenge Cup. The former NHL ...
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• Teenager's body pulled from River Erewash at Stapleford

  24-09-2016 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A body of a young male has been recovered from a river in Stapleford outside Nottingham, following reports of a 14-year-old boy going missing in the water.
  
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• League Two round-up: Leaders Plymouth rescue draw with late penalty - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 22:00
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  League Two round-up: Leaders Plymouth rescue draw with late penalty
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  A late Jake Jervis penalty earned League Two leaders Plymouth a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Hartlepool United. The visitors took the lead when a Nathan Thomas cross-shot looped over the goalkeeper but Argyle levelled in the 84th minute through ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published League Two round-up: Leaders Plymouth rescue draw with late...

  24-09-2016 21:48
  
  A late Jake Jervis penalty earned League Two leaders Plymouth a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Hartlepool United.The visitors took the lead when a Nathan Thomas cross-shot looped over the goalkeeper but Argyle levelled in the 84th minute through Jervis' spot-kick, given against Toto Nsiala for a high boot on former Notts County striker Jimmy Spencer.Pools boss Craig Hignett was sent to the stands for his protests and defender Scott Harrison was dismissed for a second booking in time added on but
  
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• MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 4 Sheffield Steelers 3: Match report

  24-09-2016 21:44
  
  Brian McGrattan made a winning start to his Nottingham Panthers career as they beat arch rivals Sheffield Steelers 4-3 in the Challenge Cup. The former NHL enforcer was given a hero's reception at a sold out National Ice Centre as he iced a day after arriving in the country from Canada. McGrattan failed to make a huge impression on the game, which is understandable given his travel arrangements, but Panthers were worthy winners. Player/coach David Clarke gave them the lead before Steelers...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Abysmal Derby County slump into Championship relegation zone

  24-09-2016 21:20
  
  Derby County's abysmal start to the season continued as they slumped into the Championship relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn.Ben Marshall missed a first-half penalty for Rovers and they looked set to pay the price when Matej Vydra finally netted the Rams' first home league goal of the season.Their relief was short-lived, though, as two goals in four minutes from Marvin Emnes and former Derby loanee Danny Graham turned the match on its head.Norwich City went top of the...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Abysmal Derby County slump into Championship relegation zone

  24-09-2016 21:20
  
  Derby County's abysmal start to the season continued as they slumped into the Championship relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn.Ben Marshall missed a first-half penalty for Rovers and they looked set to pay the price when Matej Vydra finally netted the Rams' first home league goal of the season.Their relief was short-lived, though, as two goals in four minutes from Marvin Emnes and former Derby loanee Danny Graham turned the match on its head.Norwich City went top of the...
  
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• Residents left heartbroken as teenage boy dies in River Erewash - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 21:01
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  Residents left heartbroken as teenage boy dies in River Erewash
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  A Nottinghamshire town is in shock tonight after a teenager's body was found in the River Erewash. A huge search had been launched in a stretch close to Oakfield Drive, Stapleford, after the 14-year-old boy entered the water but did not re-emerge ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Boss John Sheridan relieved at Notts County's first home league...

  24-09-2016 20:26
  
  Notts County boss John Sheridan expressed his relief at claiming a first home league win of the season.Despite going down to 10 men following the sending off of Louis Laing, the Magpies saw off promotion hopefuls Leyton Orient, 3-1.Goals from Jonathan Forte, Jon Stead and substitute Aaron Collins ensured the Meadow Lane crowd got to celebrate three points at the fifth time of asking."It is a relief. Obviously you don't want it to keep dragging on and on," said Sheridan. "I'm...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Distraught' Adam Murray says Mansfield Town must be more...

  24-09-2016 20:09
  
  Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray told his players they must be more ruthless in front of goal after their 1-0 defeat to Grimsby Town in League Two.The Stags created a lot more chances than the Mariners at the One Call Stadium, but were left rueing several misses as Omar Bogle fired the visitors to victory from the penalty spot in the first half."At the minute when we're on top of games, we're not ruthless enough," said Murray."They've had one opportunity, took it, and won the...
  
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• Notts County 3-1 Leyton Orient

  24-09-2016 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jon Stead's seventh goal of 2016-17 helps 10-man Notts County beat Leyton Orient in a lively second half at Meadow Lane.
  
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• JenniferScott commented Residents left heartbroken as teenage boy dies in River Erewash

  24-09-2016 20:04
  
  A Nottinghamshire town is in shock tonight after a teenager's body was found in the River Erewash. A huge search had been launched in a stretch close to Oakfield Drive, Stapleford, after the 14-year-old boy entered the water but did not re-emerge.Sadly, three hours later, police divers recovered his body.Huge numbers of emergency vehicles rushed to the scene, lining Warren Avenue, at around 3.45pm, with fire fighters, paramedics and police officers from both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire on...
  
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• Pregnant couple lose home after housing developer pulls their plot - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 19:39
  
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  Pregnant couple lose home after housing developer pulls their plot
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  Expectant parents say they are distraught after a housing developer told them their new home had been scrapped from plans for being 'too expensive' - just weeks before the birth of their baby. Albert Mrozkiewicz and his partner Camilla Marlitka were ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Philippe Montanier points finger at referee 'mistakes' in...

  24-09-2016 19:33
  
  Philippe Montanier believes two key "mistakes" from referee Kevin Friend cost Nottingham Forest, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday. The Reds boss felt Friend and his fellow officials gaffed by awarding a throw-in to the Owls in the immediate build-up to Kieran Lee's equaliser, which he headed home from a corner. And he was even more annoyed that a foul was not awarded when Ben Osborn very obviously had his heels clipped on the edge of the Wednesday box, before...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Philippe Montanier points finger at referee 'mistakes' in...

  24-09-2016 19:33
  
  Philippe Montanier believes two key "mistakes" from referee Kevin Friend cost Nottingham Forest, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday. The Reds boss felt Friend and his fellow officials gaffed by awarding a throw-in to the Owls in the immediate build-up to Kieran Lee's equaliser, which he headed home from a corner. And he was even more annoyed that a foul was not awarded when Ben Osborn very obviously had his heels clipped on the edge of the Wednesday box, before...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Police recover body of 14-year-old boy in River Erewash

  24-09-2016 19:29
  
  Police have recovered the body of a 14-year-old boy in the River Erewash.Emergency services had rushed to the scene, around Oakfield Road in Stapleford, at about 3.45pm this afternoon (Saturday) and launched an extensive search of the river.The youngster had not been seen since entering the river and underwater teams were sent to look for him.Sadly, a few hours later, police confirmed they had found the teenager's body.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Nottinghamshire Police's...
  
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• JenniferScott published Pregnant couple lose home after housing developer pulls their...

  24-09-2016 19:20
  
  Expectant parents say they are distraught after a housing developer told them their new home had been scrapped from plans for being 'too expensive' - just weeks before the birth of their baby.Albert Mrozkiewicz and his partner Camilla Marlitka were due to move to the new build in Manor Gardens, St Ann's, this month, in time for the arrival of their first child in November.But now the pregnant 31-year-old has been left "in tears and sorrow" and her 29-year-old boyfriend says he is...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Pregnant couple lose home after housing developer pulls their...

  24-09-2016 19:20
  
  Expectant parents say they are distraught after a housing developer told them their new home had been scrapped from plans for being 'too expensive' - just weeks before the birth of their baby.Albert Mrozkiewicz and his partner Camilla Marlitka were due to move to the new build in Manor Gardens, St Ann's, this month, in time for the arrival of their first child in November.But now the pregnant 31-year-old has been left "in tears and sorrow" and her 29-year-old boyfriend says he is...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Sheffield Wednesday 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Reds player ratings

  24-09-2016 19:00
  
  Vladimir Stojkovic: Made a couple of good saves. Could possibly have done a little better with the winner, but the wave of attacks from Wednesday was just too much in the end. Rating: 6/10Eric Lichaj: The American was a constant menace to the home side on the left-hand side, and could have had a goal himself with a header that should have gone in. Defended Ross Wallace well. Rating: 7/10Michael Mancienne: Arguably Forest's star man. Headed, kicked and read pretty much everything Wednesday's...
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Nottingham Forest

  24-09-2016 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kieran Lee's stoppage-time winner sees Sheffield Wednesday beat Nottingham Forest in the Championship.
  
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• EllieCullen published Latest updates as police search River Erewash for 14-year-old boy

  24-09-2016 18:05
  
  Police have confirmed they are searching the River Erewash for a 14-year-old boy.He is believed to have entered the water, but has not been seen since.Residents have reported seeing emergency services rush to the area, while the police helicopter has also been spotted.Oakfield Road, close to the River Erewash, has been cordoned off.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We are looking for a 14-year-old boy who has reportedly gone into the River Erewash and has not been seen since he...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Sheffield Wednesday 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Match report

  24-09-2016 18:00
  
  Nottingham Forest's search for a first Championship away win of the season continues, but they will consider themselves unfortunate to suffer a 2-1 defeat after Sheffield Wednesday snatched a late winner through Kieran Lee.The Reds had taken a 1-0 lead into the interval, after Henri Lansbury produced a superb 35th minute strike to give them the advantage, with the midfielder hitting a shot that found the back of the net off the underside of the bar, from at least 25 yards.But Lee levelled the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Notts County celebrate first home league win of season, beating...

  24-09-2016 17:59
  
  Notts County finally got their first home league win of the season at the fifth attempt as they saw off Leyton Orient 3-1 at Meadow Lane.Jonathan Forte and Jon Stead gave the hosts a two-goal lead in the second half, finding the net within two minutes of each other.Notts were then reduced to 10 men with 20 minutes to go when Louis Laing picked up a second yellow card.But though the O's halved the deficit late on, a stunning individual effort from substitute Aaron Collins left the home fans...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Notts County celebrate first home league win of season, beating...

  24-09-2016 17:59
  
  Notts County finally got their first home league win of the season at the fifth attempt as they saw off Leyton Orient 3-1 at Meadow Lane.Jonathan Forte and Jon Stead gave the hosts a two-goal lead in the second half, finding the net within two minutes of each other.Notts were then reduced to 10 men with 20 minutes to go when Louis Laing picked up a second yellow card.But though the O's halved the deficit late on, a stunning individual effort from substitute Aaron Collins left the home fans...
  
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• EllieCullen published Emergency services rush to scene of incident in Stapleford

  24-09-2016 17:34
  
  Dozens of emergency vehicles have rushed to Stapleford following a police incident in the area. Residents have reported seeing several police cars, fire engines and the police helicopter in the area around Frederick Road. It is believed the specialist rescue team from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is also at the scene. Part of Oakfield Road is also cordoned off, close to the River Erewash. The Post has contacted Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service...
  
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• Meet Bomber the search dog who helps police find missing people - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 17:04
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  Meet Bomber the search dog who helps police find missing people
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  Some dogs like playing fetch while others enjoy going for walks – but Bomber the search dog prefers to spend his spare time assisting the emergency services. Professional dog walker Charlie Canlin has been training the four-year-old border collie to ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Sheffield Wednesday 0, Nottingham Forest 1 - half time report

  24-09-2016 16:52
  
  Nottingham Forest took a 1-0 lead into the interval at Hillsborough, as Henri Lansbury produced a superb 35th minute strike to give them the advantage over Sheffield Wednesday.The midfielder hit a shot that found the back of the net off the underside of the bar, from at least 25 yards, after Forest had seen Vladimir Stojkovic make a couple of important saves to keep the Owls at bay.Vellios was restored to the side at the expense of Nicklas Bendtner, who returned to the bench after making his...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest's Lewis Walters can be 'great player'

  24-09-2016 16:06
  
  Lewis Walters has all the attributes to be a "great player" for Nottingham Forest.The 21-year-old striker looks to have signed for the Reds, having yesterday posted a picture on Instagram of himself putting pen to paper on a contract alongside the club's academy manager Gary Brazil.Walters also wrote: "So happy to have signed a contract with Nottingham Forest! Would like to thank my family and friends for all the support over the past few months! Looking forward to a new chapter...
  
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• JemmaPage published Meet Bomber the search dog who helps police find missing people

  24-09-2016 15:37
  
  Some dogs like playing fetch while others enjoy going for walks – but Bomber the search dog prefers to spend his spare time assisting the emergency services.Professional dog walker Charlie Canlin has been training the four-year-old border collie to find casualties using the human scent alone for the past two and a half years. Today, the duo joined some 150 emergency service professionals and volunteers in a mass training exercise at The National Water Sports Centre in Holme...
  
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• JemmaPage published This Mapperley couple's garden has been named the best in the UK

  24-09-2016 15:23
  
  What was once an overgrown garden has been transformed into an Italian utopia over the past four decades by a Nottingham couple. Michael Blood and his partner Malcolm Bescoby have spent almost 40 years planting climbers, begonias and tree ferns to renovate their 20m x 9m garden into an Italianate paradise. The couple's creation, located at the back of their Mapperley Park home, has now been named as the best in the UK in the Daily Mail's National Garden Competition. The duo, who bought the...
  
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• EllieCullen published Outrage as Quality Street ditches Toffee Deluxe in favour of new...

  24-09-2016 15:19
  
  Chocolate fans across the country have been sent into a spin by some shock news this week. The Toffee Deluxe is to be scrapped from tins of Quality Street - forever! The chocolate giant has decided to replace the long-standing favourite, first introduced in 1919, with the Honeycomb Crunch. It is the first time in 10 years that a newbie has been added to the confectionery collection, to coincide with Quality Street's 80th birthday. But the loss of the Toffee Deluxe's chewy goodness has...
  
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• Nottmtails published Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest - Montanier makes three...

  24-09-2016 15:17
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier made three changes to his side at Hillsborough, as the Reds prepared to face old rivals Sheffield Wednesday.For the first time this season, the Forest back four remained the same, with all the changes coming in midfield or up front – where Apostolos Vellios was restored to the starting line-up.The Greek international will be looking to add to his tally of three goals in his last three Championship starts, having been restored to the side at the...
  
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• Mansfield Town 0-1 Grimsby Town

  24-09-2016 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield's goal drought extends to four League Two matches as they are beaten 1-0 at home by Grimsby.
  
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• Police patrolling Sneinton today after weekend shooting ... - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 14:55
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  Police will be carrying out high visibility patrols in Sneinton today a week after a man was shot and wounded in the area. The force is hoping the patrols will ...and more »
  
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• JenniferScott published Police patrolling Sneinton today after weekend shooting

  24-09-2016 14:18
  
  Police will be carrying out high visibility patrols in Sneinton today a week after a man was shot and wounded in the area. The force is hoping the patrols will encourage people who have information about the incident to come forward.The shooting happened in a wooded area between Sneinton Boulevard and Colwick Road at about 8.45pm last Saturday. Read more: 'Shotguns, machine gun, rifle and ammunition' found at house after Sneinton shootingDetectives will be carrying out the operation in the same.
  
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• JenniferScott published Could Nottinghamshire MPs return to Labour's front bench after...

  24-09-2016 14:10
  
  Two former shadow cabinet members from Notts have said they would consider returning to the Labour front bench after Jeremy Corbyn's landslide victory for the leadership on Saturday.The previous Shadow Minister for Transport, Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, and former Northern Ireland Secretary, Gedling's Vernon Coaker, told the Post they would consider taking up roles, if the party's National Executive Committee agreed to holding elections for the posts - rather than the team being chosen
  
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• JenniferScott commented Could Nottinghamshire MPs return to Labour's front bench after...

  24-09-2016 14:10
  
  Two former shadow cabinet members from Notts have said they would consider returning to the Labour front bench after Jeremy Corbyn's landslide victory for the leadership on Saturday.The previous Shadow Minister for Transport, Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, and former Northern Ireland Secretary, Gedling's Vernon Coaker, told the Post they would consider taking up roles, if the party's National Executive Committee agreed to holding elections for the posts - rather than the team being chosen
  
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• EllieCullen published Couple opened Tesco pizza - and discovered it was mouldy

  24-09-2016 13:21
  
  A woman was confronted with a nasty surprise when she opened her Tesco chicken pizza - and discovered it was mouldy.Shelley Smith said she was left "disgusted" by the discovery, with bits of the meat appearing to be growing the green fuzzy substance.She had bought the 'sweet kickin' chicken pizza' at the Tesco Extra Bulwell store, on Jennison Street, as part of the £6 'Big Night In' meal deal. The 23-year-old, of Highbury Vale, said: "I'd gone to Tesco at about 10.15pm last...
  
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• EllieCullen commented Couple opened Tesco pizza - and discovered it was mouldy

  24-09-2016 13:21
  
  A woman was confronted with a nasty surprise when she opened her Tesco chicken pizza - and discovered it was mouldy.Shelley Smith said she was left "disgusted" by the discovery, with bits of the meat appearing to be growing the green fuzzy substance.She had bought the 'sweet kickin' chicken pizza' at the Tesco Extra Bulwell store, on Jennison Street, as part of the £6 'Big Night In' meal deal. The 23-year-old, of Highbury Vale, said: "I'd gone to Tesco at about 10.15pm last...
  
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• JenniferScott published Bale blaze burns in north Nottinghamshire

  24-09-2016 13:06
  
  A large bale of hay has been ablaze for over two hours in the north of the county. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to the Post that they had been called out at around 9.55am on Saturday morning to reports of the fire between North Leverton and Sturton-le-Steeple, close to Retford.Read more: Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership electionTwo fire engines attended and it has taken several hours to tackle the incident. One crew from Retford is still on the scene as lunchtime rolls..
  
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• Nottingham Post published 29 Nottingham phrases you might not have heard before

  24-09-2016 12:45
  
  Over the past week, thousands of new freshers have arrived in Nottingham to begin their studies at university.Many will have moved away from home to a completely new city - so may not be familiar with Nottingham's quirky dialect.We've compiled a handy guide of phrases that they'll need to become accustomed to before they can call themselves true Nottinghamians.Here are 29 phrases that you may - or may not - have heard around Nottingham.Back-end weather - autumnal weatherBlather-yeded - silly...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 29 Nottingham phrases you might not have heard before

  24-09-2016 12:45
  
  Over the past week, thousands of new freshers have arrived in Nottingham to begin their studies at university.Many will have moved away from home to a completely new city - so may not be familiar with Nottingham's quirky dialect.We've compiled a handy guide of phrases that they'll need to become accustomed to before they can call themselves true Nottinghamians.Here are 29 phrases that you may - or may not - have heard around Nottingham.Back-end weather - autumnal weatherBlather-yeded - silly...
  
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• JenniferScott published Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership election and beats Owen...

  24-09-2016 12:19
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has been re-elected as leader of the Labour Party, beating off the challenge from fellow MP Owen Smith.The fight for the top job came about after an attempted coup by the Parliamentary Labour Party, which saw 42 MPs - including Gedling's Vernon Coaker, Nottingham South's Lilian Greenwood and Ashfield's Gloria De Piero - quit his shadow cabinet and call for somebody new to take the reins. But after weeks of campaigning, including rallies in Nottingham and Derby, the result...
  
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• JenniferScott commented Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership election and beats Owen...

  24-09-2016 12:19
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has been re-elected as leader of the Labour Party, beating off the challenge from fellow MP Owen Smith.The fight for the top job came about after an attempted coup by the Parliamentary Labour Party, which saw 42 MPs - including Gedling's Vernon Coaker, Nottingham South's Lilian Greenwood and Ashfield's Gloria De Piero - quit his shadow cabinet and call for somebody new to take the reins. But after weeks of campaigning, including rallies in Nottingham and Derby, the result...
  
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• What will the weather be like for the Robin Hood Marathon? - Nottingham Post

  24-09-2016 12:15
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  With just hours to go before the start of this year's Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon, runners and spectators will be wondering what the weather has in store... Those who wake up early might find some heavy showers and strong winds dampening the mood ...and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest LIVE - Reds search for...

  24-09-2016 12:10
  
  Welcome to live coverage of Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest.We're here at Hillsborough for this afternoon's big Championship clash between two of English football's most illustrious names.Wednesday are on the hunt for their fourth successive win over the Reds, a feat not achieved since 1992.In fact, Forest have failed to trouble the scorers in any of their last three meetings with the Owls, with five of the last six meetings finishing 1-0.Both sides have endured mixed starts to the...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest LIVE - Reds search for...

  24-09-2016 12:10
  
  Welcome to live coverage of Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest.We're here at Hillsborough for this afternoon's big Championship clash between two of English football's most illustrious names.Wednesday are on the hunt for their fourth successive win over the Reds, a feat not achieved since 1992.In fact, Forest have failed to trouble the scorers in any of their last three meetings with the Owls, with five of the last six meetings finishing 1-0.Both sides have endured mixed starts to the...
  
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• EllieCullen published What will the weather be like for the Robin Hood Marathon?

  24-09-2016 11:48
  
  With just hours to go before the start of this year's Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon, runners and spectators will be wondering what the weather has in store...Those who wake up early might find some heavy showers and strong winds dampening the mood first thing.And if you're heading to the start line before 9am you might want to take a waterproof coat.But by the time the race gets underway at 9.30am, it's likely the rain will have cleared, with the sun making an appearance.The rest of the day is.
  
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• EllieCullen commented What will the weather be like for the Robin Hood Marathon?

  24-09-2016 11:48
  
  With just hours to go before the start of this year's Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon, runners and spectators will be wondering what the weather has in store...Those who wake up early might find some heavy showers and strong winds dampening the mood first thing.And if you're heading to the start line before 9am you might want to take a waterproof coat.But by the time the race gets underway at 9.30am, it's likely the rain will have cleared, with the sun making an appearance.The rest of the day is.
  
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• EllieCullen published Is your new £5 note worth more than £200? Here's how...

  24-09-2016 11:18
  
  If you've managed to bag yourself one of the new five pound notes, you could be richer than you realise.Some of the plastic fivers have been selling for more than £200 on eBay.But how do you know if the note in your purse is one of the lucky ones?The secret is in the serial number on the note.Read more: This might make you think twice about using shower puffsThose selling for vast sums came off the press first and carry a serial number starting AA01, followed by a six-digit number.The...
  
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