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• 10 facts about Nottinghamshire's The Apprentice star Frances Bishop - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 21:39
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  10 facts about Nottinghamshire's The Apprentice star Frances Bishop
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  The new series of the BBC's The Apprentice begins on Thursday, October 6 with local businesswoman Frances Bishop, a former Miss Nottingham, among the contestants hoping to impress Lord Sugar. She follows Nottingham's David Stevenson in last year's ...and more »
  
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• Is Nottingham a safe place for a night out? - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 21:11
  
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  Is Nottingham a safe place for a night out?
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  Nottingham has been judged to be a 'safe and vibrant' place for a night out after securing 'Purple Flag' accreditation for a seventh consecutive year. The award is based on how welcoming, clean and safe the city is judged to be by the Association of ...
  
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• When is the Corporate Games coming to Nottingham? - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 20:55
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  When is the Corporate Games coming to Nottingham?
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  Nottingham's local economy is expected to get a £3m boost when the city host's Europe's largest multi-sport festival for businesses, the UK Corporate Games. Thousands of competitors will arrive in the city when the annual event is staged here next July.
  
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• 'Give us discounts' say Nottingham shoppers after Victoria Centre ... - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 20:33
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  'Give us discounts' say Nottingham shoppers after Victoria Centre ...
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  Nottingham shoppers have demanded they be given special discounts after the Victoria Centre hosted a cut-price night for students. Owner Intu announced ...and more »
  
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• EllieCullen published Huge fire in Nottinghamshire still burning after two weeks

  05-10-2016 20:21
  
  A fire at an industrial site in Nottinghamshire is still burning - two weeks after it started. The blaze has been raging at the industrial site at Oakfield Farm, Forest Lane, Walesby, since September 21.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service decided to allow it to continue burning in a controlled manner until it burnt out completely.However, it now appears the waste could continue to smoulder and release smoke for some time. The stability of the structure is also an issue in the choice of...
  
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• TomNorton published Disabled Hucknall teenager praised by Prince Harry for work...

  05-10-2016 20:20
  
  A Nottinghamshire teenager was congratulated by Prince Harry in London this week for his work helping children with debilitating illnesses, despite having many himself. Myles Sketchley, of Hucknall, won the Inspirational Young Person award at the WellChild Awards in London on Tuesday after campaigning for others, in spite of his own complex health conditions. Myles, 17, has a number of health needs, including cerebral palsy, a rare brain disorder called schizencephaly, as well as respiratory...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Is Nottingham a safe place for a night out?

  05-10-2016 20:16
  
  Nottingham has been judged to be a 'safe and vibrant' place for a night out after securing 'Purple Flag' accreditation for a seventh consecutive year.The award is based on how welcoming, clean and safe the city is judged to be by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM).Also taken into account is how accessible it is in terms of public transport, parking, pedestrian routes, crowd management and access to information.It is also judged on whether it has a good mix of dining venues, pubs.
  
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• GemmaToulson commented Is Nottingham a safe place for a night out?

  05-10-2016 20:16
  
  Nottingham has been judged to be a 'safe and vibrant' place for a night out after securing 'Purple Flag' accreditation for a seventh consecutive year.The award is based on how welcoming, clean and safe the city is judged to be by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM).Also taken into account is how accessible it is in terms of public transport, parking, pedestrian routes, crowd management and access to information.It is also judged on whether it has a good mix of dining venues, pubs.
  
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• Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti makes Scotland Under-21s debut in defeat to Iceland - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 20:03
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  Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti makes Scotland Under-21s debut in defeat to Iceland
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  Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti made his debut for Scotland Under-21s. But the team could not mark Scot Gemmill's first match in charge with a victory, losing 2-0 to Iceland. The Reds teenager, who is currently on loan at Mansfield Town, was ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti makes Scotland...

  05-10-2016 19:55
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti made his debut for Scotland Under-21s. But the team could not mark Scot Gemmill's first match in charge with a victory, losing 2-0 to Iceland.The Reds teenager, who is currently on loan at Mansfield Town, was named in the starting line-up for the European Championships qualifier by former Forest midfielder Gemmill.The Scots were already out of contention for next year's tournament in Poland prior to kick-off and Gemmill had named a number of debutants in
  
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• You could own a piece of city history as Sheriff of Nottingham medals go up for auction - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 19:42
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  You could own a piece of city history as Sheriff of Nottingham medals go up for auction
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  You could own a piece of city history as Sheriff of Nottingham medals go up for... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Charles Hanson will host the auction ...
  
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• GemmaToulson published When is the Corporate Games coming to Nottingham?

  05-10-2016 19:31
  
  Nottingham's local economy is expected to get a £3m boost when the city host's Europe's largest multi-sport festival for businesses, the UK Corporate Games.Thousands of competitors will arrive in the city when the annual event is staged here next July. An Official launch event will take place on Monday, October 17, at the University of Nottingham's new David Ross Sports Village, which will host at least 15 of the sports.Teams from hundreds of organisations are expected to compete in a...
  
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• TomNorton published 'Give us discounts' say Nottingham shoppers after Victoria Centre...

  05-10-2016 19:11
  
  Nottingham shoppers have demanded they be given special discounts after the Victoria Centre hosted a cut-price night for students.Owner Intu announced earlier this week it would keep its shopping centre open later than usual on Tuesday for a student-special discount evening. Undergraduates from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University were invited to shop at more than 40 stores which offered deals and price-cuts on many products. Retailers who took part in the scheme included
  
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• TomNorton published 'Give us discounts' say Notitngham shoppers after Victoria Centre...

  05-10-2016 19:11
  
  Nottingham shoppers have demanded they be given special discounts after the Victoria Centre hosted a cut-price night for students.Owner Intu announced earlier this week it would keep its shopping centre open later than usual on Tuesday for a student-special discount evening. Undergraduates from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University were invited to shop at more than 40 stores which offered deals and price-cuts on many products. Retailers who took part in the scheme included
  
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• TomNorton commented 'Give us discounts' say Nottingham shoppers after Victoria Centre...

  05-10-2016 19:11
  
  Nottingham shoppers have demanded they be given special discounts after the Victoria Centre hosted a cut-price night for students.Owner Intu announced earlier this week it would keep its shopping centre open later than usual on Tuesday for a student-special discount evening. Undergraduates from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University were invited to shop at more than 40 stores which offered deals and price-cuts on many products. Retailers who took part in the scheme included
  
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• GemmaToulson published Female executives up for Women in Business Awards

  05-10-2016 18:28
  
  A rising star of the legal profession and a woman who runs two of Nottingham's top tourism destinations are among the latest nominees for the Nottingham Post Women in Business Awards.Nicola Burley, executive director of the Egalitarian Trust which runs the Galleries of Justie Museum and City of Caves , has been put forward for the female executive of the year award. She said: "I am very excited and pleased to have been voted for this year's award and for the work we do here at the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Mark Crossley wants to help get Notts County 'back where the club...

  05-10-2016 18:24
  
  Mark Crossley is determined to help take Notts County back to "where they belong" as he targets a promotion challenge this season.The Magpies are currently one of the form sides in League Two having won five of their last seven games.It has ignited hopes of a sustained challenge for a place back in League One, a status which they lost the season before last.And Crossley is relishing the challenge which is facing him and his close friend and manager John Sheridan."The club...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gareth Southgate has made strange choices but it is too soon to...

  05-10-2016 18:15
  
  Nottingham Post columnist Garry Birtles says England interim manager Gareth Southgate has already made some strange choices.England's latest new era starts again at the weekend, when Gareth Southgate takes charge for the game against Malta.I say era, but that would be a bit of a stretch because no one knows what the long-term future holds. It's a case of 'here we go again', with the national team in a bit of a mess after the departure of Sam Allardyce.Giving Southgate the reins for now was the..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Gareth Southgate has made strange choices but it is too soon to...

  05-10-2016 18:15
  
  Nottingham Post columnist Garry Birtles says England interim manager Gareth Southgate has already made some strange choices.England's latest new era starts again at the weekend, when Gareth Southgate takes charge for the game against Malta.I say era, but that would be a bit of a stretch because no one knows what the long-term future holds. It's a case of 'here we go again', with the national team in a bit of a mess after the departure of Sam Allardyce.Giving Southgate the reins for now was the..
  
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• Interview: Alison Rayner's Quintet ahead of gig at The Maze in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 18:15
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  Interview: Alison Rayner's Quintet ahead of gig at The Maze in Nottingham
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  Jazztrane present jazz double bassist Alison Rayner's Quintet at The Maze in Nottingham on Friday October 13. The legendary composer and bandleader is visiting as part of the tour to launch her album A Magic Life, which is a melodious but inventive ...
  
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• Nottingham Rugby: Ian Costello confident of play-off challenge in Championship

  05-10-2016 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Director of rugby Ian Costello is confident Nottingham Rugby will mount a play-off push despite a "challenging" start.
  
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• rsherdley published You could own a piece of city history as Sheriff of Nottingham...

  05-10-2016 17:48
  
  Antique-hunters from all over the world will be able to snap up treasured pieces of Nottingham history - badges of office belonging to a former sheriff and mayor of the city.
  Tomorrow night famous auctioneer Charles Hanson, a star of Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, will be slamming down his wooden gavel o n the sale of a rare collection of medals which belonged to ex-councillor Roy Greensmith and his wife Mary.Staff at Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers in Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, say...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published New hair salon is opening in Long Row

  05-10-2016 17:44
  
  A hairdressers with more than 80 salons worldwide is opening its first site in Nottingham - in the heart of the city centre.Rush Hair will be moving into the vacant spot at 20 Long Row, next to Clarks Shoes.It was previously home to Thomson travel agents, which has now moved to 5 Long Row. The salon will open on Saturday, October 22.Read more: Councillor who took neighbour's mail resigns from parish councilStell Andrew, co-founder of Rush Hair, said: "We are thrilled to be bringing the Rush...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Interview: Alison Rayner's Quintet ahead of gig at The Maze in...

  05-10-2016 17:42
  
  Jazztrane present jazz double bassist Alison Rayner's Quintet at The Maze in Nottingham on Friday October 13. The legendary composer and bandleader is visiting as part of the tour to launch her album A Magic Life, which is a melodious but inventive record drawing upon classical and folk influences. Alison's top line London band includes long term collaborator Deirdre Cartwright on guitar. She is supported by Sonder, a Nottingham based musical project led by singer/songwriter and guitarist Lizzie
  
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• MattDavies published 'Outrageous' Petr Kalus to make an impact after returning to...

  05-10-2016 17:38
  
  Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson says 'outrageous' Petr Kalus will make an impact on the ice and off it after returning to the club.The Czech winger, who scored 39 points in 42 games in the Elite League in 2013/14, is back after the team was hit with injuries in recent weeks."He's a special, special guy! He's a lot of fun," Neilson said. "This is a team that has a great heart. It's got a couple of characters in there, but he's pretty outrageous."He's a competitor....
  
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• JemmaPage published Pensioner thanks teenager who helped her after serious fall in...

  05-10-2016 17:28
  
  A pensioner has thanked a 15-year-old student who came to her rescue after a serious fall left her needing hospital treatment.Carol Kirkham tripped and fell forward on to her face as she was walking up the steps to her daughter's house in Ilkeston.The 65-year-old suffered a nasty cut to her head and knee, and bruising, but was saved from more severe injuries by her titanium glasses, which took the brunt of the fall.As she lay on the floor, teenager James Kells, who was walking home from school,.
  
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• England did try a little cheeky one, says former Nottingham Forest star Oliver Burke - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 17:14
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  England did try a little cheeky one, says former Nottingham Forest star Oliver Burke
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  He has been hailed as one of Scotland's bright young prospects, but former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke could have been playing for England. The teenager, who had already played for Scotland Under-19s, has revealed the Three Lions tried to ...
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• JemmaPage published Dad 'leapt out window like a hurdler' minutes before falling to...

  05-10-2016 17:13
  
  A dad 'leapt out of a window like a hurdler' before later falling to his death from the top of a three-storey building in Radford, an inquest heard.Ashley Wright died in Waterloo Crescent on October 30 last year.At the second day of the 35-year-old's inquest today, Nottingham Coroner's Court heard how Mr Wright smashed the window of a flat in nearby Waterloo Road hours after he had barricaded himself into the room. Read more: Dad barricaded himself into flat hours before falling to his deathDC..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published England did try a little cheeky one, says former Nottingham...

  05-10-2016 17:00
  
  He has been hailed as one of Scotland's bright young prospects, but former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke could have been playing for England.The teenager, who had already played for Scotland Under-19s, has revealed the Three Lions tried to tempt him to change allegiance ahead of making his senior debut. But he says, 'it was never going to happen'.Burke, now at RB Leipzig after his £13m summer move, was born in Kirkcaldy but moved to Melton Mowbray with his English mother when he...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented England did try a little cheeky one, says former Nottingham...

  05-10-2016 17:00
  
  He has been hailed as one of Scotland's bright young prospects, but former Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke could have been playing for England.The teenager, who had already played for Scotland Under-19s, has revealed the Three Lions tried to tempt him to change allegiance ahead of making his senior debut. But he says, 'it was never going to happen'.Burke, now at RB Leipzig after his £13m summer move, was born in Kirkcaldy but moved to Melton Mowbray with his English mother when he...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Amazing views of Goose Fair from the top of its biggest ride

  05-10-2016 16:55
  
  Goose Fair 2016 kicks off tonight and runs until Sunday with 400,000 people expected to indulgein candy floss and mushy peas, have a go on the hook-a-duck and waltzers, or even brave one of the three new rides this year.But how many of you will be getting a view of the Forest Recreation Ground like this...?This is what those hardy enough to hop aboard the Mach 5, the tallest ride at the fair, will see.It dwarfs the big wheel - which you can see in the centre of the picture.Photographer Mark...
  
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• TomNorton published Decision delayed on shale gas bid which could lead to fracking

  05-10-2016 16:50
  
  Energy developers will have to wait until next month to find out if they can explore for shale gas in Nottinghamshire - the principle resource gathered by the controversial mining technique 'fracking'.Island Gas Energy (IGas) presented plans to the council's planning committee on Wednesday for plans to drill two wells to explore the commercial viability of a potential shale deposit 3,500 metres below Misson, in north Nottinghamshire.Councillors, officers, members of the public and...
  
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• TomNorton commented Decision delayed on shale gas bid which could lead to fracking

  05-10-2016 16:50
  
  Energy developers will have to wait until next month to find out if they can explore for shale gas in Nottinghamshire - the principle resource gathered by the controversial mining technique 'fracking'.Island Gas Energy (IGas) presented plans to the council's planning committee on Wednesday for plans to drill two wells to explore the commercial viability of a potential shale deposit 3,500 metres below Misson, in north Nottinghamshire.Councillors, officers, members of the public and...
  
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• stewartthorpe published WATCH: Take a ride on the new Goose Fair attraction Take Off

  05-10-2016 16:47
  
  Every year it seems Goose Fair gets bigger and bigger with new rides and attractions to pull in the crowds. As well as welcoming back the log flume, this year adrenaline junkies have been blessed with three new additions to the fair's arsenal.Hours before it opened to the expecting public, the Post had access to Take Off, which joins The King and Ice Jet as the new rides. Read more: Meet the showmen who help put on the Goose FairKeith James, chairman of the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and...
  
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• Nottinghamshire abuse inquiry finds 530 council property cases

  05-10-2016 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquiry into historical abuse in Nottinghamshire records more than 500 offences on council property.
  
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• JonPritchard published Have you seen missing 16-year-old boy?

  05-10-2016 16:35
  
  Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home.Officers are concerned for the safety of Clay Swift after he was reported missing from the Basford area. He has not been seen since September 25.Read more: Booster seat laws delayed - what you need to knowClay is described as an Afro-Caribbean boy, of medium build and is around 5ft 9ins tall. He has short black hair and was last seen wearing dark coloured clothing.If you have seen Clay or have any information about his
  
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• NottmPostEG published 10 facts about Nottingham's The Apprentice star Frances Bishop

  05-10-2016 16:20
  
  The new series of the BBC's The Apprentice begins on Thursday, October 6 with local businesswoman Frances Bishop, a former Miss Nottingham, among the contestants hoping to impress Lord Sugar. She follows Nottingham'sDavid Stevenson in last year's TV contest, who knows just how hard the process is.If you'll be watching the series - along with millions of others - you may want to know how she made the journey to the small screen.Here are ten facts about Frances Bishop you probably didn't...
  
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• ​The man who played comedy icon Baldrick is coming to Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 16:15
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  ​The man who played comedy icon Baldrick is coming to Nottingham
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  Sir Tony Robinson, the actor who played Baldrick in BBC comedy Blackadder, is coming to Nottingham to talk about his new autobiography – No Cunning Plan. He will be meeting fans and signing copies of his book at Waterstones on Saturday at 6.30pm.
  
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• Red Bull Nottingham Forest must never happen, says Garry Birtles - Nottingham Post

  05-10-2016 16:02
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  Red Bull Nottingham Forest must never happen, says Garry Birtles
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  Post columnist Garry Birtles says he is delighted there will be no Red Bull Nottingham Forest. There has been much talk once again this week about the ownership of Nottingham Forest. It came about after it was suggested a takeover by Red Bull had ...
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• Nottingham Post published Former Olympic champion Etienne Stott retires from canoe slalom

  05-10-2016 16:02
  
  Nottingham's former Olympic champion Etienne Stott has announced his retirement from canoe slalom at the age of 37.Stott, who won Britain's first ever canoe slalom gold alongside Tim Baillie in the men's C2 category four years ago, brings down the curtain on a career which also saw him become a European champion in 2012.Stott attempted to qualify for this year's Rio Olympics in partnership with Mark Proctor but the pair were beaten to Team GB's sole place by David Florence and Richard Hounslow,.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Red Bull Nottingham Forest must never happen, says Garry Birtles

  05-10-2016 16:00
  
  Post columnist Garry Birtles says he is delighted there will be no Red Bull Nottingham Forest.There has been much talk once again this week about the ownership of Nottingham Forest.It came about after it was suggested a takeover by Red Bull had collapsed because Fawaz Al Hasawi wants to retain a minority stake and remain chairman.He says that was not the case and there was no offer made. Personally, I'm massively relieved we won't be Red Bull Forest and follow suit with Salzburg, New York and of
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Red Bull Nottingham Forest must never happen, says Garry Birtles

  05-10-2016 16:00
  
  Post columnist Garry Birtles says he is delighted there will be no Red Bull Nottingham Forest.There has been much talk once again this week about the ownership of Nottingham Forest.It came about after it was suggested a takeover by Red Bull had collapsed because Fawaz Al Hasawi wants to retain a minority stake and remain chairman.He says that was not the case and there was no offer made. Personally, I'm massively relieved we won't be Red Bull Forest and follow suit with Salzburg, New York and of
  
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• LynetteP published ​The man who played comedy icon Baldrick is coming to Nottingham

  05-10-2016 16:00
  
  Sir Tony Robinson, the actor who played Baldrick in BBC comedy Blackadder, is coming to Nottingham to talk about his new autobiography – No Cunning Plan. He will be meeting fans and signing copies of his book at Waterstones on Saturday at 6.30pm. In his long-awaited memoir, Sir Tony, who has a stellar career lasting more than 50 years, reveals how the boy from South Woodford went from child stardom in the first stage production of Oliver!, to comedy icon Baldrick, the loyal servant and...
  
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• karenantcliff published Want to spend your life in the pub? This home could be just what...

  05-10-2016 15:58
  
  When time was called on this Hoveringham pub the village gained a fabulous family home. Marquis House, formerly The Marquis of Granby, stands with views of the beck and the outlying fields. It is clearly a lovely village home but you can also picture a time when it had a very different part to play within this village.Owners Kim and Paul Simpson recall its past. The former landlords converted the building into a six double bedroom home when the pub closed back in 2008."This building is...
  
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• JonPritchard published Missing 32-year-old could be in Nottingham

  05-10-2016 15:45
  
  Have you seen Laurence Sunney?The 32-year-old was last seen on Sunday in the Bassetlaw area of Nottinghamshire, where he lives, but there have since been reported sightings in Nottingham city centre.Read more: Deal agreed for new 9-screen intu Broadmarsh cinemaOfficers are growing increasingly concerned for his safety and are urging anyone who sees them to get in touch.Laurence is white, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with short, receding auburn hair, blue eyes, and could be wearing glasses. He
  
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• NatalieFahy published Councillor who took neighbour's mail resigns from parish council

  05-10-2016 15:43
  
  A councillor who was caught on camera taking her neighbour's mail directly from his postbox has "finally" resigned from her parish council role. Joy Harbottle was videoed lifting letters out of her next door neighbour's external letter box just minutes after it was delivered by the postman. Victim Michael Umphray had set up the CCTV when he realised a number of his letters had gone missing over a period of time. Mr Umphray contacted police after the theft but did not press charges...
  
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• NatalieFahy commented Councillor who took neighbour's mail resigns from parish council

  05-10-2016 15:43
  
  A councillor who was caught on camera taking her neighbour's mail directly from his postbox has "finally" resigned from her parish council role. Joy Harbottle was videoed lifting letters out of her next door neighbour's external letter box just minutes after it was delivered by the postman. Victim Michael Umphray had set up the CCTV when he realised a number of his letters had gone missing over a period of time. Mr Umphray contacted police after the theft but did not press charges...
  
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• TomNorton published Booster seat laws delayed - what you need to know

  05-10-2016 15:36
  
  New laws that would ban car booster seats for younger children have been delayed until next year. The new law, which was expected to come into effect at the end of this year, would stop any child below 125cm and 22kg travelling in backless car booster seats. It has now been delayed until March next year - but even then, parents who continue with seats they already have will not be fined.The rules will only affect new products being sold - so the labelling will make it clear that booster...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Broxtowe mum's four kids missed school 276 times

  05-10-2016 15:27
  
  Four children were repeatedly absent from school - racking up a total of 276 missed days - magistrates heard.Their mum blamed her medical problems for the truancy. The woman, who lives in Broxtowe, was put on probation for a year and must attend ten days of special training sessions. She has to pay a £60 government surcharge. The court heard today that they have not missed a single class since September. Presiding magistrate Susan Summers told their mum: "What seems to be a corner has...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Broxtowe mum's four kids missed school 276 times

  05-10-2016 15:27
  
  Four children were repeatedly absent from school - racking up a total of 276 missed days - magistrates heard.Their mum blamed her medical problems for the truancy. The woman, who lives in Broxtowe, was put on probation for a year and must attend ten days of special training sessions. She has to pay a £60 government surcharge. The court heard today that they have not missed a single class since September. Presiding magistrate Susan Summers told their mum: "What seems to be a corner has...
  
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