• Nottingham's designer to the stars and only Michelin-starred chef honoured at Goose Fair dinner - Nottingham Post

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    Nottingham's designer to the stars and only Michelin-starred chef honoured at Goose Fair dinner
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    Designer to the stars Daniel Hanson and Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains were honoured at the annual Nottingham Awards. The scheme, which is in its fifth year, celebrates those who 'have made Nottingham the great city that it is', all of whom had been ...
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  • Sat Bains Among Those Honoured in Nottingham Awards 2016 ... - West Bridgford Wire

    Sat Bains Among Those Honoured in Nottingham Awards 2016 ...
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    The Nottingham Awards 2016 have honoured some of the city's biggest contributors; including the city's only Michelin starred chef, a top designer and two ...
  • zararubin published Nottingham's designer to the stars and only Michelin-starred chef...

    zararubin published Nottingham's designer to the stars and only Michelin-starred chef...
    Designer to the stars Daniel Hanson and Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains were honoured at the annual Nottingham Awards.The scheme, which is in its fifth year, celebrates those who 'have made Nottingham the great city that it is', all of whom had been nominated by friends or colleagues.A ceremony was held at the Council House following the historic opening of the 722nd Goose Fair on Thursday.Mr Hanson, who counts Prince William, Brad Pitt, Elton John and Victoria Beckham among his top clients, was
  • stewartthorpe published How did Nottinghamshire contestant Frances Bishop get on in the...

    stewartthorpe published How did Nottinghamshire contestant Frances Bishop get on in the...
    The Apprentice returned to our television screens with a bang as Sir Alan Sugar put this year's contestants through their paces.Amongst the 18 fresh faces was 25-year-old Frances Bishop, a former Miss Nottingham winner and the wife of former Notts County footballer Neal Bishop, who goes head-to-head with her competitors to win Sir Alan Sugar's favour and secure £250,000 investment.The new BBC series kicked off for the first time on a Thursday night and saw the candidates split into the...
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  • Stunning Instagram shots show the beauty of Nottingham's Goose ... - Nottingham Post

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    Stunning Instagram shots show the beauty of Nottingham's Goose ...
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    Goose Fair is back - and with it the stunning scenes we only see once a year in Nottingham. Instagram is full of snaps of the travelling fair, showcasing the lights, ...and more »
  • NatalieFahy commented Stunning Instagram shots show the beauty of Nottingham's Goose...

    NatalieFahy commented Stunning Instagram shots show the beauty of Nottingham's Goose...
    Goose Fair is back - and with it the stunning scenes we only see once a year in Nottingham.Instagram is full of snaps of the travelling fair, showcasing the lights, rides and stalls against the backdrop of a dark autumn sky.The Forest Recreation Ground hosts the fair from Wednesday October 5 until Sunday October 9 - and this year adrenaline junkies can get their thrills on three new rides.Read more: Meet the travelling Take Off - which we tried out here - joins The King and Ice Jet. And the log.
  • zararubin published Two women who spent years searching for their father online...

    zararubin published Two women who spent years searching for their father online...
    Two women who had been searching for their father online were stunned to find out they were looking for the same man – and were in fact sisters.Lisa Horner, 29, and Rebecca Parton, 21, had spent much of their adult lives searching for their father without knowing the other existed. The pair spent years searching the internet and social media to track down a man named David Martindale, but found each other instead. Read more: Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photosLisa, of Nottingham,..
  • zararubin commented Two women who spent years searching for their father online...

    zararubin commented Two women who spent years searching for their father online...
    Two women who had been searching for their father online were stunned to find out they were looking for the same man – and were in fact sisters.Lisa Horner, 29, and Rebecca Parton, 21, had spent much of their adult lives searching for their father without knowing the other existed. The pair spent years searching the internet and social media to track down a man named David Martindale, but found each other instead. Read more: Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photosLisa, of Nottingham,..
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  • Nottingham Post published No Championship team has dropped more points from a winning...

    Nottingham Post published No Championship team has dropped more points from a winning...
    Nottingham Forest have dropped more points from a winning position than any other team in the Championship so far this season.The Reds have developed a frustrating habit of struggling to hold on to leads, and have dropped a total of 15 points from winning positions this term.Had they held on to them all that would have been enough to put them at the top of the table.Head coach Philippe Montanier admitted earlier this month: "We need to be solid for the whole game. If you are not solid in...
  • Nottingham Post commented No Championship team has dropped more points from a winning...

    Nottingham Post commented No Championship team has dropped more points from a winning...
    Nottingham Forest have dropped more points from a winning position than any other team in the Championship so far this season.The Reds have developed a frustrating habit of struggling to hold on to leads, and have dropped a total of 15 points from winning positions this term.Had they held on to them all that would have been enough to put them at the top of the table.Head coach Philippe Montanier admitted earlier this month: "We need to be solid for the whole game. If you are not solid in...
  • Nottingham pub honours Florence Boot with beer and plants - Nottingham Post

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    Nottingham pub honours Florence Boot with beer and plants
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    Shopkeeper-turned-industrialist Jesse Boot last year belatedly got his Nottingham blue plaque. His wife Florence has done better – her memory is now celebrated in a newly-opened memorial garden and a pint of beer. Both are to be found at The ...
  • Leigh_Curtis published I have a lot of respect for Notts County, says Mansfield Town...

    Leigh_Curtis published I have a lot of respect for Notts County, says Mansfield Town...
    Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray says he has nothing but respect for Notts County as the two derby rivals prepare to clash.The clubs come face to face for the first time since the Stags battered the Magpies 5-0 last April, with Murray's men hoping to inflict further misery this time out.But Notts have appointed John Sheridan as manager since then and the Magpies are flying high having won their last four away games.And Murray says he respects the way Sheridan goes about his business and admits...
  • Honorary professor at the University of Nottingham wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry - Nottingham Post

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    Honorary professor at the University of Nottingham wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry
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    An honorary professor at the University of Nottingham has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart, an honorary professor in the school of chemistry, is one of three scientists to have been awarded for their work ...and more »
  • Nottingham Post published Two-month-old baby died from brain damage after being shaken by...

    Nottingham Post published Two-month-old baby died from brain damage after being shaken by...
    A two-month-old boy died from 'extensive brain damage' after being shaken by his father, a court has heard.Eden Robinson's lifeless body was found by paramedics lying on his side in the bedroom of his father Easton Robinson's flat on November 8, 2014.A neighbour living on the floor above reported hearing a "bang" from the 39-year-old's St Ann's home and "a sound of anguish and frustration" just minutes before an ambulance was phoned.At hospital, doctors managed to re-start...
  • Nottingham Post published Man who plunged from third-storey window was 'quiet with good...

    Nottingham Post published Man who plunged from third-storey window was 'quiet with good...
    A mother claimed that her disabled son was trying to escape when he plunged from a third-storey window with police nearby.Jennifer Willis made the comment at the inquest into the death of Ashley Wright, 35. He barricaded himself in another home before jumping from a first floor window and running to a property on Waterloo Crescent, Radford.In the second fall, he suffered a "severe traumatic brain injury." He was certified dead in the Queen's Medical Centre despite attempts to save...
  • GemmaToulson published Watch new shredding machine demolish huge amounts of paper

    GemmaToulson published Watch new shredding machine demolish huge amounts of paper
    Shredding and data destruction firm Shredall has invested in a new £250,000 machine which will allow the company to double its current output. The firm, based at Bestwood Business Park, in Bestwood Village, was working at full capacity before the installation of the new German-built Vecoplan shredding machine - capable of 'cross cutting' 6,000kgs of paper per hour.Shredall invited staff, clients and prospective clients along to see the grand unveiling of the new machinery, with...
  • Leigh_Curtis published Notts County are better team than last year, says Sheridan as...

    Leigh_Curtis published Notts County are better team than last year, says Sheridan as...
    Notts County suffered a humbling defeat at Mansfield Town in last season's derby clash. But ahead of the two sides meeting at One Call Stadium on Saturday, Magpies boss John Sheridan says things are very different this time around. For the black and white legion picking up the morning papers, the headlines scorched the retinas. But in reality there was no need for clever puns because the score of Mansfield Town 5 Notts County 0 told you all you needed to know. Conceding five goals to any...
  • GemmaToulson published Jobs for newly-qualified lawyers with global firm in Nottingham

    GemmaToulson published Jobs for newly-qualified lawyers with global firm in Nottingham
    Global law firm Eversheds has given jobs to four newly-qualified lawyers and taken on four more trainees at its Nottingham Office.The firm said law graduates have traditionally gone on to secure jobs by completing training contracts with legal firms throughout the region, but the Brexit vote has made some firms question its current recruitment policy.However, Eversheds bosses said they will to stick with their current training commitments for now because they feel they are "well...
  • TracyWalker published Road closures and parking schemes for Ilkeston Fair week

    TracyWalker published Road closures and parking schemes for Ilkeston Fair week
    Residents-only parking schemes close to Ilkeston town centre will be temporarily suspended for a week while an historic fair takes place.The schemes will be abolished from Monday, October 17 to Sunday, October 23 inclusive, resuming on Monday, October 24, to free up car parking space for the town's 764th Charter Fair.The schemes will be suspended from Monday 17 October to Sunday 23 October inclusive, resuming on Monday 24 October.Read more: Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photosStreets...
  • How to enter charity conkers challenge - Nottingham Post

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    How to enter charity conkers challenge
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    Financial adviser Brewin Dolphin and independent professional services network, Nottingham Professional Services (NPS) will stage a charity conkers challenge on Friday, October 21. Local businesses are encouraged to enter a team of two - preferably ...
  • EllieCullen published Honorary professor at the University of Nottingham wins Nobel...

    EllieCullen published Honorary professor at the University of Nottingham wins Nobel...
    An honorary professor at the University of Nottingham has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart, an honorary professor in the school of chemistry, is one of three scientists to have been awarded for their work in developing the world's tiniest machines.These machines are a thousand times thinner than a strand of human hair.Professor Stoddart, who took up his position at The University of Nottingham in August 2015, has been closely involved in the...
  • Theatre: Darkness, Darkness at Nottingham Playhouse - The Times (subscription)

    Theatre: Darkness, Darkness at Nottingham Playhouse - The Times (subscription)
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    Theatre: Darkness, Darkness at Nottingham Playhouse
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    Created by the crime writer John Harvey in 1989, Charlie Resnick — the world-weary, jazz-loving, sandwich-munching Nottingham sleuth — has starred in 13 books and appeared on television and radio. Now he makes his stage debut in Harvey's own ...
  • Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

    Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post
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    Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with Nottingham Forest
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    Britt Assombalonga is finally on the road to recovery at Nottingham Forest – with the striker having resumed light training. The £5.5m front man is not yet working with the rest of the squad, but has been able to resume some running work at the Nigel ...
  • Nottmtails published Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with...

    Nottmtails published Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with...
    Britt Assombalonga is finally on the road to recovery at Nottingham Forest – with the striker having resumed light training.The £5.5m front man is not yet working with the rest of the squad, but has been able to resume some running work at the Nigel Doughty Academy.Assombalonga has been sidelined since late August, initially with a hamstring problem and then subsequently with a calf injury that proved to be particularly difficult to shake off.Forest had hoped that problem would see..
  • Nottmtails commented Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with...

    Nottmtails commented Britt is back: Assombalonga returns to light training with...
    Britt Assombalonga is finally on the road to recovery at Nottingham Forest – with the striker having resumed light training.The £5.5m front man is not yet working with the rest of the squad, but has been able to resume some running work at the Nigel Doughty Academy.Assombalonga has been sidelined since late August, initially with a hamstring problem and then subsequently with a calf injury that proved to be particularly difficult to shake off.Forest had hoped that problem would see..
  • Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan says his Notts County side won't be afraid of a...

    Leigh_Curtis published John Sheridan says his Notts County side won't be afraid of a...
    John Sheridan insists Notts County won't be scared of a battle against Mansfield Town as they go in search of derby glory. Stags boss Adam Murray wants his players to get "in the faces" of their rivals as his side look to secure bragging rights over the Magpies once again. Last season the Stags romped to a 5-0 win at One Call Stadium as Notts turned in a pitiful performance against a Mansfield teamtoo strong and too powerful for the visitors. But with a totally different squad...
  • West Midlands expansion for Nottingham legal recruitment firm - Nottingham Post

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    West Midlands expansion for Nottingham legal recruitment firm
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    Nottingham legal recruitment specialist Bygott Biggs has appointed Richard Winfieldale as associate director to lead the firm's West Midlands expansion. Based at its new Birmingham office in Snow Hill, Richard will build on the the recruiter's ...
  • Nottingham Forest fan with smoke bomb could have caused 'mass hysteria' at Derby game - Nottingham Post

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    Nottingham Forest fan with smoke bomb could have caused 'mass hysteria' at Derby game
    Nottingham Post
    A Nottingham Forest fan who tried to smuggle a smoke bomb into the game against Derby County in March has been banned from attending football matches for five years. Carl Detheridge was told by a judge if he had managed to succeed in his plan and set ...and more »
  • Jake Quickenden was in Nottingham this week and here's what he ... - Nottingham Post

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    Jake Quickenden was in Nottingham this week and here's what he ...
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    Singer-songwriter, presenter and model, Jake Quickenden was in town this week for a gig at the Rescue Rooms as part of his New Chapter Tour. JESSICA ...and more »
  • Jake Quickenden was in Nottingham this week and here's what he had to say - Nottingham Post

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    Jake Quickenden was in Nottingham this week and here's what he had to say
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    Singer-songwriter, presenter and model, Jake Quickenden was in town this week for a gig at the Rescue Rooms as part of his New Chapter Tour. JESSICA SANSOME sat down with him before his show to talk about tour preparations, diva moments and how ...and more »
  • GemmaToulson published How to enter charity conkers challenge

    GemmaToulson published How to enter charity conkers challenge
    Financial adviser Brewin Dolphin and independent professional services network, Nottingham Professional Services (NPS) will stage a charity conkers challenge on Friday, October 21.Local businesses are encouraged to enter a team of two- preferably senior managers, partners and directors - to take part in the competition for the coveted trophy, currently held by Fraser Brown.The event, which will be held at the Galleries of Justice Museum from 12.30pm is expected to draw up to 32 teams and raise..
  • rsherdley published Drink drivers and other cases before the courts

    rsherdley published Drink drivers and other cases before the courts
    Louis Baldry, 23, of Southwell Road East, Rainworth, pleaded guilty to drink-driving in an Audi. He was caught in Oxton Road, Calverton, with 67 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, over the limit of 35, on September 11. At Nottingham Magistrates' Court, Baldry entered a guilty plea and was fined £450, banned from the roads for 18 months, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £45 and costs of £85.A driver pleaded guilty to having no licence, insurance and...
  • NottmPostEG published 10 Things you would only know if you have been on The Apprentice

    NottmPostEG published 10 Things you would only know if you have been on The Apprentice
    The Apprentice returns to our television screens tonight with local businesswoman Frances Bishop amongst the lineup. Frances' appearance follows that of another local contestant, David Stevenson, who was fired in week eight of the reality TV show. In anticipation of new series, David Stevenson has shared some of his experience in the popular BBC show by divulging into The Apprentice secrets.Read more: The Apprentice's Frances Bishop: 10 things you need to know about the Nottinghamshire...
  • TomNorton published DH Lawrence's family burial chapel to re-open after arson attack

    TomNorton published DH Lawrence's family burial chapel to re-open after arson attack
    A fire-ravaged Nottinghamshire chapel, which is the resting place of DH Lawrence's parents, is to reopen later this month. The chapel at Eastwood Cemetery, between Church Street and Chewton Street, went up in flames in a suspected arson attack in April 2014. Since then more than £150,000 has been spent to bring the former chapel up to scratch. As well as structural repairs, such as repairing the roof and replacing damaged stone windows, a new accessible toilet, kitchen facilities,...
  • NottmPostEG published Jake Quickenden was in Nottingham this week and here's what he...

    NottmPostEG published Jake Quickenden was in Nottingham this week and here's what he...
    Singer-songwriter, presenter and model, Jake Quickenden was in town this week for a gig at the Rescue Rooms as part of his New Chapter Tour. JESSICA SANSOME sat down with him before his show to talk about tour preparations, diva moments and how he plans to celebrate the end of his first headline tour.You're at the half way point of your tour, how has it been going so far?It's been amazing. I obviously love performing anyway and the fact that I get to come to other places and meet other people is
  • Take a tour of brand new bar and club Pom Pom - Nottingham Post

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    Take a tour of brand new bar and club Pom Pom
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    Nottingham students' hearts broke when the announcement came that popular haunt, The Forum, would be closing down. But there's no need to be sad anymore as Pom Pom has arrived. The 'Eastern influenced' cocktail bar and club opened its doors, in the ...
  • GemmaToulson published West Midlands expansion for Nottingham legal recruitment firm

    GemmaToulson published West Midlands expansion for Nottingham legal recruitment firm
    Nottingham legal recruitment specialist Bygott Biggs has appointed Richard Winfieldale as associate director to lead the firm's West Midlands expansion. Based at its new Birmingham office in Snow Hill, Richard will build on the the recruiter's strategic presence in the region since it first identified the West Midlands as an opportunity for growth back in late 2014.Mr Winfieldale has been a legal recruiter since 1996. For the past 20 years, he has assisted law firms with senior and strategic...
  • The winners and losers of Philippe Montanier's rotation policy - Nottingham Post

    The winners and losers of Philippe Montanier's rotation policy - Nottingham Post
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    The winners and losers of Philippe Montanier's rotation policy
    Nottingham Post
    Philippe Montanier has become renowned for his rotation policy while in charge of Nottingham Forest. Following in the footsteps of Claudio Ranieri, who became known as 'the tinkerman' during his time at Chelsea, Montanier has a habit of constantly ...
  • NottmPostEG published Take a tour of brand new bar and club Pom Pom

    NottmPostEG published Take a tour of brand new bar and club Pom Pom
    Nottingham students' hearts broke when the announcement came that popular haunt, The Forum, would be closing down. But there's no need to be sad anymore as Pom Pom has arrived.The 'Eastern influenced' cocktail bar and club opened its doors, in the same Cornerhouse location, last weekend after a £750,000 transformation. In case you missed the opening weekend, we had our very own tour around the venue. The flamboyant yet street décor will surprise The Forum regulars as "Eastern...
  • Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photos - Nottingham Post

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    Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photos
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    Some people spout their political opinions all over social media. Foodies post pictures of their dinner. Then there's those animal lovers bringing a smile to your face with adorable cats, crazy pooches, loveable rabbits and even a radio-loving budgie.
  • rsherdley published Facebooker jailed for sending sexual messages to teen

    rsherdley published Facebooker jailed for sending sexual messages to teen
    A man who sent sexual messages to a 12-year-old girl on Facebook has been jailed for 16 months.Christopher Yorke, 21, of Woodfield Road, Broxtowe, responded to the girl's post for "someone to stay out with her during the night", Nottingham Crown Court heard today.Yorke had told her, "God, you're hot", and sent more inappropriate messages to her.Communication stopped when the girl's mother found out and she called police.Read more: Dead kittens found dumped in child's...
  • Nurse struck off after downloading 6000 indecent images of children - Nottingham Post

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    Nurse struck off after downloading 6000 indecent images of children
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    A nurse who downloaded 6,000 indecent images of children and exploited his job to secretly film a patient's son has been kicked out of the profession. Philip Garvican kept thousands of indecent pictures and videos of children while working in the ...and more »
  • WATCH: Poets read 'Nottingham Loves' for National Poetry Day - Nottingham Post

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    WATCH: Poets read 'Nottingham Loves' for National Poetry Day
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    The day sets out to champion the art form by engaging millions around the country through a number of events. In 2015, Nottingham successfully bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature and to mark the national day, poets from the city have joined ...
  • Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan with smoke bomb could have caused 'mass...

    Nottingham Post published Nottingham Forest fan with smoke bomb could have caused 'mass...
    A Nottingham Forest fan who tried to smuggle a smoke bomb into the game against Derby County in March has been banned from attending football matches for five years.Carl Detheridge was told by a judge if he had managed to succeed in his plan and set the smoke bomb off he could have caused "mass hysteria" and force the ground to be evacuated.The 34-year-old claimed he had picked up the pellet on the train between Nottingham and Derby on the day the Reds faced their arch rivals at the...
  • LynetteP published Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photos

    LynetteP published Nottingham's cutest and funniest pet photos
    Some people spout their political opinions all over social media. Foodies post pictures of their dinner. Then there's those animal lovers bringing a smile to your face with adorable cats, crazy pooches, loveable rabbits and even a radio-loving budgie.
    If you can't get enough of animals doing the daftest things, or just looking plain cute, feast on these.1. Have you never heard of cat litter?2.Some cats and dogs have their own Twitter accounts, like Norman the Cairn Terrier.3.The cats...
  • Sarah_Clapson published The winners and losers of Philippe Montanier's rotation policy at...

    Sarah_Clapson published The winners and losers of Philippe Montanier's rotation policy at...
    Philippe Montanier has become renowned for his rotation policy while in charge of Nottingham Forest.Following in the footsteps of Claudio Ranieri, who became known as 'the tinkerman' during his time at Chelsea, Montanier has a habit of constantly altering his starting XI.The Frenchman has yet to keep the same team in consecutive outings and has used a total of 29 different players in 11 Championship games.We take a look at who the winners and losers have been as Montanier continues to chop and..
  • Leigh_Curtis published Notts County sweating over Michael O'Connor injury - Mansfield...

    Leigh_Curtis published Notts County sweating over Michael O'Connor injury - Mansfield...
    Notts County make the short journey to Mansfield Town on Saturday looking to exact revenge for the 5-0 thrashing at One Call Stadium last season. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis gives you all the latest team news and an insight into what to expect from the match.Team newsNotts County boss John Sheridan is sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of the derby clash against Mansfield Town.Skipper Michael O'Connor is racing to be fit for the League Two clash having tweaked his groin prior to.
  • Nottingham Intu to get nine-screen cinema in £75m upgrade - Derby Telegraph

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    Nottingham Intu to get nine-screen cinema in £75m upgrade
    Derby Telegraph
    Nottingham's Intu Broadmarsh centre is to be upgraded in a £75 million revamp which will see it get a nine-screen cinema. Intu said the huge redevelopment will start next year, although the cinema operator has not yet been revealed. Martin Breeden ...and more »
  • Nottingham launching self-guided walking trail of city tourist attractions - Notts TV

    Nottingham launching self-guided walking trail of city tourist attractions - Notts TV
    Nottingham launching self-guided walking trail of city tourist attractions
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    Nottingham's leading tourism hotspots will feature in a brand new self-guided walking trail aimed to help visitors discover key attractions in and around the city centre. The guide will appear in the mobile phone app GuidiGo and feature 16 of the city ...
  • stewartthorpe published Watch some of Nottingham's finest poetry in celebration of...

    stewartthorpe published Watch some of Nottingham's finest poetry in celebration of...
    Local poets have collaborated to showcase Nottingham's talents for National Poetry.The day sets out to champion the art form by engaging millions around the country with a number of events. In 2015 Nottingham successfully bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature and to mark the national day, poets from Nottingham have grouped together to read Bridie Squires' award-winning poem 'Nottingham Loves', which was read at the launch of the city's bid. Read more: Amazing views of Goose Fair from the top

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