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• JemmaPage published Review: Bear Grylls Endeavour, Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena

  15-10-2016 23:38
  
  TV adrenaline junkie Bear Grylls jumped out of a spaceship and glided across Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena. It was part of his first ever live arena tour, called Endeavour, which saw the 42-year-old embark on an expedition across the globe in a two-hour interactive experience. Crowds packed into the 10,000-capacity venue: It was an eclectic mix of Scouts, both young and old; pensioners; children and couples. Read more: Bear Grylls talks ahead of tour date at Nottingham's Motorpoint...
  
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• Nottingham Post published It was like we were stuck in sludge, says Mansfield Town boss...

  15-10-2016 20:13
  
  Matt Green proved super sub for the third game in a row as he rescued a point for Mansfield Town in their 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers at One Call Stadium.The Stags had trailed to a first half goal from Matt Bloomfield, but Green, who found himself a substitute for the fifth game on the trot, was brought on at half-time and netted with nine minutes to go.It made it four games unbeaten in League Two for Adam Murray's men and was the third match in succession Green had found the net as he...
  
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• Mansfield Town 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers

  15-10-2016 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Green's late goal rescues Mansfield in a 1-1 draw with Wycombe, who remain without an away league win this season.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published I made players watch DVD of the goal we conceded straight away,...

  15-10-2016 19:21
  
  John Sheridan said it was "criminal" to concede an equaliser just 30 seconds after Jonathan Forte had put Notts County on course for victory against Crewe Alexandra.The Magpies manager hoped his side were on course for a second home league win of the season when Forte pounced on Adam Campbell's cross with 10 minutes remaining.But Alex Kiwomya, nephew of former Magpies boss Chris, hit back immediately in yet another example of poor defending by the hosts.Boss Sheridan said he was...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented I made players watch DVD of the goal we conceded straight away,...

  15-10-2016 19:21
  
  John Sheridan said it was "criminal" to concede an equaliser just 30 seconds after Jonathan Forte had put Notts County on course for victory against Crewe Alexandra.The Magpies manager hoped his side were on course for a second home league win of the season when Forte pounced on Adam Campbell's cross with 10 minutes remaining.But Alex Kiwomya, nephew of former Magpies boss Chris, hit back immediately in yet another example of poor defending by the hosts.Boss Sheridan said he was...
  
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• Notts County 1-1 Crewe Alexandra

  15-10-2016 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Substitute Alex Kiwomya rescues a point for Crewe as they held Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Doncaster Rovers close gap at the top - League Two review

  15-10-2016 18:52
  
  League Two high-fliers Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth could not be separated as they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Home Park.Argyle, who started the day five points clear at the top of the table, went in front after 21 minutes when Graham Carey's free-kick was met by a diving header from Yann Songo'o.Kyle Bennett equalised before the break after good work from Conor Chaplin and Portsmouth thought they had snatched victory with four minutes remaining when a thunderous volley from Danny..
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren makes winning start...

  15-10-2016 18:32
  
  Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve McClaren enjoyed a winning start to his second spell as Derby County manager with a 1-0 victory at home to Leeds United. The former England boss was named as Nigel Pearson's successor in the week and substitute Johnny Russell's second half strike proved enough to earn only the Rams' third win of the season, with Leeds denied by the woodwork at the end of each half.Elsewhere in the Championship, with Huddersfield Town not in action, Norwich City took over at...
  
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• JemmaPage published Re-cap: Shoppers evacuated from Nottingham's Victoria Centre...

  15-10-2016 18:31
  
  Shoppers were evacuated from the Victoria Centre in Nottingham following a report of a suspicious package being found inside.Nottinghamshire Police said the shopping centre was closed at about 5.15pm.Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene but the cordons that were in place around the centre have now been lifted following an investigation into the suspicious package, which was deemed to be of no threat to the public. Read more: Café and bike repair shop opens in old Lady Bay...
  
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• JemmaPage published Live updates: Shoppers evacuated from Nottingham's Victoria...

  15-10-2016 18:31
  
  Shoppers have been evacuated from the Victoria Centre in Nottingham. It is not yet known why this has happened, but people have been tweeting saying the fire alarm is currently going off. intu Victoria Centre has tweeted: "We are aware than an incident has occurred. We will issue a further update as soon as we can." The Post has contacted Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Nottinghamshire Police for further details. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates as...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Re-cap: Shoppers evacuated from Nottingham's Victoria Centre...

  15-10-2016 18:31
  
  Shoppers were evacuated from the Victoria Centre in Nottingham following a report of a suspicious package being found inside.Nottinghamshire Police said the shopping centre was closed at about 5.15pm.Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene but the cordons that were in place around the centre have now been lifted following an investigation into the suspicious package, which was deemed to be of no threat to the public. Read more: Café and bike repair shop opens in old Lady Bay...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Live updates: Shoppers evacuated from Nottingham's Victoria...

  15-10-2016 18:31
  
  Shoppers have been evacuated from the Victoria Centre in Nottingham following a report of a suspicious package being found inside.Nottinghamshire Police said the shopping centre was closed at about 5.15pm.Road closures and diversions are currently in place on Milton Street and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area while officers respond.intu Victoria Centre tweeted: "We are aware than an incident has occurred. We will issue a further update as soon as we can."Follow...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County held to 1-1 draw against Crewe Alexandra at Meadow...

  15-10-2016 17:55
  
  Substitute Alex Kiwomya rescued a point for draw specialists Crewe Alexandra as they held Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane.Both sides looked low on confidence in the first half, which was essentially a non-entity with goalkeepers on either side untroubled.In fairness, the game did begin to liven up in the second half thanks to Notts' introduction of on-loan Wolves teenager Aaron Collins.The youngster showed why he is so highly rated by the Championship side as he forced Ben Garratt into
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County held to 1-1 draw against Crewe Alexandra at Meadow...

  15-10-2016 17:55
  
  Substitute Alex Kiwomya rescued a point for draw specialists Crewe Alexandra as they held Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane.Both sides looked low on confidence in the first half, which was essentially a non-entity with goalkeepers on either side untroubled.In fairness, the game did begin to liven up in the second half thanks to Notts' introduction of on-loan Wolves teenager Aaron Collins.The youngster showed why he is so highly rated by the Championship side as he forced Ben Garratt into
  
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• stewartthorpe published Live updates as we test Nottingham's first cocktail delivery...

  15-10-2016 17:50
  
  Deliveroo has been transporting restaurant-quality food on the backs of their cyclists across Nottingham since May 2015, and providing door-to-door breakfast deliveries since June this year.Now the food couriers have added cocktails to their repertoire as part of an expansion into the delivery of alcohol to homes (and workplaces) in the city centre.American restaurant Rub Smokehouse & Bar is the first place in Nottingham to serve up cocktails straight to customers' doors and to find out just
  
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• JemmaPage published Police searching for missing 14-year-old

  15-10-2016 16:57
  
  UPDATE: Corley Humber has been found safe and well.Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing.Officers are concerned for Corley Humber's safety after he was reported missing from the Bestwood area at around 6.45pm yesterday, Friday, October 14. Corley is described as white, of medium build and is around 5ft 9ins tall. Read more: Man who used intimidation and violence to control his partner's life jailed He is described as having short brown hair and was last...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published I wanted to remind everyone I've still got it, jokes Nottingham...

  15-10-2016 16:29
  
  This time there was no racing around the pitch, arm aloft; no lifting of the shirt. The celebrations, by comparison, were somewhat muted.The standard of the strike, though, was just as good.Eric Lichaj netted only his second goal for Nottingham Forest on Friday – a sublime finish in the 3-1 victory over Birmingham City to match the stunning effort he scored against Burnley last season.But with the clock having just ticked past the half hour mark, and the scoreline at 1-0, the Reds defender
  
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• JemmaPage published Road in Lady Bay closed for two hours due to 'incident'

  15-10-2016 16:07
  
  A road in Lady Bay was closed for nearly two hours due to an 'incident'. Nottingham City Transport's Green 11 was diverted while Trent Boulevard was shut on Saturday shortly before 1pm. Read more: HS2 would carve Long Eaton in half, meeting hears Buses were diverted via Radcliffe Road and Regatta Way, where they continued to the Adbolton Lane terminus. As a result, there is no service to Trent Boulevard. Please walk to either Adbolton Lane Terminus or the Fox Road stop on Radcliffe...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Britain's Got Talent scouts come to Nottingham's Broadmarsh...

  15-10-2016 15:45
  
  Britain's Got Talent fever has already begun to take a hold on Nottingham. Talent scouts were in the intu Broadmarsh Shopping Centre today on the hunt for the next dancing dog, street dance troupe or sublime soprano.But it was local magician 'Starman' who blew them away with his mind-boggling routine. Carl Leek, a former carpenter turned full-time magician, asked the Britain's Got Talent producers to pull a random card out of a deck - only to reveal that same card was on page 30 of the...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Coffee, cakes and cycles: Café and bike repair shop opens...

  15-10-2016 15:43
  
  A bike lover who has opened a cafe and repair shop in an old Lady Bay Church is hoping his business starts in the right gear.Providing a pit-stop for cyclists in need of puncture repairs and a spot for locals in need of tea and cake, Tim Beech has built on a life-long passion for the sport to escape the corporate world and bring life back to a disused church.The 55-year-old former I.T. worker has taken over the old church on Trent Boulevard, doors down from where a Co-op is expected to be built,
  
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• NatalieFahy published Nando's to launch new menu in Nottingham

  15-10-2016 15:39
  
  Nando's is bringing some hot new flavours to Nottingham with its new Sunset Burger.The burger is inspired by Southern Africa and contains flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken with sweet smoky red pepper chutney and melted cheese.There's also a handful of baby spinach leaves in there, and it's all contained in a soft, sweet roll called the Bolo do Caro.The restaurant chain is also making other additions to its menu.Read more: Will the Coca-Cola truck come to Nottinghamshire this Christmas?There will..
  
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• NatalieFahy commented Nando's to launch new menu in Nottingham

  15-10-2016 15:39
  
  Nando's is bringing some hot new flavours to Nottingham with its new Sunset Burger.The burger is inspired by Southern Africa and contains flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken with sweet smoky red pepper chutney and melted cheese.There's also a handful of baby spinach leaves in there, and it's all contained in a soft, sweet roll called the Bolo do Caro.The restaurant chain is also making other additions to its menu.Read more: Will the Coca-Cola truck come to Nottinghamshire this Christmas?There will..
  
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• JamesPallatt published Will Nottingham Forest be third time lucky for John Jay Moores?

  15-10-2016 15:23
  
  John Jay Moores has twice tried to buy clubs in English football before turning his attention to Nottingham Forest.Here, the Post looks at the American multi-millionaire's unsuccessful attempts to buy Premier League clubs Swansea City and Everton.The former owner of Major League baseball team San Diego Padres, Moores began talks with Swansea in the autumn of 2014 over buying a 30 percent stake in the Premier League club for £30m.And by February 2015 Moores and business partner Charles...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County v Crewe LIVE from Meadow Lane

  15-10-2016 14:31
  
  Notts County will be aiming to bounce back from a hat-trick of defeats when they take on Crewe in League Two at Meadow Lane today. After losing at Rochdale in the Checkatrade Trophy, the Magpies have suffered back-to-back league defeats, going down 3-1 in a derby clash at Mansfield Town and 2-1 on home soil to Morecambe in midweek. Can manager John Sheridan inspire his players back to winning ways? We will bring you all of today's action from Meadow Lane from 2pm, including the team news...
  
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• JemmaPage published Giant pumpkin weighing the same as FOUR baby elephants will feed...

  15-10-2016 14:27
  
  A whopping pumpkin weighing the same as four baby elephants has been grown in Nottinghamshire – from a £25 seed. The winter squash has been transported to Nottingham via horsebox by husband and wife duo Ray and Sarah Armstrong, who started growing giant pumpkins four years ago after moving to South Clifton, near Newark. The couple planted the seed, which was bought in America, into a pot at the end of March before placing it into their garden at the end of April. The humble...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Watch Hildeberto Pereira's great goal for Nottingham Forest...

  15-10-2016 13:55
  
  Watch Hildeberto Pereira's great goal for Nottingham Forest against Birmingham City in the match highlights from last night at the City Ground. The 20-year-old on-loan Benfica man got off the mark for the Reds in style in their 3-1 win over the Blues. Surging forward from inside his own half, Pereira spread the ball out wide to Ben Osborn on the left wing and then raced into the penalty area to get on the end of Osborn's cross to score his first goal for the club from close range.
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• JemmaPage published Hooded robber takes cash from Co-op store

  15-10-2016 13:53
  
  Police are investigating after a man robbed a Co-op store in Long Eaton.At about 9.40pm on Friday, a man entered the store, in Grasmere Road, and demanded money and smashed the till.He took cash from the till and rode away from the scene on a bicycle. The robber is described as being white, of medium build and around 5ft 7ins tall.He wore a black hooded top with the hood up and tightened around his face. He also wore camouflage trousers.Anyone with information should call DS Ritchie Parkin, of..
  
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• NottmPostEG published Feeder play a sold out Rock City in Nottingham - review and...

  15-10-2016 13:32
  
  There's a bit of a curious phenomenon that surrounds Feeder. They are 'one of those bands'. You know the routine, a song comes on the radio or through the pub speakers, everybody likes it but can't place it and it takes the incredulous super-fan in the corner to remind everyone who they're listening to.The fact is you don't have to be a super-fan to enjoy the music because they are almost universally appealing and a sold-out Rock City crowd proves this. In essence, they are memorable to those...
  
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• NatalieFahy published Here's why Richard Gere just might be coming to Nottinghamshire

  15-10-2016 12:46
  
  A tiny village in Nottinghamshire could play host to one of Hollywood's biggest names, as it marks an important chapter in its history.Scrooby, in the far north of the county, will be the central focus of celebrations to mark 400 years since the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to America on the Mayflower in 1620.Actor Richard Gere is said to be their most famous descendant - and he has been invited to join in the occasion by Bassetlaw MP John Mann.Richard Gere starred alongside Julia Roberts in Pretty.
  
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• Review: The Sunshine Underground at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms - Nottingham Post

  15-10-2016 12:25
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  Review: The Sunshine Underground at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms
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  It's been a whirlwind decade or so for The Sunshine Underground, but their lifespan is now nearing its end. The band want to go out on a high. One last album, one last tour. One of the many bands to have had a brilliant album in the mid 2000s, they ...
  
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• JonPritchard published Review: The Sunshine Underground at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms

  15-10-2016 11:28
  
  It's been a whirlwind decade or so for The Sunshine Underground, but their lifespan is now nearing its end.The band want to go out on a high. One last album, one last tour.One of the many bands to have had a brilliant album in the mid 2000s, they were also one of the few who have since consistently backed it up with more brilliant albums.The euphoric, uplifting tunes still sound as fresh as they did all those years ago, but now have a nostalgic tinge.The big hitters all came out to play at...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest accused of 'a lot of falling over' by...

  15-10-2016 11:20
  
  Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett complained that Nottingham Forest were allowed to roll around too much by referee Jeremy Simpson, but admitted the main factor in his side's 3-1 defeat was their own poor performance.Rowett's comments will amuse many Forest fans who will remember the theatrics produced by Clayton Donaldson in the 'high boot' incident that earned David Vaughan a controversial red card in the same fixture last season, when the Reds midfielder raised his foot no more than roughly...
  
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• Notts County v Crewe Alexandra

  15-10-2016 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Notts County and Crewe Alexandra.
  
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• NatalieFahy commented Will the Coca-Cola truck come to Nottinghamshire for Christmas...

  15-10-2016 10:52
  
  For many of us, the festive season doesn't get properly underway until we start seeing our favourite ads on the TV again.And one of the most-loved is the Coca-Cola Christmas truck advert - with its famous 'Holidays are coming' soundtrack.The iconic lorry tours the UK every year, but will it come to Nottinghamshire again?What do we know so far?Coca-Cola has set up a webpage where the dates and locations will be announced shortly. This is likely to be in the next couple of weeks, judging from...
  
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• JemmaPage published Cat watch app launched to tackle 'high stray' population in...

  15-10-2016 10:22
  
  A mobile phone app to track homeless cats has been launched in a Nottinghamshire town in a bid to reduce and control stray populations. The pilot scheme, launched by Cats Protection, is the first of its kind in the country and aims to chart the number of stray cats living in Bulwell. The charity is specifically targeting the market town as it believes there is a high stray population in the area. Neutering manager Jane Clements said that, if successful, the scheme will be trialled in other...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest LIVE: All the latest news on the potential...

  15-10-2016 10:12
  
  Welcome to today's Nottingham Forest live blog. We will bring you the latest news on the potential £50m takeover of the Reds by American millionaire John Jay Moores throughout the day, as well as more reaction and the highlights from last night's 3-1 win against Birmingham City in the Championship. Will that victory signal the start of a home run for the Reds? Will former San Diego Padres baseball team owner Moores gain control at the City Ground? Join our live blog to make sure you...
  
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• JemmaPage published Headteacher warns of 'crippling' impact of oversubscribed...

  15-10-2016 09:49
  
  A Nottinghamshire headteacher has warned about the 'crippling' impact of oversubscribed secondary schools.Rob McDonough, headteacher of the West Bridgford School, told the Times Educational Supplement that the costs of being oversubscribed were "extraordinary".The school, one of the best performing in the county, expanded its catchment area to include youngsters in Wilford last March. It comes after research, seen by the educational supplement, showed at least half of England's...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Headteacher warns of 'crippling' impact of oversubscribed...

  15-10-2016 09:49
  
  A Nottinghamshire headteacher has warned about the 'crippling' impact of oversubscribed secondary schools.Rob McDonough, headteacher of the West Bridgford School, told the Times Educational Supplement that the costs of being oversubscribed were "extraordinary".The school, one of the best performing in the county, expanded its catchment area to include youngsters in Wilford last March. It comes after research, seen by the educational supplement, showed at least half of England's...
  
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• JemmaPage published Homes in Nottinghamshire without water after pipe bursts

  15-10-2016 09:35
  
  Some homes in Nottinghamshire have been left without water after a pipe burst in Caunton.Severn Trent Water has reassured residents that teams are on site now and are working "around the clock" to get the problem fixed.The company discovered the burst water pipe, which may be causing water supplies to be off or at low pressure for some customers, in Norwell Road this morning.Read more: Parish against power plant at Center Parcs because of noiseA spokesman said: "We know how...
  
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• JemmaPage published Nottingham pays tribute to much-loved Coronation Street star Jean...

  15-10-2016 08:38
  
  Soap legend Jean Alexander, best known for playing Coronation Street's Hilda Ogden, has died in hospital just three days after her 90th birthday. The actress died peacefully on Friday after she was taken into the Southport and Ormskirk hospital on Tuesday, the day of her birthday, after feeling unwell, her niece, Sonia Hearld, said.
  Read more: Mystery surrounds 'Secret Winter Wonderland' event coming to NottinghamShe played Hilda Ogden, Britain's best-loved cleaner for 23 years from 1964...
  
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• Discover hidden Nottingham with this new app - Nottingham Post

  15-10-2016 08:09
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  "This statue was unveiled on 24 July 1952 on the fittingly named Robin Hood lawn, just beneath Nottingham Castle," says the tour guide. "The statue is made from bronze and was designed to survive for over 6,000 years. "During the 1950s and 1960s the ...
  
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• JHLewis published Discover hidden Nottingham with this new app

  15-10-2016 08:00
  
  "This statue was unveiled on 24 July 1952 on the fittingly named Robin Hood lawn, just beneath Nottingham Castle," says the tour guide. "The statue is made from bronze and was designed to survive for over 6,000 years. "During the 1950s and 1960s the city's real-life outlaws took it upon themselves to steal Robin's arrows. Ironically, it was a former Sheriff of Nottingham, Alderman Frank Dennett, who helped put a stop to thefts – he enlisted the help of engineers to...
  
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• JHLewis commented Discover hidden Nottingham with this new app

  15-10-2016 08:00
  
  "This statue was unveiled on 24 July 1952 on the fittingly named Robin Hood lawn, just beneath Nottingham Castle," says the tour guide. "The statue is made from bronze and was designed to survive for over 6,000 years. "During the 1950s and 1960s the city's real-life outlaws took it upon themselves to steal Robin's arrows. Ironically, it was a former Sheriff of Nottingham, Alderman Frank Dennett, who helped put a stop to thefts – he enlisted the help of engineers to...
  
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• Who hasn't been paying their tram fare? - Nottingham Post

  15-10-2016 07:05
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  Anthony Walsh, 46, of Stanhope Avenue, Carrington, was found guilty in his absence of having no ticket between Nottingham Station and The Royal Centre on February 27. Magistrates fined him £220, ordered he pay £2.20 compensation, a victim surcharge ...
  
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• rsherdley published Who hasn't been paying their tram fare?

  15-10-2016 07:00
  
  Anthony Walsh, 46, of Stanhope Avenue, Carrington, was found guilty in his absence of having no ticket between Nottingham Station and The Royal Centre on February 27. Magistrates fined him £220, ordered he pay £2.20 compensation, a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £120.Lewis Ward, 23, of Hunter Street, The Meadows, pleaded guilty to having no ticket between the QMC and Toton Lane on February 16. Magistrates fined him £35, ordered he pay £2.20 compensation,
  
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