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• On-the-run drug trafficker captured in Nottingham - ITV News

  06-01-2017 22:19
  
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  On-the-run drug trafficker captured in Nottingham
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  A fugitive leading member of a drug trafficking gang has been captured in Nottingham and jailed after spending more than a year on the run. Ahmed Omer was arrested on December 30 at an address in Stockhill following a multi-agency intelligence-led ...and more »
  
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• laurahammond published Walesby fire fumes not a risk to health, investigation finds

  06-01-2017 22:00
  
  Fumes from a fire that burned for more than a month were unlikely to have posed any significant risks to public health, an investigation has found.The blaze at an industrial unit at Oakham Farm in Walesby, began on September 21, last year and it took firefighters more than a month to completely put out the fire.The unit in Forest Lane, which produces plastic and household waste, was seriously damaged by the fire.Read more: Man who drank six bottles of wine a day thanks 'life-saving'...
  
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• laurahammond commented Walesby fire fumes not a risk to health, investigation finds

  06-01-2017 22:00
  
  Fumes from a fire that burned for more than a month were unlikely to have posed any significant risks to public health, an investigation has found.The blaze at an industrial unit at Oakham Farm in Walesby, began on September 21, last year and it took firefighters more than a month to completely put out the fire.The unit in Forest Lane, which produces plastic and household waste, was seriously damaged by the fire.Read more: Man who drank six bottles of wine a day thanks 'life-saving'...
  
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• Nottingham Forest star Ben Osborn linked with Newcastle United - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 21:27
  
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn has been linked with a £4m move to Newcastle United. The 22-year-old is the latest Reds player to be the subject of transfer speculation, with Magpies boss Rafael Benitez said to be an admirer. The Daily ...
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest star Ben Osborn linked with Newcastle United

  06-01-2017 21:23
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn has been linked with a £4m move to Newcastle United.The 22-year-old is the latest Reds player to be the subject of transfer speculation, with Magpies boss Rafael Benitez said to be an admirer.The Daily Telegraph reports Benitez is weighing up a £4m bid for the Forest academy product.Osborn has been almost an ever-present for Philippe Montanier's side this season, making 27 appearances and scoring in the 5-2 victory over Barnsley in...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest takeover now expected to be completed on...

  06-01-2017 20:50
  
  John Jay Moores has told American media that he expects his takeover of Nottingham Forest to be completed next Tuesday.The American consortium, led by former San Diego Padres owner Moores, had hoped to tie up the final details of the purchase of an 80 percent stake in the Championship club on Wednesday this week, but saw the move delayed.But Moores has now told baseball journalist Barry Bloom, of MLB.com, that he expects the deal to finally get over the finishing line next Tuesday.The package...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest takeover now expected to be completed on...

  06-01-2017 20:50
  
  John Jay Moores has told American media that he expects his takeover of Nottingham Forest to be completed next Tuesday.The American consortium, led by former San Diego Padres owner Moores, had hoped to tie up the final details of the purchase of an 80 percent stake in the Championship club on Wednesday this week, but saw the move delayed.But Moores has now told baseball journalist Barry Bloom, of MLB.com, that he expects the deal to finally get over the finishing line next Tuesday.The package...
  
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• laurahammond published Six deaths at care home 'not suspicious', say police

  06-01-2017 20:44
  
  The deaths of six residents at a Calverton care home within a two-week period were not suspicious, an investigation has found.Nottinghamshire Police launched a murder investigation after the deaths occurred at Springwater Lodge Care Home, in Smithy View, in August last year.Read more: Chinese New Year to be celebrated in Market SquareThat investigation has now concluded and police say there is no criminal case to answer after post mortem examinations and a range of further extensive tests showed
  
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• Nottingham Forest takeover now expected to be completed on Tuesday - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 20:41
  
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  Nottingham Forest takeover now expected to be completed on Tuesday
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  John Jay Moores has told American media that he expects his takeover of Nottingham Forest to be completed next Tuesday. The American consortium, lead by former San Diego Padres owner Moores, had hoped to tie up the final details of the purchase of an ...
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• MattJarram commented Improvement work on the way for Wollaton Park

  06-01-2017 20:40
  
  More than £100,000 is being ploughed into Wollaton Park to create a new café, community room and toilets to attract more families to the beauty spot.Nottingham City Council says it has listened to the views of the Friends of Wollaton Park and decided to invest in facilities where people can stay for longer.The council is investing £20,000 into the park while £50,000 is coming from environmental charity Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd (WREN).A further £64,500 is..
  
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• Calverton care home deaths due to 'natural causes'

  06-01-2017 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six residents who died at a care home - sparking a murder investigation - all died of natural causes, Nottinghamshire Police says.
  
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• Nottmtails published We want to keep our young players, says Nottingham Forest head...

  06-01-2017 20:05
  
  With an offer made for Henri Lansbury, an approach for Matty Cash, a host of Premier League clubs monitoring teenage striker Ben Brereton and speculation that Newcastle United are interested in Ben Osborn, it is hard to escape the mental image of vultures circling around the City Ground. They may well yet go hungry, if and when the takeover of the Championship club by the American consortium led by John Jay Moores goes through - with Tuesday understood to be the latest day targeted for the...
  
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• Nottmtails commented We want to keep our young players, says Nottingham Forest head...

  06-01-2017 20:05
  
  With an offer made for Henri Lansbury, an approach for Matty Cash, a host of Premier League clubs monitoring teenage striker Ben Brereton and speculation that Newcastle United are interested in Ben Osborn, it is hard to escape the mental image of vultures circling around the City Ground. They may well yet go hungry, if and when the takeover of the Championship club by the American consortium led by John Jay Moores goes through - with Tuesday understood to be the latest day targeted for the...
  
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• DanRussell commented Pensioner who had nearly £100,000 stolen will get less than...

  06-01-2017 19:55
  
  A pensioner is to get back only £2,372 of the £99,999 taken by one of her carers. The victim, once described as "wealthy and vulnerable," has now been forced to live on benefits because of the fraud carried out by Linda Baker, 61.Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday that extensive enquiries had been made into the finances of Baker, who is serving three years for the offence which began in January 2013 and went on for two years.Read more: Nottingham divided on school...
  
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• Chinese New Year to be celebrated in Market Square - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 19:51
  
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  Chinese New Year to be celebrated in Market Square
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  We've only just seen in the New Year but later this month Nottingham will celebrate once again for the arrival of Chinese New Year with a free event in Market Square. The Nottingham City Council organised festivities are being held on Saturday, January ...
  
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• Sherwood Forest ‘should not be fracked’, says RSPB

  06-01-2017 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sherwood Forest and other protected sites should be ruled out by the government as locations for fracking, according to the RSPB.
  
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• MattJarram published Chinese New Year to be celebrated in Market Square

  06-01-2017 19:33
  
  We've only just seen in the New Year but later this month Nottingham will celebrate once again for the arrival of Chinese New Year with a free event in Market Square.The Nottingham City Council organised festivities are being held on Saturday, January 21, from 11am until 4pm to mark beginning of the year of the Rooster.There will be stalls selling Chinese food and drink, arts and craft stalls and traditional Chinese brush painting.The event will also feature music and dance performances,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published How Basford drug trafficker was caught after 14 months on the run

  06-01-2017 19:31
  
  A drug trafficker from Basford who took a European tour as he tried to dodge a jail term ended up back where he started - in Nottingham Crown Court.Ahmed Omer, 46, from Stockhill Lane, skipped bail while on trial for drugs offences at the court 14 months ago. But his jaunt around Europe - which took in the Netherlands and Cyprus - ended when he came home to Nottingham for Christmas.And after the case, the Police Organised Crime Group said major efforts had been made to detain Omer.Detective...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented How Basford drug trafficker was caught after 14 months on the run

  06-01-2017 19:31
  
  A drug trafficker from Basford who took a European tour as he tried to dodge a jail term ended up back where he started - in Nottingham Crown Court.Ahmed Omer, 46, from Stockhill Lane, skipped bail while on trial for drugs offences at the court 14 months ago. But his jaunt around Europe - which took in the Netherlands and Cyprus - ended when he came home to Nottingham for Christmas.And after the case, the Police Organised Crime Group said major efforts had been made to detain Omer.Detective...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan facing another spell...

  06-01-2017 19:19
  
  David Vaughan is set for a fresh spell on the sidelines, after suffering a recurrence of the rib problem that has already hampered him this season. The Nottingham Forest midfielder will not be fit to face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup tomorrow, after taking a blow to the precise spot where he was injured previously. And head coach Philippe Montanier admits it is hard to predict how long the influential former Wales international will be out for this time. "David Vaughan has injured his...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Nottingham Forest midfielder David Vaughan facing another spell...

  06-01-2017 19:19
  
  David Vaughan is set for a fresh spell on the sidelines, after suffering a recurrence of the rib problem that has already hampered him this season. The Nottingham Forest midfielder will not be fit to face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup tomorrow, after taking a blow to the precise spot where he was injured previously. And head coach Philippe Montanier admits it is hard to predict how long the influential former Wales international will be out for this time. "David Vaughan has injured his...
  
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• TracyWalker published Crash blocks A617 at Hockerton during Friday rush hour

  06-01-2017 19:01
  
  Emergency services attended a crash involving two cars on a main road in North Nottinghamshire during rush-hour on Friday afternoon.The A617 at Hockerton was blocked between Corkhill Lane and Caunton Road following a crash which involved two cars.Two fire crews, from Newark and Southwell were called to the scene at 5.20pm.Read more: Get fit and healthy in Nottingham this year by doing one of these 5k or 10k runsFirefighters were still in attendance just before 6pm, though the service confirmed..
  
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• MattJarram published Man who drank six bottles of wine a day thanks 'life-saving'...

  06-01-2017 18:50
  
  A man who drank six bottles of wine a day after losing his mum and dad wants to praise the alcohol recovery service that he says saved his life. David Sills, 45, of Tollerton, had always enjoyed an occasional beer but his drinking got steadily out of control following a difficult few years. It eventually took its toll on his health, with him having to be admitted to hospital in order for his stomach to be drained. He is now sober, and wants to thank the work of Nottinghamshire...
  
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• Philippe Montanier hints Nottingham Forest are fighting losing battle to keep Henri Lansbury - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 18:47
  
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  Philippe Montanier hints Nottingham Forest are fighting losing battle to keep Henri Lansbury
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  Philippe Montanier says it is now 'difficult' to see Henri Lansbury signing a new contract with Nottingham Forest – and admits it is sometimes better for a player to move on once their head has been turned by a 'big offer' elsewhere. The Frenchman is ...
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• DanRobinson published Look inside historic Bridgford Hall as transformation into...

  06-01-2017 18:47
  
  For two-and-a-half centuries it has been used as offices and for registering births and deaths – but soon Bridgford Hall will be home to the glitz and glamour of weddings.The Grade II-listed mansion, based in West Bridgford's Bridgford Park, is currently undergoing an extensive revamp to transform it into a wedding venue and seven hotel apartments – with 122 bookings already made from couples tying the knot.The Post was given a tour around the three-storey Georgian building, where...
  
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• TracyWalker published Scrapyard fire closes A612 Daleside Road for most of Friday...

  06-01-2017 18:41
  
  Firefighters have spent more than four hours at a scrapyard following a fire which closed a main road.The blaze, at a site of the A612 Daleside Road, has closed the road near Racecourse Road for most of Friday afternoon.Two crews from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene at around 1.45pm.Read more: Man attacked nine people and two police officers on rampage through HeanorAt around 6pm, the fire was out but fire officers were still in attendance to carry out investigations.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Elise Christie will not defend European title as she focuses on...

  06-01-2017 18:16
  
  Double European champion Elise Christie will not defend her title this year as she focuses on making her mark on the world stage.The Nottingham-based Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating squad will travel to Italy next week for the European Championships, but Christie will not be among them.The 26-year-old and coach Nicky Gooch have made a tactical decision which they hope will give her maximum training time to prepare for the remaining World Cups and World Championships.Christie is in first.
  
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• Nottmtails commented Philippe Montanier hints Nottingham Forest are fighting losing...

  06-01-2017 18:14
  
  Philippe Montanier says it is now 'difficult' to see Henri Lansbury signing a new contract with Nottingham Forest – and admits it is sometimes better for a player to move on once their head has been turned by a 'big offer' elsewhere. The Frenchman is reluctant to lose the services of his captain – but with offers coming in from both Aston Villa and Derby County, and with the midfielder's contract running out at the end of the season, he fears the club are facing a losing...
  
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• Deaf and dyslexic teenager celebrates sign language campaign victory - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 18:14
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  Young deaf people will have equal opportunities to complete apprenticeships thanks to the efforts of a Nottingham teenager. Max Buxton, from Rise Park, played a key part in a campaign calling for British Sign Language (BSL) to be formally recognised as ...
  
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• YouTube beer geeks are coming to Nottingham | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 18:09
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  Beer lovers are in for a treat at Nottingham Food and Drink Festival. Brad Evans and Jonny Garrett, who run the Craft Beer Channel on YouTube, will be doing a ...and more »
  
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• YouTube beer geeks are coming to Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 18:09
  
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  Brad Evans and Jonny Garrett will be entertaining visitors to Nottingham Food and Drink Festival. YouTube beer geeks are coming to Nottingham. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. Brad Evans and Jonny Garrett will ...and more »
  
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• LynetteP published YouTube beer geeks are coming to Nottingham

  06-01-2017 18:01
  
  Beer lovers are in for a treat at Nottingham Food and Drink Festival. Brad Evans and Jonny Garrett, who run the Craft Beer Channel on YouTube, will be doing a star turn at the event in Wollaton Park.
  The duo travel the world to seek out the best beers, highlight collaborations with breweries, cook with beer and come up with beer and food pairings.The online antics have attracted 41,000 subscribers. The self-proclaimed geeks said: " When we say craft we mean good stuff, made with care...
  
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• Brain injury patient fears hospital plans in Nottingham - BBC News

  06-01-2017 18:00
  
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  A woman who suffered a brain injury in a car crash has said she fears planned changes to hospital services could damage patient care. Nottingham's Clinical Commissioning Groups said some services could be delivered in a "community setting". Heather ...
  
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• RachelGorman published When do tickets go on sale for the Harry Potter pub crawl in...

  06-01-2017 17:56
  
  Listen up wizards, the on sale date for the Nottingham Harry Potter pub crawl tickets has been announced. A link to the ticket site will be posted to the event's Facebook page at 1pm on Sunday, January 8. Read more: A Harry Potter pub crawl is coming to Nottingham and tickets include a free wandThere will be three pub crawl start times to choose from - 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm -so make sure to liaise with any pals in advance to ensure you'll be sipping butter beer together. Read more: Strictly Come..
  
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• Henri Lansbury: Philippe Montanier says midfielder's future out of his hands

  06-01-2017 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest head coach Philippe Montanier says the future of midfielder Henri Lansbury is out of his hands.
  
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• Get fit and healthy in Nottingham this year by doing one of these 5k or 10k runs - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 17:45
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  Get fit and healthy in Nottingham this year by doing one of these 5k or 10k runs
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  The start of a new year can often mean good intentions go into overdrive but remember you have to be able to walk before you can run. So instead of publicly committing yourself to a new extreme regime (are you really going to go to the gym every night ...
  
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• Brain injury patient fears hospital plans in Nottingham

  06-01-2017 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman who suffered a brain injury in a car crash says she fears planned changes to hospital services could damage patient care.
  
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• RachelGorman published Get fit and healthy in Nottingham this year by doing one of these...

  06-01-2017 17:40
  
  The start of a new year can often mean good intentions go into overdrive but remember you have to be able to walk before you can run.So instead of publicly committing yourself to a new extreme regime (are you really going to go to the gym every night, give up wine and only live off celery?) why don't you grab some friends and start training for one of these 5k or 10k runs? It'll probably be a lot more fun and will be easier to stick to.
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• TracyWalker published Controversial crematorium on Catfoot Lane to hold first funeral

  06-01-2017 17:36
  
  The first funeral to be held at a controversial crematorium will take place next week - almost a year after a High Court judge threw out a bid to stop it being built. Residents had protested against plans for the crematorium, on Catfoot Lane, claiming that in approving the plans, Gedling Borough Council had misinterpreted or misapplied national planning policy and had proceeded on a false or "fundamentally erroneous" understanding of the extent of the need for additional cremation...
  
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• DanRussell published Nottingham divided on school uniform trouser debate

  06-01-2017 17:36
  
  A Nottingham school which is trying to enforce a new uniform policy has been branded "pathetic" by parents. As previously reported, up to 30 schoolgirls from Top Valley Academy are at risk of being excluded for wearing "scruffy" trousers which have been deemed to be too tight. When the Post broke the news on Thursday parents from across the county were quick to have their say on the subject, and within a few hours more than 100 people had shared and commented on the...
  
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• laurahammond published Deaf and dyslexic teenager celebrates sign language campaign...

  06-01-2017 17:30
  
  Young deaf people will have equal opportunities to complete apprenticeships thanks to the efforts of a Nottingham teenager.Max Buxton, from Rise Park, played a key part in a campaign calling for British Sign Language (BSL) to be formally recognised as an alternative to English in functional skills tests, which examines communication skills such as reading, speaking and listening.The 19-year-old, who is deaf and dyslexic, began an apprenticeship at Bowers Electricals, in Heanor, more than two...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Man attacked nine people and two police officers on rampage...

  06-01-2017 17:15
  
  A court has heard how a 27-year-old man rampaged through a town, attacking nine people and two police officers.Mentally-ill Ross Greenwood, of Byron Avenue, Alfreton, carried out the assaults in Heanor and has also admitted exposing himself, stealing an electronic cigarette from one of his victims and damaging a door at Peacocks clothing store.The incident took place in Loscoe Road, High Street, the Heanor Retail Park, and the nearby Tesco car park and petrol station.Derby Crown Court heard on..
  
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• TracyWalker published Tributes to Indian Army veteran who fought alongside the British...

  06-01-2017 16:54
  
  One of the last Indian Army veterans who fought alongside the British in the Second World War has died.Sucha Singh Grewal passed away at the Queen's Medical Centre on Christmas Day aged 98.Mr Grewal, who was originally from a small village in the Punjab region but later lived in Wollaton Vale, served with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps for 20 years, having joined in 1940.His youngest son Kulwinder Singh Grewal said: "We pay tribute and celebrate the life of our father, who was a very...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Drugs lord who fled to Holland is nabbed on Christmas visit to...

  06-01-2017 16:48
  
  A drugs trafficker who fled to Europe midway through his trial in Nottingham has been caught 14 months on - after he decided to visit his family over Christmas. Ahmed Omer became one of the UK's most wanted fugitives when he absconded during his trial in November 2015 at Nottingham Crown Court. He managed to flee to the Netherlands and then Cyprus, and was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to ten years in his absence.But he was caught when he returned to see his family in Basford this.
  
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• LynetteP published Nottingham accountant's cupcakes are a smash hit with reality TV...

  06-01-2017 16:40
  
  When she's not totting up figures, Danielle Seagrave is busy in the kitchen baking cupcakes for swanky events in London. The 27-year-old accountant is fast becoming the go-to baker for glamorous models and reality TV stars from programmes such as Geordie Shore, Ex on the Beach, TOWIE and Love Island.Some of her cakes even appeared in OK! Magazine since launching Millie's Cupcakes last May from her home in Papplewick.The last eight months have been a whirlwind for Danielle and 2017 promises to be
  
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• JHLewis published Fly-tipper alert as Notts sweeps away the tinsel

  06-01-2017 16:33
  
  For council enforcement teams the length of the land, January 6 was 'Fly-tipping Friday' – the cardboard, bottles and Christmas tree dumping frenzy ending the week of Twelfth Night and the return to workplace and school.In Nottinghamshire, litter louts were off to an early start on Thursday, however. The recycling centre at Tesco in Hucknall was partially buried under a mountain of cardboard boxes.Even without the Christmas and New Year waste generation season, campaigners are saying...
  
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• Ebay buyer travels from Sweden for collection-only item

  06-01-2017 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A dedicated Ebay buyer travels more than 1,700 miles (2,800km) to pick up items listed as collection-only.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Avenged Sevenfold work with Cirque du Soleil to create 'most...

  06-01-2017 16:20
  
  Zacky Vengeance, guitarist with American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, chats with Kevin Cooper about working with Cirque du Soleil's design team for their stage show, their latest album The Stage and forthcoming tour of the UK, which comes to the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on January 18 Zachary Baker better known by his stage name Zacky Vengeance, is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist, and founding member of the American heavy metal band...
  
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• Burst water main flooded two properties in Wollaton - Nottingham Post

  06-01-2017 16:04
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  A water main burst in Nottingham flooding two properties and disrupting water supplies for residents and businesses in the area. The leak sprung at lunchtime today in Wroxham Drive, Wollaton, leading to issues in the NG8 area of the city. Two ...and more »
  
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• Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest - BBC Sport - BBC News

  06-01-2017 15:55
  
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  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Nottingham Forest.
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