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• Late night on Light Night provides a boost for local businesses - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 22:33
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  Late night on Light Night provides a boost for local businesses
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  Businesses reaped the rewards of late-night openings on Light Night as floods of visitors poured into the city's streets. From a "garden of delights" at the Arboretum to light projects on the Robin Hood statue and the giant 60m wheel in Old Market ...and more »
  
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• stewartthorpe published Woman taken to hospital after collision in Beeston

  10-02-2017 22:26
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital following a collision in Beeston. The incident involving a car, a van and a motorcycle happened today, on February 10, at around 6.30pm in Queens Road. Two ambulances and two police cars were also called to the scene. Read more: Man slapped tram inspector after being caught without a ticketA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "A woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a collision between a car, a van and a motorcycle."She was a...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Late night on Light Night provides a boost for local businesses

  10-02-2017 22:10
  
  Businesses reaped the rewards of late-night openings on Light Night as floods of visitors poured into the city's streets. From a "garden of delights" at the Arboretum to light projects on the Robin Hood statue and the giant 60m wheel in Old Market Square, crowds were drawn in by the dozens of attractions organised across the city. Free entry to Nottingham Castle left Friar Lane heaving and retired teacher-turned Robin Hood John Nowell seized on the chance to promote the Robin Hood...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Has Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad thrown his hat into ring to be...

  10-02-2017 21:39
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad was giving little away when asked if he wants to replace Alastair Cook as England Test captain.England director of cricket Andrew Strauss has spoken with Broad, clear favourite Joe Root and Ben Stokes about the role.Questioned if he had thrown his hat into the ring for the captaincy, Broad told reporters while at Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE: "No, not specifically."I've played for England a long time now, I think over 10 years. As a senior player...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Has Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad throw his hat into ring to be...

  10-02-2017 21:39
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad was giving little away when asked if he wants to replace Alastair Cook as England Test captain.England director of cricket Andrew Strauss has spoken with Broad, clear favourite Joe Root and Ben Stokes about the role.Questioned if he had thrown his hat into the ring for the captaincy, Broad told reporters while at Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE: "No, not specifically."I've played for England a long time now, I think over 10 years. As a senior player...
  
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• JemmaPage published 'My job helping vulnerable adults at crisis point has made me who...

  10-02-2017 21:30
  
  As part of a series looking at the People of Nottingham, the Post spoke to the caring Ashleigh Taylor, who spends her working days dealing with queries from vulnerable adults. The 24-year-old is a customer service advisor in the adult care department at Nottinghamshire County Council. She started out dealing with people who had questions relating to the Blue Badge scheme and highway maintenance but was promoted 18 months ago. Ms Taylor, of Hucknall, told the Post the job appealed to...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Thieves steal charity box raising money to help nine-year-old...

  10-02-2017 21:08
  
  Thieves smashed their way into a cafe and stole a charity box raising money to help a nine-year-old disabled girl walk again.The family of cerebral palsy sufferer Kareena Hayes, of Long Eaton, have been left devastated after money being used to fund a potentially life-changing operation was taken from a cafe in Borrowash.Her auntie, Joanne Hammond, says that, if the family cannot raise £10,000 for private treatment at the Queen's Medical Centre it is likely Kareena will never walk unaided.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Brazil and Lester the right choice? A CEO close? The Post's...

  10-02-2017 21:00
  
  Have Nottingham Forest made the right decision, appointing Gary Brazil and Jack Lester until the end of the season? How close is Fawaz Al Hasawi to appointing a chief executive? You can hear Reds reporter Paul Taylor's verdict on these topics – and more – in our latest Forest podcast. It has been another eventful week at the City Ground, with the club confirming Brazil and Lester will be in charge until the end of the season, following their spell in caretaker charge. The duo...
  
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• Piece of paper that has Nottingham Forest climbing the table - and players reaching for shin pads - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 20:26
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  Piece of paper that has Nottingham Forest climbing the table - and players reaching for shin pads
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  Nottingham Forest defender Danny Fox talks about how training is more competitive, and results have improved, thanks to one particular piece of paper. Pinned to the wall in the corridor, within the Nigel Doughty Academy, is a simple piece of paper with ...
  
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• Nottmtails published Piece of paper that has Nottingham Forest climbing the table -...

  10-02-2017 20:16
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Danny Fox talks about how training is more competitive, and results have improved, thanks to one particular piece of paper.Pinned to the wall in the corridor, within the Nigel Doughty Academy, is a simple piece of paper with a league table printed on it. It is not the Championship standings but, for the Nottingham Forest players, it nevertheless holds significant meaning. And, in the eyes of Danny Fox, it is one of the factors in their revival, when it comes to...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Jobless man slapped tram inspector after being caught without a...

  10-02-2017 20:09
  
  A fare dodger was jailed after slapping an inspector on a crowded tram - then pushing a colleague. Orion Hunter had recently been freed from prison and was found with a knife when detained five days later, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.District Judge Tim Devas imposed a 22-week prison term on jobless Hunter of Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, who admitted two counts of assault by beating and one of having a knife in public.He told the 35-year-old: "I view this very seriously indeed....
  
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• rsherdley published Taxi driver punched in row over chips

  10-02-2017 19:56
  
  A row over chips in a taxi ended with the driver being punched in the face, a court heard.David Smitheman denied he was eating a bag of chips when he was picked up in Heanor on March 4 last year.He insisted to his taxi driver he was actually munching a sweet. Then he started calling the driver names and was ordered out of the car in Heanor.Smitheman dropped his chips in the street.Read more: Slimming World makes legal challenge to Asda ready meals rangeThe driver tried to pick them up but was...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Shola Ameobi says old pal Notts County manager Kevin Nolan was...

  10-02-2017 19:49
  
  Shola Ameobi is giving chapter and verse on his arrival at Notts County when he briefly has to correct himself.He is talking about his old Newcastle United teammate Kevin Nolan, who he refers to as "Nobby" but in the next breath calls him "the manager".Clearly old habits die hard when it comes to players' nicknames, especially when you have shared the same dressing room like these two did at St James' Park.But even when you are friends, respect for positions of authority is...
  
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• stewartthorpe published Eric Pickles calls Gedling councillor anti-Semitic - but had got...

  10-02-2017 19:41
  
  The Conservative party has apologised after mistaking the leader of Gedling Borough Council for his political namesake and accusing him of anti-Semitism. In a letter seen by the Nottingham Post, Sir Eric Pickles wrote to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accusing Councillor John Clarke of anti-Semitism and calling on the party leader to suspend him. However, an updated version of the letter was later sent out referring to Councillor John Clarke of Black Notley Parish Council in Essex, who has been...
  
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• stewartthorpe commented Eric Pickles calls Gedling councillor anti-Semitic - but had got...

  10-02-2017 19:41
  
  The Conservative party has apologised after mistaking the leader of Gedling Borough Council for his political namesake and accusing him of anti-Semitism. In a letter seen by the Nottingham Post, Sir Eric Pickles wrote to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accusing Councillor John Clarke of anti-Semitism and calling on the party leader to suspend him. However, an updated version of the letter was later sent out referring to Councillor John Clarke of Black Notley Parish Council in Essex, who has been...
  
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• rsherdley published Woman attacked when ex-partner 'saw red' over new relationship

  10-02-2017 19:14
  
  A woman was attacked by her old flame who 'saw red' when he discovered her with a new love interest in her home, a court heard.She suffered a bruised rib, torn eardrum, split lip and bloody nose at the hands of Aaron Monnington on January 2 at 8pmThe 28-year-old, of Littleworth, Mansfield, was jailed for nine months for assault, causing bodily harm, and three months consecutively for common assault, when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court.Judge Staurt Rafferty QC told him on Friday: "If...
  
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• Nine-year-old girl mistakenly given heroin substitute methadone by pharmacist - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 19:00
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  Nine-year-old girl mistakenly given heroin substitute methadone by pharmacist
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  A nine-year-old girl was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre after a pharmacist mistakenly prescribed her methadone – a substitute for heroin used to treat recovering drug addicts. Ruby-Mai Bell, of Arkwright Walk, The Meadows, was supposed to be given ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Panthers aim to snap out of 'a lull' as Chris Lawrence...

  10-02-2017 18:57
  
  Nottingham Panthers hope to be boosted by the return of centre Chris Lawrence when they meet arch-rivals Sheffield Steelers on Saturday.And head coach Corey Neilson says having key players back will allow his team to play the kind of fast-paced ice hockey they have been striving for.Injuries and "fatigue" have hit Panthers hard in recent weeks, while Neilson admits their success in Europe, which saw the team lift the Continental Cup last month, has impacted on their Elite League...
  
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• MattJarram published Nine-year-old girl prescribed heroin substitute methadone by...

  10-02-2017 18:52
  
  A nine-year-old girl was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre after a pharmacist mistakenly prescribed her methadone – a substitute for heroin used to treat recovering drug addicts. Ruby-Mai Bell, of Arkwright Walk, The Meadows, was supposed to be given antibiotics for a water infection at a Nottingham pharmacy on Tuesday. Instead, there was a mix up of medicines, and she was handed methadone, a synthetic opiate, which has similar effects to heroin. Her mother, Donna Buckley, a care...
  
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• MattJarram published Nine-year-old girl mistakenly given heroin substitute methadone...

  10-02-2017 18:52
  
  A nine-year-old girl was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre after a pharmacist mistakenly prescribed her methadone – a substitute for heroin used to treat recovering drug addicts. Ruby-Mai Bell, of Arkwright Walk, The Meadows, was supposed to be given antibiotics for a water infection at a Nottingham pharmacy on Tuesday. Instead, there was a mix up of medicines, and she was handed methadone, a synthetic opiate, which has similar effects to heroin. Her mother, Donna Buckley, a care...
  
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• Nottmtails published Nottingham Forest will find a way to unleash their attacking...

  10-02-2017 18:43
  
  Nottingham Forest will consider tinkering with their formation in order to utilise more of their impressive attacking arsenal, says Gary Brazil. The Reds boss has added Ross McCormack, Zach Clough and Gboly Ariyibi to a list of forward options that already includes £5.5m man Britt Assombalonga, highly rated teenager Ben Brereton and established internationals Apostolos Vellios and Nicklas Bendtner. While many of those players could slot into the attacking three behind the lone striker...
  
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• JemmaPage published Over 20 percent of patients spent longer than four hours in...

  10-02-2017 18:42
  
  More than 20 percent of patients spent longer than four hours in the Queen's Medical Centre's emergency department last month. Figures – released to the Post by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital – show that 77.58 percent of attendees were transferred, admitted or discharged within four hours. It is less than the target of 95 percent, which was introduced by the Department of Health in June 2010, but just over one percent higher than the same...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Over 20 percent of patients spent longer than four hours in...

  10-02-2017 18:42
  
  More than 20 percent of patients spent longer than four hours in the Queen's Medical Centre's emergency department last month. Figures – released to the Post by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital – show that 77.58 percent of attendees were transferred, admitted or discharged within four hours. It is less than the target of 95 percent, which was introduced by the Department of Health in June 2010, but just over one percent higher than the same...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County striker Shola Ameobi believes fans can spark big...

  10-02-2017 18:08
  
  Shola Ameobi insists Notts County fans can inspire the Magpies to victory over Cheltenham as the club anticipates one of their biggest attendances of the season.The Magpies want supporters to be the 12th man for £12 as new owner Alan Hardy decided to slash ticket prices for the crucial League Two clash.The club is expected to attract more than 8,000 fans through the Meadow Lane turnstiles amid hope they can go level on points with the Robins, who are above them in the table.And Ameobi says
  
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• DanRobinson published Experian and East Midlands Trains named as two of UK's best...

  10-02-2017 18:05
  
  Experian and East Midlands Trains have been named as two of the UK's best employers in an independent ranking.The companies join the likes of Asda, DFS, Harrods and Santander in being certified by the Top Employers Institute, which includes 78 UK firms.Every year, the institute carries out research to identify leading employers across the world and recognises those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and who are...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Moving reunion of former Gedling Colliery miners leads to award...

  10-02-2017 18:01
  
  The organisers of a special event to mark the 25th anniversary of Gedling Colliery's closure have been nominated for a top award for their efforts.Mapperley Plains Social Club, formerly the Gedling Miners' Welfare, has been nominated in the Post's Pride of Gedling Awards in the outstanding community project category following the success of the event.Read more: Stunning new Arnold wedding venue wins praise for dedicated HazelGraham Tavner, 74, a former underground electrician at the pit who...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Norwich City striker Nelson Oliveira looking forward to...

  10-02-2017 17:56
  
  Nelson Oliveira is looking forward to a reunion with former club Nottingham Forest, having missed the chance of a City Ground return in September through injury. The Portuguese striker spent last season on loan with the Reds from Benfica and made a £5m move to Norwich City in the summer, but was sidelined when the Canaries won 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign.In his 24 appearances on the banks of the Trent, the 25-year-old netted nine goals and endeared himself to...
  
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• Barry_Cooper commented Norwich City striker Nelson Oliveira looking forward to...

  10-02-2017 17:56
  
  Nelson Oliveira is looking forward to a reunion with former club Nottingham Forest, having missed the chance of a City Ground return in September through injury. The Portuguese striker spent last season on loan with the Reds from Benfica and made a £5m move to Norwich City in the summer, but was sidelined when the Canaries won 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign.In his 24 appearances on the banks of the Trent, the 25-year-old netted nine goals and endeared himself to...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Central defence is where Danny Fox's future lies at Nottingham...

  10-02-2017 17:48
  
  Danny Fox does have a future playing in the centre of defence – because it is his natural position, says Nottingham Forest boss Gary Brazil. Fox, who has played the majority of his career at left-back, has again looked comfortable since slotting into the centre of the back four, just as he did towards the end of last season, when asked to perform the same role. The 30-year-old is likely to retain his place as Forest head to face Norwich this weekend, which would see him start his...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Amazing photos of riotous Manchester band Cabbage at The Bodega...

  10-02-2017 17:34
  
  Shane Meadows loving* Manchester punk quintet Cabbage, who are becoming one of the most talked about British bands of 2017, played The Bodega in Nottingham on Wednesday, February 8 and photographer SHAUN GORDON was there to capture the chaos* They said: "Shane Meadows. The man who can capture grey and make it so beautiful"
  
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• Red Bull Leipzig teenager ​Oliver Burke praises new signings at Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 17:19
  
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  Red Bull Leipzig teenager ​Oliver Burke praises new signings at Nottingham Forest
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  Oliver Burke believes Nottingham Forest have made good signings in the January transfer window, though the RB Leipzig teenager still finds the current plight of his former club somewhat upsetting. The 19-year-old Scottish sensation left the City Ground ...
  
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• DaveWhitfield commented Mum unhappy after teen sent home from school in make-up row

  10-02-2017 17:12
  
  A mum has criticised her 16-year-old daughter's school after the teen was sent home following a dispute about the amount of make-up she was wearing. Rachel Barr says her daughter Jazzmin Barr was excluded last week even though she was only wearing "a bit of foundation, eyebrow pencil, and highlighter". Outwood Academy Portland has a policy that make-up must be 'discreet'. It says it doesn't exclude pupils for wearing make-up, but that they will be excluded if they fail to tone tone it...
  
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• DanRobinson published Eddie Stobart lorries now have hi-tech gear made by Notts firm...

  10-02-2017 17:09
  
  Eddie Stobart lorry drivers will have access to hi-tech equipment in their cabs after the haulage giant installed technology made by a Nottinghamshire firm.Its entire fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles now uses an upgraded telematics system that includes in-cab, hard-wearing tablet devices supplied by Eastwood transport software company Microlise.The Microlise fleet performance and journey management software has been named Eddie Stobart Link, and will deliver enhanced driver support and...
  
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• Nottingham Contemporary exhibition of black British art in the 1980s is 'worthy and topical' - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 17:03
  
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  Nottingham Contemporary exhibition of black British art in the 1980s is 'worthy and topical'
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  Somewhere in The Place Is Here, an ambitious review of black British art of the 1980s, you will find a newspaper article by the late critic Brian Sewell, well known for his crisp, cold, haughty denunciations of most art created since the Renaissance ...
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Red Bull Leipzig teenager ​Oliver Burke praises new signings at...

  10-02-2017 16:57
  
  Oliver Burke believes Nottingham Forest have made good signings in the January transfer window, though the RB Leipzig teenager still finds the current plight of his former club somewhat upsetting.The 19-year-old Scottish sensation left the City Ground in the summer transfer window, for what was a record £13m deal north of the border.Since leaving in late August, Burke has watched from afar as Forest have found themselves struggling towards the bottom of the Championship. But he is...
  
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• MattJarram published Former soldier to run width of England to raise money for air...

  10-02-2017 16:47
  
  A Long Eaton man is raising money for the air ambulance after one of his best friends relied on the life-saving service.Adam White, 36, is supporting the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance by taking part in a 300 miles Coast to Coast Run. Last year his friend Jamie Broom, 36, of Skegness, fell down some stairs and was knocked unconscious. The situation turned out to be much more serious than first thought and Jamie was airlifted to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham. He went on
  
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• DanRobinson published Here's where the luxury packaging for your perfume comes from

  10-02-2017 16:37
  
  Packaging firm The Wilkins Group is launching a new arm to its business after a £600,000 investment in new machinery.The company, based in the Colwick Industrial Estate, has bought a specialist digital foiling and varnishing machine – the first of its kind to be introduced to the UK for the carton market – as well as renovated its showroom to create Fuse.The new division will provide luxury packaging with a premium finish that focuses on digital enhancements.It has been created
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham Contemporary exhibition of black British art in the...

  10-02-2017 16:29
  
  Somewhere in The Place Is Here, an ambitious review of black British art of the 1980s, you will find a newspaper article by the late critic Brian Sewell, well known for his crisp, cold, haughty denunciations of most art created since the Renaissance.Keith Piper, Black Assassin Saints,1987. Exhibition view, The Place Is Here, Nottingham Contemporary, 2017. Courtesy of Museums Sheffield. Photo Andy Keate. Writing for the Evening Standard in 1990, Sewell was tasked with reviewing an exhibition of..
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nominate now in the Nurse and Midwife of the Year Awards 2017

  10-02-2017 16:23
  
  They work tirelessly to help others without seeking recognition for their efforts – but now is YOUR chance to nominate the wonderful nurses and midwives who go that extra mile.The Nurse and Midwife of the Year Awards 2017 are now open to highlight those special people who show the very best of care and compassion on the city's wards and maternity suites.The Post has once again teamed up with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and our sponsor Nottingham Express Transit (NET) -.
  
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• ​12 fun things to do during half-term across Nottingham and beyond (and some are free) - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 16:19
  
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  ​12 fun things to do during half-term across Nottingham and beyond (and some are free)
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  Are you struggling to plan a list of entertaining activities to keep the kids busy during this half-term? Don't worry! VICTORIA ARAUJO has a few ideas... National Ice Centre. Head down to the National Ice Centre for a Family Silent Disco to keep the ...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad meets Andrew Strauss to discuss...

  10-02-2017 16:15
  
  Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad has met with England director of cricket Andrew Strauss to discuss the Test captaincy.Joe Root remains the clear favourite to replace Alastair Cook, who announced his resignation on Monday after four-and-a-half years, and a record 59 Tests, in charge.But Strauss indicated talks would be held with multiple candidates and discussions took place with Root, Broad and Ben Stokes on Thursday.The meetings, however, were more informal in their nature, with Strauss looking.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Gotham reacts to free tickets to see Batman at Legoland

  10-02-2017 16:15
  
  Gotham residents were 'thrilled' to wake up to free tickets to Legoland to celebrate the release of the Lego Batman film.The resort sent a letter out to all residents, inviting them to visit The Lego Batman Movie Days being held at the popular attraction in March. Parents and relatives of Gotham children were delighted with the gift when the Post paid the Nottinghamshire village a visit on Friday.Read more: Gotham residents to get free tickets to see Batman at LegolandFor Lynn Sparrow, Batman is
  
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• laurahammond published NUH to take on 50 new cleaners as it prepares for end of...

  10-02-2017 16:15
  
  Nottinghamshire University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is taking on 50 new cleaners just over a week after it announced
  that its contract with Carillion will end in April.The trust is recruiting
  for cleaning services assistants to work at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and
  Nottingham City Hospital.The jobs – graded at Band 1 – will pay an hourly rate of
  between £7.79 and £7.93, with enhancements for weekends and out of hours
  working. There are 11 shift patterns available and.
  
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• NottmPostEG published ​12 fun things to do during half-term across Nottingham and...

  10-02-2017 16:10
  
  Are you struggling to plan a list of entertaining activities to keep the kids busy during this half-term? Don't worry! VICTORIA ARAUJO has a few ideas... National Ice CentreHead down to the National Ice Centre for a Family Silent Disco to keep the little ones entertained as they skate along to a choice of chart and dance hits or children's sing a-long music while plugged into their headphones. It's on Saturday, February 11 between 2:30pm and 5pm. Tickets are available to pre-book now at a...
  
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• Trains cancelled due to fault between Nottingham and Newark - Nottingham Post

  10-02-2017 16:04
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  Trains cancelled due to fault between Nottingham and Newark
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  From around 2.15pm today (Friday, February 10), trains were disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system. UPDATE 5pm: Trains now running, but there will be some delays. #EMTUpdate: Nottingham-Grantham/Newark trains can run as normal now; ...
  ​Lincoln, Nottingham and Derby trains affected by signalling failure - delays for passengersLincolnshire Echoall 2 news articles »
  
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• DanRobinson published Car sun shades help Notts manufacturer to thrive - despite Brexit

  10-02-2017 15:50
  
  New manufacturing jobs are on the way at a Nottinghamshire firm that makes sun shades for cars after it moved into a new headquarters.Car Shades has trebled the size of its factory after relocating to a purpose-built 24,000 sq ft base in Bilsthorpe, new Newark.It gives the company space to grow, with up to four new positions expected to be created in addition to the current 11 staff.Managing director Steve Giles, a former operations manager who took over running the firm two years ago, said:...
  
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• isaacashe published Trains cancelled due to fault between Nottingham and Newark

  10-02-2017 15:29
  
  A signalling faultbetween Nottingham and Newark has led to major problems on the railways. From around 2.15pm today (Friday, February 10), trains were disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system. A number of trains are stranded on the tracks, currently unable to reach a station.
  Read more: Sunday parking charges to change - but city council won't say howEast Midlands Trains said vehicles on the Leicester/Lincoln/Grimsby, Newark/Nottingham/Matlock, Nottingham/Grantham/Skegness and...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj 'strongly considered' for...

  10-02-2017 15:00
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj will be 'strongly considered' for the USA's World Cup qualifiers next month.The 28-year-old American was largely excluded from the national team squad under former manager Jurgen Klinsmann.But new boss Bruce Arena says the Reds full-back is firmly in his thoughts for March's vital internationals.Asked if players based abroad who haven't been regulars in the past would find it more difficult to earn a call-up for the upcoming squad, Arena singled out Lichaj.
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj 'strongly considered' for...

  10-02-2017 15:00
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj will be 'strongly considered' for the USA's World Cup qualifiers next month.The 28-year-old American was largely excluded from the national team squad under former manager Jurgen Klinsmann.But new boss Bruce Arena says the Reds full-back is firmly in his thoughts for March's vital internationals.Asked if players based abroad who haven't been regulars in the past would find it more difficult to earn a call-up for the upcoming squad, Arena singled out Lichaj.
  
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• laurahammond published Disabled man sleeps in hallway over fear of being trapped in a...

  10-02-2017 15:00
  
  A disabled man is sleeping in his hallway because his bungalow has no back door and he fears he would be trapped in the event of a fire.Jonathan Shingler has cerebal palsy, and has limited mobility after suffering two strokes as a baby.The 47-year-old has been living alone in his bungalow – managed by Metropolitan housing services - in Colwick for just over a year, and has been asking for a back door to be installed ever since.But he said Metropolitan has refused his request to date and...
  
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