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• Tributes to Nottingham schoolboy, 13, found dead as cops quiz mum, 36, who HOSTED the sleepover on suspicion of ... - The Sun

  02-03-2017 23:53
  
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  Tributes to Nottingham schoolboy, 13, found dead as cops quiz mum, 36, who HOSTED the sleepover on suspicion of ...
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  A MUM has been arrested after a boy of 13 died of an overdose and another lad was left in a coma following a sleepover with her son. The dead boy, Josh Clark, is feared to have taken painkiller tramadol. Cops found him unconscious at his friend's house ...
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• laurahammond published Biscuit spread recalled over fears it contains metal

  02-03-2017 21:45
  
  Batches of a biscuit spread are being recalled over fears the product may contain small pieces of metal.Lotus Bakeries UK Ltd is recalling six batches of Lotus Biscoff Crunchy Biscuit Spread.A notice posted on the Food Standards Agency website warns that the pots may contain pieces of metal, which could represent a safety risk to those who eat the spread.Read more: Drunk mum with child assaulted officersAnyone who has brought a 380g sized pot of the spread from the affected batches is advised...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented 'Absentee ownership' at Nottingham Forest from Fawaz Al Hasawi...

  02-03-2017 21:19
  
  Nottingham Forest were "very hard" to do business with over Henri Lansbury, according to Aston Villa. The 26-year-old midfielder left the Reds for Villa Park for £3m during the January transfer window. But the Villains' chief executive Keith Wyness says it was not a straightforward deal because of "a bit of absentee ownership" at the City Ground from Fawaz Al Hasawi. Al Hasawi was in talks to sell Forest to American millionaire John Jay Moores when Villa made...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Confusion over police car on 999 call led to crash and ban for...

  02-03-2017 21:09
  
  Two women crashed amid confusion caused by a police car on a 999 call - and one failed a breath test, a court heard. That led to a 22-month ban for Esther Collier, who pleaded guilty to driving with 80 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35. Nottingham magistrates heard that a police officer was using his blue lights and siren while driving along Watnall Road, Hucknall at 9pm on February 13. Lee Shepherd, prosecuting, said: "There seems to be some...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Trust has been key to strong defensive partnership, says Notts...

  02-03-2017 20:20
  
  Notts County defender Elliott Hewitt is relishing his centre-back partnership with Haydn Hollis and says "trust" has been key to their performances. The defenders have been excellent in their last two games which have seen the Magpies record clean sheets in the draw against Yeovil Town and victory over high-flying Plymouth. They are likely to keep the returning Richard Duffy on the bench for Saturday's trip to Stevenage as Notts look to go six games unbeaten. And Hewitt says he...
  
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• laurahammond published Could Nottingham get a new A&E department?

  02-03-2017 20:18
  
  A new state-of-the-art emergency department could be created at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) as part of a purpose-built trauma centre.QMC is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and its emergency department consistently sees 550 patients on a daily basis - sometimes 600 - despite only being designed for 350.Hospital bosses have started developing plans to create urgent and emergency treatment facilities that would better meet demand now and in the future.It comes after urgent and emergency
  
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• laurahammond commented Could Nottingham get a new A&E department?

  02-03-2017 20:18
  
  A new state-of-the-art emergency department could be created at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) as part of a purpose-built trauma centre.QMC is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and its emergency department consistently sees 550 patients on a daily basis - sometimes 600 - despite only being designed for 350.Hospital bosses have started developing plans to create urgent and emergency treatment facilities that would better meet demand now and in the future.It comes after urgent and emergency
  
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• Could Nottingham get a new A&E department? | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 20:14
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  A new state-of-the-art emergency department could be created at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) as part of a purpose-built trauma centre. QMC is celebrating its ...and more »
  
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• laurahammond published Nottingham reacts to plans for a new emergency department

  02-03-2017 20:11
  
  Plans to upgrade the emergency department at Queen's Medical Centre have been welcomed by people across the city.Chris Leslie, Labour MP for Nottingham East, and Lilian Greenwood, Labour MP for Nottingham South, support the plans to expand and upgrade the emergency facilities.Mr Leslie raised the issue with Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt during a debate in the House of Commons on Monday, January 9.At the time, he said: "Patients at Nottingham's QMC emergency department are waiting on average...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Hildeberto Pereira 'bright' in training for Nottingham Forest...

  02-03-2017 20:08
  
  Hildeberto Pereira has returned to training for Nottingham Forest this week after suffering a shoulder problem. The on-loan Benfica player picked up the injury during the Under-23s clash with Hull City last month, being given oxygen as he left the pitch. Reds boss Gary Brazil had hoped to include the versatile Portuguese in the squad which claimed a goal-less draw at Wigan Athletic last weekend, but Pereira was not fit enough to play. Having impressed on the training pitch, though, it...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Drunk mum with child assaulted officers

  02-03-2017 19:59
  
  A woman got a £565 bill and a lecture after drunkenly lurching around a chilly street with a child in her care. The episode was caught on CCTV and Marta Teos, 26, shoved two police support workers after being arrested, Nottingham magistrates heard on Thursday.Presiding magistrate Alan Siddons told her: "Your behaviour was the height of irresponsibility. It was compounded by the fact that you assaulted those who were trying to assist you."The court heard that the incident happened...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Drunk mum with child assaulted officers

  02-03-2017 19:59
  
  A woman got a £565 bill and a lecture after drunkenly lurching around a chilly street with a child in her care. The episode was caught on CCTV and Marta Teos, 26, shoved two police support workers after being arrested, Nottingham magistrates heard on Thursday.Presiding magistrate Alan Siddons told her: "Your behaviour was the height of irresponsibility. It was compounded by the fact that you assaulted those who were trying to assist you."The court heard that the incident happened...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest still short of defensive options for Brighton...

  02-03-2017 19:55
  
  Nottingham Forest welcome promotion-chasing Brighton and Hove Albion to the City Ground on Saturday. Here's our look ahead to the Championship clash, including the latest Reds team news. Team newsNottingham Forest remain short of options in defence, with Matt Mills (groin), Michael Mancienne (hamstring) and Jack Hobbs (foot) all ruled out of Saturday's clash with Brighton and Hove Albion. The Reds had hoped Mills and Mancienne might have been fit for last weekend's trip to Wigan...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Stevenage boss Darren Sarll won't 'sit on his throne' and admire...

  02-03-2017 19:40
  
  Stevenage boss Darren Sarll insists he will not be "sitting on his throne" and admiring his side's progress under his leadership.Boro moved into the play-off positions in League Two with a resounding 4-1 victory over Leyton Orient on Saturday, and are hoping to extend a fabulous run when they host Notts County on Saturday.Six wins in the last seven has given them to a chance of making the play-offs, and left them an outside bet to gatecrash the top three.It has been a fine turnaround...
  
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• Nottingham Forest to make decision on Greek goalkeeper next week - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 19:39
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  Nottingham Forest to make decision on Greek goalkeeper next week
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  Nottingham Forest will make a decision next week whether to sign a Greek goalkeeper currently on trial at the club. With Stephen Henderson ruled out for the season with an Achilles injury and Vladimir Stojkovic struggling with a shoulder problem, the ...
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• rodmalcolm commented Drunk granddad fell asleep at the wheel

  02-03-2017 19:34
  
  A drunk granddad was locked up for six weeks after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing as he drove up Carlton Hill.His 4X4 hit a parked van, pushing it into another stationary vehicle at 5.30pm on February 13, a court heard on Thursday.Michael Begg, 53, had just downed eight pints in a pub after an argument with his "childhood sweetheart." He got a three-year driving ban.Read more: Man had part of ear bitten off in fight outside Baa BarPresiding magistrate Alan Siddons said Begg's...
  
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• laurahammond published Devastated family pays tribute to 'loving young boy'

  02-03-2017 19:34
  
  A devastated mum has paid tribute to her "precious" 13-year-old son who died on Tuesday, describing him as a 'loving young boy'.Josh Clark was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to an address in Sloan Drive, Bramcote, just before 1am on Monday, February 27, but died the following day.His mum Samantha Annabelle said: "Josh was my precious and youngest son. We all loved him so dearly and his loss will be felt by all of his family and friends.Read more: Man had...
  
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• laurahammond commented Devastated family pays tribute to 'loving young boy'

  02-03-2017 19:34
  
  A devastated mum has paid tribute to her "precious" 13-year-old son who died on Tuesday, describing him as a 'loving young boy'.Josh Clark was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to an address in Sloan Drive, Bramcote, just before 1am on Monday, February 27, but died the following day.His mum Samantha Annabelle said: "Josh was my precious and youngest son. We all loved him so dearly and his loss will be felt by all of his family and friends.Read more: Man had...
  
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• rsherdley published Neighbour rescued two children after man started fire

  02-03-2017 19:32
  
  Brave Andrew Horbury went the extra mile to come to the rescue of a neighbour when her ex-partner set fire to an outhouse.Not only did he pull the man out of the burning building, he extinguished the fire and restrained him.At a commendation ceremony to mark his actions and those of others, Mr Horbury said he also ensured his neighbour got out of her home safely and carried her two children outside on June 18 last year.Read more: Bus driver praised by judge for helping woman in 'frenzied...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest to make decision on Greek goalkeeper next week

  02-03-2017 19:25
  
  Nottingham Forest will make a decision next week whether to sign a Greek goalkeeper currently on trial at the club. With Stephen Henderson ruled out for the season with an Achilles injury and Vladimir Stojkovic struggling with a shoulder problem, the Reds are keen to bring in some back-up for youngster Jordan Smith. Markos Vellidis is understood to be the man they are looking at, with the 29-year-old a free agent after leaving Greek Super League side PAOK Salonika at the end of...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published A six-hour trek from hell, but it proved to be valuable in Notts...

  02-03-2017 19:20
  
  Notts County travel to Stevenage this weekend on the back of a brilliant win over Plymouth on Tuesday night. It proved to be the journey from hell on the way back, but it was put to good use by boss Kevin Nolan, as Leigh Curtis reports.It was around four in the morning when the team coach finally arrived back at Meadow Lane after one of the most arduous journeys of the season. With two different junctions of the M5 being shut for overnight roadworks, the subsequent diversions facing Notts...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fascinating film of Raleigh's glory days to be screened

  02-03-2017 19:11
  
  The story of one of Nottingham's most famous industrial brands is to be told in a TV documentary to be screened later this month.Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story, will trace the history of the great cycle maker from humble beginnings in a Victorian back street to the biggest bicycle manufacturer in the world.Read more: See what working at Raleigh in the 1960s was REALLY likeFor over a century, the company was known for its simple and practical bikes, built to last a lifetime. For generations,
  
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• Ian Storey-Moore remembers his time with Tommy Gemmell at Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 19:07
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  He may have only spent just over a year at Nottingham Forest, but Tommy Gemmell certainly made an impression at the City Ground. As the football world mourns the death of the 73-year-old ex-Scotland international, his former team-mate at Forest Ian ...and more »
  
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• Barry_Cooper published Ian Storey-Moore remembers his time with Tommy Gemmell at...

  02-03-2017 19:00
  
  He may have only spent just over a year at Nottingham Forest, but Tommy Gemmell certainly made an impression at the City Ground. As the football world mourns the death of the 73-year-old ex-Scotland international, his former team-mate at Forest Ian Storey-Moore recalls just what it was like to have a member of the Lisbon Lions within their ranks. Ex-Red Storey-Moore told the Post: "He was a real character, Tommy. "It's a real sad loss, he was a real nice, funny guy. You could...
  
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• rsherdley published Bus driver praised by judge for helping woman in 'frenzied...

  02-03-2017 18:56
  
  A bus driver has been praised by Nottingham's top judge after he disarmed a man battering a woman with a wooden baton.Simon Lennane, driving for Stagecoach in Mansfield, saw the attack unfold at the roadside and stopped his bus of 20 passengers.The 47-year-old, who lives in the town, and two passengers managed to wrestle the aggressor to the ground and restrain him until police arrived.The woman suffered a broken jaw.At Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, the Recorder of Nottingham, Gregory...
  
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• laurahammond published Nottinghamshire man raises awareness of rare disease

  02-03-2017 18:45
  
  A Nottinghamshire man is raising awareness of a rare debilitating muscle weakening disease.Peter Graves, of Farnsfield, was diagnosed with ocular myasthenia at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in late 2014.The 81-year-old went to the doctors after experiencing double vision and was sent to QMC for further tests.Ocular mysathenia is a form of myasthenia and affects around 12,000 people in the UK. The condition is life-changing and often starts with double vision and drooping eyelids. It can also...
  
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• laurahammond commented Nottinghamshire man raises awareness of rare disease

  02-03-2017 18:45
  
  A Nottinghamshire man is raising awareness of a rare debilitating muscle weakening disease.Peter Graves, of Farnsfield, was diagnosed with ocular myasthenia at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in late 2014.The 81-year-old went to the doctors after experiencing double vision and was sent to QMC for further tests.Ocular mysathenia is a form of myasthenia and affects around 12,000 people in the UK. The condition is life-changing and often starts with double vision and drooping eyelids. It can also...
  
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• JemmaPage published Students to host charity week in memory of young rugby star who...

  02-03-2017 18:29
  
  Two university sports clubs will be hosting a charity week to raise money in memory of a young rugby star who died of cancer. Former Nottingham Trent University student Zac Forskitt died last March after a battle with a cancerous tumour on his chest and a rare form of leukaemia The 20-year-old's family set up BacZac campaign, which has since raised thousands of pounds and awareness of his condition. Now Zac's former club, NTU Cricket, and the university's athletics club have joined...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Gary Brazil working hard to put foundations in place at...

  02-03-2017 18:27
  
  Nottingham Forest host Brighton and Hove Albion at the City Ground on Saturday. Reds boss Gary Brazil says it will be a good test for his side against high-flying opposition. Putting foundations in place is nothing new for Gary Brazil. In his role as academy chief he has, after all, been laying the groundwork for Nottingham Forest's future, working with the club's up-and-coming talent. His focus now though, is providing a platform for the first team to build upon. Regardless of how long...
  
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• Are these the best restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs outside Nottingham city centre? - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 18:17
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  Are these the best restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs outside Nottingham city centre?
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  The desire for cracking food and drink, with good service to boot, doesn't have to mean a trip into Nottingham cith centre. The suburbs and rural retreats have just as much to offer. The out of town category in the 2017 Nottinghamshire Food and Drink ...and more »
  
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• LynetteP published Are these the best restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs outside...

  02-03-2017 18:14
  
  The desire for cracking food and drink, with good service to boot, doesn't have to mean a trip into Nottingham cith centre. The suburbs and rural retreats have just as much to offer. The out of town category in the 2017 Nottinghamshire Food and Drink Awards has been flooded with entries for spots worth getting in the car or hopping on a bus to visit.The residents of Sherwood are spoilt with buzzing independently-run spots for eating and drinking, dotted along Mansfield Road. Joining the...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Who will fill Michael O'Connor void for Notts County at...

  02-03-2017 18:04
  
  Notts County travel to Stevenage on Saturday for a game between two in-form sides. Here, Magpies writer Leigh Curtis gives you the lowdown on the team news, the tactics and the key battles. Team news Notts County will be without midfielder Michael O'Connor for the trip to Stevenage as the skipper begins his two-match ban. The Northern Irishman picked up his 10th booking of the season in the 1-0 victory at Plymouth on Tuesday night. Kevin Nolan isn't short of options as to who can replace...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Who will fill Michael O'Connor void for Notts County at...

  02-03-2017 18:04
  
  Notts County travel to Stevenage on Saturday for a game between two in-form sides. Here, Magpies writer Leigh Curtis gives you the lowdown on the team news, the tactics and the key battles. Team news Notts County will be without midfielder Michael O'Connor for the trip to Stevenage as the skipper begins his two-match ban. The Northern Irishman picked up his 10th booking of the season in the 1-0 victory at Plymouth on Tuesday night. Kevin Nolan isn't short of options as to who can replace...
  
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• DanRobinson published New Specsavers store in Notts town creates 12 jobs

  02-03-2017 17:50
  
  Twelve jobs have been created at a new Specsavers store in Eastwood – as its franchise owner grows her portfolio within the company.The shop, which opened this week, is run by Ilkeston Eyecare Limited, one of the opticians' longest-serving franchisees.Ilkeston Eyecare, founded by Krishna Parmar in 1990, also operates outlets in Beeston and Long Eaton.Its latest business was launched after securing a £250,000 loan from HSBC to assist in fitting out the new Specsavers store, based in..
  
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• BT is looking for new apprentices in Nottingham | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 17:49
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  BT has created eight apprenticeship roles in Nottingham – including hi-tech jobs in cyber security and software development. It is part of a drive by the telecoms ...and more »
  
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• DanRobinson published BT is looking for new apprentices in Nottingham

  02-03-2017 17:39
  
  BT has created eight apprenticeship roles in Nottingham – including hi-tech jobs in cyber security and software development.It is part of a drive by the telecoms giant to equip young people with the skills and training needed to meet the challenges of a changing job market.Across the East Midlands, it is recruiting for 40 apprentices and graduates, with other positions including customer service, finance and vehicle maintenance.Owen Moody, chairman of BT's East Midlands regional board,...
  
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• DanRobinson published The Apprentice star Fran Bishop on how she was forced out of...

  02-03-2017 17:37
  
  Frances Bishop is best known for finishing third in last year's series of The Apprentice. But the 25-year-old, who was born and raised in Nottinghamshire, also runs a growing children's clothing retail business, Pud!, with stores in Newark and Doncaster. But she says she has learned the hard way – and ahead of the first revaluation of business rates in seven years coming into force on April 1, she talks about being forced to close her first shop in Nottingham due to high costs.Before I was
  
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• laurahammond published Man and woman arrested on child sex charges

  02-03-2017 17:28
  
  Police have arrested two people as part of an investigation into allegations of 'non-recent' sexual exploitation of children.A man and a woman, both of Ravenshead, were arrested on Thursday, March 2.Read more: Family claim radiator exploded at Stapleford homeThe man, 54, was arrested on suspicion of rape and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.The woman, 31, was arrested on suspicion of the aiding and abetting of rape and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Who is Nottingham Forest trialist Markos Vellidis?

  02-03-2017 17:28
  
  Greek goalkeeper Markos Vellidis is understood to be on trial at Nottingham Forest. Here, we take a look at the 29-year-old. Vellidis has been at six clubs in Greece in his career. He started out at Greek giants Panathinaikos in 2005, but left three years later without playing a match for Oi Prasinoi. Loaned out to Greek third division sides Koropi (2006-2007) and Diagoras (2007-08), he signed permanently for Diagoras in 2008, spending two seasons in Rhodes.
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• rsherdley published Judge bans shopkeeper after she sold food past use-by date

  02-03-2017 17:26
  
  A shopkeeper has been banned from managing any food business after she was selling goods by past use-by dates.Elita Zvingule, 54, of Newgate Lane, Mansfield, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court.A judge said she did not just have a slack attitude, but had been reckless, having been warned twice about selling products past the use-by date. Sentencing her to a 12-month community order with a requirement that she complete 100 hours of unpaid work, Judge John Burgess said that he could see how...
  
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• PaigeIngram20 published Waitrose take calorie controlled crisps too far

  02-03-2017 17:23
  
  Crisps are one of the nation's favourite snacks, but for one Waitrose customer the tasty treat left a lot to be desired. Helen Abbott of Charnwood Grove, Hucknall ordered her weekly Waitrose shopping via online supermarket Ocado on Wednesday, March 1.Among the items was a six-pack of Waitrose own-brand unsalted LoveLife crisps.The supermarket chain describes the product as "calorie controlled" and "reduced fat" but Mrs Abbott was stunned when she discovered there was only...
  
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• JemmaPage commented Sports Direct owner buys lingerie brand Agent Provocateur

  02-03-2017 17:20
  
  Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has slipped into the lingerie market by acquiring struggling retailer Agent Provocateur. The billionaire businessman – who owns the sports retailer, which has its headquarters in Shirebrook – picked up the firm via a pre-pack administration. The pre-pack process involves a pre-arranged buyer cherry-picking the best assets of a firm at a knockdown price immediately after its collapse.Read more: Notts dog massage clinic provides 'life-changing'...
  
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• Chris Cohen: Nottingham Forest midfielder wants new contract

  02-03-2017 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Chris Cohen wants to sign a new contract when his current deal runs out in the summer.
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham's Top Talent 2017: The Zaporozhian Cossacks

  02-03-2017 17:02
  
  Many overactive children are told off, or made to sit down and be quiet. Not so for Davy Yates, the energetic leader of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. At the age of 10 he was taught Cossack dancing by a Ukrainian teacher of his who thought it would be a good outlet for the active youngster. Now 44 and a father of two, he's glad his excess energy was put to good use. The Zaporozhian Cossacks consists of a team of twenty or so dancers dotted all over the country and they are in high...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented TV licence fee to rise in April

  02-03-2017 16:49
  
  TV licence fees will rise for the first time in seven years.Viewers will see an increase of £1.50 to £147 and will start on April 1.The change is being made in line with inflation and will increase over the next five years.Read more: Food company to shut Notts factory putting hundreds of jobs at riskCivil servant Claire Johnson thinks the service is still worth the money.The 50-year-old, of Bulwell, said: "Paying for Sky costs around £50 per month on some packages and you...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham's Top Talent 2017: Lady Rose

  02-03-2017 16:34
  
  Lady Rose are a five-piece covers band from Nottingham, who have only been together for a month or so but they're already playing parties and weddings regularly. They're booked to play at Bingham Festival later this year too.
  Singer Joanne Lovatt admits she forgot the band had entered the Nottingham's Top Talent 2017 competition... but she had a good excuse - Joanne is the mum of 5-year-old twins.The teaching assistant from Wilford has always loved singing but it took meeting guitarist James...
  
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• EllieCullen published No wider risk to public following report of serious sexual...

  02-03-2017 16:29
  
  Police have reassured the public that they do not believe there is a wider risk to the community following a report of a serious sexual assault.A number of police vehicles were spotted in the Canning Circus area of the city last night (Wednesday), with an area around the entrance to the burial ground taped off.An ambulance was also spotted and access was restricted from the site's main entrance on Alfreton Road.Read more: Police cordon in Canning Circus following a 'serious sexual assault'Today,
  
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• UK's largest drive-in cinema is coming to Nottingham's Ikea (well, the car park anyway) - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 16:18
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  UK's largest drive-in cinema is coming to Nottingham's Ikea (well, the car park anyway)
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  The UK's largest drive-in cinema is on a tour of the UK over the Easter holidays and it will be setting up in the car park at Giltbrook Shopping Park, home to IKEA, TK Maxx, Boots, Next, Laura Ashley and Decathlon. The Moonlight Drive-in Cinema has yet ...
  
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• McDonald's delivery service could be launched in Nottingham - Nottingham Post

  02-03-2017 16:16
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  McDonald's delivery service could be launched in Nottingham
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  The American chain wants a delivery service in its five biggest markets around the world. It plans to expand its delivery services to five countries - the UK, US, France, Germany and Canada. McDonald's already provides a delivery service in China and ...and more »
  
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• JoJo bows: The tween craze being banned from a classroom near you

  02-03-2017 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huge hair bows are big business thanks to a YouTube star, but some schools don't want to see them.
  
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