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• MattDavies published Billy Root steps out of shadow of brother and 'best player in...

  10-05-2017 23:00
  
  Until the last few weeks, Billy Root was in danger of being solely known as Joe Root's brother, who would forever be in his shadow.That might always be the case to some degree given Billy says his older sibling is already a cricket legend.However, he is starting to make his own mark on the game having been handed his first run in the Nottinghamshire side this summer.After toiling on the second team circuit and churning out runs for Leeds/Bradford MCCU, the 24-year-old admits it was only in the..
  
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• rodmalcolm published Masseur filmed female clients 'for his own protection'

  10-05-2017 22:21
  
  A masseur told a court that he made intimate films of his female clients to protect himself from false complaints. Iraq War veteran Matthew Yates adopted the policy after setting up the business under another name, a jury heard.The 38-year-old said that he felt insecure when he became a masseur. He had been seeing a counsellor for anxiety and depression. He advertised on Gumtree and then Facebook, using the business name "Chris Parker Mobile Massage Therapist" from around...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Women who sold fake Benefit make-up on eBay 'thought it was...

  10-05-2017 20:35
  
  Dodgy make-up arrived in Nottingham from China - and left two women facing a judge over illicit sales of £45,647.The pair appeared before city magistrates who were told that mascara was wrongly sold as a genuine product of the Benefit Cosmetics Company.They claimed to be unaware it was not the real thing and items were marketed for between £3.75 and £6.98 each on Ebay. But the current price in one high street chain is £19.50, the court heard. The case was taken up...
  
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• MattJarram commented Prime Minister Theresa May talks knife crime on visit to...

  10-05-2017 20:30
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May is supportive of Nottinghamshire Police's plans to look at rolling out restorative justice for victims of knife crime and their perpetrators. The former Home Secretary, who was on the campaign trail in Mansfield today, said that the approach can have a "huge impact" on changing offenders' behaviours.The restorative justice approach works by bringing the victim and offender together to talk, which the police has said could be beneficial to all those...
  
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• Grave of Jersey teen who survived concentration camps found

  10-05-2017 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relatives of Frank Le Villio found out about the grave's discovery on the radio.
  
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• Grave of Jersey teen who survived Bergen-Belsen found

  10-05-2017 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relatives of Frank Le Villio found out about the grave's discovery on the radio.
  
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• laurahammond published Payout for woman who lost her sense of smell and taste after...

  10-05-2017 18:54
  
  A woman who sustained life-changing injuries when she was hit by an out of control car at a Nottinghamshire retail park has been handed a six-figure payout.Andrea Gregory, who lives in Nottingham, suffered a serious brain injury that caused her to lose her sense of smell and taste when she was hit by a car at Victoria Retail Park, in Netherfield, on February 23, last year.The 43-year-old had the day off work and had decided to go shopping when the incident happened.She had just got out of her...
  
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• Nottmtails published 'There is a brighter future to come under Warburton' says Forest...

  10-05-2017 18:50
  
  The Warburton Way suits the players Nottingham Forest already have in the dressing room – and was one of the reasons why Michael Mancienne was keen to remain at the City Ground.The defender believes the Reds can have a positive future under the former Brentford and Rangers boss, who guided the club to Championship safety while still asking them to play positive, passing football.There was a nervy finish to the campaign as Forest only secured their second-tier status with victory over...
  
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• Nottmtails commented 'There is a brighter future to come under Warburton' says Forest...

  10-05-2017 18:50
  
  The Warburton Way suits the players Nottingham Forest already have in the dressing room – and was one of the reasons why Michael Mancienne was keen to remain at the City Ground.The defender believes the Reds can have a positive future under the former Brentford and Rangers boss, who guided the club to Championship safety while still asking them to play positive, passing football.There was a nervy finish to the campaign as Forest only secured their second-tier status with victory over...
  
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• Conrad Logan: Mansfield Town sign goalkeeper from Rochdale

  10-05-2017 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town sign goalkeeper Conrad Logan from League One side Rochdale on a free transfer.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Would Matt Green would be a good signing for Notts County? Listen...

  10-05-2017 18:32
  
  Notts County have confirmed they are in favour of retaining Premier League B teams in the Checkatrade Trophy next season.The club announced they were content to keep the 64-team format which saw 16 Premier League academy sides join the competition last term. The only other clubs to join them in keeping B teams so far are Luton and Oldham.Alan Hardy wants to keep Premier League B teams in the Checkatrade Trophy.Read more: We haven't ignored fans over Checkatrade Trophy insists Alan...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Would Matt Green would be a good signing for Notts County? Listen...

  10-05-2017 18:32
  
  Notts County have confirmed they are in favour of retaining Premier League B teams in the Checkatrade Trophy next season.The club announced they were content to keep the 64-team format which saw 16 Premier League academy sides join the competition last term. The only other clubs to join them in keeping B teams so far are Luton and Oldham.Alan Hardy wants to keep Premier League B teams in the Checkatrade Trophy.Read more: We haven't ignored fans over Checkatrade Trophy insists Alan...
  
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• laurahammond published Four men arrested over theft from lorry on M1 released by police

  10-05-2017 18:24
  
  Four men arrested on suspicion of theft from a lorry have been released pending further investigation.The men were arrested early on Tuesday (May 9) morning after Leicestershire Police received a call from a driver reporting that his lorry had been broken into at services on junction 21a of the M1 in Leicestershire.Officers from the East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) responded and followed a transit van and car.Read more: Four men arrested after report of theft from lorry on...
  
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• Nottmtails published Quality not quantity can be the key to Nottingham Forest success

  10-05-2017 18:22
  
  Mark Warburton has hinted that there will be plenty of players heading for the City Ground exit this summer, with only three or four quality additions coming in - Garry Birtles explains why that is exactly the right path for Nottingham Forest to take.It was a different era, with different demands, in different conditions. But I remain certain that one thing has not changed since we were fortunate enough to enjoy those successful days under Brian Clough.There is still huge value to be had in...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Rob Milsom believes Notts County will target a top three finish...

  10-05-2017 18:16
  
  Rob Milsom believes Notts County will aim for a top three finish next season as he set his sights on a promotion push. The club's player of the season is out of contract in the summer but is set to win a new deal on the back of some excellent performances. Boss Kevin Nolan is hoping Milsom will be a key man in his midfield next season and put pen to paper on a new contract. And the player himself says the club's aim next season should be challenging for a top three position.Rob...
  
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• laurahammond published 'Sometimes we have to say it's okay to not be okay' says...

  10-05-2017 18:03
  
  A firefighter who was diagnosed with depression wants more people to speak out about their mental health battles.Kevin Tedds, crew manager at Stapleford Fire Station, overcame his illness with the help of his colleagues and thinks it's vital that more people open up about how they are feeling.The 37-year-old said: "I think people think firefighters are tough and strong and immune to all these things. We have to be. We see some horrible things from people on fire to drowning, but sometimes...
  
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• LynetteP published Crumbs - it's Real Bread Week so who sells the best bread in...

  10-05-2017 17:55
  
  Few things smell as good as freshly baked bread and we're lucky in Nottingham to have so many local bakers to celebrate during Real Bread Week. The annual celebration bigs up those artisan bakers, who get up at the crack of dawn to knead their dough and make fresh batches of good quality loaves every day. It might cost a bit more than your mass-produced supermarket bread. And it certainly won't last as long because it doesn't contain any artificial preservatives. But it tastes so much better,...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Kevin Nolan and Notts County can grow and progress together'

  10-05-2017 17:50
  
  Kevin Nolan has made such an impact at Meadow Lane, in a short space of time, that Garry Birtles already has high hopes for next season. But, while any success might have bigger clubs eyeing Nolan in the future, Birtles hopes that manager and club can grow and progress naturally together.Such has been the impact of Kevin Nolan in a short space of time at Notts County, that you already start to fear other clubs higher up the food chain might start to look at him, if he can continue his success...
  
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• JonPritchard published Delays building on M1 due to broken down vehicle

  10-05-2017 17:41
  
  A broken down lorry is causing delays on the M1 during rush hour.The vehicle was stranded on the left-hand lane in the area of the motorway which is currently down to two lanes due to roadworks.Traffic was beginning to build up at around 4.30pm between junction 25 and 24a heading southbound.Read more: Theresa May says 'candidates did nothing wrong' following election expenses probeThe vehicle was removed shortly after 4.30pm - but Highways England warned drivers to expect delays.Highways England
  
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• LynetteP published Prosecco with 75 percent less sugar now on sale in Nottingham

  10-05-2017 17:23
  
  This is the best news prosecco lovers will hear today - a glass of bubbles with 75 percent less sugar than normal prosecco.That's even less sugar than Skinny Prosecco which launched last year in pizza chain Zizzi and Italian wine cafe Veeno in the city centre.
  And in answer to the question everyone is asking...Yes, despite less sugar Gancia leggero prosecco has the same alcohol content of 11.5 percent. While it won't help you shift the pounds it is about as virtuous as you can get when...
  
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• When does the Luminarium open at Nottingham Lakeside Arts as part of the Wheeee! Festival? - Nottingham Post

  10-05-2017 17:20
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  When does the Luminarium open at Nottingham Lakeside Arts as part of the Wheeee! Festival?
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  The giant walk-through inflatable structure that has been a fixture of Nottingham's Wheee! Festival will be opening soon. And it's another new one from Architects of Air, who are celebrating 25 years of creating Luminaria for events around the world ...
  
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• NottmPostEG published When does the Luminarium open at Nottingham Lakeside Arts as part...

  10-05-2017 17:10
  
  The giant walk-through inflatable structure that has been a fixture of Nottingham's Wheee! Festival will be opening soon.And it's another new one from Architects of Air, who are celebrating 25 years of creating Luminaria for events around the world.This year's structure is called Albesila and it will opening on Monday, May 29, as part of Wheee! 2017, the Festival of International Children's Theatre and Dance at Nottingham Lakeside Arts.It will be in place until Sunday, June 4.Architects of Air..
  
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• Nottmtails published Final day goal heroes Britt Assombalonga and Chris Cohen vital...

  10-05-2017 17:00
  
  Garry Birtles expects Britt Assombalonga to grab the goals and the headlines for Nottingham Forest next season, but also believes Chris Cohen can be an equally important influence for Mark Warburton's side, as they look to improve on a disappointing season in the Championship.In football terms, there can be no higher praise than having somebody of the calibre of Stuart Pearce describe you as "one of the most professional players I have ever worked with". I was a little surprised...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Final day goal heroes Britt Assombalonga and Chris Cohen vital...

  10-05-2017 17:00
  
  Garry Birtles expects Britt Assombalonga to grab the goals and the headlines for Nottingham Forest next season, but also believes Chris Cohen can be an equally important influence for Mark Warburton's side, as they look to improve on a disappointing season in the Championship.In football terms, there can be no higher praise than having somebody of the calibre of Stuart Pearce describe you as "one of the most professional players I have ever worked with". I was a little surprised...
  
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• DaveWhitfield published When is the general election postal vote deadline?

  10-05-2017 16:44
  
  There are a number of ways in which you can vote for in the upcoming general election on June 8.You can vote in person at a polling station; you can apply for a postal vote; or you can choose a proxy vote, where you appoint another person to vote on your behalf.First of all, you need to be registered to vote. You need to register by May 22, and you can find all the details about how to do this here. (You may already well be registered to vote - if you're unsure, you can check by contacting...
  
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• The new 'conservatory village' that provides inspiration for your home - Nottingham Post

  10-05-2017 16:43
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  The largest 'conservatory village' in Nottingham has been created after an independent home improvements firm refurbished its show site in a £100,000 project. Stormclad carried out an extensive renovation and extension to its retail space within ...
  
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• isaacashe published 35 cars damaged by fire at Nottinghamshire scrapyard

  10-05-2017 16:34
  
  A major blaze tore through a Nottinghamshire scrapyard in the early hours of the morning.Fire crews from Mansfield, Edwinstowe and Ashfield were called to the facility in Vale Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, at around 1.30am today (Wednesday, May 10).Some 35 cars were severely damaged in the fire.Read more: Human remains found at Arnold building site next to churchCrews wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel, a water relay and a water bowser to dowse the flames.The brigade had tackled the fire.
  
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• Nottingham city centre bar Sinatra's closes after council eviction notice - Nottingham Post

  10-05-2017 16:33
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  Nottingham city centre bar Sinatra's closes after council eviction notice
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  A city centre bar and restaurant has closed suddenly after being issued with a temporary eviction notice by Nottingham City Council. Shutters were drawn over the entrance to Sinatra's, in Chapel Bar, today (Wednesday, May 10) after it was said to have ...
  
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• When is the Nottingham Beach opening in Old Market Square in 2017? - Nottingham Post

  10-05-2017 16:31
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  When is the Nottingham Beach opening in Old Market Square in 2017?
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  You get a taste of the summer sunshine and the Old Market Square fills up with lunching office workers, paddling kids and lounging teenagers. The jackets and jumpers are off and the sunglasses go on. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham city centre bar Sinatra's closes after council...

  10-05-2017 16:25
  
  A city centre bar and restaurant has closed suddenly after being issued with a temporary eviction notice by Nottingham City Council.Shutters were drawn over the entrance to Sinatra's, in Chapel Bar, today (Wednesday, May 10) after it was said to have breached its tenancy agreement with the council.Wine glasses and menus were still on the table – and umbrellas hung from a hat stand inside the doorway – this afternoon but there appeared to be no one inside the independent venue, which.
  
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• DanRobinson commented Nottingham city centre bar Sinatra's closes after council...

  10-05-2017 16:25
  
  A city centre bar and restaurant has closed suddenly after being issued with a temporary eviction notice by Nottingham City Council.Shutters were drawn over the entrance to Sinatra's, in Chapel Bar, today (Wednesday, May 10) after it was said to have breached its tenancy agreement with the council.Wine glasses and menus were still on the table – and umbrellas hung from a hat stand inside the doorway – this afternoon but there appeared to be no one inside the independent venue, which.
  
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• Barry_Cooper published When is the Nottingham Beach opening in Old Market Square in...

  10-05-2017 16:20
  
  You get a taste of the summer sunshine and the Old Market Square fills up with lunching office workers, paddling kids and lounging teenagers. The jackets and jumpers are off and the sunglasses go on. So when will be able to do that in comfort instead of sitting on those granite steps? In a deckchair or with a beer in hand?In other words, when is the Nottingham Beach opening?Well, there's no need to dig out the bucket and spade just yet, as it's designed to run during the school holidays.It'll be
  
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• Matt Green: Mansfield striker among 11 released by Stags

  10-05-2017 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker Matt Green is among 11 players released by Mansfield Town, with Lee Collins also leaving.
  
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• DanRobinson published The new 'conservatory village' that provides inspiration for your...

  10-05-2017 16:03
  
  The largest 'conservatory village' in Nottingham has been created after an independent home improvements firm refurbished its show site in a £100,000 project.Stormclad carried out an extensive renovation and extension to its retail space within Brookfields Garden Centre, in Mapperley.The newly-revamped centre, the largest of its kind in the city at more than 3,000 sq ft, features six new state-of-the-art conservatories laid out in a "village" style.Visitors can walk around the...
  
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• No charges over 2015 Conservative battle bus cases

  10-05-2017 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Conservatives say the "political motivated, unfounded complaints... wasted police time".
  
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• JonPritchard commented Theresa May says 'candidates did nothing wrong' following...

  10-05-2017 15:35
  
  Theresa May has defended Conservative candidates following a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service not to bring any charges over alleged electoral fraud in the 2015 general election. Mrs May visited Richard Herrod Centre, in Carlton, this afternoon and said the Conservative candidates in the last election did nothing wrong.
  The CPS had been considering files submitted by 15 police forces across England - including Nottinghamshire - in relation to activities surrounding Tory campaigning in...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Matt Green set to spark transfer race after being released by...

  10-05-2017 15:15
  
  Matt Green was a high-profile casualty of Mansfield Town's failure to reach the League Two play-offs as the Stags announced their retained list. The 13-goal forward has been surprisingly released by boss Steve Evans, who has also let 10 other players leave the club. Green was the subject of much transfer speculation earlier in the season having had a fine start to the campaign. There was talk that he was close to agreeing a new contract with the Stags last October, but it never...
  
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• isaacashe published A38 blocked due to crash involving minibus and car

  10-05-2017 15:04
  
  A main road through Nottinghamshire is blocked following a crash this afternoon.At around 12.25pm today (Wednesday, May 10), Nottinghamshire Police were called to the A38 Kings Mill Road East in Sutton-in-Ashfield, near the junction with Station Road.Read more: Human remains found at Arnold building site next to churchA minibus and a car had collided. No injuries were reported following the crash, but an oil spillage has forced the road to remain shut while a clean-up operation and recovery work
  
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• Nottingham Forest: EFL assess Olympiakos owner Evangelos ... - BBC - BBC Sport

  10-05-2017 14:58
  
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  The EFL are assessing a takeover bid for Nottingham Forest by Evangelos Marinakis, who faces match-fixing allegations in Greece.
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• Nottingham Forest: EFL assess Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis takeover bid

  10-05-2017 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EFL are assessing a takeover bid for Nottingham Forest by Evangelos Marinakis, who faces match-fixing allegations in Greece.
  
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• isaacashe published Fences stolen from Nottinghamshire country park

  10-05-2017 14:44
  
  A number of fence panels and wire fences have gone missing from a popular Nottinghamshire country park.Gedling Country Park noticed that boundaries near the lagoon at the Lambley Lane entrance to the green space had been taken yesterday (Tuesday, May 9).Read more: Human remains found at Arnold building site next to churchA spokesman said: "Did you see anything?"A number of wooden panels and wire fencing have been stolen from the country park.Read more: Police station set to make way...
  
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• What have you learned from your local pub? | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  10-05-2017 14:25
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  What has your local pub taught you down the years? There's a good chance you now have an extensive knowledge of what European countries brew the best ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham Post published What have you learned from your local pub?

  10-05-2017 14:19
  
  What has your local pub taught you down the years?There's a good chance you now have an extensive knowledge of what European countries brew the best craft beers. The quiz machine probably taught you who won the FA Cup in 1872. And you might well have discovered everything you never asked about the price of inflation from the old regular who is always propping up the bar. But has your local pub ever taught you why the universe exists? Or how the human brain functions? Or whether or not our...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Nottinghamshire man faces jail after bribing Buckingham Palace...

  10-05-2017 14:13
  
  A Nottinghamshire man bribed a manager of the Royal palaces in exchange for lucrative contracts, a court has heard.Bernard Gackowski, of Widerpool Hall, Keyworth, paid money to Ronald Harper who was in charge of maintaining Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St James' Palace and Windsor Castle.The work was funded by the Civil List, now called the Sovereign Grant, and came straight out of taxpayer's pockets.Over the course of six years, Gackowski, 64, paid Harper, also 64, more than...
  
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• karenantcliff published Here's what you can rent in Nottingham for £400 pcm or...

  10-05-2017 14:07
  
  So you want to rent in Notts but just how much property will your hard earned cash get you? Here are six homes that you can rent for £400 pcm or under.Grove Road, Lenton: £365 pcmFor £365 per calendar month you can rent this one-bedroom unfurnished second floor flat.You'll get a lounge/ kitchen with cooker, bedroom and a separate bathroom.Being offered to rent by Tanners in Nottingham, for details and viewing call 0115 958 6586.
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• HannahMitch published Five burglaries in one week in Mapperley Park

  10-05-2017 14:07
  
  Five burglaries have been reported in Mapperley Park over the past week.
  Police have confirmed that properties in five residential roads have been affected by a recent spate of break-ins.Thieves have targeted properties in Esher Grove, Shirley Road, Tavistock Drive, Villa Road and Zulla Road.Read more: Gang of youths attack man in IIkestonA car and electrical items were stolen from the homes in Shirley Road after thieves got into the property through the back door at around 5.45am on...
  
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• isaacashe published Vacant Arnold shop could get a tanning parlour makeover

  10-05-2017 14:01
  
  An empty shop in Arnold could become a sunbed shop and tanning parlour if the council gives the go-ahead.A change of use application has been submitted for the store at 52 Rolleston Drive, which was last used as a betting shop.Read more: Human remains found at Arnold building site next to churchThe shop, which is currently empty, has permission for use as retail, but an application has been made to Gedling Borough Council to use the premises as a sunbed shop with tanning beds.The new use would..
  
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• Man stopped by police in Nottingham jailed for string of thefts - Nottingham Post

  10-05-2017 13:50
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  Man stopped by police in Nottingham jailed for string of thefts
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  A 35-year-old Derbyshire man who was stopped by police in Nottingham has been jailed after admitting a string of thefts. Christoper Lees, of Chapel Street, Kilburn, was charged with going equipped to steal after he was stopped by police in Nottingham ...
  
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• HannahMitch published Calls for speed bumps be removed in Clifton

  10-05-2017 13:49
  
  A Clifton councillor has called for speed bumps on two main roads in Clifton to be removed to encourage more people to shop in the area. Andrew Rule, the Conservative councillor for North Clifton, suggested removing the bumps on Farnbrough Road and Green Lane "to increase the appeal of shops" in Clifton at a council meeting on May 8.It comes after plans to build a new Lidl, 24 apartments, retail units and restaurants on the the Fairham House site in Green Lane were given the go-ahead...
  
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• isaacashe published Phillip Schofield offers £1,000 reward to find missing lamb...

  10-05-2017 13:31
  
  A £1,000 reward has been put up to find an orphaned lamb and her border collie companion missing in Nottinghamshire - by TV star Phillip Schofield.Yesterday, the animal pals' owners Natalie Haywood and Jordan Knight made a desperate appeal for anyone who had seen the unusual pair to get in touch.And the plea has gone national after the family appeared on This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.Mum-of-two Natalie appeared through a live video-link with a plea to help find..
  
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