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• MattJarram published New scam in wake of Ransomware NHS attack

  26-05-2017 22:11
  
  Fraudsters pretending to be from Microsoft Windows are calling at Nottinghamshire houses in the wake of the Ransomware attack on the NHS, in order to steal their personal details.Nottinghamshire Police said this is the latest scam to hit the region labelled the 'Microsoft Support Telephone Scam' A caller will pretend to be from Microsoft and claim they are ringing customers to ensure that their computers are up to date with the correct software so they don't fall victim to the same attack that..
  
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• rodmalcolm published Neighbour banned from contacting woman after brandishing a gun in...

  26-05-2017 20:48
  
  A neighbour got a suspended jail term for brandishing a knife and gun during a campaign of "targeted racism."Polish-born Przemyslaw Kopacz, 38, made several visits to the home of a woman who lived nearby, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.The incidents went on for four days and Kopacz was convicted of racially aggravated threatening behaviour after denying the offence. He must stay away from the victim for five years or risk being locked up. David Miles, prosecuting, told the court:...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Neighbour banned from contacting woman after brandishing a gun in...

  26-05-2017 20:48
  
  A neighbour got a suspended jail term for brandishing a knife and gun during a campaign of "targeted racism."Polish-born Przemyslaw Kopacz, 38, made several visits to the home of a woman who lived nearby, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.The incidents went on for four days and Kopacz was convicted of racially aggravated threatening behaviour after denying the offence. He must stay away from the victim for five years or risk being locked up. David Miles, prosecuting, told the court:...
  
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• rodmalcolm published Beggar 'asked for money so his girlfriend could drink two bottles...

  26-05-2017 20:40
  
  Beggar Alan Brown hit the streets so his alcoholic girlfriend could drink two bottles of brandy daily.He told a court that she needed the liquor as part of her cure because it would be "dangerous" to stop boozing immediately.In a hand-written letter presented to Nottingham Magistrates' Court, Brown said: "She was always in trouble. Since meeting me, I have kept her out of trouble. "We are trying to sort it out. She was a bad alcoholic." A £50 fine for begging was...
  
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• Nottingham's Highfields Park welcomes pitch-and-putt golfers - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 20:14
  
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  Nottingham's Highfields Park welcomes pitch-and-putt golfers
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  This weekend you can take a few practice swings then set your shoulders and eye the next pin at Nottingham's biggest 18-hole opportunity outside the Wollaton Park and Bulwell golf clubs. But you can leave your woods and irons at home. A supplied putter ...
  Amazing new 18-hole adventure golf course opens today in NottinghamWest Bridgford Wireall 2 news articles »
  
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• MattDavies published Chesteshwar Pujara admits to nerves before hitting first...

  26-05-2017 20:10
  
  Cheteshwar Pujara has played in front of some of the most fanatical supporters in the world during his 48 Tests for India, but he admits to being nervous as he walked to the middle in front of a relatively sparse crowd on an English summer's morning at Trent Bridge. The 29-year-old made a mockery of any anxiety on his home debut for Nottinghamshire as he hit 112 on a strong first day against Gloucestershire on Friday. Notts closed on 357 for five after Pujara and Michael Lumb put on 185 for...
  
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• laurahammond published Surge in the number of mental health patients dying unexpectedly

  26-05-2017 19:54
  
  The number of mental health patients dying unexpectedly in Nottinghamshire has increased by 50 percent.Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported 113 'unexpected deaths' within its mental health services in 2016/17, up from 76 in 2015/16.The trust records any deaths not caused by a terminal illness, including suicide and natural deaths, as 'unexpected'.Nottinghamshire Healthcare, which provides mental health, learning disability and physical health services, reported a total of 617
  
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• Nottingham Post published Appeal court judges free mum jailed after child found walking the...

  26-05-2017 19:52
  
  A mother jailed after one of her children was found walking in the street covered in faeces has been freed by top judges on appeal.The boy, aged under 10, was spotted by passers by in 2014 and taken to his home - which was littered with dirty crockery and clothing.When asked by one woman where his mother was, the child answered: "She's always asleep".Social workers later arrived at the house to find the boy clean, but wearing only a coat with nothing underneath.The child and his...
  
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• New scam in wake of Ransomware NHS attack - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 19:29
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  New scam in wake of Ransomware NHS attack
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  Fraudsters pretending to be from Microsoft Windows are calling at Nottinghamshire houses in the wake of the Ransomware attack on the NHS, in order to steal their personal details. Nottinghamshire Police said this is the latest scam to hit the region ...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published My instincts told me I will be successful at Notts County says...

  26-05-2017 19:03
  
  Lewis Alessandra says his instincts told him he will be successful with Notts County after he became their latest summer signing. The Magpies have secured the Hartlepool forward on a two-year deal and will pay a five-figure fee for his services. Notts fended off serious competition from Port Vale to land the highly-rated attacker who scored nine goals for Pools last season and created another nine for his team-mates. With Notts having finished the season strongly under boss Kevin Nolan,...
  
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• Extra armed police sent to Nottinghamshire as a terror 'deterrent' - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 18:50
  
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  Extra armed police sent to Nottinghamshire as a terror 'deterrent'
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  Extra armed police officers are to be deployed to Nottinghamshire after the country's terror threat level was raised to critical. Nottinghamshire Police and other police forces in the East Midlands - Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Chesterwar Pujara and Michael Lumb hit centuries as Notts make...

  26-05-2017 18:36
  
  Michael Lumb and India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara hit centuries against Gloucestershire as Nottinghamshire made the most of surprisingly being asked to bat.The temperature at Trent Bridge reached 26 degrees Celsius on Friday as not a cloud was seen in the sky. Nonetheless, Gloucestershire captain Phil Mustard chose to bat, inflicting an arduous day on his team as Nottinghamshire meandered to 357 for five at the close of day one.The decision baffled plenty in the stands as a good number of...
  
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• laurahammond published Extra armed police sent to Nottinghamshire as a terror 'deterrent...

  26-05-2017 18:30
  
  Extra armed police officers are to be deployed to Nottinghamshire after the country's terror threat level was raised to critical. Nottinghamshire Police and other police forces in the East Midlands - Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire - will receive a number of additional armed officers to support existing policing staff. The extra officers, from the strategic policing reserve, will patrol public spaces across Nottinghamshire from Friday (May 26) in a bid to...
  
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• Village bus service cancelled as firm changes timetables ... - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 18:12
  
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  Bus users have criticised a decision to reduce services to number of Nottinghamshire towns and villages. Trentbarton is to make several changes to some of its ...and more »
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Will Evangelos Marinakis splash the cash? Will Jorge Grant stay?...

  26-05-2017 18:11
  
  The latest edition of our Nottingham Forest podcast sees focus turn to Jorge Grant and his future at the City Ground. Sarah Clapson and Leigh Curtis discuss what Reds boss Mark Warburton's plans might be for the midfielder and whether he could earn a place in the Forest first-team. The Reds are understood to have offered Grant a three-year deal, following his impressive loan spell at Notts County – but with the Magpies keen to have him back at Meadow Lane and Wigan Athletic also...
  
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• JHLewis published Nottingham's Highfields Park welcomes pitch-and-putt golfers

  26-05-2017 17:58
  
  This weekend you can take a few practice swings then set your shoulders and eye the next pin at Nottingham's biggest 18-hole opportunity outside the Wollaton Park and Bulwell golf clubs. But you can leave your woods and irons at home. A supplied putter is all you will need at Highfields Park Adventure Golf, the newly-landscaped pitch-and-putt challenge whose opening this weekend marks the latest stage of the upgrade of the popular park. Situated in Highfields Park off University Boulevard,...
  
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• Uni students will run Nottingham 10k to raise funds for Manchester - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 17:49
  
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  Uni students will run Nottingham 10k to raise funds for Manchester
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  Six Nottingham Trent University students will run the Nottingham 10k this weekend to raise money for the victims of the Manchester attack. Adam Davis, 21, Tom Beard, 21, James Ellis, 20, Max Hutchings, 21, Nick Luddington, 20 and Kieran Wright, 21, who ...
  
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• isaacashe published Village bus service cancelled as firm changes timetables

  26-05-2017 17:49
  
  Bus users have criticised a decision to reduce services to number of Nottinghamshire towns and villages.Trentbarton is to make several changes to some of its services from July 23, including the end of the Rushcliffe Village V2 due to 10 percent year on reduction in passenger numbers.The Nottingham to Bingham service will no longer run through Tollerton, Cotgrave, Cropwell Bishop, Langar, Barnstone, Granby, Elton, Orston, Aslockton and Whatton.It's also reducing the frequency of its services...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Consultation launched on plans to merge Chilwell schools

  26-05-2017 17:40
  
  A consultation on proposals to merge Meadow Lane Infant School and College House Primary School in Chilwell is now underway.The consultation is open until Sunday, June 4, and people can submit comments in support of, or objections to, the proposed new 630-place primary school. If it's given the go-ahead, the new school will be called The Lanes Primary School and operate from the existing buildings.Read more: Free pizza at city centre restaurant - and there's no catchMeadow Lane Infant School and
  
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• LynetteP published Take a look around Beeston's first gin bar - at Greek restaurant...

  26-05-2017 17:32
  
  Gin and gyros come together after a makeover at a Beeston restaurant. Greek eatery Yiannis has re-opened after a two-week revamp with a new backroom bar specialising in gin cocktails and traditional G&Ts with interesting tonics. It's good news for Beestonians in more ways than one. Not only has the town gained its first gin bar, it has saved the restaurant from an uncertain future because a year ago owner Yiannis Fragkantonis was on the verge of selling up. But a trip to London proved...
  
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• laurahammond published Man arrested over alleged social media comments

  26-05-2017 17:31
  
  A 35-year-old man has been arrested in relation to alleged comments made on social media.The man was arrested on suspicion of a Section 5 public order offence.Read more: Theresa May branded 'a threat' by crowd-funded campaignHe was due to be questioned by officers from Nottinghamshire Police on Friday (May 26).Read more: Trauma centre put on alert over Bank Holiday weekend terror riskA spokeswoman from Nottinghamshire Police said: "A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a...
  
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• HannahMitch published Uni students will run Nottingham 10k to raise funds for...

  26-05-2017 17:28
  
  Six Nottingham Trent University students will run the Nottingham 10k this weekend to raise money for the victims of the Manchester attack.Adam Davis, 21, Tom Beard, 21, James Ellis, 20, Max Hutchings, 21, Nick Luddington, 20 and Kieran Wright, 21, who are all in their second year at Nottingham Trent University, decided just this week to runin this Sunday's marathon.The students who live in Burns Street in the Arboretum area of Nottingham decided to take part after the attack, which happened...
  
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• laurahammond published Man, 43, charge following alleged assault in Clifton

  26-05-2017 17:16
  
  A man charged with causing actual bodily harm has appeared in court Danny O'Keefe, of Conway Road, Carlton, was arrested yesterday (Thursday, May 25) in connection with an alleged assault in Meadowvale Crescent, Clifton, at around 6.15 am that morning.Read more: Lifetime ban for man who left horse to die 'agonising death'The 43-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrate's Court on Friday (May 26).He was released on conditional bail to appear before the same court for trial on Friday, July...
  
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• NottmPostEG published Nottingham fashion students show off designs on the catwalk ahead...

  26-05-2017 17:15
  
  Blue and green must never be seen; just one of the old adages when it comes to fashion and dressing. The next generation of fashion designers from Nottingham Trent University have torn up the rule book and daubed it with neon coloured paint, as they showed off their wares on the catwalk at three shows in the Newton Building this week. Jen Thomas reports Chloe Myrants-WilsonThink sequinned jumpsuits in rainbow hues with pink faux hair hanging from the elbows, the brain child of Chloe...
  
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• Investigation launched into Nottingham city centre tram derailment - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 17:14
  
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  Investigation launched into Nottingham city centre tram derailment
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  An investigation into how a tram derailed in the centre of Nottingham has been launched. The incident happened at around.3.30pm yesterday (Thursday, May 25) in Old Market Square, when an empty tram was "performing a low speed manoeuvre" to head in ...
  Home News WATCH: Nottingham's longest serving tram driver 'never seen anything like' Old Market...Notts TVall 2 news articles »
  
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• rsherdley published Jail for sex offender who used secret camera to take pics of...

  26-05-2017 17:07
  
  A man has been jailed for more than five years after he subjected a young girl to sexual abuse and set up a secret camera to take pictures of her naked.Raval Mitzlaff, of Hucknall Close, Strelley, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court.The 38-year-old sexually assaulted her when she was just 11 years old.Judge Rosalind Coe QC, who sentenced Mitzlaff on Friday (May 26), said the child was "obviously confused and embarassed at the time" as she gave him 52 months for the assault.Read...
  
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• QMC trauma centre put on alert over Bank Holiday weekend terror risk - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 17:07
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  QMC trauma centre put on alert over Bank Holiday weekend terror risk
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  The East Midlands Trauma Centre at the QMC has been put on standby amid nationwide fears of further terrorist activity over the weekend and Bank Holiday Monday. It is one of 27 trauma sites across the county which has been contacted by NHS England ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published DH Lawrence Heritage Centre artefacts could be disposed of

  26-05-2017 17:04
  
  Artefacts that had been on display at a centre celebrating one of Nottinghamshire's most famous literary sons could be disposed of as part of a review. The curatorial team at the DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum has been looking at options for the future use of items which had been on display or in stores at the DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, which closed in April 2016. Options include the memorabilia being better looked after elsewhere or disposal. The team says the museum "tells a very...
  
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• Theresa May branded 'a threat' by crowd-funded campaign - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 16:30
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  Theresa May branded 'a threat' by crowd-funded campaign
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  A crowd-funding campaign has paid for a Nottingham city centre billboard declaring Theresa May is 'a threat'. A £65,000 national campaign has been launched across the UK by anti-austerity campaign group the People's Assembly. But despite 44 billboards ...
  
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• isaacashe published Theresa May branded 'a threat' by crowd-funded campaign

  26-05-2017 16:21
  
  A crowd-funding campaign has paid for a Nottingham city centre billboard declaring Theresa May is 'a threat'.A £65,000 national campaign has been launched across the UK by anti-austerity campaign group the People's Assembly.But despite 44 billboards in places including Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, no poster was planned for Nottingham – so the local branch launched a crowd-funder to raise the £2,000 needed.Read more: Raiders take £316,000 of laptops from...
  
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• Nottingham fashion students show off designs on the catwalk ahead of London Graduate Fashion Week - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 16:15
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  Nottingham fashion students show off designs on the catwalk ahead of London Graduate Fashion Week
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  Blue and green must never be seen; just one of the old adages when it comes to fashion and dressing. The next generation of fashion designers from Nottingham Trent University have torn up the rule book and daubed it with neon coloured paint, as they ...and more »
  
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• Nottingham fashion students show off designs on the catwalk ahead ... - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 16:15
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  Blue and green must never be seen; just one of the old adages when it comes to fashion and dressing. The next generation of fashion designers from ...and more »
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published 'I've joined one of biggest clubs in League Two', says Notts...

  26-05-2017 16:06
  
  Lewis Alessandra was thrilled to join "one of the biggest clubs" in League Two as he became Notts County's second signing of the summer. The Magpies paid an undisclosed fee to Hartlepool United to land the forward on a two-year deal, and he follows Terry Hawkridge through the door at Meadow Lane. Although Hartlepool were relegated to the National League last season, Alessandra scored nine goals and created another nine from his position on the right wing. Port Vale did try to...
  
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• Nottingham Forest's new kids on the block 'keep us older players on our toes', says David Vaughan - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 15:50
  
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  Nottingham Forest's new kids on the block 'keep us older players on our toes', says David Vaughan
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  David Vaughan expects Nottingham Forest's new kids on the block to keep the senior pros on their toes once again next season. The 34-year-old midfielder has just signed a new one-year deal with the Reds to keep him at the City Ground next season.
  
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• MattDavies commented Five reasons Nottingham Forest are a bigger club than Derby...

  26-05-2017 15:45
  
  Sky Sports have produced an ultimate league table for the last 50 years and it has Nottingham Forest finishing above Derby County. Here, the Post looks at five reasons why Forest are indeed a bigger club than their arch rivals.Every fan thinks their club is bigger than that of their arch rivals. That is the case with Derby County is seems. Earlier this week, our friends at the Derby Telegraph published five reasons why they think the Rams are bigger than the Reds. That was in response to...
  
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• Lewis Alessandra: Notts County sign Hartlepool United striker on two-year deal

  26-05-2017 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts County sign forward Lewis Alessandra from relegated Hartlepool United on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• JamesPallatt published Nottingham Forest's new kids on the block 'keep us older players...

  26-05-2017 15:27
  
  David Vaughan expects Nottingham Forest's new kids on the block to keep the senior pros on their toes once again next season. The 34-year-old midfielder has just signed a new one-year deal with the Reds to keep him at the City Ground next season. And, having seen the likes of Joe Worrall, Matty Cash, Ben Brereton and Jordan Smith impress in the first team this season, the former Wales international knows he – and the rest of the more experienced players in the squad – will have...
  
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• MOD Pizza in Nottingham to give out free 11-inch pizzas to ... - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 15:10
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  Nottingham pizza lovers can pick up a freebie - and there's absolutely no catch. To celebrate the first anniversary of MOD Pizza arriving in the UK, there are free ...and more »
  
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• MOD Pizza in Nottingham to give out free 11-inch pizzas to celebrate the company's first birthday - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 15:10
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  MOD Pizza in Nottingham to give out free 11-inch pizzas to celebrate the company's first birthday
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  Nottingham pizza lovers can pick up a freebie - and there's absolutely no catch. To celebrate the first anniversary of MOD Pizza arriving in the UK, there are free 11-inch pizzas all round - or salad if you want something healthier - on Wednesday May 31.and more »
  
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• LynetteP commented MOD Pizza in Nottingham to give out free 11-inch pizzas to...

  26-05-2017 15:10
  
  Nottingham pizza lovers can pick up a freebie - and there's absolutely no catch. To celebrate the first anniversary of MOD Pizza arriving in the UK, there are free 11-inch pizzas all round - or salad if you want something healthier - on Wednesday May 31. Unlike some restaurant giveaways, there is no limit on how many they have to give away, so you don't need to worry about being first in the queue at the eatery in Long Row. And you don't need a voucher or special codeword - simply turn up on the
  
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• isaacashe published Lorry and car collide on A1 near Newark

  26-05-2017 14:49
  
  The A1 near Newark is partially blocked following a collision. One lane is closed and there is queuing traffic due to the crash involving a lorry and a car on the A1 southbound. Only minor injuries have been reported, say Nottinghamshire Police.
  Read more: New picture released in hunt for missing Mansfield womanThe lane closure is between B6325 / Bathley Lane / Nelson Lane (South Muskham / Caunton Turn Off) and A17 / A46 (Newark Showground / Air Museum Turn Off). Traffic is reported back to...
  
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• Nottingham's newest property agency says national interest in city is ... - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 14:48
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  One of the biggest players in Lincolnshire's property market has moved into Nottingham – with the promise of bringing more investment into the city.and more »
  
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• Nottingham's newest property agency says national interest in city is high - Nottingham Post

  26-05-2017 14:48
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  Nottingham's newest property agency says national interest in city is high
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  One of the biggest players in Lincolnshire's property market has moved into Nottingham – with the promise of bringing more investment into the city. Pygott & Crone has opened an office at Gothic House, in Barker Gate, where it will mainly focus on its ...and more »
  
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• TracyWalker published Campaign continues to get Torvill and Dean knighthoods

  26-05-2017 14:30
  
  Nottingham ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were back on home turf as they showed support for another city role model. The pair, who are well-known for their stunning displays - most notably their iconic Bolero routine at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo - were at the Pakistan Centre in Woodborough Road during an event to show support for boxing coach Marcellus Baz and his bid to get a permanent home for his sessions. Chris, a former policeman who covered the...
  
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• isaacashe published New picture released in hunt for missing Mansfield woman

  26-05-2017 14:13
  
  Police have released a new photo of missing Mansfield woman Nikki Webster. Nikki Webster, 31, was last seen leaving her house in Mansfield on May 17. Nikki is described as being 5ft 7in, of a slim build, with long, straight brown hair with pink/purple streaks at the end. Read more: Brown Betty's is closing after 32 yearsShe was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms and a grey vest. Nikki also has a tattoo of Latin writing on the back of her neck and a tattoo of a shape on her right...
  
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• isaacashe commented Woman sought over use of stolen bank card

  26-05-2017 13:55
  
  A bank card stolen in a burglary was used several times in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, say police.Nottinghamshire Police say a bank card was taken from a vulnerable person in a burglary.It was then used in several fraudulent transactions in the Worksop and Doncaster areas.Read more: Image released after damage caused to gatesA picture has been released by officers of a woman they would like to talk to.A spokesman said: "Nottinghamshire Police are keen to speak to this woman in connection...
  
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• DanRobinson published Nottingham's newest property agency says national interest in...

  26-05-2017 13:37
  
  One of the biggest players in Lincolnshire's property market has moved into Nottingham – with the promise of bringing more investment into the city.Pygott & Crone has opened an office at Gothic House, in Barker Gate, where it will mainly focus on its growing commercial property department.The company, which also has an office in London, says it already knows of companies in the capital that are interested in moving into the city. Director Tim Downing, who will be one of four people...
  
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• isaacashe commented Lifetime ban for man who left horse to die 'agonising death'

  26-05-2017 13:10
  
  A man who left his pet to die an 'agonising death' after failing to attend to him for several months has been given a lifetime ban on keeping horses. Magistrates said Simon Nall "showed no remorse" over Storm's death as they handed out a lifetime ban, an 18-week prison sentence suspended for two years, 250 hours of unpaid work, a three-month curfew order and costs of £400 and a £115 victim surcharge. The 20-year-old, of Clarence Road, Long Eaton,had admitted failing...
  
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• NottmPostEG commented 11 of the best beer gardens in Nottinghamshire - and some further...

  26-05-2017 13:00
  
  The sun's out and it's positively sweltering - so quick, make the most of it and get yourself down to a beautiful beer garden with a pint of the cold stuff.It would be rude not to - especially with the forescast looking increasingly grim after today. So, what makes a good real ale pub beer garden apart from the obvious? An inviting space with comfortable surroundings, possibly quirky, and with floral attire, and a little bit more than few wooden bench sets thrown onto a slab of tarmac or...
  
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• MattJarram published Jermaine Jenas goes back to school in Clifton for awards evening

  26-05-2017 12:59
  
  Former footballer Jermaine Jenas returned to his Clifton roots to hand out awards to students who had excelled academically and within sport and the arts.Jermaine, who grew up in Clifton,– a former England footballer and now Match of the Day pundit - shared the presenting honours with Lilian Greenwood, the Labour candidate for Nottingham South who has held the seat since 2010. The event was held at Farnborough Academy on Thursday, May 25.Read More: New £3.2m bridge to be built near..
  
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