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• MattDavies published Alex Hales will go from Lord's to Grantham after celebrating his...

  01-07-2017 21:37
  
  Alex Hales is set to go from Lord's to Grantham next week after smashing a procession of records in Notts Outlaws' Royal London One Day Cup final win at Lord's.Hales struck an unbeaten 187 from 167 balls as Notts chased down 298 to win by four wicketswith 14 balls to spare against Surrey.That represented the highest score in a one day game at Lord's, the highest in a one day final and his best career score.He also holds England's individual one day record and is the only Englishman to hit a...
  
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• MattDavies commented Alex Hales will go from Lord's to Grantham after celebrating his...

  01-07-2017 21:37
  
  Alex Hales is set to go from Lord's to Grantham next week after smashing a procession of records in Notts Outlaws' Royal London One Day Cup final win at Lord's.Hales struck an unbeaten 187 from 167 balls as Notts chased down 298 to win by four wicketswith 14 balls to spare against Surrey.That represented the highest score in a one day game at Lord's, the highest in a one day final and his best career score.He also holds England's individual one day record and is the only Englishman to hit a...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Thousands of travelling fans made it a special day, says...

  01-07-2017 21:17
  
  Victorious captain Chris Read paid tribute to the thousands of fans who travelled to watch Notts Outlaws win the Royal London One Day Cup at Lord's, declaring their support the making of a "special" day. More than 3,500 supporters travelled from Nottingham to the capital, making their voices heard throughout. And they were rewarded with a gripping spectacle as Notts beat Surrey by four wickets with 2.1 overs to spare. Read played a central part in that win, hitting 58 as he formed...
  
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• laurahammond published Daredevils feast on burger topped with world's hottest chilli

  01-07-2017 20:12
  
  Flushed and dripping with sweat, a bunch of brave volunteers took on the challenge of eating a burger topped with the world's hottest chilli.More than a dozen contestants took part in the annual Deathray challenge at Annie's Burger Shackrestaurant in the Lace Market on Saturday (July 1).The standard Deathray is usually served with American-style cheddar cheese, jalapenos, onions and peppers, slathered in pure hot chilli paste and topped with a whole grilled scotch bonnet chilli.Read more:...
  
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• One-Day Cup final: Alex Hales breaks Lord's record as Nottinghamshire beat Surrey

  01-07-2017 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Hales hits 187 not out, the highest score in a Lord's final, as Nottinghamshire beat Surrey to win the One-Day Cup.
  
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• MattDavies published Alex Hales scores HIGHEST knock in a Lord's final as Notts...

  01-07-2017 19:00
  
  Alex Hales produced the innings of a lifetime with a virtuoso performance as Notts Outlaw's beat Surrey at Lord's to lift the Royal London One Day Cup.The England hit 187 off 167 balls in Notts' total of 298 for six as they won by four wickets with 2.1 overs to spare in what was effectively two man two man chase.Eclipsing his 171 for England against Pakistan last year, it was his career best score, the highest List A score on the ground and the highest score in a one day final.In the context of.
  
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• One-Day Cup final - Surrey v Nottinghamshire: Alex Hales reaches record score at Lord's

  01-07-2017 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the moment Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales breaks the record for the highest-ever individual score in a county final at Lord's.
  
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• GemmaToulson published Watch what happens when we try the new chocolate pizza from...

  01-07-2017 18:14
  
  When it comes to choosing a pizza topping, cheese or pepperoni are more typical choices than the latest offering from Domino's.It has launched a new Lotta-Choco pizza which features a six-inch dough base topped with melted milk chocolate.Domino's is recommending that the dessert - which comes in at 204 kcal per serving - is intended to be shared between four people.Louise Butler, a spokesperson for Domino's, said: "We're delighted to add the new Lotta-Chocca pizza to our menus, as it makes...
  
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• laurahammond published Charity 'girly get together' to support terminal cancer patients

  01-07-2017 18:03
  
  A pub Ladies Night featuring 'Butlers in the Buff', prosecco and music will raise money to revamp hospital rooms used by terminally ill cancer patients and their families.The Elwes Arms, in Carlton, will host the charity night on Friday, July 14, in aid of Nottingham City Hospital's Fraser Ward, which treats female cancer patients.Nurses Rhiannon Kirwan-Thomas and Amy Bell, who both work on the ward, wanted to raise money to make end of life care more comfortable for patients and their...
  
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• laurahammond published Missing girl, 15, was last seen four days ago

  01-07-2017 16:26
  
  Police have launched an appeal for information about a teenager who has been missing for four days.Mischa Bennett-Nugent, 15, was last seen in Sherwood on Tuesday (June 27) afternoon.Read more: 'Hunters' are almost out of time to 'catch' Jay McGuinessShe is described as being 5ft 5in tall and of a slim build. She has shoulder length dark brown curly hair and brown eyes.Mischa was last seen wearing casual looking jeans and a black top. She usually carries a large grey handbag.Read more: Woman...
  
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• laurahammond published 'Hunters' are almost out of time to 'catch' Jay McGuiness

  01-07-2017 15:37
  
  A team of 'hunters' have just 24 hours left to find Nottinghamshire's Jay McGuiness, who continues to evade capture after almost two weeks 'on the run'.The Newark-born Strictly Come Dancing winner is taking part in a popular TV show, called Hunted, in which people try to disappear for two weeks, while being pursued by a specialist team trained in modern surveillance methods.The 26-year-old has gone 'on the run' with former bandmate from The Wanted, Siva Kaneswaran, as part of a special TV...
  
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• GemmaToulson published National Lottery results: Winning Lotto numbers for Saturday July...

  01-07-2017 15:32
  
  Find out if you're a winner later tonight when the draw results are streamed live on Facebook after 8.30pm.Tonight's jackpot is £5.4m.To get the jackpot - or a share of it - players must match all six of the main numbers in the Lotto draw.Read more:Woman with suspected rats nest under her house says entire home 'smelled like a morgue'The numbers range from one to 59, and tickets cost £2.The National Lottery draw results will be streamed live on Facebook tonight. Ticket sales close...
  
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• JamesPallatt published Alan Smith will go from beating Barcelona in Nou Camp to Notts...

  01-07-2017 15:09
  
  Notts County's Alan Smith helped Manchester United Legends beat Barcelona in a charity match at the Nou Camp on Friday – and was then quickly brought back down to earth by his Magpies' team-mate Elliott Hewitt! Smith played the full 90 minutes for the Red Devils in Spain, against the likes of Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, as they won 3-1 thanks to goals from Jesper Blomqvist, Karel Poborsky and Dwight Yorke. And after the final whistle Hewitt pointed out on Twitter the 36-year-old former...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Alan Smith will go from beating Barcelona in Nou Camp to Notts...

  01-07-2017 15:09
  
  Notts County's Alan Smith helped Manchester United Legends beat Barcelona in a charity match at the Nou Camp on Friday – and was then quickly brought back down to earth by his Magpies' team-mate Elliott Hewitt! Smith played the full 90 minutes for the Red Devils in Spain, against the likes of Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, as they won 3-1 thanks to goals from Jesper Blomqvist, Karel Poborsky and Dwight Yorke. And after the final whistle Hewitt pointed out on Twitter the 36-year-old former...
  
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• MattDavies published Samit Patel and Steven Mullaney shine as Notts Outlaws set 298 in...

  01-07-2017 15:07
  
  Notts Outlaws will need 298 runs to win the Royal London One Day Cup after Surrey made 297 for nine at Lord's.After choosing to bat, Surrey built their innings around Mark Stoneman, who carried his bat for 144 runs on the day he was left out of England's Test squad.It was a disastrous start for Notts – and a below par fielding effort in general - as Riki Wessels dropped Jason Roy at first slip off the very first ball of the match, before Steven Mullaney (two for 50) put Stoneman down at...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published High demand sees Nottingham Forest given even MORE tickets for...

  01-07-2017 15:05
  
  High demand for Nottingham Forest's pre-season clash with neighbours Notts County has led to more tickets being made available for Reds fans. And more than 4,000 of them will be at Meadow Lane next month to watch Mark Warburton's side take on the Magpies. On Thursday, Forest were given a third allocation of tickets, and now another 348 are up for grabs, which will take the total number available up to 4,302. Notts owner Alan Hardy tweeted: "NFFC now sold over 4,000 tickets for the...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented High demand sees Nottingham Forest given even MORE tickets for...

  01-07-2017 15:05
  
  High demand for Nottingham Forest's pre-season clash with neighbours Notts County has led to more tickets being made available for Reds fans. And more than 4,000 of them will be at Meadow Lane next month to watch Mark Warburton's side take on the Magpies. On Thursday, Forest were given a third allocation of tickets, and now another 348 are up for grabs, which will take the total number available up to 4,302. Notts owner Alan Hardy tweeted: "NFFC now sold over 4,000 tickets for the...
  
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• laurahammond published Main road reopens after crash

  01-07-2017 14:49
  
  Update: the road has now reopened A main road in Strelley has been closed in both directions following a crash.The crash happened outside Asda on Strelley Road on Saturday (July 1) afternoon.Read more: Long waiting times at QMC's A&E after 'extremely busy' morningAccording to traffic management site Inrix, Strelley Road is closed in both directions between Beechdale Road and Wigman Road.Collision reported on Strelly Road B60004, please be aware this may create delays.—...
  
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• laurahammond published Buses diverted after crash in Strelley

  01-07-2017 14:49
  
  Drivers have been warned to expect delays following a crash on a road in Strelley. The crash happened on Strelley Road on Saturday (July 1) afternoon.Read more: Long waiting times at QMC's A&E after 'extremely busy' morningCollision reported on Strelly Road B60004, please be aware this may create delays.— NottinghamTravelwise (@NottmTravelwise) July 1, 2017Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is diverting its Orange 35 service while the crash is being dealt with.Read more: McDonald's...
  
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• KitSandeman published Hundreds enjoy start of Steinton Festival in the sun

  01-07-2017 14:46
  
  Hundreds of people headed to the Sneinton Festival Family Fun Day today (Saturday, July 1) to enjoy good food and music in the sunshine.A host of activities were on offer in and around the Greenway Centre, with everything from yoga for toddlers to spray painting, and circus skills.Three free event is part of a huge range of activities for the Sneinton Festival, with events happening throughout the month.Tomorrow afternoon there's a gala day at Colwick Woods, with a magician, birds of prey, pet..
  
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• KitSandeman published Hundreds enjoy Sneinton Festival in the sun

  01-07-2017 14:46
  
  Hundreds of people headed to the Sneinton Festival Family Fun Day today (Saturday, July 1) to enjoy good food and music in the sunshine.A host of activities were on offer in and around the Greenway Centre, with everything from yoga for toddlers to spray painting, and circus skills.Three free event is part of a huge range of activities for the Sneinton Festival, with events happening throughout the month.Tomorrow afternoon there's a gala day at Colwick Woods, with a magician, birds of prey, pet..
  
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• JamesPallatt published Goalkeeper linked to Nottingham Forest joins Championship rivals...

  01-07-2017 14:28
  
  Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald has joined Leeds United, after being linked with Nottingham Forest. The Reds were reportedly one of several Championship clubs interested in the 27-year-old German, but he has signed a three-year deal at Elland Road. And he said: "I'm very happy to be here, this is a huge club with so much history and tradition, it is amazing to have signed.
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• JamesPallatt commented Goalkeeper linked to Nottingham Forest joins Championship rivals...

  01-07-2017 14:28
  
  Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald has joined Leeds United, after being linked with Nottingham Forest. The Reds were reportedly one of several Championship clubs interested in the 27-year-old German, but he has signed a three-year deal at Elland Road. And he said: "I'm very happy to be here, this is a huge club with so much history and tradition, it is amazing to have signed.
  Read more: Forest target Barrie McKay urged to LEAVE Rangers and not rot in Ibrox reserves"We have...
  
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• laurahammond commented Eighty-year-old trees cut down over fears they could fall over

  01-07-2017 14:01
  
  Fourteen 'rotting' trees lining a road in Sneinton are being cut down over fears that they could fall over.Nottingham City Council cut down the 80-year-old trees in Sneinton Boulevard this week after discovering that their roots are rotting.Read more: Home owners 'moving from area' as fly tipping takes over streetPassers-by have raised concerns about the tree felling but a council spokesman pledged to replace them.He said: "We are in the process of felling 14 trees along Sneinton Boulevard...
  
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• GemmaToulson published McDonald's plans to revamp Notts restaurant

  01-07-2017 14:00
  
  McDonald's wants refurbish its restaurant in Lincoln Road, Newark.The fast food giant is seeking permission to install a new "folded roof" concept, comprising of aluminium cladding. The company also wants to build extensions and relocate the entrance of the restaurant.Read more: Mum-of-one loses half her body weightMcDonald's has also applied for planning permission to add an additional drive thru booth and reconfigure parking bays to accommodate the extensions.The application has been...
  
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• laurahammond commented Long waiting times at QMC's A&E after 'extremely busy'...

  01-07-2017 13:35
  
  People are being asked to only visit the the Queen's Medical Centre's A&E in a real emergency after an unusually busy morning has led to long waiting times. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has said that the emergency department was already dealing with more than 60 patients by 7amon Saturday (July 1). There were still more than 70 patients in the emergency department at midday and waiting times are exceeding four hours.
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• GemmaToulson published 20 criminals who were locked up in June

  01-07-2017 13:02
  
  From a retired teacher who committed child sex offences to a drugs gang and a woman who stabbed her partner - these are some of the criminals who were locked up in June.All the criminals listed below are either from Nottinghamshire, or committed their crimes here, and most appeared at Nottingham Crown Court during the course of last month.Retired teacher Paul O'Neill, 57, of Wroxham Drive, Wollaton Vale, was jailed for life after arranging the sexual abuse of children in Philippines over...
  
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• KitSandeman published ​Woman with suspected rats nest under her house says entire home...

  01-07-2017 13:00
  
  A woman who had a suspected rats nest under her house says she has been unable to eat or cook for days, and her house has smelled 'like death'.A large hole appeared under Tina Fryer's house, next to her front door, and a foul smell started emanating from it into the small bathroom above it. The smell was so bad that even on the third storey Tina was unable to sleep. She has been burning incense and candles to try and get rid of the odour, to no avail.She first noticed the smell on Monday, and...
  
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• KitSandeman commented ​Woman with suspected rats nest under her house says entire home...

  01-07-2017 13:00
  
  A woman who had a suspected rats nest under her house says she has been unable to eat or cook for days, and her house has smelled 'like death'.A large hole appeared under Tina Fryer's house, next to her front door, and a foul smell started emanating from it into the small bathroom above it. The smell was so bad that even on the third storey Tina was unable to sleep. She has been burning incense and candles to try and get rid of the odour, to no avail.She first noticed the smell on Monday, and...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest target Barrie McKay urged to LEAVE Rangers and...

  01-07-2017 12:55
  
  Nottingham Forest target Barrie McKay has been urged to get out of Rangers rather than rot in the reserves at Ibrox. The 22-year-old Scotland international has been frozen out at Rangers by boss Pedro Caixinha, being told to train with the club's Under-20s side and left out of their squad for a Europa League qualifier this week. The Post understands Forest are one of several clubs interested in giving McKay a route out of his Ibrox nightmare, with Rangers also understood to be prepared to...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Former Nottingham Forest 'target' Josh Scowen signs for...

  01-07-2017 12:36
  
  Rumoured Nottingham Forest target Josh Scowen has signed for Championship rivals QPR. The midfielder, who was a free agent after rejecting the offer of a new contract and leaving Barnsley, had been linked with newly-promoted Huddersfield Town, Preston North End and Bristol City as well as the Reds. But the Hoops were always said to be leading the race for his signature, and now Scowen has penned a three-year deal at Loftus Road. "I'm very happy to join such a great club," said...
  
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• GemmaToulson published Armed police will guard tonight's Little Mix concert at Donington...

  01-07-2017 11:28
  
  Extra security measures will be in place for tonight's Little Mix concert at Donington Park following recent terror attacks in Manchester and London.Leicestershire Policehas confirmed that armed police officers will be on patrol at the event.The open-air gig at Donington Park tonight (Saturday, July 1) is part of the quartet's Summer Shout Out Tour.A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: "We are working with the organisers of the Little Mix 'Summer Shout Out' to make sure everyone...
  
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• KitSandeman published ​Cladding on King's Mill Hospital is safe and won't be removed,...

  01-07-2017 11:23
  
  The trust which looks after King's Mill Hospital, in Sutton-in-Ashfield has said urgent tests have shown that the cladding on the building is safe, and won't be removed.The hospital was one of around 30 that were labelled for urgent checks by the NHS, because it was known that the building was wrapped in cladding. But to the relief of patients and staff, the building is covered in steel cladding, rather than the more-combustible aluminium cladding which was used on Grenfell Tower. It comes after
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Alan Hardy hasn't given up hope of seeing Jake Buxton in a Notts...

  01-07-2017 11:20
  
  Notts County owner Alan Hardy hasn't ruled out luring Jake Buxton to Meadow Lane. The Magpies chairman held talks with the central defender over a move to the club, having told him about his ambitions and vision for the future. Notts boss Kevin Nolan also spoke to Buxton about his hopes for next season, but after leaving Wigan the defender signed for Burton boss Nigel Clough. Buxton turned down a return to Derby County in the process, which would have seen him take on a coaching role...
  
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• MattDavies published Stuart Broad passes fitness test and plays for Notts Outlaws...

  01-07-2017 11:11
  
  Stuart Broad has overcome his heel injury and plays for Notts Outlaws in the Royal London One Day Cup final against Surrey at Lord'sThe Outlaws will bowl under cloudy skies with play getting underway at 11am.Broad had been battling a heel injury and was rated as touch and go throughout the week, however, he became increasingly confident he would be fit after completing a series of rigorous fitness tests.Read more: Notts v Surrey LIVE from Lord'sThe 31-year-old has also been included in England's
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published England v Germany awaits as 'great year' could get BETTER for...

  01-07-2017 10:55
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton will hope to add to his international caps for England when the Under-19 European Championships get underway this weekend. It caps a fine breakthrough season for the teenager, and the Post takes a look back at a memorable year for the young striker.Just before the turn of the year, it was growing increasingly difficult to ignore the chatter on social media. It was becoming even harder not to take notice of Ben Brereton. What started as the odd comment...
  
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• MattDavies published James Pattinson is now unemployed as Nottinghamshire look to take...

  01-07-2017 10:38
  
  James Pattinson woke up this morning as an unemployed cricketer after Cricket Australia's bitter talks with the Australian Cricketers Association emphatically failed to resolve their contract dispute.The fast bowler will leave Nottinghamshire after today's Royal London One Day Cup final against Surrey, hopefully with a winner's medal around his neck.However, he will return home without having a contract to play for either the national team or his stateside Victoria, after his existing deal...
  
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• Nottmtails commented Jorge Grant will get chance at Nottingham Forest - but door is...

  01-07-2017 10:30
  
  Jorge Grant will be given a chance to establish himself in the Nottingham Forest first team next season, says Mark Warburton. But the Reds boss says he is happy to forge a positive relationship with Notts County, where other young Forest players can follow in Grant's footsteps by joining their near neighbours on loan to gain first team experience. Grant flourished during a loan spell with the Magpies in the second half of the last campaign, scoring six goals in 15 starts and two sub...
  
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• MattDavies published Nottinghamshire v Surrey LIVE from Lord's

  01-07-2017 10:14
  
  We are at Lord's today to see if Nottinghamshire can lift the Royal London One Day Cup. Peter Moores' men will face Surrey in the final of the 50-over competition from 11am. And we will bring you all of the action from the home of cricket. Will Stuart Broad be fit to play for Notts? Will James Pattinson continue his sensational form on one of the biggest stages of all? And will Surrey be able to stop in-form Samit Patel? You can follow every ball in our special live blog, so join us...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Nottingham home owners considering 'moving from the area' as fly...

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  Angry residents are calling for more action to be taken over fly tipping outside their homes.Home owners living in Thurman Street, in Radford, claim they have reported incidents to Nottingham City Council to try and bring an end to food, and waste mounting up outside their houses. This is not the first time the street has faced fly tipping problems. In June last year The Post reported the same issue happening to residents. But Ansar Ahmad, who has lived on the street for 10 years, said this is..
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Mum-of-one loses half her body weight to start better life

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  Mum-of-one Rachael Pickworth has managed to lose nearly half her body weight after making small changes to her lifestyle.The 28-year-old, of Eastwood, reached 20 stone and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in 2013 - a health condition that affects the function of women's ovaries.After being given the devastating diagnosis, she decided to visit her doctor for help, as one of the symptoms of PCOS is increased weight gain.Her doctor referred her to Everyone Health - who work in...
  
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• SarahBryan1 commented Nottingham home owners considering 'moving from the area' as fly...

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  Angry residents are calling for more action to be taken over fly tipping outside their homes.Home owners living in Thurman Street, in Radford, claim they have reported incidents to Nottingham City Council to try and bring an end to food, and waste mounting up outside their houses. This is not the first time the street has faced fly tipping problems. In June last year The Post reported the same issue happening to residents. But Ansar Ahmad, who has lived on the street for 10 years, said this is..
  
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• SarahBryan1 commented Mum-of-one loses half her body weight to start better life

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  Mum-of-one Rachael Pickworth has managed to lose nearly half her body weight after making small changes to her lifestyle.The 28-year-old, of Eastwood, reached 20 stone and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in 2013 - a health condition that affects the function of women's ovaries.After being given the devastating diagnosis, she decided to visit her doctor for help, as one of the symptoms of PCOS is increased weight gain.Her doctor referred her to Everyone Health - who work in...
  
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• rsherdley published Dangerous driver had to be tasered by police

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  A chartered surveyor was tasered by police after he drove dangerously through the streets of Hucknall.Stephen Burrows was down to three tyres when officers in their cars closed in as he desperately tried to get away.Nottingham Crown Court heard Burrows, who is due to be sentenced for the dangerous driving, accelerated to 50mph when his nearside tyre deflated on the Volkswagen Golf he was driving.His speed reached 70mph moments before he lost control and swerved into the road, colliding with a...
  
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• rsherdley commented Dangerous driver had to be tasered by police

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  A chartered surveyor was tasered by police after he drove dangerously through the streets of Hucknall.Stephen Burrows was down to three tyres when officers in their cars closed in as he desperately tried to get away.Nottingham Crown Court heard Burrows, who is due to be sentenced for the dangerous driving, accelerated to 50mph when his nearside tyre deflated on the Volkswagen Golf he was driving.His speed reached 70mph moments before he lost control and swerved into the road, colliding with a...
  
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• rodmalcolm published YMCA tenant left fuming after someone stole his TV - but left a...

  01-07-2017 07:00
  
  YMCA tenant Adam Hughes hit the roof when someone stole the TV from his room and left a kebab.He stormed to the reception desk and demanded checks on the CCTV covering the Shakespeare Street building, city magistrates heard."I will bring 50 men down here to do you all," jobless Hughes told staff before adding: "I can pick up ten stone with two fingers."Ann Barrett, prosecuting, told the court: "He said you had better find who did it because he was going to kill...
  
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• RebeccaSD published What have shoplifters been stealing in Nottinghamshire?

  01-07-2017 06:50
  
  Champagne, chocolate and vodka have been stolen from shops in Nottinghamshire.Here's a round-up of who took the products and ended up at Nottingham Magistrates' Court for sentencing.One defendant was Shane Barthorpe, 29, of no fixed address, who stole hundreds of pounds worth of champagne from Sainsbury's. Magistrates heard he admitted taking £260 worth from the London Road store in Balderton on May 1. He also admitted using threatening behaviour towards a woman at the store on the same...
  
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• Rare bee-eaters under 24-hour guard in East Leake quarry

  01-07-2017 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are fears the birds, rarely seen in the UK, may be disturbed as they build nests.
  
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• laurahammond published Nottingham smoking rates above average 10 years after ban

  01-07-2017 01:01
  
  Smoking rates in Nottingham have dramatically fallen since the public ban 10 years ago - but the city still lags behind the rest of the country.A law banning smoking inside bars, clubs, restaurants and other public places was introduced at 6am on July 1, 2007, with the aim of protecting people from the dangers of second-hand smoke.According to Nottingham City Council, 25 percent of adults currently living in the city smoke - which is down from 39 percent in 2009, but still higher than the...
  
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• laurahammond commented Nottingham smoking rates above average 10 years after ban

  01-07-2017 01:01
  
  Smoking rates in Nottingham have dramatically fallen since the public ban 10 years ago - but the city still lags behind the rest of the country.A law banning smoking inside bars, clubs, restaurants and other public places was introduced at 6am on July 1, 2007, with the aim of protecting people from the dangers of second-hand smoke.According to Nottingham City Council, 25 percent of adults currently living in the city smoke - which is down from 39 percent in 2009, but still higher than the...
  
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